VOL 27.
Senator Herring is grading and sod
ding the grounds about his residence,
Cera I lower had a paralytic stroke
on Monday.
Col. Freeze has erected a new iron
fence along the Centre street side of
his lot. , ' ' , ; ,
Mr. Sherwood purchased a fine
sorrel team last Saturday at the sale of
the liazar Co.
Ray Hodman, son of Jesse Hoffman
of Centre township, has entered upon
an apprenticeship in this office.' '
A handsome new porch is being
built across the entire front of the
Presbyterian Manse.
Kditor Randall of the, Catawissa
Xem Item is taking his annual fish
in;' excursion this week.
Hon.' R; M. "Tewksbury's portrait
ami biography appeared in last Satur
day's Urit.
H. G. Supplec has been 'making
s )ine extensive repairs and improve;
nients to his property on Fifth street.
Judge Ikeler and L. S. Winterstccn
have fallen in line, and removed their
front fences. ' ',
11. 13. Freas has opened an icecream
parlor on East street,' and is prepared
to furnish cream at any time, day or
night
An equestrian party of twelve ladies
and gentlemen went out on Monday
afternoon. They made quite a caval
cade as they rode, through town.
At a meeting of the Agricultural
Society last Saturday the Dining Hall
waslettothe Episcopal church, and
the printing of the Premium lists was
awarded to The Columbian.
Patrick Gallager of Centralia was
committed to jail on Tuesday on a
charge of stabbing Richard Cain.
Thomas Boran brought the prisoner
up to Bloomsburg, ' '
A very nice lunch consisting of clam
chowder, cold ham, bread and butter
and cabbage was - served at the Ex
change Hotel on Wednesday night by
Messrs McCloskey & Tracy, the ener
getic landlords. , .
The merry-go-round which has been
in op3ration at the corner of Main
and East streets the past two weeks,
was sold by Sheriff Mourey on Tues
day, a half interest bringing $50. " law
yer Barrett of Dubois was the purchaser..
It was taken away on Wednesday.
At the Session of Bloomsburg
Council No. 146 held May 31st it was
resolved that a vote of thanks be tend
ered Louis Lowenberg, John Masteller,
and William Taylor for the arrange
ment and presentation of a bier of
Wild Flowers used by the Council in
decorating Soldier's gtaves.
Miss Hannah Worman, sister of the
late Samuel Worman, died at her
home in Espy on Monday morning.
Her age was 69 years. She was an
excellent christian woman. The
funeral was held on Tuesday after
noon, and the burial took place at
A ft on.
Mrs. Chalfant, wife of erf-Senator
Thomas Chalfant, editor of the Dan
ville Intilligencur, died suddenly at
Oanville on Monday.. Her husband
is at present in California.being one of
the delegates from' this state to the
National Editorial Association. The
funeral took place on Thursday.
May Davenport's Company exhibit
ed under a tent at Athletic Park last
Monday night. The show did not
oine up to the promises made in the
hand bills, and a large number of men
were disappointed. The advertise
ments were very loud, but the perform
ance is said to have been a very quiet
one.
There are now entered on the job
order book of this office, orders for
3000 Catalogues for the Normal
School, aooo magazines called the
Philologian Advance, for the Philolo
gian Society of the Normal, and 1200
Premium Lists for the Columbia
County Agricultural Society. All of
this work was allotted on bids, and
Thk Columbian being the lowest
bidder, was awarded the contract.
Harry H. Rutter, editor of the
Hughesville Mail, is a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Representative in Lycoming county,
and he ought to make it. He has
worked hard and faithfully for the
party, and deserves some recognition
from its hands. Besides this, he is
honest, capable, and fearless, and Ly
coming county would do herself cre
dit by nominating him.
BERWICK AND VICINITY.
The Variety store in McMurtiie
Luildings have added one more room
to their business. Jas. McHcnry of
Washington, was visiting here last
week.
Danl Wright is again at work in the
wheel foundry after being confined at
home with a long scige of sickness.
Tno. f loppier, of Canton, Ohio has
been visiting us lately. 1 . Varner has
purchased the Brcdbender property on
2nd., street, and is new living in it.
Our doctors have their hands full with
the sick of Berwick, j
It is supposed Berwick will be ill
uminated with electric lights shortly.
These will be halcyon nights to escape
dry goods boxes and pitfalls, stumble
and fall upon your lovely 'contenance
and all that Sort of a thing. It is
rumored that J. W. & Co. will build
some more new houses this spring.
Taylor J. Evans is clerk at the i toll
bridge. A new whistle has been plac
ed on the switch engine. Thos. Van
natta has the contract for the construe
tion of new sewer to be built in Ber
wick, commencing at Pino street lead
ing down Market to Second, to Oak
and out Oak to a connection with iron
pipe laid under the canal. Arbor Day
was handsomely celebrated by our
public schools.
Dr. Adams is full of practice at
Evansville. Win. Lamon is finishing
up assessorship and preparing to furn
ish us new and better roads this sum
mer. Wm. Walp has one of the im
proved farms in this section and keeps
up to his old standard in improving
his farm. We are glad to note that
Mrs. Dreisbach has so far improved
that she is enabled to take the sun
shine occasionally in the shape of
walking alone. . She has had a . long
and serious seige. ,The .High -School
named and planted nine trees in their
grounds. Let it be repeated annually.
Maj. Coolbaugh, Quartermaster of
Third Brigade,' visited Berwick Wed
nesday of last week, and thinks favor
ably of the fair grounds as a suitable
place .for .the encampment of ninth
Regt.,' which will encamp here in July
23rd to 30th. We anticipate military
times here then.
Examinations are going on at High
School for graduates, and those to be
promoted. There will be a fine show
of proficiency by the 2nd of June.
S. W. Hess has left for a trip in the
South.
Druggist Briggs of Shickshinny was
in town on business recently.
Mrs. J. S. Houseknecht of Shenan
doah has been visiting the past week,
her parents. Thomas Laucr and L. G.
Hagenbuch have been visiting in
Philadelphia. Misses Cora Neihart
and Martha Knorr, of Bloomsburg
have been visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Dr. G. M. Miller, of Pottsville
is visiting her daughter Mrs. J. P. Ger
man for a term of weeks.
Miss Elizabeth Bower has returned
from an extended visit among friends
in New Jersey, New York and Phila
delphia J. W. Campbell has been in Cham
bersburg attending the Grand Castle
of the Knights of the Golden Eagle
as the Representative of Berwick Cas
tie. The graduating class of the High
School numbers fifteen this year, nine
ladies and six gentlemen. The schools
closed Friday May 27th., Rev. Hinkle
preached the Baccalaureate in M. E.
church Sunday evening May 29th.
The Class Day exercises occured in
the Opera House Tuesday evening
May 31st and the Commencement on
Thursday evening Tune 2nd.
Col. A. 1). Seely will act as Chief
Marshal at Bloom on 4th of July by
especial invitation. Ruth Fowler was
buried last week. The Berwick Cornet
Band went to Scranton on Tuesday
lasf Minor Hortman has moved his
shoe shop on the vacant lot next to
Haas' butcher shop. A Tennis Club
is about to be formed in town.
Mr. E. J. Bowman presented his
famous lecture on "Our Impressions
make us what we are,' to the public at
the P. O. S. of A. Opera House Ber
wick Pa., Saturday May aist, at 8
p. m. This is the lecture Mr Bow
man delivered before Governor. Flet
cher and the Legislature at Jefferson
City Misouri. We are all acquainted
with Mr. Bowman's ortorical powers.
Josie, the eight year old daughter of
Judge C. G. Murphy, ilieii at ner
home in Centralia on Sunday. The
funeral took place 011 Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock. The lude
and his family have the sincere sym
pathy of many friends in their afflict
ion.
A. C. Sisson of La Plume, Penna.
"Monarch of song , and entertaining in
story will be at MillviHe on Wednesday
Tnni Rlli. Pic nic under the ausnices
of "The Valley Grange", in t'.e grove
if weather be iavoraDle. Lome au and
enjoy a day's recreation. Bring basket.
BLOOMSBURG, PA., FRIDAY, JUNIi 3. lSD-2,
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.
The Jackson township Sunday school
Institute convened in the Union church
at Waller, Pa.t May 28th, 1892, and
was called to order at 1 :3o P. M. by
the township President, J. Preston
V oiks.
It was very laigcly attended, the
church being filled in the afternoon
and very much overcrowded in the
evening while some were unable even
to find standing room in the church.
The following is a partial program;
the music which deserves special com
mendation on ac:ount of its excellence,
being mostly omitted together with
some minor details.
The Devotional exercises were con
ducted by Rev. S. P. Boone of Buck
horn. Rev S. I. Shortcss made the address
of welcome to which Rev. Boone re
sponded.
The following officers were elected :
Vice President, Clarence Butt ; Secre
tary, J. G. Whitniire; Treasurer, Philip
Hirleman.
Dr. I. L. Edwards then opened the
discussion on "The advantage of the
Sunday school to the community," fol
lowed with remarks by J. P. Yorks.
"How to prepare the Sundiy school
lesson," was then introduced by Rev.
J. G. Whitmire.
Recitations by Misses Alverda rntz
and Annie Butt.
Mr. Clarence Butt then opened the
discussion, "Should Sunday schools be
closed during the winter." l'hcis ques
tion received a great deal ot attention
and he was followed with appropriate
remarks from Dr. Edwards, Revs.
Whitmire and Boone, Mis. Whitmire,
Miss Everhart and Messrs. Young and
Yorks, all were agreed that Sunday
schools should by all means bo kept
open during the entire year.
Rev. S. P. Boone then very ably ad
dressed the convention speaking prin
cipally of order and interest in the
Sunday school. , . , , , .
"How to interest young people in
Sunday school work" was then earnest
ly and instructively dwelt upon at some
length by Rev. J. L. Duncan of Rohrs
burr The evening sessions were opened
with music by the choir and Scripture
reading and prayer by Rev. S. I. Short
ess. "
In the" absence of Rev. Tubbs, Rev.
J. G. Whitmire opened the discussion
on "The teacher's responsibility."
Recitation, "All for Jesus, by Miss
Ella Richie.
Rev. S. I. Shortess spoke on "What
should the Sunday school teach ?"
Recitations, " 1 he best that I can,'
Miss Annie Fornwald, and "Bennie's
Idea" Miss Mattie Mendenhall.
The President then introduced Bish
op Breyfogle, of Reading, who spoke
in a , very pleasing and entertaining
manner on ,4God's great plan in the
Sunday school," illustrating his points
by numerous apt and well received an
ecdotes. "Scatter Seeds of Kindness" was
sung by two little girls
A vote of thanks was unanimously
tendered Miss Annie Edwards of Ben
ton for her services as organist.
The committee on resolutions re
ported the following which were adopt
ed: lie it Jiesoloed : That we thank the
president, Mr. J. P. Yorks for his earn
est efforts in preparing such an inter
esting programme.
Jlesolved: That we thank the choir
for their excellent selections, and Miss
Annie Edwards for her kindness in
furnishing instrumental music.
Jiesoloed : That we thank Mrs. H.
H. Hirleman for the use of her organ.
Jiesoloed: That we thank the speak
ers for their excellent discussions on
Sunday school work; and we plso
thank all those who took part in mak
ing the Institute a success.
Clarence Burr J
Ella McHenry V Committee.
George Rouerts )
The Institute closed by singing "God
be with you," and benediction by Rev
J. G. Whitmire.
Chas. P. Elwell, having returned
from Boston, where he has been a
music student for the past three years,
will give lessons on piano or violin.
Piano lessons in New England Conser
vatory Method, violin in German
method, as taught by Emil Mahr, of
N. E. Conservatory, and Henry Heindl
of Boston Symphony Orchestra. Also
lewsons in harmony and instrumenta
tion. ' tf.
While in Philadelphia last week J.
M. Staver lost his Mystic Shrine badge.
On Tuesday morning he received a
letter from a gentleman in Spring Lake,
New Jersey, saying that he had found
the badge on Chestnut .street. Mr.
Stayer's name was on the back of it.
Mrs. Rebecca May was buiied on
Sunday afternojn. Rev. W. C. Lev
erett conducting the service..
MILLVILLE.
The man that "winks his other eye',
is now receiving bark at the station for
Alf. Stevens. '
Mrs. McGeorgle, mother of Clinton
Peg of near here moved in the house
of Hannah John on Main street.
Sherman Cole was married last week
and will move in the Edward's brick
house on State street. An infare was
held at the home of Joseph Cole's on
Saturday in honor of the occasion.
Base ball is undoubtedly on a boom
in this section, as a game played at
this place on Decoration Day between
a picked nine from here and Green
wood gives ample evidence. .-The
score at the end of the game stood
thirty to fifteen in favor of Greenwood
Norman and Lester John started for
Nebraska last Friday to visit relatives
at that place.
Frank, son of L. M. German of
Unityville is spending a lew days in
town.
We had quite a scare last Monday
night. An alarm of fire was given and
the "Boys" had the II." and L: truck
out in good shape and was enroute
when word was sent that the fire had
been extinguished. The hrc was
started by 5. W. Kisnor going in the
cellar way with a candle which set fire
to some newspaper hanging on a rope
over head. There was no damage
done with the exceptions of rope and
paper.
1 S. M. Eckman & Son have put
a new roof on the creamery,
f Fannie Kester who has been sick
for some time is now convalescing.
Fred Faux of Bloomsburg is now
baking for U. C. Oblosser.
Dr. Loom Christian was in town
a few days visiting his Bros. H. S
& J. C. Christian of this place. '
J. F. Lemons moved in prt of
J. B Eves' house on main street
Estella Robbinsof Unityville is work
ing in town at her trade of dressmak
ing. Street question seems at present to
be the all absorbing theme, look which
way you will you can generally see
groups of men takeing a view of the
street and giving their opinion as to
the best method of repairing them ect,
Pliney.get your gun and perhaps yon
will be more successful next time.
Quit a numbir of our town folks
were taken in by the lying agent that
were through here getting Photos for
Crayon woik.
TEACHER'S INSTITUTE-
Arrangements for the next Teach,
ers Institute, December 19U1-23 are
about completed. The best available
talent has been secured. None but
those having the best recommenda
tions from prominent persons have
been engaged.
For Monday evening. Rev. Theo.
F. Clark of Brooklyn, (not the Clark
that was in the Normal course last
year.)
Tuesday evening. Dr. P. S. Hen
son of Chicago ; Wednesday evening,
Rev. Russell H, Conwell of Philadel
phia; Thursday evening, The Shubert
Male Quartette of Chicago four gen
tlemen and three ladies. Music in
strumental and vocal. Each one is an
artist and comes very highly recom
mended. 1 his is one of the strongest
courses ever booked for Bloomsburg.
Dr. E. E White of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dr. White easily ranks with the very
first of the leading educators of the
U. S. Supt. J. M. Caughlin of Wilkes
Barre, Pa. Prof. C. C. Case of De
troit, Michigan.
The Department of Public Instruc
tion will be represented, and several
other well known educators will be
present.
A PLEASANT EVENING-
The members of the choir of St.
Paul's church were invited down to the
residence of Mr. Midgley on Market
street last Friday evening. They took
their books along, and after they had
sung a number of pieces they were in
vited out to the dining room, where a
delicious repast was served up to them.
All enjoyed themselves greatly, and at
the close a vote of thanks was tender
ed Mr. and Mrs. Midgley for their
hospitality. AU the boys were unani
mously of the opinion that the example
set by the host and hostess of the
evening was an excellent one, and well
worthy of emulation by other members
of the congregation.
LEAP YEAR PARTY-
A Leap year party will be given by
the young ladies ot Bloomsburg, at the
Exchange Hotel, this rriday night,
Bauer's orchestra of Scranton will
furnish the music. A delightful time
is anticipated.
COUET PROCEEDINGS.
An adjourned session of the Court
was held on Wednesday.
Estate of Michael Confer deceased
Exceptions to sale withdrawn an 1 sale
confirmed.
John F. Harkins admitted to pract
ice in several courts of Columbia
county.
Estate of Oliver Covenhoven. Cita
tion to file account awarded.
Rcsturant license of Dietterick Sc
Bro. transferred to H. F. Dietterick.
it. K. Creveling on petition dis
charged as administrator of Thos.
Creveling, deceased.
Emma Michael vs Lafayette Michael-
Subpoena in divorce awarded.
Est. Harry B. Hess deed. Re
port of auditor confirmed nisi.
Rule to show cause why William
Krickbaum and E. A. Rawlings
shall not be released as bondsmen on
the license bonds of G. W. Sterner
The defendant's attorneys held that
the court had no power to release the
bondsmen. The court overruled the
demurrer and ordered that Sterner an
swer on Saturday at 2 o'clock P. M.
DECORATION DAY.
The rain on Monday morning th:eat
ened to interfere with the e:eicises of
Memorial Day, but towards noon it
cleared up, and in the afternoon it be
came very warm. The parade was
unusually large, and was participated
in by the Bloomsburg Cornet Band,
Ent Post, G. A. R., Sons of Veterans,
American Mechanics, Drum Corps,
Patriotic Order Sons of America,
Junior Mechanics, Friendship Fire
Company, and the two literary societ
ies of the Normal School. Flowers
were in profusion, and especially noti
ceable was the fior d design carried
by the O. U. A. M., which was arrang
ed by L. Lowenberg, W. B. Taylor
and John W. Masteller. After the ex.
ercises at Rosemont, a very interesting
address was delivered in the Opera
House by Rev P. A. Heilman. It was
highly commended by all who heard
it.
SEEING MACHINE GIVEN AWAY.
During the past week there has been
on exhibition at the music rooms of
J. Saltzcr a beautiful exhibit of fancy
needle work done on the White Sew
ing machine, consisting of elaborate
lace curtains, banners, portieres, pho
tographs in etching, and many other
fine specimens. Every lady visiting
the exhibit is given a number and the
one holding the lucky number will be
given a W hite Sewing machine valued
at $50.00. The exhibit closes on Sat
urday night.
NORMAL NOTES-
The Normal excursion was well at
tended last week, Thursday, and was a
very pleasant occasion.
A new sla'e roof is being put on In
stitute Hall.
The work in the hall is rapidly ap
proaching completion. The carpen
ter work is all done, and the plastering
and painting is nearly aone.
The following letters are held at the
Bloomsourg, Pa., post office and will
be sent to the dead letter oltice June
14, 1892.
Aaron Boone, (2) Mr. T- P. Deif
fenderfer, Mr. Robert Duffy, L. D.
Edgar, Mr. H. E. Ellsworth, (2) Mrs.
Lizzie Freas, T. H. Frees, S. P. Green,
Mr. Harvey, Catharine Kramer, Miss
Callie I Williams.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised May
31, 1892. One cent will be charged on
each letter advertised.
A. B. Cathcart, P. M.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gibbs returned
from Jackson, Michigan, on Tuesday
morning with the remains of their little
son Percy, who died last Saturday.
The remains were taken to the resid
ence of Holloway Kelly on East street.
The funeral took place on Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock at St. Paul's
church.
The following is said to be a way
to detect water in milk. Dip a new
or bright knitting needle in the milk
and if there is no water in it the milk
will adhere to the needle, but if there
is any water, the milk will run off the
needle.
Dr. P. H. Freeze is the owner of
a very ambitious hen. He has shown
us an egg that measured 7 J by 6 J inch
es, and weighed 4 ounces.
Dr- Gardner will make some re
pairs and improvemeats at his resi.
dence soon.
The Presbyterian Manse on Third
steet is being painted.
NO. 23
PERSONAL
Mrs. J. H. Lingle and children of
Bellefonte are visiting at J. J.Brower's.
Mrs. John Vannatta and son are
visiting relatives here.
Dr. and Mrs. J. Schuyler are visiting
friends in Minnesota.
Andrew Solleder hai been visiting at
Reedsville, Mifrlir. county.
Harry Mendenhall was at home a
few clays this week.
Mrs. M. H. McKinney is visiting at
Bethlehem and Bridgeport. ..
Prof. Crimen is spending th sum' .
mer at Lightstreet. "
Hon. C. R. Buckalew was in
Washington I). C. last week.
Guy . Jacoby Esq. went to Lock
Haven last Friday on business.
Miss Margaret Fox came home from
Camden on Wednesday.
B. F. Bently, Esq., of Williamsport
was in town on Wednesday.
Dr. Montgomery of Btickhorn was a
visitor to Bloomsburg yesterday.
Mrs. Geo. R. Hess, of Benton twp.
spent Sunday and Decoration Day with
friends in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rogers ol
Ilazleton have been visiting at Mr. J.
A. Funston's this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Weigand of Wilkes
barre, spent Decoration day at Joshua
Fetterman's.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Schocli have
been taking a trip to Buffalo and
Niagara Falls.
Col. J. G. Freeze's law office,
with its new addition is one of most
confortable, convenient and complete
in this section.
Mrs. Geo. Hasscrt and daughter,
Annie, returned home last week from
Williamsport where they had been vis
iting friends. 1
- Ellis Eves, A. B. Hartman and J. C.
Brown have been appointed delegates
to the State College by the Columbia
county Agricultural Society. ;
Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Sharpless of
Pueblo, Colorado, will come to Blooms
burg the last of June to visit their rela
tives. , -
A specimen of red wood bark twelve
inches thick can be seen in J. G. Wells'
show window. It came from the Yo
semite Valley, and was sent in by Har
vey Long to Geo. S. Robbins.
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Drinker and
Fred Drinker, of Scranton, and Rod
man Drinker of Plymouth spent De
coration day with their relatives in
town.
Joshua W. Comly Esq. of Danville
spent a few hours in town on Monday,
on his way up the creek on a fishing
expedition. He has retired rom law
practice, but he still keeps his hand in
as an expert trout fisherman.
Judge E. A. Albright of Allentown
was in town on Friday. He and
Judge Ikeler went up to Proctor Inn
and spent rnday night there. Judge
Albright was very much pleased with
the Inn, and country generally up
there. By the way, the Judge was
travelling incognito. He has shaved
off his whiskers, and it was necessary
for him to tell some of his friends here
who he was before they could recog
nize him. Judge Albright is one of
the ablest Judges in the state.
George Hohman has moved to the
house of Simon Shive on East street.
The new grand stand to be erected
at the Fair Ground will accommodate
two thousand people.
P. S. Harman is raising his residence
about two feet. He intends making
some extensive improvements.
The Wyoming Seminary Base Ball
Club defeated the Bloom club on Mon
day afternoon by a score of 4 to o.
The Brass and Copper Company
are preparing to erect a large addition
to their works.
The contract for the erecting of the
building for the Ice and Cold Storage
Company, has been awarded to Thom
as Gorrey.
Bryfogle Bros, opened their flower
and vegetable market on Saturday,and
they had a big run. They have some
very pretty plants.
The contract for the locks to the new
ballot boxes to be used under the
new ballot law has been awarded to
B. F. Sharpless. -
Charles Hasscrt has nude a cor.
tract with B. W. Jury for the erection
of two double houses on Seventh
street.
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