'iff H 1 VOfi 27 A local institute for Millvillo Bor ough, Greenwood, Pine and Madison, wiU !e held at Millville, Saturday and Saturday evening, Dec. 3rd. All teachers of these districts arc expect ed to he present. Supt. J. S. Walton, of Chester county will be present dur ing the day and he will lecture Satur day even. ng. Other help is expected. New altar cloths for the Advent season were used for the first time last Sunday at St. Paul's church. They include coverings for the altar, lectern, pulpit, and hook marks. The color is a rich purple, and the embroidered work in silk is exquisite, and beauti fully done, being the work of Mrs Samuel Wigfall and Miss Martha F. Clark. The cloths were presented by the Kings' Daughters. Mil nie Lester's Company occupied the Opera 1 louse every night last week f,iviinj a different play each night to delighted audiences. Matinees were given on Thursday and Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of children at tended the latter, when many presents were gi'eti away. Their ex cellent band gave a concert on the street every day at noon. The orchestra was one of the best that has ever been heard here. The troupe left on Monday for Plymouth, where they are playing this week. CI arance J. Fitzpatrick, of Chicago, came to Ilarnsburg on Thursday to cat his Thanksgiving turkey with his brother, W. R. Fitzpatrick, superin tendent of the Harrisburg electric light company. Mr. Fitpatrick holds a responsible position under the na tional board of World's fair commis sioners. He i.s a genial and intelli gent gentleman with hosts of friends in this city and I lazleton, where he was born and raised. He was for a number of years an Indian agent, and subsequently held a position in the war department at Washington. Harrisburg Patriot. RESOLUTIONS. At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Local branch of the New York Mutual Savings and l.oan Association on Monday evening November 28th, the death of Mr. I. S. Kuhn, the President of the Hoard being announced, a committee to draft resolutions was appointed and they made the following report. Jiemlved : That in the death of Mr. I. S. Kuhn, this board has lost a zealous and efficient presiding officer, who was always interested in the suc cess of the association, whose wise counsel, and careful business methods will be greatly missed in our delibera tions : Jif finical: That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to those who have been so sadlv afflicted in the death of a husband and father. J. C. ISrown, Committee D. W. Kitchen, A. II. Bloom, At the regular meeting Nov. 29th of the B jard of Trustees of The blooms burg State Normal School the follow ing resolutions relative to the death of Mr. I. S. Kuhn were adopted: Jles'tloed : That by the death of Mr. Isaac S. Kuhn we recognize that there has been removed from our midst a member who was always faithful to his duties and the interests of the In stitution under our care : one whom we, his associate members found al ways kind and courteous- lleitob'eil : That to his family, so greatly bereaved, we offer our most kindly sympathies. At a meeting of the board of Direc tors of the Bloomsburg Land Improve ment Company held on Wednesday, Nov. 30th, 1892. Messrs. Willits. Dillon and Funk committee, reported the following resolutions, respecting the death of Isaac S. Kuhn, which were unanimously 'adopted by the Board. liexohed. that the Board of Direc tors recoi'iiie. in the death ol their much lamented friend and associate Isaac S. Kuhn, who was one of the chief founders and promoters of our comnanv. a member of the Board of Directors since its organization, a con genial associate, wise in counsel, taith- ful in duty, and ever zealous in pro moting its interests and welfare, our company has suflered an irreparable loss. Jiesolned. that we extend our sin cere sympathy and condolence to the bereived widow and family whose urief and loss must needs be so much more poignant than our own. Jienolued that these resolutions be entered upon the minutes of the Board, a copy thereof published in the news paper of the town and one copy there of sent to the fami'y of the deceased. Attest, N. U. Funk, Secretary. DEATH OF I S. KUHN. Mr r. I. h. Kuhn died m 1,1a on Centre street, last Thursday even ing (Nov. 2 ,ih) at 6:10 o'clock. He was confined to his bed just seven weeks. His death was caused by col loid tumor, (,f a malignant character. In the early part of i,js sickness a physician of marked ability was called into consultation who gave a correct diagnosis of the case and pronounced it incuiabie. As the davs wore on the sufferer patiently looked forward to the end. being prepared for the final summons. When death came his wife and live children with three sons in- law were at his bcdsi ie. .Mr. Kuhn was aged 6i years 1 1 days. I Ie was born months and 21 in Kaston, De ..v-mui.. iii, 10 50, ana wnen 2 years of age his lather Andrew Kuhn moved to Hloomsburg. When about 15 years of age he learned tlu saddler trade with John K. Orotz. In 1S48 he left . . 1 -..-- 1 1 Moomsburg and took 110 temporary residence in Schuylkill county, where e worked at 111s trade and also first egan work at the butchering business. During his temporary stay in Sehuvl- kill county he became acquainted with his wife, Susan Dengler. He returned to Hloomsburg and entered into the butchering business with Zelmlon Gross under the firm name of Cross and Kuhn. The partnership lasted until about i860 when Mr. Kuhn gained entire control of the business. About this time he took into his employ Casper Kressler who remained with him until 1878. when Mr. Kuhn took into partnership a gentleman named Martz of Shamokin after a few other changes within a year, he sold the business to Charles H. Reice, while he gave much of his time to cattle dealing. He was one of the most progressive citizens of Hloomsburg, and held stock or some office in every enterprise. He was confirmid as a member of the Lutheran church un der Rev. M. J. Allman, in 1847, and was one of the trustees when the pres ent church was built. He held some important position in the church dur ing nearly the whole of his life. By his death the church will loose a great support, the town an enterprising citi zen, and the family a beloved husband and father. He was the father of six daughters. Alvaretta intermarried with J. K. Bittenbcnder ; Eliza who died in 1888 ; Emma, intermarried with Dr. C. S. Kirby of Mauch Chunk; May ; Lottie, intermarried with J. G. Wells of Hloomsburg ; and Bessie. ! uneral services were held Monday afternoon, Nov. iSth, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. P. A. Heilman pas tor of the Lutheran church, and as sisted by Rev. J. M. Reimensnyder, of Milton, Rev. E. A. Sharretts of Briar- creek, and Rev. U. ; Meyers of Cata- wissa. The attendance at the services was very large, many of the business people with whom he was so intimate ly associated mingling with the friends in their sorrow. 1 he pastor selected for his text the words of St. Paul as follows : have fought a good fight, have finished my course, I have kept the faith.'' He spoke very feel ingly of the deceased as a friend, as a citizen, and as a Christian during all his busy life he always found time to serve and honor his Cod. Very beau tiful floral offerings were spread about the casket, i he body was borne to the hearse by Col. I. G. Freeze Esq., C. W. Miller Esq., E C. Wells, I. W. McKelvy, Jno. Wolf and II. II. Grotz. Interment in Rosemont Ceme tery. ESPY. Miss Delia Reighard of Lightstreet was one of the visitors to Espy on Sunday. Rev. Whitney of the M. E. Church is still continuing his protracted efforts. The Lutheran Aid society held their monthly meeting and entertainment on Saturday evening. Quite a mini ber ol our yo.ung people took part 111 the exercises. Mrs. Catharine Creveling met with what might have been a very serious accident on Monday evening, by slip ping on the newly fallen snow, ;ln, striking her back on the step, as siie was passing out of the back door 1 ler injuries are at present very pain fill but we hope not serious. Since the excitement of the election is over, and the comet has failed to knock this earth' of ours into smithereens, the people of this vicinity have 111 a manner settled down to business, and are preparing to hold forth a little while longer, a fact which is designated by the merry clamor of the fattened swine, and the clatter of the butcher's steels nearly every morn ing about day break. A large invoice of silverware has iust been opened at T. G. Wells' His show windows are very attractive. BLOOMSBURG. PA., FRIDAY, DKCKMUKU 3, 1SD-2. EAST BENTON. Last Saturday was Democratic Day at New Columbus. Time and space forbid a detailed account of the mons ter jollification. The "Old Academy" the rendezvous of the means that sat isfied the inner man. l ive hind quarters of roasted ox ?nd two hundred and fifty loaves of bread made a dainty meal for the as sembled Democracy of upper Colum bia and lo.ver Lueme counties. Men niul women, old and young, boys and girls composed tiie throng of jubilant victors. The parade was unique, and led by several bands and a drum corps. Numerous banners of various mottoes and suggestive devices were flourished in the parading column which extend ed from New Columbus to Cambra. L. M. Creveling was chief marshal of the day. Large delegations came from every nook and corner between the Nob and North mountains, from Orangeville to Shickshinny. Able speakers were present, but one third of the people could not en ter the "old Academy" to hear the questions of the day discussed. No one regretted being there, all went off merry as a "marriage bell", but to the Republican party it only sounded the tocsin of their political death knell. Instead of an asylum for the op pressed of all nations the United States has been transformed to a com munity of the overblessed of all lands where the oppressed scarcely receive the crumbs that fall from the table of the overblessed. This is the moral of thirty years of Republican legislation. Thus far the cloudy weather has ob scured the much wished for view of the approaching comet. Various con jectures concerning it are rife; some even believing it to prelude the ad vent of a new political party, notably the Farmers' Alliance. But its return may insure a long lease of Democratic power. , John G. McIIcnry, Committeeman of Benton township has certainly made his mark in the last campaign. Amiable in disposition, social in inter course with his fellow men, young and vigorous in life, possessing every ele ment that distinguishes him a born, able and prudent leader, we predict for him a. bright, political future. Old leaders are obliged to make way for the progressive young men who abound in every community ; and the victori ous Democracy will henceforth be led by its progressive and energetic youth. Our nation has received a new im pulse, and "JJxcelsior" is the motto of the Young Democracy. NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES. The principal thing that we desire to mention this week, is the next number in the Students' Lecture Course. It falls upon Thursday evening, Dec. 8th. 1'he orator is Dr. Thomas Dixon of New York City. Subject: "Back Bone." A little close upon the last one, isn't it. Well, maybe, but the truth is, almost every night in the season was engaged six months ago for Dr, Lixon. Have you heard Dixon? Haven't? Well, don't fail to hear him in the Auditorium of the Normal School, Thursday evening, Dec. 8th. Some say he is a lar ll?el. ve!l, he does aoine from old Carolina. I'hats why he blazes so. Dr. Dixon is a man of convictions and he is not afraid to speak them. Like Sam Jones he calls a spade spade. lie has had engagements m more than one third of all the County Ins titutes of our state this year. He is a born orator. He is all alive soul and body. He has fun, plenty of it, and yet deep, earnest, logical reason ing- that sends vou home to think up on what he gives you, and out of this thinking to act, which means that you will be lifted into a higher plain of living. In build he is said to resemble somewhat the great Lincoln ; in style ot oratory ho is l ko Patrick Henry in individuality he is ot course, no body but 1 r. Dixon. Not a single adverse criticism has ever been heard 0:1 this wonderful man. Hear him. Get your ticket soon. Diagram at W. J I. Brooke & Co's. store. We Want News, A local newspaper, says an exchange, is often accused of bias in regard to giving personal notices, of mentioning the coming and going of some and omitting others. Tue fault is with the people an.i not the editor. lie is always willing, and even anxious to tell who comes and who goes if he can find out. If you have visitors, let us know who they are and where I they came from. TWO WILLS. The will of the late W. R. Tubbs was probated on November 23rd. His property is distributed as follows : The house and lot on North Main street to Mrs. Schriebcr, Mrs. Fulton, and .iiss Allen Fitzpatrick, their heirs and assignee forever. He also gives to the same all his household property and effects, excepting money, notes, bills, accounts and securities and stocks. The Rupert hotel property is given to his sister, Mrs. GorJon; to the Luther tn church the sum ol two hund red dollars, provided they will keep the lot in Rosemont Cemetery where the testator i buried, in good order and repair. AH the balance of the estate is given to his executor, L. E. Waller for the following purposes : To pay his debts and collateral tax, to invest and reinvest any money and pav the income to Mrs. Sehrieber, Mrs. Fulton, ami ;uis iitzpatricK, snare ami snare alike, and to the survivors of them. On the death of the last one, the principal goes to his heirs under the in testate law. To Robert Hagenbuch, his water stock. The will of the late I. S Kuhn was duly proved on November 20th. It is as follows: 1st. The executors are directed to sell the farm in Scott township known as the Sankey farm, and apply pro ceeds to payment of debts and ex penses. 2. The sum of fifteen thousand dollars is set apart for his wife, out of such securities as she may select, the incone to be paid to her. At the deah of Mrs. Kuhn this sum is to be divided equally among the five daughters or their heirs. 3. To Mrs. J. K. Bittenbcnder the farm of 60 acres in Bloomsburg; known as Bittenbender tract, she to have the use, income and occupancy during her life, and after that to go to her children. 4. To Mrs. Dr. Kirby, the sum of seven tiiousand dollars, ana a house and lot in Mauch Chunk. 5. To Mary A. Kuhn, the Central Hotel property in Bloomsburg. 0. To Mis. J. G. Wells the sum of four thousand dollars, forty acres of land in Hloomsburg and the butcher shop and dwelling on Centre street. 7. 1 o Bessie R. Kuhn the sum of six thousand collars ana tne store building occupied by C. W. Runyon and G. N. Wilson on Main street near Iron. Each share is valued by the testator at $iz", 000. Mrs. Susan Kuhn and Joseph G. Wells are appointed executors of the will. lirvS-LCJCYJ. BROCKWAY. The community was shocked on Friday last io learn of the death of Mrs. Lucy J. Brockway in a Philadel phia Hospital on Thursday, lor some time she has been in poor health, and was finally compelled to go where she could under go an operation for cancer. In company with her brother F. P. Cosper of Pittston, she went to Philadelphia and entered a a hospital on November 15th. The operation was not performed, as she was too weak to stand it. A sudden change took place and she died before any of her friends could reach her. Her death was apparently painless as she went to sleep and did not waken. The remains were brought here on Saturday, and the funeral was held at the house on Monday at 10 o'clock Rev. G. E. Weeks officiating. Mrs. Brockway was the widow of the late Capt. C. P. Brockway. Her age was about 51 years. She leaves three daughters, Alice, Laura and Annie, who keenly feel the loss of a devoted mother. She was for many years past a consistent member of the Baptist church. The bereaved daughters have the warmest sympathy of the community in their affliction. " The Men v Cobbler" is the title of a brieht. lomantic corned v that was civiim its initial representation before a delighted audienc;. John R. Cump son, a clever dialect actor and singer made a hit in his dual role of Franz, the cobbler, and Lena, a German girl a diaguisj which he adopts in foiling the macinations of the villain of the piece. Many of his songs were enthu siastically encored ami the musical and dancing novelties in which the en tire company took part brought out unstinted applause. The scene of the flay is laid in New Orleans, and the stage and mechanical effects were skillfully handled. Times J'hila., April. 12. Onera House. Dec. 3rd, Admission 25. 35 and 50 cents. Get vour holiday printing done at the Columbian office. Our facilities are unequalled in this section. cnrjitoH STATISTICS- The Journal of the Convention of the Diocese of the Protestant Episco pal Church of Central Pennsylvania lias just been issued The Convention was held last June, In it we find the following statistics of St, Paul's Church Bloomsburg : Fam ilies connected with the Parish, 115 ; church accommodations. 483 ; com municants, 210; Sunday school olli cers and teachers, 18; scholars, about 140; Offerings, communion alms in cluding salary. $1834 45 ; for Sunday school, $91.81 ; Lad.es' Guild for Parish purposes. $114.92; Young People's Guild, $194.97 . other parish purposes, about S100 :JEpiscopal fund, $150; Convention fund, $50; Dio cesan Missions. $140; Clerical Re lief fund, $1350; Christmas fund, $10; St. Luke's Hospital, $6.04; Deaf Mute work, f 10 ; Church Home, Jonestown. ? 1 2.00 ; Children's Ward, St. Lukes Hospital, $10; Archdea conry of Willianisport, $5 41 ; Foreign Missions, $12; Domestic Missions, $40; Missions to the Jews, $9.69; New York Bible and Prayer Book So ciety!??. 00 ; lirothcruuoa ot M. An. drew, $6.50 ; Church Building Com mission, $2 41. Total, $2788.70 Besides this about $12,000 was ex pended in church improvement and the Parish House. In the Diocese there are 115 clergymen. Parishes in union with convention. 95- . Whole number of parishes and mis sions, 165. ' Families in 87 parishes and missions, 17,614- Confirmed during year 1,277. Communicants io.oot. Sunday School pupils 14,083. Churches ana chapels 113 Parish buildings 26. Value of church property $2,108, 289. Offerings $303,107.53. In the Archdeaconry of Williams port there ar 1227 families ; Com municants 2166 ; Churches 22 ; value nf Phiirrh nrnnprtir. sYiso.ioo: Offer ings for the year, $58,515.69. These reports are for the year ending June 1, 1892. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. The next annual county institute will be held in the Opera House, Blooms burg, Dec. 19-23. No efforts have been spared to make this the best and most practical insti tute ever held in the county. Only the best talent in the country has been secured. For day instruct ion : Dr. White of Columbus, Ohio ; Miss Ella L. Richardson of the New Yoik Normal Art School ; Supt. Coughlin of Wilkesbarre ; Dept. Supt. of Public Instruction, J. Q. Steward, Mrs. Welsh, Profs. Welsh and Noet ling of the Normal and others. The program has been arranged to have six active teachers of the county take part in the exercises ; other teach ers will have an opportunity to do so. fhe music will be 111 charge ot the well known musician and. institute, instructor, Prof. C. C. Case of Cleve land, Ohio. The liberal way the ins titute lecture course has formerly been patronized again warranted securing none but first-class entertainment for the coming institute. The followin names guarantee an unusually strong ami interesting course: Rev. Ineo, Clark of Brooklyn, (Mr. Clark has never appeared before a Bloomsburg audience.) Rev. P. S. Henson of Chi cago : Rev. Russell H. Connell of Philadelphia ; and the Schubert Male Quartette of Chicago. . Reserved seats for the course $1.50. Tickets for sale at Dentler's 011 and after Dec. 10. The limited train W. R. R. leaving on the D. L. & ; Plymouth at 7 Kingston at 7:20 New York without o'clock a. m- and running through to change and afu-r giving the traveler four or five hours in the city arrives at Kingston at 10: iS and Plymouth at 10:30 p. m. has just been transformed from a train of ordinary passenger cars into a beautiful vestibuled train. It now consists of a baggage car, buffet car, smoking car and two coaches, all new, upholstered and furnished in the latest style and vtstibuled. No finer trains run on the rails in this vic inity. With "Tha Merry Gobbler." The Little Twins "Morrison" and Master "Daniel Webster," are the cu test, sweetest, youngest and most tal ented children on the American stage. To see them and imagine them pretty little dolls doing wonderful big things. When they present "Franz" with a doll baby for his Birthday present it causes a ripple of laughter, for it seems as if they were presenting him with one of themselves. Opera House, Dec. 3rd. Admission 25, 35, and 50 cents. NO. 49 PERSONAL. I. G. Wells went to New York on Tuesday to purchase new goods. W. H. Gilmore and wife wont to Philadelphia on Monday to purchase their holiday stock. A. P. Young of Millville. attended the Farmer's National Congress at Licoln, Nebraska, last week. A. W. Duy lias a painful wound on his left hand, caused by a cut received in opening a glass fruit jar. Mr. and Mrs. Edward II. Harrar returned from their wedding journey last Monday. Bruce Clark and Harry W, Sloan went to New York on Wednesday to purchase goods. Thos. P. Hanly, Esq.. spent Thanks giving in New York and witnessed the Yale Princeton foot ball game. Fred C. Drinker went to Philadel phia on Tuesday, where he expects to sejiire a position. Superintendent Johnston was in town on Tuesday making arrangements for the Teachers' Institute which be gins on December 19th. Mr. Elijah Bo er of Woodbury N. J. who came up to attend the funeral of I. S. Kuhn, spent several days in town calling on his old friends. He is looking and feeling well. Joihua Davis of Briarcreek town ship was in town on Saturday last on business. He is a staunch democrat, and the father ot five sons, all of whom follow in his footsteps. F. P. Davis of Mt. Pleasant is one of them. Horace C. Blue of Danville was in town a few hours on Friday. He holds a clerkship in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth at Harrisbrug, and there are none more deserving than he. He is one of the leading Democrats of Montour county, and he has many friends here as well as everywhere slse that he is (known The following persons from out of town attended the funeral of 1. S. Kuhn on Monday : Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Weaver, Hazleton, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Bolich. Mt. Carmel, Mrs. Sue Klase, Brooklyn Mrs. Bartlett Mahanoy City, Mr. Eljah Bower, Woodbury . N. J. Rev. J. M. Reimensnyder, Milton, Mr. and Mrs. John F. pursel, Hugesville, M. B. Beck Scianton, C. i rantz, Berwick, W. M. Hughes, Hazleton, Wm. Hoff man, Danville. Among the guests at the Harrar Bernhard wedding last week Wednes day evening, were Mr. and Mrs. Voris, Miss Allie Fritz, Miss Edith Fritz, Mr. Geo. I. Ives of Scranton, Mrs. Harrar, daughter and two sons, of Newark, N. J., Mr. and Mrs. William Leverttt, Miss Trumbower, Wilkesbarre, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Hitchler, Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Fritz. Dunmore, Miss lennie Stiles of Philadelphia, Mrs. Biddle, Danville, D. L. Rom bach, Hazleton, Geo. Meek, James H. Harris, Bellefont. Elmer Brugler sells all the Sunday papers at Mercer's Drug store. He lias a large trade already though he has been handling them but a few weeks. William Warnse died at his home at Wapwallopen, on November 9th, 1802, aged 50 years, 5 months, 21 days. He formerly resided in this county. An application has been made to the Board of Pardons for the pardon ofsoms of the parties convicted of raping Maggie Andy, in Montour county.. Alonzo M. Ent has been appointed Prothonotary of Elk county by Gov. Pattison, to fill the vacancy caused by the deat'.i of Col. Horton. lie is a son of the late ex sheriff U. H. Ent, and a nephew of the late Gen. W. H. Ent, at one time Prothonotary of this county. Judge lohn F. Connolly of Scran ton died on November 29, from disease of the liver, after an illness of four months. He was 39 years old. He was elected 1 istrict attorney of Lacka wanna county in 1SS3, and in 1887 was elected assis;ant law Judge QUICK WORK. The manager of Minnie Lester's , company made a contract with The Coi.umuiax office for printing 40,000 tickets. The contract was filled and the tickets completed in eight working hours after the order was received. This was done by stereotyping the form and making twenty plates, so that twenty tickets were printed at every impression. This office is the only one in this section provided with stereo typing machinery. ,1 1 1 :if! iii ! :1 hi'
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers