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VOL 29
REPORT OF QUARTO CENTENNIAL.
As nreviotislv fttmniinepd tht tannin
fifth anniversary of the pastorate of
icv. a. iiouiz was oDservecl on the
a 6th and 27th of July.
This social and religious festival
was held in two sessions of one day
each. 1 he first session was held in
the beautiful crcve of Mr. Thilin
Creasy, in Centre township and was
wen attended Dy tne members and
friends of the church. The second
session was held in the erove of Mr.
K. M. I.aubach. near Forks, and was
so well attended that every available
space was occupied by the vast as
sembly of men, vomen, children and
conveyances. The services were open
ed with the invocation, a hymn, scrip
ture leading, repetition of the Apostle's
Creed, the singing of the Gloria Patri
and Gloria in Excelsis with responses,
and a prayer. A number of addresses
were delivered in connection with the
occasion.
Rev. D. E. Schoedler, of Turbot
ville delivered an excellent address up
on the topic " The Reformed Church
and Civil Liberty." This was ac
knowledged by competent pel sons to
be a masterly production of scholar
ship. In his address the speaker
proved that the Reformed churches
were the forerunner of civil liberty,
and that Protestantism was necessary
to Democracy. Dr. J. C. Bowman,
professor in the Theological Seminary
at Lancaster, delivered an address at
both sessions. It is needless to com
ment upon the eloquent and graceful
bearing of this speaker as he address
ed in his happy manner the uplifted
faces and attentive minus of the vast
audience. His first topic was " The
need of an Educated Ministry." After
congratulating in a very becoming
manner, the pastor and people on the
event of the day, he proceeded to de
liver his address on the designated
subject. As the want of space will
not allow us to give even a synopsis
of this highly appreciated address, we
will simply say that from beginning to
the end it was decidedly clear, logical
and lorcible. His second topic was
"The Marriage Relation of the Pastor
and People." Love finds its consum
mation in the marriage relation. Con
nubial love is progressive, and its dif
ferent stages of development are in
dicated by the terras applied to wed
ding anniversaries as cotton, paper,
wooden, tin, crystal, china and silver
wedding. As this was the twenty-fifth
anniversary of this pastoral relation,
he very clearly proved that this occa
sion was the silver wedding of Rev. A.
Houtz and his charge.
The Rev. William Goodrich, a for
mer much beloved pastor, delivered a
highly appreciated address on the
tonic "The Reminiscences of my la
bors in this charge. He may be justly
regarded as one of the pioneer pastors
of the Reformed church in Columbia
and Montour counties. His labors at
one time were numerous and was scat
tered over a'Jarge part of these coun
ties. Being a man of high religious
culture and thoroughly grounded in
the doctrines of the Bible as held by
the church, he was well qualified to
lay the foundation of those primitive
congregations. The fact that five
charges have been developed out of
the former field of febor is proof that
he labored hard and that his labors
were blessed. Brother Goodrich has
many warm friends in this country and
his visit to these parts are highly ap
preciated by his old parishioners.
Rev. A. Houtz, the pastor, in his ad
dress spoke of his invitation and call
to this charge twenty-five years ago ;
of his first journey from Bloomsburg
to Orangeville ; of the first impres
sion the country and people made on
his mind, and the apparent impression
he made on the people. He spoke of
the condition in which he found the
charge and the progress it has made
under his pastorate. He feels that
the long pastorate has intensified the
mutual attachment of pastor and peo
ple, and that a change of pastoral re
lation would result in leaving his heart
behind with his first love. During his
pastorate of twenty-five years he bap
tised 350, received into the church by
confirmation 390, and by certificate
113; officiated at 321 funerals and at
190 weddings j raised for benevolence
$5,000, and for home purposes $20.
Soo; preached 4,225 times; traveled
by private conveyance 26,250 miles,
and by railroad in the interest of the
church, 9,000 miles.
Rev. A. Noll, of Hazleton, presi
dent of Wyoming Classis, read the ac
tion of that body in reference to the
Quarto Centennial and bore its greet
ings to. the pastor and his people,
The President of Classis then assumed
the office of toast-master, and the fol
lowing brethren were called upon to
respond to the various toasts :
To tho toast, 'Tastoral Care, Rev.
G. S. Sorber, of Watsontown, re
sponded. Being brought up in a min
isterial family and associated with n
toral life from early childhood he,
mm ncii experience and constant ob
scrvation, gave a very practicable and
beneficial talk on this subiect.
To the toast, "Church Finance,"
T ft ...
iev. 1,. w. iuuert, of Milton, re
sponded. This brother is L'ond for :
talk upon almost anv subiect. hut
particularly on the subject of Church
Finance. If any congregation need
a thorough shaking up on this subject
we could not recommend a better
person than this brother.
To the toast. "Hold the Fort." Rev
Dieilenbacher, of Strawberry Ridge,
responded. He stated that Christ
had certain principles to be main
tained and defended by his people,
and that all christians should hold the
fort as good soldiers of the cross. He
reminded the audience in an admira
ble way that the pastor, Rev. A.
Houtz, had written a book titled.
Hold the Fort, and that as it was so
well adapted to the wants of all chris
tians every family should procure a
copy, as it is sold for the nominal sum
of fifty cents. This brother also re
plied in a very intelligent manner to
the toast, "The Relief Society for
Aged Ministers and the Widows of
MinisXers." On this occasion there
were recited two original poems, writ
ten especially for the occasion. The
one, titled " The Anniversary Poem."
was written by Prof A. U. Lesher, of
Berwick, a grandson of the pastors'
immediate predecessor, Rev. Wilson.
This poem was pronounced by the
ministers present one of a scholarly
merit and was appreciated by all.
The poem, "The Pastor," was written
by an aged friend of the pastor, Mr.
John Sutton. This poem was recited
by Miss Annie Ammerman and made
a good impression. Mr. Sutton has
printed a volume of original poems,
all of which are beautiful and instruct
ive. A very affectionate address to
the pastor, and represented as com
ing from the children of the charge,
was delivered by Miss Daisy McHen-
ry, a grand-daughter of Rev. Wilson,
a former pastor of this charge. This
aadress spoke of the attachment ot
the children to the pastor and made
grateful acknowledgement of his care
over his spiritual children who were
looking forward with joy and hope when
they would be received into full mem
bership by confirmation. Near the
close of the services the president of
Classis, Kev. A. Noll, assumed the
attitude of a commander, and com
manded the pastor to stand up. He,
like an obedient servant, stood, but
for what purpose he knew not. He
was to stand up in the presence of the
audience to listen to a little talk on
the silver question. The pastor was
told that this was a silver wedding an
niversary, and that the people so re
garded it and had thrown their silver
mites together to make a silver over
ture to the pastor as a token of their
appreciation of his pastoral love and
care over them. To this address the
pastor replied in befitting terms.
All who were on committees per
formed their duties admirably and
everything was done with decency and
In order.
The dinner was in the form of a
basket picnic. Every family seemed
to have prepared enough for itself and
a half dozen others. If the tables on
this occasion are a fair sample of the
peoples' living, they certainly are
good livers, good cooks, and most
generous in their hospitality. There
were to be seen great stacks of cakes,
pies and chicken and turkey and the
only apprehension that was felt was
that there might be a chicken famine
next year. Near the close of the ser
vice nature seemed to come to the
relief of the pastor from Bloomsburg
and Danville by depriving them of
their ten minutes speech and substi
tuting a little thunder and rain, and
dictating the expediency of hastily
concluding these pleasant and long to
be remembered exercises.
The funeral of D. A. Beckley was
held at the house of his son W. D.
Beckley, on Iron street, last Thursday
at four o'clock, the services being con
ducted by Revs. W. G. Ferguson and
R. E. Wilson. Mr. Beckley was at
one time the most influential republi
can in the county. He was postmaster
of Bloomsburg for seventeen years,
and editor of the Republican for
several years. His age was sixty-one
years. He leaves a widow and three
children, W. D. Beckley of this town,
Mrs. Leidy of Harrisburg'and Jennie.
He was a member of the Royal
Arcanum, in which he had a life in
surance policy of $ 1 sod.
DELEGATE ELECTION.
On next Saturday, the nth inst. is
the date of our delegate election, remember.
BLOOMSBURG, l'A..
BRIUAL TRIP SPOILED.
Charles Fox Taken Into Custody
. Wilket-Barro Dtteetivo.
by
The bridal trip of Mr. and Mrs
Charles Fox had a sad ending in
Wilkes-Barre on the 4th inst. just as it
was about to begin.
Fox was the Lehigh Valley agent at
Lopez, Sullivan county. While there
he met ana became enamored of one
of the village belles. She was voun,
handsome, susceptible and her heart
was his. The whole affair was ar
ranged tn a way satisfactory to both
But a cloud came over their path to
darken the brightness of this happy
dream. One day in an unlucky mo
ment Fox, it is said, committed a
forgery that got him into the hands of
the law. He was arrested, bound
over to answer the charge and C. W.
Crump, ot Lopez, became his bonds
man.
Charlie went to visit friends at
Princleville until the trouble had
blown over. He had left his lady love
in rears, dui tney could not remain
separated. She came on to ioin him
and they agreed to be married ouicklv
unu quieuy. coming 10 wiiices-barre
the couple went in to purchase tickets
at b. b. Chan s office. The man in
quired the nearest point in New York
State. Being told he purchased two
tickets for Waverly. A bystander
overheard the inquiry and made up
his mind to see them off, if no one
else did.
At the depot for some time previous
to the time the train started, the cou
pie sat in the corner of the ladies'
waiting room, being content to escape
the observation of the throng on the
platform. The train came in and
they stepped aboard and the only one
wiiu scciiicu 10 wiuir ineir mission
secretly wished them bon voyage.
There was another who watched.
however, as the sequel of this story
will show. Detective O'Brien got on
board a moment before the train's de
parture, and before the bell rang for
starting out the couple were on the
platform with Mr. O'Brien. They
were, 01 couse, very much aisaDDOint-
ed and felt very keenly the turn affairs
had taken. 1 hey were invited to the
office of Mr. O'Brien, where an ex
planation was made.
Mr. Crump had written Mr. O'Brien
on July 7 to the effect that he had
discovered enough to warrant him in
withdi awing the bonds. He said he
was a poor man and if it happened
that Fox did not appear at the proper
time it would ruin him. He asked
that Fox be at once turned over to
the Sheriff. In pursuance of this order
the detective was on the lookout for
his man. The I'ress.
A GREAT ATTRACTION.
The greatest attraction that has
been in this town for a number of
years is now drawing immense crowds
in front of the large show window of
J. M. Gidding & Co the clothiers. It is
certainly worth ones while to stand
and watch the antics of these creatures
as they are the next thing to human
beings. They will be here just one
week more from next Saturday, and
they should be seen by every man,
woman and child in town.
There will be a Reunion of the
Girton family held at Oak Grove,
Bloomsburg, Pa., on Wednesday,
August 23, 1894, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
All Girtons and their families, aud
their descendants are requested to
attend and bring refreshments with
them for the day. And if wet on the
above date then on August 30th 1S94.
There are prospects of a big picnic
at Oak Grove on the 2ijth? A com
mittee from Pittston visited Blooms
burg on Tuesday, and after going to
the Rupert Grove, they were taken
out to Oak Grove by P. D. Heddens,
and were much pleased with it. If
they come here, there will be at least
a thousand.
The following letters are advertised
Aug. 7th. 1894, Miss Vernie Craw
ford, Mr. Edward Cox, Miss Minnie
Cox, Miss Martha Girton, Mrs. R.
G. Swartz, J. C. Sweppenheiser, Mr.
Chas. Turnbach. Will be sent to the
dead letter office Aug. 21, 1894.
James H. Mercer, P. M.
J. G. Wells has put in a fourth
handsome new show case in his
jewelry store. It is the one he pur
chased from P. E. Wirt, and is the
one used by the latter at the World's
Fair last year, in Chicago.
T. L. Gunton has the contract fot
laying an Ohio stone pavement along
Mrs. Butler's properties on First 3trcct.
The homes of S. Knorr and Edward
Searles on Third street have been
newly painted.
FKIDAY, AUGUST 10.
BRIEF MENTION
About Paoplo You Know.
Mrs. J. M. Gidding has been tptfle i
awing me pmt week.
Mr. nnd Mr. V. S. Rishlon returned
home on Wednesday.
Joseph Furccl, of the Normal, is payin
nis maryiana noinc a visit.
Mr. J. . Fritz, of licnton, visited Blootm
ourg on business on Monday.
Mrs. JC'Ihi Wolf is rnttrt.i'ninj; nfr Mster,
Mrs. l'.mma Wagner, of Boston.
I. W. Hartman !n l wife are spend ing
couple of wcc'ks at Ocean Grove.
Mrs. Henry Ilodgdon, of Scran ton,
visiting at Mr. I.ayton Runyon's.
James Trump, of Forks, was a caller
the Coi.UMjiiAN office on Tuesday.
Mr. Kichnrd Stilus and daughter, of I'hila
ueipnia, arc visiting relatives here.
Samuel II. liarman is taking a vacation
aim is passing it at the sca-shore.
Mr. Pimmic Warner, of Tonostown. was a
eaner at tne county seat on Monday.
Mrs. Win. Urooke. is entcrtainiiur Richard
allies ana daughter trom f hiladclphia.
Miss Clara Rutter, of HiiL'hcsville. is
visiting ner granu-parents at Ur. Kutter's
Judpe and Mrs. Elwcll went to Proctor
Inn laji Saturday and spent several day.
Mrs. Jane Barnes Gruim preached at
unpen camp-mccting on Saturday evening.
Boyd Cadman is spendinc this week at
wasningionvme. lie went over on his bi
ycle.
Mr. M. L. Staver. of Terscv Shore, with
L- . . . ... T . .
nis aaugmer are visiting bis brother, J. M.
31 aver.
Mrs. C. Watson McKelvv went to Sorint?
ue, n. j. on i nursnav, to spend a coudIl-
01 weeKs.
Mrs. J. G. Wells and son Stephen, are
visiting S. B. Henderson's family at Mont
gomery station.
Among attendants upon Camp-meetine at
Mountain urove we mention Mr. and Mrs
George W. Hess of this place.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ever, took leave of
Til I -I' . 1 e
uiuumauuii' um i ucsuay morninc ior an ex
tended trip at the summer resorts.
Mrs. F. M. Leader recently entertained
Mrs. 1 nomas Wilson and daughter Bess.
ana also miss Alcleary, 01 Milton, Pa.
Rev. and Mrs. P. A. Heilman have gone
to Clifton Springs, N. V. for a few week's
rest and recuperation. 1 hey expect to re
urn about August 24.
S. A. Goodhue of Tamison City went to
Salem, Mass. the home of his parents, to
spend a tew weeks. District Attorney Hanley
well wun mm as nis guest.
William Chrisman Esq. aud his brother
U li., went to Philadelphia on Saturday and
reiurnea on 1 uesiny morning. Charley
bo ight a thousand water-melons.
O. W. Eut is spendino a three week's va
cation at home. He is entertaining his
ineiui r. w. jvnion, a man transier clerk at
the Broad street station, Philadelphia.
D. L,. urown, ot iNew iOrk, was amonc
the visitor to Bloomnburg during the past
week. He is connected with the fashion
house of A. McDowell & Co., New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Slinrpless are now
absent from home enjoying a bit of sight
seeing and visiting in New York, Ocean
Grove, and other points of attraction in east,
em states. They will be absent several
weeks.
Mrs. Sanford Runyan, havine met with a
fall while visiting her home and mother
at Jerseytown, is again in Bloomsburg, but
is so seriously indisposed as to be bed fast at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Smith.
In Memory of M. W. Jackson-
Berwick, Pa., July 26, 1894.
Mordecai W. Jackson died July 18,
1804, after almost thirty years continu
ous service as President and director
of the First National Bank of Berwick,
Pa.
The Board of Directors in special
session this day realize the sad and
sok oin duty they owe to his memory,
that of placing on record their sincere
expressions of sorrow at his death.
It is the unanimous sentiment of
the board and also the stockholders
that they have lost an able and effi
cient officer.
He was unexcelled in executive
ability, judgement and decision, and
contributed largely to the success and
management of the affairs of this bank
with which he has been identified
since its organization.
Kind and courteous to all. he was
universally esteemed and widely
known, unassuming in manner and
highly respected by all classes. While
we shall miss his genial greeting, wise
counsel and able administration, we
shall remember with pleasure his kind
treatment, his courteous bearing, his
strict integrity and social and business
qualities.
The board hereby tenders the be
reaved family sincere sympathy and
directs the secretary to publish the
foregoing in the county papers and to
transmit a copy thereof to the family.
a. C. J avne, Secretary.
THE BAIN.
The grateful and heartfelt sentiment
expressed in the song of " the beauti
ful snow might well be reiterated
over our recent fall ot rain so essen
tial to the growth of late vegetat.'on.
Bloomsburg and vicinity, at least, hr.3
much to be thankful tor as recards
the kindness of the; heaven'y elements
which are so necsssiry for her happi
ness and comfort.
1S94.
OF THE
AT LOWENBEBGPI
During the next .".0 days we will Bell all clothing
REGARDLESS OF COST.
We want to sell out everything.
All light weight coats and vests at slaugh
tering prices and
On all men's, boy's and children's suits.
TIclo "TsX7"l3.olecalo COst ra.c OToject
We intend to have an entire new stock of goods this fall.
Just a few sample prices of the
White vests - 25c.
Boy's linen long pants suits - 50c.
Men's linen suits - $I.0O and upwards.
LOWEITBEEG'S
THE CLOTHIERS
Owing to the lateness of the
stock of
ZESvissGt Sloes
Russet
and, in order to make sure of closing all out before the season,
is over, we are offering several lots at greatly reduced prices.
It will pay you to see them if you are thinking of buying a
pair of RUSSETS.
Clarks' Building, Main
mm mmmmm Sale.
UNMATCHABLE PRICES.
Every pair of russett shoes,
boy's and children's slippers and
tainly will prove to be great bargains to buyers. We close our
eyes to cost and former price
For instance, in ladies' fine shoes,
08c. the pair ; not one-half their actual
slippers, solid, 50c. the pair ; regular value 85c. Misses' bright dongola and
pebble goat button boots, 75c. the pair, sizes eleven to two, common
sense and operas. We guarantee these to be as good quality as any $r.5o
shoe you can buy. Men's russett shoes, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.15, $2.50.
All at sweeping reductions. Ladies fine button boots, common , sense and
opera toes, pattened tips or plain toes reduced to $2.00 the pair. These are
first-class goods and regularly sell at $3.00 and $3.50 the pair. All sizes and
widths now in stock.
Ladies' fine shoes, hand welts and
tip and plain toes ; all regular $4.00
pair. These are elegant goods, up
goods can be found.
A lot of women s good everyday shoes, 50c. the pair. Lace, regular price,
1.20. Une lot children s fancy colored shoes, 50c. the pair ; regular price,
1.25, and other goods at the same sweeping reductions.
Avail yourself of the rare opportunity and save some monev
on shoes. To continue through
JONES &
Main Street,'
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A:
SEASON
sacrifice sale :
OF BLOOMSBURG.
season, we still have a larce
slelcL Oxfoids,
Street.
every pair of men's, women's.
oxford ties, at prices that cer
determined to sell.
genuine dongola solid in every part.
value. Ladies' bright donjrola opera
turns, common sense, square and opera
and $4.50 goods, reduced to $3.00 the
to date in every respect. No better
August. v
WALTER,
Shoes
SHOE HUSTLERS,
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