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VOL 30
DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION.
PEACE AMD HARMONY PREVAIL.
JUDGE MILLARD NOMINATED, AND STRONG
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The Columbia County Democracy
met in convention in the Court House
on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock.
The meeting was called to order by
William Chrisman, chairman of the
county committee.
Hon. C. R. Buckalew was unani
mously elected chairman. Col. A. I).
Seely and C. L. Pohe were chosen
secretaries. C. E. Randall was ap
pointed reading clerk. The call of
the roll showed the following delegates
present :
Beaver, Simon Hons, C. A. Shu
man. Benton, Boro., Clark Fiedler, C.
B. Ikeler.
Benton, Twp., A. Ilartman, G.
W. Knouse.
Berwick, N. E. no election.
Berwick, S. E. A. D. Seely, Hud
Kline.
Berwick, N. W., C. E. West, Wil
liam Oliver.
Berwick, S. W., Geo. E. Clemons,
C. W. Nugent.
Bloomsburg, ist. Dist., C. R.
Buckalew, W. E. Knorr.
Bloomsburg, 2nd. Dist, Harry
Housel, J. E. Welliver.
Bloomsburg, 31 d. Dist., Win. Derr,
R. Buckingham, J. Rehm.
Bloomsburg, 4th. Dist., Frank
Knorr, F. Schwinn.
Briarcrcek, R. G. F. Kshinka, A.
B. Croop.
Catawissa Borough, G. B. Rhawn,
C. L. Pohe, W. H. Rhawn.
Catawissa Township, Dan Long-
enberger, W. T. Creasy.
Centraliaist Ward, Patrick Mo
Hugh, Jos. Garvin.
Centralia, 2nd. Ward, Richard
Cain, Patrick McGinly.
Centre, John Delor.g, Edward
Stewart.
Cleveland, No election.
Conyngham, . E. North, Patrick
Cain, jas. Head.
Conyngham, West North, Robt.
Canfield, D. Smith.
Conyngham, West, Patrick Gil
lespy, Peter O'Gara. I
Conyngham, South Ea9t, Thos.
McAlister, W. Riley.
Conyngham, South West, No cre
dentials. Fishingcreek, East, Cyrus Rob
bins, B. F. Edgar.
Fishingcreek, West, T. H. Edgar,
John W. Wenner.
FrankliD, Ambrose Hile, Edward
Englehart.
Greenwood, East A. G. Black,
Augustus Stauder.
Greenwood, West Samuel A. Mil
ler, C. M. Blaker.
Hemlock, Chas. Harris, E. P.
Cameron.
Jackson, John Savage, Jefferson
Fritz. v
Locust, Daniel Knorr, Charles
Miller.
Madison, Augustus Hartline, J. E,
Wintersteen.
Main, Frank Shuman, J. J. Gear
hart.
Millville Boro , C. S. Eyerly, J. A.
Howard.
Mifflin. W. P. Hetler. II. H.
Boyd, Beni. Pennypacker.
Montour, Geo. Summers, William
Mensch.
Mt. Pleasant, J. K. Mordan,
Hiram Bogart.
Orance, J. B. Montgomery, J. W,
Hidlav."
Pine. S. Beni. Applegate, C. B.
AnDleeate.
Roarinccreek. Tos. Helwitr, D. W.
O 1 4 w
Rang.
Srntt. F.ast No election.
Scott. West Wesley Betts, A. C.
Keim.
Sugarloaf, North A. M. Vansickle,
M. J. Shoemaker.
Sugarloaf, South W. A. Kile, E. J.
Albertson.
The chair then announced that
inasmuch as the entire convention
vote was cast for Hon. Mordecai Mil
lard as nominee for Associate Judge,
he declared him duly nominated for
that office.
R. . Buckingham Esq. offered the
following resolution :
Resolved, that Col. John G
Freeze. Fred Ikeler, W. II. Henrie,
Teter Beam and Charles Gibbons be
and are hereby elected delegates to
the Democratic state convention to
be held at Williamsport, on Septem
ber nth next. It was unanimously
adopted, W. EI. Rhawn Esq. offered
the following resolutions, which were
also unanimously adopted t
We, the representatives of the
Democratic party of Col. Co. in Con
vention assembled, in view of the
egislation of the Renublican nartv
during the time it has been in power,
the reckless extravagance and the
public plunder which have characteriz
ed its whole political existence and
rendered it justly amenable to the
condemnation of an independent and
enlightened public opinion do unani
mously
Jiesolve, That we hereby reiterate
our adherence to and confidence in
the principles and policy of the Demo
cratic party as exemplified in the pure,
economical and patriotic administra
tion of President Cleveland, and
pledge ourselves to the sunnort of the
sound financial doctrine advocnti-d
by him and ot the system of tariff
taxation upon which he was nominat
ed and elected.
That the Democratic administration
of Gov. Patlison, wise, fearless and
dignified, stands out in brilliant con
trast with that of the present Republi
can administration, which has shown
itself to be the tool of the most cor
rupt politicians of the party, has in
creased the expense of the State gov
ernment more than $1,000,000 per
annum, has squandered the taxes up
on swarms of new offices and officers,
useless and burdensome to tbe people,
has given to the corporations increas
ed power for plundering the public,
and has made even the judicary of
the commonwealth subservient to the
political aspirations of the Gov
ernor in his disgraceful scramble for
place and power. That it is the judg
ment of this convention that six
gentlemen of known integrity, ability
and legal learning should oe nominat
ed for judges of the Superior Court,
whereby the people of the common
wealth may be able to select a Bench
of Judges free from political appoint
ment and dictation and the influence
of partisan power.
We recommend as a proper candid
ate for that position the Hon. Jos.
C. Bucher, of Union county, twice
elected to the Bench in a Republican
district, and whose twenty years of
experience and well known ability
prove his fitness for hicher judicial
station ; and we hereby instruct our
delegates to the Democratic State
Convention at Williamsport, to use
every honorable effort to secure his
nomination as one of the Judges for
that Court.
That we endorse and approvs the
course and votes of our Senator and
Representatives in the General As
sembly as reflecting the views and po
licy of the Democratic party ; and
especially is t.ieir opposition to the
creation of new and useless offices
and the increase of salaries of the old
ones, whereby meritorous and neces
sary improvements and institutions
were left without proper aid and sup
port.
We congratulate our Revenue
Collector, lion. Grant Herring, upon
his administration of the affairs of the
office of Internal Revenue Collector
as reflecting credit upon the Demo
cratic party.
Hon. C. R. Buckalew was then re
quested to address the convention.
He said that last year we were struck
down and that the controlling cause
was hard times. I he- current was
against industry and labor. It was
universal. In our own county we
were short 1000. In this congress
ional district we were short over 800.
The great cause that struck us in the
district was hard times. A new revenue
bill had been passed by congress.
There was no reason why our oppon
ents should have raised a cry against
this bill.
Now we stand on firmer ground,
and the prospects before us is en
couraging and brilliant, Industry is
reviving, and laboring people are
prosperous and growing in prosperity
To our noble Democratic President
we owe the present condition of
things. I have no fears of the tuture,
We are still good for 2500 majority
in this county, when we try for it. He
closed with a few remarks on the rules
of the party in the county.
Mr. Buckingham moved that the
rules stand as they are. The chair
ruled the motion as superfluous, as
the rules stand until changed by a
two-thirds vote of the convention.
Mr. Buckingham withdrew his motion
and moved that the convention ad
journ. The motion was carried, and
the convention adjourned.
A Seedy But Sassy Editor.
The lady (?) who yesterday called
the attention of annothcr to our
patched breeches, whereat they boh
laughed so heartily, is informed that
a new pair will be purchased when
her husband's bill is settled. It has
been due nearly a year. Don't criti
cise a printer's dress too closely while
you are wearing silk with money due
us. Tell your husband to send us
$40.78 and save the cost of a lawsuit,
We need another pair of pants.
Libation fit.) Journal,
ISLOOMSliUKG. l'A..
00UNU1L FK'JOEEDING!
A regular meeting of Town Coun
cil was held last Tuesday evening.
lames ."scarlet, fcsq., of Danville.
appeared in behalf of the North Sus
quehanna Transit Company and asked
that a time be fixed for hearing the
representatives of that company. He
stated that the line will run from Dan
ville to Shickshinny.
Miss Amelia Armstrong appeared
before council concerning her pave
ment, adjoining C. A. Kleim's. There
has been considerable difficulty over
this matter. A liberal discourse fol
lowed between Miss Armstrong and
the council, lasting an hour or more.
E. L. Mullen, general manager of
the Bloomsburg Electric Light Co.,
was present and spoke of the cost, etc.
of electric light, claiming the Blooms
burg plant cost them $47,000 in all.
Will lurnish six additional arc lights
free of cost until expiration of con
tract June, 1896, or will make con
tract for 56 lights at $So. If Cata
wissa will take light the plant will be
enlarged and a wire extended from
Bloomsburg to that place. This would
necessitate an outlay on part of the
iMectnc Company of about Siq.ooo,
and if arrangements are made satis
factory, work would be started within
forty-eight hours. He said the origi
nal stockholders would get interest
or the same as the foreign parties get
in tine proportion.
J. L. Wolverton asked for a gutter
on west side of West street along his
property. Referred to committee on
highways.
Fire plug matter on Centre and
corner Fifth and West streets taken
up. Committee report progress.
Gorrey and Wilson moved that the
time of paying taxes be extended xo
days from August 15. Carried.
On motion the secretary is directed
to issue orders for the witness fees in
the Ringrose case.
The following resolution was unan
imously passed by Council : Resolved
that Miss Armstrong be requested to
so raise her pavement next to Kleim's
to prevent accident from stumbling,
and that the actual expense for such
work be boms by the town, and that
if she declines the proposition that
the street commissioner be instructed
to raise the walk at the place men
tioned.
Committee on sewer recommended
an extension of sewer line in river
300 feet; also that the First street
sewer be put in at once; also that a
branch be run up Pine street to house
now being built by Michael Casey
Report accepted.
Bills presented.
Water Co., hydrants $ 54.67
Elec. Light Co. to July rst. . 1,087.50
Water Co., water at hall 2.17
B. & S. R. R. Co., telegraph
poles 2.00
W. O. Holmes, work, &c. ... 51.16
Extra policemen, July 25.00
W..ter Co., July 5 ex.hydrants, 86.67
Creasy & Wells, lumber, &c., 23.76
Frank Baum, killing dog.... 1.00
A. V. Hower, 7 mo. watch
man 7.00
I). Laycock, serving tax no
tices, &c 16.17
L. Gross, police suit and hat. 15.75
Brown for sprinkling 2.00
Dem. Sentinel Ord. &c 78.00
Geo. E. Elwell, printing, &c. 41.50
J. C. Brown, printing, &c. . .. 79.00
G. B. Martin, smithing 5. 84
J. C. Brown, engineer 76. 52
C. H. Bomboy, ties used by
town S.io
Policemen for July 60.00
Secretary for July 20.00
On motion bills ordered paid.
The Rescue Fire Company handed
over keys and disbanded.
Permits were granted to Mrs. See-
sholtz and Alfred Hower for additions
to building.
Mr. Eves is ordered to put his
pavement in a safe condition within
30 days.
A TROLLEY LINE TOii DANVILLE.
The Town Council has granted per
mission to The North Susquehanna
Transit Company to lay its tracks
over certain streets in the Borough,
and it is understood work will be com
menced very shortly and the road
completed as rapidly as possible. If
the rights of way can be secured
throughout the surrounding country
without litigation, we will no doubt
have trolley cars running through the
town in a few months. Our citizens
will anxiously await the completion of
this road, ami when it is placed in
operation, The North Susquehanna
Transit Company will receive a very
generous patronage from the people
of Danville and vicinity. Montour
American.
FRIDAY. AUGUST 10.
BRIEF MENTION.
Kirton I'urscl, clerk nt I'urscl & Ilarman's
is off this week on a vacation.
Mrs. W. II. Moore, nnd Mm. J. H. Mc
Henry spent Sunday nt Mountain (jrove.
Cyrus Knlibinn, of Asbury, visited tlie
county seat on business on Tuesday.
William B. Shullz, of Kohrsburg, an old
subscriber, was in town 011 Monday.
R. C. Neat, of Ilarrisburg, spent Tuesday
in town Willi his father.
A daughter has come to the home ol Mr.
and Mrs. K. Rush Zarr.
C. II. Lawcll is home from l'hiladelphia
for a two week's vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pen-in of New York,
are visiting at F. 1. Drinker's.
r. T. Wis, of Philadelphia, is spending a
part of his vacation in town.
Miss May IJarkley went to Waukegan,
Ills., on Monday, on a visit.
Mrs. Sylvester Sollcdcr and children are
on a two-weuks vacation among friends in
licnton.
Hon. C. R. liuckalew and wife we noticed
among passengers on the down train on the
B. & S. on Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Layton Kunyon and daughter. Miss
Maude, went to Atlantic City on Thursday
to spend a week.
Will II. Carter, of Mahanoy City, land
agent of the Lehigh Valley Coal Co., spent
Wednesday in town.
W. A. Kile, the Democratic veteran of
Sugarloaf, was one of the delegates from
that township on Tuesday.
Lie-treasure, Adam Johnson was one oflhe
attendants at the county convention on
Tuesday.
Miss Hastings, a former teacher nt the
Normal, has been visiting Miss Eva Rupert.
Her residence is in Hartford.
A. Lincoln Tint in, who has been out
West for some time for the benefit of his
health, has returned home.
J. G. Wells and family, Miss Bess Kuhn
and W. C. Sloan, spent Saturday and Sunday
at Ganoga Lake.
Charles Marsch, of New Columbus, an
old subscriber of the Coi.umiiian, took a
recent visit with his family to the home of
Rev. Clark CaUender, of West Nanticoke.
Mr. William N'eal was seized with an at
tack of illness last Saturday night, and is
still feeling the effects of it, though some
what improve I.
A voune son of J. K. Pensyl is dangerous.
ly sick with what the attending physician
now pronounces brain fever. The patient is
an interesting hoy about 8 years old.
Mr. Rhone Ticscott. of the Millville
" Tablet," stepped in to call briefly on the
Columbian during the convention on Tues
day afternoon.
I. J. Jamison, who was assistant editor of
this paper for more than a year, is with us
again this week, filling his former position,
and helping us out with a rush ot work.
Mr. Amos Buckalew, who has been so
long and seriously afflicted, and whom we
had been led to hope might recover, is now
reported as very weak and nervous, and be
yond all hope of recovery.
Ex-Commissioner, B. F. Edgar, took a
hasty waddle to catch the train at Zaners' on
luesday. 1 lie train was on tune strictly,
and Mr. Edar got there by brushing the
morning dew off the grass pretty lively.
The youim son of Mr. A. Biery, the un
dertaker, who was so seriously injured re
cently by a fall across a board, is reported to
us as in a critical condition. It was neces
sary to perform a surgical operation recently
with the hope of saving his life.
Takinc 0.1 fiVsh rapidly : I. M. Gidding,
the clothier. He is getting too big for his
clothes that is those he used to wear. He
claims however, to be able to' fit all shapes
and sizes, and is therelore comparatively
secure against nakedness.
Matthew McReynolds, C. P. Elwell, E.
H. Harrar, Alex. Cohen, P. F. Reedy
and II. II. Crease, left here Mon
day morning early for Roaringcreek,
where they will camp out lor the week. w.
A. Hartzell took them down. Frank Parks
is doing their cooking.
Mr. E. F. Stevens, wife and two children,
of Acme, West Virginia, are taking a brief
outing among friends at New Columbus.
Mr. Stevens, once a poor larmer Doy is now
principal of the flourishing Stevens Coal
Company of West Virginia, having acquired
much of his financial success through his
executive ability anJ gooJ business manage
ment. Mr. I. W. Ilartman will loin the Ocean
Grove excursionists, nnd, after spending
three days at this popular summer resort, he
will spend the balance of his time in Phila
delphia with his son in-law and daughter.
Mrs. lUittnan expected to accompany her
husband, but the rush for camp-meeting
havtne filled their old apartments at the
Grove, she concluded to remain nt home
this season.
Mr. John A. Funston went to Sulli
van county last Friday to confer with
the officials of the Lehigh Valley
railroad with reference to the erection
of a depot and crossing at Mildred
station. He owns a large tract of
land there, and Mildred is a growing
place, containing sixty private rest
dences, five hotels, and numerous
other business places. The depot
will be located on Mr. Funston's land.
A handsome new church is being con
structed, of which Rev. J. A. Knright
is pastor, and to whose energy the
building of the church is due. To
any other responsible church organi.a.
tion that will eiec.t a church building.
Mr. Funston will contribute one half
a 61 (ii ate of lots.
1895.
BY MIR HEALING WE THRIVE.
Ti
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Our goods are just right would
not keep our business afloat.
Our thinking does not cause you
to come to our store. Yours does
that.
Your trade is essential to our
method of transacting business. With
out it we should soon exhaust the
field, and, like Alexander the Great,
weep because there were no more
worlds to conquer. Since we've got
to have you buy more than one suit
to make business the success for
which we strive, on your first suit we're
likely to give you the best we can
produce for the money, are we not ?
We're situated just the same way the
next time, until we are ready to go
out of business. We're not likely to
give you anything but the best values
for your money for years to come.
If that time ever conies, we'll be too
proud of our history to spoil it in the
last chapter.
Hats for the
AN ENORMOUS
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aii jw Gtood.
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See the men's elegant Tourists for $1.00. A
doen different shades. Stiff hats, the latest
shapes, full crowns, $ i .00 Dunlap and Youman
shapes, 2.00. Feather weight stiff hats, $2.75.
1 in a box.
A beautiful assortment of caps -Golf, Eton,
and Yacht, at 25 and 50c.
The place to save money on hats is
BLOOMSBURG'S MOST POPULAR HATTERS, CLOTHIERS, AKD
LOWENBERG
Clothing Store.
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Reason a Little -
With yourself. Do we want to
keep or lose your patronage, which ?
Judge us by our way? and goods.
That's a fair test, and its backed by a
guarantee that GUARANTEES. Its
to our interest to have you buy all of
your own and your boys outfittings of
us. If we give you poor goods, poor
workmanship, or less value than you
can get elsewhere, you wont. Ask
yourself. You're out nothing until
you see the goods.' If we've misrepre
sented them, or they are not better
than you can get for the saute money
elsewhere, bring them back and get
your money. You're still out nothing.
You won't bring them back if you're
a good judge we assume you are.
You'll appreciate the value all the
more for that. Heed not what would
be competitors say about us or our
goods. We're trying to please you,
not them. We're working for your
trade, not theirs.
CNE1
Fall of '9e
LINE AT THE
Clothing Store.
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