JoVprinthgof every
description at the COL
UMBIAN office. Larg
est and most csraplote
equipment in the conn
y. Cnsalt us before
ordering from out of
town.
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ccpy of "Yours Tru!y,"
a pamphlet of illustrat
ed humor, four numbers
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ber. VOL 30
BLOOMSUURG. PA.. FRIDAY, SfiFl'EMBER 20. 1895.
NO 38
A GALA DAY an interesting oolleotion.
BE-UNION OF THE SURVIVORS OF
THE 132nd. REGIMENT PENN
SYLVANIA. VOLUNTEERS.
FINE DECORATIONS 40.
Notwithstanding the rain of Mon
day, which many thought would inter
fere with the festivities of the follow
ing day, Tuesday morning dawned
warmer, but still cloudy. As the day
advanced the clouds began scattering
and the sun made its appcara. ce, so
that by nine o'clock the streets were
alive with military looking men. It
was the occasion of the re-union of
the survivors of the 132nd Regiment
of Pennsylvania Volunteers. In or
der to give expression to their feel
ings of sympathy for the occasion,
and their admiration for the veterans,
at an early hour the Town was in
holiday attire. Nearly every business
house, as well as the private dwellings
along the route of the parade was
covered with flags and bunting, and
each one vied with his neighbor in
doing honor to the old soldiers. Each
incoming train brought large delega
tions of comrades from the various
Counties in which the regiment was
recruited who were met at the station
by the Reception Committee and es
corted to the Grand Army Post
Room.
In the afternoon the first evercise
on the program was a business meet
ing which was held in the Grant!
Army Hall, and at 4:20 o'clock P.
M. the parade formed in front of the
hall in Regimental order and march
ed over the route which had been
formerly announced. The proces
sion was led by A. V. Hower, W. H.
Gilmore, and C. P. Sloan, who were
followed by the Eloomsburg Band.
Immediately behind them came two
carriages containing S. C. Creasy,
President of the Town Council, and
Col. Wilcox, and Mr. Kressler, and
captain racier, lhe rear was
brought up by about seventy of the
survivors.
Whilst thirty-three years has made
a great change in the appearance of
these men, and their marching per
haps is not as brisk and military as it
was then, yet notwithstanding the de
crepidness of old age and the ailments
which usually follow m its wake, each
one was every inch a soldier
The exercises of the day were con
cluded at the Opera House in the
evening, at which time, an address of
welcome was delivered by President
of the Town Council Creasy, which
was responded to by Captam Lacier.
There was also an address by Col.
Wilcox, and J. C. Brown, which were
interspersed with singing by a quar
tette, and music by the band.
It was a day long to be remember
ed, and should they ever decide to
return to this place, they will find the
same welcome which was extened to
them at this time.
MOTES ON THE DAY.
Our Band was highly complimented
for their excellent music. Under the
efficient leadership of Prof. Turner it
is leading the procession.
This Regiment was recuited as fol
lows: one company in Bloomsburg,
one in Catawissa, one in Danville,
two in Scranton, two in Mauch
Chunk, one in Wyoming County, one
in Bradford County, and one in
Lehigh County.
The, badges worn by some of the
Veterans were significant. They bore
t..e words, " only a few of us left.
1 he regiment had been in service
exactly one month and three days
when they were rushed into the
thickest of the battle at Antietam.
And history proves they did valiant
service.
One of the old Vets told Captain
Mensch to tell the band to play
" the girl I left behind me."
The survivors of the Co. E. which
was recuited in Bloomsburg, and are
still living here are : Dr. I. W. Willits,
C. W. Neal, C. P. Sloan, W. H. Gil
more, G. W. Sterner, Wm. C. Shaw,
C. H. Hendershott, Isaac Roadurmel,
Clark Kressler, Abel Deny, W,
Reider, and A. V. I lower, B. Stohner,
baker for the Regiment.
A man with a hand organ was on
the streets and played " Comrades,
Owine to the dav. the police decided
- not to arrest him.
In his speech in the Opera House,
Captain Lacier scored Senator Quay
very severely. Piatt of New York,
came in for his share of condemna
tion.
The next re-union will be held at
Scranton.
Daw's decorations at the Court
House were greatly admired'.
The windows of the restaurant of
W. II. Gilmore have during the week,
attracted the attention of nearly every
one who passed them. Mr. Gilmore
has for years, been collecting relics of
different kinds, notably among which
are inose pertaining to the war, and
war times, and as the re union of the
132nd Regiment occurred this week.
he decided to give the public an op
portunity of seeing them. Among
the articles exhibited, is a copy of
the Star of the North, a weekly
newspaper once published in this
place, and dated Sept. 17, 1862, which
among other interesting items, gives
the list of the officers and privates of
the Columbia County Guards.
Some of the officers were as follows:
Capt. Michael Whitmoyer, 1st Lieu
tenant Andrew Mensch, and Lieu
tenant, D. R. Mellick, 1st Sergeant
W. A. Barton, 2nd Scrceant Geo. W.
Howell, 3rd Sergeant W. H. Gilmore,
4th Sergeant W. C. Shaw, 5th Ser-
geant W. J. Reno. There is also a
copy of the Columbia Democrat pub
lished May 11, 1861. One of the
greatest relics, is a copy of the Vir
ginia Gazette and 1'ctcreburg 7)
telligencer which was a bi weekly, and
this copy was issued Nov. 14. 1704.
It contains the following interesting
articles. " For Sale. A young negro
wench about ii years of age. She is
a good cook and is fit for any service
either in the house or field. Also a
likely young mulatto girl about seven
teen years of age, that has been brought
up in the house. Can wash, spin,
cook, and has been accustomed to
wait on the table."
His collection of money is unusually
large, and rare. He has one each of
all the fractional scrip ever issued in
denominations of 5 10-15 25 and 50
cents. Many of the different National,
and U. S. Treasury notes, as well as a
large lot of State bank notes. Gold
pieces of all the different values, and
silver halt dollars, from 1803, to 1090,
inclusive ; as well as pennies from
1800, to i8;o. There is also Con
federate money of different kinds and
value, notably among which is a
twenty five cent note issued by Ala
bama and North Carolina. He also
has on exhibition his commission as
third Sergeant of the Columbia County
Guards, dated Dec. 3, 1862. I he
musket, knapsack, haversack and can
teen, which were earned through the
war by C. C. Marr, comes in for a
large amount of attention as it has
been nicely preserved. We also for
got to mention that his photograph
the original of which was taken in
the army can also be seen, and it looks
just like Oilly. In addition to all
this, there is a fine collection of arrow
heads and bugs. As Mr. Gilmore is
an enthusiastic fireman, the display
would not be complete without some
such relics, and hence, he shows a
large collection of badges, of all con
ceivable colors, and designs, which he
has gathered at different re-unions
On the whole, it is such a collection
as is seldom seen and reflects great
credit on the owner.
EE EMS OS 3B DESE SfflKKEH
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it is. It will pay you to deal with a
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comparison of our goods and prices is
all we ask.
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Warranted not
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Hats and furnishings everything suggesting fall comforts, ready.
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JACOBS-MILLER.
The marriage of Mr. John Jacobs
of this place, and Miss Lizzie Miller
of Shickshinny, was solemnized at the
residence of the groom s parents on
Main Street, i uesday evening at five
o'clock in the presence of only the
relatives of the contracting parties,
Rev. P. A. Heilman, officiated. After
the ceremony the guests sat down to
a magnificent banquet. The presents
received were costly and beautiful
and the young couple have the best
wishes of the Columiman for a long
and a happy life. They left on the
6:t6 P. M. train on the D. L. & W
Rail Road and upon their return will
reside in Bloomsburg.
BIDS FAIK.
BRIEF MENTION.
About People You Know.
V. P. I'ursel spent Monday in Phila
delphia.
II. B. Low of Orangcvillc was in town on
business on Monday.
W. A. Evert. Esq., and bride have arrived
in Town.
G. M. Tustin Esq.. is confined to the
house by sickness.
Georce W. I less is in New York City,
purchasing a new stock of goods.
Mrs. J. G. Wells returned home on Satur
day, from Philadelphia.
Miss Katie Donahue, of New Buffalo, is
visiting friends in town.
District Attorney Manly spent Sunday
with his mother in Berwick.
E, F. Froehlich, who has been spending
his vacation at Heading has returned.
Mr. Lec Martin assistant to I. G. Wells
transacted business at Benton this week.
Dr. I. L. lolly, the popular physician, of
Orangeville, spent Monday in Bloomsburg.
Miss Margaret Krum of East Street, is
visiting friends in Plymouth.
Miss Elizabeth Kuhn, is visiting her
sister at Mauch Chunk.
Mrs. Freas Brown, who has been visiting
friends in Main 1 ownslup has returned.
J. P. Hill, of Jamison City, was transact'
ing business at the County Seat last Sattir
day.
F. K. Carpenter, station agent for the P
& K. Kail Road was at Philadelphia this
week.
The time for the holding of the
County Fair is rapidly approaching,
This is evidenced not only by reason
of the unusual bustle around, and on
the erounds but also by the number
... ... -
of horses which are daily exercised on
the track. New buildings are being
erected and should the weather prove
favorable all indications point to a
successful fair. What is now a seem
ingly deserted and vacant field, will
in a few weeks be a surging mass of
humanity. Columbia County has the
reputation (and justly too) of having
the largest fair in the Stale.
Robt., son of Frank Lewis of
Rupert who was kicked by a mule a
few days since, and sustained a frac
ture of the skull Is rapidly recovering.
He was at the doctor s olhce to-day
and had the stitches removed. It is
seldom that one who receives a frac
ture such as this was ever recovers.
Dr. Bierman has charge of the case.
1.. B. Clark has accepted a position as
book-keeper at the Hollidaysburg Nail
Works.
College
with his
y
of Wilkes-Barre spent Sunday
parents.
Information has been received announcing
the safe arrival of Miss Maud Patterson in
Europe.
J. Paul Fry of Mifflin X Roads was trans
acting business at the County Seat last
Saturday.
S. C. Jayne, cashier of the Berwick Na
tional Bank, was noticed on the streets a few
days since.
Miss Jennie Scott, of Catawissa, is visiting
her Aunt, Mrs. Dr. Willits, on Market
Street.
Mrs, F. M. Everett and children of
Mount Carmel are visiting relatives and
friends in town.
W.' F. Stohner is filling the position of
clerk at the Kxclianga Hotel during the ill
ness of his brother Charles.
E. A. Rawlings, has so far recovered from
his recent illness as to be able to allcnd to
this business this morning.
A. L. Fritz Esq., W. II. Magill Esq.,
and K. K. Little Esq., went to Benton on
Tuesday.
Carl F. Wirt who has had an enjoyable
vacation, returned to his school duties at
Garden City, Long Island, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher, and Mrs. Silas
Kitchen, are entertaining Mrs. Kedward and
Miss Malor of Philadelphia, at their home
on Fifth Street.
Miss Harriet Sharpless, will visit Ontario
Canada, before she returns home. She will
be accompanied by her cousin Mrs. Harriet
Jackson of Scranton.
Miss May Blue, left on the Sunday train
over the Pennsylvania Rail Road for Oliver's
Mills, Luzerne Co., where she will have
charge of a private school.
Mrs. Wolf Dreifuss, and child of Milton,
has been visiting her mother, Mrs. D.
Lowenberg. Mrs. Dreifuss has many friends
in this place who are always glad to see her,
Paul Buss, who has been spending some
time in our town has left for Chicago. From
there, he will co to Europe where he will
take a course in music.
Robert Buckingham Esq., spent several
davs last week with his sister, Mrs. Dr. J,
C. Biddle at Ashland. He incidentally
visited the Lavelle fair.
Mrs. S. W. Kimble of Mt. Vernon, N. Y,
who has been visiting her daughter Mrs.
Lee Harman on Iron Street, returned home
on Wednesday.
Capt. If. J. Conner who has been attend
ing the Grand Encampment at Louisville has
retumea nome. incidental ly ne visuea
Chickaiwiuga.
James Piatt Esq., of Tunkhannock,
leading member of the Wyoming County I
bar, transacted business at the County scat
on Wednesday.
Mark Kline nnd wife of Kansas City ar
rived in Bloomsburg on Wednesday. Mr.
Kline is a brother of Mrs. Wells Girton.
They will visit relatives here and in other
parts of the county.
W. II. Barwick, of Catawissa, was in
town early Monday morning endeavoring to
find some one to assist him in his tailoring
business. He reports his business as boom
ing. Dr. T. C. Harter went to Knoxville,
Tennessee, last Saturday to attend the
National Encampment of the Sons of
Veterans. He will also visit the Atlanta
exposition and other points.
Ed. Weaver, who has been clerking at
Stockton, Luzerne County, has accepted a
position in the dry goods department of the
Leader. He has many friends in this place
who are glad to see him back.
The Atlanta exposition opened
Wednesday in the presence of a large
audience, lhe work of preparation
has been going on steadily for two
years. President Cleveland at Gray
Gables touched the electric bitton
which started the machinery.
Our buyer just returned from the city and we are showing
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