THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG. PA. b . ilolumtunit, IT.YBLISUKD 18tiS. due tfchtuiMa gciuorraf, STJi.HHED ISiT. CONSOLIDATED 1SG. rCBUSHE;) S'-EHV THTKSDAY MOKXINU at flWrasbunf, the County scat of Columbia ;cc untr, Pennsylvania. c4KO. H. KI.w KI.L Editoh. OEO. I'. KO AN, FOREMAN. TwiiiS; IniHe tli county, ft.on a year Id ad van; ti.M tr tint paid In advance Outside tbe county, !. a year, strictly In advance. a II communication should be addressed to TUB COLUMBIAN, Dloomsburg, Pa. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1S96. Senator Palmer and General Buck ner were officially notified of their nomination at Louisville, Ky., last Saturday. Senator Donclson Cattery, made the speech notifying Senator I'aluier, and Col. John R. Fellows, of New York discharged the similar duty by General Buckner. The meeting was" held in the Auditorium which scats four thousand people and it was crowded. The following messages were re ceded from President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle : 'Buzzard's Bay, September 12. "Hon. W. 1). Bvn'um : "I regret that I cannot accept your invftalion to attend the notification meeting on Saturday evening. As a Democrat devoted to the principles and integrity of my party, I should be delighted to be present on an occasion so ignificant, and to mingle with those who are determined thit the voice of true Democracy shall not be smothered, and insist that its glorious standard shall be borne aloft as of old in faithful hands." "Washington, September 12. "Hon. W. D. Bynum : "Your telegram inviting me to at tend the meeting at Louisville to-day has been forwarded me at this place, and I greatly regret my inability to accept. The conservative and patrio tic declarations of the Indianapolis convention on the public questions involved in the pending contest and the high character of its nominees cannot fail to arouse the real Demo cratic sentiment of the country and command the hearty support of all who sincerely believe in the preserva tion of the public honor, the public peace and the stability and value of tne currency used by our people. "I am proud to take my stand with the old-fashioned Democrats who have refused to abandon their honest con victions in order to form an unnatural alliliance with political and social organizations whose purposes are dangerous to the country, and wholly inconsistent with the fundamental principles of our party, and I pledge to you and your associates such sup port and assistance as 1 can give dur ing the campaign. "J. M. Carlisle." 00NGEE3SI0NAL OONFilRENCil. The Democratic conference for thi Congressional district met at the Exchange hotel Tuesday morning with the following named conferees in attendance : Columbia County Rohr McHenry, J. Z Rutter Jr. Montour County Dr. J. Sweisfort, Jatits Brennan. Northumberland County Voris Auten, S. B. Morgan. Sullivan County S. A. Goodhue, J. If. Flynn the other conferee not being able to attend. The conference met and took two ballots which resulted in each candi date receiving two votes. After con siderable discussion an adjournment was" taken until two o'clock P. M. At the meeting held in the afternoon all the candidates and conferees being present; the conferees were released. Two ballots were then taken which resulted in Mr. Dickerman receiving four votes and Mr. Walsh four votes. An adjournment was then taken until eight o'clock in the evening. The conference convened in the evening and after taking several ballots which resulted in no nomination being made, it was adjourned until Wednes day morning, at 10 o'clock, at which time, nine ballots were taken without any result. On the seventy-ninth and last ballot the vote was Walsh 5, Dickerman 3. The conferees of Montour County, and Mr. McHenry, of this county voting with Sullivan county. Thus closed one of the loiigest and hardest fought conferences ever witnessed in this district. The nomination was by vote made unani mous. Alphonus Walsh Esq., the nominee, wa born in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pa.. August 16th, 1854. When aged about two years his parents moved to Dushore, Sullivan County, at, and in the neighborhood of which place he has continuously resided. HS was elected Prothonotary of said coiJnty in 1 886 and filled the office for nine years to the entire satisfaction ot the entire community. Since the teiHa. of his office has expired he has been a successful practicioner of the law;. TOOK ONLY FIVE MfiniTE3 FOR HENRY 0. JONES TO DECIDE TO SHOOT HIMSELF, " You will soon have no papa," these were the pathetic words used last Friday by Henry C. Jones ol Wyoming as he kissed his four small children good-bye and then sent a bullet through his abdomen. Mr. J ones was bookkeeper for T. A, Hutch ins & Co., at the terra cotta works, was one of the most prominent citizens in Wyoming and was well known all over this section. Last month he was 48 years of age. His home relations were of the most pleas ant nature, in fact to all appearances they were unusually happy, and the only reason that can be given for this deed is some uncontrollable and sud den impulse that took hold of his mind. During the day he worked a? usual, and no one saw anything strange about his actions, neither was he less cheerful than usual. In the evening when he retired from work he con versed pleasantly with his wife and children and spent part of the time reading. Soon after seven o'clock he went upstairs and called his four small children into his room. He fondly kissed them goodbye and used the words above quoted and then sent them out of the room. A moment later a report was heard and when his wife rushed to his side he was reclining upon the bed, and blood was flowing rapidly from a hole in his abdomen. He had used a small but powerful rifle, the mouth of which he placed against the right side of his abdomen. The bullet plough ed its way through the intestines and came out of the left side of the abdo men, just above the hip, and imbed ded itself in the wall. When Drs. Barton and Hayes reached his bedside he was still con scious and talked freely. Soon afterwards Mr. Hutchins, his employer, also appeared and convers ed freely with him. When asked to state some reason for acting so rashly Jones said : " I have been despon dent for some time, although I had rot thought of taking my life. I made up my mind to do that in five minutes. I went upstairs and began to think that life was not worth living. I took my rifle down and said to myself: "Henry, have you the courage to do it ?"' I answered my. self 'Yes,' and in a moment it was done." When the doctors told him that he could not live he said : " Well, I wanted to die, but tell me the truth, did I do a good job ?"' He conversed with his wife and children until about 9:30 o'clock and then sank into unconsciousness and at 1 1 o'clock last Friday the internal hemorrhage still continued and he was rapidly sinking. The doctors said he might die at any moment and might linger until morning. Mr. Jones was born in Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County, forty-eight years ago. lie lived in Wilkes-Barre for some time and was in the treasurer's office about 1870. when G. M. Miller was county treas urer, and later was in the office with treasurer Courtright. Then he went to Montana, where his first wife was visiting. He took a notion to tramp home and traveled a great part of the r'Vtance on foot. While he was thus homeward bound his wife died in that Western State. For nine years he has been living in Wyoming and has been bookkeeper for Hutchins & Co. He was a member of the 53rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, having enlisted when only 15 years of age. He was a past master of the Wyoming Masonic lodge, was a mem ber of the Wyoming lodge of Odd Fellows and of the Jr. O. U. A. M. He carried $2,500 life insurance in the Odd Fellows Mutual Covenant Association and $3,000 in the Royal Arcanum. His first wife was Matilda Bucka- lew of Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County, and two sons live Kent, aged 24 years, of Wyoming, and Benjamin, 2 1 years old, of Sorona, Mexico. His second wife was before marriage Addie Williams of Fades Creek. They have four children, ranging from a to 7 years of age. A brother, W. W. Jones, lives at 173 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, a brother A. W. Jones in Bloomsburg, and a sister, Mrs. John Kimble, at Jones town, Columbia County. While still conscious Mr. Jones made a will with Mrs. Enoch Francis and Dr. Samuel Barton of Wyoming at his bedside as witnesses. He de sired that his homestead in Jonestown go to his two sons, Kent and Ben jamin, and his insurance and all re maining belongings to his wife and four other children. The scene at the bedside was a most pathetic one and the wife and children were overcome with grief. The funeral took place Monday afternoon and the interment was under Masonic auspices in the ceme tery at Forty Fort. Record of the Times. Printers and women are some what alike in one respect, as both spend a great deal of time in 'making up their forms. COURT HOUSE NEWS. What Has Occurred There Sines Our Former Report. MARIAGE LICENSES. The following marriage licenses have been issued by cfeik G. M. Quick since those last published. Charles Bredbendcr.of Zions Grove, to Miss Mary L. Banker, of Beaver township. Charles J. Nuss, of Hemlock town ship, to Miss Lilhe M. Wolf, of Mt. Pleasant township. I. C. Cherrinnt.on. of Mill Grove. to Miss Araminta Long, of the same piace. W. B. Shultz, of Sullivan County, to Miss Samantha Coleman. Benjamin D. Morton, of Berwick, to Miss Rebecca Wright, of the same place. Gabriel Wentzel. of Cleveland town ship, to Miss Ida J. Schwartz, of same place. Howard Greenly, of Madison town ship, to Miss Minnie M. Barber, Northumberland County. William I. Wilson, of Centraha. to Mary McDonnell, of the same place. John H. Gable, of Cleveland town ship, to Miss Mary R. Deeblc, of Shipton, Pa. John Wrmht. of Berwick, to Miss Sarah Schecterly, of Scranton. Henry S. Gross, of Berwick, to. Miss Sarah Black, of the same place. ratrick Mcuuire. of Centraha. to Miss Ellen McDonnell, of the same place. Grant Hoklren. of Millville. to Miss Sarah L. Manning, of the same place. Keuben Krick. of Locust townshm. to Miss Mary Bolinard. of the same place. llliam E. Levan. of Catawissa. to Miss May S. Bankus, of the same place. M. W. Bower, of Berwick, to Miss Margaret Zimmerman, of Fowlersville. T. E. Brittian, of New Columbus, to Miss Martha E. O'Brien, of Benton. Charles Whitenieht. of Hemlock township, to Miss Mertie Weiss, of the same place. John II. Dclbaunh. 01 Cleveland township, to Miss Laura . Snyder, of the same place. James E. Werkheiscr. of Hemlock township, to Miss Sarah A. Maust, of uioomsDurg. TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE. The following deeds have been entered in the Recorder's office since those last published. John M. Laubach. to W. W. Will iams, for tract of land in Fishingcreek township. Catharine McDonald, to Tames Mc Donald, for tract of land in Congng ham township. John W. Chaom Ex.. to Geonre W. Koons, for tract of land in Briarcrcek township. J. B. McHenry. Sheriff, to Daniel H. Wingred, fortract of land in Centre township. Wm. C. Ilelwisz. to Tohn Whitner. et al., for tract of land in Locust town ship. Solomon Mensch. to Georce A. Kreischer, for tract of land in Frank- in township. Samuel D. Loreman. to Solomon Loreman, for tract of land in Franklin township. Hattie L. Webb, to S. C. Creasv. et al., for land in Bloomsburg. C. L. Artley, to Maggie U. Shuler, for tract of land in Cleveland town ship. John Neyhard. to W. H. Nevhard. far tract of land in Orange township. William Rohrbach, to Samuel Shu ler, for tract of land in Franklin town ship. E. R. Ikeler. to Hattie L. Webb. for land in Bloomsburg. William G. Yetter. to Catawissa Borough, for land in Catawissa. John Gruber, to Lizzie Gruber, for land in Bloomsburg. K. R. Ikeler. to Paracon Plaster & Supply Co. for land in Bloomsburg. t. C. Creasy et al., to R. R. Ikeler for land in Bloomsburg. 1 nomas Gorrv. to C. M. Crevehncr. for land in Bloomsburg. r. I. Richards, to same, for land in Bloomsburg. G. M. Tustin. to same, for land in Bloomsburg. F. L. Shuman. to Tacob H. Nei- man, for land in Catawissa. Jacob H. Neiman. to Marv A. Achy, for land in Catawissa. Frederick Kreamer. to Lafavette Creasy, for land in Bloomsburg. uarriclc Mallery, to Geo. L, Devans, for land in Berwick. Mary J. Tohn. to Charles F. Tohn. for tract of land in Main township. J. R. Fowler treas.. to E. M. Tewks- bury, for tract of land in Locust town- 1 snip. Same, to same, for tract of land in Cleveland township. Catharine Kishbach. to Marv Erwine, for tract of land in Benton townsnip. F'redrick Hummell, to Tide Water Pipe Co., for tract of land in Beaver township. Daniel C. Royen, to Emma J. F.oyen, fortract ofland in Mifflin twp. J. L. Richardson, to T. H. Edgar, for land in Bloomsburg. S. J. Conner, to U. G. Martz, for tract of land in Briarcreek township. m IQHH Es TOWHS Merchant fS nmmtm&mmmmmmtmmKmmmmmm 111,1,11 " "' SUITS FROM S18.00. A. T. Chapin Adm'r, to A. M Hughes, for tract of land in Fishing creek township. J. L. Richardson, to T. H. Edgar, for land in Bloomsburg. Sophrona Lowe, to Amelia A Bens coter, for tract of land in Briarcreek Locust Mt. C. & I. Co., to Mary A. James, for land in Centraha. The following letters of administra tion and testamentary have been issued by Register Ent. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY. In the estate of Aaron Boone, late of Scott township deceased, to Charles A. Boone and Sheppard R. Boone. In the estate of N. J. Hendershott, late of Bloomsbnrg, deceased, to Mary M. Hendershott. In the estate of Wheeler Shultz, late of Sugarloaf township, deceased, to Stratton C. Shultz In the estate of Sampson Town- send, late of Scott township, deceas ed, to Harry and Jonah Townsend. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. In the estate of Daniel Morris, late of Catawissa township, deceased, to Walter Morris. In the estate of Wm. H. Swentzel, late ot Bloomsburg, deceased, to Susanna Swentzel. In the estate of Susan B. Funston, late of Bloomsburg, deceased, to John Q. Barkley, Cum Testamento Annexo. The gormandizer likes it because it is fine. The workman likes it because it quenches his thirst, enriches his blood, and strengthens his muscle. It is cheap. The mother likes it U keeps her boys at home. The worr of America like it, because it takes the place of intoxicants. This Hires Rootbeer. Campaign paraders will use it. Don't get mad because another man differs from you politically. He is just as much entitled to his opinion as you are to yours. ANNOUNCEMENT- To the Voters and Taxpayers of Columbia County. I desire at this time to express my sincere thanks to the Democratic voters of Columbia County who so heartily supported me as a candidate for County Commissioner at the late Democratic delegate election, and in as much as the people of the south side have been deprived of their just representation on the Democratic ticket, I herewith announce my name as an Independent candidate for the office of County Commissioner, and respectfully solicit the support of all voters who believe in a fair distribu tion of this office among the people on both sides-f the liver. W. II. Fisher. A CARD. I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of county commis sioner, for the south stde of the river, and respectfully solicite the votes of Democrats and all others who think that the south side ought to be repre sented. Charles Reichart, tf Mainville, Ta. It may be a little early to do your spring papering, but not too early to look over our large stock now ready for j-our inspection. In spite of the fact that the man u tact jrers charge us from io to 20 per cent, more than last year we will sell at last year's low prices, and in some cases even lower. Window curtains of all kindsi Room and picture moulding always in stock. WILLIAM II. SLATE IKC2ANQS E0T2L SLD9 CORNER MAIN & MAttKEI BLOOMSBURG PA. I FROM S5.00. PUBSEL & HABMAN. This Store Contains An Ideal. It is our constant effort to attain it, always seeking to better our best. Want to be helnful to vnu in vonr merrhunrlicinrr nnf vm r-.i your best buying interests centre here jruu mi ictcivc tt jusi equivalent. The New Fall Stock invites you. We are proud of our purchases and feel confident that they will meet with your approval. Our lines of HDIEIESS O-OOXDS and. COATS WERE NEVER TRETTIER OR CHEAPER. Dress Goods. Your mind is on them now what to buy and where to buv it. These are the all absorbing questions. Visit that up-to date Dress Goods section of ours, and see how easily these questions are answered. We are justly proud of our stock. Gilbert Clotns. 16 in. wide, all wool. in all colors and mixtures, aic. the yd. fancy Novelties, in all wool, 36 in wide, 25c. the yd. Henrietta Cloths, all wool, 38 in. 'ide. Just half price, a sc. the vu. Usual price, 50c. berees, all wool, in all colors, to in. wide, 30c. the yd., former price, 40c. Fancy Novelties, another lot. not quite all wool, euaranteed not to Dot. or shrink, and will hold their color, 42c. the yd. All the latest creations known to the Dress Goods World, from the best cf American mills, and from the largest imnortine houses. Prices, to suit your own pocket book, from 50c. to $1.50 the yd. Look at the $1.35 the yd. Novelties. Black Dress Goods. Going to be a large Black Dress Goods season. More will be sold this year than ever. We are fully pre pared to cive you every new creation in this line that you want. Our btock is the most complete to be found any. BIWAE3 QT IMITATIONS. mm 9 eople Mwmj& Complain, We say some. But no one complains of the loaf of bread they receive at the Exchange Bakery for five cents. Try one and see if you will. No. 12 Main St. OPENING ! Pattern Hats, BONNETS -AND- Millinery Goods, WEDNESDAY, SEPT, 23d. -AT- H. E. WASLEY'S, Moyer's B'ld'g, Opp. Old Stand. NEW DINING ROOHS. A LARGE anil well furnished dining room S? "ZTffhS HARRY AURAND, taurrmt. Meal will be served nt the regular dining hours for 26c. and they can albu Lie obtained at any time. The table will lie s"l plied with the delicacies of' the season and the service will be firbt-class. Entrance by d:or between Restaurant ani MalfaUra's grocery store. Hatter. 5tS I TROUSERS ; that for every dollar you send here wncre. All Wool Serges, 50 in. .a - - . wide, 50c. tne yd. French Cords, 40 in. wide, $100 the yd. Brocades, 42 in. wide, 50c. to $1.40 the, yd. Plain, Fine Mohairs, 38 to 46 in. wide, 50c. to $1.00 the yd. Sicilian Mohairs, 38 to 46 in. wide, 65c. to $1.00 the yd. Coats. We have opened our Fall and Win ter line of Coats and Capes. They are moderate priced garments ; they bear the stamp of style, and the proof that they are right in every way is that we are selling them. Don't bring a pocketful of money, you won't need it here. Children's Short Jackets, 4 to 12 years, in Blue, Brown, Black and and Mixed Goods, at prices that will astonish you. Misses' Jackets, 12 to 18 years, in Blue, Black and Mixtures, all the most correct style. Ladies' Coats and Capes, in all of the Fancy and Tlain Cloths. All this season's goods. We would call spec ial attention to our $10 Coat, lined throughout with figured Taffeta Silks. Special. A Counterpane, of good size, al ready hemmed, at 59c. Pursed Barman, BLOOMSBURG, PA. and EXCHANGE BAKERY, L. F. EEISHLINE, Prop. ..UNDERTAKING.. W. C. WALL, ..Undertaker.. and Funeral Director. Embalming doue by the latest im proved methods. Special attention niven to all the details of the funeral. Carriages provided, &c. A competent lady assistant. Calls during the day can be left at the Lead er Store, and night calls at the board ing house of Mrs. Blosser, corner of Market and Third Streets. jrKdBPIIOITH CONNEOTIOU. cTiarlesHnash puFtvisr WII.MAMSPORT, PA., Collections, ' Loans, Invest ments, Sales Agent and Real Estate Private Banker. Deposits received subject to iJiafts or Checks, from any part of the World, money forwarded to any place j Interest at 3 per cent, allowed on deposits with us for one year or more ; ninety days notice of with- ' diawal must be given onnjl interest-bearing I deposits, 96-9-io-1 y .1
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