1l ,1 VOL. 34. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1890. NO. 47 . MORTALITY'S HARVEST The Grim AN ALMOST FATAL ACCIDENT. NEW ORGAN IN REFORMED UHUR3E. Reaper Vititt Many Past Weak. Hornet the Death is abroad in the land. In almost every issue we are called upon to pen the obituary of some resident or friend, but this w'eek, especially, are we reminded of this great uncer tainty. Six have answered the sum mons within the past few days. They have fulfilled nature's decree, and passed from this world of grief, toil and pain, to their eternal homes. MRS. MARY J. SHUTT Died at the home of her soil, Will iam J. Shutt, with whom she had been residing, on Eighth street, this town, Sunday morning. The son, above mentioned, and one daughter, Mrs. Ephraim Yohe, survived. The deceased was seventy years old and had been a sufferer from pneumonia for a long time. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her. The funeral, with interment in Rose mont cemetery, took place on Tues day afternoon, Rev. McLinn, of the Lutheran Church, officiating. MRS. CATHARINE PURSEL. After a lingering illness, Mrs. Cath arine Pursel, wife of William S. Pursel died at her home on Iron street, Monday morning. At different times during her sickness she showed signs of improvement, but her ace, which was sixty eight, was against her re covery. Mrs. Tursel was a daughter of the late Philip Ever, and is survived by a husband and three children, namely, Dr. Tames P. Pursel, of East- on; Harry F., of Columbus Grove, Ohio: and W. K., who lives in this town. Funeral services were held at the house yesterday afternoon by Rev B. C. Conner, of the Methodist church, of which the deceased was a member mrs. Rebecca wanich. Mrs. Rebecca Wanich died at the home of Amos Wanich, her son, in Mt Pleasant township, Saturday night last from infirmities attendant upon old age. The deceased was the widow of John Wanich, and had been m a teeble condition for over a year. Her son Amos is the only surviving mem ber of the family. The remains were interred in the Canbv Cemetery on Tuesday. JOHN YOU NT. The subject of this sketc'.i, died at his home in Blocmsburg on Monday, He was well known throughout the entire county. He was a very eccen tric character, was always of a happy frame of mind, and was continually humming improvised ditties. HON. THOMAS CHALFANT. Thomas Chalfant, editor of the Danville Intelligencer and Sun, died from a stroke of paralysis at his home in that town Saturday last, aged Si vpars. Mr. Chalfant was a native of Philadelphia and when a youth he learned the carpenter'ng and pattern makinc trade. In 1837 he went to Georgia and was engaged in erecting sutar and cotton mills. Alter return ing to the north he located in Dan ' ville where he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law. Dr. Isaac Hushes in the drug business. In 1853 he was commissioned postmaster of Danville. He held this position until ftt when he became editor of the Intelligencer. In 1863 he was captain of Co. D. 53rd regiment emergency men. In 1866 he was elected to the legislature from the district composed of Columbia an't Montour counties He was reelected in 1 86 7. He was largely instrumental in locating the asvlum at Danville. In 1870 he was again elected to the legislature and in 187J chosen Senator from the present district composed of Columbia, Ly incr. Montour and Sullivan coun- ites. In 18.12 he married Eliza V., .laimhtor n( Kltis Huuhes Esq., of Danville. She died a few years ago, He was acain postmaster of Danville during both of Cleveland's terms. A lew years ago he traveled m r-uropc and the Holy Land and after his re turn took great delight in giving des criptions of his foreign tour. Mr. Chalfant was a man of more than ordinary force of character and intelli gence. He was an interesting and instructive conversationlist. But one son, Charles Chalfant Esq., of Dan vihe, survives. A Sunday afternoon pleasure walk of three young men of this town had an abrupt and almost fatal ending about three thirty o'clock, when Paul Harman, of Iron Street, while in the act of trying to head off a loose horse in Pine Alley, just beyond the Central Hotel stables, was kicked by the ani mal and knocked to the ground un conscious. He was picked up by his companions and carried into a dwell ing house near by, and a physician sent for. Fortunately Dr. Purman was in the Central Hotel stable and he hurried to the house. It was sev eral minutes before consciousness was restored. An examination revealed the fact that the horse had hit him with both feet, one taking effect back of the left ear, inflicting a wound about half an inch long, and the other in the abdomen. To those who witnessed the acci dent his escape from instant death is regarded as a miracle. When picked up his heart had no action, and he was apparently dead. Had he been left on the cround a few minutes longer the chances are that he never could have been levived. On Sunday next the new organ which is gifted to Trinity Reformed church by Mrs. Petriken and Mrs. Ent, as a memorial to Mrs. Fred Ikeler, will be used for the first time and dedi cated. It is a beautiful instrument with two manuals and pedals, in quartered oak case, richly fiinished with illuminated pipes. The organ which has been built at the factories of the Vocalion Organ Company, Worcester, Mass., has Deen specially voiced under instructions from Mr. D. F. Cordingly, of New York, who will preside at the keys for the open ing services, and makes a valuable ac quisition to the church, which will be much appreciated by all. It contains in all twenty-five speaking and mechani cal registers. The specification is as follows: Compass of Manuals CC to A, 58 notes. Compass of Pedals CC to F, 30 notes. GREAT ORRAN. Fhilogian Society Reunion. The Philloogian Society, of the Bloomsburg Stat Ncrmal will hold its annual reunion in the Normal Audi torium next Thursday, (Thanksgiving) evening. For the occasion the society has secured the New York Ladies Trio, and Lillian Carllsmith, prima donna contralto,the Standard Women's Organization of America. The follow ing is the opinion of the leading journals, in cities where they have ap peared. "Those who heard the concert given by the New York Ladies' Trio last evening seemed to enjoy it immensely. The concerted playing was even, true and excellently modulated. N. Y. Commercial Advertiser. "The main feature of the evening was the New York Ladies' Trio, three dainty maids who appeared in en semble and solo, and gave a piquant savor to the evening's feast of good things musical, by picturesque stage presence and thoroughly artistic play ing. Albany Argus. "1 he New York Ladies 1 no de serve all the fine things that have been said of them. They are each artists, with great technical ability and genu ine musical feeling and intelligence. Their opening number, the pleasing trio by Godard, was enthusiastically received, and won, even though first on the program, a recall. In the dainty "Berceuse," by the same com poser, and I he always popular "Taren- telle, by Popper, Miss Van den Hende vindicated her claim to be a 'cellist of high rank. Her technique is ample and her interpretations musical in the full sense of the word. Miss Carllsmith has a contralto voice of great depth and power and in "Foote's "Irish rolk Song, with trio accom paniment, made a very favorable im- pression. unto state journal. Licenses. December 23d is the last day for filing license applications in the. office of the Clerk of the Courts. A new lot of blanks have just been printed at this office, on good paper. 3t t. Open Diapason, 2. Meloclia, 3. Ilulciana, 4. Harmonic Flute, 5. Trumpet, SWEl.t. 6. Stopped Diapason, 7. Aeoline, 8. Violin Diapason, 9. Principal, I'KtiAL 8 feet 8 feet 8 feet 4 feet 8 feet 58 notes. 58 notes. 58 notes. 58 notes. 58 notes. S The Columbian S I PUZZLES, G. Edward Elwell, Manager. D. J. Tasker, Asst. Manager. CONDITIONS. The conditions upon which the prizes are awarded for answers to the puzzles are these: 1st. The first prize will be awarded to the answer bearing the earliest post mark as shown by the stamp at the Bloomsburg post office, and the second prize to the correct answer next re ceived at this office. 2nd. No prizes will be awarded un less correct answers are received. 3rd. Only subscribers to the "Col umbian" or a member of their family can compete, and each answer must be accompanied by the following cou pon. Cut it out and write your name and address on it plainly. C0LUMEIA1T PUZZLE COUfON. ORC.AV. 8 feet 58 notes. 8 feet 58 notes. 8 feet 58 notes. 4 feet 58 notes. ORGAN. IO. Double open Diapason, 16 feet 58 notes.. It. Diapason Dolce. MECHANICAL ACCESSORIES, 12. Swell to Cireat. 16. Tremulant. 13. Octive Coupler Swell to Gre.U. 14. Swell to I'edal. 17. Wind-Indicator 15. Great to I'edal. 18. Dcllows Signal. COMBINATION FKDAI.S. 19. Forte Great. 22. l'iano Swell. 20. l'iano Great. 23. balanced Swell I'edal. 21. Forte Swell. 24-25. Great to Pedal, reversible. The combination pedals are double acting. A description of the speaking stops may be given as follows: Open Diapason This is the most important foundation stop in the organ. Its tone is full and grand, adding brightness as we'l as breadth to the full organ. Double Open Diapason The principal stop in the pedal organ. It is full, powerful and grand. Melodia A good tone of rich, mellow quality. Stopped Diapason Similar in character to the Melodia, but more flutey. Violin Diapason A strong tone of pronounced string quality. Dulciana A delicate, subdued, and beautiful string tone. Harmonic Flute A powerful and incisive flute stop, effective as a solo stop, and adds brilliancy to the full a ' organ. Aeoline The softest and most delicate string toned stop in the organ. Trumpet This stop is clear and penetratinc in character, much like the wind instrument of the orchestra. The mechanical registers are very complete and enable the organist to have entire control of the stops. It is hoped that the new organ may be the means of adding very materi ally to our opportunities to hear good music during the coming season. Name Address who The Modern Prodigal Son. evening, Thurs- Methodist Epis- Senator Thurston Wedded Purman. to Miss Lola The wedding of Senator John M. Thurston, of Nebraska, to Miss Lola Purman, of Washington, D. C, was solemnized with no display at the home of the bride, 1428 Q street, at 9 o'clock Friday morning. Rev, Frank M. Bristol, pastor of the Metropolitan M. E. Church officiated. The Senator and his bride left Washington before noon for a two weeks' trip to the South and West. On their return they will reside at Cairo. Miss Purman is an exceedingly attractive girl, with a well-cultivated tall and slender, with a For Sale. A good double cylinder power engine. Inquire at face. 2 horse this of- 10-26 tf. Harry Brittain aud Miss Eliza beth Quiuland, both of Bath, N. 'Y., were married by Guy Jacoby, Justice of the Peace, Tuesday morning. Mr. Brittain formerly resided in this town. On Thanksgiving day Nov. to, in the conal church. Rev. r. A. btrough ot Albany. N. Y., wilL give his wonderful illustrated lecture on "The Modern Prodigal Son." One hundred beauti ful stereoptican views, photographs from life, will be thrown on the screen "The most graphic, soul-stirring presentation of the course of evil I ever saw." Kev. M. Meacnam, rn. D., New York City, "It gave us a spiritual uplift. Mr. Strough s lectures are great m every wav." Rev. E. T. Baskerulle, Cass Ave., M. E. church, Detroit. "The fifteen hundred people who saw it in my church, were deeply moved and greatly benefitted.' Rev, Dr. Mott, Pres., church, Buffalo Admission free. A silver collection will be received to defray expenses. Mrs, Lydia Wintersteen. Mrs. Lydia Wintersteen relict of the ..uu ,u.v, u-. Tosenh o. Wntersteen. d ed at ner nome in jyiiminvme, iaic rnuay clear brunette complexion, and eyes. Her wedding and going- away dress was ot light gray ciotn, tailor-made with a gray velvet toque to correspond. She carried bride - 1 roses. Miss Purman is a niece of Dr. W. H. Purman of Third street, this town. For Rent. Proctor Inn, well furnished, from Feb. 1 st 1900. Rent cheap. Apply to G. E. Elwell or A. L. Fritz, Blooms burg, Pa. tf 1900 almanacs aud calenders are beginning to make their appearance, night. She was overcome by a stroke of paralysis ten days previous, which was the result of her death. The de ceased was a daughter of Christian Wolf. Ihe surviving children, nine in number, are as follows : Mrs. Dr. Fetterolf, of Mazeppa j Mn. W. C. Hartzell, of Mifflinville; Mrs. Jeremiah Mourey, of Montgomery j Mrs. Lauia Skeer and Mrs. Dr. M. J. Hess, of Bloomsbttrg ; Dr. J. C, ot Numidia L. S.. of New York t R. G. and T. W ot Mifllinville. The funeral was held on Monday and was largely attended. Interment was made at the Mifflinville Cemetery We want to state that the number of typographical errors in our last puzzle was due to the fact that the proof was overlooked and not read, and this oversight is probably the reason why no correct answers were received, as the errors in one or two instances changed the meaning of the puzzle. The prizes this week are first, A Beautitul Rolled Goid Scarf Pin, and second. An Etching, the original of which cost $20,000. o The first puzzle is similar to some cave a few week's ago. but with the superlative degree added. 1. EXAMPLE. Pos. Ar. explosive bomb. Com. A reckless forager bummer Sup. The worst. bummist. Pos. A lizard. Com. Neither. Sup. Recent reproof. Pos. A line of things. Com. Clamor. Sup. To cook by heat. II. The family of the old woman lived in the shoe. In the following lines are hidden the Christian names of her thirteen children. There was an old woman who lived in a huge shoe, She had a great many children, and did not know what to do j She said, "'Twill, I am sure, be im possible for me To give them all bacon, or a hot cup of tea. Alas 1 my sad heart hurts me sore when I think. That I can never give them to eat and to c'rink As much as they want ; and my rage against fate. Who hope terribly daunts, is undoubt edly great. And on. ever on. I can t go : I shall die, If clothes, food and fuel in order to buv. I must work like a trooper, half red in the face. And rush on, and speed on, like riders who race. Now. readers, this old woman had in the shoe Six snns and seven daughters, if her tale be true : And their names in the foregoing lines vou mav see. So find them, and spell them, and tell them to me. III. WORD square. A color. 2. Kind of cloth. A corner. 4- A g'rls nme 5. To mix with hands. IV. ENIGMATICAL EDIBLES. A country of the Eastern Hemis phere. A tailor's implement. A sharp st ck. A pronoun ana some jeweiry A soft substance and hard-shelled ones, A solid substance and the best part of a thing. Often troublesome to re member. A dish and some apart ments. An article of dress and what ball players are particular about, What . every bi.d-cage should have Not fixed and a tract of land. Differ ent shades of one color. The plural of a letter. A girl's name. Another "The self respect mia gijnl by being well dressed U worth even more to dim than tie good t .1... impression nil cioinei mice upon oin. QUALITY WE wish every mm could know the troth bout these HART. SCHAFFNER 6 MARX clothes: know how good the nuteruli ire, how well pot together, how stylish ind durible, ind how eisilj we cin fit him with a becoming suit ind still leive him money (or other things. The qoslity of every H. S. 6 M. sort is wsmnted by the makers and yoo have our guarantee on top of theirs. HART. SCHAFFNER & MAHX TAILOR MADE CLOTHCS " .11 e -nn 1 1 1 ZD " y ft. J liin & ( OVERCOAT WEATHER Is here, and likely to be our constant companion, until about April 1st. This suggests our mentioning the merit of our Over coats, not only as to superior qualities in cloth, but also as to the linings, cut, fit and finish, and not the least interesting to you, the very reasonable price from $3 98 to $20 for Overcoat, Top Coat, Storm Coat, or the always comfortable Ulster. ZBZEZtsT. C3-I3DIDI3SrC3-3 BLOOMSBURG, PA. We'll treat you right. Continued on Page Eight-ad Column. The Leader Department Store. Furniture Repairing & Upholstering. We have re-opened our repair department, under experi enced management, and are prepared to do all kinds of repair and upholstering work at short notice. Goods called for and delivered. Bed Flannel Underwear. We are closing out a line of these goods at 25c. They are onestlv all wool and we have sold a great many of them at $t, but to get rid of the balance we cut the price Ladies' Waists. We have a new line of these goods, in flannel and mercer ized cotton, neat fitting and tasty in appearance. A good one for 50c, the best for $2.00. Ladies' Suits and Jackets. Look at our $8.00 Suits. We have them up to $18.00. These are silk lined throughout. w Carpets ! Carpets ! We are cleaning up a lot of remnants and slow sellers. If we have enough to cover your room we can give you a decided bargain. .All carpets will be higher in price tor spring, dui witn us, you'll always find us lower in price, and with a larger assort, ment, than anywhere in the town. We have one or two rolls, suitable for chamber carpets. The price has been right along 30c. To close out the dropped patterns we mase me price zuc. w c unvc uiau a tew tuna un.u we sold for 45c. We'll make the price 25c. to close. Kindly bear in mind that no one can sen you so cneapiy as we. x ou are dealing with first hands. FREE. We have a lot ot carpets, suitaoie xor Duggies. Come and buy $1.00 worth of anything and put a tresn carpet in your carriage. Galvanized Buckets. We have eight dozen heavy buckets to sell. Extra wel made for a special purpose. We intended ordering eight, but by mistake the eight dozen were snippeu, anu su we wiim w cu them quickly. They would be good value anywhere at 50c. Give US 65c. tor two OI mem anu we 11 ici mcui gu. The Leader Store Co., Ltd, Fourth and flarket Streets. ; II 1 t ":"v I .v. 1 0 ..... !!.. ii tii't 1 ; Vjf 1:1 If 1 M Mi: 1 !i '1 - , ) 4' f 11'
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