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THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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THE COLUMBIAN,
bloomsburg, Pa.
THURSDAY, JANUARY a, 1902.
THE STATE AT A GLANCE-
While pulling stumps in the
pigeon hills, near Hanover, William
Ruth found a tin box containing a
large sum of money, which is be
lieved to have been hidden by a
miser many years ago.
In the ruins of the hay barrack,
which, with two barns on the farm
of Thomas Hunt, near Hempstead,
were destroyed by fire Friday night,
were found the charred remains of
Alexander Eberg, of Hampstead.
Nervous prostration has over
come Mrs. Glass, of Sunbury, wid
ow of Fireman Glass, whose body
has not yet been found in Lycoming
creek, as the result of her husband's
tragic death, and it is feared she
cannot recover.
James Riland, a well known
resident of Sunbury, died on Mon
day night. He served two terms
in the Legislature from Northum
berland county, and was one of the
" ' oldest Masons m that town, having
joined the order in 1854.
Oliver C. Brass, of Muncy, has
posted notices offering a reward of
fifty dollars for the recovery of the
body of his five-year-old son, Theo
dore Brass, who was drowned at
the village ot Port Penn, near
Muncy, on the afternoon of Decem
ber 1 2th.
The Rochester and Pittsburg
Coal and Iron Company will begin
in a short time clearing a site in
Dubois for a large pig iron mill.
Eighty acres of ground have been
purchased. A nail mill, foundry,
machine shops and boiler works
will also be built.
John Lutz, the wife murderer,
who will die on the gallows at
WilkesBarre on January 21, still
refuses to speak, and has, by a iiod
of the head, informed his keepers
that he will die without breaking
the silence he has maintained for
the past two years.
Fire broke out in one of the
.dressing rooms of the Grand Opera
House, WilkesBarre, Saturday
afternoon, just atter the matinee
performance was ended. The mem
bers of the Aubrey Dramatic Com
pany lost their wardrobes. The fire
department responded promptly,
and saved the big building from
destruction. The loss will be about
$3000.
Duriug a celebration at the
home of Joseph Bushara, at Gilbar
ton Thursday night, Joseph Buts
wink endeavored to manage the
festivities and got very indignant
when the boarding boss resented it.
-A fight ensued, during which Buts
wink swung an ax at Bushara,
tnking a huge chunk out of the
latter's head. The aggressor was
arrested and now awaits trial by
court.
S The body of Daniel McCaithy,
of Mananoy City, 65 years old,
who has been missing since Tues
day last, when he set out from the
h jins of his son, in New Philadel
phia, to spend Christmas with his
daughter, was found Saturday
by a searching party in a clump of
laurels along the St. Clare pike,
about six miles from his home. He
- - - . - .a 1 . . t 1 . . . r 1 . r. , t Icom
WaS IIU&C11 lu ucaiu, aim uau uv-u
dead several days.
Rather than turn his deputies
out of office, Sheriff James Harvey
has served Luzerne county for the
past five months practically with-
1 out pay.
I' -The prosperity of the miners
S677,572.od
E. B. Tustin,
Louis Gross,
solic-
since the big strike reduced the fees
from sales of properties, and he
was compelled to contribute his
salary of $500 per month to pay his
deputies.
He will retire from office and
politics this week.
The Watsontown Table and
Furniture company have made ar
rangements to greatly enlarge their
plant. The ground for the addi
tion to the building has been staked
off and work will be commenced ns
soon as the weather permits This
increase of capacity is due to the
greatly increased trade of the
factory. The company has booked
several large contracts for tables
and the outlook (or business in 1902
is most encouraging.
Search for the bodies of the
two men the fireman and brake
man on the illfated train, who lost
their lives in the accident at Lycom
ing Creek bridge two weeks ago,
has been continued diligently until
this time, but without success. It
may be continued a few days longer,
but it is believed to Ae a useless
undertaking at this time owing to
the condition of the river, and it
has been stated that the search will
be abandoned within a day or two.
Threw an Indian Over ills Head.
State Senator Cochran Wat an Athlete In
His Youth.
The following story is related of
State Senator T. Henry Cochran, of
VVilliamsport, who in his younger
days was an athlete of renown. Even
now it would not be enttrely safe for
an Indian to tackle him unless the
warrior was in pretty good physical
shape. ,
When Senator Cochran was a young
man he and his brother walked from
Maine to Pennsylvania and secured
places in a lumber camp, where they
were soon among the best, and it was
not long beiore they were cutting tim
ber for themselves. In course ot
time Senator Cochran made a pur
chase ot a large lumber area in one
of the Northwestern States, and went
out to look at his purchase. The
Indians of that section, while not hos
tile, were still not in love with the
white man, and when Senator Coch
ran applied for shelter in one of their
camps one evening they gave him
grudging consent. It was on one of
their feast days and they were cele
brating it with games and trials of
skill, wrestling, etc.
une Dig duck had thrown every
man that tackled Ivm in a wrestling
match and called out loudly for
another opponent. The chiefs looked
about them and sized up Senator
Cochran, at the time a tall, well-built,
naroy specimen 01 American man
hood, and decided that the white
stranger should tackle the red cham
pion. Mr. Cochran at first demurred
and did not care to take part, which
was interpreted as fear on his part,
and there were insinuations from the
chiefs that he was afraid. He saw he
would either have to do something or
forever lose any hold he might have
in that section, so he stripped for the
fray, much to the delight of the In
dians who were of opinion that the
white man would go down in the
general wreck that the red champion
was strewing about him.
The white man and the red man
went together, felt waiily over each
other lor a good hold, when suddenly
the red man felt Cochran's grip on
him and then the astounded chiet
tains were aware of their champion
sailing through the air over the white
man's head. Senator Cochran merely
caught him in the old waist hold,
turned him over and flipped him into
the air as easily as he would a novice,
and the Indian came down on his
head, a fallen Idol. From that time
there was nothing too good in the
Indian camps of the Northwest for J.
Henry Cochran and the red men gave
him the name ot the champion strong
man and wrestler. And to-day Sen
ator Cochran is as fine a specimen of
a man 56 years of age as there is in
Pennsylvania. 1
In Regard 10 Vaccination.
In spite of the fact that the weather
for the past two weeks has been most
favorable for a spread of small pox,
the disease appears to have been
checked, and in places most effected
no new cases have been reported.
This . proper condition has been
brought about by the prompt action
ol the Health Boards, in the various
towns, and vaccination. Inasmuch
as there has been considerable dis
cussion of late in regard to. efficacy of
inoculation we herewith append the
opinion of a doctor who has had a
wide experience with small pox.
"It has long been tn established
fact that the only preventive of this
dread disease is vaccination, and as
vaccination is the only alternative the
public should be properly informed as
to what constitutes a safe and reliable
form of vaccine. Every one who per
mits himself to be vaccinated should
have a right to inquire into the purity
ol the virus 'scratched' into his blood,
and in order that all mav be able to
judge for themselves we herewith draw
attention to the fact that glycerinated
lymph, which presents a thick, white
appearance, should be avoided. This
milky appearance in vaccine virus is
indicative of pus cells and may pro
duce violent inflammation that will
lead the patient (and frequently the
physician) to believe that the opera-
Hon is a successful one. while the
. . , r.
person may not oe protected uom
small pox in the least.
"The very purest form of vaccine
is the unadulterated and clear lymph
dried upon ivcry points. No cases of
lockjaw have ever been reported to
have followed the use of dry ivory
points.
"If glycerinated vaccine is used
either in tubes or on ivory points, it
should be first examined closely and
if it shows this milky appearance it
should not be used. Many cases of
lockjaw have been reported as having
followed the use ol this material.
which is advertised as 'pulp vaccine.
Pure vaccine virus is of a light
brown color and very clear. 1 his
can readily be distinguished from the
pulp material with the naked eye.
Much of the vaccine used is sup
plied by the extensive propagating
establishment of Dr. H. M. Alexander
& Co. at Marietta, this" state. This
establishment is reported to be the
largest and most complete of its kind I
in the world, and is open, so it is
said, to visitors at all times.
Anniversary Services-
The Methodist Episcopal church of
Jerseytown will observe its first an
niversary with appropriate services
commencing on Sunday next and con
tinuing throughout the week. The
first service will be held at 10:30 in
the morning. This sermon will be
preached by Rev. S. D. Wilson, ot
Catawissa. Another service will be
held at 2:30 p. m. and another in the
evening There has been no speaker
announced for the afternoon meeting,
but in the evening Rev. S. D. Wilson
will preach. The celebration for the
balance of the week will consist of
services each evening at 7:30 at which
the following well known divines will
preach: Monday evening, Rev. J. E.
Ott, of Washingtonville; Tuesday
evening, Rev. J. C. Willhelm, of
Behton; Wednesday evening Rev. C.
E. McKelvy, of Talmar; Thursday
evening, Rev. J. W. Bell, of Straw
berry Ridge; Friday evening, speaker
is to be supplied; Saturdav evening,
Rev. A. C. Logan, of Buckhorn. The
pastor Rev. David Y. Brouse, extends
a special invitation to the public to
attend all of the services. Everybody
will be welcome.
The Lutherans of Pennsylvania
will hold a great missionary confer
ence in the City of Philadelphia, at
St. Mark's church, Thirteenth and
Sprinej Garden streets, Jauuary 6
to 8, 1002. This promises to be
one of the largest gatherings of
Lutherans, as scores of laymen
and women from about six hundred
parishes in the state will join their
pastors to attend this convention.
Hair Falls
"I tried Ayer's Hair Vigor to
stop my hair from falling. One
half a bottle cured me."
J. C. Baxter, Braidwood, 111.
Ayer's Hair Vigor is
certainly the most eco
nomical preparation of its
kind on the market. A
little of it goes a long way.
It doesn't take much of
it to stop falling of the
hair, make the hair grow,
and restore color to gray
hair. $1.C0 a bottle. All drri(ltti.
If year drn(rplNt cannot iily you,
end uh out) dollar uml we will exprcm
you a bottlo. lie mire uml (five the nainu
ol your nearest eirba oil.i e.
Address,
J. C AY Jill CO., 1-owull, Mux.
All Stuffed Up
That's tho condition of many sufferers
from catarrh, especially in the morning.
Great difficulty Is experienced in clear
ing tho head and throat.
No wonder catarrh canoes headache,
impairs tho taste, smell and hearing,
pollutes tho breath, deranges the stom
ach and affects the appetite.
To euro catarrh, treatment must be
constitutional alterative and tonic.
'I was afflicted with cntarrh. I took
medicines ot different klnil, (twin each
a fair trial; but gradually urcw worse until
I could hardly hear, taste or amcll. I then
concluded to try Hood's Saraaparllla, and
after taking five bottles I was cured and
bnve not had any return of the disease
since." EtroitifK KonDne, Lebanon, Kan.
Hood's Sarsaparilla
Cures catarrh It soothes and strenfrth
ens the mucous membrane and builds
up the whole system.
That wear well.
look well, and are
comfortable.
The llerrick Shoe, for wom
en, at $2.50, $3.0t) and $3.50.
"Try Me" Shoe, for women,
$2 (X).
Box Calf Shoes, for women,
$150, $1.75 ami $2 00. AU
leather.
The W. L. Douglas Shoes,
for men, full line.
If you want nolid comfort,
buy our Government Shoe,
$2 50.
W. H. MOORE,
Cor. Main ami Iron Sts.
BLOOMSBURG, PA
Special Services.
To be Held by Rev. A. Houtz During January
Special s
the Memori
services in the interest ot
Memorial Church at Washington
will be held as follows: On Sunday
January 5, Hidlay at 10:30 a. m. and
Briercreek at 2:30 p. m.j January 19,
Orangeville at 10:30 A. m., and Janu
ary 26, St. James et 10:15 a. m. and
Zion at 2:30 p. m. It is generally
known that President Roosevelt and
family attend Grace Reformed Church.
This however is a mere mission chapel
located on the rear of the lot, and has
a sitting capacity of only 150. Two
years ago, a movement was started to
raise funds to erect the main building
which is to be a memorial Church.
As the present little chapel cannot
accommodate over one-fourth of those
who at times desire to attend wor
ship there, the Synods have taken
such action as will assure the erection
of the Memorial Church this year.
An edifying address has been care
fully prepared by the pastor for the
occasion. All are invited, and the
membership of the Church are especi
ally urged to be present.
That all may have the privilege of
contributing to this patriotic and
religious enterprise, a free-wi offer
mg will be lifted.
A Christmas Surprise Party
A pleasant surprise was given Mr
W. B. Mericle aad family, who reside
in Madison township near Heller's
Church. A little before noon on
Christmas day they were visited by a
party of about thirty people who took
possession of the house, and proceed
ed to nMtle themselves at home. They
came well provided with all the good
things that go to make up a Christ
mas dinner, turkeys, chicken, and all
the accompaniments. The ladies ar
ranged the dinner table which as
usual on such occasions, groaned
under the burden of good thingsrMr,
Mericle and his family were made the
guests of the day, while the visitors
assumed the role ot hosts and host
esses. It was such a dinner as the
ladies of Madison know how to pre
pare, and there are none better. After
a most delightful day, the visitors de
parted toward evening. Those present
were Asher Girton and familv; I. N
Maust and family; William Thomas
and family; O. Wagner and family
D. B. Mericle and family; Joseph
Weiss, Miss Sadie Weiss, Miss Jennie
Beagle.
Spent Christmas Together
There was a pleasant gathering of
five brothers, the first time it has oc
curred for many years, at the Nor
mal School on Christmas. The
group consisted of Prof. James H.
Dennis, who is a member of the Nor
mal faculty, S. J., of Cornell, W. V.,
a senior at Haverford, L. H., princi
pal of the public schools at Orange
ville, and John A., who holds a lucra
tive position as book keeper at Hat-boro.
Clearing
Out Sale,
BIG BARGAINS
In All Winter
CLOTHING.
MUST BE SOLD
To Make Room For
PRING
Come early and see the
Bargains at
Townsend9
CLOTHING STORE.
Our
Muslim Sale
WILL BEGIN
Next Week !
Tuesday,
Jan. 7, 1 902.
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Big Reduction on Our
Ladies' and Misses'
Coats 1 Capes.
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We will finish taking
stock this week. You know
what that means big val
ues all through our store.
We are working hard
to get the best value we
ever offered for our Linen
Sale, February ist, 1902.
F. P.
Married.
At Lutheran Parsonage, Espy, Pa.,
Tuesday Dec. 24, 1901 Mr. Albeit
Whitsnight and Miss Belle Conner,
both of Bloomsburg, Pa. by Rev, 11.
E. Harman,
Pugh Mhthereix. At the M.
E. Parsonage, Espy, Dec. 25, S. W.
Pugh, of Bloomsburg, and Emma M.
Me'.herell, of Bloomsburg by W. H.
Hartman.
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Pursel.
Deeds.
A new lot of deeds have just been
printed at this office, conforming to
the Act of 1901. They are as good
as the best, and cheaper than some.
Price, 6 cents each, or 5 for 25 cents.
Orders filled by mail on receipt of
the cash. if.
Farm Tor Bent
Inquire of Brugler,
Valley, Hemlock township.
Frosty
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