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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.


On Monday afternoon last at about half past
one few gentlemen from different sections of
the County gathered in the Opera House and
proceeded TO constitute convention represent
ing the Republican voters Of their several local
tiles. No credentials were demanded, and
therefore none presented. On motion Of j. B.
Robson, A. c. Smith Esq. was elected Chair
,.ian. These two gentlemen were substituted rs
delegates from the west district for the regular
delegates who were elected on Saturday after
noon, defeating Beckley's candidate, X. c. Ent
and j. X. Eyer. l.. 4. Thompson Of Berwick
and 4. b. Miller of Espy were chosen as secre-
taries. On calling the roll, not by townships
but by names of those who said they we've dele
gates, 1t was discovered that there were eighteen
votes in the convention. Besides these there
was an audience Of foIty-nine persons in the
hall, twenty of whom were Democrats After
adopting rules for the government OF the assem-
blage, nominations were announced as next in
order. The following is the result;
Associate Judges-M, &. Hughes of Catawis-
sa, John McAnal of Berwick.
lie gshture-H. L. Smith of Bloomsburg,
John Eggert
SHERIFF.. S. Fornwald.
Jury Observation-Disclosures Smith,
j. B. Robson moved to proceed 10 the cleo
tion Of chairman Of the county committee.
Capt. Jackson, of Berwick, was elected, Ga
motion of j. b. Robson, ID. j. Waller, Sr., OF
Bloomsbury, WAS nominated for Congress Capt
n Va. 4 ID ID
pointed conferees. Frank Evans was nomisated
for Senator. John G. Jacoby was nominated as
one of the senatorial cOnierees but the gentle
man who nomin aed him withdrew the name
when he was informed that Mr.. Jacoby is a
staunch Democrat. ID. A. Beckley and &. Il.
Jackson were then elected delegates to the State
convention. A committee on resolutions was
appointed by the chair and Withdrew to draft
the document The convention thought it would
be good time for remarks while waiting for
this committee to report, and so called on Beck
ley to make ''litle speech" The Ringmaster
tried to slide out of the hall, but was brought
back. He made his little speech, and we were
greatly surprised to hear him use the word rebeL
only once and he had very little to say about
the war. This was an inexousable omission on
the part Of any Republican orator. A6er he
had concluded his address to seventeen dele.
gates, the audience having disappeared, A. G,
Smith Esq, was called on, and whispered few
gentle words concerning the greatness OF the Re
publican party. The committee on resolutions
then reported, and the convention adjourned
Victories in this convention seem to have been
about equally divided. Smith and Robson
beat Beckley on the election Of delegates in the
west Bloomsburg district and Smith slid in a,
chairman, but B,ckey fetched them on the
question of delegate to the State convention
We are not sure who is ahead on the county
comm ittse, Jia Bcoiley is mol Chairman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22


On Tuesday afternoon last, the house Of Dan
iel Fry, Of Montour township was entered du-
ring the absence of the family, and robbed Of
about $50 in money. Constable Irwin, who was
cutting corn in field near by, saw four young
men pass down the road and suspeciing that
they had been in Fry's house, came to Blooms
burg for a warrant. The thieves went to Dam
vile and there got on conductor Jordans train
for Northumberland. Whilst on their way they
got into dispute concerning the division OF
the money oblivious Of the fact that Mr.. Jordan
sat in the seat behind them and overheard their
conversation. On arriving at Northumberland
they crossed to Sunbury, where they were ar
rested by Detective McPierson, who had been
notified by the telegraph operator at Northum
berland, and after hearing before the justice
were committed to Jail. On being searched 81
in money was found on their persons, part o
which was a lot Of old silver coins which Mr.
Fry identified as his property, they having beer
given to him by his mother. They also haC
three large knives with which, as they allege
they intended TO cut corn. On Wednesday at
ternoon Detective McPierson and constable lr
vim brought them to Bloomsburg, and after ;
hearing before Justice Brewer were committee
to Jail The names OF the young men are Will
liam Fry, Charles Groves, Boyd Brobst an'
Henry Rhodes and they are all residents of this
town. There have been several minor robber
les committed of late, both in this town and il
the adjacent country, and it is suspected tha
these young fellows are the guilty parties
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

On Wednesday evening last this communi-
ty was startled by the announcement that
Robert +. Clark, Esq, was no longer num-
bered with the living. At about half past
eight he breatbed his last and passed quietly
away from the cares and trials of this life.
Mr.. Clark was taken i'll on Sunday last, and
complained of severe pains, but on Monday
was about the Exchange Hotel where he
was boarding, and at his office. On Tuesday
also he was able to leave his room and took
his dinner down stairs at the table On Tues
day afternoon he appeared much worse, and
was confined to his bed, though no fears for
his recovery were then entertained. We'd
nesday evening at the hour before mentioned,
in the presence of his son Arthur,and David
Lowenberg, Esq, the spark oflife went out,
unaccompanied by single struggle, and he
slept the sleep that knows no waking.
There was perhaps no man in the whole
county of Columbia better known than
Robert F. Clark. For many years he was
one of the leading members of the Bar, and
enjoyed a very large practice. As a man he
WAS scrupulously honest and fair in all his
dealings with his fellow men as a gentle
man he was always courteous, kind and
obliging; as a lawyer, no word of suspicion
was ever uttered against his character. No
poor man ever applied to him for legal
advice, that he WAS turned away for lack OF
money to pay for services. He was gener-
Gus even to a fault, and was always as ready
to put his hand in his pocket and assist the
needy, as he was to render legal services graz
tuitously. His mind was naturally Of a le-
gal turn, and though never a hard student,
he seemed to be able to grasp the most in.
tricate questions that were presented to him
without hesitation ; his clients were always
sure to be right if they followed his advice.
Robert T. Clark was born September
23d, 1921, and graduated at Princeton
College in 1913. He studied law with JOSH
ua Comfy, Esq at Danyille, and was admit
ted to the Bar in the spring of 1S47, while
Judge Anthony occupied the Bench in this
county. In 1866 he was appointed Collector
of Internal Revenue for the 18th district by
President johnson, and held that position
| until 1869. He served one term as District
Attorney soon after he came to Columbia
county, and occupied other positions of hon
or and trust. He will be missed in the
Courts of this county, where he practiced tor
nearly thirty years. He will be missed by
the younger members of the Bar, to whom
he was always ready to extend helping
hand he will be missed by the older law
yers, with whom he was associated in the
trial Of all important causes that came before
the Court; he will be missed by the commu.
nifty, in which he had not single enemy
and he will be missed by an aged lady who
loveu him with all the strength of mother.
love.
The funeral services will be held in st
PauPs Episcopal Church tomorrow (Satur
day. afternoon at one clock
Peace to his ashes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22
TO THE CITIZENS OF BLeoNsBURG.

Whereas, the Governor of Penn sylvania, by
his Proclamation of the 18th inst, has set apart
Thursday, the 2Sth day Of September, 1876. be-
ing the one hundr redth anniversary of the adop-
ton in convention Of the first Constitution Of
the State of Pennsylvania, and being also" Penn
sylvania Day" at the Grand International Ex-
position, and recommending that the said 2Sth
day of September, 1876, be held and observed
State Holiday, and that the people assem-
Bile at Philadelphia to take part in the ceremo-
nies Of the day the undersigned, President Of
the Town Council of the Town of Boomsburg,
hereby directs the attention OF the citizens of
the Town to the Proclamation of his Excelency
the Governor, hereby cordially inviting them
to avail themselves Of the recommendation in
the Sad Proclamation contained.
BY order of
Attest: DAVID LowENBERG,
w. WRIT, President of Town Council
Secretary.
Bloomsbury, Sept GOTH 1876.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22
THE CAMPAIGN OPENED! !


The grandest demonstration on the part Of
the people since the beginning of the campaign
occurred on Saturday night last, when the Til
den Il Hendricks Reform Club of Boomsburg
ere cted a hickory pole one hundred and twenty
FIVE feet high in font of the Court House. The
masses mingled with the music of the Blooms
burg Cornet Band and the Tilden Drum Corps
as magnificent new banner of nearly twice the
dimensions of the Republican flag that hung
near by, was flung for the first time TO the
breeze, bearing the words "rilden, Hendricks
and Reform" on either side. At eight o'clocl,
the crowd assembled in the Opera House, al.
most filling it to overlooking. the front part OF
the hall being occupied largely by the ladies'
The Republican, Club attempted to hold meet
ing in their room in Brewers block, but il was
failure there being hardly corporal's guard
in attendance. While Ringmsster Beckley and
his aids attempted to enlighten their hearers
upon the issue of the campaign after their usual
fashion of "mirth, song and jokes" the Hon. c.
X. Buckalew and L. L. Orvis, Esq, were deliv.
ering stirring addresses at the Opera House on
the vital questions of the day. The speaker.
were frequently interrupted by he applause OF
the audience at the numerous good points made
in their remarks. While there was humor in
the speeches, the exercises were not character.
lied by the"mirh, song and jokes" of minstrel
show. The people are being aroused from theil
apathy throughout the country, and the pros
pect for grand success for the Democratic par
ty is daily becoming brighter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Tie storm of Sunday was an extremely Sc.
we're one, the wind blowing gale all day and
the rain falling in torrents. Late in the even
ing u diseusted robin applied for admission to
our sanctum by tapping at the window. The
sash havingtbeen raised the bird flew in and
took position under the stove to dry his feath.
ers, and then perched on the picture of Horace
Greeley for nap. In the morning he took his
departure. Another bird had previously en-
deavored to obtain admission, and one also at
the Exchange Hotel, The violence of the gale
had evidently driven them from their nests.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The best way to keep moths out Of carpet is
not to let them get in, and this is the simplest
matter in the world. just sweep your carpets
occasionally with salt. No carpet was ever
known to be infested with moths when the house.
wife has habit Of using salt occasionally to
clean her carpet. Care, however, should be
taken not to have the salt too damp, or there is
danger Of taking the color out of the cloth in
come nlacea.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

TWEvisH.-A party of this place has been
making raids on d, f. Seyberfs hen roost abeye
town at various times, and on Tuesday last Mr..
seyber, with Constable McIIoes, of Beach lIa-
ven, visited disrepntable house for their ar
rest, short distance above that place, and found
the parties busily engaged dressing turkeys for
general feast. The party was very much sur,
prised by the sudden entrance of Mr.. seybest
and MeiioeS, who arrested two of the party and
brought them before Justice Brockway in Beach
Haven, where they were, in default Of bail,
transferred to the Wilkes Barre jail.-Be,iOiok
Independent
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

NEW CoUNTERFEIT.-A well executed coun-
terleit Of the new silver dime has made its ap-
pearance, and is extensively circulated through
out the country. The figure of the Goddess OF
Liberty, as well as the lettering and the foliage
on the reverse side, are exact fac SMILES OF
those on the genuine coin. On close examna-
ton, however, the counterfeit can be easily dis
tinguished, as the metal is of the class of nickel
used in the old three and five cent pieces, and
the coin has not the true and well known jingle
of silver.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The Rev. c. f. Breed, of Brooklyn Pa, off.
ciated in st. Paul's Episcopal Church on Sunday
last. The heavy st, rm prevented u very large
attendance In the evening several of the
churches in town were closed on account of the
batter of the elements.
We are informed that Mr.. Breed will conduct
services at the Episcopal Church for the next
two Sundays.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The father of b. f. and Drs. X. b. and John
Fruit, died at his residence, Jerseytown, on
Monday morning Of last week, at the age Of rs
years, G months and 9 days. He had been i'll
for some time previous so that his demise was
not unexpected Mr.. Fruit had been married
iifty.two years, had four sons and two daughters
and number of grandchildren, and, remark a.
BILE as it may seem, his was the first death in
the family since his marriage. We donht
whether similar case can be found in the
Commonwealth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

On Thursday of last week Geo. Fetterman,
convicted of horse stealing, sentenced to three
years imprisonment in the Eastern Penitentiary
at Phiadelphia,an Milton Charles, at the same
time, was sentenced to similar term in the
Penitentiary and to pay fine of five hundred
dollars. Sheriff Fornwald started with his prs-
oners Friday morning, Thos. Benson, convicted
of larceny, received thirty days in the county
Jail, having already been in confinement, await
ing his trial
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Michael McGee, of Nanticoke, was member
of the grand jury which was in session al
Wlkes-Barrc during last week. The Morning
Republican says "When it is known that Nc.
Gee is under bail in six thousand dollars for his
appearance at the Carbon county court to an
swer for completely in the Molly Mcguire mur.
ders, the above circumstance will appear quite
singular.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

We have made arrangements by which we
can furnish an Albrecht ~ Co. piano worth $500
on more favorable terms than any agent can Of
fer. These pianos are well known and enjoy a
first-class reputation.
We also are able to furnish any one with a
Marvin safe worth $500 at II considerably less
price. These are standard safes, and thousands
of them are in use by business men. Parties
desiring either Of these articles will find ii to
their advantage to call at the COLUMBIAN OF
flee
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The Republicans OF Columbia county have
got into line to take fair look at the 1000
Democratic majority that is ahead of them, and
the gentlemen assigned to defeat this year are :
d. J. Waller, ST., for Congress; Frank Evans
for Senator, and John Eggert and I. L. Smith
for Assembly. Y.-IMRa. Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22
The Grangers are having a huge time at t

The Grangers are having huge time at tho
- Centennial. Excursion rates were put at SO 80
oS~isff>uday, on and large numbers took advantage
of il Two strains Of twelve cars each went
down ON the Pa r. r., and eight trains Of
fourteen cars each on the p. n L. r. H. Ten
or Twelve large wagon loads of people passed
through town early in the morning to take pas
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

A daughter Of Reuben Bellas, of Orange town
ship, while playing upon n swing last Sunday
accidentally fell therefrom and struck the ground
with such force as to break both arms just above
the wrist. DR.. c. w. zimmerman was immedi.
ately summoned and the limbs properly set
The 6 RI is but eleven years old, and bore her
sufierings with great fortitude. .-Bcnton Weekly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The Republican party, represented by sixteen
forlorn delegates, formally deposed Beckley AS
Chairman Of the Standing Committee on last
Monday. lie consoles himself that he was
nominated as a delegate to the State Convention
f,r lS-Z
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

A WORD OF WARNING TO SMOKERS OF CI-
GARErrEs.-It has been ascertaned that the pa
per with which they are wrapped produces can
Ger of the lips and tongue, and physicians assert
tina! the smoke is exceedingly injurious to the
lungs. 1t is better and safer TO use cigars or Il
nine
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Another Luzerne county official has come to
grief. The accounts of Thomas llutchins, Re
corder of Deeds four years ago, are said to be
81 600 short. A civil suit for the recovery of
the money has been brought, the time having
elapsed within which criminal action could
be instituted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Don't change your residence from one ward
to another, or from one township to another, I'M
til after the November election, or you will lose
your vote, The law requires that voter must
reside in the election district in which he in
tends to vote sixty days before tie day of e!ec.
tinp
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Hadn't Beckley better splice that overgrown
telegraph post that ornaments the front of the
Post Office? ? The Democratic pole casts Il shad-
ow ON il that makes it look homesck as though
it longed to go back to its native forest, where il
wouldn't be ashamed of itself
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

We are sorry 10 hear of the death of Mr. VIII
liam Brown, Of Millin, father uf Jas. c. Brown,
of the Republican. He died on Sunday last
Mr.. Brown was highly respected citizen, and
his death will be deeply regretted by his numer-
Gus lrie.ds. lie was about sixty-nine years of
npp.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The season for putting up stoves has arrived,
and the wretchedness of thousands of house.
holders throughout the country is something
fearful to contemplate. 1t is one of those una
voidable nuisances inseparable from house,
keeping.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The stables of Robert Bryson l. Co. went
down in the recent "cave in" at Centralia, and
two valuable gray horses were buried in the
falling earth and killed. Two other horses were
saved by the plank in the floor of their stalls.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

w. B. Koons and wife, Freas Brown and
others of our citizens are doing the Centennial
this week. A large number will go down before
the 2Sth, to be present on Pennsylvania Day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The potato crop has been failure in the
county this year. In many cases the yield does
not pay for the digging.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The attendance at the Centennial thus far this
month has been immense. Last week the aver
&c daily admissions were severity thousand.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Red squirrels are said to be very numerous
this year. If this be true, gray squirrels will be
proportiohately scarce.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

sportsmen who insist on killing partridges or
rufled grouse before the 1st of October in Penn
sylvauia are liable to ten dollars fine for every
bird killed. Deer hunting will not be in season
until that time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The black bass fishing has not been very good
in this neighborhood, and those who pretend to
know the habits Of the fish say that there is too
much for them to eat in the way of small fish.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Court is in session at Danvile. The list of
causes is a long one, and will occupy the entire
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Cider will be cheap enough this year as the
apple crop is enormous. We have heard of
sales at $3.50 per barrel thus early in the sea-
son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

To DESTROY RATs.-The most simple and
practical means of driving away rats without
poisoning them, that we have heard of is to
take chloride of lime and scatter dry all around
and into their holes, and they will leave at once
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

On Wednesday morning Mr.. Alfred Krause
and VIM. Hoover, of this place, shot five red
foxes in the neighborhood of Wolvertons sta.
ton, on the d., II. q W. r. H., and all this was
done inside of five hours.-Sunbuiy Gazette.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The river is full Of sunfish and they are
exceptionally large size. Two gentlemen from
Catawissa caught at the mouth of Roaringcreek,
n few days ago. 243 in an afternoons fishing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

AS there has been considerable misunder-
standing and false reports in the community
with regard to the adjustment of my loss by the
late fire in the Evans buildings, which were
insured in the American Fire Insurance Com
pany of philadelphia, l wish to state that it
has been satisfactorily adjusted and promptly
paid by Freas Brown, the agent.
A. j. EVANS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The Wyoming Democrat says; "hu adreds of
bushels Of apples are going to waste in neigh
boring orchards. Tie fruit has fallen and lies
rotting upon the ground"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The Democratic Convention of Sullivan ap-
pointed delegates instructed to support Hon. II.
=. Allen for State Senator from this district,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

We are informed that Mr.. Samuel James, Of
Nanticoke. caught black bass in the river, re-
Gently, weighing four pounds and thirteen
ounces. We did not learn the size of the fish.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Weather prophets as usual are predicting a
very severe winter this year. The shucks on
the corn are extra thick, a sure sign OF it, they
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

There will be a meeting of the members Of
the Columbia County Bar in the Law Library
this evening at eight o'clock TO take action upon
the death Of Robert f. Blark, Esq
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Gen, Grant says he "longs for the 4th OF
March" Ii is not often he INDUCES in so
popular remark,-Springdeld Republican.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

Louis Bernhard is carrying on his business in
the Cadman store. He has just put in fine
new stock Of clocks, jewelry, silverware, &c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-09-22

The Republican. of Montour county have
nominated DR.. S. Y. Thompson for Assembly.
As the county is reliably Democratic the other
fellow will likely be elected.-Phiid. Times.