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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06
ALUMNI MEETING

ALUMNI mtEIlNt
was held in Normal Hall at two o'clock Geo.
E. Elwell presiding. There was no dinner this
year The following cficers were elected for
tho ensuing year.
President, A. w. Moss, Recording Sec'y.
Lizzie Hover Corresponding Secy. G. y.
Young Treasurer II. c. Bittenbender
Executive Committee Miss NJ. 4. Scblch-
er, Miss Agnes Buckingham, Miss Lizzie Schuy.
Ter, Mr. j.. f. Waller, Mr.. j. X. Bttenbender
resolution was passed authorizing this COM
mittee to have dinner prepared next year.
Miss Annie Nilsson was elected essayist and
'teo' f. Elwell orator for next year, after which
the meeting adjourned
A reception was held in the evening in the
school parlors which was largely attended and
much enjoyed. The entire proceedings were
very satisfactory and we have every reason to
be proud of the Normal School, Dr. Griswod
is improving in health, and it is hoped that af.
ter the summer vacation he will be sufficiently
recovered to attend to his duties again. The
next term begins about September LIST.
Law is defined to be a rule of action pre-
scrlbed by the superior which the inferior is
bound TO obey, Law is written ordinarily, but
there Is some unwrittcn statute and common
law There is also the hog law, the dog law,
'Crowner's quest law" and now we have JUS
tlce OF the peace and alderman law, and what
ever may be said of the former kinds by way
OF disparagement, the last is the biggest nu-
sance of ALL Judge Harding said from the
bench the other day, while some of this ius-
tice Of the peace law was being reviewed by
HIM that it was a legal fiction that justices
were supposed to know something of the law
they undertook to administer, but that it wa,
a fiction only; and every days experience
convinced him that Mr. Justice Shallow was
a sapient learned Judge when compared with
some of our Luzerno county Justices Much
OF the business which comes up before the
| quarter sessions ought never to be permitted
to pass beyond the justices office. A man on
company failing to collect a claim, straight.
way rusheS to Justices office and has the
debtor arrested, thereby trying to compel the
commonwealth to collect the debt. Two ole
women get to quarreling about their chicken,
and one threatens to slap the others mouth
and straightway the learned justice sends then
to the quarter sessi ons on surety of tn,
peace. Two children of tender years are a
play and one is hurt, perhaps seriously, bu
their years preclude the idea of criminal in
tent their parents must rush into law and We,
themselves and an entire community becaus,
they are not advised Of the futility Of sucl
a prosecution. A constable takes goods il
execution claimed by person other than the
debtor, and an august Justice has him arrest
ed for larceny, and thus we might go on emu
merating blunders reconcilable only with tn
absence Of common sense or an inordinate dc
sire to earn fees from the county.
Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

On Monday last contracts for the erecting of
four county bridges were awarded by the Com
mssoners, as follows;
The bridge over Hemlock Creek, near Red
Mill, to Benjamin Redline for 1899.
The one over little Fishing Creek, near Bea
gle's mill, to c, W. Ewes for SS9475.
The one over big Fishingcreek in Fishing
creek township near John Ianer's to Joseph
Redline for $4,000.
The one in Millin township, near what was
formerly Nohe's mill, to |. X. Schwe ppenheser
for SlG5.
The total amount of these four contracts is
but Sl95i,25, an Unexpectedly small sum
There were over thirty bidders for the different
bridges and there were great differences in the
bids,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

The market onTuesday morning was unusually
full, Cherries, currants, raspberries and gar
den truck were offered in great abundance and
much of the articles were carried home again
for want of purchasers, the supply exceeding
the demand Eight cents quart for raspber-
ries, and six cents for cherries in year of
plenty is too much and the market people will
perhaps understand when too late that it is bet
ter to sell more at low rates than TO sell none
because they cannot get what they ask. In the
cities during the strawberry season that fruit
was abundant at two cents quart. Prices al
ways go down when the supply exceeds the de-
mand, and our hucksters should regulate them
selves accordingly, as it will be to their adyan-
tage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

If it be true that hardship is a good school for
development then from physical standpoint,
Babies should have growth as symmetrical as
il is surprising. 1t would be so were they kept
free from the disorders of Babyhood by safe
and judicious treatment. Every one who has
used it pronounces DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup the
best remedy known for the complaints of early
childhood. % cents per bottle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

The New Town Hall at Aver. The elegant
structure is now complete. In beauty of design
it surpasses anything of its kind in the State.
Constructed of brick and dark marble it is as
permanent as it is charming. The English
architects have adorned it in subdued colors,
which please without firing the eye. DR.. j.
G. Aver built and gave it to the town in ac-
acknowledgement of the distinction they conferred
upon him in taking his name. Although it is
a generous gift, still the hearty good wishes of
a whole people are of greater value, and the
generous donor has doubtless secured lhem.-
Gro'oa lIuss.) Jo.Woi.
lnnn m
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IN AND DEMOCRAT, BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY PA

No less than one hundred and nineteen hote!
and saloon licenses granted by the Luzerne
County Court, have not been taken from the
Clerks office. This is very curious state Of
affairs indeed, and not easy to understand Has
the Murphy movement paralysed the whisky
sellers in I,uzerne?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

A TREAT-On the Fourth" the Sunday like
appearance of our town was changed by the ap-
pearance on our streets of an excellent band
from Milton marshailed by Capt. Huff and led
by Prof s. A. Clapp. They accompanied a
crowd of Mitonian pic-nicers to Rupert Grove,
and learning that our town was destitute of
amusement, CALAMITY walked from Rupert to
give us some of their music.
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PUBLIC NOTICE.

The public is now informed that they can
have chance to select their SUMNER
CLOTHING from the largest stock of Cloth
ing ever seen in Bloomsburg. Call and see
and judge for yourself and be convinced
that the old reliable store is still ahead in
selling at the lowest prices. d, Lowen.
berg,
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The COLUMBIAN Bulletin board is exclusively
for our own use,put up entirely at our expense,
and intended only for notices printed at this Of
fice,except by special permission Parties using it
under other circumstances will rot be offended
if their notices are taken of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

A Special Commissioner, appointed by
the last Legislature of Connecticut to exam
inc Life Insurance Companies, certifes that
there is an actual deficit in the. assets of the
Charter Oak Life Insurance Company of 81
222,O0O and also questionable assets to the
amount of over 81 ,795, 900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

Messrs. Milton Hess and Robert h. Little
had a narrow escape from serious injuries last
Saturday evening As they were driving in
East Bloomsbury, near Meals Furnace their
horse took fright at some pigs that unexpectedly
emerged into the road and, turning suddenly,
upset the buggy and threw both gentlemen out
and under the buggy. Fortunately they ex-
tricated themselves without other injuries than
the severe bruising Of Mr. Hess. Mr. Little es-
capped unhurt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

The misguided organ grinder will play
around the streets here for a dollar a day, when
bis brethren are every day clearing ten dollars,
at least in Titusyille.- Headngo Spectator,
If those dark haired musicians take your sug-
gestion and go, we would kindly advise you not
to visit TitusVille until the snow falls, The
most innocent kind of editors have been killed
for slighter offences than that
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

Beers and Struthers were arrested on last
Tuesday evening for an assault and battery on
an old man. and were placed in 'limbo." On
the morning of the GLORIOUS Fourth the for
mer settled with the prosecutor, and the latter
was discharged. "Bad eggs"
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LOST

On Sunday morning, June oath, in Cen
tre township,on the road from the residence
of Thomas Kocher to the Lutheran church,
a pocket book containing $3l. % in money,
a note of 1916 in favor of Thomas kocher,
signed by James Kocher, dated October 5,
1873, also note of $50 in favor of same,
signed Edward Henry, dated April Sth, 1870,
and also note of s. in favor of same, signed
James Boyle, dated September 5, 1879,
also store orders on Jackson * Woodin OF
about 50. All persons are hereby notified
not to pay the above notes and orders, as
they are my property. A reward of five dol
lars will be paid to the finder on return OF
the pocket book and contents to
THOMAS KoCHER,
June 50, 77-3w Witmires i. o.
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People whose properties are so situated that
The rear of their lots are on the side of neigh
bor's premises should be particularly careful to
keep their stables and other outbuildings in
such condition as not to be offensive. Every
man has perfect right to enjoy his own, but
must so use it that it will not interfere with the
comfort of others. A very little care in such
matters would prevent what sometimes leads to
unpleasanness between neighbors.
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lasting Caters. 81 100 at McKinneys.

Best value in Clothing can now be
found in all the latest styles of Summer
Clothing at the most astonishing low prices.
Men : Suits from S400.
Youths Suits from $500.
Boys Suits from $500.
Call and be convinced that the best place
to buy your Clothing is at d. Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

There is something peculiarly and sufierngly
suggestive in the word Boils. Many suffer with
this exhibition of impure blood which distig-
ures the person and annoys attendants and asso-
cieties, when they could be made clean and
their blood kept pure by using DR.. Bulls Blood
Mixture.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

Two men named Bellinger and Pierce
were carried over Niagara Falls on Monday.
They were in a boat and becoming alarmed
jumped into the water and attempted to
swim to the shore. A companion named
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

Delegates were chosen at Towanda on Sat
urday to the Democratic State Convention,
and were unanimously instructed to vote for
Hon. Joseph Powell for State Treasurer
The delegates were as follows: Senatorial,
Col. j. F. Means; Representatives, w. S
Dobbins, James S. Murray, and $. W.
Buck.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

The storm of Sunday morning last was the
severest ofthe season. The wind blew furiously,
the ram fell in torrents and the flashes of light
ming were in such quick succession as to present
an almost continuous illumination. We have
heard of no destruction TO property.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

state, but is not entitled thereto. Col. +.
Thayer, of this Town, now IS years of age, was
made Mason in Abraham's Lodge No. Is,
Robert Young w. NJ. in the city of New York,
Nov. IL 1913 and is, therefore, Mason of Gi
years standing. He was exalted in Eagle
Chapter, Ithaca, N. Y. in Nov. 1885, Chas.
Bingham II. p, hence is Royal Arch of 50
years standing. Can this record be beaten?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

The roof of the Catawissa railroad bridge, at
Rupert, for the length of span and half, was
blown off in the storm of Sunday last, This
bridge is a new structure and was built with
due regard to tostrength and durability, and prin-
cipally of iron. Not only the outer sheathing
but the rafters as well were torn away by the
force of the gale
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

NOTICE.
ON June 9TH, 1s77 bought at a COnstable's Sale OF
the property OF d w. Nandne Of Madison township,
the following articles Two mules, three shoats, one
cow, one calf, one spring wagon one truck wagon.
one set OF harness, SET OF double harness, two
plows, one harrow one grain cradle, one tanning
mill, one sled, one log sled. ~ OF wheat and
rye in the ground, acres OF oats of corn,
acres OF rye on the upper farm and acres OF corn
one corner cupboard, one cooking stove, pipe and
cooking utensils one table, one bedstead, one bu-
rcau, one desk one clock sink. barrel OF C
der, one log chain, a lot OF queenswaTe lot OF
knives and forks, one iron kettle, one churn, one
wash tub, lot OF carpetng. have left the above
property In the possession OF the said D. w. Vandne
during my pleasure, OF which the public Will take
notice.
CONRAD KREAMER.
June o. '77-3w'
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COUNTY OF COLUMBIA, IS /;

The commonwealth Of Pennsylvania to Elizabeth
c. internarrted with Peter ECkrote Henry Yohe,
Lydia Ann, intermarrled with Henry Fedder, Jacob
YOhe. Lavina, tntermarrled with Joseph Fedder,
Jane, intermarrled with Charles Conyngam, Ellen,
intermarrled with Milton Masteer the heirs OF Ly-
dia YOhe deceased Greeting Yon and each OF you
are hereby cited to be and appear before our Or
phans Court TO be held the first Monday Of Septem-
her next at Bloomsbury, then and there to accept
refuse the real estate OF Lydia Yohe deceased, athe
valuation put upon II by the inquest or show cause
why the same should not be sold.
Witness the Honorable William Elwell Pre- sident
Judge of our Court at Bloomsbury the eighteenth
day OF May, a. D., 1917. -
B. FRANK ZARR,
Clerk o. G.
June 10, '7T-Gw NJ. w. NUss Deputy.
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An orator, not far from here, on Decoration
Day eloquently alluded to admiral Farragut
who was so gallantly mashed to the idst" By
the way who started the yarn that in passing
mast 2 II is eyedently untrue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

The Clinton Democrat says that Mr., James
II. Porter, of Nttany, owns a calf eleven
months old, that weighs l,0j0 lbs. Is the
Democrat sure that the cew was not weighed by
mistake, instead of her offspring If not the
calf is whopper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

Mr.. Webster Fetter, nephew of j. S. San
ders of the Hazleton Sentinel, was drowned, with
his three companions, in the Susquehanna at
Clark's Ferry last week. The boat in which
the party were fishing was carried over the
dam,
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In the orphans Court OF columbia county.
The undersigned appointed Auditor in the
matter OF 'hc exceptions to the inal confirmation OF
the account OF John Anderson Administrator OF
Mary ThOrntOn, deceased. In compliance with his
appointment he will attend TO the duties of the
saline at the public house of W X. Weidensaul in
Ceutralia the 5th day OF july 1877 at 10 O'Clock
j. II. JAMES,
June II, - NV Auditor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

The secret service division authorizes the
statement that man by the name of James
T. Porter is travelling about the country
falsely representing himself to be an officer
of that division. He has recently been OPP
Grating in Pennsylvania.
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SUMNER EXCURSIONS.

Parties contemplating a summer excursion trip
to the seashore or any of the popular summer
resorts, are requested to call on the underSign-
ed. Summer excursion route books, giving
full information as to routes and prices, can be
had ON application at the ticket office. Also
tickets to all points west and southwest can be
obtained at very low rates. Tickets sold over
each one of the popular routes of the Penna
r. K. and Erie Railway
W. b. PoUsT.
Agent d. l.. q W. Il. r.
June 29-:iw.
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!. DMINISTRATOR's NOTICE.


Letters OF administration de bonis non, on the es-
tate OF John Swtsher late Of Madison twp, Col
CO., deceased have been granted by the Register OF
said county TO c. B. BrOckway OF Bloomsbury, Co.
lumbla county, Admir-, to whom all persons indebt-
ed are requested TO make payment, and those hav-
ing claims Or demands against the said estate
VIII make them known to the said administrator
without delay.
G. Il. BROCKWAY,
June ,, TT.-Gw. Administrator.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

The only genuine cap for the Mason Jar
has the words CONSOLIDATED Fruit Jar Com
pany, New York." on the porcelain, inside
the cap, and Boyd's imprint on the top for
sale at Corners grocery, Main street.
July CIV
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A DMINIsTRATOR,s NOTICE.

ESTATE OF ESTHER BARBER, DECEASED.
Letters OF Administration de bonis non cum testa-
mento anneXO ON the estate of Esther Barber, late
of Madison township, columbia county, Penn'a.,
deceased have been granted by the Register OF said
county to Conrad kreamer Of Madison twp, Column
bia co., Pennsylvania. All persons having claims
against the estate Of the dccedent are requested TO
present them for settlement and those Indebted TO
the estate TO make payment to the undersigned
Administrator without delay.
CONRAD KREAMER,
May 25 T2-Gw.' Administrator.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

A statue of Moses, to be placed on a foun-
tain in Fairmount, has arrived in Philadel-
phia. 1t is seventeen feet high, weighs ff-
teen tons, and is so large that it could not
be accommodated in the hold of the vessel,
and it was put on the main deck
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

Black bass fishing began on Monday and was
inaugurated with much enthusiasm on the
North Branch Some of the numerous fisher
men met with success and secured good strings.
as we have heard
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Mr.. Hiram McHenry has SO far recovered
from the effects of his severe surgical operation
as to warrant his removal to his home. His
physician, DR., B. F. Gardner, accompanied him
thither on Tuesday. We sincerely hope that
Mr. McHenry may soon regain his wonted
health and strength
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ESTATE or WILLIAM BARBER DECD
Letters OF administration, de bonls non. cum
testamentO annexo on the estate OF william Bar
her, late OF Madison township columbia county,
Pa, have been granted by the Register OF Co.
lumbia county, to Conrad kreamer, of same town
ship, TO whom all persons indebted are requested
to make immediate payment and those having claims
or demands against the said estate will make them
known to the Undersigned Administrator without
delay. -
CONRAD KREAMER,
May 25, 'TT-Gw' Administrator.
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The biscuit and cakes made at j. F..
Caldwell's Bakery are said to be the very
best in town, and if any one doubts it, sin
gle trial will convince them that it is so.
Don't forget it
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A DMINIsTRATORS NOTICE.

ESTATE op JACOB CLEwEIT, DECD.
Letters or Administration, on the estate OF Jacob
Clewel late Of Catawlssa twp. columbia CO, decd
have been granted by the Register Of said county 10
the undersigned administrators Of same township,
to whom all persons indebted to said Estate re-
quested to make payment, and those having claims
against the said estate Will make them known to the
said administrator without delay.
CHRISTIAN CLEWELL,
CHARLES CLEWELL,
May %, 7I-6w' Administrators.
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A UDITOR'S NOTICE.


ESTATE Of q IT. FUW IlEH, UEJ tASED.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the Court
to distribute the funds in the hands Of the Admins
traitor of said deceased to and among the persons
entitled the same will attend the duties OF his
appointment at the office Of Funk q Waller In
Bloomsbury on Tuesday, Aug. T. u, at 10 O'Clock a
IN. when and where all persons are hereby notified
TO make known their claims before the Auditor be
debarred from coming IN on said fund.
l.. T.. WALLER,
June 9, '77-iw. Auditor.
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J. j. Brewer Esq, ane his family are enjoy
ing the ocean breezes at Cape May. They will
visit Long Branch, take trip up the Hudson.
have good time generally and be gone some
three weeks
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-07-06

The price of furniture is way down to
rock bottom. You can buy very pretty
Walnut Chamber Set for fifty dollars, and
an elegant set for seyenty.ive dollars at Cad
mans
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There was decided frost on Saturday, the
23d inst, in various parts of the State In this
county it was visible in Benton and vicinity
No damage was done to fruits or vegetables
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A DMINIsTRAToRs NOTICE.

Letters OF Administration on the estate Of Rebecca
Smith, late OF Madison township, Columbia coun-
ty have been granted by the Register OF said coun-
ty TO Conrad Krcamer. of Madison township Colum-
ba county. All persons having claims against the
said estate requested TO present them for settle
ment, and those indebted 10 make payment without
delay.
CONRAD KREAMER,
June 22, u 6w' Administrator, Jerseytown, Pa.
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The first woodcocks of the season were shot on
the morning of the Fourth by Messrs c. NJ.
Drinker and George Laycock. The gentle
men secured nine ofthese delicious game birds.
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or $500 load. June 22-5w
Have you tried Kirby's WildCherry CouGh
Balsam? A very palateable compound ~
the various affections oithe throat and lungs
it has been used with success, in seven cases
of asthma giving instant relief and in many
cases etlecting permanent cure. Price so
cents per bottle and positively warranted to
give entire satisfaction or money refunded.
Kirby's Magic Relief for the instant cure
of severe and acute pains.
Kirby's Tasteess Worm Lozenges, pleas
ant, safe and eiIectual
Kirby's Horse and Cattle Powders are the
best powders for stock, manufactured. Try
them and be convinced.
Kirby's Camphor Ice for sunburns, sore
lips and chapped hands.
Gills Bilious and Liver Pills are recon-
mended by the first Physicians.
The above preparations are for sale by all
Druggists and dealers in medicine.
MoYER BROTHERS,
July q, 76.-1y Wholesale Agents.
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The IIughesville Journal, published by Dan
Riley s the latest venture in the newspaper field .
1t is a bright and readable paper and will
doubtless make its way to success
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They call 'Long Pond" Ganoga Lake now
and it is becoming quite fashionable resort.
Frank Ricketts,, formerly of Orangeville, is the
proprietor and Capt. II. J. Conner looks after
the comforts of guests as clerk. Visitors need
not fear any lack of attention with these two gen.
tlemen in charge of affairs.