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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09
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COURT PRooEED1Ngs.

Court met, February 9th 1877, it being the
general term for February. Present Hon.
William Elwell, President Judge and Asso-
ciates l. X. Krickbaum and F. l.. shuman on
the BENCH the commissions of the latter gen.
tleman having first been read.
M. L. Cox, Lot +. Wertz, s. II. Fairman
Thomas Hickey and e. b. Bidlemsn were ap-
pointed tipstaves for first week and Joseph
Walter, M. Il. Cox and Charles r. Housed for
second week of this term.
Report Of reviewers of road in Scott and
Bloom twps, near George Zeigler's reporting
against road. Confirmed nisi.
Com. vs.. Joshua Davis. Assault and bat
terv; nolle pros. allowed.
Com. vs. II. Awl. Forncaton and bastardy
| nolle pros. allowed.
Com. VS.. Matthias Sbotz and Elizabeth Shotz
Assault and battery; nollo pros entered as to the
latter. Matthias Shotz pleads guilty. Sentenced to
pay fine of five dollars and costs of prosecu.
ton and stand committed until sentence is
complied with.
Com. VS.. John Struthers. Felonious assault
on James Archie. Not true bill
Com. VS.. Marvin Mathews. Larceny, true
bill.
| Estate of Cadwallader Roberts, Return Of
inquest, confirmed nisi.
Estate of Lydia Yohe, dec. Return of in
quest, confirmed nisi.
| In re estate OF S. L. Fowler Inquest
awarded; personal service to heirs living in
county and publication ordered to those out
side.
Petition of Mary Elizabeth Walton for Guar.
dian Henry T. Walton appointed guardian
Bond in $780, VIM. II. Ellis approved a.
surety.
In re estate of Daniel Muflly decd. Sal,
ordered of real estate.
In re estate of David Davis. Real Estat
awarded John Ii. Davis
Com. VS.. John Seybert. This is the null
meat man. Larceny. A true bill.
Com, vs. same Larceny A true bill
Com. vs.. Dennis Donovan and Julia Dono
van. Assault and battery A true bill.
Com. VS.. Jeremiah Gensil. Fornicaton an,
bastardy. Jury return verdict of guilty
Sentenced to pay fine of Sl5 and costs of pros
ecution, SIS lying in expenses and 81 pc
week until the child arrives at the age of seve
years.
Com. VS.. Mrs. Abby Cox. Bill ignored an
prosecutor Dennis Donovan to pay costs.
In re estate of John Snyder, decd. Inques
awarded.
Petition of Robert j. Linden for writ
Habeas Corpus lad testifcandum for Micha
Lawor. Writ issued.
Com vs. Peter Gross Assault and batter,
not true bill, prosecutor Annie Rhodes
pay costs.
Com vs.. William Giger. Selling liquor
minors. Bill ignored, prosecutor Villa
Struthers TO pay costs.
, Com. vs.. Isaac Gibbons. Fornication Al
bastardy. Non pros allowed on payment
COSTS
, Com. VS.. Thos. Griffin. Recognizance 70
feited in open court.
Com. vs. Edward Ballet. Recognizance fc
:, feited in open court to be respited on appea
-. ance of defendant at next sessions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

SOMETHING FOR LlQUoR.SELLERs-For sell
ling liquor on election day, after the election
was over, Benjamin Rogers, of the Rose Tree
Hotel, Delaware county has been fined by the
Court two hundred and fifty dollars. His le-
gal advisor had told him he could sell liquor
after the election. Since the passage of this
law it has always been the practice in some
counties to open the bars of the hotels and res
taurants and sell after the clock has struck
seven, but if the above is fair Interpretation
Of the law it will be dangerous to continue
it.
We copy the above from the Monroe Demo
cra. There is some mistake about it and we
do not believe any such decision was rendered
by that or any other Court in the State. The
Law Of l3 March 1872, Purd, Dig. $40. 294,
distinctly forbids the selling or giving away OF
any intoxicating liquors in any election dis
trict on election day, "during the hours, when,
by law, in said district, the election polls are
required to be kept open" The language OF
the law is plain and not to be misunderstood
No Judge could possibly fine hotel keeper for
selling liquor after the closing ofthe polls.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09
Have YOU tried Kirby's WildCherrv CougI

Have you tried Kirby's WildCherry Cough
Balsam? A very palateable compound for
the various affections oithe threat and lungs
it has been used with success, in seven cases
of asthma giving instant relief and in many
cases eifectlng permanent cure. Price 80
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 Tasteless Worm Lozenges, pleas
ant, safe and eifectual.
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. n
GilPs Bilious and Liver Pills are RECON-
mended by the first Physicians.
The above preparations are for sale by all
Druggists and dealefs in medicine.
MoYER BROTHERS,
July 2l,T6.-ly Wholesale Agents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09
The Worlds Choice.


Competent judges representing the civilized
people of the world appointed for the knowl-
edge of particular art or sciences, convened at
Philadelphia for six months to decide upon the
comparative merits of the various inventions of
mankind, awarded to the manufacturers of Ben
sons Capcine Porous Plaster, after careful test
and comparison of this remarkable remedy with
ordinary porous and other kinds of plasters, the
highest and only medal, above all foreign and
American competitors, on the ground of its
great superiority over other plasters, and its
wonderful pain relieving strengthening and Gu,
rative properties. Remember that this decision
was made by four practical and skilled physi-
clans.
Remember that no nostrum was allowed to be
exhibited at the Centennial. Remember when
you are suffering from any ache or pain that Ben
sons Capcine Plaster is the best remedy ever
devised for all external difficulties,
SEABURY & JOHNSON,
PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIsTs, n. Y.
May 10, '76 ly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09
1877.
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n LITERATURE.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09
One Year Free.
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The Housekeeper's Companion is an ele-
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09
Any new argument in relation to the Elector-

Any new argument in relation to the Electsr
al Commission law, must prove of interest.
Tuten of the Relefonte Republican has advance
ed perfectly novel and unique claim, viz :
that the law is retroactive" and he wants the
United States Supreme Court to pronounce
with out delay as to the constitutionality of the
bill, since without such adjudication it would
be eminenty improper for any Of the judges to
serve on the tribunal" Dear, dear, this is too
bad. Here these careless judges have taken
their seats in the Commission and begun the
performance of their duties just as il the law
wasn't retroactive" and they cannot even see
that it is improper" for them "to serve on the
tribunal" This comes of not having on the
Supreme Bench and in both Houses of Con-
gress, first rate lawyers, capable of handling SC
delicate subject, such for instance as-Tu-
ten.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

On Thursday Of last week, it was our priv-
lege to be present at the marriage ceremony Of
one of Danviles most favored SONS and farest
daughters, Mr.. X. Michael Grove, and Miss
Maggie Yorks at the house of the brides fa-
ther Samuel Yorks E'q. The bride was
beautifully a,tired in delicate pink tint silk,
with long train and wore the customary veil.
The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Elwell of
Bloomsbury and Miss Carrie Grove of Danville,
and the groomsmen, Mr.. John Grove of Dan
vile, and Mr. Bennett of New York all in full
evening dress The ceremony was performed
by Rev. r. II. Van Pelt of Mercer, and at it,
conclusion the happy pair received the hearty
congratulations of the many friends who had
assembled to their listen to solemn VOWS. The
bridal presents were numerous and elegant, con,
ssting of articles useful and ornamental. Il
present prospects and the wishes of all their
aequsintances may be realized then indeed
Mr.. & Mrs. Grove have happy future before
them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

At meeting of the Pastors of Bloomsburg,
on the 9th inst, it was agreed to hold two Union
Temperance meetings on Sabbath evening next,
the lth inst, as follows.
The first three churches alphabetically ar.
ranged, viz Baptist, Evangelical and Luther
an to meet in the Lutheran church.
The last three, viz Methodist Presbyterian
sne Reformed, to meet in the Methodist church
Three ministers at each place 10 conduct tho
services. The meetings to consist of short ad.
dresses and prayer, with singing. Moody and
Sankey Hymn Books to be used.
j.. S. McMURRAY, Cor. Sec.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

The following gentlemen representing the
newspapers set opposite their Names are in town
attending the trial of the alleged Rea murder
ers Il. b. Fielder, Shenandoah Herald; George
F., Helm, Miners journal; J. Townley Crane,
jr., Philadelphia Times j. Erigena Barrett,
Scranton Republican and n. Y. Herald and Mr..
S. Bruce Coleman of the Wilkes, Barre Record
of the Times
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

We find the following interesting decision Of
an English Ecclesiastical Court, reported in a
legal paper. "The organisI Of a.Church or Chapel
of the Church of England or Church or Chapel
of the Establish ed Church, cannot play upon it
in defiance of or disregard of the directions of
the incumbent" A wise decision. In all pro.
bability il saved the life of the musical man
who otherwise might have amused himself by
playing on the Church or Chapel, and fallen off
the roof 1t would be interesting to know
twhether ia case of fire, the organist, if men,
sber of an engine company would be allowed to
play on the Church or Chapel through an inch
:. half inch nozzle without directions from
hS.aermbeIlt."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09
SHERIFFrS SALE.


.By virtue of sundry wrts issued out Of the Court
OF common Pleas OF Columbia county and 70 me al
rected will be exposed TO public sale at the Cour
House In Bloomsbury, at one O'Clock p. IN. on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1877,
All that certain real estate situate in Minnie town
ship, Columbia county, Pa, bounded on the north sy
land Of l. X. schweppenheiser, the east by Maure
and Schweppenheiser an the south by land OF r. 4.
Schweppenheiser, on the west by land OF joseph
Gearhart, on which are erected dwelling house,
barn and outbuldings, said real estate consisnng s
nlnety-1ve acres, more or less
ALSO, t.
one other tract or piece OF land situate inhinfin
township aforesaid, bounded the north by lane q
Isaac snyder, on the east by land OF Henry Greasy,
on the sdosh by land Of Jacob Nungesser, and wo0
by land Of Lawrence Waters and Others whereon are
erected a dwelling house. barn and outbuildings;
containing ooe hundred and twenty 2o) acres, mere
or less, with the appurtenances.
Seized, taken into execution and 10 be sold as tss
property OF John Aten.
ALSO,
All those three tracts or pieces or parcels OF lsna
situate in orange township, Coumbla county, Penn
sylvania: Tract No. 1, bounded as follows: by lands
OF Allen shellhammer, II. X Remley, Phebe Whit
mire, and Isaac whitmire containing thlrty-scvea
acres and one hundred and two perches whereon are
erected two-story frame dwelling house, barn aAd
outbulldlngs, together with the appurtenanees-
ALSO,
Tract No 2, bounded as follows: BY lands OF John
Conner, Levi Aikman and Charles Whitmire con
tainng five acres and ninety-two perches, more OF
less, with all the appurtenances.
ALSO,
Tract No. 3, bounded follows: BY lands Of JohA
stiner, Frederick Beck, Benjamin Allasach. Joseph
whitmire, and Levi and J. Z. Aikman, Elizabeth Pi-
fer, heirs OF Isaiah Conner and John9stiner; eoa-
tanning fifteen and four perches, strict neat
ure, with the appurtenances.
Seized taken into execution and 70 be sold az the
property OF John stiner.
ALSO,
All that certain lot OF ground situate In the town
| OF Mniinvllle, Columbia county, Pa, bounded on
the north by Second street. east by lot Of A. j. Buck
aew, south by Third street, and west by hotel lot OF
A, W. Hess; on which are erected frame house and
| barn and outbuildings.
Seized taken into execution, and to be sold as the
| property OF Manuel Kikendall.
sg- CONDITIONS OF iSALE.-Purshasers must
pay per cent. OF the purchase money or at least
| enough to cover all costs, at striking down OF SALE
| otherwise property to be resold at once.
Ohm W. HOFFMAN,
SherfI's once, Sheriff.
| Jan. IL, 1877.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

A bill has been introduced in the Legisa-
in our public schools during six years follow
ing the third Monday in June 1873, and de-
claring that no such change shall thereafter be
made oitener than once in six years. Tnis bill
if passed, will rejoice the hearts Of parents who
have been put to no little expense in procuring
new books for their children at not infrequent
periods, but will cause a howl of anguish to go
up from the book men, who have reaped rich
harvest by the sale of their works.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

A fire broke out on Friday night, at about
midnight, in the brick stable formerly occupied
by William Coleman but recently leased by II.
f. Hess, as livery stable. The building was
destroyed but the the contents were saved. There
was an insurance of $1,000 on the property, but
there are such peculiar circumstances connected
with the insuring that is somewhat doubtful if
the amount is paid. We have not learned the
couse of the fire
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

On Saturday, at Wilkes Barre, james M.
Cortwright, County treasurer of Luzerne, con-
years and six months in the county Jail His
default was nearly $4,000. A. J. Williams,
county commissioner, convicted of extortion,
was fined 500 and costs of prosecution. 7. NJ
Nagle and Patrick Lynch, clerks in commits.
sioners office who plead guilty to four indict
ments o. conspiracy to deiraud were sentenced
to four months imprisonment in the county jail
and fined 81 625 and costs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

We have received copy of the Public Ledger
Almanac for 1877 1t is beautifully printed,
with illuminated cover, and is full of valuable
statistics and general information, which can
hardly be obtained elsewhere in so compact a
form. Our thanks are due to Mr.. Childs for
his very useful and handy book.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

The present Legislature has two old friends
TO look after-the Boom bill and the Local
Option bill. The session could hardly be con-
sdered success without one at least, of these
measures "to the fore" but our law-makers-
lucky beggars--have both of 'em this year
Dodging and ducats--take your choice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

The Republican Of this week contains two ar
ticles commenting severely on the action of the
Grand Jury in relation to the finding of indict-
ments against Seybert and Matthews, and the
failure to find one against Struthers, for cutting
the throat of James Archie. Whatever may be
the merits of the cases in question, it is simply
indecent to impute political malevolence to the
Grand Jury. 1t is an uncalled for and indie
fensible insult to that b,dy, and we cannot but
believe that the editors of the Republican, on
reflection, will regret that they allowed their
feelings to overpower their judgment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

Corruption in our National affairs has the
same effect on the Government that severe
cough or cold has upon the human system.
Political reform in the former and DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup in the latter case will remedy
the evils. AT the druggists 25 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

On motion of John G. Freeze ESD, on Wednes-
day last Messrs. George w. Ryon and Wm.
II. NJ. Dram Esquires, of Northumberland
county, were admitted to practice law in the
several courts of Columbia county. On the
same day on motion of Col. Freeze, Peter A.
Mahon was likewise sworn in, IS an attorney OF
the same courts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

Patrick Hester and companions, charged with
the murder Of Alexander w. Rea, in 1868, ar
rived here on Friday afternoon in charge Of four
officers Of the Coal and Iron Police, and were
safely lodged in Jail. The prisoners are visited
by guard at frequent regular intervals both
day and night. There will be no lack Of watch.
fllness and an escape will be impossible.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

Crime seems to be epidemic A bank cashier
in Montrose has absconded with 100000 Of the
banks funds another in Franklin, Indiana,
with 100000, and some thief on Wednesday
stole box Of tobacco from our sanctum. We
hope all these rascals may be brought to justice
especially our particular rascal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

Let the Boston Adrertiser alone and 1t will
come out right. 1t says that unless the evil
dence can be broken down, the character Of
the Louisiana Returning Board is gone, and
with it all the moral weight that has attach
ed to its findings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

r. A. West Esq, the able and aiiable stem
ographer, with Samuel Wilson of Brooklyn
and nine assistants are in town reporting the
evidence on the murder trial. Z. d. York. the
official stenographer of Schuylkill county is as-
sistine Prof Walker of this county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

The wife of Ezekiel Keller, Of Anthony
township, Montour county, committed suicide
by banging, on Tuesday of last week. Mrs.
Keller had been insane for some months, but
had been discharged from the Danville Insane
Asylum as cured. She was 36 years Of age.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

An exchange sarcastically remarks that,
at Is refreshing illustration Of economy in
these hard times to seoa man sitting four quarts
of coal ashes with ten cent cigar in his month :"
Not the first instance Of good resolution
lending in smoke"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

The bill granting stay of execution for two
years on all judgments now obtained and on
which execution has been issued, passed the
House, a; Harrisburg, on Wednesday by the
decisive vote of los to 81.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09
COLUMBIA COZ MY, PA.

- The steamer George Washineton, from
New York for 81. Johns, N f., has been to-
tally wrecked at Cape Race. All on board,
twenty-five in number,were drowned. Four
teen of the bodies have been recovered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

The oyster saloon of Enos Jacoby was en-.
tered by thieves on Thursday night of last week
and quantity of oysters and crackers stolen.
The loss is about five dollars. Thieves are
mostly hungry this winter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

A Republican exchange says that "Abram ).
Hewitt has not slept well nor enjoyed meal for
twenty years." 1t is good thing for some edi-
tors that lying does not produce that effect on
the systam
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

We publish elsewhere the full text of the bill
to establish County poor district The bill
was referred to the Judiciary Local Committee
returned with a negative recommendation and
subsequently recommitted. Our readers can
Judge of the merits of the bill by reading it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

is. Sanders, of the Hazleton Sentinel was in
town the first of the week. He will publish a
full report of the proceedings in the murder
trial in his daily.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

The total valuation of the borough OF Laporte,
Sullivan county, for taxable purposes Is cerl'
fed by the Commissioners to be Sls,So4. Val
liable town, that
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

Mrs. Milton Charles, Exchange Block has
just received a lot of delicious Milwaukee
and Cincinnati Beer to which she asks the
attention of lovers of a good article. The
best Of ale and beer always on hand.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-02-09

Deduct from amount OF orders issued
fo,I6I 70, taxes refunded, and S2s2 % paid
DanNille Asylum Tor support OF Alex. and
Mary ColleS and ~ 81 paid sheriff Murphy
To convey SANS TO Asylum all OF which Is
10 DC refunded by Benton township, (s46 SO
costs already paid On said case, which Is
not set decided whether Benton township
must pay or not,and is not Included in the
total Uf the above Items, leaves the real
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