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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23
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Capt 8. Rea, is at present in this coun.
ty establishing agencies for the sale of Halls
Force pump Washing Machine for which
he is general manager This useful household
instrument is the best we have ever seen. 1t is
Lot patent right that the manager wishes to
dispose Of as he is not selling territory, but the
machine itself We have seen letters and GER
ti6cates from prominent citizens of the county,
which satisfy us that Mr. Rea is an honest,
straight forward business man. We checrlully
endorse the following certificate
BLooMsnURa, PA, March 10Th 1877 We
the undersigned, were present to-day at the
Laundry Of the Exchange Hotel in this place.
to witness practical test Of Halls Force Pump
Washing Machine, and must say t at it sur.
passed our most sauguine expectations. 1t is
at once simple and durable and washed in the
short period of eleven minutes, sixty five pieces
of very dirty Hotel washing, including fowls,
sheets, pillow cases &c. This was done with
out any rubbing or boiling and with very little
labor We cheerful add our endorsement Of
the merits Of this improvement in washing
clothes, to the many it has already received
w. B. Koons, j. c. Brown,
Mrs. W. b. Koone, G. A Potter,
Frank d. Eoons c. i. Brockway,
A. 4. Miller, Mordecai Milurd
/ G. NJ Nanderslice, Geo, Rlscwlck,
Geo. h. Swell.
Business LAw.-The following brief com
| 81 l,,. al
ervation, "a it contains the essence efa large
amount OF legal verbiage:
1t is not necessary to ray on a note "fOr val
uc received"
Contracts made on Sunday cannot be enforc'
ed
A note by minor is void.
A conttac. made with a minor il also void.
| A contract made with luualic i void.
a note obtlircd by fraud or from perot
in a state ii inioxica,ior can not he colectg'.
la note l., l,r or stolen. du 'a'. NOT -.
'oa-, he mttcr; be mat pay it ii the cnn-
siAcrstion 70, which twas given AMI th,
amount c,n bepr'vyn.
Principals are rc.p,n,i5i. rr the acts o
their agen-,
Each Individual in partnership l. rcsponsi
le for the whole amount oi debts OF the firm.
Ignorance Of the law excuses no one.
1t is a fraud to conceal fraud.
Tne law compels no one to do impossible
ties.
An agreement without consideration is void
Signatures made with lead pencil are goo,
in law.
A receipt for money is not always conclu
sive.
The acts of one partner bind all the rest.
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On Friday last there was ar other specimen OF
what March can do 1t showed heavily all day
leaving a snfficiency of "the beautiful" to make
good tleghing and for several days we imagln'
ed urelves in mid winter again. On Sunday
morning the thermometer got down to four de-
prees below zeIo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

One of the last official acts of Simon Cameron
was to mail us the Report of the Louisiana In
yestgating Committee. This courtesy from
political opponent, and one who is not our rep
resentative is in marked contrast TO the action
Of our Congressman, who for two years has
studiously neglected his constituents in this
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THE Poor OLD TRAMP.-Is the title Of a
new and beautiful song and chorus, by Will L.
Thompson. Author ofthe famous Gathering
Shells from the Sea Shore" Dealers are order
ing it by the thousand. The whole country
will be singing "T'he Poor Old Tramp"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

The readers of the COLUMBIAN are well
aware that this paper has contained an ac-
count of every outrage that has been perpe'ra-
ted in this county for years past. The charge
OF the Shenandoah Herald is false. If we had
such reporter as that paper employs,we would
be able to report some things that do occur,
aud great many that do not.
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HARRISBURG, Pa, March s, 1877.

HARRISBURG, Pa, March s, 1877.
To THE COUNTY TREASURER:
Dear ,Sir:-In correction Of a former opin-
ion, the Attorney General has lately made
the following communication to this De-
partment
Hon. ]. F. TEMPLE,
Auditor General,
Dear Sir In a communication to you in
reference to licenses, am ap"rehensive that
| have made mistake in reference to the
minimum rate of licenses for restaurants.
There is an act of 1867, which is not in the
digest but still in force, which | overlooked
1t provides that No license to keep an eat
ing house, beer house or restaurant shall be
granted in any Incorporated city, for less
than fifty dollars, nor elsewhere for less
sum than twenty dollars.
Very respectfully,
Your Obd't Serv't
| GEORGE LEAR"
You will please be guided by the above
opinion in the collection of licenses of thi
character.
Respectfully,
J. F. TEMPLE,
Auditor General
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A lady who is wrongly named-Miss No
mer.-Norristoun Herald. And one who reeds
correction--Mss Take.--Rh,nebeck Gazette. And
one who no one wants-Miss Fortune White
hall Times And who will beat the snlartesi
man liying.-Aliss Cal. Culution.- Easton Ere,
Press And one editors don't like to see-Mha
Print.
And one who hates men-Miss Ann Tho
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Business Notices.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

The scene presented during the late inau-
guration was IN animated one. The style
of dress worn by the members of both Hous-
es consisted of every conceivable style OF
Fashion and 1t was not necessary to look
through blue glass to see the best fitting suit.
d Lowenherg having just returned from
New York is now prepared to supply the
Public with the latest no,elties in Gents
Wear His Goods are First-cass, while his
garments are made up in City Style and can
not be excelled. Call and see the latest
s,y les and select your Spring Suits at
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

We had a short local in last weeks issue
about certain scribbler in which no name was
mentioned. Britain takes up the gauntlet, ard
announces that he ia the man whose style oi
composition does not include the elements OF
propriety and decency, and proves it.
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COT My PA

Road supervisors would do well to be
watchful of their duty. One Of these officers
has recently paid about 5000 because of an
accident resulting from neglect of duty.
This occurred in Delaware county.
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Have you tried Kirby's WildCherry Cough
Balsam? A very paateahle compound for
the various affections otthe throat and lungs
it has been used with success, in seven cases
of asthma giving instant relief and in many
cases ehectng a permanent cure. Price 50
cents per bottle and positively warranted to
give entire satisfaction tr money refunded
Kirby's Magic Relief for the instant cure
of severe and acute pains.
Kirby's Tasteless Worm Lozenges, pleas
ant, safe and etfectual.
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.
GilPs Bilious and Liver Pills are recon-
mended by the first Physicians.
The above preparations are for sale by al
Druggists and dealers in medicine.
MoYER BROTHERS.,
July 21, '76.-ly Wholesale Agents
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All persons are hereby notified that they ar e
required to remove all ash heaps and rubbish
of any kind about their premises in tn: streets
or alleys of the Town, az soon as the weather
permits. If this is not complied with it will
be done by the Street Commissioner at their
expense. d. LowESBER"'
President of the Town Council.
March % 3w.
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LICENSE FEE-A number of our exchanges
have stated that the Attorney General had de
cded that the fee for Restaurant Licenses was
Sl2OO In answer to n letter from citizen
of this place Mr.. Lear says that the fee is so,
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CArAwIssA. Pa. March l3, 1876.

CATAWIssA, Ia, 9larch 10, 1910.
District Grange No. 8, composed of the
county of Columbia and portions OF Luzerne
and Montour, will meet at Orangeville, Co
lumba county, on the second Friday of
April, lit being the l3th,l at ten O'Clock a.
m. A full attendance is desired. Each
Grange in the district will send three dele
gates with their Master, Past Masters and
wives, if Matrons who are eligible to vote
All fourth degree members are earnestly IN
vited to attend the meeting, as profitable
session is anticipated, Those who have been
delegates and who are now memsers who
owe dues, will please be in attendance and
pay up. The Grange store, if not disposed
Of by the Executive Committee, will proba-
bly, be discussed. Rally to the Orangeville
meeting
II. II. BRowN, Master.
II NJ TpWUSpupy Sapty
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Last Saturday was saint Patricks Day in
the morning" There was no attention paid to
the occasion in this vicinity, but in the cities
large parades took place and the wearing OF
the green" was in order.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

A new paper is talked of at Pttston to be Is
tabiished ont OF the remains of the old Comet
Office L. II Gordon formerly Of the Mpn
tour american will be connected with it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

Col. Wright. Hide So 600 bill for the im
provement of the Srsqnehanna, above Nantl'
coke dam, was defeated Right!
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At last the Post Office is to be put in a con-
diti IN that will accommodate the public to q
certain extent. This is much needed reform,
and will be fully appreciated by all citizens.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

Application will be made to the Board OF
Pardon4 at its next session for the pardon OF
Samuel Bogert, convicted Of manslaughter a
year ago in this county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

"When the swallows homeward fly" then
is the time which coughs and colds begin To-
appear Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup cures every
case.
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We learn from the Di.vile papers tha
there are very many vacant houses IN thai
place, and rents are low.
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WHERE TO ADVERTISE.

A. T. Stewart SAYS the best advertising mediums
he has ever found are the old established organs or
the two political parties at the several county seats
throughout the Union" These" he says 'reach
every family OF the least account In their several
countless and are more carefully read than any other
class OF journals" II MIR. Stewarts Judgment Is OF
value there is no dificuly In deciding which paper
it is for the interest OF businessmen TO advertise In
The COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT upon which this paper Is
partially founded, established In 1886, and the
COLUMBIAN now enjoys wider circulation and
greater prosperity Than II ever did. II goes week
lS into two thousand families In Columbia and ud-
Joining counties, and by most OF them is read from
tn nrst TO the last line II ls the only recognised
exponent or nearly ye thousand Den oCratic voters
I'm the county, II gives advertisements a tasty dis
PLAY that makes them attractive TO Its patrons thus
euSuring greater certainty that they Will perAst
them While its circulation is undoubtedly much tht
lar est IN the county, the advertising rates VI tht
COLUMBIAN are no higher than those OF ether paper
with barely half nd several not One-fourth the mum
ber OF subscribers. Facts like these speak for them
selves. No shrewd business man will neglect 10 in
sert his advertisements In the CoLUMBIAS
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The Country Gentleman.

The Country Gentleman is published weekly on the
following terms, when paid strictly In adyanc one
copy, one year, S2b -Four copies, $40, and an addi-
tiOnab copy for the year free TO the sender Of the
Club Ten copies SO, and additional copy for the
year free 10 the sender OF the Cub.
The Country Gentleman possesses an uHequalled
Corps OF correspondents, regular and occasional
among the best Farmers or all parts OF the country
and constantly reflects the practical condition and
progress OF the husbandry or every section OF the
United States and civilized world.
The Country Gentleman gives In It's Horticultural
Department continuous variety OF information and
suggestions equal or superior in the aggregate 10
what Is obtained In the monthly numbers OF most
magazines devoted TO Horticulture.
The Country Gentleman has probably done as
much as all other Journals combined, 70 introduce
and disseminate Improved stock OF every Kind
through the country and commands 10 greater
degree than any cotemporary, the confidence aud
support OF breeders and purchasers.
The Country Gentleman contains unusually full
aud trustworthy Market Reports and deyotes spe-
cla attention 60 Them and 10 the Prospects OF the
crops as throwing light upon one OF the most i'm
portant OF all questions-When TO Buy and When tC
Sell
The Country Gentleman embraces numerous mi
nor departments OF practical character, such al
the Dairy, the Poultry Yard, the Apiary, the Vine
yard and so on, and weekly presents a column ol
two for the Housewife and Interesting Firesidt
Reading. IL contains wel edited Review OF cur
| rent ents and its advertising pages furnish dl
rectOry OF all the principal agricultural and horcul
tural establishments OF the country.
H-SPEClMEN COPIES FREE Address
LUTHER TUCKER a son,
Publishers, ALBANY, n. Y
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NJ p Lntz orihe firm Of Lulz g. Sloan is in
New York purchasing goods for the $ ring
trade.
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1t is a good thing for newspaper to have a
Irresponsible head" There are sheets printed
that have none, either intellectually or tinan-
cially.
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The lmini4ttator of Daniel Mufiy will aell
real psta~ in Light Street on the 24th inst
See advertisement
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U,u II l. D.,l nh..h orm RI, editor ID
,ht loLULBIAE - manned Il noug the c ,udldat,e
for Auditor General
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The assignee of Abraham Miller will sell
real estate Mt b rwick on the Oath inst. See
advertisement
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PUBIC NOTICE

The rrN'ic is hereby informed that they
can obtain the Iat,s, s'vles at lowest prices
in al kind, Of Spring Clol..uo School Suits
for Boys, Pretty suits for Children, Nohhy
Suits for Youths, all of the latest sty les and
al the lowest prices at ID. Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

Buy your Boots and Shoes at Mckinney's
for he still "holds the fort" and sells Goods
at "hard pan" prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

DllUIIIHUUS,
and Limeburner's Coal
Especial attention given to the prepara-
ton of coal before leaving our yards. Grain
and Lumber taken in exchange fer coal
Coal delivered to any part of the town al
short notice. Orders left at I. w. McKelvy's
store or at our office, will receive prompt at
tention. Office and Yards at William Neal
& Sons Furnace, East Bloomsburg. Youl
patronage respectfully solicited.
COAL. l7-tf-25 COAL
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An elegant line of Neck Wear just re
ceived at ID. Lowenberg's.
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New Spring Goods this week at L. NJ.
Knorr's.
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Rail Road Time Table.
CATAwIssA RAIL ROAD.

The Pennsylvania Canal will soon open
for Spring navigation.
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COAL
COAL.

Ready made Clothing to suit Everybody
good and cheap at d. Lowenberg's.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.-A house and
lot situated on Mair street, Bloomsbury.
Apply to Funk & Waller.
Mar l6-Iw
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The best place, after all, to buy Boots and
Shoes is at +. NJ. knorr's.
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ID LOWENBERG'S

BARGAINS Selling at greatly reduced
prices to make room for spring goods at +
NJ knorrs
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Pretty Suits for Little Boys,
school Suits for Youths,
Neat Suits for Children,
Late in Style, low in Price at
d. Lowenberg's
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JOHNSON In Greenwood Township ON the
''N ' Jan 1S77 johnson Williams n ed sS
years III months and days.
The deceased moved to this county, with his
parents, in the latter part Of la4t century. lie
possessed II wonderful memYry and his recol.
lection of the early history of this county was
a matter Of interest to those who han the pleas
ire Of conversing with him. He recolected
when but one house occupied the site of our
now beautiful and AJurishing county tom.
lie learned the tailor trade in early life and
ulnd' that his life long employment. lie
caves large group Of children grand childre
, great giand children to mourn his loss
He WAS a man Of truth, honesty and industry
IL was the son Of British soldier who deser-
tel the Brti.h nrny and ioincd the army ol
the American colonies and did service in the
olttle Of Germantown nc
lie waa q mrilbei Of iho Vi, thodit Church
and his faith 80 bridged the cha>n Of the SHADOW
of the valley OF death hat he (rntcd no death.
MINNIE PARKER.
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Mrs. Milton Charles, Exchange Block, has
Just received lot Of delicious Milwaukee
and Cincinnati Beer to which she asks the
attention of lovers of good article. The
best OF ale and beer always on hand.
Rubber Boots at Mckinney's,
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Real Estate for rent by NJ. Wynkoop OIL
Third Street, Bloomsbury, Mar ., 3w
A brick house aud lot on Centre street
for sale Inquire OF |. S. Kuhn.
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OBITUARIES,

Miss Frank Millard, died of consumption at
the residence Of her brother in law Thos. L.
Geddis, on Monday last. She had been an
invalid for some years. but entertained hope Of
recovery until quite recently. When she be-
came aware finer approaching dissolution she
was resigned. and peacefully passed away. She
was communicant of the Episcopal Church,
and the funeral services were held at that
church on Wednesday morning. The remains
were taken to Huntingdon for interment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-03-23

Miss Maria Riggs, sist er of the late Elisha
Biggs lady, well known and largely related
in this community died at the house of Matthias
Girton in Hemlock township on March 18th
She had gone over TO visit her relatives, and on
the day she had fixed for her return was brought
home corpse. Her death was sudden, and
was caused by disease from which she has
suffered or some years. Miss Bggs was in
the G7h year OF her age, and will be missed by
her large circle of acquaintance. The funer.
al took place at s.. Paul's Church, Boo...sburg
on Sunday afternoon last, Of which church she
was consistent member for many years.
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by virtue Of sundry writs OF vcnd FIX. and Al
las fevni Faclas 10 the sherlfof Columbia county
directed, there will be exposed to public sale at tho
Court House 10 BloomsDurg. at one O'CLOCK on
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Old Established Coal Yard.

c.. w. NEAL & BRO, Wholesale & Retail
Dealers in all sizes of the best qualities Of
Red and White Ash Coal, at the very lowest
market rates. Have constantly on hand large
stocks of
Domestic,
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Gents fancy Slippers a. .-cKirney's
Go to E. NJ Knorr for bargains in Boot,
and Suues.
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MONDAY, MARCH 2G. 1877,
ALSO,

All that house and lot situate IL the Town OF
bloomsbury, Columbia county, Penna., bounded on
the west by East street OF said town, southwardly
by an alley, northwardly by lot OF Charles Savage,
eastwarey by an alley whereon are erected brick
dwelling house, and outbuidings-the property OF
Samuel Turnbach.
Seized, taken into execution and TO be sold as the
property OF Turnbach & Hess and Samuel urnbach
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Ladies' Rubbers at McKinney's.
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Spring Hats, just received at D. L'wen
bery's.
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BENsON's
RELIEVES PAIN AT ONCE.

ChPCfNE POROUS PLASTERS,
great improvement on ordinary poro s p'asters
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TN pursuance OF an order Of Delnno G. Call
win, ESQ, Surrogate OF the County Of New York,
notice s hereby given to all persons having claims
against Charlotte Eyer late OF Catawissa Pennsyl-
OF New YORK, deceased, TO present the same with
vouchers thereof 10 the subscriber at his oflce, O
es wall street. In the city OF New York, on or before
the eighteenth day OF June next.
Dated, New YORK, the seventh day OF December
1875. .
FREDERICK c. HAvEMEYER
Decision Executor.
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WANTED - 1000 bushels of Corn the
highest market prcn paid for same in cash.
Taken IN lots Of % bushels or more. Cal
on or address
II. w. AuL.
E>py Station, Pu
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STRENGTHENING Plaster Known

RELIEVES PAIN AT ONCE.
THE BEST
Strengthening Plaster Known.
CURES QUICKLY
RheuT atism, Neuralgia,
Lame and Weak Eack,
SCiatlCa, Lumbigo,
spinal and Kidney Complaints,
all aches and pains Of a local nature.
SOLD everywhere. Price % cents.
May 10 76'-ly SEABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, NY.
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Bss" All ne0 subscribers for 1877, paying in
adrdace after Noren6er !, 1876 wW receire
the paper reekly from receipt Of remittance 10
January lst, 1877 wHhom charge. ...s, ..,s,
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EeAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

A note for twcnty-four dollars and odd cents, In
favor Of Ezekiel cole signed by j. Ale. dated aD0nt
hpr 6th, 1sI1 has been lost by the owner Notice IS
hereby given that the ne WIN not be paid as new
note has been given Ia its stead. - ~
March o. 1sTJ-gws