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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-08
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~ that certain lot Of ground situate In tho town
uI hoom'bug columbia county, Ia, d,scrtucd rs
ioHo"s' 10 VIZ bounded on the north by idge al
leE' on lhe west pS Centre street. on the south by
second street, ana ON the east Oy land Of / n sh,rn
less containing 30 feet front ana 2lAh feet in dlepb
on which vro erected two story frame store house
barn and outouildlngs.
seized taken INTO execution and 10 be sold as the
property OF II. g. Hover.
IEhMs'-Oash On day OF sale otherwise property
% be ro-sold.
. JOHN W. HOFFMAN.
sheriff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-08

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-08
ALSO,

All that certain lot OF ground situate In the town
OF Espy, columbia county Pennsylvania, bounded
and described as follows ON the north by Main
street east by lot OF W. G. McColum south by an al
ley and west by Daniel keeer being Az feet front
anu l'S'. feet in depth, wheIeon are erected TWO
two story dwelling houses.
Seized, taken into execution, and to be sold as the
property VI AlOn2o Dodge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1878-03-08

All that tract or parcel OF land situate In Scott
township, Columbia county. Pennsylvania, bounded
on the east by land OF John Kelchner, lying be-
tween the PennsN lNania canal and the Susquehanna
river and rnnnins 10 point on the west ut or near
the aqueduct above Espy, containing about seven
acres, more or less
The Newtown bee., 1878-12-31

CT pomlnirk Wagner Henry Smith. Waffle Hoyl, Susie nud Lizzie sendder. Jackson Sanford. Prank Perkins. deorge fesk, Emma llnyt John Peak und others wh"se names wo rant recall Tine dis tribuIlon nf preaurts from the venerable santa claus wus joyous event tn tho little folks, Santa Claus came from the brlfry loat'sI down with toys, Mr, Geo. Il, Couch, tho orgunlst. received pres ant in money, for his services.
 We have been informed that arrange monts gro being mnde with Mir, D. q, Lawson SO that ho may appear on ol about the 22d of January and give one oi his entertainments, the proceeds 10 x, for the benefit of the Newtown Library We trust that our friends will bear thl, in mind and glyca hearty support to thI, enterprise,
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ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Miss Ellen Buckingham, of New Mil ford, Is the guest of Wm. H. Glover, Esq.
 W. H. Fairchild, of the Bryant X Stratton College, Manchester, N. H., ar rived home on Wednesday. to spend the holidays.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. L. Wheeler, Mrs. E. A. Bennett, Mr. Ezra Hall, and friend Master Henry Tucker Dr. Tucker and wife of New York, Master Charle Smith of Kent, all took their Christmas dinner at Conductor Smiths, in Bridgeport It was very enjoyable occasion, among the pleasing incidents of the visit was q Christmas tree prepared for the children, which gave them such rapturous delight, that the party all enjoyed it.
 Doctor Annie Middlebrooks, of Bridge port. visited her mother, $. $. Whitmore, on Christmas.
 Mir. Harry Lewis and his sister. Miss Maud Lewis, of New York. were the guests of D. c. Gately, Esq.
 Mir. Willie H. Beers returned from Chi. cago Friday. Mir. Beers was detained in Buffalo several days by the deep snow.
 Mir Asa Hawlcy and lady visited New York. and remained one week among their friends. Mir. Hawley's health had not been very good, but the trip proved beneficial.
 Mrs. I. B. Harris left town on Tuesday, to visit friends Tn Matteawan and New York, and sails New Years Day on the steamer Sythia, for her home in Edin- burgh, Scotland.
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RrOONEeId.

Mortimer Jennings, of Danbury. is moving into the GOodscl House, it is said for the purpose of keeping hotel. MT. Jennings was formerly d resident of this town, and has great many friends here. He Is also very popular ill the adjoining towns, and we predict for him q liberal share of patronage.
 An invited party was held Friday night, December 20 at the residence of Mr. Daniel Taylor, on Long Meadow Hill. The music was furnished by the veteran fiddler. Derias Bristol, accompanied by Taylor. Mir. B. convinced the folks that he has not forgotten how to pl(a)y the bow (beau) nor how to please. The music was excellent, and the dancing spirited, until some of the farmers thought it about time to be doing their chores, when all departed for their homes contented, tired and well pleased with their nights entertainment.
 H. B. Hawloy is preparing to close his shears factory, and it is rumorcd he is going to give up the business entirely. For several years past Mir. Hawley has been the means Of keeping more men employed than any other man ill the Iron Works; and we regret to hear that he Is about to retire. We hope it Is a mistake.
 Last week Tuesday, Mir. Felix McGin- his butchered two hogs that weighed soc pounds, which makes hlm the champion hog raiser of Brooklicld, 50 far as we have heard.
 One day last week. while Mrs. J. Rol- ston, with a couple of other ladies. were driving near the school-hOuse (known as the Yellow School-housel, their vehicle capsized, obliging its occupants to alight very undigniiiel manner. Fortunate ly, there was no one seriously hurt and after fighting up the wagon, they started very carefully for home, being perfectly satisfied with their adventure.
 The Franklin Division, Sons Of Tem perance, held their regular meeting this week on Monday night instead of Tues day, as usual,
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A GARD.

Permit Us, through the columns of your paper, to express to our many friends how fully we appreciate the very kind and generous proofs of their confid- ence in and friendship for us, by their presence on the eve of our twenty-fifth anniversary; also by the numerous and valuable gifts laid upon our table. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for these and for other evidences of your generous con- alterations for us.
 Our dear old mother tagged 80 years) joins with us in thanks.
 May we each and all so live, that a happy influence may remain when we shall have passed to that bright world where time is one unceasing day.
 MR. and MRS. H. w. HUBBARD.
 4 friend of tho venerable aunt, Hettie Hill, who is so very well known in this town, sends us the above article, copied from a paper published in the place where Mrs. Hill now resides. Mrs. Hill, years ago, resided in the house now occupied by Bennett Blaekman. Esq. Her daughter, Susan Hill, now Mrs Hubbard, will also be remembered by many We were shown q letter written by Mrs. Hill whois eighty two years of age, which is not only yes-y neatly written, but plain and distinct. It would serve as a good guide to many younger persons. who as writers, are in need of instruction. EprToRl
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his advertisement this week, bat was tho late. However WI will state for him that ho has completed arrangements ror loaning money in Iopa, through "The Bank of cfeston, of Creston, Iowa, ono of tho safest md best loan agencies lu the Western States, Those who hnvo loaned money through this bank testify to the fact that the interest and principal are promptly paid when due; that the mon arc careful. reliable and responsible, and, thai they coHslderthoir Iowa Farm Loans choice Investments, We ndVlsc Newtowu people seeking investments to mako els quirlcs, at home and abroad. concerning "fhO Bank of Creston," and their eight and nine per cent Iowa Farm Mortgages Applications fnrsmnll loans come to MT
 Botsfon every few days, which hc will chrerIully show to any one who will talk, the trouble to enquire.
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heartily appreciated, Tho hall was tasteFully decontel, and the display of tempting articles, all that eotId be de- sired, During the oyebg Tho CitizeHs' Bund of Grassy Plain iIrhishyi eXcollent music.
 Mrs, srrihnor made tho Alert Fiio Co, Il present of Il very handsnmo motto work ed in silk, The company tender their thanks furthls favor
 Last Monday some one poisoned very fine biri dUs belonging 10 MF s, II, Hiekok.
 The Rethel Ccntro Cornct Bnnd paid Mir. Horace F. TomlIuson visit last Thursday evening and gave hlm sere- made. Homee responded some. Sat urday the band visited Mir, George G. Durant,
 There was slight eommotlon in Wolf pits. n few days ago. accustomed by the pro. pnetur of the mbagerie, calling upon n neighbor to borrow Il hrd kettle, and after getting the article in his hand, be- gan to amuse himself as Is his custom for fun, when by some unlocked for aeci- donth he succeeded in smashing the kettle into atoms. and as the pieces went ging- ling on the floor, he exclaimed. By Col, 1 have broke that pot. Yes. said lady present, you have. IGs, By Ciol, that is just my darn luck, and Hon. wandered homeward, moditatlng upon the mosI profitable business foY hlm t0 follow As n hog raiser he is not success. Stick to the menagcric Hon.
 Mir, Watson Fox nnl Eliiah FiIlow went up to Litchheld, hunting last week to re main few days.
 Monday evening, at a meeting of tn, Knights of Pythias, the annual eloctior Of officers took place. Henry NJ. Ferry Chancellor Commander; E. Roman' Banum, Vice Chancellor; John T Pcarce Prclate; Charles NJ. Wood, Keeper O Record and Seals; William Conklin Mas ter of Finance; John F. Nichols, Master of Exchequcr. The following were np pointed: E. C. Huse, Trustee; Davit Taylor, Master at Arms; T. w Fox, In side Guald; Wm. GrrefD, Outside Guard
 George, youngest child of ALr. William Kyle, is very sick.
 Mrs. Hiram Cole is very blA at her som residence, Geo. M. Cole, Esq.
 Dr. C. II. Hart is reported to be sick
 Centre school gives an eAhiLdtiOn to night III the school house. ".
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DOdEingtown.

Mr. George Crane has his shop in full working order, and is doing Il good black snthing business.
 Old Jerry Is dead. He shuflled on thIs mortal coil few days ago. Mir Crane purchased Jerry of Mir, Samuel Scuddcr, and butchered him. Considerable anIle- ty was manifested by the friends Of the veteran, regarding the weight, some be- licving that Jerry would kick the beam at $50; but to put the matter beyond qucs- tion, Jerry was put upon. the scales and the beam told the story at coz lbs. Mir. Scuddcr has son of old Jerry which he intends shall make as good record as his father.
 We have not noticed any account In the BEE of the serious and almost fatal aCc- dent which befel Miss Carrie Durand, Of Stopney, teacher of the Dodgingtown dis trict school, which occurred a short time ago, while riding from the school-housc, accompanied by Mr. Samuel Scudder and his daughter Susan. On their way home, they were met by team, and as Mr. Scuddor passed, his horse gave q sudden spring. which threw Miss ScudIer and Miss Durand backwards. Miss Durard fell upon her head and when taken up was unconscious and remained so for five hours. Miss Scudder was injured in the side, but not seriously. It was, indeed. q very fortunate escape from death.
 Mir. Andrew James has built a new barn. MT. James Barnum aid the carpen- ter work.
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THE SINGING CLASS.

Under the direetorship and tuition of Ar, Latin, who brings with him the highest opinions of the surrounding towns, the Newtown Singing Class en- tered upon its initial rehearsal on Friday evening last, Tho aptitude of the mem- bers. who now nuplber about thirty. and the pleasing yet forcible manner in which Ar, Latin djfuses knowledge to his pupils. are keen evidences, judging even et this early day, that the attempt to bring about " concord of sweet sounds" in our neighborhood is most gratifying. The terms are so easy-s1 50, for which you receive thirteen lessons of two hours each-that We feel assured quite num- Der will grasp the opportunity. Parents should send their children, and thereby improve them. for, with Mr. Latin as teacher, there cannot be a doubt enter tained as to the success of the class. Rehearsal every Friday evening. Now is the time to join. when the rudiments are being taught. so that you may keep pace with the class. MT. Taylor, Treas urer. will be pleased to receive subscrip- tions from members.
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THAT CROSS MARK.
Dec. IS. 1878.

We shall put cross mark on all paper. cof which the subscription expires Junu- aHry l, so that all may have an opporlun- idty to renew before the time expires, and get the BYE another year for one dollar Alter the lst of January we shall send , the paper to only those who have paid Us. Any subscriber on our books living at Il : distance, falling to renew, will therefore knew the reason, should the paper be , discontinued
 We shall be pleased to hear from our , odd subscribers, between this and lhc lst , of January. The changing of the day of
 publication from Thursday to Tuesday
 has been done to accommodate our
 patrons whe live at distance, so that
 they can get the paper the same week thai
 1t Is issued. Come, friends, report to ll,
 promptly, while the BEE can be had for
 one dollar.
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kcd;iing Ridge.

Miss Jennie Lyon has returned from New Hay9n-
 D Sanford and F. Abbott aBe home from Yale College to spend th9 Holidays
 A glass, bah shoot was to hnye taken placpsNn Saturday, 2lstr but was post poned, on accHGnt GG the st0rn- These exercises, of which Ws hAxe had mum bee are qondxGtsd by T. Wicker, who is iua exye lltn1 aAauksNAn and q,uite u gen- lpsas The balls arc thrown from trap of Ms own invention and make
 Mir. S D. SAeENsS0d and MI- N. San- fONl are home from the Wesleyan UnB- vcrsity, and will remain tgls, weeks
 My s. N. Gas0fge. PrinliIQel of the Hil1 Academy, went to Hartf0rd to spend Cbgistntais, He returned pn Saturday and wtLL eomna ance his school OH Monday, the 9th New scholars un%' irtlded.
 The ladies, of ChuiBt's qf1Ach prepared Ia fine sa,gper forthe SGnday school at tho rectory on Saturday easi,jpS. which alA seemed 5@ GnsOy.
 i The party at Mr. Isaac WheslRH's of Eas- ton was a veFy pleassans adfahg- Ths young lpeOpEs f1Yas ths RIdgs were hsautily well comed and returned at a s4ass0aaBbs hour. after dancing to tha Rlusie of R2adlsy's Band
 N Tlhe' aIomsslon f01 Rev X. X. Welton, IwiW be. held at the Eeesouy oa Tuesday. \ Jan. G. at which tiais all axe ihlvited to, attend.
 Edgar r Nichols, of Easaom- of tl,s.
 SailiOr Yale Glass; canat9 boahs to spenG ' his vacation, and is snieyii nag iiH calling on his numerous friends and eduaina Bances- ] Mr David S. Dune0xuSs e4 ahs- fHm of TEEtyaws}D& DfEneGaab, of Tenn sss ss, has, been B00Ae for ths past tew weeks. but returned Ox Christmas Day P. O.. R.
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THE SOCIABLE.

Last Thursday night the Grand Ccntrnl Hotel was the scene Of genuine soclnl hop. in which large number uf lndlc, and gentlemen participated. The dnnc- ing cOmmcnccl nt Q o'clock, and Was kept up with spirit until , o'clock n. m, The music by Thomas Orchestra, of New tlayon, WIS excellent and appreciated by all present, whether they danced or not.
 It k seldom that SO pleasing an enter. talnmcnt can b0 carried out successfully, and there whs not on this night anything to mar the enjoyment. On the floor we noticed visitors from Now Milford New York, Bridgeport, Dunbury, New Haven md Bethel, and other places. The sup per was announced at II l-2 o'clock, and the tables, which were capable of seating forty persons, were filled three or four times, and it wIs attcr2 o'clock before all the dancers were supplied. Of the supper there Is much to be said In praise of Mir. and Mrs. Browne, who certainly deserve it, for their admirable manage mont and the excellent table which they set. There was un unusual variety and enough for all. The dining room in which the dance was conducted was dressed neatly with flags and greens We learn that on Friday morning the Orchos- tra gave q private concert to the guests that remained at the hotel, which was very much enjoyed. The gentlemen composing Thomas Orchestra are fine musicians, and they won the plaudts of many friends, and should they eyer again honor Ncwtown with call, we venture to say there will be full hnnSh
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A HAPPY NEW TEAR.

We take this method of extending to all our heartfelt greeting and wish our friends a Happy New Year The one which closes with to-day has been to Us very pleasant one, in many respects. We have formed the acquaintance of many in town, and with scarcely an ex- caption we have gained the good will of all We desire to return thanks to the many who have encouraged Us, not only with peeHI iary aid, but with kind words. To those who have frightened our labors by contributing items which we could not have procured ourselves. we extend our sincere gratitude. In conducting this paper the coming year, our aim shall be to deal justly with all questions appro- Priate for insertion in d paper strictly neutral-in politics and religion. Again, we thank you for tbe many fayors shown qs Tn the past and hope that in whatever particular we may be shortcoming, you will judge leniently.
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Iorees plhlir attention. Last Saturday \, C poWnes aui Charles 0atply started il linaen mile walk at ten o'clock the distance to le accomplished in three hours. Tho walk wns spirited une Charlie tiately won the admiration ef all Nhn aaW him, and wus pronounced q pret- ly walker \, C, DuWuoa is nls0 good walker, but lc did not equal Charlie, who ma,lethetilIrenulos nnd tourlapsin three h"urs, npwuos made thirteen miles and n huif, fho feat for these young meu h Il good one when lI h taken inlo eun- 7ideralion that in order tO make n mile, aael ous had tO make clruuit of iift.' i've times around the hall,
 stlll another walk. "and where arc VIC now" In this article above, WI state that We wouli give particulars of Il walk, If possiLlc, before going 10 press. The particulars arr to follows: Mr, Wm, q. driswuld, uf Sandy Hook. heard Mills l.. Congo. whn h employed al Edward Tay- lors Hotel in Sandy Hook, remark, thai ho could walk soycmy-live miles In twcnty-luur consecutive hours, and re- plicd by telling Mills that he had onr hundred dollars which said he could nol do IL. Mills suid he would plank llfty down that he could The bargain was made and sealed by deposit Of five dol
 lars each, forfeit money. This swas ol
 Friday. Last Saturday night Griswolt and Congo went to Bridgeport and hrcc n hall, Hubbcll's and tho walk will com
 mcnce Tuesday, at l2 o'clock, sharp.
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DEA I'll FROM HrpRoPHogLA.

We regret to learn that Mr. D. R Stevens. of South Britain. died Monday night. having been seized with hydropho- bia. It will be remembered that Mr. Stevens was lsitten by a mad dog last Fall. This sad event calls to mind the danger which threatens every man, wo- man and child. It is getting to he ssri- ous question what to do with the great army of dogs running loose all over the country. Persons and animals are being bit by dogs said to be rabid. Last Sum mer tifere were several killed in New town, and the papers are now recording tae appearanee of nsad dogs and people are wondering at dogs being found mad in Winter time. The trouble IS there is too many dogs. and that too of q kind that are utterly worthless Some action ought to be taken to protect hu- man life. and tlie next legislature ought to do something toward alsating the nui- Sauce.
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CHRISTMAS TREE.

At inc Congregational Church, Monday evening. Dec. s5d. the scholars of tiie Congregational Church Sunday Scheol gave very pleasing entertainment. as sisted by Mr- D. c. Lawson, the eloeu- tionasss and fEom those whc xsrs present ws learn that the entertainment was highly gratifying and pleasing to all Mr. Law sosi is good reader and speaker. and ue Fegses tssat a.iE absGEes from toun pre- FenEsd us fr0Hl iseing present. The fol- lowing sehesaFs took sart inthe exercises 1: John soFshFop. Esmsr Kfrkharn, George E Pearee. hrlsie HathclI, Henry whcrl-
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Bethel.

Bethel.
 Two gentlemen from Bethel went to Danbury to attend the sOciable at the Turner House, Friday evening, last woek. They drove in under one of the sheds gave the roins to Jeff, but there be- ing no place to hitch the animal, Jeff did not know what to do. The horse, how ever began to kick and looked so ugly that Jeff concluded he could take care of himself. The horse started for Bethel, and when the owner and his friend were ready to go, there was no horse, except they hired one, which they did at an eX- tra cost of two dollars. There is mourn ing in camp.
 The Sunday School entertainment in the Methodist Church last Tuesday even- ing, was we'll attended and pronounced by all present to have been very enjoy able. Mr. John W. Osman of Danbury, was present and gave some fine black board scripture exercises. Miss Katie Lawrence, Miss Lizzie Baird and Master George Dimon, recited pieces. A duett by the children of Mr. James E. Durant was sang very nicely. Jimmie, Lena and Olie. Mir. Luther Thorpe recited hum orous piece with fine effect.
 Rev. A. P. Chapman was presented by Col. Geo. s. Crofut, a fine turkey, and Mrs. Chapman received cake. Dr Willis Munson also shared the good will of the Sunday School and received cakt as present from them.
 We are pleased to learn that Mrs. Vim Mcdowell, who for the past three weeks had been very i'll. is improving.
 Frank Trowbridge one day last week while in DanbuEy, captured a runawa! horse on Main street.
 Several gentlemen acting as commit tees have been trying to interest thu Selectmen in the matter of a hall, til, same to be located in the Town Building 1 tHu Nt DclleNc mat tAS4 htNc AiSt Niti encouragement. The cost of making th' alterations will not exceed one thousan, dollars. andit Is believed that tho hall eaI be rented for an amount each year stuff eient to pay the interest op the cost. VI sincerely hope that al the next town meet ing fhe question will be discussed and vote taken to have the Town Hall iltte. np for the use of societies.
 Christmas with all it's cheering rc miuiscenees have passed away. Tn day was unusually quiet Ths service in the Episcopal church were as usua deeply impressive.
 The festival at St. Thomas Church. i Fishers Hall. vas grand aiIair an
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i GOOD DEED.

Rev. Newton F. Marble was the rc- cipient last week of two fine turkeys and this explains the source of the gift: Hon. A. B. Mygatt, of New Milford, was riding on the Housatonic train, in company with several other gentlemen, when he made the remark, that if any one of them would present turkey to Dr. Marble for d Christmas dinner, he said that he would do the same for New Years. which Was at once accepted by one of our citizens, and thus through the well-known hospl- tality of A. B. Mygatt. Esq, the beloved Ex-Rector was kindly remembered.