The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-02-13
SALTWATER NEWS
SALTWATER, Pa. Feb. 9TH 1880,

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MEssRs. EDIToRs:
| On last Wednesday morning the sun rose
in the East as usual the earth was covere
with the beautiful snow and the wind came
down from the north with wintry blast while
the writer and his wife were ENJOYING the
comfort and quiet of their home, from which
they had recently been absent for over three
weeks, laboring in "word and doctrine" with
the Church of Christ at Union Chapel in the
upper end of jackson, a report of which will
be forth coming. Our peace aud quiet how.
ever,was Of short duration for about 10 o'clock
the sle ds and sleighs began to come from
North and South loaded with men and women
young and old, who seemed to have some de
sign upon us. They came from Benton and
Saltwater above, and from Pealertown below
and being armed with large baskets filled like
bomb-shells and sundry suspicious looking
packages, they marched Immediately into the
house and took possession, we surrenderring
Internationally, and feelng-well | wont try
to describe how we felt Not satisfied with
our surrender, they soon began to discharge
the contents of their baskets upon the table,
and ere long we were summoned to the dining,
room, and oh what a sight wish, Mr. Editor
you had been here Well it was such din
ner as the ladies of this valley are renowned
for getting up. | need no describe it. Some
sixty odd partook to their hearts content, and
stomdchs' discomfort, and after the remains we're
cleared away, we we're again summoned to APP.
hnG II, +sI1, 4.
played various articles of dry-goods, groceries,
etc, ETC., with a contribution of gold, silver
and greenbacks, amounting in the aggregate to
over sixty dollars, which were presented in a
neat and appropriate speech by Mr.. Daniel
Mcllenry as a token of good will and respect.
to which the writer tried to respond as well as
his feelings would permit. All seemed to en-
joy it very much and towards night took their
departure in good order. Thanks, dear friends,
come again, and you come too next time Mr.
Editor.
A similar occurrence took place on New
Years day the parties omng from the Jack
son Christian Church, report Of which was
sent to you but must have failed TO reach you.
Tie result of which was to leave the writer
some seventy odd dollar, better off than when
they camo Such testimonials of respect and
confidence are valuable.
Everybody seems to be making the, best of the
little snow,and the jingle ofmerry bells is heard
almost constantly.
Cyrus Robbins is, we learn, teaching singing
school at the Saltwater school house. Success.
friend Cyrus--it is good work.
Mrs, Stoker, mother'in law of j. +. MclIen-
ry, is quit, i'll the result Of a recent fall
Died F,b. l,h 1850, Mrs Mary appleman,
aged so years and II days.
The above was the life of William APPLE
man Jr, Of Benton ,and daughter of Mr. Fleck.
enstein cf Orangcville She was most ex.
celent christian woman-one of the best O
wives, and greatly beloved by all who knew
her. She leaves, besides her husband, little
daughter, and many friends and loved'ones tc
mourn her loss. A large assembly gath cred or
the 9th to pay the last tribute of respect to her
remains. short sermon was preached in the
NJ, L. Church by the writer, followed with re.
marks by NJ. lIoutz, pastor of the Reformed
Church at Oraugevills, Mr. Former pastor Of
the NJ L Church was also present. She bore
her long and paintllilness with great patience
and resignation and departed from this life il
| the full assurance of "A blisstul Immortality.
May God bless and comfort the bereaved
| ones.
d. W. KINTER.
The Saltwater lodge No 42t X of p holds
its meeting Saturday night in NJ McHenry''
new hail.
Columbia Grange No 46 P of II holds its
meeting in the same hall their regular meet ing
| is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month
As an evidence of better times Mr. B Nc.
Henry and Mr. Stephen Dresher are preparing
to build large barns the coming season Mr.
Metzgar, the blacksmith will build dwelling
| house,
The NJ f Congregation will build house o
worship on the new road leading through
| Saltwater.
Mr., and Mrs Frank Hess were both sur.
prised lately, by numerous friends who took
possession of their premises and made them
selves quite at home.
RAVEN.