Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-09-20
COLUMBIA NEWS.
OUR REGULAR CONSCIOUSNESS


"Our beloved president is dead" Those
were the words communicated to our cltl-
zens late last night or rather early this
as they were sorrOwful. 1t is hard to
realize their truth but, alas such is the
case. The intelligence has seemed to
strike our citizens powerless. Pale face;
and eyes that look as though their owners
had been crying, are tn be seen on every
hand. President Garfield's death has long
been expected, but one and all were un.
prepared for the sudden announcement OF
last nights bulletin. Our town this morn
ing presents scene Of quietness and sor-
row, such as has not been witnessed for
many a long day. Numerous places of
business, public institutions and many
private residences are draped in heavy
mourning. No business houses have
as vet been closed. Some very
affecting scenes we're witnessed On our
streets, when persons were inform
cd of President Garfield's death. One
man, when told about it, lowered his head
and exclaimed, "Oh my God, can this
he true - lie then broke down and sob
bed like child. Many who stood around
him had tears brought to their eyes by
his deep sorrow. An old lady who
has been attending market for fif-
teen years. upon hearing the sad
tidings, tainted dead away, and
upon her recovery her first works were,
Almighty God save and help his afflict-
ed family and keep a guardian eye upon
our stricken nation" She could not be
comforted but kept moaning as though her
heart would break. 1t is indeed a sad
day for the United States, and EOtwith .
standing the prayers for the recovery OF
the president hc has been taken from us.
Market Prices.
A short time ago we published an article
On the high prices farmers asked for their
produce Yesterday in conversation with
Major Yocum, Of the Spy, We were in-
formed of some things which may have
benefited our citizens. There are certain
farmers who attend our market invariably
ask five cents pound more for butter,
and two or three cents dozen more for
eggs, and when asked why they do it
they reply that ''their produce is
better than the average rum, In some
cases this is tue, but in others it is not.
Persons who go to market early are
charged more for produce than those who
come late. This is without doubt as many
of our citizens can testify. This morning
butter, at some stands, generally those
who charge more than the rest. sold for
40 cents pound, while in other stands in
the market house, people were getting it
for 36 and 3S cents, and every bit as good.
The county folks have the advantage of
us, for if they do not get their own price
they take their things home, or ship
them to the city. At the impromptu
meetings every farmer is not
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who are the highest prices. We would
advise oar citizens to hunt ail over the
market house, who is the cheapest seller,
and if his things are not as good as those
who receive five cents more for the same,
we have no more to say, for the produce
the farmer brings to market are necessities
and we must have them at any price.
Borough budget.
Mr.. A. Pclen had the index finger of
his left hand manglcG while uncoupling
cars
Co. G and The band have taken the adj
vice VIC Offered in last evenings issue
and will meet the regular army battery,
Co. c.. at the head of town.
Mr.. III. S. Bachman has i paper from
Washington, received this morning, with
the pictures of President Garfield and fam
lily on the first page,
Sometime this morning while coupling
cars, Mr.. John Bowen, brakeman on p.
r. r. shifted No. $40, was badly
squeezed.
Miss Lilly Groom, of Lewes, Delaware,
who for sone time past has been visIing
Mrs. Frank IIcckicr, left yesterday after
noon for Lancaster, where she will stop
for 4 few days with number of her
friends.
The old passenger engine No. go which
lad been sent to the shops for a thorough
Overhauling. was again placed on her old
'run - this morning.
William Turner, formerly 4 cDiolcu boot
black, and who on last Saturday a week
ago had fight with another colored man,
had hearing before Squire Frank, who
sent him to Jail this morning for sixty
days.
A large number OF empty box cars are
daily being sent to Jersey City,as they are
much needed at that place, there being
more freight there than at any other point
in New Jersey.
A birthday party in honor o: Mr.. VIM.
SmcdIey's 20 birthday, was held last even
ing at the residence of his father, Mr..
Smedlcy, foreman at the Supplies engine
works. A pleasant time was enjoyed by
all, and William was The recipient Of many
handsome presents.