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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02
Personal.

J. s. Blue, of the Exchange Hotel, has re-
turned from his hunting trip in Maryland
Agib Ricketts,, Esq, of Wilkes-Barrc was
in town on Wednesday,
Messrs. Charles Parrish, G.. VI. Conyngham
Reuben Downing, Henry w. Palmer and G..
Beaver of Danvile, were in town on Monday
last.
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Elwell and Miss
Maude Freeze are spending few days in
Philadelphia.
Mr. Alfred c. Drinker was in town this
week, visiting his brothers.
Mr.. N. w. Barton of Weston Ohio. is in
town.
j. II. Maize Esq, was admitted to practice
as an attorney in the Orphans Court of Lu-
zerne county last week, on motion of Hon.
II. b. Payne.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. G. Sloan went to Simcoc,
Canada, last week, to attend the funeral of
Mrs Sloans brother, "A prominent and highly
respected citizen of that place. They re-
turned on Tuesday morning last.
Mr.. j. NJ. Bclford, who has been in the
Office of the Good Hope Mutual Benefit Asso-
| citation, has accepted position in an insu-
rance office in Philadelphia and left town,
He has made many friends and will be
missed.
p. VI. Traugh, formerly of this county, now
residing in Minneapolis, Kansas. is here Wis
iting friends.
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Importnnt TO Fruit owners.

We have been handed the following, says
the Williamsport Sun and Banner, with the
request to publish. The points here involved
have been the source of quarrels and litiga-
tion from time immemoral Two persons
own lands separated by Il line fence which
is common property between the two parties.
One has an apple tree on his side of the fence,
whose limbs oycrhang the fence of the other.
Apples fall on either side. The question
often asked is, Do the apples that fall on
ones land belong to one or the other, or to
both? This subject has been several times
discussed, with some contradictory decisions
and judgments, but the rules are now pretty
well established. If the stem or trunk of the
tree grows so close to the line that parts of
its actual body extend in each, neither owner
can cut it down without the consent of the
other, and the fruit is to be equitably divided.
If the stem of the tree stands wholly within
the boundary line of the owner he owns the
whole tree with its product, although the
roots and branches extend into the property
of the other. There was an old rule of law
that the latter might claim from the yield of
the nourishmcnt it derived from his estate,
which is obsolete. The law gives the owner
ON whose land the tree stands the right to cut
it down ut his pleasure and to pluck all the
fruit from It while it stands In New York
State the courts have decided that trcspass
for assault and battery would lie by the own
er of the tree against the owner of the land
over which its branches extended if he pre-
vented the owner of the tree, by personal vi
olence, from reaching over and picking the
| fruit growing upon these branches while
| standing ON the fence dividing the lands.
| The owner of the land over which the branch-
es extend may lop the branches close to his
line. He may so dig down and cut the roots
| square with his line, if he so elects In plain
terms, if no portion of the trunk Is within
his line he may refuse all trespass of the
| tree on his premises, either above the ground
or below it, But If he gives the tree license
either to extend its roots under the soil or tC
hang its branches over his premises he does
not thereby gain any right to its fruit. IL,
cannot pick it for himself nor interfere Will
the picking by the owner so long as the lat
ter remains in the tree or ON the fence whiCl
divides the property This right to the frui
does not, however, pernit the other to CONF
upon the soil ON the other side of the line t
gather the fruit and all the fruit which fall
without violence to the ground ON that sid
may thus become the property of its Owner
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02
Au Important Law Decision.


An important question has just been de-
cided by the Supreme Court of the United
States in the case Of the appeal of Mr.. j..
b. Stark from the decision of the District
Court at Wlliamsport. The suit involved a
matter of some eighteen thousand dollars,
the plaintiff being the Second National Bank
of Wilkcs-Barre. Mr.. Stark had indorsed
certain notes, and the drawec having failed,
proceedings were instituted against the en-
dorser who in defense alleged usury on the
part of the plaintiff. The judgment of the
District Court was against Mr.. Stark, on the
ground that u charge of usury could not be
maintained against National Banks in Penn
sylvania under the Both section of the
National Banking Act, as many of the State
banks had the right to issue currency under
their charters and TO charge discount rates
ranging from six to ten per cent. and in some
cases even more than this. The judgment
of the District Court has now been affirmed
by the highest court of appeal. The question
is similar to that involved in the case of
Tiffany VS.. the National Bank of Missouri,
18th Wallace 400, and decided by Mr.. JUS
tice Strong. 1t contains principle of great
Importance to business men generally, and
establishes the fact that he who contracts
with National Bank for high rate of in
terest can not escape the obligations by rails
ing the question of usury.--iScrdnton Repub-
Hcln
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HOLMES & SCHUYLER
CUTLERY.

Everybody seems surprised at
the extent of our stock of Cutlery.
In no store in the county can such
a variety of patterns be seen. In
Scissors and Shears we have all
sizes and at various prices accor-
ding to quality, the better grades
being our speciality. Pocket
knives any quality from 10 cents
to 4.50 each. The large quanti-
ties of fine Razors we sell is a
strong Recommendation as to
their superiority. A lady's pride
is her table and nothing adds
more to its attraction than a hand
some set of knives and forks, our
line is large, new patterns and
low prices for reliable goods.
We have just opened hand
some line Of carving knives and
forks, new designs with patent
rests, prices from so cents to 4.50
per pair. Call and see them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02
HOLMES & SCHUYLER.
STOVES

Cold weather hand and already many looking
around for The manufacturers have been oveowded with
orders and is almost impossible get them We have already
eved several and daily adding stock Owing to the
universal satisfaction the Argand has given still keep
leading base heating sove and if you wish perfect beauty
call and look this years paen little high in price it's rue but
this age the people demand handsome stoves and the
handsome they the they COST We have variety of other
nice prices within the reach of all The Gold Medal
the largest and handsomest base heating for the
brought this In 1879 introduced Spears Silver
Moon Heater for heating and to the great
satisfaction they have gven trade has steadily increased
them We every give perfect satisfaction and have
hear the first word of complaint take back For
of management economy of fuel great draft and radang powers
they stand without equal Our long experience together with
that of Mr. Isaiah Hagnbuc who has charge of Stove and
Tnwae Department. has enabled study the of the peo
pie and make selections accordingly We cordially invite all in
of Stoves give call before purchasing elsewhere and
stock which we shall consider trouble show you
Stove repairs of all kinds furnished to ord CRATES and fire brick
for the common cook constantly on hand.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

my Geraldine" is not the best work Of
BARLEY Campbelrs pen, but it is II very in
teresting play, and was effectively presented
by Mr. Powers company last Tuesday even
ing. There are many dramatic scenes re-
quiring skillful acting, and these are agreea-
bly, relieved by light and humorous passa-
ges. The plot is clevery drawn and well
maintained through the five acts. Mr.. j. +.
Ward was as happy in his rendition of the
character Of Teddy Creagdn as in that of Hig-
gins in ''Dr. Clyde" although it does not af-
ford as much scope for his peculiar abilities.
Mr. Power did justice to the part of Phil Car
roll, as did also Mr. Caine as McShane and Mr..
Wilson rs Mr.. Creagan. Miss Carey as Ger
aidine and Miss Herndon as Mary CdrroR are
very acceptable emotional actresses and
played their respective roles with taste and
power Miss Herndon is however somewhat
stacy at times. The other parts were rem
dered agrceably, The company is well bal
anced and is above the average of travelling
troupcs. Their rendition of 'My Geraldine
was the best dramatic effort of the season
The audience on Tuesday night was not SO
large as the merits of the company and play
deserved. Should Mr. Power and his troupe
pay us another visit it is probable that there
| would be few empty seats in the hall. SO
! deserving band of Thespians should meet
with substantial support.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02
CONSUMPTION.
IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC AS WILL AS THE
MEDICAL PROFESSION.

IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC AS WE'LL AS THE
MEDICAL PROFESSION.
Halls Journal Of Health, referring to con-
sumption, makes the following important
statement:
Consumption usually begins with slight
dry cough in the morning, then, on going to
bed getting more and more frequent, with
more and more phlegm, increasing debility
thinness of flesh, shOrtness of breath, and
quickness Of pulse. In fatal cases its aver
age is about two years; hence the import
ance of arresting the disease at as early "a
stage as possible and the sooner rational
means are employed for this purpose the
greater the chance of success. The disease
is owing to an irritation commencing in the
throat and extending to the lungs, so that
their action is interfered with, and the blood
does not receive sufficient oxygen to purify
it. The most marked sign of lung disease Is
emaciation; and the most positive indication
of returning health is increase in weight.
So speaks Halls Journal Of Health, and we
may add that in desperate cases; and, in fact,
in all cases of consumption, or troubles OF
the throat and lungs, immediate relief may
be obtained and permanent cure effected
by the use of DIR. VIM Halls Balsam for the
lungs, a medicine known for more than thir-
ty-tive years as an unfailing remedy for
coughs, colds, bronchitis and all pulmonary
and pectoral diseases That the worst cases
of consumption have been cured by the use
of Halls Balsam has been attested to by the
thousands who have used it, or who have
been cogniZant of its wonderful medical cf
ticacy. nov. 1l-6w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02
A Course of Lectures.

Since the announcement in our last issue
that "Bloomsburg should support a lecture
course" we have learned that II committee
had already been organized for that very
purpose. We are informed that the BLOOMS
burg Lecture Lyceum" under the manage
ment of c. G. Peacock, President; John c.
Yocum, Secretary; and II. V. White, Treas
urer, have secured talent for course of
lectures, to be opened Thursday night
December 10Th, in the Opera House by Eli
Perkins. the greatest humorist of the age, in
his double lecture "The Philosophy of Fun"
and THE Perkins Family" He will be fol-
lowed on December 3lst, (New Years eve
ning) by Col. j. p. Sanford in his popular lee
turc 'rhc Old Times and the New" Wallace
Bruce, Hon. Daniel Dougherty, and Gov
Will Cumback of Indiana will follow in or
der We are glad to make the announce
ment and trust the people of Bloomsbury
may give such liberal encouragement to the
plan as to ensure its success. If the course
proves profitable as well as pleasurable this
season, it can be repeated next winter and
regularly thereafter, as has been done in Ber-
wick The Lecture Committee deserve
praise for their effort to furnish intellectual
| amusement for the community, and ought to
| meet with substantial aid.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

The skating season is nj hand and already
the lives Of vcnturcsOmc boys have been sac
rliccd by trusting to their ice. Parents
should keep watch over their children and
prevent them from skating until the ice is of
sufficient thickness to obviatc all chances Of
disaster. Every winter, scores Of thought
less and reckless boys are drowned by ven
turing up the ice too thin to bear their weight.
The knowledge that the sport is dangerous
does not deter them from taking the risks,
and the only way TO prevent thcm.from running
into danger is vigorous action on the part of
parents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

The Wilkcs-Barre Union Leader states that
Col. John Jameson of Bloomsbury, was in
that city recently and in speaking of the
North and West Branch railroad, said the
grade from Nanticoke to Catawissa would be
completed by the first of January. In a
further conversation the Colsnel made the
remark, that Wilkes-Barre has now an OPP
portunity to secure complete drainage at less
expense than it ever can be done in the
future-yiz by means of a sewer that can
be easily constructed of the North Branch
Canal which is to be filled up or covered for
the new track of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, BY this plan the cost of excava,
ton would be saved to the city. There is
wisdom in the words that the people of VIII,
kes- Barre may well heed,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02
Marriages.

ERNwINE--BIITToS.- the parsonage in
Centre on Nov 10th, 1891, by Rev. n. Spear,
Mr.. Charles S. Ernwine to Miss Dora Z. c.
Britton, both of West lIemlock..
HART-RHOADs. AT the residence of the
brides father on Nov 22nd 1881, by the
Rev. G. B. Dechant, Mr.. Amos Hart, Of
Rimgtown, Pa, to Miss Rachel Rhoads, Of
Roaringcrcek, Columbia county,
RARIG-BEAyER.-At the residcdcc of o.
w, Cherrington, ON Nov. oath, 1881, by the
Rev. G, b. Dechant, Mr. Adam Rarig to Miss
IIuldah Beaver, both of Mill Grove Column
bia county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

All ladies who wish to save money in Mil
lincry Goods, will find fine stock of ladies'
plush and felt hats and bonnets, and feathers
all colors, wings, flowers, ornaments, velvets,
satins and ribbons, for winter wear, all of
which you can get at city cost at A, S H.
Mcllenry's store, Benton, Produce taken
the same as cash in exchange for any of the
above. nov1S4w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

We will send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro
Nollaic Belts and other Electric Appliances
on trial for thirty days to young men and
Older persons who are afflicted with nervous
debility, lost vitality guaranteeing speedy
rellef and complete restoration of vigor and
manhood. Also for Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Paralysis, Liver and Kidney difficulties,
huplures and many other diseases. Illustra-
TED pamphlet sent free. Address VoltaiC
Belt Co., Marshall, Michigan.
Oct, %, silly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

"Indian Department" Washington ID. c.
am anxious to introduce DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup among my Indians, having used Il my
self for several months, and think 1t one of
the finest remedies ever found. assure
you, it is the only thing that ever relieved
me of protracted cough, brought on by ex-
posure while on the Sioux Commission last
year. A. g. BooNR,
Agent for Poncas and L. $. Commissioner
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

T. w. Conner found that the store-room he
occupied on Main Street above Iron was too
small for his largely increased trade, and has
removed his stock of goods to the room here
toforc occupied by s. II. Miller & Son, In
Kuhn's building, Main Street He will be
pleased to greet his customers in the new
quarters where he will have greater space
for the display Of his goods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02
Deaths.

GABEL-A Catawissa, Nov 10th, 1881,
Elizabeth Gabcl, aged II years s months
and days, She was buried at Numidia
Cemetery.
Yosr.-Ncar Slabtown on Nov 10Th, Viii
liam, son of Harman and Elizabeth Yost aged
AZ years, B months and % days. He was
buried at Numidia Cemetery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02
Business Notices

Our annex is crowded with dress goods, la
dies coats, shawls, linens, blankets, skirts,
large line of French and domestic cretons, nap
kins, silk and silktinished velvets table spreads
straw goods, such rs baskets, ladies' work
stands, &c. Well, come and see, for we can't
tell you all we keep in it. The room is 20
feet deep, lighted by two large skylights and
one large window and glass door, and at the
rear end of it we have u bargain counter that
is, bargains all for 3 cents each. Our old
room is 90 feet long, filled with too much to
tell you, All are invited to call:
Clark & Son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

No more small pox in Orangcville, but it
has left me with large stock of Fall, Winter
and Millinery Goods on hand, which intend
to sell at ten per cent less than they can be
purchased for anywhere else in the county, in
order not to carry them over SO bring in
your cash and produce and secure the great
est bargains of your life
Nov. 25-tf G.. w. Low.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

Mrs Henry Gable, died very suddenly of
heart disease at her home in Locust town
ship on the 18th inst. She had just returned
from visit to Philadelphia and was appar-
emily in good health. Her age was 6S years.
William Yost, of the same township also
met with sudden death on the evening of
the 18th inst. He was found dead in bed
and, it is thought, was seized with fit and
was unable to call for aid
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

Thanksgiving day passed very quietly in
Bloomsburg. There was general suspcn-
sion of business and the churches were well
attended, Thanksgiving is II family holiday
and there were many social reunions and
mnch consumption of turkey and concomit-
ants, No disordery proceedings occurred
to mar the harmony of the day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

All owners of real estate should remember
that under the laws of this Commonwealth
all deeds and conveyances which are not re-
corded six months after they are made will
be regarded as void and fraudulent against
any subsequent purchaser, and hence it is of
the highest importance that our farmer
fricn DIS should examine their old deeds and
see if the Recorders certificate is indorsed
upon them, with the time of record, book
and page given. If the certificate is not in
dorsed the deed is not recorded. Persons
having unrecorded deeds in their possession
will have an excellent opportunity to bring
or send them in at the next session of the
county court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

Shickshinny is afflicted with gang of
roughs, who on pay days, indulge in riotous
and disorderly behavior. On the last pay
day there was much drunkenness and fight
ing and several arrests were made. The Echo
protests vigorously against the presence of
these rowdies in the town
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

We would advise those of our farm
ers who are holding potatoes in expectation
of Il rise in price, to dispose of their stock at
present rates. Already there has been II fall
in the price and the chances are that, before
long, sixty and perhaps fifty cents per bushel
will he all that can be obtained
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

Judge Wilson recently made a decision at
Wellsboro, that if Il pensloner gives his wife
his money, and the latter deposits it in II
bank to her credit. the amount cannot be at
tached by the creditors of her husband,
This decision has been appealed from how
ever, and will come before the supreme
court
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

The Treasurer of the Normal School at his
ONCE, II. D. Clark & Sons store, will pay
coupons on outstanding bonds, including No.
io' II. j. CLARK.
dec 2.ow Troos
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MARKET REPORTS.
BLOOMSBURG MARKET.

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the following arcount
has been filed In the ProIhonotarys office OF Colum-
6la county, and VII be pres, nted 10 the Court OF
Common Pleas OF said county on the first Monday
OF December. A. d. 1881 and conn., med after the
fourth day OF said term unless exceptions be filed
within that time.
I. Account OF John A. Funston, Committee OF Sal
lie Pegg, q lunatic
2. Account OF K. M. Tewksbury. Committee OF Ro-
manus Strausser, lunatic.
WIN. KRICKBAUN.
q, M. QUICK, Prothy.
Deputy. Nov. 4-te
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

The Montour White Lead, Zinc and Color
Works of Rupert, Pa, have recently increased
their facilities and put their mills in first
class working order and secured the services
of w, +. b, Davies, of Philadelphia, an ex-
perienced practical painter and manufacturer
as Superintendent They have no hestancy,
therefore, to guarantee all the goods equal,
If not superior to any in the market Their
motto is QUALITY rnR FIRST CONSIDERATION"
They are now manufacturing pure ready
mixed and Pure Tinted Paste Paints from
Pure Linseed Oil, White Lead, Zinc and Fine
Coors, Car, Bridge, Ship and Roof Paints,
Dry, in pure linseed oil and rcady-mixed,
Pure White Lead, Zinc, Colors, Pure Linseed
Oil, Putty &c, &c.
II you need paints of any kind, send for
sample card and price list,
HENRY s. REAl,
Oct. 7-2m Rupert, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

very pleasant entertainment was given
at the Normal School last Friday afternoon.
Declarations and compositions were inter-
spcrscd with musical selections in II most
agreeable manner. There were many visitors
present and all eXprcssed qualification.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

Executors and administrators account
books, containing full instructions how to
settle an estate, receipts &c, for sale at this
office. These are the most convenient books
OF the kind ever printed and they are in use
all over the State. IF
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

Signs of IL severe winter" are now being
brought out, The sportsmcn who bag wild
ducks say they have never known these birds,
or partridgcS, to be so thickly and heavily
fcathcrcd. Ducks, especially, are loaded
with Il mass of down under the feathers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

Prof. $. j. Pcalcr and VI. w. Britain, who
were hunting ON the North Mountain a few
days ago, shot and killed white deer.
Deer Of this color are rare and this, it is said,
MickShiRnu Echo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

Small poX is spreading rapidly all over the
country and appears to be of I'm unusually
virulent type, Bloomsbury is happily free
from the dread disease, but every precauton
should be taken to prevent its obtaining any
entrance again.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

1000 pounds of nice dried apples wanted
by Sias Young at Light Street, for which he
will pay the highest market price.
nov Il 3-m
New Furs and Fur Trimmings at Iutz &
SlOan's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

Poems Tcnnyson, Longfclow, Shakes
pcare, Moore, Hood, Byron, Burns, Camp
bell, lngelows, SCOTS, Popcs and Milton in
cloth or morocco, at the Peoples Drug and
Book Store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

We do not wish to blow our own horn but
everybody acknowledges our Holiday Goods
to be the finest and largest line ever brought
to Bloomsbury. Call and be convinced at
the Peoples Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-12-02

The order restraining boats from running
ON the Pennsylvania canal on Sunday has
been revoked for the season, in order that
the boats may be enabled to reach their
destination before the canal is frozen up.
Quite number were running Sunday last.