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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18
HOLMES & SCHUYLER.
GOOD CUTLERY.

We wish say something this week in regard to Haer make of
Cutlery, which have been selling the past six years We have
had its and hundreds of will
endorse remarks in its favor Any lady knows the value of
good pair scissors and how hard is get them, owing the
quantity of cheap and worthless goods which flood the market
pair of daily and vexaon In the
manufacture cheap requires mechanical skill to put
them together whereas good article finest steel must be select
ed skilled mechanics know how temper the steel, and adjust
them nicely give smooth cut from heel to point
All this adds the and sometimes how little ladies think
of this in making their purchases and because ask few
possibly than they offered elsewhere they concluded to
take the cheap these the people who always have poor co
One of the best recommendations have the and o
trade who know what good article and to whom price
onary consideration We also refer you the editor of this
who writes with pair that H he hem for cutting editor
as and other of from his exchanges and palms them off
on his subscribers original He will likely deny this you, but
he told confidence only for giving him away is to
illustrate that there's cheating all trades but ours To avoid
making mistakes hereafter purchases that the John
Is Har stamped the blades The greatest nuisance
carry his pocket poor knife and how well he knows
how heis make trade with one because its
large sma for him and how he chuckes to himself he
agnes he taking in his unsupecng vcm watch his face change
color he examines his treasure He does not find Jno
Haes the badeowners don't trade them off With
his mind made and value for his money!
he offers the old reward to his young hopeful to cutting
the cherry with his little hatce and all made happy But
seriously speaking and shaving with dull serious business
claim no s. Ha Razors gives better satisfaction than
other make sold in the We have various kinds various
prices heavy others ground thin paper We have
hundreds Of these BARRIERS and others without single complaint
All we ask is a trial to prove their superiority
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BERWICK NOTES.

Feb, 10th, 1881.
During the lbaw last week, considerable
anxiety was exhibited concerning the bridge
that spans the river at this place. The heavy
cakes of ice tore away the planks that
faced the piers for the purpose of protection
against the ice, and for while it seemed as II
The piers were in serious danger No further
damage, however, was done.
The election passed off quietly Yesterday.
The vote fell far short of that Of November the
2nd. With the exceptions of four, all the new
officers are Republicans.
The frozen fields afforded little skating to
the lovers of this sport, during the past two
days,
Rev. Waller, Of Bloom'burg, lectured last
evening in Association Hall on Self Education
The audience listened atIentively and were
well pleased with the lecture.
The new Library, connected with the Y. NJ.
C. A. on,ains large selection of books. The
arrangement and classification of the books, &C
compi-hed by the gentlemanly librarian, Mr.
Kimberly, are everything that could be de
sired.
Nearly every evening, about twenty. fouI
Young ladies may be seen vending their way
out to the hall, unaccompaned by the omni'
present young man. The inquisitive make vain
efforts to ste what they do in the hall. They
hear marching and music, but no more. The
invariablc answer to questions concerning the
exercise, is "Practising the Fan Drill" Tie
2Sth ofthis month will re veal to the public
the secret On the evening OF that day, an tx
hibtion will be given for the benefit of the
Presbyterian church.
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laADY'S S0LILOQUY.
TIME-January and February.
DIT hnTl
SUDJECT-As follows /;

Vow let me think. the Holidays are
over, anu for these two months | really
believe | shall have moro time than dur
ing any part Of the year. In March and
April spring dress goods will come out, SO
my time Will be taken up then, and I'm
sure don't want to have much on hand
when warm weather comes; so I'll Just
SEQ what need for Housekeeping, get the
things ready, and make them up.
"There are sheets, pillow-cases, and per-
haps some other articles for bedding; then
must have o supply of tablo-cloths, nap
kns, towels, and-and--oh good many
things so I'll send postal card for a
HouseEccpers Price List, and sec what L
DO want. If | 90 to the city l can then
have my memorandum made up, and if
don't 60 I'll order by letter, as have
done before, and get promptly just what
| want at tho same prices that l would
pay if in person.
"Of course something might not bo just
erGctly as 1 expect it, so | must send my
order to store that will let me exchange
or will pay my money back if I want it.
To do this, and have the greatest variety
Of goods in any one establishment in the
United States to select from, 1 must
address my postal card JOHN WANA-
MAKER, GRAYD DEPOT, PHILADELPHIA
There, l came near forgettingl This is
n good time to make up underwear, too,
90 III add to my postal card Send me
On Under,gear Price list and see if it
won't be cheaper to get it already made,
and save all that tiresome cutting, sew.
ing and trimming"
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Communicated !


ToTHE EDITOR OF THE COLUMBIAN
SIR Some lima before the late February
election the undersigned sugg ste to numbir
of persons, members ofthe Democratic party
in the town of Bloomsbury, the proprieiy Of
electing delegates 10 form town ticket, under
the same general rules and reg llatious govern
ing the election OF delegates to county con-
vention.
The suggestion did not meet with favor, and
the course proposed was not adopted.
The result was, the assembling of what i.
popuarly known as a caucus, and amidst the
usual confusion of such volunteer body, in a
hall not arranged for public meetings what was
intended to be Democratic town ticket was
formed, One candidate supposed himself to
have been unfairly treated, and he announced
himselfas, and became a volunteer candidate
before the people. The result was, that the
Democratic vote was divided and the Demo.
alic cand idae for the Justice of the Peace
was defeated. The Republican candidate was
elected in town fairly and undoubtedly Dem.
ocraic
up of this result need DOT be here discussed. 1t
is ent ugh TO state the fact
For the uncertainty and irregulanty OF the
voting, we refer to the election tables, publish
ed in this issue, and submit that it is moi the
sort of voting that ought to have been
done,
In good II Democratic times the watch
word of the party was THE ticket, the whole
ticket, and nothing but the ticket" and under
| that party slogan we carried the country from
Maine to Mexico. Then the opposition, wheth.
| er under the party name Of Fed1ralist Whig
Antimasou. Knownothing &C., &c, cast into
our teeth ps repr acb, the kaltv 10 party
voting. And they kept on abusing us until
| some weak .kneed Democrats ihonght hat pro.
miscuous voting showed liberal m ndedreSs,
and voc accordingly They forgot the fail
| ny 4E.op of the old man and his sons, a.
| the bundle Of sticks. We shall never sncce d,
| and W. ought rot IT, sncc-ed unrl we re urn u
our ticket fe ,lty And his - the rule, ougl |
| To b. ard mus be he rule in local clunty,sta e
and national IF irs. Individual opinion a, d
| preferences should and must give Nav to The
general wish aud Judgment We cannot hsvr
personal choice, hut our choice mus be ht
| ticket when formed.
| am now more rhan ever sati fed hat il
my suggestion had been accepted, and le-
gates had b en- elec el and convention held,
no difficulty or msundersandi could have
occurred. My idea was to elect one delegate
fr every twenty-five democratic voters, and
then we should have all Gltthat the ticket was
the action OF the party fairly represented
| Then the,e could be no reason for a Democrat
| ,neLipU RpuubliCan halp and therr by obligi 10
himself subsequently, TO repay that help, hy de
| fealing a portion OF his own party ticket. Such
things never cease. The arrangement of "you
! tickle my knee and I'll ickl your elbow" goe.
| on and on in a widenlng circle.
| Who profits by cur dssensionF Who il
.trengt ed by our wpakne'ses? Where do We
1 t I'D ,hFn t'r &c u'n- are 'onueY wa
| o oihc hut wan pea g, prmun 80 d priy
{ ala; and ior the'e SleSs Hni oplnians, Civ,
JoHS q, FREszE
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WHO is THE VILLAIN

During the past winter number of ladies
have been attacked on the streets at night by
an unknown man. The outrage was repeated on
Monday evening in ntof Rey. D.J. Waller's
residence, between six and seven o'clock. AS
two ladies' were passing there a man rushed
uron them, and seizing one of them by the
arms attempted 10 throw her down; but being
alarmed by the screams of the ladies he fled.
The only description of the man that we have
been able to obtain is that he wore cap. The
audacity of this villain is startling Most Of
these attacks have been maze early in the eve
ming, when people were moving about on the
sire is, and in places where cries for help could
easily be heard No one seems to have any sus-
picion of the offender: but if he is found out he
should be summarily dealt with If he should
be soundly lhrashtd we do not believe he
would prosecute anybody for assault and bat
terry. If the thing continues, the vigilance Of
the police force should be increased, and some
means adopted for the capture of the scoundrel
| or scoundrels. 1t is not safe for woman to
60 out of the house after dark now.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18
FER SoNAL.

Mr. Cyrus B. McHenry called on US in our
sauctum recently. His visits are always pleas.
ant. He will soon enter upon his duties as
Mercantile Appraiser, and everybody who
is acquainted with him knows that they will be
faithfully and satisfactorily performed.
Mr.. David Pritchard, a former resident oil
this place, but now of Michigan, is visiting his
ather at Light Street
/. w. McK>lvy has been confined to the
house for several days past, by illness.
w. c. Mckinney was in Philadelphia this
week.
Ex.county commissioner Herner was in town
on Wednesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

1t must not be understood that everything
advertised in newspaper is recommended and
endorsed by the editor. He has- no better
means of knowing who are humbugs among
advertisers than his readers have. No honest
editor will advertise what he knows to be a
swindle, though there are such ad ,eitisements
that get into almost every paper in the couD-
try. AS n general rule, we would advise our
readers to pay no attention to advertisements
that promise immense pro6ts, and ask for a
small sun of money to be sent for samples. If
the business is legitimate, and the advertiser
trustworthy, he would not hesitate to state
publicly what it is that pays such handsome
profits.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

The members of the Fire board met on Tues
day evening # last week, and fixed Saturday
the l2lh, between tbe hours of and p. IN,
as the time for the election of officers of the
Fire Department. Messrs. Fry, Very aud
Woodhouse were inspectors of the election, and
q A Herring, Presd,nt of Town council acted
as Jadg-, in accordance with the rules Of the
depaum Mt. There WAS full vote pollrd by
the h'm n, nd he te.nlt was The election OF
W. lam Weh', h. { T. ns.r, Elias K. Fur
IN "a, II NsJ - + en- rnd " b 4
l-' 80 nd \ sis "A Esm..r tmir g IN 90
Off oe g.. t,i, an, onti usu.i Jain
AIRY LIST, 1852.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Beni. G.. Welch, of Riverside, North
umberland county, who is receiver OF
the Muncy Creek railroad, owns and rep
resents a majority of the bonds of the
company. Surveys were made several
years ago and the grading done for its
extension number miles up Muncy
creek with the view of extending it into
Sullivan county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

There has BEEN much fear that great damage
would be done by high water. Last week the
rain and wsrm v-atner swelIed hr streams all
over the nn'ry, aud dam ge " IS done in mary
place M' Ia aioog Il & schny XIII Al Mau y'n k
were nooted rhe d -liware, Junata and ~
quehanna rivers in many place. owe flowed their
nk', aud several eas,s o downing have beeo
reported Greater damag- was prevented by the
cold snap that Sc in on Sunday and lock-, d up
the snow Oh III, hills Tue high water has all
gone down.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18
HEALTH Ann uAppINEeS

. HEALTH AND UAPPINESS
III seems strange that any Will suffer from the
many dei angsmepts brought on by an impure con-
ditlon OF the blood when SC0vIIS BLOOD and
LIVER SYRUP win restore perfect health to the
physical organization 10 Is indeed q strengthening
spup pleasant 10 take, and has proven itself to be
the pest blood purifier ever discovered. effect
ually curing Scrofula Syphilitlc Diseases Weakness
of the Kidneys, all Nervous disorders and Debility
u tcolrects indigestion. IL makes the old feel young
an, ana me young feel gay; and win variably drive
heir TO. A single bottle vii prove TO you It's mer
lts as health renewer, for II acts like q
chotm, especial when the complaint Is or an ex
haustiye nature, having tendency TO lessen the
oct 22 's0lyeow
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UNWHOLESOME WELLS.

The great trouble with wells is that in the
course of years the ground around the house
and barn become 81 impr,g g. aled with sewage
and other contaminaious as to affect the water.
In the first report If the Massachusetts Board
of Health, DR.. Derby says AS a rule, a well
receives drainage from superficial circular
area whose diameter is from one TO three times
the depth of the well, varying with the char
acter of the soil. On this principle, no well
thirty feet deep should have priyy, pig pen,
barn yard or cess pool withinn fifty feet Of it
in any direction, nor should any slops of the
house or refuse Of any kind be thrown upon the
ground within the area of this circle. How
many farms are there on which this principle
is not violated? 1t is not a sufficient reply 10
say that the family have drank from such wells
with impunity for score or more fyears. 1t
must be remembered that when the wells were
first dug the water wasp pure but the ground
has been gradually impregnated with foul mat
| ter which, il it has not already permeated to
the waler, will finally reach and contaminate
it. After a fatal case of typhoid fever it will
be too late to resort to crystal sprng,'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18
A BACHELOR.

Free from safety care and anxiety, charms
in variety fall 10 his share,
Bacchus's blisses and Venus's kisses, this
boys, this, is the bachelors fare,
But when indigestion assails, and you cannot
get ret,
Who but wife can administer Spring Bios
som the best,
Prices 81, so cents, and trial bottles 10 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

100000 lbs. of good prime pork wanted
in the next eight weeks by Silas Young,
Lightstreet. want hogs that dress so lbs.
80, 75, 100, 1876, $50, l75, 200. 225, 250 up
to 275 lbs. apiece. 1 always want my pork
dressed on Saturday aud brought in early
on Monday morning. Persons wishing to
buy pork, please call around early on Mon
day mornings.
dec. 25, 'SO-2m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

"Bric-a Brac" which was announced for the
10Th has been rponed until March 9th 1t is
first class play by an excellent company, and
the managers of The Opera House should be lii.
orally supported in their ,foris to furnish the
amusement loving public with good entertain
mentg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Fred Amos, Tyler Street, Rochester,
writes. Your Spring Blossom is wonderful,
never used anything that acted so well on the
Bowels, and at the same time was so freed
from the Drastic properties of medicine usu-
ally sold for the purpose. Prices l., so
cents, and IrIal bottles 10 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

One Of the best d mocrats in the un'y in.
Snrms us u at when he COLUMBIAN Ieach' S
lis house il Is at once cut in two, 30 thai two
can read i; at the same time. 1t is very graft
flying to know that our efforts to m AXE good
paper are appreciated
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

The Danvile IntelHgencer denies the preva-
lence of smallpox in that place, and, says
that few csses, one variooid, occurred in that
place,at one house, but the authorities enioined
sanitary care and measures and it has not spread
beyond the family mentioned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Mr.. Peter Badly, orgauist of Christ Church,
Danylle, and his well trained male choir, sang
at the Wednesday evening service at the Epis-
copal church. j. NJ. Peck preached the sermon.
There was quite large congregation present,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Our second page is printed in new Long
Primer type this week. 1t is a larger face
than the type we have been using, bu, abou
the same body,so that we can give just as much
reading matter as heretofore.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

The Ladies Of the Presby terian church will
give a supper this Friday evening from $50 to
10 O'Clock, in the store room formerly occupied
bs W e. Mckinney. Patroniae them. Supper
2h nnnia
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18
OPINIONS

The nakednesa of the n1igent wor ld,msy be
cl ,thed from the trimmings of the vain Gold
smith.
Sufferers form disordered stomach, bilious.
nes' etc, can be cnred by Spring Blossom.
Foster, NJ lburn Co., Buffalo, Prices 5 80
cents, and trial bottles 10 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18
The Banner SAYS:

People have little idea to what extent the
carrying Of deadly weapons prevails in Will.
Transport. In certain public room the o her
night young man pulled ont new kind of
pistol, which he wanted 10 show the virtues Of,
and out of eight persons in the assemblage, five
pulled pistols from their pockets. The habit is
mostly confined to young men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

The regular monthly meeting of the Gospel
Temperance Union will be held in the Metho-
dist church on Tuesday evening next, February
22ad. A full attendance is requested as thee
is business Of importance to transact.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Hiram Reece offers for sale the property on
Market street formerly owned.by W. E. Sterner'
1t is a corner lot with good buildings and will
be bargain for any one desiring fine town
residence. See advertisement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

A donation will be held at the NJ. L. rarson
age, Buckhorn on the afternoon and evening o
Thursday March 3td. III persons are cor.
daily invited to attend.
By ORDER OF COMMITTEES.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

DIR. j. jag Villers is endorsed by the press and
pulpit everywhere Hi4 / cture is exceedingly
funny, but perfectly refined. He has delivered
it many times for the benefit of religious de.
nominations. Go and hear him on the 25th
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

City. noting every place and object of interest
at the National Capital, aud containing map
showing the route Of the procession on the 4th
,of March, erd among other illustrations view
of the new museum where the grand inangnra
tion ball is TO given. The views one are worth
more than the price of The hook. Price 25
cents. Address J, H. Soule, Washingou d.
g. Mention this paI er.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Alta meeting held by several citizens one
evening last week it was decided to organize a
Land League in this town. No further steps
have yet been taken.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

DR.. J.Jay Villers,ih celebrated Humorst,will
deliver one of his amusing lectures at the OPP
era House on Friday evening, February 25th, 1,
under the auspices of the Y. NJ G. A.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Every thing was quiet On election day
There was but little excitement, The only Of
flee on which any fight was made was Jusuce o
the Peace, there being four candidates. VIZ
give Ihe vote elsewhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

LosT--On Sunday evening, seal ring with
blood stone setting. The finder will be suita-
bly, rewarded by leaving it at this office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Holmes e Schuyler have something TO say
about us this week in their essay on Scissors"
We must admit that the scissors sold by them
are OF great assistance TO an editor.
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ECHOES.

There are few voices in the world, but many
echoes. There are few if any medicines in the
world thatare better for blliousness, indiges-
ton or sick headache than Spring Blos1' m.
Prices 81, so cents, and trial bottles 10 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

The pecuiary of the A. s T. Co. Block Tip
is ihnt il is indtp. ndent Of the upper, and pro
lect the toe lr m wear, without eudargeriI g
the upl er fr m rppn G, as is the case with The
tee CAPS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Who eat the first oyster? is the conundrum
propounded by New York Journal. Why,
we thought every one knew that the first oyster
was eaten by a swallow
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

For SALE OR RENT.-Sny yder's 'annery. 10.
catei in Bloomshurg ia for sale or rent Pos
session given Apnl lat, 1881. For price and
aerms apply to c. W. Neal or F, p. BilImeyer
Bloomsburg, Pa. jan IF
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

The high water and ice on FishingcreeK tore
out the dam at John w. Hoffman's mill n
Liphtstreet. Ii will be repaired at once
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

DIR. Sellers Cough Syrup will ensure you a
good nights rest. 1t is the best cough medi-
cine in the market. Price % cents. febll4w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

The Danville and Hazleton railroad, running
from Sunbury to the latter lace. has been ser
iously damaged, some of the bridges in Cata.
wissa mountains being washed out
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

A valuable horse of William Pursel dropped
dead in his harness on Thursday last week
while hauling ore. 1t had shown no symptoms
of illness.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Edward Williams and the Cadman boys have
resumed their contract in Buffalo Valley, Un
ion county, and left for there on Tuesday
morning
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Quite number of the young men of NJ
town are engaged in removing the land slide al
BerwickAon the ID. l.. & W X. X.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

+ B. Brewer has purchased the stock of
stoves a d tinware of Isaiah Hagenbuch, and
will ,ahe immediate. pose, sion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

The Philologian Literary Society, will give
patriotic drama in the Normal Hall, on Tues
day evening February 22nd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Headache, all bilious disorders, dyspep
sia and constipation cured hv DR. Mettaur's
Headache and Dyspepsia Itils r. c. %
cents. let4lm
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

All persons having wheat and rye for sale
should call on II. w. Aul, Espy Depot, before
sellikg elsewhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-18

Cash paid for oats by w. G. Ricbart, Iron
street below Main, Bloomsbury.