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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15
DEATH OF GEORGE HUGHES.

On Sunday last, George Hughes, one of the
Oldest and most widely known residents of Col.
umbia County, died at his home in Catawissa
at the ripe age OF 80. He was born in Catawissa
on the 18th ofOctober 1893 and lived there
during the whole of his long life. In February
1928 he married Ann Harder by whom he had
eight children. OF these there now survive,
Douglas, Mayberry, Ann Eliza wife of Mr., r.
Boone, Henrietta wife of Mr.. E. F. Smith, an
Sarah wife of DR.. Vastine of Numidia. Mrs.
Hughes died in 1871 and in February 1873 fifty
years, almost to a sday, after hi4 first marriage
Mr.. Hughes welded Mehetable Evans.
For nearly forty years Mr.. Hughes followed
the trade of chair maker At = later dare, he
and his son Mayberry purchased the foundry in
Catawls'a which proved prof table invest
ment. Mr.. Hughes was formerly a director
of the First National Bank of this place, and
OF the Caawissa Bridge Company, but resigned
both positions some years ago. He was an ear
nest member of the NJ L. Church and proved
his sincerity as Christian by many acts o
charity Some two years ago his health ia lei
and his advanced age prevented his regaininl
strength. His death was painless and he pass.
ed from earth surrounded by those who lovec
and revered him.
Mr. Hughes had for so many years filled ,
prominent place in the community that he will
be greatly missed. A large circle of friends
will sincerely regret his death. The funeral
took place on Thursday afternoon and was very
largely attended by mourners from vanou
parts Of the county, many from Bloomsbury be
ing among the number The services were
conducted and the sermon preached by Rev. II
G. Dill, in compliance with the reques OF Nh
Hughes, and the remains were laid at rest il
the Friends burial ground.
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On Tuesday evening, April 10Th, meritor-
ious entertainment will be given at the Opera
House in this place, for the benefit ofsL Johns
Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Bloomsbury
This is hourshing organization with mem
bership composed of some of our best citizens
On the evening mentioned Prof. Homer d.
Cope, who has the reputation of being one Of
the most polished and able dramatic impersona'
ters in the United States, will render the CLASH
cal drama of "Damon and Pythias." Prof
Cope has received the heartiest praises from
press and people wherever he has appeared,
and is without a superior as a dramatic reader
Tickets can be obtained from members of lh'
Lodge and we advise our readers no! TO los
such an opportunity for enjoyment The price
Of tickets have been fixed at 25 and S5 cents,
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BERWICK NOTES.


April 18Th, 1881.
Bowman & Crispin's store was entered one
night last week and relieved of all the cash in
the drawer, and several suits Of clothing. The
robbers left in exchange their old garments,
from hat TO shoes. The entrance was effected
through the door, by removing board which
tad served duty as a window pane.
THE temperance movement here seems to
hve developed successful secret power
whose aim, apparently, is TO have no licensed
liiuor bars Ia town. IIoyt, successor 10 viii.
lidms, and Mauger, will not apply for license.
1t s also believed that Wesler and Berger will
do likewise How and by whom this result
is accomplished is the mystery that agitates the
minds ofa few indignant citizens. This pro-
ceedng il il may be termed SO, Is certainly
moro agreeable to the peace of the town than
constant war with the landlords
More than three hundred people attended
the Literary Society last Saturday evening" to
hear the debate on "Prohibition" law, for this
Jacobi." Messrs. Kumler, Hanley and Hos
Ter debated IN favor OF Prohibition, and Messrs.
Stewart Hill and Kayser against it. The
judges were Measrs. c. b. jackson, H. L..
Freas and w. +. Smith, who decided in favor
| ofProhibiton by a majority vote. After the
debate aud other literary exercises, the curtain
WIS drawn aside and the audience was regaled
wih the operelta, in which MISSES Shelp and
| Sue Thompson and Mr. Mellick were the &C.
| tort The singing and the acting were excel
| lent and for half hour the audience INDUCED
in laughter and applause. The whole affair
was aspronounced success One bouquet was
presented and the delighted recipient was f.
Stewart, leader Of the debate, on the negative
| Some wag sent the bouquet which was made
up ol chestnut burrs, thistles and dead leaves,
| A brutal assault on Mr.. Melick, who h ad
won he hearts of the audience by his fine act
ing, ly a young man named Lewis Frantz, son
| of Caiper Franiz, marred the pleasure Of the
evening. Mr. Melick had barely leil the Hall
with alady on one arm and an overcoat on the
other, when Frantz, who was lying in wait fol
him, s,rang upon him and struck him, it is
supposed, with some weapon, and then fled
Mr.. Mdlick fell TO the pavement aud was then
cared f,r by friends The cause of this coward
ly assault was joke on Casper frantz, by Mr.
Mellick in the character Of "Jacobi." The
offender would probably have Jared badly, had
he not made his escape, as the crowd had al
most become mob. On Monday morning
the culpsit delivered himself up, aud was re
leased on FIVE hundred dollars bail
| REPORTER,
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DRAMATIC.

On Thursday Evening, April 2lst,, Mr., NJ.
B Curtis will present the drama of 'Saml OF
Posen" at the Opera House, this town. He
will appear in the title role, which is that of a
young Jew, full of wit, humor and energy. The
character is new to the stage and Mr. Curtis
has given to it much earnest study. AS a re-
Suit his Interpretation is intelligent and artis-
tic ard has been warmly commended by critics.
The play is IN three acts, is cleverly written,
sbounds in interesting incidents and has well
sustained plot. Mr.. Curtis impersona ton de.
serves more than ordinary attention, as he pre-
sents in a new light character to which jus,
tice has never been done upou the stage.
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ND DEMOCRAT, BLOOMsBURG COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA.
A MOTHER MADE HAPPY.

Mrs. wilkins Of Elma, writes; In answer to
your letter of inquiry ! am glad to say, my
child Ia quite well again" Your Spring Bios
soms did wonders for him his kidney complaint
/. cuted, the constant bed wttting has ceased,
and he plays around as usual, his appetite is
good and pain entirely removed. | shall
strongly recommend il. Prices ST., 80 cents,
and trial bottles 10 cents.
Boots and Shoes. We desire to thank our
many customers for the liberal patronage be-
slowed upon US, as also for the often.heard
words of conmendation spoken to your
friends and acquaintance. Since the close Of
fall and. winter trade have been very busy
selecting goods and giving orders to various
Factories. Most of our goods being made ex-
pressly for our trade, these goods are now
being received and / am more than pleased
with the assortment. 1t will be no trouble TO
us to show those goods Mems calf Boots we
have them sewed and pegged, Mems shoes
in calf, Buff and Flest split, Mems English
Balls, Sensible, Peerless and Double Decker
Button. Womau's, Misses and Childrens'
Shoes in endless variety. II your foot Is small
we can fit it, if large we can cover it,
G. +. KEssLER,
April s 4w Evans Block.
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EASTER.

Next Sunday will be Easter Day, the Festival
of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, an event
universally celebrated throughout Christen-
dom. In the ancient church the celebration
lasted for eight days, but after the eleventh cen
tury this was reduced to three days and subse'
quenlly to two. Formerly, the season was OBJ
served with general rejocings and suspension
of business, aims were freely bestowed upon
the poor aud needy; Dances sports and farccal
exhibitions were held in which even the cler-
gy took part. This led to abuses and in the
sixteenth century these practices were swept
away by the vigorous protests Of the reformers.
The proper time tor the celebration of Easter,
was the source OF much controversy in the ear
ly days, and WAS decided by the Council o.
Nice in A. D., 1926, in favor of the Sunday afiel
the fourteenth day OF The month. Easter Day
Is always the first Sunday after the full moor
which happens upon or next after the 2lst OF
March, the beginning of the ecclesiastical year
The most characteristic Easter rite, and tn,
one most widely observed, is the use Of color
I'd eggs dyed of various bright hues and mu
tually presented by the people. 1t is though
that the use of eggs at this season is symbol
ical of the springiDg forth OF life in nature
The Jews used eggs in like manner at th
feast of the Passover
A charming custom of late years has bee!
the presentation of beautiful cards. such a
have been used at Christmas and New Year
Many of these dainty gifts are maryels of az
listic skill and taste and are worthy of preser
vation. The best are furnished by Pranl
whose chromos have long since won hg
place in popular esteem. The use of Easle
cards is steadily growing in favor and ther
will be probably nearly as many circulated a
at Christmas time. Following the solemnitit
of Passion Week aud Good Friday, the rejo
cings at Easter are all tie more hearty an
sincere, as the sun seems brighter and the ski,
more blue after season of clouds and storm
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

Bloomsburg may fairly lay claim to be called
progressive. The improvements both public
and private, that have been made of late years
show that the people take q commendable pride
in the appearance of the town and are deter
mined to surround themselves with comforts
and conveniences. There are many larger
municipalities in the State that cannot boast of
the advantages possessed by Bloomsburg, aud
this Is highly creditable to her citizens.
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HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

1t seems strange that any one Will suffer from the
many arrangements brought on by an impure con-
dltion OF the blood, when SCOVIlS BLOOD and
LIVER SYRUP win restore perfect health to the
physical organization. 1t is indeed strengthening
sprup pleasant TO take, and has proven Itself TO be
the best blood purifier ever discovered: effect
OF the Kidneys, all Nervous disorders and Debility,
II corrects indigestion II makes the old feel young
aud the young feel gay; and Will Invariably drive
heir to. single bottle VIII prove to you Its mer-
It's as a health renewer, for It acts like q
charm, especially when the complaint Is OF an ox-
haustive nature, having tendency to lessen the
natural vgor Of the brain and nervous system.
oct % lSll YnnW
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MHssRs. EDIToRs--DEAR SIRs - Being al
most daily in receipt of letters soliciting me to
be candidate for reelection of County Super
iaendent at the next election which | cannot
conscientiously be, having said three years age
that would not be candidate at the mex
election, l thank the solicitors for their kind
ness and hope they will stand by my successor
as they stood by me in behalf of the schools.
Yours Respectfully, &C.,
WIN. III. SNYDER.
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r IsT OF CAUSES FOR MAY TERN, 1881

Jacob Terwllliger VS. Mordecal Milard.
John Welsh VS. Susan Muligan.
Catharlne Conner VS. Rebecca Conner Ct. a..
James Conner VS. Rebecca Conner ct al.
Eli kindly VS. Conyngham school District.
7 U Sweppenhiser vs. X Sweppenhlser.
Locust Mountain Coal and Iron Company VS. Thorn
as KearnS.
Catawissa deposit Bank vs. John II Parker
BochroCh & FTarkel vs. d + Curry.
jonathan Eek ct ux vs. Mary Britain ct al.
! Alex T. Smith vs John w Hoffman.
| Espy NJ Z, < Exhibition VS. Allred w Hess.
5 Mnard vS Ferdinand Gan etqx.
| George Buckel VS. W Baker,
| Martha L Greasy ct al vs. Joseph II Vaadersllce.
| Thomas w sheply vs. Davis
Joseph vandersllce vs. Joseph Lllley' admr.
| Jacob Yeager VS. W Eyery.
Stephen Wolf VS. Daniel Long enberger.
| Phoebe Wolf ct al VS. Mary Woods ct al.
Joseph W Hibbs' executor VS. James c Reeder ct uI.
| Daniel Mowry VS. scott township.
| Perry d Blacks use VS. Gotelb Hartman.
Joseph Lamon VS. y jackson, administrator.
| James w Sankey VS. BARLEY Nlbertson.
Thomas Davis administrator vs. Samuel Appleman.
| G b Brockway ct al VS. Theodore Van Dusen ct al
| D j Waller vs. Pennsylvania Canal Co.
AP Watts vs. Columbia County 5 + 81 l. Assoela-
ton.
Lewis c Williams VS. orangevnle NJ & L Assoca-
ton.
| Charles Coleman VS. Benton NJ 4 & L Association
John Ne, hard VS. Orangevle NJ S F& l. Association
Matthias Kline VS. Benton NJ + & l. Association.
jeremiah Kolb VS. Columbia County N & L Asso
| ciation.
| G B Brockway VS. John Burke and terre tenant.
Richard Purcell VS. Lawrence Barrett.
Jane Evans, Administrative VS. William Conman
| Samuel Bogart VS. b II Karns.
| John Eckert VS. John Ueser.
| Emanuel Strauss VS. Martin johnson.
Thomas SweppenhlSer VS. Charles Krug.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

Certain people are never 80 happy as when
predicting misforunes for their fellows and
they never lose an opportunity TO prophesy
disaster. These are the croakers who annually
announce the fiilure Of the peach crop and
the wheat crops and forsee starvation for the
country. They have just discovered that the
seed potatoes carefully stored by farmers in
different paris of the State have been frozen
during the past Winter. If the usual rule pre-
walls, there will be a large supply of the tubers
this year.
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Y. Nj. G. A. CONVENTION.

The filh annual convention of the Young
Mems Christian Association Of the Northum'
berland District, will be held in this town on
Friday, Saturday and SUNDAY, May 9th 9Th
and Sth. The associations of Wilkesbarre
Ashley, Pitston, Plymouth, Shickshinny anc
Scranton, forming the Wyoming District, vii
participate. Members of the Bloomsburl
Association are busy, making arrangement
for the accommodation of the visitors. 1t i
expected that there will be large representa-
ton and that the proceedings of the Conyen
tion will lie highly interesting aud impor
liant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

The Town Council having reques ted the
Water Company TO prove their ability to com
ply with the terms of their contract, tests were
made on Saturday. Streams were thrown over
the Exchange and Central Hotels, the lower
Normal School building and the Car Shops Of
the Messrs. Lockard. The results were per.
fectly satisfactory and even exceeded the ex-
pectalions of the Company. Such tests ought
TO prove conclusive as to the duty of the Coun-
Gil in the matter.
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MOTHER SHIPTON.
THE END OF THE WORLD.

We have before US handsome little volume
from the publishing house of j, w. Marsh, ST.
Louis, entitled "NemoirS and Prophesies o
Mother ShiptOn," prepared from MSS. in
the British Museum, with a picture Of the
ancient dame. The astonishing verificationF
that have followed the prophecies of this cele'
brated seeress have aroused almost universal
curiosity as to the events that surrounded hel
life And here we have her history and prophe
cies for Is cents. For sale by news dealers, OF
sent by the publisher direct.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

Those ofour people who are inclined to grum-
bic at the backwardness Of the season, would
cease repining if they knew that in the West
heavy snow storms have not yet ceased. Only
last week trains were showed in on some Of the
roads, and terrific floods caused devasta-
ton of property and loss of life. Farm work
ia late, it is true, but that fact becomes insig-
nfcant when contrasled with the troubles OF
Western people who haye not yet finished dig
ging themselves out of snow banks.
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NOTICE IN PARTITION.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM KELcuNER, DECEASED.

Whereas, by writ OF partition issued out OF the
Orphans Court OF Columbia county TO me directed,
manded by an Inquest OF six men to make partition
Of certain messuage and tract CT land situate IN
MllIln township In said county, bounded on the
north by the Susquehanna river and on the south
by lands OF George Fetter containing about forty
OF the township and county aforesaid, deceased, To
ana among the heirs ana legal representatives or
the said d'cedent, IN such manner and In such pro-
portions as by the laws OF this Commonwealth Is di
rected II the same can be done without prejudice 10
or spollng the whole, but If such partition cannot
be made or the said premises cannot be divided into
shares or purparts or equal value then TO apprase
bcS se Th SP .s S several @ shares or pnrpars ato
and make return TO the said court on the first Mon
| day or May next:
| Now, hereby give notice to all heirs and legal
representatives OF William Kechner, deceased
| above named, and to all persons interested In the
partition OF his said real estate that an inquest will
De hed 1or the partition or valuation Of land above
mentor ed upon the premises In Mlnn township on
sad MGhSag W se apd S or6eT 9Sy APRIL ISL pursuant 70 the
OF zen O'CLOCK IN the forenoon and three O'Clock in
the afternoon or that day.
The following are heirs and persons Interested In
| the estate OF said Wm. Kechner, deceased namely;
! J, John Kechncr, brother OF decedeni; IT. jacob
grandchildren OF George Kelchner, deceased Who
was brother Of deeedent, 10 wit; /. Elizabeth in
termarrled with John Gearhart; 9. Mary intarlnar-
| ried with Samuel Gearhart; 8. Rebecca intermar-
ried with George Fetter; 4. Children OF Catharne,
was intermanied with - Drehr, but now ae,
ceased, to-wi; Matilda intermarrled with Edward
FlSeli anu NltId Dfenr, unmarried, 3. Children OF
LYDIA, "a daughter offs Nd George Kechner deceas-
edl, who was intermarried with William Ash, but
| ~. Chldren and grandchildren OF Catharlne, sis
yer OF deceuent, who was ntermarricd with Charles
| FTedric but now deceased, tO-wlt: I, sally Ann
lntermarried with Amos Cole; 2. Maria, inIermar
lled with Philip Nlntersteen; B. Charlotte intermar
married with Ira Hines; sophia intermaTrlpd win
Asa Howard; 8. Lydia LintermaTrlea with Charlie,
Brown; G. Children,of Mary,( daughter of said Mrs
oatharlne tredrlep who was intermarried with M
! ram ii, Brown, (who yet surYlyeS), but now deceas
ed 10 wit; Mary Catharne, interlnarrled with JOIN
Bonner; Augustus Brown and Aaron brown, I Dan
Tci. 'N
U. IL. ENT,
o,,,.,,,,,u o,,,. sheriff OF Columbia county,
March II, lSSl4W
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The Easter services at ST. Paul's Episcopal
church will be as follows Early service at six
o'clock; full morning service with sermon and
Holy Communion at ten o'clock; children'i
service at half past seven o'clock in the evening
AT the ten o'clock service Chappel's Easter An
them, Wilson's TIE Deum and grand Alltluis
Anthem and Dank's Jubilate will be rendered
by the choir
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

A mistake was made last week in mailing the
packages Of CoLUMBIANs to Roaring Creek an
Rupert, that of the former place going TO Ru-
pert and vice perSa. The error was subsequent
ly corrected, but our subscribers in those pla'
ces were of course disappointed, We regret
the occurrence of the blunder.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

"WALNuT LEAF HAIR REsToRER'i Is entirely differ
ent from all others. II is clear as water and as
ls name indicates, Is asperfect Vegetable Hair Re
storer and does not In any manner affect the health
when sulphur, Sugar OF Lead and Nitrate OF Silver
preparations have done. IL VIII Immediately free
the head flom all DandTun, Restore Gray Hair 10 It's
natural color, and produce u new growth where it
has fallen on VIII change light or faded hair In
few days 20 beautiful glossy brown. Every bot
ue Is warranted. ASK your druggist for IT, For
sale at MoyER Bros Bloomsbury Pa. Smith, Kline
4 Co., Philadelphia, and Hall Ruckell, New York,
Wholesale Agents oct, ~, e0-tf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

The members ofthe Wiliamsport City Coun-
ellis have filed their bonds in our Court, in COM
pliance with the recent order of Judge Elwell,
for their appearance here on May 9th. to make
such further answer as may be required of them
touching the question Of contempt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

The street sprinkler was out for the first time
this season, on Monday, and there was urgent
need of it, as the dust blew in binding clouds,
whirlng around the corners filling the eyes and
ears of pedestrians with irritating particles and
their hearts with wrath. On Tuesday morning
there were refreshing showers that speedily
changed the dust into mud.
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D6y yO-P-E-R-A H-O-U-,S n
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
THURSDAY APRIL 2lst.
THE GREAT SUCCESS
M. B. CURTIS
SAM'L OF POSEN
THE COMMERCIAL DRUMMER.
POPULAR PRICES 20, 35 and 50 CENTS.
GOOD FRIDAY.

To-Day is Good Friday, the most sacrei and
solemn in the calendar of the church. The
commemoration of the ctucifxon is attended
with fasting and prayer in the English and
Roman Catholic churches. In the latter a
special mass is held, the priests and attendants
are robed in bl ack, ornaments are removed
from the altar and long prayers are offered. In
England and Ireland the day is r!s;aly obser-
we'd and business is suspended. In th coun.
'rry Good Friday is recognized by large and
increasing number Of religious people, aud ef-
forts have been made in this State and else
where to have ii made dies non
The forty days of Lent are now ended and
will be followed by the rejoicipgs of Easer
The glory Of the resurrection succeeds the
tragedy of the crucfxiop.
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TNew 1lJany Ledqer-Standard. I

Speakin of Governors suggests the mention
of an item we received from Mr.. Henry A.
Knight, Foreman at Chas, Waters Co.'s Gov
ernor and Valve Works, Boston, Mass have
used st, Jacobs Oil among our employees and
find that it never fails to cure. The men are
delighted with the wonderful effects of the oil
as il has cured them of bruises, burns, etc'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

We are pleased TO announce that the valua
BILE services Of Mr.. Frank Cooley have been
secured as assistant editor of this paper. Mr..
Cooley was for many year, connected with the
COLUMBIAN, and his ability as a writer is well
known 10 this county. He will remain for a
couple oil months at least.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

Salt Rheum for seventeen years. Helpless
for eight years. Unable to walk. Got about on
hands aud knees. Head, face, neck, arms and
legs covered. Cured by Cuticura remedies.
Will Mcdonald, 2542 Dearborn street, Chi.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

The kind of showers we have had of late are
not very suggestive of May flowers. The air
has cold, raw feeling, AS if the breezes had
passed over frozen lakes, and snow-coyered hills
somewhere in the North. There has been a
good deal of Winter and large amount lis
loft on hand
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-04-15

Theodore Mencer of Greenwood has removed
his shoe shop to the village of Rohrsburg,
where he hopes to receive a continuance of past
patronage, and 10 find many new customers.
He is prepared to do all kinds of work in his
line at low prices. Fine work specially.
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HO! FOR THE WEST.

If you are going west save time and money
by buying tickets from r. d. Darlington, agen
at Rupert. He represents best routes TO The
west and northwest. Trains leave Rupert a
G:l5 a. m., $50 a. m and 406 p. m. Fol
rates and information, call on or address
r. d. DARLINGTON,
April Low Ticket Agent, Rupert, Pa.