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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
ELECTION OF COUNTY UPERINTENDENT

The School Directors of Columbia county
me; 10 the Court House on Tuesday afternoon
las, for the purpose Of choosing County SUI
perintendent Of public schools, to serve for the
ensuing three years. The convention was called
to order by w. II. Snyder the outgoing
Superintendent, who in n brief speech express
ed the hope that thl Directors would heartily
sustain his succe !or in Office and would interest
themselves in the construction of good school
houses. Mr.. Snyder thought that there was
not enough care exercised in selecting teachers,
and that too often those were chosen who were
not worth the salaries paid them. There should
be discrimination in this matter. There were
more than 5000 scholars attending the public
schools of the coun'y and no Superintendent
could personally supervise the education of all
these. Directors should take an interest in
school matters. Mr. Snyder modeslly claimed
TO have done the best he could for the schools
during his term, and said that if mistakes had
been made they were of the head and not of the
heart.
DIR. Henry l.. Freas of Berwick was chosen
President Of the Convention by an unanimous
vote. The following gentlemen were selected
to serve as Secretaries; w. l.. Manning OF
Jackson, George Reif.nyder of Cslawisas; j. d.
Bodine of Mainville and b. f. Xrr Of Blooms
burg. The roll of directors was then called
and no less than IA responded to their names.
There are 100 directors in the county and the
large proportion of these present at the Conven-
ton, shows Enthusiastically that a deep interest
is taken in matters pertaining to the public
schools 1t is fact worthy Of mention, for it
is very much to the credit of the directors that
they appreciate the importance of their duties
The salary of the Superintendent for the
coming year was unchanged and will be the
same as in that just passed
Nominations being next in ode, the fol-
lowing names were presented to the Convention
j. S. Grimes of Mount Pleasant, Chillts II.
Campbell of BriaIcreek and Thomas b. Miller
of Bloomsburg. When Mr.. Campb,lps namt
was mentioned his certificate Of qualification,
was submitted.
William Krickbaum was chosen reading cl rk
at this point, in order that the S.cte,arie'
|
| cast.
j. {. Brown mov,d to proceed TO balo
and ano her director made motion that al
| the nominations be made at that timc, az h,
had understood it was intended TO introduc,
new names ttt,r one CT two tallots had beer
taken. Mr.. Browns mo ion prevailed and
vote was taken vi h the flowing rsLl,
Grimes GO, Miller 3j, Campbell 20 As G.
votes were ne essay to a choice, Mr. Gime
was declared duly elected The Convention
then adjourned,
1t was evidently surprise TO some of tn
dir,cioIs hat only one ballot wa' neoe ssary an
it is more than probable that, II two or thre
ballots had resulted fruilessly, candidate nc
famed IN the G, nytn ion would have teen pu
in nominal or. The best Of cling prcvaile
AID Lo.hlnE oc urr Il t. mar the hahn )ny
| the p, oatedngs'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
SOLDIERS ORPHANS REUNION.

The reunion of the graduates of the S II lie $
Orphans schools of Pennsylvania will lie held
at Harrisburg, August Oath, 25th and 2Gth. An
attendance is expected of about 800. ID. A,
Hull, Corresponding Secretary, of Reading
Gays; Railroad rates will be about one cent
per mile tickets good for three days. The no.
tells at Harrisburg will make reduction ofone
halfto a soldiers orphans while in that city
Indeed the r,duc ions in everything will be so
large as to warrant the attendance of every
"sixteenel" in the State. Alva S. Grow, the
Presiden, says of the PROPOSED reunion; 1--WE
will, at the August meeting, ,endeavor to organ
ize ourselves into permanent society," that we
may be Of mutual benefit to each other, and
perpetuate and strengthen the bonds which
bind us together in one common family" The
reunion premises to be a successful affair."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
PERSONAL.

James Lake of Scott is cand dae for AssC-
ciate Judge.
Col. S. Knorr will attend court at Pius5urg
next week
Mr.. w. K. Dtmoit of Madison township, will
take a Western trip this Sumner
Mr.. F. B. Hartman,rhe efficient Secretary of
the Columbia County Agricultural Sociey was
in town on Tuesday
A. NJ. johnson of Locust was in town this
week looking after his chances as candidate for
County Treasurer.
G. W. Sterner was lusy during the week in
urging his claims for the flee of Regste and
Recorder.
John II. Keel of Benton was foreman Of the
Grand Jury. Tie business was conducted
promptly and rropell.'.
Nathan Miller of Main, is candidate for
County Treasurer, and was in town looking af
ter his interests.
Competent judges are unanimously of the
opinion that Milard f. Conner of Orange is
Jury this week, and as iegard+ mustat hes
All
w. II. Jacoby, the present very efficient and
obligng Register and Recorder, will be a can
didate for reelection, and he will hurry some
Of his competitors il they want to kep up with
the procession.
Mr.. VIII II Clark is in Philadelphia. under
the medical treatment of DR.. Gross He has
somewhat improved and his physician enter.
tains favorabl. opinion as regards his re-
covery.
The addition TO the store of II. J. Clark &
Son is rapidly approaching completion and
will materially improve the appearance of the
building. Mr.. II. B. Clark went 10 New York
on Tuesday, to purchase new goods
Mr.. Chas. L. Terry has retired from the tdi
torship of the Wyoming Democrat, in order tc
devote himself to the profession of the law
Mr.. Alvin Day, his partner, will continue th
publ ication ofhe Democrat.
Mr.. J. S, Grimes, the newly-elected Count,
Superintendent was born in Light Street anc
has passed most of his life in this county. II
studied 10 he Bloomsbury Normal School fo
several years and graduated in the class of 1877
He has had twelve years experience as a teach
er and is in every respect well qualified to ful
fill ell the requirements of his office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
NJ LICENSES FOR BERWICK.

The application of Il Berger Of B.rw'ck for
restaurant iic,nse was refl,ed by the Court 90
Wednesday af ernoor. There was rtmou-
strance presented by quite a number of Ber
wick's best citizens. But two Witnesses were
called TO show violations of the law by Berger,
and their t-stimony Of itself amounted to moth
ing. Mr. Little, representing the remon-
strants, then read AN article of agreement be-
tween C. II. Woodin aud r. Berger, dated
April Sb, in which Berger agreed for the con-
sidelation of three hundred dollars not to aP-
ply for license before May Is, 1882, Seven
ty.fye dollars were paid at tie signing of the
instrument. No Witnesses were called on b F.
half of Berger, but Col Stewart stated that
Berger had been induced to sign il by misrep.
reservations as to the amounts 10 be paid other
parties who signed the same kind of an agree
ment After o short consultation, the Count n,
fused the licensr, saying they we're willing Il
give Mr.. Woodins experiment fair trial, and
to grant license to Berger now, when no one
else from that town had made apple tion, uG-
der the same arrangement as he had entere1
| into would be unfair, ard would give Berger
a mo nopoy Of the whole traffic fer the com ns
lytan
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
vENNoR ON MAY WEATHER.

Vennor has made his weather predictions for
May. They are as follows: Towards the end
of the frat week in May, or about the 9th and
9th, snow falls may be looked for in the lower
provinces of Canada and about May irosts
are probable in Central or Southern Illinois, with
rain and snow prevailing in some localities.
There will also, in all prob ,bity be snow falls
through the Gulf anl the S.. Lawrence dis
trict about the Sth and Oh. After the l0;h Of
NAV, however, hot weather may be eVpecttd d,
and after the fifteenth bush firea will probably
bretk out in certain districts although thunder
storms are also probable on the 18Th and 18th.
Between the 2Oth and 2jth there will probably
be cloudy weather with rains, and vegetation
will have advanced considerably by the 24th of
the mon h. Between the 20h and 2jth the
weather will probably be cool. The month
will end hot and sultry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06

The following statement OF William j. Coughn
OF sOme yllie Mass, Is SO remarkable that We beg
ask for II the attention OF our readers lie SAWS
In the fall OF 1876 when was taken with Violent
bleeding OF the Lungs followed by a severe cough
! soon began TO lose my appetite and flesh was
so weak at one time that could not leave my bed
la the summer Of 1917 was admitted to the city
Hospital. While there the doctors said had a hole
In my leu lung as biz as half dollar, expended
over a hundred dOlarS In doctors and medicines.
was so tar gone at one time report went around /
was dead. gave up hone, but n friend told me OF
Or. WM, HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS. |
Ia ghed at my friends thinking that my case was
inclraOle, but got bottle TO satisfy them, when
70 my surprise ana grathcation,l commenced 10
feel better, My nope once dead began 10 revive and
to-day feel In better spirits than have for three
years
81 write this hoping you will publish Il so that ev-
cry one AM cted with disease lungs VIII be induced
10 take DR., VIM Halls Rasam fOr the Lungs, az d
be conylnced that CuNSUMpiio CAN BE CURED
have taken Two bottles and can positively say that
II has done more god Than all the other medicine
lhave taken since INV sickness. NY cough has al
most entirely disappeared and | shall soon be able
TO 20 10 work. Sold by druggists, Take Vim Hat
baisam onlS-Beware OF coanterfelts. oetlo-lyeoN
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06

The presentation Of East Lynn," on Fn-
day evening last d Jc' MOI ca fJr any * end ID
criticism. The play is ",moticnal," and is
requirements are Sid ~ flly met. The pine
pal role was assumed by Mrs Ada Clay is a
fairly satisfactory manner, Tut was not so acted
as to arouse much enthusiasm, The support
was far from good and as consequence the
faults Of the play were intensified. East
Lynne" is much too difficult for any but ex-
ceptionally strong ttoupes and in rarely given
with success. Miss Gray s.company would show
to better advantage in less ambitious at
tempts.
The pr,sent,tion Of the comic opera "Pins
fore" by the Juvenile Opera Company at the
Opera House on Wednesday evening, was both
interesting and amusing. The dramatic abili-
ty displayed in the leading characters, notably
Josephine, Lille Buttecup and Dick Dcadeyc,
was quite remarkable. Master Collins has
strong, clear voice and made very acceptable
Captain Corcordn. Master Arthur Dunn was
excellent as Deadeye, Miss Ella Emanuel act
ed aal sung with spiri. and 6rce in the part
OF Buuercup, Miss Jennie Dunn, as Josephine
was the star of the evening, an easy and grac.-
ful actress and the possessor of an unusually
strong and well managed voic,. The chorus
was sufficiently powerful, the hildish trebles at
times being almost too piercing. 1t is nilestly
unfair to institute any comparison between the
singing of these juveniles and that ofadults and
1t is NJ more :han propec TO say th1t,all things
considered, the opera was quite fairly rendered
one grievous mistake is made-the music is
sung much too rapidly. 1t was well nigh i'm.
possible to follow the text and some of the
choruses were utterly ruined, the Lotes follow
ing each other in such quick succession as to
destroy the melody. There is no necessity for
this hurry and it ought to be abandoned. The
musical gem of the evening was Joscphine's al
at the beg ming of the second act, which was
given with much expression and teste and in
perfect time. The little people are well worth
hearing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
BASE BALL.

A match game of base ball, the first Of the
season, was played on the fair grounds on Sa;-
urday afternoon last, between the Normal
School Club and nine chosen from the play
ers in town. The school nine had frequently
played together and in this respect had great
advantage over the town boys who had joined
together 'ior this occasion only" That little
disad antage, however did not prevent them
from winning the game and by a very hand
some score The players from the school were,
McClay, catcher; Jones, ceRtre field Martin,
third base; Geddis right field Lincol', second
base; Chesuey, left field; Fleisher, first base;
Stanton, short stop and Powell pitcher The
town nine were, Shelly, catcher; Boice, pitcher
Woodhouse short stop; Buckingham II. first
base; Buckingham r. second base; Metz, left
Geld Maoy, third base, Vanata, centre field
and Thom.', right field. The playiog was
very good. The score stood IS to 6 In favor o
the town nine--a very decisive defeat cf til,
scholastic delegation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
SHERIFF'S SALES.

The following properties were disposed of.
as stated, on Saturday last, at the Court
lIoust:
The life estate of George II. Sha'pltss in
two lots of ground in Montour township were
unsold for want Of bidders.
Property in Orange township Of Rachel Ann
and Jacob lIarman sold to Catharine Slaugh
for Sll00.
Prop rty in Ca,awissa township of \. V. and
Sarah j. Cool to c. w. Miller for 500.
Property in B,aver township of Isaac and
Caroline Sweeney to the Columbia county NJ
S. +. Association for $50.
Property in Benton township Of Sias D
Cole, to Aims Cole for Sll0.
Property in Flshipgcreek township of Will
lam Unangst for SAC.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
NORMAL SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

The stockholders Of the Bloomsburg State
Normal School held their regular annual meet
ing on Monday af ernoon last. Mr., Caleb Bar
ton was chosen chairman and Mr. Sylvester
Pursel, Secretary, Messrs. james Barton and
Peter BiIlmeyer were appointed tellers Hon.
William Elwell, William Neal, John A. Fun
ylon and Elias Mendenhall we're elected, with
out oppos ion, as trIstecs on the part of the
stockholders to serve for three years Hon.
Charles Il. Buckalew, Charles e. Barkley, l.
$. Kuhn, and c. F, Knapp were named as suit
able persons from whom the Superintendent o.
Public distraction may select trustees on the
part of the State.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
RESOLUTIONS OF CoNDoLENCE.

At meeting of the Espy Lodge No. 6Sl
l. O. of o. F. held April %, 1881 the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were adj
opted.
WHEREAS, 1t ha' pleased an allwiso
Providence to remove by death from
amongst US another beloved and faithful
member, Brothe. Past Grand II W.
Aul. endeared to us as a member and poss.
e,sel of amiable qualities, ,viYacty and prom
ise. Therefore be it
Resolred: Tha, while we lament the death
of our esteemed brother we bow in submis-
sion to the decree of Divine Providence and
reioice in the hope that he has gone to a
brighter home where parting will be no
more and where death has no dominion.
Resolred: That we will ever cherish the
memory of CUR departed brother and by this
impre ,sve loss feel called upon to renew our
dl ligeuce to work in the cause of humanity,
knowing the certainty of death and the un-
certainty of life.
Resolred That we sincerely and affec-
tionately sympathize with the family and
friends of our deceased brother and express
hope that, lie who tempers the wind TO
the shorn lamb, may sOothe them in their
sad atfliction and com fort them in their sad
bereavement.
ResOired That copy oflhese resolutions
be sent to the family OF the deceased, copy
spread nn the Lodge Journal and that they
be publish'd in the County papers at Blooms
burg.
MnWpN
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
LEGISLATION FOR TEACHERS.

The teachers of Scranton have adopted
form of circular to be sent to the teachers
of the State, suggesting that a conver-
ton Of teachers be called to take into cogni-
zance certain subjects of vital importance to the
professional teacher 1t ti4proposed to prepare
a law which shall fix the Tenure o professional
teachers, increase their pay, establish an uniform
system of qualifications, and TO take into con.
sideration such otter points as would suggest
themselves looking to an improvement of the
professional standing of the teacher. A place
for the holding of the proposed convention has
not yet been selected, bat it will probably be held
In Reading.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06

An unknown man, hungarian 20 he sal l.
Fourth nd Cent stree g, on 1hurdiy after
noon OF las' week aud WIN cred through the
hall' and fmm' in an ainle.s sort If way.
He was SEN by Mr.. Kuhn's daughter who
called her mother. In response to an inquiry
as to what he wished, the man said that he was
hungry He was furnished with food, but
seemed in no hurry TO depart, but somebody
mentioned the name Of Constable Woodward
and then he left the premie es 10 hurry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06

Ii you are going west save time snd money
by buying tickets from Il. d. Darlington, agent
at Rupert. lie represents best routes 10 the
west aud northwest, Tlains leave Rupert al
G;lh II, m, $50 a. m, and 4OC p IN. For
at,s aud in formation, cali on or address,
II. d. DARLISGroE,
April Low Ticket Agent, Rupert, Pa,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06

A beautiful Weber upright piano has been
purchased for use in the Normal School, of
Mr.. A. +. Bacon, the wel-known music deal
or in Wilkes-Barre This style of piano is un-
surpassed by any in the market, for purity and
richness of tone ard for what is known as
Singing quality" 1t is u most attractive pi'ce
of furnture,as it is handsomely cased. This is
the sixth piano purchased and is absolutely
necessary for the accommodation of the large
number of pupils, now under the instruction Of
Prof Niles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
WILLIAM II, SNYDER.

Mr.. Soyd has served three coi~cilive
terms MS County Supetnter dent Of public
schoo'@ an relinquished hi' oli e on Tue day
last. lie retires with an enviable record "a
capable, Jealous and painstaking official. lie
has worked earnestly and faithfully to increase
the efficiency of the schools and has earned the
respect and confidence of the entire community.
His popularity stead ly increased from his in
PRODUCTION into office until he retired and his
successor can only hope to achieve like happy
result by following the excellent example set
by Mr. Snyder. We join with his many friends
in Offering congratulations and coed wishes for
future prosperiy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06

General James p. Weaver, the Greenback
candidate for President at the last election,
made a speech in the Opera House on Thursday
afternoon of last week. He is pleasant speaker
and interested lis hearers. The speech was a
some sharp criticisms of national banks fro a
Greenback point of view was in no sense abu-
sive, and was favorably received. Gen. Weaver
was so bitterly assaiIFd by members Of his own
party during the campaigr, that he very natural
ly desires to establish his loyalty and honesty in
the minds Of his followers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06

"WALSUT LEAF HAIR REsTORER" Is entirely differ
ent from all others. II is clear water and as
IT'S name indicates Is a.perieCt Vegetable Hair Re
sOrer and does not In any manner affect the health
when sulphur, Sugar OF Lead and Nitrate OF silver
preparations have done. 1t Will Immediately free
The head from all Dandrun Restore Gray Hair to its
natural color, and produce new growth where It.
has fallen or. II VIII change light or faded hair IN
a few days TO a beautiful glossy brown Every bot
Tie Is warranted. Ask your druggist for II. For
Wholesale Agents. oct. 49, soft
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
J0CRNALISTIC.

The daily Union. Leu Ter of Wilkes-Barre ap-
peared on Monday last, enlarged and improved.
A column has been added to each page, the
columns heightened and new and neat head
ing supplied For some time past there has
been steady increase in advertising and the
enlargement became matter of necessity. The
Union Leader ia bright, w,l'-.dted paper and
deserves the popularity it has won. We con
gratuate our con temp orary on the prosperity
that its enlarged dimensions indicates.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
BCCKHORN NEWS.

Mr.. Daniel W. Harris has returned from
Michigan and is at present in VarIiew's store.
Willie,'n only son of A., j. B,sgleis danger
ouly i'll with scarlet fever.
Miss Anna Leidy is visiting at Hamburg.
Mrs. Dr. c. Lenker Is visiting her mother at
Wilkes Barre. A Dispatch from her to the doc
tor that their baby was sick accounts for The
Doctors absence.
Our farmers are planting corn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06

The sale cfthe tract Of land in Beaver. town
shiplaie the estate Of John McCala and known
as the Andrew Clark tract, has been postponed
until Friday June 3rd, 1881. The property
was advertised to be sold on Monday last at the
Court House in Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06

Foote the actor, on the occasion of benefit said,
Like CRATE tull of Goals glow, great full
house to see;
And if do not grateful prove, a great fool !
should be,
And anybody else would be great fool to go
with his face all covered with Pimples and
Blotches, when Spring Blossom Remedy can
be had at every druggists.
Prices: ST., so cents, and trial bottles 10 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-05-06
A COMPLETE ESTABLISHMENT.

it nee ssary for us to Gnd larger and more con.
venient quarters, the erection Of a nvw build
ing has been determined upon and workmen
are now engaged on t. The location is on
Main stree. next to W C, McKinney's. The
building will be p feet front by - feet in
depth, three stories high Ga the first floor
front will be the bu.ins+ office, an | back of
that the eii'ori and lre.s room'. The entire
third floor will b. use for composing and job
rooms. Water power will be introduced in
stead Of s'e,m. We expect TO take possession
of the new Office about the first of October,
and when established there " i'll have one Of the
most convenient and best appointed country
offices il the Safe.