Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-15
COLUMBIA NEWS.
OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS,

OUR REGULAR COKREsPONDENCE,
Affairs Along tho Susquehanna-Gleanin
In and Around the Borough Picked Up
by tie Infeiligenoers Reporter.
Locust Street.
An unusually large crowd thronged Lo'
Gust street last evening, tempted out by
the beauty of the day. Nevertheless the
stores did not seem to be doing a very
fourisbing business.
At the Opera House.
The drama of "Si Slocum was pro-
duced here last evening by the Frank
Frayne company to fair sized house. To
judge by the enthusiastic applause OF the
audience it was highly enjoyed. Mr..
Frayne's shooting was remarkable, equal
ing that of Buffalo Bill, and his facial ex-
pressions were excellent. The acting OF
Mr.. S. X. Chester, as Ieunsend, was
above the average. The lion &C Company
ing the troupe was fed after the enter
tainment, devouying only fifteen pounds
ofraw beef. The company left for Har
risburg at 10 a. m.
The Canal.
Boating On the canal is very brisk, a
large number passing this place daily,
many bourd down the Tide Water canal.
The basin here rs full Of boats awaiting
cargOes.
Marriage.
The friends of Mr.. Harry McCauley
and Miss Annie Dean are surprised by the
announcement Of their marriage, which
occurred last February. We wish the
happy couple success through life. The
public schools lose good teacher by the
lady's marriage.
Departure from Town.
Mr.. James Slade, late Columbia corre-
spOndent for this paper, left this morning
for Williamsport where he will enter the
service of the r. & r. branch of the
Pennsylvania railroad company. The host
of friends he leaves behind wish him
abundant success.
Package sOciable..
The St. PauPs Episcopal church held
at the residence of its pastor, last Thurs
day evening, one of the most. pleasant So
ciables of the season. Every person
brought a package of some kind. which
was auctioncd off, This created great
amusement, as the parcels were opened
before all. The crowd attending was
large, the capacity Of the parsonage being
taxed to its utmost. Refreshments were
served. Including sale OF packages, about
$55 were realized.
The Band.
The Citizens cornet band held an in.
teresting meeting at the Franklin house
on Thursday evening Tho room owned
by Mr.. Fred Bucher, opposite his store,
was rented for their use. The boys need
and intend trying to get new uniforms.
The citizens should help them literally
when called upon, as it is one the few in.
stitntions of the town of musical nature.
Little Locals.
The shad fisheries are not turning out
many of these delicate fish, and the few
that are caught are mostly small. Tho
fishermen feel bad as consequence.
The market was we'll attended this
morning, but the supply of vegetables was
small.
Mrs. Fred. Stoner lies very i'll at her res
idence iu Manor, of paralysis. But small
hopes are entertained for her recovery.
Rafting on the Susquehanna is dull, but
few RATS passing here
The Shawnee rolling mill has again
started with a full complement of hands.
1t is to be hoped there vii. be no more
stoppages.
Council met last evening. Full proceed
ings will bc published in Mondays issue.
Rev. Mr.. Soaring will exchange pulpits
Tomorrow, with Rev. Chas. Spaulding, of
Lancaster. No change of the time of ser
vice will be made.
Mr.. Samuel Carter, who has been ili for
a long time is much better.
The Rev. Francis Clayton, of Smiths
burg, Ind, who has been spending few
days with Rev. Mr.. Soaring, returned
home this morning.
The peach crop, so say our farmers, has
not been affected by the late cold weather.
They ought to know.
For unknown reasons, engines 1914 and
1O45, of the Pennsylvania railroad, have
had their numbers changed to 2O44 and
2O45, respectively.
About hundred employees of the p.
r, r. will 60 TO Lancaster to-day to draw
their pay, which is now at Lancaster and
comes here on Monday.
James Watson, Of Concord Lane is i'm
proving his home property.
The Misses Bechtels, Of Lancaster, spent
yesterday in Columbia with friends.
Mr. B. F. Stoner, of Lancaster, having
rented the Smedley agricultural works,
takes possession Oh Tuesday. He will en-
gage in the manufacture of small reels.
Orders for Il large number are on hand.
w. H. Lorenzo and J. Lowry Bell, R. s.
G. railroad officials, will be in town Mon.
day to decide upon the erection of rev
depot for their road. 1t will be located on
Locust street.
The Columbia nationel bank is doing
heavy press Of business.