The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-12-01
Opening of the n. Il w. II. rail-
way.
EXCURSION TO wILKEs-BARRE.

EXCURSION TO wIlREs-BARRE.
After many years Of adycrsity the North
Il West Branch railroad is at last COM
plcted, and was formally opened on
Thursday Of last week, by an excursion
from Wilkesbarre to Sunbury and return,
which was participated in by about 500
people living along the route. The cx-
cursion was under the management .of
Rev. ID. J. Waller Charles Parrish and
III. w. Palmer the committee on invita-
tions, and everything was done by them
that tended TO tho convenience and enjoy
ment of their guests. The train left
Wilkcsbarre at 8 O'clock in the morning
with about 250'gentlemen of that city, and
ran to Sunbury, arriving at about II
o'clock. Here the party was largely aug
mented. Shortly after II o'clock the
return trip was begun, and at Danvile,
Catawissa, Bloomsbury, Berwick, and
other points delegations were taken up,
and the six coaches of which the train was
composed, were filed to overfowing. The
new road follows the river on the left hand
side, and the scenery from the cars cannot
be surpassed anywhere. 1t was subject
of common remark that the track was as
smooth as any old road which speaks well
for the contractors, the Messrs. Collins.
The day was all that could be desired, and
the trip was made to Wilkesbarre in good
time, when the excursionists repaired to
the Wyoming Valley House and partook
OF an elegant collation.. After the viands.
had been fully discussed, Or. w. II
Bradley, of the Wilkesbarrc Record calle d
the meeting to order and stated that
series OF resolutions relating to the occa-
sion had been prepared, and he moved
that they be read by j. X. Bogert of the
Wilkesbarre Leader. Mr. Bogert stepped
lows:
RESOLVED. That as the invited guests Of the
North and West Branch railroad company, on the
occasion OF the opening OF ther new railroad, we
desire TO express TO the officers and managers Of
that company our appreciation Of their generous
hospitality. Repre- senting as we do nearly ali OF
tne professions, occupations aai Industries of the
valleys OF the susquehanna, we r Joce at the com.
pletion OF THIS new and important public improve
ment and we congratulate ourselves that it is to
be conducted and managed by men of large and
ful guarantee OF their liberal policy In the future
RESOLVED, That we congratulate our friend
and former townsman, the Rev. ID. J, Waller on
| the realization OF his purposes and hopes In the
completing OF the North & West Branch railroad.
10 him Justly belongs the credit OF originating
and pushing forward this important public i'm
| proyement He has proved h nself steady and
persistent worker In the vineyard of the state as
well as OF the church. lie has been militant In
| both and Will triumph in both.
honasS, hEsoivED Ihat our thanks are due and are
| ParrlSl, ISu, and the Rev 7 Wnllpr yyhn
| committees OF arrangements have been unre-
hitting In their efforts to render this excursion
RESOLVED, That we thank Mr. Alfred Walters
| superintendent Of the road, the conductor en-
cursion train. Their fidelity to duty, watchful-
ness and regard for the comfort and safety of the
ge,I,sd cue Is are fully appreciated and thankfully
we toast success to the North and West
braneh s s1t railroad May the WaNter. never engulf
prise and liberallty Waller around through every
nalnleG and Parrish, her r)ute re-War1 her treas
ancy y ana and maize Si ner the Palmer In railroad excel
| harrared by Ill news OF her, or through her.
When the reading was finished motion
for the adoption Of the resolutions was put,
which was carried unanimously and en-
phaticaly. Loud calls for Waller follow
ed, and that gentleman responded very
happily by saying that when he left that
place fifty-two years ago and floated down
the river on a shinglc, he never expected
| to be carried back on a steel rail. Remarks
were also made by Col. Taggart of North
| umberland, Rev. l. II. Terrence of River
side, and Attorncy-General Palmer, all of
which were received with loud applause.
AT about four o'clock the train left
WIKI DIOno,sI,,r,.
| about six O'Clock. On the ferry boat Il
vote of thanks was extended by those
present from Bloomsbury to Mr.. Waller,
| and all who had taken an active interest
in the new road, for the great advantages
opened for our town.
For nearly fifteen years Mr.. Waller has
labored for this road. He met with OBJ
stacles and Encouragement on almost
every hani, but his indomtable energy
and pluck carried him through, and his
enjoyment on the occasion of opening the
road showed clearly that he was very
happy, and justly so, at the completion of
his years Of labor. Much credit must also
be accorded Mr.. William Neal for the
success of the undertaking. When all
others lost hope, he constantly aided Mr..
Waller with his advice and means, and
never doubted but that the road would be
built. Such backing gave the president
renewed hope and energy, and carried
him through successfully. The road is
now operated by the Pennsylvania COM
pany.
The following persons constituted the
Bloomsburg delegation SO far as we were
able to ascertain them:
Mr.. and Mrs. d. J. Waller, Sr, Mr. and
Mrs. ID. j. Waller, Jr., DR.. and Mrs L. A.
Shattuck Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. Schoch,
Judge and Mrs. Elwell, DR.. and Mrs.
Schuyler, Mr.. and Mrs Geo. E. Elwell
Mr., and Mrs. j. A. Funston, Mr.. and Mrs,
|, W. Hartman, DR.. aud Mrs. Mitchell,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Miller Col. and Mrs.
5. Knorr, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Maize, Will
liam Neal, Mrs. w, II. Mckinney, Miss
Ka Mckinney, Miss Laura Waller, Miss
Pinneo, Revs. Donahue, Manhart and
Speer, l. w. McKelyy, G. A. CLARK, +. j,
McIIenry, D. MclIenry, T. j. Vanderslice,
Sylvester Pursel, j. L. Meyer, w. S. Moy-
er, w. NJ. Monroe, Mathaias ShafTer, C. f.
Savage, II. Eyer, w. Kcickbaum, Douglas
Hughes, f. c. Caswell DR.. Ransom, and
others.
Nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of
the day, and all returned home delighted
with their first trip up the other side of the
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