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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11
4 wicked TRAMP.


A fellow who gives his name as James
Conner was lodged in Jail on Wednesday
morning on the charge of attempting to
commit feloniOus assault. The facts of
the case are as follows; On the 1st day of
August w. j. Bidleman of Montour town.
ship employed n man to help in harvest
ing oats. Mr.. Bideman has four daugh-
ters who all slept in room together, and
Il room was given the man in another part
of the house. Some time after midnight
one of the daughters was aroused from
sleep by queer sensation and the i'm
preston that there was some one in the
room besides her sisters. On looking
around she saw II man, and gave an alarm
ance. AS the man left he asked the girls to
excuse him as he had got in the wrong room,
Mr., Is, was so alarmed ut the screams OF
the girls that he rushed into the room
without stopping to look after the man,
The man went to his room and dressed
and disappeared. In the morning a bottle
Of chloroform was found near one of the
beds and some OF it had evidently been
administered to one OF the girls, but not
sufficient to render her unconscious and
hence the intention of the villain was
frustrated. Search had been made for
him but without success until Tuesday
when it was discovered that he WAS in
Centre township. Accordingly constable
Woodward and chief Freas were dispatch.
cd at twelve o'clock at night, and they
succeeded in capturing the fellow in tn,
barn of Elisha Hagenbuch near Ilidlay''
church, He was lodged in Jail, and on
Wednesday morning had hearing befor'
j. H. Maize, ESQ, who committed him il
default Of $500 bail. This is one of tn,
| boldest as well as one OF the most heinou.
attempts that man could make. He de
serves to be punished to the fullest exten
of the law and undoubtedly he will re
ceive it.
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AND DEMOCRAT BIOOMsBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY Pa

McNarra, swindler from Belfast, Ire
land, has been travelling through this state
defrauding clcrgymen by false representa-
tions. His method was to represent him
self as member OF the same denomina-
tion as the clergyman he called on, and
then by telling very plausible story, to
borrow money from him 'for few days"
In his peregrinations he struck Blooms
burg, and calling on Rev. L. Zahner,
stated that he was member OF the church
of England, that he had but recently ar
rived in this country, and came to Scran-
ton to visit his brother. Upon arriving
there he found his brother had gone to
Tyrone, this state, and as he had only
money enough to bring him to Blooms
burg he concluded TO stop Off here and
borrow sufficient to carry him through,
when he would return the money. He
asked MIR. Zahner for twenty-five dollars,
but got nothing as Mr.. rs suspicious were
aroused. He then went to Rev. DR..
MitchelPs where he represented himself as
Presbyterian and gave different name.
Not long ago he was arrested in North
ampton county and is now in Jail at
Easton, for practicing the same game
He will be convicted, and if all the clergy
men whom he has swindled throughout
the state should appear to testify against
him it will probably be good many years
before he dupes another one.
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Mimin Items,

Mrs. Joseph Gcarhart died on Tuesday
evening at the age of go. She was buried
on Friday.
Many of our people are preparing for
Mountain Grove camp meeting.
Laura Croll, who was living for some
time at Mrs. Isaac Snyders returned to
her home on Saturday
Brosious is the happiest man about. 1t
is girl, and a very nice one too
John Yohe, Jr., has in his possession a
hens egg that weighs just four ounces.
Delegate meeting passed off rather quiet
some of the boys got 'boosy."
Do some of the parents know how their
boys are conducting themselves along the
river while in bathing? The language
used so near the ferry while ladies and
gentlemen are crossing is certainly very
shameful. 1t should be stopped.
Supt. Grimes held an examination at
this place on Saturday. There were two
(2) applicants examined. Prof. H. w.
Sterner and lady, and others visited the
exercises.
John X. Yohe lost a horse some days
ago. This is the third one he has lost
lately.
Mr.. L. o. Jones, of Berwick, one of last
winters teachers paid visit to his old
home on Tuesday.
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Correct railroad Time Table.
Personal.


w. L. Manning, Of Jackson township,
left on Tuesday last for Rochester, N. Y.
Miss Fannie Searles of Scranton is visit.
ing Miss Annie Sloan.
]. II. Deiterich Of the Berwick Gazette
called at this office on Tues day.
Miss Anna Schnabel and Miss Ida
Hutzel, Of Philadelphia, are visiting G. F.
Knapp.
Mr.. L. w. Drinker is home for two
weeks vacation.
Miss Drinker of Scranton is visiting her
relatives here.
Miss Eva Rupert and Miss Ella McKin-
ncy left on Wednesday for Chautauqua
Lake, New York, where they will spend
several weeks.
Miss Wadsworth of Luzerne county is
the guest of her cousin Mrs L. Z. Waller .
Mr.. E. r. Ikeler, being called to Phla-
delphia on business, left town on Thurs
day morning taking with him his wife and
two sons who intend spending week or
ten days of pleasure on the sea shore, be-
fore returning.
j. NJ. Freck, formerly of Centralia, but
now living in Pottsville, was in town on
Monday on business. Mr.. Freck spends
much of his time in Arizona where he has
some interests.
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Briar Creek Notes.

Miss Stella Keller Of Kingston, is spend
ing few weeks among friends here.
Mr.. g. M. Quick and wife, G. Gunton
and Miss Bldleman, of Bloomsbury spent
Sunday with e. p. Learn.
Miss Della Gruver, of Nanticoke, is visit.
ing her uncle, A. B. Croop.
Mr.. E. Risewick, of Wilkes Barre, paid
some of his friends flying visit on Mon
day.
A. B. Croop and d. L. Hess attend
ed convention at Bloomsbury this week
Chester and Willie Marr are very sick
with typhoid fever.
Marrs returned much pleased with the
excursion.
Guss and Della make fine appearance
when out horseback riding. They under.
stand holding the rein. ...
Mr.. Hughes has one of the incest houses
along the river road.
G.. P. Learn has exchanged horses again.
ANON.
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A number Of foreigners, with nine bears,
and several poor horses and ponies passed
through town on Thursday OF last week
They were the most wretched looking party
of human beings that ever made their ap-
pearance in this section. There were
half dozen women and fourteen children,
the latter being carried either In bags
hung across the saddles or at the mothers
back. Though their chief business SEEM
cd to be begging, they had quite an
amount of money, and applied at the
banks to get bills for small change The
party were said to be Sclavonians and have
been in this country but short time.
They have been driven out of many places,
because of the rumors that there was
small pox in the party. Some of them
spoke French and German besides their
own tongue. They were perfect speci-
mems Of pure and unaduterated Bulgarian
gypsies whose chief virtue is never
to allow their bodies to come in contact
with soap and water
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BAUGH n SONS,
Philadelphia.
inlv Qa.Q w
July 1873 W
invitation.

S"1lgers are invited to visit
.rr store, when in Philadel-
ph;a, to leave packages there,
and to make a convenience
Of it generally. 1t is a handy
place, right by the new City
Hall, at the very center of the
city. ltanswers our purpose
10 welcome you, and to pro-
vile for such of your wants
a5 we can.
The store is about twice
as larJe as it was two or
three years ago; made SO by
digging under ground and
building overhead, and by ex-
tension on Chestnut street.
Parts Of the store are about
as comfortable as any place
can be; and one of the most
comfortable parts is now be-
ing got ready for the rest and
rclrcshmcnt Of strangers.
One of the pleasant things
about the store always has
been the fact that you can
walk all over it, either alone
or with a guide, without ever
being asked to buy a thing.
We know very well that most
Of you come to us for a good
share of your supplies; why
should we spoil your visit by
intruding goods upon your
attention, when you come to
sec the place
But perhaps you are not
coming to Philadelphia just
now. Very we'll; take a cool
er time. It's cool enough in
the store, when you get here.
You can write for any goods
that you may happen to
want; and get them, proba-
bly,, just as well as if you
were on the spot. Any how,
you know, you can return
whatever you get that you
don't like.
We sell more sorts of
things than we can put into
an advertisement. So, what
ever you want, suppose you
drop us a line. Well help
you if we can.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
Chestnut Tiiteenth and Market
sueet:: and City-hall square,
PHILADELPHIA.
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Anna E. Kressler, aged 30 years, COM
mitted suicide by hanging herself to an
apple tree early on Tuesday morning.
She resided between Bloomsbury and
Lightstreet. Her sister, who was sleeping
with her, missed her about four O'clock in
the morning, and upon going to look for
her, found her hanging to the tree, She
was a daughter of George Kressler, who
was insane for many years, one brother is
now in the Danville Asylum and another
brother died some years ago, who was
insane. While her mind was not perma-
nently affected, she had at times acted
strangely. An. inquest was held by j. II.
Maize, Esq, on Tuesday morning and the
verdict of the jury was that she commit
ted suicide while laboring under n tenn
porary fit of insanity
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

Last Saturday afternoon j. F. Caldwells
horse which was standing in front of the
bake house on Centre street, hitched to the
wagon and united, started off on a little
excursion of his own, and delivered the
bread box and its contents in front of Bill
meyers store, badly damaging the box.
The wagon turned over in making the cor
ner, and the horse broke loose from it, but
was caught at the Exchange Hotel. At this
time of year when flies are so annoying,
horses should not be left united.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

The delegate election in town last Sat-
urday, was largely attended and hotly
contested The fight seemed to be warm
cr on committeeman than on candidates.
In the east ward Robert Buckingham and
G. A. Herring were the candidates for
standing committee and Mr. Buckingham
was elected by a vote of l40 to 80, The
general feeling seemed to be that Mr.,
Herring who was Deputy county treasurer,
President of the town council, chairman of
the county committee, and delegate to the
state convention, had been the recipient of
about as many honors rs it was necessary
to bcstow on one man at one time In th2
west ward the contest for committeeman
was between G, A. Klein and w. j. Buck
alew, Mr.. Klein being elected by ma
jority of 20 votes. He was member last
year. and filled the position OF Secretary of
standing committee very satisfactorily,
and has been reappointed to the same
position this year,
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NJ. NJ. Hilliard's circus and menagerie
was in this place on Saturday last. Quite
a large crowd was attracted, The verdict
seemed to be that it was pretty good
show for Bloomsbury, especially as it was
only the second show that has vcntured to
pitch its tent here. Bloomsbury citizens
are not much as circus goers, and the
travelling troupes are indifferent about
stopping. billiards. show was as adver-
tised, a pretty good twenty-five cent show.
One half of their animals were lions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

Farmers and property owners should
bear in mind that they are required by law
to cut Canada thistles on their properties
before they go to seed. For a neglect to
comply with this law they are subject to "a
fine of fifteen dollars, one half to be paid
to the county treasurer, and the other half
to the use of the person suing for the same"
Any persons considering themselves ag-
grieved by the neglect or refusal of the
property owner to cut the Canada this tie
may enter upon the premises, cut down
the property compensation for his service 5
at the rate of two dollars per day.
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standing Committee.

The members of the Democratic count
elected last Saturday at the pI
mary elections are rs follows;
Beaver-Jesse Rittenhousc
Berwick-W. T. Snyder.
Benton-James Wireman
Bloom, E.-R Buckingham.
Bloom, VIC. A. Klein.
Briarcreek-Chas. Reed.
Catawissa-W. L. Eyerly.
Centralia-David Welsh.
Centre-Stephen Pohe.
Conyngham, N..-Chas. IIaggerty.
" S.-John Monroe.
Fishingcreek-L. NJ. Creveling.
Franklin--Samucl foreman.
Greenwood-Wesley Morris.
Hemlock-William Girton.
Jackson-James w. Kitchen.
Locust--Rolandu Herbein.
Madison-C. II. Fruit.
Main-Chas. Reichart
Miflin-C. w. Hess.
Montour-O. A Stunger.
Mt. Pleasant--Elias Howell.
Orange-O. A. Megargell.
Pine-P. w. Sones.
Roaringcreek-Jam Knittle.
Scott, VIC. p. Reighard.
I" E.-John Walters.
Sugarloaf--C. L. Moore.
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An effort was made on Tuesday morn
ing to secure the election of county COM
missioner Charles Reichart rs chairman of
the standing committee, but failed, and
Robert Buckingham was elected by a vote
of l2 to \, 1t has always been the prac-
tice to select the chairman from the coun-
ty seat and as Mr.. Reichart resides in
Main township, il was considered unwise
to make change at this time. Mr. Buck
ingham has all the necessary qualifications
for an efficient officer.
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ECONOMY
PROSPERITY,
SUCCESS

Some years ago we learned the les
son that farmers could not afford 70
paw high prices for Fertilizers, that
a frst-class Phosphate properly ammo
mated, must be produced for nearlv
half the price of those then in the mar.
ket.
Necessity, the mother of invention,
was upon us, and our efforts of years
was about to be given to the public in
the shape of our TWENTY FIVE
DOLLAR PHOSPHATE.
This article combines all the necess.
ary elements to produce a good crop Of
Wheat, and feed the soil abundantly
for the grass which is to follow the
next year.
When this article was first introduc-
ed it was said that it could not be pro-
duced at the price at which we were
selling it, but thanks to the cash buy
ing public who have favored us with
constantly increasing orders which has
enabled us to produce in large way
that which cannot be done in any
other.
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Just received II new IoI of Elgin, Walt
ham, Springfield and other make of watches
in open and hunting cases, warranted from
two to five years.
Also silver plated teaspoons one dollar a
set, table spoons two dollars set, at L.
Bernhard's Jewelry Store. 6 Off
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Most of the candidates who were de-
feated for nomination to county offices
were gentlemen who would have given
satisfaction if they had been chosen. As
politics is lottery in which some must
draw blanks, those who were the unlucky
ones this time will no doubt pocket their
defeat gracefully, and cheerfully lend their
assistance this fall in piling up a big ma
iOrity for state and county ticket
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The man who played an ACCORDION with
his hands, a bass drum, triangle and GYM
balls with his heel, was in town last week
About the same time came the SCISSORS
grinder, the organ grinder and monkey,
and the Turks with their bears. They
seem to travel in droves.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

Carl Zerrahn, Conductor of the Handel
and Haydn Society of Boston, and one of
the Leaders of the Great Musical Peace
Jubilees of Boston in 1869 and 1872 has
this to say about the Treasury of Song.
at gives me great pleasure to state that
have looked through Treasury of Song,
and examined the Index of the same 1t
contains great variety of musical matter
from the classical to the most popular, and,
in recommending it to the public, cannot
do better than to repeat the words from its
title page, that the different pieces are
chosen expressly for their eminent fitness
to promote happiness ineyery home,'"
Mr.. j. P. Owen is now oanvassing the
town for this book, and lovers of music
should by all means secure a copy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

The Standing committee met upon the
adjournment of the Convention and elected
Robert Buckingham Chairman, and G. A.
Klein Secretary. No better selection could
have been made as both are active and en-
ergetic gentlemen, and they will no doubt
look after the interests Of the party jealous
ly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

The Rupert Camp meeting is still in
session and has been well attended There
are able preachers and good singers in at
tendance, and excellent order is preserved
The meeting will continue until after next
Sunday, on which day large number of
visitors is expected
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PERSONAL! To Men Only I

Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Michigan, will
send DR. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men (young or old) who are
afflicted with Nervous Debility, Lost Vital
ity, and manhood, and kindred troubles,
guaranteeing speedy relief and complete
restoration of health and manly vigor
Address as above. N. B.-No risk is in.
Cured, as thirty days trial is allowed.
Oct % ,S11y
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There will be letting for bridge over
Coles creek in Sugarloaf township near
Alinas Coles mill, at the Commissioners
office on Monday August 2lst, at one
o'clock. AS the county commissioners
have seen fit to put the advertisement in
Sugaroaf township, we insert this notice
gratuitously for the benefit of the residents
of that portion of the county.
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Tte Campaign CoIumbian.

We will send the COLUMBIAN to any ad-
dress in the county, from now until after
the fall election for 80 cents. AS this will
be an unusually interesting campaign every
Democratic voter should take paper ana
keep himself posted. There is not man
in the county who cannot afford to take the
COLUMBIAN at that price, and we hope to
receive many orders Postage stamps can
be sent by mail.
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9. A. Prentiss has made many improve
ments by the enlargement of his building
and adding of new machinery. He is now
prepared to do all kinds of. repairs, or
manufacture new machines. His Office is
on Fourth street. near East
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COMMISSIONERS SALE,

We will offer for sale what is known as the old
jail property, on Thursday, August 3lst, 1852, at
10 O'clock A. NJ. at the Court House in Bloomseurg
all that certain piece or land situate In the town
II Bloomsbury with front on Centre street OF
2l4 feet anu front on FIRST street OF 1872 teeG on
which are erected brick dwelling house, oil jail,
stable and other out-bulldings.
Conditions can be seen at the Office,
SliS$ ShS$5Sf 4 S5s,E s{E5d'thzAA6D {EE5ad't5hzAA6D County CONS
ATTEST Jonn b. Casey, clerk Commissioners
Office Rloomsburg. July 10, lSA2
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August will be another month of storms
and unusual rainfall, with one or two re-
markably low curves of temperature.
expect snowfall will be recorded in ex-
tremc western and northwestern sections
and cold rains at more southerly stations
shortly after the middle of the MONTH"
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*4~"Do boldly what you do at all" Boldly
do we affirm that Kidney-Wort is the
diseases, rheumatism and piles vanish be-
fore it, The tonic effect of Kidney Wort
is produced by its cleansing and purifying
action on the blood. Where there is a
gravelly deposit in the urine, or
milky, ropy urine from disordered kidneys,
il ALWAYS CurpS
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DYSPEPSIA AND LIVER COMPLAINT.

Is it not worth the small price of 70 cents
to free yourself of every symptom of these
distressing complaints, il you think so call
ut our store and get bottle of Shiloh's
Vitalizer, every bottle has printed guar
antee on 1t, use accordingly and if it does
you no good it will cost you nothing, Sold
by j. Ii. Kinports.
may l2.eow.
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Stephen II. Wolf announced his name
as a candidate for sheriff in two Republi-
can newspapers and then asked the dem
ocrats to support him. OF course he was
defeated.
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. Wayne Camp Meeting will commence
next Tuesday, August 10Th and continue
ten days. Boarding can be had on the
grounds at six dollars for the term, or forty
cents per meal. Tents rent from three to
ten dollars.
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Agricultural Societies are making ar
rangements for holding their fairs this fall.
There are one hundred and two in the state.
1t is likely all will make extra efforts to
have good exhibition, as the large crops
will demand it.l
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
ECONOMY.

A fortune may be spent in using in effect
ual medicines, when by applying Thomas
Eclectric Oil speedy and economical cure
can be effected. In cases of rheumatism,
lame back, bodily ailments, or pains of
every description, it affords instant relief.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

c.. J. Smith, licensed peddler of Wilkes
Barre, Pa. who has been disabled by rheu-
matism, drove through town on Friday last
with a team of dogs hitched to small
wagon. The dogs travel about fifteen miles
q day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

A bill has passed the United States Sen
ate modifying the money order system by
the issuing of postal note" at a charge
of three cents for the transmission through
the mails of sums of less than five dollars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

Philip Appleman of Fishingcreek has
shown us several stalks of Timothy, one of
which measured six feet six and quarter
inches. This is the highest grass that we
have heard Of this season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

A. w. Brungard, of Lock Haven, has
ty Democratic committee. He is q gradu-
ate of the Normal school here and has
many acquaintances in town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

A man named Harris was committed to
Jail by Justice Maize last week, Thursday,
for stealing four blankets and surcingle
from the stable of John Gibbs. The man
sold them in town for Sl.5O and got drunk
on the money.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

The new steel mill at Scranton, is about
finished. The engines and machinery are
now being put up. When in full operation
II will be one OF the largest and best mills
In this section of the state.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-11

For twenty-five years have been severe
ly afflicted with Hay Fever. While suffer
ing intensely was induced, through Mr..
Tichenors testimonial, to try Ely's Cream
Balm. The immediate effect was marvel
Gus. have been enabled to perform my
pastoral duties without the slightest incon-
venience, Have been exposed TO heat,
draughts and dust, and have escaped re-
turn attack | pronounce Ely's Cream
Carr, Presbyterian Pastor, Elizabeth, n.
j.
Messrs. Mills & Lacey, Grand Rapids,
Mich. Dear Sirs-llaying used Ely's Cream
Balm for Hay Fever and experienced great
relief from its use, most cordially recon-
mend it as the best of all the many rene.
dies | have tried, Yours, &c, r. b. jerks,
Lawyer. Price so cents.
Apply into nostrils with little finger.