Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-04
COLUMBIA l1EWS.
OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE

Past Post Commander ". Hayes GJer
installed the following officers of the Gen.
Wolsh post, No. lis, G. A. r., last even
ing:
Post Commander-J. W. Yccum.
Senior Vice Conmander-C. A. Becker.
Junior Vice Cu,nmauder-I. S. Wright.
Quartermaster-J. L. Pin:ierton.
Surgeon-Dr. f. Hinkle.
ChapIain-Rev. Henry Wheeler
ohm Z. Clark.
Officer Of the Day-Simon e. Camp.
Officer of the Guard-Edward Caswell.
Sergeant Majors. K Albright.
The installation services were appropri-
ate and very interesting. After this part
of the business was through. William D.
Saphar, manager CT the military allegory,
entitled the "German Volunteers" called
the attention of the post to this drama and
requested that they play it for his and
their benefit. He takes the leading char
acter while the rest are taken by home
talent. The matter was held under con-
sideratiOn, but if enough outsiders can
be procured to fill the cast we will
most certainly have the "GeIman Volun-
teer." Tonight this post have for their
benefit THE Colonel" Ole of the most
SouASoISo CSCl "llltChs
Around the Iron v Orks.
In company with gentleman connected
with the Lochiel iron works we visited the
different manufactures here. The Shaw
nee furnaces were first looked at. The
new furnace No. 2 was just making blast
when we reached it. 1t works a little stiff
yet but that will soon be Iemedied. The
company now employs one hundred and
%n,, TIL. Clio &C.
being worked to the fullest capacity and
the men are satisfied. Tho Catasauqua men
have been sent to their homes and the mill
engines are ready to be shipped from the
Supp!ee engine works; most of them 60
to Virginia. Susquehahna rolling mills
have been repaired considerably of
late are heavily pushed with orders.
Bachman & Furry's planning mill has
received numerous orders from out
"boOmihg." a new engine from the
Ohio next week. Three engines were in
the p. II. II. shops being overhauled.
Nothing new at st. Charles furnace, but
the Henry Clay has had new engine put
in and has otherwise been repaired. Perro:-
orders, while the boiler works are CON-
With this bright prospect, 1882 promises
to be financially very successful.
The viSie Ball.
The Vigies had jolly time last night.
A deaf and dumb man, known as "dum-
my" was intoxicated and came into the
engine house to sleep. But the boys
would not have it SO "dummy" was
compelled TO dance, drill, play on broom
in imitation of banjo, and was forced to
20 through many cOmical manGuvres,
to the delight of his largo audience.
Thin Ice.
Yesterday morning report was circu
lated that the creek at Steacy's mill was
frozen over, and that skating was excel.
lent. In the afternoon a number of young
girls and boys started for the place, but
before reaching it they were met by a
younGstcr, dripping with water. He had
got on the ice and broke in. The party
returned home.
Little Locals.
Some of our officers were after ten
tramps. but they escaped by Jumping on
a westward bound freight.
Snow began falling last night.
engine from Denver, Col. He left Columbia
nearly year ago.
The special services in the. different
churches arc largely attended and will
continue this week.
Mrs. David Hailauer returned home last
evening from a short visit to Philadelphia.
7,949, 400 pounds Of coal have been used
out Of Columbia by the Pennsylvania rail
road for the past month a decrease over
the previous month of over Il million
pounds.
A number of the Pennsylvania railroad
men have been suspended for a week fOl
attending the Columbia ball on Monday
night, and not answering to their "calis.
On account of the few members attend
ing the meeting Of the ElOcution club last
evening, the study was given up and the
time spent in conversation. They will meet
next Tuesday evening at Miss Annie
Bruncr's.
The Susquelianna is filed with floating
ice but on account OF the high water ii
cannot freeze over.
Mr.. Ed. Steacy is home from Harris
burg Oh short visit.
The "AIl the Rage troupe passe,
through here enroute from York to Read
ing.
Mr.. Harry Bruno. lett for school n
Hackettstown, n. j.. this morning.
Mr.. Charles J.. i'iibcrt, at the mcctin-
of the ChicGuesalunga tribe |. o. X. NJ e,
last evening had the third degree conferred
upon him.
Hyde & Behman's great Star specialtt
company plays in the opera house next
Tuesday evening.
At 1890 this mOrnin. a special Car from
Philadelphia to Harrisburg passed through
here, having on boar! Messrs. Chas. E
Pugl, Frank Thomson. S. NJ. Provost and
other officers of the p. r. r.
Last evening as young son of Nj
Richardson was passing up Locust street
d large dog ran out at him. The little
fellow attempted to run but slipped and
fell, breaking his right leg below the hip
He was removed to his home and docto
sent for.
Borough Brev'ties.
Fisher took two drunks to Laacasta
this morning.-A young boy cutting up il
Wilson's cigar store, broke the glass in {;
show case and also cut cash in his han'l
Mr.. Harry B Dean, Of the Spy's force
is confined to his bed with rheumatism.-
Miss Mazic A. Cooper, Of Philadelphia, ::
visiting her sister, Mrs. Smith. on Locust
street Freight traffic is Stacking up
It only showed about ten minutes las
night none of it can be seen to-day.
Church Officers.
Following are the officers of the N. E.
church for the ensuing year
Superintendent-C II. Mccullough
Assistant Supt.-Harry Graybll.
Secrctary-Samuel Guiles.