Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-12-19
COLUMBIA NEWS.



OUR KEGULAk CORRESPONDENCE
Events Along the Sasquehanna-ltenis q
IHtorest IN and Around the EOrougn
Picked Up BY the Intciii-
gencer's Reporter
Mr.. Peter Saylor, ore of Columbia
Oldest citizens, had 4 stroke Of paraly ysi
this morning, while sitting in he CONT
mental hotel.
The Danites play in the opera hous,
here tonight. As the troupe comes s.
we'll recommended it must be a yoOf
one.
The railroad siding which the STOW,
works company is building On I'd stree
is almost completed.
John Lutz, lad Of ton years, fell on
the river, yesterday, and while lying OF
the ice was accidently struck on the head
by one of the skaters, receiving severe
cut.
Tho question has been asked this morn
ing To whom belonged the runaway
team which ran up Locust street last night
about IL o'clock? 1t has not yet been
answered. Where it came from, or where
it went to are conundrums.
Mr.. Ephraim Kline, residing near Col.
umbia, had 80 chickens stolen from his
hen rOOst, a few nights ago. He was 10
town yesterday trying to discover clue
to the thieves, but failed to obtain one.
About 25 ladies and gentlemen assemb-
led at the residence of Mr.. A. J. Kauff-
man, last evening, for tho purpose of Or
ganizing another musicale. All present
were enthusiastic over the matter, and IA
meeting FOR the purpose Of organizing
will be held on tho evening Of January 2.
Great preparations are being made for
the ball which will be held ON Thursday
evening in the armory Ii will be the
affair of the season. Another ball will be
held by Mr.. Reese's dancing school If
older ladies aud gentlemen some time be-
tween Christmas and New Year. From
present indications Columbia will be gay +
than usual this winter.
Fun and Danger on tho leo.
While skating near tho Wrightsville
shore yesterday afternoon, Mr.. John Clark
a L. X. X. telegraph operator stationel
here, and Miss Clara Booth broke through
tho ice. Prompt assistance was rendered
them by witnesses Of tho accident Where
tue accident occurred the ice had been
broken, and had not yet time to freeze
thick again.
Mr.. Henry Kaulfett, resident Of York
county, who is IS years of age, was the
object of much curiosity yesterday, Oh the
river. The old gentleman had on a pair
Of skates, and used them as we'll, and was
as active as any of the younger skaters.
lie skated to this place to buy some goods,
and carried them back with him.
The narrow gauge shifting engine of the
Shawnee furnaces called ''Shawnee 4" Nc.
3, was tried yesterday with a view of as
certaining its powers 40 pounds of steam
was the highest pressure, which it was
thought safe to subject the boiler to. The
pop safety valve was set to blow off steam
at 115 pounds. The engine is a perfect
beauty and of the best workmanship.
A Very Serious Fan.
James Finney. a carpenter employed at
one of the houses which are being built
on North Third street, was thrown from
the roof of the building to the cellar, yes
day morning, by the turning of ladder
upon which he was standing, through the
openings left for the stairs. Both ankles
were broken and internal injuries received.
Had he not, with great presence of mind,
held out his hands, he would have struck
On his head and been killed. One of his
hands was injured also. The attending
physician prOnOunces his in juries serious
but not fatal. The unfortunate man
resides on the Lancaster turnpike. and has
q family.
Death of Minister.
Notice has just been received here Of
tho death at Mt. Pleasant, Pa, yesterday,
from pneumonia, of the Rev. &. S. Miley,
a former pastor of the United Brethren
church of this place. lie will he buried
on Saturday at Lebanon, Pa. Mr.. Miley
was obliged to resign his charge here on
account of failing health. 1t was thought
that temporary retirement from the
duties of an active life would benefit his
health, but a divine providence has Or
dered otherwise. His death will cause
much sorrow here, where he was greatly
beloved by many sincere friends.
Masonic Installation.
The newly elected officers of Riverside
lodge No. SOB, Masonic order, were in
stalled last evening by p. N. John A.
Slade, of the Columbia lodge. A number
Of other Columbians of the order were
present. The following is list of tho
new officers: w. NJ, G. w. Moore S.
W., G. ID. Marquette j. w., Hippen
stall Treasurer, F. J. McGee Secretary,
John 1. Smith Trustee, J.J. Jacobs. An
elegant banquet was partaken of after
the meeting was ended.
Personals.
Mr.. John Williams has goue to Pitts
burgh to reside. The gentleman was late
a clerk at Mr.. j. A. Meyers drug store.
Mr.. John Coll, of Lancaster, was a
guest of MI. George Tile to-day.
Miss Florence Schofeld, of Washington
borough, has gone to Brooklyn to visit
friends.