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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19
From Center.

County Commissioner Richart has locat-
ed his saw mills on the farm of ex-Com-
missioner Pohe and is fast converting his
huge pile of logs into marketable lumber.
Mr. Pohe claims to have about forty thous.
and feet of walnut lumber which at the
present quotations, will bring him II snug
little sum.
Mr.. William Miller is suffering from cry
sipelas in his face which has quite disfigur-
ed him for the present, but as the disease
is now under control it is hoped that he
will soon be out again.
Supervisor Frederick Hagenbuch is
proving himself to be the right man in the
right place by filling the holes in the roads
with slate from the hills instead of mud
from the cutters. When we saw him en-
gagged at this work last Tuesday with about
half dozen teams we said to ourselves
and our neighbor Erred knows how to
repair the roads. He's our man"
The recent cold, wet weather seems to
have struck fatal blow to the wheat crop
in this section. With the exception of a
few fields, the present appearances will not
warrant more than half crop Grass is
quite thin and spotted also in a great many
fields In the valley.
The school at the Grange Hall, in charge
of Mr.. Hicks, and the one at Ilidlay, taught
by Miss Ella Creveling, are well attended
and appear to be giving very good salts
faction.
Mr.. j. II. Aikman has his house about
finished. What next, John?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19
Rip van Wrinkle Again.

The cvcr-dclightful "Rlp Van Wrinkle" is
"waking up" lately in tens of thousands of
American homes where only his fame has
heretofore entered The Useful knowledge
Publishing Company, New York, has pub
lished this and other of the famous sketches
of Washington Irving in an exquisite little
volume, as beautiful as often finds place
in the homes of ordinary mortals, and at a
mere pittancc in price--15cts. in Utility
binding, 25cts. in CLOTH 35cts, in half Rus
sa, and 40cts. in extra cloth, red-line, gilt
edges. These are being scattered broad
cast as specimens of the quality of book
making and of the marvellously low prices
of this new publishing company and they
are winning for them the friendship of tens
of thousands who delight in beautiful
books as well as in cheap and good litera-
ture. Enterprising booksellers will supply
their publications, and club agents and
canvasscrs are wanted in every county and
town, to whom very unusual terms and IA
clities are given. Catalogues with speci-
men pages and terms will be sent upon
request.
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From saltwater.

NJ. McHenry & Bro. and J. f. McIIenry
have just received their Spring stock of
goods and are now prepared to furnish
their customers with such articles as are
usually kept in country store.
The recent wet spell has put corn plant
ing back several days, and those who
planted are little uneasy us to its growing;
however they report favorable yet
Monday was gala day for our esteemed
friend Daniel McHenry, as it was the 55th
anniversary of his birthday Quite number
of his friends and nci ghbors gave him an
agreeable surprise. An excellent dinner
was prepared and hear tly partaken of by
all present Turkey, chicken and trout
made up portion of it, with most excel
lent ice cream to finish up on. All enjoyed
it, but none more than friend Dan. May
he live to be surprised many more times.
Our roads are in very bad condition
worse than usual owing to the large amount
of heavy hauling.
Ellis Stoker is busily engaged collecting
material to build him fine dwelling house
this Summer. Friend Ell. is one of oul
most industrious and prosperous farmers
a drove of very fine cattle passed through
here this week for some market down th(
country.
w. NJ. Appleman and Boyd McIIenry arc
erecting Il large wagon and blacksmith
shop in Benton.
We are still anxiously awaiting railroad
communication with Bloomsbury. When
consummatcd we will come and see yol
oftcncr.
There are now from dozen to tifteel
portable saw-mills operating within one to
eighteen miles of this place. "Woodmel
spare that tree, &C."
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Letter from PHILADELPHIA.
CHAT ABOUT LADIES FASHIONS, NEW STYLES
AND MATERIALS. PERSONAL hDoRNMENT.
WHAT Is GOING on.
Philadelphia, May Il

Philadelphia, May 10.
The city has had its face most thoroughly
washed, and is as clean as II new pin. The
northeaster was protractcd and dismal but
has gone away with less damage than was
expected.
AND NOW FOR SPRING ARRAY!
The ladies are happy in the sunshine
with their new Louis XIV dresses. The
new mantle of gauze brocaded with velvet
in large designs is very popular. 1t is
draped over the arm and extends down to
the waist. The high neck has a turned
down collar.
Lyons silks are greatly in favor this
spring. Most beautiful toilettes are made
of them. They are in tan-color, and many
shades of brown, with such floral embell-
ishments as pinks, pansies and daisies.
Toilcttcs for Out.of-tOwn wear are of
plain and stamped vcnction fouard The
skirt is Of plated flounces while over the
hips are two rounded paniers of plain
foulard. The waist opens in front with
two points. A pretty woman in this cos
tune is nothing short of charming.
Twine color is now the correct thing for
straw hats. Hats are worn large.
Sunshades are large and covered with
flowers. They match the dress, or at least
follow its coloring.
Small "Greenaway" figures are all the
rage for fans, handkerchiefs and designed
skirts.
A lady appeared with Il Scotch looking
poodle of twenty pounds weight around
bon with the ends hand-paintcd most
daintily with pansies and other floral en-
bellishments, The dog gnaws bones and
things like Others of his race.
Twine lace is in imitation of Irish and
| venetian guipure, old French point and
other fancics in lace. Some varieties are
very costly.
JEwELRY DECORATION.
One of the prcttiest decorations in this
| line for II young lady is an engagement
ring, Plain gold is still the style, but dia-
monds are in high favor with these who
don't mind the price Bailey, Banks IL Bid
die say that most of the plain gold" they
sell for this purpose, range from ten to
twenty-five dollars. Diamond rings run
from S25 up to any price you please,
There are some charming ones at Bailey's.
Lace-pins, bracelets, brooches and all that
sort of thing are just as much called for
as ever, and the pretty novelties in tinted
silver which are delightfully."- inexpensive
are voted eXquisitely beautiful.
BITS.
There are 1900 BARRIERS in this city.
Friends Meeting" is in session at
Fifteenth and Race.
Preparations for the Grand National
Sangerfest are in progress, on a magnif-
cant scale.
Strikes are threatened in nearly all
the leading branches of labor
RALPH.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19

The public schools of this town were
closed on Wednesday afternoon, with ap.
propriate exercises at The Opera House
The hall was tastefuliy decorated, and
around the sides were arranged easels on
Which were displayed specimens Of PEN
manship, drawing designing and lettering
all neatly executed. Every available space
was filed by the school children and spec
tators. The stage vas occupied by the
Board of Directors, DIR. L. Il. Higbee, su-
perintendent of Public Instruction. County
Superintendent Grimes, and Col Freeze
The order of exercises was announced by
w. II. Snyder principal, and was as fol-
lows.
Instrumental Solo, Miss Irene Phillips.
Address by j. c. Brown for Board of
Directors
Vocal Duet, Annie Fox and Cora Hagen
buch.
Address by DIR. lligbee.
Instrumental Trio, Miss Ent, piano, Mas
ter ]. Pursel, piccolo, and w. Holmes, vio-
lin.
Address by Col. J. G.. Freeze.
Vocal solo, Miss Mary Hendershott.
Quintctte by Misses. Jennie Harman,
Cora lIagenbuch, Mary Hcndershott, CAL
lie Hendershott, Flora Jones.
j. G. Brown in his remarks paid a high
tribute to the Normal School, and said that
the aim of the public school was to prepare
students to enter the senior class at the
Normal, and thus enable it to turn out
classes numbering tifties, where now they
number only tens; that the success of one
is the success of the other.
Dr. Higbee made very interesting and
forcibc address. He said there are nearly
900, 600 children in the public schools now
who are to be the men and women of the
future, and therefore the future welfare OF
the commonwealth depends upon the prop
CT care for these children The public
sch ools must accomplish the great wofk
that can be done by no other agency.
Col. Freeze spoke of the great changes
that have taken place in schools and school
houses since he was boy, and censured
those parents who permit their children to
run the streets instead of being in school.
MIR. Snyder read a report of the several
schools for the past term, and after invit-
ing the audience to examine the work of
the pupils, the exercises closed Our COM
mon schools are just source of pride, and
the teachers who so faithfully perform
their duties, and the Board of Directors
who have managed the affairs of the dis
trict so satisfactorily are entitled to the
thanks of the public for their efforts
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Fishing creek items.

The late rains have made the roads very
muddy.
Mr. Peter Kline has taken the contract
to cut and peal bark on the tract owned by
the Montgomery heirs.
Beishline & Bros. with their portable
mill and j. p. Crcasy's are not the only mills
to be there | understand. Mr.. Everett is
going to put one in to saw Montgomery's
logs.
Some of our farmers have planted their
corn but the majority have not and are
waiting patiently TO see it clear off once
more. The grain is springing up finely.
Some pieces are looking good, but others
are looking very bad. The grass crops are
promising.
| have noticed that the saltwater cores
pondcnt has been so very anxious and con-
cerned about people violating the fish law.
and would say to the people generally that
the violation of the fish law does not con-
sist only in setting hoop nets but that put
ting in set lines to catch ellis Is contrary
to law, and Il case of that kind was tried in
our court and the man was fined and paid
court charges. SO il this be true there are
great many violators of the law.
Our friend w. N. Hosler is doing a right
good business Mt Jamestown
r. G. Parks, the miller in the Jones mill
is doing all that lies in his power to do
justice to his customers. Try him, he is
very accommodating and will draw large
custom.
The popular merchant spoken of the
Forks news of last week is not j. w. Am
norman but is j. VI. zimmerman, and S. c.
Shive is also incorrect, it is Samuel Shive.
| received line from Mr.. Shives Satur-
day evening referring me to my mistakes,
and would say that the Fishingcreek cor
respondent is not responsible for that as he
did not write them. / suppose it was some
new conner in the place and would warn
them hereafter to give the names correct tly
as it oftimes gives offence.
Beautify your homes and make them
pleasant and attractive with flowers from
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19

A package of music that will suit all
tastes, makes its appearance from the pub
fishing house of Oliver Ditson & Co. Of
the eight pieces, ''The Old Folks and the
Old Home so dear" $50 cts.), by Tucker,
deservedly occupies the first place. but has
a worthy companion in Tennyson's "Riv-
ulet" go cts.), arranged as duet by that
first-rate composer, +. Root; 81 loved
thee then, | love thee now" (40 cts }, by
Pinsuti, is love song in three languages,
and 80 Salutaris" Go cts. J, sacred duet
by MCabe, win please choir singers. There
is also an easy Piano piece, "She sang
among the Flowers" COS cts. }, by Small.
wood ''Golden Tress Polka" go cts.) by
Jewell and "Claudc Duval March" (35
cts. }, by LeBaron.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19

TnE STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. The
Spring meeting of the State board of agri.
culture will be held at Allentown on Tues.
day, May 23, and will continue in session
for two days. An interesting programme
has been prepared and twelve essays will
be read by gentlemen who are fully compe-
tent to interest and instruct their hearers.
There will be lecture each evening, one
by MIR. Meehan and the other by Dr. Left
man. Governor Hoyt, who is president of
the board. is expected to be present.
About thirty-fve or forty members of the
board will be in attendance. The meet
ings are open to the public and it is the de-
sire of the board that there be full turn
out of farmers and others interested in
agriculture, fruit culture, etc, as much
practical benefit can be derived from at.
tendance at the meeting.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19

Reuben Harris was reelected a consta-
BILE for Bloomsbury at the spring election.
Shortly before court he went away saying
he was going to visit his mother. He did
not appear at court to make his return,
nor did he give II bond, and has not been
heard from since so far as the public
knows. Milton L. Cox was appointed to
fill the vacancy, on a petition presented to
the court last week, and the duplicate of
Town tax that was in Har ris' hands has
been given to NJ. G. Woodward for settle
mcnt. 1t has already been ascertained
that quite number of persons who hold
receipts are not credited on the duplicate,
and many others claim to have paid Harris,
but took no receipts. From all the Cir
cumstances surrounding the case we feel
safe in saying that Harris has skipped" ="
| 1t is impossible as yet to tell how much he
| collected that is unaccounted for, or how
| many persons there are who will have to
pay their tax second time. The moral
of this is, that no man should pay cent
of tax to collector without taking a
| receipt therefor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19
Court Proceedings.

August Freund VS.. c. w. Miller. Verdict
for defendant.
In the matter of lunacy of Clark Harder,
court direct Hon. f. l.. Shuman to hold
said inquest instead of G. Ellis. Six jurors
from the present panel were drawn for said
purpose, viz. G. w. Derr, j. Comstock, c..
c. Hughes, A. L. McHenry, James L, Hess,
and VIM. Bredbenner.
James Barton VS.. William parr, ct. al.
Verdict for the plaintiff for S514,30 for the
lands described in the writ
On petition Milton f. Cox was appointed
constable for the town of Bloom to fill va
cancy.
w. L. Freas, Henry Learn and Gideon
G. Hosler were appointed viewers for a
road in Centre township.
Estate Samuel Shaffer. On petition VIM,
Shaffer and b. +. Hartman were discharg-
ed from the trust funds of David Shaffer
and John Appleman substituted.
Estates of Thomas Davis, Sarah Seibert,
Frederick Shaifer, James Kitchen and
Jared Harrison, auditors reports confirmed
nisi.
Clark Harder lunatic. Clinton Ellis on
motion was app ointed committee.
Thos. Creveling, Abraham Snyder, John
G. Quick, John $. Mensch, VIM. NJ. Mon
roe, David Mauser and Peter S. Karshner
appointed viewers to assess damages in the
cases of Jacob Swank, Archibald Lewis,
Josiah Strauser, Casper Roawn and Mich
ael Reece against the N. & w, b. Railway.
BY order of Court Lizzie Done, lunatic
was committed to the Danville Asylum.
The license of Thomas l. Shuman was
upon petition transferred to Charles Ale
man.
Joseph T. Reeder Jesse John and VIM.
G. Fisher were appointed viewers for Il
road in Locust township near Israel Ash
toms.
o. ID. l.. Kostenbauder VS.. j. B. Knittle.
Motion for new trial oyer-ruled.
Freas Brown and Joseph Sharpless We're
appointed appraisers in the matter of the
assignment of G. b. Brockway.
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All kinds of paper, pencils, pens, ink
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Messrs. Forsythe & Rockefeller have
purchased of George Ruckle at Espy. his
store at the canal bridge, and are con-
stantly adding to their stock. Mr.. For
sytheis merchant of some years experience,
having been in the business in Northum-
berland county. Mr.. Rockefeller Is a
nephew of Judge Rockefeller of Sunbury,
and both are energetic and enterprising
business men. We have no doubt they
will command fair proportion of patron
age.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19

The Town council having rejected the
offer of the Water company for water for
fire protection, and no other formal propo-
sition having been made, the work of dis
connecting the plugs from the mains began
on Wednesday, and now if there should be
fire the Town is at the mercy of the
flames. This is progress.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19

On Wednesday evening Col. j. A. Price,
of Scranton, delivered an able, eloquent,
and stirring lecture; subject: Napoleon
at Moscow" AS apublic speaker he has
few superiors. He held the large audience
spell-bound from the beginning to the
close, when he was heartily applaudcd.
1t was our privilege to be present, and
seldom have we been more intensely in
terested. The Honesdaie Citizen, Pa.
Col. Price will deliver this lecture at the
Opera House on Friday evening May Goth.
After the efforts of the committee to fur
nish us with first class lecture course,
they should be given full house at this, the
close of the season.
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BTOosBtRG COLUMBIA COUNTY Pa

Now that the Town has no better pro-
lection against fire than 1t had twenty years
ago. the fire department may as well he
disorganized. 1t seems useless for the fire.
men to pay rent and monthly dues If the
facilities for fighting fire are taken from
them by the authorities.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-05-19


Samuel II. Dougherty, a young man who
wrote letter to the Philadelphia Time,
concerning marriageable girls, received
among numerous other answers, a commu-
nication from Catawissa, signed ''Mable
Hall" Who she is, if she is she, we do
not know, but we give her letter in full,
as she must be young lady of varied ac-
compfishments-ifh her letter is not hoax.
read your letter to-day in THE TINES.
| am sorry you did not give your address.
would rather have written directly to
you. am a girl of about the age you
wish was Just 20 month ago, can
| just rs finely as you can have them done
| at any laundry / can get you up splen-
| did meal, when have plenty to do it
with. and on very short notice, too. can
| bake excellent bread and tip-top cakes
| when have good flour to do it with. My
| mother tells me am an excellent hous c.
| keeper in all respects. She often goes
away on long visits and leaves me to Keep
house. Besides that am lady who can
move in first class society. | am a college
graduate, and also quite musician. If
you should choose me to be your wife,
| after having my house work done, | could
| olleh aniuse you ny singing anu playlnS
for you. | can do almost anything you
wish me to. l can hitch up "a horse as
well as any man, and curry one, too.
often do for papa when he is busy. | am
not very anxious to get married. though.
So, If when meet you, you do not suit
me, I'll say no, no matter how much you
like me, for have good home and don't
need to marry if do not wish to. gen.
| orally have few music scholars and that
| gives me some extra spending money.
But for all that would rather marry, if
can get II good chance, than to Give and
| die an old maid"
Respectfully yours, MABLE HALL.
| CATAwIssA, Pa, May 9th, 1882.
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The last lecture of the course under the
auspices of the Lecture Lyceum will be
delivered by Col. j, A. Price at the Opera
House on Friday evening May 26, Subject,
Napoleon at Moscow" AS public
speaker Col. Price has few superiors and
he will no doubt have large audience.
Admission 25, 35 and so cents.
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PERSONAL.

Mr.. George s. Ewes, of Willamsport,
formerly from Columbia county, called
at this office on Wednesday
Editor Lenhart of the B erwick Gozeite was
in town on Wednesday.
L. Bernhard started Thursday for New
York and Philadelphia to purchase new
goods for his jewelry store.
Rev. L. II. Whitman of Benton was in
town on Wednesday,
Rev. n. S. Buckingham of Lewisburg
was visiting friends in town this week.
DR.. Z. +. Higbee superintendent of
Public Instruction, registered at the Elk
change Hotel on Wednesday.
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FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1882.
Correct Railroad Time Table.

Hereafter we shall go to press about
three hours earlier on Thursdays, than
has been our custom, in order that all
mails can be made in the afternoon. All
matter for insertion must be handed in on
Wednesday, and all communications must
be mailed in time to reach us Tuesday
night, or Wednesday morning at the
latest No matter for publication will be
received on Thursday except in very
urgent cases.