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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27
Denth af Elijah NocuIu.


Elijah Yocum was born June 3rd 1913,
died January 10Th, 1882 aged SO years, Z
months and 10 days. He was the youngest
and only surviving son of Col. John Yocum
late of Roaring Creek township, this county,
There remain to survive him his widow, two
daughters and four sons.
He was an uncle, and the only one living, of
Rev. 4. II. Yocum of Willamsport, formerly
OF this town, Hon. Seth II. Yocum of Belle
fonte, Doctors j. j. and John Yocum of Ash
land Hon. b. +. Yocum of Galcna, Mo-, and
Hon. G. W. Yocum of Portland, Oregon.
Mr.. Yocum lived formerly in Roaring
Creek township, Columbia county but twen-
ty-seven years ago he moved TO Locust
where he had since been engaged as a farm
cr and lumber merchant and manufacturer.
He commenced in life as II poor boy but by
his well earned reputation for honesty and
uprightness, and his untiring energy and
perseverance he succeeded in acquiring quite
fortune before he died; consisting mostly
of real estate situated in Columbia and North.
cumberland counties.
He died of typhoid pneumonia, and a com.
plication Of other diseases, after an illness OF
nine weeks. Mr.. Yocum was man univer,
sally esteemed and respected, and his loss
will be greatly felt by all who knew him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

Cigarettes are made of the odds and ends
and scrapings of cigar and tobacco factories,
says tobacconist in the Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Times, being cut into fine cut and adulteratcd
with opium and other injurious drugs, which
produce that unpleasant taste after smoking;
finally, if persisted in, will give you sore
tongue or mouth and soon get in the bron-
chial tubes and lungs, causing serious If not
fatal trouble Such cigarettes are not only
made of inferior and mixed tobacco, but
they are wrapped up in II cheap vile and
poisonous paper full of essential oils, and
the pasting or sealing the cigarettes is done
by the licking of tongue, as the paste is put
on the paper when cut and allowed to dry as
ON II common envelope Such cigarettes, of
which there are millions on the market, are
decidedly injurious, and the public is eau
toned against them,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

Saturday was payday and our saloon
keepers did rushing business.
Protracted meeting is being held in the NJ.
f. Church. and is largely attended.
Squire Murphy has been confined to his
house by illness for the past few days
Miss Harley and Miss Moore of Miners
Vile are visiting friends in town.
Our friend VIII, the engineer, is happy
it's a boy
Saturday night was a bad night for wrest-
ling, g,-wasn't it boys?
We have been informed that our friend
Mike of Frcck's Patch is about to join the
Bcnedicks.
The snow on Sunday revived the hopes of
many of our young folks, but especially some
of our young ladies, who had all their plans
completed for grand sleighing party, and
were waiting patiently for the coming man
but before he arrived, alas the snow had
disappeared and with it their bright hopes
yanished but don't be discouraged, girls,
"lIope deferred will bloom again"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

Too little attention is paid to the proper
ventilation of school rooms and to this may
be attributed many of the colds from which
children suffer during the winter There
should be an adequate amount of heat to en-
sure the comfort of children, but fresh air
ought not to be excluded. The children
must not sit in draughts and care must be
exercised by the teachers in ventiating the
rooms and cXpelling the yitated air. 1t is
positive cruelty to compel children to remain
in an impure atmosphere, as they are sure to
suffer from headache from breathing it and
are very apt to catch cold on going out of
doors. All competent teachers will attend
to this important matter.
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A 5000 Biblical Reward.

The publishers of RuAedyes Monthly in the
prize puzzle department of their Monthly for
February offer the following easy way for
some one to make $4,000:
To the person telling us which is the short
est verse in the Old Testament Scriptures
by February 10th, 1882, we will give 5000
in gold as II prize The money will be for
warded to the winner February 18th, 1882.
Those who try for the prize must send 20
cts. in silver (no postage stamps taken) with
their answer, for which they will receive the
March number Of the Monthly, in which will
be published the name and address of the
winner of the prize with the correct answer
thereto. Cut this outfit may be worth $50. 90
to you. Address, Rutledge Publishing Com,
pany, Easton, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

1t begins TO look rs though lectures are
not favOrite source of amusement with our
townsfolk The present course is not the first
time the experiment has been tried, but it
will probably he the last unless the remain
ing lectures are better patroni2ed than the
last two have been. The gentlemen who have
undertaken to give us opportunities to hear
discourscs from celebrated men, on variety
of topics, did not make the effort as n matter
of speculation. 1t was purely public enter
prise, and even if largely patronized could
not pay them for their trouble, Lectures are
now considered to be among the educators
of the land They tend to cultivate refined
tastes and teach the people to appreciate
something in the way entertainment higher
up than the minstrel troupe and the variety
show. But the latter always draw the best
houses because there are more people who
are pleased better with the blackened face
and gaudy dress, than by that which affords
intellectual enjoyment If the few people
who were at the Opera House ON Monday
night are all we have in Bloomsbury who are
capable of appreciating a refined lecture, il
| does not speak well for the intelligence of the
| community,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

One of the London medical journals de-
clares that the great prevalence of neuralgia
or what commonly goes by that name
should be regarded as a warning indicative
of low condition of health, which must
necessarily render its subjects peculiarly
susceptible to the invasion of diseases of an
aggressive type. 1t is always essential that
the vital forces should he vigorous, and the
nerve power, in cspccial,in in full developments
but neuralgia indicates II low or depressed
state of vtality-a poor and weak state
and should be promptly placed under treat
mpnt.
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North aud West Branch Railroad.

Contractor Collins has discharged a num-
Der of the workmen employed in grading the
road-bed of the North and West Branch road,
and in a few weeks time will have the work
completed to the dam at Nanticoke. The
men retained are mostly Hungarians and ne
groes. They will be removed to different
points between Wilkes Barre and Nanticoke,
where operations will be actively begun. The
route is now being surveyed by corps of
engineers. The old canal will be filed and
used for the road-bed when practicable,
which obyiates the necessity of purchasing
the right of way Mountain Echo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

The dangers arising from unclcan cellars
have time and again been exposed, and yet
there are many persons who payne attention
to the subject until in case of sickness the
family doctor gives peremptory orders to
thoroughly clean and disinfect. If kept per-
fcctly free from decaying matter and venti-
lated so as to drive out all noXious smells, no
trouble will be caused. So many house
holders, however, neglect these precautions
that a distinguished physician advocates the
building of houses without cellars, holding
that the gases generated therein poison the
atmosphere and expose dwellers above to
various forms of diseasc-notably typhoid
and other dangerous fevers. BE sure that
your cellars are sweet and clean and your
chances for health will be wonderfully in
creased.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

ED. CoLuMBIAN,-Tuesday evening was a
gala time for Bloomsburg Council No. 1916
o. L. A. NJ. 1t was the occasion of an Of
fetal visit from James A. Galley Esq, of Phil
adelphia, the present secretary of the National
Council of o. L, A, NJ. The pleasant Coun-
ell Chamber was filed to Overlooking with
their own members, and the visiting mem
bers from Buckhorn Council No. 2l2, who
turned out almost to man. Mr.. Caely's
address was grand, to say the least, After
the regular session the Bloomsbury Cornct
Band met the Councils and escorted them to
Evans Hall The members were clothed in
full regalia and presented II fine appearance.
Evans Hall was trimmed with bunting and
flags, and the space taken up with tables that
almost groaned under the weight of eatablcs
they bore, prepared by the good wives
of the Bloomsbury members. Over
two hundred persons shared in this
treat including many ladies from Buckhorn
Bloomsbury Council is about fifteen years
old, is in splendid working order and are
adding to its number at every meeting
1t is strong financially as well as numerically
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AniiIsrni eiits.

Anthony, Ellis Il Hathaway's Specially
Company will appear at the Opera House on
the evening of February 3rd., instead Of
Hyde & Beamans "MuldoOn Picnic" COM
pany. This troupe travel in their own cars
and are said to be very good in their line.
On February 10th Bards Minstrels will be
here. They have an excellent reputation and
will doubtless give first class entertainment
On the 18th of February Miss Julia A, Hunt
will re-appear in "Florinel" She ought to
to be greeted by packed house as she is by
far the best actress who has been here this
season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

the resurrection and final Judgment is not so
clear But we must accept the whole state
mcnt as being divine inspiration upon the
merits of those who made them. We agree
with the Bishop that the boosted light of
nature, reason and philosophy, unalded by
the potent influence of the Bible and Chris
tianity has never been sufficient to save man
from the bondage of his guilty passions and
his mos foul and degrading vices, and hold
him firm to his obligations to his Creator and
duty to his fellow man. And that the Chris
tian religion which had been perfected near
ly nineteen centuries ago by the advent of a
Savior, had stood firm under all the vicissi-
tudcs of time and convulsions common to
human government until the last generation
and will continue so to stand. Col. Ingersoll
to the contrary notwithstanding.
The writer bcgs leave to state that the
above was written in an cxtcmporancous
manner without the aid of manuscript or
written report, without previous meditation.
His conclusions were drawn mainly from
points made by the speaker in his arguments,
which will account for such errors us may oc-
cur 10 the critical observer. Neither do
claim that the arguments herein contain ed
are unanswerable. In doing so merely adj
vance ideas that may be enlarged upon and
hope that clergymcn and all others more
competent than myself may do so by taking
up the subject. The importance of vindica-
ting the truth of the Bible and Christianity at
the close of the eighteenth century against
ntidelity which subvertcd the government
of France and came ncat plunging all civili-
zed Europe into the customs of barbarous
ages, that | hope will be sufficient induce
ments for the cooperation and prompt action
of all Christians to be more enthusiastic in re-
gard to the Importance of this great work.
Yours &c,
Espy Pa. 5. W. II. .
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The Postotlice Department has adopted a
new lock for registered mail pouches, which
is as ingenious as it is effective. 1t is oblong
in shape, and contains four numbered wheels
Every time Il key is inserted in the lock it is
indicated on the wheels. The faces of the
latter are enclosed in glass, and cannot be
tampcred with by any dishonest postal clerk.
The four wheels form combination also,
that makes it necessary to have the key in
serted about ten thousand times before the
original number appears again. Under the
old system at every registry office the pouches
had to lay over and the contents were exam
ined by the postmaster to see if they cores
ponded with the way bill before they were
receipted for and passed, Now, if Il registered
mail pouch leaves New York for San Fran
cisco with the lock set at a certain number,
it need not be detained at every registry Of
flee to have the contents examined. & glance
at the lock will enable the postmaster to tell
at once whether it has been opened
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

We are pleased to state that DR. j. Mont
gomery of Clarksville, has located here.
The members of Buckhorn Council, No
2l2, o. L. A. NJ. paid visit to Bloomsbury
Council on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. q. w. Hartman and wife, of Nanti-
coke arc visiting their parents in this place.
Mr.. Edward Thomas returned on Satur-
day from England bringing with him wife
and his mother.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

Mr.. John NJ. Moorhead, lately in charge of
Co., at Watsontown, has recently been pro-
noted to the responsible position of assistant
manager of the works. Mr.. Moorhead has
held positions of honor and trust in the ex-
tensive car shops of Jackson Il Woodin, at
Berwick, and is thoroughly conversant with
the business which he has been called to as
sist in His many friends there and else
where will be pleased to learn of his well
merited promotion and the confidence in
which he is held by the company, ,- W'mport
Gazette &c Bulletin
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

The citizens of Sclinsgrove recently held
a public meeting to devise II plan for encour-
aging manufactures and other public inn
provcments in that place. A Committee of
Fifteen embracing the names of some of the
best citizens, was appointed to take into con-
sideration the kind of manufactory that
would prove of the greatest good to the COM
munity, and at the same time to ascertain
how much money could he raised in the COM
munity to erect the proposed Improvements
and to invite outside capitalists in the town.
This seems to be Il practical way of stirring
up the enterprise of II town, and it would not
hurt Sunbury if its citizens would adopt a
similar course.-SunJWy Gazette.
No, nor any other town. 1t is that kind
of pnblic spirit which not only builds up "a
town but also richly rewards the enterpris-
ing men who make investments.
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We have just received Il copy of The Phil
ddeiphid Press Map of Pennsylvania, which
has just been published especially for that
journal 1t is II County, Township and Rail
road map 3S by 23 inches, and is handsome
ly mounted More than usual pains were
taken to make this map accurate, and it is
pronounced by experts to he exceedingly So.
Tie Press gives this map with a copy of
the Weekly, for year for S1.50. The Weekly
Pres, is one of the most valuable newspapers
in the United States, to the farmer and the
general reader.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

We will send DIR, Dyes Celebrated Electro
Voltaic Belts and other Electric Appliances
on trial for thirty days to young men and
older persons who are afflicted with nervous
debility, lost vitality, etc, guaranteeing speedy
relief and complete restoration of yisor and
manhood. Also for rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Paralysis, Liver and Kidney difficulties,
Ruptures and many Other diseases. lllustra-
ted pamphlet sent free. Address Voltaic
Belt Co., Marshall, Michigan.
Oct. 2S silly
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

a more disagreeable, sloppy day than Sat
urdny last, it would be difficult to imagine
At night it grew cold and a high wind arose.
On Sunday the air was keen and the wind
blew IA gale, making pedestrianism matter of
difficulty and discomfort. The churches,
however, were well attended, though the
congregations lost no time in going Or re-
turning to their homes. \ few inches of
snow would make glorious sleighing and for
this event the entire community-busness
and social-waits in eager expectancy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

Owing to the illness of Gov. Cumback he
was unable to lecture on Monday evening, as
announced by the Lyceum, and his place was
filed by Rev. DR. o. II. Tiffany of Phiadel-
phia, who took for his subject "Work and
its Worth" He directed his shafts against
the droncs of society, the idle poor and the
idle rich alike, and sharply criticised the
weakness of the present generation. His
language was elegant, and his delivery
pleasing
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t'ntawir-n News.
GLRASED FROM THE "IrEM."

Constable Griffin served notice on Mr..
Fred Smith on Saturday last to appear at
February term of court to show why his
license should not be revoked.
On Saturday last the two boys-onc son
of Vim. Fisher, and the other son of Geo.
Brcisch, of near Mainville, whoa n short time
ago so terribly msltreated a young son of the
late Charles Nuss, were arrested and given Il
hearing before Esquire Bodine of that place,
who, after hearing the testimony bound, them
over for their appearance at the February
term of court
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

The ladies of Wilkes Barre have been an
noyed for some time past by II couple of
scoundrcls who prowl around the streets in
sultng unprotected women. A young lady,
aged nineteen, sends communication to the
Union Ledder tp the effect that she intends to
walk alone at night, armed with revolver,
and if molestcd will shoot her insultcr 'then
and there" Plucky girl Hope she may
bag a blackguard and receive the thanks of
her sistcrhood
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

Mrs. John X. Grotz attained the ripe old
age of seventy five years, last Tuesday and
in commcmoration of the event gave family
dinner party. All her children and grand
children were present and rendered their
hearty congratulations upon the event, and
expressed the hope that she would live to
celebrate many more birth day anniversaries.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

The train on the Catawissa road due at G;i5
at Rupert, was some two hours behind time
on Wednesday evening, and the passengers
who intended to take the l.. q b. train for
Bloomsbury were ''left." Two or three gem
tlcmen walkcdto town through the storm, one
of them being the genial Frank Flosser of
Wilkes-Bare.
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BIO OMSGUaG, FRIDAY, JAN ~. 81.
PUBLIC SALES.

W. 7. White will sell personal property
near Lightstrcet, on Thursday, February 2d.
Peter S. Karshncr administrator of tohn
Bailor deceased, will sell real estate in Mon
tour township, on Friday, January 21th, at
two o'clock p m.
Samuel Shivc executor of Philip Unangst,
will sell real estate in Fishingcrcck township
on Saturday, January 2Sth.
John Gordncr, trustee in the estate of
Thomas Stackhousc, will sell real estate on
the premises in Pine township, &C., on Fri
day February 3rd, 1889.
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An effort existing without a cause is an i'm
possibility; tickling in the throat, huskiness
of the voice, violent coughing, etc, are the
effects of severe cold Dr. Bulls Cough
its serious effects
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

On the l2th inst, Squire A. r, Ludwig, of
Milton, committed to Jail Sarah Ann Toolc,
on the charge of being nuisance, IA COM
mon scold, brawlcr and source of discord in
citer of strifSs, controversies and disputes
among her ncighbors." A comprehensive
COmmittal
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

We have received copy of that invaluable
book, The Times Almanac, filled with facts
and figures, not readily to be found elsewhere.
1t is complete history of the year in the
most compact and well arranged form, The
price is fifteen cents and it Is worth ten times
that amount.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

Two Blair county hunters after squire
in tree, cut down the tree and were sue
for malicious mischief and trcspass. The
suit was settled by the trcspassers agreeing
to pay the costs, cut the tree into cord wooC
and deliver it to the church. The squire
escaped
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

The Wilkes-Barre Sunday News Dedisr has
donned n new dress and has also changed its
name, 1t will be known hereafter as tn,
Spaday Morning Free Press and Ncus Dealer
Mr. S. Bruce Coleman, formerly of Blooms,
burg is foreman of the paper and also part
owner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

Executors and administrators account
books, containing full instructions how to
settle an estate, receipts, &c, for sale at this
office. These are the most convenient books
of the kind ever printed and they are in use
all over the State. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

WIN G, Holmes, son of w. O. Holmes, met
with serious accident on Thursday night
of last week, whilst coastng ON hill near
his fathers residence, lie was descending
the hill with great speed when his sled struck
a post, against which he was thrown with
such violence as to fracture the bone of his
left leg, between the knee and the hip.
Proper medical attendance was promptly
rendered and the unfortunate lad is doing
wall
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There was Il wreck on the Catawissa road
on Wednesday, and the mails were delayed
about four hours. Accidents have been
numerous on this road of late after an eX-
emption Of many years, The conductor,
Theo. Schmick, who lived in Cntawissa as
killed
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THE LITTLE ONES.

The nauseous dose OF Castor Oil NAV be
avoided by using The Emulsion Of Castor OIL F.;
1t is very pleasant, and is readily taken as a
sugar plum by children. Large Bottle 95 cts.
There are many persons suffering untold
torments with the disease known az the piles.
believing that cure is impossible. TO All!
Let us tell you that Dr.. Gales German Pile
Rene = Will cure you, package war
ranted-only so cents.
Protect your feet from dampness- cents
will buy sufficient WATERPROOF Dressing to
soften and waterproof half dozen pairs of
shoes.
Our Stock of Drugs, Medicines, Chemi-
calls, Sundries, &c, are of the Best Quality.
and will be sold at the Lowest Prices posi-
bic that good quality can be offered for and
we solicit share Of your patronage
Our stock of Soaps, Perfumes, Hair, Tooth.
and Nail Brushes, Is large, and is. offered
at very low prices.
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BIOOnSburq, n
Pa. ~
7 IST OF JURORS. FEB. TERN, 1892
GRAND JURORS.

Bloom-John Culp, Glasco Cameron. Lloyd Fox, b.
Il Hicks Kuhn. Thomas Vannatta, ELIAS Gigger.
Catawissa-,Jacos Klingeman.
Cenvralia-Janes yke.
FiShingcreek-Charles Ash
Greenwood-Isaac Black Joseph Keller, David
Manning.
JaCkson-Samuel Knouse.
Loeust-KTnber Lee.
Madlson-James idne, w Mericle
Main-Henry Gitling, Nathan Miller
Miillln-M NJ HartZel, Adam Miller
Montour-Samuel Gigger
Mt. Pleas ant-Peter JaCoby
Pine-Mahlon Moser
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Orders for book binding can be left at this
office, with the assurance that the work will
be well done and at very reasonable prices.
All that is necessary is to bring your books
to this office, where they will be packed, and
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-01-27

The supper to be given at Evans Hall this
Friday,a Saturday evenings for the benefit
of the Winona Fire Company will be II feast.
The ladies who are conducting it know how
to get up an elegant supper, and those who
invest 30 cents will not regret it,