The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-11-23
Centralia Letter.

On account of the large quantity of gas
in Continental slope, caused by the mine
locomotive, the men were compelled to
stop work on Thursday.
Michael Laughlin, miner employed at
Centralia colliery, had his head and shoul-
ders very badly cut by blast, on Wednes-
day.
George Schaum, of Dark Corner, while
out cunning few days ago, rested the
barrel of his gun on his foot and by some
accident or other the gun went off, shat
tering his foot considerably and taking off
his big toe. This should be a lesson for
the numerous gunners in our town, to
handle their guns little more carefully.
The lower part of North Ashland slope
| closed in on Thursday. No serious dam
age was caused.
James Joyce, another young man who
spent seven years in the West returned
home last week. Judging from appear
ance, James, the western climate agrees
with you.
The Sheriff was in town last week and
arrested "Polish Jake" for selling without
license. Jake says he is tired of Centralia
anyhow, and is perfectly satisfied to spend
the winter in the county seat.
On Saturday the employees of Centralia,
| Logan, Continental and Troutman colieries
received their wages for October. Quite n
large number of our men and boys were
drunk in the evening; outside OF this every
thing was very quiet.
Joseph Garner, founder, of Ashland, re-
ceived the contract to furnish the new
school building with stoves.
On Tuesday evening party of Poles
and Hungarians who were burned out in
Shenandoah, made their way to Centralia.
They were pitiful lot of people, all they
possessed after the fire was small bundle
of clothing. They were directed to some
Polish dwellings where they were shelter
ed for the night Next morning they left
for Montana.
| Mr.. Reed of Hazleton was awarded the
contract to drive the two tunnels at Con-
tinental colliery.
| On Sunday morning the exercises of the
"Forty hours Devotion" were commenced
in st. Ignatius' church, at High Mass by
Rev. Kummerant. In the evening the
Rev. Patterson of Ashland, delivered a
sermon, subject "The sinners presump-
ton of Gods Grace" On Monday evening
| Rev. McManus preached on "The Occa-
sons of Sim" The church was literally
packed both evenings. Those who came
late had to stand outside.
AS announced, the citizens and respect
i've committees convened in the old school
house building to report the amounts re-
ceived from Centralia's generous contribu-
tors for the Shenandoah sufferers, which
was as follows:
Amt collected by Hughes & Flynn, s7l %
Murphy Davis 1903 so
Price & Latimer, Mon
tana, "a so
Amt. collected by Kress q Walsh, Il %
gan eollleIy e,s so
Amt collected by Williams, inside foreman ..
Centralia colllery, ia %
Amt. collected by Whitaker, Halle Dell col : "
| liery, 25 0O
Amt. collected by Troutman & Jones, Nor
| rts Ridge 1863 OO
Amt. collected at Continental collery ii6 o.
No report from North Ashland colliery
yet, which will be close on hundred dol
lars. In noting the good work done by
the collectors, we mention the name OF
Edward Reese, our public-spirited either
who always gives his valuable assistance
in funds and effective work for every
noble and deserving cause. All did thei
utmost for their afflicted brethren, and re
quest that the money be distributed in TIN
best possible way to aid the needy poor,
FoR SALR;-A Touring mill, with lates
improved machinery. Good locality an,
near market. For further information
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