Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-05-23
COLUM BlA NEWS.
From Our regular Correspondent

E-o,o t,ur REGULAR Correspondent.
Mr.. John Folk, conductor of P, r. K.
Local freight train of engine No. 142, was
strnck by engine No. 361, at the triple
tack between Atglen and Parkesburg this
morning between and 2 o'clock. He
had been oiling the engine while the train
was living on the middle tack awaiting the
passing of a passenger train, and going
around the engine was suddenly struck by
the train, which was then passing. -Four
ribs were broken and other injuries sus.
tained. He is now lying at his home on
Seventh street, this place. DIR. Linea-
weaver thinks be has sustained no injury
that will prove fatal.
The Final Examinations.
Parents and friends OF pupils OF the
public schools should attend the final ex-
aminations, which begin Tomorrow, and
thus encourage both teachers and pupils
by their presence. Every person can re-
member how hard they tried to do we'll a.
school when visitors were present, and
children of the present day are the Same
as those Of former time.
company Z aud Decoration Day.
Company will doubtless participate
in the exercises of Decoration Day at Ma.
rietta, in the afternoon, returning in time
to participate in the parade and exercises
which will be held here in the evening.
| The services at this place will be of sim
liar character to those Of former years
u Il. Donation Party.
About so persons connected with the
| United Brethren church held donation
party at the parsonage last evening. The
Rev. Funk gave the guests a hearty
welcome, and the evening was pleasantly
passed by all present.
borough Notes.
The heavy shipment of coal at the
Reading s. Columbia railroad Shutes still
continues.
A runaway team belonging to lady
from the country was caught by Officer
Wittig on Fifth street, this morning.
The Moore Family will appear here on
the evening Of May % and give . musical
concert.
Hi Henry's Premium minstrels drew a
large audience last night. The perform
ance was excellent. They appear to night
in Marietta.
A number Of Columbians intend visiting
New York Cor tho purpose OF witnessing
the opening of tho great bridge to the
public.
A shawl was found on Walnut street
last evening. The owner can have It bl
calling at Mr. F.. G. Snyder's contactioner.
corner of Third and Walnut streets.
On account of the late accident to it
carrier the Herald was day behind 1T
regular time Of issue The injured boy i
doing as well as could be expected, consid
eripg the extent of the injuries received.
Personal Mention.
Mr.. George w. Miiflin, who is connected
with the surveying corps of the Pennsyiva
mia railroad, which is laying out new lin
near Philadelphia, is spending few day
at bis home here.
Mr.. A. NJ. Wilson is now having tn
cellar for his new house, on South Thlr
street, built. 1t is to be handsome brio
residence.
Mr.. A. N. Rambo, of the Couraat, lef
to, day for New York, where he will wit
!, ness the opening ceremonies of the grea
East river bridge.
John s. Wilson left this afterlioon for
, business trip to Philadelphia.
Y Mrs. +. A. Bennett Jeff to-day for
visit to New York.
Mr.. John Rohrer, Of Lancaster, was ii
town to-day.