The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-04-20
AN AND DEMOCRAT BIOOMsBURG COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA
centre notes.

At lIidlay church there was prepara-
tory lecture on Saturday last and COM
munion services on Sunday by Rev. Can
field. Two members were added to the
church.
Mr.. Alfred Conner of Trenton, N. j., is
visiting his brother George. His mother cx-
poets to accompany him on his return and
spend the summer in Trenton.
Mr. and Mrs j. d. Greasy of Berwick
brought their little daughter down to its
grand-papa's last Sunday. John looked
quite natural among the boys as did Mr.. q.
4. Conner of Bloomsburg who was here for
the first time in long while. Rastie's boy
was welcomed to the home of its father in
manner intended to make 1t feel that II was
one of the family. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Kirkendall were among the recent visitors
in the valley.
While driving through Briarcreek few
days since your reporter was surprised at
having his attention directed to the new
Distillery at Ashes mill. The buildings are
fitted up with new 20 horse power engine,
three large fermenting tubs, a charcoal rec
titier, large worm, and waste trough
with stables to accommodate sixty hogs.
The buildings and machinery are all in or
der and Mr.. Ash has gone for the swine.
He expects to return about the first of next
month when the "still" will be started
Thursday evening of last week another
wedding took place over on the Ridge.
George Walter of Hughcsvillc, and Ella
Shug were pronounced man and wife in the
presence of about forty guests. A Apleasant
occasion is reported.
The first of April brought more changes
in our quiet valley this season than have
been known for many years, and after the
numerous weddings of last winter such q
phenomenon should not appear unreasoh
able nor come unexpected. Among those
who seem to have benefited materially 10y
the changes are Mr.. George Conner, whose
| son, Mr.. c. A. Conner, will occupy the farm
| recently purchased from j. +. Conner Mr.
j. Il. Altman removed a stranger from hi!
| farm to make room for his nephew Mr.. j
| II. Aikman; William Scott leaves rcntct
farm to take possession of the home recent
| ly purchased; A. G. TIidlay leaves hi
| fathers blacksmith shop to locate at thu
Kelley shop in Lightstreet which he secur
ed quite recently; and while Oscar Hagen
buch has left us he is building a cozy hom
at Saltwater. Matte Conner (now Mrs
William Kirkendall) is missed by her man,
friends but has very pleasant home a
Nescopeck Another such series of wed
dings and moving will not leave cnougl
young folks in the valley for Fourth-o OF
July picnic. Rumor has it that there is t
be a wedding on the Ridge about the frs
of May and another at the River about tn
same time. Cards are not out yet.
The IIidlay school was opened on Mon
| day lost for the summer term, with Mis-
Phoebe Snyder as teacher. Ill wing know
Miss Snyder as a teacher for several years
we were glad to learn that she had been Sc
cured for this place and feel confident tn
| school will meet with success uLder he
skillful management Among those VIII
have gone elsewhere TO school are Cnarle
and Edward Schweppenhiser, Cora Hagen
buch and Sarah A. Hidlay at the Bloom.
burg Normal School, and Hattie White q
the Orangeville Academy.
Henry Delong, who has been very sic
all winter, seems much better since til
coming of warm weather and it is hope
that he will soon be able to be about agar
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hagenbuch hav
both been quite unwell, but under the skill
full treGtmcnt of DR.. Megarglc of Orange
vile they recovered very quickly.
Mrs. James Miller who had been visitin
her family, Mr.. Wesley Johns near Cat,
wissa, returned last week but appears
have gained but little during her absence
1t is hoped that the summer air will reviy
her nervous system and she may be I'll
same lively Bessie. Reporter