Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-03-13
COLUMBIA NEWS.
OUR REeuLAx OoKKEsPONDENUE
Events Along the Susquehanna-Items o
Interest In and Around the Borough
Picked mp BY tho Intoln-

Events Along the susqushanna-Items o
Interest In and Around the Borough
Picked mp By tho InteIn-
,encer's Reporter.
Mr.. Thomas Lundy's residence, on North
Locust street, was the scene OF q pleasau!
and successful social event last evening,
the occasion being the birthday anniver
sary of his daughter, Miss jamie. The
party was an entire surprise to the
lady, the guests having first assembled al
the residence of Mr.. w. X. Nowlen, on
Walnut street, and then marched in a
body to their destination. The evening q
entertainment consisted of amusements
suitable to the occasion, and was thor.
oughly enjoyed by all present. Elegant
refreshments were served about 10 O'Clock
and the guests departed about an hour
later.
Railroad Collision.
Last evening at 7:30 o'clock double
leader freight train, P. r. r., westward
bound, ran into the rear end of the G. D.
local freight which was standing at
Chiques station. Tho engines Nos. 40
and 227 were somewhat damaged, as was
also the rear car Of tha forward train. In
consequence of the obstructed track the
westbOund accommodation train was de-
was injured by the collision.
Pigeon Thieves.
The pigeon coop of Mr. Howell Michael,
residing on Front street, was robbed OF
four carrier pigeons yesterday afternoon
by two boys. Two Of the birds were re-
covered last night, through information
received by their owner, and the others
will doubtless be forthcoming also, as the
hnv xvil fnar theft
been discovered.
Had Boys
Six young "swells" were elected from
the Z. E. Lutheran church On Sunday
evening fOr misconduct. One amused
himself and annoyed those near him by
playing a mouth organ. All had been
drinking, Which may account for their be-
havior. They adjourned to the Methodist
church, where their conduct was also rep
rehensible. but they managed to escape
tbs notice of the church officials and re-
NAMED until the end Of tho service.
Did Not set to MlddIotown.
The ''Columbia" fire company and
apparatus promptly took passage for
Middletown upon the call yesterday, but
at the block station at Collins the train
was signalled to return to Columbia, as
the fire was under control. The run from
Columbia TO Collins had been made in II
minutes, the distance being IA miles. The
ride was wild one, and was anything but
enjoyed by some Of those on board the
train. The firemen were disappointed at
not being allowed to proceed, and the
train returned to Columbia at 2:3O p. IN.
Public improvements.
Brunei's coal basin is now being deep.
ened SO as to permit the most heavily
laden boats to approach the wharves.
Mr.. George K. Bennett is supervisor of
the improvements.
The Pennsylvania coal company's resi-
dent engineer at Harrisburg says that
navigation Oh the canal will be opened
April 1st, if the weather is favorable if
not the opening will be delayed.
The construction of the foundation of
the new double brick dwelling house
which Mr. Samuel Grove is about erecting
on Walnut street, above 4th, has been
commenced Messrs. Kramer & Paulis,
builders, have the contract for doing tie
work.
TersonaI aud Social.
s. Cohen returned from New York
Orphean musicale at Mr.. w. q. Given's
to- night; the music for the Shoch library
benefit will be rehearsed and the perma-
nent place Of meeting ana increase of
membership will be discussed" Ger
man 4" at Mr.. Geo. Cranes this evening
E. E. Lutheran young folks literary and
social " at Mrs. Baight's corner of Sd and
Poplar next Thursday evening reflesh