The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-01-04
CeutraiIa Letter.

Christmas and New Years day were OBJ
served here in the usual way, services
were held in the various churches morn
ing and evening. The decorations in st.
1gnatius' church were handsome, and
great credit is due the pastor, Rev. E. T.
Field, for its beautiful appearance.
The members of the Methodist church
held fair and festival during the holidays.
The church was literally packed every
evening, and judging from the manner in
which our young men took chances from
the irresistible young ladies, a handsome
sum will be realized.
The young man Kuff, who shot himself
some time ago, has been under treatment
in the Miners Hospital, the past week.
The Diamond Drill Company have CON-
menced to bore another hole about one
hundred feet south of the old bore.
The Choral Choir, numbering some sixty
odd, who went to Mahanoy City .on Christ.
mas to compete for prize of $500, were
sadly disappointed when the adjudicator
awarded the money to st. Clair and NAH
anoy City choirs. AS both these choirs
have been in existence the past ten years,
our choir should feel higdly honored to be
able to compete with them at ALL with but
two months practice.
Winter has actually set in at last The
merry gingle of the sleigh bell can be
heard any hour of the day or night. Pity
the poor horses, but then its only for few
weeks. Let some of our young folks get
up good party and enjoy night at Nu-
mida.
Mr. Fetterman's thoroughbred horse ran
away with our friend Joe Millington last
week, and before the animal could be got
under control, the sleigh was badly dam
aged. Joe escaped with a few bruises he
received by being thrown over clothes
line-dangerous things to come in contact
with, especially when you're behind fast
horse. What say you, Joe
Our young friend, Ed. McFadden, has
accepted the agency for brewing CON-
pany Of Queenstown. If Ed. fails to build
up trade it will be something wonder
full.
The young man, Ennis, who had such q
miraculous escape from death at the Guy
Ter colliery, is able to work again. He fell
down the slope a distance of three hun
dred and fifty yards, and almost pcrpen-
dicular. His injuries were very slight, as
he WIS able to walk home
Joseph Dawes, who spent the last year
in Mexico, returned home last week
Our borough schools dispensed with the
annual two weeks vacation during the
holidays, as there had been no school dur
ing the months of September and October,
caused by the delay in erecting the new
buildings, it was thought best to keep the
schools open.
Mr.. Helfner has entered upon his duties
As Superintendent of the borough schools
We can safely say that our directors will
have no cause to regret the appointment o.
such an efficient teacher as Mr.. Heffner
when the term expires.
ltCCoS, wiz 10 sSllOO
at Williamsport, spent the holidays a
| home.
| John Mohan and Mrs. Mcclure, o
town, were married in st. Paul's church
Philadelphia, last week.
Our friend DOC" was the recipient of
very handsome present during Christina
week. The box was pretty, but we can
not vouch for the contents. Forty cent
expressage please.
Mr.. Ferguson, of the Valley depot, hclt
the lucky number which drew thu
large doll, on exhibition in Thirwell's win
dow. Ashland.
The collieries operated by the Reading
Company are working but half time. Til
individuals, however are still working o.
the nine hour system.