Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-04-05
COLUMBIA NEWS.
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Reporter.
Counci met last evening, all Of the mem.
beis being present except Mr.. Ilafdmap,
who IN ill., The treasuror's report shows n
balance of S25 50 on hand. Various oom
mittees submitted rcports of the last
years work, Tho new council will meet
on Monday morning and organize. Tho
president, secretary aud treasurer viii be
elected at that meeting. Other offices viii
bo tlllcd at tho regular stated meeting,
next Friday evening.
Railroad Matters.
An engine dashed through Que cf the
l., X, Il, ronudhouso doors yesterday
afternoon, but was brought to standstill
before doing any other damage. The lying
open of the throttle caused the mshap.
Harry Bordnor, L. X. X. brakeman,
had one of his iingors pinched of while
coupling cars In the west yard here last
night. Another finger was crushed
military, Musical and fite MATER.
Company G has received its genera
orders from headquarters. A passage in
IT. recommends the transfer OF tho Colum
bia and Lancaster companies to tho Eighth
regiment. The encampmeut will be held
at Gctty ysburg from the 2i to the 9th of
August, aud will be by division.
Reference was made ia last evenings lS.
TELLIaENCER TO handsome centre rug,
which had been presented to SusquehanDa
lodge Of Odd Fellows. II was presented
not by Mr.. Will Shenberger alone, as then
stated, but by the firm Of John Shenberger
4 Son.
David Wayne, late chief engineer Of the
Columbia fire company, has resigned. His
successor will be appointed by tho prcsi'
dent next week,
Tho Columbia baud will attempt on
Monday to form a list Of contributing
subscribers, who will pay s. per year to
support the band.
The Ironvlle bands fair will open on
the April nth and close on the 18th. 1t
will DO held Ia the village school house.
The tenor drum which will be chanced
of at tho Columbia fire company's fair Is
now on exhibition at Bachonheimer's
store.
Tonight the Ngilant fro company will
chance off a tireman's hat and belt.
The uniforms for tho Alert base ball
club have arrived.
Borough Briefs.
The colored boy who shot the young
son of Frederick StOll in the eye with an
arrow, which will probably cause the loss
of the sight of that eye, Is said to have
done so malcou,ly. IL this Is true he
should be punished.
Mr.. George Bives, who resides opposite
the opera house, has curious plant of
which he is desiruus Of learning the name.
Here is an opportunity for some Columbia
botanist to come to the front With their
knowledge,
A gang OF tramps are harbDring in sort
of cave at the foot of Chickles rock and
have been there for two months past.
Such most Of beRgars aud thieves should
bo routed out.
The usual Sunday services will be held
at all of the Protestant churches to NOR
row. The new Bethel church Of God
minister will preach his opening sermon
tomorrow morning.
The gentlemen's furnishing goods store
OF IA. II. LOckard has been removed tC
the store room lately occupied by Mr.. A
Il. Haldcman.
IL is reported that several Democrats o
town are working for the nomination o
John 4. Hiestaud for Congress on the Re
publican ticket.
A large dancing party was held las
evening at Nr. y. A. Stevens residence
on Seventh street. The entertainment wa
most enjoyable one.
The thrilling drama of :" lbe Banker /
Daughter will be played IN tho opera
house on Monday evening.
Invitations are out for tho marriage o
another Columbia lady to u stranger
Away they go.
Guinea pigs aud a rabbit form "happy
family +" in one of the windows of Beiteri
store.
Butter sold at market this morning 70
so cents a pound ; eggs brought from 10 t.
lS cents per dozen.
Tho Susquehanna is falling rapidly. Tn
high winds prevent rafting.
Mrs. Mary Melbert drew the doll Chanc
cd of by the ladies Of Salem Lutheran
church.
Officer Witticl took one drunk and dis
orderly man to jail yesterday.
An interesting meeting OF the Agassi
association was held last evening,
Lenten services we're held at both Of th
Catholic churches last evening.
Quite number of Front street store
are without occupants.
Mr.. A. G. Bruner is visiting Philade
phia