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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-08-15
BENTON.

In the Prothonotary fight on Saturday
the friends of both aspirants presented
bold fronts, and the victory was undecisive
and in doubt until the smoke cleared away,
when it was seen that Snyder gained the
day.
Mr. Samuel Kase was buried on Tues
day. He died on Saturday evening pre-
vious.
The festival at Hamlin Church, for the
benefit of the s. S. was u success, last Sat
urday evening, large crowd was present
The Benton Band entertained the occasion
with excellent music, and they can play
too, don't you forget it. The ice cream
was delicious, the young ladies were gay,
and the young men happy. Of course
beauty reigned all around. But some
things were seen that were not at all in
order.
Oats harvest is getting along slowly. 1t
is right fair crop.
Doc. Tommy's large and new hardware
and drug store is decided improvement to
the town Of Benton.
Bruce Carey and Ira McHenry are in the
furniture business, and obliging business
men they are too. Come ye, that want
furniture, give them call.
Rohr McHenry's lumber yard keeps re-
plenished all the timO, but where does II
come from.
John j. keeps his lumber yard hid, and
does not advertise lumber for sale neither,
but some how or other the people find il
anyway.
We bet Benton has more pretty girls
than any town of its size you could name,
that is ii the boys tell the truth.
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Facilities for ReachinCs the Sea.
shore.

There never has been time when The
numberless resorts of the New Jersey coast
were so easy of access to the people of the
adjacent States as the present. From New
York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Mary
land, the lines of the Pennsylvania system
connect closely at Philadelphia or else
where with the seashore roads, making it
possible for residents Of the sections named
to reach the Atlantic with, in most cases, a
single change of cars. From Philadelphia,
nine express trains leave every weekday,
two additional on Saturday and four on
Sunday, for Atlantic City three for Cape
May on weekdays, one OH Sunday +; and
seven ON weekdays, one addional on Sat-
urday and two on Sunday, for Long
Branch, and the long list of resorts on the
upper coast. These trains run at hours
best suited to the needs of the travellers,
and reach, direct or by connection, every
point of interest from Cape May Point to
Sandy Hook.
An equal number of trains run from the
coast to the interior. Besides these, there
are daily excursion trains from Philadel-
phia to Atlantic City, Cape May, and con-
tiguous resorts, while Long Branch and
Ocean Grove are accessible by cheap ex-
cursions every day except Saturday and
Sunday. To ease Of transportation, cheap
ness is added, making the travelling ex-
pense of summer tour an inconsiderable
item. The comprehensive system of ex-
cursion tickets afforded by the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad covers almost every point in
the territory referred to herein, Such ia
cilities places trip to the seaside within
the reach of every class of persons.
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Mrs. Jas. Pierce and son left Wednesday
for Watsontown to visit her parents.
Miss Lizzie Eaton is home on visit and
will return to Montrose next week
Four gentleman on canoe tour from
New York city, passed through here on
their home trip, having been out five
weeks.
Miss Lizzie Hanley and Maud Eaton left
Monday for shickshinny where they will
meet Miss Florence Search and start for
Stackhoase pond to camp out few days.
Jno. Herrlitt's father died Sunday after
noon and was buried Wednesday. Aged
OF.
Miss Anna Furman's Sunday School class
had picnic in Sponenburg's woods We'd
nesday afternoon.
The p. o. S, of A. crossed bats with the
Odd Fellows Tuesday, and met again in
deadly combat with the S. of v. yester-
day. Nothing but ball now in this place.
Front street was the only place where
the earthquake shock was noticed, and was
distinctly felt by a large number.
The commercials of Bloomsbury played
the commercials of this place, and after an
interesting game came out victorious by a
score of 10 to IA, The return game will be
played to-day.
There was lots of camp meeting dust
leading from Berwick, which accounts for
the slim streets.
Large numbers of people visit the fair
grounds to see Fred Hurst practice. lie
runs against ---of---for $1,000
at Hazleton on 23d inst.
The large fair ground posters are out and
look very neat,
Every body is anxiously waiting to sc,
the ruins caused by the late fire replaced by
a new brick.
balloon ascension took place Saturday
evening, but owing to the heavy atmos
phere, only reached few hundred feet ant
then came down, Was rescued within
nifty feet from where 1t was sent up.
The Y, M. r. c, does not seem to mak'
much headway with their business. Nor,
enthusiasm is positively necessary
The Evangelical denomination is holding
a oaspp meeting in Meyers woods.
The game Saturday between Espy AM
the club of this place turned out TO be YER
uninteresting and was carried by the BeI
| wick boys by score of 20 to o. X
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JerseytOwn.

Miss Jennie Sheep has returned from her
visit at Tamaqua, and Miss Della Wagner
from visit at Derry.
Miss Alice Brockway of Bloomsbury, is
visiting at DR.. Swisher's.
Mr.. A. s. Allen of Milton, has been visit
ing his brother and many friends here.
Mrs. c. Kreamer of this place, in conf
pany with Mrs. William Kreamer of
Bloomsbury, are visiting at Williamsport.
Messrs. Charles NJ. Smith, r. NJ. Butler,
G. Runyan and Samuel Farnsworth were
in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Stout, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hartman and Miss Mertie Dreis-
bach attended Mountain Grove camp
meeting.
Among the visitors noticed here on Sum-
day were Mr., and Mrs. H. Smith of Derrs,
and Mr. Elmer Mcbride of White Hall.
Mr.. Charles Fruit wears the nobby
Cleveland and Hendricks badge.
Capt. Joseph Wagner has been i'm
proving his residence by having erected a
neat veranda.
Did you go to the show? 1t was i'm
mense Nothing was wanting to have
made it entirely successful and satisfactory
but white elephant.
Last Sunday evening the pulpit of the
Methodist church was occupied by Rev.
Marr of Lewisburg. The church was well
filled so much SO that 1t was difficult for
those who came in late to secure seats.
An able and eloquent sermon was preach
ed from ST. JOHN, viii. Rev. Mari is sur
passed by few in the clearness of concep-
tlon OF the Truths which he presents, and
in the happy, effective and eloquent man
ner of presenting those truths.
A number of candidates were around
last week putting forth the last powerful
efforts before the delegate election.
Last Saturday was somewhat rainy, yet
about one o'clock in the afternoon the
good yeomanry might be seen directing
their course toward town to attend the
SiSSsAoh' ANc" thCH ~ WuBou iioii u
distant part of the township would drive
in, having on board eight or ten pleasant
vote-as-you-please looking men. AS idecp
an interest was taken in this delegate elec.
| tion, and as much excitement prevailed
during the entire day, perhaps, as have
ever been manifested at such an election
at this place. A lively, exciting and fear
full contest was kept continually raging
by the friends and supporters Of the differ.
ent candidates. The fight was mainly for
Prothonotary. Persons who had never
before taken much interest in politics,
were out working zealously for their ia,
vorite candidates. Many who electioneer,
ed in trying to secure the desired end
thought little of the means employed.
Ever and anon little rain fell. Truly
that rain fell alike on the unjust and OF
the corrupt as well as on the incorrupt
Mr., Miles Smith was elected Standing
Committeeman. Messrs. g. Kreamer
George Whitenight and William r. De
mott were the delegates tor Madison.
] l.. Y.
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An Earthquake Shock.

On Sunday afternoon about half-past
two, many people in different parts Of the
town were startled by rumbling sound.
Windows were shaken, door bells rung,
and dishes on the tables ratified, while
chandeliers trembled as though some
heavy piece of furniture were being moved
overhead. The noise continued for several
seconds. That it was an earthquake shock
cannot be doubted, as the same disturb
ance was observed in many places. 1t ex-
tended throughout this State. 1t was also
felt in New York State, and extended up
the New England coast as far as Maine
and west as far as Cleveland. Much ex-
ctement was caused in the cities At Sea
Bright, N. Y, the depot was shifted to
one side, and at Hartford plaster was sha-
ken from the ceilings. No serious damage
was done.
ANOTHER SHOCK ON MONDAY.
The following dispatches seem to show
that second and lighter shock was felt in
part of the region shaken by Sundays
earthuuake
FAR RooKAwAY, Aug. H. A n ther
shock of earthquake was felt in the vii
lagos along the south side of Long Island
this afternoon. 1t was not so heavy as
yesterday, but was sufficient, together with
the rumbling which accompanied it, to
create an excitement The Court House
here was shaken for several seconds. The
glasses and crockery on the hotel tables
ratified, and some fell over, causing the
guests to start from their seats. The
shock was felt here about 1890 p. m. A
few minutes later the big hotel at Rocka-
way Beach was shaken, the doors and
windows rafting loud enough to be heard
at considerable distance, Open doors in
other buildings were closed by the shock.
Reports from Hampstead, South Oyster
Bay, Long Beach, Woodbury. and other
places relate similar occurren ces.
RED BANK, Aug. 11.-A large number of
persons in this vicinity assert that addition
al slight shocks of earthquake have been
felt here to-day. So far as can be ascer-
tanned there was rumbling sound heard
about 0 o'clock this morning. Accounts
differ as to the severity of the shock.
MArAwAN, N. j., Aug. 1l.-Another
slight shock of earthquake was felt here
to-day at few minutes past o'clock. 1t
lasted about five seconds. In several
places the chandeliers vibrated. The
shock was most noticeable In wooden
houses.
HAvERnILL, Mass, Aug, 11.-A shock of
earthquake YVES distinctly felt this morn.
ing at Mt. Washington. The shock jingled
chandelier pendants, opened blinds, and
awakened people from slumber, 1t was
not noticed in the centre of the city, but
was felt in Georgetown.
HARTFORD, Aug. 11.-Reports from Nor
folk, in Latchfield county, say that sec
ond shock of an earthquake was noticed at
several places In that town at II o'clock ON
Sunday night. 1t was much lighter than
the one in the afternoon.
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Orangeville.

The campfire we mentioned in last
weeks issue was complete success. The
attendance on Saturday evening was very
large, and the ice cream and bean soup
was in great demand; and, by the way,
that same bean soup was very palatable
dish. If Uncle Sam provided as good a
dish for our boys in blue during the war,
they certainly had good things to eat.
I don't suppose that public feeling ever
ran so high at a delegate election as it did
on Saturday last. There was scarcely any
work done in the township, and long be-
fore the time for organizing the meeting
nearly every voter in the township was on
hand. Votes were challenged without re-
gard to individuals, and all sorts OF meth
DDS used to gain votes.
The result of the vote shows that the
people Of Columbia county do not intend
to let money and whiskey rule the elec-
tions In the future.
Some evil disposed persons are circula-
ting a story that Mr. II. Huttenstine in
tends disseminating the butchering busi-
ness in our town, and that he is drinking
so hard it units him for work. These
stories are untrue, as Mr.. Ii. very rarely
takes drink of liquor, and has not the
least intention of giving up his profitable
business. Harman sells better meat than
has ever been sold in town.
McHenry's church Sunday school in
tends holding festival in the grove Satur-
day afternoon and evening, August 23rd.
Young folks, attend, and you will have
jolly time.
We have heard report here that four
of the late candidates for nomination had
pooled $4,000 to secure their nomination
and had used the money; and only one of
those named was nominated. What vic
tory it is for Snyder, Fritz and others who
went on their merits, that they were sue
cessful in defeating such methods.
REFORM
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To the Democratic voters of COL
urnbia County.

FELLOW CITIZENS -
Permit me TO acknowledge the kindness
Of my many friends in the county, who in
spite Of Misrepresentation, and systematic
methods of abuse, have stood by me in the
present campaign. II is source of graft
fication to me to know, that with all the
combination of my personal enemies, who
have not hesitated to use means which
have disgustcd hundreds of democrats and
republicans alike, nevertheless received a
popular majority Of 175 votes.
To those kind and loyal friends who
have stood by me through this contest, l
desire to extend my sincere and hearty ap-
probation, nor will those grateful feelings
be oblitcrated through life.
Respectfully yours,
WILLIAM KRIoKBAUM
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The fight for the Prothonotaryship was
one of the most bitter ever waged in this
county over political office. Every in
fluence was brought to bear on each side,
and the interest became so intense that all
the other candidates complained that no
attention was paid to them, all eyes being
eentered on Snyder and Krickbaum All
day Sunday it looked as though there
would be tic vote, but on Monday morn
ing this was changed by the report that
Krickbaum had two delegates in Sugar
loaf. Later in the day Snyder's friends
did the smiling when it was found that he
had one delegate in Sugarloaf, and one in
South Conyngham, giving him two major
itv
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David Stroup died at his home on Main
street, Bloomsbury, Pa, on Friday, morn
ing of last week, after an illness of less
than week. The funeral was on Sunday
afternoon. Sermon preached in the Luth-
Gran Church to large crowd of people. He
was seventy-fve years and twenty days
old, and had accumulated quite fortune
during his life. His wife alone survives
him. Mr.. Stroup was quite an invalid for
number of years past, but was not con-
fined to the house.
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Mr. p. L. Bomboy of Espy is skillful
and ingenious mechanic. He has taken
out several patents. In horse-shoeing he
cannot be excelled, having made special
study Of the structure of the foot and its
diseases. He has hoof of a horse that was
drowned in the river at that place, which
he has cleaned and polished, and shod, and
will exhibit it at the Berwick fairnext month.
1t is an excellent piece of work. Mr. Bonn
boy says that nine.tenths of the horses that
are spawned, are made so by being shod
with short faced hammer. The foot is
bruised at the top of the hoof by strokes
from the handle, and results in SPAWN. He
uses long-faced hammer of his own
make, and claims that II is the only proper
tool TO shoe horse with. Those for whom
he does work say il Ia first class.
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Elmira, wife of Jas. X. Eyer, died on
Sunday morning last after an illness of
about two years. For many years she was
a confirmed invalid. In early years she
united with the M. E. church, and has
lived a consistent christian life. Her age
was about GA years. She leaves her hus-
band one son and two daughters. The
funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. DR.. Monroe conducting the ceremon-
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standing Committee.

The following persons were elected mem
bers of the Democratic Standing Commit
tee at the delegate election held last Sat-
urday
Beaver.-J. Rittenhouse.
Berwick. Isaiah Bower, G. A. Carey.
Benton.--G. W. Hirleman.
Bloom, E.-David Lowcnberg.
Bloom, W.-Geo L. Elwell.
Briarcreek. L. Housknecht.
Catawissa. T., Greasy.
Centralia.-D. f. Curry.
Ccntre.-Samuel Hidlcy.
Conyngham, N.-None elected.
Conyngham, S.-John Monroe,
Fishingcreek.-L. NJ. Creveling.
Franklin.-Danel foreman.
Greenwood. D. Patton.
Hemlock. james Harris,
Jackson.-S. w. McHenry.
Locust. j. Snyder.
Madison. n.-Miles Smith.
Main.-J. w. Kelchner.
Miffiin. ID. H. Montgomery.
Montour. A. Stohge.
Mt. Pleasant Gilbert.
Orange.-C. w. zimmerman.
Pine.--G. II. Gordner.
Roarlngcreek. james Knittle.
Scott West.--G. P. Reighard.
Scott East.-D. Geisinger.
Sugarloaf. B. Peterman.
The members of the committee met a
the Opera House at the adjournment of thu
convention, and elected David Lowenberl
chairman, and Geo. E. Elwell secretary
The chairman requests each member of thu
committee to report to him the names ant
post office address of three active persons
in his district to serve as a vigilance com
mittee.
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Nathan Bomboy, an aged citizen Of this
place, while visiting his daughter in Dan.
vile on Monday, was stricken with para
lysis Of the heart aud died in a few min
utes. For the last few years Mr.. Bomboy
has been carrying on the butchernig bust
ness here. He was buried in Rosemont
Cemetery Thursday afternoon and was
about 75 years of age.
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A letter from Tilln, Ohio, makes the fol-
announcement
Died in Adams township in Luna county
Ohio, on July 7th, 1884, Mrs. Elizabeth
Guisbcrt, eldest daughter of Samuel
Whiteman), aged sevcnty-two years, 2
months, and twenty-five days.
Also on the 27tb of July, 1884, in Adams
township in said county Abraham Rine
aged "a years months and 9s days. Both
of the above were born In Columbia coun-
ty, Pa, and lived near where Benton now
is. Sixty-fvc years ago they cmigrated
to Ohio.
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The Republicans will hold their delegate
election on Saturday afternoon, and the
convention on Monday. They Will nomi-
nate County Commissioner and an audi
tor, both of whom will be elected, under
the law of minority representation. There
is strong fight for the nomination for
Commissioner between Joshua Fetterman
and Eli Mendenhall, and the chances are
said to be in favor of the latter.
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DESERVED POPULARITY.

The Phelps Rheumatic Elixir which has
accomplished so many excellent results
here, is rapidly gaining its well deserved
popularity in other parts of the country.
Sufferers from rheumatism soon find out
whether medicine labeled "remedy" or
''cure" is or is not what it purports to be,
and they are rapidly marshaling under the
banner of 'Phelps." AS far as we and our
readers are concerned we need only say
that we Internationally adhere to all we
have testified in favor Of the Elixir.
+. ii. HAUCH,
Editor Carbon County Democrat,
Mauch Chunk, Pa.
For sale at Hendershott's Pharmacy,
Bloomsbury Pa.
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The Catawissa Base Ball Association
played with the Danville Club on the
grounds of the latter on Saturday last
which resulted in score of 20 TO in ia
vor OF Danvlllc. Only six innings were
played.
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The bloomsbury Base Ball Association
will play this Friday) afternoon at 9
o'clock with the "Kcystones" of Wilkes
Barre, and tomorrow Saturday afternoon
at 1 o'clock Sharp with the Northumber-
land Club
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WnRN DOOTORs DIsAGRKE

it will be time enough to doubt the reliabil-
ity of Kidney-Wort. Doctors all agree
that it is most valuable medicine in all
disorders OF the liver, kidneys and bowels,
and frequently prescribe it, DR.. p G. Bal
lou OF Monkton says "The past year
have used it more than ever, and with the
best results. 1t is the most successful
remedy have ever used" Such a recon-
mendation speaks for itself Sold by all
druggists. See advt.
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Since the democratic convention of Tues.
day the republicans have been circulating
that the nominations will be the cause of
great disaffection in the democratic party,
and that great many democrats will vote
the republican ticket. Had the other can
didates been successful the same story
would have been told. These are only
campaign stories and are intended to draw
voters away from the party.
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A WORD OF CAUTION.

Railroad men, mechanics, commercial
travellers, base ballists farmers, and o thers
who labor out of doors, are peculiarly liable
to accident and injury. Thomas Eclectric
Oil for bruises, burns, bites and sprains, is
one Of the finest applications yet devised.
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The Catawissa and Bloonsburg Base
Ball Associations arc about closing ar
rangements for series of three games
They are now disputing over which ground
shall be used for playing the two games.
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The corner stone of the M. E. church at
Rupert will be laid on Wednesday, August
Goth, at o'clock p. m. Drs. ID. s. Mon
roc and w. w. Evans and Revs M. l..
Smyser, r. +. Wilson and G. W. Stevens
are expected to take part in the ceremony.
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LANEsB ORC, Susq. Co., Pa, Oct. 1888.
Mr.. Phelps-Dear sir | have been try
ing your Rheumatic Elixir and find it the
very best thing l ever came across. Prof.
]. N. Gardner, of your city, recommended
1t to me.
L. T. MARSH.
For sale at Hendershotts Pharmacy
Bloomsbury Pa.
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philadelphia Il Reading IA. IA.
DIRECT ROUTE TO wRsT BRANCH DAMP MEET
ING AT WAYNE.

Train leaves Rupert 6,30 A. NJ, and re.
turning leaves Wayne at 500 p, NJ, daily
Sunday included. No transfer will be re-
quired at the grounds. Rate from Rupert
$2,s7. Tickets good to return until Au-
gust Gath, 1884. @. G. HANCOCK,
1w Genl. Pass u Ticket Agt.
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LuMBER LUMBER! FOR SALE CHEAP
Hemlock boards, plank by 4, ioice,
bill stun, 10, ~, IA, 10, 1S and 20 feet long
worked lumber, flooring, German and bev.
siding, surface boards and siding, sawed
shingles No /, 2 and 3, chestnut, hemlock
and pine, shingle and ceiling lath
have made arrangements with a couple
OF steam saw mills If there is any thing
that haven't got can get it at short no
tice at Light Street by
July 25-3m SILAS YOUNG.
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A game of base ball was played on We'd
nesday afternoon at the fair grounds be-
tween the Lewistown club and the nine of
Bloomsbury, resulting in score of 10 to 1
in favor of the former.
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II cannot speak too highly OF Burdo ok
Blood Bitters they have been gr eat
blessing to me. Cured me of bilousness
and dyspepsia from which / had suffered
for years." Mr.. J. Marsh, Bank of Toron-
to, Ont
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An eight -year-old son of Michael Tracy
fell from horse on Sunday evening, and
in falling struck his head against post,
fracturing his skull. He is at present ly-
ing in critical condition.
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Prof. johnson, better known as Blind
Charlie, will give concert in the Millville
school building on Friday evening, Au-
gust 22nd.
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FEsTIvAL.-There will be picnic and
festival held at Pine Grove, Saturday and
Saturday evening, Aug, Is. Proceeds for
the benefit of the Sunday School.
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Col. ]. q. Freeze is having neat veran-
do built on the northeast side of his dwell
ing on Centre street.
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Peter NJ. Traugh, near Minneapolis,
Kansas, died August 9th. He was former
ly a resident of Berwick. His son Milton
was District Attorney of this county sew
eral years ago.