Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-07-15
COLUMBIA NEWS.
dis,iog Columbian who 10 rhooght "a
Have Becn Drowned some Psssonai
Points Notes ABOUT Town

a dis,iog Columbian who 10 rhoogh, te
Have Beon Drowned--soms Personal
Points Notes ABOUT Town.
A sad ending TO a days pleasure has
probably occurred in Columbia Several
employees Of the X. 4 9. X. Il. yesterday
morning, came to Columbia from Reading,
aud went TO tho battery Of Mr.. Peter Roy
to spend the day in fishing. Last evening
his fellow employees. Messrs. Casper
Roathop and James Hauer, arrived In
town, intending to surprise those who
came over In the morning. In company
with Engineer Blandford aud WIN. Roy,
they started for the battery. When half
way to that place their boat sank, caused
by tho weight Of the men and tho wster
which Was dashed In by the waves. The
four-,stIuggled In the water until
the boat arose, when three Of thom
caught hold Of IL. RoatbCp. was
told to do the same, but f5fused, say
ing he would swim ashore. He attempted
tho feat, and the last seeu Of him when
he was nearing tho breakers. near Arms
battery. thirty Ave yards from shore.
After his three companions had landed
they searched for him, but were unable to
find any trace Of his body. He was prob.
ably drowned. This morning the river In
the vicinity where the accident occurred,
is being dragged, but as yet, they have not
recovered the remains.
Roathop is q maohinist aud resides 10
Reading, is married and has three or four
children. His family has not yet been
notified Of tho accident, rs there are some
who believe he was not drowned.
Persousi
Mr.. b. X. Shul'z. Of Washington
borough, is growing couvalesoent. HIS
k.I Of, haa nh u
managed by DIR. w. q. Binkley.
Geo. Mahl Is spending the week at Wild
Cat with number Of Philadelphia
friends.
3. w. Richards is now able to walk
around town with the use of crutchos.
Miss Anuie Simpson,of Leaman Place, Ia
at Mrs. Vernon Ellis.
The niece of Mr.. \. ii. Miller, Mrs
Hattie Miller, of Philadelphia, is his
guest.
Mr.. Alvin L'okard, Of Cincinnati, is the
guest of Mr.. Lewis W. May.
Two Frsoss.s.
Because, while boxing in fun yesterday.
JEFF. Lawrence hit and cut jim Randall's
lip, the latter wanted to fight. They did
come to blows but were parted by outsid
ers before either had received auy punish.
ment.
While fighting on the river road DO
meath the coal shutes. yesterday, JohL.
Clair, who resides near COatesville, was
severely stabbed iu the right arm near the
shoulder. by a b)atmsu or tramp, named
Charles MarteD. who was receiving the
worst Of the fight, aud who took this
means Of saving himself. Marten escaped
Town Notes.
A young daughter OF Mr.. Emanuel
SohaHer died this morning a. 4 O'Clock,
after q very short illness.
A dead salmon weighing 1871 pounds
was founi on the dam yesterday, by
Samuel Read.
A young son OF jacob Ulmer was struc k
In the eye with ball yesterday, aud 1t Is
probable he may lose its further use,
Co. Q had one OF its old fashioned drills
ast evening on Walnut street, there being
about thirty privates aud officers in line.
They did not drill very well.
A third story is being added to the
German Catholic school on Cherry street.
G. g. Furgersou is doing the work.
Dispatcher Joha Wilson's young daugh
ter, Bessie, who has been insepsibe since
the 4th, inst, is recovering.
Two we'll dressed tramps were ARE ste !
last night by Officer Ed. Kennedy for
train jumping. They were sent down for
10 days each,
A dwelling house for the use Of tho
foreman Of McCali's division Of the Col
umbia & Port Deposit railroad is being
erected at McCall's station.
Hams station is being greatly beautino d
by the erection of a neat station.
The A. NJ. L. Sunday school is picniciu &
to-day ut Lititz springs. There is large
attendande.
James Wall severely cut the fisshy part
Of his loft hand, near the thumb, yester.
day, with a piece of glass, while playing
in s 3. Detwiler's s haymow.