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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
Public Sales.

L. II. Little will sell II horses and II
mules at his farm in Scott township on
March 9th. They are all western stock.
See advertisement.
Allen Manu. executor of George Shuman
deceased will sell real estate in Catawissa
township on March 25th. See advertise.
ment.
L. ii. Little executor Of James Roat de-
ceased, will sell personal property at the
late residence of the decedent in Hemlock
township on Saturday, March 1st at 1C
o'clock a. m.
M. A. zimmerman, administrator of John n
j. Stiles deceased, will sell real estate in
Fishingcreek township on Saturday. March
9th at 10 O'clock, IN. See advertisemen
B. F. Reighard will scll!personal proper
ty on his premises in Scott township, on
Tuesday March 4th at IL. O'Clock, a. m.
The executor of Elias L. Helwig will sell
real estate in Locust township on February
23d at o'clock p. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
Joint Debate.

The debate between members of the Ber-
wick and Saltwater Literary Societies
came off on Wednesday night last and was
atreat to all who heard it, The subject
(Which has caused most misery and loss
to humanity, Intemperance or WARP" was
argued on the affirmative by s. p. Hanly
DR.. II. L. Freas and Col. +. Stewart on
the negative by d. McHenry, c. b. Nc
Henry and Silas McHenry. Every speech
was worthy of the occasion and arguments
used on both sides were ably advanced
AT the close the judges awarded the VIC
tory to the negative side by a majority
vote. The members of both societies and
a large company of friends then adjourned
to the hotel of George Miller where an ele-
giant supper was served in first-cass style
to which full justice was done by the
guests. After supper general social
time was participated in and all expressed
themselves delighted with the evenings
entertainment on their return to their
homes in the wee small hours -Berwick Ga
zeUe, Feb oh.
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personal,

Mrs Judge Elwell is visiting relatives in
Towanda.
Guy E. Farquhar ESQ, one of the lead
ing attorneys of Schuylkill county, attend
ed court here the first of the week.
w. II. Brooks has resigned his position
as teacher in the public schools, and is at
present engaged in G. A. Clark's store.
Mr. L. NJ. Kelchner of Light Street has
just returned from Oberlin, Ohio, where
he has been taking course in penman-
ship.
j. w. Meyer Esq, of Pottsville, was adj
mitted to the bar of this county on Tues
day, and was engaged in the trial of an
important suit in court.
j. Irwin Steel, editor OF the Ashland i'd
pocate, and @. Shumway, of the Standard
Publishing Company of Pottsvile, were in
town this week as witnesses in court
trial.
George f, Craig of Roaringcreek served
on the jury this week. While in town he
called on us and paid his subscription one
year in advance. Mr.. Craig has been a sub
soriber to this paper for many years, and
he has never failed TO pay it in advance.
Anewspaper with a list composed entirely
of such patrons would never be compelled
to dun delinquents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
A Town sinking.

The town Of Hazleton, Luzerne county,
has been terribly excited over cave.in
that occurred there last Thursday in the
second and third lifts Of the Laurel Hill
colliery of Ario Perdec & Co. The scene
of the disaster was opposite the lower de-
pot of the Lehigh Valley railroad, and but
short distance from the large machine
shops of the same company Upwards of
square of ground was affected by the
cave-in, most of 1t settling one to three feet,
but that most disturbed settled from eight
to fifteen feet. One person was slightly in
jured. The cause of the disaster was
owing to the timbering in the chambers
below rotting away, and never having
been replaced with new posts. Great fear
is entertained that other workings may
cave in, as their condition is no better
than that which went down.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
That "Taxpayer."

The Sunday NeoS Dealer of Wilkesbarrc,
issued February 10th, contains CORE.
spondence from Briarcreek signed TAX
payer" which is altogether uncalled for,
and for which it is difficult to account I'M.
less it is taken for granted that the author
for the time being, labored under the in,
fuence of some mental hallucination,, OF
that the contents of his article are the
product of a dream brought on by vic,
lent attack of dyspepsia. The author be,
trays an eagerness of having the readers OF
that paper know that he at one time stud.
led Roman history that leaves room for q
thought that he likewise may have studied
Moral Philosophy, but if he did, and such
a correspondence is based upon a Irule that
he appropriated there, it is another mys
terry to think just what author he did
study.
His statement inasmuch as it is a gros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
Council Proceedings,
ADJOURNED MEETING OF COUNCIL AT 7 O'CLOCK
p. NJ, FEB. 11th.

G. A. Herring, president, and all the
| members were present
Mr.. Hartman moved the adoption of the
| following resolution, to-wit
WHEREAS fully three weeks have
elapsed since the Court declared the Mar
| ket street sewer route the only legally
adopted route upon the town record since
eth November 1888, and
| WHEREAS the Normal School and County
contracts require the sewer to be construct
| ed on Market street and be completed by
| first of May next, and
WHEREAS the attempt to change said
| route renders probable controversy over
said contracts and extended litigation with
| land owners, therefore be it
ReSOired That the work of constructing
the sewer from Sixth street down Market
street to the Susquehanna river be resumed
| at once, and the Street Commissioner be
| and he is hereby directed to employ an ad-
equate number OF men for the vigorous
prosecution of the work and that they be
set to work Tomorrow February 18th, 'S4.
The motion was seconded by Mr.. Waller.
Mr. Sterling called for the yeas and nays,
| and being taken resulted as follows:
feas-Messrs. Hartman, Meyer and
| Waller-3
Nays,-Messrs. Rabb, Sterling, Hassert
and Herring--4
The president declared resolution lost.
Messrs. Rabb and Sterling moved the
adoption OF the following resolution, to.
| wit.
| Resolved, That notice be given O. A. .Ja-
coby and to the agent Of John +. Auden.
REID. or occupant of his lot, OF PROPOSE
| OF the Town Council to ordain tile con.
| strucllon OF u sewer across the rear end of
their lots situated on Canal ST., the line OF
sewer to be about six feet from the Penn
sylyania canal, and that they will be heard
in reference thereto ut meeting of the
Council to be held Saturday evening the
| 10Th OF this month, at the usual place OF
meeting (the Council room at O'clock
On motion of Mr., Meyer the yeas ant
nays were called and hcing taken resulted
as follows
| Yeas-Messrs, Rabb Sterling, Hasser
and herring-4 nays-Messrs. Moyer
Hartman and Waller-3; so the presiden
declared the resolution carried.
Mr.. Waller, at the request of Mr.. VIM
Neal, gave notice of his objection to tn,
manner proposed for the carrying the sew
er through the culvert on the Ferry Road.
On motion of Messrs Rabb and Sterlins
Council adjourned to meet Saturday Feb'y
l6th' at seven o'clock in the evening.
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Scientific Prizes.


1t is gratifying fact that more astro.
nomical discoveries, and those of more i'm.
portance, have been made by Americans
during the past few years, than by all the
rest of the world combined. That this has
been due, largely, to the impetus given by
competition for the honors and prizes
awarded to dscoverers cannot be denied,
and in order that this interest may be con-
tinued and sustained, offer the following:
PRIZES FOR 1884
Two hundred dollars for each and every
discovery of new comet made during the
year, subject to the following conditions
l. 1t must be discovered in the United
States or Canada, either by the naked eye
or telescope, and it must be unexpected.
2. The discoverer must telegraph i'm.
mediately to DR.. Lewis Swift, Director OF
the Warner Observatory, Rochester N. Y,
giving the exact time of discovery, the po.
sition and direction of motion, with suf
ficient exactness, if possible, to enable al
least one other observer to find it.
3. This intelligence must not be com.
municated to any other party or parties,
either by letter, telegraph or otherwise,
until such time as telegraphic acknowl
edgement has been received by the discov,
ercr from Dr. Swift. Great care should be
observed regarding this condition, as it is
essential to the proper transmission of the
discovery, together with the name of the
discoverer, to the various parts of the
world, which will be Immediately done by
DIR. Swift.
selected to decide all disputed questions.
Rochester, N. Y, Feb. 9Th, 1884.
III. II. WARNER.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

A level headed editor of an exchange
thus expresses himself: "What shall we do
with mother? You can't bury her alive +;
public prejudice would be against you. 1t
is problem, come to think of it. A worn
out, superannuated mother; useless,
toiling, complaining, weary, querulous,
tottering, old fashioned mother Hum |!
We know what we should do with her
were she ours. She should have the best
room in the house. If there were only one
room she should have that-the softest bed
the easiest chair She should have re-
spect, tenderness, patience, that would in
some faint measure try to repay her bound
less devotion to crying, red-nosed, ill
tempered brat of years ago-a devotion
that labored through all the waywur |
years of dsagreeable youth. Every fur
row of her dear old face should be sacred
to memory. Every cracked and wheezy
tone of her dear old voice should have the
ring of music in it, and if ever our ugly,
carnal nature got the upper hand of us, we
would look into her faded eyes and think
how short the time, even at its very long
est when we could no more ask her for
giveness or hear it from lips that would
then be silent forever, You may be old
yourself some day, nobody will want to
have you around. OF all the pensioners in
the world, mother deserves the highest
premium
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
MARRIAGES.

ON-DRIESBACH - On'tht
12thiust., at the residence of NJ. p. Lutz,
in Bloomsbury, Pa by Rev Stuart Mitch
ell, ID. d., Capt. G. q. Thompson Of Ar
kansas City, Kan, to Mrs Augusta II
Driesbach of Bloomsbury, Pa.
During his brief sojourn here, Capt.
Thompson made himself friends among
all to whom he was introduced, especially
veterans of the late war. The many
friends Of the bride will miss her but
trust that she will find renewed happines 8
on the verge Of the Indian Territory, for
which they started on last Tuesday
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
OFFICE HOLDERS.

The Office held by the Kidneys is one OF
Importance. They act as natures sluice-
way TO carry Oft the extra liquids from the
system and with them the impurities both
those that are taken into the stomach and
those that are formed in the blood. Any
clogging or inaction of these organs Is
therefore important. Kidney-Wort is Ma
turc's efficient assistant in keeping the kid.
ing them and inducing healthy action. II
you would get well and keep well, take
Kidncy-Wort.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

AS we come to them they are received,
borne WITH and passed over with no more
than thought, If we are in the enjoyment
of health, but If suffering with Piles or
skin disease of any kind they magnify a
hundred fold G. A. Klein, the Druggist,
has DIR. Bosanko's Pile Remedy which Is an
absolute cure for any affection of the kind
and is sold for SOC ents. July 13-eow
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
DON'T SPILL THE MILK.

"There is no use crying over spilled
milk" says the old saw. Ii you are not
only sbald, but have no life in the roots OF
your hair, there is no use crying over that,
either. Take both time and yourself by
the forelock while there is forclock left
Apply Parkel's Hair Balsam to your haiI
before matters get worse, 1t will arrest
the falling off of your hair and restore its
original color, gloss and softness. 1t is d
perfect dressing withhl clean, richly per
fumed, cools and heals the scalp.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Roll OF HoNoR.-The following pupils
OF Centre township schools have neither
been absent nor tardy during the month OF
January Hess school, VIM. II. Hidlay,
teacher, Thomas w, Miller, Eddie A..
Weiss and Tilden j. Weiss. Hidlay
school, a. w. Musgrave, teacher, Allie
Hagenbuch, Cora Hagenbuch, Sadie Ha-
genbuch, Cora Young, Eddie Hess and
Elmer Hagenbuch. Campbell school,
Sadie M. Hagenbuch teacher, Lillian
Bason, Eva Hicks, Willie Baker and
George Baker.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

HARD CASES.
have used Phelps Rheumatic Elixir on
some of the hardest cases in town. 1t
works like charm. Respectfully Yours,
ID. Ii. BAXTER, Druggist,
Corning, n. Y, Jan, II, 1888
Corning, n. Y. Feb. H. 1888.
John H. Phelps, Pharmacist, Dear Sir
/ was troubled with Sciatic Rheumatism
for nearly six months in both hips, and af-
ter trying all available cures and medicines
without success, | was at last recommend
ed your Rheumatic Elixir, and after using
five and one-half bottles | am pleased to
state that am entirely cured | before
could hardly drag my feet after me, now |
am able to work and lift as good as ever,
and have no fear of being attacked again.
You may publish this if you wish.
Yours Truly,
JAMES HIGGINs.
For sale at Hendershott's Pharmacy,
Bloomsbury Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Our court appears to be partial to holi.
idays. 1t adjourned this week the day be.
fore ST. Valentines Day, to meet February
ssd, Washington's Birthday. There will
also be session of the court on March
18th which is "st Patrick's Day in the
morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

An ordinance to straighten, widen and open por :
tions OF the highway In the Town OF Blooms
burg, commonly known as the Light Street road
and TO vacate such portions OF the said Ligh
street road as may thereby become useless.
SECTION BE 1t ordained and enacted by tine
Town Council OF the Town OF BlOomsburg, and it
Is hereby ordained and enacted by authority OF the
same That portion OF the Light Street road
IRON where IL interSects Second street shall be
Strengthened and widened and opened to the width
OF seventy feet for distance OF forty-two feet on
the East side, and tftyeight and thTee-tenths feet
on the West side the centre thereof TO be In line
beginning at point In the centre line OF Second
street sXty-seven and slX-tenths feet East OF the
centre stone In Second street standing at a port
IN line OF the West side OF East street. and running
thence north25 degrees 40 minutes west ninety two
teet TO centre stone at the Intersection OF this
centre line with the centre line OF a further por
ton OF said Light Street road as hereinafter
Strengthened and wldened.
SECTION ia further portion Of the said
Light street road extending from the widening as
IN the illst section hereor shall be Strengthened
Wldened and opened to this width OF tifCy feet the
centre line thereof 20 be in line beginning on the
west side OF the portion mentioned In the trst
section neftOf, aC point tWenty-eight and eight
tehths Ieet IRON the northwest corner OF second
street and the said Light Street road and running
Thence horlh "a degrees AZ minutes east four
Teen hundred ana nIty feet to centre stone In
centre of sad Light Street road.
SEG lion lll-Any ana every portion OF the
said Light Street road as now used not within the
highway as by this ordinance Strengthened and wild
ened ana TO Ue opened and thus becoming useless,
medlately upon the completion OF the work OF
Strengthening widening and opening as by this
ordinance ordained ana enacted. And thereupon
Jhe SAID portions as widened by the irst and Sec
on1 sections hereof, shall be "a public street or
hlshWay OF the said Town OF bloomsbury.
Sl4CllON lN.-'lhat proceedings be Instituted
Iol the assessment OF damages to all persons who
may be injured, and contributions upon all such
properties us shall be benefited by the straghten-
ihg widening ana opening OF the said Light Street
road as by this ordinance authorized and directed
Passed December sSth 1883
g. A. HERRING, Prest Town Council.
Attest A. l.. Fritz, Secy. Ia
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Kutzner's Sore Throat Cure is perfectly
ly harmless, therefore it can be taken with
out any fear of a serious result from its
use.
Wholesale agents, Johnston, Holloway
& Co., 602 Arch street, Philadelphia II.
X. Wampole 81 Co., Ais Market street,
Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
BUSINESS NOTICES.

/ have been sufferer from Rheumatism
for twenty years or more, and OF late very
severely. Have taken one bottle of Phelps
Rheumatic Elixir and am now relieved of
all pain, w. II. DEsHLER,
Attorney at Law, Allentown, Pa.
For sale at HeHdershott's Pharmacy,
Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

The persons convicted of the larceny Of
coal from the Bloomsbury Iron Company
were sentenced by the court on Monday,
each being fined five dollars, and SEN
fenced to imprisonment for five days in
the county Jail
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Tickets for township elections printed al
this Office for 80 cents hundred. Orders
by mail accompanied by the cash will be
promptly iilled. All. names should be
plainly written. ew
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
PORT GRAPE WINE FOR THE SICK.

We can confidently recommend Speer's
Port Grape Wine, which was awarded the
highest premium at the Worlds Fair SUI
perior article of wine for the sick and de-
bilitated..
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Many old soldiers remember 'the dead
line" at Andersonvile. 1t was a mighty
dangerous ncighborhood. Dyspepsia, bill
iousness, and liver and kidney diseases are
full of perls for the sick, but Burdock Blood
Biaers are certain remedy. Sold every
yhprp
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
WANT OF FAITH.

If @. A. Kleim the Druggist, does not
succeed it is not for the want of faith. He
has such faith in DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung syrup as remedy for Coughs, Colds,
Consumption, and Lung Affections, that he
gives bottle free to each and every one who
is in need of Il medicine of this kind,
July 13.coM
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
BEATS THE WORLD.

This is what II. G. Heberman, a drug
gist of Marion, Ohio, says Thomas Eciec-
tric Oil beats the world. Sold nine bottles
| yesterday aud to-day. One man cured of
sore throat of eight years standing. Is
| splendid for rheumatism"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH and even
Asthma Immediately relieved by Ackers
English Remedy. Sold under guarantee by
j. II. Kinports, druggist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

j. M. Clark Esq, is candidate for JUS
ticc of the peace, an Office which he has
filled very acceptaby the past year, by ap-
pointment of the governor. A town like
this should have one justice who is level
headed lawyer, and Mr.. Clark fills the bill.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Prize fights, walking matches, and balloon
ascensi0ns are usually humbugs of the
worst sort. Dr.. Thomas Eclectric OIL is not
humbug. 1t is a quick cure for aches
and sprains, and is just as good for lame
ness
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Ltlley " Sloppy, the Orangeville mcr-
chants, have reduced their stock of winter
goods one-fourth in price. Now is your
time to get cheap goods. Take advantage
of this opportunity
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

THURSDAY MORNING, IL O'CLOCK. The
river is rising rapidly, and the creek is up to
the road below the Barton bridge. A
high flood is looked for.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

The drama, "Roughing It," is a dramat-
ization Of Mark Twain's famous work, and
is interpreted by Minnie Oscar Gray, w.
I. Stephens and an excellent company.
Mr. Stephens and Miss Gray are well
known as the principals in several thrilling
plays which they have periodically present
ed here. Their new play is said to be very
thrilling, and gives those famous canine
wonders, Romeo, Zip, Hero, Leo and Ma
jor, chance to display the wonderful in
telligence the dog is capable of.-Philada.
North american.
Opera House, Bloomsbury, Tuesday Feb
ruary 10Th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Kutzner's Tolu Cough Mixture, by its
healing and soothing effects, affords much
relief in incipient consumption. Ask your
druggist for 1t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Kutzner's Vermifuge is pleasant, safe
and cifcctual remedy for worms. 1t is
readily taken by children and causes no
sickness or nausea. Ask your druggists for
IL
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

LADIES SHOULD REMEMBER, Il
beautiful complexion results from using
Acker's Blood Elixir Sold by j. ii. Kin
ports druggist, at 81.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

AS an article for the toilet, Ayers Hair
Vigor stands unrivalled. 1t cleanses the
scalp and preserves it from scurf and dan.
druff, cures itching, and humors restores
faded or gray hair to its original dark color,
and promotes its growth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

M. @. Woodward is candidate for re.
election as Constable, and will succeed by
his usual large majority.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

a case of much interest occupied the at
tention of the Luzerne county court one
day last week. The North & West Branch
Railroad was charged with being nui.
sance in obstructing public road in Con-
yngham township, 1t was alleged by the
prosecutor that the company had taken pos
session of portion Of the roadway with
out providing another roadway, as pro.
vided by law. In addition to this it was
stated that in the construction of theil
road they had thrown rocks and other OBJ.
structions upon the portion of the road
they did not occupy. After able argument
the case was given to the jury, who re-
turned a verdict for the plaintiff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Two offices to rent in the CotuNp,Ax \
building, heated by steam, gas, water on
same iloOr, Apply to Geo. L. Elwell. Il
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

The only scientific Iron Medicine tha
does not produce headache, &C., but gives
to the system all the benefits of iron with
out its bad effects, is Browns Iron Bitters.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Secure bargain by going to G. c. Gal
lgnan's Mt once, and buying one of his
heating stoves at cost.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

O. q. Galignan offers his large stock of
heating stoves at cost, from now until
March 18th
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15

Friendship Fire company will hold their
lI'h Annual ball on the evening of Feb.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-02-15
The COLUMBIAN,
The American AgricultwiS',
Two superb engravings,
All for 50 so.

The american Agicuiturist is one Of our
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