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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
betting no mar to voting.

AT the polls In Philadelphia George W..
Clothier was challenged on the ground
that he made bet on the result OF the
election, and the election officers sustained
the challenge. The challenge was based
upon the act OF 1880, which declares that
any one making bet on the result Of an
election is disfranchsed from voting at
such an election. There was no denial by
Mr.. Clothier that he made the bet as al
legged. Judge Allison promptly made an
order to the effect that the election officers
OF said division being satisfied that tie
said George W. Clothier is qualified cleo.
tor under the Constitution, should receive
his vote irrespective Of any evidence that
he had made wager upon the result of
the election. An act OF Assembly which
adds any qualifications to IN electors
right to vote, not recognized by the Con-
stitution, is unconstitutional
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
PERSONAL,
Miss Becky Phillips is dangerously ill.

Miss Becky Phillips is dangerously i'll.
Rev. L. Zahner exchanged pulpits with
Rev. Mr.. Hall of Danville, last Sunday.
Mrs. Judge Elwell and Mrs. N. U. Funk
are visiting relatives at Towanda.
Miss Stella Sickler of Tunkhannock, is
visiting Miss Bessie McKelvy.
w. 9. Mckinney and +. s. Kinports are
making western trip.
II. j. Vanderslice of this town, and f..
d. Leidy of Heml ock, started for the West
on the morning of the election.
Paul E. Writ, Esq, was appointed re-
turn Judge for this county to compute the
vote in the eleventh congressional dis
trct. o
Lewis Graham formerly of Light Street,
now of Unionville, Mich, is shaking hands
with his friends in this county. He is still
Democrat.
We observe that Mrs. r. Kitchen Of
Millville, was awarded premiums on but
ter at all three of the Fairs in Columbia
county and also at Washing gtonville in
Nontour county. This is certainly an ex-
celent record as butter maker.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
CentraIia.

The political excitement has partially
subsided in town, though WE have still a
few who persist in giving you their views
on the situation. The Republicans who
did the bluffing on election day, are
"mum" on the subject and are quietly
packing the dried herring, preparatory to
going up the river. Ia, tab, Sammy, your
''invincibility" must take you along.
Ccntralia, in proportion to Its size, has
wa gered more money on the result of the
election than any town in the State.
The palace car Minerva, passed through
here on Saturday morning, with President
Wilbur and several prominent officials of
the Lehigh Valley Railroad on board.
Another accident occurred at Centralis
colliery on Monday, which caused sus-
pension of work. The empty wagons
jumped the track on the slope, and before
1t was discovered over one hundred yards
of rope was coiled among the timbers.
They resumed work on Wednesday.
One of the employees in the Mammoth
store accidentally set fire to a barrel of
gasoline in the cellar on Saturday evening,
which caused quite commotion among
the hundreds who were in the building at
the time. An abundance OF water being
close at hand, the fire was speedily eXtin-
guished, thus preventing any serious loss
James Curran and Mary Gaghagan were
married by Rev. j. j, Russell, and Samuel
Fahringer and Mary Williams by Rev.
Griffith of Ashland, last week. May theirs
be smooth sailing DER the sea of life.
The Young Folks Social Club will be en-
tertained at the residence of Mrs. Joseph
Millington on Thursday evening, 1t is
needless to say that pleasant time awaits
those who will attend.
llanora Grant, an estimable young lady
of town, died on Sunday last, after a brief
illness. Her death was wholly unexpected
and is sore trial to tho afflicted parents.
She leaves large circle OF friends who
mourn her untimely demise.
William Eyer of town, has resigned his
position under the l., V. Railroad, to &C,
cept a position in Mt. Carmel.
John Tulley, engineer for Mr.. Troutmar
h Co., has also resigned, and will be sue
ceeded by Mr.. Clark.
Ayoung man of this borough, an aspi
rant for pugilistic honors, by the way, un
dertook to thrash one of our model younl
men few days ago, and received such
sound drubbing in return that he has givel
up all hopes of entering the ring, Tn
bitter bitten, and badly bitten.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
Berwick.

Miss Lou Hill of Gettysburg is visiting
Mrs. L. T. Thompson.
Miss Blakeslie and her sister Of Weather
ly are visiting Miss Nora Smith.
Rev. and Mrs. L. M. Kumbler returned
from their wedding tour Monday even.
ing
Miss Anna Furman left Wednesday for
Northumberland where she will visit rela-
tives.
The physicians report no new cases Of
diphtheria in the borough.
The Jackson & Woodin Mfg Co., arc
furnishing an order this week Of five hun
dred car whccls.
The Y. M. &. A. building is now orna-
mented by sixty foot flag staff.
A very interesting lecture was delivered
In the Methodist church last Monday even-
ing by Rev. Gilbert OF Emporium, subject,
Man.
The Berwick Cornet Band has been dis
courslng some very fine music on the street
the last few evenings.
A Democratic jollifcation will take place
this evening in Berwick and the democra-
cy which has been bottled up for twenty
four years, will have full sway.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
The Centralia Vote.

The vote Of Centralia for Governor in
1882 was 1870 for Pattison and 70 for Bea-
yer, giving a democratic majority Of 81.
The vote for President last week was 149
for Cleveland and 1859 for Blaine, a repubi-
can majority of 30, and republican gain
of II over 1882. This shows that the num-
erous republican schemes to capture the
votes of the Irish-Americans were success
ful at least in Centralia, Perhaps the
speech OF DIR. Burchard on "Rum, Roman
ism and Rebellion" didn't reach that sec
ton.
We are sorry for those democrats down
there who Topped over to Blaine just in
time to be on the losing side again.
The change must have been made by
new comeIs, as the democratic vote in.
creased 10 over 1882
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Public sales.

John Kelchner will sell real estate in
Scott township on December 11th. See ad-
vertisement.
The administrator OF John +. Hutchison
will sell personal property on December
4th. See advertisement.
The administrator of Evan Welliver will
sell real estate on November 22d. See ad-
vertisement.
The executor of NJ. s. Appleman will
sell at public sale on Saturday, November,
22nd, at one o'clock, p. m, valuable
farm in Cooper township, Montour county,
and lime stone quarry. See advertise
mcnt.
The heirs of Jacob and Mary Artley will
sell real estate and personal property IN
Franklin township, November 10Th.
j. NJ. Dewitt, Administrator Of NJ. A.
zimmerman, deceased, will sell valuable
real estate on the premises in Fishingcreek
township on Friday, November, 21st See
advertisement.
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BENTON.

About two months ago we mailed some
items for the COLUMBIAN which appeared
in last weeks issue. They played truant
quite long time, or travelled very slowly
on the way. We never dote the item lot,
as they date with the issue in which they
appes". Hence it would seem from the
paper that those incidents OF two months
ago to which they relate, occurred only
last week.
Intense excitement prevailed during the
suspense between uncertainty and certain
ty of the true result, as both parties claim
ed New York, the decisive factor of the
Presidential contest. They died hard, but
surely and without hope.
The many friends of Mrs. J. c. Wenner
didn't surprise her much on Thursday
evening on her semi-centennial birthday,
though nearly every room of her home
was filed almost to its utmost capacity.
On last Saturday morning the Democrats
at Cambria let the Cleveland flag to the
breeze. They felt as though they had re-
exile, and hardly knew the place, and could
scarcely appreciate their liberty. Their
joy was unbounded. No doubt our re-
publican friends will experience the same
unpleasant symptoms of exile. II history
repeats they will not return under score
or more years. Good bye.
Now the peoples attention can be drawn
to other employment since they have re-
formed Columbia county and the coun.
try.
Soap was in good demand at the Benton
Fair and sold at a very high price. They
bought S5, $40 and $40 lots. 1t was curse
the steal soap.
Protracted meetings will soon be in Or
der.
From present appearances some people
will get cold fingers husking corn
Blaine said the pivotal point on which
would turn the presidential election wa:
the tariff" Seeing it wouldn't turn he
thrust it on the "bloody shirt" pivot, an
AS that wouldn't turn he crept into his hole.
Judgment was passed and the books will
be opened.
Our people are making great preparations
to take up winter quarters.
The Democrats of Benton and Cambria
will have jolitication this week in honor
Of their victory.
Nicholas Ashelman, wife and Mrs. Truck,
enmiller of Pttston were visiting friends il
this neighborhood last week.
William Slime was one of the policemen
At the Fair.
1t is reported that several articles were
stolen by the sharps that infested our fair
Hereafter turn the rascals out
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
Notice To Tax Collectors.

An act of the Legislature and approved
June, End 1881 (See pamphlet laws, page
45) requires tax collectors, township and
borough officers to make return Of seated
and unseated lands upon which no pro-
perty can be found from which te make
taxes, to the County Commissioners on or
before the first day of January next, with
a sufficient description by boundries or
otherwise, Of each separate lot or tract and
about the quantity of the same. Those
who fail to make returns by said day will
be held for such loss. Taxes so returned
become lien against the property so re.
turned. We have blanks on which these
returns are to be made and will furnish
them upon application Of collectors.
JOHN B. CASEY,
CONS. Clerk
Commissioners Office.
Nov. 14th II.
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ID EGISTEh'S NOTICE.

-
Notice is hereby given to all legatees creditors,
and other persons Interested In the estates of the
respective decedentS and minors that the fol-
lowing administration and guardian accounts
have been flled In the oce OF the Register OF Col
umbia county, and viii be presented for conf1rma-
tion and allowance In the orphans Court to be
held In Bloomsbury, on Monday December 1st
1884, at O'Clock p IN. on said day
No. |. The first and final account OF George N .
Bower, administrator or Jennie Mosteller, late Of
Briarcresk township, deceased.
No g. The account OF NJ. K. Seybert, admins
traitor OF susan Seybeft, administrator OF Samuel
beybert, late OF Orange township, deceased
No The first and partial account OF Jackson
Lel6y, executor OF Daniet Leiby, late OF Locust
township, deceased.
Ne. 4. The nnal account OF John ance, guar.
dian or George M. Kline minor child OF Harmon
Kline, late OF Scott township deceased,
No. s. The first and final account OF
nor child and heir OF Jacob Harris, late OF Hem
lock township, deceased
No. 6. The second and final account OF s. G..
Jayne, administrator OF Lydia w. Dodson, late OF
the Borough OF Berwick, decea sed.
No. 7. The first and final account
Allen Mann, executor OF Peter Gearhart, late OF
Beaver township, deceased.
No. z. The first and nnal account OF Samuel
Musgrave, administrator OF Mary G. Musgrave
late OF Greenwood township, deceased.
No. o. The first and final account OF William J.
Knorr, administrator OF Hannah Knorr late % the
Town OF Bioomsburg, deceased
No. 10 Third and final account OF william Eyer
and catherine Ritter, administrators OF John Rt-
Ter, late OF Satawlssa township, deceased.
NO. IL. The nrst and f1nal account OF George
Linn, administrator OF Rebecca Linn late OF Mon.
| tour township, deceased.
G. W. sTKRNER,
Register Recorder
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
The Coming Fight over Peter
Herdic,s Estate.

The case of Clinton Lloyd of this city
against William Weightman, the Phiadel.
phia millionaire chemist, and his son.in-
law, ex.Congrcssman X. J. G. Walker, has
been postponed to Monday, December I,
1884, in the Lycoming County Common
Pleas Court. This move Is on account of
the death OF Mrs. Wcightman, which os-
Cured recently. 1t is trial involv-
ing property valued at 100000. In
1878, Peter Herdic, as our readers are
aware, was hopelessly involved and had
all his valuable real estate wrested from
him by United States Marshals sale. Will
liam Weightman and II. j. G. Walker were
the principal creditors. They bid In and
secured deeds for real estate amounting to
half million dollars for something like
$4,000.
Among this property Is included the
famous Park Hotel-then called Herdic
House-valued at $i5O,OOO the Weight.
man block, located on the corner Of West
Fourth and Campbell streets, valued at
s150,000; almost 10000 acres Of coal
lands along Pine Creek, in this and Tioga
counties, and about $4,000 acres of timber
land also along Pine Creek. Besides these
more valuable properties, large number
of well-built dwelling houses on West
Third street and elsewhere throughout this
city were disposed of to Weightman, in the
same manner.
The matter was at rest from 1878 to the
beginning Of 1888. In the latter year Clin
ton Lloyd, Herdic's attorney, had all OF
his property sold at United States Mar
shals sale. He bought it in himself fol
about $4,000, the same price that Weight
man and Walker paid for the property in
1873. Mr.. Lloyd claims that he did this
upon the belief that the sales to Weight
man and Walker were not legal, and that
they have no title to the estate.
The coming fight In court is to decide
who really owns the property Villains
port Sun and Banner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

On Wednesday afternoon of last week n
test OF tho sewer was made. Water was
turned in from several fire plugs and II was
found that the discharging capacity of the
main pipe is about 100000 gallons per
day. AS the town is not using more than
100000 gallons OF water day it is appar-
ent that the sewerage is sufficient for a
town many times the size OF this. The
fall of the pipes carries off the water at n
rapid rate. Surveyor Neyhard has had
charge OF the work from the beginning,
and its success is largely due to his careful
attention, and engineering skill.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
A Severe Winter.

All the "signs" according to those versed
in such lore, point to severe winter.
Country exchanges note the fact that
grapes, per simmons, acorns, and other
nuts, ETC., were never known to be more
abundant than this fall, and according to
our forefathers this indicates very cold
weather. How the hornets build their
nests is another infalible indication and
this year they have chosen the top of tho
tallest trees. They do this, it is said, in
obedience to some instructive foreknowl-
edge of the approach of a severe tempera-
ture but why it would not be just as CON-
Portable down below is not explained.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
We ADVOCATE THE Use OF PRINT
ER'SlNK.
SID BELOW

Now do you know? Yes we'll we have in stock
one hundred and seventy Ladies' Misses and Cildens
ready made Coats, Russian circulars, Hoverlocks,
ezUD1arBetS &c. all tailor made styles no old stock)
all and will be sold at the very lowest prices. Prices
$500 to $500. Well dress goods stock
larger than usual having of seventy feet in
length which devoted to Dress Goods Dress &zbs Lin
goods &C., Shawls in Pasly Br0che Black Thibet both
at prices not to be undersod by any Laies Cloths make
coats from with Fur, TrinanainSs Pushes g. Astra-,
cbnS to trim WITH large line Our stock of black and oored
Silk Velve and Silk Finished Velvet have them in all lead
ing shades lowest prices guaranteed Now Notion BOOM
and Domestic Room 100 feet long filled with all leading
makes Of musns Fanne Prints Cheviots, Tckings &c., at
lowest prices Notions, Hosiery, Wool and Cotton, Buttons Col
umbia Woo Saxony Wool Zephyrs Brad Dress Trimmings
Kid Gloves Cashmere Gloves, Ribbons Corsets Underwear
Handkerchief Ties Hand bags and all small notions and novel
ties. Come and see, all welcome
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

"The Squire" says the author of "The
Hoosier Schoolmaster," wore one glass eye
and a wig. The glass eye was constantly
slipping out of fecus, and the wig turning
around sidewise on his heed whenever he
addressed the people of the Flat Crock
District" Sad spectacle. Parker's Hair
Balsam preserves and promotes the groth
of the natural hair. 1t also restores the
natural color to hair which has faded or
become gray. Clean, elegant, beneficial,
highly rerfumed.
Sept 26.eom 5t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

Dangerous counterfeit silver dollars are
circulating. They are described as so fine.
~ executed as to almost defy detection.
They are of a whitsh color, dated 1884,
and have fine, clear and almost perfect
ring. The die is excellent, and the size
and thickness correspond with the stan.
dard silver dollar.-Er
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

A CHANCE TO VARY THE MoNoToNoUs
AK.-Rolled beefsteak is q very good
way of cooking an inferior steak. Take q
round steak, beat it, and spread with a
dressing such as Is used for poultry. Be-
gin at one end and roll 1t neatly, tying 1t to
keep 1t in shape. Put it into 4 bakepan
with little water, and bake until the meat
is tender, basting it frequently. Thicken
the gravy in the pan with little -four wet
with cold water, and season it nicely, ad-
ding little catsup or sauce Of some kind.
Pour it around the meat. Cut 1t as you
would berry roll, slicing off the end neat
".
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

it will be time enough to doubt the reliabi.
lity of Kidney-Wort. Doctors all agree
that 1t is a most valuable medicine in all
disorders of the Liver, Kidneys and Bow.
els, and frequently prescribe it. DIR, p. G.
Ballou OF Monkton says "The past year
have used 1t more than ever, aud with the
best results. 1t is the most successful rem.
edy l have ever used" Such recommen-
dation speaks for itself. Sold by all drug
gists. Sec advt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

The children are manifesting great inter
est in the political situation, and many of
them are wearing badges with the name
of their favorite candidate. This office has
printed gratuitously over two hundred
Cleveland badges in the past few days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

During the present campaign the CoIuN.
BlAN has lost two subscribers who did not
approve OF our position on local politics.
we have, however, added about 100 new
names to our list in the same time, and
still they come.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

The best of Baltimore oysters are kept
constantly on hand at Phillips bakery, by
the quart or hundred At the restaurant
connected with the bakery oysters are
served in every style. Ladies and gentle
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
For Decorating.

Just received at the COLUMBIAN store a
line OF goods for hand-painting, consisting
of Brass Plaques, Papier Mache Plaques,
crescents, crosses, circles, triangles, leaves,
Hollywood paper cutters and Photograph
frames, Hammered brass plaques, &c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

Robert Cathcart, one of the oldest resi-
dents of this town, died at his home on
Market street last week, Tuesday evening,
aged 81 years. The funeral took place on
Friday. Mr.. Cathcart was an upright chris
tian and q good citizen,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
FIRST REVIVED AND THEN CURED.

"Was troubled for year with torpid liv-
er and indigestion, and after trying every
thing imaginable used Burdock Blood Bit
ters, The first bottle revived me and the
second cured me entirely. j. s. William
son, Rochester, n. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
MARRIAGES.

KLINER-COAGLE. the Lutheran
parsonage in Berwick, October 25th, 1884
by Rev. j. p. German, MIR. VIM. w. Xii
ner to Miss Matilda Coagle, both of Con-
yngham township, Luzerne county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

Mr. William II. Brooke and Miss, NJ.
Burnette Stiles were married at the home
of the brides parents on Saturday after
noon, by Rev. DR.. Mitchell We tender
our CONGRATULATIONS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

From the morning after election until
Saturday night the COLUMBIAN bulletin
board was centre of great interest, as 1t
contained the latest news concerning the
result Most of the dispatches were re-
ceived by the COLUMBIAN direct from the
New York World and Sun and the Phila-
delphia Times in reply to private inquiries
from us, and all others were Associated
Press dispatches caught on the wires at
the telegraph office. In many instances
messages favoring the Republicans were
received by telephone from Berwick, Ru-
pert or Danville, by other parties which
for the time contradicted our dispatches,
but as rule ours were confirmed by the
next days papers We gave the news just
as we got it, and the only reason we can
give why it was all in favor of Cleveland is
that whoever sent the kilograms told the
truth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
BUSINESS NOTICES.


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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

The compostors in this office displayed
their patriotism on receipt of the cheering
news, by decorating the windows of the
composing room with American flags. Our
neighbors of the Republican have not shown
flag either at their back windows or front
windows. The emblem of republicanism
during the campaign has been white feather,
Why not hang one of them out of your
front window, neighbor2
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

three or four hours every night coughing.
Get immediate relief and sound rest BY
using Wells "Rough on Coughs" Troches,
Is. Balsam, 25e.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

Es-Well Dressed People don't wear dingy
or faded things when the l0c. and guaran-
teed Diamond Dye will make them good
as new. They are perfect. Get at drug
gists and be economical, Wells, Richardson
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

Do not deny yourself the pleasure of ex-
amining our new and great bargains in
clothing. We are taking the lead in style,
At, assortment, goods and price, An ocu-
lar demonstration will satisfy you. Gall
soon-at the popular store of d. Lowen-
harU
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

No one medicine will cure everything,
but it is an incontestible fact that Thomas
Eclectric Oil will cure a sprain, bruise "a
bite, or an ache, and is also an active and
pronounced cure for neuralgia and rheu-
matism,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14
ITS gQUAL YET TO HEAR FROM.

The movements of mules hind legs are
very variable and uncertain, but DR.. Thom-
as Eclectric Oil takes but one course-it
heals and cures. It's equal for asthma,
diph.heria, catarrh, cold and sore throat
has never yet been sold.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

The Rupert NJ. L. Church will be dedi-
Gated, Wednesday, Nov 10Th. Chaplain
McCabe will preach at 10y A. NJ, and con-
duct praise service at 3 p. NJ. Preaching
at p. NJ. Public cordially invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-11-14

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