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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26
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Mr.. Garrick Malcry returned from New
York last Saturday.
Mr.. w. Il. Parker of Philadelphia is Wis
iting his mother in this place.
Mr.. |. G. Dietrich left for Houtzdale,
Thursday, to take charge of the school in
that place.
Tho q. l., s. G. had business meeting
at Mrs. NJ. w. Jackson's residence last Fri.
day evening.
Several cases of diphtheria are reported
as being in this place.
The young mems republican club will
have a meeting in the little Office this even.
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Bower gave u party
at their residence last Monday evening.
Every one was agreeably entertained, and
regret their departure for Carlisle.
A number Of gentlemen are getting up a
couple Of teams to play football. SuccesO
to their efforts.
Large crowds are seen going to the fair
which has turned out to be quite a success.
DRRP
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Illegal voting.

James Mcclure was indicted at last te rm
OF court for Illegal voting. On Monday
morning he was brought before court and
pleaded guilty. On Tuesday morning his
case was disposed of. District Attorney
Buckingham stated to the Court that the
facts in the case were these: Mcclure
lives in Conyngham township, but for a
few months prior to the Spring election he
was working in Centrala. AT the Febru.
ary election he voted in Centralia, and af-
terwards went to his home in Conyngham,
where he was persuaded to vote again, on
the ground that that was his proper voting
place. He was ignorant Of the law, and was
induced by others TO violate it. Un-
der all the circumstances the District At
torney thought it was a case where the
Court could exercise leniency with justice
"The Court said: while ignorance of
the law is no excuse for crime, in this case
we may say that if those who induced this
young man to vote Illegally were before us,
we should inhict upon them much heav-
ier penalty than we shall place on him.
The purity of elections lies at the
very foundation of republican government,
and the laws Of the State have very prop
erly provided for the punishment of any
attempt to pollute the ballot box.
'James Mcclure, come before the Court.
"We have heard from the District Attor-
ney what are represented to be the facts in
this case, and, in view of the statement
made by him, we are disposed not to i'm
pose upon you the highest penalty which
the law inticts for the offense which you
have committed The Act of Assembly
provides that if any person shall vote at
more than one election district, or other
wise fraudulently vote more than once on
the same day, or shall fraudulently fold
and deliver to the inspector two tickets to-
gether, with intent Illegally to vote, or
shall vote the same, or if any person shall
advise or importune another so to do, he
or they so offending shall, on conviction,
be fined in any sum not less than fifty nor
more than five hundred dollars, and be
imprisoned for any term not less than
three nor more than twelve months. We
have no discretion below the minimum
mentioned il the statute. 1t is the first
| case OF the kind that has come before the
court; and, were it not for the mitigating
| circumstances stated, we would impose
the highest penalty which the law admits
but, in view of the facts, will impose the
lowest. The sentence of the Court is that
you pay fine Of fifty dollars and the cost,
of prosecution, that you undergo imprison
ment in the Jail OF Columbia county for the
period of three months, and that you stant
| committed until this sentence is complied
| with.
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woman's Missionary society.

The Woman's Home Missionary Society
of North'd. Presbytery met in the Presby.
teran church of Bloomsbury at o'clock,
Wednesday afternoon, Sept. II, Mrs. Can
field of Orangeville acting as President.
The meeting was opened by singing, fol-
lowed by Mrs, Young of Williamsport lead
ing in prayer. Singing and reading of the
18th chapter of John, Singing, after which
the meeting was led in prayer by Mrs Neal
OF Bloomsbury.
The Secretary of the Society, Miss Per-
kins OF Lock Haven, being absent Miss
Eva Rupert of Bloomsbury was chosen
Sec. pro tenn. Calling of roll by Sec, at
which delegates responded, Z societies
and bands. Address of Welcome by
Miss Eva Rupert, responded to 10y Miss
Bourne of Danyille.
Singing, after which the minutes of the
last meeting were read and approved.
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Some of our contemporaries make the
mistake of presuming that the present con-
test for the Prothonotaryship is the CoLUM-
BANS fight. This paper took no part in
the preliminary contest, believing that it
was its duty to treat all candidates alike
1t refused to print any aifidavits for anyone
unless the party affected had an opportu-
nifty to answer 1t would have supported
any candidates named by the convention,
unless proof satisfactory to the Standing
Committee could be produced showing
that the nominations were unlawfully
made. The nominations were made under
the rules of the party and the laws of the
State, as we believe, and we shall do all
that can be done, honestly and fairly, to
sustain the action of the convention, and
we have no fears but that the Democrats
of this county will do all they can to sus-
tain the COLUMBIAN in its position.
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One Little Rule,
[ FoR TIE COLUMBIAN

(FoR TIE COLUMBIAN j
AS this life is what we make it, few
hints may smooth many path and calm
some aching heart. We, all of us, are
striving to be happy and enjoy the bright
and sunny side of everything, Yet, may
say that this is no easy task, for some OBJ
stacle, some inexperienced grief will pre-
sent itself an enemy to the attainment of
our future prospects. These hinderances
are not always to be overcome in mo-
ment, hence, the necessity of timely prep
aration to meet such difficulties.
One old adage which presents itself for
our consideration is this What is uo,th
doing at all is worM doing uelL Although
this saying is worn by the use of men, and
faded by the sands of time it is not thread
bare. 1t stands out as the true and the
tried of success
There is no place where you can meet
with successful man or woman but that,
If you stop to inquire into the secret of his
or her success, You may find this to be the
key. The all perplexing question Failure
may many times be answered by showing
the want of this, on the part of one who
fails. The genius does nothing more than
to follow the dictates of this principle. You
will find it so wherever you may find any
difficult task perfected.
Pride, in the perfection of our work,
should be the aim of every one who may
labor either with body or mind. 1t should
make no difference what that work may
be, but it should be finished with that same
taste and care that the belle of society
adorns her person. Parents should be Wig
liant in the care over their children see
ing that they perform all things from the
building of a toy-housc to the highest call
ing to which they may attain, with a beau
ty and symmetry that will command the
praise and admiration of ALL
Thus, if the home could be made the
cradle in which this one little rule could be
fostered, grand results would follow.
Many difficulties would be overcome; our
lives wonld be smoother; families would
be happier; societies would be benefited,
and our governments would be free from
an error too often committed, should this
one gem be practiced and not passed so
lightly by. l.. j.
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MEssRs. EDITORS :

DlESSRS. EDlIORS
SIRs Major Hanley struck the key
note which has the ring of true Democratic
metal, when he says the majority rules"
and in convention did rule" &C., which
sounds the tocsin of the onward march of
the unbroken host of Democracy to sure
and complete victory in November of the
entire ticket-County, State and National.
The Democracy of Columbia county will
rally around the Majors standard and rec
ognize the leadership Of so eminent an ex-
ponent of its principles He has stepped
to the front, and more than redeemed the
principles ever held sacred by the party,
which some were willing to barter away.
He is able to lead, but no one is able to
coax, whip, or drive the party out of line
of duty. And further we recognize the
many good qualities which enter into the
composition of true manhood and Christian
principles embodied in the Republican
candidate for Prothonotary. Neverthe-
less, the Democracy in point of capture
cannot be compared to a species of the
iinny tribe, i. G., the speckled beauties to
be taken at will by the craft and skill of
the willy Rev. gentleman, as with the de-
ceptive fly at his pleasure. Yours,
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I.ackaNaniia County Agricultural
society.

The annual fair OF Lackawanna county
which commences on Tuesday next, bids
favorable of being the finest and most ex-
tensive exhibition that the agricultural So
ciety has ever given. The former success.
es of that organization has attracted the at.
tention of people from various portions of
the State, and the result has been to fill the
entry books and crowd their exhibition
hall with competing articles and products
In the list Of stock entries are the celebra.
ted Devon herds Of the Banker Bros. of
Franklin Forks, w. II. Jones of Montrose,
Christopher Burns of Friendsvlle, and
others of equal notoriety. In addition to
this superb display the officers have arran-
ged for the entertainment of their guests,
many amuscmcnts and field sports, among
which is grand display of Japanese fire
works to take place on Thursday also
trials of speed on their excellent course,
for which the liberal offer of 200 in
premiums is made, as follows Oct. 1st,
800 class $500; ESQ class, trotters and
PAGERS, $500; Oct, 3rd, 245 class 5000
free for all trotters S400. We believe that
our citizens can spend day or so at this
fair very profitably.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

Mr.. Edward Southern's three act farcial
comedy, now playing at the Star Theatre,
is sufficiently unlike other current theatre
cal fun to deserve special mention. 1t
would be difficult to string more absurdi-
ties upon a single thread than are here as
sociatcd. In addition to this the treat
ment involves wit no less than humor, and
genuine wit is au unknown quantity in cur.
rent comedy. y.-New York World, Nay 80
Opera House, Bloomsbury, Oct. end.
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Sherins Sales,

The following properties were sold by
Sheriff Mourey at the Court House on
Monday afternoon;
Property of G. Mears in Orange to w.
Mears, for 10000; property of A. Wit
mire in Centre to George Ruckle for
$4,000 property OF j, belongs life es-
tate, one tract in Centre to Cyrus McHen-
ry, acting executor of Henry Delong, for
$4,000; another tract to same for 800 90;
property of Timothy Bolich in Locust to
A. X. Walter, for $4,000; property of
Levi A, Hutchison in Centre to William
Shaffer for $l03,00; another tract of same
to w. Shaffer for $9O3.00.
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The Bloomsbury Water Company have
made an advance in their water rates which
will go into effect October 1st, 1884. For
yard hydrant or kitchen sink, or both, with
hot and cold water, the rate is fixed at
50. 90 per annum, instead of $500, as here
tofore. Bath tubs and water closets are
$500 each, and stationary wash tubs
S1.OO, same as last years rate. The great
est advance is in the wash paves. For
street, sidewalk, lot sprinkling, &C., per
season, not over so feet, $4.0O for each
additional fifty feet an extra charge Of
Scots. is made The former rate was $500
and was not limited to fifty feet.
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MIR. storm RenOrninaied.

The Congressional Conference reassem.
bled at Scranton on the evening of the 17tl
inst The sessions lasted until Friday
morning, when Mr., Storm was nominated
on the l23rd ballot, by the conferees of Co
lumbia, Monroe, Montour and Pike counties
His selection gives much satisfaction here
as he has made an honest, able and indus
trious representative, and he was fairly en-.
titled to second term, as 1t has been ac
corded to all his predecessors in the pres
ent district. His election is sure by ma.
jority of 5000 to 10000
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IserSO nal.
NJ. s. Appleman is seriously i'll.

NJ. .. Appleman ls seriously Ill.
Mrs. S. York of Danville, was the guest
of Mrs. Judge Elwell few days last week
Mrs. IL. II. Grotz and Mrs. r. G. Neal
spent few days in Philadelphia this week
Col. Jamison's family returned from Long
Pond on Tuesday,
John q. Jacoby Esq, of Berwick, was
foreman of the Grand Jury.
Miss Ella Mckinney is visiting friends at
Troy, Pa.
Mrs. Christian, of Virginia, is the guest
of her uncle, Lloyd Paxton, at Rupert.
Rev. T. II. Cullen and wife are expected
here next week to visit their friends.
Hon. William Bryson was in attendance
at court this week.
A. X. Walter and A. p. Spinney Esq,
of Ashland, were in town on Monday look
ing after some Sheriff's sales.
John II. Beagle of leighton, Iowa, is
visiting his father, George Beagle of Eyers
Grove.
Hon. Prentice Dimon and wife and Mr..
D. Clark and wife of Van Ettenvillc, N. Y.
are visiting at Judge Elwelrs.
Rev. Ii. S. Gable, pastor of the Catawis-
sa circuit of the U. b. Church, was a wit
ness at court on Monday. Rev. G. was at
one time member of the typo craft, and
paid the COLUMBIAN office friendly call
while in town.
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DEER SHoT.-O last Saturday morning
while the Sheriirs sales were taking place
at the Court House, small dog got in the
yard and began chasing the deer, when
Colonel taking fright, jumped against the
fence, breaking out panel and effected
his escape. He ran down Market street,
thence to Mahoning and across the mead
ow to the canal, which he swan and made
for the hills. A short time after, Mr. A. j.
Maus discovered deer in the field near
his residence, he quickly procured his gun
and being crack shot, brought down the
buck, which he afterwards found to be the
one that had escaped from the Court House
yard. The carcass was cut up and divided
among the Court House officials -Danuiilt
1,oo,inon
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n BAPTIST MINISTER'S EXPERIENCE.
81 am n Baptist minister, and before |
thought of being a clergyman | graduated
in medicine, but left a lucrative practice
for my present profession, forty years ago.
| was for many years a sufferer from
quinsy. Thomas Eclectric Oil cured me.
| was also troubled with hoarseness, and
Thomas Eclectric Oil always relieved me-
My wife and child had diphtheria and
Thomas Electric Oil cured them, and If
taken in time will cure seven times out of
ten. l am confident it is cure for the
most obstinate cold, or cough, and if any
one will take small teaspoon and half fill
it with Oil, and then place the end of the
spoon in one nostril and draw the Oil out
of the spoon into the head, by shifting as
hard as they can, until the Oil falls over
into the throat, and practice it twice
week, l don't care how offensive their
head may be, it will clean it out and cure
their catarrh. For deafness and earache,
it has done wonders to my certain knowl-
edge. 1t is the only medicine dubbed
patent medicine that have ever fel! like
recommending, and am very anxious TO
see it in every place, for | tell you that |
would not be without it in my house for
any consideration. l am now suffering
with pain like rheumatism in my right
limb, and nothing relieves me like Thomas
Eclectric Oil" DR.. L. F. Crane, Cory,
Pa.
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A MINE SHAFTS GRIM SECRET "A skele-
ton found at the bottom of shaft near
Beaver Glen, has been identified as that of
John Ireland, who disappeared sixteen
years ago. On tobacco box near the
skeleton was a writing accusing Ircland's
wife of having murdered her children, and
with one Ira Tompkins inflicted terrible in
juries upon and then throwing him down
the shaft Mrs. Ireland, who married
Tompkins, died four years ago, and Tom
kins soon after left the country. Hasie,o,
.NeniincI
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..Report of Secretary and Treasurer were
read and approved.
Miss Irving of Carlisle was then present.
ed to the Society and gave n very interest.
ing talk on the work OF Home Missions III
the Carlisle Presbytcry, and also spoke OF
her $. $. Glass Indian boys, and reading
some very beautiful letters which she had
received from them after they had left the
school,
Talk on the work among the Freed.
men by Miss Russell OF Danvillo, who has
spent many years among them.
Singing and adjournment until 73O
EvRNISG
Singing.
Reading of 2d Psalm by Mr. Webster Of
Williamsport
Singing, followed by prayer by DR.,
Mitchell after which the meeting was ad.
dressed by Rev. Mr.. Brydie of Sunbury, on
the work of Home Missions, taking the
view of a Foreigner.
Singing, followed by an address from
Mr.. Webster
Singing Of DoXology and bcnediction
Business meeting of the Society
THURSDAY MORNING.
Singing, followed by prayer by Miss Rus
| SELL
Singing, after which Mrs Young gave u
Bible reading.
Prayer by Mrs. Ransom followed by
| singing
Reports of the work being done in the
| different Societies.
A talk on Utah by Miss Best, which was
interrupted for short lcave-taking of Miss
Irving,
Discussion as to the use of the money Of
| the Societies.
Election of officers for the next year.
Adjourned to meet in Milton the end
Wednesday Of October 1885.
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The skating rink will be opened on Tues.
day night, of next week. September 80
under the management Of A. II. Stroh. On
the opening night one pair of club skates
will be given to the best skater, and one
pair of rink skates to the next best The
skaters will be from Bloomsbury The
contest to be decided by three judges, one
to be selected by the skaters, one by man.
ager, and one by the two first selected.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

1t may appear to some that the subject
OF a bolt has received more attention than
it deserves, as the prospect of anything
like united effort on the part of the dissat-
isiied element is not at all bright. We are
informed, however, that strong efforts are
soon to be made, and we have endeavored
to place the matter in its true light before
the people.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

Entries for the Columbia county Fair
can be sent to the secretary at any time.
1t is the desire that this matter will be at
tended to at once, so as to ayoid the rush
on the first day of the fair. You can call
personally upon the secretary at his office
in Brower's building or write him as fol-
ows; IL, V, White, Secretary, Blooms
burg, Pa,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

During the congressional conference dis
patches were sent to the city papers stating
that the conferees from this county were
favorable to the nomination of Beamish.
The truth is that not single vote was
cast for Beamish by any conferee from
this county, from the opening to the close
of the conference.
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cheap stationery

A good quality of figured note paper,
only 1S cents quirc, with envelopes u
fine quality of white or cream note at 25
cents box extra heavy at S5 cents, and
extra superfne, at As cents. Also Grecian
Antique, and tinted papers, the best in the
market, mourning paper and correspond
ence cards, at the COLUMBIAN store. wv
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

John A. Sitter, Esq, of Tunkhannock,
has been nominated by the Democrats of
the 44th judicial district for President
Judge. The district consists of Wyoming
and Sullivan counties. Mr.. Sitter is an
able lawyer and will be elected.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

A sister Of DIR. o. II. Megargell, died in
Scranton on Tuesday, Of last week, aged
20 years. On Wednesday, daughter OF
DIR. Megargell's aged 13 years, died of diph-
iberia. The community sympathizes with
the DIR. i'm his afIliction
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

\ full supply of paper, tablets, pens,
pencils, ink, erasers, copy books, draw
ing books, rulers and everything needed
by school children, except school books,
can he found at the COLUMBIAN store, very
cheap. 2w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

The COLUMBIAN is not quaking in its
boots with terror at the childish threats of
the Republican, and we shall always talk
right out in meeting whenever we deem it
proper to do so, without STOPPING to per-
sonalities. If at any time it is necessary
to give some of the inside history Of the
Fairman campaign, it will be given, and
the threat of the Republican win hardly
have the desired effect of keeping us quiet.
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GLAD TO HEAR II.

"For several months / endured dull
pain through my lungs and shoulders lost
my spirits, appetite and color, and could
with difficulty remain from my bed. My
present healthful condition is due to Bur
dock Blood Bitters." Mrs. Z. A. Hall,
Binghampton, n. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

Mrs. Il. Southern's "Whose Are They ~
is amusing large audiences at the Star
Theatre and will continue the attraction
there throughout this week, The piece is
played in a brisk, rattling mannerby good
company and forms lively entertainment,
-New York Herald Juae /,
Opera House, Bloomsbury, Oct. End,
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A number of our subscribers owe us for
the present year which expires October lst,
and some owe for a longer time All who
are indebted are earnestly requested to
square their accounts.
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snILoH's YITALlZRR

is what you need for Constipation, loss of
Appetite, Dizziness and all symptoms of
Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 10 cents per bot
tie, For sale by Meyer Bros.
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There was a large picnic in Hess Grove
at Rupert on Tuesday, from Scranton. A
young girl while walking across the aque-
duct lost her balance and fell on the stones
below, severely bruising her.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

We would call attention Of our readers
Baldwin, who have established Laundry
and hair dressing establishment, in Dent
ler's new building
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

at would be no violation of the COM
mandment," said John b. Cough, 'lf a
man were to fall down and worship the
silk hat for it is not made in the likeness
Of anything in heaven, or on earth, or in
the waters which are under the earth"
Besides it heats the head and causes the
hair to fall Off. Parkers Hair Balsam will
stop that and restore the original color to
gray or faded hair. Not oily, not dye,
Beneficial, deliciously perfumed. A per.
feet hair dressing, Soc. All druggists.
Sep l0-5t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-09-26

MIR, John Crane of South Conyngham
died at this place on Tuesday morning.
The remains were taken to Conyngham for
interment. Mr.. Cranes many friends will
be panied to hear of this afiliction.
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John F. Hutchison an old resident of

John f. Hutchison an old resident of
Fishingcreek township, died at his home
near Forks on Tuesday morning, of ty-
phoid fever, after an illness Of about two
weeks, lie leaves u widow and five child
ren. The funeral takes place this (Friday)
morning at 10 o'clock. Mr., Hutchison was
kind father and husband, and good
neighbor, and he will be greatly missed by
all in his community. lie was master of
Columbia Grange No. AZ, and member of
Ent Post G.. A. II.