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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09
Potatoes a Drug I'm Market,

An agricultural exchange quotes pota-
toes as retailing at 25 cents per bushel and
goes on to say that last year an unusually
large crop of potatoes was planted every
where throughout the couatry mainly be-
cause OF the comparative failure Of the
crop for several previous years and in the
hope that the good market created thereby
wonld continue. The season proved to be
an exceedingly favorable one. Potatoes
grew strong and rapidly, there was q
marked freedom from the ravages of the
potato bug, and hundreds of bushels were
obtained where tens had been raised be-
fore. The result Is that they are now re-
failing slowly from 25 to 80 cents per bush.
ell according to quality, and only excep.
tional ones selling at the price last named.
Many of the farmers hold from one to three
hundred bushels and some have CON-
menced to feed the potatoes to their hogs,
believing that much more profitable than
selling for cash.
1t is altogether likely that the present
low prices viii lead many 10 abandon the
potato as a farm product for this year at
least. We can hardly advise this course.
1t is true the potato is an exhaustive crop
to grow, as 1t returns very little to the soil,
but the cultivation should not be neglect
ed, though IL might be reduced Many of
the farmers, discouraged by the present
low prices, will, of course, almost wholly
abandon the potatoes, and with the CON-
parativo scarcity this would make next
seasons crop likely to bring much bet
ter prices than now prevail
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09
County superintendent.


The triennial meeting OF the school di.
rectors Of Columbia county was held In
the court house on Tuesday afternoon.
The meeting was called to order by county
superintendent Grimes. Peter II. Baldy of
Catawissa, was elected temporary chair
man, and J. @. Brown temporary secrc-
tary. Upon calling the roll, seventy three
directors responded. There are IA direc-
tors In the county, so that one more than
one.haf Of them were In attendance. The
following permanent officers were then
elected chairman, G. @. Murphy Of Gem
tralia; secretaries, ]. @. Brown Of Blooms.
burg, CIV UT Of Greenwood. The sal.
airy OF county superintendent was Hxed at
s1 900 per annum. The nomination OF
candidates for county superintendent being
next In order, ]. @. Grimes, the present Ia
cumbent and Alfred Hover OF Catnwissa,
were named, and after calling the roll there
were II votes for Grimes and for Hover.
On motion, Grimes election was made
unanimous. Mr.. Grimes was called before
the convention, and made few remarks,
thanking the convention for their contin-
ued confidence in him, and making some
good suggestions concerning the manage.
ment Of the public schools. On motion ad.
journed.
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General orders. No. =.
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF PENNsYLvA-
MA, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF PENNsYLvA-
MA, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
There is nothing ephemeral in all Gods
Creation, the tiny blade of grass, the
quivering leaf and the mountain rock may
change form, but they exist forever. The
lives of our patriotic comrades, like the
principles for which they died, are nde-
structible. The good men do, lives after
them.
AS a comfort to us, and to keep bright
in the hearts of the present and rising gen.
Grafton the lives, secriices and sufferngs
of our country's defenders, the beautiful
| and suggestive ceremonies of Memorial
Day have been established.
Sculptured marble and storied urn are
| only appreciated as the evidence of CRATE
full hearts not all our heroes may have
their history chseled upon marble, but it is
possible to have the deeds of every one
who suffered for lberty's sake, remember
ed and recorded upon the hearts of patriot
ic people. In no way can this be more
surely effected, than by an earnest partici-
patton In the solemn exercises of the Both
of May. Comrades of Pennsylvania, it is
our duty to be in the front rank in this no.
BILE work. We go not only as mourners but
as instructors standing beneath the old
flag, we point to the heroic deeds of those
whose services and whose sacrifices we
commemorate. I.. o..
That this work may be fully accomplished
every Sabbath and Public School, religious
and civic society and military organization
in the state is earnestly requested to join
in honoring our dead, on Friday May Both.
Let us in the name of liberty and patriot
ism, remember those whose graves are un-
marked and to which no mourner goes.
The leaders of religious opinion have
given to our memorial anniversary their
cordial sanction and thus associated the
hallowed sentiments of piety, with the ten
der duties of patriotism. 1t is recommend
ed that posts, on the Sabbath preceding
Memorial Day, attend place of Public
Worship. and arrange for the delivery of a
Sermon, commemorative of our fallen COM
rades and the cause for which they laid
down their lives.
BY CoMMAND OF F. II. DYER,
Department Commander.
THOS. j. STEWART,
Asst Adjt General
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BuckhOru.

This week will wind up corn planting.
The woodworking season is approaching.
The farm house ON the old Andes place,
lately purchased and occupied by Fritz
Miller, was destroyed by fire on last Fri.
day. A detective flue and high wind is
supposed to have been the cause. But lit
tie furniture saved, and no insurance.
Rev. smyser, p, E., preached very in.
teresting and instructive sermon in the NJ.
E, church last Sunday evening. Theme
"hislakes ofLot " OPP q gs
Mr.. Mouser and wife Of Nanticoke, were
the guests Of @. W. Hartman and wife on
Sunday last. ~
The Lutheran Sunday school will meet
next Sunday afternoon at half past one
o'clock, instead of the usual time in the
morning. Preaching Immediately after
school,
Next Tuesday Mrs. Barbara Oil will
start for Allegheny City, where she in,
tends spending part of the summer visit.
ing her sons, Thomas and Amos. We
wish her safe journey and a pleasant
time.
Balph Ivey and wife, or better known az
"Uncle" aud Aunt will shortly leave US
for Houtadale One by one the miners are
deserting our village,
ii. W. Appleman and his assistants
caught thirteen eels In the Hcmlock las,
Monday night.
1t is, indeed, quite q mystery, but it is as
true as history, that Joe, being tired Of
single life, has taken unto himself wife,
May their future be peaceful and merry, IL
the wish of PRUDENCE AND FAIRY.
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The regular May term of Court convened
on Monday, May 5th, all the Judges on the
bench. The returns of constables were
taken. 80 ....
D. A. Hess was appointed foreman Of
the grand jury.
Isaac Mcbride was appointed tipstave tc
wait on grand jury.
E. Shut and NJ. E. Cox appointed tip
slaves for first week, and Nathan Fowler
for second week.
Frank Rhodes was appointed constable
of Beaver township in place of Chas. Ba
ker, removed from the township. ...
Report of sale confirmed nlsi in estate o
Elizabeth Delong
| Report of viewers in favor of a road ir
Conyngham township near John Morris
confirmed nisi.
Report of viewers against road in Sug'
arloaf and Jackson confirmed nisi.
| Sale of real estate ordered in the estate
of Isaac Leidy.
Report of viewers vacating road a,
Rupert, confirmed nisi.
| Report of sale in estate Of George Cans
ter confirmed nisi.
Report of viewers against road in Fish
ingcreek near Eli Pealers, confirmed nisi
Petition for review OF road in Catawis.
sa near High House filed.
Report OF viewers against u road in Cen.
trc township near Allen Shellbammer's,
| confirmed nisi.
| Report of viewers to assess damages in
cases of E. B. Graves, Casper Frantz, c.
d. Fowler, and L. T Thomson against the
Borough of Berwick, confirmed nsi
Petition of John L. Sponenberg to assess
damages against the Borough of Berwick
| filed.
Report of sale in estate of Phoebe A.
Miller, confirmed nisi.
Report of sale in estate of Ell. McHenry,
confirmed nisi. ...... r. p
Report of sale in estate of George Craig,
confirmed nis.
Report of viewers in favor of a road in
| Rosringcreek near Samuel Hauck's, con-
| firmed nsi
Report of viewers against a road in Pine
near William Karshner, confirmed nisi.
Inquest ordered in estate of Peter Helm.
bach.
s. c. Jayne was appointed guardian Of
Chas. F., and John N. Creveling.
Additional exceptions filed against the
incorporation of Espy as borough, by
leave of court.
Return of inquest in estate of Evan Wei
| liver, confirmed nisi.
Report of sale in estate of Harriet Meyer,
confirmed nisi.
Johu NJ. Clark, Esq, was appointed a
commissioner to take estimony in case of
Clark Bttenbender vs. Joanna Bittenben-
| der.
Citation awarded in the estate of Nicho.
las oeybert.
In the assigned estate of G. B. Brockway,
rule granted to show cause why the sher-
| iff's sale shall not be stayed.
Report of sale in estate of John Sharpless
confirmed nisi.
s. G. Jayne was discharged as assignee
of - Dickson.
Report of sale confirmed nisi in estates of
John ]. Stiles, William Shultz, and Joseph
Hartman.
Report of viewers in favor of road in
Orange near Heck's confirmed nisi, also in
favor of road in Orange near Abner
Welsh's. .".'H
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09

There are men who think that o news
paper that does not abuse everybody
against whom they may heve personal
grudge, is afraid to express its opinions
for fear Of offending. There is news.
paper that we know Of that does not pro.
pose to grind every axe that may be
brought to it; nor does it propose either to
commend or criticlse any individual or
corporation simply to crafty the personal
interest or spleen OF those who may want
it done. This may not be the proper way
to conduct newspaper but it is our way,
and as we have found it a very good one
we propose to stick to it.
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w. B. Allen came home from Chicago or
Monday to visit his family.
The genial countenance of Judge DerI
was seen in the jury box this week.
Daniel Welliver of Greenwood, wat
among the throng in attendance at court.
James Weirman of Benton, shook hands
with his many friends in town on Monday.
Mr.. ]. II. Hartman has been in pool
health for some weeks past. His improve.
ment is very slow.
George Roam, foreman of this office, is
taking an enforced vacation by reason of q
carbuncle on his right hand.
Rev. DR.. Monroe was elected secretary
of the General Conference of the NJ. E.
Church, now in session in Philadelphia.
DR.. w. NJ. Reber is attending Medical
convention at Washington, D. G. His wife
and Mrs NJ. II. Mckinney are with him.
William Goodman of Conyngham, was
In court on Monday as witness. He has
been reader of the COLUMBIAN or its
predecessors for thirty years.
Ex-Sheriff Carter, general agent for d
N. Osborne & CO., spent the week in town
experimenting the exhibit of agricultural
implements for his firm.
Mrs. Maize went to Philadelphia on
Wednesday to buy her stock of Summer
millinery goods, expecting to spend a
week. She was accompanied by her son,
Harry.
Rev. William S. Prentice, delega to to
the M. E. Conference, from Springfield, H.
linois, will preach in the NJ. f. Church in
this place on Sunday morning. Mr.. Prem
tice is cousin of Judge Elwell's.
Centralia was largely represented in
court on Monday. Among those presen,
were John p. Harmon, Patrick Flynn, W.
]. Sweeny, David Walsh, Daniel Curry
Edward McFadden, John Crane, Edward
Hughes, James Haggerty, Robert Farrell
John Nertney, Bernard l. Curran, and
many others.
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The Fishingcreeh railroad.


The interest felt in this projected i'm
provement is natural and reasonable, for
the construction of the road would secure
to public use the main remaining route in
this couaty for a railroad line. The new
road would directly accommodate about
60, 900 of local population, would develop
new industries and aid old ones, and would
increase population and the value of prop
erty along the entire route. 81 .1
Progress has been made in the prelimi-
nary work necessary to the success of the
enterprise but as yet no decisive arrange
ment has been made for obtaining funds
for construction and equipment. A few
words will explain the situation In the
first place, the necessary, the indispensa-
BILE basis of financial arrangements abroad
is, that the right Of way and ties as far as
the mountain shall be obtained without
cash outlay therefor from the funds of the
company. This object has not been fully
accomplished, and to accomplish it will re-
quire some further effort. In the next
place there has been, recently, depression
In the stock market, and also falling OFF
OF revenue to the coal carrying roads
which has discouraged for a time any in
vestment in new enterprise, or even its
proper consideration. This last circum.
stance, however, is presumably cause OF
only temporary delay, and the former, as
an additional cause, can and ought to be
removed by public-spirlted action along
the line. We understand from Capt. Con,
nor that about two.thiyds of the ties re,
quired for the road to the mountain have
been subscribed, leaving 25, 200 to be made
up, and that with the exception OF half a
dozen land owners the right OF way above
l.igh. Street has been released or adjusted.
Certainly, what is yet wanting In these
particulars is not beyond the means or In.
clination OF the people OF the Fishingcreek
valley to supply and they win need no ex-
hortatlon from us TO induce them to perform
their duty to themselves and to the public.
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The CadetSIliD.

The competitive examination for the ap-
pointment to the vacant cadetship at West
Point in this congressional district was
held on Thursday of last week at Mauch
Chunk. The following applicants present.
ed themselves and were examined John
NJ, Hill of Beach Haven, Luzerne County
u S. Grant Phifer of Mifflinville, Columbia
County James Brisin of Tresckow, Car
bon County, and Thomas Boyd, Herman
Wilhelm, and Douglas Craig of Mauch
Chunk. .r...t r.
The report of the examining committee
will be forwarded to Hon. John b. Storm
at Washington, who will make the appoint.
ment. '.'
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ANDREW pEsMoNp's rRAlsEs.

Dear Sr-l lay on my side for four long
months without any relief until ! commcn
ced taking Phelps Rheumatic Elixir, 1t i,
the best medicine | ever used. To-day i,
the best day have seen in twelve months
thank you and God Almighty and no one
else for my relief have lived and done
public business in Geneva, n. Y, for th,
last twenty, therefore have many acquain
tances that call around and see me daily
and to ask about Phelps Elixir for them
selves or for some of their friends. | pras,
1t highly. You do the talking and sign m,
name as my tongue could not do It justice
ANDREW DESMOND, Grocer.
Geneva, April 10, 1888,
For sale at Hendershott's Pharmacy
Bloomsbug, Pa,
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Fearful warnings Against ROps
Jumping.

The jumping rope season being ut present
at its full height, the little ones are found
exercising themselves wherever an oppor-
tunity offers. Rope jumping is not partic-
ularly injurious if INDUCED in, as it should
be, moderately. But the native instinct of
young America, whether in girl or boy, is
to overdo the thing. They don't want to
be left even in the matter of rope jumping,
and as some one is bound to initiate exam
Piles set in other athletic fields, so each little
girl-circle has its champion whom all the
rest of the girls feel bound to initiate In
this struggle for supremacy lies the great
danger of rope jumping. A fearful warn
ing of the sad results that are likely to fol-
low excessive practice with the rope, comes
from Ashland where three deaths from
rope jumping have occurred within the
past two weeks, the last victim being
Keier, aged II, who died on Saturday from
congestion of the brain caused by over in
diligence in the pastime,
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We have been informed that the Y. NJ
c. A. of Berwick have secured sufficient
funds for the erection of building worth
$7.5O0. The ground was donation by
Mr. c. r. Woodin. This added to the cost
of the proposed building will make prop
erty worth from $4,000 to $4,000. The
citizens Of Berwick were very liberal in
their contributions. The Berwick associa-
ton takes the lead in this section of the
Gtata
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09

Still further improvements are being
made at the shops Of Harman s. Hassert.
Only few years ago this firm started in
business with small building and limited
capital, and as their trade gradually in
creased they have made one addition after
another until their establishment covers a
large area of ground, and employment is
given to considerable number of men,
Besides doing general business as mould
ers and machinists, they are agents for D.
NJ. Osborne & Co.'S agricultural impe-
ments, aud keep on hand all kinds. of
special castings for this machinery.
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Notice to Correspondeuts,

In order to save many communications from the
waste basket we make the following suggestions
to local correspondents: Use only one side of the
sheet, and write as pain as possible; give only
the local news that Is OF some interest to the COM
munity, such as accidents, improvements mar
riages, deaths, matter relating to schools and
churches, business enterprises, changes OF resi-.
dence, and the like. what appear to be Jokes a,
the expense of others, and personal mention Civ
ing only one name or initials or a nickname, will
not be printed under any circumstances. Such
items often give offense, though none may be in.
tended. The full name OF the writer must always
be given, but will not be printed unless requested
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09

In 1868 the seventeen.year locusts lived,
moyed and had their being, much to the
discontinue of the people. Their advent
latter many days" will take place next
year An entomologist said that he heard
the low murmurings of these insects in the
woods last summer, expects to hear the
same during the coming warm season and
predicts an avalanche of the same above
ground during the summer of S5-their
proper season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09
Change ofTine.

The new timetable on the d. L. & w.
railroad went into effect on Monday morn.
ing. The early morning train north now
reaches here at 7;05, and the train south al
1928. The table on the fourth page will be
corrected as soon as we receive table con.
tanning all the changes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09

The reelection of j. s. Grimes as coun.
ty superintendent was deserved compli.
ment to an efficient officer. The large vote
cast for him was given because he has at.
tended faithfully to his duties, and the di-
rectors were favorable to him for second
term because they had no occasion to de-
sire change, and not because of any per-
sonal objection to Mr.. Hover, who is a
gentleman of excellent character, and fully
competent to fill the position, had he been
chosen
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09

Prof. johnson, better known az Blind
Charley, has moved to Bloomsbury and
will make his home here permanently. He
is employed byJ Saltzer and will assist In
the sale of pianos and organs As his play
Ing is remarkable he can show the merits
Of the different instruments to the best ad-
vantage, and will no doubt prove valua.
BILE assistant to Mr.. Saltzer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09

L. M. Tewksbury announces his name
for representative in this issue, on the anti
travel principle. He was candidate ono c
before on the same principle, and though
defeated he has the courage of his convic.
tions, and proposes to fight 1t out on that
line. We hope the time may soon come
when all candidates for Office will follow
his example
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09

An effort is being made to organize a
stock company for the erection of large
Touring mill at this place, with a capacity
of 100 barrels of -four day. Such an es.
tablishment would not only be an advan-
tage to the town, but to the entire county,
as it would afford market for all the
wheat that can be raised here. Our enter
prising citizens should give it all the en-
couragement possible.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09

Everybody is crying "hard times'-we
are doing flrst-class business. Why
shouldn't people 60 and buy where they
can buy the cheapest? We are bound to
run our stock down so we will have room
for Spring stock. Come early and take
advantage of some bargains we are offer.
ing. LILLEY & SLEEPY.
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Col. Charles G. Hammond was con,
yersing in Chicago with two friends
He expressed the opinion that it was
better to give to charitable objects du
ring life than by bequests after ones
death. He referred also to the demise
of friend. which had occurred recent.
ly. Just as he did so his head dropped
suddenly upon his breast. This was
first interpreted as sign of grief. The
next instant it was seen that he had
tainted. Help was called, but he was
dead in five minutes.
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MARRIAGES.

/ GElSlNGER-HUMEL April cath, at
the home of the bride, by Rev. A. Houtz,
Mr. j. A. Geisinger to Miss Mary Humel,
both of Fishingcreek township.
FRITZ-sTROUP, In jackson, April
e7th, 1884, by John f. Derr, j, F., Mr.,
Parvin Fritz OF jackson township, Colum.
bla county, to Miss Maggie S. Stroup OF
Muncy Valley, Sullivan county, Pa.
FoX-LAYCOCK, On April 80, 1884,
BY Rev, +. p. Manhart, John w, Fox Ia
Ella Laycock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-05-09

In numberless bulbs beneath the skin is
secreted the liquid substance which gives
the hair its texture, color and gloss. When
this secretion stops, the hair begins ut once
to become dry, lustreless, brittle and gray
Is that the condition of your hair If so
apply Parker's Hair Balsam at once. Ii
will restore the color gloss and life by re
newing the action of nature. The Balsam
is not an oil, not a dye, but an elegant
toilet article, highly appreciated because
of its cleanliness. =. .
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Berwick

Licenses were granted to all applicants
at the present court, two Of which we're for
hotels and three for restaurants. The re-
ceivcr Of these licenses are all men of re-
spectacle character and we have little fear
that the community will be any the worse
for the action Of the court, as 1t will be a
matter of personal interest for the parties
not interested to conduct their houses In
such manner as not to call forth criticisms
Of an adverse character.
Mrs. Lizzie jackson and party of friends
are in attendace at the general conference
Of the NJ, Il. Church at Philadelphia.
The fuueral of the boy suicide Fenster.
macher took place on Sunday last aud was
attended by large gathering of people
The circumstances of the case were of d
very sad nature and the parents and friends
of the deceased have the sympathy of the
entire community. I.,' ......
Quite a number of our citizens were IL
attendance at court during the present
week.
Mr.. A. V. Bower and Mr.. Hill are going
to Europe for summers vacation. They
leave here next Thursday. We have beer
promised some literary contributions to the
columns of the COLUMBIAN during their trir
and we know that Mr.. Bower has the abili.
ty to make them of an interesting charac
ter. ... .. ~
Mr.. Ellis Girton, formerly of Berwick
has gone west to spy out the land. We
hope he may be successful in meeting with
the Eldorado of his expectations.
AT meeting of the Odd Fellows Hal
Association on Tuesday evening the fol
lowing gentlemen were elected as members
of the Board of Trustees Daniel Reedy,
David Baucher, w, 9. Barnes, Hudson
Owen and S. b. Bowman.