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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

The following article is copied from the
court proceedings of Lycoming county of
last week. The boy Hawkins spoken of is
from this town:
"John Hawkins and Henry White, two
smart looking colored boys, indicted for
forgery, were brought up and plead guilty.
Hawkins, a fine looking young fellow. in
formed the court that he had written the
order for White merely to accommodate
him, as he could not write. hite had
money coming to him from Shapleigh &
Krouse, and his father had forbid the firm
to pay the money. In order TO get:t he con-
ceived the idea of forging his fathers
name, and secured the services of Hawk
ins to assist him. In passing sentence up
on Hawkins Judge Cummin saii: The
circumstances of your offense, as l under
induced you to sign his fathers name to an
order; that you did not get any of the pro.
ceeds of the transaction at all, but what
you did was merely the clerical work
have received letters from friends of yours
in Bloomsbury, which say that you have
always had good character. You have
made this mistake, though can hardly
credit but what you knew that it was
wrong to sign anothers name to paper.
| will make your sentence light, and if you
take advantage of my kindness you may
yet become a useful citizen, but if you
ever come into this court again you will
not get off so easily The prisoner was
then sentenced to pay fine of ten dollars,
costs of prosecution and to undergo an i'm
prisonment in the county Jail for three
months
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

A question has been raised as to the
proper time for the President aud men,
bers of the Town Council to be sworn in.
The act passed in 1888 provides that all
borough officers thereafter elected, shall be
sworn in on the first Monday of March, in
stead of April as heretofore. This year is
the first time that there has been an oppor-
tunity to raise the question, and the coun-
Gil has acted under the belief that the law
of 1888 does not include this place because
it does not say "town" officers, and the
council elected in February will therefore
not be sworn in until the first Monday in
April, 1t may make little or no difference
this year when the new council goes into
office, but the point should be raised du-
ring the year so that II judicial decision
may be obtained before another election.
The lawyers disagree in their inteIpreta-
tion of the law, and it will remain uncer.
tain until il gets into court. An amicabe
action could be agreed upon so as to get q
decision.
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I.igbtstreet.

Quite number Of the ladies Of tow
gave Rev. Whartons family surprise OF
| the 4th inst In the evening the younl
women finished the occasion by way of
pound party. Glad 70 say that oil escapet
being pounded.
The Inauguration Of Grover CLEVELAND
was observed here by throwing the flag tt
the breeze about o'clock in the morning
We notice upon our streets again the ef
fects OF roads being so much higher than
the pavements.
There was quite gathering ut Reese
Fairman's sale on the 4th inst, prepara-
tory to his moving to town to take charge
of the hotel
Notwithstanding the slack water the
bloomsbury Paper Company still continue
to keep their mill going.
Rev. Garfield has begun series of pro-
trscted meetings in the Presbyterian church
at this place.
Rev, Wharton preached his last sermon
on Sunday last, before gong to Confer.
ence. He has, In the two years past, miss
ed but one Sunday from regular appoint
ments, except when in attendance at Camp
Meetings and Conference.
A. G. Yanliew is now confined to his
home by sickness.
Abram Custer having purchased the lot
upon which the Walnut hotel used to
stand, now contemplates erecting a dwell
ing house thereon.
Mrs Theo. Heck had quite an interest
ing party on Friday. We are not aware
what the principal topic of discussion was,
but cutting carpet rags was indulged in
pretty freely
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

We are very sorry that the item which
appeared week before last relating to the
Harrison family, for whom we always
had from boyhood the most sincere esteem
and respect, should have been miscon-
strued so as TO give offense. This item
was written out of respect we held for the
entire family. Mrs. Harrison was an Eng
lish lady, as we were since informed, and
not of Scotch descent as was enormously
reported We cheerfully make this explain
alton and correction from the fact that the
most friendly relations always existed be-
tween us.
The item relating to "Old Grandma Va
ple,n as she was familiarly called, was in
tended for a separate article, and n matter
which we supposed would be interesting
to the readers of the COLUMBIAN, as we
| never had knowledge of any other person
in Columbia county, who, in our day, re-
ceived a pension from the government for
services rendered in the Revolutionary
war. How these two items could be so
closely allied as to be continuation of the
III
stand. "We are not yet fifty years old"
| &c, was the beginning of the latter item.
William Ash of Benton, butchered a
"porker" which dressed SAB pounds. Billy
likes heavy weights.
John Hoyt disposed of his personal
property on last Thursday a week, with
the intention of moving to New Jersey.
Mr.. Stephen Keefer father of Joseph
Kcefer formerly of Bloomsbury, died on
Thursday night of last week. He was a
citizen of Benton township.
The snow is slowly but surely on the de-
cline. Lookout, ye along the streams,
should it 60 on the double quick.
The new administration has set in.
VIM. II. Krickbaum merchant, at Cam
bra, is making preparations for building a
new barn on the old homestead in Benton
| township.
There was Il radical change on the 4th of
March.
Lots of sales in our locality this Spring.
Hugh Mcbride, aged about IS years,
sold his lot in Fishingcreck and moved to
| Nanticoke, where he remained only for a
short time, when he again moved to New
Columbus, where he resides at the present
time
Farming seems to be on the stand still
during snow suspension.
The farmers have ample time for visit
| ing, but do not seem to improve it as in
olden times.
Sleighing is played out on the Shick-
shiny turnpike.
We have not the time to prepare the
usual puzzle.
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Public Sales.

Alem c. Vanliew, administrator of Har.
iiet Vanliew, will sell valuable personal
property at late residence of the deceased,
near Light Street, on Saturday, March 2S.
Horses, COWS, wagons and general farm
implements
BARLEY Albertson will sell valuable per-
sonal property on the premises, two miles
above Orangeville, on Wednesday, March
Goth. One-half interest in portable saw
mills, traction and farm engine, several
threshers and cleaners, six head of horses,
&c At the same time he will offer at sale
the farm of 176 acres.
Fri Ikeer, administrator of the estate of
William j. Tkeler, deceased, will sell valu-
able real estate and personal property on
the premises in Mt. Pleasant township, on
Tuesday, March Gath, 1895, at 10 o'clock,
n. IN.
William Trowbridge offers for sale on
his premises in Hemlock township, on
Wednesday, March 18th, valuable personal
property, consisting of horses, cows, reap
ers, mowers, &c.
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requires to write it the dsturbers were
landed on the railroad. AS walking was
pretty good they probably reached home
the following morning. They may be ex-
pert polo players, but they can't run a
train.
Andrew Gallagher is the happiest man
in town-cause, he's a pa, and it's II girl,
too.
C. G. Murphy, after viewing the ele-
phant, returned from Washington on
Thursday.
The employees Of Park colliery are still
out on strike, and there is no telling when
the colliery will resume work, as the ope-
rators are determined not to accode to the
demands Of the miners and vice versa.
The quota Of coal to be shipped from this
colliery has been transferred to the Logan
and Cenlralia colieres, and will keep both
working full time for the remainder of the
month.
Our physicians are kept constantly on
the go, owing to the prevalency of diph-
theria and pneumonia. DIR. Gwinner at
tended over forty cases of the latter disease
during the winter, and was, we are pleased
10 say, successful in every case.
We noticed our newly elected Chief
Burgess looking after the interests of the
borough on Saturday evening last. If he
makes as good an officer as his predeces-
sor there will be no cadse for complaint.
An attractive new sign now adorns the
front of Horan's undertaking establish
ment.
baseball club is about to be organi-
zed in Dark Corner. The material for a
first-class club is in the Corner, and judg.
ing from the interest taken so early in the
season, they intend to make things hum.
Jack" McCarty of Ashland, well-known
in this borough, started n daily paper in
Shenandoah this week. We wish him a
brilliant career.
p, Clark of Morris Ridge, still continues
his visits to Shenandoah. The day has not
been settled on, but the happy event will
occur some time next month.
Morris Ridge suspended work on Mon.
day, owing to "a scarcity of cars.
George Llewpllyn is at present looking
after the interests Of the Ashland Local. in
town.
We noticed Miss Millngton of Shenan
doah, and Miss Groody of Ashland, among
the visitors to town this week
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PERSONAL,

G. p. Stiner, the Orangeville merchant,
was in town on Monday.
Rev. DR.. Monroe is attending conference
at Huntingdon.
Constable Woodward is confined to his
bed by sickness.
Harry Chamberln at Rupert has been
suffering with cold. He was confined to
the house few days.
Rev. DIR. Hopkins of Williamsport
preached in the Episcopal church on
Thursday evening.
Rev. l.. Zahner is delivering series OF
sermons on Sunday evenings, on the sub
ject of confirmation.
Mrs NJ. NJ Dunning returned from
Washington Oh Tuesday. She witnessed
the inaugural ceremonies, being an old ac-
uuain,ance of the Presidents sister.
Hon. VIM. Bryson and d. F. Curry OF
Centraia, spent Sunday with friends in
this place
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Mimin.

number of the young people attended
institute at Catawissa on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Wolf of Nanticokc
spent Sunday in town.
Proiracted meeting closed in the M. 4.
church on Sunday evening and opened in
the Lutheran the same evening.
Jennie Meyer of Catawlssa called on
friends at Hetlerville recently.
Mrs. G. W. Welsh moved to Watsontown
on Tuesday.
An express package came to the depot
for one Of the school teachers a few days
ago; some of those who handled it fearing
it might be dynamite handled it with
care. 1t proved to be copper boiler Lit
tie like the fellow who walked around the
powder magazine.
DR.. j. L. Shuman died of consumption
on Saturday. Ec was a successful physl-
clan and practiced most of the time at
Wapwallopen.
Rev. Horning started to conference on
tuesday. AS ne mas served MS three years
in the ministry at this place he will no
longer be among us for the present. He
was liked by all.
What might be called lucky accident
occurred on Sunday. While Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Greasy were driving between Milf.
fin and Catawissa the sleigh overturned,
threw them out and turned pack, the horse
ran nome. At the lower end of town he turn
ed back to stable street, ran by the stable
and back to Main street, ran by the Post
Office then down the pavement between
the shade trees and tic posts and yard
fence for whole square when he stopped
while the sleigh was not injured in the
least. 1t would puzzle some drivers to dc
as well.
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CeEeralia.

The repairing of Morris Ridge breaker
which has been in progress the past month
is now completed, and the facilities for pre-
pairing coal have been greatly enlarged,
The coal from this mine is of superior
quality, which gives ii a ready sale in all
markets Mr.. Troutman OF town, is the
head Of the firm who operate the mine,
and has done much towards making it a
model of a colliery.
Although several attempts have been
made, during the winter season, to erect a
| skating rink in town, none were successful
until this week. Mr.. Pfeiffer, proprietor
of the Centralia House, has converted the
basement of the hotel into a rink, which
will be the center of attraction for few
months at least The partitions have all
been removed, and a maple flooring care
fully put down. The skating surface is
about so feet square, but this is not half
large enough for the crowd that will at
tempt TO rinkulate on the opening night.
Edward Colhen returned to town last
week, after spending several years in the
| South.
Miss Jane Sweeny, an eighteen .year-old
daughter of John Sweeney, Dark Corner
| died of chronic Group on Tuesday morning
| Her remains were inferred in the Catholic
cemetery on Thursday.
A sleighing party, consisting of ten cou,
pie, visited Mt. Carmel rink on Wednesday
evening, and report having a good time.
The most liberal man in town this sea.
| son is Mir. Keller, the butcher, who treat
ed his patrons to a sleigh ride last week
Over fifty ladies took advantage of tn,
Butchers liberalty, and enjoyed them
selves as only ladies can.
Five car loads of new mine wagons hav,
been received by Riley & Co. the pas
week, and will be used at Logan and Cen
tralia collieries.
Mr.. Cottington is confined to the hous,
with a severe attack of sickness.
On Thursday of last week four hundred
and seventy wagons of coal were hoisteC
from Centralia colliery slope This is th
largest number of wagons ever hoisted il
one day since the opening Of the mine
Daniel Sweeney has again failed in bust
ness. After failing four times Mr.. S
thinks it high time to try his luck in som
other channel, and will accordingly go tC
work In the mines.
John Foeller entered the house of Ben
jamin Evans on Railroad street during III
absence of the inmates on Thursday even
ing, and stole valuable watch. MI
Evans was not aware of his loss until sey
eral hours later when 1t was ascertaine
that the thief had been seen leaving tn
house by back door, Foeller is a goo
for nothing loafer, and has subsisted o
the charity of Mr., Evans aud others dl
ring the winter, He was followed TO Nj
Carmel where all trace of him was lost.
| A few of the members of the Shenal
doah Polo Club raised disturbance on III
late train, while returning from Mt Ca
mel on Thursday night, and carried thing
on in real cowboy style, until they reache
this station. Unfortunately for the Po
J Club the crew Of train s5 are set of mt
| not easily scared, ana in less time than
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

The young people are taking advantage
of the good sleighing, and parties have
been numerous during the last two weeks
Mr.. Charles Funston was in town few
days since.
Mrs DR.. Fruit is away on visit.
Miss Kate Fruit has returned from visit
to Hazleton.
Judge Butler of Washingtoaville and IL.
Ii. Stout of Limestone were in town on
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldron of Tecumseh,
Mich, have been visiting at Mr.. c. Krea-
mer's.
Rev. Tubbs formerly a pastor on this
charge was in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Yeager of Green
wood, were with friends on Sunday.
Operator Chas. NJ. Smith is at home for
a time.
Warren McCollum made flying visit to
Turbotsville last Thursday.
The infant child OF John Ross was bur
ricd last week.
j. II. Axe is visiting at Turbotville.
A shooting match for a silver watch is
tolked of. The shooting to take place next
Saturday.
The town school has been closed on ac-
count Of diphtheria.
One case was reported last Thursday
morning. Every precaution has been taken
to prevent the disease from spreading, and
it is to be hoped that the measures taken
may be altogether successful.
Capt. VIM. Hendershott of Lewisburg
has been through the community selling
fruit trees, Being an old acquaintance he
is meeting with success, the hard times to
the contrary notwithstanding. L. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

The State Normal School of the 9th dis
trict, at Bloomsbury, Columbia Co., Pa,
will begin the Spring Tenn Monday, April
6, 1885. The attendance is larger than in
any other term. The senior class is the
largest the school has known. Those pre-
pairing to teach find the instruction in the
theory of teaching invaluable and full
professional standing in the ranks of teach
ers is conferred by the Diploma. BY at
tending during the spring term students
will not only spend thirteen weeks most
proftably, but will also learn the advan-
tages offered in the full. course. The de-
mand for graduates exceeds the supply
Many students improve the very excellent
opportunity TO prepare for college. NO
other schools offer equal advantages fol
the money. A card from the Principal
will Sc -ure half fare on the ID. l.. & W.,
aud Reading r. r. d. j. WALLER, Jr.
| Mar l3.3w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

About the first of April is general settle.
ment day, We hope to hear from a large
number of our patrons who are indebted
to this office for job work, advertising and
with our custom, bills will be made out
and mailed to every person who is in any
way indebted to us, soon after the 1st of
April. Settlement before that time will
save us the postage, which is no small
item, and will save annoyance to all those
who dislike to be dunned. Please bear in
mind, if you owe this office anything, that
it will be your fault if you are dunned,
and not ours, as we now give timely no.
tice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

The Board OF Directors of this town hav-
ing learned of the too frequent habit par
ents have tallen into OF granting excuses
for the absence of their children from the
schools the following address was adopted
at meeting held on Monday evening:
PARENTS AND TEACHERS; We would re-
spectfully call your attention to an evil ex-
isting in our public schools, tor which you
are largely responsible. The teachers are
greatly annoyed by the large number of
written requests from parents asking that
their children be excused during portion
of the school hours. There are no donbt
occasions when requests such as these are
necessary and unavoidable, but we have
reason to believe that by far the greater
number are for frivolous and decidedly OBJ
jectionable reasons. Repeated abs ence of
pupils destroys their interest in their stud
les and operates against the good order
and systematic management Of the school
and seriously impairs the progress OF all
the pupils. That the teachers may be as
sisted in their work, we would earnestly
and respectfully urge all parents not to re-
quest that excuses be granted, except for
reasons that are absolutely unavoidable.
BLooMsBURG SCHOOL BOARD.
David Winner offers himself as crer at
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

Appointm ments of Lewisburg District
Central, Pa, conference of the Evangelical
Church.
S. W. Seibert, p E.
Lewisburg, J. Young,
Buffalo, |. NJ. Pines,
White Deer, 5. p. Remer,
Milton, c. W. Finkbinder,
Hughesville, w. IL. Lilly,
Dushore and Bernice, w. II. Hartman,
Danville, A. 5. BaCmgardner
Bloomsbury, II. w. Buck,
Berwick, j, j. Lohr,
Columbia, d. p Kline,
Luzerne, NJ. f. Fossleman,
Catawssa, j. B. Fox,
Waller, ]. w, Messenger,
Wyoming, j. M. Brader,
Tunkhannock, G. L. Burson,
West Clifford, b. f. Keller,
Maple Grove, j, ii. Hertz,
L. Kohr, A. L. Reeser and Geo. Hunter,
members of Lewishurg, Or, Conference.
U. F. Swengel, Asst, Ed, of S. $. Lit
erature, and members OF Lewisburg Or
Conference.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

A number of young friends from Orange
vile and St. James congregation gave
Rev. A. Houtz a surprise on last Saturday
Although the day was somewhat unpleas-
ant, there was Il reasonable number pres
ent. The time was agreeably spent in con-
versation, music and plays. Not only was
the social nature cared for, but the body
also was duly provided for by the contents
of the baskets. At the close of this very
interesting social party there was a brief
devotional service. This consisted of an
address, prayer and singing the hymns
"Home" and "Blest be the lie" All
seemed 10 enjoy themselves very much,
and parted with the best wishes for each
others welfare, and hope of meeting again
on a similar occasion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

After much discussion it has been decid-
ed that if there is any safest place on rail,
way train, it is in the rear seat of the rear
car. One of the greatest trials of sleeping
car conductors lives is to provide centre
lower berths for everybody who comes. II
the centre of car rides any
easier than the end, then the
cars, built as solid and as strong as
they are, spring up and down in the mid
die precisely as does blackboard If they
do not, why should it ride any easier? As
matter IF fact, the jar in an ordinary
sleeper will be found, by close tests, to be
quite as noticeable in the centre as in either
end of the car.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

DIR. Shuman, young man who has been
practising for number of years at Wap-
wallopen, and returned to Mifflinyille last
fall broken down in health, died at the lat
ter place on Saturday last Mr. Shuman
visited Florida and other points in the
south during the winter but to no avail.
Consumption had laid hold on him, and
nothing could check its course.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

The treasury department has received
from the assistant treasurer at New York
specimens of counterfeit one cent pieces
which are believed to have obtained cxten-
sive circulation in New York and vicinity.
The counterfeit is made solely of copper,
whereas the genuine coin is alloyed with
nickel. As nickel is more valuable than
copper it will readily be seen that the man
utacture of Il good counterfeit consisting
entirely of the based metal would prove a
ed for any great length of time. 1t is esti-
mated that profit of 70 cents would be
made on every hundred of the spurious
put into circulation. The matter is being
Investigated by officers of the secret SER
vice
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13

A much needed improvement has been
made in the Prothonotary's office. The
shelving under the counter has been rear
ranged SO that books stand on end. The
titles OF the records can now readily be
seen without removing them from the
shelves
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March 6-2t

There is quite contest over the Benton
post office. The present incumbent, John
Heacock, is Republican. We have been
shown petition signed by a large number
of Democrats of Benton township asking
that he may be retained. The Misses Ap-
pleman are also applicants, and they too
have their friends and petitioners. The
contest promises to be warm one.
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The Philologian Literary Society gave u
very interesting entertainment last Friday
evening. The audience although fair
one was not what it should have been for
such an object. The Society is doing a
good work in the school and should always
be well pa,ronized.
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Charles Maskers, of Plymouth, who was
recently converted by the Salvation Army
of Plymouth, and whose brain became af-
fected because of the enthusiasm he mani
tested, was placed in the Danville Asylum
last week. Previous to the visit of the Sal
walton Army to Plymouth he was hard
working miner, supporting his wife and
four children. After he was converted he
sang hymns, exhorted, prayed and gave
his whole time to it, When his wife re-
monstrated with him, be attempted to kill
sacrifices. Then he destroyed all the fur
niture. He was then arrested, placed in
the county Jail and finally confined at Dan
vile.
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Wednesday, August 9th, is the day sci
for the opening of Mountain Grove Camp
Meeting. 1t seems little strange to think
of camping out to relieve one of the eX
cessive heat while we are yet in a tempera'
ture bordering on zero.