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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-06-12
.JerseytOwn.

Vegetation is ilourishing.
School meeting last Saturday.
Miles Smith has been appointed tax col
lector for Madison.
James Kinlen is building large new
house. When finished he will have nice
residence
James r. Biddle, clerk for Kreamer 6
Son, has been having a week off.
Frank Cotner has returned from the ives,
and is now at home.
]. r. and Wilson McVicker Of Derry
were in town Sunday.
Mrs. Kate Brugler of Williamsport has
been visiting her father, Hugh McCollum.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kreamer of Blooms
burg, were at Mr.. G. Kreamcrs on Sun
day.
Mr.. Chas. NJ. Smith, operator at Tama-
mend for the 7. w. o. Co., came home last
Saturday to spend day or two. Mr.. Smith
is as genial and as jovlal as ever. His many
friends were glad to see him.
DR.. j. &. Fruit and lady and Miss Kate
Fruit visited at Hazleton last week.
Preparations are being made to observe
Childrens' Day at the NJ. E. Sunday
School.
Quite a number Of strangers at church
Sunday.
Rev. G. s. Battersby of Bloomsburg fill.
cd the pulpit in the NJ. E. Church Sunday
morning last, on account of lthe absence Of
tho regular pastcr, Mr.. Hughes. Notwith
standing the appearance of rain in the
morning quite large congregation assem-
blcd at the church. Mr.. Battersby had fol
his text, "That may win Christ" being
the last part of the Sth verse of the 3rt
chapter of PHILIPPIANS. The sermon was
an excellent one, although the speaker con
fined himself rather closely to his manu-
script. Mr.. Battersby says that real hu
mility and spirit of true devotion SHOULD
characterize every christian that his lif,
should be like unto the life Of the Apostl,
Paul.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-06-12

Harry Townsend now takes the cake for
large eggs, one weighing OF and the 9TH
er Al OF. They are on exhibition at the
grocery of ]. L. Crawford
Supt Grimes is now confined TO the
house on account of sickness.
Childrens' day will be observed on Sun
day next AT the Methodist Episcopal church.
Recitations and singing by the children
fills the programme.
Ice cream at ]. L, Crawford's every Sat
urday night.
j. l.. Crawford had fine swarm of bees
on Sunday last.
Gilly took a trip to Hazleton with Joe
and came back looking fresh and rosy. Go
again.
Henry Hartman is now improving his
farm by way of ditchng. He knows how
to make needed improvements.
II. g. Kelchner is now bound to have a
supply of water for his mill by way of
building new brush dam where the high
water tore out the bank during the recent
freshet.
o. b. Mellick is now home from tn
mountain looking fresh as ever.
II. F. Oman now does the business for l.
j. Kester at the shop OF the latter whilst
Mr.. and Mrs. Kester are visiting their sons
in the West.
John Eckroth has purchased the driving
horse formerly owned by Frederici.
Isaac Reichart has improved his place by
way of new barn.
Abram Jacoby of Illinois is now visiting
at his fathers with his invalid son.
The health Of the community at large is
good whilst Mrs, .Theo. Mcdowell contin-
ues to suffer with her dire disease.
Crops are not as promising as they have
been at this season of the year. Farmers
say short hay.
The hogs are dying of. Supposition is
that the cholera will work its way through
the county again,
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Centra1ia.

Hon. VIM. Bryson spent Sunday in
town.
Miss Young of Philadelphia is visiting
friends here.
The new slope at Centralia Colliery was
put in operation this week, and will in
crease their shipments of coal considera.
bly,.
The warehouse of the 'Manmoth Store''
was broken into one night last week, by
some party yet unknown, and twelve hams
with quantity of other goods were stolen.
The same party endeavored to enter Irvine
Bros. store, but their noise wakened Mr..
Irvine who soon made known to them that
they were on the wrong premises.
Some mischicvous boys or some person
who wished to do harm, placed several
large railroad ties across the track about
half mile east of Ccntralia on Friday
night last. Fortunately one of the brake.
men saw them in time the next morning to
save wreck and perhaps few lives. This
is the second time this has been done, and
we hope to see the guilty person caugh,
and given the full penalty Of the law.
We are sorry to learn that our esteemed
citizen Mr.. w. c. Troutman is about to
leave for Kansas. He has been head book.
keeper for L. A. Riley & Co. the past six
years in which time he has gained large
circle of friends. Mr.. Troutman will enter
| the real estate business in the west, and:his
many friends wish him success in his new
field of labor. Mr.. VIM. Beck who has
| also been clerking for the same firm will
succeed the above gentleman
Young Kearns, the last victim of the
North Ashland Colliery mine disaster was
fodnd on Saturday last at $50 p. m. His
body was mangled and In very decom
posed condition. He was buried on Sun
day morning.
Logan Colliery has been unable to work
but three-quarter time this month, on &C
count of mine inspector Ryan stopping
several gangways which he considered un
safe, thereby throwing them short Of d
large quantity f,coal
DR.. Gwinner rides in fine new buggy.
The school children all have smiling ia
ces-school stopped on Tuesday.
The water company has nearly complet.
ct their reservoir on the north end of town
which they calculate will hold one million
gallons of water.
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Judge Krickbaum went to Elizabeth, N.
j. ON Tuesday.
L. M. Sic ppy of Orangeville is up the
creek this week on fishing excursion.
John Staver of Jerseyshore, father of j.
M. Staver, is visiting Caswell's this week.
John NJ. Smith of Jerseytown was in
town on Tuesday.
Jacob II. Fritz of Coles Creek was in
town on Tuesday.
II. H. Grotz and ]. w. Gibbs are passing
the week at Perry's, in Sugarloaf.
Josiah Smith, true democrat of Mfiiin
township, called on us on Tuesday.
Miss Millie Knorr will enter Vassar Col.
lege next September.
Rev. y. II. Strunk and family visiting
friends here.
COL j. G. Freeze attended the Episcopal
Convention at Reading this week. He is
Chancellor of the Diocese.
Miss Anna Jameson will graduate next
next week at Wilson Female College at
Gettysburg.
j, II. Maize Esq. and w. c. Mckinney
started on Tuesday for a trip through the
western states.
Mrs. w. II. Tubbs has gone to Moor.
head, MINI, to visit her sister, Mrs. Schrei-
ber.
Rev. L. Zahner was prevented by illness,
10,
lie was unable to 60 to the convention at
Reading until Wednesday.
w. M. Monroe went as a lay delegate to
the Episcopal convention at Reading on
Tuesday, to represent St. Paul's Church of
this town.
Mrs. Ario Pardee and daughter Miss
Anna, OF Hazleton, spent last week with
Mrs. M. II. Mckinney.
John j. Laughlin who for some time has
held the position as night operator on the
Lehigh Valley road at Centralia, has ac-
cepted position in Grardville.
John Wanich, who learned his trade with
James Reilly, and for the past year has
Deen working at Shickshinny, has accept
cd a situation at Wilkesbarre.
Win Mcdowell of Light Street, who has
Deen residing in New York City for some
Time past, returned home last Saturday
"here he expects to spend week or two
with his parents.
Thomas T. Wireman of Harrisburg,
superintendent of the Penna. Canal, and
hudson Owen of Berwick, division super
lntendent, were in town few hours last
Saturday.
Among our subscribers who were in
Town this week, were Lafayette Greasy of
centre, Eli Robbins of Fishingcreek, John
billig OF Locust, Lafayette keeler of Ben
ton, w. A. Robbins, o. p. Christian of Jer-
seytown' Eli McHenry, of Benton, A. w.
Dresher and j. y. Wilson of Benton.
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state Teachers Assoct ,,i on.

MIR. j. Q. Stewart, Chairman Of .he Ex-
ecutive Committee, announces that
The Thirty-first annual meeting Of the
Pennsylvania State Teachers Association
will be held in the Opera House at Harris
burg, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thurs
day, July 7th, Sth, and 9th. .....
The programme has been carefully pre-
pared by the Executive Committee, and all
arrangements for successful meeting have
been completed.
Orders for excursion tickets on the sever
al railroads can be procured by addressing
]. F. Sickel, Germantown, Pa, not later
than July 3D..
Hotels and boarding houses will make
the usual reduction in rates to members of
the Association.
An excursion to Gettysburg has been ar
ranged for Friday, July 10th. Fare for the
round trip will not exceed one dollar and
twcntv.fve cents.
An excursion has also been arranged to
Fortress Monroe, Richmond and Washing
ton, returning to Harrisburg within ten
days. The excursion party will 60 from
Baltimore to Fortress Monroe 11S miles, by
steamer. The round trip ticket will cost
nine dollars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-06-12

The frequent showers OF late have kept
the crops In fine growing order. The pros
poets for fair wheat harvest In this vici
nifty are quite encouraging.
Mr.. Daniel McHenry who has been III
for nearly fortnight is improving. DIR.
Gardner, of Bloomsbury, is his attending
physician.
The names Of those young men who were
fishing along tie streams in our neighbor.
hood last Sunday are known, and II the Of
fensc is repeated VIC will publish tho
names. We are glad to say, however, that
none Of them were Saltwater boys.
IF. McHenry is treating the house OF
his, occupied by o. d. Hagenbuch, to
another coat Of paint which adds greatly "a
its appearance.
Frank and w. w. Hess are the most ex.
tensive farmers in this section. They
planted nearly sixty acres of corn this
spring, and are now engaged In hauling
of their wheat, of which they have to
spare about one thousand bushels.
Rev. Kumler and party Of Berwick pass;
| ed through this place last Tuesday on a
fishing excursion en- route to the head
waters Of Fishingcreek. We understand
they succeeded in hooking several hun.
| dred fine trout.
Saltwater has candidate for sheriff
That's right, Mr.. Smith, step up to the
front. You are entitled to the Office. Your
claim none can gainsay. W"
The storm of Sunday night was one Of
the most violent that has visited this place
| In years.
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Criminals TO Testify.


The following act Of assembly has been
sent TO the district attorneys Of the Statei
SECTION 1. BE Il enacted BY The Senate and
House Of Representatives Of he Commonwealth oj
Pennsyipania in General assembly met, and IL Is
hereby enacted BY authority ghe same, That in
the trial of all incidents, complaints and
other proceedings triable in any court or
criminal jurisdiction within this Common
wealth, against persons charged with the
commission of misdemeanors or felonies OF
whatever grade, the person so charged
shall, at his own request, but not other
wise, be deemed competent witness but
his or her neglect, omission or refusal to
testify shall not create any presumption
against him, or her,no shall any comment
be made upon such neglect, omission or re-
fusal, by counsel in the case during the
trial of the cause.
SEorroN O. That oil acts or parts of acts
inconsistent herewith are hereby repeal
ed.
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IBenton.

The "What is II" is rapidly approaching
completion. Boyd and Doc are stirring
men and ere long, where once stood two
rickety old buildings, will be large and
handsome structure, which will certainly
be an Improvement in this village. 'i-
Now that the season Of festivals, excur-
sions, ETC., has arrived, necessitating q
more frequent practice of the band, we
hope the boys will not confine themselves
solely TO their band-room, but will enliven
our streets with some open air music.
Mrs w. D. Beckley of Bloomsbury, for
merly Miss Joey Colley, is spending few
weeks with relatives and friends in Benton.
Joey is looking well and we are all glad to
welcome her back once more.
Mr.. Fliny Ewes Of Millville was the guest
Of Charles McHenry last week.
Z, p. Albertsou drove a four horse load
Of trout-hungry people to Charles Cole
mans (Mountain House, on Saturday last
to partake Of a trout-dinner. They report
an excellent time and all the trout they
could eat. ss
McHenry and Carey are doing q heavy
business in their furniture and undertaking
establishment. II Is no unfrequent occur
renee to see their wagon loaded down with
furniture Of every description striking out,
perhaps to unload at the house of young
couple about to assume the stern realities
Of keeping house. /| ft.A
Lemuel Drake, the upper landlord, is GER
tainly becoming very popular among the
travelling men. Judging from the increase
of patronage of late. Lem sets first-class
table and by his accommodating ways and
gentlemanly department has built up his
trade to its present standard.
We notice our friend "Poly" is once
more among u.s.
Trout-seekers are numerous In this sec
ton just at present. They generally arrive
here fully equipped for the "speckled beau
ties" and confident of abundant success.
They return from the mountain looking
worn and dilapidatcd, and get out Of towr
soon as possible. A few, however, being
more fortunate than others come back high
spirited and chuck full Of conceit. having
in their possession nice mess, frequently
caught with silver hook from the hands
of some little kid whom they scare into 1t
Take some of our experts from Bentor
| along gentlmen, and you will learn the ar
which otherwise you will never acquire.
What is really necessary l|.I,iitI
Most decidedly, better pavcments. .
A first-class barber-no scraper.
A better turnout at Sunday School.
More fish and fewer fishermen. 1851.
More interest in educational pursuits; il
other words better school building.
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Buckh Oru.

Last Friday Jacob Harris accidentally
and badly shot the fore finger of his left
hand 1t happened while placing load
ed gun behind cupboard, the hammer of
which struck against another gun in the
same place and thus discharged it. His
physician advises him to have it amputated
but he declines the operation and hopes to
save it.
The Grangers of this place drove to the
residence of Mr. Elias Reichart near
Orangeville, intending to spend Saturday
of last week fishing for the fnny tribes
that inhabit the waters of Green and Fish
ingcrcek, In conversation with one who
participated we heard no big fish stories,
as is usually given, but that all enjoyed
themselves to the fullest extent and had
right good luck with hook and line. Din
ner was prepared from the well-hlled bas-
kets that accompanied the party and sew
enty-eight guests can testify to the merits
that their contents deserve. Sixty quarts
of ice cream were served up in the way of
refreshments. Apparently Hemlock Grange
believes in enjoying themselves for fire.
quently they hold similar sociables and al
ways a success. If our interests run in
that direction we should cast our lot with
them.
Saturday last, John Kistler raised his
new barn in place of the one that was re-
Gently destroyed by fire.
VIM. Eyerly and wife spent day of last
week with relatives at Danville
Joe White and wife and Wash Hartman
and wife were with friends at Benton a
few days fishing for trout
Mr.. George Beagle, Sr., agent for the
Briarcreek Insurance Company, took sur
veys of the several buildings through here
during the past week.
Mr.. Isaac Pursel has improved the ap-
pearance of his dwelling house by having
a slate roof placed thereon and repainting
the wood work. Evan Shoemaker has also
made some repairs about his home which
improve its appearance. Others should
follow suit and Buckhorn will soon com.
pare favorably with other country villa.
| ges.
ID, L. Foulk and sister Frances were
with relatives at Turbotsyile the 9th and
9TH inst,
Our young men who have roaming dis
position, say that last Sunday night was q
bad night, 1t was so bad out that some
stayed in till morning.
p. A. Stroup and wife are spending the
week in Sulliyan county.
| Madison farmers are daily driving
through town laden with grain. Those
who kept their grain in store are now max
ing good percentage
Sunday next is Childrens' Day in the NJ
| e. Church. Our church is making prepa
| rations for the occasion. Services morn
ing, afternoon an evening.
Next week Austin Oil starts for Michi
gan.
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Susquehann . synod.

The Fifth Annual Convention OF Wom
ems Home and Foreign Mission Society of
Susquehanna Synod met in the Lutheran
church on Tuesday afternoon at half past
two o'clock. The session was begun with
devotional exercises conducted by Mrs. j.
II. Schleppy, after which was an enroll
ment of delegates and appointment of com.
mittees. An essay was given on the sub.
ject of India" by Miss Mary Tilson of
Danvillc.
The evening session was opened by q
selection Of the choir, followed by prayer
by Rev. Hughes Of Williamsport. Miss
Miss Emma Jones gave a very entertaining
and appropriate address OF welcome which
was followed by written response by Miss
Sharpless Of Catawissa. A selection of mu.
sic was given by number of young ladies
Mrs. Brooks presiding at the organ. Miss
Eva Schoch of selinsgrove did herself
credit in giving a recitation. The address
of the evening was given by Rev. J. Wag
ner Of Hazleton.
On Wednesday morning after the devo-
tional exercises, Mrs. +. j. Schoch of Se-
linsgrove, president of the Society gave az
address, following which was a solo by
Lottie Kuhn. The secretary and treasur.
er's reports were given, after which was ar
essay by Miss Lizzie Gundy, also one by
Miss Anna Bricker, subject, "The Savior's
last Command"
The afternoon session was commenced
with devotional exercise conducted by Mrs
F. j. Schoch of Selinsgrove. Officers fol
the ensuing year were elected as follows
President, Mrs. Ramsdel of Hughesville
Secretary, Miss Mary Tilson Of Danville
Corresponding Secretary, Miss E. Denglel
of Bloomsburg Treasurer, Mrs. Schleppy
of Hazleton. Addresses were made 10y
ministers, reports Of committees given
&C., which closed the session of the Wo
mems Convention.
Synod proper was commenced Wednes
day evening. The opening address wal
given by Rev. s. P. Barnitz, Western Sec
retary of home missions. The session
have been well attended, and much inter
est shown. We expect to give full re
port next week.
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Benton.

Some alarm was created last week over
the bowels in the case Of A. N. Yost, one
of the victims Of the Plymouth disease. We
called in to see him on last Sunday after
noon, and are happy to say he is hopefully,
but slowly convalescing. He is model
young man, and his complete recovery is
earnestly desired by all his large circle of
friends and acquaintances.
Some farmers report that the Hessian fly
is committing depredations with the grow.
ing wheat crop. Its ravages are already
apparent by. the prostration Of large per-
centage of the thrifty plants.
Childrens' day on next Sunday at the
Hamlin NJ. L. Church. A pleasant and
profitable time may be expected. The
Hamlin people are very Jealous in every
good cause. 1t is large congregation, and
prompt in the liquidation of all church OBJ
legations, and is to this community what
the st. James congregation is to the Ger.
many, or, Van Camp community, power
and influence for good, holding vice and
wickedness In restraint that otherwise
might be paramount among leading spirits,
that will not, neither indeed can be coun-
tenanced by these communities. Both of
these congregations appear to be the back
bone of the charges to which they respect
lively belong.
Another refreshing shower ON last Sun
day afternoon and evening. We are PROM
ised rain for the next four consecutive Sun
days. The rule is, rain for seven consecu-
tive Sundays in case it rains on certain
Sunday in any, or all years. 1t has already
rained three Sundays in the given series.
This, however, does not happen every
year.
VIM. Ipher, who served with acceptance
and satisfaction two years as road supervi'
sor, feels mortified that he should be charg.
ed with local partiality, by giving more at
tention to some sections than others, es-
pecirly that Of his own district. We al.
ways thought Ipher was a good and fair
| supervisor.
Aaron Smith is not improving any in
health. He still fingers in the balances be-
tween time and eternity with about equal
chances of tipping them either way. We
earnestly hope for his recovery.
Reuben Gibbons has a piece of corn
along the Benton and Cambria road thai
| promises to be the boss corn this year. The
young plants are in a vigorous and thrift,
condition, Sammy had it cultivated twice
already last week.
The farmers have already so far advanc
ed farm work that all trace OF late spring
is lost sight Of.
VIM. ii. Krlckbaum is bound to raise hi
barn next Saturday for fact, providing /
don't storm. Its dimensions are 32 x Al
feet with large shed over barn yard, anC
not line has been struck over the timbers
nor scribe for mortice or tendon marke,
out. Hurry up, William, or it will not b
done.
William Ash Is repairing and remodelinl
his barn by donning 1t in new suit Of sid
ing aud roof and building a large shed owe
the yard. Billy is one OF those enterpri
ing men that believes in convenience ant
comfort for man and beast.
The shrill whistle OF the steam saw mil
we still hear from the direction OF man,
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