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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Some of our exchanges report this new
method of fleeing the young men of
some rural communities. A young mar
ried couple travel about from one town
or city to another and work the game for
all there is in it. The wife is handsome
seemingly modest young lady, who in
vain seeks for work and finally in desper.
alton, gives fictitious history of her wan.
derings in the West. This is followed by
the announcement that she intends to offer
herself in rattle for 50 chance, and, il
so desired, the holder of the lucky number
can marry her at once. The unmarried
young men go wild oyer the scheme, and
''for the fun of the thing" take a number.
AT this point the husband makes his ap-
pearance, attends the drawing, holds the
fortunate number, is introduced and re-
married, and the smart pair skip,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01
Personal,

A. p. Young of Millville was in town
this week.
Col. A. j. Frick of Danvilc was in town
Tuesday collecting revenue taxes.
Lafayette Greasy was in town on Tues
day.
Paul L. Writ, Esq, was in Philadelphia
this week.
Frank Wolf of Saltwater was on our
streets on Monday.
Alnas Cole of Jackson, was a visitor to
town on Monday.
Mrs DR.. Monroe and Mrs. Freas Brown
are spending few days IN Philadelphia.
Frederick Derr of White Hall was in
town on Saturday.
J. E. Keifer Of Hughesville called Oh his
friends here last Saturday.
Richard c. Drinker left here last Monday
for Florida He will be absent al
months, and may locate there permanently.
Matthias Gilbert of Sullivan county was
IN town last week with load Of fine maple
sugar
A. ]. Hess of Sugarloaf made his annual
trip to town last week with load of maple
sugar.
Thomas Wayne Jr. has gone to work on
the farm of his brother.in-law Clark Miller,
near Mifflin.
b. F. Savage of Jackson was in town
last Saturday as witness in matter be-
fore an auditor.
G. F. Knapp is kept from home much of
the time, adjusting fire losses for the In
surance companies which he represents.
Mr. and Mrs. Wintersteen returned home
last Thursday, and are boarding at the Ex-
change Mr.. Wintersteen intends erecting
a house on Market street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01
COURT PROCLAMATION.

nv HEREAS, the Hon. WILLIAM ELwELL
w President Judge Of the Court OF oyer and
Termlner and GeneralJal Delivery, Court Of Quar-
ter Sessions Of the Peace and the Court OF Common
Pleas and orphans Court In the 26th Judicial Dis
trict, composed OF the counties OF Columbia and
Montour, and the Hons. James Lake and F. L.
Shuman, Associate Judges OF Columbia county,
have Issued their precept bearing date the 10th day
OF Feb. In the year OF Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-five and to me directed for
holding Court of oyer and Terminer and General
Quarter sessions Of the Peace, Court OF Common
Pleas and Orphans Court, In Bloomsbury, in the
county OF Columbia, on the frst Monday. being
the 4th day OF May next, to continue for two
weeks.
Notice is hereby given to the Coroner to the JUS
tlces OF the Peace and the Constables OF the said
County OF Columbia, that they be then and there In
their proper person at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon OF
said 4th day OF May with their records inqui-
sltions and other remembrances to do those things
which 10 their offices appertain to be DONE And
those that are bound by recognizance TO prosecute
against the prisoners that or may be in the jail
OF the said county OF Columbia to be then and there
to prosecute them as shall be Just. Jurors are re-
quested to be punctual In their attendance,
agreeably TO their notices. Dated at Bloomsbury
(--J@l the end day OF April in the year OF our
( l.. :. Lord one thousand eight hundred and
lO-) eighty-fve, and in the one hundred and
ninth year OF the Independence OF the United
States OF America.
sherifs ONCE, JOHN MoUREY,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

CENTRALIA, April 2Sth, 1886
EDITORS COLUMBIAN
Dear Sirs 1T is hardly ever worth while
to notice the writings of Il local correspon.
dent. This is especially true when such a
person takes the first story he hears with
out any inquiry as to the facts. Your cor
respondent in last weeks issue says there
were several fights here last pay night and
no arrests were made. He adds that Chief
Burgess Lenahan went into the township
the following Sunday where he had no jur
isdiction to stop pseudo prize fight there.
This indicates that the Burgess is loose and
careless on the one side and ignorant on the
other. Now the truth is there were no ar
rests on pay night because there was no real
occasion for them. There were few
drunken men on the Main street but they
moved on and did not deserve arrest AS
to the fight spoken of in the township we
heard nothing of it whatever until we read
the COLUMBIAN. The Burgess could not
break up fight he knew nothing about
even through ignorance. Your correspon-
dent is young man, promising one and
a resident OF Ashland He should reflect
before writing anything to injure the repu-
tation of town to which he does not be-
long, or the character of any of its citizens,
even the Burgess if you please. Whatever
Centralia may have been in time gone by,it
is to-day, and has been for several years
back law abiding and peaceable commu-
nifty. Our citizens can compare in intelll-
gence and morality with any other town of
proportionate size in the Commonwealth.
No reasonable expense is spared in the
education of our children. The school
board and council are chosen from our
best citizens with due regard to their COM
potency and intel ligence.
False reports of disturbances and disor-
der are calculated to iniure the town, and
for this reason only we feel it our duty to
contradict them. Very Respectfully,
d. w. LENAHAY.
We cheerfully insert the above, as we
are always willing to make any corrections
when either we or our correspondents are
in error. AS to the facts in this case we
know nothing. In publishing this letter,
however, it must not be understood as an
admission on our part of the identity of our
Centralia correspondent. That is an office
secret that will be divulged only by per-
mission of that person.-ED.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Two of our rural exchanges of Luzerne
county have expressed their opinions Oh
the journalism of this county, chaIacteriz
ing it as sleepy. AS there are few offices
in Columbia county that are not larger
than both of these offices combined, and
not newspaper here that is not more
readable than either of these patent sheets,
their weighty opinions will not 90 fol
much. One OF the editors referred to tried
his hand here for a number of years, but as
he could not keep up with progressive
journalism he got left and had to move to
Luzerne county, where he has made sever
al ventures. He probably has some grudge
against the papers here that crowded him
out.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Among the victims of the Plymouth cpl
demic are Robert Hover, young man of
this town aged 10, who was working mp
there. His remains were brought here on
Wednesday, and were followed to the grave
by large number of relatives and friends.
The band of which he was formerly men,
Der, attended in body. He was an ex-
cellent young man.
1t is reported that child of Frank Sny-
der formerly of Bloomsbury, has died, and
another one is seriously i'll.
A sister of w. c. Doughcrty, ". L. oper-
ator is sick, and he went up on Tuesday to
see her. The Plymouth authorities are
cleaning up the town, and doing all they
can to arrest the disease but the situation
is still alarming. Several cases are report =
ed from adjoining towns. The doctors say
the fever is not contagious.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01
NIihin.
Welcome rain, Sunday.

Welcome rain, Sunday,
Have you sowed your oats is the ques'
tlon.
The photograph house was cap'ized by
the wind on Sunday morning.
There seems to be disease among the
hogs, Quite number have died lately,
c. E. Yohe, our townsman and shoemak
or, few days since took in partner fol
life. May joy and prosperity attend them
The conference of the German Lutheran
Church, convened in the new church Tues
day and Wednesday, and evenings
Samuel Smoyer, an old and respected re-
sident died on the nth ult.
The supervisor has begun work on the
roads.
Winter grain is looking quite good.
j. IL. Bowman of Jeddo, is taking yaca
ton and visiting friends in town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

From Texas Siftings.
Mrs. Peterby, of Dallas, is woman
with head for business.
"Just see here. have bought beauti-
full rocking-chair at auction worth 50 and
| only paid 80 for it so you see have 81
clear profit. Don't tell me after this that
women have no business sense"
"Do you need the rocking. chair?" asked
Mr.. Peterby,
"No"
"Then what did you buy it for ?"
"To save money, of course. How could
| have saved that dollar if hadn't bought
it, stupid ?"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Rev. Brdenbaugh was installed rs pas.
tor of the Reformed Congregation on Sat
urday evening. Rev. Peters of Danvile
conducted the services, choosing for his
text the 10th and 18th verses of the third
chapter of LIST Corinthians:
Now, if any man build upon this foun-
dation gold, silver, precious stones. wood,
hay, stubble, every mans work shall be
made manifest, for the day shall declare it,
because it shall be revealed by fire: and
the fire shall try every mans work of what
sort IL is
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

ming his vineyard in readiness for the sea
sons product He makes good wines.
Eias Hover the blacksmith at Numidia
is ever ready to do all kinds of work In hi,
line. lie Is n good mechanic
Phineas Glassmyer believes in the ole
saying, that "Much reading maketh a
wise man." and he wants newspapers IN
his family.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

The regular meeting of the stockholders
of the State Normal School of the Sixth
district will be held at the office of the Sec
retary on Monday, May 4th, between the
hours of and o'clock p. m. for the pur.
pose of electing four trustees ou the part Of
the stockholders, and recommending suita.
BILE persons from whom the Super
intendent of Public Instruction may select
two trustees on the part of the state.
F. p. BiLLMEYER,
Ganratorv
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

People generally, and even those who
may be termed steady readers and close
observers, have but faint conception of
the magnitude and influence the press of
this country has attained. From careful
examination of the advance pages of the
1885 edition of the American Newspaper
Directory, issued May 1st by Geo p. Row.
ell & Co., of New York, it appears that
there arc IA, 147 newspapers and periodicals
published in the United States and Canada
of these the United States has 1898, an
average of one paper for every 1867 per-
sons. In 1884 the total number of news
papers was less by S23 than at present, and
while the gain this year is not so marked
as in some previous years, it is still consid-
erablc. Kansas shows the greatest in
crease, the number being IS, while Illinois
follows with gain of II. II is curious to
notice that New York, the scene of so
much political activity during the last cam
paign, should have only onc-third as many
papers as the State of Pennsylvania. As
an index to the comparative growth and
prosperity of different sections of the coun-
try, especially the Terri orers, the number
of new papers forms an interesting study,
and may well occupy the attention of the
curious.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

observer" has wakened up to the fact
that about month ago an editorial in this
paper opposed any action by a special con.
vention of the democratic party looking to
a change of the rules, and he occupies some
space in the item this week in opposition to
our views. AS the committee has made nc
report, and the chairman has not called d
special convention, we do not see that
there is any occasion to answer his inqui.
ripc
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

The town council should take immediate
action TO prevent the recurrence of nui-
sance that has given much annoyance to
residents of the upper end of Main street.
For several days stencil arose from lot
on the Lightstrtet road, caused by the de.
posit of compost on the surface, and when
the warm weather came, the odor was per.
ceptble as far down as Market street Sew.
eral people were made sick by it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

The Callicpian Literary Society will give
an entertainment at Normal Hall on Friday
evening of next week, May slh. They have
selected a drama in five acts, entitled
"Undcr the I.aurels" The Bloomsbury
Cornet Band will furnish music for the oc-
casion. Our citizens should patronize
these societies and help them in raising
money to keep their library supplied with
the latest and best publications.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

The constantly tired-out" feeling so
often experienced is the result of impovcr.
ished blood, and consequent enfeebled vi
tality Ayers Sarsaparilla feeds and en-
riches the blood increases the appetite,
and promotes digestion of the food, and
the assimilation of its Strengthening quail
ties. The system being thus inyigo-
rated, the feeling rapidly changes to a
grateful sense of strength and energy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Are you going to paint If so send or
write to IL. S, Reay, Rupert, Pa, for prices
of strictly pure White Lead, Pure Linseed
Oil, Linseed Oil Putty, Ready-mixed aud
paste, Lead and Zinc Paints, Japan, Tur'
pentine and Color. apr PAL mo
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

AS we always have a large number of
exchanges on hand, our friends who reside
out of town are invited to call in and get
some extra reading matter whenever they
desire it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Knorr & Wintersteen have improved
their property on the corner Of Main and
Market streets, by tearing down the old
wooden sheds that have long added moth
ing TO the beautY Of the premises.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01
A DMINISTRATRIX' NOTICE.

Letters OF administration In the estate OF Freder
lok H. kambeck, late OF jackson township, de
ceased, nave Deen granted by the Register Of said
sons having claims against the estate OF the de-
ceased are requested TO present them for settle
neht, ana those Indebted TO the estate TO make
payment TO the undenigned Administratrix with.
out oelay CATHERINE KANBECK,
Admlhistratrix,
apr NSN DeTr'sP. o.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Poor overseers Morris, Redeker and Fair
man were all in town last Saturday attend
ing the regular monthly meeting of the
board. The management OF the district is
in good hands.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

President Rupert called special meet
ing OF the Town Council to be held on
Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, for the
purpose of classifying the real estate and
fixing the tax rate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

George B. Martin bought town lot on
the north side OF the Public Road leading
from Bloom to Light Street, of Joshua Fet-
terman, and is erecting blacksmith shop.
He intends to build dwelling house
soon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

There will be a race on the Berwick
track this Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
for purse of 800, between horses owned
by j, s, McMichael and DR.. Harter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

The members of "Gilmore's" Band were
out serenading on Monday night They
play very well Tor the time they have been
in practice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01
EXECUTORS SALE.
OF VALUABLE
Rea | Estate!

The undersigned executor OF the estate OF Arwil-
lis L. Davis, late of Benton township, deceased,
Will expose to Public Sale on the premises, on
Saturday, April 25th, 1885,
att O'Clock a. m, the following described real es-
tate, to-wit:
All that certain messuage and lot OF ground sit
uatei Benton township, Columbia Co., bounded on
the north by the public road leading from Fishing
creek to Cambria on the east by lands OF Samuel
Appleman, on the south by lands OF George w.
Cadwallader, and on the west by lands of r. W.
Lemon, containing 2s acres, more or less
Terms made known on day OF sale.
JOHN $. KLINE,
Aprs-u Executor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Bishop Rulison is expected here on Sun
day, May 10th, to administer the Rite of
confirmation in St. Paul's p, e. church. He
will preach at the morning and evening
services
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

"Blnd Tom," the famous colored plan
ist, who has given exhibitions in this town,
has become insane and has been placed in
an asylum at Columbus, Georgia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

CROUCH ON ITCH"
"Rough on Itch" cures humors, erup.
tions, ring-worm, letter. salt Iheum, irost-
ed feet, chillblans
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

The skating rink fever mas subsidized.
Like every other craze, it has spent its
force, and the next thing will be something
else
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

A Catawissa cat has adopted litter of
five puppies, and is said to give them the
same maternal care that she does her own
kittens.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

A dozen new names were added to our
list last Saturday, making about 30 within
week They are all solid men too.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

CATARRHAL THROAT AFFECTIONS,
tHacking, irritating coughs, colds, sore
hroat, cured by "Rouph on Coughs. !"
Troches, 15c. Liquid 25c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

There was change in the weather on
Tuesday night, when the thermometer fell
below freezing point.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Perry of Sugarloat
lost little son, Davie H. on the 9th OF
April. His age was months and 20
days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Rough On PAM poRousRD PLASTER
Strengthening, improved, the best for
backache, pains in chest or Side, rheuma-
ism, neuralgia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

The up train on the N. S W. b. road was
delayed several hours on Monday noon by
land slide Just opposite town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01
COMMENCE THE YEAR RIGHT.

Don't make too many resolutions, but
hold on like grim death to those you do
make, II your physical system is out of
order you should attend TO that at once
Tor Its no use trying to keep a stiff upper
lip when your kidneys or liver are taking
lhe courage out of you. II you have real,
~ made up your mind to turn over new
leaf, commence the year by taking a thor
9ugh course OF the celebrated Kidney Wort.
Thousands of people testify to its good ef
fects for kidney diseases, biliousness, piles,
constipation, etc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Queer reading would be the history OF
names. We cannot, however, go into the
subject now, except so far as to say that
Dr. Kennedy's "Favorte Remedy" was
called by that name, in an informal fashion,
long before the Doctor dreamed of adver-
tising it for public use. Speaking of it he
would say to his patients, This is my fa-
vorite remedy for all troubles of the blood"
&c, and its success was so great that he
finally spelled the name with capital let
ters. may law
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01
LOCAL NOTICES.

Fresh Cows, with calves by their side
for sale at Light Street by Silas Young.
apr 24.3w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

G. H. Reice the Centre street butcher,
has hung out new sign.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

CROUCH ON TooTHAcuE."
Instant relief for neuralgia, toothuche,
iaceache. Ask for "Rough on Toothacle. '
10 and 25 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

PRETTY WOMEN.
Ladies who would retain freshness and
vivacity. Don't fail to try "Wells' Health
Renewer"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Mrs. DR.. Harder is having her house re-
paired and enlarged.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Largest stock of wall paper in the coun'
ty at G. A. Clark's Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

'RoUGH on COUGHS"
Ask for "Rough on Coughs" for coughs,
colds, sore throat, hoarseness. 1'roches,
15c. Liquid, 25c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

The woods were full of arbutus hunters
on Sunday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

When you are in want of seasonable Dry
Goods of any kind it will pay you to call
on /. w. Hartman d Son. Their stocks of
all kinds of goods, are rev, fresh and at
the lowest p ices for years. Their stock OF
Queensware, Chinaware and Groceries is
in good shape for business and at prices
that cannot be lower in honest and fair
competition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Are you going to paper your walls If
SO examine G. A. Clark's stock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Dr. House will remove his dental rooms
to rooms over C. A. Kleim's Drug Store OF
April list. March 20-6w"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Backache, Sharp Pains, Rheumatism,
Sidney Diseases, Torpid Liver, Lung
Troubles or Lameness in any part quickly
cured by the Hop Plaster, The soothing
and pain-killing virtues of Hops combined
with Strengthening Gums and Extracts.
Tue best porous pIAsteT ever made 2hc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01
HEART PAINS

Palpltation, dropsical, dizziness, indiges.
tion, headache, sleeplessness cured by
'Wells' Health Renewer."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Daniel Yocum is building new kitchen
to his house.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

j. f. Caldwell bakes the finest bread in
town. apr 3tf y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Mr.. L. T. Sharpless bought pretty pom.
of Mr.. Hartzel of Mifflin, on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

VIM. Ream is building fence around
his lot on Third Street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

The ice wagon has bugun its trips for
the season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

Beautiful ceiling and side wall decora
tions, at G. A. Clark's Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

If you are failing. broken, worn out and
nervous, use wells Health Remover"
81 Druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-05-01

"RCUGH on CoRNs."
Ask for Wells "Rough on Corns. l5c
Quick, complete cure. Hard or soft corns
warts, bunions.