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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20
Fair Notice to All.

Nobody likes to be dunned, and nobody
dislikes to dun others more than we DO
When we do il, it is a matter OF necessity,
and has to be d nc in order to preven'
others from dunning us. Reader, if you
owe years substitution, or for printing
or advertising which you know is due, you
will not receive request to pay, II you
settle by April lst. Statements VIII b'
mailed to every person having an open &C
count on our books, large and small, soo'
after the first, and those who dislike to be
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take no offense, if, by their failure to heeu
this notice, they compel us to send them Il
stronger hint by mall
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20
BENTON.

The town of Benton has a beautiful and
healthy location, and is situate on the west
bank of Fishingcreek, and has popua-
ton of about two hundred inhabitants, 1t
contains two churches, a resident minister,
a school, and number of busy mechanics
and professional men, There are four or five
blacksmiths, two wagon maker shops, two
harness makers, two furniture, cabinet and
undertaking establish mcnts, four ply
sicians, two millinery shops, TWO dress maker
shops, tailor shop, one dentists, four regu-
lar stores, hardware and drug store, two
confectionery shops, post Office, two hotels
gunsmith and watchmakar, including a
corps of politicians. All of the above will
compare fayoratly with any other town if
equal or even grester population. There
are four Touring mills in close proximity.
The peoples necessities, spiritual and tenn.
poral, religious and secular are well pro-
vided for and the only police force is a
single constable. And the only lookup, is
when in the embrace of tanglefoot. 1t also
has rink.
A four year old little girl OF William
Doty's died from Inflammation on the
lungs last Saturday week. and was bur
led on the following Monday in the Ham
lin Cemetery. The mothers ''jewels" are
often snatched from her at time not ex-
pected by the icy hand of death.
Wesley Kile of Sugaroaf has been quite
low from bilious fever. He was some bet
ter when last heard from.
James Shulz of the same place was sud.
denly attacked with the same disease on
Monday night week, DIR. Tommy Nc
Henry is the physician.
Moses McGenry will take charge of the
Hulme's mills on April 1st
If you are in need of harness examine j.
A. Chapin's Benton. He has a fine assert.
| ment.
A great many people complain of bad
colds, empty purses, and money draught
A man can dispose of everything much
easier than he can dispose of debts.
Winter fingers in the lap of spring and
is 10th to let go his hold on the ice bount
| streams
Two OF George NJ. Gibbons little children
have very bad colds accompanied by al
most incessant coughs.
The approach of Spring was heralded OF
| Wednesday night of last week by severa
flashes Of lightning,
From reports there was large crowd o
people attended the public sale at Georg
| Hurlimens' DR., in jackson on Wednesda,
of last week, All articles disposed o
brought good price,
mistakes are not haystacks, else ever
| poor man would keep good cows" is al
Old say ing but how often they cause poo
excuses, unsatisfactory explanations, anC
still more frequently awkward exposures o
| ignorance and intolerance.
II a man has but little he is satisfied wit
that little. II he has much he Graves more
His needs are easily supplied, his want
never,
The latest sensation is the elopement o
father fox with mother goose,
Many children are complaining will
heavy colds,
Some give as an excuse that times ar,
too hard to get married, Now is the tim
to invest Ia matrimonial stock aud receiy
the benefits of better aud happier times.
Mss Bertha Keefer is down with ba,
cold.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

The State Normal School of the 9th dis
trict, at Bloomsbury, Columbia Co., Pa,
will begin the Spring Tenn Monday, April
9, 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
profitably, 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 for
the money. \ card from the Principal
will Sc ,ure half fare on the ID. L. & W.,
and Reading r. r. D.J. WALLER, Jr
Mar 13 3w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

The public exercises of the Graded
School occur on the evening of March 26,
1885, in the town hall, 1he programme
will consist of Salutation by Miss Minnie
Haymen, select reading by classes, solos,
quartettes, minstrels, dialogues, violin and
piano solos, orations, declamations, recta.
tions, Valedictory by Miss Anna Black
Ten and fifteen cents will be charged al
the door, to defray expenses and build q
new walk to the school building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

On Saturday last number of Miss Mary
e. Philips school mates gathered at her
fathers on Turkey-hill and gave her
quite surprise in honor Of her birth.
day, she was the recipient of numerous
presents among which was handsome
organ from her parents.
Spelling School at Hidlay's on Wednes-
day last was enjoyed bya few of our young
men from town.
II. L. Heacock we notice has been at
home from his mountain work for the past
week or SO suffering with a severe cold.
Crawford from all reports if they are true
keeps best tea in town for the money. No.
1 article
Rev. Garfield has closed his meeting in
town.
Conrad Hippensteel lost a valuable horse
one day last week.
Samuel Rugh lost young COW last week
| fouud dead in the stable about an hour
after eating her feed.
Mr.. Kuhn owner of what was once
known as the Melick farm near the cross
roads still continues to improve the same,
improvement now being large straw
shed.
| Mrs. James Musselnan died at her home
on Monday last at seven o'clock, a. NJ.
Another of earths great sufferers relieved
by the hand of death.
Another man happy, james Rugh, ST.,
this time its girl
| Emanuel Krmu from Beach Grove in.
tends moving on the farm of his fathers
this spring.
On Saturday last as a huckster was driv-
ing through the lumber yard of Silas
Young's his wagon top came IN contact
| with some lumber and completely demol-
| ishn1 IL
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20
BREAKING UP.

For the last three months great many
people have been housed up, because they
have not felt able to withstand the stormy
wintry weather that has prevailed. But
unfortunately the confinement and the close
air of modern houses during the winter
season, is very enervating, and the system
needs help to enable all the organs to do
their proper work. II these organs have
been inactive the consequences are show
ing themselves in the bilious condition Of
the system,o or in constipation Of the bowels,
aches and pains that accompany these
complaints. If you are in this condition
from any cause you should make a faithful
trial of that well known remedy Kidney
Wort 1t acts at the same time on the
kidneys liver and bowels, and Is therefore
especially fitted to correct this torpid con-
dition of the system.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

We take the following article from the
Northumberland County Democrat. Or. Krebs
was formerly of this county, but removed
to Mt. Carmel few years ago. He was
elected coroner of the county at the late
election. The conversation between him
self and patient was no doubt gratifying
also to DR. Krebs, who has long been look
ing for the same happy event to which his
patient referred. Here is the article:
"Hon, Jerry Snyder, ex.member of the
Legislature, of Mt Carmel, has for many
years been troubled with tumor on the
head. 1t was small and as ii did not grow
fast Mr.. Snyder did not have it cut out.
The last year, however, it doubled in size
and on Wednesday last Mr. Snyder deter
mined to have the operation performed.
He called in DR., Krebs, of that place, but
before proceeding he arose and addressed
the doctor as follows; doctor, | have
called you in to perform dangerous ope-
ration, but place myself unhestatingly in
your hands, as to day is the happiest of my
life. To-day my life's fondest wish is graf
flied. 1t is consummation greatly de-
sired. A Democratic President reigns at
Washington, The old party have loved
so long and well is again in power. Let
the result OF the operation be what it may
am happy If | die by your hands, die
| peaceful death, for Cleveland is Presi.
dent. Doctor, proceed" The operation
was successfully performed .and Mr., sny'
der is doing we'll
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

John l.. Richardson lately connected
with the Boomsburg Journal died sud-
denly at Mt. Carmel on Monday morning
about 10 o'clock. Mr.. Richardson had
gone TO Mt. Carmel in the interest of the
Journal on Saturday and on Sunday visit
ed the churches and Sunday schools At
the Evangelical sunday School he made adj
dresses more especially in the interest of
the children. On Monday morning he
started out to make calls in company with
Isaac Keiser. He had visited but few
places when he complained of heaviness
about the region of the heart, and returned
to the home of Mr.. Keiser. AS soon as he
entered the house he fell over, and expired
in a few minutes. He was about 20 years
of age and leaves wife and eight children.
Funeral services were held at his late resi-.
dence on Rock Street Thursday afternoon,
and the remains taken to Danville for in
| terment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

The merchants of Berwick have served
notice that hereafter they would pay for
butter according to quality. 1t would be
well If all merchants throughout the coun-
try would do the same thing, But if mer-
chants should buy butter for poor, medium
or good, they should sell it again for the
same, aud not ask one price for all kinds.
Butter is one of the important articles of
the table, and every effort should be made
to drive out of the market the worthless
kind. Good butter makers should find a
ready market for their produce, and be
paid well for their skill,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

There is now in course of construction
at the Baldwin Locomotive Works one of
the largest locomotives ever built. 1t is
being made for railroad company in Bra
zil, and is designed for hauling freight
trains over the mountains, Its full weight
is to be 70 tons, SO of which are upon the
driving wheels and upon the truck 1t is
intended to haul train of 2S0 tons and is
to run at a grade of one and eight-tenths
per cent. There are five pairs of driving
wheels, and the distance from the center OF
those IN the rear to the center OF the truck
wheels 26 feet aud 8! inches, 1t is expect
ed that the locomotive will shortly be COM
pleted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

William Sleeman, formerly of this town,
but lately residing at Wakeheld,R l., was
married to IL lady named Bessie Gllles
about month ago, On Tuesday of last
week while at her room in her mothers
house she fell in faint, and was found
by her sister lying unconscious upon the
floor. Medical aid was called at once and
every effort made to restore her to CON
sciousness, but without avail. She died
on Thursday morning. 1t is supposed in
falling she struck piece of furniture caus-
ing conclusion of the brain. The accident
occurred in the room over the one in which
they were married, but twenty-three days
previous
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

over the appointment of the post master
TOR that city, S. B. Coleman one of the pro.
nrictors of the NsWS Deaisr is an applicant
and bases his hope of the appointment on
his acquaintance with E. G. Butler, owner
of the Buffalo Necs who is II close friend of
the President. j. X. Bogart ex-chairman
of the Democratic State Central Committee
is the other applicant and is supported by
Chairman Hensel and Hon, Samuel j. Ran
hall, Mr.. Bogart could not ask for any
better support.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20
MARRIAGES.

FURG GUSON-BROWN. - In Blooms
burg, March 9Th, by Rev. N, Spear, James
&, Furguson to Emma L. Brown, all of
Bloomsburg.
-HUTCHI ON. On the 14th
inst, at the Reformed parsonage in Orange
vile, by Rev. A. Houtz, Mr.. John G. Knorr
of Orangeville to Miss Maggie NJ. Hutchi.
son of Forks, Columbia Co. Pa.
LEMON-FRlrZ AT the residence OF
the brides par enls on March 14th, 1885, by
John f, Derr, Esq, Mr. Charles p Lemon
TO Miss Jare Fritz all of jackson township
Col. Co. Pa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

The dcvotee of the rod and line will be
ioub.y interested in the April Harper's,
which will contain u charming ull- page it,
ustration by Alfred Parsons of Words
worth's sonnet written on II blank leaf of a
copy of "Thc Complete Angler" and an
interesting paper on "Fly-tishing," by Mr..
IL p, Wells, an authority on the subject,
with fine illustration OF an eight-pound
brook trout and number of diagrams
showing how to hold the rod aud to cast.
A took on the same subject by this writer
is in press by Messrs, Harper & Broth
prs
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

The Pennsylvania State Agricultural So
ciety has fixed the dates of its next annual
exhibition in Philadelphia commencing
September 23d and closing October 7th.
The committee of arrangements will invite
the cooperation Of the manufacturers with
view of establishing an industrial section.
II this is accomplished the main exhibition
building will be used for the purpose.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

A house belonging to David Brumbach
of Catawissa, in that part OF the town
known as Shumantown, caught fire, prob
ably from a defective tlue, on Monday
morning aud in the absence of the men in
that section was entirely destroyed, to-
gether with all the furniture. Insured fol
$1,000, which was properly adjusted by @.
II. Knapp.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

N b. Fowler of Bloomsbury, J. X. Fow-
Ter of Lime Ridge and Mrs. Fred Gilmore
of Bloomsbury attended the funeral OF their
brother James NJ. Fowler of Wiliamsport
March 7th Mr.. Fowler was 20 years of
agc,-had been formerly resident of this
county, but in 1865 removed to William
sport where he remained until the day of
his death.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

An eminent physician of the health de-
partment of New York City stated that ol
the recent deaths in. that city twenty per
cent OF them are from pneumonia, and at
tributes the cause to roller skating. Ia
January there We're 4S6 deaths from this
disease; in February 5l5i and for the
week ending last Saturday, l42.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20
THE COLUMBIAN AND DEMOCRAT BIOOMsBURG. COIUMBIA

The Young Mems Christian Association
of Scranton have already subscribed fifty.
five thousand dollars for the purpose Of
erecting building for their use. The fund
will probably be raised to seventy-ive
thousand dollars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Many readers remember the time when
envelopes were either unknown or not yet
in use. To day the annual output in this
country is 100000 200, or about fifty an
nually for every man, woman and child in
the country. If these had to be made by
hand, as was almost exclusively the case in
the beginning, an army of 275,00O workmen
would be necessary, but through the ingen-
ous machinery the industry has developed,
the last census informs US only ,204 men
are required to do the work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

A DAsTARDLY TRICK. - Last Friday a
stick of dualin was found lying on the p.
& II. track at Rappahannock, near Girard-
vile. The intention, no doubt, was malic-
rous, and the action that of II misci cant, as
1t was discovered lying nicely on the rail
ready tc do its work. Had IA train passed
ter to find the pieces. Coal and Iron po-
ice are in search of the miscreant, but so
TAR their efforts have been futlle.-.M Car
mel Ngir2
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Wednesday morning March 18th the
thermometer reached degrees below
zero. Our Oldest citizens say they never
knew of such cold weather so late in the
,pring The observers of the moon say
That the new moon OF the 10th lies far to-
ward the north, which is an indication that
Tor the next few weeks we may expect
continuation of this weather. We hope
this prediction may prove as false as those
Who said we were to have II mild winter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

During thunder storm last week the
saloon Of Harry Burton, in the village OF
Roseville, nine miles from GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
was blown to pieces by u keg of powder
which exploded beneath 1t. 1t was the
only saloon in the place and was recently
Oppnpd
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Mrs Daniel Fry OF Montour township,
died on Monday night, aged about 40 years.
She was an estimable lady and leaves her
husband and nine children, She was ap.
parently in good health and her death was
uueXpeCted
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

a recent letter IRON Mrs. f. j. Schrciber
(Harman) states that they are having de-
li1htful weather at her home in Minnesota.
That the snow has all disappeared and cx-
pct to seed in about ten days. AT the
Minnesota State Dairyman Association
just held, Mr.. Schneider received first pre-.
MUM for creamery butter. they have
only been in the dairy business one year.
This is quite compliment TO them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Berwick is longing for skating rink,
and is anticipating one after the first OF
April If they knew what was the best for
the young people in their vicinity and
hence for the good of the community, they
would be content to he without rink,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20
BUSINESS NOTICES.

When the blood is loaded with impuri.
ties, and moves sluggishly in the veins, an
Alternative is needed, as this condition Of
the vital fluid cannot last long without SER
ious results There is nothing better than
Ayers Sarsaparilla to purify the blood,
and impart energy to the system.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Ammonia is cheaper than soap and
drops in a kettle that is hard to clean
makes grease and sickness fade away and
robs the work of all its terrors Let it
stand ten minutes before attempting to
scrapc off and every corner will be clean.
1t cleans the sink and penetrates into the
drain pipe. Spots and finger marks on
paint disappear under its megical influence,
and it is equally effective on the floor and
oiloloih tough it must be used with care
on the latter or it will njure the polish.
There is nothing to equal it in cleaning sill
verware, and it gives II higher polish and
keeps longer than anything else. If the
silver be only slightly furnished put two
tablespoonfuls of ammonia into quart OF
hot water, brush the furnished articles with
it and dry with a chamois. 1t badly dis
colored they may need little whiting pre-.
vious to washing An old nail brush goes
into the cracks to polish and brighten. Fol
fine muslin and delicate lace it is invalua
bic, as it cleans without rubbing the tines
fabric. Put a few drops into your sponge
bath in hot weather. and you will be aston
ished at the result, as it imparls GOODNESS
to the skin. Use it to clean hair brushes
and to wash any hair or feathers to be
used for be,is or pillows. When employed
in cleaning anything that is not especially
soiled use the waste water afterward fol
the house plants that are taken down from
their natural position and immersed in the
tub Of water. Ammonia is fertilizer and
helps to keep healthy the plant it nourishes
in every way, in fact, ammonia is the
housekeeper's iriend.-E1.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20
COMMENCE THE YEAR RIGHT.

Don't make too many resolutions, but
hold on like grim death to those you do
make. If your physical system is out of
order you should attend to that at once I;
for its no use trying to keep stiff upper
lip when your Kidneys or liver are taking
the courage out of you. If you have real
ly made up your mind to turn over new
leaf commence the year by taking thor
ough course of the celebrated Kidney
Wort, Thousands OF people testify to its
good effects for kidney diseases, bilious.
ness, piles, constipation, etc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

A few of the fires in the blacksmith shop
of Lockard's Car works were started Mon
day morning and the laborers wages put
at so cents day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Hon. John b. Storm, returned from
Washington Immediately after the adjourn
ment OF Congress. Since his arrival here
he has received the congratulations OF his
friends on his course in that body us we'll
as having been the recipient Of numerous
visits from those who are desrous Of serv-
ing their country iu official stations. Non
roo Dsaocrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Favorable indications of oil have been
discovered in the northwestern part of Sui.
livnn county, and stock company of pro-
minent oil men has leased several thousand
acres of land in that vicinity, with the
understanding that II number of test wells
snail be put down the coming summer
One well will be sunk on the property of
Frank Hannon, about two miles and a
aalf above Forksville. Preparations are
already making to erect the necessary ma
phiuprv
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Judge Elwell was compelled to postpone
the hearing in the case of Wolf VS.. Miller
on Tuesday, as he was not well enough to
hear it. The matter was adjourned until
April 18th
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Tuesday morning, March 18th, st. Pat
rick's day, the thermometer registered 2
degrees beloy zero. The day was bright
and clear. The second one of the kind IN
our recollection, 1884 was the first one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20
Gentemen's winter underclothing at cost
at Dentler's

Ranges, cook stoves, cooking utensils,
agate-iron and tinware, plows, and all
kind of repairs for stoves and plows. Low
est prices at Sharpless' foundry.
Eah o-.1
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Prof j. W Fcrrce of the State Normal
school, on last Friday evening, in the Nor
mai Hall, before large audience gave a
tlrillng lecture and an unusually fine en-
lertainmcnt of Astronomical Magic Lantern
views with Oxy-Hydro- Calcium Lights.
His descriptions were graphic, and the
scenes upon the canvass were large and
brilliant He closed by giving some comic
SrhOol
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Rev. DR. Monroe was elected secretary
at the Central Pennsylvania Conference ol
the NJ L. Church held al Huntingdon last
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

The sale of personal properly in estate oil
Harriet Van Liew, near Lightstreet will
occur on Friday, March eth, instead OF
Saturday March 2Sth, as announced last
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Weidenhamcr s. Mckinney Of Espy are
pushing business men, and keep up with
the times. They deal in Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Provisions, Coal, Hay, Feed, Flour,
Etc,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-20

Rev H. w. Buck, the newly appointed
pastor for Bloomsbury Mission, will preach
in the Evangelical chuch on next Sabbath,
the 22d inst, at 3 o'clock.