The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-07-03

large majority. Can the editor give us
any information as TO whether or no II Is
likely to now be buit2
Many thanks to "U. N. o." for his ex-
cellent article Of last week. l, his humble
colleague, am afraid Of being overshadowed.
But do so again, "U. N. o."
The name of the down town hotel has
been changed to the Hickman House and
is neatly lettered so.
"Niblo," of the Republican, takes up the
cudgel In defense Of the dude and his nose.
Drop it, "Nib;" that nose is all o. X. again,
except that II has q rather brilliant color.
From another correspondent
Mother Nature presented us, gratis, a
very refreshing and beneficial shower again
on last Sunday afternoon.
Another school year has been completed.
Another harvest for benefit has passed.
The final term Of the school year In this
town was closed by Prof. Harkins on FRI
day. Most of the pupils attending went to
their respective homes. But while the past
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students should resolve to improve those OF
the future.
To aid those, and especially teachers OF
our public schools, to prepare for the work
in the acquisition Of knowledge and the de-
velopment OF their minds, Prof. Harkins
will open Normal term Of school In the
Academy, commencing July 9th. He takes
common sense view of education, and
his many years experience has developed
him into an excellent instructor and a sue
cessful disciplinarian.
The song of the frog is no more heard in
the land. The frog murderer has silenced
them.
A young man suggested that bulletin
board be placed near the headquarters for
news" for the gossiper to have fair show.
Our article of last week hit the nail on the
head, as one of the crew was heard to re-
mark, "that almost says me-" while she
was reading the article. We volunteered
the rebuke and shall feel we have done
well IL It has done good.
Some Of our young men, who are still In
a state Of single blessedness, can now and
then be heard in interesting discussions
concerning the new marriage law. Evi.
IDENTIFY this subject engrosses their
tn oughts.
1t is reported that "Chippy" is thinking
of matrimony quite strongly and will, nc
doubt, soon enter another of the U. s.
Many Of our people are looking forward
with much pleasure and anxiety to the
time when they will have the privilege Of
viewing the improved stage and the differ
ent changes OF scenery in the Academy
Hall. When completed it will be suitably
arranged for theatrical performances. 81
las Conner, the man to whom the greater
honor is due for the improvement gets the
scenery from Chicago, and in few days il
, will be completed.
, Mr.. David Herring and wife have gone
to visit friends at Shamokin.
The marriage ceremony, performed b.
Rev. G. X. Garfield last Saturday night
was general surprise to every one.
long and happy life is our wish to you
Jimmy and Jennie.
Mr.. A. j. Crawford lost valuable horse
q few days ago.
Quot pitching is becoming the popular
/, game Of our town.
Our very popular new Postmaster, W
Masteller, is dealing the news out to the
satisfaction of all.
Members of our base ball team, the tim
hos CONS when you must show your skill
as "bass bawlers." Be careful that on tht
4th you don't give the Lightstreet people al
example Of your want of skill instead O
its possession. U. N. o,