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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-12
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THE SONG OF MARY JANE.



There was pretty maiden, her name was Mary
Jane,
Her father was farmer who lived just up the
And every one who knew her in all the country
round,
Agreed no nicer lady could any where be found
She was little beauty, her hair like Furnished
gold
Her form and CHEEKY feature were pleasant to be-
hold.
Her throat was full Of music, she warbled like
bird,
listened to her singing, and this is what hea I'd:
81 had youthful lover, who once came counting
lie seemed as nice a feller" as you could wish to
see
His form was tall and fautless, his voice was low
and sweet,
And take him altogether, to me he seemed com
pletc.
lie often came TO see Inc and sometimes tartied
late,
He talked delicious nonsense, while swung on
the gate.
| "own the corn" loved him. he seemed so very
nice,
To hear him talk 80 fiuenty, seemed in Paradise
But oh, 1t is an easy thing for one to be deceived,
FOUND 1t was falsehood, strongly had believed
And what fondly cherished and thought was
solid gold
was but base resemblance, and was badly sold
While at social party, my lover acted queer
And was much dsgusted at how he did appear.
only round the secret out, when we arrived at
home,
When STOPPING down to kiss me his breath was
full of rum.
charged him with his conduct and angry he be-
came
He used insulting language that here will not
name
He owned he had been drinking, and he would
drink again,
And II t'ied to stop him my efforts would be
VAN.
| told him I was satisfied, and back his troth
should take
never break,
For in my estimation he'd fallen very low
stood upon my dignity, and bid the fellow go.
He talked of moderate drinking, and said IT. was
no harm,
All ! here is where the danger lies, 1t is the ser.
pent's charm.
He's lurking in the bubbles that flash around the
bowl,
And seek the rulnation OF the body and the soul
The logic is delusve, the argument is loose,
The gosling If It's left to grow Will surely make a
goose.
The puppy now so playful, becomes a snarllng dog,
The little pig II let to grow Will soon become a
ho...
0, yes there is better way, indeed the only one,
And II the danger you'd avoid then let t all alone
There's safety in the sure way, the path is always
plain,
And II we travel in 1t the victory we gain
There's one thing lin resolved upon, but YOU NAV
call It pride,
own, Indeed, am too proud to be drunkard's
bride.
But this Is what say to you, 1t is the total sum.
NO man snail ever marry me, who gets the worse
OF rum.
saltwater, March 4, 1856
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BerwiCk.

The man who died at Nescopeck came
down on the 1875 train Saturday night,
being stranger not able to tind the hotel
fingered upon the street all night, Chas.
Williams the proprietor Of the hotel was
the only man to take him in and offered
him his breakfast but hadn't him in min
utes till he died with asthma.
Harry Gerard is at the pipe works and
understands his business.
George Carey has just received another
fine installment of goods at Feas Bros.
store
The mock court iu Y. NJ G, A. hall last
Saturday night was fine success. The
hall was filled.
G. W. Klase, our popular landlord, is
selling 800 picture of the prominent
statesmen and generals both Union and
Confederate.
A. b. Croop of Briarcreek is still selling
the purest Of milk.
Harry Lowe has gone to Kansas. His
many friends wish him success.
VIII I. Snyder is selling beautiful wall
pape. and plenty of il.
Trescott Bros are now, and have been
turning out some of the finest carriages
and buggies to be found in this section.
They have established fine reputation in
their line Of business Why buy cheap
factory work when we can buy homemade
work at same prices, made by No work.
men and fully warranted.
Lu Frantz is still selling the best meal
the market affords
The soldiers festival was a grand sue
cess. S400 raised.
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Rev. G. v Savidge preached his fare
well sermon on Sunday to large and APP
preciative audience.
f. NJ. Hess is carrying on the butcher
ing business. Last Saturday he killed a
steer that dressed over 1000 lbs.
The success of the Fishingcreek Mutual
Fire lns. Co., is pretty we'll assured. We
understand that nearly 5000, 200 of stock
has been subscribed. The enterprise is a
laudable one, and we hope it will receive
the encouragement it deserves.
Robert Seybert has apprenticed himself
to John Barber to learn the wheelwright
trade. Robert, when you know the trade
as we'll as your boss, you can go it on your
own account.
Mr. Amos Whitmire of lola spent Satur
day night in town he was the guest of
Miss Miranda Hess.
Jno. Barber is building a number of new
wagons. II. A. Sevison Is ironing them.
He is master workman in iron.
We are glad to report that MIR. Sias Nc
Henry is improving in health.
Daniel McHenry Esq. is engaged in
numbering near Shickshnny.
Last Wednesday a game of baseball was
played between the saltwater and Van
Camp clubs. The former club was victor
ious by score of IS innings.
Happy contentcd Hemlock What sen.
sible' industrious people the citizens of
that township must be. But ye cores
pondent of Buckhorb, you are not fully
aware of the capacity and longing desire
OF the Benton office seeker to hold office.
You would be much better off with the
musk rats than the office seekers.
l.. Bernard has a fine stock of watches.
jewelry and silverware. Only first class
goods at low prices all goods warranted as
represented. dec lift
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Beautiful birthday cards at Mercer's
from one cent to two dollars.
A White Horse Surprise Party.

Last week is noted for an eclipse of the
sun and a cold wind which blew for sever.
| al successive days from the north. This
still breeze had its unfavorablc effect on
he winter wheat and the delcata consti.
| tuition Of man. Not to have severe cold
at such times is II great rarity. However
much evil the wind may have done, there
is saying that, 1T is an i'll wind that
does not blow somebody good.'' This
adage seems to have been verified in the
late experience OF pastor A. Houtz of
Orangeville. On Sunday preceding the
affair about to be described. he observed in
his two up-creek congregations that there
was something in the wind. The people af-
ter service seemed to stand in groups, or as
the gram spectators say in corners. A
conspiracy was evidently on hand its
true import was only matter of specula-
ton to the pastor. Did he say something
in his sermon that was not well received,
or is he to be the victim of an innocent
surprise Let come what will, he was de-
termined to abide the issue. In this state
matters rested until Thursday iowa rd noon
when the arrival of private conveyances
announced that another surprise party was
on hand and that thrust of kindness was
to be given the pastor and his family
The party consisted of representatives of
the Zion and st. James congregations AS
usual on such occasions sumptuous din
ner was served, and the surprise was con-
summated when the pastor turned up his
plate under which had been concealed a
liberal contribution of money, After
clearing his throat and regaiuing his equi-
librium, he made a little speech which all
seemed to enjoy. A suitable memento
will be procured by the money, as re-
minder of the pleasant day of yore. After
spending the day in social conversation
with little sprinkling OF music, the par
ishioners returned to their homes. This
party is characterized AS, The White Horse
Surprise party, as all the horses pressed in
the service on this occasion were grays.
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The shire wdness of some people in gam.
ing advantage In dealing is sometimes In.
dlcrous, especially when their victims orc
nunplusscd by unexpected stratagem. A
neighbor once took = load OF grain to the
Shickshinny markets and agreed with tho
merchant to take half in trade. Upon re-
ceiving cash for the stipulated half he was
asked what he would have for the balance
| After a little thoughtful reflection he &c.
piled, trade dollars" lie got them, too.
Evidently Hcmlock township is for be.
hind the times, or there would be no diff
Guilty in securing men to accept township
offices. Situated so near the county seat,
IL is surprising that the official spirit has
not been caught by Its people. Benton is
further off, but firmly believes in the max
i'm OF opposition is the life of business. a"
But, then, you know, Mr.. Buckh orn that
coon" skin is worth more than its "shad-
ow" any time.
A great deal Of sickness in the neghbor-
hood at present.
MIR. Scandal is bad neighbor in any
community. Warn him out and make him
leave on the first of April. Miss Gossip is
somewhat related to him.
The grain is unprotected. Freezing and
thawing is thought to be injurious to the
prospects of the growing crop.
Would that we could pay a fitting trib-
ute to John sutton, of Saltwater, the au =.
thor of so many beautiful poems. This
| tempest tossed eventful bark, for three
score years and ten has stem'd the tide
and Wintry blasts over hfe's rough sea and
glen. Though frail and mortal was his
frame, yet anchored well in hope; and bat.
tied hard with toll and care, by honest en-
deavor, winning his daily fare. AT sunset
of life now sits and waits, a transition
through the heavenly gates.
The plantve notes of Summer birds
with welcome greetings again are heard.
Rev. G. V. Sayidge preached his farewell
sermon at Hamlln last Sunday. The sacra-
ment of the Lords SUPPER was then ad.
ministered Hamlin is good point on the
Benton charge.
1t is ri mored that we are to have a new
postoiiice il. our township, in the vicinity
of the Dodson school house. We think
that there is one needed at that place.
Several of our young men have taken
Horace Greely's advice and have gone
West
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"wiId Bill" Takes water.

Several days ago wild Bill" Lewis
issued sweeping challenge to have a run
ming or walking match with VIM. H.
Doland and others. Doland it will be re-
membered is the one-hour champion pc
destrian of Wilkes Barre, and "Wild Bilr
was anxious to have match with Doland
in particular Doland and "Wild Bilp
met at Ben Dllley's on Saturday evening
to arrange for one-hour match. "Wild
Bill" showed that he was afraid to run
against Doland for one hour by refusing
to make match for that time and instead
wanted to run against Doland for two,
three or four hours. Dolanu was willing
to run for one hour, but "Wild Bill" was
not, and it goes to show that the latter is
fond of challenging people and then back
ing out when it comes to arranging for a
match. w ilkesDarre Neus- Dealer.
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I.tghtstreet.

Samuel Pugh sold his property to Jos.
Keim and will move to Nanticoke.
Rev. Bodine filled Rev. Canfeld's ap-
pointment on Sunday afternoon.
A number of our town people take in
the meetings at Espy of The Salvation
Army.
Stacy Hescock who has been sick for
some time is convalescing.
Rumor says that Alfred Irvine has
bought the mill property known as the
kelchner mill and farm
Amongst the numerous visitors we no
ticed j. Il. White and wife of Buckhorn,
Phillip Greasy and wife of Mt. Pleasant
Jos Geiger and wife OF Centre, also som,
friends of Supt. Grimes from Orange.
Mr.. Buckhorn should be able to find in
English history something of Louis Van
beethoven.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

All persons are hereby notified that auy
persons buying Conyngham township or
ders VIII purchase the same subject to any
equities that may exist as to the taxpayers.
lhat the Taxpayers Association are will
ing to make all roads, keep iu repair all
roads and bridges free of expense to indi-
vlnual taxpayers Tor the year 1885, and
subject to the direction of the Supervisors
OF said township and as there is no legal
TAX levied for the year, and all legitimate
expenses OF the Road Department are be-
ing paid, there is nc necessity for any or.
ders being issued.
All orders require the signatures of both
SuperYisors OF the Township Clerk and
should bear the seal of the township.
The above notice is being given so ,ba,
all persons can govern themselves accord,
Ansy,, ,,,r 5. NJ. RILEY,
Ashland, Pa, Nov. 81, 's5. IT.
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J. S. Reitz has moved 20 Scranton.
Mrs. F. Brown has been visiting friends
in Shamokin.
Miss Lizzie Gross has been visiting hel
brother in Lock Haven.
Mr.. L. Rawlings has been confined tc
the house by illness tor some days past,
Rev. Chas. Morrison will preach in the
Episcopal church next Thursday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Barkley visited Mr..
Elijah Bowers family in New Jersey lasi
week.
Master Frank Miller is in Philadelphia
undergoing medical treatment for throat
disease.
Michael Tracy has sufficiently recovered
his health to take his old position at Meals
furnace.
Miss Fitzpatrick and Miss Nolan Of Halle
ton were the guests of Mrs, w. r. Tubbs
last week and this They returned home
on Wednesday.
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Take II this Month.

Spring rapidly approaches, and 1t is i'm
portant that every one should be prepared
Tor the depressing effects of the changing
season, This is the time to purity the
blood and strengthen the system, by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which stands une-
qualled as Spring medicine, and has en-
dorsoments of character seldom given
any proprietary medicine. A book con.
tanning statements of the many wonderful
cures it has accomplished, will be sent on
application to @, |. Hood 4 Co., Apothe
carries, Lowell, Mass. 100 doses one dollar
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-12

The State Normal School OF the 9th dis
trict at Bloomsbury, Pa, will begin the
spring term on Monday, March Goth, 1886.
The attendance IN the Normal depart
ment is the largest in any winter term in
the history Of the school. The corps of
teachers will be enlarged to meet the in
creased attendance of the coming term
The additional building containing twenty
six recitation rooms is almost under roof.
Hereafter, candidates for the new Sen
ior class will be examined In all the pre-
ceding studies by the State Board at the
time of the Senior examination, in June,
and that will be the final examination in
those studies. A similar examination will
be held early in September for candidates
unable to attend in June.
Special effort will be made during the
coming term TO prepare students for this
examination aud that of County Superin.
tendents. Students prepared here for col.
lege are now in Amherst, Williams, Vassar,
Lafayette Dickinson aud Lehigh Univer-
sity Students having card from the
Principal may buy tickets at half-fare on
the l.. V.,D. L. & W. and p. IL. r., II. RS.
Write for further information. I'm. ~ At.
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PUBLIC SALES.

MARCH 20. Alexander Knouse will sci
valuable personal property on his premises
in Jackson township at 10 o'clock a. m.
MARCH 2i-H. &. Kelchner of Light
street, will sell valuable personal property
in Lghtstreet, commencing at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon.
MvRoH %. The Executors of John NJ.
Chamberin will sell valuable town est.
Bloomsbury.
MARCH 20.-A. r. Patterson, executor
of Elizabeth Kline deceased, will sell real
estate on the premises, in Greenwood
township, af 10 O'Clock II. IN.
MARCH 23. J. Howard Kline will sell
personal properly on !remses miles
above Orangcyllc on Benton road at 8 II.
N. sharp. I)rses, cattle, pigs, farm utcn-
sis, &c
MARCH 10 Chas. NJ Bittenbcnder will
sell personal property at the Harvey Long
property on Fourth street. Sale to com
mence at one o'clock in the afternoon.
Buggy, chickens, safe, range, and house
hold goods.
MARCH 80, 81. W. II. Hagenbuch ad-
ministrator of Samuel H. Hagcnbuch de-
ceased will sell personal property at the
Hotel in Orangeville, embracing horse,
wagons, and all the hotel furniture at 10
a. m. each day.
valuable personal property on premises in
Orange township. AT the same time he
will offer for sale farm of l75 acres; to he
sold in one ortwo tracts. Sale will COM
mence at 10 O'clock sharp.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-12

The people of Hughesvil!e will have to
go dry for the next year unless temperance
drinks are sufficient to slake their thirst.
Last Saturday Judge Cummin of Williams
port refused to grant any licenses for that
village. A large number of witnesses
both for applicants and remonstrants were
present, and there was an exciting con-
test in which the temperance people came
out ahead.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-12

j. Saltzer has large store room full of
pianos, organs and sewing machines of the
best make, to select from. Those who
buy from him always know where to find
him, and II anything is wrong he will
make it right. 1t is much safer to buy
from an established house than to buy
cheap goods from some travelling agent
who disappears after his sales are made,
and cannot be held responsible for poor
orticla
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-12

The clerks of the courts of the different
counties of the State have been sent form
of marriage certificate to be returned to the
superintendent of statistics at Harrisburg
every three months, He is required to give
the residence, names, ages, color and natl
witty OF all persons who have received licen-
ses tc marry during the time intervening
between each return.
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The usual quiet of Sunday afternoon was
broken by the notes of horn and the
singing of eight or ten members of the
Salvation Army as they paraded on Main
street. At the corner of market they
stopped and quite crowd gathered around
them. After praying and preaching for a
few moments they returned to Evans hall.
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For sALE.-A good buggy and harness
by G. NJ. Bittenbender
For SALE.--One or two good road horses
Apply to j. h. SCHUYLER u Co.
Two new small show cases for sale
cheap. Inquire of Paul Z. Writ CcLuM
BIAN building.
For SALE.-Two good young horses
also, best make farm implments of every
description at lowest prices.
$. G. SuIvEs.
FoR SALE.-Thc undersigned has deslr
able house and lot in the town of Milville,
which he will offer for sale on reasonable
terms For particulars call on or address
at once X. B. GRIMES,
mar5tU Millvllle, Pa.
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Judge Woodward of Wilkes-Barre in his
youth was member of the volunteer fire
department, and has never got over his
love for the "masheen." If an alarm OF
dre is sounded while court is in session the
Judge fidgets around uneasly and gets out
of the courtroom as soon as possible, He
makes it point to attend every large fire.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-12

The capture and recapture of Fort Stead
man, is the subject of an article by Genera
John F. Hartranft, which will appear il
the issue of the Philadelphia Weekly Press
Ct March II. as one of the series of penn
sylvania in the War"
This is one of the most exciting con.
tests and brilliant achievements OF the late
war ana, as graphically described by the
oilic, in command, Ex-Governor Hartranft
1t makes an exceedingly interesting story.
The description of this battle is the most
interesting in this State because the divs.
ion engaged was composed entirely of
Pennsylvania Volunteers.
General Hartranft also has in prepara.
tion another article descriptive of the
assault upon Petersburg, by the same
division which will appear at later date
in this series.
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A meeting of the ministers Of this place
was held last week at which 1t was decided
that special services will be held in the va.
rious churches, to awaken deeper in
terest on the part Of the members.
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Jennie, the oldest child of DR.. W. II.
House, died on Saturday last, after an III.
ness OF but few days. She was brigh,
and affeciionate child, and will be missed
by many friends.
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IL. w. Sloan has enlarged his store room
by an addition in the rear. 1t is tastcfully
arranged and the shelves are well filled
with fine line of dry goods, silks, laccs,
embroiderics. &c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-12

Catarrh is a disease of the mucous mem.
brane, almost invariably originating in the
nasa passages and maintaining its strong
hold In the head. Ely's Cream Balm will
cure cathrrh In It's worst stages, and gives
immediate relief from cold in head II
contains no injurious drugs. Price so cts
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Just in at Snyder & S!e2py's, Orange
v!lle-a big line of new wall papers, of
brown and white backs, satin and nice fin.
ished, and fine assortment of gifts, at
from 20 to so cents, double roll. We are
making wall paper a specially.
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A meeting of over two thousand miners
was held at Wilkes-Barre on Saturday last
to consider the question of resuming the
work of recovering the entombed miners
at Nanticokc. A committee was appoint
ed to call upon Superintendent Morgan
and after long consultation with that
gentleman the result was an agreement
that the work of rescue should be at once
resumed, on the condition that every man
who worked in the gangway should sign
paper releasing the company from all
damages in case of further accident. 1t
will take about three weeks to reach the
bodies of the men.
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The house OF w. w. Ewes near Pine
summit, was destroyed by fire on Monday
night Insured in the Briarcreek Farmers
Mutual Insurance Company. The loss was
adjusted yesterday.
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The Stroll family of musicians, who ex-
bibIted here few weeks ago, had their in
struments, costumes AMI scenery smashed
on the railroad last week, Wednesday.
The Lehigh Valley railroad company
awarded them $500 damages.
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Miss Jennie, daughter of Mr.. p. $. Har-
man, was married on Thursday March 4th.
to Mr.. A. II. Stroh of Pittston, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents on Iron street.
The ceremony took place at o'clock p
m. and was performed by Rev. L. Zahner.
Daylight was excluded and the house
Illuminated by gas, with very pretty effect
About 40 guests were present. Mr.. Lee
Hartman was chest man." and Miss Emma
Stroh of Pittston was bridesmaid The
guests were ushered by Misses Mary Har-
man and Ada Yost, and as the bridal party
appeared Miss Annie Bernhard played the
wedding march. Many useful and beauti-
ful gifts were displayed, and after con-
gratulations delicious repast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strob left on the evening
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Institute was called to order in Asbury
NJ E. Church on Saturday morning inst.
by Supt }. 5. Grimes After prayer and
music by the choir, welcome Home" Il
recitation was given by Ada Beishline,
The Water Mill" at is so" by VERNE
lost, "Curfew must not ring tonight" by
Nettie Kingsbury, THE church organ" by
Laura Wenner, After which Supt. Grimes
gave his opinion of the importance of
cleanliness in our schools. Music by the
choir Memories of earth" followed by a
primary reading class conducted by Miss
Gensel. Adjourned to meet at 1:3O
O'clock
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Some fair specimens of coal have been
discovered on land of Charles Reichart at
Mainville and an effort is being made to
get some of our capitalists interested in
opening up shaft We hope it may
prove successful.
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ABOUT three inches of snow fell Mo nday
morning The day previous was as warm
and pleasant as Spring day. The falling
snow made quite n contrast between the
two days