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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

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 and that Of County Superin.
tendents. Students prepared here for col
lege are now in Amherst, Williams, Nassar,
Lafayette Dickinson and Lehigh U niver-
sity. Students having card from the
Principal may buy tickets at half-fare on
the L. V.,D. L. & w. and P. &. r., r. Rs.
Write for further information. I'm. 10 At.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

The publishers of Rutledge's Monthly
offer twelve valuable rewards in theil
Monthly tor April, among which is the
following
We will give SEQ 90 to the person telling
us which is the longest chapter in the New
Testament Scriptures (not the revised
edition., by April 10Th, 1886. Should two
or more correct answers be received, the
reward will be divided. The money viii
be forwarded to the winner Apr. 18TH,
1886, Persons trying for the reward must
send 20 cents in silver or postal notes, (no
postage stamps taken) with their answer
for which they will get the Monthly for
May in which the name and address of the
winner of the reward and the correct
answer will be published, and in which
several more valuable rewards will be of
feIed. Address RUTLEDGE PUBLISHING
Comp ANY, Easton, Penna.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

The Audubon Society (named after the
great naturaIlst), founded last February,
is rapidly increasing its membership in al
parts of the country. The purpose of the
society is to prevent-D The killing Of
any wild bird not used for food. (2) The
taking or destroying of the eggs or nests
of any wild birds. (3) The wearing o.
the feathers of wild birds The office is al
40 Park Row, New York.
The Society wishes local secretary in
every town and village to secure signers Of
its pledges; and will. upon application,
furnish circulars of information and pledge
forms, Upon the return of the signed
pledges certificates of membership will be
issued Beyond the promise contained in
the pledge no obligation nor responsibility
is incurred. There are no fees, no dues
nor any expenses of any kind. There are
no conditions as to age,
The promoters of the movement are san.
guine of effectng great change of senti
ment relativ" to the destruction OF OuI
songsters and insect-destroying birds ioI
hat decoration.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

1t looks as if our farmers, as "a class,
were the most easily swindled people in
the country. Some of them are shrewd
enough, but the most of them are gulled by
every bum that comes along The other
day man went through Dauphin county
with lot of colored salt rut up in jars,
which he represented was stump con-
suming powder. His instructions were to
bore hole in the stump, ill it with pow
der, plug up the hole, let it stand for six
weeks and then set the stump alire and it
would burn way down below the plcw-lne.
The farmers caught on to it readily. The
SIX weeks provision was a wise one, for it
allowed the agent to get away. An exami-
nation OF the powder" however, proved
its worthless qualities and The farmers can
again kick themselves over being badly
fooled
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26
personal.
March Sth. 1886

w. r. Patterson, of Benton, spent Mon
day in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Z. Meyer are visit
ing relatives here.
c. b. McHenry, of saltwater, was in
town on Tuesday
Mrs. G. w Bertsch is confined to the
house with malaria.
MIR. and Mrs David Lowenberg attended
= wedding at Wilkesbarre on Tuesday
Mr.. l.. NJ. Creveling, of Fishingcreek'
made us pleasant call on Wednesday
B.F. Fruit, of Jerseytown, is able to be
about again, and was in town on Tuesday
w. c. Mckinney went to Kansas on
Thursday of last week, to be absent some
time.
Dr. j. C. Rutter has recovered from his
recent illness and is again attending TO his
many patients.
Mr.. Henry Frame, of Espy, was in town
on Wednesday. He is one OF the best me-
chanics in the county
Mrs. Jane f. Brown will move into the
property of Abner Welsh on Main street.
next to /. w. Harlman's.
L. l.. Kelchner has purchased of l. w.
McKelvy the property on the corner o'
Fourth and Catharine streets,
G. NJ Bitienbender, with wife and child,
started Wednesday morning for Lincoln
Nebraska where he expects to locate.
Mr.. Cyrus McHenry, of Orange, will
move on the lst of April to his property in
Orangeville, which he purchased OF VIM
ii. Snyder, ESQ
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

Viii Ipher killed hog last Wednesday
that netted 402 lbs.
When last heard from, Wellington
Hughes of Cambria had lost 124 hogs, be-
sides many little pigs from the disease of
hog cholerh
Public sales are no rarity in these latter
March days.
Again we hear of encouraging prospects
| for coal in Paramount township. 1t is re-
| ported that Ben Blish leased his farm to
E. b. Cox e. Bros. for development.
The fitting season is again at hand and
numerous changes will be made.
Either there are dull axes to grind, or a
great many targets to be fired at, judging
from the tone of the newspapers. But
honest officials are like fruit trees that are
numerically shock and dubbed by those
who like to steal good apples.
Mrs. Judge Krickbaum manages her
household affairs at present without the
aid of an assistant maid.
The attempted incendiarism gave Ben
| ton quite scare few weeks ago.
During the thunder storm last Friday
afternoon, George Pringle, while walking
alongside the public road between the
residences of Wash. and Fletcher Bowman
in the borough of New Columbus, was in
stantly killed b. lightning. He was be
| ing sheltered from the storm under an um-
brclla into which the lightning struck, the
electric fluid passing down the handle tc
| the braces, thence to his head, singeing
his hair, penetrating the skin of his fore
head and passing down the body, tearing
the soles frem his boots and knocking /
| hole in the ground where he stood wher
struck. He was bachelor and living
with his sisters in an up river town, either
| Pittston or Scranton, and, owning large
| coal claims at Pittston and also much rea
estate in Huntington ana Benton town
ships. He gave very close attention tc
his farms in the above townships ant
every Monday came to superintend SOM
of their affairs, returning to his hom'
| every SATURDAY. afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

For SALE-The subscriber will sell three
grade Jersey cows blood, :, and !, re-
spectively, and now with calf to st. Au-
gustine No. 5926 A, p. IouNG
Millvile Pa.
FoUND.-A box containing one dozen
paper collars was left in this Office few
weeks ago, The owner can have them by
calling for them.
WANrED.-A loan of 81 900 on or before
April 1st--good security. Address "A"
care of COLUMBIAN, Bloomsbury, Pa.
For RENT or SALE. - The building at
present occupied by Billmeyer " Co. as
grocery. Also office rooms on second foor
This corner stand is the best location for
busiress in the town. Apply to
j. II. MAIZE,
Cor. Main and Centre SITS.
Two new small show cases for sale
cheap. Inquire of Paul E. Writ, COLUM-
BIAN building.
For SALE Two houses and lots on
Canal street. Desirable, cheap homes, and
pay well to rent
Also, one house and lot on Third street,
near Fair grounds
Also, one of the finest residences in
Bloomsbury, corner of Fifth and Centre
streets. Having all the latest improve
ments, steam heat, water, gas, water clos
cts and bath room. Good barn, fruit and
ornamental trees, large lot. rare chance
for fine home. Apply to
j. II. MAIZE,
Cor. Main and Centre Sis.
WANTED. A boy who understands TAX
ing care of horses and who is willing to
assist about the house and yard No other
need apply. A steady situation with ligh'
work and moderate wages to one who will
fill the bill. Apply to ~ n
r. j. SwIsHRR, NJ. ID.
Jerseytown
March Sth. 1886 Ia
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

BLIND ToM.-One pecularity about this
extraordinary genius Is, that uncouth as
he appears, seemingly holding all national
attributes in obedience he has power to
draw around him tn, elite of the city. Men
of intellect. men of minds all go to see
Tom-Iot to witness his antics, not to
listen to his limitations, but to be astonish-
ed, confounded. and amazed, at the effect
he produces on the piano. His notes are
so thrilling, and his execution so perfect
and startling as to amuse every listener.
The piano itself seems gifted, and sends
forth in reverbrations, praises. as it were,
to Blind Tom. There Is music in all
things,but Blind Tom is the temple where
in music dwells. He is sort of door
keeper besides, and when he opens the
portals music seems to issue forth to wake
the soul to ecstacy. Enquirer
Opera House, March Both.
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Died.

Mrs. Loby, wife of John Creveling Of
Van Camp, died March 1lth. 1886 aged "a
years months and 81 days. The funeral
took place Sunday q. m. at st. James,
where she was buried. Owing to the alb
sence of the NJ. f. ministers, attending
general conference Rey. A. Houtz con.
Quoted the obsequies. She left husband,
son, two daughters and fourteen or fifteen
grand children to mourn her loss. Deccas-
ed was prominent and honored membe I
of the NJ f, Church. devoted wife, a
kind and loving mother and a quiet and
respected neighbor. Her remains were
followed by a large concourse of mourning
friends and sympathizing neighbors. A.
N. Yost, deputy sheriff of Columbia Co. is
II grand son of the departed. The cir
cumstance of this death constrains us to
take a retrospective view from our stand
point in the pathway of life, which is now
far beyond its meridian and call to mind
"reminiscences Of early youth, and those
associated with us in our earlier history.
w, will not speak personally of those who
have gone, but only those who tarry and
linger on the "shores of time" decrepit
with age, ranging from three score anG
ten years to four score or more. In Our
| boyhood, those contemporary with these
surviving fathers and mothers were the
I sole motive power Of our community its
bone and sinew, nerve ana muscle, and
its hope, pride and glory. In a few more
years death will have removed them all
and their places for few days will be
occupied by few of our own generation.
| The number of these old aud houored
relics of the bygone generation is surpris-
ingly small, and sad indeed were the
thought of parting with them, if this was
all of life to live. Of the above named
class we find remaining Jacob and John
Wenner and wives. Aaron Bender and
wife, Samuel Yost, John Creveling, Peter
Creveling and wife, Jonas Doty, John
Rinard and wife. mothers Beishline and
Doty, Peter Kasc, Ruben Gibbons, Peter
Y. Slime and Simon Tubbs, brother of the
deceased. Of these aged fathers Mr.. Gost
is about 81 and Mr.. Tubbs is in his S1th.
year. Several others are near so. At a
glance we see that changes are constant
and the number of old people, not so
large as we imagined, and Of the families
inhabiting the community 45 and 80 years
only these few remain. This encompasses
II scope within the bounds of st. James
and Iamlin congregations. OF the above
named heads of families Peter Creveling'
and Reuben Gibbons are the only orig
inal ones that have never been separated
by the 'cy hand" of death. May theil
lives be spared to us yet many days. j.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

Rev. ]. s. Boyer filed his routine of ap.
pointments on Sunday last for the first
time in the new Conference year.
In all probability A. NJ. Whites family
were seen at the Presbyterian church on
Sunday for the last time. They go for
their future home in the West on Tuesday
next.
Two of our public schools will close this
week.
Theo. Mcdowell, formerly of this town,
mt now of Williamsport, spent few days
visiting friends.
j. L. Crawford purchased fine COW al
Harmans sale for forty-eight dollars
ChickensbrouGht 60 to 90cts. piece.
A Mr. Brumstetler moved to town OF
Friday to take charge Of the blacksmith
shop owned ty Joseph Keim, he having re
tired from the business.
j. NJ. Hulshizer has again opened up tn,
machine business at his old stand
James Trump moved TO Fishingcreel
township on Tuesday.
Morris Seybert moved from the ID. II
Sloan farm in Centre to his own HON,
near Lightstreet on Tuesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26
The Theatre Law.

The decision in the theatre law is that q
manager has the right to refuse to admit
to his theatre person who has bought 9
ticket, but who has proved himself TO be
obnoxious to the audience. The ticket
holder is entitled to have his mouey re
funded, but can maintain no claim fon
damages, This is not only the right le-
rally but also the common sense view of
the matter and every one who goes to any
place of amusement is hound to behave
himself and respect the rights of perform,
ers and audience. IL he makes himself a
nuisance he may be put out or If known to
be OF that character may I've refused
admission, even after having bought a
ticket
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26
4 Railroad from NIauch Chunk to
Newcastle.

An application for a charter to an impor-
tant railroad enterprise was filed at the
State Department at Harrisburg on the
Goth. The eastern terminus is to be at
Mauch Chunk and the western at New
Castle, where it is probably intended to
connect with the Pittsburg and Lake Erie.
The proposed organization is to be known
as the New York, Bloomsbury and West
ern Railroad Co, whose capital is placed
at S1O,000,00O The length of the new
railroad is two hundred and eighty miles
and the route will embrace the counties of
Carbon, Schuylkill, Columbia, Norlhum-
berland Union, Lycoming, Clinton, Cen
tire, Clearfeld, jefferson, Armstrong, Butler
and Lawrence. The directors are W, W.
frask, Newburg, N. ", in whose name
nearly all the stock is subscribed ID. Mess
more, New York. John l. Blair, New Jer-
sey; j, c. Brown, David Lowenberg, A.
2. Schoch and +. c. Wells, of Blooms
burg, Pa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

Oliver Covanhovan, a prominent citizen
of Orangevlle, died at his home on Thurs
day night, March 18th, after lingering
illness, aged SO years. He was buried in
the Orangevile Cemetery on Sunday, Rev.
c. X. Garfield officiating.
Mr.. Covanhovan spent most of his life
in Orange, and was engaged at different
times in milling, numbering and farming,
and acquired CT mfortable fortune. His
benevolence was well known, although
never exercised in such way as to make
a display of It, On his death.bed he gave
home to man too poor to pay for 1t. He
was brother of Mrs. c. B. McIenry
of saltwater and Mrs. j. B. Harman OF
Orangeville. His wife and one child,
a daughter, survive him. In his death the
community loses an excellent citizen.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26
The New Trout Law.

We print the new law regulating the
catching of trout, and give it in full, as
follows
An act to prevent the catching, killing,
exposing for sale or having in possession
speckled trout, except from the 18th day
of April to the 10Th day OF July.
SECTION /, BE it enacted, etc, That il
shall be unlawful for any person to catch,
kill, or expose to sale, or have in his oil
her possession, after the same has been
caught or killed, any speckled trout save
only from the 10Th day of April to the 18th
day Of July, under penalty of ten dollari
for each trout so killed, or had in posses
sion, but this act shall not prevent any
person catching trout with nets In waters
owned by himself TO stock other waters
SEQ, 2. All acts or parts OF acts incon
sistent with the above are hereby repealed
Approved llth June. 1885.
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TO WHOM IT NAY CONCERN


All persons are hereby notified that any
persons buying Conyngham township or.
ders will purchase the same subject to any
equities that may exist as to the taxpayers
That the Taxpayers Association are will
ing to make all roads, keep in repair al
roads and bridges free of expense to indi
vidual taxpayers for the year 1885, and
subject to the direction of the supervisors
Of said township and as there is no lega
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 botl
Supervisors of the Township Clerk anC
should bear the seal of the township.
The above notice is being given so tina
all persons can govern themselves accord
ingly. $. NJ. RILEY,
Agent for Taxpayers Association.
Ashland, Pa, Nov. 81 'S5.-tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

81 tell you, husband. ! want to try it,
] had suffered for years with complaint
the physicians called gravel, and they had
given up the attempt to help me. My wife
heard OF DR. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
and spoke as above. To please her goi
bottle Used that and two or three more
and presently the trouble vanished never
to return. My wife had sort of inspira.
tion that lime. Washington Monroe, Cats.
kill, N. Y. Faith like hers deserves its re.
ward. marcbl2.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

The Hazleton Sentinel says that George
Mcbride died at his home in Humboldt on
Monday of last week after an illness OF a
week, aged 10 years.
Mr.. Mcbride was born In Columbia
county, near Berwick, and for many years
was stable boss for the Jackson 4 Woodin
Manufacturing Company. lie came to
Humbolt about ten years ago to accept
similar position with Linderman Il skeer,
For five or six years past he was also mail
carrier between there ana Humbolt. lie
was for many years consistent and faith
full member of the Methodist church and
was man of the highest sense OF honor
and integrity lie leaves widow and
two sons, Oscar and William, the former
being now resident of Berwick and the
latter now residing in Nebraska.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

A Lackawanna county man went fooling
around grand Juror some time ago, try
ing to interest him personally in the case
of a neighbor who had been arrested for
violating the liquor laws. The juror in
formed lawyer of the fact the lawyer
prosecuted the would-te "jury-lixer,"
he was tried and convicted, and sentenced
to pay the coets of prosecution and fine
of $3.50 The Judge in passing sentence
stated that he would be very merciful in
view Of the supposed ignorance of the
man concerning the enormity of his Of
the next jury.fxer convicted in that court
might expect the full penalty of the law to
be visited upon him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

A sufficient number Of names have been
obtained to effect an organization of a
Board of Trade. All persons interested in
the movement who desire to be come mem
bers before an organization is effected, will
find the papers in the hands OF Mr. ID.
Iowenberg. A meeting will be held in the
psrlor of the Exchange Hotel or Monday
evening, Goth, at y O'clock for the election
of officers, after which time all members
must be balloted for, A full attendance is
desired
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

Now here is something which is really
worth making note of, If piece of
charcoal is laid on a burn the pain will
subside Immediately and if LEFT upon the
wound for an hour, will cure it. This
seems almost incredible, but ss Il piece of
charcoal is readily procureable it should be
kept in every house, for immediate use,
and its efficacy tested.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26
MBIAN AND DEMOCRAT, BIOOMSBURG COLUMBIA COUNTY PA

Parker's Tonic kept in home is a senti-
mel to keep sickness out. Used discreetly,
u keeps the blood pure, and the stomach,
liver and kidneys in working order
Coughs and colds vanish before 1t. II
builds up the health. No wise mother will
be without it. mar.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

Judge Schuyler, of Northampton county,
has decided that either prosecutors or de-
misdemeanor, sentenced to pay costs of
prosecution and in default of payment
committed to prison, must serve out their
full time. He says; at is part of every
sentence that the person sentenced shall
"stand committed until the sentence is
complied with" From such sentence
there is no appeal TO the Board of Prison
Inspectors,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

NJ. c. Turrell, the efficient Principal of
the Greenwood Seminary at Millville, has
resigned his position. The trustees desire
to secure a competent person to take
charge of the school at an early day. Mr..
Turrell left on Monday, the 22d inst, for
State College,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

Blind Tom, the wonderful pianist, will
give one of his entertainments in the Op-
era House on Tuesday evening, March 30,
We need not speak of his musical gifts. as
he has worldwide reputation He is a
half-witted negro, but when he sits down
at piano he brings from it the most mar
vellous sounds, and executes the most
difficult classic selections with great ex-
preston and accuracy. Reserved seats al
McKinney's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

The office and bar.room at St Elmo
have been rearranged and handsomely
fitted up by the proprietor, J. L. Girton.
The table is under the personal supervision
of Mrs. Girton who has a wide reputation n
as "A cook, and meals are served at the
regular hours, or prepared at any hour,
as guests may desire.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

An application was made to the Board
of Pardons by Hon. II. w. Palmer last
week in behalf of d. F. Seybert, now un-
dergoing Imprisonment i'll the Luzerne
county Jail, for larceny. 1t was in vain,
and Seybert will serve his time out.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

In its issue of April 10 The Philadelphia
Weekly Times will print sketch of the or
ganization and subsequent achievements
of the Eeighty- fourth Regiment, Pennsyl-
yania Volunteers. Portraits of Colonel
Murray and of all of the chief officers will
be given. The sketch is from the pen OF
Lieutenant Harvey S. Wells and is most
graphically told All old members of this
famous regiment and their friends and
relatives will be interested in securing a
copy Of The Times of this date for preserva-
tion
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26
FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1856.
CORRECT RAiLRoAD TINE TABLE.
PUBLIC SALES.

APRIL 90. II. II. Hume, executor Of
Samuel Appleman, deceased, will sell real
estate on the premises in Benton township
See advertisement
MARou 30, 81. W. r. Hagenbuch, sd
ministrator of Samuel II. Hagenbuch de
ceased will sell personal property at the
Hotel in Orangeville, embracing horse
wagons, and all the hotel furniture at II
a. IN. each day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-03-26

Mrs. Jonathan Chromls died at her home
in East Bloomsbury on Sunday night.
She was a sufferer for several years from
cancer. The funeral took place on We'd
nesday afternoon, Her husband and sew
eral children survive her.