Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-29
TnE RIVER RECEDING.
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- view Omcers Of Putnam CiroIe--sooie,y
Evenss-A Bssnbridss Man Arrested for
Kliiips . Dos--Minor Happening.
Related In brief Paragraphs

Regular Correspondence oeofISTELLieEScrn. OF
COLUMBIA, Dec. 20 The condition OF the
0usquehsnna river at Columbia still remains
uuchsnged, and presents very discouraging
appearance to the ice merchants. The ice
YVES running over the dam during yesterday
and last night, but this morning only a small
cbannel 10 open where the ice is being car
fied oil. The Ice has lodged above the bridge
from the Iron span TO wrightsville, making
clear sheet OF water below the bridge
almostto the dam. 1t still continues to move
on this aide, but only small portion is being
carried of. The dam IS covered with II from ili
ehore to shore. The river Is still high, nut
the water is slowly suosiding.
Election Of Onicsrs.
Putnam Circle, No. lls, b. Q. "a. F) oil
Pennsylvania held q regular meeting last
night when the following officers were elected
TO servo for the ensuing term h. w, X, IL
Eicherly; G. w, ). Shertzer c. j., j.
Thumme; Q. f., 1. Getz Il; IL r; Make
neld W. d, q. Young; w. N, u r. Mann
trustee, A. I. Rodgers.
Social Events.
A very large party will be held on Thurs
day evening at the residence of DIR. :. Armor,
corner Second and Walnut streets
Tho twentieth anniversary OF the marriage
Of Mr.. and Mrs Joshua Sourbeer was cele.
brated on Tuesday, at their home, about two
miles back of Wrightsville. A number of
friends from Columbia were in attendance
and q very enjoyable time was had by sll
present The couple received number Of
handsome presents.
A very large party was held last night at
the residence OF Mr.. Hiram Wilson, corner
OF Second and Locust streets, which was one
of the most brilliant social events Of the
season. Guests were present from Philadel-
phia, Lancaster, York, Harrisburg and other
places. Dancing and other pleasures were
indulged in.
Arrested For Shooting - Dog.
John Wiley, owner of dstiIlery rear
Banbrdge had very valuable dog killed
about two weeks sgo. Toe animal was
highly priced by It's owner aud was found
lying In the snow, suffering from a guushot
wound. Thomas Smith, living at Balm.
bridge, was suspected as the perpetrator Of
the act and suit was entered against him for
cruelty to animals at the Office OF Alderman
McConomy. OF Lancaster, A warrant was
given to Officer Wittick, who succeeded In
srresting Smith after a secoGd trip 10 his
home. The fellow admitted killing the dog
but gave no reason for the act He was taken
TO jail for a hearing on Thursday,
Town Notes.
Rev. II. Relief, pastor OF the Salem Luth-
eran church, received very fine bedroom
suite "a a Christmas present from his con.
Rregstion. The choir also testified their es'
ieem for the r75tor by presenting him with q
handsome rocker.
The Lottie Church dramatic company Will
appear in the opera house on Saturday even
ing, January lst, when the romantic drains
OF 'The Unknown" will be presented.
Miss y. Kate Root, OF Pottsto~n, Is visiting
In Columbia as the guest OF Mrs. II. T.
Yergey.
An election Tor trustees OF the Old Colum.
bia Puhlic Ground company Will be held on
Saturday, January lst. Messrs Wike, Strine
ana Grove are the retiring members OF the
board, aud will most likely be their own sue.
cessors.
CHARLES J. Kerr, of Phlladelp phis, Ia visiting
in town As the guest OF John 5. Wilson.
Ex-Ofacer Fred Hoffman, OF the Reading
4 COLUMBIA railroad polics, will remove 10
r Lancaster,