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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
JerseytOwn.

Considerable hail fell during The shower
Sunday afternoon.
Daniel Smith and son, Of Milton, was in
town last week, talking railroad.
Messrs. Chambe rlain and Morehead, and
a.gentleman, of New York, passed through
here on Saturday on their way to attend
the railroad meeting at orangeville.
Our genial landlord, Mr.. A. X. Smith,
now has four handsome grcys.
Mr. w. Jacoby and A. l.. Fritz, Esq,
were in town last week. Evidently look
ing up politics little.
Mr.. G. NJ. Smith recently returned from
visit to different parts of the West.
Mr.. Frank Thomas who has been in
Kansas for several years past, returned
to Jerseytown last week and is visiting his
brother-in-law, Mr. David Phillips.
The masons finished their work on Mr..
j. A. Funston's new house last Wednes-
| day.
The school board had their account au-
dlted last Thursday. Rather late; but it
seems that the Secretary failed to attend to
securing the State appropriation.
Mr.. Charles Smith has gone to Watson
town on railroad business
No services in the NJ Z. Church on Sun
day, on account of the absence of the
pastor.
The M. Il. Sunday school intend having
a picnic Saturday next. They will go to
Maiden's Lane, near lola.
Some talk of festival. Let it OF be
all talk.
Miss Stella Kern, of Shenandoah. is vis-
iting Miss Rey. Shulz.
Miss Anna Supplee, of Bloomsburg, has
been visiting friends here.
Mrs. Dr. Swisher was very poorly last
week, but is better at present writing.
The laborers on the railroad promise to
make things lively here. Last Friday
morning they got to quarreling among
| themselves aud one of the men, nn Italian,
gave one of his fellow workmen an idea
of pick used rs weapon. The man was
considerably hurt about the head. A war
rant was procured for the arrest of the
Italian, but he had disappeared. The
men, not Icing satisfied with the "llttlo
time they had had out at the road, came
into town during the afternoon and con
tinued their jubilee. One man flourished
revolver but was soon disarmed by the
others. The airray lasted but short tim,
and ended without any one being hurt.
The work on the road is being carried or
with marked degree of progress. There
are about thirty men at work with foui
carts and several wagons. 1t is said that
more hands will soon be put on the road a
this place.
The prospects brighten, and Jerseytowr
will have a railroad in few-well, in 6
short time.
Tramps and beggars are becoming very
numerous.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
The school question.

EDITORS COLUMBIAN SIRs There are a
few men in Bloom school district who
work 1865 days of 10 hours for 1866.
These men fail to see any justice in pay
ing ID. A. Beckley or any other man $1,000
for 100 days of six hours.
A good question in mental arithmetic
for the students this winter.
A man works 0G0 hours for $l0S0. How
much an hour? For the benefit and en-
lightment of the tax payer we will answer
the conundrum. $1,000 divided by 9GO
equal 1t,equal one dollar and twelve and a
half cents. Mr.. Beckleys abilities may en-
title him to this compensation, and some
others educated under the old method can
not see it. 1t is very easy thing to vote
away other peoples money and the Repub-
lican members of the board, who are the
friends of the poor tax payer find il very easy.
We have only to say that some members
of the present board will be set down on al
the next election so hard that they will be
tiattened out thinner than pan cake.
One more conundrum, How much school
tax do the Republican members pay?
INoUlRRR
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
The Hest in the Market.

We would remind our friends and former
patrons and the public generally, that we
are still handling d. NJ Osborne S Co.'S
Reapers, Mowers and Binders. of which
we have on hand full line, covering all
the latest improvements, which are added
to these excellent machines ev.ry year.
We keep constantly on hand line OF
extras for the above machines and make q
specially of repairing not only the Osborne
machines, but oil kinds of moving and
reaping machines.
We have always on hand full line Of
knives for all makes of machines. We
have large stock of the very best of bind
er twine, which we are offering for Is cents
per. pound Inviting all to examine oul
machines before purchasing elsewhere we
are respectfully HARMAN & HAssERT
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

The rule fixing Moday for the holding of
delegate election ought to be changed at
the coming County Democratic Convention.
1t is much more convenient for farmers to
go to the polls on Saturday afternoon when
their weeks work is done, than it is on
Monday when they must lose ,nearly half
day, if they have any distance to travel,
and thus much larger vote can be got
ont on Saturday than Monday. Another
objection to the present rule is that there is
not sufficient time given between the cleo
ton and convention to figure out the re-
turns and ascertain the instructions. When
there is full county ticket to be elected,
with numerous candidates in the field, it
would be impossible to go over all the re-
turns in the allotted time. There are some
gooG reasons for having the convention the
day after the election, but the objections
appear to be greater than the advantages,
and therefore the rule should be amended.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
Pay Your Taxes.

Richard Stiles, Tax Collector has posted
notices that the State, County, School and
Poor duplicates are in his hands, and that
all persons who shall, within sixty days
from July 18th, make payment of the taxeJ
charged against them in said duplicates
shall be entitled to u reduction of 8 per
cent from the amount thereof, except on
Poor tax. All who fail to pay within six
months will be charged per cent, addi-
tional, The Collector will be in attendance
at the office of William Chrstman, Esq,
IN Meyers building, on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday of each week, during the last
two weeks OF said sixty days, between
two and six o'clock p. IN. to receive taxes
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

We are informed by those in position to
know, that sufficient money has been
raised to insure the construction OF the
Bloomsbury and Sullivan Railroad to the
foot of the mountain, and that this will
be done provided enough stock is taken in
the county to pay any damages for right of
way There is so little doubt that this can
be accomplished that orders have been Civ
en- by the contractors for tools, and lumber
has been purchased for the erection of
ihanties along the line for the use of the
workmeu. In very short time an engi-
neer corps will start out and go over the
line to reset the stakes and fix the grade
accurately, not merely as a bluff, as has
been intimated, but with bonafide intention
of building the road The Bloomsbury
and Sullivan Ra road is a fixed fact.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

An important discovery of coal has been
made at the Ucntralia colieries, operated
by L. A. Riley & Co. For some time past
they have been prospecting for the man.
moth vein, and have now struck it. The
seam is one of the largest in the region, it
being SO feet in thickness. The coal Is OF
excellent quality and will prove big
bonanza to the operators, 1t will not be
mined as is the custom but the vein will be
stripped, thus saving the cost of sinking a
slope and erecting a new breaker. The
coal will be taken to the old Centralia
breaker, distance of about 200 yards and
there prepared for he market.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
The Canadian Thistle pest.

The farmers Of every community should
sterny enforce the law of Gath April, 1885,
forbdding all citizens from allowing the
Canadian thistle to 60 to seed on their
premises. 1t is one Of the most pestilcn-
tial weeds Of all that now pollute the
fields of the farmers, and II spreads from
the thriftless to the land of the thrifty with
fearful rapidity.
The law of 1885 provides that any person
holding lands by lease or otherwise, who
shall allow the Canadian thistle to go TO
seed on their premises, shall be fined fifteen
dollars, to be paid to the school fund of the
district. Any citizen who is likely to be
injured by the spread of the pest from his
ncighbor's lands, may give notice to have
the weeds cut before gong to seed, and II
not done, the Constable or Supervisor is
required to enter upon the property, cut
the weeds and can compel the payment Of
labor and costs from the holder of the pol
luted lands
No average farmer or good citizen
should require official notice from an Of
|
before it ripens its seed. A few hours
work at most would cut it on any average
farm, and the holder of any land should
cut it for his own protection. 1t is de-
structive of all crops when it gets rooted
in fields, and its downy seeds are waited
hither and thither to pollute ell neighbor-
ing lands.
Supervisors of public roads are also re-
quired, by the new law, to cut the Cana
dian thistle on or along all roads or uu-
seated lands in their districts, and in case
of failure, they are liable to fine of ton
dollars, to be recovered for the use of the
parties about to be injured by such neglect
or refusal. The present is the time to de-
stroy the Canadian thistle pest, and every
occupant of land should willingly and
promptly obey the law.-Ttmes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

Prof E. Stone Virgins, the weather
prophet, insists that the great storm he
predicted for this Fall will be on hand.
lie says he does not anticipate any further
great change in the weather until Fall.
September he says, twill open cold and
stormy, piemonitory to my great storm,
commencing on the afternoon of Sept. 90,
and the great war of the elements will
come as sure as the sun is in the heavens
1t will be storm of unparalleled violence,
and after sweeping across the Atlantic and
traversing the country will exhaust its en-
ergies upon the rugged front offered by
the Rocky mountains. Fishermen in the
maritime provinces and in Newfoundland
have not been slow to appreciate my pre-
dictions, and l have already received In
telligence from many that they have made
arrangements to be in port on the day OF
the destructive storm"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

The question has been asked whether
marriage license issued from one county
authorizes the performance of the cere-
mony in a different county. From the
plain language OF the law it would appear
that it does not. The Act of 1885 says that
no person within this commonwealth shall
be Joined in marriage, until license shall
have been procured from the clerk of the
orphans court, in The county wh e re " T'
yiage is performed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

Judge Elwell will be away from home
during August
Miss Ida Bernhard is visiting friends at
Syracuse, N. Y.
M. e. Walker, Esq, of Shickshinny was
In town on Tuesday.
W. A. MARI Esq, of Ashland, was in
town on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. p E. Writ went to New
Haven on Wednesday.
Mrs G. Il. Buckalew and Mrs. L. Z.
Waller are at Ganoga Lake.
Mrs. l.. Gross and children went to Kan
sas City on Tuesday to visit friends.
Mrs. F. DeSheppard and Mrs. Aiman OF
Philadelphia are visiting Mrs G. L. Rabb.
William Rohrbach of Franklin was
among the visitors to town on Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Harmon, of Con
yngham township, are the guests OF Pro-
thonotary Snyder and wife.
DR.. ]. q. Rutter started for Colorado
Wednesday evening. He expects to be alb
sent about two weeks, and will visit mos'
of the chief cities on the route.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

Philip V. Weaver, Esq, of Hazleton, is
candidate for Representative in that dis
trict, and the prospects for his success are
said to be good. He is possessed of ability
and has large legal practice. If nomina-
ted he will succeed James Sweeny. Both
of them were educated at the Normal
school
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

M. II. A. Schweppenheiser, of Lime
Ridge, showed us last week some wheat of
his raising which was indeed excellent. 1t
was called the Belgium, he and Mr.. Turn
bach being the only two in the county that
have IA crop of this wheat. Mr. Schweppen-
heiser says the wheat will yield from 40 to
As bushels to the acre.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

To PRESERVE NATURAL FLOWERS. - Dip
the flowers in melted paraffine, withdraw
ing them quickly. The liquid should be
only just hot enough to maintain its tlaid-
ity and the flowers should be dipped one
at time, held by the stocks and moved
about for an instant to get rid Of air buh-
bles. Fresh cut flowers, free from moist
ure, make excellent specimens in this way.
If you would preserve your health aud in
vigorate your entire system use Perrine's
Pure Barley Malt Whskey, For sale by
Q. b. Robbins, Bloomsbury, Pa. [eow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

S. b. Coleman of the News Dealer was in
town on Monday in the interests of the ex-
cursion from Wilkesbaiie ie to Glen OnokD
on the Goth. The occasion is the opening
of the Wahnetah Hotel, large and ele-
giant new house. The fare from Wilkes
barre for the round trip is only $l.O0 The
first train leaves there at 8. 40 a. IN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

We are under obligations to Hon. A. L.
Fritz for a number of volumes of state re-
ports of the different departments; and also
for work entitled Pennsylvania in the
Revolution" in two volumes. Inc work
is edited by John b. Linn and Dr. W. II.
Egle, both historians of distinction. They
are well bound, and are books of reference
of great value.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

The efforts of several amateurs to mount
a bicycle in the Postoffice alley on Monday
evening attracted crowd to witness the
proceeding. 1t was laughable in the ex-
treme, aud no doubt the bystanders en-
joyed some parts of the exhibition much
more than the performers, 1t looks very
easy to ride wheel, but if you think it is,
lust try il.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
A senator Swings a Shining Scythe

From the Sunbury News
Senator Wolverton has succeeded, after
considerable outlay in monty and extern
sive ditching and clearing of underground,
in making his old Baldy farm fertile, pr,
ductivc and beautiful stretch of land, ex-
tending as it does from just above the
Pennsylvania railroad shops, along the
river, to the old lime knrs, touching the
road tnat leads up Oberdorf falm. On
Saturday last the Senator, whom many
people would like to see Governor of the
Commonwealth, jumped over one of his
fences into wheat field ripe for the sickle.
Selling cradle he moved swath as clean
as was his wont in his earlier days. Philip
Moore, who is good mower, says he cnt
grain more than once with him. The two
are graduates OF the farm and came into
town with their knees out, but do not in
tend to go out that way.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
Court Proceedings.

An adjourned court was held on the nth
On petition James Barrett was appointed
collector of taxes for Centrala borough
bond approved, and same day collector
sworn.
David Yost was appointed committee OF
the person and estate of Benjamin C. Hess.
Bond required in the sum of $4,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

List of letters remaining In the Post Or
flee at Bloomsburg for week ending July
90, 1886;
Sam'l T. Altemus, Miss Jennie Dundore
Miss Jessie Hassingcr, Miss Annie Nj
Hine, Mrs. Mary Jamison, w. j. jerome,
Esq Mr.. John Shatier, George G. Trump
Miss Mary c. Wooliver.
Persons calling for these letters vii
please say advertised"
GEORGE A. CLARK, p. NJ.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

v. II. DCHu fLER ~ 70.
For SALE.-One new Sloan side bar
buggy. One sloan jump-seat carriage in
good condition with shafts, pole and brake.
One old buggy One double heater. In
quire of l.. Z. Waller. july9
A very handsome walnut counter desk
suitable for store or office, will be sold at
less than half cost price. Apply to
j. r. SCHUYLER & Co.
Rev. II. Z. Monro, administrator, will
sell valuable real estate on premises in
Madison township on Saturday, July 81.
See advertisement.
For SALE.-The undersigned will sell 40
or so acres, more or less, to suit purchas-
ers, from the south side of his farm in
Hemlock township. Three good springs
of water, good building site, public road
through the land, about acres of timber,
small stream of water through land. Price
$15 per acre in payments. For particulars
inquire of Reuben Bomboy, Buckhorn, or
Geo. E. Elwell, Bloomsbury. JAG mos.
For SALH.-A very desirable property,
on Market street in the town OF Blooms.
burg, Pa. nearly opposite Rev. d. j..
Waller. Lot 81 feet in width and 1893 feet
in depth. An alley on the north and east,
lot of d. ]. Waller on the south. Market
street on the west. The dwelling house is
large two story brick with Mansard roof,
water gas and sewer drainage, good
large stable, good fruit, and good well of
water.
Also house and lot in Catawlssa front
ing on 3rd street, above Pine street, good
two story frame dwelling house with two
story kitchen attached.
MICHAEL + EyRRLY
April 7. 'S6. IT, Bloomsbury, Pa.
For SALE-Two houses and lots on
Canal street. Desirable, cheap homes, and
pay well to rent.
Also, one of the finest residences in
Bloomsburg, 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. A rare chance
Tor fine home. Apply to
j. Ii. MAIZE,
Cor. Main and Centre Sts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

Frank Howell, of Scranton, who refused
to marry Miss Efiie Coslett because the
spirit of his father told him that he ought
not to get married yet, has made an AMIGA
BILE settlement with the young lady by pay
ing her $4,000 A receipt for the amount
has been fled in the Prothonotary's office,
Scranton, and Miss Coslett has no claim on
the man to whom she was betrothed few
weeks ago,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

The School Furnishing company are rap
idly getting their machinery for doing work
in fine style and with dispatch. They have
just received new style sand papering
machine which is said to be the vely latest
improved.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

A L. F.itz is he ory candidate for rep.
resentative on the north side of the river
and should receive all the delegates in the
county. According to the old custom of
voting each voter should leave the name of
Mr. Fritz, with one of the three candidates
on the other side, on the ticket.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
family nionie was held in Oak Grove

A family picnic was held in Oak Grove,
by the Bldeman family on Tuesday.
There were persons present from
Schoolcraft Mich, Canister, Shick-
sblnny, Philadelphia, Emira and War
saw, Indiana. The entire number
present was 10l. A very pleasant time
was had. They went early and stayed late
and an organ furnished music for dancing.
Three generations were represented. 1t
will be an event long to be remembered
| by tho c who participate
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

A FAMILY BLESSING. Simmons Liver
Regulator-the favoritc home remedy-is
entirely vegetable, and is the purest and
best family medicine that Is compounded.
No error to be feared in administering, nc
injury from exposure after taking, no loss
OF time. II is the best preventive medi-
cine, and safe to take, no matter what the
sickness may prove to he, and in any ordi.
nary disease will effect speedy cure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
BUSINESS NOTICES.

The pain and micefy suffe ed by those
who are afflicted with dyspei ia are lnde-
SC .bable. The distress of the body is
equaled or surpassed by the confusion
and tortures of the mind, thus making its
victims suffer double aflliction. The re-
lief which is given by Hoods Sarsaparilla
has caused thousands to be thankful for
this great medicine, 1t dispels the causes
of dyspepsia, and tones up the digestive
organs. Try Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

The nervous, working type Of peo-
pie, such as lawyers, clergymen, business
men and students are the principal victims
of hay fever. Sufferers may be certain
that hay fever does not arise from an i'm
pure state of the blood. A local treatment
is the only way to cure it. Judging from
results, Ely's Cream Balm is the only spe-
cfc yet discovered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
sCOTT's EMULSION OF PURE
Cod Liver OIL, With Hypophosphites.
Far Wo,fino Diseases Of CIliren.

For Wasting Diseases ot Children.
Where the digestive powers are feeble
and the ordinary food does not seem to
nourish the child this acts both as food
and medicine, giving strength and flesh at
once, and is almost as palatable as milk.
Take no other,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
Camp Fire.

Ent Post g. A. r. will hold camp fire
at Oak Grove ion Friday land Saturday.
July 30 and 81, day and evening. Several
other Posts are expected to be present, and
the soldiers and their friends will have a
good time. The grounds will be open to
the public and all are invited to attend.
The gate fee will be so small that every.
body can afford to go.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

A camp meeting will be held at Rupert
Grove beginning on the 23rd inst. and
closing on August Bird. 1t will be under
the charge of the A. M. E. church and
some prominent men in that denomination
are expected to be present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

On Friday of last week Howard Bidle.
man was badly burned about the face and
arms by an explosion of gas while at work
at the furnace in the car shops of G. M. &
j. X. Lockard.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23

"Hello Hello !" "Well, what is it p
"What did you use on your oats this
spring ?" Moro Phillips soluble bone"
Did you use the same on your potatoes ?"
"No. What did you use ?" ''Sharpless 81
Carpenters No. bone, it makes them get,
don't it E" "Yes, SIR" "Hello there Is
some one ringing in on us, what do you
want p Will it suit you to bring me load
of fertilizer up tomorrow ?" ''Where do
you want me to get it p Down at the
Farmers Produce Exchange. ''They don't
keep it do they ?" 80, yes they do, why
you can get anything you want there" SIS
that so ?" Eyes, Sill Yod can get Lister
Bros ammoniated bone, Lister Bros L. s.
E. bone, L. Frank Goes Knickerbocker
soluble Pacific guano, Allentown complete
bone phosphate Moro Phillips super phos-
phate of lime, Diamond bone, Moro Phil
| lir7' soluble bone German potash, John F.
Orths Reading bone Sharpless 81 Carpen-
ter's No. bone, Sharpless & Carpenters
| acid phosphate, NJ L. Shoemaker Il Co.
swift sure. All the above goods are sold
at from 90 to 30 per cent less than any
other fertilizer sold, and all kinds of grain
taken in exchange for them. Before pur-
chasing your fertilizers call and give them
a trial and save time, money and trouble.
June 25 m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-07-23
Philadelphia Markets
CORRECTED WEEKLY.

FEED.-western winter bran, spot, 14.e5 a l5
FLOUR.-Western extras 90 a $50 Penn
family, 3.s7k@ 400 Ohio clear, 4.25 a 460winter
a5O
wnEAT-Pennsylvania red, No. 1, ssN
RNE-bS.
GONNA a 4S
OATs-No. 8 white "a 80 No. 2, 40x
HAY AND STRAW Timothy-Choce western
and New York,1a0O fair to good western ana
New York, 300 "a 900; medium Western and New
York, oil Cut hay as TO quality 10. a 10.
Rye straw H. Wheat straw, 10. Oat straw
"a 10.
PoTAToEs-New so Csi.00 per bbl.
EGGS.-Pennsylvania II; western 10.
BUTTER.-Pennsylvania creamery prints 22
Creamery Extra 81 Western extra Hob, fair 10 q
12.
LIVE POULTRY. .I2
DRESSED POULTRY.-Chckens, 13 "a IL