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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09
AND DEMOCRAT, BLOOMSBURG COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA.
Berwicls.

Rev, L. ii. Yocum has been returned to
us. He is symmetrical-an excellent
orator in the pulpit, workingman at re-
vivals, and visiting man as pastor. He
is capable of fling any pu'pit In our land.
He is endowed with powers Of no ordinary
ability. He belongs to the old Alma Mater
Of Willamsrort-a brother of Seth Yocam
who entered the army at the outbreak OF
the war and contested his seat iu Congress
with Ex-Governor A. g. Curtin.
Miss Amelia Armstrong of Bloomsbury
has filed the pripcipalsbip of our schools
with great credit aud efficiency. AT the
expiration of the term che anticipates visit
ing Chicago to learn further the arts and
accomplishments of teaching. We trust
she will be sufficiently encouraged to re-
turn to us. She is valuable accession to
our community as n lady of culture, ability,
and as teacher.
George Vanetta has returned from an ex-
tensive tour in the South. He was, for
years the superintendent of the lumber de-
partment of the car works of jackson &
Woodn, George looks remarkably well.
DIR. Harter, Nescopeck, will retain his
practice there and has plenty to do, and
will not come to Berwick, as rumored.
L. H. Keen of same place Is about to put
up large emporium OF agricultural imple-
ments.
We are glad to learn that Solomon Bow
er, an aged gentleman in the rear of Ber-
wick, after lingering illness is GONZALES
cent.
W. Paul Hughes has gone to Penna.
Hospital, and we are glad to note receives
encouragement, He has been long while
afflicted 1t is sorrow that he has been
afflicted so long hardly having reached
the prime of life.
VIM. Lynn, Berw ick has invented large
and excellent incubator to hatch a thous-
and eggs at once, the third he has made.
He is member of the rolling mill, but has
capacity beyond his employment there.
When that regiment of chickens come there
will be war He has lot of game chick
ems from Michigan that can soon wir
battles and will never be sent to the hos
pital for repairs.
DR.. Reagents farm will be turned into
butter dairy this Spring, He has RAISED
aud sold some fine stock, the best breeds
Clewell is the master spirit on the farm.
Mrs. Girton, Newtown is making excel
lent repairs around her premises, new
pale fence, new porch, and improvement
in the house and she carries it on herself
her husband in Florida engaged in orang
and truck culture
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Beautiful birthday cards at Mercer's
from one cent to two dollars.
The FIshingcreek Railroad.

If the project of railroad starting at
Bloomsburg and following the creek to the
North Mountain is ever going to- amount
to anything now is the time to push it.
Engineer corps are engaged in running
lines for other roads that will tap this re-
gion, and the first ROAD through will have
an undoubted advantage. Should the pro-
posed road from Milton TO Shickshinny be
constructed it will divert large amount
of trade from Bloomsbury, and take it to
those two towns, thus virtually cutting off
the county seat from the commerce of the
upper end of the county. AS it is to the
interest of all concerned to have easy CON-
munication with the county seat, the resi-
dents of the upper end should use every
effort in their power to secure the early
construction of the Fishingcreek railroad.
If the right of way can be secured at little
expense the prospects for this road will be
exceedingly bright but If every foot OF
ground taken must be paid for at eXorbit-
ant rates, it will be many years before the
whistle of the iron horse will awaken
echoes in the wilds of the North Mountain.
A liberal spirit on the part of land owners
will greatly assist the project but de-
termination to squeeze all the money posi-.
BILE out of the company because it is a
railroad corporation, regardless of the ad-
vantages to the entire community, will
render the construction of the road ex.
tremely doubtful.
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PUBLIC SALES.

APRIL 9.--The administrator of Eliza.
beth Peterman deceased, will sell valuable
town pronerty, on Main street, Bloomsbury,
at 10 a, m.
APRIL 17.-DT. Shattuck will sell person
al property at the Sanitarium, near D. L.
& W. depot, Bloomsbury, including
carriages. buggies, harness, valuable
team of blooded young mares, COW, pigs,
stoves, household furniture &c, as he will
no longer keep livery, and expects to re-
furnish the Santarium. See posters.
APRIL SO. II. II. Hume, executor OF
Samuel Appeman, deceased, will sell real
estate on the premises in Benton township.
See advertisement.
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A sanitary convention will be held under
the auspices of the State Board of Health,
in the city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, May l2, 13, and H.
The objects of the convention will be to
afford an opportunity for an interchange
of views and an expression of opinion in
reference to the Sanitary improvement of
the Commonwealth the preservation of
health and the prevention of avoidable
death. Subjects of vital importance will
be discussed by distinguished Sanitarians
from all parts of the country. The public
are invited Admission free. For partic-
ulars, address. Joseph f. Edwards, M. D..
Chairman Committee of Arrangements,
s24 South 10th Street, Philadelphia.
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We will pay $40 for the largest list of
words given in the defining part of Web
ster's Dictionary formed from the word
ILLUSTRATED" SO for the best temper
ance poem. $40 tor the best comic poem.
$40 for the best story of 1000 words. $40
for the best song and music. $40 for the
b9st pen and ink sketch. So for the best
three riddles 50 for the nearest guess at
the number of lands" in our next (May)
number. So for the most difficult ten ques-
tons in Grammar, with proper answers.
So for the most difficult ten questions in
Arithmetic, (not puzzles with proper an
swers 50 for the best poem by boy Under
12 years. So for the best story by girl uL-
der 12 years. 80 for the best explanatory
solution of the question; "How often and
at what intervals has July 4th occurred on
Sunday during the Christian era? ?" So for
the best explanatory solution of the ques-
tlon; "a man starts Monday noon, and
travels Westward keeping up with the
Sun-where does he first find Tuesday
noon ?" Send 10 cents for sample paper
and conditions. A beautiful present with
each paper. MUNYON'S Ill. WORLD, Phil
adelpha, Ia. Agents wanted. a2-3!.
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BL,OOMsBURG BOARD OF
TRADE.

Agreeably to notice the citizens interested
in the organization OF Board of Trade for
Bloomsbury met in the parlor of Exchange
Hotel on Thursday evening April ], 1885
1T o'clock G. w. Miller Esq was chosen
az Chairman and Frank p. Billmeyer as
Secty. The subscription list was then
read showing membership of 90 persons.
On motion of g. Z. Elwell Esq the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted viz
FlRsr.-The name of the Corporation
shall be the Bloomsbury Board of Trade.
SECOND. The purpose for which the
Corporation is formed shall be for the en-
couragement and protection of trade and
commerce.
THIRD The place of business shall be
the Town Of Bloomsbury, County of Col
umbia and State of Pennsylvania.
FoURrn-The term of its existence shall
lie perpetual"
FIFTH. The Board of Trustees shall con-
sist of "fve."
SiSTH--The officers shall consist Of q
| President. First Vice President Second
| Vice President. Secretary and Treasurer.
SEvENTn-The Corporation shall have no
capital stock.
On motion the meeting proceeded to per-
mancnt organization and election of officers
and trustees for ensuing year.
| David Lowenberg was nominated for
President G. W. Neal was nominated for
First Vice-President G. E. Elwell was
nominated for Second Vice President |.
| w. Hartman was nominated for Treasurer;
+. p. Bllmeyer was nominated for Secre
tary.
There being no other nominees for Of
ficers, upon motion and vote by reclamation
they were declared duly elected officers Of
the Bloomsbury Board of Trade for the
term of one year. Election of Trustees be.
ing in order the following persons were
duly elected, viz
c. G. Barklcy, d. W. Kitchen, G. X
Buckalew, I. w. McKelvy and I. >. Kuhn
On motion of Messrs. Buckaew and Mil
Ter the President appointed c. G. Barkley
c. w. Miller, L. E. Waller, H. j. Clarl
| anu VI. IlN cll uS CpiiIiiittcO oh Sha' 'Si
bylaws and constitution. The Secretary
then read letter from John Jamison Pre-
sident of the proposed Bloomsbury ont
Sullivan II. X. Invoking the aid ofthe Blooms
sburg Board of Trade in the enterprise
On motion of Messrs. Buckalew and Mile
the President was directed to appoint
special committee of three business men t.
confer with Mr., Jameson upon the subjec
OF his letter.
A letter from w. o. Holmes addressed
to Meyer Bros. was also read stating tha
an Organ Manufactury at Washingt gton n
j. was preparing to remove its works ant
that it employed about 40 men &c. On me
ton j. l.. Meyer, Z. c. Wells and Joshu
Fetterman were appointed a committee t.
correspond and inquire into the merits c
the matter.
On motion the meeting rendered to W
X. Tubbs vote of thanks for the use G
the room. On motion meeting adjourne
to meet on Friday evening April 9th 'S6 d
s o'clock in the same place.
Attest FRANK p. BILLMEYER. Sect'y.
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Shade cloth by the yard, and in patt erns,
at George A Clark's book store.

Prince Alexander and the Bugarians
seem to be the disturbing element just now
in European politics, the firebrand which
may start the conllagation of a general
war. Bulgaria is but little known here
about 1t lies out of the common route of
travel, and its Slavic tongue is far removed
from the language we are most familiar
with. A lecture on Bulgaria is likely to
give us something new. A native Bulgar-
ian, Mr. Marin D. Delchoff of Philppopolis,
is to lecture in the Presbyterian Church
this Friday evening at y p. m. His sub
ject is Bulgaria and the People, Manners
Clergy, and Christianity in Bulgaria. A
collection will be taken to defray expenses.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09
The spring Months

Are undoubtedly the best in which to
purify the blood and strengthen the system,
because at this time tine body is most sus-
ceptible to the beneficial effects of a re-
liable medicine like Hoods Sarsaparila.
The feeling of debility, languor, and lassi-
tude, caused by the changing season, is
entirely overcome, and scrofula aud all
humors are expelled from the blood by the
powerful rcviving and purifying influences
of Hoods Sarsaparlla.
Do not delay-Take Hoods Sarsaparilla
now 1t is made by G. /, Hood & Co.,
Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass, Sold by al
druggists. 100 Doses One Dollar.
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New Railroad.


A corps of fourteen engineers and sur
yeyors, headed by Thomas Morehead of
the Pennsylvania Railroad company, arriv-
ed at Shickshinny Wednesday morning
and commenced operations surveying the
route of the railroad which is to be built
from Shcksbinuy to Milton, in Northum-
berlaud county. 1t is not known with
exactitude who are the originators of the
road, but it is supposed that 1t is to be
branch of the Pennsylvania. The new
road will connect with the line of that
company at Mocanaqua, crossing on the
present railroad bridge. From Shicksbinny
the road will run by way of Jones and
Millvllle in Columbia county through to
Milton, total distance of about fifty six
miles. 1t will tap an important lumber
district open up the hitherto primeval
woods Of the North Mountain and un-
doubtedly be great boom to that section
The surveyors commenced their work i'm
medlately upon their arrival Although
the route has been gone over in a general
way by Mr. Moorehead at a previous time,
it had never been properly surveyed. The
surveyors are provided with their own
team and everything requisite for prose-
cutting their work without moments de-
lay and 1t is expected that they will com
plete their portion of the undertaking in
time for the actual construction of the road
to be commenced before summer.-NeD,
| Dealer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

Fred Boyer has taken the Williams
Hotel at Berwick, Mr.. Hoyt having retired
from the business. Mr. Boyer has kept
the Railroad house at that place for the
past two years, and has made "a reputation
as careful and attentive landlord He
will keep the hotel in first-class style, and
will retain all the patronage il has enjoyed
for many years, and no doubt bring II
many new friends. Fred is young man,
but he knows how W keep hotel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09
TARR ANTS
Etfervesoent Seltzer
Aperient.

an elegant. emcacious,
pleasant apperient IN the
form OF a powder, produc-
ing when dissolved In
water an eXhilerating, ef-
fervescing draught recon-
mended by our best physl-
clans as "a reliable and
agreeable remedy. II cures
constipation, cures indiges-
tlon, cures dyspepsia, cures
piles cures heartburn, cures
sick-headache cures liver
complaint, cures sick stom-
ach, and gently urges all
the eNcretOry organs to a
proper action. 1t should
be In every household and
carried by every traveller.
t1I'ere. apr 9 it-r.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

J. Howard Kline of Orange has pure has
ed so acres of land in Ohio and will re-
move there soon. In his departure Colum
bia county will lose citizen who enjoys
the confidence and respect OF all who know
him, and the community to which he is
going will be the gamers by his advent.
AS he possesses industry and energy, his
western purchase will no doubt, prove a
profitable one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

Messrs George Aurand and Sons who
located 10 our midst last week and took
nossession of the Central Hotel have given
the building such complete renovating
that we would scarcely believe it to be the
same house. He has re-carpeted the build
ing with new carpet and furnished all the
apartments with new furniture from top to
bottom. Everything is us neat as can be-
and the travelling public can expect good
treatment. The Messrs. Aurands came
here from North Bend, at which place they
have kept u first-class house for number
of years. Mr.. Aurands daughters will be
the mistresses of the house and have gen.
eral supervision of the cooking depart
ment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

NJ F, Eyerly has had many years ex-
perience in the collection of claims, transfer
of real estate, and the settlement of estates
of decedents, having been for long time
employed as clerk in the office of the late
Robert f. Clark, and subsequently as a
member of the firm of Freeze II Eyerly.
He has taken office room with F. p. Bill
meyer Esq in Dentler's building, and will
give his attention to collections, convey
ancing, and the settlement of estates.
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seott's Emulsion Of Pure
Cod Liver oil with hHypOphOsphite

Is Remarkable as a Flesh Producer
The increase of flesh and strength, is per
ceptibe Immediately after commencing to
use the Emulsion. The Cod Liver Oil
emulsihed with the Hypophosphites is
most remarkable for its healing, strengthen
ing and flesh producing qualities.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

A much needed convenience is being
supplied by the placing of bath rooms in
the barber shop of James Reilly, under the
Exchange Hotel. The billiard and pool
tables have been removed to Knorr Il Win
tersteen's hail. thus affording plenty OF
room, and it is the intention to put in the
best French bath tubs, with hot and cold
water, and all necessary attachments. AS
this will be the first and only public bath
room in town it ought to receive lihera
patronage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

Michael Tracy died at his home in East
Bloomsbury on Friday last aged about 90
wears, He leaves "A widow and eight chill
dren to mourn his loss Mr.. Tracy came
here nearly thirty years ago, and has been
employed al Meals furnace ever since,
occupying the position of founder In which
he was thoroughly skilled. His health has
beep falling for some time, and he sought
medical assistance at different places, hut
without avail. He was kind husband and
father, and good citizen. His family is
left in very comfortable circumstances, as
he owned considerable property, and had a
life insurance policy OF $1,000 The
funeral took place at St. Columba's church
on Tuesday morning
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

w. G. Dougherty, for several years past
the Western Union operator at this place,
has been appointed postal clerk on the d.
l.. u w. r. r on the line from Scranton
to Northumberland. His services in the
telegraph and express Office here will be
greatly missed, but as there is better pay
in his new work we congratulate him on
his appointment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

For RKNr.-A frame house on Ferry road.
Inquire of Geo. K. Elwell. IT,
For SALE'-Housc and lot on Fifth street.
Lot 40 by 200 feet Also vacant let ad-
joining above Very cheap. Inquire of
Geo. f. Ewell. If.
FoR RENr.-A two story frame cottage,
corner of Catharine and Canal streets, con-
tainlng four rooms, at reasonable rent.
Inquire of Dr. Shattuck, at the Sanitarium
Bloomsbury
For SALE.-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. j. 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 Catawissa front
ing on Bird street, above Pine street, good
two story frame dwelling house with two
story kitchen attached.
MICHAEL f EyERLY
April z. SO. IT, Bloomsbury, Pa.
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 A rare chance
for fine home. Apply to
j. ii. MAIZE,
Enr Main and Centre Sts
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

John Wolf has placed in the hands of
IL. G. Eshleman & Co at the Opera House,
Bloomsbury Pa. all his renairs for plows,
reapers and drills. Mr. Wolf can be found
at the Forks hotel stable, corner of Main
and East street every Saturday, when he
will deliver machines.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

There are rumors that tire "Cloak Man
has been seen on the streets recently at
night. He may be a myth, but 1t is good
idea to keep up the scare. 1t may haye a
tendency to keep young girls from running
the streets after night, when they ought to
be at home under mothers watchful ey e.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

Want 100 teams to haul bark now. to be
unloaded in the cars at the railroad. Also,
potatoes, turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks,
pigeons, thrifty, white, clean shotes. that
weigh from 90, 80, 40, so, CO. to 20 pounds.
Butter, eggs nice green apples, cloverseed
and orions, at Lightstreet.
[feb. .5-2tms. SILAs YOUNG.
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HOW DO YOU FEEL ?

If you feel dull, drowsy, debilitated, have
frequent headache, mouth tastes badly,
poor appetite, and tongue coated, you are
suffering from torpid liver or biliousness,
and nothing will cure you so speedily and
permanently as to take Simmons Liver
Regulator. Take half-tablespoonful. after
each meal. Increase or reduce the dose
as will be found enough to produce one
action from the bowels every day, and in
a short time Won will be perfectly cured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

For SALE. E.-Cloverseed, timothy seed,
shotes, calves and all kinds of lumber.
Boards, rails, 2x4, scanting, joist, plank,
lath, chestnut, hemlock and pine, Nos. /,
?, and shingles, pine boards and siding,
surfaced, white pine, yellow pine and hem
lock flooring, plastering, latb, pickets &c, +,
at Lightstreet, by Silas Young. IN 26-2m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

April thus far has furnished some March
weather of the most disagreeabe kind.
Rain, wind and snow have combined to
make bad roads, high water, and general
unpleasantness out of doors. The early
spring that has been predicted has not
struck this region yet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

Our Job order book shows that larger
number of orders for Job printing were
filed from January lst to April 1st than
for any three months previous on the
records of the COLUMBIAN office. Unequall-
fac ilities, low prices, and good work are
the reasons for it,
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BUSINESS NOTICES.
THE ROOT OF TIE EVIL.

To thoroughly cure scrofula it is neces-
sary to strike directly at the root of the
evil. This is exactly what Hoods Sarsa-
parilla does, by acting upon the blood,
thoroughly cleansing it of sll impurities,
and leaving not even taint of scrofula in
the vital fluid. Thousands who have been
cured Of scrofula by Hoods Sarsaparilla,
testify to its wonderful blood-purifying
qualities. Sold by all druggists.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

w. H House who has been confined to
his house with sickness for some time past,
was on the streets again. He has
moved his dental rooms to the Barton
building, few doors below where he late
ly had his rooms. Now that he is able to
be about again, he will be prepared to see
all his patrons in his new quarters.
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Mrs. Thomas Kane Killed by Her
Husband.


lie DID NOT KNOW THE PISTOL WAS LOADED.
Thomas Kane, boatman of Lime
Ridge, shot his wife on a canal boat at
Shickshinny last week, Thursday after.
noon, about five o'clock. There are sew
eral stories at1o0t as to the shooting, and
we give them as we got them. One report
says that Kane and his wife were sitting in
the cabin of his canal boat at Posts wharf,
where he had tied up for the night. Mrs.
Kane, who is about 40 yeaIs old, told her
husband that certain man had made i'm
proper proposals to ner. Kane replied, "lf
the proposal is repeated, you should treat
him So" With these words, as though to
illustrate his meaning, he drew his revolv-
er, leveled it at his wife and pulled the
trigger, The shot took effect in the pit of
the woman's stomach.
Another report is that Kanes son-in-law
and young woman were in the cabin
with them, and in response to remark
made by the son-in-law to the young
woman, Kane pulled revolver from un-
der the bed and said to her jokingly, that
if he attempted what he said he would, she
should shoot him, and while handling the
revolver it went off accidentally and shot
Mrs. Kane. Her husband went out ana
threw the revolver in the canal
Physicians were summoned and probed
for the ball, but failed to find it, Kane ap-
peared to be overcome with grief and de-
clared that he did not know the pistol was
loaded, He claimed that it was empty
when ne left home and that bis son had
loaded it during the trip. His victim be-
gan to vomit blood, and fearing that her
end was near Kane started with his boat
for Lime Ridge about six O'clock and thus
escaped arrest.
Mrs. Kane died on Friday and was bur-
led on Monday morning. There will prob.
ably be an investigation of the matter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1886-04-09

Dr. Shattuck has the agency for the Der-
feet Hatcher. which is said to be the best
incubator made. Any one who wants to
raise chickens by artificial means should
see this machine, which is on exhibition at
the Sanitarium near the ID. L. & w, depot.