Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-11-23
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COLUMpfA, Nov. 23.-News was received
here yesterday noon Of the horrible death Of |
Frank Shriver, who resided In this borough
and worked In Foreman Ettia's gang at the |
ruil mill at steelton. About 0 o'clock, yes |
torday morning, while he attempted to cross
the railroad track between two cars that
sGood only six or eight feet apart and carry.
Ing heavy piece Of lumber on his shoulder,
the cars were showed together BY ashifting |
engine and the unfortunate man was caught
between the bumpers end squeezed to death.
His ribs were nearly all crushed and iorced
into the stomach. When extricated lie was
extinct Coroner Shindler, OF Dsuphin
county, was notified and held an inquest
the Jury rendering a verdict In accordance
with the facta Shriver was single man
and had the reputation Of being young
man OF correct habits. The body was brought
70 his home In the afternoon.
many Buildings Erected the Pact Year.
Daring the past year building has been
very active In Columbia, and the growth OF
the town has exceeded the expectati ons o
many. The number of houses that has been
erected in different portions Of the town will
come very near one hundred, and before the
close of the year may exceed that number.
On North Third street, between Chestnut
and Poplar, twenty houses have been
put up, counting the row of six
houses at the corner of Third and Chestnut
streets. number Of people are surprised
at the many houses now In course OF erec-
ton and are at loss to know what is the
cause. Many tenants, through building as
sociations and other means, have become
property owners and occupy homes of their
own, but a great many buildings have been
put up for the purpose OF renting and they
are occupied as soon as finished. The town
IL extended In the upper portion and Locust,
Walnut and Chestnut street have been
opened to Ninth street, and Ninth street ID
being graded beyond Locust
A Boys Hand Bruised.
Charles Schaeffer, young boy working at
the bakery of w. A. King, on Locust street,
had the fingers of his right hand bruised d
while at work yesterday afternoon. He was
at q machine cutting dough when be tried &c
push the dough through the machine which
resulted in the accident
Amusement Notes.
ia very fine programme will be given In
the opera house this evening by the Chas- L
Andrews "Michael Strogod7' company
Wherever this company has appeared they
have received flsttering notices Of the excel
lent character of the troupe. The play is
spectacular drama and is deserving OF large
audience.
The Agnes Wallace villa combination will
appear in the opera house on "Wednesday
and Thursday evenings Of this week, and 9
matinee on Thursday afternoon.
Hi Henry's minstrel company will occupy
the opera house ON next Monday evening, II
being the first minstrel show of the season.
Town Notes.
A special meeting OF council will be held IL
the council chamber, on Wednesday even
ing, when the repairs necessary to the
Columbia Fire engine will be considered.
Next Thursday being appointed as Thanks
giving day, the customary market of tina
day will be held on Wednesday afternoon.
A meeting of Gen'l Welsh post, No. lis
&. A. r., will be held this evening in tn,
post room. Business of Importance will b'
transacted.
Col. John Barr, of the FRANKLIN house, ha
been confined to his house by sickness bu
his condition is very much improved.
The Psstime social club will hold bal
in the armory on Wednesday night
George Miller, who was severely burned
In the quarries one week ago, is in yer
critical condition. He inhaled the fire VIII ici
caused internal burns and his condition is
struggle between life and death.