Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-10
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DxDlnf Correspondence OF ltTnLlIGkScRE
& 0oHumnrA, Dea 10 - The Christmas
nngkea under the direction OF the ladies of
- Rrsabyterian Church Aid society, of Col.
umblA opened In the armory last night, and
~ Uanagers should b congratulated upon
the Ducoesl, which attended It. The weather
~ favorable and the place crowded with
dslightsd visitorA The armory never looked
= attractive - II did last night, and the many
snncy articles found plenty OF purchasers.
On one side Of the hall was the cake table
which groaned under plentiful supply OF
fruit cakeA At the japanese booth could be
purchased all manner of articles from Jap
land. Az the German booth was served
G0ughnuts, butter-milk and other edibles.
The French booth was devoted to the sale OF
homemade candles. Scattered about the hall
were small tables where refreshments OF all
kindu were served. A feature OF the
market was the dolls reception where
mcxy beautiful dolls could be seen, among
- y known to be at least ninety years
There n also skeleton doll, attached to q
onrd, which IL OF minute size. "Litersry
aalad' IL served, where persons are kept gues-
sing the authors OF quotations In common use.
The market will be opened this evening, and
On Saturday afternoon from one to four
O'Clock for the benefit OF the children. The
market will close on Saturday Afternoon.
a Terrible Accident,
Word has been received in town of the
terrible death Of Henry NJ. Mosey, employed
- conductor on the individual cars OF the
vesta furnace, a resident OF Marietta, but
being well known in Columbia. The accident
occurred in the Harrisburg yards at one
O'Clock this morning while Mosey was attend
ing TO his dutiea How badly the body is
maugled IL not yet known, but the iniorms-
tion stated that Mosey had been cut in two.
N p q L.. ia
two daughters Mrs Charles L. Brown, Of
Columbis and Miss Carrie Mosey, OF Lancss-
tor.
The Campfire.
Gen. Welsh Post No. lis, q. A. R, Is
making arrangements for the holding of
. camp fire In the rink tonight Many
prominent speakers will be present, among
the number being Department Commander
J. p. 8 Goblin, Assistant Adjutant General
Tho4 ]. Stewart Colonel A. Wilson Norris,
Hon. J. p. Wickershsm, Maj. A. c. Reinoehl,
Colonel Frank J. Msgee. The visitors will
assemble In the post room where formal In.
Productions will take place, and afterwards
70 the rink, where the campfire will be held,
The citizens of Columbia, with their wives
and families, are invited to be present Music
will be furnished by the Ironville band.
Al Severe Fall.
John Lockard, ar, an old resident Of Col.
umbia, had severe fall yesterday afternoon
on the 10y pavement in front of the First
National bank. The left ankle was severely
sprained, making 1t impossible for Mr..
Lockard to stand upon II. He had to be
taken to his home Fourth and Locust streets
In Q wagon. 1t vas at first thought that the
leg was broken, but after examination it WAS
found sprain was the result which will con.
fine him to his house for some weeks.
Town Notes.
I'm Cat al tril ha
held for q president and six managers OF
the Columbia gas company.
James Henry, q colored man In the en-
pl0y OF Mr.. p. S. Brugh, was at the srmory
yesierday afternoon, assisting In the deoors-
tions, when he fell from the step-lsdder and
sustained dislocstion OF the right arm at
the wrist.
The mission services are still in progress al
the Church of God. Eight persons have thus
far professed conversion.
On next Monday evening, 4" Across the
Atlantic" will be presented at the opera
house