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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
TO THE PUBLIC.

We have purchased of George
A. Clark, his entire stock of
Books, Stationery and Wall
Paper, and will continue the
business formerly conducted by
him at the old stand, opposite the
Court House. We have not only
the largest stock Of goods in our
line in this part of the State but
also the most complete, and if
you will read our advertisements
from week to week, you will see
we intend to keep it the freshest.
We are determined to increase
the amount of business in our
Wholesale Department and will
in all cases meet the best prices
of our competitors. Hoping to
receive, and deserve, the kind
support Of the old patrons Of this
stand and many new ones we
are Yours Truly,
w. H. BROOKE q Co.,
Successors to George A Clark,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

The figures show that there are now in
this State 2, 744 scholars in attendance at
the different Soldiers Orphans schools.
The time has expired for admitting new
pupils into these places of education and
the limit will be reached in 1890 when the
were started in 1864, nearly 15, 900 children
have been educated by them and the cost
reaches almost so, 10000
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
Literary Notes.

The August Number of Book Neps (John
Wanamaker, Philadelphia), cont aims most
interesting article on "Translations," by
Prof Ii. II. Boyesen, than whom there is
no one in the country more competent TO
discourse on the subject. The portrait and
biographical sketch make the reader ac-
quainted with the features, life and work
of the author. There are the usual in.
structive talk with the New Books" by
ralcott Williams, and the monthly hints to
bookbuyers as TO how and what to buy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
WANAMAKER S.
Closed Saturdays at I P. M.

When you come to the city
bear in mind that Wanamaker's S
is a meeting and resting and
waiting place as we'll as the
biggest store in the world.
There are reading and sitting
and retiring rooms for you: tele-
phone, telegraph, and mail facil-
tiles. Your parcels will be
cared for without charge. We
try to make YOU welcome wheth-
er you care to buy or not.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
Proposals for Plumbing, sewer
age, Roller ana Engine House.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of VIM. Chrisman Sec, until Sat, 2
p. M. Aug. 1itb, 1888, for the plumbing
and sewerage to be placed in the Blooms
burg silk Mill. Also proposals for the
erection of boiler and engine house and
stack 81 feet high up to Sat. Aug. ls, 1883,
noon. Plans and specifications can be
seen at the office of the Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
The BuncO Game.
AN ATTEMPT TO PLAY IT ON ONE OF sJNBURY'
MOST RESPECTED CITIZENS

AN ATTEMPT TO PLAY IT ON ONE OF sJNBURY's
MOST RESPECTED CITIZENS.
There was bold attempt made to play
the bunco game on one Of our most highly
respected and old citizens during the Re-
gatta, the details of which have Just been
male public. The reason it was kept such
profound secret was that the same gang
made an attempt to fleece gentleman in
West Philadelphia out OF $2700 the day
previous and succeeded in obtaining part
of the Doodle, nd it was thought that their
work here might lead to their detection. On
the afternoon previous to the Regatta II. b.
Masser former editor of the Sunbury
american, was standing on the steps of his
residence on Chestnut street, when he was
accosted by a stylishly dressed and very
polite young man, who stated that he would
like few minutes compensation with him.
Mr.. Masser answered certainly, and invited
his visitor into the house. The stranger
introduced himself as the son of MIR. Mas
! ser's old friend, w. q. Lawson, Esq, of
| Milton, and stated that his father had re-
quested him to call and pay his respects
That he was introducing a new and re-
vised history of the State of Pennsylvania
and he desired Mr.. Masser to go with MIN
| and examine the work, and that if It was
what he assured him it was, he wanted Mr..
| Masser's recommendation, and he would
be presented with copy free of charge.
Mr. Masser consented, and the stranger
stated that he had the books at certain
house on Front street and they would walk
| down and examine them. The stranger
| took Mr.. Masser to the house of Joseph
| Helm, on the corner of Walnut and Front,
and ushered him into the front room. AT
table IN the middle of the room sat a
mildle-aged, handsomely y-dressed man, who
| invited to take chair. The man st the
table explained that the box containing the
| books was at the freight office, but he had
sent for them some time before and they
wUrfrt be there in very few minutes. The
time was passed in pleasant conversation,
when the man at the table drew out pack
of cards and proposed game, at the same
time laying large amount of money on
the table. Mr.. Masser at once realized he
was in the hands of gang of sharpers,
and insisted upon going. The men tried
TO get him to stay, but he persisted and
succeeded in getting out of the house. A
short time afterwards the two men left the
house. They had rented the room of Mr..
Helm for dollar day, saying that they
proposed to use it during the Regatta but
gave no clew to what they proposed to use
it for, AS soon as Mr.. Masser left they
paid for one day and like the Arab folded
up their tents and quietly stole away. Mr..
Masser had some trouble in locating the
house, but that evening in company with
Mr.. Normal Engle they Investigated the
matter and found the gang had gone
Sunbury Daily.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
Apportionment OF Delegates.

The following apportionment OF Dele
gates has been made by the Standing Com
mittee, in accordance with the Revised
Rules, viz Rule end. The representation
OF Districts in County Convention shall be
in proportion 20 the Democratic vote oi
each, as cast at the most recent election fol-
Governor, but the whole number OF dele
gates shall not exceed eighty-five, and nc
district shall be allowed less than two, nor
more than!four delegates.
Rule 3d. Delegates shall be allowed to
districts upon ratio of sixty votes for
delegate, allowance being made for the
largest fraction OF vote;
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Twenty-Five cents a day purchases a
SO, 900 policy in The Travellers, of Hartford,
which is payable in event of death by ac-
cident, with $l5 weekly indemnity for
wholly disabling injury. j. II. Maize,
agent, second floor COLUMBIAN building
Bloomsbury. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

There will be basket picnic at Hess
Grove, near Central, on Saturday. The
train will leave Bloomsbury at O'Clock a
m. Fore from Bloomsbury, 40 cents
Lightstreet 30 cents, Orangevile and al
points above 25 cents. Tickets can be pro
cured Of |. w. Hartman & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Teachers examinations-Cchtre at Hid
lay school house Aug. II, Main and Beaver
at Mainville Aug. ID, Pine at lola Aug. IA,
Franklin at Lawrence school house Aug
II, Locust and Roariugcreek at Numidia
Aug 1S, Jerseytown Aug. 81, Candy Aug.
90, Mifilnville Aug. "a.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
a New Target.

A new target, which indicates the value
OF the last shot without the necessity OF d
marker, has been brought out, When the
shot strikes colored disc appears which
tells the value by its color. The target has
been tried successfully at indoor practice,
and it is hoped that trial at a long range
will be afforded the inventor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Frank Aurandt will chance off his "Vic-
tor" bicycle in the early part of September
Chances will be sold from this time on, at
the rate of one dollar per chance The
machine is first. class one in every respect
and has been used but little. Secure your
tickets for the drawing at once.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Keyser gave delightful
party at the Sanitarium last week Thurs
day night, the occasion being the eighth
anniversary of their wedding. Progressive
euchre and dancing were INDUCED in up
to late hour. Metherell's orchestra furn-
ished the music.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Miss Name Schoch gave very pleasant
party at her home at the head of Marke,
street Tuesday evening. Dancing was par
tipated in by the guests until late hour
MetherelPs orchestra furnishing the music
Those present from a distance were Miss
Schoch, and Miss Arnold, Selinsgrove
Miss Mann, Sunbury Miss Maze and Miss
MacBride, Philadelphia; and Mr.. Simpson
Selinsgrove
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
August MeteOrs.

The August nights from the sth to the
18th will be enliyened by the display of
meteors which are sure to descend through
the atmosphere in greater or less numbers.
The meteors, as is well known, come from
the great meteor zone whose perihelion is
on the earth's orbit, and whose aphelion ex-
tends beyond the bounds of Neptune, the
most distant planet in the solar system.
The earth about the 10th plunges through
the zone. The meteors are set on fire by
the conclusion of the earth's atmosphere
and descend In the form of shooting stars.
The radiant point of the August meteors is
in the constellation Perseus, aud they are
therefrom called Persids. Perseus rises on
the 10th in the northeast about O'Clock
and observers who watch the sky in that
direction will be rewarded by the sight of
several hundred meteors as the hours of the
night pass on. Many of them will be bril-
liant and AS large as stars of the iirst mag.
nitude, and many of them will leave trails
OF luminous vapor lasting several SECONDS.
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cfry4lu
SQUARf
TNlRTEEWTN 81

You know that there is nc
worthy hot weather (or any
weather. thing for wear or home
use but we have it. lfyou CAM
come to the store, write fol
whatever you want, samples OF
goods. Shopping by mail has
come to be simple and certain
A few scratches of a pen, anc
all the facilities of the store are
yours.
IOHN WANAMAKEp
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

At the barmeetng on Thursday, Aug 2,
James Scarlet Esq, for the committee ap-
pointed To take action in recognition of
Judge Elwell's retirement from the bench,
read the following correspondence:
DANvILLE, Pa, July 25th, 1888.
Hon. WILLIAM ELwELL
DEAR SR-A meeting of the bar of Col
umbia and Montour counties was held at
Bloomsbury on the 10Th inst. for the pur-
pose of taking recognitionof your retirement
from the bench. In view of the close and
cordial relations always existing between
you and the Bar, it was the sense of the
meeting that something more than the
merely formal should take place. The un-
dersigned committee was therefore appoint
ed to take appropriate action. In the dis
charge of that duty, and on behalf of the
Bar of the 26th Judicial district, the com.
mittee invite you to dine with the Bar al
Bloomsbury at such time as may be fixed
by you. 1t is proposed to invite to be
with us on that occasion many of youI
warm friends from adjoining Bars who
have often appeared before you in the
practice of the law. If it meet with your
approval, the committee beg to suggest
that you name some time after the second
OF August the date named for your retire.
ment, for the reason that many whom we
| desire to have with us are now abroad on
summer vacation. Hoping for favorable
reply, we remain your obedient servants.
JANIS SCARLET, CHARLES w. MILLER,
JoHN e. FREEZE, CHARLES b. JACKSON,
SAMUEL KNoRR, WILLIAM KAsE WEST.
Committee
BLOOMSBURY, July 2S, 1888.
GRNTLsMEN:-It will afford me grea
pleasure to comply with the wishes of the
Bar of this Judicial District, kindly ex
pressed by you as their committee in your
letter of the 25th instant AS a convenien,
time for the proposed meeting, l sugges
that it be on the second day of the Sestem
Der court in Bloomsbury.
Very respectfully yours,
WILLIAM ELwELL.
To James Scarlet, John G. Freeze, Sam
uel Knorr, Charles W. Miller, Charles B
Jackson and William X. West, Esqrs.
Committee.
The twenty-fifth of September was fixeC
as the time for the banquet, and com
mittee was appointed by the chair, to fla
upon the place, make arrangements and
invite guests; this committee is composed
OF four members of the Columbia Bar anC
three members of the Montour Bar, as fol
lows; e. W. Miller, Charles G.. Barkley.
b. Frank Zarr, j. II. Maize, James Scarlet
w. j. Baldy, w. X. West.
II. V. WHITE,
NEWTON WALKER,
Secretaries.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

The appointment of Judge Hinckley has
given general satisfaction 1t was expect.
ed and the public would have been sur.
priscd If any one else had been selected,
though MIR. Waller's appointment would
have been entirely satisfactory.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
sharpers Find a victim Near
Suubury.

Two confidence men svindled Farmer
Klinger, Of Seyen Points, near Sunbury
out of a $500 note last week. They sold
the freight depot and would husk corn and
bundle up the stalks, When the farmer
drove to the depot he found no machine,
and when he returned the men and his
note were gone.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

The excursion of the School Furnishing
Companys employees last Saturday on the
B. & S. to Central was attended by nearly 900
people 1t was very pleasant affair, and
nothing happened to mar the enjoyment OF
the occasion. On the way home the train
passed through heavy thunder shower
and many were wet, but they seemed to
like IT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
Important to COustabies ana Jus.
tfces.

All constables and justices who buy fifty
cents worth of blanks at this office will be
presented, free of charge with "Fce Bill''
containing the fees of Justices and Con-
stables, as lately revised. We have on
hand all kinds of blanks, printed in the
best style and sold at lower prices than
elsewhere. If you can not call in person,
just drop postal card and we will forward
any blanks you may desire.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
To The Public.

We are manufacturing and have in bond
pure article of Rye Whiskey one year old.
We use nothing but clean rye and double
op copper linen, and it is as pure as the
rye that grows in the field, and if any per.
son will find any drugs or adulterations in
it as 1t leaves our distillery or salesroom,
we will give reward of one hundred dol.
lars. ROM MoHRNRY & Co.
Benton, June 1888, CIV.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

SYMPToMs-Moisture Intense itching and
stingng most at night; worse by scratch
ing. II allowed to continue tumors form,
which often bleed and ulcerate, becoming
very sore Swayne's Ointment stops the
itching and bleeding, heals liberation, and
in most cases removes the tumors. At
druggists, or by mail, for so cents. DR..
Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. may-4.1y,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

The crown of Queen Victoria consists OF
diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphlres and
emerads, set in silver and gold. Its gross
weight is 80 OF dwt. troy. The numbaf
of diamonds are 1852; pearls, 273;
rubies, 8; sapphires II; emeralds, II. 1t
is an CD saying Uneasy lies the head that
wears a crown. 1t is better to wear the
crown of perfect health and peace Of
mind through the curative effects of Per-
rine's Pure Barley Malt Whiskey. For
sale by 9. B. Robbins, Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

The following books, being duplicates,
will be sold reasonably: vol each Pamph-
let Laws 1868, 1873, 1874, vols. 1876, l
vol. each of 1879, 1881, 1888, 1885, 1887.
vols. County Court Reports, g bound);
2 vols. Supreme Court Digest; vol 3
Brightly's Digest; vol. 107 Pa. st. Rep.
Inquire of Geo. E. Elwel, Bloomsbury. st.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Al the last county conw ntion a commit
tee consisting of Col. j. q. Freeze, j. +.
Harmon and Mahlin Hamhn were appoint
ed to consider a resolution amending the
rules so as to provide that Immediately up
on the counting of the vote in each town
ship one copy of the returns shall be sign
ed and enclosed and by registered letter
sent to the Democratic County Committee.
This committee was instructed to report at
the county convention and the matter will
be acted upon at that time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

A Williamsport confectioner found tar
antula in bunch of bananas last week
The bite OF this spider is instant death anc
people handling bananas should make
close inspection of them upon their arrival
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
SOME FOOIIsU pEOpLE

allow a cough TO run until 1t gets
beyond the reach of medicine. They
often say, "Oh, it will wear away"
but in most cases II wears them
away. Could they be induced to try the
successful medicine called Kemp's Balsam,
which we sell on a positive guarantee to
cure, they would Immediately see the ex-
celent effect after taking the first dose.
Price soc. and ST. Trial size free. AT all
druppsts
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

The highest value placed upon any single
coin is that of silver dollar bearing date
of 1904 which is valued at 5000. A hall
cent bearing date OF 1896 is valued at slO
this Is the greatest gain of any coin, A
copper cent bearing date Of l7es is valued
aI $500.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Messrs. w. II. Brooke and w. d. Beck
ley are now thoroughly started in the sta
An inventory was taken last week and
possession given August 1st. The new
firm have thoroughly renovated the place,
and will have all the latest novelties and
publications to be had. Strict attention
will be given TO wall paper and window
curtains in all styles. The firm name will
be w. ii. Brooke IL Co. See advertise
mcnt in another column.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

An improved kind of freight cars have
been adopted by the d. l.. & W. Railroad,
by which a brakeman can couple up with
out going between the cars. 1t is a life
saving and humane invention for a railroad
IN make
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Ayers Hair yigor is cleanly, agreeable
beneficial and safe. 1t is the most elegant
and the most economical OF toilet prepara-
tions. BY its use ladies can produce an
abundant growth of hair, causing 1t to be-
come natural in color lustre, and texture.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
Eczema, itchy, scaiy' Skin

The simple application of "Swayne's
Ointment" without any internal medicine
will cure any case of letter, Salt Rheum
Ringworm, Piles, Itch, Sores, Pimples,
Eczema, all Scaly, Itchy Skin Eruptions,
no matter how obstinate or long standing.
1t is potent, effective, and costs but atrifie
May4-S5-fy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
Deaf and Dump.

An item Is on the rounds to the effect
that man and wife in town In the lower
part OF the State have not spoken for over
ten years. That is nothing A couple in
Northumberland have not conversed with
one another for over thirteen years and
each appears to be as determined as ever.
Miloa Aras.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
SALES.

For SAJK.--A desirable and commodious
residence on Main street. supplied with
water, gas and steam. Apply to
jan20f. L. N. MoYER.
WANTRD.-100 bark pcelers. Apply to
Thos. Wheeler, at Wilson Coles above
Central, Columbia county, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

No medicine in the world is In better re-
pute or more widely known than Ayers
sursaparilla. AS safe and certain remedy
e all manner of blood disorders, leading
/, ysicians and druggists everywhere rec
d. mend II In preference 10 any other.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

MIR. u. W. Bertsch expects to occupy his
new house near corner of Fourth and Gath
arine streets about September 1st Mr..
@. G. Trench will take the house which MIR.
Bertsch yacates
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
FXECUTORS NOTICE.

IN re estate or Allen Mdnn late or Beaver tocrshfp
deceased.
Letters testamentary on said estate having been
granted to the undersigned executors all persons
indebted TO said estate are hereby notified to pay
the same, and those having claims against said
estate TO present the same TO
ELlZABErH MANN Executors.
Mountain Grove p. o., Luz. Co.. Pa.
Littles atty. july6
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
DICKINSON SEMINARY,
WILLIAMSBURG pa

thoroughly-equlpped Classical and Scientific
School for both sexes. Is Teachers. Degrees con-
ferred Eclective studies when desired, Rare
Steam water su'I Veptaton @ sPaSITSs ner
year for board washing, heat light 5nd room.
Tuition according TO studies. Discounts To preach
ers, teachers and Two from the same family. Fall
term opens Sept. 3. Catalogue free. Z. j. GRAY,
d. D.. Prest aug 3-4w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10
ORDINANCE NO 80.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 8.
Be It ordained and enacted by the town council
or the town OF Bloomsbury and IL is hereby enact
ed by the authority OF the same.
SECTION lst. That hereafter each and every per-
son with wagons sleds or other vehicles contain
ing articles Tor market shall be required during
market hours to back up TO the pavements on
Market Square in such manner as not TO obstruct
tie crossings nor travelling In the street. And
every person found violating the provisions OF this
section shall on conviction forfeit and pay flne
OF one dollar for each and every ofense. Provided,
that In the event or greater number OF vehicles
attending market at any time, than can be thus
placed upon Market Square they shall be placed
next adjoining Market Square at the pavement on
either side or Market street, southward from the
square.
SECTION end. Art. 4 OF ordinance No. fer the
establishment of curb-stone market, Is hereby
repealed.
Attest President Town Council,
p. S. HARTMAN.
SAMUEL NRYHARD, secretary.
Passed July 5th, lsSs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

The Catawsss Ners Items says; The
Orangeville Shoe Factory has invited our
kindred industry to join them in a picnic
next Saturday. 1t is not positive whether
the invitation can be accepted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

The contractors have finished the work
OF moving the two houses from the Presby-
terian lot at Fourth and Market to Sixth
and Jefferson streets.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

A number of families from this town ex-
pect to camp near Central next week. They
will be absent about two weeks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

]. W. Meyer has received Autographs OF
the candidates Of the democratic and re-
publican parties, which he will sell at
reasonable prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

The ladies Of the Lutheran Church Of
Fowlersville will hold an Ice Cream festival
on Saturday afternoon and evening the 1lth
inst. for the benefit of the church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Mrs. Monohan, of Centralia, was struck
by lightning bolt and instantly killed dur
ing severe thunder storm at that place
Sunday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-10

Workmen have already commenced ex-
cayating the earth preparatory to building
the new Presbyterian church at corn r of
Market and Fourth streets.