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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02
Church workers.

The following is taken from communi-
cation from Rev. w. X. Burrows in Th.
Church News, of Feb. 10, an Episcopal paper
published In st. Louis. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brugler have many relatives here.
"Butler is the county seat OF Bates
county, and has 5000 people. Rich Hill is
mining town, and has the same number.
st, Marks has thirty three members
Under such workers as Mr.. and Mrs Brug.
Ter, Misa Lu LansdownI and Miss Buck,
the Sunday school has made splendid
progress and now numbers sixty scholars.
Through the kindness OF Mr.. ]. X. Rrug-
Ter perfect little home OF seven rooms on
the lot adjoining the church is given to the
use Of the minister free of rent. l cannot
speak of Butler without recording the con.
slant kindness of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X.
Brugler, aud never in my experience have
met such cheerful; tireless Church work.
ers. Through them there Ia a strong centre
of Christian influence established in But.
Ter. They have worked zealously for the
Church In its sunshine and its storm for
eighteen years, and were it not for tn, m
the Episcopal church would scarcely be
known in that fair town."
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knowledge fer the Millions.

The fourth volume of Aldens Manifold
Cyclopedis contains l22 illustrations, and
extends from Baptism to Bilberry-e37
pages, large type, handsome cloth binding,
for 90 cents, or in elegant halt Morocco
binding for 85 centsl Is not that truly
bringing knowledge within reach OF the
millions?
The great merit Of the Cyclopedia is its
adoption to practical use; giving under
each proper head the Information most
likely to be needed, and in concise, easily
available form. Careful examination i'm.
presses one with its accuracy, as well as
remarkable fullness Of its information. For
actual use II abundantly answers the needs
of all save those whose pursuits require
exhaustive study of certain subjects. The
combination of Unabridged Dictionary and
Cyclopedia Is q wonderful convenience.
Each volume, as 1t comes TO the readers
hands invariably renews the surprise felt
that book so we'll got up oan be offered
for price 80 low. Whoever wants a
Cyclopedis-an who does not?--would do
well to order ut least specimen volume,
which may be returned II not wanted. Re-
duced prices are offered to early subscrib.
ers for complete sets, which are to consis,
OF 30 or more volumes, the volumes being
issued at intervals of about month. The
work Is not sold either by agents or by
booksellers, but only by the publisher
direct, which in some measure accounts
for the wonderfully low prices. John b.
Alden, Publisher, S9a Pearl st., New York,
or 2iS Clark st., Chicago.
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Moving day this year will come on Sat.
urday. March 8tet.

We understand that ladies iu this vicin-
ity have received circulars from "The Ar
tistic Needlework Company, 1876 Eighth st.,
near broadway, New York. The offers
made by this company" arc very seduct-
i've, "tbe work ensuring," as their circulars
say, ian income of % and upwards per
week, according to quantity and quality Of
work returned" but the whole thing is an
abominable swindle, and anyone having
any dealings With them Is sure to be badly
cheated. The company" consists OF one
man, whose method OF robbipg confding
women was fully exposed In recent issue
Of the New York World His manner of
operating is as follows. To ladies who
write to the company long circular is
sent, containing price list Of what Is paid
for work, and desiring one dollar to be sent
to them for package cont aiming materials
to do their work. The dollar is to be re-
turned to the sender after she mas done
work and been paid to the amount Of $25.
The victim sends the dollar and receives
the package, but the work, OF course, does
.-O' S"iN S"S eoup"hyt ouu 10 iot bohiC Iiuc
sent back. Finally, however, they receive
q piece Of work, which appears to suit
them, and along comes another circular,
with Work Passed." 10 bold letters across
the top. Below Is an interesting piece OF
Information, beginning 1--WE require a de-
post OF $5 on the first package sent out
This is necessary for insuring the safety of
our materials aud work, and is In accord
snco with long.standing commercial
usage" "etc. II the $5 Is sent that is the
last the victim hears from the company,
and no amount of threats will induce them
to answer letter. The lady loses her six
dollars, time and labor, and has In return
few materials worth about 20 cents.
An advertisement Of this company un.
knowingly appeared In the COLUMBIAN
few weeks ago, but haying found since
that 1t Is the operation OF a swindler, we
advise our readers not to be taken in by
hi m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02
How a Newspaper IL Made.


The most novel fair ever held In the
world will be opened next Fall by the New
York Press Club TO raise funds TO enable II
TO erect comnodious club house. The
novelty Of the fair will be the introduction
Of complete newspaper office. A large
share Of the space will be given up to this.
In one portion of the space visitors may
see type being made. A complete press
room, with foot presses running, will also
be seen. Stereotypers will make plates to
print the papers from. The editorial rooms
will be complete and gorgeous. An editor.
io.chief, editorial writer's, managing editor,
city editor, reporters and special writers
will be employed, just the same as on q
big daily. Special wires will carry into
the fair the news Of the world. An elsb-
crate composing room, with capable print
ers, will be employed to set up the news.
Agents will be out soliciting advertise
ments, and the mail and business Offices
will be as complete as any office In the
country. In fact, The place is to show Wis
itors how newspaper is made, from the
casting of the type to the moment the
newsboys get the damp papers from the
fast presses. II is calculated to make
sl00 600 out Of the venture. -Phiio. Pres.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

The following article in reference to
Frank l. Frsyne, who with his company
played "Mardo" here last spring, is taken
from the Philadelphia Times Of Tuesday
1t will be remembered that he then carried
with him number of animals, which were
introduced into the play, including a large
lion and two hyenas.
II see that Lillian Olcott, the actress, has
a pet green snake which she imprisohs in a
golden harness and suspends from her col.
lar" said gentleman yesterday. THAT
reminds me of Frank Frsyne. You remem-
ber, him, of course; he used to do some
wonderful rifle shooting in play of his
called 'Mardo,' or something Of that sort,
and accidently shot and killed his young
woman assistant at Cincinnati few years
ago. When l was boy at Danville, Ken
lucky, Frayne worked IN his brothers
marble. cutting shop there, cbiseling out
tombstones. We boys used to 60 to his
shop very often to see him play With a
green snake which he had. 1t was about
eighteen inches long but very slender, and
Frayne would let 1t coil around his neck
and crawl all over him. 1t was as green as
grass, and Frayne used to tell us he caught
it in the woods. They say Miss Olcott I'M
ported hers from Africa"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02
Buy Testers Binghamton Kip
Boots. Best made.


Geo. Hart is now employed as clerk at
g. A. Clark's book store.
Fl. G. Eyer, of Willlsmsport, visited
friends in this place last week.
mrs. J. p. Tustin and son George are
visiting friends 10 New York city.
A. NJ. Wiutersteen has been confined to
tho house for some time with rheumatism.
Mr.. Stephen II. Hill of Fishingcreek
township expects to move to Berwick about
April LIST.
Mrs. NJ. L. Marcley and son, Arthur, have
been confined to the house by sickness for
several weeks.
I'D. Dentler has been in Phillipsburg,
N. j., this week. Mrs. Dentler has been
visiting there for the past two weeks.
Mrs. L. B. Rupert who has been serious
ly III for some time with pleurs-pn eumonia
we are glad to announce is much better.
H. A. McKillip went to Carlisle last week
to attend the annual reunion Of the Goblin
Guards, of which he was at one time a
member.
+. p. Billmeyer, Esq, and l.. E. Waller,
Esq., ATTENDED a reunion Of Lafayette
graduates at Wilkes-Barre, last week,
Wednesday.
DIR. J. p. Pursel has returned to his homo
here from Hahnemann Medical College,
Chicago, where he graduated last month
with high honon.
DR.. !. w. Wilhtts and G. W. Neal at
tended the reunion and banquet OF Com
pany A, 182d Regt., Pa. Vols, at the Mon
tour House at Danville, Wednesday even
ing Of last week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

Do you know the origin Of the express
ion, "Who struck Billy Patterson?" This
is 1t:
About forty years ago, at one OF the med
ical colleges in this country, the students
had trick of bazing every new man who
entered the institution. They would secure
him hand and foot, carry him before mock
tribunal, and there try him for soms high
crime with which they had charged him.
He would be convicted, of course, and sen-
fenced to be led to the block and decapitat-
ed. A student named William Patterson
came along in time and was put through
the court and sentenced in the usual SOL
emn and impressive manner. He was
blindfolded and led to the block, and his
neck placed in position, The executioner
swung the ak, and buried it in the block,
allowing it, to be sure, to 60 nowhere near
Patterson's head. The students laughed
when the trick was at an end, but Patter-
son was dead. He had died from what the
medical men call shock. All the students
were put under arrest, and the question
arose, "Who struck Patterson" On the
trial 1t was shown that nobody struck him,
but the medical students retained the ex-
preston, and 1t has come down through
them to the present day.-Dr. Sam anderson
in Globe Democrat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02
All sorss of Pessoa,

Mr.. W Il. Daley. Advetti.ing Agent Of
the brooklyn Elevated ksilrosd, writes:
"Intammatory rheurnxtism swsllsd my
legs and arms TO twice their natural size
j suffered excruciating pain. Your wop-
derful \ S. s.. made q complete cure.
Major Sidney Herbert, editor of the
iSo,ittern Cuifiodfor and D,z,e Farmer,
Atlanta. Ca. writes: / have fully tested
the virtues Of Swift's Specific, both az .
rheumatism cure and tonic 1t has done
even more than its proprietors claim for It.
Mr.. Micharl Long, Jr., with the Stro-
bridge Lithographic Co. Cincinnati, OHIO,
writes: IL suffered for two years with .
terrible itching aud painful sorea On my
neck, arms, hands and fingers Ne ply.
sicisn could help me =. s. 8 relieved
me perfectly and feel like new man
Mrs Amanda InRle. of GAstonis, N C,
writes MY baby, when four montbs
old. developed scrofuls He hsd two &C.
we're risings and sores On the neck. sent
for our family physician, who pronounced
II scrofula, and prescribed 3. 8. s. for IL.
gave the baby s y and IL son got
the disease under coutroi. The sores are
healed, and the baby is we'll and healthy.
! know s. 8. S. saved its life, and told
our doctor 40. He il regular physician,
and prescribed =. s s foi the baby - soon
- he saw it had scrofula.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free. Tue SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

The Barlow Bros. Minstrel Band paraded
at noon Wednesday. The diminutive
drum major attracted much attention, es-
pecially from the small boys, by whom he
was surrounded all along the route Of
march. While the band vas marching up
Main street an accident occurred which
might have resulted more seriously than it
did. Two horses attached to heavy
wagon were standing in front of Meyers
drug store, and became frightened at the
music, whirled around, breaking the
tongue of the wagon off. They were un-
hitched and taken to the Exchange stables,
and the procession, which had remained
standing in the street while this was going
on, again moved.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02
WANAMAKER'S.


PHILADELPHIA. Monday, Feb q. 1885,
Something Of a fall in Silks
prices. We told you of it
not long ago; ard how the
Fashion and the market are both
pushing Silks your way. We
have put the newest weaves
and latest styles and colors with
in your easy reach. The old
favorites, too - the Antwerps,
peerless for centuries, and all
the best makes of foreign and
American looms.
23-in. Black Cashmeres, 81.
Blk Faille Francaise, 81 to So.
Extra Black Rhadame, ST.
Heavy Black Surah, 26-in.,
75c. and 81.
Black Moires, antique-Fran-
caise and faconne effects,
81 to $3.50.
22-ln. Blk Louisienne, $I.2s.
Black Merveilleux, 81.
27-in. Black lndias, 81 and
SI.25.
22-in Faille Francaise, 81.
Colored Gros-grains, S5c. to
SI.25.
Colored Surahs, 2o-in., 75c.,
24-in., up to SI.I5.
Colored Moires. $3.50 to S.,
Swiss Summer Silks, 6oc. up,
India, China and Japan Silks
Plain, 22-n. 75c,
Plain and printed, 2T-in., q.
Printed, oil new designs, 3i.ao
Illuminated, $3.50
Such a thing as a rea
Shantung Pongee, aozthout dust
at IS for a Io to 2o-yard piece,
was never known before in this
country.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

Saturday last we experienced the most
severe gale that has visited us for years.
The large flag staff on the Lowenberg
building was hurled TO the ground, several
trees were broken down, apd part of the
roof OF the Agricultural works was blown
off. Rain accompanied the gale, making it
difficult for people to be on the streets, as
umbrellas could not be used.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

Catawissa has been making efforts to or
ganize company to build shoe factory
in that village. A capital of $10,OO is re-
quired. A meeting was held there last
week of which the Cdtawissa NeUs Items
says: The meeting of subscribers and 9TH
ers interested in the proposed shoe factory
on Friday evening last was largely attend
ed. The meeting was organized by the
election of H. j. Reeder, Esq. as Chair
man, and Chas. E. Randall as Secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated and
an expression of the sentiment of those
present obtained. From sll indication this
enterprise will be go. 1t is taking hard
work to raise the stock and those having
the work In hand are sparing no efforts to
raise the amount Upwards Of $1,000 has
already been subscribed, and as the stock Is
but $25 per share all can take hand to
help the matter along.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

The Montour American says: "The Right
Reverend Thomas McGovern, bishop elect
of the Harrisburg diocese, has received his
letter of confirmation from Rome. and the
consecration will take place as soon as ar
rapgements can be perfected. Father Nc
Govern is now in New York attending to
the high office to which he has been
chosen"
The announcement was made last Sun
day that he will be consecrated at Harris
burg on March 1lth next. A hundred and
fifty bishops and priests will participate in
the ceremonies.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

About half past seven o'clock Wednes-
day night of last week fire broke out In the
building of the wadron s. Sprout Mfg
Company,at Muncy, and in short time the
big factory was totally destroyed. The
loss exceeded $4,000 and the insurance
was only about $4,000. The origin of the
fire could not be ascertained, but was sup
posed to have resulted from accident. Be-
tween thirty and forty men are thrown out
of employment by the disaster, which is a
severe blow to Muncy. Waldron & Sprout
manufactured hay forks principally, al.
though various other articles were also
turned ont in the factory.
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CARDS.

The entertainment given by the "Smlth
Family" at the Opera House last Friday
evening, under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Presbyterian church,
was well attended. 1t was a novel and
entertaining performance, and the partici-
pants were all home talent Miss Annie
Mllers singing was one of the most pleas
inc parts of the programme. The others
taking part were Miss Beth Runyop, Miss
Aurand, Miss ], Barkley, Miss Vida Miller,
Miss Maud Runyon, Messrs, Yost, Sterling
H. A. MKillip, s. M'Killip, W. Mercer and
Vanbuskirk. The black Smiths we did not
recog nize. Mrs. NJ. A. Smith played ac-
compartments for Miss Miller,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

Parties who desire to secure work in the
silk mill, can lesye their names at Meyer
Bros. drug store. A book has been pre-
pared in which all names are placed, 80
that the necessary one hundred and twen-
ty-fve hands will be ready when the mills
are up. Already nearly fifty names are re-
corded. AS soon as the frost leaves the
ground, work will ne commenced at once
on the foundation of the building. The
managers of the silk mill are anxious to
get the building up as soon as possible
ready fol operations. No time will be lost
in the building as soon as weather permits
commencing the work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02
Mr.. p. T. Rarnurn's Big Yacht.

A commission of three nautical experts
has heen selected by George Starr, repre-,
sentative OF Barnum & Bailey, to examine
the steamship Great Eastern. Should they
report favorsbly, the steamer will probably
be utilized to convey Messrs, Barnum 81
Bailey's entire show to England.
Plans OF several suitable sites In London
have already been forwar led to New York
for inspection. An early visit OF Mr., Bar
mum to London is almost certain, as he and
Mr. Bailey have about determined 70 accept
one of the many propositions made. deem
ing 1t more advisable to bring the show to
England than to submit to the exacting
terms OF Western railroads for tour in
America.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

The ice moved of the Susquehanna river
Wednesday of last week, February 90,
without causing much damage. The fol-
lowing table, kept by W. A. Kelker. Of
Harrisburg, shows the date OF the closing
and opening Of the river ca ch year since
1870. During the Winter of 1879 the
river was closed i09-being the greatest
period since 1856. In 1878 1t was only
closed A days, which was probably the
shortest period on record. Here is the ta-
BILE beginning with 1870;
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

Mr.. Thomas E. Ash and Miss Mary E.
Geislnger were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony at the home of the brides par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Geisinger in Fish.
ingcreek township on Thursday Feb. 16,
'SS, Rev. A. Houtz, officiating. They were
married at noon. The bride was the recip-
lent of quite number Of useful presents.
A purse Of SLIGO, Mrs. A. Custer; 1 doz.
silver tea spoons and butter knife, VIM. ].
Smith; butter dish, Miss Chattie Greasy;
hanging lamps, Mr.. J. Humel, Emma
Richart, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Geisinger, and
MIR. and Mrs. w. M. Lunger; tea set, Mrs.
@. B. and J. F. McHenry; doz. pit
plates, j. W. Geisinger; fruit dish, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. W. Ash; stand lamp, Mr.. j. Hut.
ford; silver castor, Mrs. Pealer; satin col.
ogne sack and pair towels, Mrs. J. Huf-
ford; vase, Miss Geraldine Warner; table
cloth, Mr.. NJ. r. Kelchner; fruit dish and
butter knife, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. White;
table cloth, Mrs VIM. Stoker; pin cushion,
Miss Verde Trump; pair towels, H. B.
deisinger; table spread, Mrs. A. NJ. Smith;
pair towels Mrs. Bogert; table cloth, Mrs.
). Geisinger; tea set, knives, forks and
spoons, Mr.. j. Geisinger; silver butter
knife, W. II. Neyhart; rolling pin, potato
stomper and beef hammerer, q. II. Shive;
fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. Sheriff Smith; pair
towels, Eva and Clara Trump; celery stand,
Miss Mary Houtz; counter pane, j. NJ.
Hutchison; clothes basket by s. Henry;
pair fruit dishes, Mrs. ]. zimmerman; pair
towels, Mrs. =. Henry; water set, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Lewis; pair of butter dishes. Mr.. j.
zimmerman; ! doz. desert dishes and pair
to wells, Mr.. and Mrs. Fleckenstine; coffee
mill, p. W. Ash; purse OF $3.50, Mr.. and
Mrs,F FIN. Kess; doz. silver tea spoor 8, su-
gar spoon and butter knife, ,and pair towels,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 8. Ash; stand, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Ash; looking glass, Mr.. stewar,
Ash; album, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Ash.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

Geo. A. McKelvy has purchased Hender
shott's Pharmacy, and has taken possession
OF the same. He will carry full line of
the purest drugs, perfumts, toilet articles
and a general assortment of goods kept in
a irst-class drug store. Having had seven
teen years experience in the business,
prescriptions will be promptly and care
fully filed. u.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02
HEADQUARTERS CAPT. GEORGE STOWE PosT
No. ETA, DEPT PA. G. A. r.
TIoNRsTA, Nov. 14th 1887.

This certdes that Mr.. ]. +. Hicks gave
an entertainment here Saturday, Nov. 12th,
"Views OF the War" His apparatus is
first class and the views are from photo
graphs on the spot 1t Is no catch penny
concern and the public here were pleased
with it. The entertainment at the Court
House here, benefit Of Stowe Post was well
attended and the exhibition gave good sat.
isfaction, Comrade Hicks was there him.
self and is fluent and ready speaker IL
adds much to the entertainment.
SAMUEL ID. IRVINE,
State Adjt., Stowe Post g. A. II.
Opera House, Bloomsburg, Friday,
March 9th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-03-02

Soft, creamy Cashmeres. The
mouse colors, the wood shades,
and the fawn tints have grown
up together. Ashes of roses
lie close to the rosy hues that
belong to the morning of life
like a dream broken by the
dawn of day. Quality and
coloring never better than this
season. soc. to SI.25.
Silk Warp Henriettas. Col
ors that are always true and
tasteful. 39-in., SI.25.
Challis, 90 styles, at two
prices, so and 6oc. To see
them is like standing at the
ocean edge where the sunlight
glints and glances on the foam
capped waves.
Wool Plaids. Since Febru-
airy Ist more than $50 neaU styles
have come to a single counter.
Novelties by the half hundred,
among them the Jacquard-like
polka dots and crescents; the
curious herringbone tumble, as
if a lightning flash had been
shattered in a pot of harlequin
paint. You have never seen
so many plaid kinds and kinks
before. 75c. to SI.25.