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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
I.ewisburg.Chicago 20 Romance.

The story Of pretty little romance
comes to us that for relief from the ordn-
ary run of love affairs and saccharine cor
respondence connected Herewith, takes
the prize. The gentleman connected with
the affair is Elmer Reitmeyer of Lewisburg,
and well known by the young people OF
this place, having clerked ut the Broadway
House some time ago. The story goes in
this style: Elmer was in love with Chi
cago girl, and they "corresponded." But
the love making stopped many months
ago because the young man did not receive
an answer to his "last letter." He was
too high strung to ask an explanation.
Last week he received the answer to his
last letter, and a note of explanation accom-
panied it. A commercial traveller, while
riding on Maine railroad, purchased q
magazine published in Chicago, and be
tween the pages he discovered the letter
addressed to Reitmeyer. 1t WAS sewed
fast 1t had stamp upon 1t but no post
mark. The drummer was mystifed and
upon reflection sent on the letter as direct
ed. 1t seems that the young woman work
ed in bindery and that she had placed
the letter between the pages for safe keep
ing. Forgetting that she had not mail, d j
she concluded that her lover had left her
The correspondence has been resumed
Milton Economist.
Mr.. Reitmeyer, the hero of the above af
fair, resided for some time at this place al
clerk at the St. Elmo, and made many
| friends while here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
Asp,ury Items.


DIR. W. w. Sutliff, of Asbury, departed
this life on Wednesday Of last week. He
will not only be missed by his family but
by all his neighbors and many friends. He
was 40 years, o months and 25 days old
being born sept 30, 1888, and died July
25, 1888. He leaves widow and Que son
to mourn his loss. The Doctor had every
thing around him to make home desirable
In life. He had three large German carp
ponds, well filed with fish. He was mem
Der Of the Baptist church. The funeral ser.
vices were conducted by the Rev Galloway
of Bloomsbury, assisted by the Rev. Horn
ing Of Orangevlle, the M. e. minister.
The funeral was largely attended. lie was
a member Of 1. o. o. +. Mountain Lodge
No. 2G4 which attended and took part In
the services. The widow and son have the
sympathy OF the order
Eli Robbins wife and Mrs. s. b. Stoker
were in our townson Monday on their way
to Sunbury, Pa, to visit d. d. Eveland
and others at that place. Mr.. Eveland is a
son-in-law of Mr.. Robbins.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
East Benton.

Charley Davidson, the Cambria huckster
who lost his team few weeks ago at Kings
ton by fire through the burning of hotel
stable, has bought another of All McHenry
and is again at his business. Charley has
lost three horses within year. Huckster-
ing must be profitable business or such
losses would put a man under.
A party from this neighborhood, notab-
ly old people, consisting of the families of
John Ashelman, VIM. H. Krickbaum
Judge Krickbaum and nieces, Cornelius
White and probably Revs. Boone and Nc
Closkey, sought mountain resort at or
near Kitchens creek last Saturday Old
people enjoy mountain retreats as well as
young people.
Oats harvest is the next performance on
the farmers programme Of this seasons
agricultural exhibition.
Reading the controversy in regard to the
"Judgeshp" between the COLUMBIAN and
the Sentinel, Mrs. Spinnogle queried wheth-
er the "fabrications, manufactured out OF
the whole CLOTH" were shoddy, or the re-
suit Of high protection, or tariff reform.
After moments reflection Mr. Spinnogle
answered eyes"
The sale of personal property, last Thurs
day, by the administrators in the estate OF
William Bellies, deceased, of New Colum
bus, was largely attended and footed VI
over $l400.
Last Thursday we met for the first time
]. Jameson, son-in-law OF Hon. d. L.
Chaplin of New Columbus, whom we found
| a brilliant politician, apt of illustrations ir
favor of tariff reform. Some interesting
articles from his pen have appeared in tn,
COLUMBIAN heretofore.
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MIR. schIicher withdraws.

Having been urged by my friends to be-
come candidate for the office of assem-
blyman, / consented to announce my name
and make canvass, but after carefully
reconsidering the matter and finding that
l was misinformed as to certain facts, and
that the general sentiment among the dem
ocrats is to abide by the custom prevailing
in this county, that Of electing man to
that office for the second term, when he
has himself adhered to that custom, and not
wishing to be one TO break this custom
have concluded to Withdraw from the can
vass, and hereby extend thanks to my
many friends for their kind support.
q. z. SoHloHRR.
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A Pleasant Excnrsion.

A party Of young men from this place
took trip on the Pennsyl sania canal to
Sunbury last week on the steamer, "Hud-
son Owen" Of Berwick. They started early
Friday morning, stopping at Danviile on
the way, and arrived at Sunbury shortly
after noon. Daring their stay in Sunbury
several pleasant trips were made over the
beautiful waters OF the river They spent
the night at that place, and started for
home Saturday noon, arriving about eight
o'clock In the evening. The party consist.
cd of Messrs. Sloan, Funston, Brown,
Smith, Rishton, Clark, Aurandt, Writ,
Hess, Boone and Elwell. David Borton
accompanied them to look after the culinary
department The whole party expressed
themselves as highly delighted with the
trip.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

M'Killip Bros. have complete
ly refitted their studio with the
best and most approved instru-
ments for portraiture, from lock-
ct size up to life size, and instru-
ments especially adapted to pho
tographing out door groups and
residences, together with the lat
est scenic effects and accessories.
Babies pictures par excellence
tor which has been added a spec
ial extra rapid Voigtlaender
Euryscope. Copying, enlarging
and Photographic reproductions
OF drawings, patent models and
machinery intelligently execut-
ed. Animals photographed by
the flash light process. Life
size crayon portraits in gold
frame only $40.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

We have received from Siegel, Cooper
& Co., State and Adams Streets, Chicago,
III. copy Of portrait entitled "Demo-
cratic Platform and Presidential Nominees"
The picture shows on the left Cleveland,
on the right Thurman, while the centre is
taken up by the Democratic platform.
Washington, the father OF our country,
Jefferson and jackson the founders Of the
Democratic party are shown in conspicu-
ous places, so Is the American eagle and
the stars of the original 10 States are NOT
forgotten. The ensemble is surrounded by
a wreath with 40 stars, In the centre OF
same is given the name and number OF
electoral votes OF 3s States with names OF
10 Territories and the District of Columbia
Size 22 x 2S inches. Price.5O cents includ
ing postage. Address as above.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
stopped His Paper.

A man over in Cattaragus county, New
York, writes to the secretary of his County
Fair Association as follows; "Please offer
premium for the biggest tool in the
country. stopped my county paper, and
three weeks later - travelling swindler done
me up for $50 IN good money. renewed
my subscription and secured all the back
numbers, and by the beard OF the prophet,
the very first issue after | had quit taking
the paper contained full exposure of the
same trick that got away with me, want
to hire dozen able men to kick me all
around my new barn"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
Gail tor Delegate Election and
County Convention.

The Democratic voters will meet at the
several places for the holding Of the Gener-
al Election in their respective Districts on
Saturday August II, 1888 between the hours
of 3 and o'clock p. m. and elect delegates
to be sent to the County Convention and
vote instructions for the persons there to he
nominated, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party OF the county. The Dele
gates elected will meet in County Conven-
tion at the Opera House Bloomsbury, Pa
on Tuesday Aug l4th, 1888 at eleven
o'clock a. m. and place in nomination, one
person for President Judge Of this Judicial
District, one person for Member OF the U.
3. House of Representatives for this Con-
gressional District. two persons for Men,
bers of House of Representatives OF the
State, one person for District Attorney,
one person for Sheriff, one person for Jury
Commissioners. And to transact such other
business as may properly come before the
Convention.
ROB'T II. LITTLE,
L. Nj. TRwKsBURY, Chairman
Sec'y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

Clarence Alexander, an employe ofthe d.
L. & W. r. r. Co, was seriously injured at
the depot of that company IN this place
Tuesday morning by being caught between
two cars while at work there. His arm
was broken and he received a serious scalp
wound, which it was necessary to sew up,
besides several bruises about his body.
DIR. Shattuck assisted by E. F. Smith,
a medical student, set the arm and dressed
his wounds at the Ssnitarium and he was
sent by the next train to his home in King
ston. His death has since been reported
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
Don't Fail to Decorate.

Grand Army Day is now only little over
month distant, September 9th being the
date for that event and active preparations
will soon be making for the celebration OF
the day in a proper manner. AS we have
had no celebration Of the Fourth of July at
this place for many years, and we now
have in prospect big day here, it should
be made grand event, and no pains should
be spared by anybody in Bloomsbury to
make it so. Ent Post, 200 G. A. r. asks
the assistance of the people of this town
and they should have it. Don't fail to
decorate your house on that day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate +!

The undersigned executor OF the estate OF Dan
lei Force viii sell on the premises on
SATURDAY. AUG. 25lh, 1888,
at O'Clock p. M. the following real estate situate
In Fishingcreek tow nship, Columbia county, Pa.
bounded and described as follows, towit North
wardly by lands of Martin Albertson and Josiah
Coleman, eastwardly py land of william Hulme
and Hiram Karns, southwardly by lands OF Tho
mas J. Coleman and wcstwardly by lands Of DR..
John Chaplin containing about 20 acres OF land,
more or less, whereon is erected two story plank
house, bank barn and out-building, wagon shed
&C. Good fruit on the premises, never falling
spring at the door and land in good state OF cuiti
vation. The property is within IN miles Of Still
water station OF the b. & y. r. r.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten per cent of one-fourth
OF the purchase money TO be paid at the striking
down Of the property; the one-fourth less the ten
per cent. at the confirmation absolute and the re-
naming three-fourths in one ear thereafter with
interest from confirmation nis.
ISAAC A. DEWITT, Executor,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

Two German physicians have invented a
new anesthetic which is called "sulphopal."
A recent test of it in New York enables the
Medical Journal of that city to announce
that it excels all drug hypnotics heretofore
devised in its effects. There is absolutly
no after-effect from its use, and IL can be
administered in any quantity without detri-
ment to the health. This is very import
ant function of pain.allayant Even with
the most scientific administration the use
OF ether OF kindred preparations results
very frequently In sad and fatal accidents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

We have printed the usual number of
tickets for the delegate election and will
distribute them to members of the standing
committee. The ticket contains the names
Of all the candidates as announced through
the newspapers. We have also printed
the tally sheets. This Office has regularly
printed the tickets for the primary election
for the past thirteen years to the satisfaction
Of everybody.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
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
on copper linen, and 1t is as pure as the
rye that grows in the field, and II any per-
son will find any drugs or adulterations in
it as 1t leaves our distilery'or salesroom,
we will give a reward of one hundred dol
lars. ROHR MOHRNRY u Co.
Benton. June 1888, CIV,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

Hereafter the watches of the Pennsyl-
vanis Railroad tralnmen must be examined
by a jeweler. II a watch is in good run.
ming order the owner is given a certificate,
which he must present before he is permit
ted to take train out The owner Of any
watch that does not pass muster is COMPEL
ed to purchase another or leave the CON-
pany's employ. All watches must be in.
spected once month, for which the com,
pany pays. There is great deal OF dis
satisfaction among the men over the new
rule,
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COLUMBIAN AND DEMOCRAT BIOOMSBURG COLUMBIA COUNTY

It has been suggested by some Of the
town physicians that the most singular
thing about the success Of the "fakirs"
who humbug the public with electric belts,
Indian medicine, etc, is the fact that suck
ers who take the bait and spend their mon
ey, are the very fellows who enjoy long
continued professional services which they
are always too poor to pay for.-Lecis-
burg Neus.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
TH/RTEENTH 81

You know that there is no
worthy hot weather (or any
weather) thing for wear or home
use but we have it. Ifyou can't
come to the store, write for
whatever you want, samples or
goods. Shopping by mail has
come to be simple and certain.
A few scratches of a pen, and
all the facilities of the store are
yours.
John WANAMAKER.
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The wnkcsbarre & western n. n.

1t is now definitely concluded that before
January next cars will run through to
Shickshinny over this road. The right Of
mence at once and when completed the
coal and freight traffic that will 90 west
over this route from the Wyoming coal
filds will make the road profitable one to
its stockholders.-E
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

Several gentlemen were at the Exchange
Hotel Wednesday of last week who said
they had leased the farm of DR.. Gardner,
and some land adjoining, in all about 225
acres, and propose sinking shaft at once
for mining zinc to be shipped to the Beth.
lehem Zinc Works. They have already
tested the product and think 1t very valu.
able. This may be the means Of opening
up other works in the immediate neighbor.
hood, as considerable zinc has been dis
covered near Alton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
Important to COnstabies and JUS
ttces.

All constables and justices who buy fifty
cents worth of blanks at this office will be
presented, free OF charge with "Fee Bill''
containing the fees of Justices and Con-
stables, as lately revised. We have OF
hand all kinds OF blanks, printed in the
best style and sold at lower prices than
elsewhere. II 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, 1888-08-03

Pennsylvania Day at Gettysburg battle
field which was to have been on October
8, has been postponed by Governor Beaver
until some time in May, 1889. The Coy
ernor will ask the legislature at its next
session to make an appropriation to defray
the expenses of the occasion, and the diff
ferent regiments that have already made
preparations to decorate their monuments
on October Bird will carry out the pro-
grammes arranged.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

The barn of Judge Q. B. McHenry al
Saltwater was struck by lightning last Fri.
day afternoon, and totally destroyed. The
outbulldings were also burned In the
barn was about 500 bushels of wheat, 2OO
bushels Of rye, 35 tons Of hay, harness, etc.
all OF which were burned. The live stock
was saved except lot of chickens. The
loss is nearly $4,000 with an insurance OF
$15O0. The Judge has the sympathy OF
his many friends In his misfortune.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
SALES.

For SAIR.-A desirable and commodious
residence on Main street, supplied with
water, gas and steam. Apply to
ian2Otf. Z. N. MoYRR.
WANTKD.-100 bark pcelsrs. Apply to
Thos. Wheeler, at Wilson Coles above
Central, Columbia county, Pa
AUGusT2. The executors Of John Fester
deceased and John Kelchner deceased, and
others will sell valuable timber land In
Briarcreek and Fishngcreek township at
10 a. IN.
For SALR.-A good Jump seat carriage.
Inql ire of Rev. r. Mallalieu, Espy, Pa.
. For SALE. Dirt cheap, my SO inch fudge
bicycle, as good as new, sS pattern.
@. w. FUNSTON.
Bloomsbury Pa, Box 1916.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

Here is provision of the high license
bill not generally known: To sell or fur
nish liquors to any person on pass-book
order on store, or to receive from any
person any goods, wares, merchandise OF
provisions in exchange for liquors, shall be
held and deemed misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof the offender shall be
fined not less than fifty, nor more than five
hundred dollars, and undergo an imprison-
ment Of not less than twenty, nor more
than ninety days.
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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 Conyention shall be
In proportion 20 the Democratic vote OF
each, as cast at the most recent election for
Governor, but the whole number OF dele
gates shall not exceed eighty-hve, and no
district shall be allowed less than two, nor
more than -four delegates.
Rule Sd. Delegates shall be allowed to
districts upon ratio OF sixty votes for
delegate, allowance being made for the
largest fraction Of a vote;
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

There was the usual large number in at
tendance at the colored camp meeting at
Rupert Grove last Sunday. Excursion
trains were run on the p. & Il. road to
and from Rupert and the steamer "Hudson
Owen" of Berwick, carried passengers on
the canal
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

VIM A. Robbins, of Orangeville, died at
his home In that place last Monday morn
ing about two O'Clock of an apoplectic at,
at the age of about fifty years. lie ate a
hearty supper the previous evening and
WAS about the house until nine o'clock
when he was taken Ill. With the assist
ance OF neighbors he was gotten to bed,
and remained unconscious until his death
occurred the next morning. The funeral
took place Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

Ayers Ague Cure never fails to neutral
lze the poisons OF malaria, and eradicate
them from the system. This preparation is
purely vegetable, contains no harmful in.
gradients, and, II taken according to di-
rections, is warranted to cure fever and
ague. Tryit.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

The vicissitudes of climate are trying TO
most constitutions, especially to people
having impure blood. For oil such (and
they constitute the majority, the best safe
guard is Ayers Sarsaparilla, the use OF
which clesnses the blood and strengthens
and ;nvigorates the system.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

II will not do for William Krlckbaum to
wait until the last issue Of his paper before
the delegate election, and then name his
informant on the Judgeship lie. He has
already had three weeks to name his man
or furnish his proofs, and he cannot do
either. However, we would not be sur
prised II he should attempt to put 1t on his
opponent B. F. Zsrr at the last moment,
when too late to contradict it in the papers.
That's his way.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

An effort will be made TO reorganlLe the
Fish and Game Protective Association.
There are large quantities of bass in Fish
ingcreek, and it is said that they are being
rapidly caught by illegal methods. Watch
men should be employed, and an example
made OF the first party using seines.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

There will be an excursion on the b. Il
s. road on Saturday to Hess Grove at Gen.
tral, by the employees of the School Furn'
ishing Comps ny. The public generally is
invited, and large numbers should 60, as
the fare for the round trip is only so cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
WANAMAKER S.
Closed Saturdays at I P. M.

When you come to the city
bear in mind that Wanamaker's
is meeting and resting and
waiting place as well as the
biggest store in the world.
There ares 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.
cfyy Hlu 4
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

Messrs.. Smith and Rishton, Of the Bonita
Lawn Tennis Club of this place, played
several sets with team picked from the
Sunbury Club, at the latter place last Sat
urday. A despatch was sent from Sunbury
to the Sunday Press, probably by Il member
Of the Sunbury club, giving only the sets
in which the Sunbury team had beaten,
whereas the Bloom boys had beaten the
largest number of sets. A very honorable
pr oceedIng that.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

The following books, being duplicates,
will be sold reasonably; vol. each Pamph-
let Laws 1868, 1878, 1874, 3 vols, 1876 l
vol. each of 1879, 1881, 1888, 1885, 1887.
vols. County Court Reports, e bound);
2 vols. Supreme Court Digest; vol 3
Brightly's Digest vol. l07 Pa. st. Rep,
Inquire OF Geo. E. Elwell, Bloomsbury. 81.
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ReOpeuing.

The NJ. K. church at Buckhorn having
been repainted and.papered and otherwise
improved, will be reop, ned on Sunday
morning Aug. l2 at ten o'clock. s. NJ.
Frost, ID. ID of Bloomsbury and number
OF other ministers will be present.
W. A, LRPLRY, Pastor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03

A fine assortment OF finger rings OF all
sizes and of elegant design in plain gold
wedding rings, chased band rings, fancy
rings set with diamonds, pearl, topaz, gar
net. ruby, tiger eye, moon stone, opal and
other precious stones at l.. Bernhard's
jewelry store, opposite Central Hotel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-08-03
utcb,up P,lcs

SYMPToMs-Moisture intense itching and
singing 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 80 cents. DIR.
Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. may-41y.