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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18
Trunks and valises, fine assortment at
Dentler's.
Oak Grove Park.

For a long time Bloomsbury was without
a suitable place for picnics. There was no
grove which was accessible that combined
the requirements necessary to make 1t a
desirable resort, and those who wished to
spend day in the woods were obliged to
seek shady nook along the creek or to
go upon private property with the possi-
blity of being ordered off at any moment.
Two years ago corporation was formed,
by twenty-five of the enterprising citizens
of this town, for the purpose of securing to
the people of Bloomsbury and vicinity a
pleasant resort. The grove out Fifth street
was leased for term of years, and was
named Oak Grove Park. The grounds
were drained and cleaned up, a fountain
was placed In the centre of the grove, water
pipes were laid from town, numerous
buildings were erected, embracing large
dancing pavilion, eating stands, water
closets, retiring rooms for women with
babies, and many other conveniences
Swings were purchased Of kind that four
children may swing in them at once with
out danger, and numerous other means of
amusement and sources of attraction were
secured. During the past two seasons a
great many excursion parties have spent
the day at Oak Grove, coming by rail, the
Association having an arrangement with
the d. L. s. W. X. r. Co. by which very
favorable terms can be secured Tho Sc
who have thus enjoyed the Grove have
spoken highly of its attractions, and thous-
ands of strangers have visited Bloomsbury
who otherwise would meyer have seen our
beautiful town.
The Association was not organized with
the expectation of making any money out
of the scheme. 1t was formed for two pur-
poses, one being to secure a pleasant resort
for the people of Bloomsbury for public or
private parties or picnics, and the other be-
ing to establish an attraction that would
draw strangers here, and thus advertise
the town, and bring money to us from ex-
cursionists. Hundreds of dollars of I'M
provements have been put upon the
grounds by the stockholders. A very sue
eessful season will do no more than pay
rent, repairs and running expenses. The
Oak Grove is therefore something that de-
serves the patronage and encouragement
of our townsfolk. Family picncs, Sunday
school picnics and general gatherings
should be held there, II the public desires
the continuance of the Grove. The stock.
holders will do their full share, but they
cannot carry the entire burden without as
sistance and encouragement. Oak Grove
Park is beautiful spot and the only easily
accessible place of the kind near Blooms
burg. Whether it shall be permanen,
thing, or end with the present lease de.
pends largely upon the support it receives
during the coming seasons. For terms fol-
use OF Park apply to W. h. Tubbs or Q. W.
Miller.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

The nineteeth annual convention OF the
Columbia County Sunday School Associa-
tion will be held at the NJ. E. Church,
Lightstreet, Pa. Wednesday and Thursday,
June and 7th, 1888. Programs are out
announcing the various exercises.
Wednesday morning Miss Hannah Breeze
of the Baptist church will read an essay en-
titled, "Giving an act of Worship"
Wednesday afternoon there will be dis
cussion of the topic, "1he obligation OF
both parents and children to attend both
church and Sunday school services" This
will be opened by Rev. B. Ii. Mosser, Of
NJ. E. Church, Berwick. Miss Eva Rupert
of the Presbyterian church, Bloomsbury,
will read an essay entitled, "The art OF
asking and answering questions"
Wednesday evening an address will be
given by B. F. Zarr Esq. on the topic 'The
relation OF Sunday School Teaching to Jur-
isprudepce and the legal profession" An
other address will be given by Rev. ]. M.
Reimensnyder, of Milton, president of the
Pennsylvania State Sunday School Asso-
citation on the topic, "Sources of the Teach.
er's Power"
The good people of Lightstreet will make
an earnest effort to give all strangers
royal welcome, and hope that all Sunday
school workers will attend and make the
convention grand success.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

A meeting of Pa. Reserves was called a,
the Exchange Hotel, Bloomsbury at 8 p. m.
Friday evening May 11th. The following
members attended: Col. John Jameson
II. G. Buckalew and Hudson Allen Of the
7th; G. 8. Fornwald, VIM Coffmsn, @. 8
Furman aud B. F. Shsrpless Of the 9th and
J. B. Robson of the 10th. On motion Of
Col. Jameson, Hudson Allen was elected
President of the meeting and J. B. Robson
Secretary.
On motion it was resolved that this meet
ing endorse the action of the Pa. Reserve
Association for Central Pennsylvania. al
their meeting in Shickshinny last summer
in selecting Oak Grove, Bloomsbury, al
the place of the next.meeting of the Asso
citation and that we de,ignate Tuesday ant
Wednesday, June 26 and 81, as the time.
On motion it was resolved that the meet
ing should be held In the form Of baske
picnic and that a committee should be ap
pointed to make the necessary arrange
ments, procure tents, send out notices
make arrangements for speakers, &c.
On motion this committee constituted
itself committee of arrangements will
Col. Jameson as Chairman.
On motion the committee adjourned tt
meet on Monday evening, May IA, at o p
M, at the reading room Of the Exchange
Hotel.
The committee of arrangements Of the
Penna. Reserves Association had another
meeting at the reading room of the Ex
change Hotel on Monday evening ant
adopted form Of invitation, appointed
subcommittee including committee OF
finance and adjourned to meet at the sam,
place Saturday May 10 at half past 8 in tn,
evening. The following additional names
were added to the committee: II. j. Con
nor, j. II. Seesholtz, Geo Waters, A. Her
bine, s. L. Potter, Geo. Mears and F. +
Drinker. All Penna. Reserves in the vicin
ity are requested to communicate with tn
Secretary, unite with the com mittee an(
assist in the preparations.
| ]. b. RoBIsoN, Sec.
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NIcKiIlip-McKeivy.

On Thursday, May 10Th, Mary G. eldest
daughter Of DIR. J. b. McKelvy was married
to Harvey McKillip at the residence OF the
BRIDES parents, on Main street. The GER
emony was performed at 2 o'clock by Rev.
A. A. Marple of Bridgeport Pa, uncle Of
the bride. About fifty guests, nearly all
relatives, were present The house was
beautifully decorated with flowers. Promp-
tly at the appointed tire the notes Of Men,
delsoln's Wedding March were heard,
played by Miss Ella Mckinney, cousin Of
the bride, and shortly afterward the off,
ciating clergyman entered the front door
of the parlor and took his station at the
end of the room. He was followed by Mr..
McKlllip and his "best man." Dr. W. @.
Ransom Of Pittsburg, both In full dress
suits. The bride entered the back door of
the parlor, on the arm of her father and
advanced until they met the bridegroom
She wore white satin dress with long
train and veil, and carried lovely boquet
In her hand. After the impressive cere-
mony of the Episcopal Church was ended
AMI the happy pair pronounced man and
wife, congratulations were showered upon
them, and IL half the good wishes express
ed on their behalf are realized, theirs will
be very happy union. An elegant dinner
was served, and at four o'clock Mr.. and Mrs.
McKillip went to Rupert, where they took
the d. L. & W. II. r. for Washington and
| other cities.
The bridal gifts were numerous and
beautiful, consisting Of Royal Worcester
Ware, variety of solid silver, furniture
rugs, toilet sets, books and many other
things, besides considerable sum in mon
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18
An Interesting Case,

The case of q. s. Robbins of this town
against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
was tried at Sunbury, May 2, 8, 4 and 8,
before Judge Bucher, Hon. s. P. Wolver-
ton and G. b. Reimensnyder Esq. for the
plaintiff and Mr.. John Packer and W.
G. Farnsworth for the defendant. Several
hundred dollars were spent in conducting
the suit, and much interest manifested.
The case was given to the jury Saturday
afternoon after being out all night they
returned vervict at a. m. Sunday in
favor Of the railroad company. We take
the following particulars from the Sunbury
NerS of May 11th;
The action was brought to recover dam
ages from the defendant by reason of his
being put off train on the Alexandria and
Fredericksburg Railroad at Woodbridge,
Va, on the morning of the Gath day of May,
1888. On the morning of the 2lst day of
May, 1888, the plaintiff, who was resident
of Bloomsbury, Columbia county, purchas-
ed ticket at that place over the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Bloomsburg Railroad for
Harrisburg. He boarded the train and on
his way to Sunbury was informed BY Mr..
Trench, a friend, that there was an excur-
sion going to Fredericksburg, Va, and WAS
invited by him to go along. Expressing a
willingness to do so, Mr.. Trench presented
him with an order for an excursion ticket,
the order having been issued to the regi-
mental association of the l3lst regiment,
p. v, the ticket to be purchased at Sun
bury. On his arrival at Sunbury he pre-
sented the order at the ticket office with
SS,O4, the price OF the ticket. On the main
part OF the ticket there was printed, among
other things, that it entitled the holder to
one first-class passage to Fredericksburg,
Va, and return, and that In selling the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company only act
ed as agents for them and assumed no re-
sPonsiblity beyond its own line. There
were coupons attached to the ticket desig-
mating the points between which the hold
er OF the ticket could travel, but no coupon
attached to the ticket naming that portion
| of the trip from Fredericksburg to Balti-
more on the return trip. Captain Orwig,
who represented the organization which
was instrumental in getting up the excur.
sion, had made special arrangements with
a steamboat company to bring the excur,
| sion lists from Fredericksburg to Baltimore
by boat at the rate OF $l.50 for each ex
cursionist in addition to the Ss.04 paid fol
the railroad ticket. Mr.. Robbins started
on his homeward journey alone from Fred
ericksburg on the morning OF the cath ol
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A Correction.

Runyan, Pa Apr 12, 1888.
MRssRs. EDiToRs Il saw In your paper
published the death OF Elizabeth Andrews
zimmerman and desire TO correct II.
Elizabeth Andrews zimmerman was born
In Belvidere, N. j., Nov. 13, A. ID. 1905 and
died at her home in Fishingcreek Twp,
this county, April 30, A. ID. 1888, aged 81
years, 8 months and days. She was the
mother Of seven children, four daughters
and three sons, four Of whom survive her.
She was a member Of the NJ. e. Church 40
years and died leaving bright testimony
behind that she was ready to depart In
peace. Yours truly,
ELI ROBBINS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

The toughest and most flex-
ible of all the stifish feathers
goes into "Welts." Poor stock
won't make good Welt leather.
But why not Welt leather for
the whole Shoe upper? Happy
thought. First fruit, Seashore
Oxfords of russell Welt. Neat
est, strongest, hardest of all the
light, cheap Outing Shoes
$I.75.
Softer, dressier; coffee-color
ed Goat Oxfords, hand-sewed
$3.50. A better got up and q
more stylish Shoe than you com
monty get for considerable
more.
No such So Shoe for men as
the "Wanamaker Wearwell.'
Calf vamp, kid top, smooth in
sole. Congress and lace. War
ranted. Sent anywhere for S.
Say whether your foot is wide OF
medium.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
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AND DEMOCRAT, BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA

May, II having been intimated 10 him the
evening before that the excursionists in
tended to take the boat. lie attempted to
use the ticket purchased at Sunbury In
which there was q gap, so far as the
coupons were concerned, from Fredericks-
burg to Baltimore, although the main rart
Of ticket stated that IL entitled the holder
to one first-class passage to Fredericksb, rg,
Va, and return. After having rode some
distance the conductor came to him and
the ticket was presented, when he was In
formed by the conductor that 1t was not a
good ticket for bis train, but he would
carry him TO the next conductor, who
would take charge Of the train at Qusntico.
At this station another conductor took
charge of the train and he also informed
the plaintiff that 1t was not good ticket
for his train, and he would have To get off
or pay his fare After some parlcyiug the
conductor concluded to carry him as far as
Woodbridge, the first stop that was to be
made, and that there the plaintiff would
have to get off or pay his fare. The plain
tiff refused to pay his fare, and, as is alleg-
ed, he was elected from the car at this
station at about halfpast 0 o'clock In the
morning, place where he contends there
was no accommodation by which he could
procure food, or that he was able to get
away from the place until about o'clock
in the afternoon. Witnesses were called
on the part of the defendant to prove that
there were accommodations at Woodbridge
sufficient to accommodate a traveller, a
clearinghouse and restaurant being To-
Gated not far from the railroad station.
The defendant further contended that this
ticket was prepared at the solicitation Of
Captain Orwig especially for the benefit OF
the surviving soldiers of the 131st Regi-
mental Association, and that it was not in
tended to include other than members OF
that association. They also presented
evidence to show that they received no
portion of proceeds arising from the sale OF
the ticket purchased by the plaintiff, but
that the money was appropriated through
their auditor to railroad companies other
than the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
They also showed that they had nothing to
do in making special arrangements with
the steamboat company and for that reason
had made no provision by the issueing OF
the special ticket for the excursionists to
comeback from Fredericksburg to Bslti.
more by rail-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Mrs Emily Mclaughlin who was to have
lectured under the auspices of the W. G..
T. U. in the Opera House on the 18th of
March, and was prevented on account of
storm, will give her lecture, barriers to
Success" on the 18th Of May. All persons
holding tickets will call at Dentler's and
haye the numbers changed. Tickets can
be procured at Dentler's and at the room
of the W. G. 7. U. may II 2t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18
WANAMAKER S.
PHILADELPHIA. Monday, May IA, 1885,

PHILADELPHIA, Monuay, may IA, 1855.
Our Limitations.
Too many things to tell.
You wouldn't stop to read, and
the printers bill might surprise
us-although we are quite used
to colossal printing.
Besides all the things refer
red to in these columns, there
4are scores of others clamoring
for recognition. Could fill a
page daily in telling what we
ought to tell and you ought to
read.
The conclusion is simply
come to us to supply your
wants, even though the news
papers don't refer to them, and
remember that there are acres
of bargains here that never get
published.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

1t is expected that special train will run
from Lightstreel Thursday, June 7lh, to
accommodate those wishing to return from
the Columbia County Sunday School Cou-
vention. This train would leave at p. m.
An extra train may also be run on Wed.
nesday evening, which would leaye Light
street at 10 o'clock. The running OF both
or either of these trains depends upon the
encouragement given the superintendent
of the b. s. 3. II sufficient number signify
desire to attend, excursion tickets will be
issued, good for any time. We will an.
nounce more definitely next week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

The base ball season at this place was
opened last Saturday at Athletic Park by a
game between the Sugar Notch and Blooms.
burg mines, which resulted in the defeat oi
the former club, with the score standing
to 5. The spectators were not numerous
but 1t is probable that much larger crowd
would have been present had drizzling
rain not been falling all day. Only six
innings were Played the seventh was CON-
menced but the rain began to pour down
in torrents and 1t became necessary to call
the game. Following is the full score;
pYnnnsuupa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Afflicts nearly every one in the spring,
The system having become accustomed to
the bracing air of winter, is weakened by
the warm days of the changing season,
and readily yields TO attacks OF disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medicine
needed. II tones and builds up every part
of the body, and also expels all impurities
from the blood. Try il this season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

List OF letters remaining in the Post Of
fee at Bloomsbury for week ending May
10, 1883.
Mrs. Name Geiger, Mr.. Daniel Hagen
buch, G. W. 8. Hoffman, MIR. Jesse Lord,
Mr.. Henry G. Long (2), Mr.. Ferdinand
Petrick, Mr.. Jno Pyatt, Mr.. G. s. Reading,
Mrs Sarah Richie, Mrs. Sallie Sanford,
Miss Mary Sadans, Miss Florence Steavens,
Mr.. II. Y. Smith (2), T. ]. Thomas, Cora
Thomas, j. Willard (2),
Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised"
GEORGE A. CLARK, p. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Twenty-Five cents day purchases q
$3, 900 policy in The Travellers, Of Hartford,
which is pay able in event of death by &C.
cident, with $40 weekly indemnity for
wholly disabling injury. j. H. Maize,
agent, second floor COLUMBIAN building
Bloomsbury. II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Court adjourned on Tuesday afternoon
for the week, all the cases left open last
week but one having been settled, or con-
tinued by consent, or on account of illness
of some one connected with the cases. The
argument list was called over and most Of
the cases disposed Of. 1t would not seem
that the business OF the court is very far
behind, when two days are sufficient to do
the work of the second week, and only one
case out of 32 is ready for trial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Baker g. Bender, the downtown furni-
ture dealers and funeral directors, made
their appearance on the street last week
with handsome new furniture wagon.
The wagon was built by NJ. q. Sloan &
Bro, and is a fine one, frst-class in all re.
spects. The firm of Baker g. Bender is an
energetic one they are doing good bust
ness and always keep up with the times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Mr.. William Snyder completed his three
years apprenticeship in the COLUMBIAN
office last month. He is thorough, clean,
pains taking compositor, and can hold a
case with any one. We have made ar
rangemeIts with him to remain with us for
some time longer, and devote more Of his
time to job printing. The vast amount Of
work done in this Office, affords him oppor-
tunities that are seldom gained in country
office, and will prepare him for any branch
OF the trade in the large cities.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18
The wonderful Healing properties
of Darby's PrOphylactic Ffuid
in case of Accidents, for
Burns, Scalts, Cuts
wounds, etc.

Its prompt use will invariably relieve
pain, promote healing and prevent Ery.
ipelas, Gangrene, or Proud Flesh. Owing
to the cleansing and purifying qualities Of
the Fluid the most obstinate ulcers, boils
carbuncles and running sores are rendered
pure and healthy and speedily cured, nc
other application being necessary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

On Thursday last DIR. Brown of Blooms.
burg assisted by DR.. Hover and Mr.. Elmer
Shuman operated for cataract upon Mrs.
Philip Wintersteen Of Miffllnville. She
had been blind for three years. Her eyes
were rendered insensible to pain by the use
Of cocaine and the crystalline lens removed
from the interior of each eye. The cutting
of the eyes caused no pain, and the oper.
alton was complete success.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

On Friday Of last week number of the
directors of the Bloomsbury Bridge Com
pany took trip up the river to examine
bridges. They visited Pittston and Wilkes
barre. The party consisted of Col. J. G.
Freeze, President, and Messrs. Kuhn, Fet
termsn, Hartman and White. ). G. Brown
engineer, met them at Wilkesbarre.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Mrs. Emily Mclaughlin who was to
have lectured in the Opera House March
18th but was detained by the great blizzard,
has been lecturing every evening since so
that this is the first opportunity the W. G.
T. U. could get to have her here. They
are fortunate in securing such an eminent
lecturer. She will positively be here this
evening friday. Reserved seats only 25
centa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Mr.. l. X. Dildine and son Charles of
Greenwood township, started for Carthage,
Missouri, Monday. They went via Buffalo
and Niagara Falls, and expect to visit
many points in the west John Parker and
wife Of Greenwood started the same day
for Minneapolis, and Adam UT, of Rohrs
burg for Lincoln, Nebraska.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Ent Post 250 G. A. r. will attend 81.
Paul's Episcopal church on Sabbath morn.
ing preceding Memorial day at 10t o'clock
May 81. All soldiers not members of the
q. A. R. are respectfully invited to be with
us on that day. Also on Memorial Day,
Nav 20
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For q trunk
always 60 to D. Lowenberg's popular store.

A lamp exploded in G. A. Clark's book
store Friday evening of last week, but little
damage was done. The burning oil fell on
the floor and the flames were extinguished
by a bucket of sawdust being promptly
thrown upon them. The cry of fire was
given and a large crowd collected in front
of the store. The Friendship Fire Company
reached the spot a very few minutes after
the cry was given but were not needed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

The Columbia county w. G. T. U. will
hold convention on Saturday, May 10th
in the Lutheran church. Morning session
will open at ten o'clock, afternoon
session at half past one. All co-workers
and friends OF the temperance cause are
urgently invited to attend the meetings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

The case of DR.. B. F. Gardner against
the Bloomsbury Steam and Electric Light
Co. was continued last week on account of
the illness of Col. Knorr one Of the coun-
sci for the defendant On Monday morn
ing motion Was made by plaintiffs coun-
sci to reinstate the case on the list and after
some argument this was done. The court
ordered that jury be drawn, and fixed
Monday, May 2lst for the trial. Accord
ingly jury was selected on Tuesday, and
the trial will begin next Monday. Judge
Archibald win preside.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

The w. G. T. u, are getting their read
ing room, at corner of Main and Marke,
streets, in fine shape. A committee is ap
pointed who has charge Of all the periodi
calls sent them and sees that they are put
into good use. The rooms are being well
patrOniZed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

The officers of this town are determined
to put stop to the disturbances that have
been occurring at night on the streets.
Elijah Summers was arrested last Saturday
night and bound over to court for fast dri-
wing and disorderly conduct.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-18

Mrs Emily Mclaughlin OF Boston, who
was to have lectured in the Opera House
March 18th but was detained on account
of the great blizzard will positively be here
Friday May 18th. Her subject is Bar
rers to Success" Those who have heard
her lecture say she has no superior. Re-
served seat tickets only 25 cents. Secure
your seats early at f. d. Dentler's or the
rooms OF the W. Z. T. U. ON corner OF
Main and Market streets.