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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-10-09
The Old Lady Knew 1t All.

A traveller once put up for the
night with a supplemented old
couple in a lonely farm house. AS
he rode up to the door, he heard the
old woman say, in tone of deep
conviction:
"There! / knowed sOmebody'd
come before night, for l dropped
my fork on the floor this morning
and it stuck straight up. Then l
dropped the dish-cloth at noon-an-
other sure sign of company"
In entering the house the visitor
carelessly struck his foot against
the step and came near falling.
"Ahv said the old lady, quickly,
switch toe did you stub, the right
or the left ?"
"The right" was the reply.
"That's good: it's sign you're
going where you are wanted. Pa
shoe that rooster off the fence. If
he crows there it will rain before
morning"
A little boy ran into the room
crying out:
ooh, grandma, look! Here's a
copper found in the road"
"Pm not bit surprised. Don't
you remember, Tommy, that you
dreamed of finding a nest of hens
eggs last night? l told you then
that you would find some money
before week."
A young woman was washing on
a porch back of the house, and the
old lady cried out:
"There, there, Susan, if you
haven't splashed soapsuds all over
the front of your apron! And II
you don't get a drunken husband
for it, Pm wonderfully mistaken
I've known that sign to come true
often and often. But you can keeI
it from coming true by hanging all
the clothes on the line wrong side
out, and you'd better do it wher
you wash"
So Susan did, as the traveller no
ticeC, to his great amusement
Selected.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-10-09

A writer in Wide Awake remariu
upon Tie pathetic way in which . 18th
jugatsd people cling to their mother
tongue. And i i true that Q people
can never be said to b truly conquer
cd 70 long Is they refuse to speak the
language Of the conqueror. Tho
Welsh-that subdued yet unsubdu-
able people-have never ceased to
speak Welsh.
You will be told that they have al
ready ceased to speak it; that the use
Of the language is fast dying out; but
directly you draw near the bounda-
ries Of that portion OF Great Britain
you begin to hear it 1t is forrnid-
able language in print, bu, easily
managed by the tongue.
In many Welsh families, especially
in remote districts, it is the only Ian
guage spoken. And when, q few
years since, the decree went out from
London that in the board schools in
Wales only English should be spoken,
it fell hard upon the little folk who
knew no other tongue. Try as hard
Is they might TO express themselves
in unfamiliar English, the familiar
household words would drop from
their lips.
So q plan was hit upon to make
them cease to speak Welsh. II q
child spoke a Welsh word a token"
was given him. What shape this ITO
ken" took varied according to the
school. 1t might be FOOLS cap, il
might be a printed slip attached tc
the clothing, or it might be simply {
stick that was to lie on the desk.
Whatever it was, he kept it until .
Welsh word dropped from the lips o
a second child, when it was passed OF
to the latter. And so on through tn
session for the day. Whoever was 81
unfortunate as to hold it when schoo
closed at night, was Aogged-poor lit
tie fellow!
However, the system, as might hav
been expected, did not work; it wa
better suited to the Dark Ages than II
modern England. And SO it wa
dropped, and the small Welshmal
now chatters and recites in his ow
familiar tongue.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-10-09
The Language Of the Sandwich lslandsrA
Mark Twain saws of the language Of

The Language Of the Sandwich lslandsra
Mark Twain says of the language Of
the Sandwich islands: 1.-THE native
language is soft and liquid and aex-
IDLE, and in every way efficient and
satisfactory-till you get mad; then,
there you are; there isn't anything in
it to swear with. Good judges all say
il il the best Sunday language there
Is, but then all the other six days in
the week it just hangs idle on your
hands; II isn't any good for business,
and you can't work . telephone with
il Many time the attention Of the
missionaries HAS been called to this de-
lscA md they are always promising
they are going 70 AZ it but they 60
loolins along, and fooling along. and
nothing is done. Troy Telegram.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-10-09

A Chester county physician has
read the dictionary through from
cover to cover, word for word" and
was seventeen years and six months
accomplishing the task. Tho plot Of
the dictionary is not sufficiently sx-
citing and complicating To enchain
the readers attention, and induce him
TO finish the work at one sitting. The
absence Of thrilling situations. start
ling climaxes and love making cpl
sodes prevents the book from l~ins in
great demand at our circulaiip. ,ibra-
RIGA Sentimental young la, ~.
dom call fur it Norrs.,,.wn .iriah
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-10-09

pasu-Sn r. i..c..'lbfOrdefy. II - aim
ply cos,;.s vi wreathss q leaves nd
howers. No- is there anything ~
n,ark:..ie ia .ae shape Of the gloves
exceR tie wea known characteristics
II the SoyA k4'sd, TIE Hsaa lnngiA q
h fingers. ~ Saaes and oAs
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-10-09
Matt Nelson & Go.

it "refused," and then stick it back
into the postotfice, is entitled to the
first premium.-Lineville (Ala.)
Democrat.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-10-09

The Sunday school teacher had besa
falling the class how honesty was w.
Ter than t"r,l birth. ami IL tssa usH
forc.nf h.r marks inquirci
80 .:i"y. MIA; y ~ - thaa
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1889-10-09
King Charles rs Gloves.

At a meeting of the North Oxon
Archaeological society in 1854 Canon
Payne, vicar Of Swalcliffc, read an
unpublished letter, written in London
on the day of the kings execution, by
one of the family Of Scots of Escrick,
in the East Riding, TO a relative of the
same name, who, as lord mayor of
York, had entertained the king on his
visit to that city in August, 1641. To
getller with this letter were exhibited
the gloves formerly belonging to the
king, of which Canon Payne gave
this notice: The gloves were given
by King Charles TO the above men.
toned lord mayor Of York in memo
rial of the hospitality with which Mr..
Scott had received him; they descend
ed as heirlooms frorL him to Zachary
Scott; FROM him to tie grandfather Of
Mistress Mary Scott, Of tho Close,
Winchester who is now their owner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
IAN AND DEMOCRAT, BIOOMsBURG COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA

SRo 0. The said Company shall not pro.
coed To the erection, of any of It's works
In this ordinance mentioned until it shall
have presented for approval of the Town
Council complete plan and specifications
Of its proposed construction or works
showing the lot upon which the buildings
and machinery are to be placed and theiI
location thereon, the streets upon which
poles, wires or other device are to be erct.
ed, and the places thereof, together with
the proposed route of the said railroad
switch; and upon any subsequent proposed
extension or change like plans or specii'
cations shall be presented to the Town
Council for approval.
SEC. TO- All service performed by the
engineer OF the Town or other Town Off.
cials or employees and expenses incurred
by the town by reason of their services
necessary under the provisions of this
ordinance in the construction, maintain.
ance .and use of the works Of th9 said
Company shall be paid by the said Comp.
any.
SEo. II. This ordinance shall not be of
force until it shall be certified to the
to The Bloomsbury Electric Light and
Power Co. and by said Company accepte
and approved and such acceptance aud ap
proval certified to the Town Council.
Upon motion ordinance was adopted.
On motion it was ordered that President
Harman be authorized to insert in the con
contract for sewer construction with Fshle
men & Wolf that payments be mede as
follows: First payment on the complete on
of section on Rock street, and its approva
and acceptance by Councll second pay
ment on completion of section on Third
and Iron streets; and Third payment or
completion of East second street section.
On motion adjourned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
Opening of the High Scho oil.

1t is expected now that all the arrange
ments will be completed for the opening G
of the New High School Building next
Monday afternoon at one o'clock. A pro-
gramme has been arranged which will con-
sist of an address by the President of the
School Board, John r. Townsend, a re-
port from the Secretary, j. G. Brown, ad-
dresses by Rev. D. ]. Waller, Col. j. G..
Freeze and Supt- j. z. Grimes; the presen
tston of flag by the Patriotic Order Sons
of America response by William Chris
man Esq; an address by Supt. Higbee or
one of his assistants. This will be inter-
spersed with music.
The new building is an ornament to the
town, and credit to the Board of Direct.
ors under whose management it has been
erected. On the first floor are 70 ur rooms,
two of which are furnished, and will be
occupied by the Grammar School, Mr..
Kline will have charge of one of these
rooms, and Miss Hattie Sloan the other.
There are two other rooms on the first
floor, which will not be furnished at pres
to be occupied by the High School, ovei
which Prof. Harkns will preside, assisted
by Mr.. Sterner. There are also two reci
| tation rooms, and library. The latter is
provided with shelving for books, and will
| be nicely furnished, and will be used also
as a room for the meetings of the Direct
| ors. In the basement are the heaters, anC
the closets. Every room is Supplied will
hat and coat closets, wash basins, anC
every modern convenience The wooC
work Throughout the building is yellow
pine. oiled and vanished, and the work
mapship is of the best The halls are wild
and well lighted. The desks were mad
by the School Furnishing Company, ant
are all the Orion desks. The tea chers ar
provided with neat tables. The system o
heating and ventilation in use is operated
by means Of three sets of boilers in til
basement, of which A. w. Fry has charge
In the High School room, behind th
principals desks is marble tablet o
which is inscribed Erected 1899 Boar
of Directors, John r. Townsend, j. C
Brown, y. T. Wilson, William Kreamer
William Chrisman, Jos, Garrison, Arch
tect, E. E. Ritter, builder, David Hensin
ger"
Mr.. Hensinger has done good job, an
it will stand for generations as a monu
ment to his skill as builder.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

A Legal Wrong nautical drama of
sensational scenes, was given before pack :
ed houses at the Peoples yesterday after
noon and night by George o. Morris and
an intelligent company. The play rings in
the old conventional story of a bank rob-
berry and MURDER with a marriage, a sea
voyage and other additions to afford an
opportunity for thrilling scenes of realism.
The cyclone at sea is striking and vivid
climax, where 1t seems that the salt sea
waves will burst across the footlights and
toll over the audience. But amid all this
sensationalism [runs an element of true
pathos as well as mixture of delightful
comedy that lends tinge of human inter
est to the play. Mr.. Morris is strone
and. powerful actor at all times in this
play, and also throws certain amount Of
romantic sentiment into it that makes it all
the more entertaining. There are som(
good singing and dancing also. The play
is on for a week, with We dnesday anC
Saturday matinees.
Bloomsburg Opera House, Monday
| December 2.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

Gilmore's Toy Bazaar is now ready for
the holidays. The store room on the first
floor is! filed with toys and candy. Up.
stairs are four large rooms DEVOTED exclus.
lively to toys of every description. II your
little boy is to receive visit from Santa
Claus, go to Gilmore's and get sled, a
rocking horse, a train OF cars, wagon, a
game, gun, desk; if your little girl is to
be favored, you will find dolls of all sizes,
colors and prices, dressed and undressed
sleeping dolls and speaking dolls, and
above all the wonderful French flirting
doll, that looks through her glasses, turns
her head, fans herself to music that comei
from within the pedestal on which she
stands. There are also cradles, baby
wagons, furniture, dishes, and thousanC
articles from which to select, for boys o.
girls. Call early before the rush begins
and while the assortment is full. 1i'29-5w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
Taking efrect MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1888.
SOUTH. NORTH.
SALES.

DEC. IA Geo. E Sinner will sell per-
sonal property in Briarcreek township,
December IA at 10 o'clock a. m. at his re-
sidence near the school house.
NJ P. Lutz will sell two desirable resi-
dences near the Centre of Bloomsburg Pa.
at bargain if taken before Nov. Both 1889.
The administrators of Anna Coffman
decd, w. E. and d. r. Coffman offer at
private sale, house and lot on West Main
street Bloomsbury, Pa. the late residence
Of deceased. tt.
FoR SALR.-A desirable and commodious
residence on Main street, supplied with
water, gas and steam. Apply to
jan20u. L. N. MoYER.
For SALE-A farm about mile from
Alton, containing so acres, all under cult
walton, with good buildings, with all this
years crops, farming implements and stock
will be sold at private sale. For particu-
Ears inquire Of j. s. Williams, Bloomsbury.
1925 If.
For SALE "A valuable vacant lot on
Market ST., seven lots on Eighth Street,
ten dwellings and good store property in
Bloomsbury Six farms, two grst mills
and two store properties in Col Co. A
good farm of 1857 acres with good build
ings in Virginia and two farms in Kansas
by nj. P. Lutz Insurance and Real Estate
Agt., Bloomsbury Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

Babyhood for November opens up the
question of how to meet the incseasng de-
mand for intelligent nursery maids. 1t is
a subject in which ali mothers of young
children are interested, and the methods
proposed by BABYHooD for raising the
standard of nurse girls deserves careful
consideration. No less important to par
ents is the warning as to Growing Palms,
given by DR.. ], Lewis Smith. Nursery
Cookery" Nursery Helps and Novelties, "
may be mentioned among the many topics
discussed in the current number. 10
cents number; $1.50 per year, BABY
HOOD Publishing Co., Beckman Street,
New York |
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
Clalk&SOl.
A CAPITAL. IDEA.

The Darene Speciality Co. who
appear at the Opera House Thanksgiving
night carry their own operatic orchestra,
which adds greatly to the success of their
performances. They, however carry no
Brass Band for the reason that the amuse-
ment goers of the country at large are be,
ginning to realize that "brass band
troupes give all their show on the street
The Darene's have already made reputa-
ton by giving frst-class show and are
everywhere greeted by large crowds. The
day of the "brass band" troupe is evidently
drawing nigh.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
Card of Thanks.

If the proprietor of Kemp's Balsam
should publish card Of thanks, contain.
ing expressions of gratitude which come to
him daily from those who have been cured
of severe throat and lung troubles by the
use OF Kemp's Balsam, it would ill a fair.
sized book. How much better to invite all
to call on any druggist and get free sam.
pie bottle that you may test for yourself its
power Large bottles SOC and S1.00.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
OIIlNVES.

We still continue our Special
eut-b17ce sale of Ladies Plush
Coats, Wraps and Jackets,
owing to the continued warm
weather and the lateness of the
season. The goods are all new
this season, cut in the latest
shapes and styles, and perfect
workmanship. 1t will pay all
to call. We also show full
lines of jackets Of all kinds, 81
coats. New Markets of all
kinds. See our S3.75 and
$575 Ladies new markets, al
so full lines of childrens' coats
of all kinds.
CLARK & SON.
Our three rooms are filled
with seasonable goods of all
kinds.
We show full lines of Shawls
Of all kinds. Dress goods OF
all kinds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
|. w. HARTMAN & SONS.

Our stores are always closed
on Thanksgiving Day, Christ
mas and Fourth Of July. We
take these for ourselves; the rest
of the year we give to our Gus
toners.
The number Of coats sold to
date is evidence that we are not
undersold by others. We have
now display of articles to
make up for presents, viz, Fine
plush by the yard or in patterns
to cover sofa pillows, cotton and
feather pillows, fine linen and
cotton scrims and crash. Appli-
que flowers, fringes, plush balls,
cords, &c. to trim. Our stock of
stamped linens and felt is great.
All kinds Of yarns for knittings
&c. We are making arrange
ments to open Christmas goods
first week in December. Have
arranged for extra clerks, extra
delivering Of goods in town, to
the depot, or nearby towns. We
expect great sales this season, as
our stock will be more complete.
We We're in the city last week,
and in again this week, looking
lup new articles. Tell your
neighbors what you saw here
last year, and help them to look
for a greater display this season,
Our plush goods will surpass all
Others in the county. Our cheap
books will surprise you, Our
children's books will be here.
The display of fancy dishes,
lamps, and novelties, our groc-
ery side will be extensive. If
we would attempt to name our
stock it would more than fill a
county paper.
|, w. HARTMAN & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

Dr. r. s. Simington of Danville, died at
his home last Saturday morning very sud
denly. He was apparently in his usual
health, ..and on Friday evening was out
visiting his patients, On Saturday morn
ing he arose, drt ssed himself, ate his
breakfast and went into his office, where
he was found dead shortly after. 1t is
supposed that rheumatism of the heart was
the cause of death Dr. Simington was
of apparently robust health, he had large
practice, and was one of the associate
judges OF Montour county, serving his Sc
cond term, Judge lkeler attended the
funeral, which took place on Monday
afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
THE DARENE's COMING.

The Darene's and their high grade Spec =
ialty Co. and operate Orchestra will ap-
pear at the Opera House, Thanksgiving
night, Nov, %. This organization comes
highly recommended, and we know of no
better way of passing the holiday night,
than by gong to the famous Darene and
their star troupe of 20 performers. 1t
would be good idea to secure seat in
advance, and avoid the usual crowd at the
door that greet the Darene troupe where.
ever they have appeared. Reserved seats
80 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

Elmer Mcbride has entered into partner.
ship with G. r. Baker In the furniture
business, and the firm name will be Baker
~ Mcbride. Both are energetic young
men, with business experience, and they
will enlarge the stock and increase their
facilities for trade. Their store IS at the
old Barkley stand, corner of main an d
West streets.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
A. B. CATHoARr, p. NJ.

The fair and supper held at Evans Hall
last week Friday aud Saturday by the
ladies of the Episcopal church was we'll at
tended and patronized The proceeds
were about three hundred dollars. The
ladies of the Guild still have some fancy
articles on hand and will be pleased to
take orders for duplicates of any goods
exhibited at the fair and orders also will be
filed for comfortables, aprons, dolls, SC.
The fair closed with an auction of num-
Der of articles which under the skillful
manipulation of John s. Williams, auction
eer, brought good prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

Thursday afternoon Nov. 2lst, occurred
very happy wedding at the pleasant home
of Mr.. & Mrs. Thomas Gunton, on south
Railroad st. the directly interested par
ties being Miss Lulu Gunton and Mr.. Chas.
W. Jones, one of our prominent young
citizens. j. Lee Harmau was the grooms-
man and Miss Priscilla Lunger of Danville,
was the bridesmaid. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. w. T. Auman, and wa s
witnessed by about one hundred and twen-
ty-five guests, many coming from abroad.
They were the recipients of many beauti-
full and costly presents Among those from
a distance we're Miss Emma Guutun and
Miss Alice Foster of Wilkes Barre, Mrs
VIM. A McHose, Mrs Geo. Belford and
Mrs. c. II. Holland OF Beach Haven, Mrs
Nancy Walker of Kingston, Mr.. & Mrs. w
E Lunger, Mr.. & Mrs William Lunger of
Danville, Mr., Harry lChamberlin OF Beth
lehem Pa.
The bride was neatly attired in cream
Henrietta and moire trimmings, and thu
bridesmaid in cream albatross.
The happy pair left on the ls train d
L & W, for Philadelphia and other point
of interest.
Their many friends unite in wishing
them long and happy voyage on the mat
| rimonial seas.
| THETA
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

Extensive preparations have been made
by the ladies of the Presbyterian. Church
for their bazar and dinners beginning this
week Thursday and continuing the remain
der of the week. The basement Of the
Presbyterian Church has been cleared Of
benches, and kitchen has been erected at
the rear Go and see the pretty display
and get good meal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

While the Union soldiers were suffering
in the Audersonville prison camp, storm
one night opened up new spring of water
within the lines. 1t was Godsend to the
prisoners and was called the "Providential
SPRING" G. w. Read who was at Ander-
sonville and other prisons for ten months
will tell what he saw, at the Opera H ouse
on Friday, Dec. IL. Get your tickets
early
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29
What wrought the changer This waman'

What wrought the changer This waman's
face
Is ruddy with a roses grace.
Her eye is bright,
Her heart Is light.
All. truly It's a goodly sight,
A few brief months ago her cheek
Was pallid and her step was weak,
"The end is near
For her, | fear"
Sighed many friend who held her dear.
can tell you what wrought the change
in her. She was told by a friend, who,
like her, had suffered untold misery from
a complication of female troubles, that DR..
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription would GER
tainly cure her This friend "knew where.
of she spoke" for she has been cured by
the remedy she advised her friend to use.
She is enthusiastic in its praise, and tells
her friends that Dr.. Pierce deserves the
universal gratitude of woman kind for
giving it this iLfallible. rememedy for its
peculiar ailments. 1t is guaranteed to give
satisfaction in every case or money refund
ed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

The Benton matchmaker and jeweler,
moved his jewelry store on Oct. 30, 1880
to Holland McHenry's store where he will
stay for the coming year. Call and see
his fine line of watches, clocks aud jewelry.
Work done on short notice. and warranted
one Xear
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-29

Tuesday morning DR.. J. j. Brown re.
moved a cataract from the right eye Of
Charles Krug. Mr.. Krug has been con.
siderably annoyed from the loss Of sight
of one eye, and was anxiously awaiting the
time for operation. He will be confined to
the house for a few days, when he will
again be able to attend to business, and
once more have the use of both eyes.