The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-11-22
Notes From Espy.

The above named place is beautiful
village OF about 500 inha btants, situated
on the North Branch Of the Susquehanna.
1t is desirable place to live on account of
the healthy atmosphere surrounding 1t, as
well as its proximity to the prosperous
city of Bloomsbury.
In comparison with other villages Of the
same size there has been little sickness and
few deaths during the last six months.
1t also compares with other places Of its
size in respect to the age of its inhabi-
tants. There being not a few OF its citi-
zens well advanced in years. Ard the
children and youth are as fair and ruddy
as you can find them anywhere. The
people here are proud of their homes,
which is manifest by the spirit of repairing
and painting their bouses that actuated
them during the past several weeks. There
is however, room for improvement in this
respect, and, according as they become
able, Espy will no doubt enhance its ap-
pearance.
Owing to low rents and the facilities for
well as many other things neediul In the
home, this village affords great advantages
to persons who can find employment in
neighboring towns and cities. The Elec-
trio Railway from the city Of Bloomsbury
to this place and Alton, now under con-
sideration, will no doubt, prove a great
benefit to residents OF these beau iful vii
lagos, in bringing families hither which
otherwise would not think of such move.
ment.
Espy is, at present, blessed with good
schools and wide.awake churches. The
day schools are well attended, and the
teachers are doing thorough work. 1t is
to be hoped that the patrons will not fail
to visit these schools, and by so doing en-
| courage both the teachers and pupils.
The Sabbath Schools are also aggressive
and good work is being done for the
| Lord.
On last Sabbath evening The Children q
Praise Services conducted by Prof. Kurzen.
knsbe Of Harrisburg, in the Lutheran
church was one OF intense interest and de.
| light so were also those at New Colum.
| bia and Buckhorn conducted by the same
person on the same day. Prot Kurzen.
knabe is an adept in the art OF music, he
sings and teaches others to sing, with tn e
heart and in the Spirit. He gives EXPIRE g.
sion to what he renders, and, as a conse-
uuence, the desirable effect is produced
His remarks were pointed, and well design.
| ed to awaken a new interest in the Service
of Praise. He made impressions that will
last long as we live, and whenever he re-
turns TO this community he wili be greeted
cordially by hosts of friends.
On Thursday the 9lst at p. M. MIR
Charles K. Miller, of Plymouth, Luzerne
Co. Pa, and Miss Almeda Trump of Espy,
were united IN holy wedlock al the BRIDES
home, and in the presence OF their relatives
and friends by the Rey. A. r. Glaze. In
entering upon the voyage of life this hap
py and promising young couple have the
best wishes of their many friends.
During the last week we were threatened
with conflagration at both ends our vii
lage, fire haying broken out in the house
| of Mr.. Stephen Pohe, and also in the house
of Miss Rachael Richie. but as an evidence
of our we'll equipped fire department
which is prepared for an emergency, the
flames were extinguished before any very
serious damage was done, and Espy yet il
safe.