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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19
The NItstIetOe.
AN INHERITANCE FROM THE DRUIDs.


The legend of the mistletoe is an inher-
itsnce from the religion Of the Druids. The
cathedral arches under which the Ce.ts
worshipped were the spreading branches
of the oak, the roof a dense foliage of
greenery, and the mistletoe, the mystical
meaning, for it was believed to renew its
life by some agency differing from that
which propagated all other plants, and to
exist by divine power. here, under the
oak, the favorite tree of the Celtic sun-god,
at the period Of wInter-solstice, priests and
people sacrificed white bulls and human
victims. The mistletoe was gathered and
dispensed in small sprays, to be hung by
the worshippers over their doors as amuleis
against evil and propition to the sylvan de-
tiles. The Scandin avian legend Of the
mistletoe, which tells the story how Loki,
the god of fire, made the misletoe the agent
of the death OF Bslder, most glorious of
Obins children, is familiar to all students
of the Morse Sagas. The mlstletoe contin-
ues to be specially cultivated in England
for the sale which is always large at Christ
mas-tide, but the apple-tree has taken the
place of the oak, as the soil on which the
| plant feeds the most generously. The kiss
ing privilege connected with the mistletoe
during the days of ylle is probably the
most familiar relic of its traditions. Both
the yule-fre and the mistletoe were OF old
believed to have special virtue as safe
guards against the powers of evil; yet when
they became thoroughly embodied in the
Christian legend, it was not so much this
as their suggestion of the divine power
which at Christmas kept the Prince o
Darkness and his satellites in abject sub
mission, that gave them their value. Al
readers OF Shakespear will remember th
legend and its association with the crow
ing OF the cock, as put in tho mouth O
Marcellus in HamIet:-From Harper'S Week
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Died at the DansYllle Sanitarium, New
York, on the 7th of December, 1890, in the
37th year Of her age. She was daughter
of Samuel McHenry Of Rohrsburg, this
county. Her home was in Detroit, Mich.
igan. While here on visit she complain
ed OF not feeling well and concluded to 20
to the sanitarium before her return home
and take a course Of treatment. While
there she improved in health very slowly.
On Saturday, the 9th, abe was coming
down stairs and fell and was found at the
bottom of the stairway in an unconscious
condition, 10 which she remained until the
next day, Sunday, when she breathed her
last.
The deceased was brought to her fathers
for burial, the fun eral on the 18th inst, in
terment at the McHenry graveyard near
Orangeville.
Miss McHenry was quite an accomplish
ed lady, having acquired good education.
She followed teaching in this and adjoin-
ing counties for number of years. Still
thirsting for more knowledge and an am
bition for higher accomplishments she en-
tered western university and graduated
with high honors in shorthand writing
From that time until the time of her death
she was in the employ of a law firm in De-
troit, Michigan. She was lady of good
Christian character, of cheerful disposi
tion, and was loved by all who knew her
Her friends deeply mourn her loss, and
can only be comforted by remembering
that their loss is Heavens gain. E. M. K
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Germans MinstreIs.

The performance by this organization at
the Opera House was satisfactory to the
large audience that witnessed it. The old
time first part was ommitted and the alma.
nae jokes got rest. There was no lack
of singing during the evening, however,
and the company is strongly equipped in
this particular. ], NJ. Norcross, the veteran
bssso, who has been before the public for
thirty years, still he maintains his reputa-
ton as one of the best singers in the pro.
fession; the Germans in their character
acts do everything with skill and finish.
Arthur Rigby's monologue was so amusing
that the audience held him as long as he
would stay, and the sentimental songs Of
John Hays and Alex. Cameron were well
rendered gems. Reto's contortlon act and
Layman's transformations added variety to
the excellent programme, a pleasing and
noticeable feature of which was prevalence
OF white faces.---(Lowell Daily Times.
Bloomsburg Opera House December 23rd.
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SALES.

DEo. 93 Mrs. MARY A. Woods will sell
personal property at saltwater at 10 a, m.
Cows, farm utensils, household goods and
many other articles.
DEo. 27.--Geo L. Elwell, trustee. will
sell at public sale on the premises in Cata-
wissa. the dwelling house and lot formerly
owned by Stephen Baldy, at 10 o'clock a.
m. See advertisement.
For SALE OR EXCHANGE for a town prop-
erty In Bloomsbury, desirable farm of 90
acres, near Rupert. Good spring and
spring-house and well of water at the barn.
A good place for dairy. Apply to REUBEN
HISS, Rupert, Pa. 12-54t+
FoR SALE-Dwelling houses in Blooms
burg, Orangeville, Espy and Rupert Pa.
Farms In pennsylvania Kansas and Vir-
ginia. Vacant lots in Bloomsbury. Store
properties, Grist mills and other property
by nj. p. Lutz, Insurance and Real Estate
Agent, Bloomsbury, Pa.
For SALE.-Housc and lot in Rupert,
lot 100 140 #. Two story, house, with
nine rooms. Bay windows, out
kitchen, ice and coal house, good stable,
chicken and pig pen. Choice fruit, ever
green trees, good water, Two railroads,
Twelve trains day each way, to Blooms
burg, fare SC round Trip Low taxes. A
great bargain, If taken soon.
M. 2. Lotz, Insurance & Real Est. Agt.
For SALR.-Valuable property, known as
the Morris property in Bloomsbury. Apply
to Guy Jacoby. 1i-7.1Ot.
For SALE.-A fine pair of well-matched
ponies, coming five years old Good driv-
ers, single or double, and good saddlers.
Also new set Of harness. Inquire OF ].
s. Williams, auctioneer, Bloomsbury, Pa,
or Elmer Mears. 1919 at.
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In an old Dauvile Inteliigencer of Feb. 10,
1887, appears the following: The Berwick
Gazette gives the details OF perilous adj
venture on the river at that place during
the 'evere snow storm In the night OF
Saturday, the 2lst of January. 1t seems
that Mahlon Stackhouse, ferryman, un-
dertook to put Mr.. Chamberlain over the
river, and for that purpose left the shore
opposite Berwick in foot boat at O'Clock
10 the afternoon, after proceeding some
distance in the river, a pole was lost by MIR
Chamberlain, and one Of the boat oars broke
in the hands of Mr., Stackhouse, when the
boat became unmanageable and drifted
with floating ice and snow ever the Nesco-
peck falls. The severity Of the storm and
raging of the elements, prevented them
from being seen or heard from either shore
and their situation became really deplor-
able. At length after floating about mile
the boat was brought to a stand still among
freezing snow and ice, and at about eleven
o'clock Mr.. Stackhouse left the boat and
his companion and by the most extrsordin-
ary exertIons gained the shore and procur-
ed assistance. At about 3 o'clock in the
morning Mr.. Chamberlain was released
from his deplorable situation, by the uu-
exampled and perllous exertions of four
young men who were determined to rescue
him or perish in the attempt. The names
Of Hudson Owen, Moses Davis, Jr., Peter
Young and Peter Sinner deserve to be in
scribed 10 letters Of gold for their manly
display of intrepidity and adventure in the
cause of humanity.
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Pensions! Veterans !
The Disability Pension Bill.

Act of June 81, 1890, grants pensions to
all ex-soldiers and sailors who served 90
days or more in the Army or Navy during
the rebellion, and we're honorably discharg-
ed, and who are now suffering from any
permanent, mental or physical disability
contracted since the war or during the war
whether from disease, injuries or effects Of
old age, at the rate Of from So to $12 per
month, according to the degree of his dis
ability for the performance of labor requir-
ing the exertion Of physical strength !;
provided the disability is not due to yici-
GUS habits. This pension is not restricted
to the veterans who have to make their
living by hard labor, but is equally due to
professional men or clerks, provided they
have an existing disability which would
prevent the continuous exercise Of the
physical strength of an able-bodied man.
Those who have applied under the gen.
eral laws and who are unable to prove up
the pending claim can apply for and Sc
cure this pension and then continue the
prosecution Of the former claim and secure
their arrears.
II YOU are now drawing a small pension,
say 30 or "a per month, you can take this
pension instead, and il you have an appli
cation on file for increase or additional
pension for new disabilities you can con
tihhS ehC PiOoCCutiOu VI SuCu Cldluo w nlt
drawing the new pension, or you can filt
an original claim for disability contract
ed in the service while drawing pension
under this new act.
widows, children, and dependent moth
ers and fathers are entitled under this &C
and can suspend the prosecution of any
pending claim, and take this pension, ant
afterwards complete the prior claim ant
get arrears.
Having been duly appointed an Agen
according to the rules and regulations o
| the Department Of the Interior in the pros
ecution Of such claims and having had sue
cess in number of cases l am always pre-.
pared to give information and assist claim
ants, and will assure them success il the,
| are able to establish the facts as required
| by law.
| Those interested should call soon an,
claim their reward.I
| GEORGE w. sTERNER
| North Market st,
7-1S-6m. Bloomsburg Pa.
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The Craze for Lapel Button 9

"Nearlv every man you see now wears
lapel button of some kind" remarked
gentleman in Bailey, Banks & Biddle's
store, Philadelphia, day or two ago. 1t
is craze which has just come up within
few years, just where it originated can
not say, but do know that there is hardly
q University or Athletic club in the coun-
try which has not button of its own.
This rage for buttons even extends to many
of the political organizations, but as rule,
they are not SO handsomely nor expensive
ly gotten up as the others. We make
thousands of these little badges every year,
and the demand is still increasing"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

We have made arrangements with DIR. b.
]. Kendall Co. publishers Of "A Treaties on
the Horse and his Diseases which will en-
able all our subscribers 10 obtaina copy OF
that valuable work free by sending their ad-
dress (enclosing 2 cent stamp for mailing
same).to DR.. b. j. Kendall Co., Enosburgh
Falls, VT. This book is now recognized as
standard authority upon all diseases of the
horse, as its phenomenal sale attests, over
four million copies having been sold in the
past ten years, a sale never before reached
by any publication in the same period OF
time. We feel confident that our patrons
will appreciate the work, and be glad to
avail themselves Of this opportunity of OBJ
tanning valuable book.
1t is necessary that you mention this
paper In sending for the "Treatise." This
offer will remain open for only a short
| time. l2-l2.6t
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Sensible Christmas Hints.

Buy no more than you can afford.
Give no gift where you do not delight to.
Shop no more than you have the strength
for.
Entertain only within your means.
Keep your Christmas nerve, and muscle,
and heart, and hope, and cheer, first for
your own home, your own fireside, your
dearest, your closest, your sweetest and
then for the homeless, the fireless, the un.
loved, the "undesred," and be true, true,
true to the last Christmas card that goes to
your post-office, or the last merry Christ.
mas" that crosses your lips
We are generous people, and happy
people, and a Christian people, and we
must keep our festival with sincerity, hon.
or, intelligence and good sense, If we
would keep it alive and sin His name."-
ELIZABETH STUART PHsLPa, in Christmas
Ladies' Home Journal
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Gimore's Toy Bazaar is ready again for
the. Holiday trade with larger assortment
Of toys than ever before. Upstairs and
down stairs everything is filled up with all
sorts OF things to delight the little folks.
German toys, French toys, American toys,
mechanical toys, iron toys, wooden toys,
tin toys, and toys of every description and
price. The French lady, the Chinese Jug
gler, and the music teacher that run by
clock work, attract great attention, and af-
ford much amusement. Cars, steamboats,,
wagons, animals, dolls, child's furniture,
baby houses, rocking horses, soldiers,
drums, sleds, and thousand other things
all equally pleasing can be seen. Call and
examine. l1-2S-4t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

On Tuesday evening while the students
of the Normal School were at supper. a
number Of rooms on the girls side were
entered, the contents Of the bureaus were
emptied out, and all the money taken that
could be found. Prof. Welsh's rooms
were also entered and some jewelry stolen.
1t IS believed that the burglars were ex-
perts, and entered the rooms sby means Of
the fire escape. All the sstudcnts were a,
the supper table, and no suspicion rests
upon any one about the school.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

Hon. NJ. w. Jackson, whose term Of Of
fee as associate judge of the county expir-
ed on Tuesday Of this week, was hand
somely entertained by president Judge
Ikeler at the latter's handsome residence
in Bloomsbury. Besides our own towns
man Judge keller had Col. Jno. G. Freeze
and associate judge Murphy, of Centralia,
set down to bountitul lunch presided
over by the charming wife of the judge.
Associate judge Jackson, made numerous
warm friends at the county scat during his
term of office, and won the respect of his
associates on the bench, as well as all
others at the court house -Berpick indepen
dent
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Husband and wife.

Have more than once been saved by the
timely use of Kemp's Balsam for the throat
and lungs, after all other remedies have
been tried in vain, The Balsam stops de-
cay of this lungs and cures influenza and
acute and chronic coughs. There is no
other medicine in the world that acts SO
promptly, certainly none that does its work
30 thoroughly as Kemp's Balsam. All
druggists sell it. Large hotties 50c and 81.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

Capt Fl. j. Connor of Orangeville spent
Monday in town and took in the lecture.
David Mouser of Montour made our Of
flee call last Saturday.
Elias Wenner was one of the many visi-
tors to our office during the past week
Eli Kitchen OF Hemlock was among our
callers during the past week.
Miss Annie Maize spent last week in
Berwick, visiting relatives.
Frank aud George Sloan are at home to
spend the holidays.
Harry Wilson is assisting in j. G. Wells
jewelry store.
Miss Rose Staddon has accepted clerk
ship in l. W. McKelvy's store.
Miss SADIE Sloan is repaintng, repapering
and refurnishing her parlors in hands ONE
style.
John Ewes OF Milyillc spent Wednesday
in town, and attended the concert in the
evening.
M. s. Remley, an old subscriber of this
paper, residing in Jackson township was
in town for few hours on Saturday.
Misses Nellie and Maude Patterson will
go to Washington this week to spend
several weeks with relatives.
II. c. Blue, one of Danvile's leading
democrats and most prominent young bust
ness men, was in town on Monday, calling
on his numerous friends.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

The remains OF Mrs John T. Crossley
were brought to Bloomsbury ION r iday,
and were buried in Kosemont on Monday
afternoon. Her maiden name was Marga-
ret Snyder, a daughter of Mrs. II. A. sny-
der OF this town. she WAS married to John
T. Crossley on March 10, 1890. They re-
moved to Olyphant where Mr.. Crossley
was employed as station agent, The
cause of death was convulslous following
premature childbirth. Mrs. Crossley wa!
an attractive aud accomplished lady, anC
her mother and family, and her husband,
have the warm sympathy OF the commun
ity in their affiiction.
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No Matter How Hard

any druggist tries to sell you his own
cough medicine, remember he does it be-
cause he makes more money on it. Insist
on having Kemp's Balsam for the throat
and lungs, for there is no cough remedy so
pure and none so quick to break up cold.
For influenza, soreness of the throat and
tickling irritation with constant cough,
Kemp's Balsam is an immediate cure.
Large bottles SOC and 81. At all druggists
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19
Holiday Excursion Tickets ON the
Pennsylvauia Railroad.

In pursuance OF the usual custom the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company announc-
es that Christmas and New Year excursion
tickets will be sold between all principal
stations on its system at two cents per mile
except between Philadelphia and New
York and certain otner stations on the
United Railroads of New Jersey Division,
where the regular excursion rate and limit
will prevail. The tickets will be sold Dec
ember Gath, 1890, to January 1st, 1891,
valid for return passage until January 9th,
1891, inclusive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

The Reporter Journal of Towanda has re-
Gently appeared in new dress of type. /,
is one of the brightest and neatest weeklies
in the state. On its staff are d. NJ. Turner
an accomplished writer, and 'Ben' Good
enough, both Of them old timers whose &C.
quaintance we enjoyed before the war.
May the Reporter journal and its editors
continue to enjoy their well deserved pros
perity for many years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

A new contract having been secured by
the Bloomsbury Silk Mill that will require
new and very different machinery from
hat alread Y in use, such new machinery
has been purchased and will soon be placed
in the mill, The mill is now being operaI
ed in throwing silk.manutsc'ure o' warp III
broad silk weaving.
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a Baby saved!

Since birth my baby had running sores
all over his head and the doctors said that
used overything ever heard Of, but it
was no good. He got so bad that he
would not nurse. My husbands sister
told me to try Sulphur Bitters as she had
great faith in them. l used bottle and
the sores commenced to heal. After using
two bottles more, the sores all healed and
l considered my baby saved.-Mother, Con-
cord, ~ III. 12-12-2t.
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AL.aay's perfe c, Communion.

Every expectant mother should read our
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most celebrated physicians. A perfect
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Full OF valuable Information to ladies', an
swering hundreds of delicate questions.
Send two-cent stamp for circulars, testi.
monials, and confidential letter Address
FRANK THOMAS s. Co., Publishers,
9-19-3m. Baltimore. Md.
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An effort Is being made to raise a fund
TO start a shirt factory at Benton. But
$500 is required, and about $25OO has
been subscribed. The money will be Sc
cured by bonds and mortgage on the plant.
Benton is rapidly growing, and its greatest
need is some factories to give employment
to the people. Her enterprising men will
no doubt seize this opportunity to bring a
new industry to their town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

DIR. Irwin G. Breeze died on Saturday
evening at his fathers home in Blooms
burg, aged "a years. He was a young ply
sician of much promise, and his early
death has blasted the hopes Of his family
and friends. His death was from lock jaw
caused by running splinter under his
finger nail, and fall, and this was COM
plicated by heart trouble. The funeral
took place on Wednesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

The infant reason grows space and calls
Tor one more application OF that good
friend, Salvation Oil, which never dsap-
points but always kills pain.
It's neither pleasant or profitable to hear
people constantly coughing when they
could be easily cured by 25 cent bottle OF
DR., Bulls Cough Syrup.
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Holiday season.

Commencing Wednesday December 10TH
1890, the Bloomsbury & Sullivan Rail-
road Company, will sell daily excursion
tickets to and from all points on their line,
including Bloomsburg and Jsmlson City,
good to return from day of issue until
evening of January 1st, 1891.
NoTR,-No Excursion tickets sold from
Main st. station,
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The paper that we are using at present is
of poor quality and light weight, We need
ed only few bundles Of the present size
to see us to the end of the year, and after
some delay on the part of the manutac'
urer we were obliged to take what he had
in stock. 1t will be changed after next
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

Rev. Charles s. Steck's lecture on Mon
day night, the Hero, recognized and un-
recognized,' was a mastery production,
and was listened to by the large audience
with close attention throughout. He has
a pleasant voice and an attractive manner,
and his personal appearance is striking.
His hair is white and his smooth shaven
face is quite youthful. Mr.. Steck is a
Lutheran minister and resides at Shame
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

The Meigs Sisters concert on Wednes-
dsv evening was attended by a large audi
ence. The singing OF the ladies was
charming and they were encored at each
number. Mr.. John T. Miller is not what
he was represented to be, as character
artist but the other part OF the concert
civ COMPENSATED for his imperfections'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

We want the news from Benton, Jamison
City, Orsngeville, Berwick, Catawissa,
Espy, buckhorn, Jerseytown, MillVille,
Lightstreet, and every other town in the
county. Send 1t in. We will put in shape
for publication,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

The tenth Winona Reception will be
held at the Exchange Hotel on Friday
evening, December 26th. This is the Soc
ial event OF the year, and this year efforts
will be made to make it surpass all simi.
lar occasions. Music will be furnished
by DE Pierro's orchestra OF Drif,on.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

The following letters are held at Blooms
burg, Pa. post office andwlll be sent to the
dead letter office Dec. 80, 1890.
e NJ. Case, Mr. Arthur Glrton, Gussie
Hartman, Mr.. Frank Howell, Mr.. Martin
Keller, Mr.. Jacob Martz, Miss Lizzie New
man, Mrs. Thos. A. Philips, Mrs. Delilah
j. Taylor.
Persons calling for these letters please
say, they were advertised Dec. 16 1890.
One cent will be charged on each letter
advertised.
r CATUoART p NJ
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A concert and festival VIII be given at
Evans Hall, Main street, Monday evening,
December 90, under the leadership Of Miss
q. L. q. Allen, for the benefit Of the A. M.
e. church. There will be some fine sing
ing rendered by the Jubilee 5ongsters. All
are invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-19

Hon. Paul D. Morrow, President Judge
of Bradford county, died at his nome in
Towauda Sunday last. For five years or
more he has been feeble, and unable to
hold full term of court He was law
yer of ability, q genial gentleman, and a
public spirited citizen, He has been on
the bench for twenty years, having served
two full terms. His successor b. NJ. Peck,
chosen at the late election, has been CON-
missioned by the governor for the balance
of this month.