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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

he teachers Of Bloomsbury held
thelr third monthly institute, Dec. II.
A'ter the call to order by the Prnci.
pr the institute gave the opening song.
Kew. lieilman conducted the devo.
tonal exercises. The Sec. then call.
ed the roll and all the teachers res.
ponded. This feature proves beyond
a doubt that the teachers arc alive To
the great value of these meetings
where an exc change Of ideas, methods,
and thought may be given. Miss Anna
Fox and Mr.. John Fox entertained the
institute with a well rendered duet,
frof. Welsh OF the Normal was intro
duced and spoke on the subject of
applied psychology. lie spoke elo-
quently in behalf of deeper study of
enid lie; he said that teachers some.
times deal with that which they do not
understand. Children can not be well
developed if put under the instruction
OF one who does not understand their
natures. We should study self before
we study the minds of others. No
teacher should stay long in the pro
iession without knowing what is placed
In his hands. We sometimes think
that the end of education is imparting
facts. This is wrong, let us develop
mind. The first power to be attend
ed to is attention, children have weak
attention; exercises will strengthen it.
Teach TO see by the mind, we see a
great deal every day, but only see it
hall. Knowing all about the powers
OF the mind is of no avail unless we
use them Misses Fox and Jones
and Messrs Yost and Yetter charmed
the institute with one of their famous
quartettes. Prof. Butts was then in.
troduced and addressed the institute
on music. He said that character is
the saving element of the individual
The state is composed Of individuals
and as the character of her individuals
SO is the State. Music welded to the
school will raise the moral tone of the
Community. Music is a heart lang
uage and as such has great disciplinary
power. He also gave his method Of
teaching music in grammar grade.
Prot. Sterner called the attention of
the teachers to the propriety of having
course of study for the teachers.
After short discussion voted upon
by the teachers, committee was ap-
pointed to report 1.-THE next meeting.
1t was agreed that at the next meeting
the teachers discuss the notes taken
at the county Institute
A vote Of thanks was extended Miss
Maud Runyan, Messrs. Yost and Fox,
and Prof. Butts and Prof. Welsh and
Rev Heilman for their assistance in
making the institute a success. Visi-
tors present, eight and directors one,
MIR. X. Bittenbender.
SAMUEL PURsEL, Sec'y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
RATS! RATS ! RATS!

The largest catch of rats was made
Tuesday evening by w. H. Housed,
Steward at the Normal School. Their
cook, Fren' hman, called his attention
to large wire rat catcher made in
France. Mr.. Housel called upon J,
X. Schuyler. the Hardware Merchant
to inquire if he knew where they could
be secured. Mr.. Schuyler sent for the
trap which arrived Tuesday. 1t was
taken to the Normal School and at
once put into use. AT seven o'clock
one rat had en- cred the trap, an hour
later there were sixteen in it. The
trap is made of wire, is about two feet
long and one foot in diameter, has
drop lids which prevent rats from es-
Gaping when once they enter.
Mr.. Schuyler has ordered a smaller
size which will be on sale in few
days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
TEACHERS LOCAL INSTITUTE

The teachers of Centre and Scott
townships convened as per announce
ment at Fowlersvile on Saturday,
December Iath, 1891. Miss Anna
kistner gave an interesting talk on
teaching Physiology to primary pupils,
developing the thought step by step
in having them learn the names of the
skeleton as we know them simply and
then as they are known physiologically
as given on the chart. Miss Fister
read an essay. subject, Attention, by
which suggestio S were given to show
that merit wins to the cultivation of
the child's attention. Miss Hattie
Hinkleman rccitcd a German poem
Lorelei, in German then in English,
much to the delight Of all. AS some
of the teachers were not able to get
there to whom the various parts of
the work were assigned, the teachers
as a body engaged in discussions on
Language and Reading much to the
delight of all The hour having ar
rived for adjournment, adjourned to
meet at Light Street, January 9th,
1892 at o'clock.
a. +. TERwILLIGER.
Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
FIRE AT JENTRALIA.

Centralia was the scene on Monday
night OF the most disastrous fire that
1t has ever witnessed in It's history. At
1880 that evening a large engine passed
up the Lehigh Valley Railroad which
runs directly through the town and a
few minutes later a flame was seen is
suing from under the roof of lanes
Haggerty's dwelling. The bucket brig
ade turned out Word was dispatched
to Ashland summoning the fire de-
partment.
BY the time they arrived the fire
had enve,oped two double blocks, and
threatenedto wipe out the entire place
The department was unable to use
their hose, owing to lack of force,
and their only means of fighting the
fire was by tearing down two houses.
The buildings destroyed were owued
and occupied as follows: James Hag-
gerty occupied the corner house and
John McNeius the next. These two
were owned by Haggerty and were
partly insured. The next two houses
were owned by Irwin Bros, and occu
pied by Martin Hagin and Alfred
Towers. These were also insured,
The next two houses were owned by
James Grant and occupied by himself
and Charles Miller. These were in
surcd.
The houses adjoining, which were
pulled down, were owned by O. b.
Mlllard and occupied by Mrs. Foley.
One.third Of the tenants household
goods were consumed.
While William Thomas, of Centralia's S
bucket brigade, was fighting the flames
he fell from the roof, sustaining serious
injuries. 1t is supposed that the pass
ing engine caused the fire.
When the fire broke out an enter
talnment was in progress in the Opera
House and the people rushed from
the building. The loss is estimated
at $40, 1000, and is partly covered by
insurance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
Uncle's Darling,

"Uncle's Darling" which Hettie
Bernard Chase will present, is a COM
edy quite different in construction
from any other that has been given
here. The scenes are laid in British
Columbia and Alaska, and its charac-
ters ale all sea -faring men. Miss Chase
takes the part of Little Dar," reg
ular sea nymph, who can row a boat
with the most expert oarsmen and
swim like fish. The part is particu-
larly fitted for Miss Chase, who clothes
it with free, easy. honest grace that
charms her audience and stamps her
as one of the finest of soubrette al
lists.
Bloomsburg Opera House, Thurs
day evening, December a4th. Popular
prices Of admission.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
THE STROUP SALE.

The sale of properties Of the late
David and Hester Stroup, by the
executors, Fl. II. Grotz and G. A.
Klein, took place in the court room
last Saturday. 1t was we'll attended,
and the bidding was lively. J. S.
Williams was the auctioneer. The
properties were sold as follows: Main
street homestead to J. A. Hess for
$5Ioo; double house and lot on Main
street, corner of Catherine, to L B.
Brewer for $r275; house and lot on
Iron street next to William Kramer,
to William Kramer for $IIoo; lot on
corner OF Fourth and Iron, to c. l..
Sands, for SSo5; lot adjoining last
named to c. w. Miller, for Sass; ad-
joining lot to z. S. Harman for $so5
house and lot on Seventh street near
Meals furnace to John Galligan for
$50; house and lot on Seventh street
to Misses Sitter for SITS; house and
lot on Centre street to Mrs. Anna Riley
for 5000; two double houses on Fourth
street between Centre and Iron. to H.
J. Clark for $500; house and lot
Third street to Adam UT for $685..
1t was the largest sale of the kind ever
held in Bloomsburg, and it is quite re-
markable that every property offered
was sold the first trial, at good prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
THE TOWN CLOCK.

The new town clock has been a
public nuisance ever since it was put
in. This is either owing to the fact
that it is good for nothing, or that it
has not had proper care. We believe
the latter to be the case. Part of the
time 1t has been ten minutes too fast
or fifteen minutes too slow. On Sun
day night it stopped altogether at 1o.-
go. If the county commissioners will
either employ a competent man to
attend to the clock, and keep the
proper time, or stop it entirely, they
will be doing something that the pub
lie will appreciate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Col. A. X. Mcclure was prevented
from keeping his engagement to lee
ture before the Institute on Wednes-
day evening by illness. This was a
great disappointment to Supt. Johns
ton as well as to the public, but he
succeeded in securing DR.. Phillips,
Principal of the West Chester Normal
School, for the evening, and the audi
ence was treated to very interesting
discourse.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The following letters are held at the
Bloomsburg, Pa, post Office and will
be sent to the dead letter office Dec.
29th, 1891.
John Alnit, Mr.. Geo. S. Greasy.
Miss Emma Dyer, Miss Julia Price,
Mr.. p. c. Pursel.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised Dec
IS, 1891. One cent will be charged on
each letter advertised.
A. b. CATHCARr, P. NJ.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
OBITUARY.

On Dec. 10, occurred the death of
another of the Fritz family. Elias S.
Fritz, man who lived all the days of
his life near his native hills in Sugar
loaf passed away to his happy rest.
He was aged 50 years, 10 months, and
sI days. His sickness was short, but
few knew that he was i'll until death
had done its work. A widow and two
children survive him, Americas S.
Fritz, and Esther A. F-i,z of Central
Elias S. Fritz was son of Samuel
Fritz, who died last summer at the
age of 90 years. The funeral was held
on Saturday at St. GabrlePs church,
Rev Rockwell officiating.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

A gang of thieves broke in Ash &
Bro 5, mill IN Briarcreek, Col. Co.,
Pa, and stole an overcoat, box of
cigars, paper of smoking tobacco and
some whiskey. They broke six locks
in all, and made a general search
through all papers in safe and desks.
They left two chisels, one is three.
eighths of an inch wide and three
fourths of an inch thick and is welded
in the middle and has two rings
around the wood on the handle; a
chisel that is mostly used in making
door frames and window sashes. The
other one is two inches wide, and
both chisels have an indication of be
ing used.
Any one missing such chisels will
do the firm a favor by letting them
hear from them 1t was only on last
October the goth, when the mill was
broken in before and similar search
was made by some unknown persons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The M. f. Sunday School of Buck
horn will hold their annual Christmas
entertainment on Christmas night,
Dec. IS. The Cantata, Santa's Sur
prise, will be played This is one OF
the most acceptable cantatas ever
produced, full Of pleasant surprises,
charming music, merry songs, appre-
ciative recitations, enjoyable dialogues.
Everything will be done to make it an
evening of pleasant enjoyment. Ad-
mission 10 and IS cents. Proceeds
for Sunday School.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
PERSONAL.

w. A. Mari, Esq, of Ashland was
was in town on Monday.
Mrs. Charles Watson McKelyy
spent last week in Philadelphia.
Geo. L. McHenry of Benton was
juror this week.
DR.. l.. A. Shattuck was in town this
week.
David Welsh of Centrala, spent
part Of the week in Bloomsburg.
Miss Josephine McKelvy has been
confined to the house this past week
by illness.
Hon. f. M. Tewksbury attended
the State Grange at Harrisburg last
week.
Mrs. +. II. jenkins returned from
her visit in Philadelphia Monday even
ing
Jno. X. Townsend and l.. Bernhard,
went to Scranton Wednesday, to at
tend the funeral of friend.
Mrs. Mary Hess CT Benton is spend
ing few days in town with Mrs. Jane
Mcbride, and friends.
John w. Heilman and wife from
Muncy have been the guests of their
brother, the pastor of the Lutheran
church for the past few days.
James McFadden who has been
kept in doors for the past two months
with rheumatism, is now able to walk
out.
Charles B. Ent Of Lightstreet, who
has been sick for several weeks, is able
to be out again and was in town this
week. He looks thin, but is rapid
ly improving.
]. w. Perry Of Elk Grove was in
town Thursday. Mr.. Perry shot a
deer two weeks ago Tuesday at dis.
tance of 50 rods. This is the longest
shot ever made by any one in this sec
ton.
The arbtrators in the suit of +. w.
NJ. Low VS.. B. & S. r r. company
have filed an award in favor of the
plaintiff for $1,000. The suit was for
damages to plaintiffs farm by the con-
struction of the railroad.
Ex-sheriff H. P. Carter of Wyoming
county was in town on Monday. He
is now living at Wilkes Barre, and is
agent for the United States Life In
surance Company of New York. He
also deals in real estate, and does a
collection business.
Miss Lizzie Kline of Orangeville,
and Miss Bertha Wright of Millville,
both engaged in teaching school in
Mt. Pleasant township, called at THE
COLUMBIAN Office on Thursday and
inspected the process of printing
newspaper. They are bright and
agreeable young scoolmarms.
Columbia county was represented
in the State Grange last week by Will
liam T. Greasy and Adam Rarig from
the other side of the river, and on this
side by Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Young,
Mr.. and Mrs. Laubach, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bogart, Mr.. and Mrs. Barton, Mr.. Pat
terson and Mr.. Creveling.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Though there has been full week
of entertainments, that which will be
given this Friday evening in the Opera
House will be different from any Of
them. The Hotchkin Sisters Bell
Ringers have high reputation, and
the price of admission has been put
down to IS and IS cents. Go and
hear them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

After much persuasion and many
consultations with St. Nick, King
Christmas has consented to present
his entire court to the public, Friday
evening, December 25th in the Opera
House.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Our sale register is beginning to fill
up. Those who contemplate having
sales in the spring would do we'll to
have it announced now, so that no
one else in the same locality will select
the same date. A free notice is given
IN this paper for every sale for which
bills are printed at this Office. A charge
OF agents is made for announcing
sales when bills are printed elsewhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The Eleventh Winona Reception
will be held at the Exchange Hotel on
Monday evening, December aSth.
The music will be furnished BY
Bauer's orchestra of Scranton. Charles
Watson McKelvy, will be Master of
Ceremonies; F. p. Purscl, Fred keller,
F. H. Wilson, assistants, J. M. Clark,
Fred Williams, A. w. Duy, w. p. Meigs,
5. F. Peacock and f. S. McKillip,
Committee of Arrangements.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
THANKS!

Last weeks COLUMBIAN contained a
very complete illustrated article upon
the Normal School. The COLUMBIAN
is fully up with the times in enter,
prise. in which particular it leads its
county seat contemporaries Cata-
aoissa Neacs Item.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Santa Claus chimney" will be the
scene of interest at the Lutheran
church on Christmas eve. Every child
Will have brick in that chimney and
Santa himself is expected there. The
exercises will be principally by the
infant class. The anniversary proper
VIII be held on New Years night when
The school will be represented in
twenty-five "Bible Designs" li6lted
with a gas Christmas tree.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The Calliepian Society of the "Nor
NAL will hold a public entertainment,
in Institute Hall. Saturday evening,
Dec. I9. A special programme has
! cen prepared, and good time may
be looked for. The public are cordi
ally invited to attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

There is some talk of forming a
new county out of portions of Nor
thumberland, Columbia and Schuyl
kill, with Shamokin as the county
seat. Centralia borough and Conyng-
ham township would probably be cut
off from Columbia by this move.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The work on Market street is ap-
preaching completion. The weather
has been very favorable thus far. A
snow storm and freeze up would have
stopped travel on the street the re
mainder of the winter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The case of ]. w. Hoffman VS.. the
Bloomsburg & Sullivan r. r. Co., is
being tried this week. 1t was tried
once before, and the Supreme Court
reversed it, and sent it back for an
other trial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The Comedy of Hettie Bernard
Chase which will be rendered in the
Opera House, Thursday evening of
next week is said to be one of the
best that has been in this section. A
number of our citizens have heard the
play and pronounce it great.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

DO not fail to hear Hcttic Bernard
Chase at the Opera House next
Thursday evening, December s4th.
You will miss a treat if you fail to go.
Secure your seats early at +. ID. Dent.
lers
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The Teachers Institute has been
well attended, and the proceedings
have been highly instructive and
entertaining. Superintendent Johns,
ton is entitled to much credit for his
excellent management. The pro-
ceedings will be printed in full as
soon as they can be obtained.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Instead of half sheet, or no sheet
at all during the Holidays THE Col
uMBlAN will publish an extra Christ
mas edition, larger than usual. Watch
for il.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The show windows of the merchants,
the jewellers, the stationers and the con
fectioners have all put on holiday
appearance, and present most invit-
ing aspect. There ought to be no
difficulty, even with those Of expensive
tastes, to find suitable Christmas pres,
ents at home this year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Mr.. Edward Flynn, accompanied
by Miss May Langdon and Miss May
Sweeney, three of the popular school
teachers Of Centralia, gave us a pleas
ant call Wednesday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The sermons on the Ten command
ments by Rev. =. A. Heilman in the
Lutheran church have awakened a
great deal of interest. Large congre-
cations fill the church every Sunday
evening. The last one of the series
next Sunday evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The interior of the vault for the
Phonotarys Office has arrived. 1t
cannot be put in place until the Office
is moved to the front room in the new
part, when the present Office will be
made into vault.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

La Vallette Commandery Knights
of Malta, will hold their regular holy
day services, in their council chamber,
Christmas afternoon at 3 o'clock. All
Sir Knights are requested to be pres
ent
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Rev. Russell II. Conwells lecture
on Monday night was listened to by a
large and attentive audience. For two
hours he held his listeners, and no one
thought CT being tired. His subject,
A silver crown" was handled in a
novel and entertaining manner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The best and surest dye to color the
beard broom or black, as may be de-
sired, is Buckingham's Dye for the
whiskers. 1t never fails.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Don't miss seeing the pack of fire
crackers and hearing the turkeys COB
BILE at the court Christmas, Opera
House, Friday evening, December a5'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
VOL26.

Negotiations arc pending by which
DR.. Shattuck expects to have the SAM.
tarium property turned into a hotel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18
THE BELL RINGERS ARE COMING
HOTCHKIN SISTERS UNDER AUSPICES OF
EPISCOPAL LADIES GUILD.

Swiss bells, chime bells, Munich
bells, Russian sleigh bells, Norwegian
call bells. Violins, cornet, flute,
either, xylophone, auto harp, man
dolins, guitar and piano. Blooms
burg Opera House, this Friday, Dec.
IS. This rare company has ben Sc
cured for one night only, and you will
be given an opportunity to hear them
for half their regular prices. Tickets
for sale at Savage's Wells and Bern
hard's jewelry stores. Prices: Gene.
raj admission csc. Reserved seats
S5c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Alfred McHenry, the Benton mer-
chant, has opened a hne,display of
holiday goods. Call and see them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The new furniture for the ladies'
waiting room in the court house, has
been purchased and has arrived.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

The following comes by mail with.
out any signature:
Five per cent will be added to the
state and county taxes of Greenwood
township after Dec. al, 1901.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Friday evening, December asth will
be your only chance to see the court
Of Christmas.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

Rev T. A, Lloyd of Conshohocken,
will preach in the Baptist church mex,
Sunday, morning and evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-12-18

You can get big stew of oysters
and hot cup of coffee for a5c., at
Housels.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-10-01
GOOD LUCK.

Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is often called the
Good.Luck Baking Powder
Owing to the fact that good luck always attends the
of DR.. Prices is essential moment
it is mixed is it required have always just
in the with ammonia alum powders It
luck after ALL but the exact accuracy and exercised in
the preparation and combination of all the ingredients of
DR. Prices Cream Baking Powder. Competent chemists
employed the strength and purity of each
ingredient Nothing is trusted chance Hence; is
always uniform in its work
House wives never fail to have good luck" in max.
ing most delicious bread biscuit pastry and cakes that
remain moist and Only Baking Powder that con.
tans the white of eggs
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder is re-
ported by all authorities as free from Ammonia,
Alum, any other adulterant. In fact, the
purity Of this ideal powder has never been ques-
toned
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-10-01
What Is
It For2

81 SAN~Ab SeAAN~A 1880
ed boys. Life is an interrogation
point. "What is it for!" we con-
tinually cry from the cradle to the
grave. So with this little introduc-
tory sermon we turn and ask: What
is AUGUST FLOWER FOR !" As easily
answered as asked: 1t is for Dys-
pepsia. It is a special remedy for
the Stomach and Liver. Nothing
more than this; but this brimful.
We believe August Flower cures
Dyspepsia. We know it will. We
have reasons for knowing it. Twenty
years ago it started ina small country
town. To-day it has an honored
place in every city and country store,
possesses one of the largest manu-
featuring plants in the country and
sells everywhere. Why is this1 The
reason is as simple as a child's
thought. It is honest, does one
thing, and does it right along
cures Dyspepsia. 9
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man'fr, WOOdbury,NJ.