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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24
NOTES FROM EsPY.

Luther Stephen, son of Rev. A. B.
Glaze, who has been suffering several
weeks from congestion of the brain
and spine, accompanied with paralysis
and rheumatism is improving gradually
under the successful treatment of DR..
+. w. Rediker.
Miss Minnie Pohe the victim of
pneumonia is also convalescing.
The festivals held by the Lutheran
and Evangelical churches both proved
successful--the proceeds of each were
about $as.oo
Espy's great need-a score of capi-
talists with the spirit of enterprise.
Children's day was observed in the
four points Of the Lutheran pastorate
and the offerings in all the points were
in excess Of the proportionment for
Loysville Orphans Home, being es-
pecially good at Espy and Buckhorn,
amounting to $500 at the former
place and $Io.3S at the latter.
On last Sunday evening Rev. Glaze
preached and administered the Com
munlon to the Lutheran people at Mif-
flinville. The audience was large and
interesting. This is the second time
that Rev. Glaze enjoyed the pleasure
of ministering to the spiritual wants of
that people.
On the end inst. grandmother Susan
Dent Of Buckhorn departed this life at
the ripe age of "a yrs 3mos. and 10
days. For a period of eight months
she suffered the consequences of par
alysis, being in great distress Of mind
and body, until her last She had won
the reputation Of a kind, affectionate,
christian mother, much beloved by her
children and grandchildren. Her fu-
neral services were held in the home
of her son Franklin and her remains
were borne to the Stroup church cem-
etery in Frosty Valley. Her pastor,
Rev. Glaze, officiated at the funeral,
preaching a sermon from Ps. 23:4.
On the nth inst, Mrs. Mary Y.
Nufer Of Candy who had been a great
sufferer for more than a year also
passed quietly away from earth at the
age Of AZ yrs. I mo. and 7 days. Rev.
Glaze also officiated at her funeral
preaching from Jer. 1880.
The Lutheran Sunday School of
Espy received an invitation to JON the
great Lutheran picnic OF Bloomsbury
to Central on Thursday of this week.
Ruth and Naomi Glaze spent sew
eral weeks among friends in Seneca
Co. N. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24
COLLECT 1T AGAIN.

In the Council proceedings of July
1s, under list of bills and orders we
find the item, "John & Lazarus, un-
paid tax, $3.50" Upon inquiring we
ascertain that Mr.. Lazarus appeared
and stated that he thought they had
been twice assessed for vacant lots
once for $3.50 and again for $500.
He claimed exoneration for the $S-
90 valuation which at last years mill
rate was $500. The town council
evidently accepted the explanation,
without going to the assessment book
to make inquiry and thereupon drec-
ted an order of $3.50 to be drawn to
refund the amount. An examination
ofthe assessment books, however, show
different state of things. In 1888
the triennial assessors returned prop
erty of James Barton estate located
on Seventh street, east of u. II. Ent,
as a vacant lots, valued at $500; and
property Of John & Lazarus on South
Main, Scott town, 4 vacant lots $3.50,
In 1850 the assessors returned proper
ty of John & Lazarus, located on Sew
enth street, east of w. H. Ent, bought
of estate of James Barton, 4 vacant
lots, value $500. Hence John & Laz-
arus were assessed for two properties
each of a vacant lots-one located on
South Main street, at $3.50 and the
other on Seventh street, at $500. If
the Council refunds the tax on the va
cant lots on Seventh street, then the
property is not taxed.
According to the deed book the
property was conveyed from the James
Barton estate to Caleb Barton. The
Council should proceed at once to
charge the same against the property
and collect from the property owner.
The error evidently arose from the
assessor not understanding who was
the real owner. The mistake should
be corrected now to avoid any further
annoyance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Adjourned Court Saturday, July
18th. Hon. E. r. Ikeler and both
A ssociates on the bench.
Deed of Francis Evans guardian of
Ada Conner to Thomas ID. Rouse &C
knowledged in open Court.
Hotel license Of Hester Kistler
transferred to d. p. Kistler.
Road in Mt. Pleasant twp, near A.
J. Crawford's. Exceptions to report
of viewers withdrawn and report con-
hrmed absolute.
Appleman Bros. VS.. H. A. Boston.
Rule granted upon Elmira Boston
claimant to appear and show canse
why she shall not maintain or relin.
quish her respective claims. Rule re-
turnable July "a, 'oI.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

There are to be elected in this
county this year only the sheriff and
one associate judge. The latter posi-
ton is conceded to c. G. Murphy
without a contest. For the Office of
sheriff five persons have announced
their names, Daniel Knorr of Locust,
John Mourey Of Beaver, J. B. Knittle
of Catawissa, Chas. Reichart Of Main,
and George Breisch of Main. Thus
far the campaign has been very quiet,
though the candidates are on the road.
The question will be decided on Aug
gust nth. -.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24
WALLER.

Miss Adaline Sellers of Philadelphia
is visiting her parents.
Woter is getting to be pretty
scarce article in many places around
here, several of our neighbors have to
carry it quite distance.
Some harvesting still remains to be
done, and there has not been much
hay made yet.
On account of the laying of a corner
stone near Guava, Rev. Shortess did
not preach here until Sunday evening.
The Fishingcreek campmeeting OF
the Evangelical Association which is
to be held near Central will commence
next week.
OBITUARY.
John Yorks, one of the oldest resi-
dents of the northern part of the
county, passed quietly from this life to
that which is to come, early Thursday
morning July I6, 1891. He has been
dangerously ill for some time and his
death was not unexpected.
Mr.. Yorks was born in New Jersey,
May 5, 1907 and was, therefore, 81
years mos. and II days old. In
1928 he commenced working on the
canal and railroads until 1880. when he
settled near what is now Waller clear.
ing up the farm himself and continu-
ing to work on it for over fifty years.
His wife, Lucy, daughter of Daniel
Ashelman, died about two years ago.
They were the parents of twelve child
ren, three of whom died in infancy.
Those surviving are Martin, who is in
Virginia; Wesley, carpenter lives at
Hughesville; Emanuel, owns and
works an adjoining farm; Emeline
lives near Bloomsbury; Adaline and
Franklin, who live and work on the
old homestead Sutton owns an ad-
joining farm Peter lives at home part
of the time and works in the woods
and Martha, wife Of John Hartman
lives on an adjoining farm.
The funeral was held in the Union
church at Waller on Saturday. and not
withstanding the heavy rain was largely
attended. Rev. John Sutton of Still
water preached from Gen. 3, I9, "Dust
thou art, and unto dust shalt thou re,
turn.
Mr.. Yorks was member of the
Christian church, a hard working,
rough, outspoken man, yet in his way
kind, generous, and hospitable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24
OAMPMEETING.

A Campmeetirg will be held by the
Waller Circuit of the Evangelical
Church in the Grove of Mrs. Hess
above Benton on the line of the B. &
S. r. r., to commence on the aoth Of
July and continue one week. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at all stations
on the r. r. during Camp. Rev. A.
H. Irvine P. f. of Lewisburg District
will have charge of the meeting. There
will be no Sunday trains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24
SCHOOL BOARD.

There was a meeting Of the School
Board last Friday evening when the
committees made their reports. The
committee on building and grounds
reported having inspected the building
and recommended placing a storm
door at Fifth street building, also a
three basin wash stand in both Fifth
and Third street. The committee
found but little repairing to be done,
the building having been kept in good
condition Committee on text books,
&c, reported having completed the
work of arranging the course Of study
and received bids for its printing from
all the Offices in the town, The
Sentinel being the lowest bidder the
contract was awarded to them. with
instructions to print 1000 copies. The
committee on supplies through its
Chairman reported having received
bids for furnishing coal from five of
the coal dealers. The contract was
awarded to H. v. White & Co. VIM.
Thomas appeared in behalf of the
Junior American Mechanics and
asked if the Board would accept of
flags for the Fifth and Third street
buildings. The board signihed its
willingness and Mr.. Thomas stated
that flags would be ordered and be in
readiness at the opening of the
school. The next meeting Of the
School Board will be held Friday,
August 18th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

In another column we publish Or
dinance No. 81 prohibiting hawking
and peddling in the town of Blooms
burg. The ordinance should have
gone further and included other mer-
chandise as we'll as that of groceries.
Why should the dealers in lamps, glass
ware, silverware, or the printer be ig-
nored. Hundreds of dollars are sent
out of town annually to supply printed
stock, when the work could be done at
home, Just as we'll, and at as low
prices. If the ordinance is to benefit
the citizens of Bloomsburg then let it
include all business and impose pen
atty or license upon those who regu-
larly canvass town for supplies.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Charles S. Weiser and Edward
Chaplin, Esq. of York, Pa, were in
town last week looking after the estate
of David and Esther Stroup. They
being the trustee and attorney of the
Theological Seminary at Gettysburg,
to whom Mr.. and Mrs. Stroup made
large bequests. B. F. Zarr, Esq, has
been retained as counsel for the Semi
nary. The Lutheran theological Semi
nary at Gettysburg will get about $4o,-
900 from the estate Of David Stroup
and $1,000 from the estate of Esther
Stroup.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Of thirty-nine newspapers printed in
this State whose attitude regarding a
Constitutional Convention has been
noted, twenty-seven are against con-
vention and twelve for it. Six of those
in favor of it are Republican, five Dem
ocratic, and one Independent. Of
those opposed twenty are Republican,
six Democratic, and one Independent.
This appears to be pretty fair indica-
ton of the popular sentiment at this
time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24
All visitors at Proctor Inn thus fal

All visitors at Proctor Inn thus far
this season have been delighted with
the beautiful hotel and its fine furni-
ture and modern convenlences, the
coo', pure air, the grand mountain
scenery, the excellent table, and the
kind attention of the proprietors.
There have been but two days thus
far when it was warm at the Inn, and
then not uncomtortably so. A num-
ber OF hay fever victims will make it
their headquarters when their annual
attack comes on.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24
LAUBACHs.

The corner stone of the Evangeli-
cal church was laid Sunday, July I9.
We hope the church may prosper.
Go to Mr.. Harvey's new store for
fine dry goods and groceries. Just re-
ceived new stock.
The B. & S. r. r. Co. is repairing
their water tank at this place.
Camp.meeting commences July
2oth in Hess Bros. grove at this place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Judge Ikeler held hearing on last
Saturday on a rule to show cause why
James McAlarney should not be re-
moved as executor Of the estate OF
George Longenberger, deceased.
The testimony of Judge Elwell was
taken concerning proceedings IN the
same matter a dozen years ago. The
Longenberger estate has been before
the court in one form or another tor
thirty years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Parties of twenty or more who de-
sire to spend day at Jamison City,
can secure coupon tickets for $I.s5
for the round trip, including dinner at
Proctor Inn, on any day. This is
very cheap for days enjoyment at
this popular mountain resort, and
many people are talking of taking ad-
vantage of it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Willie Ager, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jonas Ager of this town, died at Pitts
ton last Friday. He was on visit to
his grandmother, and was taken sud
denly i'll, and lived but a short time
The remains were buried at Orange
vile on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

The body of defunct and odorifer-
GUS cat lies untombed in the alley
back of the Exchange stable. Whether
little Johnny Green put her there or
not, we are not informed, but if it be
the duty of any town official to remove
such offenses to the human nostrils,
he will be doing a good thing for the
public by an early performance of his
functions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Mrs. Enoch Walton of Berwick, re-
siding in Salem township, Luzerne
County, on Saturday last gave birth to
triplets, two boys and girl. The
three babes weighed II pounds.
They are all healthy, and doing we'll
and promise to make it lively for the
mother.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Mrs. Phoebe Miller, wife of the
late Henry Miller, of Hetlerville, died
at her residence in Hettlerville, last
Thursday night at an advanced age.
Interment at Miffiin Saturday morn
ing at ten o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

What is the matter with pushing
along the carpenter work on the in
terror of the Court House, The
present torn up condition of things is
great inconvenience to the public,
and the building should be hurried
along as fast as is consistent with
good workmanship, without further de-
Law.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

George Williams, son Of Harry Will
liams, aged about twenty years, met
with an accident at the trestling at
Meals Furnace Friday Of last week
resulting in his death Wednesday
evening. He was walking on plank,
that broke, throwing him backward.
He fell only about ten feet, but
received internal injuries.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

The editor of the Dushore Revieao
is candidate for the constitutional
convention so also is the Hon. B. S.
Collins. They have made an agree
ment not to CANVASS the county, out
will leave the voters free and unsolici-
ted to choose between them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

A travelling vender of patent
medicine of some kind gave an ex-
hibition with four dogs on Market
square on Tuesday evening, which at
tracted a large crowd. The dogs
were we'll trained.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Prospects are good for an immense
excursion to Harvey's Lake, Aug. IA.
The Eagles always furnish good ac-
commodations and nice time to their
accompanying friends.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

A first class plumber has been en-
ployed by Eshleman & Wolf, and he
will be retained here as long as bust
ness warrants it. He comes from
Williamsport, and thoroughly under
stands his trade.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

The operators of steam road en-
gines should be careful about blowing
their whistles while passing through
town. Too much unnecessary noise
is made, and horses standing tied
along the streets are liable to be
frightened.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Jacob Keller and ]. E. Wilson have
removed the fences from the front of
their residences on Market street, and
intend putting down concrete pave
ment the same as that Of the Presby-
terian Church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

The o. U. A. M. picnic at Central
on August Ist, promises to be very
largely attended. Persons desiring to
get dinner at Proctor Inn, can obtain
tickets on the train.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

On Monday last Lloyd Oman, while
pitching grain in the barn of Mr. Phil
ip Greasy, fell from the platform and
broke both bones in each arm near
the wrist. His injuries were attended
by DIR. Jolly Of Orangeville, who thinks
he will soon have the use of his arms
again.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

M. NJ. Phillips & Son have power
for the manufacture of ice cream, and
can freeze at the rate Of gallon a
minute. They have supplied nearly
all large parties in this section with
their excellent cream. Call and get
prices before going elsewhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Mr.. Tokeo Noya, a native Of Japan,
and student of the Theological Sem
mary at Lancaster, Pa, will lecture in
the Reformed church, Sunday the 90,
in the morning and evening, on Japan.
The gentleman is thorough schol-
ar, and his lectures are said to be very
interesting. The public is invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Persons who send newspapers to
editors, not on the regular exchange
list, should always mark the article to
which they desire to call attention.
Otherwise it will probably escape
notice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Miss Sarah w. Leidy, a daughter of
the late Captain Leidy of Hemlock
township, died at the residence of her
sister, Mrs. Charity Rupert, in this
town, last week Monday. The re-
mains were taken to New Columbia
on Thursday for burial.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Remember the Democratic dele
gate election two weeks from Satur-
day, being the 9Th of August, between
the hours of 3 and 7 p. m. There
should be full vote polled.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Louis Becker, the mechinc who is
setting up the vault in the Farmers
National Bank, had his leg severely
pinched while moving the 3 ton door
frame, on Wednesday morning. For
tunately no bones were broken.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

The Williamsport papers are COM
planning of the Philadelphia G. A. X.
men who voted to meet in Williams
port last week, and then didn't come.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

The Farmers National Bank put up
a handsome sign Tuesday. 1t IS
made Of large raised gil: letters. The
style is similar to that of the cele-
brated Keystone Bank of Philadel-
mia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

A festival will be held at Mordans-
vile on Saturday, August Ist, for the
benefit of the church at that place
which was burned down.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

The Choral Society has adjourned
for the summer, and will not meet
again until the first Tuesday in Sep
tember.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Owing to the absence of the rector,
Rev. w. G. Leverett, on his annual
vacation, the Episcopal church will be
closed for the next four weeks.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

The late train south on the ID. /.
Il w. railroad was changed Monday
to $40 instead of 8:I2 as heretofore.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

The time table of the Phila. &
Reading X. X. is correct in this issue,
on the schedule that went into effect
on July 10.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Harveys Lake, Aug. I4!-is what
the Eagles scream. The Buzzards
will fly with them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Mr.. A. w. Fry has removed the
fence from the front of his residence
on Third street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Mountain Grove Camp-meeting
will open on August 9th, and con
tinue until August 18th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

J. Simpson Kline Esq, has entered
upon the practice of law. His ofic,
is with G. G.. Barkley, Esq.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Mr.. Joseph Ratti and his brother
are now keeping house at their home
on the corner of Fifth and Iron streets.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

A festival will be held at Tamison
City on Saturday evening. The Ben
ton band will be present. A train will
run to Benton at II o'clock p. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24
EXCURSION TO HARvEY'S LAKE.

The annual excursion of Theta Cas-
tie. No. a76, Knights Of the Golden
Eagle, of Bloomsbury, will go to
Harvey's Lake, Luzerne County on
Friday, August 18th 1891, leaving
Bloomsbury at 7.3o a. m, by the ID. l.
lS w. r. r. Round trip tickets, ad-
ults, $I.a5 children, 90 cents. The
distance is r24 miles. The return will
be early in the evening. Bloomsbury
Cornet Band will accompany the pic
mic
Harvey's Lake is beautiful sheet
Of water surrounded by picnic grounds
with rustic dance platforms, fine cot
tages, and hotels. 1t is a mile and a
half long, and IL miles in circumfer-
ence. New steamers ply. upon its
waters, and carry passengers for a
Small fare. The Lake has become
one of the most famous resorts in the
state, and this is the first opportunity
the people of this section have had
this year to visit it, and it may be the
only one. The route is by ID. L. &
w. r. r. to Bennets. and thence by
Lehigh Valley r. r. fourteen miles up
the mountain, through beautiful
scenery. Persons not wishing to carry
baskets can obtain refreshments at the
Lake, either at the hotel, or eating
stands.
Guy JACoBY.
GEORGE G. Roam,
G.. B. LUTz, Committee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Pay your town taxes by Friday
July 81, or you may have to pay an
additional S per cent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

T. L. Gunton is this week placing
the Freas Brown monument in posi-
ton.
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VOL26.
Don't forget, but wait for X. G.. F.
picnic to Harvey's Lake.

A large excursion party from Wat
sontown and above was held at Cen
tral Wednesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-24

Go to Jackson's circus next Mon
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
The Michigan Lawmakers.

LANSING, Mich, June lS-A bill which
recently passed the house fixed the specific
tax to be paid by the railroad. at % per
cent. OF the gross earnings when such earn
ings do not exceed 5000 per mile, and 4
per cent. when they are in excess of that
sum. This rate would bring in over $780,
WO increased tax annually. Yesterday
the senate amended the bill, making the
tax per cent. where the earnings are
not over 5000, pa per cent when
not over 1900, 3 per cent when not
over 5000 80 per cent. when not over
5000, and per cent. when above that
sum. This cuts down by $4,000 the in
creased taxation. Governor Winans has
vetoed the uniform textbook bill. The
bill limiting fishing in all inland lakes to
hook and line passed both houses.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-06-19
Ten Wheel Locomotives.

Locomotives with single pair of driv
ing wheels had their day on our railroads
and when business increased the foul
Wheel connected engine took possession o.
the field. This type of locomotive held it,
own SO long that it. became known as the
American locomotive"
That kind Of engine did admirable serv
ice but the indications are that its days a:
the motive power for fast passenger trains
are nearly over. Running two trains
where one will suffice is not good railroad
ing, and trains are becoming 30 heavy thai
two pairs of drivers and a four wheel truck
will not carry the weight of the boilers
ano cylinders necessary to provide the re
quired power.
The mogul and the ten wheel locomotive
are slowly taking the place they will
eventually monopolize. To talk of EN-.
ploying single driver locomotives at this
day is trifing with serious subject.-Na
tioI al Car Builder.