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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-06


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-06

EIkS -
FAMILY EXCURSION.
MAR sHALL HALL.
Steamer Charles Macalesser.
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 10. 1891.
Boat leaves at 6:3Opm.
The following well known artists have kindly youn
teered to entertain on the occasion:
Miss Lavina Shannon
Mr.. Hubbard T. Smith. Mr.. Tim Murphy,
Bro. Z. b. Hay, Bro Giles shine.
Bro. Geo. d. Scott, Mr. Will A. Haley
Mr. VIM " Price. Mr.. Norman Prutt,
MIR. Chas. West, Mr.. j. j. Fisher
Bro. Frank D. Pistorio's Augmented Orchestra
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EXCURSION-SONS OF VETERANS TO EASTON.
~ Nd. via Bay Ridge and steamer across the bay
Reduced rates during Division Encampnent. Trains
leave b. and U. depot
TUESDAY, June o, at 72Oam
Tickets, good for fve days, - round trip, can be
nao OF committees at depot ied-:,t'
A TTENTION. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
"A Harmony Lodge. No, Y, Knights of Pythias will
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June .. The steamer Samuel j. Penz will leave 7th
ST wharf at 10 a. In, and O'Clock pm. Tickets Is
cents. teti-ot
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
A WELL LIGHTED TOWN.

1t is the purpose of the Town Coun-
Gil of ..Bloomsburg to have electric
light on all the streets of the built up
portion of the town. There will be
81 lights, which will probably be plac-
ed within the next thirty days. The
lights will be located as follows On
First Street,-at corners of West
street, Market street, Centre street,
Iron street, North street; On Second
Street, at corners of Leonard street,
Railroad street, West street, Jefferson
street, Market street, Centre street,
Iron street, East street, Penn street,
and at corner of Wood street and
East Second street; On Third St
at corners of Barton street, Leonard
street, Railroad street, West street,
Jefferson street, Market street, Centre
street, Iron street, East street, and
Penn street; On Fourth Sat-
corners of West street, Market street,
Centre street, Iron street, Catherine
street, East street; On FTM ST.
at corners of Railroad street, West
street, Market street, Centre street,
Iron street, Catherine street, East
street, at bridge on Fifth street, and
two lights in Oak Grove Park On
,Sicth Sat corners of West street,
Market street, Iron street, Catherine
street; On Seventh Sat corners
of Catherine streets, East street and
corner of Spruce street and road lead
ing to Berwick On Eighth Sat-
corner of Catherine street, and East
street; In Port Noble at corner of
Market street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
TWO VOTING DISTRICTS IN SUGAR
LOAF TOWNSHIP.

On the cad of September 1890 a
petition was presented to the cour,
asking, for division of Sugarloal
township into two election districts.
On the same day, Samuel Neyhard, J.
H. Maize and c. A. Klein we're ap-
pointed commissioners to report upon
the expediency Of dividing the said
township into two election districts.
Their report was filed at December
court and confirmed absolutely at Feb
ruary court last. finding in favor of a
division. The line as adopted is as
follows Beginning on the line be-
tween Luzerne and Columbia counties
at point twenty perches north of
a marked ash tree, thence on land of
Frank Getz and others south SO de-
grees west 40 perches, thence south
84i degrees west 64 perches, leaving
house Of Lloyd Giberson or the right
in SAT purches, leaving house Of
Abraham Hess on the right, in 74s
pcrches, leaving house of George Fritz
on the left, in 1906 perches. leaving
house Of J. w. Diltz on the right, 1894
perches to the line between Jackson
and Sugarloaf townships.
The following decree has been filed
by the court:
And now July 24th 1891, the report
of the commissioners dividing Sugar
loaf township into two election districts
having been confirmed on the 18th day
Of February 1891, the division as made
by said commissioners lying south Of
the division line shall be known as
South Sugarloaf District, and the other
shall be known as North Sugarloaf
District.
In South Sugarloaf District the elec-
tions shall be held at the house of
Albert Cole, where now located at
Coles Creek, and in North Sugarloaf
District the elections shall be held at
the hotel or public house of Elijah
Albertson, where now located in Cen
trail. At the next election, and until
others are duly elected and qualified,
the election officers in South Sugarloaf
District SHALL be as follows, viz: Jessie
Hartman, Judge H. S. Cole, James
N. Pennington, Inspectors, and in
North Sugarloaf District the election
officers shall be as follows, viz: Peter
X. Shultz, Judge; Joshua B. Hess,
Ezra Stephens, Inspector.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
ABNER WELSH.

Abner Welsh of Orange township,
was stricken with apoplexy at his home
on Wednesday afternoon July aand,
and fingered until Friday morning at
S o'clock, when he expired. He was
attacked with the grippe in the spring,
and was recovering from that, though
still quite weak. After eating his u.s.
ual dinner on Wednesday he went to
his room to take nap, and was found
at S o'clock, speechless, though con
scious. His age was past 70 years.
His wife and six children survive him,
Prof. J. p. Welsh Principal Of the Nor
nal School being one Of them. The
funeral was held on Monday afternoon
at half past three, services being con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Davis.
Mr.. Welsh was born October 10th
1871, in Greenwood township, and
spent his life in this county. He was
a son of John Welsh, and is the last
member Of the family, all his brothers
and sisters being dead. lie was man
OF sterling worth, of strict integrity, and
sound judgment, and his neighbors will
mourn his loss with the bereaved fami-
ly. He had been a member of the
Presbyterian church for over fifty years
One OF his most noticeable character-
lstics was his open .heartedness and his
fondness for the society of young
people. His hospitable roof was the
almost constant resort of the young
friends of his children, who always
left with regret. t...
He engaged in the lumber and
farming business most of his lif,, and
acquired considerable property. He
was a careful and conscientious bust
ness man, and his judgment was fire.
quently sought by his friends, and was
always cheerfully given. Not only his
own community, but the entire county
has lost, in his death, valued and re-
spected citizen. '-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
EAST BENTON,

The lecture of Mr.. Tokeo Noya,
the Japanese last Friday night, at St.
James was instructive and highly en- i.
tertaining. The audience was not large
owing to thunder storm raging at the
time OF the coming together of the
people. il/L g I-I. tIl
Children's day was observed at ST.
James on last Saturday night. The
decorations were profuse, elaborate and
most beautiful. The exercises con-
sisted of singing, recitations, declama-
tions and concert speaking. The
children were appareled corresponding
to the decorations and occasion. All
the parts were we'll rendered, rejecting
great credit on the Committee having
the entertainment in charge Children
of any community can always be relied
upon when having competent leaders.
The grain and hay are nearly all
gathered.
Last Thursday night week ago, a
copious rain swelled the streams,
washed the roads and soaked the
ground, and corn took new start in
rapid growth, and the outlook for
heavy crops was never more promis-
ing. H..
Bruce Cary. the genial landlord of
the Cambra hotel, has made ample
provision for the accommodation of
the travelling public and has also erec-
ted platform for the amusement of
the young people who are invited to
indulge in grand hop on Thursday
night of Aug. 9th.
A sumptuous feast will be prepared
for all corners and rates will be mod
crate. \
William Ruckel Of Fairmount is in
a condition of momentary expectation
of death. ,
From present appearances the pota-
to crop in our community will be over
abundant. Look out for peaches, they
are coming too. N
Herman Albertson filled the pulpit
at Hamiline, Saltwater and other
points last Sunday. ~
Rev. T. H. Tubbs superintends the
Hamiline S. S.
Strange that game should disappear
as the days of lawful taking and shoot
ing draw near.
A profitable and edifying sermon
might be preached by every preacher
in the country from the text, "Mind
your own business. And if needed
by preachers aud hearers what a
change there soon would be in the
country. Try it. r-r sl
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
EPHRAIM PARKS.

"Old Ephraim" as he has been for
many years familiarly known, has
gone the way of all men, and his NOR
tai remains were buried on Thursday
afternoon at O'Clock, from the house
of his son-in- law, Glasco Cameron.
For several months he has been suf-
fering from the effects of grippe, but
was able to be up and dressed. On
Tuesday he remained up stairs, eat
ing his dinner there. About two
o'clock his daughter found him lying
on the bed, and moment later he
gave one gasp and died. His age is
not surely known, but it is supposed
to be about seventy-three years.
Everybody knew Ephraim. His
quaint speeches had made him unique
reputation. No one else could ever
make the same speech, and he never
attempted to reproduce exactly the
same words, for they were not in the
dictionary. He found much enjoy
ment in thus amusing others. Parks
was born in Carlisle, but he lived here
for a long time. For nearly twenty
years he was employed by Judge Ell
we'll as gardener and hostler. At one
time Ephraim started to have his
tory of his life written out, and had
got along far enough to tell some in
teresting incidents, but literature was
not in his line, and he gave it up.
He voted the Democratic ticket for
many years and rejoiced in the repu-
tation of being the only colored Demo
crat in the town. Though Turing bats
were sometimes offered to shake his
political faith, we believe he always
stood by his convictions. .a
To him at last is "Justice revealed"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
WALLER.

Several candidates passed through
here last week, each wanting the same
Office. Some will have to be left.
Elmer Strauch's children who have
had the scarlet fever, are getting about
well. Z
A great many are now taking advant-
age of the huckleberry crop. They
are real full in some places on the
mountain, but are now getting pretty
we'll picked. Rattle snakes are scarce
this year, but some take a bottle Of
medicine along and use it whether they
are bitten or not.
The COLUMBIAN is improving all
the time and is certainly taking the
lead as newspaper. Fff
Z Mrs. Paul Klinger, who, has been
seriously i'll, is improving slowly.
Mr.. William Butt was visiting friends
in Bloomsbury over Sunday.
During the shower on Saturday after
noon the lightning struck tree near
J. P. Yorks' house, and splintered it
to the ground.
Messrs. M. S. Remley and B. L
Englehart have been helping some of
the "expect to be sheriffs" hunt up the
democrats.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
CAMBRIA ITEMS.

Mr.. Clark Calender has just finish
ed his new barn. They say that it is
complete in all parts. He even has
water which is carried in pipes at the
side of each horses manger.
Mr.. Bruce Carey seems at home in
the hotel which he keeps in nice order.
James McHenry seems to have a
very large trade. The closing of the
upper store has increased his business.
The people of this place are begin
ming to make calculations on attend
ing the Patterson Grove Campmeet-
ing. We hope that campmeeting time
will not bring another cyclone, for
some people of this section who had
such an experience last year in the cy-
clone storm are quite frequently fright
ened when they see heavy shower
rising.
All crops of this section, except hay
are seemingly good. =
Berries are abundant, and are gen
orally taken care of.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
BLOOMSBURY PA. July "a, or.


Council met persuant to adjournment
with all members present except Allen.
George Shultz representing Rescue
II. & l.. Co. reported their leather
hose in poor condition. Rest Of hose,
the new, 500 feet, good. Need short
service rope, for hose carriage, about
40 feet 7 rope. A. M. Wintersteen,
representing Friendship Fire Company
reported leather hose, $50 feet, fair
condition. Have only 500 feet hose
that can be used with steamer pressure.
Should have 500 feet more for use,
in case reel was empty with other hose
drying. Need 100 feet Gotten street
rope. Would like to have six suits of
rubber coats and rubber boots for
Companys use at fires. ..
Mr.. +. &. Wells appeared and ask
ed Council to take steps soon toward
the repairing of Sixth street, and have
same in good condition before wet
weather set in. He suggested cinder-
ing .
Mr.. Charles Kunkle appeared and
asked that crossing be placed across
alley on Catharine street, between
Fifth and Sixth streets, on West side.
On motion of Messrs Rhodes and
Furman it was ordered to make cross
ing.
Messrs c. w. Miller and c. c. Pea
cock appeared and made proposition
with reference to bridge across canal
at foot of Catharine street. They
stated if Council would have the bridge
constructed all the property owners on
Eighth street from Iron street to ID. L.
& w. r. II. switch, had agreed to
pave with same paving as was now
around the new Presbyterian church.
Messrs Corey and Willis moved
that the town engineer be instructed
to make survey of Market street and
propose plans and specifications for
its Improvements to be forty feet in
width from ID. l.. &. w. r. r. to
North side Of Rock street, except at
street crossings and Market square,
which are to be improved full width.
Plans and specifications to be submit
ten at next meeting Of Council. Car
ried. Mr.. Rhodes voting no.
DR.. Willis moved that the drain,
from rear Of Car Company's shops to
Canal, be ordered put in, according to
the survey made. Seconded by Mr..
White. All voted in favor except Mr..
Rhodes. President decided motion
carried.
On motion Of Messrs White and
Corey secretary was directed to ad-
vertise for bids for the construction of
said drain. Bids to be received until
August 9th. ....
Mr.. Furman moved that the solicitor
be instructed to prepare an ordinance
directing the opening Of West street
from Third street and Fourth street,
and from North side Of ID. L. & w.
r. R. to Eighth street. All voting
aye except Mr. Rhodes.
On motion of Messrs White and
Corey iron crossings across cutters
were ordered placed at P. o. crossing
and Farmers National Bank and at
Jefferson street crossing on Second
street. ... ....
Adjourned to July 20, 1901.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

Letters of administration have been
taken out by Elias s. Fritz on the estate
of Samuel Fritz of Sugarloaf township.
Mr.. Samuel Fritz, who recently died,
was in his goth year, and very active
man, being sick but day previous to
his death. He was great sports
man. At one of his trout fishing trips
the past season he caught fifteen fine
trout. He was one of the first mem,
bers oflthe Episcopal Church at Coles
Creek.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
HENRY MILNES OF ESPY COMMITS
SUICIDE.
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM.


Last Friday evening young man
tolerably well dressed went into the
Bristol House, Providence, engaged
room and registered as H. K. Espy,
Espy, Columbia county, Pa. At $
O'Clock next morning gas was found
escaping from his room and when en-
trance was gained, Espy was found
lying upon the bed dead, suffocated by
gas. He still retained some of his
outer clothing and it was evident that
he had committed suicide. This be-
lief was strengthened by the finding of
the following remarkable passage writ
ten upon table found near the bed |:
SIS it not a singular thing that l,
who am still in the fairest months of
adolescence and who so far from abus-
ing everything, have not made use of
the simplest things, have become sur
feited to such degree that l am no
longer tickled by what is whimsical or
difficult That satiet, follows pleasure
is natural law and easy to become
understood" A telegram to Espy
failed to find anyone of that name who
lived there.
The Scranton Tribune of Monday
gives the following account of the sui
eide: Saturday morning the dead
body Of Henry Mines was found lying
on a bed in a room of the Bristol
House, Providence. Death was due
to suffocationb by gas, which Mines turn
ed on with the evident intention OF
destroying himself.
Friday morning Mines went to the
Bristol House and registered as "H.
R, Espy, Espy, Columbia county, Pa"
Saturday morning a chambermaid who
was passing by the room assigned to
Mines detected the odor of gas com
ing from 1t. She informed the propri-
etor, Mr.. Rorick, who succeeded in
gaining an entrance to the room. Mil
nes had not disrobed the night previ-
Gus and Mr.. Rorick found the body
living across the bed over the covering.
From an open gas jet gas was flowing.
There was no indication of suffering
on the mans features.
In the dead mans pockets we're
found number of lead pencils, a
pocket compass, a package of cigaret
tes and a small sum of money. On
the bureau lay tablet on which was
written some peculiar sentences under
the head of "Egotism." Amemorand-
um was also found in his pockets which
showed that during May and June he
had done some work for J. H. Ritten-
house, the civil engineer. 1t was this
clue that led to the identification Of
the body. Mr.. Rittenhouse was sum-
moned and he said the body was that
of Henry Mines, civil engineer, who
had been in his employ.
Mines was IS wears Of age and the
son of the late William Mines. On
May 10 he was married to Miss Grace
Eaton, daughter of James H. Eaton,
of the West Side. The marriage cere-
money took place in Binghamton and
was kept secret until June 9, when
Miss Easton's parents were informed
Of what had taken place.
The funeral was held at Espy on
Tuesday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

The planning mill Of Peter J. Suit,
at Jamison City, was burned last week
Wednesday evening at about half past
six o'clock. The mill had closed for
the day, and no one was in when the
flames broke out on the second floor.
As there is no fire apparatus there,
nothing could be done but to let it
burn. Some boys were in the mill in
the afternoon, and it is supposed that
in some way they unintentionally left
fire there. There was no insurance
on the mill, and the loss is $4,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

]. G. Wells returned last Saturday
from Philadelphia, where he took a
special course in fitting Of glasses in
cases OF errors Of refraction. He is a
graduate of Bucklin's school of Optics
in New York, and this special course
enables him to fit glasses for any case
of error of refractlon. In cases re-
quiring it, .atrophene will be admins
tered by a physician. Mr.. Wells is
ready to guarantee satisfaction in all
cases where glasses are fitted by him.
His place of business is in the Co
LUMBIAN building. .. 49,. -. -.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

The first carpenter work on the new
parish building was done on Wednes-
day, when window frames for the base
ment were made by Messrs Lowry
and Sharpless. While at work it
came to light that Lowry was great
great grandson Of Rev. Mr.. Hopkins
who was the first Episcopal minister
here, and under whose ministrations
the first church was erected on the lot
a hundred years ago.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

Special arrangements have been
made for excursions to Scranton on
August 4. 8 and I3, to witness Pains
Last Days Of Pompeii. On those
dates trains will leave Scranton at H.
IS p. m.for all points to Northumber-
land. The rate is single fare for the
round trip. See advertisement for
further particulars.