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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17
WALLER.

Mrs. Maggie Hirleman has been
visiting relatives and friends in the
southern part of the county.
Miss Ella McHenry and Clarence
Butt have finished their schools and
have gone to attend the Bloomsburg
Normal. They are very successful
teachers.
Died in Jordon twp, Lycoming
county, April 10, 1891, Christopher
Franchman at the age of II years,
2 mos, 10 days. The funeral which
was at that place on Sunday was pref
ty largely attended. Rev. S. l.
Shortess preached the funeral sermon
from Galatians 6: IS.
Spring has now commenced in
earnest and as it is getting quite late
the farmers are very busy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17
Y. M. O. A. NOTES.

The rooms of the Y. M. c. A. in
Dentler's building consist of large
audience room for public meetings,
and smaller room for parlor, and a
reading room and library on the second
floor. The rooms are neatly furnished,
and are in charge of B. +. Armstrong,
general secretary. Mr.. Armstrong
comes from Pittston, and has had ex-
perience in the work of the Y. M. c.
A. having been assistant secretary at
Pittston. The rooms are open daily
from $50 a. m. to 9.3o p. m. and Mr..
Armstrong will be glad to meet the
young men of the town frequently,
The Bloomsburg Library Co. have
placed their books in the rooms. There
are several hundred well selected
works.
The meeting last Sunday afternoon
was Swell attended There were 90
present. Prof Harkins led. The
meeting was opened by selections by
the orchestra, an organization ofyoung
men, led by F. B. Hartman. The
singing was by the male choir.
The Association is supported by
voluntary contributions. A number Of
citizens have already contributed liber-
ally, and others will be solicited. The
treasurer, f. B. Tustn, will gladly re.
ceive donations at any time.
The officers are, ID. J. Waller Jr.
President; w. H. Brooke, vice presi-
dent; A. N. Yost, recording secretary !;
w. B. Cummings, corresponding sec
retary f. B. Tustin, treasurer The
above named officers constitute the
Executive Committee. The regular
business meeting is held on the last
Thursday evening of each month.
Meetings are held every Sunday after
noon, and every man in town is cordi-
ally invited.
The Bible training class has been
organized and meets every Thursday
evening, and is taught by Samuel
Pursel. 1t is intended to add hot and
cold baths, and a gymnasium to the
facilities of the association, also an
amusement room.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The following named persons were
elected as officers of the Lutheran
Church last Wednesday evening: Ed
ers, John Wolf, year; w. ]. Bidle-
man, years; c. A. Klein, 8 years.
Deacons, w. H. Brooke, A. H. Bloom,
2 years; H. ]. Kesty, 8 years. They
were installed Sunday morning, and
will meet Friday evening for organiza-
ton, when president, secretary and
treasurer will be chosen from their
number.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17
VICINITY OF CAMBRIA.

The farmers are busy breaking the
ground for corn and oats.
Mrs. George Gearhart will move to
Benton this week.
Mr.. Webster Harvey is very i'll.
The Drs. say there are no hopes OF
his recovery.
Rev. Hamalin and his wife have
been very sick since the annual con-
ference.
The winter grain is suffering at
present from the severe weather.
Mr.. Laubach, the merchant OF New
Columbus, has moved above Cambria,
where he has constructed a small store.
There seems to be several sick per
sons at present about this place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The Ben Hur tableaux will be Civ
en- in the Opera House, May Ist for
the benefit of St. Paups Episcopal
Church. Mrs Bradford under whose
direction the tableaux are produced is
accompanied by Dramatic Reader
who viii! read from "Ben Hur" de-
scription Of each tableaux before it is
presented. There will be songs and
a chant by well known soprano and
male quartette.
Instrumental music will be furnished
by the Bloomsburg Orchestra. Tick.
cts for sale at Dentler's store, IS and
80 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17
NEW CIGAR FACTORY.

The new firm of Howe. Williams &
Co. have opened their cigar factory IN
the basement of Clark & Sons store,
on Centre street. The firm is COM
posed of Fred Williams, for some time
past connected with the United States
Express company here, and well known
as an energetic young business man,
and w. l.. Howe of Wilkesbarre.
They have commenced the manufac-
ture of cigars, but have none ready
for the market yet. They propose to
make fine article.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The "Ladies Guild of St. Paul's
Church had very pleasant supper at
Mrs. P. S. Harman's on last Thursday
afternoon. The members of the So
ciety met at the usual hour (2 o'clock)
for quilting. When their work was
finished, and they were about to leave,
Mrs. Harman asked them to the din
ing-room where an inviting repast a
waited them. Among other nice
things a beautifully ornamented cake
was to be seen, on which the word
"Guild" was arranged in red, on the
white frosting, All present enjoyed
the surprise, and concluded, as ever,
that Mrs. Harman was a valuable
member of the Society.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The financial embarrassment that
has overtaken J. r, Schuyler & Co. is
a subject of almost universal sympa-
thetic comment. Mr. Schuyler is an
energetic and conscientious business
man, and the causes that led to his
embarrassment were beyond his con
troll. His large store has been a cred.
it to the town, and it is to be hoped
that it will not be permanently closed
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Of Mr., William S. Rishton to
Miss Nina Pernypacker of Philadel-
phia on the 22nd inst. at the home OF
the bride. Rev. w. c. Leverett will
assist in the ceremony.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17
PERSONAL.

C. w. Miller Esq. went to Philadel-
phia on Monday.
B. S. Collins Esq. Of Dushore was
in town on Wednesday.
Harry Pursel has returned to
Bloomsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Wintersteen
went to Philadelphia on Monday.
A. G.. Nesbitt will locate at Sunbury,
having obtained a situation at that
place.
Misses Carrie and Louise Jamison
have returned home, after an absence
of several weeks in Detroit.
J. M. Staver who has been suffering
with the grip for the past three weeks,
is attending to business again.
R. r. Little Esq. spent few days
in Philadelphia and Atlantic City the
past week.
Col. Freeze, c. G.. Barkley, B. F.
Zarr and c. X. Buckalew are attend
ing Supreme Court in Philadelphia
this week.
John V. Logan has accepted the
position of Teller in the Farmers Ma
tional Bank and has moved with his
family to Bloomsbury. They occupy
W. H. Snyder's property on Fourth
Street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17
Discharged the Italians.
MAFIA SYMPArHIZERS AT LOWER LIME
RIDGE QUARRIES ARE ORDERED AWAY
FROM THE WORKS.

X
FROM THE WORKS.
Every traveller up and down the
Bloomsburg division of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad is
familiar with the great quarries of lime
stone that raise their white faces along
the hills at Lime Ridge. For years
past the bulk of the work at the
quarries, which are owned by the Silver
Spring Quarry Co., has been done by
force of Italians, all Of whom earned
good wages and were getting along in
the world great deal better than
many others of their countrymen.
From the time of the murder of Chief
Hennessey and the arrest of his assas-
sins at New Orleans these men have
been each week contributing the sum
of two dollars each to the Maha de-
fence fund, the money being forward
ed with the regularity of clock-work as
the week rolled by.
Since the day Of the lynching in the
Crescent City, when eleven of their
countrymen were shot down and hung
by the mob who took that way of right
ing he wrong done by the jury, these
Lime Ridge Italions have been boast.
ing and blowing about what Italy
would do about the matter, and max
ing all kinds of threats regarding
American institutions and citizens.
On Saturday last after getting their
weeks earnings theirlanguageincr
in severity, and was SO public that it
quickly spread through the towns ad-
joining and occasioned some alarm.
The quarry owners were apprised of
the matter, and yesterday morning
when the Italians appeared ready for
work they were told their services
were no longer needed, that the quar-
ry would hereafter be worked by men
who could obey and respect the laws
of America. The Italians took the
affair sullenly and left the works utter
ing threats and vowing vengeance on
some of those citizens whom they be-
lleved had urged their discharge
Ndnticoke Neaos.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette Navil were

Mr.. and Mrs. Lafayette Navil were
called upon to mourn the loss of their
daughter Maggie about 10 years old
on last Saturday evening the nth inst.
a, Lime Ridge. They are from DAN
vile and are boating on the Susque-
hanna canal, and tied up for over Sun
day at Lime Ridge, and she being out
in town calling on some of their friends
did not get in till dark as it was a
very rainy evening, and it is supposed
when jumping from canal bridge down
on the boat she missed the boat and
jumped into the canal and drowned,
She was buried at Lime Ridge on
Sunday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Edward Meyer finished an apprent-
iceship of three years in this Office on
the 18th inst. He has mastered the
art and is rapid and accurate COM
positor. For the past six months he
has devoted his time largely to job
work and has acquired good know
ledge of that branch of the trade. We
can cheerfully recommend him as a
young man of good character, and a
printer of more than ordinary acquire
ments.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Winner, Hartzell & Co., successors
to Baker u Mcbride, are pushing
business at their furniture store, cor
ner of Main and West streets. They
have large and varied stock of furni-
ture to suit all customers. G.. G..
Baker is their manager, and they en-
ploy a competent man in the up
holstering and repairing department.
Funeral directing and embalming is
one of their specialties.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Daniel Fornwald, an old and res
pected citizen of Pine township, died
at his home in Unityville on Wednes-
day noon. He was the father of
Harry Fornwald of this town. A more
extended notice will appear next
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

]. X. Pensyl lost a horse by an
accident last Friday. Mr. Pensyl was
at the Philadelphia and Reading de-
pot, near which he had the horse tied.
An engine on the track near by blew
off steam. The horse becoming
frightened made sudden jump and
broke its leg. The horse was shot
later in the day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Commissioners Clerk Bodine, was
in Philadelphia on Sunday to visit his
wife who is under treatment at St.
Mary's hospital. He found her doing
well and received much encourage
ment from her attending physician,
who thought she might be able to be
brought home in a few weeks. Mr..
Bodine took his little girl along with
him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Maggie Parks. daughter Of Ephraim
Parks, died at the residence of her
brother-in-law, Glasco Cameron on
Tuesday afternoon, after a brief i'll
ness. Her age was 2S years. The
funeral took place on Thursday after
noon at Z o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Ex-prothonotary w. H. Snyder has
opened law office on the second floor
of the COLUMBIAN building, and pro-
poses to devote his time to the practice
of his profession. He has many
friends through the county, and will
no doubt build up large practice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

An amicable adjustment has been
made between the Phila. & Read. and
the B. & S. railroads for the handling
of freight. The Reading however
still uses its freight depot at Fifth
street as terminus. 1t is not at all
unlikely that they could again arrange
with the B. & S. to run to Main street,
if they so desire
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

How many of our citizens have a
book that they could present to the
public school library? Let all who
can, give it to one Of the directors be-
fore May Ist. A public acknowledg
ment will be made at the next meet
ing, May 9th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

A telegram was received here on
Wednesday morning announcing the
death of Mrs. G. c. Mendenhall at her
home in Martinsburg, Va. Her
daughter, Miss Rose Mendenhall, start
ed for home the same day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Francis Lafountaine, the ferryman,
will have ready by May 1st six boats
for pleasure riding or fishing. The
boats will all be first class. The Sus-
quehanna river is beautiful stream
for riding and no one is more accomo-
dating than Mr.. Lafountaine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

T. H. & I. w. Edgar have their
planning mill at Saltwater in full oper-
alton, and are better prepared than
ever to furnish doors. sash, blinds and
all kinds of mill work. Builders should
consult them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Mrs. Emma Herring and Mrs. G..
P. Frymier will attend General Synod
at Canton Ohio, next month. The
former as delegate for the Women's
Missionary Society of Bloomsburg and
the latter as the Synodical delegate of
the Womens Missionary Society OF
Susquehanna Synod.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The annual convention of the Col
umbia County Sabbath School Asso-
citation will be held this year Cd. w.
in the Benton M. E. Church, May a7
and 28. This is an advance notice
that you may plan to attend. Pro
grams will be mailed in due time.
A. w. Spear. Sec.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The newly elected town Council
met last Thursday evening for the
purpose of making their annual ap-
pointments, but in the absence of DR..
Willis who was sick, the appointments
were deferred until all members of the
Council were present.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The fine three story brick building
that stands on the south west corner
Of Main and Centre streets, was erect
ed by John X. Lockard in 1850. 1t
is one of the finest business blocks in
town.
I. MAIER.
The entire ground floor is occupied
by l. Maier as a clothing store. Mr..
Maier came here from Lock Haven
two years ago, and opened large
stock of clothing, hats, caps, neckwear.
gents furnishing goods, &c. He has
made many friends, and built up fine
trade. He also furnishes custom
made clothing.
NJ. J. HESS.
The front rooms on the second
floor are occupied by NJ. J. Hess,
Doctor of Dental Surgery. He is a
graduate of the Philadelphia Dental
College. and is provided with all the
modern appliances used by his pro-
fession. Anaesthetics are administered
in the extraction Of teeth, and an cleo
trical vibrator is used in filling teeth.
DR.. Hess offices are handsomely
furnished
d. W, KITCHEN.
The second suite of rooms are oc-
cupied by d. w. Kitchen as Offices.
He deals in grain, bark, seeds, flour,
coal, salt, fertilizers, &C., and handles
a big line of farm implements, among
them being the Deering binders and
mowers, Oliver chilled plows, and the
Buckeye implements. Mr.. Kitchens
Offices are tastily furnished. His ware
house is near the d. L. & w. Rail.
road. corner of Sixth and Iron streets
Mr.. A. w. Duy is his book-keeper and
general assistant, and Mr.. B. F. Rice
is his travelling salesman.
MISS ARMsTRoNG's SCHOOL.
The third floor is occupied by Miss
A. Armstrong; school. Miss Arm
strong is a graduate of the Normal
School, and has had many years ex.
perience in teaching, both in the pub
lie schools and her own private school,
She is one of the most successful
teachers in Bloomsbury and instills ir
her pupils love for learning, and ar
interest in their studies which she her
self feels. Her school is well supplied
with furniture and apparatus. She is
ably assisted by Miss Mildred Knorr
a graduate of Vassar College, and by
Miss Madge Drinker.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Horace Greasy has purchased the
Espy ferry, and island. He will run
the ferry and truck the island. and the
public will be accommodated to the
fullest extent in his power. He pur-
chased of David Geisinger.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Allen & Armstrong are selling shad.
They are also receiving green truck
twice week. Some very fine oranges
handled by them came from the Flori-
da grove of our townsman c. c.
Trench.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

DR.. I. w. Willis who has been affli-
cted with the "grip" for the past two
weeks is again able to be out. He
had the "grip" in a most aggravated
form.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Thomas Corey started for Dodge
county, Nebraska, last Saturday after
noon, having received telegram an
nouncing the dangerous illness of his
mother who lives out there.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Spring began in earnest Monday
morning. The sun came out bright
and warm, which started everybody to
cleaning their yards and overturning
the soil for planting garden seeds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

c. B. Chrisman is handling the best
Of shell oysters. Twice week he is
receiving Delaware shad, and he keeps
always in stock bananas, oranges, LEM
ons, and other fruits in season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

c. P. Sloan has received a lot of
the Cortland wagons. They are well
made, and far exceed his expectations.
He has buggies and two seated spring
wagons, and more coming. The prices
are astonishingly low.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

1t is reported that the janitor of the
public schools at Berwick hung him
self on Wednesday. He was found in
Mrs Jackson's barn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Ellis Young was indicted by the
grand jury Of Luzerne county last
week Wednesday for shooting Lieut..
Robinson. The trial has not taken
place. A.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

w. H. Brooke & Co. received the
contract for papering the room for the
new bank. The paper hanging and
painting is done by f. R. Kester.
Brooke & Co. have fine line of wall
paper in stock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The remains of Mrs. Meldon, moth
er of John Meldon formerly of this
town, were brought here for burial last
Wednesday, on the noon train form
Mill Hollow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

John N. Gordon has purchased a
tract of twenty-five acres of land in
Hemlock township from the heirs Of
Caleb Barton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

A boy named Kaufman died at
Sunbury last week from eating wild
parsnips. He thought it was arti-
choke. 1t is not safe to eat roots of
any kind unless one knows positively
what it is.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The company that was billed for
the Opera House last Saturday night,
in the "Clemenceau Case" did not
reach town. 1t is said that they
stranded on the way.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Lowenberg's show windows present
very attractive appearance with their
display of new spring neckwear, shirts
and hats.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

A number of arrests have been
made of those who attended the cock
fight near Northumberland, week
ago Sunday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

]. X. Bittenbender has received his
commission as Notary Public and is
ready for any business in that line that
may be offered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

John Freas' property was sold at
auction on Saturday for $3.50. w. r.
Kocher was the purchaser. J. S. Will
liams cried the sale.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

w. F. Bodine is again able to at
tend to business after several weeks
affliction with the 'grip".
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The trout season commenced We'd
nesday April 18th and will continue
until July 18th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The Junior Mechanics, an order or
ganized recently, has membership
of IS, and is prospering.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Eighteen new lock boxes have been
put in the post Office by Postmaster
Cathcart
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

c. P. Sloan has put new roof on
his residence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Pure maple sugar is sold at Jamison
City for IS cents per pound and at
Bloomsbury 90 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Rev. p. A. Heilman delivered very
interesting sermon last Sunday morn
ing on the subject of Sabbath obser-
vance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The brick work of the second story
of the new Court house is nearly com
pleted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

A little son has gladdened the
household of A. H. Bloom.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17
VOL26.
The sale of Manor Rest Inn, was
adjourned from April nth to the a1st.

Moyer Bros. soda fountain is in op-
Grafton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

/. Maier has put up some new awn-
ings over his show windows.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Casper Kressler has ice cream for
sale every evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Mrs. Michael Walter has improved
her house by having new roof put
on.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

Read the Artemus Ward letters on
second page. They are full of humor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-17

The fine three story brick building
that stands on the south west corner
Of Main and Centre streets, was erect
ed by John X. Lockard in 1850. 1t
is one of the finest business blocks in
town.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-04
A SOUTHERN CIRCUIT.
A Good Move in the Interests of Horse
Owners.

An effort is to be made to organize a
southern circuit for the fairs of 1891. In
the past few years number of new dis
tricts have been created in Southern
California and the time is now ripe, in
the opinion of the leading owners in this
part of the country, to organize cir
cult. This is move in the right direc-
ton, and is bound to result in a bigger
entry list all round. 1t is proposed to
invite the following counties to fall into
line, viz: Los Angeles, San Diego,
Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino. and
Santa Barbara.i
A strong circuit could be arranged.
Several of the associations have already
claimed Gates, but these associations will
doubtless consent to change in order
that all ne meetings be continuous.
There is }able to be little delay in se-
curing aleeting of the delegates Of the
different associations. as the governor
has not y. appointed directors for the