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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
FIVE DELEGATES.

Columbia County will be entitled to
five delegates to the democratic State
Convention. Section III of the Rules
of the Democratic Party in Pennsyl-
vania, reads 1.-THE representatives
in the state Convention shall consist
of representative delegates, one for
each 1000 Democratic votes cast at
the last preceding gubernatorial cleo
ton, or for fraction of 1000 such
votes amounting to 500 or more in the
respective representative district. The
democratic vote in Columbia County
for Governor in 1890 was 4S3o, against
4ao2, for the year 1886, gain of Gas.
At the last Presidential election the
total democratic vote was 4676.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
The Stroup Legacy.

The College Month1y reports the
Stroup legacy Of 500, 900 as coming
to the Seminary. Under the will Of
Mr.. Stroup, the sum is to be invested
under the approval Of the AdamsCounty
Court, and the interest is to be used
towards the expenses of the Seminary
Mr. Stroup was cautious giver. He
not only gave to the Seminary 'locat.
ed in Gettysburg, Pa" but he sought
the aid of the Courts of Adams county
for the wise investment of his money.
This provision makes it clear that he
gave with the full understanding that
the Seminary was to remain forever
within the limits Of Adams county.
1t shows the recklessness with which
religious corporations are coming to
be managed in this country that, be
fore this bequest to the Seminary at
Gettysburg is actually in hand, the Di.
rectors Of the Seminary are, heedlessly
and unfaithfully, seeking to move the
Seminary outside the Jurisdiction of
the State of Pennsylvania and outside
the jurisdiction of the Adams County
Court. The act is not yet done. 1t
may yet be prevented. Probably, the
executors Of Mr.. Stroup may have an
opinion as to the propriety Of paying
over these funds, pending an agitation
for removal which would break plight
ed faith and be a needless danger to
the Church and the parties concerned
All the indications are that Mr.. Stroup
designed to do thing which is incon-
sistent with the removal of the Institu-
ton, and the question arises whether
payment under present circumstances
would not be misapplication.-Get-
tys6urg Star G Sentinel,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
Bogus Editors Must Stay At Home.

There is a growing sentiment among
the members Of editorial associations
in favor of starting movement against
permitting outsiders to crowd in on the
occasion Of annual excursions. This
is the proper caper. The Pennsylvania
Editorial association of late years has
been made up Of dozen or two edi-
tors and double the number of people
who are in nc way connected with
newspapers. The result is that mem
bership in the association is not in
creasing and the men who could help
to make it an organization of benefit
to the profession do not 60 into it at
all or, if they do, they only remain in
it long enough to discover that it is
not an editorial association so much
as it is an organization which fools
the railroads and others into offering
advantages to newspaper men that are
turned over to others.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
DEDICATION OF LUTHERAN PAR
S0NAGE.

The Lutheran Parsonage was dedi-
Gated as home for the present and
future pastors on Tuesday evening.
Rev. p. a. Heilman the present pas
tor, issued invitations to all the mem
bers to be present, and accordingly
over two hundred gathered between
the hours of 8 and 10 p. m. Rev. l.
f. Patterson of the Presbyteri an
Church, and Rev. U. Myers of the
Lutheran Church of Catawissa were
present. An impromptu program was
given, which added much to the
pleasure of the evening. Instramen-
tai pieces were rendered on the piano
by Misses. Eyer, Kuhn and Mp'.
Brooke. Vocal music by Messrs.
Williams, Richardson and Brooke.
Rev. U. Myers invoked Gods blessing
upon the home, which was followed
by well chosen remarks by Rev. Pat
terson. Mrs. Grant Herring gave
two pleasing recitations, which receiv-
ed the closest attention of all present.
Rev. U. Myers concluded the speech
making. The parsonage is without
doubt model one. 1t is substantially
built, the finest material used and its
inside appearance was highly COM
mented on by all present.
The large attendance at the dedica-
ton of the parsonage is evidence of
the interest manifested by all, and
that many visits in the future may be
made to the home, and word of
cheer given to the occupants.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
WALLER.

Mrs. Ellen Hess, wife of William
Hess of Benton, was buried in the
Waller cemetery last Wednesday.
We are glad to notice quite an i'm
provement in our post Office at this
place by way of several new boxes be-
ing added, which will make it much
more convenient.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shopbell and family
of Philadelphia are stopping at Mr..
H. II. Hirlemans, during the warm
weather.
The trout will have a rest now again
after this week, but some of the fisher
men are putting in pretty full time yet
and if the law concerning the time for
catching them is not observed any bet
ter than that in regard to the size
caught, they will perhaps have an oe-
caslonal good meal for while after
the season has expired.
Miss Luella Mendenhall of Lewis
burg is visiting her parents.
Mr.. Gearhart Kile and wife of
Michigan are visiting friends at this
place.
Miss Phebe Ewes of Millville, was
visiting some of her school friends here
last week.
Huckle-berries are now ripe on the
mountains, but on account of the late
harvesting and hay making there has
not been many picked. There is a
great deal of sport in going on the
mountains berrying, and when the
berries are full it is not much trouble
to pick several quarts of berries in a
day and kill few rattlesnakes in the
meantime.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Proctor Inn was visited by a num-
Der of persons who went up on the
Episcopal excursion on Thursday, and
many of them dined there. On all
these excursions it is necessary for the
proprietors to have some idea of the
number of guests they will have for
dinner, so that they can make proper
preparation. Arrangements have been
made to sell meal tickets on the train
before reaching Orangeville, SO that a
telegram can be sent from that point
indicating the probable number who
will want dinner.
The Inn is continually growing in
popularity, and a large number of
guests were entertained over last Sun
day. The rates are low, and Blooms
burg people who want rest, will find
it delightful place to spend a few
days or few weeks. Write to Quigly
& Co. for terms.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
HESS RE-

The third annual Hess Reunion
will be held in the Grove at Rupert,
Thursday Aug 20. If it should rain
that day the re union will be held the
following day. At the last meeting
committees were appointed whose
duty it will be to provide a program
for this year. This program will con-
sist of addresses of welcome and re-
sponse, music, reports and enrolment
of names. The reception committee
will see that all become acquainted,
and the pleasure Of the day be equal
ly shared. Efforts will be made to
secure excursion tickets. There should
be an attendance Of at least one thou
sand relatives. Any information will
be given by addressing A. w. Hess,
Mifflinville, or DIR. M. J. Hess,
Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

John A. Sittser, of Tunkhannock,
one Of the Judges who presided in the
Lackawanna County Court last week,
is a great lover of out door sports and
pastimes. He is a great fisherman,
delights in bicycle riding and, astride
the wheel, frequently makes long ex-
cursions into the country. He is a
chess player Of national reputation,
having held his own in many tourna-
ment with the best players, and withal
is an able and popular Judge. He
will beyond doubt be the candidate
of his party for reelection in his judi.
cial district. Though standing high in
professional life, surrounded by friends
and wearing gracefully the honors
conferred upon him, Judge Sittser was
once poor errand boy treading bare
foot the streets of Tunkhannock. He
owes his success in life to his owr
exertions and ability and to those
manly qualities that distinguish ever,
action of his public and private life
Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
Adjourned to July IS, 1891.

H. J. Clark is one of the progress
sive men of the town. He is now
tearing down all but the first story Of
his building adjoining the store, and
will rebuild it three stories high with
a front and roof to correspond with
the store front. The addition will be
divided up into rooms convenient for
Offices.
In tearing down the second story
two fues were found where the space
between the flue and the joists was
very narrow, and a fire might easily
have occurred when stoves were used in
the building.
A large fire cracker also was found
on the loft, which was evidently carried
there by rats. Such things are often
the cause Of fires where the origin is
apparently mysterious. Too much care
cannot be exercised in the construc-
ton of chimneys.
Samuel Shaffer has charge Of the
erection of the building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

An illustrated Lecture on Japan will
be given by Mr. Tokea Noye as fol-
lows In the Union Church of Or
angeville on Thursday evening, July
%, and at St. James Church on Fri.
day evening, July "a.
Mr.. Tokea Noye after taking thor
ough classical course in his native
school and college, came to America
and entered Franklin and Marshall
college at Lancaster, Pa, where he was
graduated one year ago. He is now
student in the Theological Seminary,
preparing himself for the ministry and
expects to return to his native land as
soon as his course of study is compile
ted. His lecture which will be illus
trated with 60 scenes is highly spoken
of. Lecture to commence at p. NJ.
sha'p.
Admission. Adults, 90 cts, Children
from 10 to IS years, 10 cts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

H. H. Hume, near Benton, has a
bout completed, one of the finest, if
not the finest barn in the State. 1t is
a very large one, large enough to ac
commodate the largest farm in the
country. The front part of the barn
is provided with large ventilator and
tower. One portion of the barn is ell
evated so that cattle can run under
meath it. Windows are scattered pro-
fusely throughout the second story.
Our wide awake farmers should 60 and
see this model barn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
Mrs. VIM. Y. Hess. died at her bo,

Mrs. VIM. Y. Hess, died at her home
at Benton Sunday of last week. aged
II years, II months, and 80 days.
She was buried Wednesday. Mrs. Hess
was one of the early settlers of Col
umbia County. Had always been a
resident of Benton or vicinity She
united herself early with the Methodist
church, having been member for more
than So years. She was the mother of
nine children, six of whom survive her
whose names are, (Catharine) Mrs,
Oscar Conner of Benton (Christiana)
Mrs. Samuel Kurtz of Nippenose Val
ley /; S. B. Hess Of Coles Creek S. w.
Hess, Berwick; (Elma) Mrs. Clinton
Cole, Benton Eli Hess, Bethel Hill,
Luzerne Co.
Her husband VIM. Y. Hess survives
her. and he will make his residence
with his son S. b. Hess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

John G.. Harman, who has Just
graduated at the Bloomsburg State
Normal School, has passed his prelim-
mary examination and been registered
as a Student-at-law, in the Office of
Col. John G.. Freeze. Mr.. Harman is
a son of Peter S. Harman Prest. of
the Town Council, and nephew of
his preceptor, and young man OF
much promise.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
MIFFLINVILLE.

We are to be treated to another fes-
tival on the commons. July 18th.
While J. P. Aten and his wife were
hauling in rye the loaded wagon upset
injuring Mrs. Aten considerably.
Our young men who are out late at
night, report a wild cat roaming about
the west end of the township.
Our farmers are gathering in a heavy
crop Of grain this year.
Mrs. r. J. Berninger has been sick
for years and is at present quite low.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

James Hendershott who has been
i'll at his home at White Hall for sew
eral months, returned to the Exchange
Hotel on Saturday to see what a
change of air will do for him. He was
for many years clerk IN the hotel,
and was very popular with all the
guests. His numerous friends are glad
to see him again and hope for his
speedy and complete recovery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Mr.. J. J. Brewer has handed to
Col. Freeze, President of the Blooms
burg Library Company, the first four
volumes of The Times, printed at
Sunbury ISI3-ISI6 also the first two
volumes of the Danville hateIligencer
IS27-I8sS. They will be carefully
bound by the Library Co., and put on
its shelves. They are most valuable
and interesting documents and very
rare.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

The brick work on the Court House
has been resumed The portion of
the tower intended for the clock is
about completed. BY the way, the
dials have been enlarged to eight feet
and it is feared that the clock will not
be strong enough to turn the hands, as
it is intended for dials Of four feet in
diameter. This may necessitate the
purchase of new clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Remember the excursion and bas-
ket picnic at Central, Thursday OF
next week, under the direction Of the
Lutheran Sunday School. The school
will have the entire control of the
ground, and will furnish ice cream to
those who desire it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Benjamin F. Lunger Of Bloomsburg
has been honorably discharged from
the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors
Home at Erie, at his own request. He
was admitted to the Home on Novem-
Der, 81, 1850.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

A Grand Excursion and Basket Pic
mic will be held at Central Thursday
of next week, July 20, under the di-
rection Of the Lutheran Sunday School.
Ice Cream, Coffee, Bananas, Peanuts
and Candies will be served on the
ground, by members of the Sunday
School. ..
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Bloomsburg is to have big furni-
ture factory. The woolen and carpet
mills at that place are running on full
time so as to be able to fill their orders.
Bloomsburg is now making up for its
long, death-like sleep, which overlook
it in its infancy. Only an earthquake
could awaken Shickshinny.-Shick-
shinny Echo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

The burgular proof vault of the
Farmers National Bank has arrived,
and will be set up in about two weeks.
There are fifteen tons of metal, the
door alone weighing two tons. Among
other things the vault will contain fifty
safe-deposit boxes, which will be rent
ed to persons who desire to protect
valuable papers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
Will Not Build To Shickshinny.

The stockholders of the Wilkes
Barre & Western Railway met in Phil
adelphia last Friday and took formal
action on completing the road. Only
thirty miles of track have been laid,
covering the distance between Watson
town and Welsh's Station. The stock
holders decided not to build from
Welsh's Station to Shickshinny, and
declare the road completed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

f. Jacobs & Son have a rush for
their famous ice cream, and they just
ly deserve it, for it is as fine as any
one can wish. We can speak from
personal knowledge; since fine sam
pie was served for the entire force of
THE COLUMBIAN on Wednesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

John Bardsley who was recently
sentenced to fifteen years imprison-
ment has selected the trade of carpen-
ter. His time is occupied in making
boxes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

William F. Cramer & Co. ofPalmira,
N. J. have purchased the Catawissa
Shoe Factory of Judge Shuman, and
will put it in active operation. They are
practical men largely engaged in the
manufacture Of shoes, and will no
doubt make a success of it. This will
prove a boom to Catawissa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

A festival was held at Van Camp
last Saturday by the members of the
band Of that place. The Benton band
was IN attendance. The festival was
we'll patronized and proved a prof.
table thing for the band.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

B. K. Rhoades Esq, one Of the old
est members of the Montour county
bar, was buried on Monday. He was
the democratic candidate for congress
in this district in 1872.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

+. M. Hess, Of Saltwater, has stored
his rye and wheat, and says the yield
is fine--much better than other sea-
sons. .....
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

The call of Chairman Townsend for
the Democratic county convention,
and the apportionment of delegates,
appear in this issue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Get good lunch for fifteen cents
at the Stroup house, Main Street, this
friday and Saturday evenings. Ice
cream and cake extra.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

DIR. NJ. ]. Hess and H. G.. Eshleman
with their families just returned from
q weeks outing at J.. NJ. Ammerman's
Forks, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

A large amount of space is given
this week to an article on the Houtz-
Singer controversy. Should there be
anything further on this subject it
must be brief.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Don't forget the Lunch Supper in
the Stroup house Main Street this
friday and Saturday evenings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

The Knights Of the Golden Eagle
will give an excursion to Harvey's
Lake, Friday August I4th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

The Episcopal Sunday School of
Danville, held pic mic in the Blooms
burg Oak Grove Park, Wednesday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

f.. Jacobs & Son served their GUS
toners with seven havors of ice cream
last Saturday night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

The American Mechanics will hold
a picnic at Central on Aug Ist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

The o. U. A. NJ, No 146 of
Bloomsbury will hold pic mic at Cen
tral on August Ist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Frank Lafountain, at the Bloom
ferry, has a pumber Of good row boats
to rent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

The picnic to Harvey's Lake on
Friday, August ID, under the auspices
Of the Golden Eagle, will be the finest
of the season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Work has again been resumed on
the Court House.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

c. w. Ewes is converting the Rink
into several dwelling houses.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
Wait for the Golden Eagle Picnic
at Harvey's Lake, on August ID.

The trout season closed on Wednes-
day, the 18th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Regular monthly meeting of the
council held Thursday evening, July
9. The president and all the mem
bers except Cory were present.
On motion of Messrs. Furman and
Allen the secretary was instructed to
notify A. L. Fritz to lay pavement and
open gutter in front of his dwelling
house on East street, inside of Is
days.
On motion of Mr.. White, seconded
by DIR. Willis, the Land Improve
ment Company was requested to re-
move fence on north and west sides
of Oak Grove Park. Mr.. Rhoads
cast negative vote.
On motion it was ordered that Sun
day schools and churches from out
side of town asking Oak Grove for
picnics be charged five dollars for the
privilege. All others shall pay five
cents per head.
On motion the president was di-
rected to appoint committee to draft
rules for regulating the Use of Oak
Grove. DIR. Willis, Messrs. White
and Allen were appointed such com
mttee.
The president upon motion was au-
thorized to employ a watchman for
Oak Grove Park, said person to keep
grounds clean and make all necessary
repairs.
The following resolution was passed
on motion of Messrs. Allen and Fur
man
Resolred.' That the grade on
Eighth Street, eastwardly from Poplar
be established as follows Beginning
at the present grade of Poplar and
Eighth Streets, thence level eastward
ly to east side of Thornton Alley, and
thence at minus grade of LOO feet
to the hundred feet to an intersection
with furnace road.
The secretary was upon motion in
structed to order a car load of stone
from Bound & Boone, Shickshinny,
Pa, of equal quantities of crossing
and tagging.
Building permits were upon motion
granted Fl. J. Clark, Louis Gross and
St. Paurs Episcopal Church.
w. +. Hartman's application for
building permit was laid on the table,
petition having been filed asking
council not to grant the permit.
The following bills were presented
and ordered paid .
Commissioner Highways, account S.44 90
| NJ. c. Woodward. serving tax notice. 10 90
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-17

Electric lights were put in operation
on Iron street, Monday evening.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24

Island AMI watch the waning mcc7
Dip do an lnto tho violet sea,
Tho wide. ~t,le sra, where once sent
A little boat adrift from me.
I freighted It with wondrous hopes
And hourly prayed that II might ride
Thro' weary days and adverse winds
Unharmed across the wreckiDg tide.
'Tis many a weary dag since then,
And still my bark Is out at sea,
Ny honny boat for which wait.
The fairy boat l'ye named 80 Be-
Sail on. O little bark sail on.
Maze haste across the shining sca.
Spread out your naiis 20 fav' ring winds
Bring fair cargo hoaio 90 me.
Hope whispers OFT what viii you bring,
Or, a,ns all fulfilled hopes verified,
Ambitions highest flights attained,
Naught that | wish shall. bo denied.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-24
SO TRAVELLERS TELL.

Probably tho largest meteor that ever
reached the surface OF the earth lies on
the plains OF lncuman I'm South America.
where il fell IL measures : - feet ia
length, and weighs between IA and . tons.
in the manufacture OF quinine there IL
quite as much misery as In the disease u
alleviates. The making produces cutane-
sou oruptions accompanied by fever, the
vapor from boiling solutions being the
chief cause Some ccu not work in Gin
chona.
France can no longer complain OF beng
boycotted by royal pcrsonages as In the
days of President Greyy. Very recently
thore was ON French soil one emperor
Dom Pedro), four kings lone Of Greece,
two OF Servia, one OF SPAIN, two heirs
apparent 1.-THE prince Of Wales and Talob
Bey OF Tunisl, one emperor's brother (the
Grand Duke Alexis), and one heir-pro
sumptive's wife 1.-THE countess OF Flinders
Ii IL the unanimous testimony OF travel.
ers that Port Said IL tho wickedest small
city In the world. All vessels passing
through the Suez canal are detained there
from three TO six hours, and during that
short time sailors and travellers become
the victims OF vicious men and women who
are attracted 20 Port Said by the oppor-
tunities offered by its peculiar character
The outcasts OF every great European city
find Ia Port Said u congenial resting place.