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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
THE FOURTH IN BLOOM.

Bloomsburg spent quiet Fourth;
nearly everybo ody went to Catawissa or
Danville, or elsewhere, and the town
seemed deserted. Many families spent
the day in the woods, and fishing par
ties were numerous. Owing to the or
dinance prohibiting fireworks of any
kind, there was Sunday stiffness per-
vading the community. An occasional
snap was heard, as the small boy
touched off fire cracker and then ran
around the corner to avoid the police.
In the evening a few rockets and
bombs were sent off in private grounds.
Dealers in fireworks were left with
considerable stock on hand, and one
of them was heard to remark that "the
action of the Council sends everybody
out of town to spend their money away
from home to where they can have a
good time, and then many of them will
want credit for the necessarles of life
for the next three months, and we'll
have to trust them"
And there is good deal of truth in
that observation But the day passed
without any accidents or fires, and af-
ter all it may be that the ordinance
was a wise provision.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
COURT PROCEEDINGS

An adjourned session of court was
held on July 8, all the judges on the
bench.
Elijah Hess VS.. Theo. M. Houser,
ejectment, on motion, judgment for
land described in the writ.
G.. B. Reimensnyder, administrator,
VS.. S. A. Petriken, opinion fled
w. A. NJ. Grier VS.. James McAlarny
Executor, ct al, opinion filed, new trial
refused.
P. & r. r. r. Co, VS. NJ & w. B.
R'y Co, petition for appointment of
viewers to assess damages.
Estate of Reuben O Davis, peti-
ton for specific performance of con-
tract with c. w. Farver, decree made.
Petition of county commissioners
for appointment Of inspectors of a
bridge in Locust near II. M. Yocum's S
saw mill, Adam Rarig, Simon Carl and
Peter Swank appointed.
Also inspectors of bridge in Sug-
arloaf near Bacon Hess Jesse Hart
man, H. H. Hume and Brad Long
appointed.
Estate Of Simon Fetterman, petition
for citation to file account.
Estate of Clarke w. Longheld a
minor, petition for citation to guardian
to file account.
Francis Lafountain sworn as a citi-
zen of the U. S.
Judge Metzger of Williamsport wen,
on the bench at II.45.
Exceptions to report Of auditor in
estate Of Ann Young, argued and SUBJ
mitted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
LIGHT STREET.

Henry Miller of Watsontown spent
a few days with A. B. White.
The home of Rev. Whitney glad
dened few days ago by the arrival of
twin girls.
The excursion to Central was pretty
we'll attended on Saturday last.
We noticed quite number of citi-
zens from Bloomsburg pass through
town on Saturday last, who attended d
the picnic near the Paper Mill dam.
Mr.. Moat and Miss Welsh visited
at G. p Reighards the past week.
Mrs. Gibbs Of Ohio is visiting friends
in this community, this being her birth
place, formally Anna Eyer.
Master William and Miss Matte
Bachman are visiting their sister, Mrs.
o. B. Melick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Young attended
a picnic at Mill Grove on Saturday
last.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
WALLER.

This years Fourth has passed and
the good with it, while some of its
evil still mark the "eyes."
The rattle of mowers and reapers
are the joyful sounds in the farmers
ears.
Mr.. G.. w. Yorks met with misfor-
tune while celebrating the Nations birth
day, his horse became frightened at
the small boys fire crackers and ran
against the trees, tearing buggy and
harness, but luckily no one was hurt.
w. B. Fritz and H. E. Yorks were
camping in the mountains last week
and passed their time in catching the
speckled trout.
Mr.. Abner Everhart is home for a
few weeks, visiting parents and friends
Quite a number of young people
took dinner at Samuel Roberts or
Sunday. 1t was to remind his son ol
his birthday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
MRS. @. D. SPIGELMEYER.

Minnie A. wife of C. D. Spigel-
meyer, and only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. F. Eyerly, died at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Emery on East street,
on Friday evening, July 5rd, at 7
o'clock. She had been sick about six
months, at her home in Williamsport,
and came here on June 4th hoping to
recover her health, but she gradually
grew worse, until the end came. She
was born April 18th, 1862, and was
married in 1883. Her husband and
one son survive her. The funeral took
place on Monday afternoon at
o'clock at the Lutheran church, OF
which she was member. The servi
ces were conducted by Revs. P. A.
Heilman and F. P. Manhart.
Mrs. Spegilmeyer was a dutiful
daughter and loving wife and mother
and the afflicted family have the warm
sympathies of the community in Their
bereavement.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
PROGRESS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

When the School Board of the
Bloomsburg School District held their
first meeting after the organization of
1890, the president of the Board ap-
pointed J. r. Townsend, Jos. Garrison
and J. X. Bittenbender, members of
the Text Book Committee. This Com
mittee soon afterward began to inquire
into the matter Of arranging course
of study that would have for its aim,
thoroughness, accuracy, and rapidity.
Introducing those subjects that will
prepare the pupils for Commercial life
in as short a time as possible to insure
thoroughness. Catalogues were Sc
cured, from other schools, and COM
parsons made. as well as close obser-
vation Of the work now done in our
schools.
There are three departments in the
Course The Business Course, Nor
NAL Course and Scientific Course. Be
ginning with the primary grade at the
age of six years, the pupil may gradu.
ate in the Business Course at the age
sixteen years in the Normal Course
at the age of seventeen; and in the
Scientific Course at the age of eighteen
years. The studies are so arranged in
the Normal Course that pupils can en-.
ter the Senior class of our Normal
School and complete their education
for the profession of teaching in one
year. Shorthand and type writing to
gether with practical work in book
keeping will be special features of the
Business Course.
At the last meeting of the Board the
subject of Manual Training was con
sidered and Committee appointed tc
ascertain the feasibility of its intro
duction. Manual Training is now re
ceiving the attention of the learned
minds Of the country. 1t is required
in our Normal Schools and has beer
introduced in the high schools of Phil
adelphla, Pittsburg, and the countie.
Of Allegheny, Dauphin, Chester, ane
Luzerne. as we'll as in 81 other state
and will no doubt soon be found il
the first grades of all our public
schools.
The new course of study will sool
be published in pamphlet form, and
copy placed in the hands Of the heat
of each family, that they may acquain
themselves with the work to be dom
by their children, and encourage then
in the work that they may reap create
profit from the time spent in the pub
lie schools.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

Whitman, Lewisburg. All were ac-
companied by ladies. Most of the
party expected to get home the same
night, but on arrival at Eaglesmere it
was found they would have just forty
minutes before the return coach start
ed, and SO it was decided to remain
all night. The Sunbury editors how.
ever, concluded to catch the cannon
ball train and reach home at midnight
SO they left the lake at 8 o'clock and
started down the mountain. We found
them at Muncy Valley station the next
morning they missed the train by five
minutes. Mr.. Brice was especially
anxious to get home, and when he
found they were left. he was restrained
only by the presence of the ladies,
from expressing all he felt. Had he
spoken, his remarks would have been
something like this: --- -! -
--***!ll We beg to be excused
from translating the above.
1t raned in the early morning SO
that the ride down the mountain was
cool, and free from dust Our party
arrived home on Wednesday noon well
pleased with their trip.
The only oversight in the manage
ment of the excursion was the failure
to arrange for meeting of the editorst
SO that they might become acquainted
with those they didn't know, and tc
give them al opportunity to formally
express their thanks TO all who were
Instrumental in affording them SO much
pleasure. The season for pleasure
seekers has now fairly opened, and the
hotels will soon be filled. People whc
contemplate visiting this famous spo
should secure rooms in advance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE.

The following are the officers of
Theta Castle, No. a76 Of Bloomsburg
Pa, for the ensuing six months term
Past Chief, w. J. Shut Noble
Chief, Josiah L. King Vice Chief,
Jerome P. Woodring High Preist +,
Daniel Laycock; Venerable Hermit,
]. S. Blue Master of Records, Guy
Jacoby; Clerk Of Exchequer. C. B.
Lutz; Keeper of Exchequer, c. W.
Funston Sir Herald, Chas. Il. Hender-
shott Worthy Bard, w. d. Cosgrove
Worthy Chamberlin, Joseph r. Bidel-
man Ensign, Frank Meyer Esquire,
Geo. Sterling; First Guardsman, Z. A,
Pollock; Second Guardsman, Geo.
Stineman Trustees, J. S. Blue, w. ID.
Cosgrove and J. l.. Harman, Repres-
entative to the Grand Castle, w. H.
Brooke.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
EAST BENTON.

"a mans life consisteth not in the
abundance of things which he possess.
eth. Luke I2: rs.
A most enjoyable event was the
silver wedding Of Mr.. & Mrs. w. Kase,
Of Paramount Springs, on Saturday,
July a, 1891. The union of this
quarter of centuIys welded life was
conceived and matured during trying
and peculiar circumstances, but not
solemnized until July 4, 1866, hence
it is OF 4 somewhat romantic nature.
Mr.. William Kase was in the army,
facing and Drawing all the dangers of
its horrors, fighting for his future home
and fireside, while most tender and
earnest correspondence was kept up
between the soldier and his afianced,
ever full of apprehension and solici-
tude. The maid was then a pupil of
the writer and often expressed to him
her fears Of his safe return, and her
hopes and aspirations Of her future
life. We congratulate and rejoice
that they lthe welded pair) have fully
realized all the hopes and aspirations
that they then entertained. Their
garden, however, was devoid of flowers.
By this we mean no children were
born to their union. A few weeks
ago the f,ther and mother of Mrs.
Kase, Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Albertson
celebrated their golden wedding. To
the invitations sent out for the silver
wedding the following persons re-
sponded: Herman Albertson, J..
c. Rantz and wife, Jersey Shore,
Schuyler Cramer and wife, John
Kline and wife, William Keeler
and wife, Cincinnati, O., Alvin
Harvey and wife, +. l. Shultz and
wife, Albert Hartman and wife, H. w.
Smith and wife. A. H. Follmer and
wife, Miner Sutliff and wife, J. c..
Wenner and wife, A. B. Albertson and
wife, E. ]. Albertson and wife, ]. w.
Keeler, Cincinatti, o., S. p. Krick-
baum and wife, l. X. Laubach and
wife, Mrs. Andrew Bellas, J. w. Win
ley, L. B. Stiles and wife, Mrs. R. L..
f. Colley, Mr.. David Albertson and
wife, Mrs. M. l.. Wilkerson, Miss Sue
Ruckle, including smaller people and
children, in all about 90 persons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kase were the recipi-
ents of many handsome presents and
nice sum OF money. The guests
partook of a sumptuous dinner. That
the honored couple may live to en-
Joy their golden wedding was the wish
of all present.
The evening of the 4th of July was
celebrated at Bruce Carys, Cambria,
with ''grand hop"
Herman Albertson, son of Alonzo
Albertson, has entered the ministry
of the M. E. Church and will preach
at Hamiline next Sunday. He is an
exemplary young man.
The grain harvest is now here in its
golden array, full, and bountiful. Oats
and corn promise better return than
for some years past; the hay however
will be short crop.
Vice and crime stalk along in the
busy marts of life and ply their voca
ton here and there until the air re
sounds with scandal.
This has been a great season TO
bees, many colonies having swarmeC
twice.
Judge Krickbaum took a trip t.
Williamsport on the 4th.
MLork ic cusnendad On the cour
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

A lazy Iowa editor walls forth the
following "The lark came to meet
the sun and carol forth his lay
the farmers son took down his gun
and at him blazed away. The busy
bee rose at five and hummed the
meadows DER; the farmers wife went
to his hive and robbed him of his
store. The little ant rose early too,
his labor to begin; the greedy spar
row outward flew and took his antshiI
in. o birds, and ants, and bees be
wise, in proverbs take no stock like
me refuse from bed to rise till hal
past eight o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
The Huphesville Mail entered

The Hughesville Mail entered up
on its eighteenth volume last week
Since it went into the hands of its presnt
owner, H. H. Rutter, it has constantly
improved until now it ranks among the
best of our rural exchanges. Mr.. Rut-
ter is an energetic editor and a pro
pressive man, and his excellent paper
IS deserving of the hearty support OF
everybody in Hughesville and sur
rounding country.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

General C. M. Blaker spent the
Fourth in Bloomsbury. He has dis
carded his grey suit of mllitary-cut
clothing, and now wears full suit OF
black, with frock coat, ana high
silk hat, which has changed his appear
ance from a confederate brigadier to
the likeness OF Doctor OF DIVINITY.
The Generals friends are growing un-
easy about him., as he has not yet an
nonnced himself as candidate for any
Office this year. q
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

The Bloomsbury and Sullivan r. R.
Company will sell special excursion
tickets from Bloomsburg to Jamison
City and return to-day, friday for
$1.a5, which includes dinner at Proc
tor Inn. The train leaves at 1856 a,
m. and returns at S p. m, reaching
here at Gao, thus giving all day in the
mountains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

c. w. Funston and wife made very
successful catch of bass Wednesday
evening at the red rocks in Fishing
creek. They were out only about two
hours and caught seven, one measur-
ing twelve and another fourteen inches.
Mrs. Funston proved to be the most
expert as she caught six Of the seven
fish.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

There will be a festival held in the
grove near Tram Derr's on Saturday
afternoon and evening July 18th. If
the weather should be unfavorable
that day, it will be held Saturday the
asth. Proceeds for the benefit of
Jackson Baptist Sunday School.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

A Commandery of the Knights of
Malta was instituted here last week
Thursday night, with about IS mem
bers. They meet in G. A. R. Hall.
1t is called Lavalette Commandery,
No. oI. Supreme Commander Wilt,
of Bethlehem, and Bishop J. {. Shin
del of Mt. Carmel, assisted by a staff
of "a, instituted the lodge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

John S. Kline of Benton township
has been in ill health for some time,
and fatal termination was not un-
expected. His death occurred last
week, and he was buried on Monday.
He was a well known citizen, and
much respected, and was prominent in
all township matters. He served more
than three years in the army, coming
out as first lieutenant of his company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

John S. Williams has the contract
for digging the cellar for the new
Parish House of the Episcopal con-
gregation. Work was begun on Mon
day. Thomas Corey has the con-
tract for the building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

Mrs. H. G. Ort died at Jersytown
on Wednesday of last week, aged
about 81 years. The remains were
brought to Bloomsburg on Friday and
buried in Rosemont Mrs. Ort re-
sided here many years, and was a
member of the Reformed church.
Her husband and one daughter Mrs.
Alonzo Ent survive, her.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

Mrs. Hester Kistler Of Catawissa,
died last week Thursday, aged 6S
years. The funeral took place on
Sunday, and was largely attended.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

The late M. G. Hughes made no
will. Letters of administration have
been granted to Douglas Hughes, ].
H. Vastine, R. Boone and +. f.
Smith. 1t is said the estate will ex-
ceed 100000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

Michael Barrett died at his home in
Centralia on the end inst. The fun
eral took place from st. Ignatius
church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

A table factory which will employ
about 40 men is expected to be erec-
ted on land donated by the Land I'm
provement Company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

Mr.. c. d. Spiegelmeyer would
kindly thank friends and relatives for
active part taken during his wife's i'll
ness, likewise through his late bereave-
ment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

The report of Superintendent John
ston which appears in this issue, was
received too late for insertion last
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

The stone have arrived and work
has begun on the new tower on the
Episcopal church. John Evans of
Danvile has the contract.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

A monument has been erected to
the memory Of the late S. V, Boone
by his family, in Rosemont Cemetery
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

The new tower on St. Pauls p. f.
church will be built Of Wyoming blue
stone, as the required kind Of limestone
could not be obtained at Lime Ridge
in time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

The Evangelical festival announced
for the nth at Espy, has been post
poned until the 18th. ....
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

The Reformed Sunday School will
hold picnic at Hess Grove, Rupert,
on the 10Th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

The June number of Trinity II.
dings appears this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10

Work is suspended on the court
house for lack OF material.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-10
H. W. Sloan is putting new slate
roof on his residence on Market street

Gilmore's Band and the P. o. s. of
A. went to Catawissa on the 4th
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-14
GsECoND DISPATCH l

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The death was
very sudden. 1t occurred at his resi-
dence here and was the result of fatty
degeneration of the heart with which he
had been afflicted since last summer.
His death was calm and peaceful. The
nature of the admiral's disease made it
dangerous for him to lie on his back, SC
that he had been accustomed to rest sit
ting up on large sofa with his back and
head supported by pillows.
Flags on the white house and other
public buildings are placed at half-mast.
The funeral will be marked with the
highest military honors and the inter
ment will be at the Arlington national
cemetery.
A large number of people and officials
called at the house this morning and left
messages of sympathy for the family.
kilograms of coincidence also received
from prominent people from all parts OF
the country. The time for the funeral
has not yet been fixed.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-14
THE PORTAGE ROAD.
The State OF Washington is Ready to
Cooperate.

The State OF Washington is Ready to
Cooperate.
SALEM, Feb. 13.-The Washington
legislature is in earnest in the matter of
joint action for the building of portage
railways at the Cascades and The Dalles.
The resolutions adopted by the Oregon
legislature were telegraphed to Olympia
last night. Early this morning dis
patches were received announcing that
the Washington legislature had already
concurred in the resolution and appoint
ed a joint committee, who would be in
Portland tomorrow, ready to meet with
the Oregon committee, which consists of
Senators Watkins and Moore and Rep
resentatives Mccoy, Miller and Henry.
These will ask for leave of absence and
go to Portland tomorrow. Although
islature, it is hoped an agreement may
on, which will afford the relief demand
ed bv the people in the eastern half of
each state. Representative Miller has a
plan to offset the constitutional objec-
ton that Oregon cannot appropriate
money to spend in Washington, as it is
imperative that the road shall be built
on the Washington side, since the Ore
gon bank is occupied by the U. P. line.
Mr.. Miller would have congress cede a
strip of territory on the Washington
shore jointly to the two states, and over
which they may have concurrent juris-
diction. This he thinks could be easily
done, and would remove all obstacle to
the joint construction of a portage rail-
way by two states. f
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-14
The President has Been Busy.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 14.-The president
has signed the act for cancellation of the
improvement of the Columbia river in
Oregon and Washington; the act for
the disposal of Fort Ellis reservation
the act Ito ratify agreements with Sax
and Fox Indians, also sixty three pri-
vate pention bills. Senator Call today
introduced a resolution requesting the
president, to appeal to the Emperor of
Russia to inquire into alleged wrongs
and cruel ties to this Jewish subjects
and to place them in condition of free
dom and equality.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-14
OUR LAW MAKERS.
Creating Port of POrtland--&5OOO.O
for a Wagon Road.

Creating Port of POrtland--&5OOO.O
for Wagon Road.
SALEM, Ogn., Feb. 13.-The house
this morning passed the amendment to.
McCracken's bill creating Port of Port
lands.
Among the bills passed was Black
mans appropriating $1,000 for wagon
road from John Day to Monument
The senate's morning time was consul
med mostly in first reading of house
bills.
The bill for state board of charities
passed, Senate joint memorial to
congress to protect Salem on industry
and appropriate 100000 for patching
headwaters of the Columbia.
[Th allowed dispatch came by way of
Pendleton yesterday, and they have been
celebrating up there.-Ed.l
SALEM, Feb. 13.-The senate has
passed bill appropriating $4,000 for a
hatchery on the headwaters of the Col
umbia or Snake river; also senate joint
resolution that the u. S. fish commits
sioners send fish expert to this state to
ascertain certain information concern
ing the habits of the salmon which was
adopted.
SALEM. Feb. 1.-THE house at the
morning session considered the house
bills to third reading-McCraken relat-
ing to assessment and taxation for in
Iebtedness. Laid on the table.
To abolish fish commission, indefinitly
posponed.
For fshway over falls at Oregon City,
substitute report was passed. For
publishing county court proceedings,
DaSSed