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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
MRS CHARLES P. SLOAN.

On Friday morning, January a2nd,
at about half past eight o'clock,
Phoebe, wife of Charles p. Sloan, pass
ed from earth to her eternal reward.
She had been ailing for some months,
but had been able to be out, and al
tend to her household duties. Her
hhal Illness confined her to her bed
but two weeks On Thursday night at
half past ten she fell asleep and peace
fully and painlessly slept her life away.
Her death was not expected by the
family, and was a great shock to the
entire community. The funeral took
place at the house On Monday after
noon at two O'Clock and was largelyat-
tended. Rev. w. c. Leverett con-
Quoted the services.
Mrs. Sloan was a daughter of the
late DR.. Lott, formerly of Orangeville.
She was born in 1889, and was mari
ed to Charles P. Sloan in 1868 and
lived in Bloomsburg from that time
until her death. OF the Lott family,
but two brothers remain, her father
and mother and several sisters having
preceded, her to the spirit world. OF
her family, her husband, two sons and
two daughters survive to mourn the loss
of a devoted wife and loving mother.
Mrs. Sloan was a member of the
Episcopal church, and one of the most
active workers in all matters that per-
tanned to the Ladies Guild and the
general welfare of the parish. She
will be missed in the family circle, in
the church, and in the community, for
she was an exemplary woman. The
sorrowing friends have the consolation
of knowing that in this bereavement
that has come upon them, they have
the heartfelt sympathy of all people.
Among the relatives who were pres
ent at the funeral were her brother DR..
Lott, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Chamberlin,
James Chamberlln Of Plymouth, w.
c. Sloan of Philadelphia, Morris Sloan
of Scranton, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Rish-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Evans and
many others from out of town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
THE OLD BOARD NOMINATED.

According to announcement the
members of the standing committee
comprising the Bloom poor district
met last Saturday afternoon for the
purpose of placing in nomination two
candidates for poor directors. 1t has
been customary foryears for the Demo
cratic party to have nominations made
for directors Of Bloom poor district,
by the members OF standing committee
embraced in the district, and in ac-
cordance with the rule of the party,
nominations thus made should be as
binding upon members Of the party as
if made by convention. The mem
bers of the standing committee thought
it proper to nominate those who have
served one term, since their first term
had given general satisfaction. The
following. members were present at
the meeting: Bloomsbury, east. r.
Townsend; Bloomsbury, west-J. Fl.
Mercer; Greenwood, Caste. w. Utt,
substituted for Adam Utt; Greenwood,
west--Eyer Allen; Scott, east-F. w.
Redeker; Scott, west-John Wanick +;
Sugarloaf, north--I. b. Gibbons; Su-
garloaf, south-W A. Kile. The
following names were placed in nomi-
nations: ]. M. Larish, Sugarloaf; A.
c. Hidley, West Scott; Adam Utt
and Wesley Morris, Greenwood; F. c.
Eyer, Bloomsbury.
Upon call of roll the vote was as
follows: A. c. Hidley, 6; Adam UT,
2; Mr.. Hidley was declared the nomi-
nee.
The second ballot was as follows:
]. M. Larish, 6; Adam UT, 2. Mr..
Larish was declared the nominee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
ONE HUNDRED MILES AN HOUR.
ELECTRIC CARS TO RUN AS STRAIGHT
AS AN ARROW BETWEEN ST. LOUIS
AND CHICAGO.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 27.-A company
has just been incorporated in Spring
field, ILL.,, for the purpose of building
an electric road from here to Chicago.
The company proposes to build a
double track road, as straight as an
arrow, without curve in in it. On
this road it is proposed to run electric
cars, which will travel at the rate of
100 miles an hour, making the dis
tance in two and one-half hours, in.
stead of eight as now. The power
station will be at Clinton, Ill.,, where
the company will operate its own coal
mine for fuel. using electric drills and
mining machinery.
In time the entire line is expected
to become a boulevard, the farmers
houses standing on city lots, while be-
hind them will stretch the wheathelds
The houses will be lighted and heated
by electricity, and the reapers, now
ers and threashers will be driven by
chained lightning. An electric block
system will be operated and the track
will be automatically illuminated a
mile ahead and a mile behind each
car. Trains which are on the same
section will have telephone connection,
and communication may be had
whether the trains are moving or
standing still.
DIR. Adams says nearly the entire
right of way has been secured, and
that within few weeks the contracts
will all be let. The company will en-,
deavor to have the line in operation
in time for the Worlds Fair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
EAST BENTON.

Simon Tubbs, of Benton township,
died last Saturday night, at the resi-
dence Of his son, Nathan. He was
born in the year ISoo-hence, a little
over ninety-two years of age.
Protracted meetings are still in pro-
gress at Hamlin church.
Judge Krckbaum had an attack of
the grip. He says the disease has the
right name.
Two weeks of confinement from
the grip pulled us down ''peg or
two"
A great many people asked us how
We felt when We had the grip. 1t is
impossible to tell. Actual experience
gives the true information, which the
recipient cannot impart to another.
All we have to say is, good-by, grip.
Philip Gibbons and wife are Just
beginning to emerge from the lcath-
some disease-grip. Harmon Stine
has also partially recovered from the
same disease.
Bruce Dresher and wife also had a
serious time with the grip. Alvin
Dresher and family were also afflicted
with it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
FOUR ELECTION DISTRICTS.

The commissioners, consisting of
John r. Townsend, VIM. Kreamer,
and G. II. Moore, who were appointed
at December Court to make division
of the election district of West
Bloomsburg, met at the Court House
last Saturday to carry out the duties
of their appointment. After exami-
nation of the district they have made
a report to be submitted at the next
Court, which would FIX the boundary
lines to be as follows. Centre street
to be the central division line; then
beginning at Centre pass out Fourth
street to Railroad, out Railroad to
Fishingcreek, up Fishingcreek to Cen
ire street, down Centre street to
Fourth, which will constitute the first
district. The remaining portion lying
west of Centre street will constitute
the second district of West Blooms
burg. According to this division, and
upon the basis of the last registry, the
first district will poll a3o votes and
the second district 236 votes. They
recommend that the voting place Of the
first district be fixed at the West side
of the Court House, and for the sec
ond district at the corner of Fifth and
West street.
The commissioners appointed for
the division of East Bloomsbury, con-
sisting Of c. A. Klein, f. P. Drinker
and Matthew McReynolds met Mon
day to perform their duties. They
have fixed Fourth street as the divis-
ion line Of East Bloomsburg. All resi-
dents north of Fourth and East of
Centre streets to be included in the
third district with voting booth at
the Town Hall. All residents South
of Fourth and East of Centre street,
to be included in the fourth district
with voting booth at corner of East
and Sixth streets. The third district
would have about 500 voters and the
fourth 373. Both reports will be
filed at February Court.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

The ladies of the Missionary So
Ciety of the Lutheran church are ar
ranging for very interesting enter
tainment, in the church, on Saturday
evening next. Mrs. Grant Herring,
the president, has been training a
large number of little children, and
has taken very great pains to give
everybody very pleasant evening.
The latter part Of the evening will be
"Scenes in the Rocky Mountains" =
views of the deepest canons and the
highest passes on the Rocky noun
tains, as seen by Rev. P. A. Heilman,
who was pastor for FIVE years in Den
yer, Col, and has visited these inter
esting points that will be shown to
you on the screen. The proceeds are
for the benefit of the missionary cause.
Everybody is invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
Y. M. @. A. NOTES.

The Association will hold a mixed
gospel meeting next Sunday afternoon
at ago, in the Presbyterian church.
Rev. Mr.. Patterson will give gospel
talk. Everybody invited.
Don't forget the business mems
MONDAY prayer meeting every day in
the rooms, at IL m.
Bible class every Thursday evening,
at s p. m.
The Y. M. c. A. anniversary will
be held in the Opera House, February
18TH. Ex-Governor Beaver will make
the address.
President Waller announced the
following committees for the year
1892:
DEvoTIoNAL--W. H. Brewer chair
man, Robert Elliot, J. S. Wilson, H.
J. Kesty, William Weaver
FINANcE--W. B. Cummings, chair
man; H. G. Supplee, C. H. Camp
bell, E. B. Tustin, w. II. Brooke.
ENTERTAINMENT--H. V. White,
chairman; Prof. G. E. Wilbur, A. N.
Yost, O. H. Yetter, w. H. Wander
herchin.
MUsrC-Prof. Niles, chairman; H.
G. Supplee, A. N. Yost, E. H. Ent,
J. f. Sterling.
MEMBERsHIP-F. B. Hartman, chair
man; w. Fl. Hidley, w. H Brewer,
]. p. Jones, B. F. Taylor, c. B. Lutz.
RECEPTIoN-John Lewis, chairman;
Ed. Searles, Arthur Greatrex, Elias
Shaffer, Chas. Kelchner, Frank Eyer.
BOARDING HOUSE AND INVITATION
John P. Jones, chairman: Elias
Shaffer, B. F. Taylor.
EMPLoyMENT-H. V. White, James
Magee.
LITERARY SOCIETY AND EDUCATION
AL CLAssEs-Prof. G.. f. Wilbur, chair
man; Prof. c. f. Smith, J. E. Sterling,
A. N. Yost.
VISITATION OF SICK-H. J. Kesty
chairman; B. P. Foulke, B. +. Taylor
sRooMs-Rev. P. A. Heilman, chair
man; w. B. Cummings, VIM, Weaver
DIR. ]. ]. Brown.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
PERSONAL.

James M. Staver is in New York
this week.
NJ. c. Woodward is able to be out
again.
l.. Bernhard was out last Saturday
for the first time in four weeks
John Reice of Philadelphia. is visit
ing his brother, c. A. Reice.
Miss Ella Fox came home from
Philadelphia on Tuesday for short
visit.
J. Boyd McHenry, proprietor Of the
McHenry House at Benton spent last
week in Philadelphia.
Rev. w. C.. Leverett attended the
sessions Of the Archdeaconry of Viii
Transport at Williamsport this week.
Mr.. r. X. Voris has moved from
Bellefonte 10 Scranton. His family
are at Mr.. l.. Bernhard's, and will so
to Scranton as soon as house can be
procured.
A dispatch to Charles W. Hender-
shott from Kingston on Tuesday an
nounces the serious illness of his
mother, Mrs. Lavina Hendcrshott.
Her recovery is doubtful.
On Monday, January 18th, William
S. Rishton was examined by the State
Pharmaceutical Examination Board,
at Philadelphia, and passed the exam
ination for registered lharmacist.
He will remain in Philadelphia until
he finishes his college course.
Miss Margaret Vannatta had fall
last Friday, on slippery pavement,
at Mr.. c. F. Knapp's, where she re-
sides, that resulted in breaking one of
her arms in two places. The injury IS
a most painful one, and she is pro-
crossing slowly. Her many friends
sympathze with her in this unfortu-
nate accident.
John R. Townsend has applied for
a patent on an article that ought to
be in general demand. 1t is lead
pencilE attachment for fountain pens,
simple in construction, durable, easily
attached by any one. 1t will no doubt
be good seller.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
UNION SERVICES.

Union services are being held this
week preparatory to the Revival Ser
vice to begin Thursday of next week
under the leadership of the evangelist
Arthur ]. Smith of Philadelphia This
weeks service began with Monday
evening in the Evangelical church,
Wednesday evening in the Baptist
church, Thursday evening in the
Lutheran church and Friday evening
in the Presbyterian church.
Tuesday evening of next week, Feb
ruary ?, the work of the evangelist will
begin in the Opera House and will
continue in the Opera House every
evening for thirteen nights. The day
services will be held in the various
churches, and will be announccd'from
day to day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
MILLVILLE.

Daniel McCarty of MtPleasant is
very sick. His recovery isvery doubt
full. He is one of the oldes. men in
the county, being about ninety six
years old.
w. B. German and Daniel Patter-
son are on the list for tax collector of
Greenwood township for 'oa. .
Report says party of young folks
from Bloom put up at Rice's Hotel on
Friday night the aand. The report is
hardly credible as the racket they
made by yelling and blowing on
tin horn gave evidence that they were
from ''away back.
John Houch has purchased the old
home stead Of the Jessie Brumstetler
heirs in Mt. Pleasant and will move
there in the spring.
Josiah Heacock makes his appear
ance on the street wearing a red flannel
necktie.
David Kisner of Pine Summit died
on Thursday the aIst inst. Buried on
Saturday. Interment at Jerseytown.
Several of our town folks were at
the county convention held at Orange
vile on the a3rd. Among the num-
Der was ]. B. Ewes, Edward Buck,
Aaron Kester, Edwin John, Allie Kes-
ter and G. A. Potter.
The w. c. Il. u. of Columbia
county will hold their county conven-
ton at Millville. Commencing on
Friday Feb 10TH, and running until
Monday noon following, Several pro-
minent speakers will be present. All
sessions free.
There will be a Demorest Medal
prize contest in the Opera House on
Saturday night February aoth., the
medal is gold, and it being the first one
contested for in the county, and the
contestants being from all over the
county and now holding silver medals
something unusual in the way of ora
tory may be expected.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
PROHIBITION CONVENTION.

The Prohibition party Of Columbia
county, Pa, met in convention in Free
Mason hall, Orangeville, Pa, on the
2znd inst. and was called to order by
the County Chairman, w. A. Pitts.
Prayer was offered by Rev. w. R.
Whitney. The minutes Of convention
held 9Th mo. 2, 1899, were read and
approved.
The following persons were elected
delegates to attend the State Conven-
ton: M. P. Lutz, G.. A. Potter, Rev.
w. r. Whitney, Thomas Seaborne and
Isaiah Bowers. Alternates, E. M.
Kester, S. P. Boone, l. l.. Edwards,
H. A. Straub and H. c. Barton.
Members of State Central Commit
tee: w. A. Pitts, Orangeville, and
S. w. Dickson, Berwick. Conferees,
Aaron Kester, Millville; M. P. Lutz,
Bloomsbury, and VIM. B Cummings,
Bloomsbury.
H. d. Patton, State Chairman, ad-
dressed the convention in a very en-
couraging manner. In the course OF
his remarks, he mentioned, among
other subjects, the Baker ballot law,
giving some important information in
regard to it. He also spoke favorably
of the million voters pledge.
AT the close of Chairman Patton's
remarks the convention was closed,
and the audience dismissed with the
benediction. Il. G. WILSON.
Secretary County Committee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

There are two big gangs at work on
the Lehigh Valley Company's Williams
port railroad by way of Harvey's Lake,
Bowman's Creek, and Lopez. One
gang Is on the Williamsport end an
other at the Bowman's Creek termi-
nus. A report from one of the con-
struction bosses says that the ends are
not quite two and one half miles apart
The weather has been favorable to
the work, and it is likely that the gap
will be closed and the new road open
ed before March Ist. AS the river
bridge. is ready to receive the Williams
port business it is probable that no
time will be lost in getting the line
opened. The railroad distance from
this city to Williamsport will be re.
duced by more than thirty miles, and
the Lehigh Valley trains will of course
carry all the business to that section
from both the Wyoming and Lacka-
wanna Valleys. The section through
which The new road extends from
Harvey's Lake is wilderness which,
when opened by this railroad, will be-
come at once great lumber country.
Wilkes Barre Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

Last Thursday rarty of ladies went
from Bloomsburg to Saltwater to spend
the day with the family of ex-sheriff
Smith. They were very kindly rcceiv-
ed and made to feel perfectly at home.
At one o'clock they were called to
dinner, it is needless to say all did
justice to Mrs. Smiths good cooking.
The day was passed very pleasantly
with games and dancing, music being
furnished by Prof. Delhi of Saltwater.
The exsheriff said come again, and
no doubt they will.
Thanks are extended 10 Mr.. Fleck-
enstine for the careful driving which
he did.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

Mrs. Anna M. Bodine died on
Thursday morning of last week, at the
ripe old age of Sc years, S months and
IS days, after a short illness. For
some years past she had been quite
feeble, and her death was due to the
effects of heavy cold The funeral
took place on Monday last, at 10
o'clock, from the residence Of John
Erwin, where deceased had made her
home since the death of her husband,
twenty-seven years ago. Services were
held in St. Matthews E. l.. church,
which was filled to the doors with
relatives and friends. Rev. Myers
preached the funeral sermon, which
was an unusually fine discourse, and
was assisted in the services by Rev.
P. A. Heilman, Bloomsburg, and Revs.
Moses and Neiman, of this place.
The interment took place in the Union
cemetery beside her husband. De-
ceased, was noble woman, possessed
of a kindly, loving disposition she
made friends of all, and though ripe
for the harvest her death is deeply
mourned by the entire community, by
whom she was loved and respected.
For sixty-seven years she had been an
earnest and consistent member Of the
Lutheran church, and with her hus-
band was charter member of ST.
Matthew'S E. J.. church. Five child
rem survive her,--Rev. J. V. Bodine,
'Tallmans, N. Y; William +. and j.
Dallas, Bloomsburg; Mrs. Jacob Err
vim, Milton; and Mrs. John Erwin, of
this place. Cdtapiss0 Neacs Nem.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

Local institutes will be held during
the month Of February as follows: For
Beaver, Main and Mifflin, at Mifln-
vile, Saturday 6; for Benton, Jackson
and Sugarloaf, at Benton, Saturday,
20; for Center and Scott, at Espy,
Saturday, a7.
All teachers of the district for which
the Institutes are held should be pres
ent the entire day.
Directors, parents and pupils arc
cordially invited to attend.
Exercises will begin at 10 o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
The Women's Missionary Society

The Women's Missionary Society
of the Lutheran Church will give an
interesting entertainment Saturday
evening in the Lutheran Church.
The first part of the entertainment
will consist of recitations, dialogues
and songs by the little folks. The
second part will be magic lantern
views of the Rocky Mountains These
views will be explained by one who
spent several years among the most
beautiful scenery in the world. An
hour, listening, and seeing these views
will be better than visit among the
scenes themselves.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

]. S. Williams, auctioneer, sold the
Brown property in Mifllin township,
Thursday of last week, at an advance
of over 5000 over the bid Of several
weeks ago. The bills were printed at
this office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

| noticed recently in both the Phila-
delphia Times and Press a statement
that Mr.. Buckalew wants the con-
giessional delegates Of this county in
structed for him this year. No doubt
he can secure such instructions, if he
desires them, provided he does not
wait too long before letting his wishes
be known.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

A force of about fifty men have been
employed the past two weeks in set.
ting poles for the long distance tele-
phone, or rather in repairing the old
poles by longer ones, some of them
being over fifty feet high.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

Increased fever. pulse feeble, legs
and ears cold, and physical prostra-
ton. ""Inhamation of the bowels. Give
the horse the usual quantity of Bulls
Head Horse and Cattle Powder"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

With bottle Of Ayers Cherry Pee
toral in the house, you have an effect
i've remedy for all sudden attacks of
throat and lung troubles. An hours
delaymayleadto serious consequences.
No household should be without this
wonderful medicine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

Getyour sale bills printed at THE
COLUMBIAN Office. We have new
supply of stock cuts and put out the
best bill for the money.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

]. G.. Wells, optician and jeweler,
will be at the Exchange Hotel, Benton
on Tuesday, February and, from ten
o'clock a. m. until five O'Clock p. m.
All persons wanting glasses can have
their eyes examined free of charge.
Clock, watch and jewelry work can be
left with him, and will be promptly re-
paired and returned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29
The county statement will appear
next week.

The report Of the Millville Farmers
Institute was crowded out of last weeks
issue. 1t appears on the inside this
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

To the top Of Pixies Peak and back
again the same evening-three miles
above sea level--in the Lutheran
church, Saturday evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

Thomas Vannatta was out-fox hunt
ing on Monday, and shot at a red fox
and killed gray squirrel. Not many
hunters can accomplish such feat
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

Popularity called the king of medi-
cines- Hoods Sarsaparilla. II CON
quers scrofula, salt rheum and all other
blood diseases. ~
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

A paper was circulated on Wednes-
day by John Wolf and /. w. Hart
man, among the merchants, asking
them to close next week at 1890. 1t
was very generally signed. The OBJ
ject is to afford everybody an oppor-
tunity to attend the revival meetings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-01-29

There is possibility that there may
be some complications in the election
of Poor Directors for Bloom District,
as there is some talk Of an independ-
ent candidacy. The matter ought to
be well con.idered before any such
step is taken, .as the Democratic can
didates were fairly named in the regu-
lar way.
The Press., 1892-02-18


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