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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11
On The Drum Head.
THE CURLYHEADED SPY WAS SHOT TC
DEATH BY SOLDIERS.

We had crossed the river to hun;
for Lee and give him battle in the will
derness. Darkness was just settling
down and the advance had halted Tor
the night when a squad of cavalry
brought in young man from our front.
He wore mixed uniform, as did most
Of the Confederates at that day, or as
did most of those belonging TO the par
tisan commands. He had on blue
trousers, a butternut jacket and his
hat belonged to neither side. They
said he was a spy. They said it care
lessly enough, but here was an awful
significance in the term. at that hour.
In camp he would have been searched,
interrogated and imprisoned. 1t might
have been weeks before his trial and
he would have been allowed every
chance for his life.
We were on the march. There had
been fighting. There would be more
to morrow. That meant drum head
trial for the spy.
How speedily everything was ar
ranged I was at headquarters and
saw and heard it all. Within half an
hour a court martial was convened -
grave faced officers who looked into
the face Of the young man at first with
interest then with something like ad-
miration. l sa d young man, / was
wrong. He was boy of II or IS.
He had big blue eye, chestnut curls
and his cheeks were as smooth as a
girls. He was handsome lad, and l
believe that every man in the tent felt
to pity him.
whats your name p
"James Blank"
"What regiment ?"
No reply.
Are you a citizen or soldier?'
No reply.
Can you make any defense to the
charge OF being a spy?'
No reply.
The officers looked at each other
and nodded, and the president waved
his hand. 1t didn't seem a minute be-
fore file of soldiers came. The face
of the boy grew white, out he moved
like one in a dream. His big blue eyes
looked upon one after another, as il
searching for friend, and my heart
yearned to cry out that he was only a
/ hoy and ought to be given more time.
Tramp! Tramp! Trampl
1t was the detail marching him of
into the darkness.
Halt! Tie this handkerchief ovel
his eyes,"
They had brought lantern. BY it:
light l saw the big blue eyes for the
last time as they looked around in q
dazed way. wanted to shout to the
boy and warn him that it was not ever
yet too late to prove that he was moi
what they believed him to e, but the
grimness of the scene parched my
tongue.
"Place him there! Fall back! At
teltion Read dy--aim-fre"
len minutes later the officer ir
charge Of the firing party touched hi
cap and reported;
"Orders have been executed, sir?'
"Any further evidence ?"
':No, sir, except that she was ;
young woman! !"-Nep York W0rId'
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate or Aaron Ke,ohner late or Centre tospn.
ship, deceased.
Notice ishereby given that letters OF admins
tration on the estate OF Aaron keichner late OF
tentre township, Col. Co., Ia, deceased, have
been granted TO the undersigned administrators
10 whom all persons Indebted to said estate are
requested TO make payments, and those havin Y
claims or demands viii make known the sanis
without delay To JOHN SCOTT,
or to 3. W. KELCHNEk
WV. SSIDRr, Atty. LLOYD KELCHNEk,
--.S-Jo. Administrators.
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The Housekeepsr's Friend.

A friend in need is a friend indeed,
and such a friend you will always find
in Sulphur Bitters7 They cured me
of dyspepsia, when ! had given up life
in despair and was almost at deaths
door. They are a true friend Of the
sick. Mr.. II. Crague, Hartford
Connecticut. 3-4-2t.
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SATURDAY, APRIL ?, 18o,
AUDITORS NOTICE.
Estate OF Henry creasy, deceased,

Estate OF Henry Greasy, deceased.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the
orphans Court OF Columbia County TO make
Esq, In Bloomsbury on Wednesday, April 6,
ls9a, at 10 O'Clock a. m. to perform the duties OF
his appointment, when and where all persons
must appear and prove their claims or be for
ever deoarred from coming In on said FUND.
3-ll. c. C. PEACOCK
Auditor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11

The surprise of Rip Van Wrinkle
when awaking from his long slumber
could not have been greater than the
consumptive's, upon finding himself
entirely relieved by DR.. Bulls, Cough
Syrup. IS cts.
A pretty picture.-A sunny-haired
child curing the Newfoundland's cut
foot with Salvation Oil.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11

See the line of Outing Cloths
suitable for waists and shirts,
and small plaid ginghams for
childrens dresses at l. w. Hart
man & Sons.
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Suits for men, suits for boys,
and pretty little suits for child
rem at d. Lowenberg's.
LORD PALMRRsTON SAID

To committee complaining Of the health Of Lon.
don: " Deity is not God OF the shiftless: look tJ
ism, gout neuralgia. dyspepsia. skin diseases,
boils, liver and kidney troubles. help yourselves
purify your blood Cactus Blood Cure will neutral
izc and eliminate any blood impurity in your sys-
.ein. Don't lie shiftless.
G. A. McKelvy, Duggtst, Bloomsbury Pa.
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Blckl, MS Anica Salvs.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, salt rheum, fover sores, letter
charped hands, chilblains, corns, and all
skin erup,ions, and positively cures piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price IS cents per box. For Sale by c. A.
Klein.
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DIED.

Feb. ,as.l89a, Leonard Ray infant
son of Geo. and Verna Smith Of Jack
son twp, eyed 9 months and II Gays
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11

For all arrangements of the throat
and lungs, Ayers Cherry Pectoral is
the speediest and most reliable remedy.
Even in the advanced stages of Con
sumption, this wonderful preparation
affords great relief, checks coughing,
and induces sleep.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11
ORPHANS COURT SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to an order OF the Orphans Court
the undersigned Administrator Will expose 70
public sale on the premises on
FRIDAY APRIL 9th. 1892
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF said day the
following describedtracts Of real estate to-wit;
TRACT No. 1,--Situate in Madison township,
Columbia county, Pennsylvania, bounded and
described as follows to-wit Beginning at
stone corner OF land Of Thomas Ball, thence
north seventeen and one half degrees east
eighty three perches to a stone thence by land
OF John Doctor north seventy two degrees wes'
one hundred and forty nine perches TO stone;
thence by land OF Adam Spring south eleven and
one fourth degrees west eighty six and three
tenths percees to a stone; thence by land or
the Ellis heirs south sixty four and one fourth
degrees east forty six perches to chestnut
stump, thence south sixteen degrees east fifty
two perches TO an oak thence north eighty six
degrees east seventy and six tenths perches to
a stone thence by land OF John Spring north
forty-five degrees west nine and five tenth per-
ches to a stone thence north twenty one de-
grees west thirty four perches to stone
thence south seventy two and one half degrees
east thirty and seven tenths perches to the
place OF beginning, containing eighty four acres
Of land more or less.
bounded and described as follows to-wit Be-
ginning at a corner OF the line OF the heirs OF
David vandine, deceased, thence north sixteen
d agrees east twenty-one and five tenth perches
t. chestnut oak In the line OF Thomas Ball,
thence north seventy four degrees west thirty
perches to the road leading to Smiths mill;
thence south twenty one degrees east seven
perches and five tenths to post in the line OF
the heirs OF David vandine, deceased, thence
along the same east one perch to place OF begin
Ing containing three acres Of land, more or less.
Upon Tract No. Is erected two-story frame
dwelling house and large
BANK BARN
and other convenient out-buildings and splen-
did orchard with all kinds OF fruit trees. The
land is In good state OF cultivation. A never
failing spring close to the house and barn.
About sixty acres OF land is cleared and the
balance is well timbered
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten per cent. of one fourth
OF the purchase money to be paid at the strik-
ing down OF the property. The balance OF one
fourth at the confirmation absolute. The other
three fou,tbs In one year with interest from
confirmation nisi. All deeds and necessary In
struments OF writing to be made at the ex-
pense OF the purchaser. All personal property
on the premises and grain In the ground is here
by reserved. Possession Will be given at the
tine OF confirmation absolute, providing the
one fourth Of the purchase money shall be paid
at that time. WILSON CONFER.
HERRING, Admr. OF Michael Confer,
Atty. deceased.
J. A. Bardo, Auctioneer.
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Glasses fitted free Of charge at J. G..
Wells All work guaranteed.
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ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF
BLOOM POOR DISTRICT.


From Jonuary IL, 1891 to January II, 1902.
JOHN K, GROTl, Treasurer,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11

A large stock of over coats
for men, boys and children at
d. Lowenberg's.
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PRODUCTS RAISED ON FARM 1891

VALUE OF. REAL AND PERSONAL PROP
erty belonging to the Bloom. Poor District
Jan. 18th, 1892.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11

We the undersigned Auditors OF the town
ships comprising the Bloom Poor District met
at the Aims House on the second Monday of
January 1892 that being the llth, examined the
accounts OF the Treasurer and Directors from
January 12th. 1891 to January 1lth 1899 and the
vouchers for the same and ind them correct as
sent forth above.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11

Miss Hattie Zaner, formerly of Forks,
Pa, and MIR. Charles A. Lambert, for
merly of Jamison City were married at
Costello, Pa, March 9th. We wish
them abundant success in their voyage
through life.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11
Fashionable Livery.

The well known horseman has
opened fashionable livery in connec-
tion with his boarding stable at the
Exchange Hotel Stables, where fine
turnouts can be obtained, single or
double. He has well broken and safe
saddle and driving horses for ladies,
all at reasonable rates. Orders left
at the Exchange Hotel will receive
prompt attention. Drivers furnished
when desired.
If w. A. HARTzELI, Proprietor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-03-11

Balance due on duplicate.
Deft. Paid. 49, Bal.
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Pursuant to an order OF the Orphans Court
the undersigned Administrator will expose to
public sale on the premises on
FRIDAY April, 9th. 1907
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
4 Little Boy Drowned.

JoNEsDALE, Wis, Sept. 7.-Henry
Ley, six years old, son of John Ley of
this place, was drowned in the river
yesterday at 10 o'clock a. m. His
father was working on the other side
of the river, cutting weeds and willows.
Mr.. Ley saw the little fellow playing
near the river and sent him to the
house. Mr.. Ley returned to his work,
and the little fellow came back to play
with the water. There was board
on the bank with one end extending
over the water and the little fellow
must have went out on the board
little too far and the board tipped and
let him into the water. Thos. Oliver
heard the little fellow cry, but did not
know where he was and could not
locate the sound. He went to the
river and saw the boys hat on the
water and gave the alarm. The boys
father could not hear the cry, on ac-
count of the noise the water made
rushing over the dam. The body had
been in the water ten or fifteen min
utes and was found by the father.
The boy was a very smart little fellow
and will be missed very much. The
parents are sadly bereaved.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
Some Folks Saw

It's our complete variety; others say
our low prices, and others the prompt
and courteous attention; then again
our truthful representation; and once
more the correctness with which we
fit the foot CHATS where comfort and
neatness step in) that's made our Shoe
business what it is today. Reader,
don't you think these little drops help
to make the ocean of patronage we
are enjoying today in our Ladies' and
Gents Shoe Department? Will we see
you shortly? Hoping we may, we re-
main, Yours Truly,
w. j. PENHALLEGON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
FOOD AND DAIRY COMMISSION.
Two Essentials for a Baking Power
That Will Make Perfect Bread.

The late report of the Minnesota
State Food and Dairy Commission con-
tains the result of series of experiment
made by Prof. G. w. Drew, State
Chemist, to determine the strength
and keeping qualities of the various
baking powders.
The report attaches great Importance
to these experiments. Baking powders
that vary in strength, or that readily
lose strength before use, are unreliable
and will not give even results; besides,
it is an indication Of the use of i'm
proper ingredients in their compound
ing. The tests showed the strength or
leavening power of the Royal very
much greater than that of the others.
The uniformity of strength of all the
samples of Royal tested, no matter
what their age, was remarkable. Its
leavening power was practically unim-
paired even in the oldest specimens.
The difference in the amount of
leavening gas in different samples Of
the other brands was so great as to
seriously impair their usefulness in
baking. AS much as "a per cent. loss
was found in samples a few months
old. All the samples of Royal ex-
amined by State Chemist Drew were
reported of satisfactory strength and
quality.
DR.. Drew states that the "Royal !"
being of greater strength than any other,
and possessing better keeping qualities,
it is the natural conclusion that it is
the best baking powder made.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
Facts Worth Remembering.

Envelopes were first used in 1889;
the first steel pen was made in 1880;
watches were first constructed in 1916;
Columbus discovered America in 1892;
Baby Mckee kicked his nurse in the
neck in 1889; Eli Perkins told the
truth July 9TH, 1887; Gold was discov-
cred in California in 1S49; doughnuts
invented in 1888; the first putty mine
discovered in 1912; Ruth Cleveland
bit her toe-nails in 1891; the first Lin
seed Oil well sunk in 1850; the Mayor
OF Chicago smoked his first cigarette
in 1884; Washington crossed the Hen
nepen in 1777; Bananas discovered by
Nero in 10l6. Horsford's Baking
Powder invented in 1856, and the
world jumped ahead twenty-five years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
A Grand Success.

One of the principal features of
attraction at our late fair were the
meals spread before the hungry crowd
by the ladies of the P. M. Church.
Such a meal for 25 cents was beyond
any experience or expectation. Clean
illness, variety of provisions, and
abundance marked the entire course
of meals; and the quickness Of serv-
ing the good things was most comend-
able. 1t was grand success, and we
are exceedingly pleased to learn that
the ladies did as well financially, as
they did in the other regard.
Come again next year, and the next,
and the next. ONE CT THE FED.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
Fall Announcement.

My stock of Stationery, Books, etc.,
has arrived and is now on sale at
quick selling prices.
Call and see what a fine lot of fresh
new goods lave in these lines.
My stock of Wall Paper will be
along shortly. and it will pay you to
wait for it. Respectfully,
ISAAC DELLER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
c., NJ, and St. P. Railway.
EXCURSION RATES.

For the industrial Exposition to be
held at Milwaukee Aug. 31st to Oct.
18th, 1892, will sell excursion tickets
as follows: on Aug. 30th and all Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays during
the Exposition at fare and one third
for the round trip. From Sept. IL to
II inclusive at one fare for the round
trip. Return coupons good until the
Monday following date of sale.
n. II. Snow, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
The Davis Quilter
Is endorsed by the best citizens where
ever shown.
The Secret of Success.

W. II. Prideaux druggist, believe
that the secret of success is perseYer-
ance. Therefore he persist in keeping
the finest line of perfumeries, toilet
articles. cosmetics, drugs and chemicals
on the market. He especially invites
all persons who have palpitation, short
breath, weak or hungry spells, pain in
side or shoulders, oppression, night
mare, dry cough, smothering, dropsy
or heart disease to try DIR. Miles
unequaled New Heart Cure, before it
too late. 1t has the largest sale of
any similar remedy. Fine book of
testimonials free. DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine is unsurpassed for sleep
lessness, headach, fits, etc., and it con-
tains no opiates.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
Races at Mineral Point.

The races at the Mineral Point fair
last week were the most hotly contest
ed, the best conducted, and altogether
the most interesting ever Witnessed in
Southwestern Wisconsin. The num-
Der of spectators was very large. the
grand stand being filed all the time to
its utmost capacity, and every COM
manding point of veiw thronged with
persons in carriages and on foot. Never
before was so large field of promis-
ing young horses in Mineral Point,
and they were we'll handled and on the
whole did splendid work. Following
are given the names of the winners OF
the several purses:
No. Three minute trot; twelve entries,
nine starters. Pablo. took first money, Forts
simo second, Kathrine third. Time 2:45A,
2:S913, 2:S9a.
No. 2-Two-year-old trot, half mile; nine en-
t ries, six starters. Myrtle N first, Bay Henry
second. Bessie b third. Time 1854, 122sl and
LEO.
No. .3-Three-yeaI-old trot; eight entries, sew
en- starters. Homer NJ first, Black Bess and DIR
Cronin tied for second. Time 2:4O, 1864, 2:S6A
and 2:3S.
No. 4--One half mile running; nine entries,
all started. Katie first, Hy Belden second,
Oakland third. Time 80. :53a, "a, 541l5, :55.
No. 5-2:35 trot; ten entries, eight starters
Prince Lulu first, Gray Swigert second. Zuleka
third. Time 2:4la. 2:35k. 2:36.
No. 6.-Mile running, in 5; four entered, all
started. Katie first, Mollie Meloy second,
Oakland third. Time 1:55, 1884. 1:55.
No. Free for all trot; six entries, five
starters. Gray Swigert first, Moorefield second,
Libretto third. Time 235. 231, 2:43, 2;36.
No. s. 2:45 trot; twelve entries, eight start
ers. Monarch first, Caterine D second. Ada
third. Time 234A. 1864, 2:56h, 2.43.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
John Ross.

Died, at his home in Waldwick,
Thursday, Sept. !, 1892, Mr.. John
Ross. Deceased was born April %,
1919, at Drummacritten, Fermanaugh.
Ireland; came to America in 1845.
Was married to Elizabeth Binks in
1852; first settled at New Diggings,
where he resided for several years.
He next removed to Waldwick in 1868
where he resided until his death. He
leaves wife and seven children, four
daughters and three sons, to mourn
their loss, Mrs. Uriah James, Wald-
wick; Mrs. James Jackson, Mineral
Point; Mrs. George Alton, Mifflin;
Mrs. Henry Weise, Mineral Point;
Messrs. Alexander, John w. and Leslie
A Ross, all residing at Waldwick.
The funeral took place from his late
residence, on Saturday. Sept. Sd, under
the auspices Of Mineral Point Lodge
No. /. F. and A. M.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
National Encampment, G. A. R.

No more interesting journey can be
made than to the National Capital.
The National Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic will be
opened at Washington, ID. G., Sept. 20
and following. For this meeting The
Burlington" will sell tickets from all it's
stations at one fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be on sale Sept. Is, IA, Is.
l6, II, IL, 19. and Goth, good for re-
turn passage until and including Oct.
10th. Apply for tickets, rates, and
further particulars, to the nearest
ticket agent of the Burlington route,
to any ticket agent of connecting lines,
or address w. j. G. Kenyon, O. p. A.
"The Burlington" st. Paul, MINI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
ARCHBISHOP KATZER
Visits Mineral Point and Administers
Confirmation.

Sunday last will long be remember
ed by the many children who were
confirmed at st. Mary's and St. Paul's
churches. For months they were pre-.
pared and instructed in the teachings
of the Roman Catholic Church. Three
dispositions are necessary for the ap-
plicants for continuation: 1st, to be
baptized; I'd, free from mortal sin; 8
to be instructed in the principles of
the Catholic faith in as far as our age
and capacity will permit.
The most Rev. Archbishop arrived
in Mineral Point on Friday evening.
He was received at the depot, carriage
in waiting, by Rev. Fathers Friedl,
Berg, Weber and O'Keefe.
On Sunday morning, long before
the time announced, 10 o'clock, the
grounds of the German church were.
filed. Father Berg, Professor at St.
Francis Seminary, sang High Mass.
The Archbishop gave Benediction and
Confirmation, preaching two very in
structive sermons.
In the afternoon the Archbishop
gave confirmation at St. Paul's church
at 3 o'clock. One-hundred and fifty
three were confirmed. The young
boys and girls were neatly and tastily
robed: the boys in black; the girls in
white dresses, with wreaths and wells.
After vespers the Arch Bishop con-
irmed. The church could not contain
one-fifth of those who were present.
However a good, kindly feeling pre-
vailed and everything was harmonious.
The Archbishop made the good feel
ing greater by his pleasing, fatherly
examination Of the children. The
symbols of the Catholic faith he clear
ly explained to the instruction and ed
ification Of those present.
Father O'Brien preached a most
effective sermon at Mass in the morn
ing. Father Berg sang vespers.
Father Friedl gave benediction; Revs.
Webber and O'Brien assisted; Mr..
Richard Aide, Master of Ceremonies.
In the German church 12O, and in
the st. Paul's church, 153 were con-
frmed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
Where to Locate New Factories.

Is the title of $50 page pamphlet
recently published by the Passenger
Department of the Illinois Central
Railroad, and should be read by every
Mechanic, Capitalist and Manufacture
er. 1t describes in detail the manu-
featuring advantages of the principal
cities and towns on the line of the
Southeran Division of the Illinois Cen
trail and the Louisville, New Orleans,
& Texas Railroads, and indicates the
character and amount of substantial
aid each city or town is willing to con-
tribute. It furnishes conclusive proof
that the South possesses advantages
for the establishment Of every kind of
factory working wool, cotton, wood or
clay. For free copy of this illustrat-
ed pamphlet address Mr.. J. F. Merry,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, l.
c. r. r., Manchester Iowa. 5w3.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-09-09
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
upon this condition. If you are afflict-
ed with Cough, Cold or any Lung,
Throat or Chest trouble, and will use
this remedy as directed, giving it a
fair trial, and experiences no benefit,
you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded. We could not
make this offer did we not know that
DR.. Kings New Discovery could be
relied on. 1tnever disappoints. Trial
bottles free at w. 81. Prideaux Drug
Store. Large size Soc. and $1.0O.