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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
BENTON INSTITUTE.
A. w. SPEAR,
County Secretary.

Local Institute convened at Benton
Feb. 20, 1892 represented by teachers
from Sugarloaf, Jackson and Benton
townships, with Mr.. Butt, Chairman ;
Ira Brown, Sec'y. Teachers present
were Misses Albertson, Evans, Comfy,
Calendar, O'Brien, Harvey, Albertson,
Fritz, and Harvey. Messrs. Butt,
Thomas, Beishline, Fritz, Calendar,
Cole, and Brown; Also Miss Blain
and Mr.. Hidlay of Fishingcreek, and
Mr.. Yorks of Main. Devotional ex-
ercises were conducted by Mr.. Ham,
lin; Opening address, Prof. Welsh ;
Music, Benton Quartette Address,
Prof. Russels, Principal Greenwood
Seminary; Recitation, Miss Fritz; Ad-
dress, Prof. Ewes of Millville.
p. M. Music, Quartette Address,
Supt. Johnston. Teacher must know
his pupils in all parts. Must be real
earnest thinker. Should consecrate
his whole life to the subject Of teach
ing Recitation, Mary McHenry ;
Essay, Miss Connolly; Address, Ira
Brown Talk, Supt. Johnston Reel
tation, Miss O'Brien Address, Prof.
Ewes; Talk, Supt. Johnston, Appeal
to parents to visit the schools Duett,
Tressie Everett and Miss Evans Reel
tation, Orval Savage, Clyde Dewitt ;
Music Quartette Essay, Miss Millie
Albertson Talk, Prof. Russels Dia-
logue. Orville Savage and Chas. Nc
Henry; Essay, Margaret S. Evans ;
Recitation, Grace Hartman Essay,
Mrs. Gearhart Recitation, Doyle
Hartman Address, DIR. 4. C. Nc
Henry. What Directors can do for
public schools Recitation, Miss Clark;
Music, Quartette Address, Prof. Rus
sells ; Solo, Bennie, McHenry; Recita-
ton, Luella Savage and Orpha Young;
Music, Quartette Closing Address,
Supt Johnston.
IRA Brown, Secy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.

The semi-annual Sunday School In
stitute of Centre township was held
Tuesday evening of last week. Rev.
Heilman of Bloomsbury assisted the
local workers in making the meeting
an interesting one.
The Main township Institute oc-
cured the next day. There was nc
lack of local help and the large audi
ence at the three sessions gave close
attention to the many talks offered by
them as we'll as by the efficient and
popular state Secretary, Prof. Sprenkel.
The workers moved to Beaver town
ship the third day where they were met
by full and over full houses. This was
the first meeting of this kind held in
the township and great interest was
taken in it, large number Of men be-
ing in attendance.
Rev. Dry, the Lutheran pastor ol
Harger's church, in which the institute
was held answered at length the ques
ton, "Is the Sunday School for chill
dren only"
M. l. Low of Lime Ridge talked
about keeping the Sunday School opcr
during the winter. Secretary Spear
told why the Institute was held anc
Prof. Sprenkel talked upon variou:
topics and answered many questions.
With this township organized Col
umbia county takes rank in the Sun
day School world as banner county
every borough and township organ
lied.
A. w. SPEAR,
County Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
NO.. 9
PERSONAL.

Bishop Rullson will visit St. Paups
Parish, Bloomsbury, in May.
William Leverett Esq, spent the
z2nd in town.
John G.. McHenry of Benton was in
town on Wednesday.
Mrs. James Brugler is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Brewer.
I. w. Hartman is again able to be
about after a sickness of several days.
Mrs. William Bttenbender of Pond
Hill, Luzerne county. visited friends
in Bloomsburg, Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. w. G. Leverett went to Phila-
delphia on Monday, having been SUBJ
poenaed as a witness in lawsuit.
Mr.. and Mrs, l. S. Kuhn went to
Mauch Chunk Saturday last to see
their twin grand daughters.
Mr.. Glenn Butler of Mauch Chunk
visited friends in Bloomsburg Sunday
last
Rev. S. !. Shortess Of Waller, at
tended the sessions Of the Central
Pennsylvania Conference of the Evan
gelical Association at Williamsport
last week
w. K. Armstrong and wife of Will
Transport. came over Saturday last.
They had their infant daughter bap-
tized in the Lutheran church Sunday
morning.
Judge and Mrs. Elwell returned
from Towanda on Monday after an
absence of more than three months.
They were accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. f. w. Elwell, who spent a few
days here with their relatives:
c. F. Knapp and H, A. MKillip
Esq. recently attended the annual
assembly of the Grand Council of
Royal and Select Master Masons of
Pennsylvania at Altoona. Mr..
M'Killip was elected Grand Sentinel
for the ensuing year.
Charles H Reynolds, who has been
a student under DR.. NJ. J. Hess dur
ing the past two years, and has also.
been attending lectures in Philadelphia
graduated at the Philadelphia Dental
College on Thursday. DR.. Reynolds
is from Mifflin township. He has
not yet decided where he will locate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
PARTY AND FACTIONAL LEADERS.

In Il csc days or corruption and de-
generacy there is little or no regard to
personal fitness, morality, honor or de-
cency in the race for power, place or
position, party or factional control, or
supremacy Of leadership, neither in
local nor general politics. The great
amy Of bosses, or political generals,
with their captains, lieutenants, cor
porals and henchmen, appear so secure
ly intrenched in corruption, that the
rank and file of voters have no alter
native than to march at the command,
foryoard, and strike the blow, and Sc
cure the trophy, political spoils), in
which the former revel with exultant
glorifcaton, while the latter only look
with disgust and Illumination at the
fallen condition of their once fair and
free expression of their will at the
polls, without dictation, threat or mo-
lestation from sneak or spy, when
making selection of their choice.
Popular government IN all its details
has been reduced to machine govern
ment, and the most pliable tools
of political manipulation are rewatded
with positions which alone should be
sought and obtained, or spontaneously
bestowed upon the meritorlous, quail
flied by ability, reputation and charac-
ter, commensurate to the dignity and
degree of exaltation the positions COM
mand as a public trust within the keep
ing of faithful and honest stewardship
The system of carrying elections, con
ventions and primaries has become SO
fixed by habitual corrupt practice that
the result of any contest eXcitcs little
or no surprise, since Doodle plays the
cards of luck and the trump, or win
ming card always represents the most
Doodle. Every contest of political
nature appears to be fight to the
finish, where the knife is buried to the
hilt, and many are either decapitated,
or marked as spotted men," The
situation grows more desperate with
every recurring occasion. Reform
can play no part in the corrupt politi.
cal arena. The honorable and mer-
itorious may but lift the voice of pro-
test against the evil practices and the
target will 60 down with the first volley'
But the end must and will come.
Corruption will accumulate until il
breaks down under its own weight
Parties will crumble into factions rife
with corruption, when the people in
their power and opportunity will
relegate the corrupt ringsters and trick
sters to the doom of worn ont and use
less party hacks. and call to the front
men who will restore the machinery oi
government to its former prestige ol
glory, purity and renown. Corrup
ton has so permeated our whole pol
itical fabric, TO sum it in nutshell)
that merit is punished and iniquity
rewarded. I.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
BLOOMSBURY, Pa. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 1892

One of our prominent business men
spent night in Harrisburg a few
nights after the burning Of the Hotel
Royal of New York, and everybody
was talking about that fearful disaster.
After registering at one of the leading
hotels, he retired for the night. Soon
after midnight he was aroused by a
fire alarm, and about that time there
was a flash of light in the hall, aad he
then felt sure that the hotel was on
fire, and that the flames were raging on
his floor. He tried to get his pants
on, but the legs were twisted, and he
couldn't straighten them, but as it was
matter of life or death, he conclud
ed to escape, pants or no pants. He
already had on his underclothing and
shoes, so tucking his pants under one
arm, and his overcoat under the other,
he rushed Gut into the hall, and down
the stairs, meeting several frightened
women on the way who were not in
full dress. He never stopped until he
reached the first floor and burst into
the hotel Office. Here he found a
number of gentlemen fully dressed and
showing no excitement whatever
"Where is the fire ?" shouted he. The
polite clerk replied, "Oh, it is ou. ir
the country about two miles, and they
have sent in for assistance. The alarm
was sounded to call out the depart
ment, and steamer is going out by
special train. Did you think Of going
along?' "Well, not until l get my
clothes on responded our fellow citi
zen, and he took walk into the wash
room, and when he appeared again hi
pants were untangled and had beer
properly adjusted to that portion o
his anatomy for which they were intend
ed. Then he went back up stairs anc
found that the flash of light he haC
first seen was caused by the turning
on of the electric light. He CAREFUL,
obliterates all tangles from his pant
now, every night before retiring.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
EAST BENTON.

The protracted meeting at Hamline
progresses with unabated energy and
increasing interest.
Mrs Benjamin Stevens, of New
Columbia died last Saturday. She
was we'll advanced in years. Her hus-
band died year or SO ago. She was
a daughter of Androus Fellows, late of
Cambria. So far as we know, of her
fathers household, FIVE sisters and two
brothers mourn their loss. OF her own
household, one daughter and three
sons survive, one of whom operates at
mining and numbering IN West Virgin
ia. Three daughters preceded her to
the spirit world. One was the wife Of
Isaac Appleman, of this comfy, and
the other two were the successive wives
of Russell Pealer, Esq, now President
Judge of judicial district in Michi.
gan. A large and influential circle of
friends were directly related to the de-
ceased. Yet withal, she had chosen
that good part which could not be ta-
ken from her. She was an exemplary
woman, and her christian triat worthy
of imitation.
"Washington's Birth Day." was re-
markably fine one.
Cleveland, yes, first, last and all
the time" Our choice of course
What of Hill? If he is the stronger
man, we say Hill, Hill, HILL. But if
the situation necessitates the bringing
forth of a dark horse, we say drive the
dark horse for all that's in it. Let us
have grand old Democratic victory
anyho,c, in this year of our Lord, one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
two,
Should the present mild weather
continue the ground will soon be in
fine shape for farming But as We had
green Christmas, white Easter will
follow, is the old adage If this be
true, Spring may not be as near by as
people imagine.
Phillip Gibbons family was severely
afflicted with the grippe from which
they are nicely recovering. Last week
dirty sneak thief entered their hen
roost and stole eight chickens. TO
steal is low and debased, but to raid
upon the afflicted is too contemplate
for hog. Shame on you, sneak thief.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
A LUCKY BOY.

Samuel Shaher Jr., son of our towns
men Samuel Shaffer, is in luck. One
day last week he was Sent to the
Oriental Tea Store to buy some tea.
Every purchaser is permitted to guess
on the number of grains of coffee con-
tanned in a glass jar, and Sam thought
he would take chance at it, as the
one coming nearest to it was promis-
ed a nice tea set. He guessed oo4o,
and on Monday morning was some
what astonished when informed that he
was entitled to the tea set. Sam is a
lucky boy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

The allegation that John S. Williams
has taken poster work elsewhere which
he was directed to have printed at the
Sentinel Office is untrue. Most of the
bills for Mr.. Williams sales have been
printed at the COLUMBIAN Office, and
the letters ordering the same ha' e
been seen by US, and they have all left
the matter Of printing entirely with
the auctioneer, or directed HIM to have
it done here. The bills printed at tine
COLUMBIAN Office far surpass those
done at any other Office in the county
and the people know it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
FAIR GROUNDS ENLARGED.

There was a meeting Of the Execu-
tive Board of the Columbia County
Agricultural Society, at the Exchange
Hotel last Saturday afternoon. when
an article of agreement was made for
the purchase of an additional amount
of land. Three and one half acres
were purchased from Thos. w. Gun
ton and five acres from Jacob Brobst
The Society now has IS acres of land
The race course will be placed at the
west of the Main building, so that
people need not cross the track to en-.
ter the ground. A new grand stand
will also be built outside the track, SC
that it also can be reached in safety.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Sunday last, February 2Ist, there
were twenty-three persons received in
to membership at the Lutheran church.
Five by baptism, sixteen by conhrma-
ton, and two by letters from another
church. There are many more that
expect soon to unite with the Luther
an church, while on Palm Sunday,
April 10th it is thought from fifty to
seventy-fve will be received.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

NJ. c. Woodward has served as coll
stable in this town for twenty-five
years. He has done much toward
maintaining peace and good order in
the community, and it will be hard to
fill his place. He was not a candidate
for re election this year. He has had
the support of a very large majority
every year, without regard to party
lines He is entitled to a rest in his
declining years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Friday evening Jonathan Troub was
taken suddenly ill, and fell with faint
on account of some stomach trouble.
He soon rallied from the faint, but
was in semi-conscous condition un-
til Sunday when change came for
the better. At this writing he is much
improved, with prospect of speedy re-
covery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

The Philogian Literary Society gave
their usual Washington's birthday
anniversary at the Normal School hall
last Saturday evening instead of
Monday the 2a. The exercise con
sisted Of mock trial of a supposed
Interference with the Mails" Mr..
Neyhart acted as judge with Messrs.
Romberger and Bo,ly as associates;
Miss Reed Stenographer, and Miss
Jones, Court crier. John G.. Harman
and Rush Zarr, were attorneys for the
Commonwealth. Geo. Tiffany, pro-
secutor. Prof. G. f. Smith and Miss
Jones were attorneys for the defen-
dant Chas. Hendricks. There was
quite a little sport in the selection of
the jury; they were sworn by the Up
right piano, and stated they would not
tell the truth, nor any part of the truth,
etc. Objections were raised to the
first person called as juryman because
of the color of his mustache, other OBJ
jections equally as important were
raised before the twelve were selected
The case then progressed, and the
questions and answers, together with
the objections, rulings the court etc,
were all given with as much cere-
mony as if an actual case. 1t was late
IN the evening when the trial was con-
cluded, and all felt that the evening
had been one Of much pleasure and
profit.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Prof J. M. Coughlin Superintend-
ent of the schools Of Wilkes. Barre
gave an interesting lecture in the High
School building Monday evening on
the subject Corner Stone of this Re-
public" The lecturer gave many an
ecdotes illustrative of Yankee pluck,
endurance and determination which
were received with applause. There
was a good attendance, and all felt
highly pleased with the lecture.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

People troubled with sick and nerv-
Gus headaches will find a most effica-
cious remedy in Ayers Cathartic Pills
They strengthen the stomach, stimu-
late the liver, restore healthy action to
the digestive organs, and thus afford
speedy and prominent relief.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

The great Irish Comedy Drama,
"More sinned against than SHINING, or
the Hilton Estate will be presented
in the Orangeville Opera House on
Saturday evening, Febru,ry 27th. A.
Y. Bardon fills the bill as Teddy
ONeil, and is supported by a COM
pany of competent actors. A numb
er of specalities will be given, among
them being the star Quartette, Silver
star orchestra, Star Guitar and Har-
monica Club. The admission has been
| placed at the low price of IS cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

S. d. Neyhard was home with his
family on Sunday. He has been To-
Gated at Herkimer, Herkimer Co.,
New York, along the northern line
bordering on Canada. Since the 10th
of January they have had snow about
three feet deep. On his return Mon
day, he went to Loon Lake, Franklin
county where he will be located fol
six months or more. He is engaged
as surveyor in the construction of a
railroad, $50 miles long-I75 miles is
already completed. The road is known
as the Adirondac & St. Lawrence Rail
way Co, with B. Seward Webb, son-in
law of VIM. H. Vanderbilt, as presi
dent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Do not fail to hear The Grand
Concert with Readings, in The Re-
formed Church this Friday evening.
If you do, you will miss a grand treat.
A fine program has been prepared.
Price of admission IS cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

1t was beautiful sight to see the
pigeons that were secured for the Shoot
ing Tournament Monday. They gath
cred nearly 500 and had them stored
in the barn of Isaiah Hagenbuch.
Their cooing could be heard long be-
fore you reached the barn and sounded
like distant storm. 1t will be long
time before that many pigeons will be
gathered in this place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Mr.. Issachar Evans has added much
to the appearance of his property by
removing the old barn that stood along
Catharine street. Since the removal
of the barn, several comfortable dwell
ing houses might be erected. The To-
cation is a good one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

"Uncle Rube' will appear at the
Opera House on Saturday evening,
27th. 1t is full of fun and catching
songs, strong situations, and refined
specialties. There will be a grand
street parade by the "Uncle Rube"
Military Band at noon. Prices IS, IS
and so cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

The "Uuncle Rube' company car
ries one of the finest orchestras on the
road, consisting of eleven skilled musi-
clans. Between the acts program
of the latest popular overtures, descrip-
tive pieces, and solos will be rendered.
Don't miss it, on the 27th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Cease your coughing and enjoy re-
freshlng slumber, which Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup will insure you.
care you going to the races3' "Yes
and bet on the winning horse" "Not
the handsome Abdullah, he is lame.
Didn't you know?' IN whisper in
your ear, he'll win. They're using Sal.
vation Oil.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
TOWN TOPICS.

The name CT f. X. Drinker has been
mentioned in connection with the Of
flee of Town Treasurer. If there is to
be change in that Office, it could not
fall into better hands.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

c. II. Duffy has bought Roshon's
photograph gallery, and on April Ist
will remove to the third floor Of Hart
mans store building. Mr.. Duffy is an
experienced photographer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

John S. Williams, the Auctioneer is
in great demand, as the value of his
services is we'll known. His sales
have all been very satisfactory. Per-
sons who have not yet made dates for
their spring sales, should do so at once.
as his calendar is filing up rapidly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

i. G. Williams & Co. will remove
their cigar factory to the third floor Of
the COLUMBIAN building about April
ISt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26
VOL27.

f. NJ. Kes,er. painter, repaired the
colored windows in the Sterner Hotel,
Second street, below Market.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Down at the Fair ground on Mon
day number of pigeons got away.
Some of them were wounded and flew
short distance and then fell. Ore
OF them lit on the roof of the stables,
and in a moment boy was up there
after it. How he got ,andhow he held
on to the sloping roof, no one could
tell, but he did it. A man standing
near us, who owns several boys, ex.
claimed. "That boy has pluck. Who
is he 2" A boy near by looked around
and said, "Why that's your Sam.
Don't yer know yer own kids ?"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

F. P. Drinker, the newly elected
president of the Council, was serenad-
ed by Gilmore's band, Monday even
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

The steel casing, and file and book
racks have been placed in the new
vault of the Prothonotary's Office, and
it will soon be ready for use, which
will be great convenience.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Watch for the grand street parade
on Saturday noon, by the Uncle Rube
Military Band.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Did you notice that fine head of
hair at church last Sunday2 That was
Mrs. B. She never permits her.
self to be out of Halls Hair Renew
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-26

Just before every town election there
is always a great amount of talk about
candidates, and just after each cleo
ton tbs disappointed ones look on the
gloomy side of life, and imagine that
the local government is going to the
bowwows. But, all the same, no
matter who is elected, the world still
moves, and the sun still shines, and
things go along about as usual. In the
recent town election, the main issue
was that of taxes. Last year rate of
twelve mills was fixed, and some ex-
penditures made by the Council, that
were considered somewhat extravagant
by many citizens, including some of
our best people. A growing and pro
gressive town like this must not stand
still, and it takes money for public inn
provements, but tax rate of twelve
mills two years in succession was look.
ed upon by many as oppressive, and
the result of the vote for President OF
the Town Council showed that a con-
siderable majority were in favor of a
lower rate this year. There is no oc-
casion to fear Il at the incoming council
will do anything to interfere with the
growth of the town, or that they will
repudiate any of the progressive meas
ures heretofore adopted. A reason
able, fair and economical administra-
ton is expected, and there is no reas-
on to fear that the new council will
give us anything else.