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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

To-day, Thursday is the Cd of
February hence, ground hog day.
According to believers in the
ground hogs ability to pronosticate
the weather, if that day be clear and
the sun shines, the animal will be
scared at his shadow and retire to
his winter quarters, there to remain
during six weeks more of winter
weather. If on the contrary, the
day is cloudy, the backbone of
winter may be considered broken.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

Don't forget that the REPUBLICAN
Office is headquarters for printing
the February tickets.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

FOR SALE:-One good seated sleigh,
/ pr. light horse bobsleds. truck wagon
one horse sled. Inquire of ]. W. Buck,
at Bodine g Warns store Sonestown, Pa.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

Miss Ellen Crocler of LaPorte, is
confined to her room with sickness.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

One month of the new year gone
and it was cold one too.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

Mrs. Eugene Ward of LaPorte, is
on the sick list.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

CoUaHING leads to consumption. kemps
Balsam stops the coughs at once.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

LANES Medicine moves the bowels each
day. In order to be healthy this Is neces-
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03
MERCANTILE APPRAIsEMENT

The vendurers of domestic and foreign
Merchandise &c, in Sullivan comfy Pa, !,
will take notice that they are appraised
and classed by the undersigned appraiser
of Merchantile and other License tax for
the year 1898, as follows to wit {:
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

To-day Thursday is ground hog
day.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Crater of Buffalo,
N Y, are visiting friends at LaPorte.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

It showed several inches on Mon
day.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

Sunday was a stormy day.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

An appeal will be held at the Commis-
sinners Office in Laporte on Wednesday
March 1st 1893 between the hours of 2 and
o'clock P. M, where and when you NAV
attend if you think proper
JOHN ]. Low. Appraiser.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

By virtue of a writ of VEND. Elk. issued
ont of the Court of Common Pleas of
Sullivan county and to me directed and
delivered, there will be exposed to public
sale at the Court House. LaPorte, Pa, on
MONDAY, FEB. 81, 1898.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03

polecat.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-02-03
NOTICE

Are now Complete and cheaper than ever Our ste
ceries Hats Caps Boots. Shoes. Rubber goods Clot
Medicines Drugs and everything usually kept In mr.
don't forget that for cash we give you
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
Diptheria and Scarlet Fever.

The strict measures adopted by our
Board of Health has had the effect to
confne the scarlet fever pest to few
families. 1t still fingers however, and
last week there were two fatal cases.
Over IN Riverside it has been very
prevalent, and we don't wonder, as we
learn that children are allowed to at
tend the Sunday School at the Method
ist church, from families where three
or four have, and some are now do Hn
with the disease. The pastor or trus-
tees Of the church should prevent this,
they may be the cause of an epidemic.
Diptheria is also prevalent. This is
a particular infectious disease. To
show how easily it is spread, we see a
notice that Diptheria is prevalent
among the school children of Detroit,
Mich, and the charge is made by DR..
R. S. Farnum, of that city, that the
disease has been spread by interchang-
ing lead pencils. The Board Of Edu-
cation furnishes pencils for all the
scholars, and the latter are not allow
to use any others. The scholars get
one pencil to-day and another to-mor-
row. all the pencils being dropped in
to a box at the close of school each
day. 1t is no exaggeration to say that
the average child using lead pencil
will put the lead end INTO its mouth
forty times day, and with the pencil
going from one child's mouth to
another from day to day it is easy to
see that the practice might become
very dangerous, while, of course, it is
unclean.-DanviNe Intelligencer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
MLLLVILLE ITEMS.

Eddie Russell from Unionville who
is attending the Friends school here
has the honor of being the best boy
in town on skates, both in fast and
fancy.
Cenith Rote, Lizzie Rich, Sarah
Rich. Mary Patton and Mary Hogue
spent last Saturday in Watsontown,
visiting Mrs. Dan'l Hogue.
Farmers Institute will be held in
the Opera House next week beginning
with lecture on the evening of the
sixth, continuing through the seventh
aud eight, these institute are eiucat-
ional and instructive, and Mllvllle
being situated in the midst of high
grade of farmers, these Institutes are
always we'll attended and very much
appreciated.
Willie Casper of Spruce Run died
last Sunday with Diptheria which
makes the third out of family Of
five in short time. Mary wife of
Brooks Keller died in Georgia, he and
four children came to Mrs. Caspers
shortly after his wife's death, and in a
few days Lizzie took the disease and
died, and now the third one is
gone which leaves one brother who
lives here, and the mother who has
been an invalid for sometime.
Samuel Demott, Brit and Arthur
Johnson and Ellis Elmer caught a
large red fox near here recently, they
think Of giving chase in the near
future.
On Wednesday night Feb. the
first we were favored by some ex.
cellent music in he way of singing by
company of colored people.
DR.. Hartman and wife of Hughs
burg drove to town on Monday to see
his horse that had its leg broke at
Hellers stable last week.
VIM. Demott of Eyersgrove will
build house on Walnut street in the
early spring, on a lot recently bought
of F. w. Heller.
Orvill is now all smiles, and nc
wonder for he is father, Its boy.
] w. B. German has bought back hi.
! home which he recently sold to c
| w Rr,nk
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
UNION GOSPEL MEETINGS.

Five of the churches Of Bloomsbury,
viz, the Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist,
Reformed and Presbyterian have
united in extending a call to Rev. f.
f. Davidson, of Mass, to join them
in conducting a series of evangelistic
meetings in our town.
The union meetings will begin Mon
day evening, Feb. 6, and will be held
during the first week, in the FIVE chur-
ches above named in turn. Evange-
Dist Davidson will be with us on Sun
day, the I2th, and the evening meet
ings will then be held in the Opera
House. The time and places for the
day services will be announced later.
a Let the christian people seek, with
one accord" by prayer and personal
effort, great blessing for Bloomsbury
Through these meetings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
Too Much for the Money.

Last Saturday evening the I.yceum,
one of the Literary Societies of the
High School gave another of their
very interesting entertainments. The
Hall was we'll filled and the net re.
ceipts will reach nearly $a5, which
will be expended in the purchase of
books for the Public library. All
present were of the general opinion
that there was too much for the
money-an admission of only ten
cents being charged. Music was
furnished by the High School
orchestra composed of Carlton Cas-
we'll organist; Daniel Butler, first
violin; Edward Holmes, second violin;
and James Stamm, cornet, singing
with Banjo accompaniment furnished
by Harry Kline, James Stamm, John
Tomb and Carl Brown. The sub
ject for debate was "The pen might
erer than the Sword" Edward
Holmes, Boyd Maize and Julia Fur
man on the affirmative and Sallie
Roberts, Frank Lutz and Paul Eyerly
on the negative. The Judges gave
their verdict in favor of the affirmative
The next entertainment will be
given by the Excelsior Society
Saturday February IS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
REV. E. Z. DAVIDSON.

Evangelist Davidson, who is expect
ed in Bloomsbury, Feb. I2, to con.
duct series of union revival meet
ings, is referred to in the Hamilton,
IN. W Sentinel in these words !:
"Mr. Davidson's work is wholly free
from shallow sensation and excite
ment, altogether healthy and helpful.
The sincerity of the preacher, his
broad sympathy, the happy mingling
of strong personal conviction and
common sense in all that he says,
earns for the evangelist from the first
the confidence and respect of The
people. Mr.. Davidson may be called
the business mans evangelist. He is
himself by education and experience a
business man. Mr.. Davidson's appeal
is not primarily to the emotions, but
to the reason and conscience. He is,
first and last, a preacher to men. He
understands men. He knows their
temptations. He is familiar with
their doubts. He is able to see things
kom their point Of view. He is kind,
frank: fearless preacher, stimulating
and convincing, his reasoning and ap-
peal centering around the thought that
righteousness is right"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
Rules for the Spring Election.

While the expense of conducting
the February election will be paid by
the County Commissioners, the Audi
tors OF the several townships and bor-
oughs in the various districts must see
to the printing of the official ballot.
The size of the ticket will vary in diff
ferent districts according to the num-
Der of Offices to be filled.
The candidates of each party will
be arranged ir groups, and the system
of marking tickets Dy voters to desig-
nate their choice will be the same as
that employed at the November cleo
ton.
Groups will be headed by the word
"Township" or District" as the case
requires. In townships not divided
into election districts there will be
but one group under each party name.
So also in undivided boroughs.
In townships that have been subdi-
vided into two or more election dis
tricts there will be two groups, clown
ship" and "District." The word Dem
ocratic, Republican, or other party
name, must be the caption Of each
group, just as in a general election.
The names of candidates must be
accompanied by their residences.
The ballots will contain as many col
ums as there shall be party tickets,
and one blank column. Candidates
can be named by nomination papers
in the same manner as at a general
election.
The Democratic or Republican
ticket will have precedence on the
ticket in each city, borough or town
ship according to the party majority
at the last preceding election.--Ec.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
STILL WATER.

These sunny days are taking our
sleighng.
The steam saw mill is doing quite a
hourishing business here in the valley.
The protracted meeting here in the
M. f.. Church closed last Sunday with
large attendance and number of
converts.
Gaylord McH and Samuel Smith
certainly know the depth and temper
ature of Saltwater, as the ice didn't
carry them.
Miss Lizzie Drescher is visiting at
her uncle Stephen Drescher's.
Mrs. John Iufford, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan McHenry are on the sick
list.
About sixty young people gathered
Tuesday evening, last week for party
at Miss Josephine Drescher's. All
report a good time. They have the
respect of the family for their good
behavior.
Our school is progressing finely in
the new school house. Prof. f. B..
Beishline teacher.
Miss Grace Edgar's school reopen
ed Monday, which was closed two
weeks on account Of sickness.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
Wonderland's King.

And well-named, too, is the clever
est of all Conjurors, Kellar. The pro-
gramme furnished by this man of
mystery is one never to be forgotten.
Kellar this season produces, among
other novel features, his latest inven-
ton called "Cagliostro." A startling
demonstration of what man can do.
Were Kellar to claim the assistance
of supernatural beings, the wonders he
performs with "Cagliostro" would be
considered by most people as ample
proof. But Kellar disavows any other
help than that furnished by his fertile
brain and nimble fingers. And in
"Cagllostro" these working forces are
so clevery blended that they form the
most startling combination of marve-
lous mystery ever seen on any stage.
Astart, that mysterious maiden, who
apparently proves that the law dis
covered by Sir Isaac Newton can be
successfully dehed, is still seen, to-
gether with numberless other startling
and original feats. The engagement
will be Friday evening Feb. 3rd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
PERSONAL.

Geo. f. Elwell Esq. is in Towanda
this week on legal business.
Misses Martha Runyon and Edith
Weiss are visiting friends in Troy.
J. w. Perry of Elk Grove was in
town Monday. Mr.. Perry is getting
ready for the sportsmen--his hotel is
the favorite resort.
J G.. McHenry of the firm OF Rohr
McHenry & Son of Benton, was in
town Saturday. He is the wide awake
committeeman of Benton township.
Robert Buckingham Esq, w B.
Taylor and J B. Casey returned last
Friday from their trip to Rochester.
They also took in Buffalo and
Niagara Falls, and report having had
fine time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
Can the Baker Ballot be Used in
Bloomsburg2

Two weeks from next Tuesday will
be the time for the election of town.
ship officers, and the people of Blooms
burg are far from being settled on the
question of can the Baker Ballot be
used. The new law provides that the
"ballot shall be so printed as to give
to each voter clear opportunity to
designate his choice of candidates by
a cross-mark (X) in sufficient mar
gin at the right of the name of each
candidate :" and further, "There shall
be left at the end of the list of candi-
dates for each different Office. as
many blank spaces as there are per-
sons to be elected to such Office, in
which the voter may insert the name
of any person whose name is not
printed on the ballot" 1t is evident
that the accumulative voting system
can not be designated by a cross
mark (X) neither can there be
a repetition of the same name, either
written or printed. There is there
fore but one conclusion, if the Baker
Ballot is to be used in Bloomsbury,
then the system of minority represen-
tation must be abolished. Let us
look at the Act Of Incorporation.
Section 4 says "To the end that the
electors of Bloomsburg may exercise
their right of suffrage freely and with
out undue constraint, and may obtain
for themselves complete representa-
ton in their local government, the
plan of the free vote shall be lawful
and is hereby authorized in the cleo
tions for officers of said town and for
all officers to be chosen by them ex-
clusively." 1t would appear from this
that it is simply optional with the
citizens whether they vote by the ac-
cumulative voting system or other
wise, The matter rests with the
nominating Committees if they see
fit to recommend the use of the Bak
er Ballot it may be done, but with
that ballot no accumulative votes can
be cast; but if any elector see fit to
use ticket as heretofore it seems
evident that they may do SO. We
invite correspondence on this subject
for our next issue.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03

Honey Brook a town about seven
miles from Hazleton is considerably
agitated because of the outbreak of
fire that was supposed to have been
quenched in the mines underneath the
town. Everything is being done to
counteract the effects of the flames
and if possible to extinguish them,
Throughout the village, gas and steam
is constantly issuing from the crevices
In the earth. The odor is almost un-
bearable.
The greatest apprehension is felt
by the people and especially by the
women folks, who are constantly on
the alert for manifestations of weak
ening of the surface. A large gang of
men are now engaged in stripping the
coal at the outcrop of the VEN, 1t
is thought that the seat OF the fire can
thus be laid open and advantage for
fighting it gained.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
Apt Pupils.

During a visitation of some members
of the School Board last week in one
of the school rooms the teacher, in
order to get the closest attention of
all the members of his class in spelling
stated " l will now give a word that
may be spelled in different ways, but
l will give S cents to each one who
will spell the word correctly as defin-
ed. After defining the meaning of the
word, it was announced, and to his
astonishmen, nine spelled it correctly.
The teacher doled out the money
amid much merriment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03

Advance sheet of the Official
Catholic directory for 1893 has just
been issued. The population is given
as 1906, ,o65, to whom spiritual guild
ance is given by IA archbishops, IS
bishops and 1897 priests, Of whom
6,o54 are secular and a,443 are
regular priests. There are SAT-
churches, 3,4S5 stations and 1863
chapels. The I,845 students for the
secular priesthood are educated in sc
seminaries. There are 127 colleges,
657 academies and 1857 parochial
schools; 7eS,2o9 children attend the
parochial schools; a6,s33 orphans are
cared for in a4s orphan asylums, be-
sides which there are 463 other
charitable institutions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03

Marshall p. Wilder and the Schu-
mann Concert Company appeared at
the Opera House Tuesday evening.
Although the audience was small, yet
those who were present thoroughly
enjoyed the entertainment, and gave
evidence of their appreciation by en-
thusiastic applause and frequent en-
cores. Miss Jessie Mann, Of Sunbury,
the pianist, is we'll known here, and
has appeared at several concerts given
in this place on previous occasions.
Her technique is we'll developed, and
her solos were we'll received, an en-
core being required for each one. The
singing of Miss Douglass and Miss
Weist was also much enjoyed. They
gave two duets "Cheerfulness" and
"Venetian Boat Song, and each lady
sang two solos. The program was
not strictly followed but the numbers
contributed were all encored. Miss
Douglass has a rich contralto, and
Miss Weist soprano voice, which,
though rather light in the upper regis.
ter, is still we'll adapted to the style
of music she presents. Marshall P.
Wilder is humorist, who could be
listened to for an entire evening without
becoming tiresome. After each Of
his monologues, including recitations
humorous sketches and scenes from
everyday life, he was enthusiastically
recalled. Those who did not take
this opportunity of hearing him missed
a treat. {.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
THE CHOIR CONCERT.

The concert gwen by st. PauIs
male choir on Thursday evening of
last week was we'll attended, about
two hundred persons being present.
Every pi-ce on the program was we'll
rendered, and most of them we're en-.
cored. The playing of the orchestra
was excellent. The members are
Charles. p. Elwell leader, violin Alex.
ander Cohen, c. M. Stauffer, violins
II. G.. Eshelman, clarionette; w. II.
Butts, piano William Metherell, bass
viol Edward Searles, cornet. Prof
Butts rccted two pieces in a very
pleasing manner. The choir of twenty
one men and boys sang two selections,
"The ninety and nine" and "Waiting
at the Pool"
The double quartettes by Messrs.
Colley, Harman, Foulk, Houck, Butts,
Hummer, Harrar and Ent were we'll
rendered. They sang "Oh, Happy
Day" and "Sweet and Low" with
"Loves Uncertainty" for an encore
The solos of Miss Beth Runyon were
among the most pleasing features of
the concert. She was in excellent
voice, sang sweetly and with much ex-
preston. Her selections were "For
all Eternity and "Fiddle and L. and
was heartily encored both times. Miss
Maud Runyon accompanied her on
the piano. with violin o5ligato by MIR.
Chas. P. Elwell. After her first number
Master Charles Wilson presented her
with beautiful bouquet, on behalf of
\ the choir.
Miss Maud Runyon played eau
Matin' on the piano, in her usual
skillful and pleasing way, and was en-
cored. She was presented with a
\ bouquet also, by Master Mortimer
4 Butler ior the choir.
4 Mr.. Chas. P. Elwelrs violin solo,
an intermezzo from "Cavalleria Rus
n ticana" was thoroughly enjoyed. He
\ is master of the instrument and plays
with great tenderness and feeling.
Miss. M. Runyon accompanied him
on the piano. He responded to an
encore.
Mr.. David Tasker's mouth. organ
solo was pleasant feature, and he
too was recalled.
The orchestra and double quartette
wore full dress suits, and all the mem
bers of the choir wore button hole
bouquets, the gifts Of several young
ladies of the congregation. The net
proceeds were about 5000.
The members of the choir are
Frank Colley, VIM. Laycock, VIM.
Sawyer, w. II. Butts, c. T. Hender.
n shott, Fred Midgley, John Savits, J..
Lee Harman, David Tasker, Charles
n Wilson, Harry Houck, O. w. Ent,
Boyd Maize, John Rinker, John Fox,
Deforest Hummer, Frank Phillips, B.
81 Pierce Foulk, f. H. Harrar, Morti-
mer Butler, Elijah c. Shut.
81 The concert was given under the
q direction of Geo. f. Elwell, organist
N and cnoirmaster of St. PauPs. ]. Lee
N Harman was business manager, and
Chas. T. Hendershott, treasurer.
At a meeting of St. Paurs choir
held last Saturday evening the follow
ing action was taken:
N Resolved, that the thanks of the
n choir be rendered to Misses Maud
* and Beth Runyon, Mr.. Chas. P. FL
we'll and the members of his orches.
IL ira, who rendered such valuable aid
at our recent concert, and to all those
who favored us with their patronage,
or in any manner assisted in making
81 the entertainment 4 success.
M We further desire to thank the
ladies who presented II, with button
hole bouquets on that occasion, for
their kindness.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03

Invitations are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Regina Lowenberg,
Idaughter of Mrs. d. Lowenberg, of
Bloomsburg to Mr.. Wolf Dreifuss,
'jnember of the firm of Dreifuss Broth
US, of Milton. The marriage will take
lace at the residence OF Mrs. Lowen-
erg on Tuesday, February I4th.
iss Regina has many friends in this
nee who will be sorry to see her
ISSye Bloomsbury, but their best
yi6hes will 60 with her wherever she
~ make her home.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-03
SCHOOL B0ARD MEETING.

Regular monthly meeting Of School
Board was held in Public Library last
Friday evening. All the directors
were present. The bonds held by DR..
Low, which have matured, were ex.
tended one year at FIVE per cent. by
the consent of the holder. Committee
on supplies reported having procured
platform for the High School building
of J. w. Mears & Co. The matter of
purchasing the Peoples Encyclopedia
was presented and by resolution indie.
fnitely postponed p. G.. Miller sent let
ter to committee on supplies, stating
that byreason ofhis supply ofNo. coal
being exhausted, and that he could
only get a supply by rail at an increas-
ed cost, therefore no could not COM
plete the contract of furnishing 200
tons at the price agreed upon, but
would agree to furnish a; net cost to
h m. The committee was instructed
to procure coal where they could get
1t at the lowest rate. The principals
monthly report showed the attendance
to be somewhat irregular on account
of cold weather and sickness the Ex.
celsior society had presented the Ii
brary with Dickens works, 9 books of
poems. in all "a volumes; the Lyceum
presented Cooper's works, Uncle
Toms Cabin, Ben Hur, Tom Sawyer,
&c, in all FL volumes. The princi.
pal suggested the need of the follow
ing supplies; Weights and measures
and ventilating boards for Fifth street
building abridged dictionaries tor the
secondary grades, unabridged diction-
airy for Miss Rawlings room, and ther.
mometers for several rooms. The
following bills were presented and
orders drawn for the same: