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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01
NEIGHBORH0OD NEWS.
Interesting Items From Various Points
in the County, Reported by Our
Staff of Correspondents
FORKS.

A goodly number OF the people in
this community attended the Harvey
vile camp meeting last Sunday.
O. A. Pealer, of Pealertown visited
Berwick friends last week.
c. II. Shive and wife, spent Sunday
with H. Bower of Fowlersville.
Henry Jones Of Wyoming, and w.
W. Jones Of Wilkesbarre, spent last
Sunday with their brother, A w.
Jones Of Jamestown.
There is couple Of young men
who do not live very far from
Forks who are quite likely to get into
trouble about water melon patch.
Since the recent rains have raised
the creeks, j, has put stop to the
fishing.
From present appeSrances it will
not be long before Benton will be the
grain market for this section.
The recent picnic at Wynona Park
was well attended by the Asbury and
Jonestown Sunday schools.
The buckwheat that was sown q
little early promises to be fair crop
while that which was sown late will
hardly return the seed.
The Forks school under the tutor
ship of S. J. Pealer, will open mex
Monday.
VIM. Foge Of Bloomsburg spen
Sunday with his parents at Forks
f. M. Laubach has started his cider
press.
VIM. Gilbert and Rush Robbins o
Nescopeck, spent Sunday with friends
along the creek.
The lightning rod men have made
their appearance in this community
and soon the air will be blue witt
electricity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

An adjourned court was held on
Tuesday afternoon, when the follow
ing business was transacted
A. B. Croop, Wesley Ash, S. w.
Shaffer, P. A Evans, Isaac Mourey,
Chas. Pfahler, and H. J. Reeder ap-
pointed viewers to assess damages to
the Sloan heirs and School Furnishing
Co. for the opening Of right of way
for the Belt Line Railroad.
Hotel license Of c. ID. Carpenter at
Benton transferred to Geo. B. Cross
ley.
Adoption decreed ofMary M. Reyn.
olds by Susanna Reynolds.
J. H. Vastine appointed guardian Of
Sarah, Alder, Jacob M. and Harriet
B. Vastine, minor children.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The picnic of the Methodist Church
at Rupert, last Saturday was great
success. They had chartered for the
day the new steamboat Columbia.
The boat made many trips to and
from the grove, carrying children free
on each trip. All were delighted
with the ride. There were 1870 per-
sons on the boat on one of the return
trips, and the last load contained Ios,
the majority of whom were grown
people.
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Gidding & Salsburg's clothing

Gliding & Salsburg's clothing es-
tablishment is just now very busy
place. We stopped in one day this
week and were certainly surprised at
the piles of fall and winter goods
which this enterprsing firm intend
dealing out to their many customers
in this and surrounding counties. They
certainly deserve the success they are
having for they not only work hard to
please their customers but equally as
hard to make friends and keep them.
We wish them success in their forth
coming fall and winter season and
have nothing but kind words for them.
--Bloomsb,rg Daily.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The public schools began Monday
with an attendance of over eight
hundred. This is the largest at the
opening of any term, and marks the
growth of our town as we'll as the
progress of our public schools. The
patrons have learned that since a
uniform course of study is adopted
much more advancement is made
each term, and hence are inspired to
keep their children in the schools un-
til they graduate, and are fitted for
the pursuits of life.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

J. G.. Swank, Democratic candidate
for County Commissioner from the
south side of the river, was in town
Monday. This is the first he has been
to the county seat since the Conven-
tion. He brings reports Of fair crops
from corn and potatoes, both having
been much benefited by the recent
rains. The ground is now in fine
shape for fall blowing and sowing.
Among fruit there is an abundance of
plums and peaches, but the apple crop
will be less than the average. Mr..
Swank is one of our wide awake farm
ers, who looks after the farmers inter
ests, and will no doubt prove to be a
valuable member of the Board.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Miss Edith Rsber invited few
friends to participate in ride on the
steamer Columbia on Tuesday night
There were about a dozen in the
party, and they started at s o'clock,
and went six miles up the canal, run
ming at the rate of FIVE miles an hour.
1t was beautiful moonlight evening,
and all were pleased with the trip, and
with all the appointments of the boat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Bloomsbury defeated Bellefonte at
Athletic P..rk on Tuesday by a score
of a to o. The game was character
lied by kicking by the visitors all
through the game. There was good
deal of guying by the crowd, and a
general hub Dub amongst the players
most Of the time. Our boys say the
Belleionte club received better treat
ment here than Bloom had at Belle
fonte.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

w. II. Gilmore received on Mon
day morning Piano Orchestrion. 1t
is large musical instrument consist
ing of cymbals, base and tenor drums,
with piano accompaniment. This one
will play eight of the late popular airs
a second roller will soon be received
with which additional airs may be
played.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

A young son of Mr. and Mrs. ]. w.
Mears died Thursday evening Of last
week. The child had been suffering
with cholera infantum for several
weeks. The best of medical skill
was employed to restore the child, but
without avail. 1t was aged about sew
enteen months.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

One word des cribes it-"perfection.
We refer to De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve, cures obstinate sores, burns,
skin diseases and is a we'll known cure
for piles. w. S. Rishton, Druggist.
1914
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The d L. & w. was robbed of
eight mileage books and two excursion
tickets to Chicago on Sunday night.
AS the tickets were not stamped the
thief cannot use them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

N. w. Barton has taken the lead in
the matter of changing the location OF
pavement on Fifth street. The pave
ment is set back about fifteen feet.
Owners of properties adjoining ought
to follow his example, and thus make
a continuous and fine pavement the
entire length of Fifth street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Services were held in the Lutheran
church Sunday evening at half past
six o'clock. The services were not
lengthy on account of the low ceiling
and tn. excessive heat. Services will
be held regularly in the basement until
the repairs of the church are complet-
ed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Girton & Hidlay took Charles III
Reice and wife and two children and
a large party of their friends over tc
Centralia in their four horse rig or
Wednesday morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

A game of ball was played Friday
of last week between the Remove and
Bloomsbury Club resulting in a victory
of to a in favor Of Remove. 1t was
a surprise to our people as the home
team was in the lead at the close of the
eighth inning. Several of the players
of the home team were badly crippled,
but they should have won the game
when it was in their hands.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

DR.. J. P. Welsh gave fine address
at the gospel meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association in the
Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon.
Notwithstanding the excessive heat
there was large attendance at the
service,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The heavy rain in the northern par,
Of the state on Sunday night caused
the river to raise here about two feet
Before that it was lower than it has
been in may years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

All that honesty, experience and
skill can do to produce a perfect pill,
has been employed in making De-
Wits Little Early Risers. The re-
suit is a specific for sick headache,
biliousness and constipation. w. S
Rishton, Druggist. Io-I4-Iy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The storm on Monday night blew
down most of the fruit remaining on
the trees, and did much damage tc
the corn crop. The stalks are blown
down fiat, and in some places torn up
by the roots.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The Girton reunion that was post
poned on account of rain, will take
place at Oak Grove on September
9th. Should it rain on that day, il
will be held on the 9TH.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01
BUSINESS LOCALS.

All the talk in the world will not
convince you so quickly as one trial of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for scalds,
burns, bruises, skin affections and
piles. w. S. Rishton, Druggist. Tyr
Window curtains and fixtures in
great variety at w. H. Brooke q Cos.
Estimates furnished for wall paper.
Contract work solicited. Competent
workmen sent anywhere.
w, II. Brooke & Co.
Go to MERGERS Drug and Book
store for Hammocks, prices from 90
cts. to $3.50,
Wall paper and window shades
at lowest prices.
w. II. Brooke & Co.
Hammocks from 90 cents to $3.50
at MERGERS Drug and Book store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Little vegetable health producers;
DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure
malarious disorders and regulate the
stomach and bowels, which prevents
headache and dizziness. w. S Rish-
ton, Druggist. Io-I4,Iy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The steamboat Columbia is now a
great success. Since the change Of
the machinery, asmall or large load
may be taken With the same ease.
Trips are made daily and all who ride
express much satisfaction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

O. A. Stonge has been operating
the lime kiln on the Waller farm in
Montour towship for the past year.
He makes good lime, and sells it
right. He recently filed an order
for all the mason work at the new
Normal building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The NJ. f Church of Buckhorn
will hold a grand festival Saturday
evening, Sept. 2, 1898. A chicken
and waffle supper will be served from
5 O'Clock to 9 o'clock P. M. Proceeds
for benefit of the church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

This is the time OF year when every
body begins to think about cleaning up
and making Improvements, and new
wall paper is usually one Of the first
things to be done. w. H. Brooke &
Co have a very large d elegant
stock to select from. Clll and see
and get estimates. 3-3I-tf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

There will be a game Of ball at
Athletic Park this Friday afternoon,
between the Harrisburg State League
Club, and the Bloom nine. This will
be a good game, and everybody should
see il.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01
Attention, Jurors and Witnesses.

Parties attending court will find it
to their advantage to call at the Farm
ers' Hotel, Iron street, above Lock
ards store. Rates very reasonable,
both per day or by TIE week.
b. SToHNER, Proprietor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01
TOMN II. TOWNSEND,
MERCHANT TAILOR.
CORNER OF MARKET AND MAIN STREETS,
BLOOMSBUR
BASE BALL.

There will be two games of ball on
Saturday, September end, Labor day,
between Bloomsbury and Berwick, In
the morning at 10 and in the afternoon
at $50. There ought to be big at
tendance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

If you can afford to be annoyed by
sick headache and constipation, don't
use DeWitt's Little Early Risers for
these little pills will cure them. w.
S. Rishton, Druggist. Io-I4-Iy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

We could not improve the quality if
paid double the price. DeWltt's
Witch Hazel Salve is the best Salve
that experience can produce, or that
money can buy. w. S. Rishton, drug
gist. I4.Iy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

julius Lindegren, the piano tuner,
will be in town next week. Orders
may be left at the Exchange Hotel,
or at S. +. Peacock & Cos. hardware
store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The boilers for the new steam liant
at the Normal School are expected
this week. There are two of them,
each one hundred horse power. There
will be no trouble in heating the school
buildings hereafter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The o. U. A. M. Jr. picnic will take
place on Saturday at Oak Grove.
There will be parade, and a dance
in the evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Ex-Sheriff Aaron Smith of Hemlock
township brought to this Office the
other day a vegetable of very peculiar
growth. 1t is twin cucumber.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

A boy aged about r6 years can find
an opportunity to learn the printing
trade at this Office. One who resides
in town preferred. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Thin or gray hair and bald heads,
SO displeasing to many people as marks
of age, may Ue averted for long
time by using Halls Hair Renewer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Ayers Sarsaparilla will cure YOU
catarrh, and remove that sickeninc
odor of the breath.
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See that you are registered.

J. +. Pfahler, an old resident of
Catawlssa, died on Wednesday from
a paralytic stroke.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Buckalew Bros. are popular in tht
livery business, and they turn on
some handsome rigs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

The members of the A. M. +.
Church will hold a festival in Oak
Grove this Thursday evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

G.. w. Steiner has built an addition
to his grocery building, and will keep
shell oysters in season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Call at MERGERS Drug and Book
store for Croquet sets, prices from $I.oo
to $3.50.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Are you going to paper your house 2
Give us call. Get estimates and
prices, w. H. Brooke & Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Also all old or odd value U. S.
Postage stamps, bought in any quan,
ity, send them as you find them don't
cut OUT and highest cash price will be
paid for same by return mail.
Look up all old correspondence
stored in garrets and chests, and send
to Robert S. Swayze, Berwick, Pa.
9-I-3t.
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Wanted.

Columbian 1898 issue of postage
stamps for spot cash at the following
prices:
Per I. Per 100
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01
HARVEY'S LAKE.

Lake Grove Hotel, located at this
popular resort, has been enlarged, re-
modelled and refurnlshed, and is now
the largest hotel on the lake All
modern Improvements, good fishing
and boating, telephone connection,
high elevation, pure air, no mosquitoes.
Steamboats, meet all trains. Terms
reasonable. For particulars address
S. Gottfried, Proprietor, Harvey's Lake,
Pa. o-23-Io.t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

New edition of Episcopal Hymnals
at w. II. Brooke & Cos.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Croquet sets $I.oo up to $3.50 at
MERGERS Drug and Book store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-09-01

Hammocks from 90 cents to S3.5o
at MERGERS Drug and Book store.
The evening world., 1893-10-11

the %starboard tack and headed offshore.
"Nigilant 'till had her nose pointed
towards the Highlands, until sis. when
she also came about.
She was then o~ne-quarter of a mile
as ern of the Britisher.
"Nalkyrie pulled away from the Jer-
white boat, and patriots in the excursion
fleet began to feel blue.
Standing off shore N~igilant's jihtop-
sail Tapped feebly and hung limp by
turns.
There was not much chance at 30
Of the yachts finishing In the required
time. unless the wind. which had fallen
light again, freshenod to at least a
tWelve-knot breeze.
Again Nalkyrie made only n short
hitch to starboard, for she came round
on the port tack again at 1881. She was
apparently much quicker In stays han
the Iankee boat.
"As in last Thursdays race, not much
speed had been shown by either boat
up to this time.
"Vigilant held on the %starboard tack
for some time after Nalkyrie had put
about. "Scotty." the oracle of The
Evening World tug, said that the yachts
" re feeling their way along the coast.
so as to make the stakeboat on a long
reach to starboard.
"Nigilant carried her small jibtopsail
as she luned on the port tack at $40.
and ran up a larger one. The change
seemed to help her. as she drew up near
Nalkyrie again.
'"The la ter still held the windward
position and the advantage. however.
The evening world., 1893-10-11

dropped to six miles an hour and was
coming from the eastward.
Weatner-wise old salts hereabouts pre-
to the southwark during the day.. and
that in the afternoon 1t would come
from the southeast.
and scarcely a cloud is to be seen over
head. There is little II n haze to- OBJ
scure the horizon. and At the line where
Sharply and distinctly drawn. There is
a heavy ground swell on, and a consid-
cradle sea In the neighborhood OF the
iightshiP,, o Which So makes ke The little boats
Both the big sinsle-stickers got. down
to the starting point early. Nigilant
was first to arrive She came down In
the turn at the Hook. and then. with
mainsail. clubtopsaii. forestaysail and
tib set, she cast off he line and stood off
about Sis .5Rl 4. NIP v TI k e Game down
a few minutes after in tow, but didn't
cast off her line until near the red-hulled
calls SET, with a baby. ~iib;opsail, which
off, TO the south Of the starting line.
They began lacking back and forth
their sails, and making sure that every
thing was ready for the final strug-
Vigilant frequently changed her head
sails, and seemed to be testing her new
bowsI rt and varying conditions of wind.
She tried both her big and intermediate
jibtopsails.
The fact that the breeze was becoming
lighter was shown by the manner In
which the racers stood up under their
big spread of Canvas.
The flagship May arrived at the light
ship. and hove to lust to the eastward
OF the dark red hulk, a few minutes
before II o'clock. So FAR as could be
seen she had not then set any compass
course signals, but II the wind continues
to hold from the present quarter the
yachts would undoubtedly be started
In a southwesterly direction down the
course, taking first the ffteen-mile run
to leeward.
At lilo A. NJ. the excursion boats
were beginning to gather in the vicinity
of the lightship.
Vigilant was then lying hove to just
to the southwark of the fleet, while Val
kyrie was standing out to sea, Il consid-
cradle distance to the eastward.
The wind had principally. diminished
in the vicinity of the Lightship there
seemed to be almost a dead calm. The
surface of the sea was like a mill pond
for a long distance under the lee of the
excursion fleet, Still there was breeze
enough apparently to start the race.
The fact that the May had not yet set
her compass signals would seem to tndi-
cate that the race officials were waiting
for more wind.
The evening world., 1893-10-11

The third race for the Americas Cup,
hstwoen T~.igilant and Valkyrie' which
promised so well early to-day. turned
out a drifting match.
After waiting for a breeze at Sandy
Hook IAshtship until I p. NJ. the Re-
eatta Committee asked the yachts by
signal te they consented to call the race
of for tie day. Vigilant promptly sig
nailed yes" but valkyrie refused to
accept the postponement. 1t was then
decided to start the race.
valkyrie had the better Of the start.
getting across the line at ,l.+.M. as
timed from "The Evening Worlds" tug.
yigilant crossed at 1.47.lo. Both were
on the port tack. the course being south
by west, down the Jersey coast.
The wind was very light, and full OF
calm stresks. 1t seemed to be Valky-
rie's day. for the slippery British cutter
drew away from the n sloop by
making short tacks to windward.
valkyrie's lead was at no time very
ereat. Vigtlant gained on her in the
pufrs, but fell back in the calm streaks.
valkyrie seemed to get the better of
the wind all the way down the course,
but vigilant gained slowly. n at 4.4s
she had crossed valkyrie's bow. n was
In the lead.
At that time the yachts were nearly
o miles from the stakeboat. and 1t
seemd to be impossible for them to finish
within the time limit Of six hours.
After crossing Valkyries bow Vigilant
increased her lead, but both boats were
moving slowly.
From the Highlands comes this late
information:
valkyrie again took the starboard tack
at 4.4s. visilant continuing on port.
At G.H vigilant crossed the bows of
the Brttlsher about 100 yards ahead,
showing her to be in the lead.
At 4.49 Vigilant went about to star
board, while Valkyrie came about to
port at almost the same instant.
At lbl Valkyrie crossed Vigilant's
wake. She was about five lengths astern
of the Cup defender.
Both yachts were getting a very light
wind and seemed to be moving very
slowly.
Valkyrie tackled TO starboard again at
<.63 after a very short tack. and began
Q stern chase of Vigilant.
1t was then hardly to be expected
that either boat would finish within the
six-hour limit.
The evening world., 1893-10-11

no flags. and the red bail which has
always gone, up promptly at Ills was
not yet Visible.
May headed for d point Just north OF the
starting line.
At, 1870 Nigilnnt pt. d close in to.
wards the nagship and hove to a short
distance from her. She seemed to rave
gone In for instructions.
There WIS almost a dead calm AZ the
time.
At n.3 Visilant passed slowly down
to southwark of the lightship. and as
she slided lazily along her big working
sails seemed to hang almost limp Her
mead sails were not drawinG at all.
Valkyrie was hove To to the northward.
II the May had signal iags. up they
were hanging limp and could not be
At II As the breeze tnshore was fresh
ening a trifie and had hauled around to
the south of east. The big yachts were
working sails set, and the excursion
feet was lying off the lightship as II at
At il o'clock the flagship May had
south Of The iligh,ship, With the bis
So, are-rigged Valiant close beside her.
There was just enough breeze to keer
about the neet, crossing and fecrossing
zach others bows to XIII time until It
should be decided whether to try a
start or not. BOtn moved very slowly.
The movement OF some OF the txcur-
sion feet back towards the lightship
at l225 seemed to indicate that there
was some possibility OF starting the
race.
1t was evident. however. that on the
flagship no decision as to sailing the
race had been reached.
The sudden dropping OF the wind to
almost a dead calm was a big surprise
even to the old salts at the Highlands.
At IL 40 both .Nigilant and Valkyrie
came about and lay up in the vino Just
abreast Of the May, and remained close
together for several minutes. A swarm
OF tugboats lowered about them. and
messages seemed to be passing from
one to the other.
After what peemed to be a conference
between the shippers and the Committee
on the May the yachts stood away again
and began to circle s%luggishly around
the flagship.
No signal indicating a ~postponement Of
the race had yet been set on the May
at l2.!5, although the breeze seemed to
be lighter thar ever.
At II IS o'clock no sign had yet been