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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-04-26
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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-04-26

Latest fads in neckwear at Babbage's.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-04-26
LISTEN

f. G. BABBAoE, Manager.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-11-02
Honor to winnebago County.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Are we not
proud of Winnebago County? Surely all good
Illinoians should be-
The work of raising the flag over 133 district
school houses is now (Oct. Ia completed,
and it is through the untiring efforts of our
County Superintendent, G. J. Kinnie, and
numerous GAR. men, that the effort is
crowned with success. 1t is a good work, and
let the comrades all along the line wake up,
that the "Old Flag" may float over every
school-hOu in our country.
We claim to be the banner County in this
respect, and also because this is the home of
Mrs. Merchant who sent IL sons to defend the
Union. If there is another County which can
give so good showing we would be glad to
hear from them. Surely we are not ashamed
of Winnebago County past nor Winnebago
Ccunty present.-GEoRGE w. LEvINGs
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-11-02
The SHERMAN" Law.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: 1. Please give
party vote of both Houses of Congress on Sher-
man silver bill when first passed. g. Please
state in what way it was compromise BILL
VIM. FowLEs, Darwin, Ill.
l. There were so many crooks and turns in
the passage of the so-caled Sherman law
through Congress that giving a party vote
would impart no information, unless it were
accompanied by historical explanation that
would require more room than we could afford,
and involve us in a host of further explana-
tons. 2. The law was a compromise between
those who insisted on the free and unlimited
coinage of silver and those who wanted to re-
peal the Bland bill, and stop all coinage of sill
YER dollars-EDIToR NATIONAL TRIBuNE1
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-11-02
COnsumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice had
placed in his hands by an East India missionary
the formula of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consumption, Bron-
chitis Cstasrh, Asthma and all Throat and Lung
Affections, also "a positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and ali Nervous Com paints.
Having tested its wonderful curative powers in
thousands of cases, and desiring TO relieve human
suffering, will send free of charge to ali who wish
it, this recipe, in German, French. and English.
with full directions for preparing aud using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. w. A. MOVES, $40 Powers Block. Rochester,
N, Y.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-11-02
Works of Art.

Among the new paintings added to the col
lection at Libby Prison, Chicago, is q fine work
by Chappell, illustrating the shooting of Col.
Ellsworth, and another entitled "Grant at
Fort Donelson," by Phillippiteaux, the famous
painter of war pictures.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-11-02
MICHIGAN.
MISCELLANEOUS.

The Old Guard of Washington, D. c., recently
made presentation to MIR. Walter J. Costello,
of 604 q street northwest, TO show their appre-
citation of his kind to Mr.. Jacobson, of the
Old Guard, who was stricken with paralysis
at the Surgeon Generals Office, where he is now
employed, and was conveyed TO Mr. COstelIO's
residence, where he was nursed back to health.
Capt. Edgar, in an appropriate speech, presented
Mr.. Costello with handsome silver water seTv-
ice, deliberately engraved, in behalf of the Old
Guard. Mr. Jacobson then presented him a
handsome pair of link cuff buttons, prettiy en-
graVed with the letter c. as personal token of
his appreciation of the kindness extended to
him. Mr.. Costello responded to both. Depart
ment Commander Faunce made short address,
in which he thanked him in the name of the
Grand Army. A bountiful collation. was served
by Mr.. Costello, with covers laid for l25 mem
bers of the Old Guard and Grand Army.
We have received the proceedings of the oath
Reunion of the Society of the Army of the Po-
tomac, held at Boston, Mass, june % and %.
The photographic stone of the former certificate
having been destroyed by fire, new and hand
somely engraved certificate has been adopted,
and will be engrossed with name, rank. etc,
and mailed on receipt of 81 to Samuel Truesdell,
Treasurer, Times Building, New York City.
MISSOURI.
The Reunion of the Sd Mo. was held at
Quincy, ILL.,, with large number of survivors
present. Maj. James L. Rowland was elected
President; V.-P., James B. Yancy; &c., John
Vessels, Quincy; Assistant Sec, G. c. Wash
burn, Quincy; ON, S. G. Ferree. In the
evening Campfire was started Armory Hall
was packed and jammed with friends of the
veterans. The speeches of the evening were
all good, all being full of patriotism and wit.
The singing of patriotic songs made up the
balance of the program. Gen. E. B. Hamilton,
Capt. Hyman and others delivered rafting
addresses.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-11-02

G. A. Custer Corps, 2. Bennington, celebrated
the visit of Assistant Inspector Della M. Need
ham with an afternoon social for acquaintance
Refreshments were followed by an evening in
spection. Corps71. Bennington, celebrated her
visit in q similar manner. She expressed her.
self well pleased with Bennington Corps and
their hospitality.
Leaving Bennington Inspector Needham
went to Manchester by rail, where she was met
by delegate from Dorset, Vt and driving
over the hills seven miles in the crisp morning
air brought her to VIM. j. Fuller Corps, all
assembled to meet her, with good dinner on
the table, speedily served by Past President
Williams. President Sheldon drove nine miles
over Rupert Mountain to attend inspection,
and three others seven miles. What can you
expect but good work from women who love
the cause so we'll ? And the Inspector found it,
1t was raining when Inspector Needham re-
turned to Manchester to inspect Skinner Corps,
IL, but that did not lessen the attendance.
Past Department President Janette p. Black
mer is a member of Corps IL, which, though
small, does good work. They are engaged in
raising funds for soldiers monument at the
cemetery.
A unique occasion was the joint celebration
Of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Dufresne Montreal, 7. O.. and the silver we'd
ding of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Msllet. Mrs.
Mallet is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Du-
fresno, and member of Hancock Corps, 50,
Montreal, her husband being member of Han
cock Post. After the celebration of high mass
at St Peters at o'clock in the morning and
drive around the city they gave dinner in
the GAR. hail.
In the evening large company met to pre-
sent Mr. and Mrs. Dufresne with an address
read by Mr.. Clondier, and accompanied by
check for $50. Handsome and costly presents
were given to both couples Mrs. Mallet
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
Adjourned Court.

An adjourned court was held on
April Ia, all the Judges on the bench.
The business done was as follows
Hotel license of J. w. Perry in
Sugarloaf township was transferred to
David l.. Hustled.
Sheriff's deed to Edward F. Smith
for property of Horace Schweppen-
heiser in Miff1in township was ac-
knowledged.
Sale of real estate ordered in the
estate of Christian Benninger, deceas-
ed.
Richard Hess VS.. Chas. d. Carpen-
ter. Petition for interpleader filed.
Henry Mellick VS.. James Patterson.
Petition to satisfy judgment filed.
Bond of Frank Singly, who was ap-
pointed constable in Beaver township
filed and approved. VS.
Petition of trustee of Mary A. Brit
tain for an order to authorize improve
ments to real estate presented and
prayer of petitioner granted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.

A concert will be given in the Opera
House Tuesday, May ed, by. the
Bloomsburg Orchestra, under the dir
ection of Mr.. Chas. P. Elwell The or
chestra will be assisted on this occasion
by Mrs. Hodgdon, soprano, Mrs. John
Gilbert, contralto, Mr.. Orville Yetter,
basso, Miss Maude Runyon, pianist,
Mrs. Fred Holmes, accompanist, Prof.
W. H. Butts, reader.
The program will consist Of over
lures, selections, marches, waltzes, des-
criptive and characteristic pieces, ETC.,
by the orchestra; vocal, piano and
violin solos and duets, readings, etc.
The full program will be published
next week. Reserved seats on sale
at Dentler's and by members of or
chestra. Prices 50, IS and a5c. Dia-
gram will be ready on Monday, April
"a, at Dentler's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
MILLVlLLE.

The Prohibition club meets twice a
month on Thursday night.
The ground is staked off, and work
on the new Lutheran church will soon
be begun.
The Rev. Savidgc of Eyersgrove
preached in the Free church last Sun
day afternoon.
Harry Sands of Welliversville who
recently graduated as Veterinary
Surgeon at Canada is meeting with
very good success in this vicinity.
The time for large fish stories is at
hand. Go fishing for trout boys, but
stick to the truth.
w. B. German started Thursday the
goth for Dansville, New York, for
treatment.
Lille Fowler of Pine Summit start
ed in the Friends school last Monday.
She is boarding at Della Germans.
The L. T. l. gave an entertainment
last Tuesday night in Union Hall,
after which the graduating class re-
ceived their diplomas.
Street Commissioner Kisner has
commenced work on the streets.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
EDITOR OF THE COLUMBIAN A.:

EDITOR OF THE COLUMBIAN
In your issue of April 9TH, you gave
an estimate of the church attendance
in Bloomsburg which does injustice to
its citizens. You estimate the popula-
ton at 6ooo and then say son pleasant
Sunday mornings or when there is
some special attraction atthe Churches
there may be as many as one thous
and people in attendance, but this is
unusual. This is only about one sixth
of the population"
Now let us look at the facts. In
September last it is doubtful if the
population much exceeded 5000. 1t
so happens that on the fourth Sab
bath of August and the first three Sab
baths in September, the attendance
at the several churches was counted
and published in the Monday edition
of the bloomsbury Daily. On Aug.
aS the attendance was 1863, on Sept.
3, IIo3 On Sept. 10. Ia6o; On Sept.
IT, it was 1891. On each of these
Sabbaths one or more churches was
closed, the Reformed Church being
without pastor. 1t is a strange fact,
but still true. the congregations of
temporary closed churches remain at
home. This record shows an attend
ance not far from one fourth of the
population. This indeed is poor
enough, but still better than the i'm
preston produced by the article which
you publish.
But again what is a proper estimate
OF the proportion who should be
present ? Children, aged persons, the
sick, and necessary attendants at home
will easily number one half the popu-
lation. Again, many of those absent
from the morning service are present in
the evening. five make those present
at one service each day we largely in
crease the ratio of attendance.
The seating capacity Of the church
es in Bloomsburg is nearly a5oo. Thus
we see that only about one half of the
accommodations are used. l think
from actual observation that with the in.
creased population of the last seven
months the attendance is much larger.
know this is true in two Of the lead
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
ing churches.

ing churches.
You ask, can any one give you a
reason why so many neglect church.
| can give no good and sufficient reas-
on. But the real reason is that there
are so many Of our residents are new
comers. These, having no church as
sociations here, stay away. They do
not know the pastors or any of the
church attendants and without a true
interest in religious service, having
no associations to incite them, indulge
themselves on Sabbath morning in
late hours, and after a stroll in the
afternoon, lounge about home in
the evening, without sufficient energy
to lead them to dress for church.
This is especially true Of the many
who without homes are attracted by
the work which our factories afford.
For the Indifferent citizens who know
their duty and neglect it we offer no
excuse. X.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
A Novel Time Table.

There has been put up in the St.
Elmo Hotel, one of Merrick's perpet-
ual railway and mail time table.
The time OF the arrival and depar-
ture of the ID. l.. &. w. Railroad and
Pennsylvania Railroad and the arrival
and closing of the mails is accurately
and simply shown by system of imi-
tation clocks arranged under the head
ings of the different roads or mails.
Above each clock face an attachment
holds a card stating the points at
which the train stops or for which it
makes connection. Below a similar
attachment holds card marked a. m.
or p. m, showing whether the train or
mail leaves in the morning or the after
noon Thus at glance person can
not fail to see just when train leaves
or the mail closes for any desired
point.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
BLOOMsBURG AkTIFIOIAL ZOE 90.

The Bloomsburg Artificial Ice Com
pany is now ready for the warm sea-
sons work. The capacity OF the plant
is such that single output just at the
beginning..of the cold winter has last
ed them until the present. They are
now delivering only about half ton
per day. The officers of the company
are Myron I. Low, president w. R.
Kocher, secretary; c. c. Peacock,
treasurer, and the following directors ;
Myron I. Low, c. w. Miller, C. C.
Peacock, w. X. Kocher, c. w. Nc
Kelvy, L. E. Waller, c. M. Creveling.
The company expects soon to issue
cards, for general distribution, showing
the rates that will be charged for ice
during the coming season. The rate
determined upon will be about the
same as that of last year Josiah Gig
ger will superintend the delivery Of all
the ice. Information as to rates, and
manner and time of delivery may be
obtained from him or any member Of
the company. There will be no de.
livery wagon run on Sunday-consum
ers will be obliged to lay in double
supply Saturday.
COLD STORAGE.
The company has three cold stor-
age rooms each about twelve feet
wide and thirty-fve feet long the
temperature in these rooms is regu-
lated to suit the articles stored, and
vary from twenty-five degrees upwards.
In addition to these is room IL by
40 feet for the storage of ice after
being frozen. In one of the storage
rooms at present are several barrels OF
apples placed in there last fall by c.
w. Miller and c. w. Neal. The
apples are in excellent condition now,
not being affected at all by rot. The
Normal School has made provision
for the storage of butter and eggs.
Our farmers ought to take advantage
of these storage rooms and when but
ter and eggs are at their lowest price,
store them until the price has again
been restored. The cost for storage
of butter for the season in lots of
500 pounds or more is 4 of a cent per
pound and that of eggs about q cents
per dozen. 1t is a beautiful sight to
look into the storage rooms and see
the coating of frost about an inch
thick covering all the pipes-the pipes
appear to be about three inches in
diameter, when in reality they are but
II inch pipe.
The plant is located near the d. l..
& w. railroad, between East and
Catharine streets.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
CHURCH GOING.

The COLUMBIAN last week says the
above sis subject worthy Of public
attention, and a discussion Of the sub
ject is invited in these columns" and
among other questions asks, "why so
many do not go to church ?" The
Holy Bible furnishes an answer for
every question asked. In Romans
VIII 7 we are taught that "the carnal
mind is enmity against God for it is
not subject to the law of God, neither
indeed can be-" Hence the natural
inclination Of man is to wander farther
and farther from God, and, conse.
quently also from the church OF God.
Therefore the unreconciled seldom
meet except by accident.
Notwithstanding the fact that so
many do not attend church, fearful
responsibility therefore rests upon
some one. And, is it not parental
responsibility. Let us see. In Prov.
XXI 6, we read, "Train up child
in the way he should go, and when he
is old he will not depart from it." In
Deuteronomy vi 40 we read, "Hear.
0 Israel The Lord our God is one
Lord. And thou shalt love the Lord
thy God with all thine heart, and with
all thy soul, and with all thy might.
And these words which I command
thee this day, shall be in thine heart.
And thou shalt teach them dill
gently unto thy children, and shalt
talk Of them when thou sittest in thine
house, and when thou walkest by the
way, and when thou liest down, and
when thou risest up.
And thou shalt bind them for sign
upon thine hand, and they shall be
as frontlets between thine eyes.
And thou shalt write them upon
the posts Of thine house, and upon thy
gates"
o, fearful is the parental response
bility for the utter and unrestrained
depravity Of their children.
Every unfavorable comment, or
criticism by parent in reference to
the minister, or church in presence Of
his children only weakens the power
and influence of the minister and
church in the salvation of his children,
and increases the satanical influence
that leads them to deeper depravity.
We need not wonder nor seek long
for a solution CT the problem why so
many people do not attend church
when the fault lies at the threshold Of
nearly every home of our beloved land.
In Genesis Nv 9, we read: "And
the Lord said unto Cain, where is
Abel thy brother ? And he said, l
know not. Am I my brothers keeper1
May not this question be asked every
Sabbath, in every church throughout
the length and breadth of christendom,
"Where is thy brother ?" He is not
at the sanctuary, where is hep Who
can give an account of his brother or
childl At whose hands will their
blood be rcquired9 These are serious
questions for parental thought and
study. c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
EAST BENTON.

John Wenner and wife of Van Camp
are seriously sick.
Emandus Bender of the same place
has also been confined to the house
for number of.weeks.
Much sickness in our locality is pre-
valent at the present time.
Farming has made but little pro-
gress on account of wet weather.
A. J. Crawford is building new
shed.
Judge Krickbaum made a trip to
Bloomsbury last Saturday.
We paid Elk Grove a visit week
ago last Saturday. We were never so
far up the mountain in that direction.
The Millville correspondent said
sometime ago, where is the. Benton
prophet who said there will be six
weeks good sleighing in March, ? Here
is April 10th and still see snow in
the fence corners.
The matrimonial blossoms are be-
ginning to bud. 1t matters not about
the season, cold or hot, they always
come out about the same time.
Some one wrote that Bendertown
was trying to remove the Van Camp
Post Office to that place. Of course
progressive Bendertown wants Post
Office, but Van Camp has a possession
right that the public is bound to res,
pect, both as to age and locality, and
for the general convenience OF the peo.
pie. But we cannot see what is to
hinder Bendertown from having a
Post Office of its own.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
CENTRAL.

The many changes of this place,
seem to make it quite new locality.
Every house is occupied and all seem
to be busy making preparations for
having pleasant homes.
]. w. Perry has taken possession Of
the Central Park Hotel and with its
many changes that it will undergo will
make the Central second to none for
the accommodation of the travelling
public. A pleasant place for fisher
men and all others that want to have
a pleasant place to stop for business
or pleasure.
The trout season started in with
very cold rain, making the creeks high,
there being quantities of snow back
on the mountains yet. Saw one lonely
trout Saturday afternoon: it was
caught by Master Harry Vansickle.
We noticed in Central, Sheriff Now
rey, Daniel Rudy, contractor of Ber-
wick; King Williamson, Jobber at
Jamison City, all registered at the
Plark Hotel the 18TH inst.
J. B. Hess has built new fence
around his buildings and others intend
the same.
The other mills are now running on
both branches, which will make the
serson good one for the working
class.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
PERSONAL.

Miss Cora Biddle of White Hall is
guest at M. c. Woodward's.
John F.. Derr of Jackson was in
town last week Thursday, for the first
time in long while.
Rev. F. l.. Hitler of Dryden, N. Y.
has been visiting his daughter, Mrs.
G.. E. Wilbur.
Miss Sarah Moody of Sunbury,
spent Wednesday, with Mrs. S. F.
Peacock.
c. E. Yorks Esq, of Central trans
acted business in town on Wednes-
day.
William McCollum and family OF !.
Wilkesbare, spent Sunday last at
Espy among friends and relatives.
DR.. James B. Neal is at home
again. His wife is with her parents
in Maryland. They expect to return
to China about the first of July.
VIM. Goodman of Conyngham shook
hands with his many friends in Blooms
burg one day last week.
Judge Elwell walked up town on
Monday for the first time since last
fall. The cold winter weather COM
PEELED him to keep closely housed for
the past six months.
R. M. Grove Of Danville, member
of Echo Park Association, went up the
creek to Coles last Saturday, and
placed large number of young trout
in the streams.
DR.. Redeker of Espy was in town
on Wednesday. He is frequent
visitor here. Besides being skilfull
physician he is one of Espy's most
enterprising business men.