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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
THE CONCERT.

The members of the Bloomsbury
Orchestra have every reacon to feel
well satisfied with themselves. Their
concert on Tuesday night was great
success in every respect. The pro-
gram was performed in most pleas.
ing manner, and the audience which
was one of the largest that has gath
cred in the Opera House for some
time, as well as one of the mott select,
was enthusiastic in its appreciation.
The orchestra is a credit to the town,
and we'll merit the encouragement
they have received. The singing OF
Mrs. Gilbert. Mrs. Hodgdon and Mr..
Yetter, and the piano solo by Miss
Runyon and Prof. Butts recitations
were all excelently done, and hearty
encores were given each one. The
ladies were the recipients of handsome
bouquets. The gentleman who play
ed the drums, triangle and castanet'
SO well, is member of Bauers orch
estra of Scranton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
URANGEVILLE NEWS.

A quilting party gathered at the
home of Jno. X. Dildlne Saturday, to
complete another of the beautiful
quilts that Mrs. Dildine has prepared
duing the winter. She has certainly
a unique design-the patches are ar
ranged in squares, of dark and light
patches, forming what seems to the
eye perfect blocks standing upon a
level surface. The quilt when com
pleted will be given to Mrs Fisher
who recently lost all by fire. Mrs
Dildine has made two other similar
presents.
The Hickman House still main
tains its reputation as being first
class hotel in every particular. An ex-
cellent table is spread and everything
done to make guests comfortable. II.
A. Shaffer, a son-in- law, has charge OF
the hotel, for the present. He is a
very accommodating man and would
make an acceptable landlord.
The Messrs. Pitts e Co. have leas-
ed the Orangeville Shoe Factory for
another year. In addition to making
shoes they also attend to dressing
leather.
Lemuel Drake, the new landlord OF
the Orangeville House, has everything
arranged about his place in a most
convenient way. He will strive to
serve the public in the best manner
possible, and will no doubt secure a
| liberal share of the patronage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
THE BEAMLESS BRAKE.

I. X. Lockard went to New York on
Monday. He and r. w. Oswald
are interested in the Beamless Brake
Company. This car brake was pat.
ented February 8, 1898, and does away
with the brake beam suspended across
the track, which has been the cause of
so many accidents. 1t has been tested
thoroughly and proves to be valuable
invention. A car equipped with this
attachment has been sent to the
Worlds Fair at Chicago and can be
seen in the exhibits of the Bloomsburg
Car Co. in the Transportation Build
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
DIRECTORS MEETING.

The school directors of Columbia
county met at the Court House Tues
Gay, May al, at o'clock in the after.
noon pursuant to the call of the County
for the purpose of
electlng County Superintendent for
three years, and transacting other bus
mess that might come before them.
The convention was organized by the
election OF Jno. X. Townsend, of
Bloomsbury, as president, and !. G.
Brown as secretary. Geo. w. Nc
Henry, of Jackson, and DR.. l. B
Kline, of CataSissa, were elected tel.
lers. The secretary called the roll of
directors and the following from each
district responded: Beaver, /; Ben.
ton, q; Berwick, 3; Bloomsburg, 6;
Bnarcreek, S; Catawissa, 6; Centralia,
S; Centre, 4; Conyngham, g.; Fish
lngcreek, 9; Franklin, S; Greenwood,
S; Hemlock, a; Jackson, 8; Locust,
8; Madison, S; Main, 4; Mifflin, 2 |;
Mlllville Borough, 8; Montour, Mt.
Pleasant, 4; Orange d; Pine, 3;
Roaringcreek, l; Scott, 2; Sugarloaf,
q; being a total of 90 out of Iss.
The chairman announced that the
first to receive consideration was the
matter of salary. w. S. Fisher, of
Main township, said that as the salary
had remained as now fixed for so many
years, and because of the growth OF
the schools, adding more work to the
Superintendent, he therefore moved
the salary for the next three years bt
fixed at SI25o per year. His motor
was promptly seconded. c. c. Evans
Esq, of Berwick, moved to amend by
fixing the salary at SIS He furthel
stated that the salary Of $1,000 hac
been the same since 1869 when w
had but I6I schools, where there arr
now 68 additional schools; beside
there are now local Institutes, longe
sessions, and the Superintendent de
votes more of his time in visitation
his labors are greatly increased. Th
amendment was seconded b.
several members. Peter Hover, O
Roaringcreek, made a few rambling
remarks, occasionally touching upol
the question. J. c. Brown, of Blooms
burg, stated that the minimum salar
for Columbia county was fixed a
$1,000, and any increase would com
out Of the annual appropriations TO
the county, and would be given pr
rata by the number of schools in eac
district-the larger towns giving tn
most. The chairman called up tn
amendment with the result: 28 fo
salary of $1,000, 5S against it. Th
original motion of fixing the salary a
$Ia5o was then called and agreed uI
on unanimously.
The name of w. c. Johnston wa
placed in nomination. No other nam
being given, the vote was taken viv
voce with the following result: 9
favoring the nomination, 3 either b.
ing absent or not voting.
There being no other business b.
fore the convention, the chairma
,, declared it adjourned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

The convention of school directors
on Tuesday increased the salary Of the
county superintendent from SIooc a
year to $Ia5o. School directors ap.
preciate more fully than any one else
can, the amount of work necessary to
be performed by the Superintendent,
and their unanimous action in increas-
ing the salary ought to be the most
satisfactory evidence that he earns
what they have agreed to give him.
The Superintendent must be absent
from home much of the time for seven
or eight months of the year, he must
keep a horse and pay all his own trav.
cling expenses, and when the increas-
ed number of schools in the county is
considered, and the rapid progress OF
the public school system, it would seem
that the convention acted wisely. A
man who is qualified to fill the position
Of Superintendent can easily earn as
much or more in some other calling
We are not advocates Of high salaries
but we do believe that the laborer is
worthy of his hire, and the person who
fills the Office Of County Superinten
dent ought to be paid a salary suffi
cient to enable him to live comfortabl,
and maintain his position properly be
fore the public.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

Thomas Chalfant, the venerable
editor of the Danville htelHgencer,
who served as postmaster OF that city
during the administrations of Buchanan
and Cleveland, is an applicant for re-
appointment. George Maiers, bro
ther-in-law of Representative Geringer,
County Superintendent William Stein.
bauch, Grocer Edward German, Mer-
chant Charles Erbson and Insurance
Agent George w. Miles have also
declared their willingness to take
charge of the Danville post office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
The Locust Mountain Fire.

The Locust Mountain fire is still
burning, and refuses to respond to the
efforts made to extinguish it. The
pump that is being erected at the old
Repplier workings to force water over
the hill to the burning vein is almost
ready, and it is expected that additional
water will be gotten on the fire in
day or two, and this with the water
from the Brush Valley Water " orks
it is thought will speedily accomplish
the desired end.-Ashldn Adoocute
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
NORMAL SCHOOL ELECTION.

AT the election held by the stock
holders of the Normal School last
Monday in the library, the following
persons were elected trustees for the
next three years: William Neal, Geo.
f. ElwelI, J. c, Brown, W. M. Reber'
The following we're nominated Tor ap-
pointment by the Superintendent OF
Public Instruction: c, G. Barkley,
r. II. Little, |. w. Willis, and +, 5,
Harman. two to be selected. On
Wednesday c. G.. Barkley and X. K.
Little were appointed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
A CORRECTION.
Editor CoLUMBIAN:

Editor COLUMBIAN:
DEAR SIR In the description of
nv farm in last weeks issue Of your
paper, the impression is given that the
poultry yards belong to me. desire
to correct this impression and say that
they belong wholly to my father in aw,
Mr.. Sager. have no money invested
in them, and no interest whatever in
the poultry business, except that it
gives me satisfaction to see Mr.. Sager
succeed so well in a business that is
generally so poorly managed and SO
lightly considered. Yours Truly,
]. p. WELSH.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
Resolutions.

The officers and members of Camp
3I9, P. O. S. of A. and brother men,
bers of the order who heard the spec.
ial sermon delivered by the Pastor OF
the Baptist church on Sunday morning
last are unanimous in their praise and
therefore
Resolyed, that vote of thanks be
extended to the church and pastor for
their cordial reception and appropriate
sermon. Visiting brothers will also
please accept our thanks.
c. w. McCAsLIN,
o. c. WEAVER Committee
&. A. RICHELDIFLER,
There will be meeting OF the
Woman's Missionary Society at the
Lutheran church Saturday evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
GAS COMPANY ELECTION.

The annual meeting for the election
of officers of the Bloomsbury Gas Co.
was held in c. w. Miller's office. The
following persons were elected Pres
ident, l.. f. Waller directors, l.. N.
Meyer, r. H. Ringer, c. G.. Barkleyy
c. {. Knorr, c. w. Miller; treasurer,
w. H. Hidlay.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

J. G.. Wells has just received some
Bloomsbury souvenir spoons that are
likely to be in great demand. One
style contains an excellent representa-
ton of ST. Paul's Church and Parish
House, and another shows all the
buildings of the Normal School. The
spoons are of solid silver and the
work is beautifully done. Mr.. Wells
presented J. P. Welsh with one of
the school spoons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

On this week Saturday night Mrs.
Phillips will open her upstairs ice cream
parlors to the public. They have been
newly and handsomely furnished. She
has also rented the rooms in H. J.
Clark's building, recently occupied by
E. H. Little, and furnished them with
antique oak sets, thus enabling her to
accommodate six more boarders.
They are very desirable rooms,for sin
gle men or for married couples.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

The prohibition people are now
making an effort to secure a column
for their use in the different political
papers. 1t will be known as the Pro-
hibition column, and they expect to
pay for the use of such space.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
DEATHS.

On Monday Judge Elwell received
the sad news of the death of his broth
er, Judge Edward Elwell Of Beaver
Dam, Wisconsin. His age was II
years. He was born in Bradford
county, Pa, but went west when a
young man. He held the Office of
Mayor for a number of years and
served one term on the bench, and
held many other positions of honor
and trust. He was lawyer with an
extensive practice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

The viewers of bridge over the
Susquehanna at Bloom Ferry met last
Saturday, and after viewing the ground
made up report in favor of bridge.
They assessed the damage to the
Bloom Ferry Company at two dollars
a share.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

d Mrs. Hester Gilmore, mother of
William H. and Frederick M. Gilmore
and Mrs. Verdy, of this town, died at
the home of her son Frederick M. on
Tuesday morning, aged 50 years. She
had been feeble for several years.
The funeral took place on Thursday
afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

Bloomsbury is well represented at
the Worlds Fair. The exhibits sent
from here includes the Mears Manu-
featuring Co, the Writ Fountain Pen
and Bloomsbury Car Co.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05
CHURCH NEWS.
Centennial Celebration.

Sunday, April 3oth,was memorable
day in Trinity Reformed church,
Bloomsbury, Pa. 1t was the one hun
dredth anniversary Of the Independent
existence of the Reformed Church in
the United States, and appropriate ex
ercises were held in the above named
church. In the morning the pastor,
Rev. c II. Brandt, preached sermon
on the history of the Reformed Church
in the United States, and in the even.
ing the Sunday School had service
suitable to the occasion, Of which the
following is the program
I. TIE Deum, by the choir.
2. Invocation, by the entire school.
3. Hymn 44S.
4. Address Of Welcome, by Anna
Solleder.
{. Anniversary Hymn.
6. Responsive Scripture Reading,
7. Hymn sos.
8. Prayer. by the Pastor.
o. Song, Singing from the Heart,
by Ida Smith and Helen Fornwald.
10. Recitation, Let Virtue be Your
Aim, by Harry Kline.
II. Hymn, Jesus Loves the Children
Dear, by the Infant Department.
II. Centennial Catechism.
IL. Hymn 1871.
IA. Exercise and Hymn, by the In
fant Department.
IS. Reading, by Jessie Ent.
I6. Hymn, Little Lights, by Glass
of Girls.
II. Address, by the Pastor.
49, Collection, Solo, by Bessie
Metherel.
10. Announcements.
40. Closing Address, by Minnie
Gross.
aI. Centenary Hymn.
a2. Lords Prayer.
a3. Doxology.
"a. Benedicton.
The above programme was ably ren
deied, apd all who took part deserve
much praise. The church was hand
somely decorated with evergreens ant
Towering plants, and much taste wa
displayed in the arrangements. Thes'
decorations were undoubtedly th'
finest that were ever in the church.
The centennial exercises were
complete success, and the day will b.
long remembered by all who ATTENDED
the services last Sunday.
The new Evangelical church 4
EsLy, Pa, will be dedicated on tn
I4th of May at 1880 p. m. Blshol
w. M. Stanford, Of Harrisburg, Pa
will officiate at the dedicatory services
assisted by Rev. A. Fl. Irvine, p. r.
of Milton, and others. Services wi
be held in the church on Saturda
evening, May I3th, and Sunday, Ma
I4th, at 1890 a. m, $50 and 7:3
p. m. All are cordially invited to al
tend these services.
The Susquehanna Synod OF tn
Lutheran church is in session at Mont
gomery this week. The first meetln
was held Tuesday evening. w.
Bidleman was chosen as delegate tror
the Lutheran church of Blooms5ur
to accompany the pastor Rev. ?. a
Heilman. They will be absent weel
The Synod will close on Monday. Rev
]. A. Writ of Hughesville will preac
in the Lutheran church here Sunda
morning and evening. He is consi'
cred one of the ablest ministers OF tn
Synod. Rev. Heilman will preach
the FIRST Lutheran Church, William
port.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

The Calliepian Society gave a very
interesting entertainment at the Nor
NAL last Saturday evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

A Hazleton despatch says work has
again begun on the railroad, for which
a line was surveyed last Fall between
White Haven and Berwick, and in a
northerly direction toward Wilkes
Barre. To-day a corps of ten en-
gineers arrived at White Haven. The
charter name of the road is the Orange
vile & Lehigh Railroad At Wilkes
Barre, it is believed, connection with
the Wilkes Barre & Eastern Railroad
will be made. The location of this
new road is already made from
Orangeville, Columbia County, which
place is the eastern terminal of the
Wilkes-Barre & Western, to Berwick,
where the line crosses the North
Branch Of the Susquehanna River
-Er.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-05-05

The Wilkes Barre Record of the
27th ult. says: "The Wilkes. Barre
& Eastern will extend its line from
Wilkes-Bare to Williamsport by way
of Harvey's Lake and North Noun
tain, they already having a charter for
that purpose. What connection they
will make at Williamsport remains to
be seen, but they will find an outlet
somehow. The entire project is big
one. The Wilkes. Barre & Eastern is
not being cheaply constructed, but
will compare favorably with any exist
ing railroad in this region. 1t has
come to stay. Inquiry here Of the
gentlemen interested elicits no other
information than that it is an indepen-
dent road, to work in harmony with
connecting lines, but owing allegiance
to none. AS to whether the Wander
Dilts are behind it, nothing can be
learned. The only statement is that
it is backed by men having ample
means, that it has big business guar
anteed it and that it is to be an impor-
tant road"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19
MEETINGS.

IT NHE ANNUAL meeting of the Stockhold-
a ers of the HASKIN WOOD VULCAN
lIING COMPANY of Washington, d. c., for
the election of nine directors for the ensuing
year and for the ratification and confirmation
OF the acts and proceedings of the board of di-
rectors done aud committed since the 9th
day of May, 1892, will be held ut the office
of the company, No. 3, Wolfe street, Alexan-
dria, Virginia, on the first Tuesday af-
ter the first Monday in May tbeing the SEC
OND DAY OF May, 1898, between the
hours of ID o'clock lii, ard 3 o'clock p. M,
The books for the transfer of stock of the com.
pany will be closed ten days prior to said
second day of May, and will be reopencd on
the third day of May, 1898.
Z. L. WHITE,
aplI I'd Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19
AUCTION SALES.
By O'Neal & Lunt, Auctioneers,

PY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
- from Ewell c. Atwell to the undersign-
cd, made the 2Sth day of January, 1898 1
will sell at No. 62S King street, on TUES
DAY, April 25, the following property:
The stock of HEATING and COOK
ING STOVES, Tinware, Wood and Willow
Ware, Crockery, Glassware and Cutlery and a
number Of cases of Glass Fruit Jars, the same
being the stock contained on the above prem.
iscs
Also on SATURDAY. April 29tb, at twelve
o'clock, in front Of the Market House, on Roy.
Al street, one two-story FRAME HOUSE and
LOT situated ON the north side of Wolfe
street between Alfred and Patrick streets.
No. (No. 913) fronts on Wolfe street Is
feet and runs northwardly so feet No. 2
(No. 915) fronts on Wolfe street IS feet, and
runs northwardly in depth 80 feet
NJ. c. MITCHELL. Trustee.
at the same time will be offered the HOUSE
AND LOT, No. 917, fronting OH the north
side Of Wolfe street and running northwest
wardly about the same as the other property.
ap17 is
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Atexandria Gazette

Daily one year, Sc; six months So ;onc month
so cents.
Tri-WeeEly one year 81 six months 50;
three months 81.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to eI-
ceed their space unless tho excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for
Entered at the Postofice Alexandria, Virgin
ia as second class matter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Patterns
FRENCH'S BOOKSTORE, KING ST.

UNIVERSAL FASHION COAlPANY'S
PERFECT FITTING PATTERNS excel all
others.
Because they are perfect in fit, each part be-
ing cut with exactitude.
Because material is saved by their use.
Because the descriptions are short, concise,
and yet embrace every detail. giving all nec-
essary instructions how to put the model to-
gether.
Because they come in all necessary sizes.
Because they are so cut that the measure
need only to be taken in the ordinary man
ner, and no allowance or deduction is re-
quired as is the case with other patterns.
Because no matter how intricate the de-
sign, the pattern is so cut, notched and ar
ranged that child can put it together with
out difficulty.
Because when the garment is made like the
pattern, it is sure to look like the illustration
by which it was selected
Because they are put in envelopes bearing
the description in three languages.
Because they are the lowest in price.
Because they are absolutely perfect in fit
and save time, labor, material, money and
patience
Call for complete catalogue. Patterns sent
to any address, postpaid, on receipt Of the
price. e.
Get copy of the ALBUM OF FAsafONS,
1000 large illustrations, only 20e All the
New Fashion Books in stock.
ROBERT W. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
"A ESTATE
THIS FARM situated on the Telegraph
Road one and a-half miles southwest of
Alexandria, Va, aud belonging TO the estate
of the late David A. Windsor, is now offered
for sale, sixty acres with dwelling and all
outbuildings There is peach orchard of
three hundred trees two years old in full
bearing, grapery and other fruits There are
six acres Of woodland.
The whole tract contains one hundred acres,
the remaining forty acres more or less sub
ject to the option of the purchaser. 1t is
we'll fenced aud all buildings are in good
repair.
Land rery fertile. Parties desiring to pur-
chase will do well TO inspect the premises, as
no fancy prices will be asked, the same being
sold to settle an estate.
Terms easy.
L. Z. KNOX,
mh20 d&twts Alexandria, Va
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DENTAL ASSOCIATION,
4Ol 7lh st. n. W., cor. D,
DENTISTRY.
WASHINGTON. D. C.

WASHINGTON, D. C.
The Association System has two
great advantages
First---Thcre is different operator
for each particular line of work.
such specialist being, of course,
more skilful than the man who at
tcmpts "this. that and the other"
Sccond---The expenses of several den
fists arc reduced to those of one,
allowing n scale of prices much
lower than others can afford for
the same superior service.
There are other advantages which we shall
take pleasure in explaining to you personally
Extracting 25c With gas or zono, SOC
Cleaning, .. :. Toe
Silver Filings, 75c Platina Filings, LOO
Gold Filling in proportion. Gold Crown, $50
VERY BEST TEETH, $500.
Baltimore ofiices-No. 1 ~ Charles, corner
Baltimore street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19
IS9S- SPRING. 1898

The season is now upon US and we were
never better prepared to serve you with the
latest and choicest goods in our lines. We
have just opened DRESS GOODS in the new
effects and ,hadiags from tho lowest price to
the best grades.
SILKS and TRIMMINGS in great variety
to match DR., IS Goods.
SPRING WRAPS and BLAZER SUITS.
We have gone into this line moro extensively
than ever before and are showing the largest
and most varied assortment in the city at cor
rect prices Notc the following specials:
All-wool Navy Blazer Suits from So up.
All-wool Capcs in Black, Navy. Tan and
Gray from So up.
All-wool Capcs, Extra Value, at So.
This is the season for rcnovating, and if
you arc looking around for . CHOICE MAT
TING to replace the warm carpet come in
and see us we will show you 100 Rolls of
new fresh goods. These are all jointless and
we offer them at 15c per yard up. Gu: 20
and 25c qualities cannot be beat
We are showing ncw goods in all our yari-
Gus departments. Space will not permit fur.
ticr detail
A call and insDectioD is solicited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

r RESPECTFULLY announce myself n
Il candidate for the office of CLERK OF
THE MARKET, subject to the action of the
democratic primary election. II elected
promise to devote my time and duty to that
Office. Respectfully
ap12 tm3s LAMBERT D. LYLEs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-19

A CARD-I most respectfully announce
"A myself rs candidate for tho position of
INSPECTOR AND MEASURER OF LUM-
Der, and ask the support of my fellow citi-
zens, subject to the decision of the democratic
primary election. T. d. RODGERS.
ap12 tnes