The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-04-21
VOL2s
BENTON.

There is probably no other town in
the state Of the size of Benton that
shows SO much enterprise. The plan
ing mill Of Wesley & Smith is kept
busy finishing lumber for the erection
of buildings, and new buildings are
teing built in all parts OF the town.
G. B. g. G. l.. McHenry, and Chas.
Wesley are putting up large Touring
mill with the new roller process. The
main building will be 40 feet wide and
90 feet long, exclusive of boiler and
engine house.
The corner residence of Rohr Nc.
Henry and an old Landmark is being
repaired. The ground is being graded
about the place, new porch erected,
while the house will be frightened
with the painters brush. J. G.. Nc.
Henry is experimenting the work.
Rumor has it that he is particularly
interested in the repairs, and many
smiles are exchanged as the passers-
by greet him. 1t may be early, but
we extend our congratulations.
Benton would like to be represent
ed at the County seat, and they pre-
sent the name of Charles Gibbons as
candidate for County Commissioner.
1t has been many years since they
have had representative at the Coun-
ty seat, and Mr.. Gibbons will do some
hustling to get the place.
Alfred McHenry is busy unpacking
his stock of new goods. He has just
added to his force of clerk hire that of
A. L. Stiles, who's avery accommoda-
ting gentleman. Mr.. McHenry hand.
les from a half to a ton of butter per
week.
r. McHenry & Son have received
a car load Of western hogs. They
have received orders for the deliver
ing Of the part of them, and no doubt
the balance will soon be sold. An ex.
cellent opportunity is offered now to
purchase.
H. o. McHenry gives close atten-
ton to the mercantile business in con-
nection with his father ]. J. McHenry.
They have an immense stock Of all
kinds of general merchandise.
The Benton trout fishermen started
out on Monday for the speckled beaut-
les. The first to return was Glen
Tubbs the barber, who was only alb
sent short time, until he caught two
about 10 inches long. A little son Of
]. B. McHenry caught a fine one
about foot long after it had beer
upon the ground for some time, and
considerably smeared with dirt, the
boy thinking it dead went to wash it;
Immediately upon coming in contact
with the water, life returned, sudden
jump given, and the boys prize gone
the tears came in his eyes, but the
fish was out of reach. Clark Dildine
was fortunate enough to return in the
evening with eight, all over 6 inches
long. The best fish story is told of a
German, at the Southeast mills, who
has only been in this country about
two weeks. A large one took his hook,
and in his haste he landed it in the top
of tree with part Of the line. H. A..
Kemp the photographer at Benton,
ch,nced along, and helped the Ger
man to climb the tree after his fish.
1t measured al inches. J.J. & b. Nc
Henry went out in the afternoon (Mon-
day. but did not return early enough
for us to chronicle their catches. They
always return with something.
w. H. Smith, editor and proprietor
of the Benton Arg4s, is as happy as
any of his prosperous neighbors. He
has large Cottrell cylinder press-one
of the finest in this section, a good
Gordon jobber and ample steam pow
er. His selection of type is excellent,
and being all new he turns out good
work. Editor Smith is a ''hustler,
and don't allow any moss to grow
about him.
The contest for post master Is In
fever heat. The lines are drawn very
closely between G.. w. Hrleman, Esq,
and the youngest son Of Rohr Nc
Henry. On Monday John Heacock,
the present incumbent attempted to
further complicate the contest by ap-
pearing with petition; his efforts will
be futile, as this is democratic ad-
ministration and republicans are not
in it, Mr.. Heacock is only wasting
his time in the effort.
Rohr McHenry has repaired his dis
tillery and resumed operations yester-
day (Thursday.)