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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
FIFTY ACRES,
SHERIFFS SALE.

By virtue of a writ of Levari Faclas issued out
| OF the Court OF Common Pleas OF Columbia
| county, Pennsylvania, and to me directed, will
be exposed to public sale at the Court House,
Bloomsbury, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1894,
| at o'clock p. m, the following:
All that certain tract or piece OF land lying
and being, In Centre township, Columbia coun-
ty, and state OF Pennsylvania, bounded and de-
scribed as follows, to-wlt: Beginning at stone
corner near the head race and land OF Jesse b.
Freas, thence by land OF Jesse r. FTeas and
stephen II. swank north twenty degrees east
one hundred and eight and five-tenths perches
to stone, thence by land OF Emmor Dietterick
south seventy. eight degrees east twenty and
nine-tenths perches to a stone, thence by land
or Wesley u. Freas south twelve degrees west
forty-seven and five-tenths perches to a sstone,
thence by the same north seventy-eight de-
grees west flve-tenths perches to a stone,
thence by same and land OF George X. Hess
south twelve degrees west fifty-nine perches to
stone thence by land OF Jesse b. Freas north
seventy-eighC degrees west twelve and four
tenths perchases to a stone, the place OF begin
ming, containing
FOURTEEN ACRES,
more orless, on which is erected
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,
stable and other outbulldings,
ALSO,
ONE FRAME GRIST MILL,
together with water power fixtures and appur-
tenances thereto belonging 1t being the same
property one-eighth OF which was purchased
by Edward Wagner OF John w, Hoffman HIGH
Sheriff OF Columbia county, May 8, 1879, four
eighths from same May ID. 1879, and the balance
three-eighths purchased from 2 L. Fowler and
wife and j. s. Britain and wife, August z, $780,
together with the hereditaments and appurten-
anceS
seized taken into execution at the suit OF
Eugene L. Wagner and Ira N. Wagner VS.. VIII
liam j. Stuart and VIM. j. Stuart, Admir-. of
Sarah d. stuart and to be sold as the property
OF William j. Stuart and VIM. j. Stuart, Admir-
OF Sarah ID. Stuart.
JOHN MoUREY, Sheriff.
WlNTERsTEEN, Atty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-11-30
SEVENTEEN ACRES,
SHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue OF writ OF Fl. Fa Issued out OF the
Court OF Common Pleas OF Columbia County
Pennsylvania, and TO me directed, will be ex.
posed to public sale, at the Court House, in
Bloomsbury, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER s, 1894,
at two o'clock p. m, the following:
All that certain piece or lot OF ground, situate
in jackson township, County OF Columbia, and
State OF Pennsylvania, bounded and described as
follows, to wit on the north by lands OF J. w.
Harvey, on the east by lands OF Wilson Kitchen,
on the south by lands OF p. ID. Black, and on
the west by lands or Elias Meeker and P. d.
Black, containing
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16

The event unites most hap
PLY and most auspiciously two
of the best known and wealthy
families of Rock Island and
Davenport. CMr. Wagner, who is
the oldest son of George Wagner,
is man of most excellent business
qualities. as evinced by the RESPONSE
bilities of the position he now holds
as president of the Rock Island
Brewing company. Personally and
socially he is one of those genial fel-
lows who make friends rapidly and
retain them. His bride, who is the
daughter of one of Davenport's old
est and most influential citizens, is a
beautiful and cultured young lady.
The following from abroad were in
attendance: Mr.. and Mrs. Fiicke.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schmidt. Miss
Emma Grevesmuehl and Gottlicb
Schumacher. Chicago; William
Weiss, Cincinnati; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Albus, st. Joseph, Mo-; Miss
Lille Schmidt and Miss Cafferatta.
st. Louis: Miss A. Mates. Fulton,
Ill
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16
Woman Iuvcntors Prayer TO Congress.

A unique petition has turned up on
the house side among some old papers
The memorialist is woman, and she
asks congress TO appropriate $500 to en-.
able her to perfect and place upon the
market sundry inventions, which she
lacks means to secure patents upon
She says: Il have asked assistance from
most every one thought most likely to
aid. i began on the common liner, went
on to the thousanders. then to million.
aires, governors and the presideut-not
the present president--but | asked
Brother Arthur. They all paid as deaf
an ear to it as the Alps would to the
chirp of snowbird She asks con-
gress to look into the patent office
treasury and see if you can find an idle
$500 that is doing no one any good.
Bring it out and let me use it for a
season Money, like trees. yields more
by being stirred about the roots. -
Washington Post
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16
4 Gorgeous Display.

This afternoon Madam Kellogg
opened her apartments in Room 5,
Ryan block. Davenport, where she
will exhibit her superb system of
ladies' French tailoring. the only one
in America which cuts Worth's s
French darts. front, back. sleeves and
skirts without refitting. In addi-
tion to the gorgeous display of gar
ments which Madame Kellogg has in
her rooms, and which is the delight
of the women's heart to see. are six
awards. medals and diplomas. given
her at the Worlds Columbian exposi-
tion. She has studied the art which
sue now possesses, under the leading
French dressmakcrs in Paris. France.
She leads the inventive genius of the
world as applied to ladies' garment
cutting. She is an originator, and
OF ideas such rs have won for her
fame among the devotees of fashion !
as well as skill in the making of neat
fitting garments.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16

community who wish him and his
newly wed bride much happiness"
Other Marriages.
George Gay and Miss Ella j.
Buster. of Upton, Iowa, were mar
ried yesterday afternoon at the First
M. +. parsonage, by Rev. +. w. Mer-
rell.
Yesterday at the German Lutheran
church, Rev. c. A. Mennecke ofiiciat-
ing, occurred the marriage of VIII
liam Schaurmann, Of Edgington, and
Miss Lizzie Schoesler. of Pre-emp-
ton. Both young folks are well
known in this city, as well as
throughout the county. They will
make their home at Sherrard, the
groom being merchant in this new
town.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16

The ARGUS delivered every even
ing at your door at 1Oc q week.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16

So far as the audience was concerned.
Won Bulow always made a point of do
ing exactly as he pleased On one occa-
sion when LEIPZIG audience insisted
ON recalling him in spite of his repeated
refusal to play again he came forward
and said, If you do not stop this ap-
plause, l will play all Bach's As pre-
ludes and fugues from beginning to
end. San Francisco Argouaut.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16
SOCIAL EVENTS.
Farewell Party to Theodore JenninC.-An
other Bicycle Eun-Other Affairs.

r"re"eH fafty 10 1heodOre eJenning:--An-
other Bicycle Run-Other Affairs.
A farewell party was given at the
home Of l.. C.. Cash. 1920 Eighth ave-
nue., last evening. in honor of Theo-
dore Jennings, who leaves tonight
for his future home in Arizona.
The evening was most pleasantly
spent, those present being:
Misses
Fila Freed Hattie Hampton
DOdie Wooden Ollie G. prdon
Mabe Taylor Sue Gordon
Lulu Harris Eva Long
HcSers-
Theodor. Jennings Norrnsn woodn
Clint Cash Panl Baker
Hat ry Welch OC Cantoll
Harry Baker Ben Tayne
The Bicycle Fad
Another delightful bicvcle party
was held last evening. being chaper-
oncd by Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Robin
son. Moline was visited. and alto
gcthcr about ten miles were covered.
after which the participants repaired
to the home of Miss Jennie Tavlor.
9o4 Nineteenth street. Here n snmp-
tnous collation. had been prepared,
which the bicyclists did ample
Justice to. after which few
hours were most pleasantly spent,
Mrs. j. +. Robinson and the
Misses Culton. Folsom and Green en-
tertaining with vocal and instru-
mental music. The following COM
posed the party:
Messrs. and Mcsdames-
IF Robinson, G NJ Huntoon.
William Fullerton.
Misses
Mac Cuitoi- Feile Folsom.
Margaret Wright, Nellie Bli.s,
Sarah Green, Jennie Taylor
Messls-
George Mcdonald. D-RMpearce
VII Lavender. = z Maitison,
ffank Ebernart, Frank Armstrong
Other Events.
The members of the West End Pro-
gressive Euchre club were delight
full entertained by Maj. and Mrs. III.
c. Connolly and Miss Connolly at n
tea party last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Alphons Mosenfelder
entertained about thirty-fve couples
of their friends at whist party in a
charming manner at their home, sos
Twentieth street, last evening.
The first of this seasons series of
dances given by the Thirty Dancing
club at X. p. hall last night was al
tended by about forty couples. Like
all the clubs doings, i, was most
enjoyable affair. Schillinger's or
chestra furnished the music.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16

1t was determined that hereafter
no club shall occupy as ball park
grounds used jointly for fair or rae
ing purposes. Peoria and Quincy
vigorously opposed this rule, as their
grounds are enclosed in parks used
for other purposes. but both are ex-
pected to comply with the new regu-
lation.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16
sustain
Home Industry
On Tap everywhere.
Only Union labor employed.

The Rock Island Brewing Company, success
ors to George Wagner's Atlantic Brewery |
Huber's City Brewery and Raible & Stenoel's
Rock Island Brewery. as well as julius Junpe's
Bottling Works. has one of the most complete
Brewing establishments including Bottling de-
partment in the country The product IS the
very best. Beer is bottled at the brewery and
delivered to any part Of the tri-cities, and NAV
he ordered direct from the head Offices on NO.
line avenue by Telephone
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16
The Eepast.

A bonntiful wedding supper had
been prepared, which was partakcn
of by those present. Appropriate
celebration of the event followed,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner left on the
2:l5 n. m. train for the east on their
honeymoon, which viii be spent
mostly at Washington. They will
return in about two weeks,
when they will be at home to their
friends in the recently constructed
residence of Capt. Joseph Cameron.
on Twenty-third street, which has
been handsomely furnished by Mr..
Wagner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner were the re
cipients of magnificent array of
costly and beautiful presents.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16
a Child EuiOva

the pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs.
when in need of laxative, and il the
father or mother be costive or bill
lous. the most gratifying results fol-
low its use; SO that it is the best
family remedy known. and every
family should have a bottle on hand.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16
Here's Happiness to Them.

Mrs. Ella Dredge-Gamble and S. S.
Hallam were married at O'Clock
Wednesday evening at the home of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry W. Dredge, 1923 West Fourth
avenue. Monmouth. The wedding
was very quiet one, the announce
mcnt of it. in fact. being great sur
prise to the many friends of the con-
tracing parties even in that city,
and it will be no less so the people of
this city, where the groom is well and
popularity known. being a mem ber of
the democratic state central commit
tee. Only immediate relatives wit
messed the ceremony, which was per-
formed by Rev. W. A. Melvan. pastor
of the Christian church. After a
wedding tour in the east, the happy
couple will return to Monmouth,
where they will be at home to their
friends after Dec. 10. Speaking of
the couple, the Monmouth Review
says: 1.-The bride is lady possess
sing a very pleasing personality and
those traits of character that are
sure guarantee of the closest friend
ship and respect of all to whom they
are revealed. The groom is mem-
Der of the Warren county bar and
well known all over this part of the
state, being member of the demo-
cratic state central committee from
this congressional district. He has
also host of warm friends in this
Rock Island Argus., 1894-11-16
THE FLORAL BELL.
a Worthy Couple United Be-
meath 1t.
WAGNER-KLUG NUPTIALS
THE
beautiful Home Wedding at the Brides
Residence at Davenport Last Evening
The Ceremony-A Deserving Young Cou-

eui Ho"o WeudinS AT the BRIDES
Residence at Davenport Last Evening
The Ceremony-A Deserving Young Cou-
PIE.
Last evening the palatial residence
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Klug, COS West
Sixth street. Davenport, was the
scene OF beautiful and happy affair.
when their daughter, Miss Thekla
klug. was married to Robert AWag-
ner. of this city. 1t was an event
which had been looked forward to
for some time. especially in the more
select circles of German society in
the three cities. The house was a
perfect bower of floral beauty. chrys-
anthemums and roses being in
profusion. In the parlor. where
the ceremony was performed, were
two especially handsome designs.
one being large floral bell suspend
ed above the place where the bridal
party was to stand, and the other the
monogram of the two letters, ..W."
and ''k." mounted in the archway.
The Ceremony.
Only the immediate relatives and
friends of the young couple were
present, about one hundred of whom
were witnesses to the ceremony
which joined forever these two
worthy young people. At S o'clock
Strasscr's orchestra struck up the
beautiful strains of Lohengrcn's we'd
ding march. to which the bridal par
ty entered the parlor. Here. beneath
the magnificent floral bell. which was
kept swinging to and fro by the two lit
tie flower girls, ,1neZ and Claire Haase.
enrapturing all with fragrance more
delightful than musical tones, Mayor
Henry Nollmer pronounced the bind
ING words. StraSser's orchestra lent
solemnity to the occasion by render
ing in AN undertone, sweet music
throughout the ceremony. At the
conclusion of the ceremony, all
pressed forward, giving expression
to the hearty congratulations and
good wishes for their happiness, which
which is so greatly deserved. and OF
the future gives such rich gromise
The bride was attircd in gown of
heavy brocadcd satin trimmed with
Brussels lace, brides flowers and
lilies OF the valley. and CARRYING a
fan of pearl inlaid with gold and
hand-painted. Miss Frieda Klug.
sister of the bride. acted as maid.
wearing white figured silk with ap.
propriate flowers. The groom and
best man. Otto klug. Jr., wore con
ventional black.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13
TRAINS OUT AT TERRE HAUTE,
"ahdaIia Men Hold "A Turbulent Meeting
Notice to Strikers

IEREE HAUTE, Ind, July 13.-The Big
Four made an effort to open up its local
business and switch crew was put at
work, all of whom wore the badge of
United States marshal, and it was not mo-
Tested. Sam Sampson, baggageman at
the station, thoroughly whipped two
strikers who sought to mob him. The
big -Four got out freight with its new
crew, the first in two weeks. The Western
ILLINOIS and Evansville and Terre Haute
say they Will hire none but non-union
men. Every clerk and employe of the Big
-FOUR freight house Is out and all the
swltchmen on all the roads here are out.
Notice has been posted up in the Van
dalia yards, signed by John G.. Williams,
vice president and general manager, noti-
lying the Nandalia strikers that all who
return to work by this (Friday) morning,
at O'Clock, can secure their places and
those who do not return by that hour will
be considered discharged.
About 100 of the Nandala strikers held
u meeting at the council chamber to de-
eide what action to take, and the meet
ing, which was very tumultuous, broke
up III row. One of the strikers after
speeches had been I-.ade both in favor of
and against return ug to work called out
Tor all loyal \. i. L. men to leave the
hall. n aiority OF those present fol-
lowed him. Those who remained could
not restore order and the meeting ad-
journed.
Fred keeler, of the grand lodge g. of l..
T.; Chairman George =. Reed, of the
Missouri Pacific, and II. NJ Limb, of the
Baltimore and Ohio, b of /. T., are in
this city in conference with Grand Master
Sargent. Under the laws of the brother
hood lodge may be forced TO surrender
its charter III cases where the men 20 out
on Illegal strikes, aud to prevent this step
being taken by Chief Sargent is the en-
rand on which these brotherhood chair
men are supposed to be here.
n Big Four fireman was roughly
handled Il few miles north of here. The
miners took him out and placed a rope
around his neck and said they would hang
him II he did not quit work. He prom
ised. Wagons are coming here as far
distant rs Oblong, Ills, fifty miles away,
for sugar and other supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13
LOOKS LIKE PEACE.
Probable Settlement of the
Great Strike.
Labor Leaders Make a Rea-
sonable Proposition.
Mayor Hopkins Chosen as
Mediator.
he Railroad Managers to
Consider 1t.
An Answer Promised at II 4.
m. Iommorrow.
Every Prospect That 1t Will
Then be Declared Off.
An Illinois Town Almost
Swept by Fire.
Pullman to Make an Import
ant Statement.
Assassin Prendergast Dies
Game.
Pullman to Make an Import
ant Statement.
Assassin Prendergast Dies
Game.

CHICAGO. July 13.-At HIS this
morning. Debs. Sovereign and How
ara mad conference with the mavor.
and proposition was made to
the General Managers association
through the mayor declaring the
strike Off, provided all the striking
employees are reinstated. The MAYOR
agreed to the proposition, and short
y afterward started out to present
the proposition to the general mana
gers. II is now thought the strike
Will bc ended before the day is over.
Tomorrow Morning tn Determine.
CHICAGO. July 13.-Debs and How
ward, of the \. Il. L.. took the set
tlement proposition addressed to the
General Managers association to the
mayor as sosn as ii was drawn up,
and conference eusucd with the
mayor and Aid. McGillen. Both
officials agreed to present the prop
osition to the association for the 4 .
X. L. The officials saw Managers st.
John and Egan. who consented to
present the document to the associa-
tlon tomorrow morning, and the
mayor was told that an answer would
be given at II o'clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13
WHAT GOV. STONE WOULD DO.
Missouri's Executive and the Regular
Troops Question.

Nissouri's Executive and the Regular
Troops Question.
KANSAS CITY, July l3.-In Il private leU-
ter to Colonel Stone, of this city, Governor
Stone declales he has been misunderstood
in his controversy with United States
Marshal Shelby and President Cleveland
The letter ADDS: II condition should
be brought about in st. Louis such as now
exists III Chicago-which God forbid
would not hesitate a minute TO ask the
president to send troops to that city. But,
if the president should, without any seem
ing necessity, without conference with the
state authorities, send these troops into
the city and quarter them there to do
police duty, would protest against it as
an insult to and an infringement upon the
sovereignty of the state"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13
AFFAIRS AT SACRAMENTO.
The Town About Under Martial Law
Hunt for the trcckers.

Hui; for the Nrcckers.
SAN FRANCISCO. July I3-Siuce the
horrible work ut the trestle west Of
fornia has been less alarming. At Sicra-
mento the conditions of martial law pre-
vail No trains are running there, how
ever, and General Superintendent FIJI
more said that no more regular trains
would he run before tomorrow. by which
time he hopes TO have repaired the trestie
Colonel Graham has thrown n Gordon Of
troops around the railroad PROPERTY and
citizens are not allowed through tue lines.
Two strikers were arrested during the day,
one for grossly insulting IA soldier and an
other for forcing his way through the
picket lines.
The railway company has been offered
reward OF 5000. Attorney General Oh
ney has offered 5000, and Governor
Markham has offered reward of 500 for
the perpetrators of the trestle crime The
sheriff. men are confident that they have
evidence 10 convict one of the men now i'll
custody, striker named Wordeu. \ boy
has been found who drove Worieu and
several other men to the bridge where
the ira n was wrecked. The boy declares
that these men carried wrenches and a
crowbar and that they were heavily
armed.
He says that when the men left his
wagon before walking to the trestle they
shut him IN u car on side-tr3ck and
warned him to stay there until they re
turned. 1t was not until the lad returned
TO the scene after the wreck that he
realized what had been done. lie posi-
lively identified Worden. Other arrests
will he made. The trains are running
regularly ont Of San Francisco on the
coast division. In southern California the
blp,.l ada * hrpl-aD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j., July l3-J.
Dixon Cunningham, IA promising young
attorney of this city, has been placed in
the hands of Il medical commission, which
is to inquire into his sanity. He hah beer
indicted for issuing worthless checks, and
pleaded not guilty. His father swore
that lie believed his sons reason was inn
paired through the excessive use of cigar
cites and liquor. The young man cross
examined his i.ther, using language for
which the court was forced to call him
to account. Finally the court named a
unacy commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13
Fat,iitic. by tine Earthquake.

CoNsfANTiNOPDE July l3.-The seismic
disturbances extended throughout wide
nrea. Tne casualties were greater than
earlier reports indicated. The number of
victims of the earthquakes, up TO last
evening. i, officially stated to be 10. but
the real number Is beiieved to be far
Larger. The center of the disturbances
seemed tu have becn the town OF Brusa-
at the north foot oi Morat olympus, nifty
ssven miles sou hca-t ot ConstantinopIe,
one OF the NEST important commercial
cities of Turkey. y shock was felt
throughou; the peninsula of Auatolia, %j'
miles from her..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13
Purchased Detroit street Car Lines.

DETROIT. July 13.-Contractor Thomas
Nevines of Orange. n. J., has purchased
the street car lines in Detroit. The con-
tract was signed last week. Mr.. Nevins
had an option which expired on july ..
He came here last week and closed the
deal. He will pay for the roads. which
comprise eighty miles of tracks, thirty Of
which are already equipped with the
trolley system, s, ,250. 00n. SI,0G0, 900 in cash
and the balance in bonds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13

SPRINGFIELD, July l3.-The town
Of New Berlin. 10 miles west of here.
was almost wiped off the Garth this
morning. Four of the city blocks.
including banks, business houses and
residences. are in ashes, entailiDg a
loss of over $3.50. 900. The fire was
Of inccndiary origin. but there is no
clue to the perpetrators. Many t'm-
lilies are destitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-07-13

BRAZIL, Ind, Juiy l3.-Thc =. and L.
|. passenger train has moved of on time
for the first time since the strike, The
train was surrounded 10y strikers and
their sympathizers, who hooted and jeered
the trainmen. Sheriff Ringer swore i'll
ten deputies to protect the Company's
property, all of whom except one are
strikers and prominent A. Il. U. men.