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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-04-05
A GREAT MAN HERE.

Mr.. II. l.. Hastings, of Boston, the
greatest anti-inhdel lecturer in America
will visit Bloomsburg this week.
Meetings have been arranged for him
as follows: Wednesday night, Meth
odist church; Thursday night, Re.
formed church +; Friday night, Luth-
eran church ; Saturday night, Y. VI.
{. A. hall Sunday morning, Baptist
church Sunday evening, Presbyterian
church. Sunday afternoon meeting
for men only, either in Court House
or Opera House, when Mr.. Hastings
will lecture on, "The Mistakes Of
Noses" which is the favorite theme
OF Robert J. Ingersol. The music on
this occasion will be furnished by the
Male Choir and Y. NJ c. A. orchestra.
1t will be the greatest meeting for
men ever held in Bloomsburg. At
Willlamsport few months ago, the
Court House was too small to hold
the men, who came out to hear this
wonderful Speaker. Judges, clergy.
men, lawyers, doctors, Journalists
mechanics and working men in gen.
eral attended and declared the ad
dress of Mr.. Hastings to be most
excellent effort. We expect crowd:
to attend every meeting while this
man is here and word to the wise is
sufficient, that is, come early.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-04-05

The case of Margaret O'Connor OF
Centralia against the Philadelphia and
Reading r. X. Co. for damages sns'
tanned by reason of an injury to her
spine on December goth, 1899 at the
Third Street crossing in Ashland, was
settled at Pottsville last week, the
Company giving Miss O'Connor a
judgment for $9o75. Miss O'Connors
Attorneys were Robt. Buckingham OF
this place and James Scarlet OF Dan
vile, both of whom were present at
time of settlement and prepared to
60 to trial
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-04-05

Everybody is wei
come to a calendar for
1895, who will call at
this Office for it, wheth-
or they are subscribers
or not. onlv a few
more left. Come. soon-
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-04-05
BURGLARS.

Gliding & Cos clothing store was
entered by thieves on Sunday night,
and several hundred dollars worth of
clothing stolen. They entered by
pryirg open one of back windows.
The night watchman discovered that
the windows were open, and notified
Mr.. Gidding. A reward OF $50 is
offered for the apprehension of the
burglars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-04-05

In other words, the cost of main
tanning a home for eleven people, is
one bUndred and taoenty sic dollars
per head IN Saidries alone. We do
not pretend to say who has been get
ting too much pay, but that this ag,
gregate is too much, is apparent. The
law under which pay is allowed, reads
as follows: "That the compensation
OF the treasurer, collector, steward,
matron, physician and other officers
or assistants shall be fixed by the di-
rectors, and the compensation of the
directors shall be fixed by the Board
of auditors at each yearly settlement
for the next succeeding year." For
some years past it has been customary
for the auditors to allow the directors
one hundred dollars per year, and then,
as one good turn deserves another,
the directors have kindly allowed the
auditors each five dollars, though the
law fixes the compensation of the
auditors at-$I.so.
Let us make some comparisons. A
member of the Bloom School Board
is elected for three years and the
third year he is elected either Secre-
tary or Treasurer, and receives $I75.-
90, or an average of 10000 year
The district embraces three school
houses, over a thousand pupils, and
twenty teachers, and requires frequent
attention from the directors. The
treasurer handles about $4,000 a
year. If 500 year is sufficient for a
school director, why not for poor
director2 The Sec. ofthe school district
receives SI75 for three years service on
the board the Secretary of the poor
district gets $4,000 in the same time.
The treasurer of the school district
receives SITS for handling $4,000 ;
the treasurer of The poor district re-
ceived $1,000 for handling less than
half that amount last year. The
steward gets $65o.oo and home for
himself and family, and has no risks.
If crops fail, his salary is paid just the
same. The stock all belongs to the
district so that if horse or COW dies,
it is not his loss. There is not a
farmer in the county who would not
like to secure the position, for it is
better than he can do with his own
land.
The Bloom Poor District has re-
Gently got into politics. There seem
ed to be quite number of men who
were anxious to serve the people al
officers of this district, and it created
quite a fight at the election. Back OF
all this is the simple fact that 1t i:
certainly soft snap to help divide
twelve hundred and ninety dollars az
salaries for looking after eleven pau
pers, and that is what makes the
scramble for the places.
The new board consisting of Viii
son, Rhoades and Hagenbuch, wa'
worn in last Monday. They have l
An their power to change the manage
I ment of this district.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-04-05
Sheriff's Sales Adjourned.

The sale of properties of H. H.
Hulme, and w. J. Martin which were
advertised by Sheriff McHenry for
March goth, were adjourned until
April 9th, the former at ten o'clock
a. m. and the latter at three p. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-04-05

l.. Bernhard's jewelry store was
moved last Saturday to J. Wesley
Meyers stationery store. 1t is nicely
fitted up with cherry shelving and
counter, and makes the neatest and
most commodious room Mr. Bern-
hard has ever had.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-04-05

The county commissioners are
busily engaged in delivering assess
ment books.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
An Abilene Mans Speech,

The Salina Republican has the fol-
lowing regarding a union Y. NJ. c. A..
meeting in that city Sunday; NJ.
Akin, Of Topeka, state secretary Of
the Y. M. G. A., and Prof. Shirk, Of
Abilene, chairman of the state board,
were the speakers, making short adj
dresses in both churches.
Prof. Shirk gave some interesting
statistics concerning the work and
present condition Of the Y. M. G. A..
According to the speaker there 1885,
900 young men in the state, a broad
field Of labor for the young mems or
ganization There are 80 active as.
sociations Of the Y. NJ. G. A. in the
state. Besides this number in other
small towns there are corresponding
members who keep in touch with the
state work. Mr.. Shirk concluded
with an earnest appeal for more con-
secratlon among the young men for
the work Of such vast proportions,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
KILLED. m A WELL.
A Dickinson County Nan Meets Sud.
dan Death.

The many acquaintance Of Alvs
Dyer, for 10 years resident Of this
county, residing south Of the city,
will be sorry to learn Of bis death,
the news Of which has just come to
his brother, n. c. Dyer.
Mr.. Dyer removed from this county
to California In 1892 and about three
months ago came back and located on
a claim near Independence, Oklaho-
ma. Last Saturday while digging a
well he used blasting powder and a
charge was exploded at the bottom of
the well. The gas generated did not
clear out rapidly and Mr.. Dyer went
down in the well too soon and was
overcome, falling to the ground at
the bottom. BY the time he was
lifted out life was extinct. He leaves
a wife and three children who will
greatly miss the kind husband and
thoughtful father.
Mr.. Dyer's claim is adjoining that
Of another Dickinson county man, Y.
W. Coleman, formerly living near
Navarro who also went to California
but returned to settle in the Terri
tory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
Crops of the County,

Cashier R. M. White of the Abb
lene National returned Friday night
from a trip over the county in which
during the past ten days he has visit
ed every township in order to form
an estimate Of the crop outlook. He
says the best wheat in the county is
in Cheeyer township where many
fields will 60 20 bushels per acre,
Flora, Willowdale and Buckeye come
next. Northeast and south Dickin.
son are in harder luck. As he ex-
pressed 1t, "the extreme south will
gather its wheat with a road scraper,
farther north mower will be used,
In Buckeye header and in Cheever a
binder" Oats generally will be
full crop while corn with its large
acreage promises well. The farmers
are putting out good deal of
Raliir corn and sorghum and will
have lots Of feed for their stock.
The county will on the whole, II the
corn comes through all right, make a
good showing.
Surviving the debility and depres-
sion common in late years to all
sister states and all countries Kansas
now seems agriculturally and finan-
cially conyalescent, and in her old
time form is again headed for pros
perity and the stars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
-EBttW-;:#B: :Bft4Hr--
A BOY KILLED WHILE HAUL.
ING Hay.
Takes q Tumble on to the Horses
Dacks and Il Either Kicked or
Crushed Fatally-Found Nearly
Lifeless in the Road.

A terrible accident occurred south
Of Solomon Monday afternoon near
the farm Of James Mason, in Garfield
township. Ayoung boy, Frank Muir
ray, aged 10 or - years who was
working for Mr.. Mason was hauling
hay. He was driving and was riding
alone on the load. 1t is supposed
that he fell down to the front end Of
the load in some manner and was
kicked by the horses or run over by
the wagon or both. At any rate his
nearly lifeless body was found in the
track Of the wagon. He breathed his
last a few minutes after being dis
covered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27

If you have water buya
~ Pump now and save your 'ssa
growing corn crop
Shifting Soil.
General Agent for Dickinson Go.


(Real Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill, Abstracter|
Thos Kirby and wife to Mary ?. De
Wolff, 0 b Sc S2.li.S, 81
Geo NJ Noble and wife to Howard
Wilson, s h NV 2-l6-l, 800.
Almira Laney and husband to Francis
? Laney, ne ll-l2.l, reserying life
interest, 81.
Jacob Koblcr and wife to & W Staatz,
Sc sw Liza, $l40O.
| U Davis and wife to John Mooney,
ca lot 7 and Q so II lots 5 blk III
Herington, $500,
j s Smith sheriff to Clara G Coleman,
W ne 24-l6-2, $500.
Riley + Moore and wife TO G W Nc
Knight, W NV 2S-ll-S, 5000.
Rupert A Jackson to Farmland M 4
Del Co, all 5-l4-5, h ne and land
in Gcary county 626 &C, 5000.
Woodbine Town Co to Chas Asling
It's 0 and 10 blk 10 Woodbine, $40.
Same to Same It's II and IS blk 8
Woodbine, $685.
elk Of Dist Court to Ezra Belden sw
n sci 1929, $1,000.
Same to same same $500.
Same to Benz Frederick Sc 2S-l2-3,
Sl,l00.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
Town Supplying Country,

A peculiar condition ofaIialrs exists
just now in the potato trade, the
town supplying the country with that
vegetable. The truck raisers around
the city have small patchesoi potatoes
which they are marketing while the
farmers arc too busy raising big crops
to bother with little things like that
One store sent 10 bushels TO the
country Saturday in that way. Some
people think the farmers would
prosper better II they would look out
more for the little things and buy
less in town OF the articles which
they might raise at home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
Assassinator Of Character.

The character OF the material out OF
which the Monitor is making paper
nowadays is arousing general disgust.
1t seems that the editor has conclud-
ed that he could come here from
Topeka and by assassinating char
acter make converts to Populism.
The lowest depts Of dirty, malicious
falsehoods have been reached in his
past two issues. Here is what lead
ing papers Of the county say of it,
Herington Times: The worst as
well as the most cowardly and un-
called for piece Of political BUSH
whacking any man ever saw was the
Abilene Monitors attack Of last week
on what it pleases to call "A Promi-
nent Republican Candidate for
Sheriff And it would be no more
than what the writer Of that article
deserves il he should be given the
choice to take it back and make due
apologies to each Of the gentlemen
running for the Republican nomina-
ton for sheriff Of this county or to
receive from each a good sound
drubbing such as all political shysters
are Justly entitled to. We venture
the assertion that what the Monitor
said was made up out Of whole cloth,
every word Of it, and II there is no
legal method Of reaching such cases,
Jim Burton, F. Ball, ]. A. Hopkins or
George Huffman would either Of them
be borne out in taking the law in
his hands for time and melting out
to such deiamers Of character the
only punishment that can possibly be
found to meet the case.
Hope Crescent: The Monitor Of
last week most shamefully attacked
the characters Of the four gentlemen
who are before the Republican con-
vention for sheriff. The Monitor has,
wilfully lied and should be made
to correct the statement or prove IT.
which IT can't do.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
DILLON.

John Snyder intends going to Colo
RADIO soon.
Fred Saur was lIerington visitor
Sunday,
viii Elliot and wife were over from
Hope Sunday.
The ball Saturday evening was
well attended and everybody enjoyed
themselves.
Miss May spellman Of Gypsum
City was visiting relatives here sun
day.
A gentle hint was dropped in our
hearing the other day that parties
selling bitters here would probably
get into trouble II II was not stopped.
1t is quite probable that a switch
engine will be placed here in the near
future, as the work Of placing cars
for the Stucco mills consumes too
much time for the local and through
freights.
The Butterwick boys who were
killed by lightning near Kansas City
last week we're cousins Of Mrs, J. p.
Orr, Mrs. j. W. Davis and II. Spring.
er, all Of this place.
Agent Bath left Monday for Chat.
tanooga, Tenn, to attend the ma.
tional convention Of the Epworth
league. Mr.. Peterson will manipu-
late the keys during bis absence.
The Ice cream social given by the
League Friday evening at Union Val.
ley was a success both socially and
financially.
John Rumold, jr., received a new
wheel last week from a Chicago house
and was so unfortunate as to have a
breakdown before leaving town.
Moral-Buy your wheels of your
home dealer.
Charley Roberts and wife were
Hope visitors Sunday.
Robt, Ogden is working for A. $.
Eyarts.
Our ball team would like to ar
range a game for the 4th Of July
with some nine and they are not at
all particular whom they play. Let
US hear from you.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
Engle Bound Over,

The case against II. S. Engle OH
a charge Of wheat stealing came up
for preliminary hearing in Quinn's
court Friday a. M, County Attorney
Smith being for the State and Il. G,
Little for defense,
The evidence left little doubt as to
the fact of Engl's having stolen
wheat and the question Of burglary
turned on the condition Of the
granary door and whether or not
force was necessary to enter.
He was finally bound over in
Quinn's court for trial for burglary
and larceny, bond $1,000. He is in
.c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
Honored Children's Day.

The Methodist church was crowded
Sunday evening with the largest audi
ence ever gathered to witness Chill
dren's day exercises. Standing room
was at premium but all heartily en-
joyed the pretty exercise given 1.-The
Golden Gate which gave entrance to
the way Of life and which was UNI
locked by keys Of Obedience, SINGER
ity, Humility, Love, Endeavor, Self
Surrender, was the feature Of the
occasion. Miss Lolita Northcraft very
gracefully took the part Of guardian
while the keys were borne by Walter
Newman, Herbert Howard, Roy
Wyant, Edna Anderson, Maude
Shaler, Crecy Hollar. Besides there
were songs by the little folks and a
generous collection, for church ex-
tension. The entertainment was a
credit to Supt. Hollar and his assist
opts
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
WORK FOR THE NEEDY.
What the City Mission Has Done for
the Town.

The annual meeting Of the city
mission met at the home Of Mrs. NJ.
A. Schively June Fl, 1895.
The president, Mrs. +, +, Ellison,
called the meeting to order.
Minutes Of the previous meeting
read and approved.
The treasurer, Mrs, Schively, made
a complete report Of the years work
as follows;
Balance on hand June 8, 1894, 1894,
Received from Mrs Brenneman 30 cents,
Thanksgiving offering NJ. E. church, $1,000
Collected by Mrs. Rothschild, A.,5.
Collection from Presbyterian 3. s., 1915.
Donated by John Johntz, sacks -four
G, Hodge, sack -four, sack
potatoes.
Donated by Presbyterian :. T., sack poia-
toes, sack -four
Donated by Mr., and Mrs G. i, Morley, /
sack -four,
Donated by stoddard 4 rIenncr, % sacks
-four,
Donated by W. B. Giles, ton coal
W. $. Anderson, | sack -four
CT. Mead and others, Is tur-
keys, 20 chickens.
Donated by Mrs. Morris, jar lard.
Received from Polymnia club charity con-
cert, sl3l75.
Received from Mr.. Hantz, $500.
Total, Si7532
DISBURSEMENTS,
Provisions, sllLi7.
Dry goods, 1880.
Shoes, 1880.
Garden Seeds, 1885,
Coal, $50.
Care Of sick, $500.
Audited by: Mrs. +. T. Ellison,
president; Mrs. w. d. Nichols, vice
president; Mrs. H. Harger. secretary.
The treasurer reported fifty-six
families assisted during the year.
Moved and carried that the treas
urer's report be accepted as read.
The superintendent from the dif-
ierent wards reported families helped;
also those needing help at present
Believing that much good has been
accomplished through this agency 1t
was moved and adopted that the city
mission be continued another year.
The following officers and superin-
tendents were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. A. l.. Russell;
vice president, Mrs. NJ. W. Wander
belt; secretary, Mrs. II. larger;
treasurer, Mrs. NJ A. Schively; super
intendents: First ward, Mrs. Wander
belt Second ward, Mrs. Rothschild,
Mrs. Newman; Third ward Mrs.
Brenneman, Miss Ida Davidson;
Fourth ward, Mrs. schopp, Mrs. $. S.
Smith, Mrs. Nichols.
A vote Of thanks was rendered the
press Of the city for space given us.
Adjourned to meet at the call Of
president.
Mrs. II. HARGER, Sec'y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
This Tells It All.

Peter Hansen while using an ak in
flicted an injury on himself. The at
tending physician found that one OF
the small branches Of the anterior
tibial nerve and the dorsalis hallucis
artery were severed. The anterior
aspect Of the internal cuneiiorm bone
was also nicked, l.. is generally be-
lieved that he will recover.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
:. -f6lITlclt. CHAT.
Various Items on the Campaigns
-. Outlook.

Jacob Baumbaugh, Of Hayes town
ship, one Of the county's most es
teemed farmers, is being iavorably
mentioned for high school trustee to
fill the vacancy caused by the death
Of the late G. NJ. Brenizer. Mr..
Baumbaugh would make a good
trustee. He is a staunch Republican,
well posted, has children in the school
and is worthy Of the place.
A. c. Romig will and should be re.
nominated by the Republicans for
surveyor. He is competent and faith
full and has done much for Dickinson
agriculture by helping on the cause
Of irrigation locally. 1t would be a
graceful thing for the other parties
also to nominate him and elect him
unanimously.
J. A. Hopkins has the hearty sup
port Of his home paper, the Solomon
Sentinel. 1t says he is one Of Solo,
mons worthiest citizens and Pres
byterian by training. That is good
starter.
Republican delegate convention
July 20. Democratic mass conven-
ton Aug. 81. Pop referendum nom
sense commencing June 27 and end
ing in a fizzle November 9th.
Jim Frey has been kept out Of his
race for register considerably by his
wife's illness. She is better now and
he is busy greeting his friends.
Charlie Wyandt is making a good
city clerk and his candidacy for the
same office in the county is being
pushed vigorously
George Huffman can probably
laugh more than any candidate in the
field. He can also hustle with the
best Of them
W. H. Logan has never failed in
anything yet and he will make the
treasurer's office, if nominated. See
II he don't.
Miss Mace King is showing
strength that proves her wide ac-
quaintance and popularity.
Ed Dingee, jr., is saving county
clerk wood at rate that is making
good pile Of sawdust.
Frank Ball is making wideawake
canvass that will count when votes
are figured up.
j. R. Van Worst is making a rat
Ting canvas for register in northeast
Dickinson.
A correspondent from Chapman
writes, 1--WE are all Jennings men
here"
Jim Burton was latest to enter the
sherff's race but there are no flies on
him.
Charlie Hull is hustling for that
county clerkship.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
Teachers Excursion to Denver.

As usual the Old Reliable Union
Pacific Short Line to Denver offers to
teachers and their friends, by far the
best route in all respects to Denver,
Colorado Springs, Manitou, and all
Rocky Mountain resorts. Owing to
the large attendance promised and
unanimous endorsement Of the Union
Pacific as the Official Route, special
trains will be run. No erowding.
Plenty of room for all. All trains
fully equipped with day coaches,
Splendid Reclining Chair Cars, seats
free. Pullman Palace Dining Cars.
Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars. Solid
vestibuled Trains. No change OF any
kind. We are arranging for special
party to start from Abilene, on date
to be selected by those going Rate
for round trip Abilene to Denver,
Colorado Springs, Manitou and Pueb-
10, only 1880. To make 1t thorough
ly enjoyable to all, we should have
names Of those intending to go at as
early date as possible, so as to make
arrangements in advance for the COM
fort Of our party. Special low rates
to mountain resorts to all who 60 on
this excursion. Splendid opportunity
to attend Summer School at Colorado
Springs. Tickets good ilSept. lst.
For full and complete particulars call
on or address,
D. F. SHIRK,
supt. Public Instruction.
Abilene. Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27

Harvest time has arrived and few
have already begun to garner in the
golden grain.
Amery Summer has been very sick
during the past week
Paul Tischhaaser has moved his
roller mill machinery to Hope, where
he intends to again to start in the
milling business.
Henry Schedule has already har-
vested his large crop Of wheat on the
d. N. Gish farm.
Henry Engle is attending the
normal institute at Abilene.
Miss Susan Hoffman leaves this
week to engage in missionary work
In Oklahoma.
Jno. Lenhert has harvested his
crop Of alfalfa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
CHAPMAN.

John Klaybaker, an old and
respected citizen living about three
miles east Of here, was stricken with
paralysis last Thursday and died
Friday. The funeral was held at the
Lutheran church Saturday.
The ball grounds are being scraped
and graded in preparation for the ball
games the Fourth.
welby and Willie Cunningham
left Saturday night for Missouri to
thresh,
Prof. Cook announces that The high
school library will be open every
Wednesday from 8 to 6 ?. NJ, at
W hich time books may be drawn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
Two Big Crops.

J. R. Mccullough, living south Of
Solomon, has 100 acres Of wheat
which is being harvested and which
will yield 25 bushels per acre. His
brother, Samuel Mccullough, has
l,2OO acres Of corn that promises a
magnificent yield. The Mccullough
boys will prosper this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-06-27
Brass Band War Over

The band held 4 meeting last night
to wrcstlc with the problem Of how
to satisfy all parties in regard to the
horns It was finally decided to al
low the old members who join the
new band to retain their instruments.
Peace was declared and the merry
toot, loot goes on with more or less
harmony incidentally it may be re-
marked that VIII Miller has not
loosened his grip on his own instru-
ment nor is he going to do 50,