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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16
A RAILROAD WRECK.
A Wreck on the p. & R. in Which One Man
is Seriously Injured and Thirteen Cars
Demolished.

Last Saturday morning a point on
the Philadelphia and Reading Rail
Road at Rupert was the scene of a
serious wreck. An extra freight train
which was drawn by engine No. 1a5
broke in two and the one section ran
into the other, and as a consequence
the cars were piled up, and thirteen
mashed almost to pieces and the draw
head of the engine broken.
The crew all escaped serious injury
excepting Phenis Smith, of Catawissa,
who had his jaw broken, his tongue
nearly bitten off, and in addition to
all this sustained internal injuries.
Over three hundred yards of track
was torn up, and it was long time
before traffic was resumed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16

George w. Manning of Pittston,
died at his residence yesterday, at
a o'clock p. NJ, after an illness of
fifteen days. The funeral services
will be held Saturday afternoon at
2:3o p. M, and the interment in the
Odd Fellows Cemetery. Had he lived
until the 9TH of May next, he would
have been ffty.six years Of age. He
leaves to survive him wife and three
children. Mr.. Manning was a man
of genial disposition, and for many
years was foreman in the large Plan
ing Mill of Patterson & Co. He was
also a member Of the Coal and Iron
Police. He is a brother of our towns
man H. d. Manning and had many
friends in this place who were shocked
to hear of his death.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16

The entertainment given by Miss
Anna l.. Dunkel in the Opera House
last Thursday and Friday evenings
was one of the finest we have ever
witnessed. The different parts we're
rendered in a manner which would
reflect credit upon professional actors.
The recitation of Miss Besse Dunkel
on Thursday evening, and the mono
logue by Miss Anna l.. Dunkel on
Friday evening were especially fine.
The effect of the poses and dances
was enhanced by the calcium lights,
which were furnished by the Philadel-
phia Calcium Light Company, under
the management of J. II. Carols.
On Thursday evening the cast of
characters in "Pandora included
Misses Williams, Maize, Runyon,
Writ, Seesholtz, Chrisman, and Will
son; T. B. Hanly and A. w. buy
Esqs., and Master Fred Allen The
costumes were handsome, and the
several parts were admirably done.
Miss Pauline Writ captivated the
audience by her pretty recital of
Daisy's Faith
The dance Of the the Giddy
Girls " was executed by eight girls,
aud was very nicely done.
The comedy "Box of Monkeys :"
afforded the participants an opportun-
lty to distinguish themselves. The cast
included Miss Helen John as Mrs.
Ondego Jhones, Miss Vida Miller as
Sierra -Bengaline, Miss Edith Reber
as Lady Guinevere Landpoore, T. B.
Hanly Esq, as Edward Ralston, and
Samuel II. Harman as Chauncy
Ogethorpe. The stage was hand
somely set with new furniture from
the Leader Store, and the acting was
better than that of most professional
companies that come here. Each
one entered into the spirit of the part
and presented it in an easy and nat
r.s' manner that was highly pleasing.
On Friday evening the program
included two bright little comedies,
Miss Katharine Gardner and w. H.
Magill Esq, in Pair of Lunatics," "
and Miss Maude Runyon and A. w.
Duy in "The Mouse Trap" The
actors presented these plays in a
highly creditable manner.
The story of the Iliad was told in
pantomime, and all present were
pleased with the entertainments of
both evenings. 1t is to be hoped
that the home amateurs will give the
public other opportunities in the
future of enjoying their appearance
on the stage.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16
A Nice Place to Live.

When the grading and paving is
completed, one of the most desirable
portions of the town in which to reside
will be what is known as Light Street
road. The street has been widened
Strengthened and graded. Already
several fine residences have been
erected which are an honor to the
town and their owners. Then too
they are occupied by class of people
who are very desirable as neighbors.
If you have not visited that portion
of the town lately, do so, and you will
scarcely recognize the old place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16
An Ideal Spring Sunday.

The only thing lacking to make
last Sunday a full-hedged summer day
was little show on the foliage of the
trees. The air was balmy enough,
the sun was sufficiently warm and
bright, and a representative summer
crowd was out to take the air. The
streets were thronged with gayly
dressed women and men, who walked
with them or fllrted with them in pass
ing. There were some who searched
in out-of-the.way hooks for arbutus,
but the search was invariably fruitless,
for the Spring is very backward.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16

Governor Hastings has fixed Tues
day, June 80, for the execution of
George Windisch at Wilkes Barre.
There are two other murderers in this
state awaiting execution. They are
H. H. Holmes, who will be hanged at
Philadelphia, May 7, and Frank
March, whose execution will take
place at Uniontown, May IS. March's
attorneys have applied to the board
of pardons for communication of his
sentence to life Imprisonment. His
case will be considered at the next
meeting of the board.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16
Off to Supreme Court,

Attorneys James Scarlet, R, r.
Little, G. NJ. Tustin, w. H. Rhawn
and Grant Herring went to Philadel-
phia last Saturday to attend the
Supreme Court on Monday. These
attorneys are interested in the appeal
case of Tustin assignee of the Cata-
wissa Deposit Bank. Mr.. Scarlet is
also attorney in the Hughes-Bibby
case. Messrs. Rhawn and Herring
were accompanied by their wives.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16
Supreme Court Decision.

The following decision was render
ed by the Supreme Court last Mon
day.
Per curiam-In re-contest IN the
election of director of the poor OF
Conyngham township and Borough of
Centralia, Columbia county Motion
to advance this case, etc, denied,
and petition dismissed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16

Under a recent decision, postmas-
tiers can now take the acknowledge
ment of pension vouchers the same as
though he was a Notary Public. The
postmaster simply signs his name
in full, then by placing post office
stamp or seal on the voucher it is
complete after the post master wit
nesses the receipts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16

The trout season opened yesterday,
Our fishermen are getting out their
paraphernalia, and making arrange
ments for trip to the headwaters of
Fishingcreek. Soon stories of the
large ones which "got away" will
be in order.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16

The card of G.. M. Quick appears
in another column of this paper.
He is candidate for Prothonotary
and Clerk of the Courts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16

'lu you ever stop to think that
you live in your clothes most of your
time? You should first of all know
that your clothing is made in keeping
with sanitary conditions. Your cloth
ing should fit comfortably; it should
have style, fit, grace, and above all it
must be right in price. If you want
best goods: best fit, best trimmings
and best price you'll come here. Mems
good all wool suits, $500. Better
ones excellently trimmed, perfect fit
ting, equal to any SO suit, at $3.50.
Young mems splendid suits, many
nobby patterns, $500, $3.50, $3.50,
$1,000 and $1,000, Mems splendid
all wool never rip pants, Sweet, Orr
make, 200 children's beautifulnovelties,
Refers, Fauntleroys, Jerseys, Blouse,
Wash and Sailor, S1.OO to $3.50.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16
nj Coupon for Pony
outfit with every
dollar purchase.
YOUR CLOTHTNG
You should be careful in the selection of
your State officials Did you ever stop to think that

your State officials Did you ever stop to Chill
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-16

SEC.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
Won y Gold Watch,

The attendance ut the May yberry band
fair on Saturday evening was very large
The st. Patrick's band was present and
entertained the Assem- mblage with several
selections. The voting contest for the
most popular lady of Frseland and vi
cinity, which was conducted with much
spirit since the opening night, attracted
considerable attention and brought
about much friendly rivalry. The vote
at tho close for the three highest con-
tcstants was as follows: Miss Name
Mcdonald, s9e; Miss Sarah Shanno, e5s;
Miss Katie Winters; o1O. Miss McDon-
aid will be presented with gold watch.
Considering the condition of the times
the members OF the band consider that
they did fairly well, and they appreciate
all the help and assistance given them
In making the fair 4 success.
Tonight is the last night.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
Deafness Ca..ss ss c..sa

BY local spplicstions, ~ they sa.not
reach the disexred pcrnon Of the car.
There u only ore way 70 e1rs drafHeM,
and that is by eons'i,st3onsl rcned ies.
Deafness is eHnscd by an infH med con-
dition OF tho esucne linity Of ths
eustschian trhe. When thh tabs ests
infsned you have q runblipg ssrsd q
imperfect hearing. ard when il u eatire-
ly clo~ed deAfness u the ,sralt, snd sa-
iess tho iuha,aation can be taken ozt
and this tube restored to its nornsal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out OF ten are sAesed By
catsrrah. which y nothing boa sa in
damod condition Of the nncous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dolhrs for
any caee Of deafness (oaosed by satayrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls CAtnrrh
Care. Send for circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, O.
W Sold by druggists. 7tc-
Halls Family Pills are tho best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
Then He VIII Want His Liberty.

From the Lansford Record.
Patrick Furey, whose permanent resi-
dence is uncertain, is now warming him
self by the steam heat plant Of the county
jail. For maliciously breaking a fifteen
cent window light in Max Diamonds s
clothing store window with An apple
that he threw 1t small boys who where
teasing him while he was making one of
his mixed pickles speeches, he was
thrust into the bastile. As long as the
bitter winds keep whistlng on the bleak
mountain side Patrick will be satisfied
to toast his lean shsnks At the county
radiator, but when the blue bird sings
in the branches that overlook the Setter
Protectory, Patrick will want his liber-
ty. Until then let it 60 at that.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
Killed at TamaQua,

The following account Of a sad mis-
fortune which overlook family that
formerly resided in this vicinity, is
taken from the Tamaqua Recorder OF
Friday. The victim of the accident,
Charles Poe, was at one time employed
| as engineer at No. 5 Jeddo, and had
many acquaintances among those who
worked in that coliery. The accident
which resulted In the death OF Mr.. Poe
was one Of those mysterious ones that
are constantly recurring about the
mines, and the exact manner in which
the man met his death will likely never
be known. The story runs as follows:
Charles Poe and Fred Barnes, the lat
ter OF Coal Dale, worked together in No
II mine, Tamaqua. They were employ
ed in driving breast and expected to
finish their work that day. At noon on
Wednesday they had blast or two
ready. Poe commenced to descend the
manway. It's customary when two men
desire to descend that one remain at the
head until the other reaches the bottom,
when familiar rap is given, when the
other commences to descend. Poe did
not rap this time. Barnes waited at the
head of the manway until he was sure
that his partner had reached the bottom.
Then he began to descend.
About this time another man who is
employed At the foot OF the manway,
came along and found the body Of life
less man. Holding his lamp close to the
face he recognized 1T as that of Poe.
Ths mans head was bare, and on the
left side of it was a deep cash from the
crown to the forehead, and in the face
across tho middle of the nose was
another deep cash.
Poe had fallen down the manway.
Nobody was in the manway at tha time,
and OF course it is not known in what
manner he fell The supposition, how
ever, is that he stumbled or slipped and
fell headforemost to the bottom. From
the very bottom all the way up to a
distance OF about $50 feet blood was
found on every step. Here Poe's hat
was found. Apparently from this point
the man began to fall and continued his
descent between the steps and the wall
of the manway, stricking now protru-
sion OF coal or slate and then q step
until the very bottom was reached,
where the body rested on the stomach
with both arms extended.
Poe was 3s years OF age. He leaves a
widow and four children. The Oldest OF
the children is about II years and the
youngest 2. Their names are Fred, Ma
bel, James and Annie.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
Ansthor Suit in Ejectment.

Tho Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Company has again brought suit against
the Evans family, owners of q hotel
property at Lansford, to dspossess them
OF their property. This case has been
tried several times in the lower courts
and Evans won. Invent to the supr ,me
court this year and they won again, but
they will have to win twice it seems.
They have already spent $4,000 in de-
Tending their property. The suit is one
of the many brought against Lansford
people who violated the clause in the
deeds against selling liquor on the prem
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
They Pleased the Audispse.

Miss Cora Van Tassell, supported by
Mr.. Stuart, and accompanied by J. f.
Hayes, pianist, in Scenes from Great
Plays" pleased the audience at the
Grand opera house on Christmas night.
The acting Of Miss Van Tassell and Mr..
Stuart was the best that Freeland has
yet seen, and their rendition OF parts of
"Tennessee's Pardner," Camille" and
Leah, the Forsaken," won for them
liberal applause. Miss Van Tassell,
with her complete company, will appear
here in February, when she will produce
"Tennessee's Pardner" In full.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

This evening the young ladies OF St.
AIMS parish will give their banquet
and social at the Grand opera house.
The affair is predicted to be one of the
greatest successes that the young ladie,
have yet attempted, and, judging from
the energetic manner in which they
have doomed 1t, the social will come up
to all expectations. The dancing will
take place in tho opera house. DePierro's
orchestra furnishing the music. The
banquet will be served In the Young
Mems hall on the third floor.
The banquet room has been hand
somely decorated for tho occasion, and
the six large tables are also tastsfully
trimmed in colors.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

OF heating their apartments. Small gas
stoves and oil stoves were found to be
less expensive than coal stoves, and to-
day there is an unprecedented sale in
with the consequent result of decreas-
ed sale for coal. Another year or two
OF Morgan's Infamous trust, which
grinds the miners 1T one end by giving
them one or two days work each week
and the users of coal at the other by an
increase OF price, would completely ruin
the coal trade
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

| Synopsis of Local and Miseellspeous Os
sarrsscss That Cas- BE Read Quickly
| what she Foihs of This and othei
rswas are Doias.
The Trixie Lillian Company, which
played here recently, went to pieces Al
Lansford last week.
TheWearWell's Century" shoe is o. X
Freeland never had a"quieter Christ.
than last Friday. No disturbance OF
any kind marred the birthday Of the
Saviour.
Watch the removal sale at Sweeney i
Herron's, Hazleton.
The Young Mems c. T. A. b. Corps
will give literary and musical enter
taiDment at the Grand opera house next
Sunday evening. tt
Buy . dance and dodge the doctor.
Sold At A. Oswald's.
The Mayberry band fair will be open
tonight. 1t WAS intended that last Sat-
urdsy evening should be the last, but
this has been changed.
Removal sale bargains at Sweeney &
Herron's, Hazleton.
Arbutus Lodge, No. GIL, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, attended the Presbyteri-
an church in . body last evening and
listened to a good sermon by Rev. ]. w.
Bischoff.
Every motorman and driver should
wear dance. Sold At A. Oswald's.
The second hearing OF the annexation
question did not take place on Saturday.
Auditor c. F. McHugh was unable to be
present and the hearing was postponed
until Wednesday.
Your feet can't get cold when you
nave them encased In Wear Well shoes.
Frank Eberrett, at present proprietor
OF the Park View House, has leased the
zemany building at Main and Washing
ton streets, and will have it fitted up for
restaurant and hotel purposes.
Wilkesbarre experienced several fires
on Christmas. The first destroyed st.
stephens Episcopal church, valued at
$780, 900; the second burned the Jewish
synagogue, loss $1,000; another burned
the residence OF Edward Costlett. and
another the residence OF Charles Bart.
The Tigers Athletic Club will COM
mence to decorate Yannes' opera house
tomorrow for the ball on Thursday
evening. The decorations have been one
OF the features Of the Tigers balls, and
the committee in charge promises some
surprises for the ball-goers on THURSDAY
night.
The programme OF the entertainment
given on Thursday evening under the
auspices Of the Travellers Athletic As
sociation, as published in our last issue.
WAS rendered with but . few slight
changes. The several people who took
part did very well, and the audience
was perfectly satisfied with the enter
tainment.
The remains OF Manus Waters. for
merly OF town, arrived here yesterday
from Warrior Run, where he died from
pneumonia early Christmas morning.
He was As years of age, and leaves two
sons and two daughters. Interment
was made at St. AIMS cemetery. A
delegation Of the Sugar Notch A. o. ii.
accompanied the remains.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
PERSONALITIES.

Among those who spent Christmas
with relatives and friends here were the
following:
Laura Koons, Matte Lindsay and
Belle Crawford, West Chester normal
school.
Frank O'Donnell, Patrick Gallagher
and Peter O'Donnell, Villa Nova college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward O'Donnell,
Wilkesbarre.
James Gallagher and Patrick Brennan,
Carbondale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh McGnl, Mt.
Carmel.
Edward F. Gallagher, East Hartford,
Conn.
Patrick O'Donnell, Newport News, Va.
Richard Doggett, Jersey City, N. j.
Miss Name Lynch, Shenandoah.
Miss Bid Gaffney, Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Callahan, Plains.
John Ryan, Mahanoy City.
John Sweeney, of Lanstord, visited
the Burke family last week.
Miss Bridget McGroarty spent Christ
mas with Wilkesbarre relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Ferry, OF Walnut
street, are spending the holidays with
Easton friends.
Charles and Andrew O'Donnell are
lying very i'll with bronchitis at theiI
home on Main street.
Thomas Birkbeck, Jr,, who has Just
completed business course at Pierce
college, has entered the Philadelphia
College of Dental Surgery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

Fifty-two lots in Woodside Addition
to the borough OF Freeland, south OF the
Lehigh Valley Railroad, divided up into
sections OF three or four lots, will be Of
fsred for sale until o'clock p. m., Janu-
ary s, 1897. For terms and full particu-
lars with plans apply at once to
Arthur Mcclellan, secretary.
The Cross Creek Coal Company,
Drfton. Pa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
$4,000 Reward!

The above reward will be paid by the
Freeland Game Protective Club for in
formation that will lead to the arrest
and conviction of the party or parties
whe hunted rabbits with ferret on the
25th or Goth inst. along the ridge be-
tween Eckley and Highland and in that
vicinity. Send information without de-
lay to the undersigned, who assures the
payment OF the reward.
Hugh Malloy, president.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

The undersigned will sell at private
sale. at her residence, Centre and Lu-
zerne streets, Freeland, beginning to-
day. all her household furniture. Sale
will continue this week and next until
everything is disposed OF.
Mrs. j. J. Powers
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
AUCTION SALE!

Our entire stock Of Jewclry
is to be sold to the highest bid
der. We will sell every after
noon and evening. This will be
the greatest sale Hazleton has
ever had. We invite every
body to attend. Ladies espe-
cially invited.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

l am selling ont several hundred pairs
OF mons and boys gum boots and ladies'
rubbers at 20 per cent below cost. Call
at once, as everything must be sold be-
fore the new year. Hugh Malloy, cor
ner OF Centre and Walnut sts., Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

Wear Well shoes are warranted to be
precisely as represented. You make no
mistake in that store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

The dance will never let your ears OF
face get cold. Sold at A. Oswald's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

Bargains in furniture at Sweeney &
Herron's removal sale.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

All property taxes for 1896 not paid on
or before December 80 will returned to
the commissioners to be sold.
Hugh Malloy, collector,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
IlG Riqlt I'lilq.

We always did it.
And we shall continue to
keep and increase your conf
dence. Our counters are now
loaded with Winter Goods of
superior quality at low prices,
and there's no use buying
shoddy elsewhere.
See our Mems Fine Blue Beaver Over
coats at $3.50.
Mems sAll-Wool sBlack, Blue, Brown
and Drab Beavers, $3.50; worth
every centio $40.
Finest Castor and Chinchilla Overcoats
from So to $l4. Clear saving of So
to So on every one.
An elegant line of Boys Refers from
$l.eS to 81. Everyone gem
O2c We have now on sale 1900
Knee Pants, bought at one
third of their value. They're going at
2Sc pair; they're worth SOC and 75c.
Come early and take your Pick.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28

Additional locals on the fourth page.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-28
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF The REGION.

sysopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Os-
sarrsscss That Cas- BE Read Quickly.
what ths Foiks Of This and Other
fswas are Dofng.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-09-01

Mr.. L. j. Gardner, who has just re-
turned from a trip across the noun
tains, tells us Of the political situa-
tion up on the McKinzie trail. He
says he met and talked with many
campers and out of 50 he met on the
trail, he met but one Mckinley man.
He says Mr.. b. F. Fin, of McKinzie, a
life long Republican, has declared for
Bryan. He has voted with the old
party ever since it was party. but
this year he must bid the old ship
adleu. Another Lane county man
named Madison Spares, aged nearly
20, says he has always voted the Re-
publican ticket, but this year he can
not do so and says he will vote for
Bryan on general principles, though
he has never deviated from the Re-
publican path since it has been WIS.,
ible. He says the woods In the noun
tains are full of the same kind OF
sentiment.