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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
A SERIOUS FALL.
DANIEL PIFER AN EMPLOYEE OF
TIE CARPET MILL FALLS DOWN
THE ELEVATOR SHAFT AND
BREAKS HIS LEG,

Last night just as the whistle had
announced that the time to quit work
had arrived, Daniel Pifer who was on
The second floor of the Carpet Mill
iell down the elevator shaft to the
basement. Drs. Bruner and Bierman
were Immediately summoned and the
unfortunate man was tenderly picked
up and carried to his home and upon
an examination by the doctors it was
found that his right leg was broken
near the hip. The fracture was
reduced and the patient placed into
as comfortable position as possible.
Just how the accident occurred it is
impossible to ascertain as there are
nearly as many versions of 1t, as
people who were present. In all
probability the true story will not be
known until Mr.. Pifer is able to tell
1t. One story is, that when the
whistle blew, the electric light was
extinguished and he walked into the
shaft instead of a door. Another
story is that he fell into it while
tusseling with companion. 1t seems
strange how the accident could have
occurred as there is always guard
around the shaft when the elevator is
not In position. 1t could not have
been in position last night when this
accident occurred. 1t was reported
on the streets that he had been killed,
but the doctors think that with proper
care there are no doubts of his re-
covery. In addition to the broken
leg his face was badly cut, but no
internal injury was sustained.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
The Grim Destroyer.

We are again called upon to chron-
icle sudden death, and this time
Miss Bertha Reecer is the victim.
She was daughter of Reuben Reec-
er, who died when she was babe.
She lived with her mother until she
was six years of age, at which time
death robbed her of her mother, and
she went to Catawissa and made her
home with her aunt, with whom she
remained until about two years ago,
when she came to this place, and
resided with her brother James, at
whose residence she died. She was
employed at the silk mill, and Tues
day evening of last week she returned
from work, complaining of being sick.
She went to her room and never re.
covered, dying last Tuesday evening
at $3.50, after an illness of just one
week, aged IS years, 6 months and
a days. The cause of her death was
typhoid pneumonia and inham nation
of the bowels. Bertha was a bright,
beautiful girl, and by her winning
manners had large circle of friends,
who are deeply affected by her sudden
death. The funeral services were
held from the home of James Reecer
on Eight street, this Thursday after
noon at o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
BURNED TO DEATH.
William Scott Young Man Of Montour
Township Overcome by Gas at a Lime
Kiln and Horribly Burned.

Last Sunday morning about eleven
o'clock as Harry Evans and Frank
Mensch were going through field in
Montour township in which the lime
kilns of John S. Mensch are located
they discovered the lifeless body of a
man in the kiln. They Immediately
notified William Mensch, a Justice of
the Peace for said township, who en-
paneled Jury and held an inquest.
The Jury heard the evidence and
found that he had come to death ac-
cidentally by being overcome with the
gas from the kiln. He was apparent
ly about twenty five years of age, was
five feet, seven inches tall and weigh
ed about one hundred and fifty pounds.
He had light hair, short mustache,
wore a dark blue suit, gray overcoat
all of which were in good condition.
Subsequent investigation proved that
it was William Scott, a young man
whom Henry Wertman of said town
ship had raised, taking him from a
poor house when he was but lad.
He was of a rowing disposition and
had at times worked at the Danville
asylum. Last Friday he left Mr..
Wertmen to make visit to friends in
Roaringcreek, and it is supposed that
he was on his way home and passing
the lime kilns, he had gone there to
get warm. He had evidently seated
himself with MS back to the fire, as
when found he was lying on his back
in the flames. His body from his
breast down to below his knees was
burned almost into crisp, the feet
were not burned much as they were
outside the fire. The body was
placed in charge of undertaken G. G..
Baker who brought it to Bloomsburg
and prepared it for burial.
An examination of his clothing
which he had left at the house of a
friend in Fernville revealed a life
insurance in the Prudential insurance
company, but subsequent investiga
tion showed that it had lapsed fol
want of non payment of premium
The body was taken to Grovania
Tuesday afternoon for interment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
ENTERTAINING. INSTRUCTIVE,
PATRIOTIC.

AS previously announced in the
columns of this paper on the first
Thursday night of each month Wash
ington Camp No. 3Io P. o. S. of A.
is entertained by an address by one
of the members Last Thursday night
it was delivered by Hon. E. R. Ikeler
and will be long remembered by those
present. 1t was not only entertaining,
but patriotic and instructive and
several of the important questions of
the times were ably discussed. 1t
would have been the best educator in
the world, if it could have been open
to the general public. The next ad-
dress will be delivered by Hon. A. l..
Fritz on the evening of the sixth of
February.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
LUTHERAN CHURCH DEDICATION.

For some time the Lutherans at
Espy have been engaged in building
a new church, and last Sunday it was
formally dedicated. Rev. ]. II.
Weber, d. d. of Sunbury preached
the sermon in the morning. AS he
is considered good fnancier, the
matter OF raising the needed funds
was placed in his hands, and he
proved himself equal to the emergency.
The treasurer stated that the amount
necessary to be raised was $I458.
This amount did not include the
carpet, heater, chandelier, pulpit,
furniture, windows, bell and spouting,
these things having been provided for
by the Ladies Aid Society, and Young
Peoples Lutheran Alliance. This
seemed like a large amount to be
raised from congregation the mem
bershlp of which was composed
principally of people of limited means,
but they had erected their edihce,
and intended paying for it. The
offering at the morning service
amounted to $1,000. The::Session of
the Sunday School in the afternoon,
and the Young Peoples Alliance
meeting at 6 o'clock P. M. led by
Miss Belle Ruckle, were interesting
and addresses were made by several
of the visitors The iedicatory sermon
was preached in the evening, by Rev
J. r. Dimm, ID. ID. President OF the
Susquehanna University at Selins
grove. The collection was resumed
by DR.. Weber, and to the astonish
ment of all present the total amount
pledged during the day aggregated
$I6oo.oo. The church building wa'
then dedicated to the Worship o
God, according to the solemn anc
beautiful service Of the Lutheran
Church. The entire cost of the build
ing was over $500 and the member
ship can boast of owning one of th'
neatest churches in the County.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The Normal School Lecture Course
is giving the people os Rloomsburg an
opportunity of hearing the very best
talent it is possible to secure. The
next two numbers are unusually fine.
This Thursday evening, Leland T.
Powers, the celebrated impersonator,
will appear in "Lord Chumley," and
on Tuesday evening, January III, the
Mozart Symphony Club of New York
will appear. This company enjoys a
worldwide reputation and is under
the direction of Messrs M. Blodeck
and Rich Stoelzer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16
A PLEASANT RE. UNION,

Last Saturday Mrs. Sarah, wife of
John G. Quick deceased, was seventy
years of age, and her brothers deter
mined to give her surprise and have
a family re union at the same time,
consequently L. N. Moyer and family,
John L. Meyer and family, Charles
Meyer and family, Albert Meyer and
family, and w. S. Meyer and family
accompanied by John Q. Barkley and
Miss Lizzie Barkley repaired to the
homestead of Mrs. Quick near
Rupert. Mrs. William Mensch,
daughter of Mrs. Quick, had heen left
into the secret. When Moyer Brothers
undertake to do anything, it is always
done In a successful manner and this
birthday party was no exception to
the rule. Mrs. Quick was completely
surprised and the time from their
arrival until dinner was announced
was spent in pleasant conversation.
And such a dinner 1t was gotten
up in manner known only to the
wives of the Meyer brothers aro7
heartily enjoyed by all. The af y
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Red Letter Sale

is fast disposing of left overs from our
stock. Business policy compels us to turn
our merchandise into cash regardless of
profit. Hence some garments little above
cost; where lots are small at cost, and odd
suits below cost rather than carry them
over another season. Some of our very
finest suits and overcoats are on our tables
in stouts, leans and regulars. A clean
saving from 81 to S. on every garment.
Do you or don't you need any ?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

An article has been going the
rounds of the newspapers which stat
ed that Miss Agnes Fortune of this
place had received by the will of a
Mr.. D'Arcourt the sum Of $40,
That the said amount had been left
her for saving the life of the testator
at Coney Island about two years ago.
Upon being shown the article by a
representative of the COLUMBIAN,
Miss Fortune stated that she never
knew Mr.. D'Arcourt, didn't know he
was dead, never saved his life, MOI
received the $4,000. In other res
poets the story might be true.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

members between the ages of 30 and
so; Sf86S or II per cent. to members
between the ages of SO and 60 and
$325I or 80 per cent. to members
over 90 years of age.
OF these 100 members, "a drew
benefits before reaching the age of
80; So when between the ages of
80 and 40; 40 when between 30 and
SO years old "a when between 20
and 90 years old and al when over
60.
find that each member the lodge
has had under 80 has been paid an
average OF $6.3S. Those between 20
and 40 an average Of $G73a; be
tween 90 and so-$3r.aS; between
so and 6o-S4t.5I and those over 60
have received an average of $13o. o4.
The largest amount paid to any
one member Of the ISL that have
received benefits is $IoS4. of these
ISL have been paid over $500 each
and 8 over 5000 each.
81 members who drew 5000 benefits
were suspended; IL who drew $36s.
withdrew, VINO received Sal were
expelled "a who drew S434S weekly
benefits and $a8Sr.a7 funeral benefits
or a total Of S7aao 81 have died, and
~ who have drawn $zaIo.5o are still
living and members.
The largest amount paid in benefits
during any one term was for the 6
mos ending Sept 80, 1898. During
this term IL brothers were relieved,
S693 paid in weekly benefits for aS2
weeks sickness and $aa5 funeral bene.
hts or a total of SoIS and this when
the membership was only 6s.
The lodge has paid in all in weekly
benefits SIa53o.o4 In funeral bene-
fits for brothers and their wives
$558I.27. 1t has paid in funeral and
weekly benefits $I7III.31 or almost
enough to give every man, woman
and child reported in Bloomsburg
By the last census 81. 1t has paid
in charity for various purpose $r6o5.-
I6. The living expenses of the
lodge for the 50 years has been
$395o.44 and the Lodge has paid out
in all for all purposes $a3,675.or or
enough to give every man woman and
child in Columbia Co. half dollar
and have $sa5o left.
The lodge has had 81 past gr ands
of which Al, or just half died members,
I3 were suspended. withdrew and
30 are still living and members.
The lodge has now ID members
under go; 10 between 80 and 40; 10
between 40 and so; 6 between 50
and 60 and II over 60. The oldest
member is Bro. Judah Boone, the
next oldest Bro. Knapp who is as he
says 20 from his waist up and 70
from his waist down.
This brother is our statistical history.
OF that greater history, the deeds OF
kindness that have been wrought, the
care of the sick, the donations to
widows and orphans we have little
record. 1t is written on the hearts Of
men. 1t is grand old tree that e
have been considering, that n S
brought most welcome fruit to mahy
brother in need, and is capable of
sheltering us when overtaken by the
storms of sickness and distress. We
owe it our earnest support and most
Jealous guardianship.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Rev. G.. f. Weeks, Pastor of the
Baptist church, has rendered his
resignation to take effect in three
months. Mr.. Weeks has been in this
place four years and has made many
friends, who are sorry to see him
leave. During his pastorate the
church has improved along all lines,
and over seventy have been added to
the membership.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The stockholders or the Bloomsbury
& Sullivan Railroad Company met on
Tuesday and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year; Presi-
dent &. r. Buckalew; Directors,
Morton McMichael, f. w. Clark Jr.,
]. H. Kershaw, Samuel Wigtall,
Charles Evans, l.. E. Waller, ]. X,
Grotz and H. J. Conner. Six thou
sand eight hundred and thirty four
shares out Of twelve thousand we're
voted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

H. G. Housel, who has made ap-
plication for position on the police
force of Washington, d. c., went to
that place Monday morning to take
his final physical examination. He
secured the position through the in
fuence of AL. Hunt member of the
force. We, hope he will be successful
in his examination, as he would make
an efficient officer
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

Samuel Wigfall has placed
Welsbach lights in the Commissioners I,
Prothonotary's, Register and Re.
corder, Treasurer and Sheriff's Office,
and in the Judges library. They give
a clear steady light and are an i'm
provement over the old method.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

1t is believed that nearly $4,000
cars and 600 engines will be built by
the different railroads in the country
during the next six months.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

MOTHER HOST of special oppor-
tunties thrown across your path by our
quick retailing ability. They are impreg-
Anable barriers against every scheme that can
be originated to counteract them. No tricks
of trade--no misrepresentation can lead
you from our true values if you see them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

A Courts decision at Allentown is
that social clubs may sell liquor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

IN, Div. p. X. 10
The ice houses are .porium Warren
with clear, solid ice Gen Man
thickness. 2ranton, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

noon passed only too
time for bidding goc
fore they were read
casionally to stop in
busy life, and spend
pleasure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-01-16

The home of WISE %
prietor of the rest9Gs
Street was brighteneG. n y.
of a daughter last Saith
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01
FIFTH EARL OF LUDLOW.
Cincinnati Photographer Claims
Vast Estate In Ireland.


CINCINNATI, Sept. 29-John Lee
Spohn, photographer here, claims to
be the Fifth Earl Of Ludlow, Vlscount
Preston and Baron of Ludlow of Ard
salla, in the peerage of Ireland and
Baron Ludlow in that of the United
Kingdom. His brother left here for
Shropshire. Wales, to claim the rights
End titles of the elder brother.
John Lee Spohn is poor, but his
brother, W. H. Spohn, who lives at
Hamilton, Canada, is wealthy, and has
corresponded with English attorneys
until he is satisfied he can establish his
elder brothers. titles by lineal descent.
The estate embraces Shropshire, county
Wales, and is valued at $2,000,000. The
earlship has been extinct since 1842,
W. H. Spohn has secured the old
manuscript Of the family tree. He has
numerous relics Of the last recognized
earl who died in 1870. The title and
estates then descended to the earl's
uncle, John G. Ludlow, the earl dying
without issue.
His uncle was dead and the uncle's
son, Peter B. Ludlow, lived at Albany.
N. Y, and from there went to Ha1nil.
ton, Ont, where he died two months
after reaching the place. His only
child, daughter, being poor, made no
claim. Her eldest son Is John Lee
Spohn who is now making the claim.
John Lee Spohh married Miss Lastor.
Their children are Mrs. L. E. Ryan,
Mrs. Maud Van Hort and Mrs. Ada
Moeschl, all Of this city.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01
The County Convention.

One of the largest and finest county
conventions ever held in the history
of Henry county was that of the
gathering OF the Democrats hosts
on Saturday last, when they were
called together to put in nomination
a county ticket to be supported and
elected this fall. The convention
was composed of a fine set OF dele
gates, representative men OF the
Democratic party of Henry county,
and they completed their work in a
creditable manner.
The ticket nominated is one OF the
best ever placed before the people
of the county asking for their suf-
frages. 1t is composed of good, hon
est and reliable citizens, all worthy
of the support of every Democratic
voter, as well as the support OF all
citizens who wish to see the county
government in good and capable
hands. OF the personnel of the ticket
we will have more to say in the
future. The ticket is made up as fol.
lows: Auditor, d. F. Coe; Probate
Judge, ]. V. Cuff; Clerk, Dow Bretz;
Sheriff, F. W. Reiter; Commissioner,
NJ. Reiser; Infirmary Director, c. H.
Dittmer; Coroner, B. B. Bitter.
Full proceedings of the convention
will be found in anther column.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01
Your Boy Wont Live a Month.

So Mr.. Gilman Brown, of "a Mill
ST., South Gardner, Mass, was told
by the doctors. His son had Lung
trouble, following Typhoid Malarial
and he spent three hundred and sew
enty-five dollars with doctors who
finally gave him up, saying; "Your
boy wont live a month" He tried
Dr. Kings New Discovery and a few
bottles restored him to health and
enabled him to go to work a prefect-
ly we'll man. He says he owns his
present good health to use of DR..
Kings New Discovery, and knows it
to be the best in the wcrld for Lung
trouble. Trial Bottles Free at d. j.
Humphreys Drug Store.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01
NIcKinley,s RECORD ON silver

NANAhAhANN . AN(1Oao va
Please state in your paper what
has been the attitude of Major Nc
Kinley toward the free coinage of
silver.
A REPUBLICAN.
Major Mckinley has been an advo-
cate of the reconciliation of silver
up to within a very recent date. This
is shown by the following uncontest-
ed facts: First. in 1877, he voted for
the original Bland bill, which provid-
ed for the free and unlimited coinage
OF both gold and silver. When the
Bland Allison act was vetoed by
President Hayes, Mr.. Mckinley voted
in favor of passing it, notwithstand-
ing the Presidents veto, and suffi-
cient majority was found in both
houses TO enable the measure to be-
come law, despite the Presidents
opposition. In 1878 he voted for the
Matthews resolution, which declared
that all the bonds of the United
States were legally payable in silver
coin at the option of the Government.
As late as FEBRUARY 10, 1891, Mr.. Nc
Kinley made speech in which he
denounced President Cleveland for
his efforts toward demonetizing sill
yer. The occasion was the Lincoln
banquet, given by the Ohio League
of Republican clubs, at Toledo, in
Memorial Hall. Major Mckinley was
one of the principal orators, and his
remarks were printed in the Toledo
Blade (Rep) February 13, 1891. the
manuscript being furnished by Mr..
Mckinley himself. The portion re-
ferring to silver reads "a follows:
"CLEvELAND's CRIME WAS HIS WAR
FARE ON THE PEOPLES DOLLAR.
During all his years at the head of
the Government he was dishonoring
one of our precious metals, one of
our greats product, discrediting silver
and enhancing the price Of gold. He
endeavored, even before his inagura-
tion to Office, to stop the coinage of
silver dollars, and afterward and to
the end Of his administration persiS-
tently used his power to that end.
He was determined to contract the
circulating medium and demonetize
one of the coins of commerce, limit
the volume of money among the peo-
pie, make money scarce and, there
fore, dear. would have increased
the value of money and diminished
the value of everything else1money
the master of everything, everything
else the servant. He was not think
ing of the poor then. He had left
their side. He was not standing
forth in their defense. Cheap coats,
cheap labor and dear money. The
sponsor and promoter of these, pro-
Tossing to- stand guard over welfare
of the poor and lowly. Was there
ever more glaring inconsistency or
reckless presumption"
These were McKinley's words only
five years ago. Has he been con-
verted? Yes, since Wall street gave
him the nomination. But will the
poor working people of the land do
as Wall street wants? A thousand
times no.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01
Silver or Gold,

On receipt of ten cents, cash or
stamps, a generous sample will be
mailed of the most popular Catarrh
and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream
Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit, Full size SOC.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren ST., New York city.
Since 1861 have been grea; suf-
ferer from catarrh. L tried Eiy's
Cream Balm and to all appearances
ain cured. Terrible headaches from
which had long suffered are gone.
w. j. Hitchcock, late Major U. S.
Vol. and A. A. Gen, Buffalo, N. Y.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01

SENATOR TILLMAN, Of s. G. sizes
up the situation thusly: II have
great faith in Bryan's election. l
calculate on his carrying every state
west O. the Mississippi and South of
the Potomac and Ohio, and we have a
good fighting chanc il New York,
New jersey, Maryland and Ohio.
Illinois and Indiana are absolutely
safe. We may lose Wisconsin, and
Michigan is doubtful
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01

GEN. E. B. FINLEY, who was nomi-
mated for Elector by the Democrats
of the thirteenth district, has resign
ed and John Seitz, of Seneca county,
has been chosen in his stead. Mr..
Seitz is one of the pioneer Populists
of Ohio. Gen. Finley is candidate
for Circuit Court Judge, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
tion of Judge Seeney. The nominal
lag convention will be held at Lima
on Oct. 5th.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01

OUR old friend, John X. Withers,
writing from Anthony, Kansas, says
there is 10 doubt but that Kansas
will give its electoral vote to Bryan.
He rel orts. there is one township in
the coanty int wTGl he resides in
which thtrefisinathone vote for the
gold standard. A
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01

IT is true that many people go to
hear Bryan from curiosity; it is also
true that after they heard him many
of them become his most ardent sup
porters. The men who have curios-
ity about political questions are the
ones Bryan is hunting for.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-10-01

Mr.. BRYAN has received d cable
from the International Agri-
cultural Congress, which is in session
at Budapest, Hungary, wishing him
Success in the struggle against the
of the creditor Glass;
and pledging the individual melnbers
best effor with their respective gov
er; ments to bring about a restora-
ton o. silver t. the worlds currency.