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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13
DEATH OF AN OLD LADY,

The friends and relatives Of Mrs
Maria Keiffer were startled Friday
morning, by receiving the intelligence
that she had died at the residence of
her grandson Ralph Grey on Wednes-
day night about eleven o'clock. Whilst
she had not been in the best of health,
yet there was nothing to indicate that
she was to be so soon called away.
On the evening in question she was
remarkably lively, and in answer to
interrogations in regard to her health
said she felt better than for long
time. She retired to her room, and
1880 o'clock Mrs. Gray was awaken
ed by her coming into her room. She
complained of not feeling we'll and
Mr.. Grey went for his mother who
lived in the adjoining house, but be.
fore she could arrive, Mrs Keiffer
had passed away. She was the second
Oldest child OF Jacob and Catharine
Eyerly and was born at Catawiss sa,
October a3, 1913 where she assisted
her iather in the management of a
store. She was married January ID,
1889, to Daniel Keiffer, and the
greater part OF her married life was
spent at Orangeville, where he con
Quoted tailoring business. At his
death which occurred in 1865 she
moved to Bloomsburg and lived with
her two sons until the marriage Of
her daughter Rebecca when she went
to live with her. She left to survive
her children as follows Catharine E.
wife of Isaac Yost of this town
William w. of Bradford Pa. Jacob
E. of this place Rebecca M wife of
John Gray residing in Bloomsburg
Alta, wife of Lawrence Snyder OF
Danville c. A. Keiffer, of Elys
burg and Emma, wife Of William
Rohrbach, of Paxinos. In addition
to these there are twenty. three grand
children, and eleven great grand
children, together with one brother,
two sisters, and large number OF
nephews and nieces who mourn her
sudden death. She was of cheerful
disposition, and was always endeavor.
ing to make some one happy. For
many years she had been a consistent
member Of the Lutheran church, and
by her daily life exemplihed the
religion which she professed.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted from the home of her daughter
Mrs. John Grey, on Sixth Street, and
the interment was in the cemetery al
Orangeville beside her husband.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13
WEDDING BELLS.

Squire Jacoby's Office presented an
appearance Monday afternoon which
is seldom, if ever seen in a Justice of
the Peace's Office. A cab was noticed
stopping in front of the entrance from
which alighted a handsomely attired
party Of ladies and gentlemen. AT
once speculation ran high as to the
cause of this unusual spectacle. 1t
was soon apparent that their destina-
ton was the 'Squire's Office. He had
been spoken to in regard to perform
ing a marriage ceremony for party,
but he was not prepared for the sight
which met his gaze, when the bridal
party (for such it proved to be)
entered his Office. 1t nearly took his
breath away; but Immediately recov-
ering his composure and dignity he
performed the ceremony. The con-
tracing parties were John J. Brown
and Miss Emma J.. Faux of Wilkes
Barre, and they were attended by
Mrs. Lizzie Kemp and daughter and
Charles Faux, brother of the bride.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13
SHERIFF SALES.

The following sales were held by
the Sheriff at his Office last Saturday.
Tract of land in Mifflin township,
sold as the property of Levi Kishbach,
to M. F, Williams, consideration
$500.
Tract of land in Centralia, sold as
the property of William Friday, to
Locust Mountain Saving Fund, con.
sideration $4S IS.
The undivided, right, title and inter
est of Clifton Knorr, in tract No. I,
in Centre township, to Daniel H.
Wingred, consideration 5000.
The undivided right, title, and
interest of the same, in tract No. 2
in same township, to same. considera
ton $50.
The undivided right, title and inter.
est of the same, in tract No. g. being
two story brick dwelling house in
Bloomsburg, to same, consideration
5000.
The undivided right, title and inter
est of the same, in tract No. 4, being
a double frame house on 9TH street ir
Bloomsburg, to same, consideration
SIo5.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

the specimen ballots, he being the
only other bidder for the work. The
conditions submitted to bidders we're
as follows:
Bloomsbury, Pa, Feby. 9th, 1896
Whoever is awarded the contract
for printing the ballots for February
election shall prepare the forms for
the ballots for each election district
from the certificate of nomination and
nomination papers of each of said
districts.
The commissioners will however
give any information and suggestions
that may, be needed in the prcpara
tion of the ballot for any district, and
that the ballots must be printed in
Bloom so the commissioners can ex
anime the proofs of each district.
MIR. Elwe'l signed agreement to print
the ballots as above stated 1900
official and 1915 specimen ballots.
Attest c. M. TERwILLIGER,
Clerk.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13
JUDGE ALLISON DEAD.
The Philadelphia Iurist Expires After a
Lingering Illness.

Judge Joseph Allison died Sunday
at I.a7 p. M, after lingering illness.
He was the oldest judge on the com.
mon pleas bench in point of con-
tinuous service and was president
Judge of the court. He was seventy
seven years Of age, and his long ca
reer had been one of active, honorable
public service.
Joseph Allison was born in Harris
burg in 1919 and began the study of
law under John B. Adams, of his ma
tive city. He was admitted to the
bar of Dauphln county November IS,
IS43. In December of the same year
he removed to Philadelphia, where he
has resided ever since, and speedily
acquired fame In his profession.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

The sixth annual convention of the
Young Mems Christian Associations
in the Danville district will be held at
Milton, February 18th, 18th and 10Th.
There are six counties in the district,
viz, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Nor
cumberland, Snyder and Union with
the following associations: Bucknell
University, Bucknell Academy, Dan
vile, Lewistown, Milton, Susquehanna
University, Sunbury, Shamokin, Mt.
Carmel and Central Penn'a College.
The convention text is "That ye
might be filled with the fullness of
God"-Eph. 8: 10. Mr.. +. Freeman
Boas, secretary of the association at
this place, is on the program for
several addresses, and Prof. A. K.
Aldinger of the Normal School will
give a talk on physical work, Saturday
morning. The music will be in charge
of Prof. J. w. Reece Of Danville.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

The Cresco Annual Assembly in
the Opera House at Shamokin Thurs.
day evening February 9th was the
iinest affair ever held in Central
Pennsylvania. Not only were the
decorations elegant and artistic, but
all the arrangements connected with
the assembly from the music to the
menu were in keeping with the affair.
The Ii st of guests included not only
the leading society people of this sec,
ton of the State, but representative
men as well. Senator Herring and
wife, Miss Mary Miller, Mr.. Samuel
Bidleman and Mr.. Bruce Jones repre-
sented Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13
AN INTERESTING RELIC.

The following letter was received
by Postmaster Mercer on Monday:
PoST MASTER,
Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Pa.
Dear Sir:
/ have Testament
presented by the New York Bible
Society to the soldiers of the Union
army in 1862, one OF which was found
by my father after the battle of Get
tysburg. On the title page is the
name H. M. Johnson, Bloomsburg,
Columbia County, Pa. l would be
delighted to send the book to anyone
of his family if you could find them.
Hoping that you can help me, am
Respectfully yours,
Robert L. Chapman,
Brooklyn,
Feb. 10, 90. New York.
Mr.. Mercer made an investigation,
and ascertained that Mr. Johnson was
member of Co. E, 1872 Regiment
Penna. Vol, which was recruited in
this town. That his home was in Jer-
seytown and he has been dead several
years. He has brother still living
at that place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

ga Nights Frolic" tells the story of
gay young widow who, to save a
lady friend from marrying certain
French chasseur, DISCUSSES herself as
the said French soldier, and so dis
gusts the young girls father (by whose
order she is to contract the hateful
alliance) with soldiers in general, and
French soldiers in particular, that he
finally agrees to let her marry the man
of her choice. In the scene where
Lady Kate disguised as soldier
meets the real French Captain and is
put in the same room with him to
sleep, the fun growing out of her
efforts to keep the Frenchman from
going to bed forms one of the funniest
and most laughable comedy episodes
ever seen upon the American stage
In this scene Miss Ellis and company
sing the latest operate gems, songs o.
the day, &c, and introduce Other
high-class specialties.
Opera House, Monday evening
February II, 1896.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

age. In one thousand conversions
only twelve were over fifty years Of
age. Those who joined the church in
their childhood caused the leas, trou.
BILE. Third, because, they make better
Christians. How gladly would some
blot out the past. Their sin may
have been forgiven, but they are not
blotted from their memory.
Fourth, because they have more
time to work for the lord. Why
should their youth be given to the
service of the devil1 Why should
wild oats be sown1 ?
Some of the best work ever done
for the Master has been done by
children. Their pleadings have often
reached the most hardened hearts.
If man fifty or sixty years of age is
converted, it is considered almost a
miracle but it is not half as glorious
as the conversion of child. In the
one case, there is only few years at
most that he can give to the Lord,
but take a boy ten years of age there
is sixty FIVE years of service for the
Master.
We plead for childhood conversion
Tor this reason. Our children after
they reach the years Of accountability
are not safe without Jesus.
Just when that is, is a question, but
without conversion we have no hope
of their salvation. / plead with par
ents to see to it that their children are
converted. 1t is not enough that
they belong to the church. Church
membership will not save anyone
Take this matter to your hearts and
do your duty. Now is your opportun-
ity as it is much easier done when
they are young. There is no telling
where they are going, nine-tenths Of
all the criminals have gone through
the Sunday Schools. We should see
to it that our Sunday School scholars
are converted Shall some one go
through our Sunday School to a pri-
son cell. 1t has happened.
Mr.. Moody says "that while he
was attending meeting lady desil-
ed that he should come to her home.
Upon arriving there she broke out in
tears, and said she had son in
Chicago. That in his childhood he
became interested in religion, but she
persuaded him to wait until he grew
older, and now she was afraid he was
lost. He paid no attention to her
entreaties, and destroyed the letters
she wrote. We know parents who
have discouraged their children from
coming to Christ. Many children are
lost on account Of the neglect Of their
parents.
Parents neglect their opportunities,
and many children are wrecked be
cause of parents, carelessness. We
should be careful how we live,
your children are walking in your
footsteps and watching your actions.
How is your example. Are you living
as you would wish your children to
live. Often parents are in the way OF
their children. He closed his dis,
course with an appeal to parents to
make their home life an example
which could be safely followed by
their children.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13
Prices

at this store. Do you know what that meanso you
don't you ought to. Perhaps you'll regret when
It's too late. At this time of the year business policy
compes us to sell off winter suits and overcoats
regardless of proft-in fact we're not looking for
profit. Suits and overcoats that were $40 are now
being sold for $3.50 Suits and overcoats that we're
SIS are now being sold for So and $40. We do not
expect to carry any goods until next season.
We've some storm overcoats, big and long, the best
kind only-the SIS ones are now SI2 the SIS ones
now SI1; the $40 ones now $3.50. Some children's
overcoats that were SS S.; So ones now
$3.50; 81 ones now S2.75. Are you interested?
FRESH OPENED-New line of sweaters, mems and
boys with large sailor collars--naroon, blue and
black, o8cts Extra fine turtle neck sweaters pure
wool absolutely fast color $I.9S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

The children of Hon. Grant Her,
ring are the happy possessors of a
donkey and cart. 1t was presented to
them by friend of Senator Herring
residing in Texas. Notwithstanding
its long journey, it arrived in good
condition, and by means of it they
will be able to pass many pleasant
hours.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

Our subscribers will please bear
with us this week if our paper is not
up to the standard with local news.
We are printing the official ballots,
and it requires the united efforts of
the entire force of the Office to have
them completed by the necessary time,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

The Scientific American of last
week contained a description and
design of a cyclone bicyle built by
Fred Dodson, Fishingcreek town.
ship boy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

Last Thursday night Sol Bucher,
better known as Doctor" was an
inmate OF the lookup on the charge of
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
The arrest was made by Chief Knorr,
and the hearing was held by Vice
President of the Council Stephen
Knorr, who imposed a fine $a.5o.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

The Importance of attending the
spring elections is paramount to any
other duty you may have to perform
Self government is an Americans
heritage and he should not cast il
away.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

Advance styles in new
spring hats now open.
All new colors,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

By Fair Dealing We Thrive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-13

The COLUMBIAN.
Three -timeS-a -aoeek
w o Il Id and
FARM NE W,S,
or w o M Il "
KIND, one year
for $I,75 IN od-
Udnce. Reg1tLar
price, $2.5o. TRY
THEM.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-24
THE WORLD AT LARGE.
Summary of the Daily News.
WASHINGTON NOTES.

THE navy department. issued an Off
eial statement on the 10th stating that
the battleship Texas-which recently
foundered at the New York navy yard
and has since been raised-is the finest
warship in the world and is not sur
passed by any American naval vessel.
THE interstate commerce commits
sioners made public their annual re-
port on the 18th. Itrecommends ''that
it be made penal offense for any per-
son to engage in the business of selling
Interstate passenger tickets unless he
is an authorized agent of the carriers,
duly constituted such by written ap-
pointment" Free passes are also de-
nounced. A number of technical
amendments to the interstate COM
merce law are also urged.
THE general inaugural committee at
Washington, charged with all arrange
ments for the Inauguration of Presi-
dent Mckinley, has selected the pen
sion building as the place for the in
augural ball.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-24
To Paw a Penalty for Dining

Is rather hard, isn't it? Yet how many are
compelled to do this after every meal. Dys-
pepsia, that memorable prosecutor, never
ceases to torment of its own volitions lind
rarely yields to ordinary medication. But
tranquility of the stdmf2h is in store for
those who pursue a course of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters This fine corrective also
remedies malarial and kidney complaints,
rheumatism. constipation, biliousness and
nervousness.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-24

THERE are people who would do great
acts; butsbecause they wait for great oppor-
tunities, life passes, and the acts OF love are
not done at all.-ChicagO Standard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-24

BACKACHE, toothache, frost-bites, too, St.
Jacobs Oil will cure-that's true.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-24

THE same-old or new rheumatic pains St
Jacobs Oil will cure.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-24

BE sure; neuralgia will cease. st. Jacobs
Oil the cure. Get ease.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-24

UNLESS the heart first gives, what tn,
hand bestows is not gift.-Ram's Horn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-24

CHARITY is an eternal debt, and withol
Gmit.-Quesnel.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-24

ENERGY and persistence conquer al
thtngs.-Benjamin Franklin.
The evening times., 1896-09-24
BEARS WERE NOUS.
Lively Speculation and Rising Prices
AIul.. Iuem NerNOns.

Made inen NtENtuS
New York Sept 24--Neither the advance
Of Bank Of England rate Of discount 10
per cent nor the poor showing OF the 81
raul road for tie third Week Of September,
had the slightest influence on the stock
market TINS morning, ana sECcuiauon' eA-
cept for Reading, ruled strong right from
the opening. The StCcS named CecLheo
rractioually at tie start On the can Tor tue
flual assessment Issued by tie Teoreaniza-
tiou committee, but later improved with
the general market. FirSttFansfctlonsw were
generally ut advances Of 1-4al Per cent
as compared with yesterdays ilnal Irota-
tious This rise alarmed the bears, VINO
had sold yesterday on the Lelef tiist the
advance in the Bank OF England would ledd
10 hquldations
Instead Il selling, however. commission
firms were Tree buyers q the standaId IS
sres ana this added to the nervousness of
he sh.-rts I0ndon was also moderate
buyer If Louisville ard Nashville.
The rise in the first hour was equal 10
1-ia1 81 per cent. the latter in Manhat-
tan, which sold up to So. sugar sold
up 1 l-2, to 112 Is: TOtaccn. /. to e3
Burlington, ! to 6S IS: Chicago Gas,
Ia, t. 90: Northwest, l. u 50, st. Paul,
81, ta IL D s; Rock island. IS, to 81 L.
Louisville and Nashville, / is. to II IA;
Southern Railway preferred. 3-4. to ~ II;
OnIaha. ST to IS: Tennessee Ccal. d.
to %; Leather preferred, 81. to 56 3-f
Wabash preferred, 3-S. to 4 1-2- and West
ern Union, rs. to S3 SIS. At II O'Clock
the market was firm.
The stock market increased in strength
after l O'Clock and n further general adj
vance in prices ensued. There Were free
purchases of the grangers, Chicago tas,
Louis VILE and Nashville, General Elec-
tric, Western Union, and Sugar. The last
canned sold up to 1l2 1-S, but consider
ahle stock was met with at about that.
figure, and reaction to III Ia took
The evening times., 1896-09-24
ARCH ENEMIES AFTER HER
Complaint Of "MrS. Amelia B. Xandry
of the Wide, Wide World"
Dia mOndB ked Little Woman
Wanted the Commissioners to Stop
Alleged Persecution.

They're after ne" was the burden g.
Amelia b. Xandry's complaint, whca s.it
entered the uIt.ce of sanitary officer
Frank, at police headquarters this fore.
noon.
Mrs. Xandry is n queer-lookIng little
woman. about nifty years of age. She
was neatly attreu III 4 black costuruc.
On the breast OF her inky bodice "a dia-
inond blazed from its Surroundings in a
gold breastpin. while another Jewel gilt
'ercd from ring on one Of her shapcIy
fingers.
Sn" is quick, fluent talker, and i'm
agines that she is a much prosecuted wo-
man.
Before calling uron Mr. Frank, SIZE went
to the fourth floor of the District build
ing Ia interview Comm miSSioner Truesdell.
She declared that wicked people are
after her owe rthe telephone wires and,
torture her 50 she caunou sleep at night
Mrs &ardry, said Col. Truesdell, hal
the same experience when she was in this
city eight years ago, when MIR Edmunds,
then one Of the District Commissioners,
had stop put a. the persecution.
She added that the whole trouble was
caused by Frank Sharp's attempt to marry
his steP-mUthcr To Mr.. Xandry. her hus-
band.
Il have placed the matter in the Chicago
Courts SHE Sd ID. He has one cuiid and
Frank Sharps step-mother has another The
Sharps reside in Philadelphia.
Dr. Trndan, secretary orthe Board of Cone
n.issiOners, advised Mrs. andry to GO down
stairs nd see Sanitary Officer Frank.
Iu her conversation She frequently ex-
pressed tie fear that some one would send
the doctors after her. AT first She refused
to give her tame, but finally said it was
Mrs. Amelia b. Xandry, OF the wide. wide
world Sire alSo stated that -Ge was
stopping at TLiId street and PENS syIvania
avenue.
L am here for the first time in eight
years, and am going to give a steFeopticon
exhibition for the fenefit of Presby-
terian Sabbath school,
She claims To be acquainted with Dr.
Sunderland and other erniueut divines. In
Mr.. Franks office she claimed size was
being prosecuted by relatives and wanted
him to read about seven columns Of manu-
script. giving her tale of woe.
Mr.. Frank politely decli:ed to wade
through the nlatter, and Mrs. Xandrv.
bidding him good day, took her departure,
nfter Whispering to him loud enough to
he heard in the hallway that her arch
enrluieS Were here and had been pur-
suing her from city to city.
The evening times., 1896-09-24

ing the candidate, were placed in car
riages and taken to Washington PARK, pre-
ceded by Il brass band.
Washington Park is d SPACIOUS public
square, centrally located. Under its fine
Id shade trees 5000 people gathered To
near the young NebrasksIn. They cheered
nini as be ascended the stand in the cen
Ter of the park aud pressed closer into
Il compact body To hear what he had &c
say The stand was deliberately decorat-h
with 1Iags. Around the railing were fes-
F1ons of flowered red silk fringed heavily
in gold
Judge d b. Lockwood introduced Mr.
BRYAN. The caDdidat- made a short speech
aud was frequently applauded. When lie
had finished speaking ne was taken TO tie
Windsor Hotel. where lac had a bite of
luncheon. and returning TO the station, ac-
cnmpaned by the band AMI large crowd,
boarded the ecial ear that hal becn chart
red for his use by the Connecticut com
mittce. which had been sidetracked during
his stay in Bridgeport.
The car was atta-.f-l to "A regular tram,
and Nj Bryan left for New Haven at
1890 followed by rIusing cheers
The evening times., 1896-09-24
Condition OF the Water.

High and low tides are officially recorded
al the Navy Yard today as follows.
9:06 a. m 1926 a. m
$50 p. m. 3:2S %. m.
Temperature and condition of the water
at a. M: Great Falls-Temperature, 81 !;
condition, SO. Receiving reservoir-Tem-
peratnre. 50; condition at -rth Connection
SO; condition at south connection, SC. Dis.
trbuting reservoir-Teml e-ature. So: con-
tiition at influeut gatehouse. SO; effluent
gatehouse. SO.
Schedule for Street Lighting.
Gas lamps lighted at 7:O1 D. M; extin.
guished at 4:59 q. m.
Naphtl,a lamps lighted at 6:36 p. m; ex-
unguished at 5,22 a. IN.
Incaudescent and electric lamps lighted
ut GAG p. m; extinguished at 6:l4 q. M