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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
AL Army Of Students.

633 earnest students are now in at
tendance at Woods College, Scranton.
Ma. Williams, the owner and manager,
has, at Rochester, N. y, taught and
lectured to 10000 students, and
written business College text books
now used all over America, and in
every business college within 100 miles
of Scranton. The splendid faculty is
retained and President Williams
teaches day and evening. If you wish
athorough course in business or short
hand, call and investigate or send for
College Journal 1t pays TO go to the
best. o. +. WILLIAMS.
1870 At.
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Peter Thomas, to James M.
Williams for land in Fishingcreek
township.
Samuel B. Kester, to Jane A Beck,
for land in Greenwood township.
Locust Mt. G. & 1. Co, to Borough
Of Centralia, for land in Centralia.
James Dyke, to Mary Dyke, for
land in Centralia.
J. f. Harvey, to Thomas Northrup,
for land in Sugarloaf township.
]. w. McKelvy Ex., to F. w.
Redeker, for land in Bloomsburg.
J. M. Clark Assignee, to same, for
land in Bloomsburg.
Simon Vandermark, to Lydia
Keithline, for land in Berwick.
George Miller Ex., to Samuel
Smoyer, for land in Mifflinville.
F. B. Fowler, to c. A. Fowler for
land in Briarcreek township.
Cyrus B. White, to John w. Conner,
for tract of land in Orangeville.
Charles Reicbart, to Emma r.
Smltn, Tor tract oil land IN Main town.
ship.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
The following letters of administra.
ton and testamentary have been issu-
ed by Register Ent
In the estate Of John A. Gruver,
late Of Bloomsburg deceased to John
M. Garman.
In the estate of Harman Yost, late
of Locust township deceased, to John
Yost.
In the estate Of Peter Greasy, late
of Miffiin township deceased, to
Franklin Williams.
Ephraim Leiby, late Of Catawissa
deceased, to Henry Leiby.
In the estate of George Mordan late
Of Greenwood township deceased, to
William Beishlin.
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Fine Hotel Property for Sale.

The old and we'll established hotel
known as the Farmers Hotel on Iron
street is for sale on easy terms. This
is one of the best paying stands in the
Town of Bloomsburg. For particu'
lars inquire of John S. Williams, auc-
tioneer and real estate agent, office
in Ist National Bank Building, Main
street, Bloomsbury, Pa. tt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

Houses for rent from $500 to
sra. 90 per month. Apply 2I7 West
,rst Street Bloomsburg Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
SALES.

FEB. ae-J. B. Montgomery will
sell valuable personal property at
the residence of Frank Keiffer near
Orangeville, Feb. ae, at 10 o'clock
A. M.
FEB. aS-At 10 o'clock A. NJ. Mrs.
M. NJ. Phillips will sell valuable per
sonal property at the place formerly
occupied by her as cafe, on Main
street Bloomsburg. Said property I6
bed room suits and bedding, ranges, ex-
tension tables, 500 yds. of carpet, &c
FEB. ao.-Mrs. NJ. NJ. Phillips will
sell at public sale that valuable
house and lot of ground situate on
First street in the town of Bloomsburg,
now occupied by John Mourey. Sale
commences at o'clock P. M.
March 1o.-J. J. Davis will sell
valuable personal property ON the
premises in Mt. Pleasant township
near Candy, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
For SALE "A farm of I3I acres,
between Lime Ride and Bloomsbury.
Apply to J. s. Williams. tt. Z.
For RENT AT SIS per month, a
good, comfortable house on east First
street. Good we'll, splendid fruit and
an excellent garden.
Apply to
A. L. FRITZ.
Houses for rent, from $500 to
ssra. 90 per month. Apply 2I7 West
,zst Street Bloomsburg Pa.
House 10 Rent.
A good single house for rent In
4 w IL Cnuder RlnOmshnrp
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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY, PA.
FOR SALE.

Desirable vacant lots and number OF good
nouees and lots In Bloomsbury, Pa The best
nusineas stand In Bloomsbury A very desira-
Die property containing 19 acres and first class
buildings with good Will in business worth
rsOo to $500 per year at Willow Grove. no.,N
Dwellings In Espy, Orangeville and Beach
Baynn. klarve number OF farms In Columbia
County, one in Luzerne County, one In virginia.
Tro Country Store Stands In Columbia county
AND one in Luzerne County, A water power
plsping mill, dry dock and lumber yard and
sbesis In Beach Haven, Pa. Also 10 acres OF
ROOD farm land at same place, by M. z, LUTZ
BIOOESBURG,PA. tl'
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For a Shave or Hair Cut.

Fer good and quick shave or hair
cut, go to James Reilly's tonsorlal
room in Exchange Block, first floor,
next to Express Office. None but
experienced workmen employed.
I2-I3-Iyr.
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For Sale.

A desirable house and lot. Corner
lot about so so feet, beautiful 10
cation, all modern Improvements; will
be sold at once. Cheap for cash, or
part down and balance to suit the
purchaser; or part in exchange for
other property.
For further information call on S. D.
Neyhard, Building, Loan and Real
Estate Agent, over First National
Bank, Bloomsbury, Pa. II-I5-tt.
For SALE. First mortgage 3 per
cent coupon bonds on new Carpet
Mills. Security ample. Best equipped
mill in Country. Bonds in denomina-
tions of $Ioo & $500 payable 1905.
Interest payable April and October
at First National Bank, Bloomsbury.
Good investment. Apply to James
Magee end, Treasurer. I.3o St.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20

A MoGler Safe, size 2Sx36 inches,
good as new for sale cheap. Apply
at this Office. At.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-02-20
House 10 Rent.

A good single house for rent. In
qu;re of w. H. Snyder, Bloomsbury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

AN ADRoIT THIEF.-On Tuesday a
man who wore railroad uniform went
to Mr.. James Roche, the King street
tailor, and ordered a suit of clothes.
saying it was necessary for him to have
them by nine o'clock Friday night.
He paid So as deposit on the clothes.
Yesterday the same man, who gave his
name as w. E. Summers and said he
was in the employ of the G. & o. Rail.
way, went to Patrick street boarding
house and engaged a room. Mr.. Roche
finished the clothes at the appointed
time and they were taken to the board
ing house, according to the strangers
directions. The latter took the box
containing the suit and said he would
retire to another room to try them on,
but he remaining away long enough to
excite suspicion, search was made
for him when it was discovered that
he had taken the clothes from the box
and, putting them under his arm, had
made his escape from the back way.
Mr.. Roche procured an officer and un-
dertook to find the sharper. 1t was
supposed he had made his way to
Washington, and Mr.. Roche and the
officer proceeded to that city, where
they remained until near midnight,
but their efforts to find the thief were
unaYailing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02
"Price Tornado in Wash Goods.

We will throw on our centre table Monday
morning about 1000 yards of French Corded
Organizes in solid color grounds such as lem
on, pink, lavender, light blue and linen, with
the newest and dsintiest conceits in stripes
and figures. Positively worth 19c per yard
For Mondays sale sac.
80 pieces fine Scotch Lawns in beautiful
designs from the tiny dot to the large floral
spray also solid pink, light blue, black, etc
1Oc value at 47sc.
1000 yards sea Island Percals" in neat
figures and stripes. 121ac is the usual price.
For Mondays sale at sac.
One case go pieces 3-4 Shifting Percals,
worth Sc, at 4aac.
1000 yards Bleached Cotton, full yard
wide, such brands as Lonsdsle, Fruit of the
Loom, Wsmsutta, New York Mills Dwight
Anchor, worth from 10c to 12lac. They will
go humming Monday at Sac.
10 pieces of "Gslstea Cloth" worth 1Sc,
at 121ac.
5 pieces of Heavy Corded White P. & +,
worth 35c, at 19c.
500 yards Satin Check Nainsooks and 500
yards stripe and fine Check White Dimity.
This is positively the best lot of White Goods
we have ever offered to our trade. They are
worth 15c. Mondays price SAC.
@rsALE OPENS AT O'CLOCK SHARP
MONDAY MORNING. -sS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02
D. BendheiiLn & Sons,
3l6 KING STREET.

city and Manassas has been COM
menced. Messrs. Muddiman Brothers
have been awarded contract for fur
nishing lot of brown stone to be used
in this work.
The Mount Vernon Branch of the
Golden Rod Society of the Eastern Fe.
male High School of Baltimore, visited
Mount Vernon to-day. The party
stopped here and visited places of in.
terest in the city.
Adolphus Whitley, colored, was be-
fore Justice Kerby, of Fairfax county, a
few days since charged with burglar
izing house near Mount Vernon. He
was discharged, it appearing that he
had gone to the house to see one of the
colored women living there.
The game of ball played yesterday
evening on the High School grounds
between the team from that school and
that from st. Adams was won by the
former by score of IA to 6. This
evening the second nine of the High
School and the Cook Park Club OF
Washington will play.
Tomorrow the Catholic church cele-
brates "Holy Rood Day." or the finding
of the holy cross, in memory of the mi.
raculous discovery of the cross where
on the Saviour was crucifed, by st.
Helen, the mother of Constantine the
Great, ammo 326, after it had been con-
cealed $50 years by the pagaps, who
had set up statue of Venus in place
of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

PERsoNAL-Captain w. II Fowle
has been authorized by the Secretary OF
The Treasury TO take charge of the rev.
enue Office in Lynchburg as acting COL
hector, General Lee having qualified as
Consul General to Cuba.
We learn that DR.. Mackall r. Bruin,
y promising young phi, stefan and sur
geon of Alexandria, has decided to To-
cate in our town for the practice of his
profession. The doctor comes to us
highly recommended as a physician
aud surgeon, and we trust he will meet
with cordial reception by our citizens.
-StrasbUrg Ne,cs.
Mr.. Leo P. Harlow, who has been
quite sick for some time past, is rapidly
recovering.
Judge Norton has gone to Fauquier
to spend day or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Cation have re-
turned from a pleasant visit to Rich
mond and Old Point.
The engagement, and marriage the
coming summer, of Miss Florence
Bowles, one of our popular and accom-
plished young ladies, and Mr.. o. F.
3reesee, jr., has been announced
Leesburg JPastingtonian.
Among those who lost their places in
the Southern Railway Office in this
city by the reduction in the clerical
force were Messrs. ]. T. Sweeney, John
Bruce and Frank Ryan. 1t is said,
however, that they may soon be rein.
stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Old Dominions and the Evening
Stars will play game of baseball at
Colross on Monday evening at four
o'clock.
The steamer Belle Haven, which is
being overhauled and repainted, will
resume her trips on the ferry line in a
day or two.
In Washington to-day Minnie Dow
ney entered suit against her husband,
James Downey, for divorce, They once
lived in this city.
Mr.. Lawrence Washington has sold
to Mr.. Peter Hanratty a lot at the
northeast corner of Washington and
Madison streets for $3.50.
Owing to the Paulist mission which
begins tomorrow the Y. M. S. L. will
hold their meeting tomorrow after.
noon instead of OF Tuesday night.
1t is probable that two voting pre-
cincts will be established in Jefferson
district, in the county-one at Del Ray,
in addition to the ore at Four-mile run.
The trial of John Nelson, charged
with the murder of colored man at
jackson City some months since, will
be held in the County Court Monday.
Several of the members of the Bach
elors' Club and the Americas Yacht
Club will leave here tomorrow for a
trip down the river on the yacht Amer.
i:us.
Complaint is made that in the cree
ton of poles in this city no sand is used
in paving around them, and that in re-
moving the poles they are cut of at the
bottom instead Of being pulled up.
Talcas Tate, colored, prisoner in
the jail, while in the yard of that insti:
tuition yesterday evening became OBJ
streperous and had to be taken in hand
by Mr.. Timothy Hayes, one of the as
5istants.
The market to-day was fairly well
attended by country people. Early
vegetables are becoming more plentiful
and prices are getting lower. Prices
for other articles remain about un-
changed.
Edward Banks and Lizzie Williams,
colored, who have been adiudged OF
unsouud mind, and confined in Jail for
some time, were yesterday evening
taken to the Petersburg asylum by
guard from that institution.
The remains of Capt. John Tyler, the
last surviving son of ex-President Ty.
Ter, were removed on Wednesday from
the private vault, at Washington, in
which they have rested since bis death,
and Inferred at Arlington cemetery.
The work of Strengthening the tracks
OF the Southern Railway between this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

Mr.. D. P. Davis, a prominent livery
man and merchant of Goshen, Va, has
this to say on the subject of rheuma.
tism 81 take pleasure in recommend
ing Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheu.
matism, as / know from personal expe-
rience that it will do all that is claimed
for it. A year ago this spring my
brother was laid up in bed with inflam.
matory rheumatism and suffered in
tsnsely. The first application of Cham.
berlain's Palm Balm eased the pain and
the use of one bottle completely cured
him." For sale by L. Stabler & Co.,
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02
THE CAssARD-Tbe steamer How

THE CAssARD.-The steamer How
ard Cassard, now at Newport News,
will go out on a speed-test trip in q
few days The Newport News Ship
Building and Dry-Dock Company is
equipping her with engines, and max
ing some slight repairs to her. When
the vessel goes out for the trial trip
she will be in charge of ship-yard EN-.
ployees. Her name is to be changed
from Howard Cassard to Mercury.
The owners of the vessel have been di-
rected by the commissioner of naviga.
ton to apply to the customs authorl-
ties at Newport News for necessary
papers. No credence is given In ship
ping circles to the reports as to the YES
sci being intended Tor filibustering SER
vice,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

THINK of the mightiest, biggest and grand
est Wrapper and Ladies' Waist bargains y u
have ever heard of or run across in your
whole life. And even then your anticipation
will be moro than realized by the phenome-
nal and unprecedented Wash Goods and
Staple Dry Goods prices Astounding through
out D. Bendhein & Sons great stock. The
usual Monday of grand, great and rare values
that always make such announcements from
this firm is eagerly watched for every week
by the shrewdess and most knowing shop.
pers, and this fact is pointer for you" Be
on hand when the sale opens at o'clock
Monday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

CHOIR 0RGANIzED.-The junior choir
a>t. Marys Church recently organized
By Mr.. Wm. L. Hoy, has begun re-
asarsals. This choir will render La
aaeaes mass at the 7 o'clock services
% June It'll, the day on which the
children now under instruction will re-
Seive their first communion. The choir
: Composed of some of the best talent
10 Inc city, with Miss Mai Greenwich
stealing soprano, Mrs. NJ. r. O'Sulli-
.al assistant, Miss Mamie Dewitt
.lsa1iSt, and Mr.. William Hogan di-
.SoF, The rehearsals of the choir
1 WI! De held on Monday and Thursday
..gaiS, The members of the choir are
follows T.% Sopranos, Miss Mai Green
s ven, Mrs. 0'Sullivan, Misses Tina
W va 81. and Lottie Greenwell; altos,
T Vs, Blrtell, Mrs. Webster and Miss
S tsaaie Lyles, tenors, Messrs. E NJ.
G ca.sl, Chas. Sullivan. VIM. Wilkins,
s s..aon Phillips and T. F. Mccarthy
TnAs'Os, AeSsrS. VIM. l.. Hoy, P. F.
W V?Sney Vim. n. Whitcomb and Chas.
d #sos'eT oFganiat, Miss Mamie Dewitt:
S sifTyIoF, Mr.. Wm. Hogan. The choir
E, ~' Oe assisted by al orchestra of wei!
c aosn Alexandria musicians, with Mr.,
quincy HoucG as leading violinist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

FIRE COMPANY MEETING.-The
monthly meeting of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company was held last
night, Vice President Melchior presid-
ing, with Charles Pickin, seer etary.
Two names were added to the roll of
membership and one application was
received. The following committees
were elected; Property committee,
William Rodgers, Henry Green, R. NJ.
Latham, Park Agnew, James PickiD;
committee on applications, F. G. Rod
gers, J. q. Trimyer. L. Ruben, VIM.
Cbauncey and George Schwab.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

IKE Poss-HENRy CAsE.-The record
in the Poss and Henry trial was finish
ed yesterday and placed in the hands
of Judge Nicol, who was on his way
from Leesburg to Manassas, and who
said he would render his decision to-
day. This evening Mr.. L. c. Barley,
one of the counsel in the case, received
back the record with the following in
dorsement
To the Clerk OF the Circuit Court Of Fair
far County:
Writ of error and supersedeas award
ed, but not to operate the release of the
prisoners from custody of the law.
G. E. NICoL, Judge.
The principal ground set forth in the
petition for new trial is the misruling
of the county judge at the trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

PAULIsT MIssIoN.-As heretofore
stated mission will be opened at St.
Mary's Church, tomorrow, which will
continue throughout the week, by Paul
list Fathers from the Catholic Universe
ty at Washington-Revs. Fathers You.
nan and Mention. The mission will
open tomorrow morning at II o'clock
when Father Younan will preach.
Sunday evening at $50 there will be
instruction, prayers, sermon and bene-
diction. Every day during the week
at o'clock, there will be mass follow
ed by instruction; at o'clock the same
mass and instruction. At 7:30 every
evening, instruction, prayers, sermon,
and benediction. This order will be
kept up during the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

THE INSPECTION OF LUMBER.-The
issue which has been raised as to
whether or not it is obligatory upon
dealers receiving lumber here to have
the same inspected and measured re-
mains in statu quo. Mr.. J. r. Smoot,
who declined yesterday to pay a bill
presented by Inspector Adams for in
speeding and measuring lumber, says
that the Inspector is not entitled to
payment for measuring. He says,
however, that he is willing TO pay 10
cents thousand feet for inspection, but
that Mr.. Adams must pay for handling
the lumber. Mr.. Smoot says he only de-
clined to pay for services not rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CoNFED.
sgACy.-The 18th Virginia Regiment
Chapter OF the United Daughters of the
copfederacy was organized at Alexa u
i,is. Va, on the 18th of April 1896.
Tneobiects of this chapter are-Histori-
al. To collect and preserve memorials
otthe officers and privates of the 18th
regiment, who served during the war,
sl:o the same OF any Alexandrians who
ware in the Confederate army or navy,
rin any other branch of the service.
To obtain biographical sketches of
these men, together with reliable data
sai incidents of the campaigns of the
,asiment. Memorial: To aid in the
erection of monuments or in any effort
70 honOr and preserve the memory OF
the heroes of the confederscy. Beney-
dent To succor and befriend all needy
members of the 18th Regiment and
;uch members of their families as may
;eqaire assistance, also to cooperate
siih the L. E. Lee Camp in their be-
leyoIent efforts. Many gallant sons OF
Virginia fought side by side with their
Alexandria comrades and sleep now
9Th them upon flames eternal camp
Ingground." The record oftheir noble
strife is one in which several counties
fell common interest. We appeal to
tie women ofFauquier, Loudonn, Fair
sl, Prince William and other counties
nuni,e with us in keeping green the
memory OF our heroes. Form chapters
a;:eyeu or more, to cooperate with US
in this matter, to which, we feel, it
fonly necessary to call your attention.
No men Of the South need urging
t0hoUor those men who died in the
mnsciousness of duty faithfully per-
iormed fin the different localities
there should be too few to form a
chapter, We shall be glad to welco me
auy vino will join the 18th Virginia
Regiment Chapter, Alexandria, Va.
President, Mrs. VIM. A. Smoot; lst
vice president, Mrs. &. c. Powell; End
vice president, Mrs. Edgar Warheld;
cor. sec, Mrs. S. B. Davis; rec. sec,
Mss Alice Colquhoun; treasurer, Mrs.
IaOs. Perry; historian, Miss <. Mason
Rowland. 4 charter will be granted
70 seven or more members forming a
chapter on application to Miss Early,
corresponding secretary State division,
ID. c., Lynchburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

NETS CAPTURED.-The Washington
police boat made a raid last night on
the OILERS who were fishing in the river
within the District of Columbia lines
and captured the nets of Mr.. Alpheus
Robey and Jas. Richards which were
drifting just within the line below this
city. The nets were confscated and
taken to Washington. The owners of
the nets will endeavor to have them
restored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02
BENDHEIMS'
WRAPPERS ON SALE
MONDAY At 4gC.

Another new lot of those Ladies' Magnif.
cent Wrappers that created such stirring
buying sensation Just as choice aud elegant
as the former Wrappers. Made of the best
quality prints. Latest style full fronts, with
extreme large sleeves very wide skirts and
lined to the waist They would be selling
for 81 and 1925 if it were not for the large
purchase. These are the last of them. so be
on hand early when The sale opens Monday
morning. emember the price, 81 and 81 25
Wrappers, for Mondays sale ut 49c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

MAY BALL.-The Independent Pleas.
ure Club last night at McBurney's Hall
gave one of the most successful May
balls ever given in this city. The
music was excellent and at midnig BIT
the dancers wendell their way to the
dining room of Mr.. Louis Brill where
an excellent supper of every thing IN
season awaited them, after which they
returned to the hall and dancing was
INDUCED in until $50 o'clock. The
dance was attended by large number
of ladies and gentlemen from this city,
Washington and elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-05-02

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
last night
Samuel Williams and Ed. Schiller,
white, and William Fountain, colored,
charged with stealing hides, were fined
Sc each.
Az Italian boy, who could give no
satisfactory account of himself, was held.
There were no cases for trial this
morning.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and cool, until about - o'clock, when
it began to rain. Four dodgers were at
the station house.