The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-10

Jno. r. Townsend left this morning for
New York & Philadelphia to complete his
purchases for Fall Novelties.
III. f. IIeacock, proprietor of the Col.
umbia Steam Laundry transacted business at
Lewisburg and Williamsport this week.
Daniel Hess, Of Benton, who is the tallest
man in that vicinity measuring six feet and
two inches was in this place on Monday.
Mrs. Charles Watson McKelvy gave an
after noon party to number of ladies, for
her guest, Miss Hopkins, on the 2nd inst.
Mr.. George Abbott, father of Mrs. DR.. J.
b. McKelvy, was nnety-hve years old on
Monday. He is the oldest person in Blooms.
burg.
Mrs. Sarah Ent, of Light Street, while
visiting her grandson X. M. Ent on East
Street last Thursday afternoon was stricken
with paralysis.
Louis Cohen and X. c. Buckalew attend.
ed the funeral of their old friend and com.
rade, George w. Sorber, at Shickshinny last
Saturday afternoon.
w. F. Hartman with his men is engaged
at Berwick putting hot water heating system
into the residences of J. w. Evans and AL.
Ross and f. X. Jackson.
E ]. Flynn Esq, Attorney.at.Law and
John Laughin, a Justice of the Peace of
| Centralia attended 10 legal business at the
| County seat on Monday.
Miss Klys, who is the guest of Mrs. J. L.
| Richardson, has an excellent alto voice, and
made valuable addition to the choir Of St.
PauPs Church last Sunday evening.
b. r. Davis, cashier of the Citizens Bank
at Freeland attended to business matters in
this place last Saturday. He was formerly
employed by the Bloomsburg Banking Com
pany,
| Joe Townsend left this morning Tor New
York City where he intends to become a
pupil in the celebrated Jno. 1. Mitchell Cut.
ting College, the largest and most complete
in the world.
| NJ. c. Woodward who has been confined
to the house for a long time with cancer Of
the face was out riding with Constable Lay
cock last Friday afternoon. His many
friends were rejoiced to see him.
Charles J. Kit who was formerly employ.
cd as a draughtsman by the Penn Elevator
company and who is now filling similar
position with the Baldwin Locomotive
| NoiNS a. hhouNipiia
this place
M. V. B. Kline and Emanuel Helwig of
Catawissa were early visitors to town Satur-
day morning They with w. II. Eyer Of
this place constituted viewers for new
public road neaa Grovania, the view for
which was held that day and was attended
by County Commissioner UT.
Charles Deitrck, and wife, Miss
| Katharine s. Gordon of Philadelphia, w. II.
Goodman, of Milton and f.. G. Goodman, of
Jersey Shore comprised bicycle party which
visited our town last Friday. Messrs Del
terick and Goodman paid pleasant visit to
| this Office. Mr.. Goodman is one of the
Editors and Proprietors of the "Semi- Week
ly Spirit of Jersey Shore.
The following was taken from the Camp
News " the official organ of the P. o. S. oy
A. of this State. 1t will be remembered be
our readers that Mr.. Ikeler represented thf
camp at this place at the State convention
recently held at Altoona.
Fred'k keller is new addition to our
oratorical force, and in his Valley Forge
| speech he captured the Convention with his
brilliancy. He is magnetic speaker, and
we hope to hear from him at many future
| Conventions.