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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
The Truant Officer.

An act approved on the I2th of
July last amends the act of the Legis-
lature approved May 10th, 1895 by
making the selection by School Boards
of cities of an attendance or truant
officer mandatory. The third section
of the old act left it optional with
School Boards in this language ''If
deemed necessary for the provisions
of this act, boards of school districts
or school controllers in cities, boroughs
of townships may employ one or more
persons to be known as attendance
officers, whose duty it shall be, etc.
This section as amended provides
that "Boards OF School Directors or
School Controllers shall in cities, and
may in boroughs and townships,
employ one or more persons to be
known as attendance officers, who
shall have full power and whose duty
it shall be to look after, arrest, ap-
prehend and place in parental rela-
ton, or the Board of Directors or Con-
trollers may designate truants and
others who fail to attend scitool.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
Mrs. F. ]. Richards Dead.

Mrs. Fred J. Richards died at her
home on Normal Hill Sunday even
ing 1t was nearly seven O'Clock,
when, surrounded by her family, her
spirit took Its flight to the great be-
yond. ~i.e deceased had only been
sick for few days. Doctors did ev-
erything in their power, but without
avail. Her death was due to heart
trouble. Her immediate survivors
are her husband, Fred J. Richards,
member of the Town Council, and
three children-Catharine, Jennie and
Julia. Mrs Richards had an exceed
ingly large circle of friends. She was
a most estimable lady and many Who
had learned to love her will mourn
her death.
The funeral took place yesterday
afternoon at two O'Clock, conducted
by Rev. B. G. Conner, of the Meth
odlst Church. Interment was made
in Rosemont Cemetery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
Shamokin's Enterprise.

Shamokin has secured the promise
of the location of silk mill at that
place which will employ over 500
hands, when in full operation. Repre-
sentatives of the three banks have de-
cided to lift about half the bonds,
$50, 900 being needed. The Shame,
kin Herald says !: The machinery for
the new shirt factory is here and will
be placed in position at the old knob
factory next week. About IA hands
will be given employment at the start
and it is believed that ere long this
number will be doubled.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

so cautions her maid Patty, and her
butler, Jenkins, that if Mr.. Brown
calls he is not to mention his name.
Katharine is also expecting her school
friend, Marion, to visit her. She has
nicknamed her friend Bob, and
Philip falls into the error of believing
this friend to be man, and Katha-
rne carries on the joke by not un-
deceiving him. Philip also is expect
ing friend named Saunders to visit
him. The arrival of Mr.. Brown,
clerk to Benson & Benson, to see Miss
Beckie on legal business, leads to a
series Of amusing situations. Philip
mistakes him for "Mr Bob" Katha-
rine mistakes him for Saunders, aid
Miss Beckie thinks he is her architect.
Fred Ikeler showed his versatility
in the humorous character of Mr..
Brown; Miss Katharine Gardner as
Patty, and Ed. E. Caldwell as jenkins
were immense, and added grea.ly to
the fur. County Superintendent John
X. Miller as Philip played his part tc
perfection, and Miss Maud Runyor
both in make up and acting, por
trayed faithfully the character of &
maiden lady. As Katharine, Miss
Lila Sloan did herself proud, ant
Marion or "Mr. Bob" was well taker
by Miss Annie Maize.
Mrs. ]. L. Richardson rendered
valuable assistance in coaching tn
actors in their several parts in MI
} Bob.
"Marcy' was presented on Thurs
| day evening by nearly the same per
, sons who played it year ago. Th
stage management was under tn
direction of Mr.. Wyle, and the success
of the play is in part due to his effort
in conducting the preparation. Mis-
Katharine Gardner in the dlfficu
y role of Marcy more than sustalne
= her reputation, and Frank Wilson wa
q the same old down-east farmer, Jethr
a Baxter. Sam H. Harman took tn
part OF Jack Henderson, Frank Collie
that of Harry Woodthorp, Arth'
Z, Grotz as Wallie, Jacks brother, Mi
% . Lila Sloan as Emma Watson, Mi
u Vida Miller as Edith, Jacks siste
= = Miss Maud Runyon as Jacks mothe
- - and Herbert Wyle as Potts and
= showed a clear conception of the
D parts, and entered into the spirit
= the play with zeal that greatly pleas
" the audience. Deforest Hummer
" Jake, the farm hand, was good in t
" little he had to do. Miss Miller al
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
ROME THEATRlOALS.

On Wednesday and Thursday even
ings of last week there were given at
the Opera House, dramatic entertain
ments which were as good as any that
have been seen there in some years,
and far better than most OF the per
formances given here by professional
troupes. The company consisted of
young ladies and gentlemen of Blooms
burg, and Herbert Wyle of Danville,
the latter consenting to take part only
because no one could be found here
who would play the role Of "Prof.
Potts" Much time and labor were
expended in preparation, and the
| result merited much larger returns
than were received, the net profits of
| the two nights amounting to about
sixty dollars. The proceeds will go
toward the purchase of new organ
| for the Episcopal Church.
| The play of "Consolidation" was
written by Fred Ikeler Esq, and de-
picted the sad close of the career OF
an old Wall street broker, who after
experiencing the ups and G wns OF a
stock speculator, dies just as he learns
that he is made rich again through
some railroad stock that he believed
| to be worthless, but which, by the
manipulation of his young partner
Mr.. Forester, advances to par by
consolidation with other roads. Mr.
Ikeler played the part of the ole
broker, Mr.. Thompson, and did Il
we'll. Though this was, W. believe
his first appearance on the dramatic
stage, his acting was that OF an experl
', enced player, and he even surpassed
the expectations OF his friends wh'
, knew he would do it well. The othe
, characters were Mr. Forreste by Sam
H. Harman Mr.. Brown, his conn
dental man, by Harry Stees James
the Office boy, by Arthur Grotz; an
Mabel, Mr.. Thompson's daughter, b
Miss Katharine Gardner, all of whor
=, did admirably. AT the close of tn
play Mr.. Ikeler was called before tn
5 curtain.
= "Mr. Bob" was two act coined,
& and caught the audience at once. Mis-
Rebecca Luke, spinster who IS fon
h of cats, and who also has legal bus
IS ness with Benson & Benson, hi
r. decided to make some alterations
y her residence to provide for her cat
IS and has consulted an architect by tn
= name of Brown whom she expects
,e call upon her, but is desrous OF co
d cealing the fact from her nephe
lie Philip, and her niece Katharine, ar
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
HOUSES ROBBED,

While attending the fair last week,
thieves broke into three different
houses and stole a considerable
amount of money beside many articles
of clothing. Thomas Webb's house
was robbed of lot of clothing. At
the house of Alvin Smith, they secured
$50 and gold watch, and Alonzo
Kressler had upwards of SIC stolen.
An attempt was made to break into
several other houses, but the robbers
were frightened away before having
sufficient to accomplish their purpose.
The whole town was running over
with tramps, dead beats and suspicious
looking characters.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
Always be Honest with the People.

In business, in politics and in all
things, it is best to be square, honest,
truthful and sincere. The demagogue
and the trickster, the political jockey
and the Janus faced ple-hunter, can
only stay on top short time. The
end of all such men is worse than the
beginning. The truth is mighty and
will prev ail. n the end right will
come out on top. Every deceiver will
be known and every jackass will have
his ears exposed.-Es.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

Mr.. Colley added much to the pleas
ure of the evening by rendering some
very pretty vocal duets.
After the play on Thursday night,
the participants went to the Club
House, where a nice supper was
served.
Though it is laborious task to
prepare entertainments of this kind,
and one that does not seem to be
adequately rewarded, it is to be hoped
that the talent that has been shown
will be again exhibited IN the not
distant future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

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est Fall
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
Pedestrian Rights.

Those who ride IN buggies, on bicy
cles or any vehicle should always re-
member that in crossing street or
highway the person on foot has the
right of way. The law says so, and
if you injure pedestrian by careless
riding or driving you are responsible.
No one is required to run across a
street to keep out of the way of bicy-
cles or vehicles. The riders are the
ones to look out for clear track.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
VOL. 80
Y.THlRD ANNUAL FAIR.
,,, A,,cndance.-Flnc Exhibits. Exciting
Races.

The forty-third annual exhibition OF
,,s Columbia County Agricultural
M Horticultural and Mechanical Associa-
,ion was held last week, and was un-
doubtedly one Of the most successful
meetings ever held by the Society.
The weather could not have been any
nicer. it being if anything little too
morro for comfort. There was an un-
usually large number of entries, every
Jenartment being filled. The live
stock department attracted the atten-
,;op of a large crowd who could not
he,n but admire the fine cattle, swine
etc. .,,.
The exhibition building was as
usual the center OF attraction, peop.e
Going there to examine the display of
fancy articles ETC., and it was SO crowd
ed that one had to undergo consider
able iamming to get through.
The number of side shows on the
ground was about up to former years.
Among the most notable being Noah's
Ark.
Among our town merchants who
had displays were, l.. E. Wharey,
stoves and chinaware J. H. Mercer,
lamps; ]. Saltzer, pianos and organs
Conner Thomas, musical merchandise
also an exhibit of clay modelling by
the Normal School.
The races were unusually exciting
this year, and the track record was
lowered from 2.I6 to 2.I5. Inc
Jackson combination which gave exhl
b;,ions between heats was very goo(
and interested everybody. The sum
maries of the races follow:
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
race and twice breaking the track
record.
SATURDAY..
SATURDAY..

record.
SATURDAY..
a:4o CLASS (pAcING), PURSE 5000.
S. w. w, g 7. r. Simons..... ana
Minnie Russell, br m w. S.
Gracey ....,.,...,........;....."
Handy, blk & c. A. Wheelock... 3 3I3
Hal Kyter, b G G. Lee.......... q 5534
Thomas W., z John ]. Troxell s 3 4 4d
Nancy Russell, br IN J. J. Clancy s dis
lib. b m A. B. Burrows..... ....... Q dis
Time-2:z4i 2:2Il, 2:z3, 2;aSt, 2:25.
a.4s GLASS; PURSE 1900.
Norvet, b. g., Elwood smith. 81 aIII
Richmond, b. g., J. w. Hines. 3 50
Silver King, r. g., II. Dryfoos... L 6 |
Pocono, br. G, d. G. Callahan. S 4543l
Maggie Collins, b. M, G.. 5.
FISHER. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. q |
Belle Of HedgeHeld. b. m. NJ. l..
Perrin. .................."....... 5
Time, a.ae1, a.a7a, 2, Isl, a,a9s, a.aSI.
Free.for.all, Purse $500.
Superior Gift, b. g., George Hen
ninG ........................,..... l
Raven, blk. M, DIR. J. l.. Wentz....
Vete. br. m., X. Hentschel......... 4 ; 2
Guy Wonder, b. g., Jerry Gauf....
Cling, blk. G o. A. Titlow......... 6 3 8
Minnie p, b. M, C.. s POWELL. 3
Nellie Rocker, b. M, w. F. Hall. 7
Mary Russell, b. M, II. A. Moor
head.................. ................ Tdr
Time, 2.I6, 2.I5t, 2.I5, a.I6.
2.a4 Class Pacing, Purse $500.
Trixie Lee, b. M, X. Hentschel IIs E
| Halt. Past Seven, b. g.. Jerre Gauff 2 2 2
Pearl Alfred, b. f., Maplewood
| Stock Farm. m......"..."..........4 4 ) I 4 3
| Dolly Quinn, b. M, NJ. p. Con-
| nell ........"............"...". 5 9 5
James II. Eckels, b. s., formerly
| Silver Leaf, J. NJ. Shannon... 745 3
Leota c.. G. m, Elwood Smith, 5 8 7 4
Little Dan, S. G., X. A. Stiver... 4 7dr
Platter, b g., J. NJ. Patterson..... s 5 Sdr
Fern Cliff, b. G. J. F. Nisely....Io DR.
Beau Ideal, ch. g., F. S. Stillweil 9 10 DIR
Time, 2.2I4, 2.2If 2.2st, 2.22, 22.
2,2o Glass, Purse $500.
On account of darkness, it was agreed be-
tween the judges and owners OF horses to
decide this race with one heat
Sis Prose, b. m, b. Caldwell. l.............. 1
Barre, br. G., Elwood Smith................ 2
Eelle Leland, b. m. Mapewood S. Farm 3
Electric Prince, blk. g., II. L. Hoover. 4
Time, a.234.
Thus the forty-third annual fair has
passed into history, and the only thing
to be regretted was tie admission tc
the ground Of the many gambling
, games, whose sole object was to cheat
, people out of money. This is the first
. time SO many fakirs of this kind have
been allowed on the ground, and it /:
D TO be hoped it will be the last.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21
WE'RE YOU HERE
LAST WEEK?

The town was thronged with strangers, nearby neigh
bors and friends the past week. great many buyers and
visitors. This store busy place indeed, and
that efforts at value giving appreciated was
plainly evident. The Men and Boys Suits was a busy
part of the store in fact busy that buyer left Tues
day for the different clothing markets and by Saturday
entirely things will be shown. The Children's Suit
Novelties, such Fauneroy, Vestee Junior, Blouse and
Refer Suits for Youngsters age to g. also suffered
therefore look for entirely things in this department
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

FRIDAY.
800 CLASS, FARMERS HoRsEs-PuRsE $I 50.
Young Topsy Taylor, b m Espy 2-2-i-I-I
Daisy, b n Light Street....."......I-I-
Belle, S m Espy, Pa."-.......".3
Nellie, S m Espy, Pa......".... .....4-4-4-4-4
Time-2:ssk- -a;4St -2:5I -2:52-2;s'.
a:24 CLASS, TRoTrING. PURSE 5000.
Passport, b m Bethlehem. m..........."....I-I-
Red Bird, b & Elmira.. ...............".'o-2-2
Sis Prose, b m Hollidaysburg ...........7-3-3
Prince M b S Herrick Centre. ...3-4-o
Hurricane, b G Shillington. ......'..'.."'2-
Capt. Payne, ch Buffalo. o.................5-o-4
Orianna, & m Allentown. "......"..4-7-S
Time-a;ast-2:25t-a;a34.
2:4o CLASS, PACE. PURSE $500.
S. w. w, b G Sidney, ,........,.....".".2.I.I-2
Minnie Russell, br f Louisville........ i'2'2'o
Handy, blk G Clarion. n............".".".3'4'3-I
Thomas W., Kulpsville .5-3'4'4
Hal Kyter, Newcomerstown...." 3
Miss Lille, b m f. Buffalo. o.........."7-7'o'5 5
yib, b m Steavensville.. e................".7-ds.
Lille H., m Luzerne...... ..... .....o.o-ds.
Nancy Russel, br m Newburg. ..........S'ds.
Time-a'a4i-a:sI4-s;a3-2'asi.
2;45 CLASS, TRoT. PURSE 5000.
Silver King, 70 Hazleton. ..........".2-I'2
Novert, b G Wikesbare 3-2-I
Richmond, b G jamestown. n...............".I-3-i
Belle of Hedgefield, b m Pitlston .....-.4-5-4 4
focono, br G Wilkesbarre.. e............."".5-4's
Maggie Collins, b m Shamokin, ..o'o-t
Time e-a:a64-a:274-2:2Si.
The grand stand was packed witt
people every day. Saturdays races
proved the most interesting of the fair
The a.24 class pacing was especially
good. Three horses in different heats
hnlshed neck and neck. In the free
ior-all, Superior Gift, owned by Georg'
Henning, Of Ontario, Can. created
considerable surpr Sc, by winning thu
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

The music was furnished by the
Ninth Regiment Band of Wilkesbarre,
under the direction of Prof. Alexander
The fair association could have made
no better selection. The music was
excellent.
We have not been informed as to
the exact number of tickets sold, but
it is the opinion that the attendance
every day was the largest ever had
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-10-21

Get your job work done at the
COLUMBIAN Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-05-29
C0vingtOn Leads them All

We received letter this week
from Mr.. J. II. Griffith, who is ut
present stopping at the Garden
Hotel, Atlantic City, \. Y. from
which we publish the following cx-
tract:
Since l saw you, in the winter of
lS9l-92, / have tested the various cli-
mates Of Italy and the Riviera, and
found none equal to that of Claiborne
and Covington. Algiers perhaps has
the best climate of the habitable places
in North Africa, but found the rains
there much protracted. Townsville,
where I passed six weeks, between
January and March this year, lacks the
dry invigorating air Of your town, SO
that I was obliged to fall back to Ashe-
vile, after testing the serious health
resorts of Augusta and Aiken.
If the worthy officers Of your Parish
made the roads between Vaudeville and
Covington reasonably good, your town
would be filled with bicyclists. who
could reach New Orleans, via the Lake,
at trifling cost, during eight months
of the year. Yours truly,
j. II. GRIFFITH.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-05-29

4 landable movement has been
started in New Orleans, by which
all who are liable are paying their
poll tax for the benefit of the pub
lie schools. Merchants, manu-
facturcrs, contractors, and in fact
all who employ labor in the various
industries, areprevailing upon them
to pay this tax, and the CITY
Treasurer is kept busy receiving
the same. We hope tins move
ment will spread throughout the
State. If every male citizen would
pay his poll tax, As the law requires,
aud sense Of justice and right,
and public spirit should prompt
them to do so-thcre would he no
lack of funds to keep our public
schools open ten months in the
year, mot only in the city, but all
over the State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-05-29
SIideII.
May %, 1897.

MONSIEUR EDITOR:
Hi see dey got one Pape In Sly
dale, dey call him de Slydale liam.
Hi hear some Peeps talk bout ono
piece dey got on hmm lass week,
bout dem Slydale Peeps dOan want
work no Pnbelic road, vas. Me,
Hi tink dem Peeps what doan care
bout no road come in dat place.
Me, Hi tink some dem work by de
Breek yard, dat would pass we're
hard on dem, ya's, for hif dey dOsn
got no road, how dem Solomon
wagon goin geet som wood so he
can make dem breeks. hand how lie
Peeps on de Bayou goin geet some
logs 20 de wattah for hee's mill,
hand how de Peeps in de wood
goln geet som coffa, som bacon
hand som greets? Hi tell you, HI
tink dat we're funnie, ya's Me.
Hi pass on de Bayou Vansas de
odder day. Hi see dat Jem Curree
what boss dat big job Cor drive dem
long pole in de ground for Monsieur
Salmon for make one big house for
make dry he's lumbar. Hi Ak him
what all dat talk dem Peeps maxim
bout dat Police Jnree. Hall, Jem
he got one red face ya's. when he
laf, han he say somting bout som
Peeps got som wheel on dey head.
Me, Hi doan no somting bout dem
wheel, hut hlf he talk bout dem
two wheel ting, what you call dem.
dem VeIosope., all. dem Byceecal?
Well, hif he mean dem, Hi goin
tell you somting bout dem Bycee-
cal. Hi see one dem Merican
Doods, he pass hard Oh de Bayou
one Sunday. He com close BY me
hand my brudder Alplonse. hand
nv Cousins two young girls. H.
try make som grand flourish, when
heels wheel strike one leetle stump
in de road. Hi tell you, he go CUP
in de air :el! he look like one Bull
bat, ya's, han wen he com down he
look like one cow what geet push
hoff de railroad by &c car. vas.
He strike de groun we're hard. He's
he'd make one hole jess like one
Tarepan do in de mud by de Bayou.
Dem Slydale Peeps dey doan
want no road, ya's. Me. III been
born an rails IN dees Ward Dem
Slydale Peeps dey make one little
village den dey tax does election
box from de Bayou Liberty an have
put him in dat place. Now cey
doan want no road, SO dey keep us
Peeps from dose helection; but
me. Hi tink de's Peeps dey jus
like Monseur Curree say, dey got
som wheel on dey head, an hif dey
doan mind, dey run dem wheel Cup
agin som stump, what not brake
d-y win off. but goin burse dey
pocket, ya's. LA CREOLE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-05-29

State Of Louisiana. Parrish of 81. Tam
nlany-Sixteenth Judicial District
s:0urt.

By virtue of an order of sale from the
honorable the aforesaid court. and TO
me directed, bearing date May 10. 1897
I will proceed to sell at public auction
ON the premises in Vaudeville. st.
Tammnny parish. La. on SATURDAY.
May 70. 1897, hetw cen legal sale hcars.
the following described property, to-
Wit:
One lot of jewelfy, consisting Of
watches, chains, l0ckets. breast-pinS,
cuff buttons, diamond stud, diamond
rings. collar buttons, ETC., 3 Debenture
aud Redemption Company, lot Of
clothing. furniture, crOckeryware, ETC.:
Bar Room aud contents, consisting Of
liquors Of all kinds, cigars, jugs, etc.
Also lot of accounts, Is follows:
Bernard Marigny 933 Is, Simon Levy
-, Herman Levy 60 cents. Isad0re
Levy - 30, NJ. Tongue 50 GO, Gus Du
pre- 81 70, James Bfssell 9ll 10, Samuel
Levy o. 20, Albert Thomas SlS 80,
Conrad Miller -, Eddy Smith Sl5 Is,
Henry Mugnier ~, Pascal Favar0u
% IS, John Favaron GIG 80. Chas. Fava-
ron - cents, Henry BodOt % 80,
Eugene Esqueuance 3l4 30, George
Chevallon 50, John Miller 81 ID,
McCo6erty IS 60, Achllle Parisy % 80,
Buddy Smith s. %, John Chinchubs
81 10, Stout Pechon SO s., Chas.
Antoine $ll 20, Lewis Morgan 80 cents,
Louis Philips o. IS, Bill Philips o.,
John Smith $2s o., Michel Chinchuba
IS cents, Mrs. Fry So 70, Billy Angiade
81 IS, Billy Anglade $23 50, Angus,
Anglade SIS IS, Anthony Anglade - 10,
Judge Allen 80 cents.
Seized in the aLOvc entitled suit.
Terms of sale cash. with the beneR.
Of apprAisement
J. J. STROBLE, Sheriff.