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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Prof. and Mrs. w. H. Detwiler
have met with a sad bereavement in
the loss of their little son Edgar, aged
FIVE years. On Tuesday December
9th, Mrs. Detwier and her two child
rem, Edgar and a little daughter, went
to Hatboro, Pa, to SPEND the holidays
with Mrs. Detwiler's parents, Edgar
was taken sick on the cars, and after
reaching Hatboro, he became worse,
and died on Saturday from hemorr-
hage of the stomach. The funeral
was held on Tuesday at Hatboro. the
services being conducted by Rev, DR..
Hemingway. DR.. and Mrs. ]. P.
Welsh, Mrs. Hartline and Prof J. H.
Dennis went down to attend the fun
eral. The afflicted parents have the
sympathy of large circle of friends.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Harvey Deitterich, who has been
conducting restaurant in the Phil
lips building, on Main street, for
the past two years, will retire from
the business, and leave town. He
sold out on Monday to Harry Derr
and Bert Fisher, Of Orangeville.
The new proprietors will take pos
session as soon as the license is
transferred.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Philip Marsh, of Sullivan county,
aged 26 years, met with fatal acci-
dent yesterday morning while on a
hunting expedition. He leaned his
gun against tree while he sat on a
nearby log to rest. His dog ran
against the weapon, which fell and was
discharged, the contents lodging in the
young mans side. He died a few
hours later.
The above item appeared in Mon
days Williamsport SIN. We have
heard nothing of the occurrence, will
not vouch for Its truthfulness, but give
1t to our readers for what 1t is worth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

The Barton grlst mill, short dis
tance below town, has been leased by
f. B. Driesbach, who, we are told,
will assume charge of the mill the
first of the new year. Mr.. Dreis-
bach has had years of experience,
and with the already established
trade. should build up big business.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Daniel Butler on Monday moved
his family to Kingston, where he is
employed as engineer by the d. L. &
w. Railroad Company. He formerly
held similar position on the switch
engine at this place, but it was dis
pensed with, and Mr.. Butler was
transferred. His departure from our
midst is regretted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Mrs. D. L. Swank, formerly Miss
Ida Wagner, daughter of Jeremiah
Wagner, died from confinement at
her home in Fernville yesterday
morning. She was an estimable
woman, and we'll liked by all who
knew her. She was aged little
past thirty-one years. A husband
and babe survive. 1t is a very
sad death, and the bereaved hus-
band has the heartfelt sympathy of
everyone. The funeral will be held
Saturday morning at nine o'clock,
with burial at Mifflinville.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
BLOOMSBURG PA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER l5 ls9s

Cashier Steele of the Chestnut
Street Bank of Philadelphia, was
convicted IN the United States Court
in that city on Monday of conspiracy
and having made false reports of the
banks condition. This is the bank of
which William M. Singerly was Pres
ident.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Louis Gross has his show windows
nicely trimmed for the holidays. Many
of our other merchants have made
their windows quite attractive. namely
the Store Company, Lowenbergs, w.
H. Moore, ]. H. Mercer, Clark &
Son, F. P. Pursel, ]. R. Schuyler, w.
S. Rishton, J. R. Townsend and Hess
Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
CONTINUED |

ouellu Ieau ana made return Oi
writ. A. w. Snyder, Ext, VS.. Hi.
ram Eckroth, the Sheriff having
lien creditors receipt read.
James Dewitt, Reuben Hess and
James Brown appointed viewers tc
lay out public road in Hemlock
Twp, near house of James Gulli-
yer.
Bridge over Pine creek, in Fish
ingcreek Twp, upon public road
leading from New Columbus to
Sonestown, approved as County
bridge by Grand Jury.
Petition of citizens Of Columbia
county for erection of soldiers
monument, returned not approved
by the Grand Jury.
Bridge over Lick Run, i'll Pine
Twp, approved as county bridge
by Grand Jury.
Bridge over race of Kimble &
Thomas, in Fishingcreek Twp, re-
turned not approved by Grand
Jury.
The Grand Jury reported having
found all the public buildings in
good condition and were discharged
Wednesday afternoon about half
past four O'Clock.
SECOND WEEK.
Court convened at 10 O'Clock a.
m. Monday, with President Judge
Herring and Associates Fox and
Kurtz on the bench.
Estate of Benjamin Zeigler. Pc
tition for sale. Bond and sureties
approved.
Assigned estate of James B.
Ewes, Report of sale confirmed
nisi.
Report of viewers in favor of pub
lie road in Cleveland twp, near
Ezra Yocum's barn confirmed nisi.
Estate Of VIM. E. Hover, order
of sale granted.
Report of viewers in favor of public
road in Main and Beaver twp's.
near barn of Israel Naus, confirmed
nisi.
Anglo American Saving & Loan
Asso. VS.. James Magee, end, ct al.
Judgment in open court for want of
affidavit of defense.
M. 1. Low, atty, VS.. H. H. Sup
plee. Admr., Anglo A. S, & L.
Asso. VS.. VIM. B. Cummings, and
Anglo A. S. & L. Asso. VS.. James
Magee ct al, c. c. Peacock ct al.
VS.. Bloomsburg Match Factory Co.,
and H. G. Supplee VS.. Erastus
Hendershott. judgment in open
court.
The trial of Martha and VIM.
Case VS.. the D. L. & w. r. R. Co.
for damages, was taken up on Mon-
day.
Joseph B. Knittle, Chas. Hamlin
and Jacob Yetter are appointed
viewers to lay out public road in
Franklin township, near Francis
Ely's.
In re application of Albert Ploch
for discharge under insolvent law.
After examination of petitioner and
the law administered, he was dis
charged under the insolvent law.
In the matter of the widening of
public road i'll Bloomsbury, between
the western terminus of River
street and Rupert county bridge,
Vim. Yetter, James Quick and
Charles Hartman are appointed re-
viewers.
Estate of John B. Casey, de-
ceased. Petition of Guardian to
make private sale Of Wards real
estate and declaration of widow and
heirs of full age under petition of
Court. Order of sale and bond
approved.
Mary Z. Starr VS.. Reuben Starr.
Libel in divorce. VIM. H. Magill,
Esq, is appointed commissioner to
take testimony.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Bedford, Pa, is stricken with small
pox epidemic. Over 200 out of a
population of 2Soo already have the
loathsome disease. Heroic measures
are being taken to prevent the spread
of the disease.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

DeForest Hummer has been con-
fined to the house the past few days
by illness. The attending physician
says his affiiction is blood poisoning,
but not in dangerous form.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

A slight wreck occurred on the
Bloomsburg & Sullivan Railroad early
Monday morning. One of the wheels
of the locomotive of the down passen-
ger train broke at Light Street The
wreck caused some little delay, but
no one was hurt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

William Faust, aged 20 years, and
John Gull, aged aa years, were soci-
ably refreshing themselves at the bar
in the Terminal Hotel in Mahanoy
City last week, when the conversation
developed into the question as to
which was the better sparrer. To
decide the question they procured
gloves and retired to the basement,
where three indecisive rounds were
fought. In the opening of the fourth
round, the men were interrupted by an
attendant, and at that moment Gull,
stepping backward, Unexpectedly top
pied over, and was dead inside of two
minutes. The unfortunate young
man was known in this town, and used
to be frequent visitor here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

General Miles recommends to
Congress that the regular army be
increased tC Ioo,ooo men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Mrs. Purman, aged mother of
DR.. Purnan, lies seriously i'll at
her home in Espy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
IT IS NO WONDER e
GROCERY DEPARTMENT

You find all the necessaries for Xmas cooking. Fin
est of dates figs and oranges Candies pounds for 15c
to the finest Lemon peel and ctron and the finest of coffee
the Savoy. We have
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
A Large Stock of Toys,

Enough gladden. the heart of every little tot in Blooms
burg. Prices-well, from sc. up to $4OO.
For the old folks Handkerchief, Mufers, Necktes Then
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
VARIETIES OF CELERY.
The Special Merits OF White Plume, Cold
en- self BIanching and Giant Pascal.

The Special Merits OF White Plume. Gold
en- SELF BIanching and Giant Pascal
A New York farmer whose crop of
celery is about all marketed, writing to
The National Stookman on varieties of
celery, drops some valuable hints and
suggestions for others. He says:
Each year / learn something about
its culture, and some notes On the
season 5 crop may be of interest to the
amateur engaged in growing celery for
market. | have tried nearly all tho diff
ferent varieties and have settled upon
three as being the most profitable for
market.
For marketing from July until No
yember | have found nothing to take
the place Of the White Plume. 1t is not
of the best quality, but when it grows
rapidly in rich, moist soil its quality is
much better than when grown under
ordinary conditions. There is no other
variety that can be blanched for early use
so well with boards, as it blanohes
clear to the tips, and hotels generally
prefer il. 1t blanches so quickly after
the blarSshing boards are set up that the
same boards can be moved three or four
times to blanch crop Of summer and
fall celery. | have only boards enough
to blanch about 10000 plants at one
time, but by moving them four times
from July to November can blanch 40,
600 plants of the White Plume celery
with them and then use the boards for
storing the winter celery.
grow a few thousand plants of the
Golden Self Blanching for the Thanks
giving trade and for marketing the first
part of Decem Der. 1t is of better quail
ity than the White Plume, and about
the handsomest celery there is when it
is we'll blanched, but it is weak grow
er and liable to disease. By making the
ground very rich and spraying with the
bordeaux mixture | am able to grow
very good crops of it. One reason | have
for growing the Golden Self Blanching
is that can blanch it in much less time
than | can the winter varieties.
For late winter and spring use grow
the Giant Pascal. This with me does
not have hollow stalks, and as it is a
dwarf celery the trenches need not be
dug so deep when it is stored out of
doors The punches are large when well
grown, and the quality is of the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
The Beet sugar Industry.

At recent farmers institute Mr. f..
e. Dawley, director of the New York
state institutes. was asked his opinion
of the sugar beet as farm crop. Among
other things he said:
81 do not take any stock in the ideas
expressed by some men who are talking
about so to 100 per cent profit in grow
ing sugar beets. believe that by study,
experiment and the use of special tools
we shall be able to grow beets for 81
per ton, but if we can make as much
from an acre of beets as we can from
an acre of grain we must be satisfied
1t may be branch of farming that will
bring per cent or 10 per cent, but not
so per cent profit.
1.-The advantage in growing beets in
a country lies in the fact that the peo-
pie must put much work on each acre
grown. This means that more men will
own farms, and the holdings will be Of
less acreage. Each man will work for
himself, and consequently have a great
er regard for the country's welfare.
This of itself should lead us to encour-
age the industry"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
cnled rrom Narionn sonrees.

There is to be a big plant for the
manufacture Of sugar from beets in Har-
risburg or Riverton in 1898.
At an agricultural meeting j. III.
Hale spoke of the Possibilities OF the
Connecticut Farmer and described
some experiments in irrigation on his
farm which had increased the fruit yield
over 100 per cent and bettered the price.
This was selling water at on enormous
price compared with cost C delivering
it at the plants roots.
jamestown, Fredonia and Westfeld
are among the localities in Chautauqua
county, western New York, that are
making determined efforts to obtain a
beet sugar factory.
Aristocrat IS a productive tomato, but
for winter forcing the foliage is too
heavy, necessitating the cutting away
Of much of it to insure the setting OF
the fruit. 1t is also very subject to spot
or fungus
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
Use Lime with Vegetable Matter.

my experience with lime has always
been with it applied to the sod year
before planting to corn or on the wheat
stubble (young grass in the fall after
the wheat has been cut. My idea is that
the main results of lime are due to its
action upon vegetable matter in the soil
and that the proper time to apply it is
when there is the most of this class of
matter present This is either on the
sod for corn or on the wheat stubble
after the wheat is taken off," Thus
writes Thomas J. Edge, Pennsylvania,
to Rural New Yorker. He adds:
"As a rule the lime is in such poor
condition when the ground is frozen or
when there is snow on the ground that
it is almost out of the question to spread
the lime properly. AS to the amount, 1
would prefer 20 bushels per acre twice
as often to so bushels for the longer Pc
riod. / have had no experience in its
application during the winter to wheat,
and, so far as know, it is not thus APP
piled in our state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
Seed For Early Potatoes.

December, a year ago, Connecticut
contributor to The New England Home
stead obtained from Kentucky three bar
rels of second crop seed potatoes He
writes: about two-thirds of these /
planted They were not much larger
than walnuts. the same time | plant
ed like amount with ordinary seed.
The second crop potatoes came up and
produced from one to two strong and
vigorous stalks in each hill. They ripen-
ed one week earlier than the potatoes
grown from ordinary seed and We're
much larger and better potatoes. Two
barrels of this seed produced about 100
bushels of very fine marketable tubers. I"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
The Discovery of the Day.

Aug J. Bogel. the leading druggist of
Shreveport. La, says: DIR. King g
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my cough. and it is the best seller
| have" j. Il Campbell, merchant of
Stafford, AriZ., writes; DIR. King S
New Discovery is all that is claimed for
it: it never fails and is a sure cure for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
cannot say enough for its merits" DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds is not an expert
ment Ii has been tried for quarter
of century and to-day stands at the
head. 1t never disuppoints Free trial
bottles at l. g. Matthaei's drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
AN AUTOMATIC DOOR.

noon and the other in the afternoon.
On the south side there are three large
glass windows to let in the sunlight al
SO and the entrance to the narrowing
pens from the yard is by self closing
door made as follows:
A space of 2 feet, or the distance be-
tween two studding, is cut out of the
siding where the door is wanted and
30 feet high, and the siding that is cut
out is battened closely together and
hung in the place it was cut from by
means of two pieces of strap iron. 1t
will rise up when pig rushes against
it and let him in and fall back in place
again. give an illustration of this door.
A slot is cut in the siding to let in the
strap iron, which comes down on both
sides of the door and is fastened with
wrought nails, which go through both
door and iron on each side. The door
opens from either side, and Mr. Pig
never leaves the door open after him
when he goes in or out. A pig at 2
weeks old will learn to work it. In
pleasant weather it can be held open to
let the bedding dry by raising it and
fastening it with piece of wire.
A Missouri contributor to the journal
already quoted gives an illustrated de-
scription of device for watering hogs.
It is not patented and will take the place
of the high priced waterers. 1t con-
sists of barrel set in water tight box.
The box should be six inches wider at
its top than the diameter of the barrel,
and its sides should not be more than
eight or ten inches high. Bore hole
in the barrel near its bottom at the
height it is desired to have the water
stand in the box and another in the top
of the barrel, indicated by A and B.
Hole B is plugged up tight, and the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
Farmers who visit Distant states.

There are always surprises in store
for farmers who visit in distant states.
This is noticeable when a southern farm
er visits northern relative, or vice versa,
or an eastern and western farmer come
together. Denver Field and Farm says:
The eastern man is surprised when
be comes out to Colorado to learn how
farm work is done in the west under ir-
rigation. The harrow that will cut a
swath "a feet at throw is beyond his
comprehension. One man driving four
horses abreast to a pillow which turns
two burrows and the steam thrasher
that has only half as many hands as
were formerly necessary on a thrashing
job, as well as many other modern de-
vices, such as irrigating laterals silos,
potato cellars, etc, are some of the lines
along which it pays for One to visit and
examine the farming operations Of dis
tant sections occasionally.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
A WATERING DEVICE.

barrel is filled through the hole at A.
When the barrel is full, the hole is
plugged up at A. and the plug in hole
B is removed. The principle upon which
it works is that as the water runs into
the box vacuum is formed in the top
of the barrel, and the resistance will
not permit the water to run over the
sides of the box SO long as the upper
plug is alright. Fig. D shows con-
struction of the waterer by which hogs
in four different lots may be supplied
from it merely by the arrangement of
fences, the hogs drinking out of the cor
ners of the box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
Considered Very Valuable.

HARRISBURG, w. VA, Feb. IS,
1893 Myrtle L. Widmeyer of this
town states that her mother was i'll
all summer with rheumatism. She
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and
it has given her great relief, and she
recommends this medicine very high
ly and would not be without it. In
thousands Of families Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is regarded as very valuable
because it purihes, enriches and vi
talizes the blood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
PILES PERMANENTLY CURED
In from 3 to 5 DAVIS time

by the use of Ionic. One bottle
guaranteed to cure any case of Piles,
regardless of how long standing, what
you have tried, or what your physician
may claim. Money refunded if per
manent cure is not obtained in the most
severe cases. in less than S days time.
After all others fail get LONE and be
cured. Price 75c perbottle. Sold byall
first class druggists, or sent prepaid
to any address, on receipt of price.
Address Harry Logue, Williamsport,
Pa.
The Lyons Mercantile supply Co,
of Charleston, has been chartered with
500, 600 nominal capital.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE.
Lung Troubles and Consumption.
Can be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and
Scientist Makes Free offer 10 Our
Renders.

The distinguished New York chemist,
T. A Slocum demonstrating his dis
covery of reliable and absolute cure
for Consumption pulmonary Tuber
culosisl aud all bronchial, throat, lung
and chest diseases. stubborn coughs,
catarrhal affections, general decline
and weakness. loss of flesh, and all con-
1itions of wasting away. will send
THREE FREE BOTTLES TALL differently
of his New Discoveries to any afflicted
reader of the Herald wri ing for them.
His New Scientific Treatment has
cured thousands permanently by its
timely use and he considers iJ a simple
professional duty to suffering humanity
to donate a trial of his infallible cure.
Science daily developes new wonders.
and this great chemist, patiently ex-
perimenting for years has produced
results az beneficial to humanity as can
be claimed by any modern genius. His
assertion that lung troubles and con-
sumption are durable in any climate is
prov by IN artfeit letters of graft
tude," filed in American and European
laboratories in thousands from those
cured in all parts of the world.
Medical experts concede that bron-
chat chest and lung troubles lead to
Consumption, which uninterrupted,
means speedy and certain death.
Simply write TO 7. A. Slocum M. G.,
90 Pine street New York. giving post
office and express address. and the free
medicine will he promptly sent. Suffer
ers should take instant advantage of
his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
his offer in the Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
MID-WINTER EXCLUSIONS
To Washington Very Low Rates
Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad.

The B. & o. railroad has made ar
engagements for series of popular
mid winter excursions to Washington,
at THE ONE FARE for the ROUND
TRIP, allowing TEN DAYS limit on
ticket including date of sale These
excursions will be run on Thursday,
January 27; Thursday, February, 10;
Thursday, February "a; Thursday,
March "a. Tickets will be good GO
ing on regular trains of these dates
and good to return on regular trains
within TEN DAYS, including date OF
sale.
Do not miss these splendid oppor-
tunties to visit the NATIONAL CAP
ITAL during the season of Congress.
Cali on c. w. Santman, agent. B. &
o. r. r. for full information.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
The Hnshand.a way.

She Cat the desk)--Dear, please tell
me how to spell costume I'm writing
to mother about my lovely new gown
He--Well, are you ready?
She--Yes
He-C-o-s-t, cost
She--Yes
He-T ITO
She Well?
He-M-e-me-S65, as yet unpaid.
She--You re a wretch. New Orleans
Times Democrat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26

AS an outgrowth OF newspaper
controversy two libel suits have been
brought in the Doddridge circuit court
at West Union. Robert Morris. late OF
the West Union Herald, sues the pub
Usher of the Sun Tor S., ooo and c. b.
Fisk, editor of the Sun, sues P. w.
Morris for $1,000 Every attorney
in West Union is retained on one side
or the other.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
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7a73EsS -
A HOUSE FOR SWINE.

1t Is Provided with Self Closing Door
Device For Watering Hogs
A Nebraska farmer, writing to the
Iowa Homestead, furnishes a description
Of his house for swine, which has
proved entirely satisfactory. The build
ing is 80 feet east and west by 90 north
and south. with four narrowing pens
on each side 6 by s feet and an s foot
alley through the center, with door on
rollers the full width Of the alley, leav-
ing room to drive team through and
TO let the sun in at one end in the fore
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26

Many country homes are situated
upon slopes, with the well on the higher
land above the house, But with such
an ADVANTAGEOUS situation Of the water
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-26
Headache bad9 Get DR.. Miles Pain PMS.

w TED-TRUSTWORTHY AND ACT
I've gentlemen or ladies TO travel for re-
sponsi Bile established house in West Virgin
IA. Monthly $500 and expenses. Position
steady. Reference. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. The Dominion Company.
Dept. Il Chicago. 81