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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

Cassopolis, Mich, Aug. 2.-Tuesday
afternoon barn on the farm of Mrs.
DR.. McCutchcou, three miles west Of
this place, was burned to the ground,
together with IFS contents. In the fore
noon threshers with an engine had
been there and threshcd the wheat
grown upon the farm, most Of which
was also consumed by the fire
The tenant on the farm had Jst gone
to neighbours where the threshing
machine had gone, for the purpose of
assisting in lhreshiag there, leaving no
ono AT home but the women folks.
About o'clock stranger passing the
pace discovered the hrc and notified
the women, Who Informed him that
there were torses in the barn He
succeeded in getting them out alive.
The barn was insured, but on the
contents and the wheat there was no
insurance. The fire is supposed to
have originated in some manner from
a spark from the engine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspep-
STA because its ingredients are such
that it can't help doing so. "The
public can rely upon it as a master
remedy for all disorders arising from
imperfect digestion. James NJ.
Thomas, NJ. D., in American Journal of
Health, y. Y. Sharrar < Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

Otscgo Mob, July 2s-Ot,cgo aas
annuhed iis contract Tor electric Lights
with the Ojscgo Electric Light TO. apd
made one with ihc kalamazoo Valley
Electric Co. and now "a merry wal IS on.
Otsego claims the Otsego Co has not fill
cd It's contract, hence the hight to annui
the agreement The Otsceo Co. has re-
tanned cX-Atty.-Gen, Maynard as at
torney and has served papers Oh Geo Z
Bardeen the president of the village.
one an injunction and the other notice Of
suit
The Ot,ego Go. has about $4,000 in
vested and does not propose to 'o-e the
plant, W. II. Coates, hydraulic and
scientific engineer Of Grand Rapids, was
mere this week in The interests of the vii
ege and probably tested the light, which
it is claimed me not 1000 volts as the
conlra calls for.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

During the civil war as we'll as in our
late war with Spain, diarrhna was one
of the most troublesome diseases the
army had to contend with. In many
instances il became chronic and the old
soldiers still suffer from it. Mr.. David
Taylor OF Wind Ridge, Greene Co, Pa,
is one of these. He uses Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy
and says he never found anything that
would give him such quick relief. 1t is
for sale by BIVINS * RHODES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

Hamilton Clark, of Chauncey, Ga,
says he suffered with itching piles
twenty years before trying Dewitt s
Witch Hazel Salve, two boxes Of which
completely cured him. Beware Of
worthless and dangerous counterfeits.
Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

"Richy illustrated barely describes
the August Cosmopolitan, there being in
that great number one hundred and forty
six different illustrations Of all sorts and
sizes and not one OF them commonplace
or unintcrestiug. The literary features of
the magazine vie with the pictorial, the
whole forming an attractive magazine for
Summer rcalng
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

tins year s. 1913 an average of Sl3.-
GI5, The largest amount expended
was ty the county Of Wayne. which is
constructing county building.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

You assume no risk when you buy
DiarrhCca Remedy. Bivins * Rhodes
satisfied s. ''l . using it, il is evcry.
where admitted t. be the most success
full remedy in use for bowel complaints
and the only one that never fails. IT IS
pleasant, safe and reliable. Io62-4m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11
Starved Nerves.

When the blood is thin and watery,
the nerves are actually starved and
nervous exhaustion and prostration
soon follow. Feed the nerves with DIR.
A. w. Chase's Nerve and Blood Pills
and you will impart to them the new
life and vigor of perfect health. Face
cut and fac-simile signature of DR.. A,
w. Chase on every box of the genuine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

kOQOl dyspepsia cure thoroughly Ill
gests food without aid from the
stomach, and at the same time heals
and restores the diseased digestive or
gans. 1t is the only remedy that does
both these things and can be relied up
on to permantly cure dyspepsia.
Sharrar * Mulholland.
Lansing, Mich, Aug "A canvas
Just completed by Labor Commissioner
Cox shows that % OF the SO counties of
the state have county houses. OF these
buildings % are of brick. stone, 10
brick and stone, = brick veneered, II
wood, wood and stone. Seventy
seven counties reported the aggregate
value of court houses to be 81, 455 300,
an average of $j7,
The number Of counties having iails
is 10. OF these 80 are brick, stone,
II brick and stone, brick and wood,
/ wood and steel.
The counties IF Delta and Houghton
have hospitals, the county of Wayne
an asylum for the insane, and six
counties report important public build
ings in process of construction, Forty
three counties report other public build
ings in addition to court houses and
jails, of the average value of S25,331
per county.
The number of counties expanding
money on the public buildings in 1889
is 40, and the aggregate expenditure
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

The quality OF the blood depends
much upon good or bad digestion and
assimilation. To make the blood rich
in life and strength giving constituents
use Dr. }. II. McLean's Strengthening
Cordial and Blood Purifier; it will
nourish the properties of the blood
from which the elements of vitality are
drawn. Price soc and 81 a bottle. For
sale by SHARRAR & MULHoLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

Quickly cure constipation and rebuild
and invigorate the entire system never
grippe or auseate-DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

"Our baby was sick for a month with
severe cough and catarrhal fever. AL
though We tried many remedies she
kept getting worse until we used One
Minute Cough Cure, 1T relieved at once
and cured her in a few days. B. L.
Nance, Prin. High School, Bluhdalo,
Texas. Sharrar < Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

The soothing and healing properties
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy, its
pleasant taste and prompt and perman-
eut cures have made it great favorite
with the people everywhere. For sale
by BIvINS < RHODES, druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

Il A.. BAGLEl. Physician and surgeon
l.. Oncr. opera House Block. O1cc hours 30
10 3 30 and 10 p. IA. Diseases OF the eyeand car
specially.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

L y. CIT RCH Services a. The home Of Mrs.
L. r.. Em.ley each alternate sunday.
1lis. IDA y. WOOD, Pastor IN charge.
DRESBNTER!AN CIURCH-Noriug service
1880: sunday school 1900 Evening service
80 y. m. REV. " x. SPENCER, Pastor
EPISCOPAL CHCRcH-Seryices are held
II every sunday at T 30 "a, m. aud 1890 a. lu.,
Sunday school ne go ma. ENcuug service az
go o clock. standard time Service other days
a. auuouuccd REV. II. .. JEFFERSON, Rector.
NJ l.. Gil RICH Morning services 1920: sun
vi. day school 12:OO. Evening service = 30
Young Peoples meeting Sunday evening at b.39
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at $50
REV. NJ. u. tAREEI Pastor.
EkEE METHODIST CHURClI-Soryiccs cvcry
4 sunday at u 900 "a. IN. and 100 D. Iu. sunday
School ar 1000 M. Prayer meetings Tuesday
and Friday evenings. Al are cordially invited 10
attend y. a. WATSON Pastor
BAPTIST CHI kCll-Mouiug service 1880;
ID Sunday school II -. Evening service 100.
Young peoples meeting 600 sunday evening.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening"
REV. II. W CLOUGH. Pastor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

F.SUYDAM. " d., Physician AID SURGE
y . on. opposite ChuIcn b.ocs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PROFE SSIONAL

I,k GEO. ". rRINGLE.
~ GENIAL PRACTICE
D0ice. pOila~ky BlOck. Hours @;uDf1 5:uOp,iu
Rr.ideucc one bloch north of Alma Roller Mile.
Alma, Mich. a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11

tyr X. T. McCLINToN Graduate Of ne
~ University OF Michigan. cen raj Practice
Onicc Ina ne NcW Poia-ky Bl0rk. once hours,
$3.50 10 :30A M; 1880 h. 80 and 90 10 900 p.
m Slight calls Il r. sidcnce one mile west or
town.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-11
A. F. EAGON..
Well Driving

Estimates cheerfully given OIL APP
plication.
AGENT FOR WIND MILLS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
A BIG BLAZE AT RUPERT.
THE EXPLOSION OF A LAMP CAUSES
A DISASTROUS FIRE.
Three Buildings Go Up in Smoke = The
Bloomsbury Fire Department Render
Valuable Service Loss Will
Reach Nearly $4,000.

A fire of extensive proportions,
visited the village of Rupert, short
distance below this town, about four
o'clock yesterday morning, and de-
stroyed property to the extent of
many thousands of dollars. The con.
Aagration was caused by the explosion
of lamp, which had been lett burn
ing in Arthur Roberts store. The
store building, the Rupert Marble
Works, and the old Rupert Paint
Works, the property of L. H. Boody
and H. S. Reay, respectively, were
completely destroyed. There was al
most panic among the residents, for
fear the fire would spread to adjoin.
ing dwellings, and l.. Fl. Boody sent
a team of horses up to get the Blooms
burg fire engine. The steamer, aud
the Friendship and Good Will hose
cats were sent down, and although
arriving on the scene too late to save
the buildings mentioned, valuable aid
was rendered IN the way of prevent
ing the flames from spreading.
The loss will aggregate in the
neighborhood of $I2,oo. The tota
insurance on the property is $1,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
Resolutions.

The following resolutions were adop-
ted by Pomona Grange No. S P Of H.
at its meeting on April "a, 1899:
WHEREAS, Capitalists, Trusts and
the combined interests opposed to
Agriculture have again succeeded in
defeating, in the Senate of our own
State, a measure looking toward
equalization of taxation. Therefore,
Resolaed, That we unqualihedly
condemn those members of the Sen
ate who have lent their influence and
votes to thus continue the injustice
under which we as rural tax payers
labor.
Resoloea, That we will continue to
educate, agitate, petition and vote for
justice in this matter.
PesoIa,ea, That we favor the election
of U. S. Senators by direct vote OF
the people.
WHEREAS, The condition and eff
cheney of our rural schools as made
manifest by comparison is so wotully
deficient and the opportunity under
present conditions for improvement
so very limited that it seems hope
less task. Therefore,
ResOkOed, That we earnestly urge
upon all rural committees the duty tc
labor with diligence for consolidation
and the establishment of the full grad
ed school system in every rural dis
trict.
WHEREAS, Farmer Thos. J. Edge
has filled the position Of Secretary o
Agriculture since the creation of the
department IN the State, in a manne
to win the appreciation of the entire
farming interests. Therefore,
Resolued, By Pomona Grange No
S, representing the active farmers @
Columbia and Lower Luzerne coun
ties, that we petition Gov. Stone t.
continue the tried man at the head c
the department.
VIM. MENsCH, Secy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
BLOOMSBURY NATIONAL BANK.
Will Probably be Ready for Business
August First.

The organization of third national
bank in Bloomsbury is now an assured
fact. 1t will be located in Paul E.
Wirt's room, now occupied by the
postoffice. The latter will be re-
moved to the Meyer building, below
Market street, in a few weeks, and
then the room will be remodeled and
furnished with all the modern appli-
ances of an up-to date bank. A large
fire-proof and burglar-proof vault will
be erected, with safe deposit boxes,
and all the furnishings of the bank
will be the best that can be procured.
Mr.. w. H. Hidlay has been engaged
as cashier, and has resigned his posi-
ton as teller in fhe First National
Bank, and severed his connection
Herewith last Saturday. Mr.. Hidlay
is in every way we'll fitted for the po-
sition. He has had many years ex-
perience in the banking business, is
widely acquainted through the county,
and is an affable gentleman, possess
ing the respect and confidence of the
community.
The bank will probably be ready to
begin business by August Ist. There
has not been an election of officers as
yet, so we are unable to name the
other officers and directors at present.
| The gentlemen who have the matter
IN charge are among our most promi
nent business men and fnanciers. The
capital stock will be 500, with a
surplus of $4,000 paid in, making
a working fund of $50, 900 to star
with. The stock has nearly all beer
subscribed, and we are informed tina
twice as much could have been OBJ
tanned if desired.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
Death Of Mrs. Deborah Doak.

The funeral of Mrs. Deborah Doak,
well known in this vicinity, occurred
Monday, from the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hagenbuch, at Berwick.
Mrs. Doak died on Friday morn
ing, April 81, of paralysis, after a
briet illness, aged 50 years. She was
the widow of John Doak, who was
we'll known throughout Luzerne and
Columbia counties. Her maiden
name was Deborah Fowler, being a
sister of the late Gilbert Fowler, Of
Briarcreek.
She was born in Berwick, and early
in life married Thomas Seybert, who
preceded her to the grave many years
Six children were born to them-Mrs
Samuel Hicks, of Berwick ; Mrs. 10
seph Fry, deceased, formerly of Will
iamsport; Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, o
Berwick, widow of the late Col Clar
ence G.. Jackson Mrs. Fannie Gil
roy, of Wllliamsport Josiah T. Sey
bert, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Salli'
Hagenbuch, of Berwick; and Mis-
Alice Seybert, deceased. One sister
Mrs. Elizabeth Deitrick, of William
sport, also survives.
Some years after the death of he
husband she was married to 'Squir
John Doak, who also preceded her t
the grave. No children were Dor
from the last marriage.
She resided for a time at Iona, nee
Shickshinny Wilkes Barre Record
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
JR. 0. u. a. M. RAVE A SMOKER.

A taste of the many pleasures to be
had by connecting oneself with secre,
society lite was shown again Monday
evening, when members Of the Jr.
Order United American Mechanics
and their friends assembled in theil
hall in the Lockard building, corner
Main and Center streets. 1t was the
occasion of ''smoker" and genera
good time. The regular weekly meet
ing of the Council took place early in
the evening, and at the conclusion OF
the business, the doors were thrown
open to receive the friends of the
order who filed up the hall in large
numbers, and in short space OF time
the spacious quarters were comfortably
filled. The evening was spent in feast
ing, playing games of various kinds
social chat and short addresses.
DR.. T. C. Harter spoke on the his
tory of the order, which subject was
followed by Monroe Sherman, on th'
good of the order.
After nice refreshments had beer
partaken of the festivities came to
close, and it was the wish of all tina
such affairs were of more frequent oc
currence. The Junior Mechanics ar
quite strong in Bloomsbury and in
clude some of our most representatlv
citizens.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
A Sad Misfortune.

John Stevenson who makes living
by fixing up old umbrellas, and who
was in town last week, soliciting work
in his line, met with sad misfortune
some time during Tuesday night.
Early Wednesday morning his wife's
dead body was found lying along the
canal a short distance above Berwick.
1t appears she had not been we'll for
several days, and during Tuesday
night her condition grew worse, and
they concluded to go to farm house
and get something to ease her suffer
ing, but before reaching the objective
place, she was compelled to lie down
and died in few minutes. The re
mains were taken to Berwick, prepar
ed for burial by undertaken Walton
and inferred in the cemetery at tha
place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
STRAY PARAGRAPHS.

Trailing Arbutus parties are on
the go.
Decoration Day programs are
being arranged.
Counting couples seek the dimly-
lighted streets of town these evenings.
Its no sign a house is haunted
because there are spirits in the cellar.
You cannot escape death. 1t
overtakes everybody, even the under
taker.
Some human beings could very
proftably pattern after the fidelity of
their dogs.
1t is a well known fact that a
successful newspaper reporter must
possess little more nerve than the
average man, but that doesn't say
that he should make fool of himself.
The 81 told you SO, fellows, "
were very much in evidence when the
news reached town that Quay had
been acquitted and appointed United
States Senator. But Notwithstanding
the fact that he was acquitted, i,
caused the cold man just little
anxiety before the end was reached.
And now Judge Peabody, Of St
Louis, says ga man has a right to
whip his wife, provided he uses mod
Grafton in SO doing" Well, it is in
deed a very peculiar Interpretation o.
the law Of to-day. That a man, wher
lrritated by some little thing or other,
has a right to strike his wife, is 9
medieval age theory. He has, nj
doubt, heard of the adverse commen
the public has given his decision.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
Swindled Out of 5000.

We learn from one of our exchanges
of swindle recently worked at Sun
bury, by man who called himself
w. O. Weller A day or two after
arriving at that place he circulated
among the prominent citizens claim
ing to be the agent of the American
Investors Company of New York.
He organized a branch which was
given the title of Sunbury Rent Pur'
chase Society, and was to buy,
improve, mortgage, lease and sell real
estate and make loans thereon
Monthly remittances were made to
New York, and it was the understand
ing that they could secure loan with
which to purchase property. They
made the application for loan bu
they didn't get it, and now they art
mourning the loss of 5000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
Admiral Oervera's Autograph.

G.. Edward Elwell, on Monday
morning received Admiral Cervera's
autograph from Spain. 1t is on a card
3x5 ms, having written on it "Puerto
Real, April 4th, 1899. Very happy
for give you my autograph, Pascual
Cervera," in his own hand writing.
The envelope has a S centavos
Spanish stamp on it, and is postmark'
ed Cadiz.
Master Elwell also has the auto
graphs of President Mckinley, Ad
miral Dewey, Rear Admirals Schley
and Sampson, General Otis and forty
one others of Generals, Rear Admirals
Commodores, Captains, Lieutenan
Commanders and members of the
Cabinet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
Of Interest To Working People.

Phoenixville is suffering from a
scarcity of skilled and unskilled labor,
and some of the industrial plants are
greatly hampered. The new silk mill
needs 200 to 800 operators at once
and can only get IS. There is also a
scarcity of labor in the hosiery mills
and in some departments OF the iron
and steel works of the town.
We were informed last week that
the situation at Berwick is similar to
the above. The demand for houses
is enormous, twice as great as can be
supplied at the present time, and work
is full and plenty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
They Wanted Their Fortunes Told.

While band of travelling gypsies
were encamped last week near Tama-
qua, two married women and a widow,
all residents of that place, were per-
suaded by some of the dusky-skinned
maidens into having their fortunes
told, and when it was all over, they
discovered that they had been hypno-
tized out of money, which was gwen
for inside information on matrimonial
affairs. They went SO far as to sleep
on cracked eggs, killed the family cat,
crossed themselves on meeting white
horses, and spi. over their shoulders
twice al the sight OF red-headed
man.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
THE MASONS.
INTERESTING CEREMONIES OF OALD-
WELL CONSlSTORY A, & A. s. RITE.
They Banqueted at the Exchange Hotel Last
Thursday Evcning-A Large Number
Present From Different Parts
OF the State.

The regular quarterly communlca-
ton of Caldwell ConsIstory, Thirty
second Degree Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite Masons, was held in
Masonic Hall, Bloomsbury, on Thurs
day evening, April 20, 1899, and con-
tinued in session until Friday evening.
The degrees from the fourth to the
thirty were conferred upon a
class of thirty-three from different
parts OF the State. The greatest inter
est was manifested in the work, and
over seventy-hve members were pres
ent, including all Of the past Com
manders-in-Chief A large number Of
petitions we're presented, and 1t is
expected that the next class will num-
Der at least fifty.
An enjoyable feature of the session
was a banquet at the Exchange Hotel
at the close of the work on Thursday
evening. The banquet hall was beau
tifully decorated with flags, and the
tables were decorated with cut flowers
ferns and potted plants, the menu
was beautifully designed and elegantly
served, while an orchestra discoursed
sweet strains during the entire even
ing.
After the members had refreshed
themselves and disposed of the good
things provided for them. Past Com
mander-in Chief, Illustrious Brother,
Harvey A. McKilllp, Thirty-third
Degree, took his station as toast-mast
er, and in his able and happiest way
called upon Past Commander in Chic
Vosburgh N. Shaffer, Thirtythird
Degree, as a member of the Supreme
Council of Sovereign Grand inspectors
General of the Thirty-third and last
degree for the Northern Masonic jur
isdiction of the United States o
America, A. and A. Rite, to respond
to the toast "The Supreme Council.
Mr.. Shaffer spoke briefly but feel
ingly of the relations existing between
the parent body and Its subordinates
and of the great interest manifested
| in the rite.
| Mr.. McKillip then introduced
Past Commander in Chief, Charles X
Francis, Th;rty-third Degree, also
member of the Supreme Council, wh'
!, responded to the toast "The Gran'
Lodge of Pennsylvania"
Mr.. Francis is one of the best in
formed members of the order in Penn
sylvania, and is known throughout tn
State as among one of its ablest expor
ents. He eloquently dwelt upon beat
tiful and impressive lessons taught il
these degrees, and at the close of hi
remarks he was given an ovation b
, the assembled brethren.
The set toasts having been dispose
of, songs and impromptu speeche
were made by the members and vi
iting brethren, and the festivities wei
, continued until late hour, when the
f were brought to close by the singin
, of stanza of "Auld Lang Syne."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
Methodist Episcopal Church.

The First Quarterly Conference,
Saturday evening April 20, in the
church at 500 o'clock. Preaching
Sunday a. m. at 1890 by Rev. w.
w. Evans d. d., Presiding Elder,
and at $3.50 by the pastor, Rev. B. C.
Conner. Sunday school at 900 Jun
ior and Senior Epworth Leagues at
400 and 6:3o. The public cordially
invited to all the services. Strangers
especially welcome.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27
Death of Miss McGuire.

Miss Addie Mcclure died at 1880
on Monday morning, at the home OF
her mother, 81 Stanley street. De-
ceased is survived by her mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Mcclure a sister, Mrs. A
w. Jones, of Jamestown, Columbia
county, and sisters Annie and Fannie,
at home.-Wilkes Barre Record.
The many friends of the deceased
in Bloomsburg will be panied to heal
of her demise.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-04-27

We understand that a tour will
be made of this district, for the pur-
pose of ascertaining whether or not
any of the bogus stamps manufact-
ured by the counterfeiters recently
detected in Philadelphia, have been
circulated.