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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

An illustrated article, covering an
entire page, on the twenty second
anniversary of the determination of
the Mollie Maguires in this section,
appeared in the Sunday Philadel-
phia inquirer. About the only true
part of the story was the date of the
execution of Patrick Hester, Peter
McHugh and Patrick Tully, which
took place at Bloomsbury, August
9, 1877. The crime for which they
were convicted was the murder OF
Alexander p. Rae, of Centralia.
The facts connected with the case
are still fresh, no doubt in the minds
of mary of Our readers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Farm journal is we'll printed,
on good paper, with clear type,
stitched and trimmed so that it
opens out like book, is handsome
ly illustrated, edited by practical,
sleeves-rolled-up people, in that it
is the greatest, grandest, big-little
farm paper in America. 1t is cream,
not skim milk. You must have it
and we can get it for you from now
up to December, 1908, nearly FIVE
years, if you will pay up your sub
scription to the COLUMBIAN a year
in advance. This also applies to
new advance paying subscribers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

The descent Of balloon near the
residence of Lewis Swartz short
distance from Buckhorn Wednes-
day evening of last week, thorough
ly frightened their children, who
ran into the house, and described
the cause Of their fear to their faith
er and mother. The parents did
not exactly like the appearance of
the object and they too felt consider
able apprehension as the strange
object came nearer the earth. The
father finally scraped up courage,
and summoning two or three of his
nearby neighbors. went out and
making an examination discovered
that the excitement was all caused
by balloon, which by reason OF
loss of gas had fallen to the earth.
1t is believed to have been sent VI
from Riverside Park, in the early
part of June.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Early Thursday morning Of last
week Jacob Miller of Hetlerville,
started with load of apples for a
cider press, few miles distant to
manufacture cider. He took with
him his three children, aged four,
six and nine respectively. When
near his destination the chi dren III
some unaccountable manner fell
from the wagon, the youngest being
instantly killed. Mr.. Miller says
the road where the accident occurred
is level, there were no noticeable
jars and what caused the little ones
to fall is mystery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Are you thinking of buying a
second hand bicycle2 If so, go to
see Mercer. He can suit you. A
boys for 5000 mans for $40. 100,
a lady's for $II.oo, a lady's $I3. so,
mans for $1,000. These are new
one a 5000 high grade for $3S.
another for the same money. A
lady's new one, $1,000 wheel, for
$4,000. A lady's for $25.oo, &c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

John P. Lemons was knocked
down by racing horse while hitch
ing the animal to wagon at DR.,
George w. Welliver's livery stable
Friday morning sustaining a sprain.
ed ankle and wrist, and several
bruises on his left side. Mr.. Lem,
ons has been in the employ of DR.,
Welliver for long time. Duriue
all his experience in the handling
of horses this is the first accident
that has ever befell him. His in.
juries are of such nature that he
is obliged to use a cane to ge
around.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

During the progress of a heavy
thunder storm, OH Monday evening
which did considerable damage to
growing crops and fruit trees, a
large barn owned by Joseph Zeisloft
in Madison township, was struck by
lightning and burned to the ground.
With the building he lost all his
grain farm implements and some
live stock. The barn of John Billig
near Numedia was also descended
upon by a fiery ball and consumed,
The losses in both cases will be
heavy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24
Wanted I!

We want 500 new subscribers to the
COLUMBIAN this fall, and as a special
inducement will include the Farm
jonrnal from now until Jan I, 1904
free.
Or the New York Thrice week
W0rM for three months free.
Or the COLUMBIAN and Uorld one
year for $3.50. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Boyd Shafer has returned home
from San Francisco, having been
rejected for defective eye sight. He
left here about two months ago and
went to Camp Meade, where he en-
listed in the Regular Army. Short
ly afterward he was taken sick, and
his i'll health prevented him from
accompanying the 10Th regiment
when they left TOR the Philippines.
Later he was transferred to the cav
airy, and was ordered to San Fran
cisco, to stand final examination,
and be sent, if up to the full require
ments, to Manila. He passed in
every way, excepting his left eye,
which was injured by being struck
by piece of flying nail while he
was member of the Volunteer En-
gineer Corps. This will probably
end Boyd's military career.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

The Jewish New Year will be on
Tuesday, September 5, which is a
somewhat earlier period in the Fall
than the date on which this day
usually occurs. 1t will be followed
a week later by Yom Kippur, the
Day of Atonement, which is the
great Jewish fast day, and this again
is followed in few days by TIE
Feast of Tabernacles. The approach
of this holy day season is marked
by special preparation in the Jewish
household.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Jacob Morock, a resident of
Sheppton was sent to Jail by Justice
of the Peace Horn for tearing out a
cows tail by the roots. The ami
NAL belonged to Daniel Miller. The
case excited the utmost Indignation
of the community, and Morrock,
narrowly escaped being roughly
handled.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

A lumber tract containing five
hundred acres, located in Sullivan
county was sold last week by Clay
ton Mason and Dewitt Bodine OF
Laporte, and Hughesville, respect
lively, to A. ]. and l.. L. Knouse,
Of Benton. The purchasers are
making preparations to cut the
same, about the middle of Decem.
Der.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Six Sisters Of the Immaculate
Heart arrived in Centralia from
West Chester Saturday evening
where a furnished house awaited
them. They will take charge of
the new parochial school at that
Place which is connected with St.
Ignatius church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

While attempting to board a
moving freight train at Catawissa
Saturday morning, Harry NJ.
Young Of Sunbury a brakeman on
the Pennsylvania Railroad missed
the handle of the car, and fell down
over the bridge abutment landing
on the bed of rocks below. He
was removed to his home, but his
injuries are not OF fatal nature.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24
We mention few of the leading

We mention a few of the leading
articles:
Shirt Waists, Linen Dress Skirts,
White PIX Dress Skirts, Wash Dress
Goods, Organdies, Lawns, Printed
Pks, &c.
We say come and see the goods
and hear the prices.
SUITS.
You can save from two to five dol
lars now on your Tailor made Dress
if your size is among the lot. Just
the article for Fall wear. Fine Suits
only. All correctly tailored in every
way. Come and see them.
BLACK CREPONS.
| We cali attention to our line of
these goods for the coming Fall trade.
They are one of the leading mater
ials. Our line is. exceedingly good
and at prices that are correct. Also
large line of all other Black Goods.
BROADCLOTHS.
We have placed on our counters
this week line of BroadClOths that
are Steam Shrunk in black and lead
ing Colors. 1t will pay you to see
them. II. }. CLARK & Sun.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Frederick Beagle, aged about SO
years, life long, and respected
resident of Mt. Pleasant township,
died Saturday night. He was the
victim of two severe paralytic
strokes, last week. A wife and five
children survive. The deceased
was a brother to George Beagle, of
Madison township.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

A race between a bicycle and a
horse, started on State street,
Millville, Friday evening after
dark. Norman Crawford was rid
ing the wheel and David Kreppen-
neck drove the horse. Near Battin
Run, Crawford collided with an
other wheel, was thrown to the
ground, and came out with broken
leg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

A. McHenry, manager Of the
Bloomsbury Store Company, is in
Philadelphia and New York this
week laying in an immense stock
of fall and winter goods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

The contract for re-planking the
river bridge at this place has been
awarded to S. J. Beagle. at o5 cents
per 1000 feet and that Of painting it
to Robert Mcbride, for $3.50. The
bids were opened by the commits
sioners on Monday, aud these were
the two lowest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

For RENT.--Double house, on
the Lightstreet road, just above
Town Hall. Inquire of f. E. Bit
tenbender, or J. L. Richardson,
Bloomsbury. o-4s
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24
Married..

BEcHTEL-FEsTER.-On August
I9, at the Reformed parsonage in
Orangveille, by Rev. A. Houtz, Mr.,
John G. Y. Betchel of Bellefonte and
Miss Jennie Fester of Briarcreek
Township.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

The Methodists, of town, held
their annual picnic at Hess Grove,
Rupert, OH Saturday. Pleasant
weather prevailed and a good-sized
crowd attended.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Death entered the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Fox, of West Main
street Tuesday, and removed their
little daughter Annie, aged fifteen
months. The infant had been ill
for some time, but on Monday she
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

While making coupling, near
Turbotville, yesterday morning,
Perry Dodson, of Millville, had his
arm caught between the cars and
badly smashed. Amputation may
be necessary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Several members of Bloomsbury
Council Royal Arcanum, attended
the district picnic, held at Milton
Park Yesterday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Lloyd McHenry of Benton, son
of ex-Sheriff J. B. McHenry, while
out hunting squirrels, Monday
afternoon killed large bald eagle,
measuring 7 feet and inch from
tip to tip. 1t is the first of this
species seen hereabouts in many
years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Pocket books, bill books, memo
randum books, receipt books, note
books, cash books, and all kinds
of books at Mercer's Drug & Book
store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Prof. D. S. Hartline of the Nor
NAL School, will address the Y. NJ.
c. A. open air meeting at Oak
Grove next Sunday afternoon at
5 o'clock. Everybody invited to
attend. Music by the Male Choir.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Ask to see the new style of visit
ing card at this Office. Can't be told
from an engraved card, and costs
less than half as much. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

From present indications the Silk
Mill employees picnic to Island Park
Saturday next will be largely at
tended.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Rev. A. S. Bowman of Holidays
burg, preached in the Methodist
church Sunday morning to large
congregation.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

WANTED TO purchase a farm.
For further particulars address with
description, location, &C.,
FARMER, P. o. Box 535,
S-3-4t" Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

If you are tired and dull, can't
get rested, and have no appetite,
take Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t Ell
riches and vitalizes the blood.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Bicycle gas lamps, bells, ,cements,
inner tubes, and all kinds of sun
dries at Mercer's Drug & Book store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

seemed to get stronger, and hopes
were entertained for her recovery.
The parents have the sympathy of
all in their affliction. The remains
were tenderly laid to rest in Rose
mont Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

A few hammocks left and the
prices are right at Mercer's Drug &
Book store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Lamp chimneys, shades, burners,
lamp wicks and lamps Of all kinds,
at Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Legal advertisements cn page I.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

Get your prescriptions and re-
filled at Mercer's Drug Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-24

|C-LJ-EAE IN 0 = Z
The remainder of the Summer Materials of all kinds at RE
DUCTION OF PRICES that should move them out quickly
There very desirable goods among the different lines
and you have quite little while yet for the wearing OF them
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
A STORY AND A DENIAL.

Chicago, October 20.-The Tribune hi 6
received from a financial authority the
following: You oan depend absolutely
upon Pullman-W Wagner merging D regar d.
less OF official denials. Wagner goes out
of existence on December 81 and the Van
derbilts get Pullman holdings of Boston
81 Albany and Boston 81 Maine railroad
shortly, giving New York control in New
England.
Boston, October 20.-President futile
of the Boston & Maine railroad was seen
today In regard to the statement that his
road was included in the consolidation oil
the Wagner and Pullman Palace Car
company. He said: $50 far as the nos
sitle union Of the Pullman and Wagner
interests are concerned, know nothing,
but when they talk of the Pullman hold.
ings Of Boston 81 Maine stock being
handed over to the Vanderbilts aud the
Vanderbilts thereby coming into control
of the Boston 81 Maine, they are talking
of myth. The Pullman company does
not today own one share of Boston &
Maine stock and furthermore, has not for
a year past"
Mr. futile also reaffirmed his previous
statements regarding any possible change
in control of the Boston 81 Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
MORRILLS.

One of Conductor John Bowdo.n's
children, New street, Is confined 10 the
house by severe cold.
The gilt and black church directory on
the front of All Souls Universalist
church, has been replaced. 1t now con.
tains In addition to the regular church
sei vices, the name and residence of the
new pastor, Rev. S. g. Davis.
The football team connected with West.
brook Seminary goes to Hebron this
morning on the 8. so train to play a game
this afternoon with the Hebron Academy
eleven. The boys are to return home late
In the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement A. PhInney.
who were married several weeks ago held
their first Fat homs'' yesterday at the
residence IS Walton, formerly Oak street.
The Ladies' Circle Of All Souls Uni
versalist church held an enjoyable supper
and sociable lest evening in the church
yes try.
The committee have settled the'a,counts
in connection with the two days fair
held by the North Deering Congregational
church. The sum of $3.50 was realized
for the new church building fund.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21

cal specialties A social evening as en-.
icyed and the members OF the visiting
organizations returned home at late
hour.
Mr.. Charles Babh Of Rochester. N. H.,
is in this city for short time ON visit
to his father.
The body Of the late Miss Rose Az Lib
by, 6s years Of age. who died at Scarboro.
was brought to this city yesterday BY
Undertakers Hodsdon and Roberts for
burial at the old Saccarappa cemetery.
The deceased was half sister TO MIR.
Charles Towlss of this city. Miss Libby
was employed in this city q number Of
years ago
Rev. Warren Tefft, pastor of the Bersan
Advent church. is 60 occupy the Univer-
sslist church pulpit Sunday morning at
10. 80 O'Clock. HIS subject is to bs "The
Voyage of Life" In the afternoon at
two O'Clock at the ADVENT church his sub
jsct Is to be Measuring our Days" In
the evening ut seven o'clock Mr.. Tsfft
is to deliver a brief address at the regular
church praise service.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
PULLMAN.wAGNRR UNION.

Chicago, October 20.-The following
statement was issued today at the conclu-
sion Of the meeting of the board OF direc-
tors Of the Pullman Palace Car company
1T Is announced that negotiations
have been concluded between the boa rds
OF directors of the Pullman and Wagner
companies, subject to the ratification of
their respective stockholders, by which
the Pullman company win puroha SO all
the assets and property of the Wagner
company, including It's con tracts with
railway companies, paying therefor 200, coo
shares OF Pullman stook--the capital
stock of the Pullman company to be in
creased accordingly for that purpose.
cit is understood that the board of d.
rectors Of the Pullman company Is to be
increased and that Messrs. William X.
Vanderbilt. j. Pierpont Morgan, Freder-
lex w. VandeTbilt ami DIR. W. Seward
Webb will bsEom members of the Pull.
man board.
''Steps are TO be taken Immediately to
submit the matter to the stock holders
for action and approval and for that pur-
pose special meeting of the stock olders
of the Pullman company has been calico
for Decemter next
''At an adjourned meeting of the boar
Of directors OF the Pullman company, held
today, a quarterly dividend of two dollars
per share was declared, payable Novemb 7
10 to stockholders of record of November
Ist."
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
SUBURBAN. HAPPENINGS.
Sunday Services at
Westbrook Churches.
Sons Of Veterans Entertain a Visiting
Camp.
Choir Singer Remem-
bered by Friends.
Woman's Club Studying House
hold Economics.

The Excelsior club met Thursday at the
home of Mrs. William Cressey, Stats
street. Papers on Prominent Women"
were read by Mrs. J. N. Newcomh, Mrs.
Hooper and Mrs. Eastman. The subject
for the next meeting to be held October
go at the home Of Mrs. Eastman IL
Household Economics.
Sunday afternoon at three o'clock Rev.
W. d. Whitney of Newton Theological
seminary is to oco upy the pulpit of the
Baptist church. His subject Is to be
"Not Ashamed of the Gospel In the
evening at seven o'clock the subject
will be "The Conversion OF ST. Paul"
The annual harvest supper and enter
ta'nment of the Methodist church was
the church.
The West End w. @. 7. q. at their
meeting Thursday afternoon discussed
temperance from the standpoint of Rev.
Mr.. Southworth in a recent article. The
next meeting Is to bs held at tho home
of Mrs. Elizabeth Neal, Main street,
Novsmber 2.
At the meeting Of the Current Events
club held on Thursday the subject was
Economics. An interesting paper on
"Public Parks and Gardens of the United
Statss'' was read. A paper on "Public
Baths" Was also read. The club has
adopted q mite box, the eavings from
which are to be devoted to the school
room decoration fund. The subject of the
next meeting is to be SOLVER Wendall
Hohues.'
Services are to be held at the Methodist
church Sunday as follows: Preaching by
the pastor, Rev. y. @. Phelan at 10 80 a.
m, subjest "The Value of the Spirit"
Sunday school at IL; Young Peoples
meeting at D. M, followed with an adj
dress by the pastor at seven O'Clock.
Miss Clara Simpson was surprised by
call of about twenty of her young friends
of the Baptist ehuIch at her home Thurs
day evening. Miss Simpson was presented
with tins set OF Dickens works and a
handsome copy of Burns's poems, as
token CT the appreciation of hsr services
as a member OF the church choir. A very
Pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
The Ladies' Circle OF the Universalist
church will hold supper Thursday ev-
ening of next week in the vestry of their
church from five to eight O'Clock m.
An invitation Ia extended to all.
Wade camp, Sons of Veterans, assisted
by their Ladies' Ala society entertained
a delegation of the members Of N. b. Alb
bott camp and Ladies' Aid society from
South Standish last evening at G. A. r.
hail. An oyster supper was served, aftsr
which was an entertainment consisting
of graphophone selections, exhibition of
lantern slide pictures, and several must
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
HARBOR NOTES.
Items of Interest Picked UP Along the
Water Front.

The people along the Ksnnsbeo Will not
probably see the steamer ksnnebec again
this year. At meeting of the directors
OF the Kennsbeo Steamboat Co., wednes-
day evening, IL was voted to continue
the contract with the New York g. New
Haven Line for the use Of the steamer for
another month. This is ct the request OF
that company, as they found her very
desirable boat for their work. The steam
er Lincoln OF the game line. will soon de-
part for other parts TO pass ths winter.
She spent last season In Southern watsrs,
plying betwesn Havana, Cuba. and
Miami, Fla, In the employ of the Florida
and kastern Coast Sine. Again this
season, after being repaired, she viii go
onto the same route, leaving home in q
few weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
SOUTH PORTLAND.

Mrs. Jennie Chickering of Old Or
chard, has been the guest of her brother,
William f. Roberts, at Crockett's corner,
for the past week.
j. q. Ross, the coal dealer IN Portland.
has purchased the Turner house now &C.
cupied by William Barbrick on Evans
street.
Richard Walsh. who went to Canton,
Mass, to work In rolling mill, has re-
turned to his home In Ligonia. Several
other men who went there have also, re-
turned.
Hiss Mary Ham entertained her
friends, Miss Bessie Mcneil and Miss
Mary Bennett of.Portland, at her home in
Ligonia this week.
freeman Fickett of Providencs, r, l..
the guest of his father, Joseph 5. Flick
att, Esq, ON Middle street.
Miss Ethel Hamilton, teacher Of the In
termediate grade at Kn ightviIle, will 40
to Gray tonight In company with Miss
Abbie Sawyer, whose guest she will be
over Sunday.
Miss Mary II. Perkins of the South
SAeAHho AiAEh 5shSOA 10 ner
sister for few days.
David L. Jones has moved from the
''camp ground" TO the house Of NJ. b.
Fuller on Lincoln street.
Frsd Waterhouse of Kelsey street, who
has been in Boston for two weeks visit
has returned home.
Dr.. Lombard and wife have returned
from visit to friends at Gray.
Mrs. Captain Wallace aad sister. Miss
Bessie Mosher. who went to New York
last week, returned home In the captain,
vessel, arriving at South Portland yester.
day. They had very pleasant trip.
Superintendent of Schools Kaler. has
returned from his trip to New York,
VIM West is temporarily clerking in
the drug store of A. K. Thurrell, South
Portland, during MIR. Thurrell's absence
In Boston.
The new baatsnep of Griffin. and David
son is nearly finished. Several yachts
have been hauled out for winter quarters
this week.
Mrs. Captain Brigham of orr's island,
is guest at the home of Mrs. Frank W.
Richardson, South Portland.
There have been reported several cases
of dlphtheria at Willard, two of them at
the home of Thomas Woodbury. on Main
street.
The Epworth Lsagaers hald meeting
at tine home Of Mrs. j. U. York on Saw
yer street last evening.
Bayard lodge, X. of P, conferred the
rank of esquire ON Alderman Charles r /.
Iihon at Its regular meeting last Thurs
day night.
Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher entertained
friends one evsning this week in honor
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-21
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington. October 20.-The follow
Ing pensions have been granted Maine
people: