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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Y, M. y. A. NEWS.

Next Sunday afternoon at 2:3o the
Mems Meeting will be conducted in
the new home on Market Square.
DIR. Geo. H. Hemingway will make
the address. Singing will be led by
the Male Choir.
The formal opening of our new
home will take place on Monday even
ing, January Ist at o'clock. Invita-
tlons will be sent to all members OF
the Association and contributors,
each one of whom are earnestly re.
quested to invite personally, young
men of their acquaintance whose
names are not on our records. The
invitation is general to all young men,
and ladies also.
A musical and literary program has
been arranged for, and the Ladies
Auxiliary will serve refreshments. On
Monday from to 4:3o p. M, all
boys are invited to visit the building.
Arrangements have been made for
their entertainment and they will be
given pleasant time No boys under
IS years of age will be admitted in
the evening excepting the members OF
the junior department.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Oentralia a Healthy Town.

AT a recent meeting of the Health
Board, of Centralia, the health Of
ficer reported that that town was in
an unusually healthy condition, be-
ing free from all contagious diseases.
He also reported that during the
past year not one case OF any coll
tagious disease had been reported
within the borough limits, and only
one case of scarlet fever had been
found on the outskirts of the town.
and that was isolated and prevented
from spreading.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Shannon of the Sixth"

w. H. Powers production of
Shannon of the Sixth" will be the at
traction at the Bloomsburg Opera
House tomorrow friday night. The
play is romantic military drama, and
is now in its third successful season
1t is full of startling effects, bright
comedy and heart interest, the story
being one of life and love in far away
India, during the Sepoy Rebellion OF
1857. Lieut.. Larry Shannon, of the
Sixth Carbneers, is accused of the
theft of a precious gem, known as
"The Light of Heaven, which has
been taken from the head of an idol
in the Hindoo temple at Delhi. A
Brahmin Priest, through the aid of
occult science, RECEIVERS the lost gem,
and the theft is traced to a Capt.
Arlington. One of the strong climax
es is at the end of act third. Dora
Kimber, the daughter o. Gen Kim
Der Of the British army, is captured by
the Sepoys and tied to the mouth
of cannon to be blown to pieces. A
slow match is lighted and just at the
critical moment, she is rescued by
Lieut.. Shannon. w. II. Power, is
repeating the success he has made for
the last three seasons in the title role
and he is supported by carefully
selected company.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

Colonel c. M. Clement, Sheriff
Zerhng and Commissioner Cope
visited Edward Cressinger, the con-
victed murderer, Friday afternoon in
the Sunbury Jail and informed him
that the board of pardons refused to
stay his execution on Jan. 5. The
condemned man had nothing to say,
but was deeply affected, showing
that he realized for the first time his
awful position. The coming hang
ing will be the first that has occurr-
ed in Northumberland county since
that Of McManus, Molly Mcguire,
in 1873. The gallows will likely
be borrowed from a neighboring
county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Love Feast, Wednesday evening,
Dec. a7, at 7.3o O'Clock. Sacrament
of the Lords Supper, Sunday, Dec,
81, at 1880, and at 1900 p. IN, On
Sunday evening, Dec. 81, at 1900
o'clock, the pastor, Rev. B. c. Con-
per, will preach sermon appropriate
to the close of the year, at which time
the special revival services will begin.
They will continue every night except
Saturday night, until further notice.
All members and friends of the church
are cordially invited to all the services
and they are earnestly requested TO
pray and work for the success OF the
special meetings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
AN AFFLICTED FAMILY.

Seldom indeed does affliction visit
a household with such fatal results as
has been the case with the family OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Carr, who reside
on the II. G.. Supplee farm near
Ierseytown, in Madison township.
Two children have died, and a third
is quite critically ILL., On December
9th daughter aged sixteen years, re-
turned home from school in the after
noon, and complained of feeling ILL.,.
The family physician was summoned,
but the case it appears, baffled him,
and being unable to render any as
sistance, the girl died early the next
morning. On Tuesday, December
I9, a son, aged about eighteen was
taken suddenly and violently ill with
apparently the same disease, the
symptoms being identical with those
of the daughter. Again medical skill
was inadequate to cope with the dis
ease. and death claimed the victim,
he having been sick but one day.
AT this point the parents having be-
come heart broken over their loss,
sent to this town for a physician to
attend the third child, who was be-
ginning to complain. The physician
responded and pronounced the disease
spotted fever. This so thoroughly
frightened the people living in the
vicinity that they refused to go near,
or even pass the house.
Several physicians have visited the
place including specialist from Scran-
ton, and while none of them have
publicly expressed themselves, as to
the nature of the disease, we have
been informed that the doctor from
Scranton who made a thorough dag
nosls, is of the opinion that it is
poison.
Last fall Mrs. Carr made some apple
butter, boiling it in a copper kettle.
1t appears that before the butter was
sufficiently cooked, the spider, (an iron
frame) on which the kettle rested
broke down, and the apple butter was
allowed to stand in the kettle until the
next morning when the cooking wa:
resumed. The children have beer
eating of it all winter and it is to this
copper poisoning the doctor above
mentioned attributes the fatalities.
We received information this morn
ing, that the third child is getting bet
ter, and hopes are entertained for his
recovery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
HUMMEL TARIVES IN JAIL.
Charged With Triple Murder, He Pays Little
Attention to Minister.

Jail Physician Haag, of Williams
port, says William Hummel, who is in
jail at that place, charged with triple
murder, has gained twelve pounds
since he was locked up in his steel
cage a month ago. lie has grown a
full beard.
A minister who was permitted to
talk with him a day or SO ago, at
tempted to speak of the "home above" "
Hummel elevated his eyes 10 the steel
bars covering his cell, turned his at
tention elsewhere, and the minister
gave it up as bad job.
HummeI sleeps as soundly at night
as a healthy babe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Open Winter Predicted

A gentleman who has been making
the weather a study for some years IS
positive that we are to have an open
winter, and bases his opinion on the
fact that the weather of December T3,
IA TX and 10 controls the months OF
January, February, March and April,
of 1000, and our readers can easily
recall the fine weather OF the days
mentioned above. He says he never
knew the prediction to fail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Married az Hope,

The home of Mr. and Mrs, Roft
Crossley, near Buckhorn, was the
scene of very happy wedding on
December 2Ist, when their daughter
Mary was married to Mr.. P. Cloyd
Werkheiser, of Philadelphia.
The ceremony was performed at
high noon by Rev. p. B. Fasold. The
bridesmaid was Miss Sallie Crossley,
sister of the bride, and the best man
was Mr.. Harry Straub of Espy.
The bride wore gown of cream
silk, carrying a bouquet of carnations,
which flower she also wore in her hair.
The bridesmaid was also attlred IN
white, wearing the same kind OF flow
ers, large bouquets of which also
adorned the dining tables.
Immediately after the happy couple
had received the congratulations and
best wishes of their many friends a
sumptuous dinner was served to about
seventy-five (75) guests.
The pleasant occasion was one
long to be remembered by the many
friends and relatives of the young
couple-as are all social gatherings
in Mr.. Crossley's hospitable home,
The happy couple were the reclp,
tents of many handsome and usetu.
gifts of linen, silver ware, china and
glass, and other gifts. Mr.. and Mrs
Werkheiser left for Philadelphia on
Tuesday December 20, which city
will be their future home.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

William Kearon, of Harwood,
near Hazleton, an eX-gunner in the
United States navy, is organizing a
company of volunteers to go to
South Africa and fight with the
Beers. He says he has been COM
missioned to form force 800 strong.
The Transvaal Government will pay
all expenses to the seat of war, and
the soldiers will be we'll reimbursed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
ORGAN RECITAL.

An organ recital will be given IN
ST. Paurs Church on Tuesday even
ing, January 9th, by Edgar l.. Fulmer'
organist of Grace Lutheran Church'
Reading. Mr.. Fulmer gave two re-
citals on the large organ IN the
Auditorium of the National Ex-
port Exposition in Phl'adelph'a
asst month, and the city papers
spoke very highly of him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

John NJ. Geise has resigned the
position he held in Catawissa
National Bank and has accepted the
position of bookkeeper in the Dan
vile National Bank vice, Clarence
H. Frick, whose poor state of health
does not allow him to attend to
business. 1t is nice compliment
to Mr.. Geise's business ability that
he has been selected to fill one of
the best positions that this city has
to offer its young men.-Danville
SIM.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

A new lot Of leases just printed at
this Office. They contain clauses
providing for payment Of water rent
by tenant; waving benefit of eX-
emption; that rent may be collected
for the whole term if tenant at
tempts to remove goods without
paying rent due, etc. 3cents each,
or IS cents dozen. 1t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

Sol Smith Russell, the actor, who
no doubt many Of our townspeople
have seen, collapsed on the stage of
the Grand Opera house, Chicago
one evening last week during the
performance Of the Hon. John
Grisby." The audience was dis
missed and the actor removed to
his hotel.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Musicales.

A serices of muscales will be given
in the Presbyterian Church, dur
ing January, on Monday afternoons,
beginning Monday, January I, 1900,
at $3.50 p. m. A silver offering will
be asked at the door. The programs
will consist of both vocal and instru-
mental numbers. The organist, Mrs.
Colley, will be assisted by Miss Elsie
Hicks. The public is kindly invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

Died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Jacob Martz on East Seventh
street, Saturday morning, Mrs.
Harriet Rupert. The spirit of in
trinity had taken hold upon her
several years ago, and her health
had been very poor. The funeral
services were conducted at the
house Monday afternoon by Rev.
Mel, inn of the Lutheran church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

Now that the holiday trade is
over, S. r. Bidleman is prepared
to show new patterns of wall paper
for 1900, at the lowest prices. He
has the agency for the only wall
paper factory that is not included in
the Trust.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

J X. Bittenbender returned re-
Gently from the upper part of New
York State with a car load of milk
COWS for his farm. The cattle are
blooded stock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

Ex-tax collector J. K. Bittenben-
der, his warrant having been re-
newed by act of Assembly, has APP
pointed Francis r. Drake his deputy
to collect all back taxes due him.
Mr.. Drake is we'll acquainted with
the people and will make capable
and efficient officer. He has here
tofore served as deputy for tax col
lector l.. ID. Kase.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

The eclipse for 1900 are four in
number, two of the sun and two of
the moon. The most interesting
will be an eclipse of the sun on May
2Sth. In Pennsylvania it will be
nearly total and in most of the south
ern states it will be total.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

A man who gave Danville as his
place of residence, accompanied by
a small boy was arrested for being
drunk and disorderly on East street
by policeman Wintersteen on Mon
day. He was taken before J. S.
Blue, vice president of the Town
Council. He paid a fine and costs
amounting to S.. 90 and left fol
home.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Washington Camp No. Io6, p

Washington Camp No. Io6, P. o.
S. of A., of Centralia, propose hold
ing a smoker on New Years night
in their rooms in the I. O. O. F.
Temple, to which all visiting nem-
bers of the P. O, S. Of A. are inv1t-
ed. The entertainment consists of
reading, recitations, songs, etc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Hotel For Rent.

The Park Hotel, at Towanda, Pa,
is for rent. Possession given April
1st, 1000. Located in the heart OF
the town, opposite Court House. For
terms, apply TO Geo. f. Elwell,
Bloomsbury, Pa, or E. W. Elwell,
Towanda, Pa. tt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

A stricter observance of the law
against swearing on the streets of
Bloomsbury is needed. Ifthe guilty
ones have no greater respect for
womankind, or the example they
afford younger boys than to defile
the air with their verbal filth, they
need the strong arm of the law to
take them in charge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

On Saturday last one of our
prominent business men did quiet
charitable act which no doubt car
ried its own reward, by purchasing
a new suit Of clothes for each of
three small boys with whom he
came in contact while on his way
up from the post Office. The boys
were standing on the street, and
Judging from their appearance were
sadly in need of the clothes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

1t may seem strange, but it is a
fact that we can send you the Farm
JOnrRa/ 5 years, all of 1900, 1901,
1909, 1908 and 1904, if you will
pay for THE COLUMBIAN one year
ahead-both papers for 81. This
applies alike to new and old sub
scriberS. Pay I'D.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

George Enterline OH Monday
sent after boarGer who took his
departure without paying his bill.
While here he gathered and clean
ed up hats, and did a rushing bust
ness. From last report the jumper
had not been apprehended.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

The vacancy in the teaching force
Of the public school at Espy, caused
by the resignation of John Traub,
has been filled by the appointment
of John Watson, who will take
charge on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

The announcement that freight
rates will on January Ist be raised
OH all railroads from 32 to 50 per
cent. will. if true, meet with most
vigorous protests all over the coun,
try.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

1t is said that wheel of fortune
is being run in this town and that
young boys are the chief patrons
and consequent losers at the game.
The police are investigating the
matter and we may have something
OF all interesting nature to report in
the near future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

$500, 900 packages of seeds will
be distributed by the Agricultural
Department during the coming
year. Pennsylvania share, on an
equitable distribution should be a
million.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

The exclamation of one and all
who see our line Of lamps, is /" oh
what nice line Of lamps you have
got " Yes, and the prices are
right, at Mercer's Drug and Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

A sumptuous dinner and supper
will be served in the Espy Hall,
on New Years day, under auspices
of Espy Lutheran Church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
The Leader Department Store.

Christmas time finds we'll prepared for its special needs
always do make selection of articles with
durability rather than cheapness thing that
keeps only days weeks do bother
much with An article that peases and makes happier
whole much desirable than something cheap
trashy So have stocked with things which will be
of Walk through
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Furniture Department

And see our FANCY ROCKERS. Never has our stock
been carefully selected this Good substantial well
chairs another feature which appeal you
duplicates While carrying all the latest and best
selling styles of finish and upholstery have variety You
how annoying buy pretty article and be told that
and Mrs Dash and dozen others have exactly the
same thing. The s of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
BLOOMSBURY, PA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER %. ls99

The new county officers elect,
will be sworn into Office on Monday
next, New Years day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

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, 1899-12-28

Francis Parker departed this life
at his home in Greenwood township
on Thursday evening of last week,
after a protracted illness of several
years, at the age Of forty seven
years. Mr.. Parker was held in
high esteem and his death is deeply
regretted by large circle of friends
and acquaintance. The surviving
members of the family are a wife
and two daughters. The funeral
took place on Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Carpet Department.

We carry the largest line of rugs and squares in the
county Smiths MOquette Bromeys Smyrnas, i'll all Sizes
Then make of Brussels rugs In fact anything bright
and eshen the floors of the be found here In
squares, have them-24 Y g. 81! and No
old stock We have cleaned them all out.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28

John c. Brass and Miss Cora B.
Hall, both of Williamsport were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony, by Guy Jacoby, Justice of
the Peace, at his office Tuesday
morning. The ceremony was wit
messed by two gentlemen who hap
pened to be in the Office when the
couple appeared. Including this
one, Mr., Jacoby has performed
sixty marriages since his incum-
bency to the office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-12-28
Fancy Tables.

Finish the best shapes the and for all purposes
Easels and screens for all
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
Find q New Home,

For the purpose of inducing immigra-
ton and of giving those desiring to a
chance to go into the northwest to look
up new homes, the Northern Pacific
railway has reduced rates to nearly all
points in its territory west of Aitkin
and Little Falls, Minnesota. This re-
duction amounts to about one-half the
normal frst-class rates on both one way
and round trip tickets. Round trip
tickets have limit of 81 days and are
good for stopovers; one way tickets are
good for continuous passage only, ex-
cept that limited stopovers will be al
lowed at and west of Spokane on tickets
to certain north Pacific coast points
This gives those who want to go west
a splendid opportunity to visit Mime
sofa, North Dakota, including the Red
River Valley, and Manitoba; also the
Yellowstone, Gallatin Bitter Root and
Clark Fork valleys of Montana, the
celebrated Lewiston region of Idaho,
the Falouse. Colville, Yakima and
Walla Walla valleys and the Big Bend
country of eastern Washington and
Puget Sound, Cray's Harbor, Columbia
and Willamette River valleys of the
coast region of western Washington
and Oregon
Round trip excursion dates are: April
4th and 18th, May I'd and 10Th, 1899.
Write for information to Geo. d.
Rogers, D. P. A., N P, Ry., st. Paul,
Mimi, or Chas. S Fee General Pas
senger Agent st. Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
Thought That the Stream Has
About Reached Its High
est Mark.
IEVEE BREAKS AT HAMBURG
Bottoms Are Flooded for Miles
but No Loss of Life Is
!. Reported.
Cellars Of Several Kansas City
Business Houses Full of
49,
e. Water.

OMAHA, No., April 24.-The Missouri
river has continued to rise steadily dur
ing the past "a hours at this point and
is now above the danger line. At the
foot of Farnam street where the big
Omaha and Grant smelter is located
the water is within two inches of the
top of the bank and any additional rise
will infict great damage on the smelter
property. The Union Pacific tracks
along the river block or two above are
partially under water and the ground is
80 soft that it is dangerous to run trains
through the yards. During the night
some 90 families were driven out and
the bottoms are now completely GOV.
cred. Swift's big ice house is above
the water level but men are kept en-
ployed strengthening the embankments
near by. Reports from up river show
that the water is falling, but the rise
here is likely to continue another "a
hours,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
THE LEVEE BREAKS.
Bottoms Around Hamburg, Ia, Under
Water for Many Miles.

Bottoms Around Hamburg, Ia, Under
Water for Many Miles.
ST. JOSEPH, No., April 24.-The Mis-
souri, river has risen foot at this point
during the last "a hours. The Payne
levee at Hamburg, Ia, S0miles north of
st. Joseph on the Burlington road, has
given way and the bottoms are flooded
for miles below. There was no loss of
life, as large force of workmen had
been trying to strengthen the levee and
warned the farmers of the danger.
Many fed, leaving household goods and
live stock behind. The break increased
in size by the rush of water until it is
now 200 feet wide. The dyke was built
to protect part of the town of Hamburg
and the depot and tracks of the Burling-
ton railway.
A large force of railroad men aided
by citizens of Hamburg have worked at
the break all day, filling it in with bags
of sand, and as the waters above are
now receding, it is not believed the
damage will be added to. The railroad
tracks are still intact.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
Apr IA q %
Thos. Hughes,
Attorneys for Petitioner


ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court special term,
April 8th, 1899.
In the matter Eof thel estate :of Ellen Davis,
deceased.
Letters OF administration on the estate of said
deceased being this day granted unto Geo. II.
Clark of said county.
1t is ordered, That all claims and demands
of all persons against said estate be presented
to this court, for examination and allowance,
at the probate Office in the city of Mankato, in
said Blue Earth county. on the following day,
viz: On Tuesday the 10th day of October A, D.
1899, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
1t is further ordered, That six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court, or not proven to its satisfaction,
shall be forever barred; unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered further That notice of the time and
place of the hearing and examination of said
claims and demands shall be given by publica-
ton of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examina-
ton, in the Mankato Free Press, weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato
in said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato, the 9Th day of
April A, D. 1899.
By the Court:
[sEALI VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.