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Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1900-02-24
Affords Tourists and others an
opportunity to view unequalled
variety of Scenery

Here nd there d ep valleys,
guarded by high mountain
sides almost perpendicular.
give sun and clouds an %
portunity to display wonder
iul combinations OF light and
shad W ON the v, rled green's
and browns OF the landscape.
Along the line are situated the
G.. P. DENIsoN,
Superintendent.
Austin's Hawaiian weekly. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1899-190?, 1900-02-24
The Oahu Railway

Leaving Honolulu and pass.
ing through rice fields, the
traveller skirts the great in.
land waters of Pearl Iiarb Il
in sight of charming distant
mountain views, often span
ned by many rainbows. The
mountains further OH crowd
the railway close to the ocean.
b. +. DILLINGHAM,
General Manager
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
An Abandoned Coal Property.

The Longenberger-F -Fisher-Mlller
coal tract, in Beaver township, known
as the McAulcy Mountain tract,
which, for the past forty years, has
been mined and worked at times by
Simon P. Kase, VIM. Longenberger,
Losee and W. H. Llewellyn, is now
abandoned and the works dismantled.
Mr.. Llewellvn, the last operator, dis
continued mining last fall, and sold
all the iron about the breaker and
other works to junk dealer, and it
is now, no doubt, worked into new
material through some furnace. The
buildings have nearly rotted down.
The underground workings have
caved in through the robbing of the
pillars left to support the roof, and the
place has fille, up with water. To
reopen the place will be very ex.
pcnsive undertaking, and while there
is some coal there, and maybe, an
abundance of it, it will probably re
main there until shortened supply
and increased price will justify the
expenditure necessary to put it upon
the market.
For over quarter of a century the
property has been bone of conten-
tlon one way or another, in the courts,
and it is safe to say that tine Luzerne
county lawyers have made more out
OF it than either operator or heirs ever
did. The Columbia county heirs are
Mrs. Martha John and Mrs. Eliza
beth Keifer, of Catawissa, and Mrs.
David Shuman, of Main township.
The McAlarneys, of Plymouth, who
own controlling interest, have placed
man on the tract to keep poss ession,
paying him $r.oo per day, house rent
free, and the privilege of screening and
selling all the coal he can from the old
culm banks CakaWiSSa MezoS Item.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Meeting of Stockholders.

The stockholders of the Blooms
burg Silk Mill held their annual meet
ing Tuesday afternoon, at which time
the report of Joseph Ratti, treasurer
and general manager, was submitted.
1t was most gratifying, and showed
the plant to be in very hourishing
condition. This is one of our town S
leading industries, and its success is
an Illustration of how ability and en-
ergy, coupled with complete knowl-
edge Of the business, will prosper.
There is now on the payroll about
five hundred hands, and a third en-
largement of the plant, which may be
necessary before long, will augment
that force by several hundred.
A dividend of ten per cent. was de-
clared and ordered paid; and the fol-
lowing officers elected for the ensuing
year, President, l.. N. Meyer di-
rectors, Joseph Ratti, John L. Meyer,
c. c. Peacock, L. E. Waller, f. G..
Yorks and George S. Robbins treas
urer and general manager, Joseph
Ratti.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Passing Away.

Again we are called upon to chron-
icle what we consider to be very sad
death OF course, we are all children
OF the same mother, and the same
tate awaits us all. But Just why one
so young, whose life was unfolding
INTO womanhood, as was the case with
Miss Fancy Catharine, daughter of
Joseph and Mrs. Zeigler, who passed
away at her home in Lightstreet
Thursday afternoon last, at the age of
thirteen years, must be taken away
we cannot see. She was a sweet dis.
positioned child and greatly admired.
The heartfelt sympathy of the whole
community goes out to the bereaved
parents, but after all, how idle is hu-
man consolation. God alone can as
suage their grief.
The funeral was conducted at the
house Saturday afternoon and inter-
ment in the Lightstreet cemetery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Arrested For Theft.

Constable Miles Betz went to Dan
vile on Friday and arrested Lizzie
Smith on the charge of stealing some
money from drawer in house where
she was engaged as domestic in
Bloomsbury, before she went to Dan
vile. The offender was brought to
this town and given hearing Friday
afternoon. She expressed her peni-
tence, and on the promise to refund
the stolen money and pay the costs,
she was allowed to go, 1t might have
all been affectation, but she appeared
to be sorry for what she had done.
She is only another of the many
young girls who have been sent adrift
in the world ill-advlsed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Train Kills a Mule.

While crossing the track of the
Bloomsburg & Sullivan Railroad, at
the Red Rock bridge Monday evening,
the south bound passenger train came
laundering around 'the curve, unob-
served by Ellis Summers, and before
he reached the opposite side the
engine struck one of his mules, injur-
ing it to such an extent that killing
was necessary to relieve the animals
suffering. The crossing has always
been considered a very dangerous
one and it is passing strange that'it is
allowed to remain in such an unsafe
condition. There isn't even as much
as sign to warn the unwary. Mr..
Summers escaped without any injury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The attention of the citizens oil
Bloomsburg is again called to the
matter of Public Library.
Some time ago steps we're taken to
secure a nucleus for library fund,
the result OF which. it will be remem.
bered, was quite satisfactory.
By adding frequently to this fund,
small though the amounts may seem,
the time will come eventually when.
with proper actlyity and attention,
Bloomsburg will boast Its Public
Llbrary-one of the greatest educa-
tors in any community, and one that
all who have the welfare of the town
and OF the rising generation at heart,
should aid whenever occasion is pre-
sented.
An opportunity will be afforded all
sympathizers in this movement on
Tuesday evening, Feb'y. Goth, when
a unique and altogether delightful
entertainment, entitled "The Process
sion of Flowers" will be given in the
Opera House by Mis-. Mira Lloyd
Dock of Harrisburg, Pa.
Miss Dock has given this lecture
illustrated by about $50 fine lantern
slldes-in a number of the cities with
great success.
Liberal patronage is asked.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Franklin township has its excite
ment now. The Esther Furnace
farm, along Roaringcreek, is said to
be underlaid with a vein of valuable
copper ore. The discovery has been
made by Simon Shlve, who owns the
farm. Property owners in the vicin-
ity of the find have already advanced
the price of land, and it is doubtful
if Franklin townships people were
ever in happier frame Of mind.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Stephen S. Brown, one of William
sports foremost citizens, died at his
home in that city on Monday even
imp, in the sixty-thrd year of his
age. He had been sick for several
years with Bright's disease. In the
middle of last week he took a heavy
cold, which completely undermined
his condition. Mr.. Brown was a
member of the lumber firm of Brown,
Clark & Company, director of the
First National Bank, and was also
identified with many other enterprises.
He was a brother of Mrs. Fl. H.
Grotz, of this town, who, with her
husband, attended the funeral, which
took place yesterday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
VOL. 80.
DEATH OF CLINTON HERRING.
Succurbed to an attack Of Appopiexy. Was
Born and Raised at 0rangeviile.

Tuesdays Wilkes Barre Record,
contained the following account of the
death of former Columbia Countian.
Mr. Herring was brother Of G.. A.
Herring, and brother-in-law of Chief
of-Polce Wesley Knorr, of this town.
The Reeord says:
'Monday evening at $3.50 o'clock
occurred the death of Clinton ID. Her
ring, foreman of carpenters for the
Lehigh & Wilkes Barre Coal Co., one
of the city's best known residents.
Mr.. Herring was at Ashley on Sun
day experimenting the repairs to some
Of the houses damaged by the wreck
of few days ago, when he was sud
denly taken i'll. He was removed to
his home, 24I South Canal street,
this city, and his ailment was dag
nosed as apoplexy. He remained in
an unconscious condition much of the
time and passed peacefully away.
Mr.. Herring was born at Orange
vile, Columbia County, and was 10
years of age. He received his educa-
tion in the old Bloomsburg Academy.
before the State Normal School was
established, and followed the occupa
ton OF a carpenter at Orangeville un.
I'll he was about 80 years of age. From
that place he moved to Centreville.
Columbia County, and became super
intendent of the North Branch Canal
In thus position he was quite success
ful and he retained it until the year
1864, when he entered the employ of
Lehigh & Wilkes Barre Coal Co. as
superintendent of house repairs, re-
moving to Wilkes Barre. This Office
later was changed to that of chief car
penter.
Deceased's grandfather, John Her
ring, was native of Germany and
was one of the pioneers of Columbia
County. Deceaseds father in early
hfe was farmer, later entering the
employ of the Pennsylvania Canal
Co. and serving as master carpenter
for eighteen years.
Mr.. Herring is survived by his wife,
who is daughter of the late Henry
d. Knorr of Col. Co., of German de-
scent. He also leaves six children
w. H. Herring, general outside super
intendent Of the coal department of
the Lehigh & Wilkes. Barre Coal Co.;
S. B. Herring, roadmaster for New
port and Wilkes-Ba twp, under the
auspices of the coal company; A. M
Herring, foreman under his father; E.
M. Herring, general manager OF the
Dausche Acme Duplicate Co. of New
York City; Mrs. Emma French, of
Pittsburg, and Mrs. John Hope of
Wllkes-Barre. Deceased is also sur
vived by the following brothers and
sister: Calvin Herring of Wilkes. Barre,
Alexander Herring, of Orangevlle,
Columbia County; Mrs. John New
hart, of Wilkes. Barre.
Mr.. Herring was for about forty
years in the employ of the Lehigh &
Wilkes Barre Coal Co., and during
that time became popular with off
cials and employees He was whole
sOuled and genial and his friends are
numbered by the score. His illness
and death were so sudden that scarce
ly any of his friends knew that he had
been stricken and the announcement
of his passing away will create much
c,,rpV;ea
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

]. l.. Dillon, the florist, has just is
sued his wholesale price list. 1t was
twenty-five years ago that Mr.. Dillon
conceived the idea of erecting a.
greenhouse, and some idea of the
wonderful growth of the business can
be gained by the fact that he now
has ninety acres of land, and ninety
thousand feet of glass. He ships
plants to nearly every state in the
Union, while his cut flowers are eager
ly sought by wholesale customers,
hundreds of miles away. There is
scarcely an express train leaving
Bloomsburg that does nor carry away
some of his products. Mr.. Dlllon's
success is only another example of
what may be attained by intelligent
push and enterprise. No one be-
grudges him his prosperity because
they know he merits it and has won
it fairly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Scene Artist Gerring, who painted
the new drop curtain for the Opera
House, has gone to Sunbury, where
he has been given the contract to
paint several drops, and major part
of the requisite scenery for the new
play house in course of construction
at that place. Mrs. Gerrlng travels
with her husband During their stay
in Bloomsburg they were guests at
Mrs. M. M. Phillips, and every even
ing they entertained all who chanced
to be in the parlor of the boarding
house, IN very pleasant manner.
Mr.. Gerring is skillful performer on
the violin, while his consort plays
the piano very nicely. They made
host of friends during their stay in
our midst.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Columbia Shamrock International Yacht
Race.

This is thrilling picture and shows
the two boats furiously blowing the
water, the Columbia is slightly in the
lead and constantly gaining on her
adversary, and as they tack against
the wind both are seen to advantage
and make an exciting spectacle. This
is only one of the nifty pictures shown
by the Lyman H. Howe Moving Pic
ture Company, In the Opera House
tonight.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

The Salvation Army yesterday
changed its quarters, from the room
below Market street, to Evans Hall,
corner Main and Iron streets. The
meetings are being largely attended,
and it was to get more room that the
change was made.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Francis X. Drake returned on
Friday evening from Luzerne and
Lycoming Counties with big load
of furs. consisting of bear, fox,
otter and other valuable pelts.
Or Saturday he had them displayed
in J. A. Hess Restaurant window.
Mr.. Drake is in partnership with
William Rush, and they will pay
the highest cash price for furs of
the above description. The above
mentioned display was easily the
finest as we'll as the largest seer
here in long while.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

A certain Young ma II of this town
who thinks himself about five years
ahead of the times, and who is con-
tinually dehling the air with un.
becoming remarks, was givert a qui-
ct warning on Monday afternoon,
Just when he was emitting some of
his characteristic vulgar express
sions. The officer informed him
that his next offense in this line
would have to be paid for. The
warning may do some good, but it's
doubtful.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

The Prohibltionists of Bloomsbury
caucused on Saturday evening. But
one nomination was made-that OF
Town Councilman. The candidate
is Samuel A. Lutz. The present
Prohibition representative on Coun-
Gil is F. B. Hartman.
Mr.. Samuel A. Lutz, having been
nominated for Councilman, on the
Prohibition ticket, declined to be a
candidate. The caucus was recalled
last evening and nominated Fred. B
Hartman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

"Please, Mr.. Conductor, Don't
Put Me OFF the Traln," is the title of
the latest sentimental song. 1t will
be sung and illustrated at the Winona
Fire Company's benefit, "Tony, the
Convict" next Thursday and Friday
nights.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

A man, who, judging from his
looks, is about forty-fve years OF age,
has been trying to swindle people in
town out of money. He claims to be
the agent of several sewing machine
companies, and has been sent out to
repair machines. He is fake, and
the less people have to do with him,
the better they are off.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Parish House Supper.

A good supper will be served in the
Parish House this Thursday evening,
from S o'clock 10 7.3o, price IS cents.
Ice cream and cake, IS cents extra.
The choir have the matter in charge,
and the proceeds will be applied to
church debts. Come and bring your
friends.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Election Notices.

Constables can procure election
notices for the spring election at this
Office. They will be sent by mail for
twelve cents dozen. Cash must ac-
company the order. Postage stamps
will be accepted on mail orders.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

While eating his dinner, at his
home in Almedia, on Monday, David
Reimer swallowed a bone, about an
inch in length. 1t lodged in his
throat, and he was unable to move it.
The unfortunate man had about gwen
up hope, when DIR. Wolfe, of Espy,
arrived and extrlcated the bone,
though with considerable difficulty.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
School Children.

In Columbia County there are H.
457 school children between the ages
OF 6 and 81 years. OF these 1868 are
between and I6 years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Malanthan Broadt, an employe of
the Bloomsbury car shops, was hit in
the stomach by huge piece of iron
on Friday and injured to such an ex.
tent that his life is despaied of.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Mrs. Charles H. Reimard, aged
thirty-fve years, died after short,
but complicated illness, at her home
on Fourth Street, early Sunday
morning. Mrs. Reimard was ad-
mired by all who knew her. A
husband, one son and one daughter
survive. The funeral took place
yesterday afternoon, Rev. Hem
mingway of the Presbyterian church
officiating.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Mr.. Grant Drake and Miss Sarah
Young were united in marriage by
Rev. B. c. Conner, at the Methodist
parsonage Tuesday afternoon. The
groom is the proprietor Of carriage
mandatory at Lightstreet, while the
bride is a well known and popular
resident of Orangevllle. They will
begin housekeeping at once in Light
street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Stephen Hutton died at his home
in Orangeviile on Wednesday last, af-
ter long illness. His survivors are
a wife and FIVE children-fve sons
and one daughter The deceased
was one of Orange townships oldest
residents, and consequently, was well
known. The remains were inferred
in the cemetery at Orangeville.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson of Ber-
wick, last week presented Dickin-
son Seminary with $500, to be de-
voted to a scholarship fund. Alex
ander E. Patton of Curwensville,
also subscribed $1,000 to be devoted
to the same purpose.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Wellie Manning, who for the past
several months has been employed
as a machinist at the Novelty
Works, resigned his position on
Thursday, and on Monday left for
Philipsburg, where he will work in
a large machine shop.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.
W. o. Holmes, Re nominated for President
The Present Councilman are Iso Chosen.

The Republicans of Bloomsbury,
held their caucus in the Town Hall
Monday evening. The absence of
even sign of a contest of any kind,
made the meeting uninteresting and
as result, 1t was very tame affair.
The whole performance only required
about twenty-five minutes, and every
body appeared to be glad when it ad-
journed. H. A. McKillip, County
Chairman, called the meeting to order
Samuel II. Harman was made chair
man, and Prof G.. T.. Wilbur and
Eugene +. Carpenter, secretaries.
The first nomination was that of
President of Council. w. O. Holmes.
the present incumbent was named
without any opposition.
The present republican members
OF the Council were all renominated.
They are w. L. Demaree, J. S. Blue
and Theodore Smith.
Other nominations made were
School director, w. f. Rinker; Justice
of the Peace, J. X. Schuyler, and tax
collector, l.. ID. Kase.
This ended the business of the
caucus proper, after which the wards
were assigned to various corners of
the room and made the following
selections:
FIRST WARD.
Judge. p. Sloan.
lnspector-Wm. c. Shaw.
Registry Assessor-C. w. Brown.
SECOND WARD.
Judge-T. +. Sands.
lnspector-C. l.. Hendershott.
Registry Assessor-Robert Morris.
THIRD WARD.
Judge-Wm. Webb.
Inspector-G. T. Crst.
Registry Assessor-T. f. Geddis.
FOURTH WARD.
Judge. K. Heacock.
Inspector-Clark Kashner.
Registry Assessor-W. Shugar.
The President and Secretary were
authorized to fill any vacancy which
might occur before the election.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
NO 5

J. Monroe Lehman of Espy, on
Saturday purchased of Josiah Smith
of Dushore, a house and lot situated
in Mifflinville for $1,000.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Joseph H. Sands died at Bowling
Green, Ohio, on Saturday evening,
after a lingering illness, aged 4S
years. He was a son Of the late
Joseph E. Sands of Mordansville,
and a brother of Charles L. Henry
H. William E. and Thos. Z. Sands,
all of this county. The deceased
leaves wife, but no children. He
was a shrewd business man, and
accumulated a comfortable fortune.
He was born in this county, and
went to Ohio while young man.
Charles L. Sands and his daughter,
Mrs. Maude Johnson, left on Mon
day morning, to attend the funeral.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Tomorrow is the last day to file
certificates of nomination

Mrs. Guy Jacoby, who has been
quite seriously i'll at her home above
First Street, for the past two weeks,
is slowly recovering. DR.. Redeker
is the attending physician.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

The cast of characters that has
been selected by the Winona Fire
Company to present Charles Town
sends five act drama, Tony the
Convict" i'll the Opera House Thurs
day and Friday evening of next
week, is rehearsing every night and
everybody who patronizes the boys
will see a good performance, equal,
if not superior to many of the pro-
fessional troupes that come this way.
The other fire companies of town
have held dances or festivals to
raise money, but this is the Winona's
first appeal for assistance. They
have always responded promptly to
the alarm Of fire, and we bespeak
for them a good house. 1t is strict
ly home talent. Reserved seats $50.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Members of American Union
Council, Number 537. Jr. O. U. A.
M. and their wives, and friends, to
the number of about two hundred,
enjoyed a very pleasant social and
literary entertainment in the K. OF
M. Hall, corner OF Main and Center
Streets, Monday evening. Address
es were made by Rev. Mummy OF
Espy, Rev. Messenger, DR.. I. {.
Harter and Rev. McLinn OF Blooms
burg. Prof. Rubenstine was in at
tendance with his photograph, and
pleased everyone with some of the
latest records. Wilbur Hover and
James Goss, also displayed their
ability as musicians, and they
aroused the enthusiasm OF their
listeners to a high degree. About
eleven O'Clock refreshments were
served, consisting of ham sand
wiches, coffee and cake.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-09
Iowa ut washington.

Washington, May a postoffice has
been established at Harson, Harrison
county, and Walter * Hedges ap-
pointed postmaster.
Dora NJ. Corshohl has been commits,
stoned postmaster at Doran.
H. NJ. Leitner, Frances NJ Colburn
and Carl F. FRANKIE nave been ap-
pointed substitute letter carriers, and
Claude NJ. Smith appointed a mailing
clerk in the postoff1ce at Sioux City.
The comptroller Of the currency has
approved the American National Bank
of Chicago as reserve agent of the
Anamosa National Bank of Anamosa.
The comptroller has approved the ap-
iplication Of John A. Greenlee. Thomas
Singsmaster and w. E. Smith for au-
5thority to organize the First National
Bank OF Richland, with capital Of
$3.50
The First National Bank Of Elkton
was authorized to begin business with
a capital Of $4,000. D. H. Bradley ID
president and H. E. Reitz cashier.
IOWA PENSIONS.
Originate Peter Brehmer. Davenport,
S.; Lemly d. Bloom. Ottumwa, Sc:
James NJ, Pugh. Des Moines, So: James
H. Thompson, Perry, S.: George K.
Ney, Atlantic, IS. Additional-Byron
South. Des Motnes. s.; Colin r. Coudy,
Marshalltown. 36: u. b. Ecker, LARA.
bee. %; y. w. simpson, Bancroft. s12.
Increase Patrick Lynch. Jefferson, 324;
Samuel Smith. Soldiers Home. Mar,