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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Corner Stone Laying.

The laying of the cornerstone OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church, at
Ikeler's, will take place on coming
Sabba,h, May 27th. There will be a
comfortable place fitted up for service,
and at 1880 a. m. there will be
preaching, after which the regular
service of laying the stone will be
conducted. Also, at ago p. M,
preaching. To all these services the
general public are most heartily in
vited, and will receive cordial greet
ing. In this locality, called Ikeler's
settlement, there is to be found fine
class OF people. They are to be
highly compllmented on their earnest
endeavor to erect a church. Let
there be large turnout of the sur
rounding country and encourage this
worthy cause.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
John G. McHenry's Residence Burned.

The fine residence Of John G.. Nc
Henry, near Benton, was destroyed
by fire last week Wednesday. The
Benton Argns gives the following ac-
count OF it;
Shortly after o'clock yesterday
afternoon the whistle at the distilery
of Rohr McHenry & Son, about
mile west of town, blew a prolonged
blast OF about 10 or IS minutes. Our
citizens at once interpreted it as an
alarm of fire, and soon thereafter
smoke was observed ascending in the
direction of the dstilery. Repeated
calls over the telephone failed to elicit
an answer, and it was at once surmis-
ed that the distillery was on fire. In
asmuch as no Information could be
obtained by telephone, many of our
people started for the dstilery in con-
veyances, on bicycles and on foot. On
arriving there it was discovered that
the residence of Mr.. J. G.. McHenry
was being rapidly consumed by the
flames together with all its contents,
and in short time thereafter it was
heap of smolderlng ruins. Willing
hands made an effort to save some of
the contents, but very few articles
only were gotten out owing to the
fact that the fire originated in the
basement, and the entire structure was
liable to fall in at any moment, and
which prevented the most daring
spirits present from entering the build
ing. The fire is supposed to have
originated from a spark in the cellar
kitchen which was used as a wash
room, and in which washing had been
done early in the morning When it
was first discovered it was rapidly eat
ing its way to the first floor, and the
screams of the women aroused Mr..
McHenry who was up stairs taking a
short nap. He Immediately arose,
and IN descending the stair steps
found them on fire, and the flames
had gained such headway that assist
ance could not be obtained quick
enough to stay the devourirg element
nor save the contents of the building.
The amount of loss Is not yet known,
neither can the amount of insurance
be given as all the insurance papers
are confined in the safe which now
lies in the bottom of the cellar under
the debris.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Mrs. Margaret Ringler

The life of Mrs. Margaret Ringler
passed out at her home on West
Third street Monday morning, aged a
few month past eighty seven years.
She is survived by the following chill
dren: Mrs. J. J. Humphrey Of Johns
town, Harvey Ringler of Milton,
William A. and Harry Ringler of
Philadelphia and r. H. Ringler of
this town, with whom she had been
living for many years past.
Mrs. Ringler was the widow of Eli
Ringler, who died many years ago.
Her maiden name was Tobias, a
sister of Rev. Tobias, who will be re.
membered by many OF the older resi-
dents Of the town, as the pastor ol
the German Reformed church here
away back IN the sixties. She was
born near Reading, January 1873.
Early in life she joiued the Reformed
church, and always manifested deep
interest in its welfare.
The funeral services were held at
the house Tuesday afternoon, by Rev.
]. ID. Thomas OF the Reformed church
assisted by Rev. M. E. McLinn Of
the Lutheran church. The remain:
were taken to Milton for interment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
SH0LLENBURGER -RUOKLE.

On May 18th, 1900, Mr.. Henry f.
Shollcnburger, of Espy, was married
to Miss Lillian A. Ruckle, of Blooms
burg. The marriage took place at the
home of Mr.. Boyd Obi, SIS West St.
The bride was handsomely attired, and
attended by her maid, Miss Ethel p.
Rauch, equally as tastily attred, and
the groom, attended by his man OF
honor, Mr.. Claude {. Girton, Of Ber-
wic.:, both attired in the conventional
black. The Rev. J. ID. Thomas, at
Hymen's altar, tied the nuptial knot,
Immediately after which congratula-
tions and feasting were the order OF
.he day. Many were the congratula-
tions and presents to the young peo-
pie. The following near friends and
relatives were present:
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas, Mr. and Mrs.
Stauffer and family, Mrs. Grett and Grand
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ruckle and son,
Carl, Mrs. Ward and sons, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rau h, Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Rucke and
daughter, Mrs. Amelia Ruckle, MIR. and Mrs.
Huff, Miss Laura Oil, Mr.. Fred Beagle and
Mrs. Edgar, Mrs. Charles Coffman, Mrs.
Roy Swentzel, Mr.. and Mrs Custred, Miss
Jennie OH, Miss Clara Stauffer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
THE AROHDEAO0NRY
OF WiIllamsport TO Meet at ST. PauIs Church

"he Spring session of the Arch
deaconry Of Williamsport will be held
in St. Paul's Parish next week. The
opening service will be on Monday,
May aStb, at 1880 p. IN, the sermon
to be preached by the Rev. w. E.
Kunkel of Milton. On Tuesday
morning at 9 O'Clock there will be a
celebration of the Holy Communion,
with sermon by the Rev. w. II.
Butts of Williamsport. This service
will be followed by business and liter
airy meetings. A dinner will be given
to the clergy and the vestrymen of
St. Paul's church, by the ladies of the
parish at $50 p. m.
Evening prayer at 1880 when ad-
dresses on Missionary topics are
expected from the Rev. DIR. Clerc, of
Phllipsburg; the Rev. f. II. Eckel, of
Williamsport, and the Rev. George l..
Brown, of Bellefonte.
On Wednesday there will be cee-
bration of the Holy Communion at
1880 A. M.
All are cordially invited to the
services in the church.
DAVID N. KIRKBY,
Rector.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Bad For Oatawissa.

The Philadelphia and Reading
Railway Company has purchase sew
enteen acres of land from the Foller
estate, and from Showers and Hoff-
man adjoining their lines in West
Milton. 1t is said to be the intention
OF the company to erect on this land
a round house capable of stalllng
twenty locomotives. They will also
take their car repair shops from Cata-
wlssa and move them to West Milton.
1t will require nearly all the land they
have secured for the buildings and
truckage. This will be good news to
the people of Milton and West Milton
and will stimulate business in both
towns. 1t will be a serious blow to
Catawissa, which has depended almost
entirely upon the Reading for its sup,
port.
1t is said, too, that the shops and
round house at Shamokin will be
move to West Milton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Prayer Causes a Lawsuit.

Rev. f. f. Dixon, of Stroudsburg,
a prominent minister of the Method
ist faith, few weeks ago appealed to
Providence to strike by lightning and
destroy brewery that was in course
of erection in that town. Not long
afterward, a violent storm, OF an cleo
trical nature, swooped down upon the
town, and the building was struck by
lightning. Now the minister will have
to defend his prayer in court. Two
sons of another methodist minister
were at work on the brewery at the
time, but neither one was hurt.
The prayer caused great deal of
comment, and the capitalists, who oc-
cupy high social positions, have de-
cided that they were engaged in a
lawful calling, and should not be
made the target of public impreca,
tons, as it injured the social standing
of themselves and their families. The
case will, no doubt, be as interesting
as it is novel. 1t will be contested tc
the finish.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Early Closing.

A movement is on foot among the
merchants to close their stores at six
O'Clock during June, July and August.
Most of them are in favor of it. 1t is
a proper thing to d o. Many lady
clerks are employed, and during the
hot season it is pretty severe on them
to keep them at work until 8 or g
o'clock at night. Shorter hours would
no doubt induce better service. II
all close no one suffers any damage
by loss of trade. The jewelers. are
now closing at 7, from May to Sept.
I, and will close at { If other stores
decide on that hour.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Court Proceedings.

A session of court was held on
Monday. Hon. Robert r. Little pre-
sided.
Wibrit B. Williams VS.. Thomas S.
Chapin. Judgment for want of affi-
davlt of defense for S763.5o
Boyd NJ. Smith VS.. Thomas S.
Chaplin. Judgment for want of aft,
davit of defense in the sum of $I6I5.
Willard G.. Fowler VS.. Thomas S.
Chapin. Judgment for want of affi-
davit Of defense in the SUN of $s5 20.
The cases of Frederick M. Gilmore
and A. c. Hidlay, charged with sell
ing liquor to minors, owing to mis-.
understanding as to the date set for
the hearing, the case was postponed
until Monday, May 28th, at 9:3o am.
Joseph S. Souder appointed guar
dian of Samuel A. Souder, minor child
of Mary A. Souder.
In the case of Mrs. Martha Kress-
ler, who applied for letters Of admins,
tration in the estate of Ellington
Ruckle through her attorneys, William
Chrisman and J. B. Robison,was heard
before Court and decision reserved.
Estate of William H. Snyder. Order
of sale granted.
Court adjourned to meet May 2S
1900, at 9:3o a. m.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Last Chance.

The last chance to get the Farm
journal for nearly FIVE years is nearly
ended. We have only six more left
under the present contract. These
will 60 to the first six people who
comply with the terms, namely, old
subscribers who pay all arrearages to
date, and year in advance from now;
and new subscribers who pay a year
in advance. If you want it, don't
wait another day. tt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Married..

NULL - MARBURGER.-May 10Th,
1900, by Rev. ]. d. Thomas, Mr.. H.
S. Null, of Bloomsburg, to Miss Anna
Marburger, of Harrisburg, Pa.
EARHARD - CLARK. - May 18th,
1900, at the Reformed parsonage, by
Rev. J. d. Thomas, Mr.. John B. Ear
hard to Miss Emma Clark, both of
Bloomsbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
MUSICAL AND LITERARY EVENING

A musical and literary entertain
ment will be given in the Parish
House on Saturday evening, a6th
INST, at 8 o'clock. The program will
include vocal solos by Signorina Raw,
Miss Bowman, Miss Natalie Foulk
and Mr.. d. J. Tasker; piano solo, by
Miss Pontius; violin solo, by
Master Swartz; recitation, by Miss
Trace Corell, and several pantomimes.
The proceeds are for the benefit OF
the church. Admission, IS cents
children, IS cents. The public is re-
spectfully invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Taken to the Penitentlary.

Henry Kober, who was sentenced
to three years imprisonment in the
Eastern Penitentiary, at the recent
term of Court, was conveyed to that
institution on Tuesday. J. H. Van
sickle accompanied the Sheriff in the
capacity of an assistant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
A Narrow Escape.

X. q. Ikeler, son of w. P. Ikeler,
oi OF Rohrsburg, had a narrow escape
nom what would, no doubt, have been
instant death, at Milton, on Wednes-
uay last. In crossing the Pennsylva-
n,a Railroad in a carriage with a
hiend, the vehicle was struck by d
tram and totally demolished. The
occupants jumped and escaped with
out any serious injury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Ent Post, G. A. f.

Comrades will meet at G.. A. R,
Hall on Sunday next. At 10 a. m.
prompt will march in body to the
Methodist church to attend Divine
Services. All soldiers and sailors are
cordially invited to unite with us in
this memorial service. BY order of
]. ID. SMITH,
Commander
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Lunch Supper.

This Thursday evening, May "a,
the Ladies' Auxiliary will serve a sup
per IN the Y. M. {. A. Building, from
S to 10 o'clock. Price, I5c. Ice
cream and cake extra. The patron
age of everybody who are interested
in the work is earnestly solicited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Sixty-two members of Bloomsbl

Sixty-two members of Bloomsburg
Council, E,oyal Arcanum, attended
Methodist Church in a body on Sun
day morning. An excellent sermon
was preached by Rev. Dr. Frysinger,
and good music was rendered by the
choir. The Royal Arcanum is get,
ting to be one of the strongest secret
societies in town. Men desiring safe
and cheap lite insurance had better
join.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24

Owners of dogs have no right to
permit their dogs to run on other
peoples lawns, and scratch up flower
beds and do other damage. If the
owner is known he can be made to
pay damages. We know OF some
people who keep shot guns handy, and
who think that damages can be set
tied quicker by shooting the dog than
by hunting up the owner. When, IN
PLAIN sight of his master, a dog is
permitted to trespass on private prem
ises, without any effort to restrain
him, we confess that we have some
times felt like getting shot gun.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Prohibltionists hold Convention.

The Columbia Comfy Prohibition
lists assembled IN convention here
Friday afternoon and placed the fol-
lowing ticket in the field: For Rep
resentative, J. H. Eisenhower, Cen
tralia; for Sheriff, Charles Hender-
shott, of Madison township; for Jury
Commissioner, Charles Ewes, of Mill
vile. The convention adopted the
following resolutions and adjourned:
WHEREAS, The Prohibtionists of Colum-
bia county, in convention assembled, de-
clare their unalterable conviction that the
use of alcoholic drinks is the greatest curse
with which the church and state has TO con.
tend. Therefore,
Resolved, Ist. That our best efforts
should be put forth in suppressing the evil,
and that our prayers and votes should be
used to influence our lawmakers to enact
laws to protect the people from the curse OF
rum.
and. That we approve the movement now
being made throughout the state; that we
request our state delegates to support DR.. s.
c. Swallow as nominee for president.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24

Mrs. Sarah Evans has had new
roof put on her residence on Third
street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24

The Prohibition conferrees of this,
the seventeenth Congressional district,
met here Friday. Three counties
Columbia, Montour and Northumber-
'and-were represented by delegates.
Mr.. S. w. Murray, of Milton, was
nominated for Congress, and Prof
]. M. Keloes, of Danville, for presi-
dental elector. B. B. Cannon, OF
Milton, and M. P. Lutz, of Blooms
burg, were named as delegates to the
National Prohibition Convention,
which meets at Chicago next month
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-05-24
Baby Caps.

From 10c. to S1.O0. Take
the one for 10c. Neatly
trimmed, we'll made. Why
you couldn't make the ruff
fes for the price, let alone
the other materials.
The oasis., 1900-05-26
To Breed Fine Stock.

Walter F. Holmes lert yesterday by the Cuernavaca road for Rio Balsas. MT. Holmes is the representative in this country of syndicate of horse and cattle breeders, who are seeking and extension of their business, They have already established immense breeding farms in Washington and
 Wyoming and are now looking to Mexico as the place for additional operations. In speaking of the sym dicate's plans MT. Holmes said: II shall visit several haciendas in the state of Guerrero, Sinaloa and Sonora, with the object of selecting for my principals ranch for the breeding of high class horses and cattle We want a mild climate, we'll grassed and we'll watered land and enough of it to pas ture 300 mares and 1000 COWS. Mexico breeds large number of horses and cattle every year, but they are not high grade hence the importation of Huc stoCk duHudily IS du lmpOTGdub item of international trade We pro- pose to breed for the home demand and expect to select the stock best adapted to the peculiariJies of Mexico's climate. Our horse will be suitable for both harness aud saddle purposes, stylish carriage animals, and saddle horses stout and quick enough for cavalry mounts. The breeds of cattle will be selected for butter making purposes. Iexpect my trip will extend over three months and l intend to return to San Francis co by the way of Guaymas and Maza- tlan. ."--Mexican Herald.
The oasis., 1900-05-26
Whole No. soo.

way agent for the railway protected to build from Chihuahua to Topolo- bampO, has recently been in that vicinity and through Sinaloa, and his conversation and negotiations have been such as to lead to a general be- lief that the road will soon be built. It is intended to be link in trunk line from Kansas City down through Texas, crossing the Rio Grande at Presidio del Norte, and making for the City of Chihuahua by the shortest line. From Chihuahua westward some construction is already con- pleted.
 Information from Alamos conveys the intelligence that most wonder. full mining activity has recently com menced in that rich and greatly pro- ductive region. Alamos was well known center of mining industry under the Spanish viceroys in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and hundreds of mines were profitably worked while millions of dollars in bullion were shipped to the City of Mexico, thence to Spain. The old SpaDiards and later workers never worked a mine to depth greater than two or three hundred feet. With the crude appliances of those days even the richest lodges did not pay to work to greater depths, so they were abandoned. In the great district of AlamOs there are hundreds of such abandoned mines now open to de- nOuncement, which under modern methods may be successfully and very profitably worked. Upon all sides they are being taken up and worked, and mere newcomers arrive daily in the quest for properties. New and virgin properties are are also being discovered and denounced and ore shipments are increasing, while sev- eral new reduction plants are in con- temptation.
The oasis., 1900-05-26
MORALES NOTES.
.,erestiua Items Gathered Aroaad the
 Line Cities.

Dr, Shaw vlSlted BiSOee JnlS week.
 MT. A. Melgarejo, returned from the City of Mexico this week.
 For the best furnished rooms in Nogales go to the Harley.
 Collector and Mrs. Hoey were visit- ors in Bisbee several days this week.
 Furnished rooms to let. Apply at the Sanitarium.
 Mir. Antonio Acufla of Arizpe was visitor at Nogales Monday.
 Four roomed cottage to rent. Ap. ply to Fleischer Bros. '
 Mir. Fernando Mendtz of Hermo- silo, was at Nogales Monday.
 Monday Mir. A. May of La Francesa was up from Hermosillo.
 FURNISHED RooMs-cheap, at Mrs. Hendricks, near Roy & Titcombs warehouse.
 Monday Lie. J J. Pesqueira of Her. mosillo. was visitor at the line cities.
 Three thousand dollars to loan upon good approved security. Apply at THE OASIS otfice..
 Monday morning MT. Axel Bulle, the Guaymas merchant, passed Mo- gales, en route to San Francisco.
 Scotch Oats, 15 cents package at Perkin x Tonkin's store on Crawford street.
 Saturday night MT L.H. Chalmers the Phoenix attorney, paid Nogales flying visit.
 Veal loaf, chicken loaf, and other summer lunch delicacies cheap for cash at Perkins & Tonkin's.
 Monday morning MT. Robert Bart lett came up from Hermosillo Tues day he went home to El Paso.
 Monday MT. J. B. McClenahan came over from Orc Blanco and was at the county seat couple of days.
 The American Dairy, Joe Carbon, proprietor, will deliver fresh milk daily to any part of the city. Patron age solicited.
 MT. M. V. Howard, an attorney for merly in practice at Prescott, and later at Los Angeles, is visiting Mo- gaies, with view of locating.
 NorIcE-If you order wood from Hogan & Co. send the money with the order. No money no wood.
 HOGAN & Go. Monday Trainmaster E. J. Gibson or the Sonora railway, went south ward. He returned Wednesday morn ing.
 FOR SALE-Three lots and good adobe house near business section. Apply to Mrs. Hendrick, North eud of Nelson avenue. Monday MT. Jesus Santa Cruz, who is working the Pilares mine, in the Afl1pe district of Sonora, was a visitor at Nogales.
 Mr W. L. Duden of San Francisco, lepIesentiDg the Lloyd-Scovel Iron | oO" was at Nogales Sunday and Mon- MT r. w. Commins of San Fran C'S0o' representing the Steel and Wire | oo'' was a visitor at Nogales this week.
The oasis., 1900-05-26

pOStJe eleCJTlC llRUJ WDTks. All WOTk guaranteed.
 MT J. Henry Wood Secretary and treasurer for the Cobre Grande Copper company left for Phoenix Wednesday morning.
 Subscribe for the Los Angeles Herald, 50 cents a month delivered al your door at sunrise. Perkins & Ton kin, agents.
 Monday MT. A. J. Brant was over from Nacosari looking up some one to put up ten stamp mill he is putting up on mine about three miles from that place.
 All goods left for repairs at the Pioneer Hardware store of Theo. Geb Ter & Son, remaining unclaimed at the end of fifteen days will be sold for charges. MT. J A. Cronkhite, superintend- ent of the Dewey mine at Willard, and Mrs. Cronkhite, came up from the south the latter part of last week and are visiting Nogales.
 Monday Sefiora Celsa P. de Mayto. rena and her charming daughter Au. relia, returned to their home in Quay. mas after several weeks visiting in Nogaies.
 For Dice, clean shave or an artistic hair cut go to P. P. Bustamante, Calle Elias, Nogales, Sonora: fourth door from Hotel Cazabon. Good barber. careful attention. A clean towel for every customer.
 Saturday of last week Conductor Bonsal of the Sonora railway, and Mrs. Ronsan, returned from their visit in Texas. They were accom- ponied by their daughter, Mrs. Trail of BaDlinger, Texas.
 We.can fit you on coffee all right, all right Mocha aud Java--dark medium or light roast to suit. Schil- ling's at 20 cents a pound. and last but not least our Hawaiian Blend; it can't be 6eat.-PERKINs & TONKIN. ;
 Saturday evening MT. George Kuhns was in from the Patagonias, where he is doing development work upon some properties owned jointly by himself, J. D. Milton, Ferd Kiel and other Nogales people.
 Sunday evening Mir Guadalupe Vindiola was on the train leaving for the South, to bid farewell to a friend who was going away, and he remained until after the train started. In alighting he collided with boy and was severely hurt.
 Mrs. F. M. Webster has opened new soda water factory and bottling works in Nogales, and is supplying soda water, ginger ale, etc, at remarkably low prices. THE OASIS office was re membered with a case of assorted beverages which were fine.
 The W. L. Douglas shoe has repu- ti n. It is the leading seller on the market. When brand of shoes makes hit that is permanent, it is ample proof that the shoe sells on it's merits Fleischer Bros. are the local agents for the Douglas shoe.
 The Los Angeles Times, received in Nogales Saturday last, contained list of casualties reported from Ma nila, among them being Corporal H. H. Edwards of the Forty-third in- fantry. Edwards lived at Nogales a year or more, and enlisted at Fort