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Fit I DAY, MAY 5, 1S93.
BOY WANTED.
A boy 16 or 17 years of age is want
ed in the The Columbian office to
learn the printing trade. He must be
a good reader and speller, write a fair
hand, ana unuerstanu punctuation
None others need apply. tf.
The Bloom band have ordered new
uniforms.
N. V. Barton has made some ex
tensive improvements in his store room
on East street.
Several more names are announced
this week as candidates for rounty
offices.
John Bush will open a green grocery
in the room formerly occupied by
Reilly s barber shop.
A number of new subscribers have
been added to our list during the past
two weeks.
Bull's-Head Flavoring Extracts, of
Lemon, Orange, Vanilla, Rose, Al
mond and Ginget, for flavoring ice
cream, jelly, cake, Arc , are the best
and cheapest. Give them a trial.
The Supreme Court on Monday
affirmed the case of Fullmer vs. Poust
from this county. Truckenmiller's ap
peal was dismissed, and in Doty vs
Doty the order was discharged.
An excellent photograph of the in
teriorofSt. Paul's church has been
taken by M'Killip Bros., showing the
entire interior with the new decora
tions. They can be obtained of mem
bcrs of the choir
Rev. Charles Morrison, of the Epis
copal church at Sunbury. has received
a call from a church in isew urieans,
The salary is $G,ooo a year, and he
will in all orobabilitv accept. He has
gone to look over the field.
The most intelligent pcopie i our
community recognize in DeWitt's
Little Early Riseis pills of unequaled
merit for dyspepsia, headache and
constipation. Very small, perfect in
action. W. S. Risliton. Dnmsist. ivr.
There is a greater scarcity of butter
at this season than has ever ucen
known. Some of our "oldest citizens'
attribute it to the excessively co'd
winter that exhausted the feed supply,
and the backward spring, which pre
vents cattle from crazing. A few weeks
of warm weather will soon bring out
the grass, and an abundance of butter
will follow.
OOUBT PROCEEDINGS.
The remilar Mav term of Court
convened Monday morning with Presi
dent Judge Ikeler and Associate Mil
lard on the bench.
The following opinions were hand
ed down bv the Court :
In the estate of Oliver Covenhoven,
deceased, petition for citation. Cita
tion awarded.
Poor District of Hemlock twp., Col.
Co., vs. Poor District of West Hem
lock twn.. Montour Co.. order of re
moval, removing Geo. V. Sherman
from Hemlock twp., Col. Co., to West
Hemlock twp., Montour Co., affirmed.
Costs to be paid by overseers of West
Hemlock township.
Knowles Loom Works vs. Tas. Ma-
gee et. al. Rule to open judgment.
Rule discharged.
In the contested election of su
pervisors in Scott township. Vote
was properly counted and returned
and the rule for contest is discharged,
costs to be paid the county.
J. D. Bodine vs. Col. co- New
trial granted and verdict set aside,
T. H. V. Davis, Elliot Lemon and
Wm. Stackhouse were excused. H.
H. Grotz was appointed foreman.
B. B. Freas was appointed tipstaff
for the Grand Jury.
Oscar E. Miles appointed trustee
in the estatu of E. L. Adams vice C. E.
Adams resigned. Bond filed and ap
proved in the sum of $4,000.
Geo. W. Supplee appointed trustee
to make sale of real estate in the es
tate of Andrew Carr.
C. G. Barkley Esq. continued audi
tor in the estate of Thomas W. Cole
until next Monday.
Auditor's reports in the estates of
Jonas Doty, Alem Whitmire, Cathar
ne Bitner, Michael Confer, T. J.
Swisher and John Grantz confirmed
nisi.
Argument Court fixed for Tuesday,
June 13, 1893, at 9 o'clock a. m.
C. W. Miller continued as auditor
in the estate of Ezkict Cole to report
next Monday.
Auditor's report in the estate of
Sarah R. Fuller confirmed nisi.
Deed of G. M. Quick, clerk of the
Orphans' Court to Uriah Wcllivcr in
estate of Samuel Bruglcr acknowledg
ed in open court. '
Report of viewers against a road in
Fishingcreck township, near Samuel
Shive, confirmed r.isi.
Report of viewers against a foot
bridge across Fishingcreek, near Sam
uel Sshive, confirmed nisi.
Report of re-viewers against the
division of Centre township confirmed
nisi.
In the estate of Hannah Armstrong,
deceased, sale of real estate ordered.
Bond filed and approved.
In the estate of Mary R. Lves, de
ceased. Private sale ordered and de
cree filed.
Sale of real estate ordered in the
estate of Amzy Craig, deceased.
Report of sale in the estate of Thos.
Brobst, deceased, confirmed nisi.
In the estate of O. A. Tacoby. de
ceased, report of re sale confirmed
nisi.
Return of inquest in the estate of
N. B. Creasy, deceased, confirmed
nisi.
Report of sale in the estate of Chas.
Khngaman, deceased, confirmed nisi
Mary M. Gtassmyer vs. Phineas
Glassmyer, petition for divorce filed
and subpoena awarded.
John R. Sharpless, of Catawissa,
sworn and admitted to practice as an
attorney in the courts of this county,
Report of re-viewers against a road
in Centre township confirmed nisi.
Amended report of the auditor in
the estate of Michael Confer, deceas
ed, filed and confirmed nisi.
Report of sale in the estate of David
Billman, deceased, filed and confirm
ed nisi.
Report of re-viewers against widen
ing a road in Benton township, near
J. J. Kams, confirmed nisi.
Report of, viewers opening Jefferson
street in the town of Bloomsburg con
firmed nisi.
Isabella Shaw vs. Harry H. Shaw,
petition for divorce filed and subpoena
awarded.
Report of auditor in the estate of
Thomas Sherman confirmed nisi.
Resignation of Harry Beaver as
constable in Locust township filed.
Report of sale of the real estate of
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran con
gregation of Berwick confirmed nisi.
Bond of Charles Yeagcr, constable
of Catawifsa township, tiled and ap
proved. John G. Freeze, Guy Jacoby and
W. H. Snyder, Esqs., were appointed-
a committee to examine and report
Monday next the character and com
pleteness of the new mortgage Indices
in the Recorder's office.
Bond of Dennis Downey, constable
of Centralia borough, filed and ap
proved. Frank Trivelpiece was appointed
constable of Jackson township vice
Calvin Derr who resigned. Bond filed
and approved.
Report of viewers against a road in
Benton township, near Ira Hess, con
firmed nisi.
Fred Ikeler Esq., continued as audi
tor in the estate of Ellen M. Chrisman
with permission to file his report at
the next argument court.
In the estate of John Evans, de
ceased, Fred Ikeler was continued as
auditor to report at argument court.
In the matter of a public road in
Benton towrship, near John Heacock,
order to viewers continued.
Minnie A. Buckalew vs. John M.
Buckalew, subpoena in divorce. H.
A. M'Killip was appointed commis
sioner to take testimony.
Report of viewers on public road in
Catawissa, near Fibre company, was
continued until May 8, 1893.
In the matter of a public road in
Locust township, near Ezariah Yo
cuni, report of the viewers was con
tinued. The report of viewers on a public
road in Franklin twp., near H. J.
Reeder's barn, was continued until
Monday, May 8
In the estate of Isaac Yetter, de
ceased, th? return of sale was con
tinued until next Monday.
W. H. Rhawn was continued as
auditor in thf estate of James Hile,
deceased, to make his report at next
argument court.
In the estate of Christian Berninger,
deceased, order of sale continued.
In the estate of Mary Snyder, de
ceased, Geo. E. Elwell was continued
as auditor.
In the matter of a public road in
Orange township. Reviewers are
continued to report next Monday.
The re viewers appointed to vacate
a road in Orange township were con
tinued. In the matter of the petition to
make the toll bridge at Catawissa a
free one, the petition is continued un
til next term.
Geo. F. Hamilton vs. Maggie Ham
ilton, divorce. James L Evans, Esq.
was appointed commissioner to take
testimony.
J. F. Harkins was continued as
auditor in the estate of John Grantz.
In the estate of Tnomas Lutz, de
ceased, order of sale continued until
next term. .
In the matter of review of a road
in Fishingcreek township. Reviewers
are continued.
Richard Hess vs. Charles Carpen
ter- Rule for an interpleader is grant
ed. Returnable May ti at p. m
In the matter of the election of con
stable in Greenwood township. Pro
test of U. C. Oblasser filed. Case
stated to be filed June 13, 1891.
Commonwealth vs James McCor-
mick. Assault and Battery, resisting
officer, &c. True bill.
Charles Gable appointed guardian
of Sarah, Sylvia, Clyde and Flora
Jones.
Report of viewers in favor of a road
in Benton township, near T. J. Mc-
Henry's store, confirmed nisi, width
fixed at 31 feet.
O. T. Wilson appointed guardian
of Harry and Charles P. Wilson, mi
nor children of Celeste Wilson de
ceased.
Com. vs. Wm. Seybert, petition for
a rule to show cause filed. Petition
granted.
Joseph Cole, the newly elected con
stable of Millville borouch sworn in
and bond filed and approved.
Obadiah Yocum, the newly elected
constable of Cleveland township, sworn
in. Bond hied and approved.
Chas. C. Evans appointed trustee
of Frank M. and Elmer Andrews
The adoption of Addison T. Brown
by Thomas A Kester was decreed by
the Court,
The Court decreed the adoption of
Mabel A. Yocum by Thomas A Kes
ter.
Report of viewers in favor of a pub
lie road in Madison twp., near John
McNinch. confirmed nisi. Width
fixed at 33 feet.
Collector's bonds approved by the
Court.
Russel Karns vs. Frank Barrager,
issue granted.
Com. vs. Solomon Dirk. Desertion
The defendent is a paralytic and was
arrested last week Tuesday. He had
been unable to subpoena any witness
es. The case was continued until
Monday at a o'clock p. m.
Com. vs. Elizabeth Wolf, continued
by consent.
Com. vs. frank sponenberg, con
tinued by consent.
Auditors report in the assignee
estate of John M Trescott, confirmed
nisi.
Exceptions filed to the account of
the executors of estate of Esther Ar.
Stroup, deceased.
List of traverse jurors called.
Com. vs. M. V. B, Rhawn an
Marticos Brobst, malicious mischief,
forcible entry and detainer. Not
true bill, county to pay costs.
Coin. vs. James McCormick, as
sault and battery and resisting an
officer on the 1 sth day of April last
Case tried. Verdict guilty.
Chas. Coffman, Louis Cohen, R
H. Ringler and John Cain excused
from serving as jurors.
Com. vs. Frank Sponenberg, forni
cation and bastardy, a true bill. Re
cognizance forfeited in open court to
be respited upon the appearance of
the defendant at the next session.
In the matter of the application of
Henry Gingher for discharge under
the insolvent laws. The hearing on
the application is continued to the
first Monday in September term at
o'clock p. m.
In re-appeal from the probate
of the will of Henry S. Warner. By
agreement J. B. Robison is appoint
ed commissioner to take testimony.
W. G. Rook vs. Annie Rook, di
vorce. On motion of attorneys for
libellant, it is ordered that the testi
mony on behalf of the respondent be
filed on or before June 1, 1893, or
testi
JOHN R
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, TOWHSEMD,
CORNER OF MARKET AND MAIN STREETS,
BLOOMSBURG-.
A little ill, then a little pill. The
ill is gone the pill has won. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers the little pills that
cure great ills. W. S. Rishton, Drug-
lst. 10-14 1 yr.
the cause will be heard on the
mony of the libellant.
In the matter of a road in Madison
twp., near C. W. Eves. Older
viewers continued with leave to report
May 8th, 1893
Com vs. Abraham Fullmer, forci
ble entry,&c. A true bill.
Register's accounts presented and
confirmed nisi.
Com. vs. J. T. Reeder and S. D.
Loreman. Nol. pros, allowed upon
the defendants paying their own costs
and the county to pay the costs of the
Com.
Silas Huffnagle appointed guardian
of Ella Mensinger, minor child ot
John Huffnagle, dee'd. Bond filed
and approved.
Silas Huffnagle appointed guardian
of Bertha Gearhart, minor child of
Lett'e Gearhart. Bond filed and ap
proved. Silas Huffnagle appointed guardian
of Maggie Drum, minor child of Cora
Drum. Bond filed and approved.
Com. vs. Francis Kelly and Wm.
Grady, larceny. Not a true bill.
Beady This Minute.
The handsomest stock of EreSS Goods
and Trimmings for the season we have
ever snown, ana at prices consistent
with good quality, the greatest range
for selection in the newest and choicest
goods of the season. There is no
time like the present for the buyer to
pick from this fine assortment before
it is broken. H. T. Clark & Son.
We are giving a dime's worth of
ladies' corded hemstitched handker
chiefs for a nickel.
A lot of All Wcol Lress Goods 85c
kind at 65c. yd. Serges in newest
colors. See our new lines of 25c.
Dress Goods. The best 75c. Serge in
colors sold. H. J. Clark & Son.
Black Dress Goods. The stock
never more complete, the range of
styles the greatest, prices the lowest
consistent with good quality.
Slack Cashmere Shaw.i and Veils,
full line.
Wash Tress Goods. The largest
and choicest line we have ever placed
on our counters. Printed Broche you
will take for silks, but it is all cotton.
Satin Gloria, lovely Brandenberg
uiotns, canton ciotns, Javanese ciotn,
Satin Foule, Pineapple Tissue, 15c.
kind at toe. yd.
Dress Trimmings. The finest line
we have ever placed on sale. All the
newJGimps, Braids, Colored and Jet
Trimmings, Buttons, &c.
H. J. Clark & Son.
Hosiery and Underwear. 3 pair
Ladies' Fast Black Hose for 25c, full
regular made ; Ladies' Hose 25c. up.
Special sale of Children's Fine Black
Hose, Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests 6c.
and up. See our 9c. Vest and 2 for
25c. Ladies' Muslin Wear Cor
set Covers, Lace Trimmings at 30c.
Try our $1.00 corsets, Summer Cor
sets 44c , the 50c. Kind.
Ladies' Shirt Waists, a large line in
newest effects from 39c. upward. See
them.
Lace and Chenille Curtains, big line,
special values.
H. J. CLARK & SON.
I. W. Hartman. & Sons
"We are getting ready for the"
big Show May 11th
To show you a line of New
Dress goods and Trimmings,
To snow you new lot of Chal
lies, Sateens, Percales, Lawns,
Gyighams, etc.
To show you new Cloths for
Coats and Capes,
To show you new Muslins,
Tickings, Shirtings, etc.,
To show you 25 Ladies,'
Misses' and Childrens' short
and long Coat? at 20 per cent,
off of list prices.
We are having a big sale
on job lots of DISHES,
Tubs, Buckets, Pans, etc., etc.,
in the Grocery department.
Ready pay is now the motto.
1.1.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Jiles of people have piles, but
De Witts Witch Hazel Halve will
cure them. W. S. Jlishton, Drug
gist. 10-14-iyr.
A lot of new notes of the sharpest
kind have just been printed and are
for sale at this office. Also common
receipts, estate receipts, and collec
tors' receipts, neatly bound in books
of 25, 50 and 100. tf.
A large line of window curtains at
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
New edition of Episcopal Hymnals
at W. II. Brooke & Co s.
Curtains made any width or length
at Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
Bucklen s Arnica Salve.
The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped
I lands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. It is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by C. A. Kleim.
Fresh Fish I
Chrisman's.
Our Ways and Means.
We do a strictly ONE Price
business ; its the honest way.
Every garment is marked at
the lowest price consistent with
honest quality. We tell the
truth about our goods. Don't
keep anything we can't tell the
truth about.
We guarantee everything
we sell aa represented by us. If
you find any defect in what
you buy from us bring it back ;
and your money will be refund
ed to you as cheerfully as taken.
Ours is a permanent business.
We want your confidence and
your future patronage. We
have adopted the Principles of
modern
Liberality, Courtesy,
AND
Absolute Fairness
ih all our dealings.
Bidding & Salsburg,
One Price Clothiers,
Hatters & Furnishers.
Two doors below Post onicc, and first Clot lilnsr
store on rltrlit buud side ot street coming
from Depot.
BLOOMSBURG - - PA.
Factory 18 N. Third St. Phila.
If you are going to paper a kitchen,
dining room, parlor, bed room or any
other room, call and see Mercer's line
of paper before buying.
Every day at C. B.
This is the time of year when every,
body begins to think about cleaning up
and making improvements, and new
wall paper is usually one of the first
things to be done. W. H. Brooke &
Co. have a very large a. d elegant
stock to select from. Cill and see
and get estimates. 3-3 i-tf.
Paper sold by the roll or bolt, or
contracts made to put it upon the
wall, at Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
DRUNKENNESS, or the LiQUOS HA
BIT, Oared at Home in Ten Days by
administering Dr. Haines' Golden
Specific
It can be given in a glass of beer, a cup of
coflce or tea, or in food, without the know
ledge of the patient. It is absolutely harm
less, and will elTect a permanent and speedy
enre, whether the patient is a moderate
drinker or alcoholic wreck. It has been
given in thousands of cases, and in every in
stance a perfect cure has followed. It never
fails. The system once impregnated with
the specific it becomes an utter impossibility
for the liquor appetite to exist. Cures guar
anteed. 48 page book of particulars free.
Address the Golden Si'bcific Co., 185
Kace Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 10-21-1 yr.
BIGDBOPIfi CLOOES.
A large lot of nickle-plated alainf
clocks will be sold at 66 cents each,
at J. G. Wells' jewelry store. A rare
bargain. 3-7-tf
Old IDEAS Explode!
A large line of wall paper; browns,
whites, gilts and felts at Mercer's Drug
& Book Store.
Estimates furnished for wall paper.
Contract work solicited. Competent
workmen sent anywhere.
W. H. Krooke & Co.
Deeds, mortgages and note books
of all kinds at the Columbian office,
tf.
Window curtains and fixtures in
gaeat variety at W. II. Brooke & Co's.
Wall paper and window shades
at lowest prices.
W. II. Brooke & Co.
It is a time honored Idea with certain
people that they must pay way-up
prices in order to get good
WutclieM, Clocks, Jewelry CI
vcrware,
These Ideas we are exploding every
day. We will convince you of the '
error if you will drop into our store.
Articles bought of us will be engraved
. without extra charge.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, and Optical re
pairing neatly and promptly done and guar
antee satisfactory.
We are cloning out our Hue of Klslilug tackle.
Hunt) balls and but at very low prices. A
rum cliunue to secure Burgulns.
A full line of staple and fancy Stationery
on hand at
HESS BROS.
Sign of big watch. Main St.
Bloomshurg, Pa