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ABSOUTEIY PURE
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER so,, 1893.
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Happy New Year I
Argument court on January 5th.
License court will be held on Janu
ary 15 th.
Some needed improvements have
been made in the sheriff's office.
The list of license applications is
published in this issue. There are
ninety applicants.
No other medicine has won ap
proval at home, equal to Ayer's Sar
saparilla in Lowell.
John Bush has filed an application
for a hotel license for the Sanitarium
property on Sixth street.
While the holiday trade was not
quite up to former years the mer
chants say it was very satisfactory, all
things considered.
Mrs. Enos Jacoby can accommo
date six gentlemen as boarders at her
residence on Iron street. Apply to
her for terms.
Skaters have been enjoying them
selves this week on the canal, on the
Irondale race, and on the creek at
Red Rock bridge.
The Shattuck fountain pen was
awarded a medal at the World's Fair,
and a diploma for special meritorious
points.
Wood's Co'lege of Business and
Shorthand has had the brightest and
best year in its history. The new
year will commence January 1.
Do not wear impermeable and tight
fitting hats that constrict the blood
vessels of the scalp. Use Hall's Hair
Renewer occasionally, and you will
not be bald.
Hon. C. R. Buckalew, Col. J. G.
Freeze, and Geo. E. Elwell Esq. at
tended the dinner given by Joshua W.
ComlyEsq.at the Montour House,
Danville, on Thursday afternoon.
R. S. Bowman of Berwick, traveling
special agent of the Mutual Life In
surance Co. of New York, has pre
sented us with a handy calendar for
1894, for which he has our thanks.
James H. Mercer will be the next
postmaster of Bloomsburg. A. B.
Cathcart's commission expired on De
cember j isr, and, it is said, that Mr.
Mercei's appointment is sure.
At the bond sale at the Court
House on Tuesday, none of the bonds
brought more than par value. There
were sold $17,000 worth, and the re
mainder will be sold to any one desir
ing them at private sale.
The Bloomsburg Cornet Band dis
coursed some fine music in front of
the Court House on Christmas morn
ing. They also played a number, of
luoes in front of the Town Hall. They
re improving greatly in their playing.
Mrs. John Zaner of Forks, and Mrs.
H. C. Kelchner of Lightstreet, attend
ed the funeral of their half sister, Mrs.
Catharine Kline, at Williamsport, on
Monday. Mrs. Kline was a sister of
Conrad Bittenbender, who was unable
to go as he is sick with the grippe.
She was eighty years old.
In the Goshen items of the Daily
Argun, of Middletown, N. Y., of De
cember 21, appears the following:
Dr. E. F. Smith has sold his resi
dence on South street to Dr. E. G.
Paiker. Dr. Smith has been taking a
polyclinic course in New York, for the
Ihe past month. He expects to leave
here next week and will probably lo
cate in Buffalo, where the field is
larger. Dr. Smith has made many
frien.ls here who will regret his de
parture. My Grow Gray,
Ih faonielw
Drops lowr,
"Froo in the Throaf'tir. rr nU i unsurpassed.
An even half dollar'takei them all and may savo a peck of trouble.
W. S. RISHTON, Fh. G.
Opposite Post Office.
IPUn
Miss Kendig of Lancaster is the
guest of Miss Lilla Sloan.
An instructor in gymnastics has
Deen added to the Faculty of the Nor
mai scnooi.
Purify the blood bv occasional use
of Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills, the
dcsi 01 lamiiy medicines. at,
H. C. Pease has a scheme for turn
ishing electric light and power from
nis new plant at Irondale,
Rohr McHenry of Benton, was in
town on Wednesday. His ri&ht hand
is disabled trom a stiff wrist.
Thin and imnure Unm! !a mi.U
rich and healthful by taking Hood's
oarsapanna. it braces up the nerves
-
ana gives renewed strength.
Snyder & Maeee have Durchasod n
nanasome new delivery wagon. It
. "... - r -
is a covered vehicle with doors in the
back end, and the sides are lettered.
Dr. F. C. Harrison, of Lewisburg,
lormenv 01 lSIOOmsbunr. hart a nara
lytic stroke last week, Thursday. The
. C1T I "
latest iniormation is that he is slowly
improving.
Mr, Dayton, a brother of Postmast
er Dayton of New York ciiv. was in
town several da,s last week. He U
the agent of the Bloomsburg Car aom
pany in New York.
The drawing for the Goat outfit .tt
Giddmg & Salsburg will take place in
the lari'e show window of their store
next Saturday evening, Dec 30th.
ah mose Holding tickets (who can)
are requested to be present.
The employees of this office have
had no holiday at this time, except
mristmas day. instead or closing up
for a vacation, we have employed ex
tra hands to assist in getting out our
numerous orders for job work.
"Friday" Dollart caught an im-
mensc frog out along the creek on
Tuesday. The warm weather, no
doubt, deceived the frog and made
him think that Spring was here, and
he came out from his hibernation.
J. K. Bittenbender bought a fine
team of horses on Tuesday at public
sale at the Central Hotel stables. The
hones were in a drove brought in
from the west by Shuster & Hawk.
There were 20 horses and two mules
in the lot, and they were so'd at low
figures.
Quite a joke was told of a little
fellow who Christmas eve hung his
stocking near the. chimney and wrote
a letter to Santa Claus, as follows :
" Please Mr. Santa Claus tell Mr.
GidJing & Salsburg to dive you the
goat and wagon and put it in my
'locking. Willie."
P. E. Bomboy, an old resident of
Espy, died suddenly on Wednesday
morning, aged over sixty years. He
was an industrious man, and a good
citizen. A wife and three children
survive him. The funeral will be held
to-day, Friday, and the remains will
be buried at Almedia cemetery.
The congregation of St. Paul's
Church was annoyed on Christmas
morning during services, by the play
ing of the bnnd near by, which was
kept up ail ihro'igli the sermon. Of
course, there was no intention on the
part of the band to disturb the ser
vices, and it will only be necessary to
call attention to the matter to avoid a
repetition.
The following letters are held at the
BloomsDurg, Pa., post office and will
be sent to the dead letter office Jan.
9, 1894
Miss Rofanna M. Erwm, Mr. Dave
Kile, Miss Flora Mench, R. M. Sage,
Leslie Ward, Eli Weaver.
Persons calling for these letters will
please say they were advertised Dec.
26, 1893. One cent will be charged
on each letter advertised.
A. B. Cathcari. P.M.
Winter comes on npace, and with it comes the
usual tracked lips, roiitjh hand, toughs, colds, and sore
throats. Nejjlect of siuh conditions means in the course
of a few days 'a change from a petty annoyance to a pos
itive disfigurement or a d.nj;erous illness.
For the first two,
Rishton's Glycerine Jelly
put up in convenient tubes at I J tents, is an instant
relief.
For the second two
Rishton's Magnetic Cough
Cyrup 35 cents,
The new county officers will be
sworn in on Monday, January tst.
The public schools of this town are
closed this week for the Christmas
holidays. They will reopen Tuesday,
January 2nd.
Unless one could cure men of being
fools it is to no purpose to cure them
of any folly, as it is only making room
for some other.
The next regular monthly meeting
of the Bloomsburg school board will
be held in the library rooms, High
School on Friday, January 12th.
People are wishing each other the
compliments of the season and ex
changing gifts. Did it ever occur to
you to send an ailing friend t package
of Ayer's Sarsaparilla ? If not, do so
now ; and try this medicine yourse'f,
if you need a first class blood-purifier.
The new double brick building of
Paul E. Wirt on Fifth Street, below
Market, is under roof, and plasterers at
work on the interior. The brick lay
ers are hard at work on the second
double building, which is also expect
ed to be completed by the first of
April.
St. Paul's Sunday School Christmas
services were held in the Parish House
on Wednesday evening, and consisted
of singing carols and the distribution
of gifts. A Christmas tree was set up
on the platform. The hall was so
crowded that there was only standing
room in the rear.
Rev. R. Hamill Davis. Ph. D.. died
at his home in Orangeville on Satur-
23rd inst., alter a long illness. More
than a year ago he was stricken with
paralysis, and has been helpless ever
since. He was pastor of the Presby
terian Church, in O'ar.geville and
Kriarcreek, navinz been called there
in August, 18S9. He was a faithful
minister, and his loss will be deeply
felt by his bereaved wife and children,
and bv the whole community. The
funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon
and the remains were taken to Liw
renceville, N. J., for interment.
John L. Kline, the outgoing county
treasurer, will retire with the reputa
tion of an honest man and a conscien
tious official. One of his latest acts
was the voluntary relinquishing of a
commission of 3 per cent, on $40,000,
in order that the public interests might
not suffer. There are 1 ut few menin
public office who do such things now
adays. Another act of his was the
raising of $500 on his individual note
to pay home of the expenses of the
last court, when the county treasury
was empty, lie is entitled to com
mendation for the manner in which he
has performed his duties during the
past three years.
Wm. S. Hess died at his home
near Fowlersville Sunday evening.
December 24th, about five o clock
aged 45 years. He was prostrated
with the grip on Friday, December 1 5
but with the best of attention he
seemed to be improving and bid fair
to soon be out again ; however a lit
tie over a week later a second attack
of the grip, together with a complica
tion of other ailments seized him, and
his friends were hastily summoned to
his bed side, for he grew worse very
rapidly and in a little over twenty-four
hours expired. 1 he deceased was of
very quiet disposition, born and raised
in the community in which he died
and had formed many close fnends,
He leaves a widow (a daughter of Jno.
Zahner) and three sons the oldest be
ing but about ten years of age. F u
neral services were held Wednesday
morning at 10 o clock.
Prevention is Better
Than cure, and those who are sub
ject to rheumatism can pt event at
tacks by keeping the blood pure and
free from the acid which causes the
disease. You can rely upon Hood's
Sarsaparilla as a remedy for rheuma
tism and catarrh, also for every form
of scrofula, salt rheum, boils and
other diseases caused by impure blood.
It tones and vitalizes the whole sys
tern.
Hood's Pills an easy and gentle in
effect.
Fashionable Livery.
The well known horseman has
opened a fashionable livery in connec
tion with his boarding stable at the
Exchange Hotel Stables, where fine
turnouts can be obtained, single or
double. lie has well broken and safe
s.-iflle and drivinir horses for ladies.
all at reasonable rates. Orders left
at the Exchange Hotel will receive
prompt attention. Drivers furnished
when desired.
tf W. A. Hartzei.l, Proprietor
Boarding
And furnished rooms to rent on Main
street. Steam, gas, hot and cold wa
ter and bath. Apply to Mrs. M. M.
Phillips, at Phi'.hps' Cafe. tl
When Bby ml sick, ws fare her Oastoria.
When the was a Child, the cried tor Castoria,
When the became Miss, ihe clung to Castoria,
When ih had Children, lb tare them Ceitorta,
CORNER OF
It's all the same, a slight cold, con
gested lungs or severe cough. One
Minute Cough Cure banishes them.
W. S. Rishton, Druggist.
T. F. Anthony, Ex-Postmaster of
Promise City, Iowa, says : ' I bought
one bottle of 'Mystic Cure,' for Rheu
matism and two doses of it did me
more good than any medicine I ever
took." Sold by C. A. Kleim, Drug
gist, Bloomsburg. nio-8m.
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 joo. tf.
Notice to Property Owners.
'
Beeinnine with Anril 1st. i8n .nil
" . '
bills for water rents Will fci mart? nut
in the name of, and collected, from the
owner or agent of the property, instead
of the tenant as heretofore.
Bloomsburg Water Co.
F. M. Everett, Sect.
ls-N-at.
I Can Procure You Money
for the purchase of real estate, the erec-
uon 01 Duuaings or making or other
improvements on lands or to nv ff
an incumberence at a very low rate of
interest and you o.n have from 5 to ao
years time to repay loan in easy
monthly installments. Loans are made
on either farm or city property. Build
ing loans are made and the amount of
loan advanced as work Drouresses Pall
on or address
J. F. Harkins,
Evans Block, Bloomsburg, Pa.
The Queea of Past km.
Best Fashion Journal nublished.
Issued monthly, only 50 cents a year,
post-paid worth Sxoo. Mail five a.
cent stamps for a codv and be cr.i.
vinced, to J. H. Ringot & Co., Pub-
ltsiiers, union square, N. Y.
12-29 4t. d
- FOR .
i Dyspepsia, Indigestion
AND
Stomach Troubles
TAKE
r.iPprniTU'c
DIAMOND CLUB
runt ktc
Without tonal at a ttimulant an J tonic.
Cktmieally Pnn and Indtrtid
Setd ty all Drnptti.
1(1 FOR ATT.
PULMONARY
PURE MALT
BRONCHIAL
COMPLAINTS.
O.W. MEREDITH ACO., tela Proprietor,
FiTTascaeu, pa...j
ftAnt-. A. 1 vp
MARKET AND
THE LAST WEEK
OF THE
GOAT.
Special Sale on Children's
Suits and Overcoats this
week.
The Drawing for the Goat
Outfit takes place in the large
show window of our store
on Saturday evening, Dec.
30th, where we invite all our
friends and customers to
be present especially those
holding tickets. The winning
number will be advertised
in Monday's Daily.
QIDDItra&SALSBUBS
ONE PRICE
CLOTHIERS, HATTERS
& FURNISHERS.
BLOOMSBURG.
I. W. HARTMAN & SOW:
Christmas is past. It has been a good one for our
sales, notwithstanding the hard times-, hope they will seen
pass. Now for extra sales at extra low prices for cash. "
All our PLUSH goods at 20 per cent off. All our BOOKS at 20 per cenf eS.
All our FURS at 20 per cent off. All our COATS at 20 per cent off.
See a short list.
A $3.75 Coat for $3.00. A $5.00 Coat for $4.00. A $7.00 Coat for $5.6oandso.
A $3.00 Plush box for $2.40. A $1.00 Plush box for 75 cents and so on.
A. $2.00 Plush Box for $1.60. Leather and Plush AJbums in same list.
A $1.00 Book for 75 cts. A 75 ct. Book for 60 cts. A 50 ct. Book for 40 cts.
and so on.
Muffs and Boas at the same rate.. These prices are made to correspond
with the price of wheat and turkeys.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON-
It's just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else. Its easier
cure a severe cold or cough with it.
Let your next purchase for a cough be
One Minute Cough Cure. Better
medicine ; better result j better try it.
W. S. Rishton, Druggist.
Harried,
At the Methodist Episcopal parson
age, corner Market and Fifth streets,
by Rev. W. G. Ferguson, December
23rd, William Smith to Miss Daisy
Deily, all of Bloomsburg.
uy xtev. v. tr. Ferguson, at resi
dence of Mr. Eck in Montour town
ship, December 14th, Mr. F. W.
Boone and Miss Ellen B. Hollings
head, of Montour township.
By Rev. W. F. Ferguson, at resi
dence of bride's parents, December
13th, Mr. William H. Darley to Miss
Bessie Roadarmel of Bloomsburg.
On December 19, 1893, at the Re
formed Church, in Orangeville, by
Rev. A. Houtz, Mr. Albert Heckman
to Miss Gertrude Kisncr, both of Or
angeville. On December 23, 1893, at the Re
formed parsonage, in Orangeville, by
Rev. A. Houtz, Mr. Wm. T. Calen
der, of Register, Luzerne county, to
Miss Nettie Wenner, of Fishingcreek
township, Columbia county.
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Early Risers. Early Risers. Early
Risers, th famous little pills for con
stipation, sick headache, dyspepsia
and nervousness. W. S. Rishton,
Druggist.
TO FARMERS'
We have a fine stock of our New
Feed Cutters and Crushers and Coip
Sheller on hand to sell at panic prices.
Call and see them.
White & Conner,
11-24 8t. Orangeville, Pa.
Children Cry for!
Pitcher's Castorla.
MAIN STREET.
Burns are absolutely painless whex
D e Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is prompt
ly applied. This statement is true.
A perfect remedy for skin disease!
chapped hands and lips, and never
fails to cure piles. W. S. Rishton,
Druggist.
There has just been received at this
office a beautiful line of samples of
folding cards, dance lists, menus, wed
ding invitations, ball cards, and socio
ty cards of all kinds. tf.
Oysters, by the quart and by the
hundred. Oysters raw, stewed and
fried, at C. B. Chrisman's. t
Not one minute elapses between
the taking of One Minute Cough Cure
and relief. Why shouldn't people
take One Minute Cough Cure ? They
should. They do. W. S. Rishton,
Druggist.
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Everybody
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tory, ((wiling, pro
tmnciaiion, and
A library in Itself, it also gives
the of run dettirad information concoridnjr
eminent persont; facta concerning tua
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ture of the globe 1 particulars concerning
lation of foreign quotations, words, and
proverbs jeto., etc, etc
Thia Vnrlria Tn
household, and to the teacher, scholar, pro
fessional man, and self-educator.
Sold by All BookteUert.
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