THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Highest of all in Leavening Tower.
Absolutely pure
TUB COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
FRIDAY, DF.CEMKEK 14, 1894
Bntnrod at, the I'ont Omre at, nionmsburg, Pa
as second clans matter. March 1, Ibhij.
ODE CLUB OFFERS.
Every subscriber, new or old, who
pays one full year in advance, will re
ceive free for one year The Ameri
can Farm News.
The Columbian and the J'hiladd.
jfiiti Weekly Times fur one year
for $1.40.
The Columbian and the New York
World twice a week, for $1 75, This
is a great combination, one of the
best we ever offered. The twice a
week World contains twelve pages of
the news of the world. It is the best
value ever offered for the money. Try
it. tf.
Diaries for 1895 at Mercer's.
The grange meeting at Harrisburg
was well attended by the farmers of
this vicinity.
All holiday goods at rock bottom
prices at Mercer's Diug and Book
store. it.
By the report of the auditor the
Episcopal Church will receive $115.00
from the estate of Catharine Weaver
deceased.
Oxford aud- Bagster Bibles, from
$1.50 to $7, at Slate's Book store.
Owing to the indisposition of Re".
W. C. Leverctt, the Vestry of St.
Faul's Church has tendeied him a
month's vacation-
See our 35 and 50c. books.
at. J. H. Mercer.
Coloso Columbus makes all kind of
nice, pure candies, and also handles
bananas at wholesale and retail. His
store is on Market square. tf.
Books, in endless variety, at Wana
maker prices, at Slate's Book-store.
2t
The University Extension course of
lectures has closed after two lectures,
owing to the illness of Prof. Axson.
It is likely another course will be or
ganized after the holidays.
Episcopal and Catholic prayer books
and hymnals at Mercer's. at.
Miss Miriam Ricketts, daughter o
Agib Ricketts, Esq., of Wilkes Barre,
will be married to Mr. Harry H.
Stoek in that city on Thursday, the
20th inst., at St. Stephen's Church.
Comb and brush sets, collar and
cuff boxes, hankerchief boxes, jewel
cases, cigar cases, smoker's sets, trav
eling cases, perfume stands, necktie
boxes and a large line of novelties at
Mercer's Drug and Book store. 2t.
C S. Furman, the popular harness
maker and saddler, would say to all
in search of substantial Christmas
presents that he still carries a fine line
of robes, b'ankets, trunks, .valises, har
ness, whips, &c.
The following letters are advertised
December 11, 1894. Mrs. Sara Geard
ner, Mr. W. F. Keefer, Mr. James
Love, John II. Schmidt, (2.) John
W. Thrash, William Wood. Will
be sent to the dead letter oflice De
cember 25, 1894.
James II. Mercer, P. M.
A very large line of Juvenile books
at a low price at Mercer's. 2t.
C. B. Chrisman is doing business at
the old stand. While he still deals in
Iruits and vegetables, he is now driving
quite a trade in oysters served as
desired. He krows a good article
when he sets it, and by serving that
kind to his patrons his business is grow
ing nicely. tf.
Books in sets at Meicer's.
2t.
For the holidays, best
photographs snd cray
ons at M'Killip Bros.
All work finished in
time for Xmas.
WE HAVE THE FINEST LINE
o'f useful and oruamental Christmas gifts we have ever shown.
If you want to see something new
and odd come next week and see
our line of Japanese goods. Thej
are all the rage now and are Very
reasonable in price.
We have a splendid line of novelties from 15c. to $5.00.
You will miss a treat if jou do not call and see them.
W. S. BISHTOH, Ph. Q.,
Latest U. S. Gov't Report
Bakiini
On January 22d the jurors for the
February term will be drawn by the
jury commissioners.
By far the largest line of all kinds
of lamps in Bloomsburg, at Mercer's
Drug and Book store. 2t.
As we CO to Dress, we learn of the
death of John S. Sterner which occuir-
ed on Thursday morning.
You can find rdoubet's Notes on
the International Sunday School Les
sons for 1895, at S'ate's Book store.
1 1 -1 4 2t.
Miss Amanda Smith and Mr. Her
vey Hill, of Stillwater, were united in
marriage last Thursday at the home
of Elder Maultman in Benton, at half
past ten A. M.
Harness, bridles and saddles, robes,
blankets and whips. That's what C.
S. Furman told us to tell you about.
He will attend to the rest when you
call.
Gold pens and holders from $1 up,
at Slate's Book store. 2t.
The Christmas Number of Hur
ler's Magazine comes in a cover
printed in colors from a special de
sign, and is unusually strong in artis
tic leatures. More than one hundred
pictures, signed by well-known names,
illustrate us stories, poems, and gener
al articles.
Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran
and Reformed hymnals at Mercer's
Drug and Book store.
We noticed Mr. W.A. Moyer, of
Kingston, in town on Saturday with a
pure blood bird dog, a good gun and
six rooster pheat-ants Permitting us
to weight them, we found them as he
declared them to be, heavy weights,
indeed. He got them on a rainy day
back 01 Urangeville,
Art, beauty, utility and low
prices in the holiday goods at
Townsend, the gent's furnisher.
"I want a substantial Christmas
present," did you say ? 'W ell, how
wouid one of C. S. Furman 's whips
strike you ? Or if you prefer them he
has robes, blankets, trunks, harness,
valises, &c. Try one of them on your
loving husband instead of the whip.
Fancy goods in every variety at
Slates Bookstore. at.
J. M. Gidding & Co., have a novel
scheme this week for drawing atten
tion to their store. Mr. F. T. Galla
gher, the artist, has a studio in the
window, where he paints placques,
plates and other articles. It is interest
ing to watch the rapidity with which
he makes landscape and other pictures,
Crowds watch him every night.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian church will hold a
Christmas rair and Hot Supper on
Friday afternoon and evening, in the
lecture-room of the church. Fair com
mences at 3 and Supper at 5 o'clock,
Menu. Cold Ham, Veal Cro
quettes, Scalloped Potatoes, Cabbage
Silad, Hot Biscuit, Jellies, Coffee,
Ice cream and Cake. Supper, 25cts,
Ice cream and cake extra.
Bibles, both large and small at
Mercer's. 2t.
If you want to see the latest
styles in hats call and look at
the holiday stock just received
at Townsend, the gents fur
nisher. Geo. W. Hess, manager and
buyer of the firm of Hess Brothers,
is now in New York and Philadelphia
taking a special course on the eye, and
buying their holiday stock.
Wiil return the fore pari of Decem
ber, when we will be prepared to show
you the finest line of goods that we
have ever shown to the people of this
community.
Dont fail to see our line before
making your holiday purchases. Every
body invited to Hess Bros., Jewelers
and Stationers, Bloomsburg, Pa. Sign
of big watch. tf.
Imstep
In T. R. Schuyler'a upper show
window is a scene that displays great
taste and skill in design and arrange
mcnt. It shows the river bridge, the
Pennsylvania railroad with trains, (one
of them on a switch loaded with boxes
of skates for Schuyler.) Oirton's bus,
the station, telegraph poles, the ravine,
and all the othpr details. The river is
rtprescnted as frozen, and on the ice
are skates, which the scene is intend
ed to advertise. The window attracts
much attention.
A very large line of holiday goods
at Mercer's Drug and Book store, at
Common sense Xmas gifts.
A nice silk hat ; a seal skin cap;
a night robe ; a silk muffler ; a
fine neck tie. Any of which
can be bought in the newest
styles and lowest prices at
Townsend, the gent's furnisher.
It is a pleasure to do business with
such people as the Cheney Medicine
Co. of Toledo, Ohio, the proprietors
of Hall's Catarrh Cure. In sending
check for three months advertising
they say, " work has been very well
clone." Most patent medicine ad
vertisers accompany their remittances
with complaints about wrong posi
tion," " wrong ads. inserted " or " ads.
omitted " which requires an examina
tion of the files, and this frequently
results in finding that it is their mis
take, and not ours.
Toys and games,
store.
at Slate's
Book-
2t.
Useful and elegant Xmas
gifts. Kid gloves (dressed and
undressed) driving gloves in
buck and kip mochas, unlincd
and lined. Gloves for little
boys at Townsend, the gent's
furnisher.
"The Little Speculator."
K.eai estate speculations in a Doom
town in the west form a basis of Her
bert Hall Winslow's farcical comedy
"The Little Speculator" in which
Eloise Willard and her company will
shortly be seen here. The play com
bines all the elements of comedy, farce
and extravaganza, and is a keen satire
upon a peculiar phrase of life intro
ducing all the odd and comical char
acters found in the mushroom cities
of the west. In Culpepper City there
is but one building and that one
real estate office but the town becomes
exceedingly lively before the play ends
and the ludicrous situations follow
each other in quick succession keep
ing the audience in a continual roar
of laughter.
Opera House, Friday, 14th.
Xmas. Xmas. Xmas.. Xmas
Silk suspenders, satin susnen
ders, silk handkerchiefs. The
latest and newest shades and
styles at Townsend, the gent's
furnisher.
Albums from 75c.
to $6.00 at Mer
cer s.
at
Married.
The marriage of Miss Fannie
Freeze to Mr. James Mills of Blooms
burg, took place on Wednesday last
at 4 P. M. The Episcopal marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. W,
C. Leverett, at the home of the bride,
in the presence of many assembled
guests. The bride was dressed in an
appropriate traveling costume. Good
wishes and many handsome presents
were extended to the happy pair who
left lor an extended tour after partak
ing of the abundant refreshments pre
pared tor the occasion and receiving
the hearty good wishes of their many
friends.
On Tuesday, the 4th instant, Miss
Alice Andes, of Lovelydale, Hemlock
township, was married to Mr. John
Pursel, late of Black Hawk, Colorado,
but now a resident of Hemlock twp.
The ceremony was performed at the
home of the groom, in Hemlock
by Rev. Sharretts. The happy couple
were the recipients of many fine pre
sents, and, after partaking of a bounte
ous repast spread for the enjoyment
of the guests, the wedded couple took
their departure for a tour to Wilkes-
Barre. They will be home to friends
after next Monday.
CHRISTMAS.
For nuts, foreign and domestic, for
fruit, foreign and domestic, for candy,
foreign and domestic, go to the store
of John Bush &. Co., on Main Street.
I hey have dry Italian nuts, English
walnuts, cream nuts, pecan nuts, al
monds, peanuts, &c. They will com
mence next week, under the Opera
House, the manufacture of all kinds of
candy. Just in time for Christmas.
Whatever you skip, don't skip
this. The place to get your
Xmas presents is atTownsend's
the gent's furnisher. 2t
For the holidays, best
photographs and cray-
miMi r .
ons at ivi rump oros.
All work finished in
time for Xmas.
A Prettj Wedding.
At Stillwater, Pa., on last Wednes
day evening, the happy bonds of wed
lock were consented to between Mr.
Edward Tubbs and Mis? Lizzie
Drescher. The questions were pro
nounced to them by the groom's
father, Rev.'T. H. Tubbs, in the M.
E. church of Stillwater, at half-past
seven. Miss Josephine Drescher,
cousin of the bride, presided at the
organ. Handsomely attired in a very
becoming cashmere dress, the bride
appeared to good advantage, as did
also her attendant, Miss Julia Dresch
er, sister of the bride, whose dress
was also of cream cashmere. The
groom, in conventional black, was at
tended by his good friend, Mr. Ra-
bert, of Light Street, the entire occa
sion being as happy and joyous as a
true love match could make it. Im
mediately after retiring to the home
of his father, the Stillwater band
struck up their notes, after which came
the Bendertown band discoursing
some very fine music, for which they
have thanks. The bride received
many useful presents. The wedded
couple left for Wilkes-Barre and other
places Thursday morning. May long
life, prosperity and happiness attend
them. A Guest.
X-
Ilandsomc satin and silk sus
penders for 50c. at Townsend,
the gent s furnisher.
Death of Mrs. S. L. McBride, of Now
Columbus.
In this death was the peculiar con
dition of dying without any immediate
heirs. And being possessed of pro
perty to the value of several thousand
dollars, eleven nieces were chosen as
her principal beneficiaries. Being a
Bowman previous to marriage, she
was related to that popular bishop
well known in the Methodist church
Thomas Bowman, and like the bishop
she was possessed of more than ordi
nary christian zeal, there being no
matter of importance to the church
but what she was interested in it. Her
suffering elicited much sympathy from
neighbors and friends, because of the
excruciating pain she bore before
death ensued. It resulted from hernia
and internal strangulation. Preferring
it, she l:ved alone after the death of
her second husband, Hugh McBride,
The children that she had with her
first husband, Fletcher Emory, died
some time ago, as did also her only
cliiid and offspring of Mr. McBride.
She expired at the age of 76 surround
ed Dy christian friends and relatives,
and was buried at Dodson Chapel,
Luzerne county, Pa.
Lamps and
Book-store.
chinaware at
Slate's
at.
Bananas, wholesale and retail. C
Columbus, Market Square. tf.
A GET FOR HELP,
Not since the Johnstown flood has
there been such a demand for sym
pathy and help as comes to us now
from Western Kansas and Nebraska.
For several years crops have been al
most a fauur,e and this year particu
larly, so that the people there are too
poor to get away or even to remain
there.
Rev. Dr. Barnitz, of the Lutheran
Church, whose territory as Western
Secretary of Home Missions covers
that field, has spoken through the
Church papers and an effort is being
made to send a car-load of such
things as he mentions for their relief.
Nobody here so poor but can spare
something for their suffering brethren.
It will be distributed with reference
only to the need and without regard to
where they belong.
Bring your package and leave it at
the Lutheran Church any time this
week and it will be forwarded next
Tuesday.
I he following is a synopsis of the
appeal assent out by the Susquehanna
Synod :
lJEARi.Y ueloved : A great ca
lamity has come upon many of the
brethren of our household of Faith in
the far west, occasioned by the pro
longed drouth of last summer, and
many are suffering from the cold and
for want of enough to eat.
" What shall we send ? Anything
that can be used to feed the hungry
and clothe the naked grain, seed
wheat, flour, groceries, dried and can
ned fruits, smoked meats, clothing,
shoes, &c. They need not be new
but clean and mended up. Do not
send perishable articles.
Let the attic be yisited and the
wardrobe sorted out, and whatever we
can spara let us send immediately to
Sunbury, ore of Rev. Dr. Weber.
Pack your boxes quickly and we will
arrange to have the car start on its
merciful mission bv the aoth inst.,
that it may bring Christmas joy or a
Happy New Year to the suffering."
Signed. Revs. J. M. Reimensny-
per, J. H. Weber, P. A. Heilman.
A nice line of gold pens, gold pen
cils, gold tooth picks and Wirt foun
tain pens at Mercer's. at.
For the holidays, best
photographs a nd cray
ons at m Kiiup tsros.
All work finished in
ime for Xmas.
J. M. GIDDING & CO
Two doors below post-office.
RERI2EKTIBI
December sales coming up to expectations. Notwithstand
ing the unfavorable weather, thi3 store has not known a duB
day in weeks ; yes we might say months. December, and
with it Christmas of course you know what that means here.
Exceptionally busy times, new Holiday Goods coming in daily.
Be one of the early ones. Come while the stock is unbroken.
Here are a few of the many things, all useful for Christmas
gifts. Father, brother, uncle, cousin, sweetheart, all can get
suited from our immense stock.
SMOKING JACKETS,
HOUSE COATS,
numerous kinds, all sizes, from $3.00
to
$12.00.
Mackintosh Coats, water proof,
blue, black and grey, $5.00 and $7.50
for exceptionally good ones with cape.
UMBRELLAS.
Gentlemen's exceptionally good
ones at $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. Glo
ria tassels and silk cover. Finer grades
at $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00.
SUSPENDERS.
Silk embroidered or plain, 50 cents
to $1.00. Beautiful as Christmas
gifts. Arm Bands, fine silk at 25 cts.
WE'VE NOT SAID MUCH
about our suits and overcoats, but of course they n eed very lit
tle talking about. We sell the best and our low prices have
brought us close to the most economical buyers in this valley,
therefore if your present is to be a suit or overcoat for man,
boy or child, look wc'l to your own interests and visit thia es
tablishment you'll profit by a visit. No need to buy, either.
Our salesmen are always glad to show you.
.
tSsrDoes the boy need an extra pair of pants ? We've
lots of 'em here at 25 and 50 cents for wool ones. Better at 75L
$1.00, $1.25 and $1.50.
J.
Hatters.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON:
MARKET SQUARE DRY GOODS HOUSE.
NOW FOR A CJIlilSTMAS PRESENT.
((,000 to select from.) We spent days in selecting our stock of holiday roods aa&
almost a month of preparation before we could throw open the display. And now we mre
ready. Several questions we will ask: Have you seen the beautiful China? Hare 70s
seen the plush boxes ? Have you seen the immense display of novelties ? Have you aeea
the books for boys and girls, with a line for older people ? Have you seen the low pricot
marked on our pictures ? Have you seen the hundreds of new articles never before shown
by us ? How easily nnd rapidly people from
how surprised they will be to see one of the
ever looked 1
upon.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON.
GRAND HOLIDAY OPENING
AT THE
TWO ROOMS FULL OF GOODS, such as dolls and children's Christmas trinkets, E.
press wagons, wheelbarrows, rocking horses, children's rocking chairs, &c.
QUEENSVVARIi. chinaware. tinware and household goods of all kinds.
1 EWKI.RY of every description very cheap.
NOTIONS and HARDWARE of all kinds at
UVc.KAL.L9 at bottom prices. White laundrted and unlaundried shirts from 25c to $I.OO.
Suspenders and neckwear for gents a full line. Ladies' and cent's ties cheaper than
any other place in the county.
UNDERWEAR and wool shirts for men and boys at prices that will astonish you. It will
pay any one to call and examine these goods.
Handkerchiefs E Handkerchiefs I
For ladies and misses, one cent up. The biggest stock ever brought to Bloomsburg.
JJOLLS DOLLS
Dolls from one cent
Largest
6$
DOLLS
DOLLS
VALISES, all sizes and prices, and thousands of
purses from 5 cts. to $r.oo.
KNIVES, FORKS and SI'OONS. In this line
the time to call and examine goods.
FIVE AND TEN CENT
Have been extended and restocked with an
stock in the county.
WOOLEN HOSE for ladies, IS to 50c; heavy
Lamps by the hundred at low prices.
ALBUMS, ALBUMS, ALBUMS,
of every description, nnd at bottom prices.
CUrS AND SAUCERS, such as mustache cups, children's cups and tea sets. A special
bargain will be given in this line. The largest stock in the county to select from.
CtTRemember this is the largest and best selected stock of novelties ever brought to thia
section. An endless number 01 comforts to be closed out within 30 days.
Now is the time to select your Christmas presents while the stock it
complete.
NEW YORK NOVELTY STORE,
Main St., below Iron.
J. W. MASTELLER,
ELECTION NOTICE.
A moetlnir of the stockholders for the elec-
tlon of directors for t he ensuing year will bo
hold at the Farmers' National Hunk of Blooms-
burg, Pa., o 11 Tuesday, January 8, 18vs, between
the bourn ot and t u. m. . 1
A, II. BLOOM, Cashier.
Opposite Bloomsburg Ba nking Ct .
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Silk and linen, plain or with initisd
at 25 and so cents for splendid ones.
A beautiful white Pongee silk for 83
cents ; regular price 50 cents.
MUFFLERS, all kinds, 50 cents
to $2.00.
GLOVES.
An immense assortment for men or
boys. Fine kid at $1.00, $1.25, $1.50
and $2.00.
FINE NECKWEAR.
Special Holiday Assortment, all
silk, double overs 25 cents. Finer
ones 50 cents to $1.00.
Cuff Buttons, link or plain, beauti
ful ones at 25 and 50 cents. Regu
lar price 50 and 73 cents.
TOBM & (CO.,
Clothiers. Furnishers.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
over the river can now drive to our place, and
biggest lines of Christmas goods they have
low prices.
DOLLS DOLLS
to $3.25.
stock in the county.
H
DOLLS
DOLLS
other articles, such as ladies' and gent's
t
we surpass all others in prices. Now is
COUNTERS
endless
variety of novelties the biggest
knit and merino undervests for aoc,
and up.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
ELECTION NOTICE.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Blooras-
burn Bunking Company will be hold at
banking house In illoomsburir, ou Tuns
January S. ithts, at i o'clock u. ui.. for the .
Hon of ortieerg fur the ensuluir vear.
Iho
ueaday,
1 U .llll
I Hon of ortieerg fur tut ensuluir year.
lH-4U 11. U. TiWrZ, Cashless
OrroeiTEJO&T-0FTICE,
DRUGGIST.