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THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, TA.
FRIDAY, OCTOHKR 25, 1895.
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BRIEF MENTION.
About People You Know.
Ex-Kcprctentative Tewkslmry transacted
business nt the Countv Seat on Saturday.
1)t. J. H. Vnstine of Cntnwissa, was
noticed on the streets last Saturday.
Frank Collcy has returned from 1'ittsburg,
and will go to Philadelphia next Tuesday.
Mrs. Anstock transacted business at Cat.v
wissn on Wednesday.
Iienjamin Fry of P.urr Oak, Michigan, if
visiting his cousin Mrs. Yost, ot Rupert.
C. E. Yoiks, of Central was noticed on
the itreels Wednesday.
Miss, I.illie Donk is spending this week
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Kate Ale of ".Indiana, is visiting her
father Caleb llarton.
Charles Applcgate, porter at the St. Elmo
broke his leg at the ankle on Tuesday.
Harry McUnde spent last Sunday in town
visiting his parents.
Job Grassly of Hcrwick has been granted
a re-issue of pension. .
J. I.. Girton was sixty years old last Sun
day. He celebrated the event by having a
sumptious repast at his home.
A. C. Fowler, brother of County treasurer
Fowler returned to his home in Chadron
Nebraska last Tuesday.
,J. II. Geary, Postmaster at Catawissa,
visited the Comity Scat Wednesday
rooming on business.
Miss Mary Garrison of lierwick, is visiting
her cousin Miss Agness Garrison, on Fifth
Street.
Charles Cad man will move next Tuesday
in th house of Mrs. I.avina Shoemaker on
West Main Street.
1 Dist. Atty. Hanly has so far recovered
from his recent illness as to be able to be at
his oflice part of the time.
Miss Annie Fornwald of Waller is visiting
her grand-parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Forn
wald on East Street.
Miss Leatha l.ockard is visiting at Jame
son City, the guest of her sister Mrs. S. A.
Goodhue.
G. E. Distelhurst, of the Leader, returned
a few days since from a business trip tc New
York City.
f' John Gross who presides over Harry
Iieterich's restaurant, is taking a vacation.
He is spending it visiting friends in William
sport and Lock Haven.
W. II. Christian of Welliversville trans
acted business at this office Tuesday morn
ing. lie is in attendance at the Institute.
T. Freeman lioas, Secretary of the Y. M.
C. A., went to Erie on Wednesday, to at
tend the State convention of that organiza
tion. Mrs. Hoas will visit relatives at Read
ing during the coming week.
', Robert Hartman, the Eighth Street shoe
maker, has placed a lamp near his shop. It
is a convenience not only to him, but to his
;neighbors as well.
Hon. C. R. Buckalew and wife, returned
Trom Ganoga lake Monday evening. Mr
Uucknlew informs us that he left a tracking
inow there.
' Russel E. Andreas, of Wilkes-13arre, a
son-in-law of C. P. Sloan, has been appoint
ed assistant paymaster of the Lehigh &
Wilkes-Barre Coal Co.
County Commissiont.- Utt did not attend
the Commissioners Convention at Mcadville,
It was attended by Commissioner Swank and
.-Clerk C. M. Terw'dliger.
. Mr. George S. Robbins, gave a 5 o'clock
' tea last Friday at her handsome residence
fon Normal Hill in honor of Mrs. J. E.
jf Vanatta, of Lewistown.
f C B. Jackson, Esq., of Berwick, and W.
II. Rhawn and C. A. Small Esqs., of Cata.
wissa, transacted business at the Court
1 House on last Saturday.
I Jerry Geese who went to Atlanta, Georgia
t a lew weeks since, has returned. He has
I not a very good idea of the South or its
people.
! J. A. Karns, one of the oversesrs of the
"j Poor of Fishingcreek Township, transacted
I business at the Columbian oltice on Satur-
a.y.
Miss Jennie Long, an estimable young
lady of Nanticoke, is visiting relatives and
friends in Town. She gave this office a
pleasant call on Saturday morning of last
week.
H. D. Smith of Terseytown, transacted
' business at this office on Monday. He is
f employed by the V. & R. Kail Kad Com
' pany at Williamsport and at present is home
on a vacation
. Wilson M. Gearhart, Thomas Chalfant,
! Post-master of Danville, and Editor of the
; "Danville Intelligence" James Scarlet,
Esq., and William I. Baldy, Esq., of the
' fame place attended the funeral of Hon.
William Elwell on last Friday. ,
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The fence which surrounded the
Gas Works has been removed.
The addition to the Tube Works is
rapidly nearing completion.
The house of John Gulp on East
Street is undergoing repairs.
II. G. Kslilcman is erecting a new
house along the Light Street road.
The job work executed at the
Columbian olTice is just right.
The 1). L. & W. Kail Road Com
pany is repairing the siding near the
School Furnishing Company.
We are under obligations to J. W.
Moycr, for a beautiful calendar
for 1896.
James Ferguson has removed the
fence from the front of his lot on
Ninth Street.
J. L. Dillon is having his residence
heated by steam. lie has a handsome
and convenient home on the hill.
During the past season William
Ferguson has manufactured over one
and a half millions of brick at his
kilns.
The family of John Masteller of the
New York Novelty store has been
increased by the arrivalof a girl baby
at his home.
The Supreme Court has decided
that the Superior Court law is consti
tutional, and that no one can vote for
more than six candidates for that office.
The Steam Heating Company have
had men at work for several clays re
pairing a leak in the pipes at Fourth
and Market Streets.
Samuel Shaffer has grown tired of
taking the dust from every body, and
hence has purchased a new horse. It
is said to be a goer.
The house which Jacob Rhoades is
building at Tort Noble is enclosed,
and it will be ready for occupancy in
a short time.
A new fruit and oyster house has
been opened on West Main Street
opposite Corell s furniture rooms. It
is conducted by Fox and Phillips, of
Wilkes-barre.
R. B. Grimes of Millville transact
ed business at the County Seat on
Saturday. He informs us, that he
could not possibly get along without
the Columbian.
The chestnuting expedition of
Misses May Sharpless, Lillian Drinker,
Helen John and Lulu Mendenhall in
the neighborhood of Benton was an
enjoyable occasion.
We are informed that it is the in
tention of Mr. Snyder, the owner of
the Exchange Hotel, to make exten
sive alterations to the building in the
near future. Charles Krug had some
men at work this week making minor
repairs.
The foot-ball game last Saturday
between the Normal and Selinsgrove
teams, resulted in a victory for the
Normal by a score of 6-0. Mr.
Smethers of the Normal team had his
thumb broken.
Berwick is undergoing an epidemic
of that dreadful disease diptheria. We
hope its ravages may soon be abated.
The greatest precaution should be
taken by our people whose business
requires them to visit that place.
A new crossing has been placed
over Fourth Street at Market. A car
of crossing stone has been purchased
by the Town Council and they will
all be put in proper shape as rapidly
as possible.
The Sunday closing question is
being agitated at Wilkes-barre. Last
week there was a lively time at the
Mayor's Court when a lot of butchers
were each fined $4 50 and costs for
doing business on that day.
Fowd
Thomas Nankivel is now weaiing a
diamond ring. He held the lucky
ticket at the drawing at the recent
drawing of William Dentler.
The jircmiums awarded at the
Columbia County Fair will be paid at
the ollice of the Secretary on and
after Nov. 1st 1895.
Our readers in need of stoves,
heaters, plumbing, or tin work of
any kind will find it to their advan
tage to read the advertisement of W.
W. Watts.
There will be a Prohibition meet
ing held in the P. O. S. of A. Hal! in
Light Street W ednesday evening Oct
30th, addressed by State Chairman
H. I). Patton.
The fan.ily of the late Jeremiah M,
Hess desire to return their sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so nobly and kindly assisted them
during their recent bereavement.
There was a quoit pitching contest
for a prize, and the championship of
this County, at the Athletic Park
yesterday afternoon. We went to
press too early to give the result-
The attention of our readers is
called to the advertisement of the
Milton Piano and Furniture Company
in another portion of this paper,
They are offering ext raordinary in
ducf ments to purchasers.
E. P. Williams now owns another
fast horse. He has purchased
" butcher Boy owned by T. L.
Cocotnan. This horse was entered
in the 2:33 pace at the late fair, but
did not start.
Robert M. McBride has completed
the painting and glazing at the addi
tion to the Carpet Mill, at J. O. Wil
son s house, and also at C. C. Pea
cock's on Center street below Fifth.
They are all good jobs.
Thomas J. Thomas of Montreal,
Canada, who has been in this place
nearly a year started for Chicago last
oaturday. He was known by many
of our people, and especially by the
bicyclists.
On Sunday morning next at 10.30
o'clock a memorial service will be
held at St. Paul's Church, at which
time Rev. D. N. Kirkby will preach a
sermon on the life and character of
the late Judgi Elwell.
Prof. C. li. Albert of the Normal
School, has been busy doing institute
work in Elk County. He is now en
gaged in the same work in Allentown
and Easton. He is a popular instruct
or and always in demand.
Mr. Hyde, of the Leader has recent
ly returned from New York and
Philadelphia where he purchased a
large and fine line of new goods which
are artistically displayed in their mam
moth store on Market Street. The
windows attract a great deal of atten
tion on account of the beautiful man
ner in which they are arranged,
Mr. Tohn K.. Grotz. one of the old
est and most respected citizens of this
place was eighty-five years old last
Tuesday. He bears his age well, and
his iriends wish that he may live to
celebrate many more birthdays. He
is one of the best informed men of
the Town, having lived continuously
in it. It is a pleasure to listen to him
when he is in the reminiscent mood.
Bryfogle Bros, are having a new
60 horse power boiler placed in their
green house near this place. Last
winter their two 36 horse power boilers
were inadequate to properly heat
their buildings, and hence this im
provement. In addition to this, they
have had a telephone placed in their
office, which will greatly facilitate
their business transactions.
At a meeting of the stockholders of
the Kosemont Cemetery held at the
office of J. G. Freeze Esq., Monday
evening, the following persons were
re elected managers for the ensuing
year: jolin U. freeze Esq., K.. K.
Little Esq., John Wolf, C. A. Kleim,
C. S. Furman, Wra, Neal, Jno. K.
Grotz, J. J. Brower, I. W. Hartman,
W. E. Rinker, and T. E. Wilson. An
organization will be effected next
Monday night.
The following letters are advertised
October aa, 1895. Mr. John Hughes
Blackman, Mr. John Brown, Miss
Charlotte Brown, Mr. H. H. Davis,
Mr. C. G. Gerstner, Mr. B. H. John
son, Mr. J. C. Jones, Mrs". Eva Keller,
Mrs. A. M. Ogle, Mr. Martin Oner,
J. A. Rolhaupt, (2) Mc. Henry Scant
ling, Miss Florence Vought. Will be
sent to the dead letter office Novem
ber 5, 1895.
James H. Mercer, P. M.
W. H. Gilmore gave an oyster sup
per to his surviving comrades Co, E.
132 Reg. Penna. Volunteers at his
restaurant on Monday evening. Of
course they had a good time, as he
always treats his guests in a royal
manner. It was almost enough to
pay for all the Buffering they endured
at the front to be invited to attend
one of " GiUys " lay outs. After they
had eaten all they possibly could, hq
got out his band and entertained them.
with music for a considerable length I
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THE OLD RELIABLE '
SWEET CAPORAL
CIGARETTE
Has stood the Ttst ot Tims '
MORE SOLD THAN ALL OTHER
BRANDS COMBINED
1'4-UX-ly. it. Co.
To the Public.
Mr. H. C. Churchill, who has been
engaged with us for nearly two years
as superintendent of our factory, and
who was also a stockholder and a
director in our company since its
organization, this day terminates his
business relations with us. He will
leave Bloomsburg to engage in busi
ness for himself.
CUMMINGS & VERDV Co.
Bloomsburg, Pa., Oct. 17, 1895.
Joseph J. Rielly of Shenandoah,
and a member of the graduating
class of 1895 of the Bloomsburg State
Normal School died at his residence
last Friday from the effects of typhoid
fever. The funeral service was held
on Monday, and the school was
represented by William Higgins, Dan
iel Mulherin, Rush Hosier and Mr.
Cavanaugh.
ATTEND SIMON LONG'S SONS'
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Sale begins next
ending
Everybody invited to come to Wilkes
Barre and help the old reliable Simon
Long's Sons celebrate.
CLOTHING ALMOST GIVEN AWAY
READ SOME OF OUR PRICES DURING TUG GREAT ANNIVERSARY SALE :
Children's pants will be sold at
Children's waists
Children's and boys' suits
Children's and boys' overcoats (special)
Children's and boys' cape overcoats (extra value)
Boys' genuine Scotch caps (worth 50c)
Extra heavy genuine Jersey shirts
Men's suits (special value)
Men's fine cassimere suits
Men's fine suits, formerly $10.00, now
Men's heavy storm overcoats
Genuine Shetland storm overcoats
Men's heavy pea jackets
Men's heavy pea jackets, worth $5.00
Men's "Never Rip" pants
Boy's long pants
Men's cardigan jackets, all wool
Men's and boys heavy working gloves in buckskin and
wool
Men's dress suits and overcoats in endless variety from $5
In addition to the above
every article in our $150,000 stock
will be sold ten per cent, below
the regular marked price, ex
cept Dunlap hats and E.
& W. collars.
...CLARK
Is the watchword here. We are continually setting a higher standard, and
never resting in the effort to provide you with the best of everyth i n g qualities
styles service coupled with the lowest prices on all goods. Your evident
appreciation is most gratifying.
Women's Coats and Capes.
Full lines of the season's latest. All the newest effects in styles and
materials. All sizes to fit all.
$ 9-5 Ladies' jacket, rough material. Ripple back, silk lined, box front
$15.00 Ladies' jacket, French curl, ripple back, Franklin collar, man
dolin sleeves, inlaid velvet cuffs a beauty.
$8.00 Fur capes, 30 in. long, too in sweep, silk lined.
$12.50 Velour cape, extra large sweep, jet and braid trimmed, edged
with bbek thibet, silk lined, arm straps.
A full line of infant's, children's and misses' coats.
Underwear.
A full line of ladies' and children's.
Ladies' fleecy lined vests, 21c.
Ladies' fleecy lined vests, 31c. ex. heavy.
Ladies' combination suits, 50c. ex. heavy fleecy lined.
Children's combination suits, 50c. fleecy lined.
Dress Goods and Trimmings.
The finest collection of these materials we have ever shown. All the
season's latest. Large line of novelty dress goods. You sho uld see the new
button and buckle sets. Jet yokes, collars and fronts. Black dress goods.
Full lines of figured and plain materials. Also a full line of black cashmere
shawls, and Nun's veilings for veils, made up and by the yard.
Small Wares.
Hair and tooth brushes, pocket books, silver umbrella clasps, curlers, darning cotton,
toilet waters, toilet soaps, hair pins, high top combs, jewelry, scissors, 25c. pair up; dress
ing combs, children's caps, fancy collars, silver chain bracelets with lock.
Table Linens.
A full line of table linens, napkins, table felt and towels.
Sec the 50c. linen. A full line of fine bleached table linens with napkins to match
from $1.00 to 1.85 yd.
Turkish towels, large and heavy, 15c.
See the napkins at 1. 00, $1.25, $1.65 doz.
A lot of children's all wool red underwear, almost at the price of cotton to close. Not
all sizes. Look them over. Your size may be among them.
SPECIAL OFFER. 'ilh purchases amounting to ten dollars ($10.00) and oret
we will present you with a HANDSOME MEDALLION HCTUKE free. Wilh all $5.00
purchases and over, a handsome silverine frame, or framed picture.
All goods sold for cash one price, the lowest.
H. J. CLARK & SON.
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