Highest of all in Leavening
AB&OaUUTEKY PURE
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
FRIDAY, DECF.MUKR 13, 1895.
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nf aformd da matter, Marrh 1, 1N8H.
BRIEF MENTION,
About People You Know.
Dr. Willit has been granted an increase
of pension.
Dr. II. A. Kobbins went to Shenandoah
last Saturday.
Miss Drssie Kuhn is visiting her sister
at Mauch Chunk.
G. E. Distclhurst has severed his connec
tion with the Leader store.
Mr. Wilhetm Esq., of Ashland transacted
business at the Court on last Saturday..
John Shultz and wife of Iola, were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel l'ugh last week.
Casper Kressler visited his daughter Mrs.
-Chirks Miller at ML Carmcl last week.
Miss Bertha Lowery of Jerseytown is visit
ing friends in this place.
Mrs. C. E. Wellivcr is visiting her sister
at Philadelphia.
B. J. Doyle of Centralia was transacting
business at the County Scat on last Saturday.
Mrs. William I,ogan accompanied by her
two sons is visiting her sister at Liverpool
la.
Charles Chalfant Esq., of Danville was
noticed on the streets early Monday morn
ing. Miss Julia Furman has accepted a position
at the Broadway. She makes a very efficient
clerk.
C. Walter of Wilkcs-barre, a member of
the firm of Jones and Walter was in this
jilace last Friday.
Miss Elsie West, of Weatherly was a
pleasant guest at the home of Mrs. Fred
Jlolmes over Sunday.
Charles Fornwald is confined to his house
by sickness. His freight business is bciiij
attended to by John Jones.
David Mauser one of the substantial citi
jrens of Montour township transacted busi
ness at this oflice Tuesday morning.
Mrs. J. W. Eyer, Mrs. T. J. Vanderslice,
1.. N. Moyer and Miss Lettie F.ycr compos
ed a party who spent last Friday at Wilkes
Jiarrc. William Rabb who is residing in Phila
delphia, is visiting his daughter Mrs. George
I. Kingler. Ho is pleased with his city
home.
The Exchange Hotel has put up
the storm front.
A little daughter has arrived to
brighten the home of Louis Gross.
Additional Court house and local
news will be, found on inside pages.
Five per cent will be added on the
taxes of Greenwood Twp. after De
cember 26, 1893.
The " Police Inspector " which was
to have held forth in the Opera House
Thursday night cancelled their date.
Mrs. Samuel Troutman a highly
respected lady of Centralia died at
her home last Friday evening of pneu
monia. The First National Bank of this
place is supplying its patrons with a
fine calendar. It is artistically en
graved, and makes a nice present.
We have received from the
Rochester Business University of
Rochester, N. Y., a pocket map ot
Pennsylvania. I heir cataiogne ana
circulars show this school to be in a
flourishing institution.
Hess Bros, will give away on New
Year's Eve a fine large fruit dish,
made by Roger Bros., to the one
guessing nearest number of pins in a
pin jar. You are entitled to a guess
for every 25 cent purchase.
I just want to call your
. attention this week to a tew
points, and next week I will
tell you about the fine line
of leather novelties and per
fumery of all sorts and prices
which we are receiving
every day for your benefit
this Christmas.
Allow me to ask you if you
have tried mv hot drinks
0
yet ? If not, you are miss
ing something fine. A cup
of Hot Clam or Choco
late will make you glad you
are living.
Just received a full line ot
Munyon's Homcepath-
ic Remedies. Come and
get z. book on the subject.
Opposite Post Office. PHARMACIST
RISHTON
Tower. Latest U. S. Gov't Report
aiding;
Fbvvde
In the case of Ash Bros. vs. Berwick
Water Company a new trial was grant
ed and the case certified to Luzerne
county for trial.
Your attention is called to the ad-
vertisemcnt of Hess Bros. A fine and
selected stock of goods awaits your
inspection at tlieir jewelry store.
The family of Robert R. Little.
Esq. has been increased by the arrival
ot a daughter. It was a very wel
come visitor indeed.
" I am cured since taking Hood's
aarsapariiia, is what many thousands
are saying. It gives renewed vitality
ana vigor.
During the temporary suspension of
business at the Woolen Mill extensive
improvements will be made to the
plant. Among which will be new dry
iuos, Moors &c.
Joseph Sharpless was eighty-seven
years old on last Friday. He is one
of the best preserved men in the
Town. His friends hope that he may
be spared to witness several more
birthdays.
Sheriff McIIenry has been un
fortunate lately with his horses having
lost lwo within the last few months.
The last one died last Friday. He
was apparently in good health and
after returning from a trip to Benton
suddenly died.
T. W. Mears and family will move
to Brooklyn N. Y. next Monday. He
has sold the Bloomsburg Bicycle
Works to J. F. Wright of Benton, who
will move to Bloomsburg and take
personal charge. Mr. Mears will
engage in the bicycle repair business
in Brooklyn.
For a Shave or Hair Cut.
For a good and quick shave or hair
cut, go to James Reilly s tonsorial
room in Exchange Block, first floor,
next to Express Office. None but
experienced workmen employed.
12-13-iyr.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
WHICH SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ BY
EVERY ONE EXTRAORDINARY IN
DUCEMENTS OFFERED.
Gilmore's Toy Bazaar.
As usual at this time of the year,
one of the chief centres of attraction
in the town for the little folks, is Gil
more's Toy Bazaar. The show win
dows, the large store room down stairs,
four large rooms and the hall up
stairs are filled with all kinds of arti
cles, suitable for Christmas presents
for children. There is not so large
an assortment elsewhere in this part
of the State. Here may be found
dolls, fire engines, hose carriages,
patrols, railroad trains, horses and
wagons, wheel barrows, menageries,
doll houses, furniture, carriages.pianos,
stoves, banks, puzzles, games, Christ
mas tree ornaments, and thousands of
other things in endless variety. Don't
fail to visit Gilmore before making
your holiday purchases. at.
For Sale.
A one horse phaeton in good con
dition. Price very low. Inquire at
this office, or of C. P. Elwell. tf.
Framed and unframed pictures,
new, at Slate s.
If you want a good warm cap for
yourself or boy, at 25 or 50 cts., you
can get it at uross
All the new games at Slate's.
Come and see that Holiday bar
pains do exist and that Hess Bros.
give them.
If you need a glove of any kind, we
have a full line at Uross
The largest and nicest line of lamps
ever exhibited in Bloomsburg at
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
If you have pictures to be framed
for Christmas presents, call and select
your moulding early so it can be
framed in time. wm. ti. slate.
Christmas presents Just receiv
ed a fine lot Imported day and night
singing Canaries also Mocking birds
at reduced prices, nne dim cages,
springs, seed etc. on hand. P. Solle
der & Co.
Leather goods at Slate's
Louis Lyons will sell you home
dressed beef at the following prices
Front quarters 5jc per pound. Hind
quarters 6c per pound. In quantity
of 50 lbs. 8c per pound.
Lamps at Slate's
Louis Gross just came from the
city with lots of goods that had
been closed out to him for spot cash,
for less than manufacturers price and
is offering some of the greatest bar
gain he ever offered.
THb COLUMBIAN,
All the latest books at Slate's.
We have a nice line of neckwear
suitable for Christinas presents, put
up in single boxes, or not, at 25 a..d
50 cents. L. Gross.
Strawsassorted fruit flavors for
17c a lb. at DcitrickY
Watch L. T. Sharpless & Co . win
dows for novelties on fancy cakes and
crackers for the holidays.
A nice line of Holiday goods are
on exhibition at Mercei's Drug &
JiooK More.
You want good goods this is your
chance, can't help being pleased at
Hess Bros.
Each purchaser of $1.00 gets a
chance on the dressed doll at Slate s
Townsend sells the best and cheap
est gloves in town. Call and see the
line, imported and domestic, from 35
cents per pair up.
If you want a Christmas present
for your boy, buy a suit or overcoat
for rum and get a beautiful sled free
at Gross .
Baby Bissell, a small carpet sweeper
for children. Will sweep, and sweep
well, price $1.00 at Peacock s.
"Little Major" school shoes for
boys still in the lead, sizes 8 to 12 at
1. 10, best shoe in the county for the
money. Max Gross, opposite Central
Hotel.
If you don't know what to buy your
husband for a Christmas gift, try a
box of segars. He will appreciate
them if you purchase " Taffy's " choice
at Harry Wilson s.
Peloubet's Notes on the Sunday
School lessons at Slate s.
Look out for the pennies. You
know the balance of the old adage.
lakes lots of dollars to go around
about Xmas time. You can't afford
to pay fancy prices. Here's where we
come in. clippers make a nice
present, we have them from 49c. up.
Max Gross, opposite Central Hotel.
During the next two weeks Jones
and alter will sell a large quantity
of slippers. Will you be among the
buyers.
A suitable Christmas gift for your
brother, or seme other one's brother
would be a box of Harry Wilson's
choice segars.
Felt shoes for children. They are
the correct thing these cold mornings
and evening. Children can romp and
play in them. They are noiseless.
The best place to buy your Christ
mas candy is where you can get the
best for the least money. Call on
Ueitrick. Market Sqr.
Bissell's Carpet Sweepers make
good Christmas gifts, You can buy
them at Peacock s hardware store.
If you want a nice Xraas present
call at Towns end's, the Gents Furnish
er, and you can find the newest in hats,
caps and toques &c. all at the lowest
prices.
A pair of warm comfortable slippers
is always an acceptable Christmas
gift. The largest lot to select from is
at Jones and Walter s.
Don't fail to see the elegant assort
ment of candy at Dietrick's.
You will do well to call on Max
Gross for rubber boots, &c. Prices
are way down.
A large line of book?, booklets,
juveniles &c. at Mercer's Drug &
Book Store.
Jones and Walter's line of slippers
is complete, including embroidered,
alligator, Russian calf and opera. The
prices range from 50 cents to $2.50,
You certainly can select a Christmas
present from this stock.
If you want to buy the latest styles
at the lowest prices in shirts, hats,
caps &c. go to TowNSEND.the f urnisher
After dinner tea kettles, chafing
dishes, Marion Hareland coffee pots
at Peacock's.
icooo people wanted to move Hess
Bros, immense stock of Holiday
bargains.
If you want a good storm coat, any
color, any price, call on Gross.
From this date up to Christmas
morning we will give a draw to any
purchaser of 50 or 75 cents or up in
our store. This ticket will be drawn
for 1 st, and and 3rd premiums. The
first will consist of 3 pounds of clear
toys, 1 dozen of best oranges, 1 doz.
of Aspinwall bananas, 1 dozen lemons,
2 lbs. mixed nuts, 2 lbs. of Malaga
grapes, a lbs. of Christmas candy, any
kind desired, a cans of French sar
dines, 5 cans of sweet corn, 3 cans of
tomatoes, 2 quarts of Italian chestnuts,
1 pack fresh roasted peanuts.
Second premium One fancy box
of chewing gum, 60 packages.
Third premium One large Jumbo
bunch of Aspinwall bananas, worth
$2.50. Remember this number will
be drawn Christmas morning and ev
erything we give away is fresh, and of
the best quality. You can get the
tickets at the Main street store or at
the candy manufactory, Opera House
building. Competent judges will be
selected to conduct the drawing on
Christmas morning.
1 2-6-tf ' Bush & Malfaiera.
We have all the latest styles in
Stiff and Fedoras at Gross'
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
FINE
FUR
EXHIBIT.
DE3EJ43ER 13TE & 14TH.
Mr. Edward Rinsom of Ripsom
and Newland Fur Co. of New York,
will give an exhibition of fine Fur
Capes & Jackets in Our Coat Depart
ment on rnday and Saturday Dec.
13&14. Those desiring better gar
ments than are ever carried in a town
of this size, or anywhere outside New
York or Thila., will have an oppor
tunity to place their order with a
house whose work we can guarantee,
and at prices lower than ii we carried
the goods in stock.
Any repair work will have his
prompt and careful attention.
at. Pursel & Harman.
For bibles, prayer books and hymnals
go to Mercers Drug & Book Store.
Embroidjred slippers all sizes at
J jnes and Walter s.
If that man for whom you are seek
ing a Christmas gift is a pipe smoker,
Harry Wilson can supply you with
what you are looking for.
When you buy a genuine " Bissell "
you buy the very best carpet sweeper
that money can buy. You can get
them at Peacock s.
See the comfort night robe just in
at Townsend s, the gents furnisher.
No inducements will be left unmade
to sell Hess Bros. Holiday stock.
Pocket books for ladies and gentle
man at Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
For Sale : A farm of 131 acres,
between Lime Ride and Bloomsburg
Apply to J. S. Williams. tf.
Try a can of Hopkins' Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn.) It is de
licious. Full qt., roc. ia i3-4t.
Christmas novelties at M. A. Wat
son's. Fresh fish received daily at H. F,
Furman's on Main Street. All fish
cleaned, and delivered.
A set of our table cutlery would
make an acceptable and useful pre
sent for your wife. J. R. Schuyler &
Co.
The Drice of G. Wilson Hess' con
fectionery is as low as is consistent
witn the kind ot goods.
The biggest line of dolls to select
from ever brought to this county. At
New voik Novelty Store.
Decorative Porcelains for wedding
gifts. Selected specimens from the
most famous potteries in England and
tne continent, at L. L. Whary s Chin
Bazaar, Main street, Bloomsburg, Pa,
Gum drops 6c lb. for one week at
Deitrick's.
Make your boy happy, by present
ing him with a pair of our fine skates
on Christmas morning from Schuyler's.
Games of many kinds at Mercer's
Drug & Book Store.
Remember the lowest price candy
is not the cheapest. You can pur
chase any priced goods you desire at
G. Wilson Hess'.
M. A. Watson's line of novelties is
full and complete. Call and select
your Christmas gift while the stock is
yet unbroken.
A large line of albums and prices
very low at Mercer's Drug & Book
Store. .
We are very busy just now in our
millinery department Are turning
out some beautiful designs. M. A.
Watson.
For holiday goods, dolls, doll car
riages, wagons, sleds, wheel barrows,
rocking horses and all kinds of Christ
mas goods the New York
Novelty Store beats them all J. W.
Masteller, proprietor.
Many novelties for Christmas
presents at Mercer's Drug & Book
Store.
You can find just what you want
for your wife's Christmas present at
M. A. Watson's.
Fresh shell oysters opened at 70c.
per hundred at H. F. Furman's.
Holman Self Pronouncing and
Oxford teachers Bibles, large stock at
Hess Bros.
Rubber boots make a nice present
for small boys and girls. Max Gross
has a nice line and prices low. Oppo
site Central Hotel.
If you want a nice present for a
gentleman don't forget that Town
send's is the place to get it.
Youan get notes and commentary
on Sunday School lessons for 1896 at
Hess Bros, for 60c.
The nicest and newest line in. dress
shirts just in at Townsend's. the
gents furnisher.
Teacher's bibles from $1.25 to
$3.oo at Slate's
Special bargains in trimmed hats
and bonnets at E. Barklevs. also an
assortment of children's caps very
reasonable. Main below Market St.
New Christmas and New Years
cards at Slate's.
Just received hundreds of suits and
overcoats, latest styles at Gross'
Suggestions for Gift Buyers.
Our linrs of coods suitable for crift buying is now open, consisting in pail
of dress patterns, coats, furs, feather boas, kid gloves, neckwear, fine table
linens, napkins, towels, counterpanes, leather goods, cut glass, silverware,
framed pictures, sewing machines, casks, jatdiniere stands, fur floor rugs,
blankets, &c, &c
DRESS PATTERNS. For useful
FUR AND FEATHER BOAS.
scarfs, muffs, &c.
TABLE LINEN, TOWELS, Ac.
gifts.
SKIR TS OF A LL KINDS. Complete lines.
CO UNTERPANES. A large line.
KID GLOVES AND MITTENS.
gloves. Mittens of all kinds. Both silk and wool lined kid gloves and
mittens.
UMBRELLAS, in cotton, gloria silk, with choice handles.
BLANKETS AND COMFORTABLES. See the $r.7S blankets.
Down filled comfortables, $3.50.
FRAMED PICTURES. The largest and most complete line of these
goods shown. Pictures of all kinds at little prices for acceptable gift.
LEATHER GOODS. Full lines of pocket books, hand bags, music
rolls, writing tablets.
LAMPS. Full line; banquet lamps, stand lamps for gifts.
SILVERWARE AND CUT GLASS. Full lines. Seethe cut glass.
Silver spoons, knives and forks, butter dishes, ladles, &c.
A lot of 25c. white metal photo frames at 19c.
CO A TS make a useful gift, and especially at the greatly reduced prices that
we are offering them at.
HANDKERCHIEFS. A complete line of plain, embroidered and initial.
Ladies' fine embroidered, 2 for 25c. Men's hemstitched handkerchiefs, 15c
Ladie's all linen, hemstitched, 15c. Men's fine all linen, 25c
Ladies' extra fine embroidered 25c. Men's silk handkerchiefs, initial, 31c.
, Ladies' initial (special value) 25c. Mens silk hand'k'chiefs hemstitched, 2
Wood easles, screens, stools, jardiniere stands, &c.
White aprons, embroideried, 29c, 39c, 49c.
Ice wool squares, knit sacques, skirts, &c.
A full line of perfumery and toilet articles. See the 48c. box of perfumery
Stamped linens. Table covers. Chenille and lace curtains.
All coats at greatly reduced prices to close.
I. W. D1TUI &
MARKET SQUARE
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how would a handkerchief box, a glove box, a collar and cufl
box, either in celluloid, natural wood, leather, or plush please
you ? If not, then look at the large pictures for 98c. and
$1.19. If a cheaper one is wanted, we have them at 25c. and
39c. The windows and tables are full of all kinds of white
metal and brass bric-a-brac. The eye and mind cannot fail
to be pleased with the fine China and Japanese ware. If some
thing more useful is desired, we have linen napkins, linen
table cloths, linen towels, handkerchiefs, mufflers, gents' and
ladies' ties, gloves, &c. If you wish to give a warm present,
then our line of coats, capes, wool dress goods are of the
latest styles. We invite the people from other towns who
come by rail, also those who come by wagon; from over the
river, up the river, down the river, from up the creek, and all
over the land, to come and spend hours with us, whether you
buy or not. A welcome hand will greet you.
Silverware is cut in prices with us.
I, W. Mmimrm h Son.
Bed room suits 8 pieces from $20
to 1 1 00 at W. J. Corell & Co.
Biggest stock, finest goods, lowest
prices at Hess Bros.
C. B. Chrisman invites you to call
and see bim in his new oyster parlor
on Main street, next door to Jacobs'
bakery. Everything new, neat and
clean. Elegant service. Oysters
served in all styles.
Fresh cider at Furman's, Chris
roan's old stand.
The product of the most reliable
stove manufacturers in the country are
for sale at L. E. Whary's on Main
street and at prices which will suit
your pocket book.
A nice place to take your lady
friends for oysters is at Chrisman's on
Main street, next door to Jacobs'
bakery.
Home dressed meat of all kinds can
always be found at Louis Lyon's on
Main street
Kalamazoo celery fresh every day
at Chrisman's on Main street
Fresh shell oysters opened at 70a
per hundred at H. F. Furman's.
Hats for ladies. All the latest
styes at M. A. Watson's.
A new lot of China ware is expect
ed at Whary's this week.
G. Wilson Hess respectfully re
quests you to call and examine his line
of fine candies, expressly purchased
for the Christmas season.
Silver plated ware suitable for
Christmas gifts at J. R, Schuyler &
Co's.
For fresh nuts, raisins, currants, ci
tron, Pared and unpared California
peaches and prunes call at L. T.
Sharpless & Co., Main St.
Don't make a mistake, if you are in
need of oysters, call at Chrisman's on
Main street for them.
gifts, full lines of black and colored.
Full new lines. Feather boas, mink
I
Full lines of these goods for useful
See the $ 1.25 and $3.30 ones.
Full line of button and lace kid
DRY GOODS HOUSE.
Rocking chairs $1.50 to $50 at W
J. Corell & Co
Chocolates the finest and purest
at G. Wilson Hess.
The best place in town to get
oysters served in any style is at Fur
man's, Chrisman's old stand
Mirrors, photo frames and many
novelties at Mercer's Drug & Book
Store.
Parlor suits $50 up at W. J, Corell
& Co.
The Easter Dock Ash Range is holding
its place in the hearts of the
Twenty two of them have been sold in
tne last iew days and they are all
giving satisfaction. They are peculiar
ly adapted to the wants of the farmer,
as the fire chamber for wood is 27 in.
long and weighs 36 lb. L. E. Whary
has the exclusive control of them m
this territory. If you need a range
call and get prices Rememher thr.
are all fully guaranteed.
Pocket knives and skates in endless
variety at T. R. Schuyler's.
Toilet cases, collar &- puff
handkerchief boxes, necktie boxes.
-I 1 a n .
oiuve ooxes, a:c. vc in wood, plusa
and celluloid at Mercer's Drui? & IWJr
Store.
Fresh shell and tub oysters daily at
H. F. Furman's.
At the UDDer Main strtpt rriMt m...
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ket Of LOUIS Lvons. VOU rail find a fM
line of fresh and smoked meats.
Goods delivered to all parts of th
town.
Fresh shell oysters by the dozen or
hundred at Chrisman's.
Furniture at rock bottom prices at
W. J. Corell & Co. The largest stock
in the Countv from whirh .
your selection.
Have you seen those Mens' velvet,
embroidered slippers at 49 & 75cts"
at Max Gross opposite Central Hotel