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THE COLUMBIAN, SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION:
Come and See Us,
Bring
Your Feet
With You.
We can fit them
with up to date shoes.
W. C. McMIIEY,
darks' Building, Main Street.
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
TOR SALE.
Dxslrable vacant tots and number of good
toaix and lo'a In Illnomfrtmrg, I'a TtaP beat
Wmlnpfw stand In MoomsburK. A very deslra
1 property containing laacreB and first class
wuidlnirswlth good will In a business wortli
flaw to'tisuo per year at Willow urovn.
Dwellings In Kspy, Orantffvlllu and IleacU
Sawn. A large liimiber of (iinns In Columbia
Uonnty, one In Uuern County, one In Virginia.
Two Country more Stands In Columbia County
utd one In Luzerne county. A wnur power
tfanlng mill, dry dock and lumber yard and
hMls In Heach Haven, 1'u. Also 10 acres ol
inod (arm land at same place, by M. 1". LUTZ
HON. Insurance and Keal Estate Agents,
aLOOMSBUlUi.l'A. tf-
Fins Hotol Property for Sale.
The old and well established hotel
known as the Farmers' Hotel on Iron
street is for sale on easy terms. This
is one of the best paying stands in the
Town of Bloomsburg. For particu
lars inquire of John S. Williams, auc
tioneer and real estate agent, office
in ist National Bank Building, Main
street, Bloomsburg, Pa. tf.
Tor Sale.
A desirable house and lot. Corner
lot about 50 x So feet, beautiful lo
cation, all modern improvements; will
be sold at once. Cheap for cash, or
part down and balance to suit the
purchaser; or part in exchange for
other property.
For further informatioa call on S. D.
Neyhard, Building, Loan and Real
Estate Agent, over First National
Bank, Bloomsburg, Pa.- 1 1 1 5 tf.
NEIGflBOKHUOD NEWS
GOLDEN WEDDING.
On Saturday, Dec. 14th, about
eighty persons assembled at the house
of Mr. and Mrs. John Neyhard in
Oraneeville, to celebrate their fiftieth
marriage anniversary. Pleasant inter
course was held, and many hearty
congratulations were extended to the
aied counle. Mr. Neyhard is the
father of ten children: Mrs. A. B,
Herring, by his first wife, and the
following bv his present wife: Frances,
who was accidently killed by the cars
near Espy, over twenty five years ago,
Isaiah, Amos, llham, Agnes, Came,
Mrs. Eliza Stoker, Mrs. Maggie
Mathers, and Mrs. Mary Deitrich of
Oregon. All the surviving children
were present except the last named,
who however, in anticipation of the
event, sent some delicious prunes
from her adopted State on the Pacific.
A sumptuous dinner was served, and
all partook of the same with apparent
relish. At an opportune time tne
pastor, Rev. A. Houtz, delivered a
suitable address, and in prayer
thanked the Great Father for the
blessings of the past, and invoked
His guardianship upon the aged
couple. It was his privilege also, to
present as the gifts of the children,
a pair ot gold spectacles to tne
mother, and a gold headed cane to
the father, and as a gift of the friends
present, a purse containing silver,
cold and bank notes, to the amount
of over forty dollars. Thus pleas
antly ended the celebration of the
fiftieth marriage anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. John Neyhard, an event
which only a few married couples are
permitted to celebrate. A. H.
SANTA CLAUS OAPTUEED.
Rishton's windows are always at
tractive, and on special occasions
much ingenuity and taste are display
ed in his decorations. The holiday
feature is the " Capture of Santa
Claus." The benevolent old gentle
man has descended the chimney with
a pack on his Dack to distribute his
gifts, and the Brownies have caught
his foot in a rat trap. A little child
in bed is looking on in great eles
while the Brownies are all over th
room, on the mantel, on the Dedstead
on the floor, in the chimney. Two of
them are holding the chain attachec:
to the trap. After enjoying thiE amus
intr scene, holiday shoppers should
step inside and see the beautiful dis
play of Christmas goods,
Interesting Items From Various Points in
the County. Reported by Our. Staff of
Correspondents.
East Bbnton.
The following proverb holds good
In all branches of business: "He that
would thrive, either himself must
hold or drive."
There is a genuine and counterfeit
in everything. But the counterfeit is
always the troublesome thing, that
gives greater value to the genuine;
but never until multitudes have been
swindled and robbed by the fraud, or
counterfeit. This is true in all
business, social and religious affairs
of men.
John Wenner of Van Camp, had a
paralytic stroke, week ago last
Wednesday morning. It affected
both his mind and speech. He is in
his eightieth year.
The cold freezing weather has run
the water supply down to a minimum.
The water mains will soon be at a low
ebb unless we get a thoroughly soak
ing ram before winter fully sets in. ;
btotte Colley of this township that delight the eye, and yet do not
was buried in the Benton cemetery deplete the pocket-book. Beautiful '
last Saturday, at the advanced age of , pictures, fine china, toilet sets and
pretty things by the thousand are on
their shelves and counters. The best
way to get an idea of their stock is
to go and see it.
COURT HOUSE NEWS-
What Ha Occurred There Since Our Formor
Report.
Contrary to all expectations the
case ot Mask et ai. vs. .Liewciiyn ct.
al. continued over Friday and Satur
day and was not completed until
Wednesday when the Jury returned a
verdict in favor of the Plaintiff for
$1072.22.
In the estate of John 1). Hummer,
deceased. S;de of real estate ordered.
Layton Runyan, vs. C. W. Eves
with notice to C. C. Peacock and C.
W. Miller terre tenants. Judgment
entered against the defendants for
want of an affadavit of defense for
$50.40 with costs.
James L.. Lvans I'.sq, was appoint
ed auditor in the estate of Richard
Shannon, deceased.
Emma Pursel vs. Alex. A. Pursel.
Divorce. Publication ordered.
In the estate of Nchemiah Kile,
deceased. Frank Ikeler Esq., was
appointed auditor.
William Chnsman was appointed
auditor in the estate of K. O. Jackson
deceased.
Report of viewers in favor of a
public road in Briarcreek township
near G. B. Martz. The exceptions
were withdrawn and the repoit con
firmed absolutely.
Mathias C. Wolf was appointed
guardian of Mary E. Wolf and Lilla
Wolf minor children of Sarah A. Wolf
deceased.
The second report of the Auditor
in the matter of the assignment of
the Catawissa deposit bank was con
firmed nisi.
William A. Mauey, was appointed
guardian of Emma A. Westbrook.
Report of sale of the real estate of
Harriet Morris deceased, was con
firmed nisi.
C. G. Jackson, Esq, was appointed
auditor in the estate of Alem B.
Cleaver, deceased.
It was ordered that the applications
for licenses be published in the Colum
bian and JVcf1 Item.
NEW ELEOTBIO LIGHTS-
At the last meeting of the Town
Council, arc lights were ordered at
Third and Catharine, Ninth and
Catharine, Fourth and Jefferson and
Second and Barton. They are being
erected, and the people residing in
the neighborhood will soon have the
benefit of them. In the matter of
lighting the Town, there should be no
discrimination; one portion of the
Town is as much entitled to light as
another.
The Leader Department Store has
made large additions to its mammoth
stock this week, in order to supply
the demand of holiday shoppers.
There is scarcely an article you can
mention but you can find it in their
establishment. The large window is
neatly decorated with linens, china
ware, brie a brae and furniture.
Handsome napkins are so arranged
as to form the words "Merry Christmas."
Among the many stores in Blooms
burg where Holiday specialties are
found, 1. V. Hartman bon never
take a back seat. Their windows are
decked out in a very attractive man
ner, and their store is filled with goods
Whilst some of the industries are
not over-crowded with orders, it is a
pleasure to know that one of our
plants is obliged to work nights, in
order to keep pace with their work.
A walk through the works of Harman
& Hassart, Tuesday afternoon, found
everyone busy, and we were informed
that they were working every night
until nine o'clock. The prospects
are bright for work all winter.
BELTING THE SHOPPER.
The giver at Christmas time ha9
double pleasure. First he has the de
light of selecting, and having enjoyed
that to its full, second, the delight of
giving.
There is no doubt that the buyer at
Christmas time is one of the happiest
of mortals, notwithstanding all ;the
perplexities of the position. The
Coi.umman seeks to add to the happi
ness of the Christmas shopper by re
moving many of the perplexities, in
making, its columns-. index for the
purchaser.
Our pages this week tell the shop
per where to go, and aid him in mak
ing up his mind as to what to get.
Generally speaking, the advertising
columns of the Columbian this week
are quite as interesting as any other
department.
MUS1UALE AT THE NORMAL.
The Mendelssohn musicale at the
Normal Auditorium was attended by
not only the students of the school,
but by a large number of the residents
of Town, to whom an invitation Had
been issued. A carefully written
biography of Mendelssohn was read
bv Miss Ethel Vance of Anderson
N. C. She was followed by Miss
Grace I ousel, who rendered in
very acceptable manner a piano
number, which was succeeded y the
semi chorus of girls, who sang a fine
selection. A piano trio was next on
the program, which was followed by
the Serenade Club of mandolin and
guitars. This was highly appreciated,
tut the club did not respond to the
encore. Miss ucisinger rcmiereu tne
Scherzo in E minor in a beautiful
manner. Mr. Fred Miller next enter
tained the audience with a violin solo,
and it was at once apparent that he
was an artist. After a beautiful song
by Miss Powell, the Normal Orchestra
rendered the Wedding March. They
have a fine reputation which they
fully sustained last Friday evening.
The exercises were brought to a close
with a chorus of about twenty voices.
They rendered a number from the
oratorio Elijah.
TURKfiT THIEVES.
If there is any kind of a thief that
is more contemptible than any other,
it is the cowardly midnight sneak who
steafs poultry. Last week we supposed
that we were all fixed for a good
Christmas dinner. In our poultry
yard was a fine gobbler that weighed
nearly twenty-five pounds, and we
didn't dream that the man existed
who was so mean that he would rob
an editor. But there is just exactly
that kind of a pimp in Bloomsburg,
and on Friday morning last we found
ouf hen house doors open, and the
turkey was gone. We are informed
that many people in town have had
turkeys sto'en recently, and those who
have not lost any had better guard
them well. We believe one person is
doing the stealing, and there are a
few things that point suspiciously in a
certain direction, and a watch has
been set on the tracks of the suspect
ed party.
1806-
JONAS LONG'S SONS'
WEEKLY CHATS.
Wilkes-IUrre, Pa..
December 19, 1895.
AN EXCURSION to
Wilkcs-lJ.irrc's greatest
shopping bazaar
wiU bc Profltab1c
-'--'$$s55' this week. The
myraids of holiday novelties, toys,
books, games and staple articles,
with which this big establishment
is slocked must be sold. Wc never
carry over goods from season to
season, hence this week will bc one
of the greatest clearing sale wrcks
ever given by this house. You
will find a thousand and one things
that arc pretty, useful and inex
pensive. The young folks arc de
lighted with the wonderful col-
Irrtinn nf tovs. The older folks
arc pleased with the more staple
nrtirh's. such as fancv work, art
needle work, bric-a-brac, beaut!
ful lamps, silver ornaments, em
broidered handkerchiefs in end
less variety of nil fabrics, of all de
signs. ran"intr in price irom 10c,
to $2.
Ladies' Initial Handkerchiefs at
r,c and 2sC Men's Linen Initial
Handkerchiefs at 25c.
A luxurious rift is one of our
Fur Rugs in white, grey and
black, which costs only $2 3.
Then the Smyrna Rugs at $2.48
arc rich in appearance and very
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desirable as a gift.
15abys' Fur Robes, extra sir.c,
with pocket, only $6,
Our Picture Gallery contain-', a
grand collection of Pictures wi li
prices cut to suit. 14-16 pastel
effects in fine gilt fiv.iiKj are sold
st 25c. Autogravicur effects, gilt
frames, 1S-20. are 69:.
Probably one of the most useful
gifts is our special Sewing Machine,
manufactured only for us by a
leading manufacturer, ana 1 11c
equal of any $60 machine. It has
-1 high arm, highly polished, hard
wood to and cover an 1 inusiieu
in beau'.iful sty e. We warrant it
for five years and sell it at a mere
nominal price. 3 drawer, $17. 4'i ;
5 drawer, I 4-
M.ny a buy can be nviJe com-
for able and happy with
our Reefer Cuits, plain iin
an J grey mixed Scotc'i
We reduce them for the
to iz.Al',
A handsom;
one oi
:, brown,
cheviot,
holidays
Onyx and Gilt
at $3 95 make.i a d.sirabli
83 or 84 years,
The protracted meeting at the Hard
line M. E. Church is one of the old
fashioned revival kind. Twenty-five or
upward have signified their intention
to unite with the church, and the
meeting is still in progress.
For some years past we have had a
number of silver tongued orators, but
it yet remains to be seen whether we
get a silver tongued country or not.
An overwhelming and quarreling
majority always speedily melts away
into an insignificant and hopeless
minority. This is the record of all
corrupt parties.
It is said that the President went
duck-shooting, after the Congression
al recess. Well, he should have gone
to Cuba or Venezuela, where there is
plenty of game.
borne say that life is not worth
living; but who would not live to see
such delightful weather as we have
had, all the fall and winter thus far,
Of course, the people of our locality
are addicted to Sunday visiting as
roucn as inose 01 any other; but we
never cared to reflect upon the good
name of our neighbors, by personally
a.. n . 1 1 . 1 t
reporting aaouatn ciesecrators, or
visitors for newspaper publication,
GOODMAN COOPER-
1 1191' 1
The world Is ever.-s wf take it,
And liTe, dear child, is what
wc inuKe 11. "
This wan the sen
tinient of an old
lady to her erand
child Mabel. And
many a Mabel has
found It to be true,
and she has taken
care of her health.
eens on hand a ntt)ly
of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre
scription, and so is not troubled with those
wasting diseases, weaknesses, draBKing,
down" sensations and functional irregu
larities that bo many women endure.
" Favorite Prescription " contains no al
cohol to inebriate : no syrup or sugar to
uiriuuKC uiKi-siiun. as peculiar in ua rem'
edial results as in its composition.
As a powerful, inviiroratinsr tonic, it Im
j-arts strength to the whole system, partic
ularly to the womb and its appendages.
For feeble women generally, Dr. Pierce'a
Favorite Prescription is unequalcd as an
appetizing cordial and restorative tonic.
A Book of 168 pages, on " Woman and
ller Diseases," their Nature, and How to
Cure them by home treatment, sent sealed
in plain envelope, on receipt of ten cents
in Biamps ior postage, inis oook is pro
fusely illustrated with wood-cuts and col
ored plates, also with a vast number of
reproduced photographs of those cured by
01 "Favorite jrescrlpuc
Two of the prettiest windows in the
Town are those of T. R. Townsend.
They are tastefully trimmed with
English Holly, which Mr. Townsend
procured at a considerable expense.
The one is c'ressed with the latest
style of caps, whilst in the other is
displayed a handsome line of men's
furnishing goods. It is a display
worth walking quite a distance to see.
Tuesday night, whilst several of
our young ladies and gentlemen were
skating on the creek near the Red
Rock bridge, the ice broke under the
feet of two of the skaters, precipita
ting them to the bottom of the stream.
Fortunately, the water was not deep.
and aside from a good ducking no
injury resulted.
1S96 will be a Leap Year, and the
last one for eight years. There will
be four eclipses, two of the moon, and
two of the sun. Only one of them
win oe visioie in tne unuea states,
and that is due on the 23rd of Augftst.
Lent, the .period in which all church
men are interested, falls somewhat
earlier the coming year, as Ash Wed
nesday is on February 19. This
brings Easter Sunday on April 5. This
year Easter Sunday was on April 14,
Of the holidays the iourth of July
will fall upon Saturday, thus bringing
two days of business suspension to
gether.
The Dushore Review says that
David Brown, a well known Lopez
lumberman, has captured fifty-two
deer and nine bears in the mountains
in that vicinity. The last capture was
a fine specimen of black bear, weigh
ing about 350 pounds, which was talc-
en alive.
DR.KI LMER'S
the use
and
At the Methodist parsonage in
Bloomsburg, on Tuesday afternoon,
at 1 o'clock, Mr. Gordon Goodman
and Miss Gertrude Cooper both of
this place. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. B. C. Conner, in the
piegwace of a few friends. The con
tracTSg parties have many friends in
Bloomsburg who extend their con
gratulations. We are informed that
they will reside in Schuylkill County
where Mr. Goodman is engaged in
Ike mercantile business.
iptton
without having to go through the ordeal of
consulting a doctor. Full names and ad
dresses are given so you can correspond
and learn their experiences in curing them
selves. Address, World's Dispensary
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mrs. Jos. O. Col
lins, (P. O. Uox 1S7)
of Alfrett Cetilie, Alle
gany Co., JV. Y'., writes:
T' I took Dr. Piurce's
Favorite Prescription
for three month and
It lielprd me mors
than all the other
mcdicims Hint i'liad
tnkrn. llnd hern sick
for four mourns with
uterine trouble cuu
niw be around on my
lec-t without 0 a y I'L iTMSrL'it'
trouble whatever ; IxsvST "j ''iftj'U'fi
for. taking ravoritegQf-grti
Prescription' I could Xf&dieX''r'
Several of our merchants have been
annoyed by shop lifting, which has
been practised by several boys and
girls. They are known, a strict watch
will be kept, and anyone caught com
mitting this crime will be dealt with
according to law.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mifflin cave a
dinner party at their home on Main
Street, last Saturday. Among the
guests present were, Rev. and Mrs.
Weeks, Rev. and Mr3. Heilman, Mr.
and Mrs. T. L. Wolverton, Mr. and
Mrs. T. K. Pensyl.
Alexander Bros. & Co. have a nice
lot of holiday candies. Their chief
attraction is the stock of meerschaum
pipes and fine cigars, nice presents
for a friend.
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"'.' KIDNEUIVER'JS SW!SE."
The Columbian is a mercantile
Blue Book. All the leading merchants
advertise in its columns.
liftrUlv irt-t arnund at
all. I hope this stu le
nient will beuctit others."
KM. Coixiks.
February aist has been fixed as the
time for the execution of Durrant.
La Grippe,
Cures the bad after eflects of this trying ept
ileuilo and restores lost 'flfcor and vitality,
DIalietcs,
Excessive yuuntity and high colored urine.
Iiiiiiurc lUood,
Ecxenia, scrofula, malaria, pimple, blotchc.
(General WVakncss,
Constitution all run down, loss of ambition,
and a disinclination to ull sorts of labor.
Uuuruutcie-UH) contopU of One Dottle, If nut be&t4i
llruutf uut w ill rtf uuU to you thti urloe niud.
Al Urugiclxts, AOc. Nlzr, $1.00 Slz
Invalid!' Quid to Health" eo- Comultatlon trim.
DH. KlLUKH & CO., BlHOBAMTOM, K.
gift.
A Banquet Lamp complete with
silk shade or one of the new
decorated china globes may bc
bought at $2 59.
In" our Hook Department you
will find the newest up to d.ite
books, no shop worn books adorn
the shelves. A handsome little
gilt may be selected lrom our
handy volume, printed with large
type, bound in English silk cloth,
stamncd in silver. 7? titles to
r "
select from, at the vo unv: ige
Shakespeare's and Myron's com
plete works in one large volume
cloth bound, Sqc.
Our stock of Juvenile Hooks
numbers about 3.000 to select
frrmi Tlipv are handsomely
illustrated anJ are printed 011
heavv paper or linen. Trices be
gin at 4c and rut to 89c.
In Toys we mention Whec
Harrows at 2 sc: J5rass Drums at
23c; Iron Horses and Carts, 10c
Iron Savings Banks. 25c; boys
Express Wagons, 45c; Harmless
Guns, 75c; Mechanical Engines,
98c; Magic Lanterns, an in
structive toy, all prices from $1.50.
. Dolls! Dolls! Dolls! Re
presenting all races, a big colony
to select from and at very at
tractive prices. Good Dolls,' 5c;
Kid Body Dolls, 19c; Dressed
Dolls, IOC We might go in
definitely enumerating thi3 big
department list, but prefer to have
you call. We know it will be an
enjoyable event for you and the
little ones.
Respectfully,
BEAUTIFUL WINDOW-
The mammoth windows of the
Uloomsburg Siorc Company's limited
big store at the coiner of Main and
Centre Streets offers suggest iont this
week to holiday shoppers. They are
always tastefully drci sed. The store
itself is a perfect bee hive of business
at present, and crowds are continually
coming in and out of the doors. '
Their assortment of goods and holi
day novelties is one of the largest in
the Town. A visit to the store room
must be made to appreciate this fact.
Indeed it would bt impossible for any
one who is out on a holiday shop
ping tour to fail finding what they
want here. They have gifts suitable
for any one, and at prices which you
can afford to pay. You can purchase
anything in the drygoods line from a
spool of cotton, up. Their stock of
queensware and china is full and
complete, and nothing perhaps which
wc could suggest would suit your wife
better than a set of dishes. You can
get it here. The quality of the goods
will be gnaranteed, and the jrke will
be right.
Or perhaps you desire to purchase
that dress which you have so long
intended buying. We can please
you, Cashmere, Henrietta, or Serges
from which to make your selection.
This cold weather suggests a shawl.
We have them too. For the husband,
we have boots, shoes, hats and caps.
We have just received a large lot of
fine shirts. Make good and sensible
presents. They are the best we have
ever offered for the money. Then too
wc have handkerchiefs, bricrwcod
pipes, suspenders, gloves, &c. These
are all fine, well made goods, and are
sold under a positive guarantee.
A Plain hint to the Buyer.
Consult the advertising columns of
the Columbian before making your
purchases.
I he buyer, who goes where he is
invited, is surest of having a welcome
that will be profitable to him.
The dealer, who uses the columns
of a progressive newspaper like this,
gives substantial proof thereby that
he is a live, progressive, safe business
man.
lleniands Immediate Action.
This place is noted throughout the
country for its beautiful streets and
fine pavements. There are a few of
the latter, however, which need im
mediate attention, or the Town will
have another damage case on its
hands. The owners have been given
notice by the Council to repair the
same, and yet they fail to comply
with their request. The authorities
should take immediate action in these
cases, so as to save the Town from
litigation.
The address of Robert R. Little
Esq. before the P. O. S. of A. last
1 hursday was heartily enjoyed by all
the members who were in attendance.
It is the intention to have an address
on the first meeting night of each
month, on some interesting subject,
and members of the adjoining camps
ar invited tc be present and enjoy
them.
It is not generally known, but it is
a fact, that John Welliver, the West
Main Street blacksmith, is an expert
pork killer. He will take the porker
to his home, kill it, and attend to all
the details, and deliver the meat,
sausage, &c, to you at short notice.
The butchering ' is done in a clean,
careful manner, and satisfaction guar
anteed. By this method, you are
saved lots of trouble and annoyance.
CHRISTMAS OANTATA.
The Methodist Sunday School of
Buckhorn, will render a Christmas
Cantata in their church, Christmas
night, Dec. 25. A general inviution
is extended to the public to attend.
Santa Claus, and Frost King, will be
represented.
Santa Claus presides over the upper
window of G. W. Hess' bakery and
confectionery. Here a great assort
ment of all kinds of candies can be
found, at the lowest prices possible
for good goods.
Eeduced Kate Tickets to Atlanta Expo
sition via Pennsylvania Eailroad.
December 19 and 24 are the last
days on which tickets for the Atlanta
Exposition will be sold by the Penn
sylvania Railroad, at reduced rates.
These tickets will be good for ten
days.
Rates and time tables can be ob
tained on application to ticket agents..
WE ARE NOT
CRYING
boesuse there are bo many baknrs
aud coutevllonerg lu llluomabuin,
BUT WE ARE
REJOICINC
over the fatit thut tho mitny cus
tomrs who uso our bivud and
cukes
YEAR IN AND
YEAR OUT
have lonif since learned that thy
are the oesi. our sioi-k or 1 lirist
s nnis imidy 1h lurge mid opou for
Inspection, it Is urti, auJ the
price Is ilk,iit.
II. At MoGi:i7,
East Street Baker,
(Cor. W. Market and Public Square,