Highest of all in Leavening Tower. Latest U.S. Gov't Report torn IV CP ABSOLUTELY PURE THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, TA. FRIDAY, DECKMHKR 27, 1895. KntfrrH nt Ihp ISM Opiiv nt Dlitmnnlmry, t'a., mviid clii nuKlrr, Jfutrfk I, lusts'. BRIEF MENTION. About People You Know. Dr. Furman was in Northumberland last Friday. I. C. Weifjand, of Wilkevliarre visited relatives in this place last Friday. J. B. Knittle a Justice of the Peace from Catawissa was in Town last Friday. II. (. Sherwood attended to business matters at Williamsport, last Friday, Mrs. Meigs, is visiting her son V, V Meigs on Iron Street. Morris Sloan, of Soranton, spent his cnrisunas with relatives in town. D. L. Swank, spent his Christmas with his brother at Lancaster. John Shipton, who is employed at Phila delphia, spent his Christmas at home. Mrs. Martha Beaver, of Altoona, is visit ing her brother A. I.. 1 lyssong. Miss May Blue is spending her vacation at her home on East Street. Taul Shultr, who is attending the Universi ty of Pennsylvania is at home or Christmas. E. B. Clark, of Ilolidaysburg, is visiting his mother on Market Street. Mrs. W. (J. I.evertt and daughter Anna, are spending a few days in Philadelphia. Edward Moycr, an employee at the Col umbian office spent Christmas in New York. Frank Sloan, of Baltimore, is visiting his father on Market Street, lie bears the honors of his new oliicc very modestly. Miss Catharine Young, who is teaching school at Wilkesbarre, is among the number who are spending their vacation at home. S. A. (ioodhuc and wife, of Jamison City were among the holiday shoppers on Mon day. Miss Mary Frymire, who is teaching school at Watsontown, is spending the Christmas vacation with her parents. Rev. C. II. Brandt assisted in the Christ mas service in tiie Reformed Church, at Wapwallopen, Monday evening. J. W. Hopper and family, of Newberry, are visiting, Mrs, Hopper's father, George Aurand, proprietor of the Central Hotel. Frank Colley, who is taking a musical course at Philadelphia, is spending the holi day RMun with Iriwitim in lUin Rupert D. Leader who is udnt at Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, is home for the holidays. G. A. McKcWy has taken possession of the house he purchased from Mrs. Wagen hurst on Fourth Street. Carl F. Wirt, who is attending School at Garden City, Long Island, is spending the holiday vacation at home. George Norman, who is attonding the State College, near Bellfonte, is spending his holiday vacation ot home. Geo. A. Buckingham, one of the Justices ' of the Peace of Berwick, transacted business at the County Seat last week. John S. Williams always was lucky. Ticket No. 139. held by him drew the gun which was chanced otf by eC. W. McKclvy Jr. The many friends of Rush Zarr Esq., will be glad to learn that he is improving as rapidly as could be expected under the cir cumstances, Mr. and Mrs. William Levertt, spent Christmas with friends in town, lie return ed Thursday, Mrs. Lcvcreu will remain over New Year, F. Freeman Boas, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. addressed the Men's meeting at Wil liamsport last Sunday. He reports an inter esting meeting. Trof. Aldinger, who had his leg broken at a game of foot ball sometime since has so far recovered as to be able to be on the streets. John Gilbert and wife, of Philadelphia, ate their Christmas unuier ........... Webb. They have many menus in um place who are always glad to see mem. . Dr. G. L. Reagan, of Berwick, Hon. W. T Creasy, of Catawissa and Chandlee hves, of Millvillc, were at the County Seat on Monday, arranging the time for holding ag jicultural meeting in this County. DO YOU WANT TO SAVE A Lot of Money ? It so, go to RISHTON S DRUG STORE at once and get some of your New Year Gifts at cost and less, ' We are offering special inducements on our line to close them out. Reason-lack of room. Note these prices, and then find out if you can buy cheaper elsewhere: Aluminum pi" Uay, W' kl,,d' "W 5 This is only a few, and these will not last long, so don't delay. The cheapest and best place in town for perfumery &c. All goods in icaiuc. 1 . .MniimniT w Opposite Post Office. PHARMACIST Bakins Powd Dr. J. P. Welsh, who had been sick dur ii'g part of last week, has so far recovered as to lie able to go to Washington D. C, on Saturday, lie was accompanied by Mrs. Welsh. Charles E. Kesty, who has been attending tne oung Men s Christian Association training school ' ot Springfield, Mas., is nome on a vacation. Miss May Conner, a student nt Dickinson Seminary, Williamsport, is spending the s,nristmas vacation Willi lier parents, icv. and Mrs. JI. C. Conner. Misses Colli!! nnd Otto, who have charge of the Kindergarten in Lockard's building, are spending the Christmas vacation with relatives and friends at Williamsport, Andrew Fowler, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Briarcreek township died at his residence last Thursday afternoon. He was aged seventy-seven years, eight months and six days. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon. Joseph E. Conner, and daughter Bertha, of Williamsport, George W. Conner and wife, of Baltimore, and Nathan S. Conner, of Baltimore, Md. are visiting Rev. B. C. Conner. The first two named are brothers, nnd the latter a nephew, who is attending school at iluamsport. Happy New Year I After next Tuesday write it 1896. T. L. Gunton, is laying a founda tion for a concrete pavement in front of his Market Street property. Leases, with judgment and exemp tion clause, for sale at this office in small or large quantities. The ceiling of several of the rooms and hall way of the building occupied by the Y' M. C. A. is being repaired Miss Maude Cohill will re open the Kindergarten in the Lockard Building Monday Deceniber3oth 1895 Blood and nerves are closely related. Keep the blood pure with Hood's Sarsaparilla and you will not be nervous. Berwick is to have a shirt factory, and is negotiating for a plant to manu facture clay hitching posts, and enameled brick. W. M. Watts the Iron Street plumber has received the contract for heating the Evangelical church at Nanticoke. O. B. Mellick, has commenced housekeeping in the house of John Wagonseller, on Normal hill, recently occupied by George A. McKelvy. Mrs. Finney has Ohio stone on the ground preparatory to laying a pave ment in front of her residence on Third Street. The Montour. Iron and Steel Works at Danville, were sold at Sheriff's Sale last Saturday, to the Reading Iron Company for $500, subject however to a mortgags ot $350,000. W. T. Shibe and D. R. Stover, two merchants of Williamsport, were con victed before Alderman Batzle last week of selling oleomargarine. They were fined $100 each and costs. Mr. Hoffman, an employee of Kesty & Wilson, is suffering from a severe cut in the eye caused by a piece of flying steel. As a conse quence is unable to work. There was a wreck on the Penn sylvania Railroad near Rupert Tues day morning, caused by the breaking in two parts of a coal train. The one part ran into the other, badly break ing several cars. No one was hurt. Death has entered the home of George D. Yost, at Benton, and re moved one of his twin boys. He was aged about six months. The funeial services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o clock. Owing to the connection being made between the new boilers and stack at the carpet mill, it is closed, and will remain shut down about ten days. This will give the employees a much needed rest. Everybody, and nearly everything, around C H. rornwald the drayman, received a mrisimas present, xiis team of large black horses were deck ed out in new set of harness. They ,,f ,,.,,1 K t T Plln. were uiauuiauiuibu J "...in, upon whom they reflect great credit. Charles E. Kesty had charge of the meeting in the Y. M. C. A. rooms last Sunday afternoon. Those who were present report that the services were interesting and instructive. Charlie has gained in more ways than one, during his stay at Springfield. It is stated as a curious fact that two full moons occur during the pres sent month. It is said that December has not been thus distinguished since the month in which Christ was born. The first full moon occurred on Dec ember ad, the next will happen on December 31st. THE COLUMBIAN, ('. E. Welliver will build a new h in.se in l ernvillc. Edward Klwell drew the prize doll at W. II. Slate's book store, on Chiistnias eve. It i3 better to face the ne' year with receipted bills than with letters of thanks for Christmas gifts. Dr. Evana has removed the trees which stood along his house. This became necessary on account of the opening of Jefferson btfeet. B. F. Zarr, Esq. has had an ice house and a new wood shed erected on his farm. The work was done by Peter Jones. The frienJs of Charles W. McKelvy Jr., are all smoking good segars these days. The cause of all this generosity is the new daughter that arrived at his home hist week. Our merchants all informed us that their holiday sales this year, were larger than for many previous sea sons. Undoubtedly there were many happy hearts last Wednesday morning William S. Fleckenstine has sold a double house which he recently erected on Leonard Street, to his brother George, of Orangeville. The consideration we are informed was $3000. The viewers appointed by the Court to assess the damages caused by the opening of Jefferson Street, will meet to perform the duties of their appointment on Tuesday, January 7th 1896 at 9 o clock, A. M. The weekly Item of Mt. Carmel is after the chief Burgess of that place with a sharp stick. It alleges that he has become so indifferent that he even refuses to sign orders so that the workmen can get their pay. F. P. Drinker, L. Bernhard, Thos, Vannatta, Louis Lowenburg, Eman uel Lazarus, Samuel Gigcr and John R. Townsend have been appointed viewers by the Court on damages by reason of the opening of Jefferson Street. Quit notices on sale at this office, drop in and see them. Property owners and landlords should have them before December 31st. It is a safe way to do, and you should serve the notice whether you want your tenants to leave or not. Governor Hastings has appointed Hon. E. R. Ikeler as one of the Court to try the Judicial contest of Lyon against Dunn in Schuylkill County. The other members of the Court are Judges Craig of Carbon County and t.hrgood of Lebanon County. The pupils of Misses Cohill and Otto's Kindergarten, were given a surprise Friday morning. When they arrived at the school room, they found it tastefully decorated and a real Christmas tree met their gaze. They were each presented with candy and other gifts and departed wishing their teachers a merry Christmas. On the first of the new year we shall send statements to everyone who has an account on our books, whether it be for five cents or as many dollars. We have a large amount outstanding in small sums, and some of these have been running a long time. As we expect to open a new set of books soon, these little matters must be set tled to avoid the necessity of carrying them over into the new books. : The Easter Dock Ash Range is holding its place in the hearts of the people. Twenty two of them have been sold in the last few days and they are all giving satisfaction. They are peculiarly 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 in this territory. If you need a range call and get prices. Remem ber they are fully guaranteed. The market is full of cough mix tures, but one trouble with most of them is that when they do a little good the patient has to take so much that he gets to loathe the taste. The Pineola Balsam is superior to other cough remedies because it is agreea ble to the palate and its good effects are immediate. In a few days an ordinary cough is gone altogether. Bronchitis and asthma are more stub born, but they too are cured by Ely's Pineola Balsam. A remedy worth trying. 1 wenty five cents is all it costs. Clerical Orders on the Pennsylvania Eailroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad Com pany announces that clerical orders for the year 1896 will be issued to ordained ministers of the Gospel located on its system east of Pittsburg and Erie inclusive, on the same con ditions as prevail at present. Clergy men who desire to avail themselves of this privilege should make application to the nearest ticket office of the Pennsylvania Railroad, so that the orders may be issued before the close of the present year. BLOOMSBURG, PA. TUANK3 1 The Columhinn showed its pro gressive ness this week by issuing a twelve prtgc Holiday edition, w. j. Eyerly had charge of the edition and the issue bespeaks praise for Mr. Eyerly s abilities as a live newsman. Saturday luview. P. 0. S, of A. Attention. The monthly lecture before Wash- inglon Camp No 319, P. O. S. of A. of Bloomsburg, will be !elivcred Thursday evening, January 9, 1896, by Hon. E. R. Ikeler. Let there be a full attendance of all the members. Committee. The wholesale liquor store of W. F. Crawford, at Shickshinny, was totally destroyed by fire at an early hour Sun day morning. The loss was covered by insurance. Mr. Crawford has many friends in this plate who will be sorry to learn of his loss. Last Friday was like a spring day. The thermometer registered fifty four degrees above zero at 7 o'clock A. M. Gome Good News. Dr. Salm, whose large ad. you will find on another page, was born, raised and educated in Germany, which our german friends can easily verify, as he speaks the language perfectly. His foreign diploma is en dorsed by the Belleview Hospital Medical College of New York, by the Jefferson Medical College of Philadel phia, and by the State Board of Med ical Regents of New York State Considering that these endorsements can only be obtained after a strict examination, in all branches of Medi cine and Surgery, we are certain that the doctor understands his business, otherwise he could not have obtained them. Hence, we do not hesitate to recommend him to you. Call on him at his next visit in Bloomsburg, at the Fxchange Hotel, on Pnday, Jan. 3rd. Consultation and examina tion will cost you nothing. Adv. For a Shave or Hair Out. 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. Louis Lyons will sell you home dresser! hee( at the followinff nrircs Front quarters $c per pound. Hind quarters 6Jc per pound. In quantity ot 50 ids. sc per pound. You can find just what you want for your wife's New Year present at M. A. Watson s. The new house which William Rabb is erecting in Fernville is nearing completion. Special bargains in trimmed hats and Jonnets at E. Barkleys, also an assortment of children's caps very reasonable. Main below Market St. If you don't know what to buy your husband for a New Year gift, try a box of segars. He will appreciate them if you purchase " Taffy's " choice at Harry Wilson s. A suitable New Year gift for your brother, or seme other one s brother would be a box of Harry Wilson's choice segars. Celery and oysters at B. F. Taylor's, West and Third Street. Rocking chairs $1.50 to $50 at W. J. Corell & Co. A love of a bonnet is sometimes ffie cause of cross words in the family. Ours are not so expensive as to cause one hard word. M. A. Watson. The best place in town to get oysters served in any style is at Fur man's, Chrisman's old stand Parlor suits $50 up at W. J. Corell & Co. Celery and oysters at B. F. Taylor's, West and Third Street. Fresh shell and tub oysters daily at II. F. Furman's. At the upper Main street meat mar- ket of Louis Lyons, you can find a full line 01 iresn and smoked meats. Goods delivered to all parts of the town. Fresh shell ovsters bv the dozen or hundred at Chrisman's. The highest price in cash paid for hides by P. Solleder & Co. Bed room suits 8 pieces from $20 to $100 at W. J. Corell & Co. C. B. Chrisman invites you to call and see him in his new oyster parlor on Main street, next door to Jacobs' bakery. Everything new, neat and clean. Elegant service. Ovsters served in all styles. Fiesh cider at Furmin's, Chris- man's old stand. (e 08 (Mis i (tf i?e( HERRY CHRISTMAS -and HAPPY 1W YEAR. Rise H. J. Clark & Son. jB)tp) I. w. MRTMN MARKET SQUARE DRY COODS HOUSE. Rciiuiiii with to-tlay, vrc niaUe a big cut on coats and capes. A lot of coats $13.50 and $12.50 will go at $9.50. A lot of coats $10 will go at $7.50. A lot of " $6.50 " " " $5.00. A lot of " $3.95 " " " $2.65. Plush capes at special prices. These will make a warm New Year present. I. W. HARTMAN & SON. LOOK There is a big holiday stock here and you can buy New Year's presents for very little money. Get on the right track and it will lead you to 13. J-LIK BLOOMSBURG, PA., where you will find the finest line of holiday goods in the county and save money. For Sale; A farm of 131 acres, between Lime Ride and Bloomsburg Apply to J. S. Williams. tf. Good furniture at the price of cheap, and no cheap furniture at any price. W. J. Corell & Co. Try a can of Hopkins' Steamed Hominv ( Mulled Corn. It is de- licious. Full qt., ioc. ia-13 4t. Fresh fish received daily at H. F. Furman's on Main Street. All fish cleaned, and delivered. We are very busy just now in our millinery department. Are turning out some beautiful designs. M. A. Watson. If that man for whom you are seek ing a New Year gift is a pipe smoker, Harry Wilson can supply you with what you are looking for. Hats for styes at M. A. ladies. All Watson's. the latest The man who lies down on one of our lounges gets the comfort he seeks. Its looks invite repose, and at the price we ask for it, comfort was never cheaper than now. a- & OUT! 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 70c per hundred at II. F. Furman's. Don't make a mistake, if you are in need of oysters, call at Chrisman's on Main street for them. You've all heard of the bull in the crockery shop, haven't you? We will show you this week what a hear in the crockery market can do. While the aforesaid gentleman bleaks up crockery, the bear breaks down prices. That's what we've been doing break, ing down prices. L. E. Whary's China Bazaar. A nice place to take your ladyv friends for oysters is at Chrisman's on Main- street, next door to Jacobs bakery. Furniture at rock bottom prices at W. J. Corell Si Co. The larg tst stock in the County from which to male your selection. M
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