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THURSDAY, FEr.KUARV 27, 1S96.
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BRIEF MENTION.
About People Tou Know.
C. B. Rolibinx who has been sick (or some
" Urtie is convalescing.
'I'. S. Iirneler, of Jerseytown transacted
Business at this office last Friday.
John Gordon of Montour township, tran
sacted business at Stillwater last Saturday.
Hiram Talmcr is visiting his daughter at
Philadelphia.
Miss Addie I.. Varner of Nanticolte is the
litest of Miss Mame Gruvcr of this place.
John Knies, who has been sick at Hazle.
on for some time has returned home.
William Ginles will move his store to
rseytown in the near future.
George Aurand, of the Central Hotel, has
ased the Gruver property on Third Street.
Thomas Gorrcy transacted business nt
illiamsport last Friday.
Charles Krug and J. M. DeWilt attended
some business matters at I'lttston last
It unlay.
hlr. G. S. Moyer, entertained his sister,
rs. William bwartz, of Tine Summit, at
home on I bird Street, last Sunday.
B. C. Creasy has been spending several
ks this week at his lumber camp at Derr's.
k was accompanied by Frank Hartman.
iMiss Margaret Garner, of Nanticoke.
lent several days during this week with her
end, Miss Mame Gruver.
rWilliam Gross had an operation perform
on one 01 nis eyes a lew days since by
k. Jirown
Mrs E. A. Rawlincs has so far recovered
lm her recent illness as to be able to at-
kid to her household duties.
L. F. Beishline, proprietor of the Ex
ange Bakery spent Sunday with friends at
luamstown.
Mrs. D. R. ColTman went to Scranton
kt Saturday. Before returning she will visit
atives in New 1 oik City.
IMiss Mary S. Dunn, State Secretary of
Y. w. c A., ol lenna., was the guest
Mrs. G. E. Wilbur during the present
tck
George L. Moyer, who has charge of the
ulding department of Harman & II assert s
rks is confined to his home on account of
l.ness. x
Miss Catharine (Icarhart. of Tunkhan
fck, is the guest of Miss Laura Creveling.
r lather was Associate Judge of Wyom
county for nine jcars, and has many
mis in this place.
'.. G. Baker, Charles Geese. C. E. White
lit, A. '. Kitchen and Wellington Sands
icsenled Washimton Camp Iso. v '
J. of A. at a District convention held at
'water last Saturday,
. A. Buckingham, James R. Ruth, Col.
). Seely, Aimer Welth and Lyman Fow-
attended the funeral of Comrade John
all, a member of Encampment, No. 32,
V. I.., of Bloomsliuig, Thursday after
li of last week.
r. II. E Dodge, General Secretary of
nilitn Mnik'c I hnJinn AuGitninlinn nt
lville has resigned his position, and ac
K'd n similar one with the Association at
lville.
(v. Joshua Faus, who lived iu this place
twenty years ago, but who is now re
k in the West, is visiting friends in
sours . He is surprised and astonish
the change which these years has
lit with them.
v. line went to rmiailellua on
lrsday, to complete the contract for the
biery for his new mill which he intends
Y'i near Seventh and Iron Streets. It
I three stories high, and when complet
I be the largest and best equipped mill
I section of the State.
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B;c S. Kobbins starts for lower Call
and Mexico this week in the interests
ew V'ork and Mexican corporal ion.
fc and daughter will accompany him
ks California, where they will visit
(Obbms' sister, Mrs. I. II. L0110.
ill remain in that country until about
ienlh of Mav. The manv friends of
Tblibins congratulate him upon having
en selected to perform such an important
ission.
While addressing the Court Inst week
gainst the erantini! of additional wholesale
ihijuor licenses, II. Murray Graydon a l'hila
delphia lawyer, was paralyzed, his right
Side bein" offi-clprl 111. u.g rrmmwl tn hi
omc, where he is still unconscious. His
covery is doubtful, owing to his advanced
'ge.
Jhealiove named ccntlcmen is a brother
Ur. Andrew Graydon, Sr., of this place.
CLEVELAND.
Stdur,$100
The nbove line of strictly high grade
year after visiting the New York Cycle Show and
r the cream of the lot. Space is tod limited
y "tore or I will cheerfully mail catalogues to
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Frank I'. Ever and Edwin II. Ent. snent
last Sunday at Wealherly. They returned
home on Monday.
II. D. Mannine and wife, entertained
Will I'urscl and wife, of Madison township.
at their pleasant home on West .Street last
Sunday.
Prof. Noetling of the Normal has of l.itc
attended a number of Institutes in other
counties. On last Saturday he was at one
at Herndon in Northumberland county, and
iwo wecKs previous, at one at Snydertown,
in the same county. He speaks well of the
work of Supt. Shipman. All of the Insti
tutes in Mr. Shipman's jurisdiction are well
attended and considerable interest is mani
fested by the teachers in new ideas.
A good advertiser generally does a
good business.
Lloyd Smith is making extensive
improvements to his residence on
fifth Street.
California is shipping oranges to
Florida. This is equal to carrying coal
to isew castle.
Has the discovery of the North
Pole anything to do with this Arctic
weather?
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uutiiic uuuiiLjr ui.cii3c cuuu fuell
ed Monday, with 1,239 applicants or
The friend who asks "It it cold
enough for you" wore a five by six
smile last week.
A. German silk mill firm has se
lected a ten acre site at Sunbury for
the erection of a mill that is to cost
$100,000.
"Old Glory" floated from the
schools, public buildings and a num
ber of private residences last Satur
day. W. H. Moore went to Philadelphia
on Monday to purchase new goods.
Look out for bargains when he
returns.
A mad dog was killed on last Mon
day near the culvert at the Hoyt farm
It came through Almedia, and on its
way bit the dogs of Aaron Boone,
N. White and Ellis Ringrose.
The pocket book found by G. S.
Fleckenstine on the B. & S. train last
week, belonged to R. Monahan, of
Jamison City, to whom it has been
restored.
E. A. Rawlings is always on the
lookout for the best cattle in the
market. He recentiy purchased ten
fine steers from A. Z. Schoch. Their
average weight was fourteen hundred
pounds.
Under the direction of Rev. W. H.
Hartman the Methodist Church at
Buckhorn is in the midst of a gracious
revival. Ouite a number of nersons
have expressed their determination of
leading a different life.
For about the 47000th, time we
again repeat lor the benefit of our
Light Street correspondent who sent
us an item about " the stalk farmer,"
that all unsigned communications
never get any lurther than our waste
basket.
The Zion Missionary Society will
have a chicken supper, with ice cream,
cake and coffee, at the home of Mr.
W. N. Ale, Forks, on Saturday, Mar.
7th, from s to 11 P. M. The public
are cordially invited to attend and
help the cause along. A good time
is anticipated.
The attention of nearly every one
was attracted Tuesday morning by
the appearance upon the streets of a
unique turnout. It was the new tie
livery wagon of the Atlantic Refining
Company and consisted of a largt
truck, upon which was an immense
tank drawn by three large horses
decked out with new harness. Here
tofore the oil has been shipped to the
merchants in barrels, and to do away
with the expense of barrels and
freight, it is now proposed to deliver
it to them from the tank.
bL-ycles I have selected for my line for this
inspecting all the different makes. They
to describe them, but they can be seen at
any intending purchasers.
W. S. Rishton.
Mrs. Samuel Ilidlay of Light Street
fell down the cellar sttps at her home
on Monday and broke both of her
wrists.
The annual convention of the
Women's Missionary Society of Wy.
mm; Classis convenes in the Union
rhtirch at Oranceville. Mar. 11 11.
Miss Yoshida, a Japanese lady, will
Ulrcss the audience at the evening
rvicc. All are invited to attend.
John W. Fortncr, who was defeat
ed for the school directorship by Geo.
W. Davis, by the narrow margin of
one vote, will contest the election,
and has already taken the prelimin
ary steps by asking the court to res
train the election officers from grant
ing Davis a certificate of election.
Mr. F. F. Boas, General Secretary
at Bloomsburg, gave a talk on the
social work when the purposes and
methods of that part of Association
work were well brought out at the
meeting of the Young Men s Christian
Association Convention at Milton,
last week.
The following letters are advertised
February 25, 1896 :
Miss Lula Beagle, Mr. Arthur Cross
ley, Mr. John Frease, Albert A. Praet.
Cards : Fred Carr. (a)
Will be sent to the dead letter
office March 10, 1896.
James H. Mkrcer, P. M.
On February it, Mary Louise,
wife of Joel Parker White, in the
thirty-eighth year of her age.
Mrs. White was the oldest
daughter of Mr. William Powell, for
some time a citizen of Bloomsburg,
and who died here in January of last
year.
Robert Coffman, an employee of
the Electric light company, whilst
engaged yesterday afternoon trim
ming the arc light in front of Jones
and Walter's shoe store, fell from the
step ladders upon which he was stand
ing, and struck the pavement with
his forehead. He was picked up and
carried to Rishton's drug store and a
physician summoned. After adminis
tering to his relief he was removed to
his home. At present he is resting
as comfortable as could be expected.
Washington's Birthday at the High School
Washington's birthday was cele
brated at the High School building,
Friday afternoon by the rendition by
the High School students in a very
able manner of the following interest
ing program:
Declamation, Washington and Lin
coin, by Guy S'.eppy,
Reading, Lincoln's Early Education
by Edna Welhver.
Recitation, The Brightest Name on
History s Page, by Mabel Heist.
Reading, Lincoln Studies Gram
mar, by Annie Simon.
Declamation, Washington Before
the Battle of Long fcsland, by Mar
garet fortune.
Music, Freedom, Honor and Na
tive Land, by the school.
Reading, Washington's Hundredth
Anniversary, by Sarah Shultz,
Declamation. Bishop Newman's
Eulogy of Lincoln, by Benjamin Car
penter.
Reading, Lincoln in the Illinois
Assembly, by Gertrude Rinker.
Recitation, Washington's Christ
mas Party, by Minnie Ent.
Declamation, Lincoln's Speech at
Gettysburg, by Josiah Johnston.
Music, Battle Hymn of the Repub
lie by the school.
Reading, Tribute to Lincoln by
General James A. Washington, by
Mabel Moyer.
Declamation, Washington's Fare
well Address, by Charles Traub.
Recitation, Abraham Lincoln, by
Clara Fomwald.
Reading, Washington's and Lincoln's
Part in Emancipation, by Josephine
Pursel.
They were closed by music, th
Washington Song.
miss breece's room.
The following program was carried
out in a manner which reflected great
credit upon the participants
Song " My Country tis of Thee."
School,
Recitation, " Our Flag,"
Miss Ella Mourey,
Story, " Washington's Birthplace,"
Mr. Louis Buckalew.
Quartett, Miss Clair, Miss Mary,
Mr. Warren, Mr. Ray Yohe.
Recitation, " Independence Bell,"
Miss Blanche Williams.
Story, " Crossing the Delaware,"
Miss Clare Gross.
Song, " Yankee Doodle,"
School.
Recitation,
" The Flae,"
Mr. Ollie Alexander,
Recitation, . " Ten rules by which
Washington guarded his lifr,"
Ten Boys.
Trio, " Mount Vernon's Bells,"
Reading, " Tale of Truth,"
Miss Mary Correll.
Composition, Mr. Chris Rice.
Song, Page 100 G. S.
Memory Gems, Five Boys.
Composition, " Life of Washington.
Miss Bessie Keller.
Recitation, " Sheridiau's Ride,"
Mr. Warren Turner.'
Song, Page 110.
School.
Dialogue, " Story of the Bells,"
Thirteen Girls
Reading. " George Washington,"
Miss Gertie Savage.
Quartette, I'nge 30,
Recitation, " P.arbrafritchie,"
Miss Lucy Brobst.
Recitation, "Washington's His
tory in a Nut Shell, School.
Recitation, Flower of Liberty,"
Mr. Ray Yohe.
Song,, Page 14, G. S.
School
J. R. Townsend, one of the direc
tors was present and entertained the
school with an interesting address.
A badge was also presented to the
one having performed their part in
the most satisfactory manner.
Catarrh in tha Head.
Six Mile Run, Pa. Jan. 21, 1896.
I have taken Hood's Sarsaparilla.
When I was in very poor health I wai
relieved by the very first bottle, and
when I had taken the second bottle I
was as well as I ever was. I have
not beenbothered with catarrh in the
head since." N. E. Edwards.
Hood's Pills cure indigestion, bili
ousness. The Desk Factory will resume
operations next Monday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Which Should be Carefully Read by Every
One. Extraordinary Inducements
Offered.
Harry Wilson still continues to be
head quarters for all kind3 of smokers
articles.
Look out for our special sale this
week at Deitrick's.
Fish I Fish I Halibut steak, black
bass, ciscoes and all kinds of lake
fish received every week by W. S.
Fleckenstine.
Security is the name of an excellent
wearing, man's shoe. You can get it
either in pointed, globe or opera toe
for $1.50 at Max Gross .
Try a box of Deitrick's fine choco
lates and creams 25c. pound.
All rubber and winter goods will
be sold at cost by J. A. Hess.
Fresh shad received every week by
W. S. Fleckenstine. Cleaned and
delivered.
Women's genuine dongola shoe,
solid all through. Either in pointed
toe or common sense last, for $1.25
at Max Gross .
All rubber and winter goods will
be sold at cost by J. A. Hess.
Lettuce, sweet and new potatoes
and all kinds of vegetables at Dei
trick's.
Before purchasing your wall paper
this season, it would be wise to con
suit W. H. Slate, as he has some
special designs at special prices.
Have you visited the new oyster
rooms ot W. b. Fleckenstine? Go
and see them. Good service, every
thing neat and clean.
All rubber and winter goods will
t .ll . -r -rr "
oe soiu at cost Dy j. a. tiess.
Decorative Porcelains for wedding
gifts. Selected specimens from the
most famous potteries in England
and the continent, at L. E. Whary's
China Bazaar, Main Street, Blooms
burg, Pa
W. H. Slate still continues to be
headquarters for picture frames. Call
and get prices.
All rubber and winter iroods will
be sold at cost by J. A. Hess.
Oysters by the dozen or hundred.
quart or gallon at C. B. Christian's.
The best five cent segar in the
town is "Taffy's Choice." It is sold
exclusively by Harry Wilson.
All rubber and winter goods will
be sole at cost by J. A. Hess.
Chrisman's select oysters at 40c. a
quart are the finest in the town. He
makes a specialty of furnishing fami
nes.
The window of the china bazar of
L. E. Whary presents a fine appear
ance. It is filled with beautiful china
and cut glass, which is but an intima
tion ot the immense stock upon the
inside, which is being sold at erreatlv
reduced prices.
All rubber and winter coods- will
be sold at cost by J. A. Hess.
If you are a pipe smoker, you can
find just what you are looking for at
Harry Wilson's Market Square segar
store. The best brands of tobacco
and the sweetest pipes.
A nice place to take your lady
friend for oysters is C. B. Chrisman's
onIain Street. They are quickly
prepared, and served in a neat and
attractive manner.
There's No Royal
We found that out long
succeeding season keeps this
then when we advertise values
to be had. This season finds
your needs than usual.
DRESS GOODS. 1
We are now showing some of the
new spring dress goods in plain and
fancy weaves. We call attention to a
line of wool and mohair effects at 59c.
yd. Cheviot, 54 in. wide at $(.20 yd.
All wool serges, all colors, at 25c. yd.
45 in. all wool Henrietta at 58c. yd.
RIBBONS.
We are showing good lines of these
in all the staple shades as well as a
line of warp printed Drcsdens.
EMBROIDERIES,
A large line of these in all the new
est effects of the season. A large line
of embroideried galoons in new linen
shades, wide, medium and narrow
edgings.
STAMPED LINENS.
We are showing full lines of stamp
ed linens in doilies, tray cloths, lunch
cloths, scarfs, &c., and a full line of
materials for working in silks, cotton
and linens. Also a full line on Honi
ton braids.
WITCH KLOTH tot cleaning silver
ware, 10c.
GLOVINE tor cleaning kid gloves 22c.
ENVELOPES Good ores, heavy
3 packages for 10c. One pound
good writing paper, 20c.
Fleecy lined Jersey skirts, 49c.
20 yds. good muslin for $1.00.
H. J. CLARK & SON.
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MARKET SQUARE DRY COODS HOUSE.
tell ti wlkt tle wektler' will
be next week ?
For the reason that they can't be found, we will continue
our remnant sales in wool dress goods, in cotton short length
patterns, in trimmings, such as good silk at 25c. yd., gimps
at 2 and 3c. yd., buttons, ic. card, with remnants of curtains,
linings, &c. The chenille stand and table covers ere all mark
ed at a cut price. If you see our imitation fibre chamois at
15c. you will scarcely know the difference between it and the
35c. One lady said, why your 12 k. dress plaids are as nice
as Mr. is at 25c; don't know, we did not see theirs.
Another says, how can you sell table oil cloth at 12c; our
store asks 20 and 25c. for the same. We don't know, we did
not buy of the 20c. house. Now what will you do about it;
will you pay 25c. for plaid worth only 12k. and pay 20c for'
oil cloth we sell for 1 2c? 30 pieces on hand at that price.
Don't forget, whilst we are making a big run on remnants
we have a large stock of goods not in the remnant list. Coats'
below half price.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON.
0 You Wkqt 38V Sox fkytf?
Go to Hess Bros., they have it in the following
brands:
Hess Bros. Best, So lb. paper 25c. per box.
Hess Bros. Special, - 20c. per box.
Hess Bros. Cream, - 12c. per box.
We are also onerino; special bar-coins tn r1nc mi m
Ol
line to make room for the new.
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Jewelers, Opticians
Main St. Sin of the Els Watch.
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DOIMT
the best place to get your candies is
at DIETRICK'S. Largest assort
ment, Delicious nualitv.
Try Our Elegant Chocolates, 25c. Pound.
Look out for this week's Special Sale.
Fruits and vegetables.
I. G. DEITRICK,
Market Square
Road to Success.
ago. Serving you better ever
store always to the Iront, am
and goods you know thev an
us better prepared to supph
DRESS TRIMMINGS
A full line of spring trimmings it
jet, yokes, collars, bands and galooro.
Also spangled trimmings in colors,
spangled yokes, collars, &c. Galoom
in colors. Large and small buttons,
braid,", &c
CURTAINS ANO DRAPERIES.
A full new line of plain and figm-erf
denims, silkolines, sateens, Swiss and
tamboured muslins, new damask cur
tains, chenille curtains, lace curtains,
&c.
TABLE LINEN3
A full line of table linens, towels,
napkins. Toweling by the yard.
64 in. table damask, 50c
58 in. table damask, 40c.
Turkey red damask, 25c.
Roller toweling, 3JC. yd.
John J. Clark's spool cotton, 200 yds.,
2 for 5c.
Full yd. wide percales, 9c.
India twills, 8c. yd., value 15c.
Good dress ginghams, 7c. yd.
Good shears, 15c. pair.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
We show full lines in gowns, corset
covers, skirts, drawers, chemise.
Gowns from 39c. up.
Drawers from 18c. up.
Corset covers, 10c. up.
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