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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 189G.
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BRIEF' MENTION.
About People Tou Know.
R. Rush Zarr Esq., has moved into the
Cwmer property on Kast Street.
Harry D. Laycock, of the Berwick ' Ad
ttrtiscr" spent Sunday in thia place.
Mrs. Frank Parks, who has been visiting
friends at Wilkei-barre, has returned home.
Sheriff Me Henry transacted business at
Centralia last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles tones and child
liave returned from Beach Haven.
Charles P. Klwell was confined to the
house several days during the past week, by
heavy cold.
Marvin Mcllenry of Benton, was in town
on Monday visiting his uncle, sheriff Mc
Henry.
C. O. Brown, of the Catawissa Shoe Fac
lory transacted business at the County Seat
on Tuesday.
Rev. C. II. Brandt addressed the Mission
sury Society of the Reformed church at
Orangeville last Wednesday evening.
Daniel McAuliffe, who formerly was a
tnemDcroitne oase Dan team ot tins place,
is visiting irienas in town.
W. B. Snyder F.sq of Roaringcreek,
transacted business at this office last
Tuesday.
Miss Bertha Frick, of Shickshinny, was
the guest of Miss Laura Creveling over
Minday.
Daniel Butler, who has been attending
Ibe New V ork trade school, has secured a
position with Eshleman and Wolf.
John Shellenberper of Lime Ridge fell
last week, bruising his hand to such an
extent as to prevent nim from working.
S. A. Goodhue spent Tuesday in town.
He reports that his twin boys are pro
gressing nicely.
James Scarlet Esq., of Danville, and C,
E. (Jeyer Esq., of Catawissa transacted busi
ness at the County Seat last Saturday.
J. S. Williams sold the J. C. Mensingcr
farm in Main township last Friday, to F. P.
Gruver. Consideration $2Soo.
Miss Pullman gets a $10,000 yearly salary
for naming the cars for the Pullman com
pany. Mr. and Mrs. R. Clem Butler, of Mauch
Chunk, spent Sunday with Mrs. Butler's
mother, Mrs. I. S. Kuhn.
John Tittle, said to be the oldest man in
the place is sick at the residence of his son.
in-law Hiram Palmer on West Third Street.
Mr. J. J. La wall carried $3000 life
insurance in the Royal Arcanum. It was
paid to his widow last week by C. S. Fur
man, Treasurer of the liloomsburg Council.
John Goldsworthy, one of the Directors of
the Poor of Conyngnam and Centralia Poor
District transacted business at the County
Seat last Saturday.
Miss May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Jones, of Fifth Street ran a splinter
into her foot a few doys tince, and as a
consequence has been confined to the hous.
ever since.
Information received from Lloyd Paxton,
of Rupert, who is a patient at the Clifton
Springs Sanitarium, slates that he is rapidly
gaining strength and health.
John Q. Barkley, of this place has ac
cepted a position with Mcllenry Brothers,
at Shamokin. At present he is engaged
here completing arrangements for removal
to that place.
District Attorney llanley of Bloomshurg,
was in Centralia last week, taking testimony
in the Fallon-Wilson stabbing affray which
eided fatally about a week ago. Attorney
Hanley is preparing for a Habeas Corpus
healing that will lake place some time this
snonth.
John Sterling, of Jeansville, Luzerne
Couniy, was a member of the choir which
famished the music for the Mass meeting at
the t ourt House last Sunday. His many
friends were glad to see him, and judging
from his appearance life in Luzerne couniy
agrees with him. He looked unusually
happy, but this was accounted for by the
Im t that he was on his way to Alliance,
Ohio, where he was married last Wednesday,
to Miss Earnest.
H. E. Barrett, of Syracuse, was registered
at the Exchange hotel yesterday. He was
formerly one of the teachers nt the Normal
School, but is now associated with the Cos
mopolitan building and Loan Association.
C1MUE
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' The above line of strictly high grade bicycles I have selected for my line for this
year after visiting the New York Cycle Show and inspecting all the difleunt makes. They
re the cream of the lot. Space is loo limited to describe them, 1 ut they can be seen at
my store or I will cheerfully mail catalogues to any intending purchasers.
Latest U. S. Gov't Report
Pneumonia weather.
Easter comes on April 5 th.
The spring poet i9 tuning his lyre.
Farm leases for sale at this office.
March did get in like a lion, Will
it go out like a lamb ?
The addition to the residence of
Mrs. M. E. Creasy is rapidly ncaring
completion.
Candidates can secure their cards
at this office on short notice and at
reasonable rates.
The near approach of the first of
April is evidenced by the many mov
ings which are seen daily on our streets.
The Columbia County Creamery
has secured the services of Bruce
Griffis of Montrose, Pa. He is an
expert butter maker. ,
The School board held its regular
monthly meeting last Friday evening
at the High School building. No busi
ness of general interest was transacted.
Justices of the Peace elected at the
February election must file acceptance
within 30 days in order that they may
have their commissions issued.
William, son of D. R. Coffman,
held the ticket which drew the dia
mond ring at Louis Bernhard's jewelry
store last Monday evening. Of course
he is happy. ,
The School Furnishing Company
are now lighting their works by their
electric light plant. It was placed by
a party from Uewisburg, and, was put
into operation last Saturday.
Bradford county republicans have
instructed for Hon. Tames II. Codding
for congress. He is their present
representative, and is a brother-in-law
of E. C. Wells of this town.
The first regular meeting of the
new Council will be held Thursday
evening, April gth. The oath of
office will be administered on the
I Monday previous to that time.
The Hulme mill below Benton was
purchased last week at a public sale
by Augustus Wolf, of Chambersburg,
Pa. Dr. Edwards of Benton has re
ceived the contract to repair the
same.
The old building, which for years
has stood near the corner of Fifth and
Railroad Streets, and has been used
by Samuel Trump as a store room,
has been torn down, ana a new bnild
ing will be erected.
Quite an excitement was caused on
the streets Saturday nicht bv a re nor t
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being circulated that a " poker room
had been raided, ana several arrests
made. We are informed that it was
a water haul " as an examination
of the room failed to produce any of
the paraphernalia used in playing this
seductive game.
Arrangements.have been made by
President of the Town Council Creasy,
to hold a public meeting in the Opera
House on Thursday evening March
26, which will be addressed by Hon.
1". V. Powderly of Scranton, on
Municioal Affairs. At the same time
the various committees will make a
complete report of their work during
the past year.
Gidding & Co., the Clothiers, of
Bloomsburg, give a pony outfit away
free. With every dollar purchase they
give a coupon, the duplicate of which
is deposited in a tightly sealed dox,
which will be opened at 7:30 P. M,
July 30th in the presence of judges,
who have kindly consenteu 10 act.
The outfit consists of pony carriage,
harness, robes, &c. Full particulars
with picture of entire outfit will appear
in next week's issue.
W. S. Rishton.
THE COLUMBIAN.
The candy manufactory of John
Bush on Centre street was moved to
Lock Haven last Monday. Wc arc
informed that Mr. Malfaiera will still
continue his business on Main street.
Impoverished blood causes that
tired feeling. Hood's Sarsapanlla
purifies, enriches and vitalizes the
blood and gives vigor and vitality.
An addition is being built to the
oflice of Dr. J. J. Brown on Market
Street. When completed he will have
three rooms in which to transact his
business. The work is being done by
B. W. Jury.
Theodore Lewis died at his home
near Benton Wednesday morning af
ter an illness of only four days. He
was about forty-five years of age, and
leaves to survive him a wife and one
child.
The following letters are advertised
March 10, 1896 :
George W. Ammerman, Miss P. B.
Hendricks, E. A. Meyers, Jno J.
Rosencrans, Miss Amanda Rhoads (2),
Mr. William Wize, Mr. John Wilson.
Will be sent to the dead letter office
March 24th, 1896.
James H. Merckr, P. M.
The P atriotic Order Sons of Amer
ica, of Catawissa, are making arrange
ments for a celebration at that place
on the 4th of July. All the secret
organizations of the borough are ex
pected to participate, and in addition
to these all the camps of the county
have been invited. Arrangements
have been made for a regular old
fashioned celebration.
A stroll through the School Fur
nishing Company's plant a few days
since found them busily engaged on
an order for 1,500 box desks for
Brooklyn, N. Y. Inasmuch as they
are manufactured from select lumber,
and are to be furnished by the first of
April, everyone is busy. Through the
efficient management of H. D. Man
ning, they not only expect to finish
them, but also a large order tor quar
ter sawed oak teachers' desks, which
are intended for Reading, Pa.
The Men's Meeting at the Re
formed church last Sunday afternoon
was largely attended. The address
of Rev. Romberger was a logical,
clean-cut exposition of the scripture,
and he held the undivided attention
of the audience from the beginning to
the end. He chose as the basis of his
remarks Luke, 7 : 14, "Young man,
I say unto thee, arise," and he pre
sented the subject in such a manner
that several men in the audience arose
and signified their intention of leading
a different life.
The services in the Presbyterian
church are continued this week with
increasing interest. The Rev. Wra.
McNally preached on Monday and
Tuesday evenings with great accept
ance. Mr. Stephens of Berwick will
preach this (Thursday) evening, and
Kev. Dr. McAtee of Danville is ex
pected on Friday evening. Whether
these services will be continued
another week will depend upon the
irterest manifested. The Christian
Endeavor who have charge of the
meetings are showing commendable
zeal, in securing preachers from the
neighboring towns.
Conference Appointments.
The Central Pennsylvania Confer
ence of the United Evangelical
Church, held at v illiamsport, on
Monday, made the following appoint
ments for the Lewisburg district:
H. W. Buck, Presiding Elder.
Lewisburg C. W. Finkbinder.
Milton M. F. Fosselman.
Milton Circuit E. B. Dunn.
Munpy Valley W. J. Campbell.
Dushore D. L. Kepner.
Bernice and Lopez I. E. Spangler.
Bloomsburg G. W. Currin.
Lightstreet H. Minsker.
Waller G. E. Heiney.
Columbia C. D. Moore.
Berwick J. C. Reeser.
Nescopeck M. I. Jamison.
Nanticoke S. S. Mumey.
Ransom E. E. Shaffer.
Tunkhannock Circuit F. F. Mayer.
Scranton Zion, G. L. Maicej
Trinity, J. G. Whitmire.
Zion s Grove S. Aurand.
Luzerne J. O. Briggs.
West Clifford F. H. Foss.
A. L. Reeser, G. Hunter and I. M.
rines, members of Lewisburg Quar
terly Conference.
C. J. Dick, member of Berwick
Quarterly Conference.
Col. A. H. Brown of Danville, died
at his home on Tuesday last, being
found dead in bed. His wife, who
died some years ago, was Betsy Webb,
sister of Miss A. D. Webb, formerly
of this town. He entered the service
in 1862 as 2nd Lieut, of Co. F. 178th
Regt. and was mustered out in July
1863. The remains were brought to
Bloomsburg to-day at 2.36 and were
buried in Rosemont cemetery. The
Masons attended the funeral in a body.
Two daughters survive the deceased.
Leases, with judgment and eject
ment clause, for sale at this oflice in
small or large quantities.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Which Should bo Carefully Read by Every
One. Extraordinary Inducements
Ottered.
Harry Wilson still continues to be
head quarters for all kinds of smokers
articles.
Fish 1 Fish 1 Halibut steak, black
bass, ciscoes and all kinds of lake
fish received every week by W. S.
Flcckenstine.
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'.
Special sale on fruit tablets for 3
days at 14c lb. at Derrick's.
All rubber and winter goods will
be sold at cost by J. A. I less.
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 $15
at Max Gross'.
All rubber and winter goods will
be sold at cost by J. A. Hess.
Before purchasing your wall paper
this season, it would be wise to con
sult W. II. Slate, as he has some
special designs at special prices.
White sewing machines, king of all
sewing machines at Saltzers'.
All kinds of- fruits and vegetables
at Deitrick's
It is almost moving time, and with
it comes papering. Ot course you
want the best, and at the lowest pos
sible price, J. H. Mercer will sell you
paper at five cents per roll, some
remnants at four cents, perhaps there
is enough in these to paper the rooms.
Come and see it. If you want to pay
more money for it, he can suit you,
as he has it at all prices. Satisfaction
is guaranteed, estimates given, and
paper hung by first class mechanics.
All rubber and winter goods will
be sold at cost by J. A. Hess.
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
Will you purchase a bicycle this
season ? If so, don't buy until you
see the Remington at Mercer's.
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Best sewing machines, needles and
oil for all makes of sewing machines
at Saltzers'.
W. H. Slate still continues to be
headquarters for picture frames. Call
and get prices.
All rubber and winter goods will
be sold at cost by J. A. Hess.
Oysters by the dozen or hundred,
quart or gallon at C. B. Chrisman's.
All rubber and winter goods will
be sole at cost by J. A. Hess.
Big bargains in pianos and organs
at Saltzers this month.
Chrisman's select oysters at 40c. a
quart are the finest in the town. He
makes a specialty of furnishing fami
lies.
Don't forget the special sale at
Deitncks on rnday, Saturday and
Monday.
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 of the immense stock upon the
inside, which is being sold at greatly
reduced prices.
All rubber and winter goods will
be sold at cost by J. A. Hess.
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find just what you are looking for at
Harry Wilson's Market Square segar
store. The best brands of tobacco
and the sweetest pipes.
New sheet music at Saltzers'.
Don't buy a bicyele until you see
the Remington. For sale by J. H.
Mercer.
A nice place to take your lady
friend for oysters is C. B. Chrisman's
on Main Street. They" are quickly
prepared, and served in a neat and
attractive manner.
The highest price in cash paid for
hides by P. Solleder & Co.
Try a can of Hopkins' Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn.) It is delicious.
Full qt., 10c. 3-5 -4t.
For a nice lunch, neatly and prompt
ly served, call at G. M. Currier's near
the D. L. & W. R. R. station.
ojjci.iai B4ic ui planus, melius, etc.,
till l :! nf Anril tr mak-p rnnm fir niur
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goods at J. Saltzers'.
The cominc. and tin to date wheel
this season, is the Remincton. For
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ladie's, gents, and youths. Call and
see them at Mercer's.
Don't forget to get a box of our
25c chocolates for Sunday. I. G.
Deitrick's.
I J. Clark & Son7
ioc. Wash Goods 7c.
When crows begin to roost in the north end of the stater
folks begin to buy spring fabics. And heres a second paradox
ical proposition, we will sell ioc. wash dress goods for 7c. yd.
India twill cotton cloth 15c. yd our price now 8c. yd. "We
want you not to lose sight ot the fact our prices are lowest
at all times.
FASHIONABLE TRIMMINGS.
Lots of different patterns in the
bright Persian effects. New Batiste
Galoons. These are the grandest of
1896 trimming novelties.
DRESS FABRICS.
All of the newest creations of the
season. Nothing wanted. All styles.
All qualities. Made of all kinds of
yarns and silks. Yon will want a new
gown for Easter wear. Don't you
think you had better see our line now?
Black goods will be very stylish the
comine season. We have full lines.
See the novelty dress materials. Mo
hairs, plain and figured.
DRESS MAKING THINGS.
Sewing silk, 4c. sp.
Bone casings, 15c. piece.
36 in. whalebones, 15c. piece.
Dress steels, 12c. doz.
Fibre chamois, 15c. yd.
Hair cloths, 7c. yd.
Dress beltings, 5c. yd.
Good Selicia, ice. yd.
Rustleine linings, black and colon.
TURKISH TO IVELS.
An extra large and heavy bleached
towel at 25c. piece, or $1.35 half doz.,
extra values.
H. J. CLARK & SON.
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MARKET SQUARE
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Spring i Shfekdy Sefe aid Our
$entim,ent kife xpjfeed of it
by the Opening of Olood $uit
able fof JVfkfdh, knd SpfiL
We have an unusual display of the
Plaids, 12J, 19, 35,45,50,62,
85c.
Half wool goods, 12 1, 15 and
19c.
All wool serges, 25, 39, 50,62k
Novelty weaves, 19, 25, 29,
39, 50, 62, 75, $1.00, $1.25.
Black goods in figured mohair,
5. 39. 50. 75. $i-oo, $1.25.
Plain mohair, 50, 75, $1.00.
Serges, 25, 39, 50, 62, 85c.
Henriettas, 25, 39, 50, 62 J, 75,
85, $1.00.
Novelty weaves, 25, 39, 50,
0 You Wkut 3EV Sox fhyst?
Goto Hess Bros., they have it in the following
brands:
Hess Bros. Best, 80 lb. paper 25c. per box.
Hess Bros. Special, - 20c. per box.
Hess Bros. Cream, - 12c. per box.
We are also offering special bargains tn rlnsp nut virrlr1
line to make room for the new.
are headquarters.
HESS BROS.
Jewelers, Opticians and Stationers,
Main.St. Sin of the Big Watch.
Stop that Tickling
in your throat. We have secured a lot ot those elegant
TlTJXT TABLETS,
in four flavors. They are the r
they are at I4c. lb. for three
Monday.
Some Of....
tne best of us make mistakes,
but you will make no mistake by
buying1, bread, cakes and confec
tionery at the
1. F, EEISHL1NF, Frcp., Telephone Cot neet'oo. JI CCVE Jtl P, TA
SEPARATE DRESS SKIRTS.
Full line of the newest shapes, made
of choice materials, lined all through
with rustleine. Velvet facings from
$1.89 upwards to the silk ones at $10.
RECENTEST PLAIDS.
Not phenomenally low priced, but
phenomenally good, beautiful, and
expenseless considering their worth.
Just left the cases Tuesday. Prices
50c , 65c, 75c. and 85c.
TABLE LINENS.
These goods you want in the spring
season. We have the correct linens
at the correct prices. Come and see
the linens, napkins and towels.
HERE AND THERE
AT THE STORE
70 yds. good muslin for $1.00.
Children's corded waists, 35a
Yard wide Percales, 9c. yd.
Good calico wrappers, 92c.
2 cakes medicated castile soap, 5c.
Clark's glycerine soap, 5c.
3 cakes of almond soap for 13c
Bone hah pins, ioc. do.
Witch kloth, ioc. piece.
Glovine,.22c. bottle.
7-8 Shaker flannel, 9c.
3 ruffle sateen skirts, $1.00.
Silk lamp shades, $1.43.
& W.
DRY COODS HOUSE.
following named Dress Goods, &c.
75. $100, $1.25.
Silks for waists, 25, 35, 37,
50, 62, 75, 85, $1.00, $1.25
Broad cloth for capes, 50, 75,
1. 00, $1.25.
Diagonal cloth, 1.25, $1.50.
Fancy cloth ior children's jack
ets, 75, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50.
Eiderdown in blue, pink, red,
white, yellow and other col
ors, 35, 50, 60c.
Trimmings to suit and match
many of the above goods.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON.
Call and be convinced we
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