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THURSDAY, MARCH af, iSyfi.
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BRIEF MENTION.
About People Tou Know.
Miss Lillie Doak is spending this week in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. E. D. Hughes, of Scranton, visited
Bloomsburg relatives last week.
Edward Reese and family have moved
from Centralis to Park I'lace.
C. B. Jackson Esq., of Berwick was a
visitor to our town on Wednesday.
Francis I.afountain will move from the
Ferry house, to Dunmore this week.
W. L. Eycrly was confined to the house
several days during the past week, by the
grippe.
Edward, son of J. S. Blue, is learning the
drug business under the tutorage of G. A.
McKelvy.
Mrs. John S. Gilbert of Jenkintown, spent
few days in town last week, visiting her
relatives.
Elwood Knouse, Constable of Benton,
transacted business at the County Seat on
Tuesday.
Rev. Dr. D. J. Waller of Indiana, Pa.,
was a visitor here several days during the
past week.
Miss Martha Bachman, of Shamokin, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. O. B. Mellick, on
Normal Hill.
C E. Kesty who has been attending the
V. M. C. A. training school at Springfield,
Mass., is home.
E. P. Cameron, who has been conducting
the Buckhorn hotel will quit the business on
the first of April.
C. B. McIIenry and family have moved
from Benton to Shamokin. Their departure
is universally regretted.
John F. Hidlay has opened a new grocery
store on Sixth Street, in the rooms formerly
occupied by Win. Ginglcs.
Miss Mollie E. Smith of Wisconsin, is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Judge
Elwell, and other relatives here.
If. M. Kelchner, proprietor of the Ex
change Hotel at Benton transacted business
at the county seat on Wednesday.
John Brooks, son of Prof. Brooks, has
accepted a position as clerk in A. 1
Snyder's music store at Shamokin, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bertsch returned to
their home in Reading on Wednesday. The
latter has been visiting here for the past two
weeks, and Mr. Bertsch came up a few days
ago.
G. B. Hummer, of the firm of Hnmmer &
Yorks, well known and extensive lumbermen
of up the creek, came down Monday to at
tend to business matters. He returned home
Tuesday morning.
F. Freeman Boas, Sec'y of the Young
Men's Christian Association of this place has
tendered his resignation which has been ac
cepted. He will fill a similar position with
the association at Mauch Chunk.
J. G. Wells and family returned from
Philadelphia last Saturday, and will remain
here until next fall, when Mr. Wells will
resume his medical studies at the University
of Pennsylvania. He is reading medicine
with Dr. Reber.
Rush Harrison, of Forks, made a pleasant
call at our office on Saturday. He is now
farming, but he spent nine years in the
printing business, and held some responsible
positions. He has been employed in Phila
delphia, and spent several years in Norfolk,
Va., and other southern cities.
James McHenry of Cambra has
sold out his store to William Ilazlett.
The prevalent form of grippe affects
the throat and produces extreme
hoarseness. There are many such
cases in town at present.
Subscribers who will change their
place of residence on April ist, will
please notify us of the change, giving
both the old and ne jv address.
The Superior court on Monday of
last week affirmed the case of Creasy
& Wells vs. Emanuel Reformed
Church, that went up from this county.
The Town Council held a meeting
Monday night to pass upon the exon
erations and hear the report of the
President.
CLEVELAND,
gte2tfr,$100
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tot'rner'O.
The above line of strictly hiyh grade bicycles I have selected for my line for tliis
year after visiting the New York Cycle Show and inspecting alUhe different makes. They
re the cream of the lot. Fpace is too limited to describe them, but they an be seen at
y store or I will cheerfully mail catalogues to any intending purchasers.
Latest U.S. Gov't Report
The only observance of St.
Patrick's day here, was the " wearing
of the green."
The County Commissioners have
fixed the tax rate at 2 J milts same as
last year.
The Jamison C'ty tannery is run
ning seven hours a day, with the pros
pect of soon working full time.
Charles II. Reice killed a steer last
week that weighed 1250 pounds. He
bought it of William Shaffer, who
raised it from a calf.
Information has been received an
nouncing the arrival of Geo. S. Rob
bins and family at Los Angelos last
Saturday.
Rev. Bickel, of Hazelton, will
preach at the Methodist Mission to
night, Thursday, March 26, 1896, at
7 :30 o'clock.
In'this issue will be found an inter
esting article on Normal Schools, by
Prof. Eckels. It is worthy of careful
perusal.
Thousands have tested the great
building up power of Hood's Sarsa
parilla and have found renewed
strength, vigor and vitality in its nse.
The editor of the Berwick Inde
pendent became the father of a new
boy last Friday, and says he is now
ready to receive congratulations and
over-due subscriptions.
C. B. Jackson and C. C. Evans,
Esqs., have been elected attorneys for
the borough of Berwick, and Col.
Seely chief of the fire department for
the ensuing year.
H. E. Heacock has purchased the
steam laundry and is now in full pos
session of the same. Mr. Chamber
lain, the former proprietor, will engage
in the telephone business at Reading.
Victor Hugo of Dushore, has pur
chased the Sullivan Republican of
Laporte, and will change the name
and make it a Democratic paper. A
stock company to publish a Republi
can paper at Laporte is talked of.
If this thing keeps up, the date for
dog days will have to be changed from
August to the winter months. The
latest report is that a mad dog has
bitten several children at Beach
Haven.
Rev. Mr. GraefT, rector of Christ
Church, Williamsport, has tendered
his resignation, to take effect, May 3.
He has accepted a call to the Memorial
Church of the Holy Comforter, Phila
delphia. There was a pleasant gathering of
the Reformed Christian Endeavor
Society at the home of Mrs. M. E.
Ent last Thursday evening. Games
and other pastimes were indulged in,
and dainty refreshments served.
The following letters are advertised
March 24, 1896. Miss Estella Ash,
Geo. M. Holdren, H. H. James, (2)
Mrs. S. B. Wilson. Will be sent to
the dead letter office April 7, 1896.
James II. Merckr, P. M.
A fire at Centralia last Friday
morning started in Thomas Evans'
store, and burned it, with the stores
of A. B. Fortner, Albert Wall, and
Harry Levitt. Evans' loss is $15,400 ;
Former's $1800; Wall's $1200; and
Levitt's, $600.
Mrs. C. E. Crawford will hold her
millinery opening Thursday March
26th to which the ladies of Blooms
burg and vicinity are invited. A full
line of artistically trimmed hats await
their inspection, at prices which defy
competition.
Leases, with judgment and eject
ment clause, for sale at this office in
small or large quantities.
W. S. Rishton.
Trof. H, A. Curran of the Strouds
burg Normal School was in town on
Monday, stopping on his return from
the conference at Williamsport.
The March number of the Normal
Quarterly has been issued, and it is
one of the best numbers jet publish
ed. It contains a large amount of
interesting matter and several half
tone cuts. Copies can be obtained
of Prol. J. II. Dennis or at the school.
rompco Ratti, president of the
Bloomsburg Silk Mill, died in Comeo,
Italy, on the 7th inst. It was his
former home, and he went there for
his health several months ago. He
was a brother of Joseph Ratti, and by
hit pleasant manners had made many
friends here.
The return of Rev. B. C. Conner
to the pastorate of the Methodist
church of this place by the late con
ference held at Williamsport, is not
only satisfactory to the membership
but the community at large. During
the past year he has made many
friends.
Holy Communion will be adminis
tered under the pastorate of Rev. A.
Houtz as follows : Hidlay April 5 at
10:30 A. M.j Zion April 12 at 1030
A.M.j Orangeville April 19 at 10:30
A. M.j St. James April 26 at 10:15
A. M.j and Briarcreek May 3 at
10:30 A. M. Preparatory service on
the preceding Saturday at 2:30 P. M.
Conductor Byron Sleppy and brake
men Frank Beck and Michael Leighow
of Northumberland were arrested in
Scranton on Monday upon the arrival
of their train by the D. L. & W. Rail
road Company, upon the charge of
re-selling tickets that had been used
once. Sleppy and Beck are well
known in Columbia County.
The last Congress passed an act
allowing the appointments to the
Naval Academy at Annapolis that did
not expire till June of this year to be
filled by the outgoing Congressmen.
This enabled Congressman Wolver
ton to name the cadets for this district.
He designated Albert G. Savidge,
second son of Judge Savidge of Sun
bury, and Harry R. Stees ot Blooms
burg alternate.
A GREAT ADVERTISING IDEA.
An Entire Pony Outfit Comprising Pony,
Cart, Harness, Robes, Whip, Etc.,
Given Away to the Lucky Boy.
What is probably the most extensive
advertising idea that has ever been
introduced in this vicinity is the one
which is to-day made public for the
first time by that enterprising, exten
sive and prosperous clothing firm,
J. M. Gidding & Co. They pur
chased a short time ago a pony, car
riage, harness and all belongings,
which they intend giving away to the
holder of the lucky number, July 30,
at 7 :30 p. m. With every dollar
purchased a coupon is given, the dup
licate of which is deposited in a tightly
sealed box, which will be opened in
the presence of Dr. J. P. Welsh
Principal of the Normal School, W.
O. Holmes President ot Town Coun
cil, and Mr. A. H. Bloom cashier' of
the Farmers National Bank, who have
kindly consented to act as judges,
together with representatives of the
town newspapers, and see that every
thing is conducted in a fair and im
partial manner. The box will be
opened at 7 130 p. m. sharp on the
night of July 30th, and a little girl
blindfolded will draw 2 itoupons, the
2 1 st draw being the lucky one. The
idea is a novel one, and no doubt
every boy in this valley will await
with anxiety the date upon which it is
to be given away. On former occa
sions of this kind it has been custom
ary to give a coupon with every suit
at a certain price, but Gidding & Co.
have decided to give everyone an
equal chance, therefore they have
made it with every dollar purchase.
This idea is a good one from the fact
that the chances are equal, thus if any
one has a little girl it would equally
be appreciated by her as by a boy.
The pony is very kind ard gentle and
can be driven by the smallest child.
He stands about eight and one-half
hands high and weighs about four
hundred and forty pounds. The car
riage or cart is a model of cuteness,
being newly upholstered and elegantly
painted. It certainly is a handsome
turnout, one that any boy or girl will
be overjoyed to own, and the liberal
donors will no doubt make many little
friends through it. Gidding & Co.
never do anything unless they do it
right. They never advertise until
they advertise right, and no better
proof of their success through it is
shown than by the very large business
they have built up. Their establishment
is known north, south, east and west
within a radius of 50 miles, and their
trade extends through every nook
and corner of the valley. They de
serve it however, for no harder work
ers for business have ever been in our
midst. Their advertisements are
always truthful and their way of doing
business cannot help but bring success
to anything they undertake. From
Bloomsburg Daily.
EDGE'S PLAN A 8U0CES8.
Change in the Method of Holding Fanners'
Institutes Generally Approved,
The department of agriculture has
held 130 institutes in fifty-six counties
of the state during the 1895 6 season.
Dates have been fixed for about thirty
more, making a total of 160 for the
institute year. It is also infem'ed to
hold a number of Spring and Suitmer
institutes before the close of the fiscal
year. Applications have alrea-ly been
received for a large number of insti
tutes to be held during the next
Autumn and Winter. There is a
growing demand for institutes to be
held in September and October and
less desire for dates in March and
April. Thus far Lancaster heads the
list with eight institutes. Susque
hanna and Lackawanna have each
held six.
The corps of institute workers now
consists of Professor John Hamilton,
Colonel John A. Woodward, T. B.
Terry, of Ohio j Senator N. B. Critch
field, of Somerset, and one member
of the state board of agriculture se
lected for each week. The officers of
the department of agriculture assist
whenever their services are needed.
Secretary Edge fills gaps caused by
sickness or absence of any member of
the force. The secretary has thus far
attended forty institutes. He expects
to get to at least ten more before the
close of the season.
The dates are so arranged as to
have two sets of institutes in progress
at the same time, and the corps of
institute workers are divided and
changed to suit the locality and lead
ing interest of the district in which
the meetings are to be hsld Secre
tary Edge is called into requisition
whenever commercial fertilizers are
used extensively. Mr. Terry talks
upon potato cultivation and clover
production. Professor Hamilton is
an authority upon roads and road
laws. Each member of the force has
one or more specialties which are called
into requisition as the wants of the
district may indicate.
At the commencement of the season
there was much objection, on the part
of local managers and members of the
state board of agriculture to the de
partment fixing the dates were selected
by each member at will and without
any reference to those of adjacent or
adjoining counties, and much of the
funds of the State failed to produre
the best results because of the greatly
increased amount of travel occasioned
by the want of system.
Under the management of the de
partment, dates are fixed at the com
mencement of the season and they are
so arranged that the force of institute
workers may pass from one county to
another with a minimum of expense.
The local members of the state board
of agriculture is permitted to select
the places' at which the institutes of
the county shall be held,, but the
dates are fixed by central authority.
Under the old management 148 insti
tutes were held with $9,500. Under
the new plan it is expected that 170
will be held with an annual appropria
tion of $7,500. Harrisburg Patriot.
Mr. F. C. Eyer had a serious fall
on Monday. He was carrying a sew
ing machine up stairs in the Evans
building and becoming overbalanced
fell down the stairs, the machine fall
ing upon him. He was severely cut
upon the head. He was taken into
Mercer's drug store and the wounds
dressed, after which he was taken
home.
The windows 'of the clothing store
of J. M. Gidding & Co. are attracting
considerable attention. In one of
them is the large strong box, in which
the coupons for the drawing of the
pony and cart are to be deposited,
and the other is filled with a fine
selection of neck ware. The whole
is in keeping with the usual taste dis
played by Mr. Gidding in the dressing
of his windows.
Is Columbia County going to re
deem herself this year, or are we going
to have the same miserable little
majority that the Democrats have had
for several years past, at the fall elec
tion ? Let us have early organiza
tion and active work this fall.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Easter novelties in candy at Dei
trick's Market Square.
Buy your candies at Deitrick's, they
are always fresh.
Fruits and vegetables at Deitrick's,
Market Square.
A FORT UIVIP
Is within reach of yountr people who go to
Wood s HuHl!its College, Nortuiton our terms
aru lower than at soma coileifos having fewer
bi urtems, but our faculty I much larger and
our course of study more varied and thorough.
Tlio new president for wTenteen ywuu taugbU
leetured on law aud ctrlcs, and has writ tea
biwlHews collegn text books now In use all over
Allien leu. Ho Tins educated wort of business
college touchers, and 10,000 young people for
business. He wtm Bent to France as Ynlled
Kt ales consul for four yenra, and now teaches
and lectures days aud evening at Horauton.
The college, lias uuw 5 siiultntts and lust year
located in I of Its students In good paying situa
tions. In thorough work and In aid to si udeuts.
It Is the lending business college ot Pennsyl
vania. Bend lor Illustrated Journal.
0, F. Williams, President.
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Jnplov Crocus.
We are showing the most complete line of Dress Fob
rics for Easter and Spring gowns, we have ever placed or
our counters A full range ot dress materials from over the sea
as well as those popular and well made American goods made
on our own shore, of good materials and at prices to suit alL,
Dress Goods,
Lot of choice novelty suiting, at 40c
Lot of choice cheviot mixtures, part
Mohair at 49c.
50 in. all wool Jacquards, handsome
colorings at 70c.
Mohair and wool suitings, Mozam
bique effects 59c.
Black figured mohairs, 75c.
Black mohair Sicilians, 75c.
Special black Mohair, 55c.
Separate Dress Skirts.
A full line of these most popular
goods are now ready for your made in
newest shapes. yul fhre, all lined.
Good all wool serge skirts, lined all
through, velvet facing, $3.50.
Figured Mohair skirts all lined vel
vet facings, $2.50.
Mixed wheel doth skirts,, strap
trimmed, all lined at $7.50.
Shirt Waists.
We place on sale to-day our spring
line of shirt waists. Nothing but the
newest and best made waists find
room in our stock.
1 lot of fine waists of special value
at 98c.
1 lot of Percaje waists, new yoke
effect at 95c.
Spring Coats and Capes.
We are showing a line of garments
for spring capes from 79c. upwards.
H, J. CLARK & SON.
I. W.
MBTMA1I
MARKET SQUARE DRY COODS HOUSE.
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Just Come to TowndUr early invoice of
Spring Capes, Jackets, Dress Skirtsv Shirt
Waists, and Ladies' Muslin Underwear.
Capes
69c, $1.50, $2.50, $3.50,
$5.00, $6.50,. $7.50 to $12.50.
Jackets
$2.95 to $10.00.
Misses' Jackets
$3-50 to $6.50.
Children's Jackets
$1.00 to $5.00.
Dress Skirts
$145 to $6.50.
Shirt Waists
$750 to $1.25.
"3TOTT
Will in all probability buy a new wheel this spring. Do you know that yon
See the finest line of wheels in the county at HESS BROS' BICYCLE
AGENCY, in connection with their Jewelry Store, It you buy 'a wheel why
l?t? rW can give you vour choice of the following wheels : SYRA
CUSE, LIBERTY, WORLDv AMERICA, HUNTER, MATESTIC
GALES' MANHATTAN and several cheaper wheels. Why not b a wheel"
that is known to be '
winner. At Coronado on March 2, 1896, there were 18 world's records and
21 coast records broken on a Syracuse Crimson Rim
Johnny Johnson rides a World. Baby
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YOUR
You want to select from the lavyst and freshest
line, so call and examine ours. All fresh and eatable.
Any name you desire put on eggs free. , .
Fruits and Vegetables.
' Market Square
. . DID YOU EVER THINK ? . . .
- 1IS m,g b.e lhe last opportunity you would have of making
"Easter a happy day in your family. Of course we hope your lot may be
otherwise, but as the present is the only time to seize an opportunity, we wish
to call your attention to the immense assortment of Easter novelties which we
have arranged for that particular occasion. Examixs Them and you will be
convinced there are none finer.
L, F, SEISHLINE, Prep., Tolepheno Cor aectiQQ. PLQ0MSBU8G, PA,
We call special attention to our child
ren'and misses' reefers. The fines
line of children's spring goods we hove
ever shown. See our $2.5 reefer;
others higher and lower.
New Neckwear.
We are showing full lines of new
neckwear for spring.
Kid Gloves.
The best one dollar kid' glove, in
fact the best kid glove that one dollar
can buy in all the new shades for
Easter, both in hook and buttons.
New Trimmings and
Buttons.
All the season's latest effects in
trimmings and buttons.
Hosiery.
A special lot of ladies'' seamless fast
black hose at 10c. pair, or $1.10 a
dozen value 15c. pair.
Ladies' regular made hose, good
value, 31c.
Ladies' opera length hose, 250. and
50c.
Lace and Damask
Curtains.
A full line of lace curtains froaa
75c. pair upwards.
Try our $i.oo corsets. Big bath
towels, 25c. piece. $1.35 half dozen.
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Night Dresses
39c, 49c, 59C, 756., 89c,
98c.,. $1.25, $1.49, to $3.50.
Drawers
29c,. 39C, 49c to 2.00.'
Chemise
39C, 49c. tO $l.$Ou
Skirts
49c, 69c, 75c. to $2.50.
Corset Covers
25c, 31c, 39c., 49c. to $1.25.
Corset covers with shields attached.
A new thing. We control them for
tne town see them.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON.
Bliss, who weigh 502 lbs., rides the
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