THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
" THURSDAY, Al'RIL 9, 1S96.
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BRIEF MENTION.
About People Tou know.
E. II. F.nt spent his Easter wilh friends at
Wentlicrly.
C. W. Wallace of Sunbury spent Sunday
in Town with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Duy spent last Sun
day in Wilkes-Barre.
Mrs. A. J). Pursel is confined to her home
on account of illi ess.
Hon. C. K. Huckalew Is transacting busi
ness at I'hiladelphia.
Katharine Ilartman, of Willow Grove is
visiting at I. D. While's.
Dr. T. U Creasy, ol Mitllinvillc, was
noticed on the streets last Friday.
Mrs. T. R. Jordan of Sayre, To., spent
Easter with Mrs. Judge dwell.
Charles Harder of New Jersey, is visiting
Thomas Barton on becond Street.
W. H. Billig of Locust township, was
noticed on the streets last Monday.
Carl Wirt come home from Long Island
Ct'y on Monday for his Laster vacation.
E. M. Tewksbury, ol Catawissa transacted
business at the county seat last Tuesday.
S. A. Coodhue of Jamison City, transacted
business at the County scat on Monday.
George U. Hughes of Lime Ridge, trans'
acted business at this oflice last Saturday.
John C. Wenner of Cnnby, transacted
business at this office the latter part of last
week.
Carlton Caswell, of Philadelphia spent the
Easter vacation with his mother on Fifih
street. '
Isaiah Ilagenbuch, after a long illness has
so far recovered as to be able to be on the
street. ,
Harry Kline, who is attending the busi
ness college at Scranton spent Easter with
his parents.
J.E.Snyder and Dr. II. V. Hower, of
Miminville, transacted business at this oflice
last Saturday.
Dr. J. II- Vasline, and J. B. Yetter of
Catawissa transacted business at the County
seat Inst Friday.
II. D. Manning received a telegram an
nouncing the serious illness of his brother
George at I'ittston.
John F. Taber Manager of the Danville
Electric Light Co., was noticed on the
streets last Monday.
Scott Ammerman Esq., District Attorney
of Montour county transacted business at the
county scat on Monday.
Mrs. Charles Erath, of Wilkes-barre,
spent several days with her mother, Mrs.
George Hassert on Fourth street.
D. B. Heddcn, proprietor of the Montour
House at Danville spent Sunday with his
brother I'hiueas of the White House.
W. D. Bcckly, who has been taking treat
ment at the Danville Sanitarium, N. Y., has
returned home greatly improved in health.
James C. Slerner of Philadelphia, has
been in town for several days. He was rail
..' ed here on account of the death of his
mother. ,
Mrs. Freas Brown, who has been spend
ing considerable time in the South has re
turned. She reports having had a very
pleasant trip,
Mrs. J. S. and Miss Roys will stop off
Friday for a few days visit here with
J. E. Roys, jeweler. They are on their
way to their home at Lyons, N. Y., from
Palm Beach, Fla., where they have leen
spending the winter. .
Hon. James B. Reilly, whose bond w ith
James A. O'Reilly, of Reading, and Louis
Sloffregen, of Pottsville, as sureties, was ap
proved, took the oath of office before Judge
Butler, of the United States District Court
last week. He entered upon his duties last
Saturday, April 4.
Awnings are going up.
The cirls were in their glory last
Sunday.
Fisherman will soon be tellinc each
other the same old lies.
J. K. Bittenbender Tax Collector
is now located on West Main street,
two doors below J. W. Eyer's store.
Benton is without a treasurer. The
new Council apointed John G. Mc
Henry who refused to serve.
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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 different makes. They
are the cream of the lot. Space is too limited to describe them, but they can be seen at
ny store cr I will cheeifullyjmail catalogues to any intending purchasers.
Latest U. S. Gov't Report
The Faster miiir. will hp reniiated
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at the Episcopal Church next Sunday
morning at 10:30
The blue birds and robins have
made their appearance. This is a
sure harbinger of spring.
B. R. Davis is making extensive
improvements to his property on the
corner of Fifth and Iron Streets.
The Treasurer's sale of seated and
unseated lands will be found in this
issue of the Columman.
The fence has been removed from
the front of the IIurTnagle property
on Last street.
i'j. ivi. 1 ewkSDury, ot catawissa, is
spoken of as a possible candidate for
Associate Judge.
J. S. Blue is making arrangements
to lay a pavement in front of his
residence on East Street.
John G. Woolley will lecture in the
Millville Opera House, Thursday
evening, April 16th, at 8 o clock
Subject, "Christian Citizenship."
The Prohibition County Committee
will meet at M. P. Lutz & Son's office,
Saturday, April 18th, at 2 o'clock, to
elect delegates to the State Conven
tion to be held in Philadelphia, May 6
The County Treasurer will sell on
the 8th ol June next, at the Court
House, certain seated and unseated
lands, unless the tax due thereon is
paid before that time.
Mrs. James Cadman is making im
provements to her property at the
corner of Sixth and Catharine streets,
A veranda will be one of the most
important.
H. O. Wert displays a new sign in
front of his shoe shop on Iron Street,
It consists of a boot of immense pro
portions upon which is printed his
name and business.
The W. C. T. U. will in the future
occupy the rooms over the Farmers
National Bank. They have been
nicely furnished and an invitation
extended to the public to make use
of them.
F. Freeman Boas, former general
secretary of the Young Men's Chris
tian Association of this place, left
yesterday for Mauch Chunk. During
his stay among us Mr. Boas has made
many friends who regret his departure,
The ladies of St. Margaret Guild
will give a chicken and flannel cake
supper at the Parish House on Thurs
day, April 16th, from c to 10 o'clock
P. M. You are invifed to attend.
Tickets for the supper 25 cts.
Superintendent of water works,
Welliver, was engaged last Saturday
in flushing the fire hydrants. For this
the company is to be commended as
the citizens then have assurance that
in case of fire they are ready for Use,
The best bank ill Pennsylvania
couldn't pay you more than six per
cent, if it wanted to, but there s no
law against getting ten per cent, in
terest by advertising in the best week
ly in BloomsburK. That's the Colum
bian.
The new Council is now ready for
business, and their first regular meet
ing will be held this evening. The
oath of office was administered to
President Holmes by President Judge
Ikeler last'Monday, and he adminis
tered the oath to the other members.
The following letters are advertis
ed April 7, 1896. Mrs. George
Evans, Mr. It. c. rinleley, Air. War
ren Jacox, Miss May Karnes, Mr.
Henry W. Sargent, Mr. leauie
Townsend. Cards. Mr. John Bush
& Son. Will be sent to the dead
letter office April 21, 1S96.
James H. Mercer, r. M.
W. S. Rishton.
Don't forget the Art Recitals to
ight and to-morrow night.
Elwell's Orchestra furnishes music
ni
for both nights.
Jas. Reilly has secured the services
of a thoioughly competent assistant
in his barber shop, 111 the person of
weo. u. Drum, who has had many
years' experience in the business in
Wilmington, Del., and Philadelphia.
The attention of the town author
ities is called to the condition of many
of the board walks in our town. They
are in , a dangerous condition, and
immediate steps should be taken to
have them made safe for pedestrians.
Out of weakness comes strencth
when the blood has been purified, en
riched and vitalized by Hood's Sarsa-
paruia.
William Kramer held the lucky
number which drew the watch at
Lowenberg's clothing store last Satur
day. He says he now has one too
many, and for a valuable consideia-
tion will part with one of them.
J. N. Webb is building a house at
the corner of Eighth and Catharine
Streets. During the past season he
has built quite a number all ol which
have been sold at cood prices. Mr.
Webb is one of the hustling men of
this place.
A large delegation of the members
ot Washington Camp No. 540 I'. O.
S. of A., of Catawissa visited the
camp at this place last Thursday
night. No. 540 is composed of the
pest men ot that place, ana tneir
camp is rapidly forging to the front.
The Central Hotel has been refurn
ished, and is now open for the recep.
tion of guests.
The corner of Market and Third
streets is a busy place these days. The
work of demolishing the old church is
completed. A gang of men under the
direction of'Wm. Ferguson is busy
clearing up the rubbish, ten men are
cutting stone and masons are at work.
W. O. Holmes has moved his
Plumbing establishment to the rooms
formerly occupied by Eshleman &
Wolf in the Opera House. If you
are in need of any work in his line
you will find it to your advantage to
give him a call. Estimates cheerfully
given.
The work of placing the metallic
cases in the Register and Recorder's
office has been completed. The
officials of the office are pleased with
the job, and it assists them greatly in
the transaction of the business of the
office. The members of the bar are
equally pleased as they are now able
to readily find the records of the
office.
Bbad-Oh !
The ladies of the Lutheran Church
will give a shad supper in Chrisman's
restaurant, next to Jacobs Bakery, on
Friday evening of this week. 1 here
will be fried shad, broiled shad, roast
ed shad, Delmonico shad and every
other kind ot preparation to which
this choicest of the fish tribe can be
subjected, and all the other delicacies
that go to make a delicious fish sup
per. Tacobs superb ice cream will
be furnished in three flavors and large
dishes. Everybody knows the profi
ciency of the Lutheran ladies in the
art of cookery and you never sat
down to a better supper than the one
to be furnished Friday evening from
5 to 10 o clock.
Jurors and witnesses will find the
best accommodations at the Central
Hotel.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
T. A. Hess is now disnlaiinir the
finest ljne of Russet shoes for gentle
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men ever shown in uioomsDurg.
Gidding & Co. sell excellent all
wool suits in blue and black cheviots
and neat mixtures for men at $5.00,
Take a box of Lowney's chocolates
home. I. G. Deitnck has them.
You should see them. What ? East-
er goods at Exchange Bakery.
Buy your clothinir at Gross' and get
a watch free.
Candies from 10c. lb. to 60c. lb. at
I. G. Deitrick's.
Have vou seen the fine line of Rus
set shoes which Jerry Hess now has
on sale ? They are the finest in the
town.
All the choicest fruiis and vegeta
bles the markets afford at I. G. Dei-
trick's.
For the finest line of dinner sets in
stone ware and semi- porcelain call'at
L. E. Whary's. Tney have them 112
pieces, from $6 up. Some extra fine
ones in Haviland China. They aie
fine.
Gidding & Co., the clothiers, sell
boys', age 4 to 14, all wool children's
suits in neat effects, made with double
knees, extra button and extra sewed
at $1.48.
Have you tried those fine chocolates
for 250 lb. at I. G. Derrick's.
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You are busy moving, and have not
time to come and select your wall
paper. Drop a postal to J. H. Mer
cer and he will send samples. The
styles are the latest. All paper is
tummed free of charge, and if you
desire we will hang it for you.
Hats and caps, bicycle suits, belt!
and hose very low at Gross'.
Rubber eoods of all kinds at J.
A.
Hess' on Main street.
All work guaranteed
at tie
Columbia Steam Laundry.
Cold frame cabbage plants, 10c.
doz., 40c. 100, $3.50 per 1000, at Jos.
Garrisons, fifth street. 2t.
A beautiful line of spring clothing
at Gross'.
Gidding & Go's, hat department
fairly bristles with bargains; 98 cts. for
a splendid pure fur stiff or Fedora hat,
black, brown or colors, sold in many
stores at $1.50.
Apple trees of all the different var
ieties for sale. These are now in al
most bearing condition, and are guar
anieeti 10 De true 10 name. Appiy to
1. A. or G. W. Hess, executors of
Jeremiah Hess, deceased.
Work the best, and prices reason
able at the Columbia Steam Laundry.
Do you intend doing any papering
this spring ? You will find that it
will be money in your pocket to get
Mercer s prices before you do any pur
chasing. Paper trimmed free of charge.
Elegant wool pants for $1.00 at
Gross'.
Bring the boy to Gidding's if you
want to tit him out right ana save
money. Mother's friend waists of all
kinds, large bow ties, beautiful suits,
all at money saving prices.
You will make a mistake if you pur
chase a bicycle without hrst seeing the
Phoenix, for sale by William H. Slate,
Another drop in prices. Go to
Gross' and eet one of his new stvlish
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suits. He has iust returned from the
city with a large new nobby stock,
wnicn will oe sola very cheap.
If you are looking for the finest
Russet leather shoe ever displayed in
Hloomsburg, call at J. A. Hess .
Just received at P. Solleder & Co's.
leather store, one ton shoe nails, also
one gross reversible 3 feet iron stands
lor repairing, wholesale and retail.
For first class laundry work call at
the Columbia Steam Laundry.
A barrel of shad received every day
by W. S. Fleckenstine. All fish clean
ed and delivered without extra charge.
Call and examine the "Crawford"
bicycle at Mercer's drug store. Good
as lots of wheels which are sold for
$100, better than the usual $75; our
price is only $50.
Children's good suits from 85c. up
at Gross .
Finest line of patent leather shoes
for men in the town are now on sale
at Hess' shoe store, Main street.
The wall paper season is now on
William H. Slate has the largest and
cheapest line to select from. Paper
from 5 cents up. Remnants at your
own price.
Trimmed and untrimmed hats,
flowers, ribbon etc., in the latest spring
styles at E. Barkley's. Main street
below Market.
Finest line of patent leather shoes
for men in the town are on sale at J.
A. Hess', Main street.
Every customer gets a ticket and
when you have purchased $2. 00
worth of goods, you will get a first
class watch free of charge, at Gross'
clothing store.
The best wheel on the market to
day is conceded by all unprejudiced
wheelmen to be the Remington. You
can see it at Mercer's drug store.
Fresh goods and nice gifts. Nave',
Catanea, Messina, Palerma, Valencia,
Blood Oranges and Lemons, Aspin-
wall Bananas, new Tomatoes, new
Olives, 30c. ct., first class olive oil.
every kind of nice fresh candy, Easter
eggs, &c, at N. Malfariea's. To
every person who makes cash pur
chases will be given goods free as fol
lows:
aso. purchase,
too.
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1 package chewing gum.
x can siiKtir corn.
8 cans supir corn,
V lb. candy, t canB corn.
M doz. bannnng, 9 cans corn.
1 lb. candy, 8 curia corn.
1 lb cauily, 5 cans corn.
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All at N. Malfaiera's, Main street, be
tween Dieterick's restaurant and
Bloomsburg Store Co's. store.
W. S. Fleckenstine is headquarters
for shad. He receives a fre3h lot
every day.
Boys, tell your parents to buy your
suit at Gross'. Nice new nobby goods
and a watch free.
John L. Jacobs has moved his bar-
ber shop to the Lorah building on
West Second street near the Blooms
burg & Sullivan Railroad. st.
THE SPRING BUYING.
The time now for doing the Spring buying is at hand.
You all wish to buy the best, and save where you can. It is
not economy to buy the cheapest goods, for naturally the qual
ity is of a lower grade. The best policy in buying is to buy
the best your money will allow you to good reliable goods.
We buy the best lor your needs.
We sell on a close margin of profit, giving you always
the best for the price. Trashy stuffs are dear at any price.
We sell for cash one price, always assuring you its the low
est price for the quality. Come and examine the Spring
goods through the store.
Dress Goods,
You want a spring gown. We nev-
er were better prepared to serve your
every want. Don't you think it would
pay you to see the dress goods offer
ings we now have on them. 40 inch
all wool mixtures, choice patterns and
colorings at 49c. yd.
Lace Curtains.
New lines, new patterns, new prices,
a items of interest.
Lot of yd. long extra wide,
taped, choice patterns at $1 35.
Brussels effect curtains, 3 k yds. long,
extra wide, neat designs at $1.50 pair.
A full line of the new tapestry cur
tains for arches, doors and windows.
Waists and Silks.
A full line of the newest waist silks
for your approval. Special lot of
Dresden silks in waist patterns at
$5.95 the pattern; regular price, $6.75.
Others lower and higher.
Capes and Childrens'
Reefers.
A full line of the spring capes.
Newest styles children's reefers. See
them, with a full line of materials for
cape making.
H. J. CLARK & SON.
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MARKET SQUARE DRY GOODS HOUSE.
When you want a watch you go to a watch
maker and not to a blacksmith.
So when you want a neat and well fitting Cape or Jacket
you ought to go where they sell them. Always seek things
elk 9UUII.C.
The Sprinjr styles are as
neat and pretty as can be
made, from 1.00 to $12.50.
Have them less for those who
want a cheaper article.
The wash dress goods now
have the preference with spring
buyers at prices which should
convince and please all.
About 25 single dress pat
terns in wool and half wool.
No two alike, at different
prices.
The ready made dress skirts
save many stitches. We have
them.
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Will in all probability buy a new wheel
See the finest line of wheels in the
AutNLY, in connection with their Jewelry Store
not
the best ? We can give vou vour choice
SY'o, LIBERTY, WORLD, AMERICA, . HUNTER, MAJESTIC,
GALES MANHATTAN and several chennr whic vvk
that is known to be
winner. At Coronado on March 2. 1806. there were i wnrii'c ,...,i
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BICTCLE.
Johnny Johnson rides a Wotld. Baby
America. Call and see the wheels nt
1EASTJEK IS
Now we settle down to our regular line of
Choice Candies,
and our line was never so complete as now. A pound box of chocolates for
SSy Jib ""t choco,ate drPs. Florida drops. They are elegant.
Fruits and Vegetables.
I. G. DEXQRWK,
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M arket Square
Try our 50c.
EXCHANGE
THE FINEST
Laundried Shirt Waists.
Everybody wants them. Dante
Fashion pronounces them all the rage.
We have all those correct shapes.
Reliable made, fitting, at correct
prices. See our line.
Counterpanes.
A special lot of counterpanes at
$1.39 each. Usually, $1.73. With
grades higher and lower.
Hosiery.
Large lines of the good wearing and
washing sorts.
See the 25c, 31c, 45c. ladies'.
See the 10c. special ladies'.
See the men's hose, 4 pair for 25c
Men's fine regular hose 15c; 3 pair
25c.
Corsets and Corset Waists.
All those popular kinds, the R. &
G., the W. C. C, the C. B., the At
morside, the "464," and a special lot
of summer corsets at 43c. Well made,
worth more.
Children's Caps.
A new line of caps for children.
Also infant's robes, long and short
coats.
Yd. wide Percales, 9c.
The ladies' wrappers are
convenient to buy for those
who have no time to make
one. Many prices and styles.
The chenille and lace cur
tains with poles and fixtures
are with us in quantity, with a
large line of felt and oil cloth
ones on rollers.
Black dress goods in figured
and plain are good sellers.
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BAKERY
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L. F. Beishline, Proprietor,