THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Highest of all in Leavening Power. AD50UUTEE.Y PURE THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, ATRII- 23, 1896. Kntrrert tit the PnH Offir at Btoamnlmrg, Pa,, et pco(J rlan maltrr, Man h 1, 18SS. BRIEF MENTION. About People Tou Know. I". A. Rawlings and wife spent Sunday at Toiks. C. F. Knapp started for Hoston on Monday. Mr. Amos IJuckalcw is viiiting friends at ll.ulclon. Harry Houck, spent Sunday in town with his mother. J. A. Williams has moved from AHoona to this plate. W. H. Moore transacted business at Ucn ton on Monday. C. I., folic, has been appointed Fostmas tcr t Catawissa. Hon. A. I.. Fritz transacted business at Hcnton last Friday. J. T. Fritz, of Suparloaf, was noticed on t lie streets last Monday. Mrs. Kate Sheep who has been sick for some time is convalescing. E. V. Klwell, of Towanda spent Sunday in town with his relatives. Miss Klla Watson is purchasing her sum mer millinery in Philadelphia. Kx-Coiinty Commissioner Sands transact ed business at Philadelphia last week. I. K. Pildine and Kinney Sloan transacted business at the county scat last rrulay. Dr. Montgomery of Miftlinvillc transacted business at the county scat last Monday. John T. Haas, of Sunbury visited his brother-in-law, Dr. I'lirnian last Friday. Miss May (iilmore visited friends nt Rolirsburg during the latter part of last week. Dr. T. T. Fox, and Fred Smith of Cata wissa were at the county seat early Monday morning. Wilson Iiogart, of Millville is now occupy irtg Hon. K. R. Ikeler's house on West Main Street. James Ferguson has started a brick yard at Nanticoke. His friends wish him success in his venture. C. O. Riggins of the Philadelphia Cash grocery store went to JMcwport News, irgiiua last Monday. Rev. D. N. Kirkby conducted services at St. John's Episcopal Church at Catawissa last Sunday afternoon. Miss Josephine O'Brien, of Benton is risiting her sisters Mrs. W. E. Shaffer and Mrs. George Rosenstock. Mrs. J. S. Royi and daughter who have been visiting relatives in this town left for Lyons, In. ., on iucsday. Mrs- Kent, mother of Mrs. D. N. Kirkby. went to New York on Monday to attend the luneral ot an intimate friend. Mrs. M. E. Gearhart, who has been in New York and Philadelphia during the past 1,'iree weeks has returned home, Rev. Paul Tustin delivered a fine discourse in the Baptist church last Sunday. He has the abili. uu undoubtedly will make a fine preacher. W. H. Macill Esq., started for the head waters 01 t ishinecieek Tuesday morning. Jie says he will brmc home trout it he has 10 Duy them. I.. B. Howell. Proprietor of the Troctor inn, at amison City was in town last rn (lay. He presented Hon. C. R. Buckalew with a fine lot of trout. Dr. T. p. Hofta and A. L. Heddcns, of "ashingtonville were noticed on the streets last Mondav. I hey have many friends in ihis place who were glad to greet them. Joseph Trethawav of Scranton, spent Sunday with his father-in-law D. K. Cod- man. His wife has been visitinc here several days. They returned home on Monday. Dr, Tames T. Fox of Catawissa transacted business in this place last Monday. While here he rnnprl nt this nffu'f nnd nnnminrprl ' his name as a candidate for Associate Judge. Harry C. Mendenhall. of Williamsrort. has been employed bv Mover Bros., to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John J. Lawall. Mr. Mendenhall was formerly in their employ, and a student under Mr. Lawall. Rev. Stuart Mitchell who was formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place, but who now has a pastorate at Mt. t'armel, stopped in town "a few hours Monday morning on his way to the Presbytery which mceis at Berwick. William Decker, who learned the mys teries of the barberinc; business under Clinton Foinwald has accepted a position I 'th John B. Cain at Newberry. He has many friends in this place who wish him success in his new home. A new roof has been placed on the water tank of the Bloomsbure and Sullivan Railroad. 22 8teaAtfJ,$100 gtomei,$go. .CLEVELAND . v ftuurj uiic v. aw iiiu graae uicycies i nave leiected lor my line lor.imi year aficr vibiting the New York Cycle Show and inspecting all the different makes. They re the Cream rtf tPi lnl !Ctmr i a irr limit.J A :i - U t it.-., lu eoo.i of TK nt,... e . :i.. v! .l 1 . . ,w . jx-v . 1 tiiiiitcti ny store or I will cheerfully mail catalogue to Latest U. S. Gov't Report Collars wilt. Shad are plenty. The straw hat is in it. Overcoats are cheap. Garden making has begun. Get out your rod and flies. Summer has jumped upon us.. A net income--the fisherman's. Easter brides are honeymooning. Speaks for itself the phonograph. The political pot ought to boil in this kind of weather. Despite the dress reformer the corset is here to stay. The County Commissioners are holding their appeals this week Since Jefferson Street has been graded it is one of the finest streets in the town. The appearance of the Wells pro perty on Fifth Street has been greatly improved by the sodding. W. L. Dcmaree has improved the appearance of his property by sodding the same. The effect of the new law in refer ence to wide tires is evidenced by the number of wagons using them. T. W. Gunton is improving his property on Jefferson Street by the erection of a veranda. The best grade of office stationery at the lowest prices at the Columbian office. Stationary for type writer's use. The voice of the turtle is heard in the land, and likewise the voice of the umpire. The new house which Mrs. John Heist had built on Iron Street is com pleted, and in the hands of the painters. Candidates can secure their cards at this office on short notice and at reasonable rates. 4-tf. Allegheny county milk dealers have been notified that they must have their cattle tested. This means their cattle, not their pumps. Many a man who is henpecked at home is willing to pay a big salary to a typewriter just to have a woman hat he can dictate to. An inquiring woman writes in to ask what use dress will be if the Roentgen lens can be applied to every day spectacles worn by men. The fence has been removed from the front of the residence of F. D. Dentler. It adds greatly to the ap pearance of the property. In a game of base ball between the High School and the Normal team, the former were defeated by a score of 1K-1. The appearance of the property of Harman and Hassert, opposite their . .1 . rt 1.' w t Ctront ViiC 1 :l t M -nil- plant on East Street, has bee siderably changed by reason of thprftrt. repairs It is strange that fishermen have never referred to the stories of big fish that are found in the j Bible as an apology for the account of their first day of the season's work. The work of tearing down the brick residence of R. R. Little Esq., on Third street was commenced last Monday. He will build a handsome new residence in its stead. Last Sunday evening as the bus which runs to the l'enna. Rail Road station was returning to town one of the wheels broke, but n one was injured. ... .... . .1 ivj ucsvuuv iiiciii mui nicy van w. iwhi any intending purchasers. W. S. Rishton. William Rchm, the West Third street baker is building a new kitchen. E. M. Tcwksbury has not yet an nounced his name, but will probably be a candidate for Associate Judge. The residence of W. D. Brobst on West Main street is undergoing repairs. For Sate. A corner cupboard; in quire of A. A. Drum Main Street, near B. & S. Rail Road. The Bloomsburg Car Company's plant lias suspended operations for a few days. They are building new boiler walls. The property of R. R. Ikeler on Fifth Street is being improved by the erection of a barn, and grading and sodding The open air meeting held at Fern ville last Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Young Men's Society of the Methodist church was a success. Over two hundred wore in attendance. Dr. Purman has moved from the C. S. Furman property, and can now be found at the Barton property on Main street. Office hours, 7-0, a. m., 12 to 2, p. M., and 6-8 p. m. 31. It seems certain that whether Dr. Nansen discovered the north pole or not, he has not yet found the means of letting the populated world know that he has done so. A new house is being erected along the Light Street road. It is being built by Walter Laubach. This portion of the town is rapidly forging to the front. The brick yard of William Fergu son is now in full blast. With his contracts for excavation, filling &c he gives employment to a large number of men. The home of Mrs. John on Main street will be remodeled. The con tract has been awarded to Samuel and J. B. Shaffer, and this is a suffici ent guarantee that a good job will be done. The house formerly owned by II. C. Hoofnagle on East street, and which was purchased by Charles Has sert is undergoing extensive improve ments. Y hen completed ne will have a handsome residence. Charles Krug has purchased a fine lot from the Neal estate on the exten sion of Third Street, and has com menced the erection of a house on the same. From the plans and speci fications it is apparent that it will be a fine one when completed. The following letters are advertised April 21, 1896. ' Miss Lena Brown, Mrs. V. Buck, Miss Anna Casey, Miss C. Clerk, Miss Linva Geiger, Mr. George Holmes, Mr. F. Kramme, Miss Annie Kistler, Mr. Alfred Mil ler, Mrs.' Ross Rosencranz, Miss Ida Smithers, Mr. George Walters. Will be sent to the dead letter office May 5th, 1896. James II. Mercer, P. M The opening of the Boston Cloth ing House was a success as any new opening ever known of in Bloomsburg Pa., people from every part and di rection from every surrounding town and village were to be seen supplying themselves with clothing at that House and they all claim that never has clothing been sold at such un heard low prices as that House is selling at. Those in need of clothing will do well to get them at once, a chance for getting clothing at such low prices don't very often happen in this part of the country. Remember the place, the Boston Clothing House 111st opened, opposite the St. Elmo Hotel, Bloomsburg Pa. E. Jacobson, Prop. 4-23-21, Printed Signs- The following cards signs are kept on hand at this office : "Keep off the Grass," This property for rent, Inquire or , I his property tor sale, inquire of ," "For Sale-" Any card sign printed to order on short notice. tf. A JTEW'UOOK. S. S. Scranton & Co., Publishers, Hartford, Conn., want 1000 agents to canvass for a bran new book that will be especially popular during this Presidential year and will certainly sell in every community. It is a handsome volume finely illustrated and moderate in price. No experience needed to sell it. A grand chance for men and women to earn money easily right at home. Write to them at once for particulars. 4-9-4t- For Bent. The third Boor of the Columbian building is for rent. It is 25 by 75 feet, and will be partioned of) to suit a tenant for a term of years. Heated by steam, lighted with gas or electricity, and supplied with water. Inquire of Geo. E. Elwell. tf HOOD'S PILLS euro Liver IUa, BUlousneaa, Indigestion, Headache. A pleM&nt laxative. Ml Crof gtsta. ANNOUNCEMENTS. J. A. Hess is now displaing the finest line of Russet shoes for gentle men ever shown in Bloomsburg. Tor Sale- Building and agricultural lime de livered upon short notice In load lots, at the lowest price. Samuel Neyhard, Agent. 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 Ilaviland China. They aie fine. Try a can of Hopkins' Steamed Hominy (Hulled Corn.) It is delicious. full qt., roc. 4 16 4t. Have you seen the fine line of Rus set shoes which Jerry Hess now has on sale ? They are the finest in the town. You are busy moving, and have not time to come and select your wall paper. Drop a postal to J. II. Mer cer and he will send samples. The styles are the latest. All paper is tnmmed free of charge, and if you desire we will hang it for you. Very cold. Ice Cream. The Exchange Bakery Rubber goods of all kinds at J. A. Hess' on Main street. Every one says that the bread baked by William Rehm is the best. All work guaranteed at the Columbia Steam Laundry. Fine Fruits at Deitrick's Market Square. - 11 Apple trees of all the different var ieties for sale. These are now in al most bearing condition, and are guar anteed to be true to name. Apply to 1. A. or G. W. Hess, executors of Jeremiah Hess, deceased. t For the best bread, buy of William Kchm. Do you intend doing any papering this spring? You will find that it will be money in your pocket to get r : i- . r 1 iucicci s puces ueiure you ao any pur chasing. Paper trimmed free of charge. t m t T "Lowneys" Lilly and Trappe choco- latpe IK fit in-; .L-V Ml,A Square. Very cold. The Exchange Bakery Ice Cream. The Industrial Building and Loan Association of Bloomsburg hs open ed a new benes ot Mock. The first payment to be made on or before May 5th. This Association has over 1300 shares n force; has loaned on first mortgage $53,000.00. If you want a safe and profitable investment make application for stock to 4t. A. N. Yost, Secretary. You will make a mistake if you pur chase a bicycle without first seeing the Phoenix, for sale by William H. Slate. If you are looking for the finest Russet leather shoe ever displayed in Uloomsburg, call at J. A. Hess . Ice Cream at I. G. Deitrick's Satur day. Not the kind that is slow. The Exchange Bakery Ice Cream. Not the kind that is slow. The Exchange Bakery Ice Cream. For first class laundry work call at the Columbia bteam 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. Visit Deitrick's' Ice Cream Parlor Saturday. P'inest 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. I. G. Deitrick will open his New Ice Cream Parlor on Saturday. Give him a call. Finest line of patent leather shoes for men in the town aie on sale at J. A. Hess', Main street. 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. W. S. Fleckenstine is headquarters for shad. He receives a fresh lot every day. The Plumbing establishment of Eshleman and Wolf has been moved from the Opera House building to West Main street, below Market. They are better able than ever to serve their customtrs. Look out for their advertisement in the next week's issue. William Rehm the Third Street baker, can supply you with anything you need in the bread and cake line. II. J. CLARK & SON. To Be Well Dressed, fladame, Need not mean to be extravagantly of selling and buying merchandise has whittled down expenses ard nigh charges, until the modest housewife of to-day can command elegancies that ciueens could not reach a few generations ago. BLA CA' DRESS G O ODS. Good judges say our stock of black dress goods is by far the finest we have ever shown. English Mohairs, 50c. yd. Canvass cloth 50c. yd. Brocade Mohair, choice designs 50c. " Mohair Florentines $1.00 " Mohair Sicilians 75c. yd. Mohair Glasse $(.00 " 50 in. all wool Serges. 50c. " WHITE GOODS AND GRASS LINENS. In these goods we offer the best sorts for what common sorts cost: Pure Irish Grass Linens, 25c. yd. Pure Grass Linens, the silky kind, 35c yd. The richest we have on our counters is 50c. yd. These are the best Irish goods, and not to be con founded with the cheap Swiss goods. Another lot of those 20c. white India linens at 15c. yd. Nainsook checks 12c. yd. SPECIAL. Ladies' Summer Corsets, made of good nett, 2 side steels, extra long waist, sateen stripped, real value 50c. Our price 44c. Ladies' hose supporters, silk bands, nickle clasps 23c. Spangled belts 48c. Gold belts 50 and 75c. Ladies' high bust corsets, long wa'st, full boned bust at 59c. Terry towels, bleached, extra large and heavy, 25c. piece, $1.35 per J doz. CHILDREN'S LA WN CARS. New line of Children's Caps, 25c. upwards. LACES. All those desirable kinds are now here for your approval. I. W. MTM1II MARKET SQUARE DRY GOODS HOUSE. - . The people over the river can now drive down Susquehanna avenue to Market street, and straight up lo our store. Other roads all lead to Market Square. Odd sizes of $1.00 and $1.25 corsets and corset waists re duced to 59c, (Summer corsets are in demand.) The felt curtains on rollers at 19c. Are the best we have ever offered at the price (you can buy shoddy ones for less; we don't keep them.) Oil cloth curtains, 35c, 45c. up to $1.00. The lace curtains this spring are handsome and cheap. The new style curtains (Der- Ihe shirt waists, wrappers, jackets are all on the rush these Cl it UUU lib. I. W. HARTMAN & SON. "3TOTJ" 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. If you buy a wheel why not the best ? We can give you your choice of the following wheels': SYRA CUSE, LIBERTY, WORLD, AMERICA, HUNTER, MAJESTIC, GALES' MANHATTAN and several cheaper wheels. Why not buy a wheel that is known to be winner. At Coronado on March 2, 1890, there were 18 world's records and 2i coast records broken on a Syracuse Crimson Rim Johnny Johnson rides a World. Baby Bliss, who weighs 502 lbs., rides the America. Call and see the wheels at HESS before vou nlaee vnnr order. ODPZEZLSTIILTG- OF OUR ICE CREAM PARLOR ON Satairiayj April S5tk Market Square. It's All BkM To talk. But not unless you have something to talk about. But in our case it is different. We have the finest Bread, Cakes and Confectionery in Columbia county to talk about. Now, all we ask is that you try our goods and be codvinced yourselves that what we say is true. Come to the No. 12 Main St, dressed. It used to be, but our way CHILDREN'S COLORED DRESSES. You want to see them. CARES AND REEFERS. All the newest effects of the season. We are offering some special values in capes. All wool capes 75c. Children's Reefers, 98c. upward WOMEN'S SHIRT WAISTS. Cheap and mean is dear, but we see that style is right, no matter what the price. Chintz Waists, laundried Collars and Cuffs, yoke back 48c, Percale Waists, yoke back, laundvled Collar and Cuffs 70a Finer quality Percale Waists, 98c HOSIERY AND UNDER WEAR Change in weather change in un derwear. We have all those desirable kinds ready for you now, with long sleeves, with short sleeves, with mo sleeves, from $1.00 down to 5 cents. TABLE LINEN. Those nice Irish linens at $1.00, $1.25. $1.40 and $1.85 per yard, with napkins to match. The Cream Damasks at 25c. 30c, 40c, 50c. and 60c. yd. Towelings by the yard. Real Russia Crash, 12 Jc. yd. LA CE 6- DARB Y CURTAINS. Those good wearing curtains Brussels effect? price 75c. upwards. See the new Darby Curtains from $10.00 per pair down. Have you seen the American Lady Corset ? Ask to see it when at the store. H. J. CLARK & SOJN by) are very attractive. Some persons like them better than chenille. These are some of the nprnea of our thin summer dress goods; Corded Swiss Mull, Victoria Lace Lawn, Organdie Swisse, Jaconat Duchesse, Fine Organdie Lawn, Chamellon Moire, Labelle Crepor, Indian Dimity. muslin underwear, capes and warm days. Come early and ce ON EXCHANGE BAKERY, L. F. EEISHLINE, Prop
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