THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Highest of til in Leavening Tower.
4B&OUUTEB.Y PUKE
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1896.
Fntfreil at 11m Pout OJflr at Ittnoinrtmrg, ra.,
et lean id clan matter, March 1, IN.
'brief mention.
About People You Know.
Col. John Jamison spent Sunday with his
family.
Miss Irene Monroe, of Rupert, is visiting
friends at Reading.
Mrs. P. (J. Miller and son arc visiting rela
tives at l'ittston.
M. Kline and family spent Sunday with
friends at Orangeville.
E. B. Clnrk of Hollidaysburg, is visiting
his mother on Market Street.
Mrs. R. C. Drinker, of Bethlehem is
visiting relatives in this place.
M. W. Hrennan, of Centralis transacted
business at the county seat on Tuesday.
John Locknrd and wife visited their
(laughter at Hummclstown over Sunday.
W. W. Barrett Sr. is attending a state
meeting of the Odd Fellows at I'itlsburg this
week.
I. R. Rupert and family who have been
visiting relatives in Town have returned
horn.
Mrs. Andreas, of Audenried, has been
visiting her father C. P. Sloan on Market
Street.
A. L, Fritz, Esq.. spent Saturday and
Sunday with friends at the upper end of the
county.
W. A. Evertt, Esq., of this place addressed
the Y. M. C. A. at Catawissa last Sunday
afternoon.
E. W. Drinker and family of Wilkes-Bnrre
spent Sunday with his mother on West
First Street.
B. R. Yetter and Dr. Clark Shuman, of
Mainville transacted business at the county
seat on I uesuay.
Peter Solleder has been in New York
where he purchased a large stock of leather
ana findings.
Harry D. Laycock, editor and proprietor
01 the uerwick Advertiser, spent last aatur.
day in town.
was the guest of Mr. rind Mrs. William
nramcr un iron Direct lasi wcck.
Miss Mary Irymire, who is encaged in
teaching school at Watsontown, spent Sun
day with her parents on East street.
Miss Lillian Ginele of Pittston, and Miss
Irene Phillips of Hazleton, were entertained
over bunrtay by Miss Maggie Laubach.
Miss Mia ilenne of Willow Grove was
entertained several days this week by her
Inend Miss Jennie Utt on I turd street.
Patrick Reilly a member of the Normal
base ball team had two of his fingers badly
mashed last I hursuay whilst playing ball.
Chandlee Eves and wife of Millville, who
attended the Friends' Yearly meeting at
Philadelphia, returned home last Friday
evening.
George Roan, foreman in the Columbian
cliice, is spending his vacation with friends
on the West Branch. He was accompanied
bj bis wife.
Wolf Drcifus, wife and child of Milton,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Dreifus' mother,
Mrs. David Lowenburg. They returned
Monday afternoon.
Thomas Ferguson went to Boston last
Friday where he will superintend the con
strnction of a mile of tunnel work which
will be used as a sewer.
Wm. Kase West Esq., of Danville circled
among his friends the latter part of last
week. He is a candidate for District At'
Iwney of Montour county.
Mrs. W. L. Eyerly and son spent Sunday
with her mother at Liverpool. Pa. Mrs.
Reifsnyder recently had a severe fall, and as
a consequence is confined to her room.
Joseph Wallen, who was formerly manager
ol tne telephone office at this place, and who
now holds a similar position at nttston,
spent bunday with his friend John Kenyon
James Eaton of Scranton, spent Sunday
with his brother-in-law. C. B. Olil. He has
control of the territory bet iveen Carbondale
and Nanticoke in the interest of the Amen
tan Damper Regulator Company.
All members of Ent Post G. A. R.
are requested to meet at their Hall
Sunday morning May 24th 10 A. M
to attend church at the Methodist
Tabernacle. All soldiers not mem
bers of the Tost are respectfully in
vited to join with us.
Zachariah Thomas,
Post Commander.
Cleveland, Stearns, Keating,
Envoy and Stormer Bicycles.
Latest U. S. Gov't Report
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June roses arc already here.
The mosquito's bill is about due.
A fisherman at Wilkcs-Barre caught
a dead baby.
Lime juice is not used for white
washing purposes.
A bicycle rider may toil not, but he
certainly does spin.
It isn't always the best man who
gets the largest gravestone.
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The pavement in front of the Ex
change Block is being re-laid.
The Presidential situation a job
for four years at $50,000 per annum.
Girls who work in match factories
do not always get married.
When you want anything read put
it in the Columbian.
Don't forget th horse sale at the
Exchange Stables to-morrow.
B. F. Hicks is building a house on
the rear of his lot on Sixth Street.
The base ball enthusiasts, like the
dervishes are divided into two classes,
the spinners and the howlers.
We are informed that the Borough
ofCent:alia has appointed two po
licemen at a salary of $60 per month
A position in a sponge factory
would strike a man who is looking for
a soft job.
Chief of Police Knorr appeared
on the streets a few days since wear
ing a new hat.
Theodore Smith has laid a concrete
pavement in front of his residence on
West street.
They don't shave notes because
they have whiskers on them, although
some of them are old enough.
Boils and pimples are due to impure
blood. Remove them by making the
blood pure with Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The appearance of the residence of
John R. Townsend on Normal Hill
has been improved by the application
of the paint brush.
The residence of Boyd Evans on
East Street has been connected with
the sewer, and water has been intro
duced in the same.
At a game of base ball last Friday,
the Bloomsburg High School team
defeated the Danville High School
team by a score of 24 to 13.
The friends of Miss Eliza Logan
tendered her a surprise party on her
birthday last Saturday evening. It was
a complete success and every body
had a good time.
Walter Laubach is erecting a house
on the Light Street road, and George
Hughes is building a barn on his farm
below town. The work is being done
by T. H. Edgar of Stillwater.
Please consider us standing when
the count of believers in a rapidly ap
proaching millenium is taken. An
umbrella taken from the Columbian
office ten days ago has mysteriously
re-appeared.
The residence of John J. Lewis on
Fourth Street is in the hands of the
painters, and when they get through
the appearance of the house will be
materially changed.
The following letters are advertised
May 19, 1896. Mr. W. L. Baker,
Miss Harriet A. Fellerman, W. A.
Freeman, Mr. C. Mead, Miss Julia
Montague (2), Miss Mirandy Pursell,
Miss Margaret Stodard, Miss Rosa
Wright. Cards. Mr. S. R. Coher,
Mr. W. H. Runyan. Will be sent to
the dead letter office June 2, 1896.
James H. Mercer, P. M.
W. S. RISHTON, Agt.
Opposite Post Office.
A truly modest woman speaks for
herself by keeping quiet.
The bald headed man is dreading
the approval of fly time.
A man advertises to make money ;
to make money advertise in the Col
umbian.
The Illinois Supreme Court has
decided that soda water doesn't con
stitute a meal. The Court is right. A
meal is not a thing that gurgles. It is
something fillinz which can lie heaped
upon a plate.
The Bloomsburg Store Co. are
always up with the times. They have
an electric fan placed in their store
and it has proven a complete success.
It reduces the temperature of the room
very prcceptibly.
At a meeting ot the trustees of the
Normal School last Thursday evening
William Neal was elected President
of the board, A. Z. Schoch was elected
Vice President, J. M. Clark Secretary,
and II. J. Clark Treasurer.
The office of the Board of Examin
ing Surgeons for Pensions, has been
moved from the office of Dr. Rutter,
and will meet every Wednesday at
10 o'clock a. m. at the office of Dr.
Redeker, No. 327 East Street. Se
cond door below Third Street.
Should there be a lady in town who
does not use the celebrated Magic
Yeast we would advise her to try the
free sample given her by the North
western Yeast Co's. agent. Nothing
like it for raising a light, sweet, nutri
tious and healthy loaf of bread.
William Brooks, who has been in
poor health for some time past died
at the residence of Thomas Metherill
Jr., with whom he had been boarding,
last Monday about one o'clock. He
was about sixty-six years of age. The
funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at 3 0 clock.
An obelisk comprising the different
building stones ot the State is being
erected on the campus of the Penn
sylvania State College. There will be
1 8 varieties of stone in the obelisk,
and it will be 26 feet high, surmount
ed by a glacial boulder. The stones
will be arranged in geological sequ
ence.
About fifty of Berwick's rooters
came down last Saturday to celebrate
as they supposed the victory of their
base ball team over the Normals, but
the truth of the old adage of "many a
slip 'twixt the cup &c, was fully prov
en. After the first inning there was
no time at all at which they were in
the game. Score 16 3.
A teaspoonful of common salt to
every gallon of kerosene will keep
the lamps and oil stove from smoking,
will prevent any odor from them, and
will cause the oil stove to give a third
more heat ; besides, a lamp will never
will never explode when there is salt
in the oil.
There are a number of small boys
about town who delight in throwing
stones on slate roofs. The sound of
the stone rolling down over the slate
may bring pleasure to the boy, but as
everv other stone cracks a slate or
two, the enjoyment is rather one-sided.
It s fun for the boy, but the landlord
foots the bill.
A party consisting of A. L. Rinard
and J. W. Vought of Catawissa, and
Wellington Longenberger, of Main
ville passed through this place Mon
day morning on their bicycles. Their
destination was the head waters of
Fishingcreek where they will spend
some time camping and trying to
catch trout.
The Twin Comet lawn sprinkler is
the best thing of the kind now on the
market. It is nickle plated, and can
be a justed to cover a circle eighty
feet in diameter, or less if desired. It
not only does effective work, but is
as pretty as a fountain, when in opera
tion. We have one at our residence
which can be seen at any time by
calling at this office. The Columbian
has the agency for Bloomsburg. tf.
Conventions seem to record the
progress and civilization of the age.
Some conventions are desirable. Oth
ers are not so desirable. A conven
tion of felines assembled within fifty
feet of the writer's window on Monday
night, and did full justice to the bi
weekly torn cat carnival of that block.
Indeed, it was a howling success. We
didn't sleep while the convention was
in session. Bloomsburg has more
cats than any other two towns in the
state.
Change of Time
On and after Monday, May 18th,
trains on the Reading railroad will
leave the Fifth street depot this town
as follows: 7:35 11:45 a.m., 12:20
3:20 5:00 6:33 p. m. Note
should be taken that the train hereto
fore going at 11:55 now goes ten min
utes errlier, and the 3.25 goes five
minutes earlier.
Trains arrive here as follows : 7:15
8:32 a. m., ia:oi 1:423:36 6:
28 p. m.
There were 2,749 patients treated
in tnc Lackawanna Jiospitai last
year, and the total cost of maintain
ance was $19,106.53. or $7.03$ per
patient per week, being 97 J cents
per patient more than during the
previous year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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Exchange Bakery.
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Are you looking for a pair of russet
shoes ? You can find what you need
at Mux Gross . I he prices are wonder
fully low when you consider the qual
ity of goods.
Maple drops 12c lb, at Dcitrick's
Market Square.
Japanese porch screens, all sizes,
and at extremely low prices. Put up
ready for use free of charge, at W. 1 1.
Slate's.
Children's sandals in russet at Max
Gross' on Main Street. The prettiest
patterns ever shown in this town.
Ice Cream, Ice Cream at Deitrick's
Market Square.
The attention of the ladies of
Bloomsburg is called to the large
line of shirt waists now on sale at the
Bloomsburg Store Company limited.
Snow Drops 5 cents a quarter at
Exchange Bakery.
For Sale. One seated Phaeton.
Two seated Phaeton. Delivery wagon
with top. A good family mare.
L. T. Sharpless, & Co.
Chocolate Cream Wintergreen 5
cents a quarter at Exchange Bakery.
For your russet shoes men, ladies
or children go to Max Gross Blooms
burg, Pa.
Hats and caps in endless variety at
the Bloomsburg Store Company limit
ed. 1 hey are all of the latest style
and will be sold at a small margin
above cost.
Candy, fruit and vegetables at
Deitrick's, Market Square.
Japanese porch screens, all sizes,
and at extremely low prices. Put up
ready for use free of charge, at W. H
Slate's.
Just received an invoice of Swiss
Roqueforte, Neufchatel and Fromage
De Brie cheese, fresh garden seeds
in bulk." L. T. Sharpless & Co.
Main Street.
Almond Chocolates 5 cents a quar
ter at Exchange Bakery.
Try Mercer's crushed strawberry
with cream, five cents a glass.
All flavors Ice Cream at Deitrick's
Market Square.
Now is the time to purchase lap
robes for the coming season. C. S.
Furman has them, and at prices
which would astonish you.
Chocolate Cream Mints 5 cents a
quarter at Exchange Bakery.
Try a can of Hopkins' Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn.) It is delicious.
Full qt., 10c. 4-30-4t.
Try Mercer's crushed strawberry
with cream, five cents a glass.
A large invoice of boots and shoe
just received at the Bloomsburg Store
V. r rr I !
company umitea. iney are ucmg
sold at astonishingly low prices.
For Rent.
The third floor of the Columbian
building is for rent. It is 25 by 75
feet, and will be portioned off 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
Chocolate Walnuts 5 cents a quar
ter at Exchange Bakery.
For fine merchant tailoring and at
moderate prices go to ftiaiers.
Peter Solleder has iust returned
from New York with a ton of sole
leather which will be sold at rock
bottom prices.
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Straw and Felt hats for spring and
summer at reduced prices at Gross's
Try Mercer's crushed strawberry
with cream, five cents a glass.
Japanese porch screens, all sizes,
and at extremely low prices. Put up
ready for use free of charge, at W. H.
Slates.
Chocolate Chips e, cents a quarter
at Exchange Bakery.
For Sale
Building and agricultural lime de
livered upon short notice fn load lots,
at the lowest price.
Samuel Neyhard, Agent.
Try Mercer's crnshed strawberry
with cream, five cents a glass.
Fried Oysters 5 cents a quarter at
Exchange Bakery.
HOOD'S FILLS cure Liver Ills,
DUlouineea, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. All Druggist.
H, J. CLARK & SON.
White Goods. We are now showing complete lines of
white goods of all kinds, suitable for Commencement
dresses and summer wear.
Organdies 25c. to 75c, yd.
Dimities, 12JC to 40c. yd.
Jet Trimmings. We have
lot ot black jet yokes, f ronts and collars at about one
half former prices. Also a few colored yokes.
Jet yokes $1.00; worth $2.00. 1
Jet yokes, $1.25; worth $2.50.
Silk Remnants. We are closing out a lot of silk ends from
one-hall yd. to 4ya yds. at
Wash Goods. Those good
ing and washing sorts.
Dimities, 12 c. yd. I
Calli Organdie, 12c. yd.
Neckwear. All the newest in ladies' neckwear, just what
you're looking for at prices to please you.
Ribbon and lace collarettes, 50c. I Embroidered collarettes, $1.00.
Large lace collarette, 85c.
Kid Gloves. New lines, new shadings, new wash chamoise
gloves.
4 button chamoise, 85c. pair. 4 button kid gloves, $1.00.
Shirt Waists in Dimities, Madras, Percales, big full Bishop
sleeves, styles up to now.
Dress Goods We are offering some special values in dress
goods.
42 in. Mohair and wool suitings, 39c.
yd. Just the article for skirts and
blazer suitings.
A lot of Novelties at 40c yd.
Shirt waist sets, belt buckles,
Summer Underwear Some special values this week in
ladies' vests, ribbed, bleached goods, 15c, each.
H. J. Clark & Son.
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MARKET SQUARE DRY COODS HOUSE.
The amount of business transacted in the past
week was quite satisfactory to Bloomsburg
merchants.
This is to be the thin dress goods week. We are glad thsl
our stock is attracting those who are in need of a new dress.
You want to see the "pyramid" of them in the center of our
store. You will also want
Shirt waists, wrappers,
Muslin underwear,
Light weight vests and drawers,
Stockings,. socks, gloves, mitts,
Belts, belting, buckles, beltpins,
Shirt waist sets, cufflinks, ties,
Collars, ribbons, embroideries,
Laces, with dozens of other
articles in the useful and orna
mental line.
iudHumrk mtiftiH;n,ii verware.
'tMi be thcrV me, for Bicycles, bicy-
without these tRUJBP BlCY i C,e sunaries ana
ctE watches vv " ' stationers. Sign
of Big Watch. Bloomsburg, Pa.
Special Sale
riaple Drops, 12c. lb.
for a few days only.
ICE CREAfl,
Strawberry, Pineapple, Vanilla,
Chocolate.
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Market Square.
We say some. But no one complains of the loaf of bread
they receive at the Exchange Bakery for five cents.
Try one and see if you will.
:: EXCHANGE BAKERY,
Ho. 12 Main St. L- F. BEISHLINE, Frop.
iLinon de Irlandc, 124c to 50c
Nainsooks, i2c. to 35c.
purchased from an importer a
Jet fronts, $1.75; worth $2.75.
Colored yokes, $2.25; worth $3.50.
reduced prices.
dependable kinds. Those wear
Indian Dimities, 22c. yd.
Dresden muslins, 17c. yd.
Neat bows and scarfs, 25c.
40 in. silk and wool novelties, 75c yd.
Big values.
50 in. Gazilla suitings, 83c
belts, belt pins.
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Just opened, white shirt waists,
and another lot of summer cor
sets. The curtains have been good
sellers this spring. We still
have a good line of felt, oil
cloth, lace, chenille, scrim and
derby, with poles, brackets,
brass and wood fixtures.
Don't forget we have the line
of silks for waists at 25c, 35c,
up to $1.25
M
I. W. HARTMAN & SON.
They areforsale
by Hess Bros
who carry a
large line of fine
' watches, clocks,
jewelry and sil-