THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Highest of all in Leavening Power. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, TA. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1S9O. Kntrrvti nt Ihf Vil OjRr nt Itliifnnsburg, I'd, (in trcomi 7(if(i iiwttrr, Mttri U 1, Its?. BRIEF MENTION. About Pooplo Tou Know. John Iiicklc ami family, moved to Mt. Ciimitl on Tuesday. 1. (I. Duilrick transacted business nt Vhilmldpliia tliis week. Miss Anna i-'av.igc spent Sunday ' with friends nt Siillwnter. Miss Edith Swarr.of Pine Summit is visit ing relatives in this tiace. Mrs. E. V. Inpjiam of Eaj;lcsmcre, is visit ing relatives in this place. Dr. C. C. Wdlils, of Sunbury, was notic ed on the streets la.st Monday. J. 1. Kobison VL., attended to legal business at Ilazleton this week. Eli Jones is building a wagon shed for Erank Shuman at Mainville. Elwood Knouse, of Penlon, was noticed on the streets last Saturday. Dr. Keedy, a dentist at Ilughrsvilic was a visitor in this place last Friday. Landlord llepncr, of Centralia, who was shot by Kerrigan is rapidly recovering. Ered M. Kelley of West Virginia, is visit in;; his mother and sister in this place. It is reported that George S. Kohhins and family are on their homeward jouiney . E. II. Ilarrar and Thos. 13. llanly Esq., are an;;ling nt the head waters of Fishing, creek. Constable M L. Mullein y, of llcvwiik transacted business nt the County seat on last Saturday. ; E. M. Kcstcr who has been residing in Wilkes-Harre has been spending several days with his family. Miss Joe McColluni of Espy, was nicely entertained over Sunday by Miss Carrie Kecleker, on hast Street. RolxMt I'uml Jr., filled the position of clerk at the Drugstore of Y. S. Kishton luring his absence at Scranton. T. E. Hyde, niannger of the Leader Store has reduced the price on all goods since the nuvenl ol his young daughter. Rev. A. W. Ilonlz, has been entertaining Ins sister, Mrs. Lola A. Hudson, of Stuck shinny at his home on East Third Street. Rev. A. W Ilonlz delivered a very accept able sermon to the young men of this place in the Lutheran (.lunch last Sunday evening, James Fritz, Esq., of Nanticoke came down Monday to attend the amoral of Mrs. Real. He was foimerly a member of their mily. William II. (lilmorc and family are now nicely located in the Sterner property on Market Street. The latch string is always 011 the outside. J. 11. Brucler, Associate Judge Ilenfield, and lititchcr Hoffman composed a trio of Hanvillians who were calling upon triends in this place last End ay. Kev. R. E. Wilson, who was formerly pastor of the Methodist Church at Light Street, but who is now stationed at Ereeland, came over Monday to officiate at the funeral services of Mr. Wardin. li. F. Armstrong, who was formerly Secretary of the Young Men's Christian As social inn of this place, and who is now filling a similar position at Pittston called upon 1:. friends last Tuesday. Kev.1 Charles Kinney, Rector of St. Ignatius Church at Centralia, died Monday morning. He was 51 years of nge and vet y popular among his congiegation. The death of Father Kinney leaves vacant n pastorate which has been interfered with by death three times within the short space of time of about six years. The School Furnishing Company, instead of simply manufacturing School Furniture, will hereafter manu facture a flexible door and shutter. The plant has been moved from Massachusetts to this place. George W. Enterline who purchased the Restaurant of W. II. Gilmore took formal possession last Monday, lie comes highly recommended, and in addition lo giving his personal at tention to the business, he has secured the services of Will Dorr. He needs no introduction to our people, as they all know that he is the right man in the rijht place and always looks after the comfort of his customers. Cleveland, Stearns, Keating, Envoy and Stormer Ficycles. Latest U.S. Gov't Report Powdter Now for a hot wave. Straw hats are plenty. Political bets are being made. The "rose cold'' is the latest fad. The base ball score now claims the attention of the public. More are after the sound of money, than care for its soundness. A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. John Gross. And now the caterpillar is causing excitement among female pedestrians. Between her necktie and her collar button, the summer girl is having a hard time keeping her temper. The population of the town is steadily increasing. A girl has ar rived at the home of Hairy Brink. A few of the intimate friends of Carl Bernard assisted him in celebra ting his eighteenth birthday last Satur day evening. If you would always Le healthy, keep your blood pure with Hood's Sarsaparilla, the One True Blood Purifier. The fact that a woman named Jolly lived to be one hundred years old should be an incentive to those who would be long lived to be jolly also. A man who has lived in accordance with his convictions, is the one who has just been released from the peni tentiary. The 28th Annual convention of the Col. Co. S. S. Association will be held in the M. E. church, Catawissa, to day and to-morrow. It is tiie habit of the summer girl to put her hand back in order to ascer tain whether her belt and skirt have parted company. Rev. Milton E. McLinn, of West Virginia has been elected pastor ot the Lutheran church of this place. He will enter upon the discharge of his duties about the first of July. The horse sale of O. P. Taylor was largely attended, parties being present from all parts of the County. John S. Williams presided as Auctioneer in his usual efficient manner. During the repairs to the Reformed Parsonage Rev. C. H. Brandt will reside in the lower half of the double house of Louis Gross on East Street, between Fourth and Fifth streets. The bar and fixures for the restaur ant of J. R. Fowler have arrived and been placed in position. It is a beauti ful piece of work and is composed of quartered oak and mahogany. The meat which will be used by Robinson & Franklin circus will be furnished by Louis Lyons. He has contracted to deliver 900 pounds Sun day morning. Wood's Business College and the High School will play two games of base ball at the park on Saturday. One at 10 o'clock a. m., and at 3:30 P. M. John Wardin, an ' old resident of Light Street died at his residence last Friday morning, at the age of eighty three years, two months and twenty five days. He left to survive him a wife and several children. The McIIenry House at Benton is being rapidly pushed forward to an early completion. The painters are well on with their work and will soon have the exterior completed. The" plasterers will finish their part of the contract in a day or two, when the carpenters on the inside work will get down to real hustling. W. S. RI5HT0N, Agt. Opposite Poet Office. A. N. Warner, of Northumberland, will conduct the men's meeting in the Y. M. C. A. next Sunday afternoon. A rare treat is in storcjor all who attend. The annual excursion of the Normal School to Wynona Park last Saturday was a complete success. Every thing passed off without an accident, and all had a good time. About five hundred were in attendance. Wide tires should be used for heavy loads. They will not cut up the roads like narrow tires, and will also lesson the draught. The discussion of good roads should also include the subject of tires. It kept John K. Lockard busy last Saturday receiving the congratulations of his many friends. He was fifty years old. If lie wasn't a married man wo wouldn't give his age away, as no one would suppose he was near as old. The work on the new Methodist Church is progressing rapidly. The iron columns for the gallery, and the large window frames are being plac ed in position. From now on con tractor Jury will push the work to a speedy completion. The following letters are advertised May 26, 1896. Miss Isabel Conner, Mr. J. Levy, Henry Page, Mrs. Martha Selons, Miss Emma Smith, Mr. Lige Sinners, Ralph J. White, (3) Cards, T. W. White. Will be sent to the dead letter office June 9, 1896. James H. Mkrck.k, P. M. The sermon which Rev. B. C. Con ner delivered to the Grand Army last Sunday morning in the Tabernacle is said to have been unusually fine, and highly appreciated by the veterans. Mr. Conner is one of the most logical and eloquent as well as fotcible speak ers in this section of the state. The large building in which the services are held is filled every Sunday. Samuel J. Frederick, of Catawissa, who tor some time past has been suffering from an affection of his eyes came over to this place some time since to have an operation performed by Dr. Brown. During his stay here he has been the guest of his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krug The operation has been per formed and the probabilities arethat his sight will be restored. C. E. Kesty, Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association narrowly escaped serious injury Wed nesday morning. He was sitting at his desk in the Association rooms writing letters, when a large piece of plastering fell from the ceiling, part of it striking him on the back. Had he received the full force of it, he would have been seriously injured, if not killed. James A. Dinsmore, who with his family have resided in this town for some time, died suddenly in Tittston, Tuesday morning. He was engaged in the patent medicine, and it is sup posed that his death was due to a hemorrage. The remains were brought here yesterday, and the interment was at Catawissa to-day. He was about forty-five years of age and Teaves to survive him a wife and five children. Last Thursday evening Benneville Rhoades met with an accident which might have cost him his life. The passenger train was standing at the station, and he attempted to cross the track in front of the engine. The horse became frightened ran into a post and he was thrown to the ground. A crowd gathered, picked him up, took him to the depot and from there to his home. Aside from several bruises he was not seriously injured. The Twin Comet lawn sprinkler is the best thing of the kind now on the market. It is nickle plated, and can be ajusted to cover a circle eighty feet in diameter, or less if desired. It r.wl 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. Reai1 of the great racket. Every body is excited, surprised, delighted at the explosion of prices in clothing and everything for mens and boys wear. We came here to sell the goods, every dollars worth must be sold at once no matter wliat it brings. It will pay you to stop your work and come now ; even if you are 100 miles away and get whatever you i..ay reed in the line. Remember the slaughter that is going on now won't last tr vch longer, so come at once to the loston Clothing House just open ed ' opposite the St. Elmo Hotel, Bloomsburg, Pa. 2t. ATTENTION ! The members of the Washington Camp No. 319 P. O. S. of A. are notified to meet at their camp room, Saturday afternoon, May 30th at 2 o'clock P. M., to participate in the memorial services. Every member of the camp is expected to be present. G. G. Bakek, Pres. W. L. Eyekly, Rec. Sec. HIS ADMINISTRATION ENDORSED- Treasury Department 01 mcf. ok inikuna1. revenue, Washington, D. C, May 23, '96 Grant Herring, Est., Collector 12th District Scranton, Pennsylvania, Sir : Your oflice was examined by Revenue Agent Porch on the 6th instant. He reports your cash pro nerlv accounted for. vour records up to date and in good condition, your stamn nrr.nnnt correct and the con duct of the service both in the field n.nd in office excellent. Your grade is fixed at No. t. Very respectfully, G. W. Wilson, Acting Commissioner. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Kisses ! 5 cents a quarter at the Exchange Bakery. Arc von lnnkinrr for a nair of russet -- 0 - 1 - - cbnps ? Von ran find what voll need at Max Gross'. The prices are wonder fully low when you consider the qual ity of goods. Maple drops 12c lb. 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. II. 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. t . . 1 Snow Drops 5 cents a quarter at Exchange Bakery. For Sate. One seated Phaeton. Two seated Phaeton. Delivery wagon with top. A good family mare. L. T. Sharplf.ss, & 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. . They 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 sizs, and at extremely low prices. Put up ready for use free of charge, at W. II . 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. All flavors Ice Cream Market Square. at Deitrick's 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., ioc. 5-2S-4L A large invoice of boots and shoe just received at the Bloomsburg Store Company limited. They are being sold at astonishingly low prices. For Rent. The third tloor of the Columbian building is for rent. It is 25 by 75 feet, and will be partioned 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. Peter Solleder has just returned from New York with a ton of sole leather which will be sold at rock bottom prices. Straw and Felt hats lor spring and summer at reduced prices at Gross's Japanese porch screens, all sizes, and at extremely low prices. Put up ready for use free of charge, at W. II. Slate's. Chocolate Chips 5 cents a quarter at Exchange Bakery. forlsule- Building and agricultural lime de livered upon short notice fn load lots, at the lowest price. Samuel Neyhard, Agent. . ..in 1 Fried Oysteis scents a quarter at Exchange Bakery. HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, DlU(tfiBiie88, I ml Ideation, Headache. A. pleasant laxative. All LuggtuU. 3TOTT "WILL FXNJO Tliis store equipped with a grand assortment of Dress Goods, Trimmings, Hosiery, Notions, Gloves, Ribbons, Laces, and all kinds of lurnry Goods. Stocks complete in all depfci trutntH. The most complete lines wc have over shown. We invite your inspection. White Dress Goods. A large line. Complete assortments of Organdies, Fren h Muslin, Lawns, Dimities, Batiste, Linon De Irlands, Nainsooks, Mulls, Striped, plain and checked. Organdies in the Co in. widths Silks. We are showing good lines of all kinds cf silks, suitable for dresses, waists and trimmings, both in black and colors. Dresden effects, &;c. Wash Goods. All those thin summer dress materials now so desirable are here for your approval. Dimities in choice printings, Crepons all colors, Camilli Organ dies, Dot Muslins, &c. Belts, Buckles, &c. Full lines of all styles. Newest effects. Full and complete line" of shirt waist sets. See our 25c. sets they're See our 25c. belts. Gloves and Mitts. We are showing full lines of eloves our one dollar kid gloves. Silk gloves. white kid and silk gloves. Try our 25c. 1 Muslin Underwear. We have placed a new line of these goods on our counters to day at prices you will wonder how they make for. See the line. Hosiery. Full lines. Children's fast black hose, all sizes, ec. nair. See our blcvele hose at 20c. Ladies' hose, best value Dress Goods. We are showing some special good values in these goods which ii will pay you to examine. Suitable for dresses, separate skirts and suits. Corsets. You want perfect fitting, well made and durable kinds. We have them. Try our summer corset at 44c. and 59c. GraSS Linens. Futilities. Prices 1 2 J c. to 45c. Trimmings to match. II. J. CLARK & SON. I. W. IURUI i SOI. MARKET SQUARE DRY COODS HOUSE. Saturday the 30th, will be Decoration day. Our store will close at 12 o'clock noon, and remain closed until Monday morning. When you are looking for a town to make your spring purchases, then see Iloo uburg's mercantile appraisement list. It equals several other town in the couuty combined. VhiLsl we praise other towns, we stand for our own first. Five and a half days this week to buy. 250 cotton shirt waists, 25c, 39c, r0c., 75c, 08c, $1.25 up to $1.75. White shirt waists, just in at 50c, 85c. up to 51.75. Silk waists a few at a bargain. One warm day we sell as many thin dresses as six chilly ones. Don't wait until all the best styles are picked out. Muslin underwear and ready " Hurry a little, Gil?, and we'll be tftcrj in time for suppcr. What would we do without tbes3 TAUni? G!C7 CLE WATCHES?" oiBlg Watch. Special Sale flaple Drops, 12c. lb. for a few days only. ICE CREAfl, Strawberry, Pineapple, Vanilla, Chocolate. JT. (?. BEITBWK, Market Square. We say some. T.iut no one complains of the loaf of bread they receive at the Exchange Bakery for iive cents. Try one and see if you will. No. 12 Main St, beauties, well wearincr. Belt oina. of all kinds, in kid. silk, lisle. Trv Silk mitts, 15c. pair up. Long gloves. shown at 25c. pair. ' made wrappers save hun dreds of stitches. See our pyramid of lawns, dimities, challies. jaconats, &t. aranged in the centre of tire store. Parasol time is here. We have them from 19c. to $3.00. Thin underwear will be com fortable on Decoration day. We have them in stock. I. W. HARTMAN & SON They are for sale by Hess Bros., who carry a large line of fine watches, clocks, jewelry and sil verware. . Bicycles, bicy cle sundries and stationers. Sign Bloomsburg, Pa. EXCHANGE BAKERY, L. F. BEISHLINE, Frcp.
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