THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSDURG, TA.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, !$
Knterrfl at the lxt Once at Btoomntturg, Pa ,
on termul ctam matter, tlarch 1,
BRIEF MENTION.
About People Tou Know.
I,. E. Wullcr E., niul family are at the
seaside.
James Tollock visited relatives at Berwick
inst week.
J. K. Schuyler is tninsactind business nt
Townnda.
Miss Agnes Garrison is visiting relatives
it l'ottsgrnve.
Jacob N. Picflcr of Milllinville, has been
granted a pension.
Tr. C. E. Winner transacted business at
Jitrwick last Friday.
Jerome DeLong, of Orangeville was notic
ed on the streets last Saturday.
Isaiah I I ijjculmch attended the Republi
can convention at St. Louis.
Charles Johnson has entered the employ
of J. E. Roys as an apprentice..
William Anderson, of Seventh Street, is
confined to his house by sickness, f '
Will'nm Khodomoyer had his thumb bad
ly ii jurcd by a sa.v a few days since.
Mrs. Willinm Ktwell and Miss Mary Letts
pent a few days in Towanda this week,
Mr. If. W. Rabert of this place spent
Sunday at IScrwick visiting his parents
J. M. Stavcr, entertained his br other M.
I, Stavcr, of Jersey Shore last week.
M. V. McIIenry, of Stillwater, transact
ed business nt the county scat on Monday.
Joseph Larish, of Sugarloaf township
transacted business in this place on Monday.
Miss I.catha I.ockanl, has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. S. A. Goodhue at Jamison
City.
J. E. Roys who has been taking a course
in engraving at Lancaster has returned,
home.
Dr. J. P. Welsh is at the KuUtown
Normal School this week, on the examining
board.
Dr. C. F. Wackcnhuth,. of .Jamison City,
attended to basiness matters in this place on
Monday.
Col. A. D. Seely, and C. II. Dorr, both
of Berwick were at the county seat on
Saturday.
Prof. A. C. Lcsher, of Berwick, was call
ing upon his friends in tl.L place lust
Saturday.
Mrs. John Bush, of Lock Haven, is visit
ing her parents Mr. and Mrs. Malfaiera of
this place.
John McDowell, of New York City, is
spending his vacution with his mother at
Light Street.
W. B. Taylor entertained his friends C. J.
Oittus and Fred Bicitinger, of Philadelphia,
for several days.
A. W. Snyder, of Milllinville, transacted
Lusiniss at the county scat on Monday. He
rode down on a bicycle,
Francis Herring has been appointed post
master at Orangeville, vice John Knorr who
resigned on account of xickness.
Miss Perley and Miss Smith of the
Normal School, will sail for Europe on the
27th inst. to spend the summer.
H. H. Grotz, cashier of the Bloomsburg
Hanking Company is spending a few days
at the headwaters of Fishingcrcek.
Mrs Amos Buckalew who has been visit
ing friends at Iladeton has returned and is
row boarding at the Exchange Hotel.
Miss Helen W. Harman was married at
the residence of Rev. A. A. Marple in
Norristown, to Charles Paist Jr., last
Tuesday.
Mrs. Dr. Turner, of Philadelphia, spent
several days this week with the family of
C. G. Barkley Esq. She returned home on
Wednesday.
W. R. Kocher and family are rusticating
at Harvey's Lake, It is to be hoped that
the change will be beneficial to the health of
Mr. Kocher.
.Win. Brown who resides at the 'corner of
Catharine and Founh Streets started for
Colorado on Wednesday. He was accom
panied by his wife.
Frank Aurand has been spending the past
ueck in this place. He thinks that tiiere is
no better place than Bloomsburg and spends
til his vacation here.
Charles Swank has had an operation per
f'irmtd upon each of his eyes for the
rt'n.oval of a cataract. It was done by Dr.
Hrown and was successful.
Charles Kesty, Jay J. Brower, Rush Hos
ier and Ira Harner attended the Pennsyl
vania Bilile Convention ut Shickclliiny
Heights for the past several days.
The many friends of Mrs. Dr. Purman
will be pleased to learn that she has so far
recovered from her long illness as to be able
to appear on the streets. She has been
confined to her room for eight months with
inflammatory rheumatism.
Cleveland. Stearns, Keating,
Envoy and Stormer Bicycles.
Latest U. S. Gov't Report
F. B. Hartman is slight ly better this morn
ing. Mrs. I. W. Hartmnn who hurl a stroke of
paralysis last week has recovered the use of
all her faculties excepting her right hand.
Mrs. J. F. Adams and two daughters
spent Sunday nt Berwick visiting relatives
and friends. They were also the guests of
the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Rnbert.
Robert Ttirsel Jr., who nas been employed
as a clerk in the Drug Store of Moyer Bros.,
has accepted a similar position with a large
Drug firm in Philadelphia. He left for his
new field of labor on Wednesday..
Charles W. Rabb, who has been taking a
course in dental surgery at the University of
Pennsylvania has successfully passed his
final examination and received the degree of
Doctor of Denial Surgery last Thursday.
The North Mountain Pedestrian club con
sisting of Miss Stella Lowcnburg, Miss
Emma Townscnd, Miss Helen John, Miss
Ida Bernhard, Miss Martha Clark, and
Miss I.vdia Drinker returned from an outing
nt Cole's on last Tuesday. They went up on
Saturday.
II. F. Sharplcss and wife, of Tucblo,
Colorado ; T. J. Vandcrslice and wife, Mrs.
L. N. Moyer and grand-daughter Hattie,
Miss Lcttie Eycr, Mrs. J. E. Wilson and
daughters Martha and Nellie are now taking
their annual outing about three miles above
the Pentecost Lumber Company's Mill.
They will remain about two weeks.
Duck trousers are scarce.
Strawberry festivals are ripe.
Wedding bells are ringing.
Commencements are now in full
blast.
The money question Can you
pay this bill ?
Why is it that everybody imagines
that a parrot always wants a cracker ?
. A pair of slippers two banana
skins.
It is natural that the man who has
appendicitis should feel seedy.
Annual report of the failure of the
peach crop is now about due.
This is the month of roses and
other pretty bloomers.
Now that the green apple season is
here the small boy will find his double.
The summer girls bathing suit now
be gins to shrink" for the public's
gaze.
It is not necessary to advertise so
that he who runs may read, but it is
that he who runs will stop to read.
The new house of Charles Hassert
on East street is in the hands of the
painters.
William Krickbaum announces his
candidacy for county commissioner
in this issue.
We feel safe. Word from Boston
reaches us that early rising, if persist
ed in, will induce' insanity.
The Steam Boat Company has sold
the steamer Columbia to William
Abbott, of Espy.
By falling down the stairs at her
home in Fernville last Friday, Mrs.
Charles Steel dislocated her knee.
Frank Rhodomoycr has placed an
awning over the pavement in front of
his grocery store on East Street.
The season of the hammock is
with us once again and the romantic
young couple will soon be " in it.''
Strawberries were never more
plentiful than this season, and some
of them the finest raised in years.
It is very amusing to watch the
maneuvers of two women with veils
on after they have decided to kiss
each other.
Two men were at work on East
Street, last Saturday, and twenty
idlers were watching them. ,
The strawberry festival season is
with us once again and the pastor
pays especial tribute to the women.
W. S. RISHTON, Agt.
Opposite Post Office.
were
was
resurrected last
like an October
Now that our girl graduates have
finished studying foreign langunges,
they should begin on domestic cook
in".
For Sale. A boy's bicycle suita
ble for boy 7 to 10 years old. In good
condition. Cost $20. Will be sold
cheap. Inquire at this office. tf.
Just at present we shouldn't object
to being either an actor or a school
teacher. Both have vacations until
fall.
S. I). Neyhard is now occupying
his new residence on Centre Street.
He has a nice, comfortable and con
venient home.
Miss Cohill's kindergarten closed
last Friday. It was a successful term,
and she has won an enviable reputa
tion as a teacher for the little folks.
Owing to "Flag Day" occurring on
Sunday the occasion was not cele
brated as generally as the importance
of the event would warrant.
The appearance of the houses of
II. J. Clark on Fourth street luve
been improved by an application,
of paint. He keeps his properties all
in first class condition.
The appearance of the home- of
J. L. Wolverton on East Street has
been greatly improved by removing
the front fence and grading the
terrace.
It would be well for the merchants
and dealers to remember that the
mercantile tax must be paid on or
before July ioth in order to save the
costs of collection.
The Boston Clothing Store has
suspended business in this place, and
removed their stock of clothing to
Chambersburg where Mr. Jacobson
has a large store.
The
Weekly Press, a new news
paper venture at Selinsgrove has
reached our office. It announces that
it will be published as a fearless Repu
blican journal by E. P. Rohrbach.
The gypsy camp near Neal's fur
nace has been a rendezvous for the
children for some time past. Others
beside children were attracted thither,
among them being love sick swains
and damsels.
The Governor has re-appointed
Gideon M. Shoop and Thomas Chal
fant of Danville, and Dr. E. W. M.
Low of Lime Ridge, trustees of the
State Hospital for the Insane at
Danville.
D. J. Renner while helping to load
a large patent saw for Alfred Irvin at
the mill at Rupert, on Friday, had the
misfortune to get his left hand caught
and his thumb and index finger were
badly torn and mashed.
When you see a man digging up
his yard very slowly and often stop
ping to rest, he is'digging up a flower
bed for his wife. If he digs fast a d
never stops he is d'ging won.iS for
fish bait. Wre posted.
The work of re-modeling the C. W.
Miller (formerly Conner) property on
East street is about completed. He
is now laying substantial walks, grad
ing and otherwise improving the ex
terior.
When you see a fellow with a button
in the lapel of his coat nowadays it is
hard to tell whether it represents his
favorite candidate for president, the
secret society he belongs to, a bicycle,
or a certain bug poison.
Too many people are too anxious to
volunteer advice. Good advice comes
high. The lawyer, doctor and minis
ter are well paid for their services.
Dear friend, if your advice is worth
anything, sell it.
Charles M. Terwilliger has an
nounced his withdrawal as a candid
ate for the office of Prothonotary, be
cause his health will not permit him
to make a thorough canvass of the
county.
Dr. Quayle, a member of the
Methodist Conference at Cleveland,
called the Christian Endeavors " a
pack of idiots " for publically praying
for the conversion of Robert Inger
so'l. Conjecturitively speaking, Bob
chuckled and said A -men.
The college graduate and the fair
seminary girl are now being cast out
on this cruel, cruel world, only to
find that all of their smartness will
prove of no avail unless mixed with a
little hard, practical sense.
Deputy Collector Robert Bucking
ham will be at the following places to
receive Internal Revenue Tax:
Centralia, John McDonnell's Hotel,
Saturday June 27th, from 9 a. m.f to
11.30 a. 1... Bloomsburg, Deputy
Collector's oflice, Monday and Tues
day, June 20 ?nd 30'h, from 9 A. M.
to 4 P. M.
Overcoats
Sunday. It
day.
NOTICE.
The Commercial Travelers Associa
tion of Bloomsburg, invite, and earn
estly request all merchants, their
families and friends to join them in a
basket picnic to be held 111 I less
Grove, Rupert, Pa. on Friday , June
19, 1896.
H. W. McKelvv, Pres.
F. H. Wit sun, Sec.
Personal.
If any one who lias been benefited
by the use of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills
will write to The Cot.UMiiiAN, Blooms
burg, Pa., they will receive informa
tion that will be of much value and
interest to them. 6-18-4L
The bar fixtures and electric lights
of Exchange Hotel have been beauti
fully covered with different colored
netting preparatory to fly time. The
work was done by W. J. Faust and it
is done in a very artistic manner.
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
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 Columhian
has the agency for Bloomsburg. tf.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Perfect fitting clothing made to
order by fine merchant tailoring at
Maier's. S"its $10.00 trousers $2.75
and upwards. No one can make first
class work more reasonable than ours,
Are you looking for a pair of russet
shoes ? You can find what you need
at Max Gross'. The prices are wonder
fully low when you consider the qual
ity of goods.
The attention of the ladies of
Bloomsburg h called to the large
line of shirt waists now on sale at the
Bloomsburg Store Company limited
Japanese porcn screens, all sizes,
and at extremely low prices. Put up
ready for use free of charge, at W. H,
Slate's.
Children's sandals in russet at Max
Gross' on Main Street. The prettiest
patterns ever shown in this town.
The Bloomsburg Car Company
store is now displaying the finest line
of decorated and toilet sets ever shown
in the town, and they are being sold
at exceedingly low prices.
Hot soup lunch every day from 9
to 12 o'clock noon at the Enterline
restaurant, formerly owned by William
Gilmore.
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.
Japanese porch screens, all sizes,
and at extremely low prices. Put up
ready for use free of charge, at W. H.
Slate's.
Ice cold drinks at Deitrick's,
ket Square.
Mar-
For the freshest and nicest line of
groceries in the town, call at the
Bloomsburg Store Company, limited.
A new invoice is received every day.
Now is the time to purchase lap
robes for the coming season. C. S.
Furman has them, and at prices
which would astonish you.
Try a can of Hopkins' Steamed
Hominy (Hulled Corn.) It is delicious.
Full qt, 10c. 5-28-4t.
A large invoice of boots and shoe
just received at the Bloomsburg Store
Company limited. They are being
sold at astonishingly low' prices.
For Bent.
The third floor 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
We always lead in choice candies,
try them. I. G. Deitrick.
Tapanese porch screens, all sizes,
and at extremely low prices. Put up
ready for use free of charge, at W. H.
blates.
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When vou are thirsty, try our milk
shake and lemonade. I. G. Deitrick.
Tor Sale- .
Building and agricultural lime de
livered upon short notice fa load lots,
at the lowest price.
Samuel Neyhard, Agent.
Candidates can secure their cards
at this oflice on short notice and at
reasonable rates. 4-tf.
Ice cream, all flavors, at I. G.
Deitrick's, Market Square.
HOOD'S "PI LL9curT Liver III,
nillousnnca, Indigestion, Headache.
A pleasant laxative. MX Ujruggtsta.
Thwi Week
Finds us fully equipped to serve you for your summer buying. AH sorts of
summer materials at prices to please you. Many lines of goods reduced to
move them quickly. An opportune time to do your buying.
Embroideries and Laces.
A full complete line in these goods re here for your approval. All the
new styles at prices to please you.
Ribbons.
Full lines of ribbons. Taffeta ribbons in white, blue and pink. Satin
ribbons, all colors.
Muslin Underwear.
The most complete line of muslin underwear we have.ever shown and at
the littlest of prices. Corset covers from toe. up. See our while skirt at
$1.13. Drawers, 25c. Dr?wers with umbrella ruffle, 59c. Gowns, 39c. up.
White Dress Goods.
Almost anything you might want in that line. Organdies, Dotted Swiss
es, Lawns, India Linens, Dimities, &c.
Wash Dress Goods.
Full line of wash dress materials cf all kinds. 32 in. India Dimities,
now 20C. yd. Calli Dimities, iajc. yd. Dotted Lappets, 25c. yd.
Gloves and Mitts.
Full line of white gloves and mitts in all lengths. Colored and black
gloves and mitts, full line. Wash chamois white gloves, 85c. pair. Kid
gloves, $r.oo.
Summer Corsets.
A full line of all kinds. A special number at 33c. pair. Misses corsets,
50c. Children's waists, 25c. Full line of corsets of all kinds.
Belts, Buckles, &c.
A large line of all kinds. White kid belts, 25c. White kid bags, 25c
Grass Linens.
Have you that grass linen dress yet? If not, see our line with trimmings
to match. They are all the rage.
Neckwear.
New line of ladies' neckwear to-day. See the Dew bows.
Umbrellas.
Full line all sorts, from 65c. upwards. Try our "special" $ 1.39, utnbrel
la. White parasols.
Hosiery.
Full lines for ladies, men and children. See the special men's hose,
pair for 25c. Ladies' hose with white maco feet, 2 pair for 25c. White hose,
15c. to $i.co. Bicycle hose for boyi 20c. pair. Men's bicycle hose, 25c.
Hose Supporters.
Full line of ladies' and children's from 10c. pair up. Ladies with satin
belt, 23c. pair.
MI. J. CLARK & SON.
I.
MARKET SQUARE
This paper should be read by at least 1000 in
terested readers. Not all of them will read
this advertisement,
but if we can get even 300 ladles to come and examine
our stock of thin dress goods, with ribbons, laces, insertings, or
silks for trimmings, we shall be compensated for the task in
writing it, and soon see the money coming back.
The black and blue dress
skirts are selling at our prices.
They fit well and are neat.
The muslin underwear we
keep is of the best make, and
of a good quality. An inspec
tion of it will prove the fact.
How many ladies will buy a
shirt waist, which will give
We have seen June sales more stagnant than they have
been so far this month business is looking up, and so all week
in our stock of goods.
I. W. HARTMAN 6c SON.
.Hurry a little, Bill, and
we'll be there In time, for
supper. What would we do
without these TaUMP BICY
CLE WATCHES ?"
of Big Watch.
ICE CREAfl,
Choice Candies and Fruits,
ICE COLD DRINKS.
We say some. Hut 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,
No. 12 Main St. . . L. F. BEISHUNE, Top.
of June
& M.
DRY COODS HOUSE.
comfort on a warm day, at
25c, 39c, 50c, 75c, 98c up
to $3.75.
There is no guess work
about our summer corsets. They
have been tried by others, 35c,
45c, 59c. and $1.00. We have
several other kinds of corsets
for all the year which we keep
in stock from 39c. to $2.50.
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.
I. Q. BEWRIGK,
Market Square.