THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Highest of all in Leavening Tower. mm AD50UUTEEY PURE THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, JUNE as, 1S96. Kntrrert at thf Pott 0n at Bloomtburg, Pa, at wcvnif ctati matter, March 1, 1HSS. BRIEF MENTION. About People Tou Know. F. B. Ilartuinn is reported to be steadily improving. Mrs. Mary Nuns of Kansas, is visiting relatives here. Herman Knies, of Hazlcton, is the guest of his brother. Hon. C. K. Buckalew nnd wife spent Inst SunJiy at I'roctor Inn. Miss White of Tunkhannock, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. 1. Keys. Charles Chalfant Esq., of Danville, spent a few hours in town on Monday, George S. Allcman is filling the position of clerk at the Exchange Bakery. Mrs. Kent of Brooklyn is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. 1). N. Kirkby. Miss 'Thursa Drake, of Light Street is visiting her aunt Mrs. Guy Jacoby. Isaiah Hagcnbuch returned from the St. Louis convention Saturday evening. Miss Minnie Everett has been elected a teacher In the Mt. Carmel schools. Samuel Tursel has registered in the office r K. K. Little Esq., as a law student. Mrs. Tennypacker of Philadelphia is visit ing her daughter, Mrs. V. S. Kishton. Rev. Charles Koch has been appointed pastor of St. Ignatius' church at Centralia. Rev. Henry Kirkby of Buffalo is the guest of his brother, Rev. D. N. Kirkby, this week. Alexander Jackson, son of C. B. Jackson Esq., of Berwick, graduates at Princeton this month. Mr. and Mrs. Runyon of Scranton, were the guests of Mr. I Runyon and family over Sunday. J. C. Shuman and family, of Main town ship, spent last Tuesday with J. A. Hess and family. Stephen Rcice is now in the employ of Moyer Bros. It is his intention to learn the drug business. Paul Shultz attended the commencement exercises of Bucknell University at Lewis burg this week. Geo. S. Robbinsand family returned from California on Friday, after an absence of several months. Rev. Dr. V. W. Evans who was recently elected a professor in Dickinson College has declined the appointment. Boyd, son of H. V. McKelvy, who has been visiting in Chicago for some months past, returned home on Saturday. Miss Jennie Scott, an accomplished young lady of Catawissa, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Dr. I. V. Willits on Market Street. J. C. Manning and family and Mrs. George W. Manning, of l'ittstou spent part of this wjck with relatives in this place. Paul B. Shultz has satisfactorily passed his second year examination in the department 1 ' Dentistry, at the University of Penna. Col. Jamison has submitted a plan for sand filter in the Susquehanna river at liar tisbu'g, to supply that city with pure water. Charles Tho.ius who is operator at Wanamie, for the Central Railway Co., of New Jersey, is visiting relatives in this place. Frank P. Vanderslice, of this place, but who is now engaged on the " Wilkes-Iiarre Leader " is visiting h'S friends in this place. Miss May Blue, whose school In Luzerne Co., closed a couple of weeks ago, is at home again, and has resumed her place in St. Paul's choir. Charles Sharpless and A. P. Kitchen start tii on their bicycles for Hart isburg yesterday morning at four o'clock. They expect to be gone about four days. Prof. D. S. Hartline, who was formerly an instructor at the Normal School, but who is now a student at Lafayette College, has been spending a week at the Normal. Miss Agnes Mensch, who has been spend ing a week at Mill Grove, visiting relatives and friends returned home on Tuesday. She reports having had a delightful visit. Charles Kesty and Jay J. Brower who have been attending the State Bible Convention at Shickellimy returned home Monday and report a very interesting session and a large attendance. Tast Commander Hervcy C. Pegg, of Lavalette Cominandery, No. 91, at Blooms-1 burg, upon his return from his wedding tour, was called upon by a committee and present ed uitli a handsome cabinet of bric-a-brac as a slight token of good will and esteem from lie Companions of No. 91. Mis. Grithth, Mr. Miller. Nuremberg; Mrs. Goyne, Gowen ; Mrs. Hutchins, Rock Glen ; Victoria Doebler, Selins Grove ; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mourey and Master Glenn, ot Wilkes-Barre ; Miss Thomas, Tamaqua ; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Reighard, MiHlinburg attended the Catterson Jiidlemnn wedding 'st Thursday, Cleveland, Stearns, Keating, Envoy and Stormer Bicycles. Latest U. S. Gov't Report Joseph Miller and wife, of Wilkes-Barre, are visiting relatives in this place. Notwith standing the fact that he went and was mnrried without informing his friends, never theless they were glad to see him. Henry C. Freas, of Berwick, after a linger ing illness, died at his home from the resul. of paralysis last Sunday aged about seventy-five years. He was prominently identified with the business interests of the town. Fans are fluttering. Heavy dews are due. Lots of political bets. Summer at one full swope. The cry now is on to Chicago. Strawberries are on their last run. Great engines turn on small pivots. The bloomer girl is getting ready for the shore. The caterpillar is getting the drop on the summer girl. The absence of cash sometimes makes a man hot. The tariff has little effect upon balloons. They go up anyhow. Consideration for domestic servants as a rule results m be''e service. Vacation time slips away all too quickly for the average youngster. No business is a success unless it is profitable during the dullest times. The patriotic youth is already set ting off fire crackers. When a gill looks pensive, her mother thinks she is looking bilious. The June number of the Normal Quarterly will be issued this week. Bicycling increases. Even the sun is a scorcher these days. Last Sunday was the longest day of the year. Fur boas are not as popular as they were six months ago. Spring chickens are selling at the curb-stone market at 15 cts. a pound. Porch parties are now on the list of society fads. The course of the gutter at Main and Iron streets has been changed. The gutters on Centre street have been re-cobbled. All the seniors have passed trp faculty examination at the Normal. Job never had a telephone. How the condolence would have rolled in. The Republicans of this place will hold, a ratification meeting in the Opera House this evening. A new fence now separates the residence of Jac Keller from the Presbyterian church lawn. New verandas have been built in front of the Waller houses on West Street. St. Paul's Sunday school will have its annual picnic on July 2, in a grove near town. There is no serious objection to a woman entering the legal profession. Her word is law, anyhow. Buckalew's liverv has nurchased a handsome new baggage wagon from C. r. bloan. The fact that thermometors are going up don't make them cost any more. Repairs are being made to the Presbyterian church. The coping became loose and sliding down push ed out the corners. W. 5. BISHTOH, Afft. Opposite Post Office. 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. One of the hardest things in all public functions is to keep the brass band from mistaking itself fur the entire procession. It is a common saying that a lovely woman cannot keep a secret, but who besides herself knows where her pocket is ? A. L. Hyssong's large new pottery kiln was put in operation on Monday. He has a good plant and turns out fine work. You must keep the hose and the lawn mower going at this season if you wish a natural velvety carpet to look upon. If salt is thrown at once on the stove when the pot boils over the disagreeable odor that generally arises will be quite dispelled. When you are grumbling over the heat think of those in the kitchen who have to stand over the fire the best part of the day. Some one says that the school grad uates' theories are as wild as the Populists. Upon whom are the re flections ? There will be regular services in the Lutheran church . next Sunday. Preaching morning and evening by J. H. Weber, 1). D., of Sunbury, Pa. Dr. Weber is President of the Sus quehanna Synod and a fine pulpit orator. It is reported that It. V. White and Co. have purchased the vacant lot on Iron Street from the Hess M'fg. Company and that the work of erecting a large roller mill will be commenced at once. The plans have been prepared and accepted. A petition, requesting the mer chants to close their places of business at six o clock P. M., from July 5th to September 1st, excepting Tuesday and Saturday of each week, and the 15th of July and August, is being circulated. I). Webster Carter died at his resi dence on Seventh street on Monday morning from a stroke of paralysis, aged thirty-nine years. His wife and eight children survive him. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. Free postal delivery will cease at Berwick with the last of this month as the post office appropriation bill for the new fiscal jear contains no item to defray the expenses of its continu ance. Several other small towns in the state will also be affected. The following letters are advertised June 23, 1896 : Miss A. Boyle, Mrs. Elizabeth Banks, Miss Clara Bigelow, Miss F. S. Leverton, Mr. Levi Martin, Mr. Richard Morgan, Mr. John Roat, Miss Lottie Sheathcr, R. W. Williams, Mrs. Elizabeth Whitcraft. Cards: Mr. C. A. Slothower. Will be sent to the dead letter office July 7, 1 896. James H. Mercer, P. M. G'KLS AT AUCTION IN JAPAN, Poverty of the People Leads to the Open Sale of Children. Late advices from Tokio, Japan, say that the famine in Kwang Si Province has become so severe that rice is selling for $10 or $12 a picul, or about 8 to 9 cents a pound. At sucu a price only wealthy persons can afford to use this staple article of diet. It is stated that in view of the im possibility of supporting life in the poo) :r families, permission has been given to sell children, and that girls from 12 to 14 are offered in open market from $3 to $30. Ire British Consul at Canton has takcii steps to form an estimate of the ravages of the bubonic plague in that city. By counting the coffins as they passed out of the gates of the city he concluded that about 240 people are dyin daily. The population of Can ton is something like a million and a half. Shad Fishing Over. The shad fishiner season in Penn- t o - - - - sylvania ended Saturday and with it ended for another ten months lots of profitable sport for Harrisburg fisher men. 1 nis year was aDout the hrst that shad have been catmht in the Susquehanna iear there in any quan tity and the fishermen who liad their headquarters near the islands opposite Herr and Reily streets made large hauls. Up toward McCormick's island was another favorite nlace and as high as 170 were caught there abouts m one night. At Steelton, too, fair catches were made and also at M'ddletown. I larrisburg fishermen want the fish commission to do all they can to further the snort this vear. The season will re-open Dec. 31. The principals in wedding cere monies are seldom given less than a dozen knives and forks. Is it fore sight or folly ? Tax Notice. The duplicates for 1896 are now in my hands for collection ; all parties paying state, county, school and dog taxes within 60 days from the 22 day of June will be entitled to a reduction of five per cent. I will be at rest dence, West Main Street, 3 doors above West Street, on Thursday, Fri day and Saturday, August 13, 14, 15, and 20, 21, and 22, between the hours of 2 and 6 o clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of receiving and re ceipting for said taxes. After 6 o'clock, Saturday, August 22, 1896, no reduc tion will be made. T. K. BlTTENDENDER, Collector town of Bloomsburg. Residence, West Main Street, doors above West Street. President of Council Holmes has given notice that all dogs must be kept muzzled or tied up. Dogs found running at large, about which there is any suspicion of rabies, will be shot by the police. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Buy your fireworks of I. G. Dei trick. The attention of the ladies of Bloomsburg is called to the large line ot shirt waists now on sale at the Bloomsburg Store Company limited, Japanese porch screens, ad sizes, and at extremely low prices. Put up ready for use free of charge, at W. H. Slates. The Eloomsburg 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. We are headquarters for fireworks I. Ki. Deitnck s. Hot soup lunch every day from to 12 o'clock noon at the Enterline restaurant, formerly owi.ed by William uumore. Do you buy your bread from William Rehm ? If not, why not, The fact of the superiority of his bread 13 evidenced by his rapidly growing trade. Hats and caps in endless variety at the Bloomsburg Store Company limit- 1 mi ii o . . ea. iney are an 01 tne latest style and will be sold at a small margin above cost. For choice candies try I. G. Dei- trick's. Japanese porcn screens, all sizes, and at extremely low prices. Put up ready for use free of charge, at W. H Slate's. Some people think that bread is bread. This is not true, as some is good, and some poor. The kind baked and sold by William Rehm is the best. Try it and be convinced. 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. It is too hot to cook. Lewis Lyons can save you the trouble as he has a full line of all kinds of smoked meats, and canned goods. Sliced dried beef a spec'alty. Now is the time to purchase lap- robes for the coming season. C S. Furman has them, and at prices which would astonish you. You are invited to call and examine the bake shop of William Rehm on West Third Street. It is neat and clean, and protected from the intru sion of flies by screens. This is a matter worth considering when you are deciding where to buy. Try a can of Hopkins' Steamed Hominy (Hulled Corn.) It is delicious. Full qt., ioc. 6 25-41. For the best Ice Cream call on I. G. Deitrick. A large invoice of boots and shoe just received at the Bloomsburg Store Company limited. Ihey are being sold at astonishingly low prices. Lewis Lyons invites you to call and examine his meat and get prices. He can please you both as to quality and price. His rapidly increasing trade proves that the people of Bloomsburg know a good thing when they see it. For Eont. The third floor of the Columbian building is for rent. It is 25 by 75 feet, and will be pardoned 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. Elwelt. tf You can find just what you want at Lewis Lyons the up town butcher, and at prices which will astonish you. Tananese norch screens, all sizes. j t i , - 7 and at extremely low prices. Put up ready for use free of charge, at W. H. siate s. Candidates can secure their cards at this office on short notice and at reasonable rates. 4-tf. HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, Billouiness, Indigestion, Headache. A pleasant laxative. All DtvgglnU. We Were Never So Well Equipped To meet any demand that might be made of us in the way of wearing apparel, or add to your comfort cr pleasure in the way of suaituet outfittings. We invite attention to the inducements we offer in the v.ist assortment of summer merchandise, in the lowest prices ever known on all clajsci; of goods and a constantly improving service to our patrons. White Dress Goods. All the kinds you might desire in these goods. Organdie, Swires, MuHi, Lawns, &c, with a full line of laces and embroideries for trimmings. Yoo cannot afford to miss this offering. Wash Goods. Imported India Dimities, the kind that usually sell for 28c, now at 2cc. yd. A regular 10c. dress gingham now sjc. yd. A lot of wash materials that have been 20c , 15c. and 12 4c. yd., now they go at 6c, yd. Come quick. Ribbons. We have concluded a purchase of from 9 to 5 in. wide. See the goods and prices. Full line of white ribbons, taffeta ribbons of all widths and shades. Handkerchiefs. We are offering special values in goods. The a for 25c. the 25c goods. Summer Corsets. A cnnMal Irtt at Aarh Flnn'r line of all the regular corsets. Madras Cloths. A full line, 32 in. wide, now 22c. yd. ' Black Mohairs. A full line a", pb'n and figured. Serges. Complete line of all grades, black and colors. Kid Gloves. Full lines. Try our $1.00 kid glove, Silk mitts. Fans. Complete lines of all kinds. Crash Suitings. The latest out for skirts and suits. Muslin Underwear. Full line. See it. Ladies' fine ribbed vests, nicely trimmed at 15c. Ladies' bows, full line, 25c. A bargain in 25c. neckwear for ladies or gents at ioc. each, or 3 for a$c All silk goods. Shirt Waists. The best values of the season are now offered you. Don't miss then. Prices to please you. Laundiied waist from 42c. up. II. J. CLARK & SON. W Ml m ww cm wmwtm MARKET SQUARE June is the Month for Roses, Thin Dress Gooas, Shirt Waists, Muslin Underwear, &cl As cool &3 can be made our shirt wp;sts wiih attached or detached collars. Ladies' Muslin Skirts. The cut is liberal, the cloth eood, the trimmings fine, aad style latest. The Silks for Trimminsrs and Waists. We can tell vou a silk story which will sou"d like a fairv tale, bat come and see them for yourself. 25c. itoc., 4'Jc, OUc, 75c.Sl.00 and Sl.'Jo It is ffettinj? close to the Fnnrfli nf .Tulv fin1 T?r11 will nrnvtl o O" " " J f uu J VIA 11 111 TTOUIl larsre or small Parasol, either whifA fnnnir m Llair O Asm belts, belt buckles, belt p ns, shirt KinLn 4- l, ,1 muiuo iv uc iuuuu iu uur cases. Hurry a little. Bill, and we'll be there in time, for supper. ,) What would we do without these TRUMP BICY CLE WATCHES 7" of Big Watch. You want to celebrate the rom us. VV e have none but the Im Peoji 1 Always Cfenif lain 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. No. 12 Main St, black satin ribbons that will interest. these goods. See the 29c. Point Venice m!c ttim the enr rnr.M T"t.ll DRY GOODS HOUSE. and We add the Month for They are ready made and good fitters the ready made wrappers at 59c. 98c 1 25 $1.75, $2.00 and $2.50. On account of the late season and for your comfort when you walk or ride out, we offer a few ladies' capes and jackets at x. big cut in prices this month. There is something about our thin dress goods as shown on the pyramid that ladies ad mire, and influences them to buy. We are pleased to have them take a look. waist sets, and many other TIM 09 1. 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 staiioners. Sign Bloomsburg, Pa. 4th. Then get your fireworks . best. Market Square. EXCHANGE BAKERY, L. F. BEISHUNE, Pop.
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