THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG. PA. Highest of all in Leavening Power. kfl AC50LUTES.Y PURE THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1896. Rnterra at the Vot Offlc at Blcxmnburg, Pa. 01 jmmd cftiM mattiT, March 1, 1888. BRIEF MENTION. About People Tou Know. lion, E. R. Ikclcr and wife nre at Asbury lark. F. P. Jacob of Kspy has moved to tliii jlnce. William (1. Girton has been granted a pension. Dr. Vastine of Catawissa has lcen granted a pension. M'ns Mary Rixwlingi is visiting friends nt Carlisle. Miss May Bark Icy is visiting fiicmls at Wilkesbarre. Mrs. K. K. Mellick is visiting friends at Sewaren, N. J. Miss Lillian Vanalta is visiting her sister in Holidaysburg. Charles S. Fornwald is confined to the lie use by sickness. Walter T.aubach transacted business at Milton on Tuesday. John Watson is assisting J. R. Fowler in the Treasurer's oillce. Miss Elizabeth Glenn of Berwick is visit ing friends in this place. Mis Martha Tcnman is visiting relatives at Shamokin and Tottsvillc. George M. Lockard is building a large double house in Berwick. Miss Estclla Yohe, is visiting friends at Mifllinvilleand Hetlerville. James Staver, is attending to business matters in New York City .J Mrs. Lloyd Mourey, of Wilkes-Barre is visiting her father W. J. Bidlcman. Ur. Brown and wife, who have been at Atlantic City, have returned home. Mrs. C. S. Tinker of Sharon, Ta., is the ijuest of Rev. and Mrs. Tinker on First St. Miss Lizzie Louis, who has been visiting diends at Wilkes-Barre, has returned home. Miss Elizabeth Kljs of Grand Rapids, Mich., is the guest of Mrs. J. L. Richardson, Rev. and Mr. W. M. Tinker are entertain, ing Lewis Tinker, of Sharon, Pa. Miss Hopkins of Philadelphia is visiting Mrs. C. Watson McKelvy. Miss Ilattie Carpenter is the guest of menus at cast mananoy junction. Miss Meda Douglass is the pleasant guest of Miss Mabel Peacock on Centre Street. Miss Carrie Redcker is visiting friends at Philadelphia and other places. Andrew O. Rooney of Centralia, trans acted business at this office on Tuesday. L. B. Howell, proprietor of the Procter Ion at Jamison City, transacted business at the County seat on Monday. J. M. Gidding is at Atlantic City. Before returning home he will visit New York and Philadelphia. J. F. Wright and Harry Long, ot Benton, left on Monday for Pittsburg, on their bicycles. Miss Ida Weaver, of Northumberland is a pleasant guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Robbing. Mrs. S. E. Reynolds is entertaining Miss Pike of Factoryville, at her pleasant home on uttti street. Fred Hartman, who has been at Ocean Grove for ten days, has returned home greatly Improved in health. John Ellis, of the Broadway attended the mnerai 01 his nephew at Port Carbon last naturday. Miss Sallle Heiser. of Pottsville, is visit' ing her cousins, the Misses Logan, on nevenm sireei. Albert Hendershott. of Washington, D. C, attended the funeral of his brother last Monday. Mis, G. E. Myers, of Philadelphia is the guest of Mrs. John Teacock on Centre Street. O. B. Mellick has received the contract for laying a cement pavement around the property of Isaac Keichart at Light Street Georce Latimer, G. W. Hall and Edwin Schuyler, a trio of Muncy gentlemen, spent nuuuay in mis piacc. Mrs. T. F. Irons' and dauchter of Hadilen field, N. J., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. William C Shaw, the former's parents on 1'ourth St, Mrs. M. E. Gearhart, who has been spend i ng several months in New York, has returned nonie. Miss Anna Fox of this place is spending 'tr vacation ai r.agiesniere as the guest ot Mr. and Mrs. William Winner. Cleveland, Stearns, Keating Envoy and Stormer Bicycles. Latest U. S. Gov't Report Maim Charles Kesty, Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, addressed a meeting at the mission last Sunday evening. Mrs J. C. Kunkte and daughter of Brook. n, N. Y are visitine the lormer'i parent M and.Mrs. SamuelTurnbach. Mr. Thnmii Ktnnt rjn CiiMflau Miilk liia family in this place. Mr. Stout Is chirf clerk in the Law Department of Philadelphia. Mrs Rev. Philip Mcliclc and daughter is Aria fit ITItialiMti Pitt Mirtt. r -v. - ... w. ... vniuiuiii, are the guests of Mr. Layton Runyon and ....... ,. Fred ILrlrr Vn nn.1 T" 1? rv.iv...... " - " 1 1 1 1 j ( 1 1 attending the State convention of the P. O. S. of A. at Altoona as delegates from the camp at this place. GeOrpe W. Reifunvilor nn.1 A ir CI,...,. less, two of the prominent business men of Catawissa were noticed on the streets last Monday. A. L. McTTnnrv nf Ttnnfnn lit. iann J J w. v wi., drawn as a petit juror in the United States District Court to be held at Williamsport beginning September 38lh. Rev. McLinn of thl T.lltlixrnn Mi.iroh nm. nounccd the words last Thursday evenine "mu uiiiicu me lives 01 urant lloldren and Miss Sarah L. Manning. George E. Distclaurst has moved his amilv to thin nine, an.1 house on Fourth street adioinintr the l.en.lrr store. Mrs. Grant Ifprrinit Mn TxnLin. .,.,,1 Mrs. McLinn of this place were the guests of Rev. and Mrs- M. L. Shindel at Danville last Friday. Mrs Thomas Stout .n,t tnr.ki.. VJ.. r Philadelphia are spending several weeks in this place. Their summer outing always in cludes a visit to Bloomsburg. E. Barton Tohn. whn U a . engineer in Philadelphia, came home last Saturday to visit his relatives. He has a black eye, which resulted from his stopping a foul ball on the base ball field. The following citizens of this place are now at Ocean Grove. Robert Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Corrcll, Mr. and Mrs. James Magee 2nd, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kocher. Dr. A. B. Tamisnn nnrt fnmilu ftrw...i. ington, D. C, attended the funeral of N. J. Hendershott last Monday. They will re main in this vicinity several days visiting friends before their return. S. C. Creasv anil fnmilv whn h l..n at Ocean Grove durinir the n.ist mnnih lni returned They report an enjoyahle time, and the religious services as being interesting and instructive. Mrs. Georpe Wnrr mid Mn Tnkn of Peale, Clearfield county, are visiting rela tives in mis piace. 1 he tormer is a daughter of Mrs. Samuel Hazletine and it has been six years since her former visit. Rev. Dr. L. Zahner and son Robert, of Adams, Mass. are expected to arrive to-day at Mr. L. Paxton's at Rupert, and to re main over Sunday. If possible to make the arrangements, the Doctor will preach in St. Paul's Church on Sunday. The services of Rev. B. C. Conner are in great demand at the various campmeetings which are now being held. Last week he spent several days at the Huntingdon camp ground and preached an able sermon on Thursday. Dr. George T. Truitt of Philadelphia spent last week in town establishing an agency for the Fraternities Accident Order of which he is the general deputy. H. G. Sherwood has taken the local agency. This company takes only members of fraternities, and the rate is only ten dollars a year for $5000, with weekly indemnity of 25.00. II. H. Ruttcr, wife and son of Hughesville spent Sunday in this place with the former's parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Rutter. Mr. Rutter is editor and proprietor of the Hughesville "Mail" and has been recently re-nominated as a candidate for the Legis lature on the Democratic ticket in Lycoming county. H. L. Simmons, general manager of the central branch of the Young Men's Christian Association, of Brooklyn, N. Y., accompanied by his wife and family, is visiting relatives in this place. His wife is a sister of W, II. Slate. Mr. Simmons is an enthusiastic, christian worker, and delivered an interesting address in the Metlioclist tabernacle last Sunday evening. Conyngham directors completed their list ot teachers, by appointing P. T. Tighe, Michael Geoghegan, E. E. Slraub and Rose Cosgrove, and fixed the time for opening their schools for August 31. Alexander Cain, of Lime Ridge was stricken with paralysis last Fri day evening and a few hours later he died. He was about fifty years of age and leaves to survive him live children. The funeral services and interment was held Monday alternoon at two o'clock. W; 5. EISIITON, At. Opposite Post Office. Mosquitoes linger. Grapes are plentiful. Chrysanthemums soon. The clays grow shorter. One more week of August. Water melons are cheapening. School will commence Sept. 7th. Williamsport tramps will hereafter break stones on the streets. There was a frost in Sullivan County last week. Barbers lament the approach of the foot-ball season. It seems strange that fast colors won't run. The oyster vacation is drawing to a close. The apple crop is so large as to be already a drug on the market. Five new lamps now help to illumi nate the streets of Benton. The Fall term of the Normal School will open next Tuesday. Mrs. Bitch is making extensive improvements to her property on Rail Road Street. If you want to invest your money in safe advertising do it in the COLUMIJIAN. The home of Dr. Bierman has been brightened by the advent of a daughter. The carpet store of W. II. Brower has been re-papered which adds great ly to its appearance. lew women can get red from blushing, but they can all turn green from envy. The school children are counting the days from now on until the term begins. A notable fact about this year is the fact that each month has been breaking the weather record. Robert Elliot has moved into one of the houses of Paul E. Wirt on Fifth Street. Since bloomers became the rage the old rhyme about the girl and the match no longer holds good. The window shade trust having curled up and quit is no longer a high roller. The Gas works look resplendent in a new coat of red paint and brown trimmings. Bloomsburg can boast of having a number of fast trotting horses, and fine turnouts. Take the muzzle off the dog and put it on the man who persists in talking on the financial question with out knowing anything about it. I. G. Deiterick has placed a tele phone in his place of business on Market Square. Orders by telephone will receive prompt attention. After a suspension of several weeks the Woolen Mills will resume opera tions on the first of September. This will be good news to their employees. Hereafter the free lunch at the Grand Restaurant will be served from eight to ten in the evening, instead of in the morning as heretofore. Carpenters are at work tearing down and rebuilding the P. & R. round house at Catawissa. The copper nails with which the old roof was put on are in great demand as relics. W. A. Hartzel has purchased the City Hotel from Georcje W. Sterner, for a consideration of $9,000 and the furniture for $3,000. The barn is not included in the sale. The Water Company is offering the Morgantown houses for sale, at very low prices, ard at long term payments. An excelient chance for any one desiring a small home. A large glass in the front window of the store of J. K. Pensyl at the corner of Main and West Streets was broken on Tuesday night. It was evidently done with felonious intent as a pair of shoes were taken. Mrs. N. E. Brittain died at Register, Luzerne County last Sun day morning at 2 o'clock P. M., aged about twenty-one years. She was a sister of Mrs. Irvin Housel of this place, and was bnried yesterday morning. The undertaking business which has been conducted in connection with the Leader Store has changed hands. The business has been pur chased by W. C. Wail who for many years was engaged in similar business in Wisconsin. Wild oats cost as much as ever, in spite of the fact that everything else has been greatly reduced in price. The Baptist Church and Sunday School are holding their annual picnic at Rupert to-day. It is largely at tended and a good time is anticipated. The Lutheran re-union is being held at Island Park between Sunbury and Northumberland to-day. Quite a number of our people are in attendance. J. R. Fowler has secured the ser vices of William Elliot, formerly of the Henry House, Williamsport as cook. He comes highly recommend ed. Lt. Hoagland Post G. A. R. will hold a camp fire at Catawissa on September 4th and 5th. Preparations have been made to make this a grand affair. The Pastors' Association of this place should request Council to pass an ordinance prohibiting baby carri ages on the principal thoroughfares on Saturday evening. Nothing causes a man to lose his religion as quick as a baby carriage on a crowded sidewalk. Hires Rootbeer is Rtrentrtheninrr. - - 0 o both to the nerve and brain worker, as well as to the physical athlete. Everv household should have it. It is the most delicious, sparkling and encrvescent drink in the world. A package makes five gallons. Campaign paraders will find it very refreshing. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Try' a can of Hopkins' Steamed Hominy (Hulled Corn.) It is delicious. Full qt., 10c. 7-3-4t. For all kinds of fruit and vegetables call at G. Smith's, corner Main and Jefferson streets. Goods delivered free of charge. The finest lot of dry goods ever re ceived in Bloomsburg are now on sale at Bloomsburg Store Company's store and at prices which will astonish you. The best ice cream at I. G. Der rick's. A new fruit store has been opened in the Evans building at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets, by G. Smith. Just received at the Bloomsburg btore Company, limited, a large in voice of boots and shoes which will be sold at bottom prices. Call and inspect quality of goods and get prices before purchasing. lor Kent. The third floor of the Columbian building is for rent. It is as 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 Mr. G. Smith, who has purchased the meat market of John Kleckner, will still continue business at the old stand. He will make a specialty of supplying fresh meat of all kinds at the lowest possible cash price. Only the choicest and purest can dies on sale by W. Reade, Fox build ing, Main street. Watermelons, Cantaloupes and Peaches at G. Smith's, comer of Main and Jefferson streets. When you want a plate of good ice cream, stop at W. Reade's on Main street, near Armstrong's grocery. Fruits of the season at I. G. Deit rick's. For the celebrated Anti-Rust tin ware, go to the Store Company Store. It includes wash boilers, buckets, dish pans, tin cups, dippers, &c, and when you take into consideration the fact that they will not rust they are very cheap. ShirtTwaists at cost at the Store Co. Store. Remember the Anti-Rust tin ware at the Store Company Store is sold at a positiveguarantee. Suits made to measure $10. Trous ers $2.50. Clothing made to fit and fit to wear, go to Maier, the tailor, clothier, hatter and gents' furnisher, Bloomsburg, Pa. 1 For want of use a fine gray mare will be sold cheap. She is nine years old and a fine driver. J. W. Conner, Orangeville, Pa. For perfect ice cream try I. G. Deitricks. 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 Columbian has the agency for Bloomsburg. tf. HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ilia, Biliousness, Indigestion, Headache. A pleasant laxative. All Druggists. . . . .A.TTGS-TTST . . . We take this mouth for cleaning up all the remaining summer goods. The prices have been reduced to the lowest possible point. On many, below cost. There is an opportunity for you to do wise buying. Shirt Waists. All that's left of the 51.25, $1,50 and $1.00 ones, now 50c. each. Barnaby Fine Dress Ginghams. ine remainder ot tnese now 10c. yd. Crepon Skirts. A few of these. They must go. Now Voc. each. Separate Dress Skirts. We call attention to our line of special skirts, all dress maker made at $5.00 each. Small Articles. Belt holders, ioc. Belt pins, ic each. Belt buckles, 15c. each. White kid belts, 25c. each. Black silk belts, 25c. each. Shirt waist sets, 7c., ioc, 15c. and 25c. Belt bags, 15c. and 25c. Kid curlers, 5c, ioc. and 15c. Curling irons, 3c , 5c, 8c, ioc. Tape measures, 5c, ioc, and 25c 100 yd. best silk, 8c spool. Knitting silk, 5c. ball. Fans from ic. up. American Lady Corsets, $1.00. Try them. 150 ladies' ribbed vests, lace fronts, 15c. each. Pocket books bags. and chatelaine L W. MTIM Everybody Coming into our Store now are Surprised to see what room we have lying "back unused. And now every inch is made available to increase our fa cilities for a greater business this fall. This being the last of August we still offer bargains in summer goods. Many of them can oe used lor two months yet. tohirt waists are good wear ers until cold weather, and can now be bought at a low figure. The wrappers are serviceable all the year round, and the price is much broken. Special prices are named on a lot of September coats and capes in light weight ones from $1.00 up. There is an attractive charm School days will soon come again. We want to help mothers in dressing the girls. We are in the city this weeK selecting coats and capes for winter. Also making early pur chases of dress goods, trimmings, &c. September fashion sheets are in. !. W. HARTMAN & SON. Stopped Has it It Was Such a I ha ve never had it repaired, and have had it five years." This is a remark we hear nearly every day. Is it any wonder watches go to pieces ? A watch is a very delicate piece of mechanism, and to give satisfaction and wear a life time, should be cleaned every eighteen months or two years. Has yours been atteuded to ? If not, bring it in. Our work is guaranteed and prices right. HE Jewelers, Opticians and Stationers. Telephone Connection. For Delicate Flavor - - Our Ice Cream is un equaled. It's a warm weather dish fit for the Gods. I. G. Deitrick, Market Square. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE COLUMBIAN A new complete lino ready to-day. Printed Dimities. All that's left of the 25c, 22c. and 20c goods of these now 12Jc. yd. Lapped Silks. What there is left of these goods, now 29c yd. Figured Mohairs. 38 in. wide, nice colorings, now 60c yd, Black Brocade Silks. A sjecial line. 1 lot at 55c. yd. 1 lot at 85c. yd. Pocket books all prices. Hers and There in the Store. 50 in. linen, 35c yd. Roller crash, 3 Jc. yd. Barnsby heavy crash, tile. yd. 2 pair men's good hose for 25c. Ladies' fast black hose, 5c. prar. Children's hose, 5c. pair Derby curtains, $3.0 -ir. Turkish towels, 30c 0 pa. Soap and towel, ioc. package. Pear's soap, 12c. cake. Table spreads, $1.75 big. 31 in. Venetian silks, 55c. yd; Model Form Corsets, $1.00. Best shape made. Telescopes and Bags. A full line at lowest prices also dress suit cases. II. J. CLARK & SON in our Linna and Japanese ware, especially for presents to a friend. We shall increase the line now as we have more room to display. Tbe opening of the annex to the store gives us better room for all kinds of yarns, which will be ready lor a new stock in a short time. Curtains of all kinds will be opened soon for house cleaning- time. It ? Good Watch. Bloomsburg, Pa. Wanted-An Idea Who can think of lotiie atrial thing to pAteatf Protect your Moan; they may hrlnu you wealth. Write JOHN WEbUEHbURN OO.V.ol AU. Dev., Waahlngtou, V. C, for thoir tl,aiu irlo vO uU lut ot twu hunlTO4 IutuUvu wulU. ON
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