THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG. PA.
olumbiim.
ESTAI3LISUED 1806.
Vtte Columbia gfmorrat,
K3TABLISHE1) 13.17. ICONHOLIDATED 18611.
PCBUSIIE3 1VEI1T THUHSDAY MOUXINU
at Hloonnburg. the County seat of Columbia
;ccintTi Pennsylvania.
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TtRrfs: Inside the county, $1.00 a year In art
ftnc; 11.50 If not paid lu advance Outside
the county, Il.as a year, strictly In advance,
all communications should be addressed to
THE COLUMBIAN,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER io, 1S96.
The Democratic State convention
will reassemble at Harrisburg to-day
" for the purpose of nominating can
didates for representatives-at-large and
for presidential electors, when va
cancies may exist by reason of resig
nation or otherwise 1 and for the
adoption of a platform in accordance
with the principles declared by the
National Democratic convention at
Chicago." The delegates who attend
ed the convention at Allentown will
attend this convention. There is
likely to be some friction, as Chair
man Garnun has declared his inten
tion not to permit the temporary
chairman elected at Allentown, to
preside. There is also a disposition
on the part of many delegates to
stand by the platform they unani
mously voted for at Allentown. Just
what the outcome will be, cannot be
foreseen. Things are somewhat mix
ed. Taken oat of Politics.
Ten thousand employees under the
War Department were classified in
the civil service on the ist of Sept.
in accordance with the sweeping order
of the President of May 6 last, which
extended the operations of the law to
practically all Government employes,
except those laborers whose work did
not require any great amount of tech
nical skill or intelligence above an
ordinary degree.
The delay in making the classifica
tion in the War Department was due
to the tremendous difficulty involved
in includinc all those on the nav roll
u - I j
of the engineer s division, consisting
01 aDout 5000 persons employed in
various capacities, some of temporary
nature, on rivers and harbors improv
ment at out-of the-way points through
out the country.
In many of these places the work
goes on in summer only, and at others
in winter only, but a provision has
been inserted in the rules to permit
the f urloughing without pay of efficient
men, who can thus be re-employed
without examination when operations
are resumed within a year.
The Civil Service Commission has
also perfected arrangements whereby
lists of eligibles are available hereafter
for all vacancies that may occur.
The sweeping effects of the order,
as broadly interpreted by Secretary
Lamont, to include even laborers who
perform duties requiring a compara
tively mediocre intelligence, is shown
by the fact that in his own office but
two persons, the confidential clerks
of himself and Assistant Secretary
Doe, remain outside of the classified
lists, these being specially exempt
from examination by law. Even the
Chief Clerk of the Department and
all heads of divisions are placed under
protection of the civil service statute.
A SURPRISED HUSBAND,
Hit Wife Gave Birth to Four Children,
the First Event ol in Kind in Connecticut.
Mrs. O. H. Stickles increased ma
terially the population of Strawberry
Hill, Stratford, yesterday, giving birth
to three girls and a boy. All are
healthy and lusty.
Mr. Stickles is a farmer. The fami
ly lives in a small house. Mrs.
Stickles, eight years ago, when she
had been married two years, gave
birth to twins. Mr. Stickles would
not have been surprised had a similar
event happened again yesterday, but
he was hardly prepared for four more
at once. With three others, who
came into the world alone, as it were,
there are now nine.
Dr. George T. Lewis, who has
been in attendance upon Mrs. Stickles
was present. The case is said to be
the first of the kind in the St!We. All
the babies are under-sized. The
heaviest, the boy, weighs seven
pounds, while the' smallest, the last
born, weighs five, and is the most
delicate. The other two weigh about
six pounds each, making the combin
ed weight of the four twenty-four
pounds. The parents are in robust
health. Mrs. Stickles is an American,
about 35 years old and of ordinary
figure.
Not quite two months before the
election day, and if the poor of this
country had the money, wisely used
for their benefit, that will be burnea
iqin the political campaign for those
sixty days, they would have a much
easier winter than they dare hope for
now.
CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE,
Another effort was ma1i at T?iru!rt
last Monday evening and Tuesday to
nominate a candidate for Congress for
this district. Oj account of sickness,
Mr. Dickerman. the candidal tmm
Northumberland county, was not pres
cm, neuner was .Mr. 1'olk, Montour
county's candidate, who rlptainp,!
at home on account cf sickness in his
lamily. Mr. Hynn, one of the con
ferees for Mr. Walsh, was unable to
- .
De present, ana as per previous reso
lution Mr. Goodhue was nllnwpil in
cast the two votes. Mr. Auten, one
01 lur. uicicerman s conferees, sent
word that he could not be present
until Tuesday momintr ami irnn n
J. Criste was substituted in his stead
until his arrival. After an excellent
supper the conference adjourned to a
pnvaic room ana inree ballots were
taken with the following result :
ist ballot Dickerman 4, Polk 4.
and ballot Dickerman , Polk 4,
Fritz a.
3rd ballot Dickerman a, Fritz a,
Walsh a.
Adjournment was then taken until
Tuesday at nine o'clock when three
more ballots were taken with the fol
lowing result: ist Fritz 4; Polk 4.
and was the same. 3rd Fritz a Dick
erman a ; Polk a; Walsh a.
During the proceedings of the con
ference a telegram was received an
nouncing the death of an infant child
of Mr. Polk.
An adjournment was taken until a
o'clock P. M. when four more ballots
were taken the last one of which was
Fritz 4 ; Tolk a i Walsh a.
On account of the above mentioned
death an adjournment was taken until
next Tuesday morning at o o'clock at
the Exchange Hotel, Bloomsburg.
THE PROHIBITION CONVENTION,
The Prohibition convention for this
County met at the office of M. P.
Lutz and Son last Thursday aftemnnn
and notwithstanding the fact that no
special enort naa Deen made to secure
a large representation, thirty-four
delegates all from the North side of
the river were present. The conven
tion was called to order by the county
chairman, M. P. Lutz, and after prayer
by Rev. M. E. McLinn, of the Luth
eran Church the chairman stated that
the object of the meeting was to
nominate a county ticket and elect
new officers for the County organiza
tion. Mr. Lutz was elected chair
man and W. B. Cummings secretary
of the convention and after some dis
cussion it was decided to nominate a
full ticket with the exception that
only one candidate would be nomi
nated for the office of County Com
missioner. The following were the
nominations.
County Commissioner Thomas
Seaborn, of Locust.
Associate Judge John Eves, of
Millville.
Prothonotary and Clerk of the
Courts G. E. Enterline, of Blooms
burg. Treasurer A. B. White, East Scott.
District Attorney Ralph R. John,
of Bloomsburg.
Representatives S. W. Dickson,
Berwick ; P. D. Black, East Green
wood. Register and Recorder F. B. Hart
man, Bloomsburg.
County Auditors R. L. Kline,
Berwick ; C. B. White, Orange.
County Surveyor S. D. Neyhard,
of Bloomsburg.
Congressional Conferees J. B.
Eves, Millville ; M. P. Lutz, Blooms
burg ; S. W. Dickson, Berwick.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year :
Chairman W. B. Cummings 5 Sec
retary C. B. Lutz ; Treasurer G.
W. Corell; Members of Executive
Committee W. J. Bidleman and
Rev. J. C. Reaser.
All the delegates manifested an
extraordinary amount of zeal and
held themselves in readiness to nPr.
form any work that might be allotted
to them. It was not all talk, either, as
wis evidenced by the liberal subscrip
tion which was made for State and
County work.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
To the Voters and Taxpayers of Columbia
County.
I desire at this time to express my
sincere thanks to the Democratic
voters of Columbia County who so
heartily supported me as a candidate
for County Commissioner at the late
Democratic delegate election, and in
as much as the people of the south
side have been deprived of their just
representation on the Democratic
ticket, I herewith announce my name
as an Independent candidate for the
office of County Commissioner, and
respectfully solicit the support of all
voters who believe in a fair distribu
tion of this office among the people
on both sides of the liver.
W. H. Fisher.
Every family should have a list of
poisons and their antidotes in sight in
the medicine closet, and have the
antidotes within reach, if there are
small children in the family. What
ever the poison if one does not know
the antidote, induce vomiting as quick
ly ab possible. Strong salt water luke
warm is an emetic always at hand.
John W. Davis, who for several
years has been assistant book keeper
for Creasy & Wells, intends taking a
two years' bible course in a college in
Mass., with the object of doing mis
sionary work. lie was always a
favorite with the emnlovpe nf the
above named firm, and they decided
to give mm an expression of their
appreciation, and so repaired to his
home in a body and left with him a
useful as well as valuable gift. The
eveninir was Slient in conversation and
consuming the refreshments which had
Deen oountituliy provided.
About three years ago the house in
which Mrs. Ella Kline resided was on
fire and in the excitement she lost a
watch, chain and gold pin. Diligent
search was made for it but it could
not be found and she had given it up
as lost. Last week in attempting to
close a bureau drawer she found it
would not shut and in taking out the
drawer to discover the cause found
her watch and chain wedged behind it.
At a meeting of the stockholders of
the Rosemont Cemetery held in the
office of Col. John G. Freeze Esq.,
last Tuesday the following persons
were elected managers for the en
suing year : John G. Freeze, I. W.
Hartman, William Neal, John Wolt,
John K. Grotz, J. J. Brower, W. E.
Rinker, C. A. Kleim. R. R. Little.
J. E. Wilson and C. S. Furman.
Washington Camp No. 17, P. O.
S. of A., of Light Street, will hold a
festival in the front of their hall next
Saturday evening. Ice Cream, cake,
lemonade, bean soup and hot coffee
will be served. A band will be in
attendance. Inasmuch as the pro
ceeds will De used m purchasing books
for a library it should receive a liberal
patronage.
The following letters are advertised
Sept. 8, 1896. Mrs. E. A. Albertson,
iviiss uora Kisner, (2) James F.
Kramer, Mrs. Bertha Kuntz, Mrs.
Nora McHenry, Mr. M. Masunter,
Miss Rheda, Miss Lizzie Robbins.
Will be sent to the dead letter
office September 22, 1896.
James II. Mercer, P. M.
Married.
Werkheiser Maust. On the 5th
inst., at the Reformed parsonage in
Orangeville, by Rev. A. Houtz, Mr.
James E. Werkheiser and Miss Sarah
Ann Maust. both of Bloomsburg, Pa.
Whitenight Weiss. At the M.
E. parsonage, Buckhorn, Saturday
Sept. 4, 1896, Mr. Charles White
night and Miss Mertie Weiss, both of
Buckhorn by Rev. W. H. Hartman.
"I consider it my duty," says Mr.
F. Z. Dias, of San Diego, Texas, "tq
certify that Ayer's Pills have complete
ly relieved my wife of neuralgia, from
which complaint she was, for a long
time, a great sufferer." They are
easy to taKe and always effective.
A CARD,
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the office of county commis
sioner, for the south side of the river,
and respectfully solicite the votes of
Democrats and all others who think
that the south side ought to be repre
sented. Charles Reichart,
tf Mainville, Pa.
It may be a little early to do
your spring papering, but not
too early to look over our
large stock now ready for your
inspection. In spite of the fact
that the manufacturers charge
us from 1 o to 20 per cent, more
than last year we will sell at
last year's low prices, and in
some cases even lower,
Window curtains of all kinds-!
Room and picture moulding
always in stock.
WILLIAM II. SLATS
EZCHAN3Z EOTFL ELE0
CHARLES NASH PURVIS,
W1LLIAMSPORT, J'A.,
Collections, Loans, Invest
ments, Sales Agent and
Real Estate
Privates Banker.
Deposits received subject to Drafts or
Checks, from any part of the WorM, money
forwarded to any place j Interest nt 3 per
ceut. allowed on deposits with us for one
year or more j ninety days notice of with
drawal must be given on all intcrest-Learinc
deposits. 96-9.10.iy
Merchant Um
SUITS
FROM S18.00.
OPENING !
Pattern Hats,
BONNETS
AND
Millinery Goods,
WEDNESDAY. SEPT, 23d.
AT-
H. E. WASLEY'S,
Mover's B'ld'g, Opp. Old Stand.
SHERIFFS SALE.
By virtue of sundry writs of Flcro Facias is
sued out of tbc Court of Common Pleas of Col.
umbla county and to me directed there will be
exposed to public sale at the Court House In
Bloomsburg, Pa., on
SATURDAY, OCT. 3, A. D., 1896,
at S o'clock P. M , tue following described prop,
erty to-wlt :
Beginning at the corner of lot of William
Fenstermncher on south side of Fifth Street
and extending eastward along said street fifty
feet or thereabouts to corner of first Alley East
of Iron Street, thonce along said Alley South
ward 175 feet more or less to an Alley, thence
along said Alley Eastward to line of said Willi
am Fenstermacher, thonce to the place of be
ginning, Being lot No. 86 In general plan of
said lots : Recorded In Book No. Bo page 685,
Ac: whereon are erected a two-story
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
BARN AND OUTBUILDINGS.
- Also at the same time and place all that cer
tain tract of land and water right, described as
follows: Commencing at a stone on the upper
side of the road leading from Light Street to
Orangeville and a few rods South of the Hoff
man flouring mill the Bearing Is North 10 de
grees West, distance Fifty-Two Perches on the
Orangeville road to a post, thence North eleven
degrees East, 26 perches to a post, thence due
North 42 perches to a stone near the mouth of
Stony Brook. Thence North 43 degrees West,
86 perches to a stone. Thence North 10 degrees
West, 3i perches to a post. Thence North 12
degrees East, 41 M perches to Ceasolt's line, on
the East bank of Fishing Creek In Orange town
ship. Thence South Six degrees West, 11 and
three-tenths perches to a corner on the West
bank of Fishing Creek in Mount Pleasant town
ship. Thence South 7 degrees West, 81 perch
es to a post and Joining lands of the late George
Oman. Thence South 7 degrees East, 61 and
eight-tenths perches to a post. Thence South
82 degrees West, 16 and 8-10 perches to a
post, thence south 6 degrees west 20 perches to a
hemlock Kgonc), thonce south 20 degrees cast
24 perches to a post, thence south 26 degrees
east 54 perches to a hemlock (gone), thence
south Sljtf degrees east 2) parches to a post,
thence by adjoining lands of Sarvls south 14J
degrees east 10 and 4-10 perches to stones,
thence south 5 degrees east 11X perches to
stones, thence south 23 degrees east 31 perches
to a post, thence to south 8 degrees east 89
perches, about two rods from bank of creek.to a
post.thence north 60 degrees east 13 perches to a
corner, washed away, thence by lands of
Abram Cuater north 1 degree east 14 perches to
a corner, washed away, north 62 degrees east S
and C-10 perches to a post, thence north in de
grees east 31 perches to a post,thence northwest
corner of Abram Custer property, thence north
5 degrees east !3 perches to a post, close the
creek, thence north 30 degrees east 9 and 7-10
porches to a stone, on the bank of tall race,
thence north 79 degrees east 10 and perches
to the stone near the mill, at which we started,
containing
SIXTY-FIVE ACRES
and 60 perches, whereon are erected a
GRIST MILL,
one DWELLING HOUSE AND SAW MILL.
ALSO,
At the same time and place, on all that, the
undivided one-halt of a certain tract of un
seated land, returned U the name of ness,
Crevellng & Co., situated In the township of
Sugorloaf, County of Columbia, State of Penn
sylvania, containing
125 ACRES OF LAND,
being the same tract which n. W. Mclicynolds
Treasurer, conveyed to J. H. Crovellng and U.
W. Vandersllco In foe.
Seized, taken In execution, at the suit of II.
H. Grotz. cashier, tie., vs. Henry W. Vander
411ce, and Mordeoal Millar J vs. Same, and to be
Did as the property of Henry W Vandersllce.
J. B. 11c II UN KY,
Fkkizi, Atty. MuiKirr.
Fheizi & Harm an, Attys.
32d Y..r.
A representative American Business
Sohool for both sexes,
RECORD BUILDING,
917-919 Chestnut Street, Philadel phia.
THOMAS MAY PEIE0E, A.M., Ph.D.,
roondtr md Prlnolptl.
1665-1896.
A Systematic Business Training
Coupled with a praotlcal, sound and uaeful
English education,
Three full oounea:
business,
Shorthand and typewriting,
English.
The whole constituting an Ideal Combination.
Graduates Cheerfully Assisted to Positions.
Visitors welcome, especially during school
hours, day or evening tensions.
Call 01 write for School Literature.
U7 BIDSI0H8, '86.'67, tj!t Hoilty, Asguttl, 1391.
BIQEI SIS8I0XS, Uosir, BtpUmUr II, U9C.
PICE SCHOOL
CORNER MAIN & MARKET Sts, I TROUSERS
BLOOMSBURG, PA. I FROM S5.GO.
Twist Siy iiid GcAj.
But the new fall purchases are beginning to arrive.
We're going to put our best foot foremost this coming season.
Think we can show you the handsomest stock of dry good
ever brought into this town in a few weeks.
In the meantime we're ready to supply your between season
wants, be they large or small.
Dress Goods.
We are closing out very desirable
wool dress goods, plenty heavy enough
for fall wear at prices to suit the buy
er. Just this seasons goods and noth
ing wronz but the price. It will nav
you to examine them.
1 nursday we put on sale a lot of
Gilbert cloths. Ymi know what thnt
means the best cloths that money
can buy. They are all wool, 36 in.
wtae. in ever neard ot such a price,
2ic. the yd.
Still have some more of those hest.
calicos; none better at any price.
4jc the yd.
Lancaster gingham, 5c the yd.
Good unbleached muslin,
2 vds. it. 00.
Gloria Silk Umbrellas.
26 and 28 inch for men and women.
You know a eood umbrella when
see it Give us your opinion on these
lots. They'll shed rain like a duck;
sheds water, and that is the kind nt an
umbrella to buy.
20 in. Gloria for women, 98c. Good
as any umbrella that sells at $1.25.
28 in. Gloria tor men, 11.29. Usual
ly sells for $1.50.
Cream Bleached Damask.
The Scotch make. Fills the hand?
made of pure flax and will bleach in
two or three washincs. We own them
cheap and you are going to get the
Deneni.
Six different designs, extremelv
pretty, 70 in. wide, 65c. and 75c. yd.
were i 00 ana $1.25.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
mm Fenl
We say some. But no one complains of the loaf of bread
they receive at the Exchange Bakery for live cents.
Try one and see if you will.
No. 12 Main St,
TRUSTEE'S SALE.
OF VALTJABLB-
Real Estate,
By virtue or an ordor or the Orphans' Court of
Columbia county, the undersigned Trustee, ap
pointed to make sale of the real estate of Sulllo
Johnson, Kll.a Fruit and others, after proceed
ings In Partition had in the estate of Sallle
Johnson and by virtue of an agreement enter
ed Into betwoen the parties, will expose at pub
lic sale on the premises In the township of
Madison, county of Columbia, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 1896,
at 10 o'clock a. m., the following described real
estate: Being a farm containing
120 ACRES,
more or less, bounded on the north by lands of
B. F. Fruit, on the eaBt by lands of B. F. Fruit
and John A. Funston, on the south by a publlo
road loading from Jerscytown to Washington
vine and land of James Klnlon, and on the west
by land of D. La mocker. Whereon are erected
A DWELLING HOUSE,
barn and necessary outbuildings, good water,
located near the Central Fenna. Uallrood, and
within a short distance from Jorseytown. The
land is well suited for cither grass or grain.
This sale will convey the entire Interest of all
claimants to the premises.
Tubus ok Bali. Ten per cent, of one-fourth
payablo upon striking down of property; one
fourth less the ton percent on the confirmation
of sale and the remaining three-fourths In one
year thereafter.
il. u. JUCUENKY,
C. W. MiLLiK, Attorney. Trustee.
NOTICE.
Notlco Is hereby given that the following ac
count hits been nluu lu the Court 01 Common
1'leas of ColumbH county, and will ue iiicaeui.
ed 10 the sulU Cuurt on the lourtU Monday if
BepUMiiuer, A. I. lHittl, and comlrineil ntsl,ni;d un
less exeeptlouB are nied within (our iluys there
after, will bo ooullrined absolute:
First and llnal aocount of 11. l. Freafc, Trustee
of The Northern Columbia and Soulhern Lu.
erne County Agricultural Awoulattou.
.. . O. M. 0,1'lcK, Proth'y.
rrot 8. Ofime, Bloomsburg, l'tt., Aug. W, Iti'.iti.
mm
Hatter.
Men's Unlaundried Shirts
Ten dozen of them, made of fruit
of the loom muslin, reinforced back
and front, gussets and filled seams,
linen bosoms and perfect fit. You
can't if they were made for you, you
couldn't be better suited, and price
does not much more than cover the
actual cost of material. They go for
48c.
Fast Black Stockings.
Don't buy poor hosiery. It doesn't
pay. There is no class of merchan
dise where a few cents extra shows up
to such a good advantage. Here are
three lots of GOOD stockings. They
may cost you a little more, but
Children's sizes 5 to 8, iajc.
Children's sizes, "8 to 9, 15c.
Usually sell elsewhere at 15 and 18c.
Ladies' fast black reg. made D. S ,
Were 25c. each. 2 for 25c.
Ladies' high sp'iced heels D. S. ex
tra fine, fast black, 25c. each.
Dishes.
One window full of them. They
are rare bargains, and if you are in
need of them you want these. Never
saw any thing at these prices before
equal to them. We guarantee every
piece.
100 piece dinner sets, $10.00 and
$12.00.
112 piece dinner sets, $12.00 and
$14.00.
12 piece chamber suits, decorated,
$S-oo.
t
EXCHANGE BAKERY,
L F.EISHLINE, Prop.
WIDOW'S APPRAISEMENTS.
The following Widow's Appralspments will
be presented to the Orphans' Court of Columbia
county on t he fourth Monday of September, A.D.
lsatl, and confirmed nisi, and unless exceptions
arb tiled within four days thereafter, will ba
continued absolute:
Jonathan lilohle est., line twp. Personalty
$74 40: Healty, IWJ.tiO.
William II. Bwentzel est., Bloomsburg. Per
sonalty, IT'ilK.
Jospph Mhatrer est., Bloomsburg. Personalty
; ltealty, $i70.55.
Miles Ohl Obt., Bloomsburg. Healty, f:l00.00-
Abram Miller est.. Beaver twp.. Personalty,
S1W.85. H
Oeorge W. Ande est., Madison twp., Person
alty, tJSA.
v. w. Kvcs, est., Millville Boro. Personalty,
33.i.a5.
. Charles E. Ilenscoter est., Sugarloat twp ,
Personalty, $'J4 l.
Hurmou u. John est , Main two., Personalty,
two. oa
Theodore Lewis est., Denton twp., rersonulty
t'JO.TS.
Joseph Yorks est., Jackson twp , Personalty,
taiio.uo.
Joslah Kromerest , Centre twp., Personally,
taw.oo; ltealty, $0.to.
it. M. OUICK, Clerk o. C.
Clerk's ortlce, bloomsburg, Pa , Aug. ai, !'
. .UNDERTAKING..
W. C. WALL,
..Undertaker..
and Funeral Director.
Embalming done by the latitat im
proved methods. Special attention
Riven to all the details of the funeral.
Carriages provided, &:c.
A competent lady assistant. Cai-
during the day can be left at the Lead
er Store, and night calls at th board
ins; house of Mrs. Uloascr, corner of
Market and Third Stsects.
TELBPIIOKB COW.TECTTI01-T.
GET YOUR
JOR HUNTING
DONE AT THE
COLUMBIAN OFFI