THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Highest of all in Leavening Tower. ABSOLUTELY PURE THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, OCTOBKR 8, 1896. Rvtrrrrt nt thr rout OJHr Blnntnrtmrg, Pa. at Bicotut clan matter, Marih 1, lust?. "brief mention. About People You Know. John Xenyon spent Sunday in llerwkk. John Lazarus of Ashland, spent Sunday in town. J. M. GidJing went to Philadelphia on Fnturday. Frank M. I less cf Stillwater, was in town on Saturday. W. II. Swartell, of WilMamsport, waH in town on Saturday Mrs. William t.cvcrctt is the guest of Mrs. (iCO. 1. F.lwcll. William Prior of Willianisport, was in town Saturday afternoon. Charles Kitmiller left for the New Kngland States, on Saturday. Kcv. L. Fettcrolf and wife have moved from Mainville to Lancaster. Mrs. James Dewitt, returned on Sunday from a few days visit at Asbury. J. H. Mellenry, of Stillwater is among the attendants nt Court this week. Mrs. C. II. Kciee and three children arc visiting friends nt Potter County. Mrs. lr. J. H. McKclvy, who has been seriously ill, is slowly improving. Mr. John Lacy of Philadelphia, is visiting Mr. Preston on Fast Third Street. Samuel I less left for Philadelphia, on M -cUy whe' j he will 111U.T l'w:.al Coi!."ji Mi?-, Mafli. Y.'o .ds, of Dunwi'n., vUued Miss Maigvrt I aul.ach over Sunday. Mr. Alfred White of Scrantcn, paid a business visit to Hloomsburg on Saturday. Mr. Pierce Ash of Van Camp, visited his sister, at K. F.. Kalston's, Last Strwt, on Saturday. Poyd Mnizc has been elected teacher of a school at Jonestown and has entered upon his duties. Lee Martin, clerk in J. L. Koy's jewelry store, spent Sunday with his brother at Ilainsburg. Miss Agnes Fortune, who has been visit ing in New York for the past six weeks, has returned home. Mr. George Kciter, who is employed in his father's store at Shenandoah is visiting his parents in town. Miss Mary Everett went to Mt. Carmel on Monday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Everett. Jno, L. Whitney, of Lincoln, Nebraska, who is visiting relatives in the east, was in liloomslmrg 011 i riday. Associate Judge Millard is a Juryman in the United States Court. lie left for Willianisport on Monday. . II. Kelchner of licnton, was a witness l ir .. L. Kile in the U. S. District Court at Willianisport, this week. Harry Housed, who is now employed c n the police force at Washington, I). C, visited his parents in town last week. Mrs. Jacob Goldsmith of Philadelphia, and Miss Bertha Goldsmith of Danville, are visiting Mrs. Max Gross, this week. William Hehl left on Thursday for a week's vacation. He will visit Philadelphia and several other cities before his return.. Mr. W. II. Robert, and sister Miss Elizabeth, of Berwick, were the guests of their sister Mrs. J. F. Adams on Sunday last. Mrs. George White of Punkhaniiock, who nas been visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Koys, for the past week, returned hoqie on Saturday. W. H. Magill Esq., and Judge Hinckley weie the attorneys for Z. L. Kile in the U. S. District Court. Kile is charged with counterfeiting. Mrs. M. II. McKinncy took a trip up the Hudson, to Albany, lios:on, Montreal, Que bec, and other points, with a Raymond ex cursion party last week. Equity Court. U is ordered, September 7, 1886, that Rules in the Equity Court for the trial of cases at issue, may be entered n the Argument Rule Book on or hefore a monthly return day after entering the Rule on twenty days notice to opposite party. By the Court. Ministers are busy tying knots in the matrimonial rope. I AM SELLING AT COST - my entire line of- Artist's Materials and Undecorated French China tor fainting. Everything you need for painting in oil or china. Come early while the line is complete. J- :: W. S. Rishton, moSUE FOSnOFFlCE. Latest U. S. Gov't Report The Milton fair it being held this week. Counterfeit fifty cent pieces are abundant. Chestnuts are said to be very plenti ful this year. John Huspick, died at Shenandoah on Tuesday, from eating cucumbers. ... . . A large number from Bloomsburg will attend the Milton Fair this week. The Central Hotel has placed a new bus on the road. A new crossing has been put down on Centre and Main Streets. The receipts ol Ihe Allcntown Fair on Thursday was 20,406,42. This is pretty good attendance for one day. W. C. Mackcy, of New York, ad dressed the McKinley and Hobart club last night. Mrs. Phillips, wife of Harry Phillips died at Espy on Thursday, of last week. Li Hung Chang, the recent dis tinguished guest of Philadelphia, has arrived safely at Tien tsin, China. Plans arc being made for the erec tion of three cottages on Fifth Street, between East Street and Oak Grove. P. T. Barnum's only brother, George, was murdered for his money, last week. Ti.e Telephone Company ate makipj preparations to build a line up the Creek as far as Benton and probably farther this fall. After a four month's recess, the United Stales Supreme Court will re convene at Washington on Monday, tie 1 2th inst., for the October term. What excuse is there now for the man who could not attend church through the summer on account of the heat. The owner of a dog in Wilkesbarre, which ivcnt mad and bit a boy causing his death, has been sued fot 10,000 damages by the dead boy's parents Pittston Y. M. C. A. and Normal will play foot ball at Normal Field on Saturday at 3.30. This team is said to be a good one. The Supreme Court on Monday continued the appeal of actor Gentry, who murdered Madge Yorks m a Philadelphia Hotel some time ago. Sunday evening services in the several churches will begin at seven o'clock hereafter during the winter months. The Furniture factory having shut down last week to repair damages done by the storm, resumed work on Monday morning. There is no excuse for any man to appear in society with a grizzly beard since the introduction of Buckingham's Dye, which colors natural brown or black. Holy Communion will be adminis tered under the pastorate of Rev. A. Houtz as follows : Briercreek, Oct. 18 at 2:00 P. M. ; Zion Oct. 25 at 10:30 A. M. ; Orangeville Nov. 1 at 10:30 A. M. j St. James Nov. 8 at 10:15 A. M. ; and Hidlay Nov. 15 at 10:30 A. M. Viewers For Catawissa Bridge. On petition of Columbia County officials Judge Simonton on Wednes day appointed J. Murray Africa, Huntingdon ; W. S. Moyer, Blooms burg ; Luther Eyer, Catawissa ; W. W. Griest, Lancaster, and D. B. Ly kins, Willianisport, viewers for a bridge which Columbia county offi cials want the commonwealth to build over the Susquehanna at Cata wissa. DRUGGIST. We are informed that the names of applicants, petitioners, bondsmen, and attorneys for liquor licenses will again be published this year as was done last year. Their home and $300, the savings of Mr. and Mrs. Gicrsh's lifetime, were destroyed by fire at Stroudsburg on Friday. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Children's elegant Reefer suits 1.75 beautifully braided large collar if you can match them elsewhere tor less than 2.50 come back and get your money Gidding's. Fresh meat of all kinds at the very lowest prices can always be had of G. Smith. Main St. below Market. Finest Gilt Finish Onyx tables, warranted not to tarnish, at J. H. Mercer's opposite Episcopal Church Main St. We sell cheapest because best, men's never lip all wool " Reading cashmeres will be 1.50 all next week. Gidding's. Fresh oysters daily, wholesale and retail at G. Smith's. Main St. below Market. Men's elegant scotch cheviot suits absolutely all wool worth fully 12.00 for 8.75 Gidding's. On the fair ground you will see the full display of lamps by J. H. Mercer. Gold plated and all kinds of the celebrated Miller lamps, at prices beyond the whisper of compe tition. Fine Banquet lamps, Hall lamps, etc. Bananas, fruit, etc. way down in price at G. Smith's. Main St. below Market. Men's elegant Clay Worsted suits sacks or cutaways worth fully 10.00 fr 7-7S- If you can match it else whcie come back und get your money. Gidding's. You will go wild with delight if you see the gold plated lamps at Mercer's. They must be seen to be appreciated. Main St. above Iron. Giddings sell Gold and Silver caps for 15 cK Golf Elegant line of Stationery, fine cigars, Drugs, etc., at J. II. Mercer's. Main St. above Iron. Boys 3 to 8 Junior suits beautifully braided large collar, brass, silver or black buttons 1.48. and 1.75. Gid ding's Louis Gross has just returned from New York and Philadelphia with the largest, finest and cheapest stock of clothing, hats and caps, &c, ever brought to Bloomsburg. To be con vinced call in and satisfy yourseh, the only clothing house on same side of street as court house. Cigars, tobacco, and all kinds of smoking materials at Harry Wilson's, Market Squaie. Giddings sell splendid heavy all wool men's pants for $1.25. Warrant ed fast color and not to rip Giddings. The Grand Restaurant will be open day and night during the fair. New goods in the latest styles of winter millinery at E. Barkley's, at very reasonable prices. Main street, below Matket. 2t. Giddings sell splendid Black and Blue all wool Thibet suits for men at $5-oo. Warranted strictly fast color. In order to make room for holiday goods, Hess Bros., jewelers, will close out their line of sterling silver and gold plated blouse sets, belts, neck laces, stick pins, earrings, lace pins and hair pins at one-third to one-half their former price, regardless of cost. Special inducements on all other goods. No school at the Business College during fair week. Mothers, bring your boys here and get one of those elegant all wool $2.50 boy's suits, ages 7 to 15 for $1.75. Your money back if you can match them Gidding's. A great many of our young men and young ladies have made arrangements to enter the Business College after the fair. Morris River cove oysters a specialty at the Grand Restaurant. The night school opened Monday evening at the Business College, and is quite well attended. Day school opens Monday 19. Your money back . without a word if you can match our coods or prices anywhere in this valley or come within. 10 percent. Gidding's Finest line of wall paper ever shown, an immense stock at J. II. Mercer's. Main St. above Iron. If you want to save money, buy your suits and overcoats at Gross'. Our Fs and.... J ....Other Eyes. 1 Our I's nve just b fitroup; as 1 tltev were fiftv venrs bko. when t m fitroup; as they were fifty yenrs Bgo, when we have cause to use theui. But we have less and less cause to praise ourselves, since Others do tliu praising, and we are more tlinn willing for you to see us through other eyes. This is how we look to S. F. Boyce, wholesale ami retail druggist, Dulutli, Minn, who after a quarter of a century of obser vation writes: "I have sold Ayer's Sarsnpa rilla for more than 23 years, both at wholesale and retail, and have never heard anything but words of praise from my customers; not a siugle com plaint lias ever reached tne. I believe Ayer's Sarsaparilla to be the best blood purifier, thnt has been introduced to the gen eral public." TI119, from a man who has sold thousands of dozens of Ayer's Sarsnpnrillu, is strong testimony. Hut it only echoes popular sentiment the world over, which has, "Nothing but words of praise for Ayer's Sarsaparilla." Any clouM nhoiit It? Bond fof'Curebook' It kills rtmiUta .nrt cure, doubter. Aitilrem J. C. Atbr Co., Lowell, tltu. In order to make room for holiday goods, Hess Bros., jewelers, will close out their line of sterling silver and gold plated blouse sets, belts, neck laces, stick pins, earrings, lace pins and hair pins at one-third to one-half their former price, regardless of cost. Special inducements on all other goods. Men's, boys' and children's pants at way down prices at Gross, the clothier. Meals at all hours at the Grand Restauiant. Hats and caps, trunks and under. wear in great variety can be found at Gross'. Tor a Shave or Hair Out. For a good and quick shave or hair cut, go to James Reilly's tonsorial room in Exchange Block, first floor, next to Express Office. None but experienced workmen employed. 12-13 iyr. Prof. Spackman has employed the well known C. M. Bailor, as penman in the Business College. Private dining rooms for ladies and gentlemen, at the Grand Restaurant. A fine line of china at L. E. Whary's, suitable for wedding gifts. Day and evening Business College. session at the "Why is it," said a customer, "that Gross sells clothing so much cheaper than his competitors." Ladies and gentlemen, the reason is he is the only one in this city in his line that buys for cash, and cash buying means low prices to the consumer. In order to make room for holiday goods, Hess Bros., jewelers, will close out their line of sterling silver and gold plated blouse sets, belts, neck laces, stick pins, earrings, lace pins, and hair pins at one-third to one-half their former price, regardless of cost. Special inducements on all other goods. Attend Gidding's special fair week sales next week, special prices in all departments. Abundant provision has been made to provide for the crowds that will visit Bloomsburg during fair week, at the Grand Restaurant. L. E. Whary will not have an exhibit at the fair this year, but he has a large assortment of stoves, heaters and ranges at his store on Main street, and visitors to the fair are requested to call and examine and get prices. Good men's suits, sizes 34 to 44, no shoddy, at $3.00 at Gross'. All branches taught at the Business College. The greatest exhibition of good clothing at low prices you ever saw at Gross'. Gum drops 6c a lb. at I. G. Dei- trick's Market Square. Prof. Spackman is a young man, but he has had the experience and knows how to conduct a Business Col lege. With facilities and arrangments at Maier's the tailor, clothier, hatter and gent's furnisher, clothing will be made to measure by fine merchant tailoring at the same price of being ready made. Fine all wool suits to $10. Trousers, $2,50. Positive satisfaction. Liuaran teed cheap ready made suits 9.5.50. ?t H. J. CLARK & SON. Our announcement this week tells of a few of the neciallr attractive stocks, and their specially attractive prices, which art- distributed all over the etore, and which will still further in crease our already wide reputation for giving at all times the very best values in seasonable and desirable merchandise at the 1 a lowest prices. Coat and Cape Department. This stock is now complete with large lines of ladies', misses,' and infant's garments in all the newest effects in cloths. Cut, finish and workmanship. It will pay to see these lines: Ladies' beaver jackets, $3.75. Children's reefers, $4.25; worth $5.00. Ladies' boucle jackets, $5.00. Ladies' plush cape, beaded and (J silk lined, big value.) braid trimmed, silk lined, fur Ladies' cloth cape, $3.65. edged, $7.00; worth $10.00 Dress Goods Department. Filled to overflowing with the newest effects of the weaver's art. Both in BLACK. DRESS GOODS and COLORED DRESS GOODS. 52 in covert cloths, 75CJ value 85c. 50 in. all wool French serge, 59c; 36 in. boucle suitings, 50c. yd. worth 75c. 50 in. black serge, 50c. yd. 52 in. novelty suitings, 50c; worth 65c Special value. 42 in. black mohair figures, 50a yd. Underwear Department Is filled with all the good warmth giving garments for ladies, men, children and infants. Ladies' fleecy lined vests and pants 25c. Children's ribbed vests and pants 25c Men's ribbed shirts and drawers, 50c. Infant's ribbed vests, 25c. . B. E. J. vests and pants for ladies, 50c. Extra large vests for stout ladies. Special attention is called to our lines of COMBINATION SUITS for ladies and children. Dr. Denton's sleeping garments for child ren. Kid Gloves. Full lines. Ths best $1.00 glove in the city. Blankets. The best values shown. Our $2.30 grey blanicct is a beauty. $5.00 white all wool 6 lb. blankets, 11-4, leads them all. 48c. cotton blanket, the best in the city for the price. Ribbons. Full lines, all colors, all styles. Skirts. Full lines of cotton, wool and moreen. Goods Sold for Cash One Price, the Lowest. H. J. CLARK & SON. I. W. MTIAB ft MARKET SQUARE DRY COODS HOUSE. Tell everybody that the Fair will be held next week, The build' inys will all be in order. It is remarkable how soon business houses, factories, rail roads, and the Columbia County Fair Association adjust them selves to losses by storms or floods. Things are assuming a good form and all business will be done next week a3 usual. Except in one or two cases we will be ready to show a hand some line of coats and cape3 at Fair time. Don't pass by with out at least a look at oui stock of them. The prices are right to begin with, and style Ihe latest. The misses' and children's jackets are very neat and in pretty colors, at prices to suit any pocket book. The dress patterns in single ones are much in demand at $4.00 to $10. We have a handsome line of plaids for misses' and children's dresses from You will be surprised when you come to the Fair to see peo ple by the thousands who have thrown away trouble and care, and they with their family are taking a day oft'. !. W. HARTMAN & SON. HESS BROTHERS Beg leave to quote you the following Hard Times Cash Prices: Triple-Plate Silver Knives and Forks, $2.25 Up, Per Eoz. Tea" Spoons, 25c. Up, Per Set of Six. Table Spoons, 50c. Up, Per Set of Sis. Other goods in same proportion. WE STILL HAVE SOME OF THE ...SOLID SILVER THinBLES... THAT WE HAVE BEEN SELLING FOR 15c. EACH. IHIIE Jewelers, Opticians and Stationers- CANDY. We Have the Largest Prices are We cordially invite all to our candies from 10c. a pound up to THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL SALE-Gum Drops 6c a Pound. Market Square Telephone Connection. A good child's suit at Gross' $1.00 Reading pants at $1.50 at Gross'. Fine chocolates at 25c a pound that sell lor 40c. everywhere, at Deitrick's, Market Square. Gross' always has been and always will be the best and cheapest store to buy clothing in Bloomsburg. We guarantee our prices at least ro per cent, below any clothing house within a radius of 100 mile--, w T Store Gidding's. vr i2c. to 85c. yd. The underwear will make you com fortable during Fair and after. New lot of wrappers just in, mostly in dark colors. Blankets, 48c. pair. Bloomsburg. Pa. CANDY. Assortment and our tle Lowest. store, and we will 3how you COc. ..UNDERTAKING.. W. C. WALL, ..Undertaker.. and Funeral Director. Embalming done by the latest im proved methods. Special attention civsn to all the details of the funeral. Carriages provided, &c. A competent lady assistan t. Calls during the day can be left at the Lead er Store, and night cal's at t he board ing house of Mrs. IJlosser, corner Ot Market and Third Streets. v
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