VOL. MRS. MARTHA H. CLARK. On Sunday morning at half past six o'clock Mrs. Marha II. Clark died at her home on Market street, after a brief illness. For some time she had not been strong, and her friends could see that she was failing with advancing years, but her death was wholly unexpected. On Friday night she had an aftack of what ap peared to be heart trouble, followed by great weakness, and from this she did not rally, though everything was done that medical skill and the most careful nursing could do. Mrs. Clark was born in Danville on January 12, 1826. She was a daughter of Geo. A. Frick Esq., a prominent lawyer in his day, and a sister of Col. A. J. Frick of Dan ville, and Augustus Frick ot Bluflton, Ohio. She was married to Robert F. Clark Esq., and from this union nine children were born, namely, Clarence II. now deceased, John M., George A., Mary M., and Martha F., of Bloomsburg ; Mrs. R. C. Neal, and Arthur A. of Harrisburg ; Edward B. of Hummelstown, and William II. of Florida. All the living children except William were present at their mother's death bed. Though greatly bereaved, they have the consolation of knowing that their mother's whole life was cheered and lightened by the loving solicitude and devotion of her child ren. The deceased was a communicant of St. Faul's P. E. Church, and has been an earnest and consistent mem ber from her girlhood. Until her health failed, there was no one more active in the work of the church than she. The guilds, the sewing societies, the choir, and other organizations were all matters of interest to her, and her helping hand was always ready wherever assistance was needed. Her memory is blessed to many who, in times of sickness, sorrow, and death, were the recipients of her loving ministrations. She was a good, true, and noble woman, and her death has filled the hearts of many friends with grief. The funeral was held in St. Paul's Church on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, and was largely attended. There were many beautiful floral offerings. The services were con ducted by the rector, Rev. D. N. Kirkby, and the burial took place in Rosemont. OFF FOR WASHINGTON- The excursion in charge of the Principal and Faculty of the Normal School, left as advertised for Wash ington on Monday morning. Fully one hundred and fifty boarded the train which left East Bloomsburg at 8:47. The Principal and Faculty have been very busy for some time in mak ing the necessary arrangements for the excursion, and have taken great care in arranging this trip to Wash ington City. The train consisted of three cars, all of which were trimmed with long strips of muslin, bearing the inscription : Bloomsburg State Normal School." They will spend Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, in the National Capitol, visiting all the places of interest, and return home Friday evening. Term Concert. A large crowd was present at the Normal Auditorium last Saturday night, the event being t'ie Seventh term concert given by the music department of the Normal. The pro gram of twelve numbers was beauti fully rendered, and judging from the applause was thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowd present. Eokert's Life Insured, It was learned at Wilkesbarre on Monday, that Eckert, who was to have been hanged at that place, last week, but committed suicide by taking morphine, had his life insured for $1,000 in the Security Mutual Life Association, of Uinghamton, w Y. An effort will soon be made to pro cure money to purchase a new pipe organ for the Episcopal Church. The old organ is sweet toned, but its mechanism is out of date and its pipes are out of tune, and it is almost im rjossihle fur the orcanist to handle it. One can neer tell what sort of moans and groans it is going to emit at im proper times. Owing to the rush of advertising, we are obliged to print a supplement us weett 10 accommodate me rcau ing matter. SLOAN WHITELEY. Among the Washington news in the Philadelphia Sunday Press was the following ; " The marriage of Miss Marguerite Hungcrford Whitelcy and Mr. Frank II. Sloan of Baltimore was one of the many matrimonial events Wednesday, Dec. 9th, the ceremony taking place in St. John's church in the presence of a number of invited guests, at four o'clock. Right Rev. Henry Yates Sattcrlec, Bishop of Washington, officiated, as sisted by the rector of the church, Dr. Mackey-Smith. The ushers who pre ceded the bride to the altar, were W. D. Dill, Jr., J. R. Bitchcr, I". W. Hurlbutr, J. T. Hey ward, B. F. Bol lcau, of Baltimore, and Mr. W. S. Rishton, of Bloomsburg. There were no bridesmaids and the bride entered 011 the arm of her cousin, John Pay ton, of that city, who gave her hand in marriage. The wedding gown was a traveling costume of brown cloth and violet hat to match, and her bridal bouquet was of white violets. E. E. Smith, of Philadelphia, acted as best man, entering the church with the groom from the vestry. The bride comes of a distinguished family of Virginians, being closely related to the Fairfaxes and Paytons of that state, and is the grand-daughter of the late Richard Whiteley, former United States Senator from Georgia. Mr. Sloan is the city surveyor of Balti more, and after a honeymoon journey of some weeks will take his bride to that city to reside. The prayer book from which the marriage service was read is the same as that used at the marriage of the grandmother, for whom the bride was named, and was re bound in white silk for this occasion." Mr. Sloan is the eldest son of Mr. C. P. Sloan ot this town. He and his bride have the best wishes of many friends here. They expect to visit Bloomsburg during the holidays. THE ANIMOTlSOOPt;. Filled the Congregational Church and Pleased the Audionce. The animotiscope made its first ap pearance in this city, Thursday night. The commodious First Congregation al Church was filled until standing room was at a premium. Prof. Howe's work with both phonograph and the latest wonder, the animotis cope, was of the highest character, and gave the most complete satisfac tion. The new invention had not been seen by most of the audience, and they were enthusiastic in their applause. The professor introduced his treat by a few descriptive remarks in wnlch r.e said that when it was found that photographs could be tak en instantaneously inventors continu ed to progress until now 46 photo-1 graphs are taken each second, on celluloid tape, and the result is a living reproduction of life and motion. The scene " At Manhattan Beach, the " Morning Bath " and the fire scenes are awe-inspiring funny and thrilling in the order named. The first production was a New VorK scene, and the moving of the cable cars, the trucks in the street and every motion of the horses were as realistic as life, and the evening's entertainment will long be remember ed. Midilh-town Daily Press. Dec. 11, 1896. The above entertainment will be given in the Lutheran Church by the Christian Endeavor Society on Dec. 28, at 8 o'clock 1 M. Tickets for general admission cents. Reserv ed seats 35 cents. The patrons of the Opera House, will no doubt be glad to learn that On Tuesday night, Dec, ajnd, they will have an opportunity to see Lincoln J. Carter's grand scenic production "The Fast Mail." Don't fail to see the flight of the fast mail, Niagara Falls by moonlight, and many other startling effects. Prices 45, 35 and 50 cents. Reserved seats at Slate's book store. Mattie E., daugter of W. R. Sober, who resides on West Second street died on Tuesday night of diabetis. She had not been in very good health for some time, but her condition was not considered serious until Tuesday when she grew worse, and death was the result at fifteen minutes before seven of the above day. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. I. M. Patterson Friday morning at half past eight, interment near Danville. Some of the plastering fell Irom the ceiling of the auditorium in the Lu theran church one day last week. It was probably caused by a leak in the roof. IiLOOMSBUUG, PA., T1IU11SDAY, DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PRESENTS 1 "Which is being closed out by the Trustee at ABSOLUTE COST, contains many rich and useful goods much appreciated as holiday presents, which were bought for this winter's trade. This list will help you select, but be on hand early to get the plums us they are all to be closed out at once without reserve and at AB SOLUTE COST. SUITS FOR MEN. .3.00, $G.7o, 7.50, $10.00, $12.00, $13.00 ABSOLUTE COST. OVERCOATS. $ 1.00, $.3.00, $7.o0, $9.00, $10.00, $12 00 ABSOLUTE COST. SUITS AND OVERCOATS FOR BOYS. $3.50, $4.75, $G.50, $7.50, $9.00 aud $10.00. ABSOLUTE COST: CHILDREN'S SUITS. 90c, $1.25, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3.50. ABSOLUTE COST. CHILDREN'S REEFERS. IMain or with brass or pearl buttons, $1.75, $2.25, $2.75, $3.25, $4.00. ABSOLUTE COST. EXTRA TROUSERS. 49c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50. Were 75c to $5.00. All at ABSOLUTE COST. SINGLE VESTS. 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25. ABSOLUTE COST. UNDERWEAR. Fleece lined, natural wool, camel's hair, Derby ribbed, white fine merino, all weights, all colors, 50 and G5c. grades, 39c Extra fine medicated wools, fleece lined or wool Derby ribbed, 59 and 79c "Luzerne" Hygenia, highly recommend ed by physicians everywhere, 79c. or $1.00 and $1.25 for $1.50 and $2.00 grades. WORKING GLOVES. Buckskin, hogskin, horsehide, asbestal, (fire and water proof) muleskin all the very best leathers lined or unlined, 19c, 39c, 50c. or 79c. All at absolute cost. When court convened on Monday morning there were no cases ready for trial, and an adjournment was had until Tuesday morning. Judge Metz- gar, who is presiding this week and next in the necessary absence of Judge Ikeler, went home on Monday even ing". On Tuesday morning, Judges Murphy and Millard discharged the jurors until Thursday morning at nine o'clock when the suit ot William Case and wife against the D. L. & W. R. R. Co. will be tatceii up. it was nxs for trial on Wednesday, and the delay was caused by the fact that James Scarlet, Esq., one of the counsel for Mr. Case, was engaged in a trial in Wilkes-Barre and could not get here on Wednesday. The great six day bicycle race in the Madison Square Garden, New York, ended at 10 o'clock, Saturday night, in the presence of an immense crowd. Fully 10,000 persons were on hand to see the finish, and the en thusiasm was of a cyclonic nature. Teddy Hale, the phenomenal Irish rider finished in front, having rode 1 9 1 0 miles in six day, beating the former record by something like 300 miles. Joe Rice, of Wilkes-Barre, finished scennn. Wilkes Ba'tre "rooters" were : ."..11 fnrn ami cheered their ttlCIC 111 IUU . plucky townsman. The purse is said to be 7,500, and "will be divided be tween the first eleven. Rice's wealthy admirers at Wilkes-Barre will present him with $1,000 for his noble effort. The alarm of fire was sounded on Thursday evening about 7:30 o'clock, and people hurr ed down East Street, but before many reached the scene the fire was out. The scare was caused by a hot box on the shaft under the boiler house, of Creasy & Wells plan ning mill. The damage done was very little. The First National Bank of Holii daysburg and its two branches, the Martinsburg Deposit Bank, and the Williamsburg Bank, closed their doors on Monday. Withdrawal of deposits was the cause. The Bloomsburg basket ball team has been organized with W. H. Eyer as manager. He is trying to make ar rangements for a game with Danville for next week. THE ABSOLUTE COST FOR The following appeared in last Friday's issue of the Semi- Weekly Spirit, published at Jersey Shore, Pa : "Two young girls near Danville went skating on a pond near their home Tuesday against the wishes of their parents and were drowned. A brother who went to their rescue was drowned, while another brother and their father narrowly escaped being drowned." It is rumored that Rev. Dr. T. De Witt Talmage is soon to wed Miss Susie Maugam of Sing Sing, N. Y. Dr. Talmage has been a widower more than a year. Miss Maugam is thirty years of age, and she has a brother married to a daughter of Dr. Talmage. Her marriage to Dr. Tal mage, who is seventy-four years old, will make the bride her brother's step mother. Class 9 of the M. E. Sunday School will hold a hard times Social, Concert and Apron Bazaar at the Magee Carpet Mill on Friday even ing Dec. 1 8th as a benefit for the new Church. Admission tree. Ample accommodations have been made for a thousand persons. The entertain ! ment will be first class. Decorations up-to-date, and aprons fr everybody, for Specific particulars se programs of which you will be supplied. Don't miss this and then be sdriy the rest of your life. Rev. E. M. Wardin, whose illness we announced last week, died on Thursday and was buried on Sunday, in Carthage, Mo. He formerly resided here, and from 187a to 1874 was owner of the Republican. He sold to Beckley & Brown in August 1874, and soon afterwards removed with his family to Carthage, where he has been engaged in preaching. He is survived by his wife who is a sister of Mrs. Layton Runyon, and an adopted son. A company of amateurs from Hazle ton, traveling under the name of Trixie Lilian Comedy Co., were booked for the Opeia House last Friday and Saturday nights. As no one turned out there was no show on Friday night, but on Saturday night they gave a very tame performance to a small audience. 17, IS9G. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Interesting and useful all at cost. MACKINTOSH COATS. Blue, black and light covert, with cape, fine sweep, reg. $4.00 grade, $2.50. Elegant box coats, blue, black and light covert cloths, very long, double breasted, velvet collar, regular $7.50 grade, $4.50. Extra good grades cape mackintoshes, $4.00. Kit UMBRELLAS. Plain or silver mounted, enameled steel rod, tassel and cover, $1.10, or $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $3.00 or $3.75. SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. . Plain or fancy border, Pongee, 19c. Finer grades, 39c and 75c Initial silk, fine quality, 39c. SILK MUFFLERS, 39c, 75c, $1.25, $1.50, $2.25. WALKING STICKS. Plain or silver mounted, 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1,25, from 75c to $2. DRESS GLOVES. Fine kid, G9c, or 79c, $1.00 and $1.25. Mocha, reindeer, astrakan, lined or unlined same prices. SMOKING JACKETS, $4.50 and $8.50, from $7.50 and $12.00. Night robes, plain or embroidered front, 45c, 59c, and 79c. Sweaters, plain, with large sailor collar, or turtle, maroon with lemon stripe, black with orange stripe, blue with white stripe, or all the plain colors, men or boys, 79c, $1.20, $1.50. Golf hose, 39c, 59c, all sizes and colors- Neckwear bows, ties, im perials, four-in-hands, 19c, 39c. Children's tarns or skating toques, 19c or 39c Fine suspenders, plain or fancy, 19c 39c and 59c- Trunks, valises, traveling bags, 75c to $20-00- White aud fancy shirts, 39c, G9c, 79c ANYTHING IN STORK. ITH, 50c. Holiday Neckwear for 25c. BIGGEST SELLING OUR At Lower Prices Than You Pay for Cheap Goods. You will recognize the saving when you see Our Splendid Overcoat for $3.03. Well Made Suits for $3.75. Dressy Overcoats for $5.00. Elegant Cheviot Suits for $5.00. Sold in some stores for double the money. Bought at less than the cost to make is the reason. Long Warm Storm Coats, C Solid Comfort From Chin to Heel, ,uu Our elegant Rochester Overcoats are selling as usual in greut numbers. No wonder. They are non-comparable for beauty of workmanship, elegance of tit and fineness of finish. Dollars off of our low prices in these fine goods makes truth stronger than fiction. Bloom's Best Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers. NO. 51 Buv Christmas PRESENTS Early Absolute COST. TRUSTEE. White Silk Handkerchiefs 19c, 25c. and 49c. BARGAINS GOOD CLOTHES : It ii 'i If I !. , 18 in Ml hi
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