THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. rfolttrabiim ESTABLISHED 1SBB. IZlu Columbia fifmorrat, JtSTABulSllHI) 183?. CONSOLIDATED ISfiB. PUBLISH E; SVEny TIU'MSDAY MOKNINO it Hloomsburg, the county seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. ,fUO. R. KLWELL Kpitoh. UEO. HO AN, FORCMAN. i.'rs: inside the county Jl.oo n yearln ad tanco; 11.50 If not paid In advance Outside tie county, $1.25 a year, strictly la advance, a II communications should bo addressed to TUB COLUMBIAN, Bloomsburg, Ta. THf RSDAV, l)F.CKMmnra4, 1S9G. The fight for United States Senator in this state is becoming quite warm. Senator Quay declares that his man Penrose is sure of nomination, claim ing 150 votes in caucus. Quay thinks they are not treating him right in Philadelphia. He is saying all kinds of nasty things about Philadelphia's attempt to send $400, 000 John Wanamaker to the United States Senate s Vanderslice vs. Snyder- The suit of Vanderslice against the estate of Mary Snyder deceased, which has been hanging in court for several yeais, was decided by Judge Metzger last Thursday. Judge Ikeler was a witness in the case, and there fore could not preside, and it was certified to Judge Rice of Wilkes Barre who resigned as President Judge to go on the Superior bench, and the matter was then certified to Judge Metzger. When N. U. Funk Esq., filed his account as excutor of Mary Snyder, an auditor was appointed to distri bute the fund. A claim was present ed by the assignees of Jos. R. Vander slice, on a written guarantee signed by the alleged mark of Mrs. Snyder, and agreeing to pay J. R. Vanderslice certain debts owed to him by Daniel Snyder, a son of the decedent. The claim was contested by the escate on the ground that Mrs. Snyder did not sign the paper, and that if she did, there could be no recovery on it because of certain legal defects in the document. Several hundred pages of testimony were taken before the auditor, and then an issue was asked for by the claimants, to try the ques tion before a jury as to whether Mrs. Snyder did or did not sign the paper. Judge Rice granted the issue and the case was tried before him, the jury finding that Mrs. Snyder did sign the paper. Judge Rice resigned before disposing of the case, and as before stated it was referred to Judge Metz ger, who has filed his opinion in favor of the claimants. The amount in volved is several thousand dollars, and will take the entire estate. The case will probably go to the Supreme Court. Doctors in Session. The Columbia County Medical So ciety held an interesting meeting in the Catawissa Hotel parlors on Tues day last week. There were present Drs. Reber, Bruner, Brown and John, of Bloomsburg; Montgomery, ofBuck liorn ; Zimmerman, of Numidia ; Foll mer, of Rohrsburg, and Sharpless, Kline, Robbins, Geo. H. and J. H. Vastine, of Catawissa. The unlucky number -thirteen were present, but as physicians are not superstitious no harm will come. An interesting paper was read by Dr. John on Ophthalmia Neonatorum and discussed by the society, and an appropriate address was delivered by the retiring president, Dr. Bruner. Election of officers was held for the ensuing year, and appointment of del egates to the State Medical Society was also made. President, Follmer, Rohrsburg j Vice Presidents, G. II. Vastine, Cat awissa, and John, Bloomsburg ; Sec retary and Treasurer, Reber, Blooms burg. Delegates to American Asso ciation held in Philadelphia next May, Sharpless, Catawissa, and Montgom ery, Buckhorn ; delegates to State Medical Society held in Pittsburg, Robins, Catawissa ; Bruner, Blooms burg ; Zimmerman, Numidia, and John, Bloomsburg. Catawissa Item. Big Bank Failures. Three Chicago banks closed their doors on Monday. The National bank of Illinois and two private con cerns go up together. The causes of the suspension as given in the resolu tions adopted by the clearing house committee are "unwanantable and injudicious loans" through which "the capital and surplus of said banks is seriously imperilled if not absolutely bst." Congressman Monroe H. Kulp, who was taken seriously ill while on his road to Washington last week, is re ported much better. He is at the hospital in Washington. Among the list of Pennsylvania inventors reported by Snow & Co., last week, we notice one granted to J. P. Casey, formerly of this town for an electric elevator. NEIGHBORHOOD NLWS. EAST DENTON. Last Saturday a deep gloom was cast over the community when the shocking news of the sudden death of 1). T. Lutes of this towi.ship was be ing circulated through the neighbor hood. This death is a peculiarly sad one. He had gone to the blacksmith shop at Five Points to get his horses roughed when he tell dead in the shop. He was of careful and correct business habits, of sterling integrity, and served this township in various official capac ities, being Secretary of the School Board at the time of his death. A widow and a large family of children survive to mourn their loss. He was a man of good disposition, a loving husband, an affectionate father, and a good neighbor. A son and daughter were but recently married. The de ceased was aged about 65 years. In a conversation with Rev. White of the M. E. Charge, not long ago, the question arose whether the world grew better or worse. A great many people look upon our age as degener ating instead of progressing in better morals. Rev. White said that some one had answered the question thus: "The world grows worse only in spots." This we believe is as good a version of it as can be given. Upon the whole, we believe the world grows better as time progresses. Our public schools are certainly growing in better condition. An ele ment of improvement is free text books. I have advocated free text books for more than thirty years. During my long experience in teaching 1 had many pupils in my charge with out the necessary if any books. In many cases I was obliged to be both teacher and books to school pupils. Last Tuesday one week ago G. M. Howell, VanCamp's long continued Post Master, was stricken with para lysis. He is in a critical condition, not being able to talk. He is little past 74 years of age, and up to the time of his affliction, wis well pre served for one of his years. Mr. Howell is nearlv deaf, and under the circumstances the family is in a pitia ble condition and have the svmnathv of the entire community. lhe fall work, preparatory for winter is well under way. The J?oet Newton had a more exalted view of the majestic sublime, than beautiful weather, when he nen- ned the soul stirring lines, "How tedious and tasteless the hours" &c when further on occur the lines : "But when I am happy in him" "Dec ember's as pleasant as May." The beautiful weather of this December, some time ago, forcibly reminded us of the Toet's beautiful hymn. We were told that if McKinley was elected, confidence would be immedi ately restored and times get better. Well confidence is restored and the soup house business is booming for a fact. BONDS FILED. Nehemiah Kitchen, county com missioner elect, has filed his bond in the sum of $2000, with Joseph W. Reece and Peter Hayman as bonds men. County Commissioner elect, John N. Gordon, filed his bond in the sum of $2,000, Saturday afternoon, with joiinb. Mensch and J. R. Fowler as Bondsmen. William Krickbaum, County Com missioner. Bondsmen, William Krick baum, B. Frank Zarr, C. A. Kleim. Amount $2,000. Wm. H. Henrie, Prothonotary. Amount of bond $17,000. Bonds men Wm. H. Henrie, G. H. Vastine, S. E. Rhawn, C. P. Pfahler and A. H. Sharpless. $19,500 bond of C. B. Ent filed with C. B. Ent, G. A. Herring, P. S. Harman, J. R. Fowler and G. M. Lockard as bondsmen. Geo. S. Fleckenstine, County Treasurer, bond filed in the sum of $60,000, with Geo. S. Fleckenstine, R. R. Ikeler, W. H. Snyder, Robt. Buckingham, Edward Hartman and Jacob Oman as bondsmen. IftJeirves Are tin Altosengen of Seme, the Telegraph System of the human body. Nerves extend from the brain to every part of the body and reach every organ. Nerves are like fire good servants but hard masters. Nerves are fed by the blood and are therefore like It In churacter. Nerves will be weak and exhausted It the blood Is thin, pale and impure. Nerves will surely be strong and steady If the blond Is rich, red and vigorous. Nerves find a true friend In Flood's Barsapa rllla because It makes rich, red blood. Nerves do their work naturally and well, the brain Is unclouded, there are no neuralgic pains, appetite and diges tion are good, when you take nloodl'S Sarsaparilla The One True Blood PiirMer. All druggists. $1, Prepared only by 0. I. Hood A Co., Lowell, Man JONAS LOIN'S SONS' WEEKLY CNATS. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Chriitmas, 1 896. 1 rifi the best family eathartlo flOOd S HiilS ami liver stimulant. 260- A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE WORLD. thert be peace, good will ana plenty throughout the land. In sending oui greetings to the readers of this paper we desire to thank you foi the grand sup port you have given us during the past year. This big estab lishment is ont of Wilkes-Barre's oldest and most substantial land marks and wi take pride in the progress it has made. It has been a helpful store, especially to those who for various reasons were formerly compelled to make their purchases in the large cities. Our up-to-date methods renders this no longer necessary. Everything that can be purchased in the cities is to be found among our mammoth wcl' selected stocks, The qualities r.rc always the best and wc can save you both money and time by hav ing your orders sent directly to us. It is the home store, including among its patrons the most pros perous people of this and sister counties. Our mail order depart ment is carefully managed and is now the largest system in this sec tion of the State. E v e r y thinj for the comfort and convenience of out of to.vn shoppers is adonted as soun :fV . iv-cas its utility be comes known. Our Cafe is a rf j moucru restaur ant, where com fort, cleanliness and a various as sortment of eatables are always tc be found. Some of the things obtainable here are enumerated below. They arc always of high standard quality and our system of exchange, gives you the privilege of return ing anything you wish if found unsatisfactory from any cause. Fair dealing is the absolute rule of the house and you arc assured of polite and expert attention at all times. Silks the largest department in this part of the State. Dress Goods, colored, novelties and black. Dress Trimmings at.d Linings of every kind. Millinery, Embroidery, Rib bons, Linens, Handkerchiefs. Klankets and Comfortables, Art Needlework, Upholstery Goods and Curtains, Men's Furnishings always up-to-date, House Fur nishings, China and Glassware, Lamps, Boys' Ready Made Cloth ng, Infants' Wear, Baby Coaches, Valises, Bagi and Trunks, Gloves, Umbrellas, Hosiery, Corsets. 'Vomen's and Men's Muslin and Woolen Underwear, Women's and Children's Cloaks, Jackets, Dresses r.nd Furs, Toilet Articles, Per fumery, Dressing Cases, Fine Stationery and Engraving, Books of every description, Table Cut lery, Scissors, Sewing Machines Bicycle, Horse Goods, Toys, Pic tures, Wall Paper and Interior Decorations, Shoes for wumen, children and men. Our Carpt Department i.t the leading on; of the city. We carry a fun an.' complete line o floor covering. The best o ! everything from the best mills ot the country. Es timates to furnish a room, a house, lodge rooms, churches or public buildings furnished upon applica tion. Qualities of our carpets ivoikmanship and the lowe.it prices guaranteed. We've fur nished more churches in direct competition than all other store combined, which is the best en dotsement of the reliability of our work. Respectfully, Cor. VV. Market and Public Square Jwl ilP cm JOHN R TOWHSEHQj Merchant fiffi iMiwtBtM7 . Hatter. "i 1 SUITS FROM S18.00. iAMTWW m mm .. ... tuiuNit miiiiNi iiMiuiirbts, I TROUSERS BLOOMSBURG PA. I FROM S5.00. Court Proceedings! The third week of court opened on Mon day with Judfjc lkclcr and associates on the bench. 1 he following jurors were excused i Jeremiah Fahringer, of Bloomsburg, Frank Smith and O. E. Hess o f Ilcrwick. Jacob Knousc of Jackson township, and Harry Ncyhnrd of Millvillc, It. .cornier and Edward Reese whose names were called were not present for the reason that one resides in Lackawanna Co., and the other in Schuylkill. A. II. Sharpless. II. B. Schmick and G. W, Reifsnyder of Catawissa appointed Trustees of lloagland Tost G. A. R. A petition was. presented by the Overseers of Hemlock township I'oor district, risking that the children of Aaron Miller be com pelled to support and maintain the said Aaron Miller who at present is a charge on the District. Rule Granted returnable Mon day, January 4th. ihe Court read an opinion in J. B. Rom son use vs. Nathaniel L. Campbell, and rule discharged. Exception noted. state of Gcorce Eves. Report of gale confirmed nisi. Estate of John H. Tarker, deceased, W. A. Evert appointed auditor. Estate ot Stott E. Colley, deceased. A. N. Yost appointed auditor. The trial list was taken up and the follow ing cases marked for trial, the others either being settled or continued t John Mourey vs. Geo II. Frey. John Hintcrliter vs. Jesse Rittenhouse. Daniel Young & Co vs Ik-mincer & Hower. J. Richardson & Co., vs. Wm. Llewellyn. C. E. Geyer vs. J. 11. Vastine. N. D. Masteller vs. Sugarloaf twp. Andrew Graydon vs. Franklin twp. School Furnishing Co., vs, Bloomsburg Belt RR. Co. A Juiy was called for the Mourey Frey case, and then Court adjourned at eleven o c'oclt till halt past one p. in., when Judge Mctzcr arrived, Judge Ikeler having gone to I'ottsville. On Saturday the Court directed that five hundred names of persons be placed in the wheel for jurymen for the ensuing year. jonn Mourey vs. U 13. l'rey. Case tried, verdict for defendant. The defendant is constable of Mifilin, and by order of a justice of the peace he shot a dog belonging to plaintiff, which was supposed to be mad. The court charged the jury that the constable was not liable, as he only followed the order of the Justice. Report of viewers in favor of public road in Cleveland township near E. Yocum's, con firmed nisi and width fixed at 33 feet. G. D. Gaumcr vs. C. F. Gaumer. The court made the following order : And now December 21st case being called by counsel for plaintiff and that no bond has been tiled by the claimant, counsel for the claimant states to the Court that the claimant will not file a bond or proceed further, the Sheriff is directed to proceed with his execution. J. Ilinterliter vs. J. Rittenhouse. Verdict for defendant by direction of the court, East Fifth Street presents a lively scene just now. F, N. Turner's resi dence is nearly comnleted. and wnrk 1 j " - on C. C. Peacock's house is being nurnea aiong. .besides these two fine additions to that end of Fifth Street, we understand that there are two more dwellings soon to be commenced. A fearful explosion occurred in the Baltimore colliery No. 2, situated in a suburb of Wilkes-Barre, on Monday afternoon, and so far as can now be ascertained 26 persons were entombed and many of them overcome with mine gas, though it appears that all were rescued. Some of them may yet die. William Watts, a former resident ot Bloomsburg, but now residing at Sun- burg had an arm cut off on the rail road at that place last week. He was a base ball player, and was one of the best on the Bloomsburg team some years ago. The following letters are advertised Dec. 22, 1896: Mrs. Norman Brown, H. J. Hess, Miss Rosa Kesler, Will iam Keifer, Wm. McIIenry, Tobias Williams, Miss Lizzie Yoahey, Mrs. Elizabeth Zarr. Will be sent to the dead letter office Jan. 5, 1897. James II. Mercer, P. M. Health Officer Isaiah Hagenbuch is actively engaged in the perform ance of his duties. Notices are post ed on houses where there are con tagious diseases, and the necessary steps are being taken to keep the town clean and healthy. J. W. Moyer, the newsdealer is pre senting his customers with a hand some calendar for 1897. TryQrain-OI TryGrain-Ol Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a package of GRAIN O, the new food drink that takes the place of coSee. The children may drink it without in jury as well as an adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stomach receives it without distress. the price of coffee. 15c, and 25c. per package. Sold by all grocers. 12-17.4UI.. Ml NOW TILL CflBKMS It's only a few days but each one of tbem ia worth any two days of ordinary merchandising. The host of fancy articles in china, lamps, cut glass, hand kerchiefs, must be eold. We do not want to, and will not carry any over. Crowds visit this store every day. There is a reason for it. There is reason in it. If you will make this store the base of your holiday supplies you will sde how satisfied you will be. IS IT HANDKERCHIEFS? No stock could be in better shape to fit your every desire. Watch the people at the counters, watch them buy, watch the selling it must be right. Ladies' hemstitched linen handker chiefs, 15c. or 2-4-25C Fancy edged, fancy figures, and open work edge. 15c. or 2-4-250. Ladies' linen, fancy handkerchief, best value ever offered, 25c. each. Ladies' linen handkerchief, fancy and plain, point lace, and hand made lace, 40, 52, 75c, $1.00 to $3.00 ea. FANCY CHINA AND CUT GLASS. Don't want a piece left over. See how very interesting these lots look in print. More interesting when you see them. After dinner coffee and chocolate cups, 25c. and coc. ea. Bread and butter plates in Austin and Limoge china, $1.50, $2.50, and $4.00. the doz. Chop dishes, $1.40, $1.75, $2.50 and $3.00 each. Elegant line of celery boats in china and cut glass, 75c. to $4 00. Chocolate pots, fancy plates, bon bon dishes, asparagus dishes, ice cream sets, claret glasses, vinegar cruits, etc., etc. LAMPS. Our assortment of lamps this year is the finest to be seen any where around. Any style, any price and any quantity They were never cheaper or prettier A handsome all china banquet lamp' three distinct designs, globe includ' cd. $4-S An elegant banquet lamp, onyx stem, open work, brass bowl, removable fount, globe included, $5.00. Best bargains in a library lamp, hand some designs, complete. $3S DRESS GOODS. What would be nicer than an ele gant rich dress for a Xmas present Dress goods were never prettier or lower in price than now. We are surely offering rare bargains in this line. If you want a nice pattern it will pay you to see ours before you buy. DISHES. Why not give your wife a nice set of dishes for a Xmas present. Noth ing is more acceptable than this. We can give you two open stock patterns to pick from, or a dozen different de signs in sets. In fact any thing you want in the dish line. FUR OPENING. E. B. Ripsom representing the Rip som & and Newland Fur Co., of New York will give an opening here in our Fur Department, on Dec. 16th and 17th, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. All are welcome. BLOOMSBURG, PA. An extra accumulation of ladies' shoe3 in narrow widths and small sizes has induced us to put on sale several lots at greatly reduced prices. Widths A. B. and C, sizes 21 to 4. Former price, $2.50 and $3.00, now $1.50.-' W, C. McKimmey. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF TUB AT BLOOMBBCKO, IN TBI 8TATI OK FINN'., AT TUB VIMS Or UUBINKStl, DICKMBIB 1TTU, 18. KESOUliCKS. Loans and discounts ... fiog,su.l8 Overdraft!, secured and unsecured - 1H5.8S r. 8. Honda to secure circulation 5P,Ooo.ou U. S. llonils on bund .... a,(Hn.OO Premiums on U. H. Bonds ... 4,825.55 Bonds, securities, eto , . . inn,a.'7 M Banklng-houso, furniture, and fixtures 21,000.00 Other real estate and mortKaifosowned 8 717.46 Due from National Banks, (not Reserve Agents) 8.87M9 Due tronvHtate Banks and Bankers sm.47 Due from approved reserve agents 9,145.25 Checks and other cash Items - - 1,138 01 Notes of other Natloual Banks - . 04.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and Coma ...... . 830.50 Lawppi. moniv kbsikti in bank, tiz : Specie ... U0.7IKi.00 Legal-tender notes - ,4o0.00 - 80,190.00 Redemption fund with U. H. Treas'r (5 per cent, ot circulation) . S.S50.00 Total ... . S458.448. LIABILITIES. Capital stork paid In t Rfl 000.00 Huriilus fund .... 75,ooo.uo Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 1W.U17.88 Natloual Bank notes outstanding 45,ouo.uo Due to other National Banks n,im.4.H Individual deposits subject to check 257,8.11. W t'eriltlt'd checks .... s.mmj Cashier's checks outstanding 17&0 Total - - . . $158,448.) Stats or Prnnstltania,) . County or Columbia. I, K. B. Tustin, cashier of the above-named bauk, do solemnly arllrm that the above state ment Is true to the best of my knowledge aud belief. K. B. Tl'STIN, Cashier. Subscribed and affirmed to before me this i3rd day ot December, imiW. 18. V. 1'iAOOCi, Notary, rubllc. Cokrkct Attest : K. W. M. LOW,) MVltoN I. Low, Director. A. 'it hOHOCIi.) ELECTION NOTICE. 77i annual meeting oj lh policy holiU rt oftnt BriurorerK Famum' Mutual liuturamt Coiiijhihv oIAuh Hldfe, Pa., will tm he Id at the hulL CtiUit Jrauo, Au. 66 P. vf U., on January 11, 187, Of. tuven tlie huuri of 10 a. in. and p. in. fur I lie election or twelve Glrevtort to nerve for Die en. tulng year, anaor the tranuavtton oj tui li other bualnee a may proper ly votne bejure the Hunt tna. if, U. bliOHN, U-iH-U. Heoreuiry, REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE AT BI.OOMSBITHO, IN TH1 STAT1 Or riNN'A., A tarn ur 0UH1NKSH, JJKU. 17TU, IOVO. RESOURCES! Loans and discounts ... 1112.C8M overdrafts, secured and unsecured an U4 U. 8. Bonds to Secure circulation - 80 000.09 f remlums on U. 8. bonds ... e,47 so Stocks, securities, etc. ... 871f00 Banking-house, furniture, and fixtures, 4,50o!o Other real estute and mortgages owned 8.717.41 Due from National Banks (not Reserve Agents) .... . . k, aig.47 Due from State Bunks and Bankers - 1,401 57 Due from approved reserve agents . JS.W460 Checks and other cash Items - . 1,974.47 Notes of other National Banks . . 400.UO Fractional paper currency, nickels aud "ts 85,58 LAwrCL MONIT KltSIBViriN BANK, VH: 8peule .... b.ski.W) Legal-tender notes - 5,j.oo 12.4490 Redemption fund with V. S. Treas'r (5 per cent, of circulation) ... 8,850.00 Due from V. 8. Treas'r, other than 8 per cent, redemption fund ... 1,000.00 Total ..... . 1218,937.71 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in HO.noaiO Surplus fund ..... io.OuUOO Undivided profits, less expenses and tax. es paid ...... 5,788.14 Natlunul Bank notes outstanding . 44 gsauo Due to other Nat ional Banks . . 8,091.08 Due to Ht ate Banks aud Bankers 198 71 Dividends unpaid . . . . 1 481 (10 Individual deposits subject to check - 187i6.'9l C'ertltled checks ..... jsrrir Cashier's checks outstanding - . nsiw Bills payublo . . . . . B,ooUtO To'al .... . . stt,Wj7.n Stats or Pennsylvania,) COUNTY or COLUMBIA, f88 I, A. H. Bloou, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above state ment Is truo to the best of my knowledge and bellet A. R BLOOM, Cashier. Hubscrtbed and sworn to before me this Kind day ot December, 1896. Joun o. Ruttib, Notary PubUo. Cobrkot Attest : C. A. KI.K1.M.) Wm B. MoYKU.VDlroctorPl ' Wm. U1.NOLK8.J ELECTION NOTICE. There win be an election of a Board of Direct ors of t he Bloomsburg Bauklng Company at lhe banking house In Bloomsburg, on Tuesday. January liith, J897; at two o'clock lu the after, noou, to serve tor the ensuing year. I'M. U. u. UUOI'Z, Cashier,
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