THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Highest of all In Leavening Power. Latest U.S. Gov't Report Absolutely pure THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER a4, i896. Kntered nl thf fort Ojn at nioomslmrg, yt, trnma ctat matter, March 1, IKHi. BRIEF MENTION. About People Tou Know. W. II. Gilmore spent Thursday at Wilkes Bnrre. Harry Barton visited Berwick friends on Saturday. Mr. Frank Kline of Danville, spent Sun day in town. J. W. ScMithcr of Mountain Ciovc, gave us a call on Monday. Btcphcn Dreshcr of Stillwater, was among our callers on Monday. Mrs. R. C. Neal returned to her home in Harrisburg on Saturday. Miss Martha Brugler has been employed s clerk at the Broadway. Miss Annie Fox is helping in H. W. Sloan's store this week. Charles Alexander, of Lancaster, is spend ing the holidays at home. Miss Dora Swayze of Berwick, visited friends in town last week. Mrs. Millard McBride is visiting relatives at Wilkes Barre this week. Miss Sue Linvillc visited her parents at Berwick Sunday afternoon. C. B. Mcllenry of Benton, was among the visitors to town on Friday. Mrs. H. W. Kline ot Benton, transacted business in town on Friday last. B. F. Reichard of Mifflinburg, was a Bloomsburg visitor last week. Mr. George Itcldcr of Wilkcsbanc, was a Bloomsburg visitor on Saturday. Louis Bcrnhard, Jr. of Catawissa, spent Sunday with his parents in town. Miss Coiola Kitchen is clerking during the holidays at Hess Bros, jewelry store. Mr. Charles Goodwin of 1'ottstown, was a Bloomsburg visitor two days last week. Chas. Sisson, of Tennafly, N. J., is the guest of E. P. Williams, on Fifth Slrect. Mr. George Reddington, of Hazlcton was in town on Saturday attending to business. Miss Issy Leidy of Orangeville visited her aunt Mrs. C. W. Hassert, on East Street over Sunday. Rev. nerving of Tennafly, N. J. preached in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Joseph Trcston, of Fast Third Street, left yesterday for a visit to her mother at Philadelphia. Mrs. Frank B. Tarks and daughter Edith are off spending the holidays with Mis. Park's parents at Duryca. After spending a few days with her sister Mary, Miss Minnie Everett, returned to her home at Mt. Carmcl on Saturday. Coleman Lewis, who has been confined to the house by illness for the past week, we are pleased to note is able to be out again. . Miss Dora Laubach, who is engaged in teaching school near Philadelphia, is home spending the holidays with her parents on East Third Street. Dr. D. J. Waller of Indiana, Ta., ad dressed the men's meeting in the V. M. C. A. Hall on Sunday afternoon, lie took for his subject "sin." John G. Mcllenry and wife returned from a trip to Wilkesbarre on Saturday Mid while waiting for the train on the B. & S. spent the time looking at the holiday display. Miss Mary C. Conner, a student at the Woman's College, of Baltimore, Md., is home spending the holidays with her parents Rev. ' and Mrs. Conner, at the M. E. parsonage. Wilson Hagenbuch, who resides in the far west, arrived in town last Thursday, on a visit to his brothers Frederick and Frank Hagenbuch. I le resided before going west, in Centre township. J. A. Eves, who has been visiting C. L. Sands at Mordansville, came down on Mon day morning on his way home to riiiladel , phia. While in town he purchased C. E. ' Savage's pony, cart, etc. and took it along home with him. Christmas always falls on the same day with the first of May. For instance if May ist comes on Saturday, as it does in '97, Christmas will also come on Saturday. Leap year does not alter this rule. Where is the Harm ? " Where is the harm in dancing, playing cards and in going to the theatre." This question is often asked. Those desiring to hear this question discussed should attend the Methodir.t Tabernacle next Sunday evening Dec. 27 th at 7:00 o'clock and hear what Rev. B. C. Conner has to say on the subject. YOU ARE INVITED TO RISHTON'S .any day from 7 a. m. to 10 n. m. and Inspect tils. " imuieuao Hue of beuutllul ....CHRISTMAS GIFTS.... WE MENTION A FEW FOU EXAMPLE, UL'T "THKUE AUE OTHEKS" : LEATHER COODS of all kinds and descriptions. PERFUMER Y Tlie most beautiful stock In town. HAND PAINTED NOVELTIES-Kutliely new, novel and cheap. CUT CLASS A lnri(o and beautiful stock. WHITMAN'S WORLD-FAMED Chocolates oud IK Hons, W. S. RISHTON, Powdter This office will be closed on Christ mas day. The quail and deer season closed last week. Only seven days more, and then we say good-bye to leap year. A son arrived at the home of Rich ard Oross on Monday morning. Sunday Schools won't be so full next Sunday. There will be a reason Highest pi ices in cash paid for hides at P. Sollcdcr & Co. Leather Store. 3t John E. Fidlcr's hand laundry on Market street began operations on munuiiy. The new board of mmmittinnprc will take their office on January 4th 1097. Frinceton CoIWp Alu mm Accnrn tion's annual dinner will be held at Harrisburg on Dec. 30. The Telephone Company is cutting uuwn an me poics on their old line r t- . : . ... uuiii r,spy 10 urangevine. To all our friends and patrons we extend the compliments of the season, ana wish them a Merry Christmas. A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ohl, of Fifth Street, aged eight weeks, died on bunday evening. Ezekiel Cole, an old resident of Jackson township, died on Wednes day of last week, aged about 75 years, Speak nice to everyone now. How do you know but that some of them are going to give you a Christmas present. The skating was good on the dam beyond Irondale last week, and large crowds of young people enjoyed the sport. While out skating Saturday after noon, Frank Boice, son of Daniel Boice, of East First Street, fell break ing his leg near the hip. The Sunday School of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will hold their Christmas entertainment in the Parish House on Saturday evening. Weather prophet Hicks is predict ing another big snow storm to take place this week. Everbody waited for the last one that he saw coming, but it never got here. If you have not yet purchased your Christmas presents, you can find a large line to select from, by looking over the columns of this paper. Our advertisers cover a broad field. While picking coal, Mrs. John Carey, aged sixty years, was struck by a switching engine in the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad yards at Plymouth and instantly killed. Miss Stapleton's class in elocution will give a grand entertainment in Y. M. C. A. Hall on Saturday evening. They will be assisted by the best musical talent in town. Admission 25c. I. Hagenbuch, Health Officer, re ports that ih ere are but seven cases of diphtheria under treatment in this town. All reports to the contrary are false. W. O. Holmes, President Town Council Mrs. Sadie Brewer, colored, died Fri day morning last at her home on Port Noble Street, aged 22 years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, by Rev. D. N. Kirkby. She was a consistent member of St. Paul's church. Interment in Rosemont Cemetery. Mrs. Mary Yohc, of Mifflinville, aged sixty years was stricken with a stroke of paralysis on Friday night last and died Saturday morning. She leaves four sons, all of whom are married. The deceased was a niece of Joshua Fetterman of this town. The funeral took place on Monday. CALL AT DRUG STORE The only weather report to be be lieved is thunder. The bill of fare for dinner on Christmas at the Exchange Hotel, contains a long list of good things. The arc light at the foot of East Street failing to burn on Monday night, some one asked "what is the matter with the light ?'' when a small boy answered "it's gone out" West." Don't fail to attend the entertain ment at the Lutheran Church Mon day evening, Dec. 28. Prof. Howe and the new invention, the animotis cope. Something fine is promised. Admission 25c, reserved scats 3scts. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. Resolutious of respect and condol ence on the death of Rev. George E. Weeks, formerly pastor of the Baptist Church, adopted by the Pastors Union of Bloomsburg, Pa., Dec. 21, 189C. Whereas, We, the members of the Pastors' Union ol Bloomsburg, Pa., have learned with profound sorrow of the death of our esteemed brother and co laborer as pastor of the Baptist Church, Rev. G. E. Weeks ; therefore Resolved, That while we mourn the loss occasioned by his departure from this world to the heavenly world above, we yet bow to the all-wise decree of Him who doeth all things for our best interests, believing that this sorrow has been brought upon us for a good purpose. Resolved, That we realize that in his death we have lost a true and de voted friend and brother in the Lord 5 that his family has lost a loving father and husband ; that the Church has lost a consistent and conscientious worker, and the world a noble example of Christian manhood. Resolved, That we sympathize with the bereaved wife and children of the departed, who are thus deprived of his earthly support and guidance, and commend them unto the Lord, "who healeth the broken heart and bindeth up their wounds." Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this union, that they be published in the papers of Bloomsburg, and that a copy be sent to the bereaved family. C. H. Brandt, Committee. ANNOUNCEMENTS. To every purchaser of a fifty cent necktie we give a Arnas present ot a bottle of Palmer's Celebrated Per fume. This chance is only to be had at lownsends, the Gents furnisher. Books for young and old at Mercer's. If you want good candy for Christ mas get some of Whitman s Celebrated Confections at Rishton s Drug Store. 2t m 1 Xmas gifts in umbrellas Sterling Silver Mounted Silk Umbrellas at Townsend's. 2t. Articles plain and fancy, certainly serviceable, sensible, useful, subdued in effect or radiant with brightness, at Mercer'?. Ho! for Christmas candy. We are leaders, the finest assortment ever seen in town, come and see us. We are sure to please you. I. G. Deitrick. Preserved cherries and pineapple at I. G. Deitrick's. It is not a theory an experiment, nor is it a scheme to get your money. No matter what you buy at Townsend's you always get full value for your money at Townsend's the Hatter. 2t. All the new games at Slate's. 2t W. S. Rishton has 22 differant kinds of fancy atomizers to select from. Prices sec. to $300. 2t. Holiday Novelties, fancy Mirrors, Picture Frames, Pictures, Manicure and Dressing Cases, Toilet Bottles, Cologne aud Perfumes at Mercer's. To the people of Bloomsburg 1 Do not buy impure city candy for your children and impair their health when you can buy candy of II. M, Hock man's own make out of pure sugar. Do not forget that Townsend gives you a bottle of Palmer's Celebrated Perfume with every fifty cent necktie. Mercer for Christmas bargains. Clothing made to fit and fit to wear. No one can make first class work and fit at prices more reasonable than Maier the artistic tailor, clothier, hat ter and furnisher. Endless variety of fabrics and designs of fine cloths and cassimeres to select from. 2t. Christmas Chances ! Christmas Obancos 1 We are now showing the most beautiful line of Neckwear specially bought for Xmas. With every soct. necktie we give a bottle of Palmer's Celebrated Perfume. Remember this can only be had at Townsend's, the Haberdasher. 2t. Matchless at ray of Holiday special ties. Something here for everybody for the child or the adult, the rich or the poor, the economical or those who desire to spend more lavishly enough for everybody at Mercer's, opposite Episcopal Church. mm Fifty Year Ago. Orindfather'i hat I And within It you fee, Drandfather's favorite cough remedy. Whether 'twas Afthma, Bronchitis or Croup, Or baby at night waked the house with a whoop, With Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Orau'ther was sure That no cold or cough would e'er fall of a cure. la hut the styles change, but the records will show Coughs are cured as they were 80 years ago. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral baa no equal as a remedy for coughs, oolds, and lung dis eases. Where other soothing elixirs palliate, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral heals. It is not a oheap cough syrup, which soothes but does not strength en; it is a physician's cough remedy, and it cures. It is put up in large bottles, only, for household use. It was awarded the medal at the World's Fair of ninety -three. It has a record of 50 Years of Cures. Go early and get your Christmas candy and fruit at If. M. Hock mans and avoid the great rush on Christmas Eve. We cannot guarantee to frame pic tures for Xmas delivery unless ordered by Saturday, Dec. 19. W. II. Slate, Fruits and Nuts of all kinds at I. G. Deitrick's Xmas 1 Xmas I Xmas ! Come and look at the latest and newest and most elegant line in Town of gloves, silver mounted umbrellas and gent's furnishings at Townsend's the Haberdasher. 2t. Come and see the big line of Christmas candy at I. G. Deitrick s Market Square. L. E. Whary calls especial atten tion to their fine line of English Por celain Dinner sets. They have them in endless variety and the prices are very low, considering the material. Pillow Dex is the latest game out. Slate has it 25 and 5octs. 2t. I can prove that I have the largest and cheapest line of fine leather goods in Bloomsburg. Come and see them. W. S. Rishton, Druggist. 21. You can always set just what you want in the way of meat by calling at Lyons' Meat Market, and the price is always right. Try him. Main Street, above Iron. Ready trimmed hats for ladies and Misses reduced in prices at E. Bark ley's. Call and get bargains. Main below Market Street. Full line of Excelsior Diaries, all prices, at W. H. Slate's. The best treat of all is our fine chocolates at 25 cents a pound for Christmas at I. G. Deitrick's. L. E. Whary's China Bazaar is jammed full of fine china dishes, for the Holiday trade, and more constant ly coming in. It is hard to describe the beauty of their stock, it requires a personal visit. We would not at tempt to tell you of the great variety of fine Cut Glass, English Porcelain, and the hundreds of beautiful things that adorn their shelves. It is wonderful how H. M. Hock man sells such good candy and so cheap. Why it is because he manu factures them. Townsend's Xmas Souvenirs Come and see the newest styles for Xmas gifts in neckwear, gloves, shirts, night robes, hosiery, collars, cuffs and all kinds of gent's furnishings, up to date in style and down to date prices. ' a 1- We have a big drive on a suberb mixture 15 cents a pound or 2 pounds for 25 cents at Deitrick's. Market Square. If you are looking for fine china ware of any kind you will do well to call at L. E. Whary's China Bazaar, Main Street, below Market. There you will find the finest and largest line in the city. Call at Lyohs Meat Market for nice fresh sausage and all kinds of nice fresh meat, Main St., above Iron. For Rent. The west half of a double house on East Third street, Bloomsburg. Possession given on December ist. All modern conven iences. Rent reasonable. Apply to J. W. Conner, Orangeville, or D. W. Campbell, Bloomsburg. 11-19-tf. HOOD'S FILLS cur Liver Ilia, Dlllousness, Indigestion, Headache. A pleasant laxative. All ?i-uggUts. GOODM THK PF.OPI.lt WANT. Holiday Dress Patterns. i we nave a nne line or uress patterns from 50c. pattern up to 12.00. A pattern suitable for gif ts. Holiday Waist Silks. A nanasome line 01 suks ior waists. They make useful gifts. Feather and Fur Boas. A full line of these for gut giving, 25c. and upwards. Skirts. A complete line of skirts in sateen, flannel, moreen, wool, cotton, from 49c. up. Useful gifts. Handkerchiefs for Christmas. Almost any handkerchief that vou may desire. You can dc- Jend on this stock for lemstitched all linen, I2j, 15, 17, 22c. up. Hemstitched embroidered, 10c. Value 15c. Special lot of Swiss embroider ed handkerchiefs, 3 for 25c. Linens. Complete lines. 72 in. bleach ed table linens, 70c, yd. 72 in. bleached table linens, $1.00 yd. 72 in bleached table linens, $1.25 yd. All linen open work towels, 50, 65 and 75c. 8x10 table cloth bleached linen $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. All linen tray cloths, hemmed, 17c. Napkins, $1.00, $1.25, $1.75, $2.50, $3.50, 14.00 doz. Table Covers full line. Mackintoshes for Ladies. These make a useful gift. None but reliable goods find room in our stock. Prices from $5.00 to $10.50! Framed Pictures. We show a large line of these beautiful goods for Christmas H. J. CLARK & SON. i. w. MRUM For four weeks people Lave been entering our store empty handed. They departed carrying large packages. Conditions have somewhat changed and we are now chang ing our tables, and also the prices on many articles for a New Year present. When you read this, think about buying a New Year gift for some one who gave you a Christmas present unexpected- Many special nice articles will be offered at a bargain for New Year presents. Will be open until 9 o'clock Saturday evening as usual. We expect to start the New We keep many low priced eroods. advertise much ; prefer to have 7T,, . 7 .7 ' wcufto kvcjj U yuuu, CCdtiS Of ffOOClS. i. W. HARTMAN & SON. Have You Thought of It? . . .... Less Than Three Weeks Till . QHRISTT1AS y An impression that we are headquarters tor every thin"- in the line of elegant and useful holiday gifts' is always produced by a glance over our stock, -WliSlt to G-et No need to perplex your head about that. Let ua solve the difficulty. Our store contains a thousand sug gestions in DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, CLOCKS, . SYAh """EPLITZ ART CROCKERY, BLUE DELFT CUINA camav nn' . . - 1 hey are at your service. No v...v wi.u ii n auu. ecu UU1 CHRISTMAS DISPLAY and CHRISTMAS HESS BROTHERS Jewelers, Opticians and Stationers. Bloomsburg. Pa. TJSLEPIIOXE. FRUIT AND NUTS" FOR CHRISTMAS. The finest assortment of candy to b found is here, prices from 10c. to COc. lb., all fresh and pure. F ORANGES, I5ANANAS AND GRAPES. All Kinds of Nuts It will be to your advantage to call before, purchasing. I G DEimiCK, Telephone Connkcti . N Am Squa PHICICH Till! PKOPXE Iltl! gift giving. It will pay to see our line. Holiday Kid Gloves. These goods make acceptable1 gifts. Our lines are complete. Umbrellas. We arc showing a handsortife line of umbrellas for Christmas presents. New handles, close' rolling, price to suit all fronu 60c. upwards. Christmas Coats. These make useful gifts, ana we have lowered the prices greatly in your favor. Melton coats, box front, now $6.75. Wool boucle coats, nobby, now $5.50. Dress Skirts. Full line for gift giving, choice materials, nicely made. See our skirts at $5 00. Jewelry and Silverware.' We show full lines of these goods suitable for Christmas gifts. Children's sets, knife, fork and spoon, $1.00. Cut Glass. At reduced prices to close. Colgate's Fine Extracts. We show a full line of Col gate's fine perfumes in all the leading odors, in plain and fancy packages. Stockinett leggins for ladies and children. Sewing machines, $19.00. Ice wool squares, 23c. up. Ribbons and laces, full lines. Fine lamps, Silk and wool muf flers, Neckwear, all kinds. Eiderdowns for dressing sac ques. Lace, chenille and derby cur tains for useful gifts. Leather Goods. Pocket books, music rolls, traveling bags, dress suit cases, coin bags, &c. We are receiving a line of Fur Capes which will be sold at a bargain. The Jacket as sortment is still good and many choice ones for misses and children. Blanket sale will begin about New Year. You can rely up on the quality of our goods. When they are cotton we say so. When they are wool you will know it. Year with a high class of goods. but thev are not thf kind we our customers go home and say T 1 0 J -1 -"wi bwuus. ate. more worry or perplexity. gluUU CHRISTMAS STORE WINDOWS, at ON Opposite P. O. DRUCCIST. t 1 jr."1;:
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