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COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG
THE COLU MIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, SKPTKMDKR tj, 1S97.
Kiitere at thr IUM Offer at JHnmimburj, Pa
, nmmrt Www matter, .Mnrrftl, isny.
BRIEF MENTION.
About People tou Know.
Miss Miitie Ferguson of Milton, has been
visiting friends in town the past week.
Mrs. Pr I. W. Willets is visiting rela
tives at Hazleton.
W li. CimimiiRS went to Philadelphia on
a business trip yesicruay.
licrnhnrJ Jr.. of Catawissa, Sunday.
it.... r: W V1ni1i- ninl wife of llermlon.
spent Sunday in town, with their daughter
Mrs. Edward Diefenbach.
T v.. TJnvs mid family returned on Tues-
from a two week's visit with relatives
and friends at Lyons, New York.
Phineas Wiitmire of Pine Sumniit, gave
this office a pleasant tali on Monday, and
renewed his subscription to the Coi.umhian.
Abram llartman of Kenton, was a taller
at this office on Tuesday, lie is one of our
old friends.
John M. Uaumart and W. F. Turkes Jr.
of llkesbarre, were liloomsburg visitors
Friday.
I. A. Snyder left Saturday morning for a
two week's vacation, lie will visit the
yirominent cities thiougliuut the state.
John L. Woods, foreman of the Republi
can office, took in the sights of the western
part of the state last week on his bicycle.
M,. rr Wn,i nf Danville, snent Sun
day and Monday with relatives on Fifth
Street.
R. V. West, who resigned his position as
Superintendent of 'he Electric Light Com
pany left town on Saturday for Philadelphia,
where he will reside in the future.
William Yost relumed home on Friday
from a week's stay at Lancaster and Man
heim. lie took in the rish dinner at Shanio
kin Dam on his way home.
We are sorry to learn that Judge Krick
baum ol Benton township, is in poor health,
and trust that he will soon regain his usual
vigor.
Rev. D. N. Kirkby and family returned
from their vacation on Friday last, and
services ivere resumed in St. Paul's Church
on Sunday.
Mr. C. W. Mellick of Elizabeth City,
North Corolina, has been spending the past
week with Mr. I.. Runyon and family. He
is a son of Rev. Philip Mellick who has
many acquaintances in this section.
li- v.t..,.,-.i v mitti nf New York, sur
prised his liloomsburg friends on Sunday
last by an unexpected visit. He rode from
that city to liloomsburg on his bicycle, ex
cepting over the Pocono mountain. He
returned home by rail on Tuesday.
Mrs. Bierman and child and Miss Joe
Barclay, of liloomsburg and Mr. Harry
Sobers, of this place, expect to leave Satur.
day on a ten days driving trip through Sulli
van county, taking in Highland Lake and
Heaver Ham before they return. "Danville
Legal advertisements cn page 7.
The rustling of the leaves serves to
remind us mat tail is at hand.
The managers of the (air have decid
ed not to have any bicycle or running I
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races ai uus years exniuit'on.
The RloomsliuriT Car f .miif.irtnr.
ing Company shops have been work-
ing nights this week.
The wnrlt nf tp.irinrr Hnurn thplnrirp
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brick stack at the old N.l furnace
was commenced tins week.
Superintendent of the Union Tanning
Company at Jamison City has resigned.
Charles Kitzmiller has ooened a
pool and billiard parlor in the base
ment of the Exchange Hotel.
Th rnrh stnnp market is fettinir
- o o
smaller each week. Farmers find very
little to bring to market these days.
The S11nd.1v eveninf? services in the
Evangelical Church were conducted
by the Presiding bide'. Kev. ll. v.
Buck.
Thomas Chadwick. emnloved at
the Carpet Mill as color maker, was
joined on Saturday by his wife who
arrived from England.
Ore assaying $9,000 iO 'he ton is
reported to have been struck in the
western part of Washington. Such
finds can t come too last, the country
is in need of it.
OOUET MOUSE NEWS.
What Has Occurred There Since Our
Former Report.
The Telephone Company has a
man at work painting all the poles
along Main Street. This will add to
their appearance, as well as preserve
the poles.
Saturday was the last day to save
I the five per cent discount on taxes in
Blnnmshurr. and all who failed to pay
up will now be obliged to pay the five
per cent, additional.
Ahnnt 800 weonle were present at
the Methodist Church on Monuay
night .-nd listened to Bishop Fowler's
great lecture on "Abraham Lincoln."
i Special trains were run on tne u. 1...
& W. and B. & S. Railroads.
The attention of all sportsmen is
called to the new game laws, printed
elsewhere in this paper. Any one
violating any ol these laws win uc
I prosecuted by the Columbia County-
Sportsmen s L.1UD.
The men with a canal boat loaded
umiVi watermelons, did a bin business
at the foot of Market Street on Sun
day. When the boat arrived in town
Friday it had about 1500 melons.
They were all disposed of in four days.
The will of the late Bishop Rulison
was admitted to probate o . Monday
last. He gives to the trustees of the
diocese of Central Pennsylvania $200,
which sum is to be used as a begin
ning of an endowment for the mission
ary work of the diocese.
Sun."
Everybody 6yi 80.
. Casearots Candv Cattmrtic, tho most won
l Jrf ul medicul discovery of the afro, pj'-as-
ant and refresiunB to mo uj-vb -j
and positively ou kidneys, liver and bovvus,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headnobo, lovsr, hahltual constipation
and biliousness. Pleaso buy and try a dox
of C. C. C. to-duy ; 10, as, SO cents, boldana
guaranteed to cure by oil druggists.
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THE
FOUNTAIN HEAD
of a bubbling torrent of Delicious
Soda Water is right in our store
YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT
but we also keep
WHITMAN'S CHOCOLATES
and LOWNEY'S BQNBUNb.
It has been said that nothing is so
effective as a preventative of crime as
well lighted streets, and one good arc
light is worth two policemen. There
are several places in wu "..
licht could be used. Why not have
them ?
ti, first snow storm that has visit
ed Pennsylvania this season passed
over Buck Mountain, near 1 amu4ua,
! on Monday. The ground was cover
ed with the white nases. ims ac
counts for the cold spell experienced
in this section.
I There are no new developments in
the Bent Cole murder case at wen-
ton. The general opinion is mat me
young man's death was purely acci
dental. It there was iotu iyi
murderer has so far succeeded in
effectually covering up his tracus.
a .r., nernliar phenomenon was
witnessed by thousands of people at
liriiil.nmt on hrirtav last. trimc
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the sky was periecny ciuuu.CM
hrieht circle suddenly appeared
around the sun. The color, are said
to have been variegated and ressm-
uij - .,;i,n The circle was visi-
ble to the naked eye for several hours
and many people were badly frighten
ed.
Thomas Padden, a resident of Mid
Voiiev while visitinn in Centralia
Sunday night was brutally, and per
haps fatally assaulted by a gang of
. whrtm ne nan rei'uricu iu
authont es. His skull was fractured
and a shoulder dislocated, iie uau
informed on the thieves 'ho had
broken into a car on th railroad
track and for that he now lies at the
point of death.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
The following marrage licenses
have been issued by Cleric vv. 11
Henrie, since those last published
J. E. Roberts, to Miss L. M. Getz
nirrer. both of Catawissa Boro.
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Thnmas T. Tlefcrins. of Berwick, to
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Miss Dollie Bellis, of the same place.
Kuius M. lluntzinger, 01 uemraua,
tr Miss Clara Betz. of Mt. Carmel.
George T. Osman, of Cleveland
township, to Miss Sarah E. Fahringer,
ol same place.
TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE.
The follnwint? transfers of real es
tate have been recorded in the office
of C. B. Ent, register and recorder,
during the week.
Oliver Lenhart, to John Cochran,
for tract of land in Montour township.
Oliver Lenhart, to John Cochran,
fnr tmrt nf land in Montour township.
Oliver T.enhart. to Tohn Cochran,
for tract of land in Montour township.
John B. Casey, Sheriff, to Dan'el
Reedy for tract of land in Berwick.
Freas Fowler and wife to Daniel
Pvecdy for tract of land in Briarcreek
trwirn c Vi i n
Daniel Reedy and wife to George
Linden for tract ol land in unarcreen
town shin.
John F. Long and wife, to Joe
Ornsslev. for land in Berwick.
Tnhn T. Wolf. et. al. to Louisa Wolf.
for tract of land In Mt. Pleasant town
ship.
fildred Knorr Smith, et. al.. to
First National Bank of Bloomsburg,
for land in Bloomsburg.
W. M. Monroe and wiie, to w. 1.
TnVinstnn for land at Ruoert.
George E. Sponsler to IJ. W.
Bower, for tract of land in Briarcreek
township.
Tames IT. Stiner and wife, to Tohn
II. Herring for tract of land in Orange
township.
SHERIFF SALES.
The fnllowinr properties are ad
vertised and will be sold by the Sheriff.
At the Court House in Bloomsburg,
on Monday, Sept. 27th, 1897, at 3
o'clock p. in., property of Daniel
r.erntv. consisting of lot and dwell
ing house situated in the town of
Centralia.
At the same time and place, a piece
of or parcel of land situate in Blooms
burg, whereon is erected a frame
dwelling house, property of Thomas
E. Smith and wife.
At same time and place William B.
Ferguson property in Bloomsburg,
consisting tf lot and brick dwelling
house.
At the same time and place, 176
acres of land situate in Orange and
Fishir.gcreek township, belonging to
Bartley Albertson, together with a
good dwelling house.
At the Court House in Bloomsburg
on Saturday October 2nd, at 2 o'clock
n m: nrnnertv of I. K. Tltman, sitll-
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ate in Greenwood township. Ninety
eight acres of land, and another piece
of land containing 158 acres whereon
is erected a frame dwelling house.
CrvnxiTm or 1
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Children .
rw-ttiiret of all the children
die before they are five yean
old. Most of them die of tome
wasting: disease, l hey erow
very slowly keep thin in flesh
are Irettul tooa ooes noi ao
them much good. You can't
ay they have any disease, yet
tiii- r r - r - w .
.tJ m atnmieh and
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bowel trouble takes them away
S&TTS EMULSION of
Cod-liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites is Juit tne remeoy ior
growing: children. It makes
hard flesh sound nesn;
ioftr flabby fat. It makes
strong- bones, healthy nerves.
It changes poor ennoren to
children rich in prosperity.
Book about It free for the askinp.
nai-KI. ...Uctll..t fnf Scott'i Emul-
ill A (n. , rhilcirn what WC
nun wn .w
know Scott'i Emulsion will do. Get
the genuine. .
For talc by all drueelsti at 50c and
6 4 AA
.W. nnwvR N.wYark.
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J. E. ROYS.
NEWEST of the NEW.
w- . nronnrfid to show you the most complete HneB
of the newest effects in Fall and Winter
Dress Goods
I P,T-irt Qui 4 in era Rrmrlralrin. Silk and Wool NOT-
COnSlSUUK Ul xttuca kjuiuuyj) , tt .
elties, Broadcloths, Serges, Poplins, P aids, Vigoroux, Hennet-
tas, OCC. XOU are iuvit-cn o
Goods. The prices will please the most critical buyer.
Dress Trimmings.
-.-r-. i .11 tl. nanaaf affanta in limul SfitS. UrBld
I we snow you an uh, uvnv vuw ... . . ,
Yokes, Braid Panels, Jet Yokes, Jet Fronts, Braids by the
yard, Jets by the yard, in lact me most uiuFii,o
ming Stock shown.
Broadcloths.
ii csiitci, rti-oaa Arofprinls wfl have a SDecial
in iiit'se must oijuou . - .
Bargain for you. It's a 50 in. Cloth, sponged and shrunk, ni
10 colorings, twilled back, handsome finish. Its the Regular
One Dollar Grade. Our Special Price for this lot, 85c yd.
Silks & Velvets.
r :n fl.i i s;ilf Rfnp.le tlift new Roman Stripes,
New Figured Taffetas, New Plaids, Plain and Figured Black
omi Ln wja nr. VTT'.T.VF.T STOCK is comnlete. with
Ioi'Ks 01 an jki'iun. - , T l J.
all the new colorings aj well as staple shades.
Hosiery & Underwear.
nftnra vmi excet)tional values. We call
vour attention to our Ladies' 25c hose, our Ladies' Ribbed
Vests, heavy neececi, at zoo. uauies v esus uu qui
ladies at die eacn.
DO YOU KNOW
That many Silver-Plated arti
cles, marked Quadruple Plate,
are not even a good bingie
Plate ?
And Bo You Know
That many Solid Silver articles
marked Sterling fall considera
ble short from being 925-1000
fine or real Sterling?
There is no law governing
these marks.
We carry only the finest Gold
and Silver articles, made by the
most celebrated and reliable
manufacturers, and we guaran.
tee ever article we sell to be
just as represented.
T- 23- SOTS.
Jeweler and Optician.
Coats & Capes.
"We will soon talk to you about these goods.
H. J. CLARK & SON
i w. uinu 1 son.
MARKET SQUARE DRY COODS HOUSE.
Somebody ii going to make money selling Coats, Capes and
Dress Goods this Fall and Winter, and " why
should it not be us ?"
The Musical to be held in the new
M. E. Church Thursday evening 23d
will consist of choruses, male and
rviv,1 nnartetr.es. Solos and Volun
tary's on the new organ, and will be
rendered by he best local taieni irom
the several churches. In addition to
tho fin nuiejiral nrocrram Mrs. Grant
Herrins and Mrs. J. L. Richardson
Select Readinz. These
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ladies need no introduction 10
nirmcrnrrr mwlienpe.
UIWtlMUUI "
No admission will be charged
though a silver offering will De receiv
ed for the benefit of the new church.
Qosrinir ranacitv two thousand, rar-
ill nlease accompany their
children. For program see dodgers,
The public are educated up to know
that quick sales and cash down stores
are the places to buy of. We will be
glad of a chance to show you Fall and
Winter Dress Goods, with all the latest
in Silks, Cords, Gimps, and Bead
Trimmings. You can buy Black,
Brown, Blue, Green in Plain or Mixed
Goods, and all are in Fashion. In
Plaids we have them at i2, 15, iq,
25. 35. 50, 75. 85 x-00 '-2S anJ
$1.50 a yd
Equally as glad to show you Winter
Capes and Jackets ; many of them in
now, and more coming, and the prices
will be best for you.
In Misses' and Children's Coats we
excel other years ; are making extra
room to show them. Bring the little
girls and see how well we can fit and
please them.
In Blankets we are down as low as
45c a pair, and as high as $5.00.
Don't expect too much for 45c, at
too little for $5.00.
We receive them every two weeks,
and they are fresh.
Those who enjoy fine candy should
remember tne place,
This is what the Ashlard Local
says about the girls of that place s
"The8fiTI"of the Ashl-nd girls
are small, tapering and beautifully
shaped, their iii are bril ,a . as ,
and they are witnout a .
other i their frowns are hk ttt and
Srir U.UM780O excite 111 of pleas-
rs.T.i: TV...- Oi ure. Read this 1 closely, do not r
ILlSlILnTl H IirilUT . ,n,l trv 2'ii ...csauu
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fln( nf the nrominent speakers at
the 33d Annual Convention of the
Pennsylvania State Sabbath School
A cunriatirm. which will be held at
Harrisburg, October 12-14. 's tlie
pPV A. K Schauffler. D.D., of New
York, member of the International
1 .unn rvimmittee. Dr. iscnautiier is
nf the most practical Sunday
School workers in the country and his
words always have great weight. He
will speak twice during the Conven
contemplate attend
ing this great meeting should send
immediately to Dr. C. J. Kephait,
General Secretary, Annville, Pa., fo
the full program.
a n uvrhnmre savs a lunatic escaped
rrv rh n.inville Asvlum some time
aco and is staying in the woods, near
Northumberland. inc mu"
nave been looking for him, but have
been unable to locate mm, aiinougu
he has been seen several times by
school children and farmers. One
day last week he appeared at a iarm
1 ,;th his nants rolled up and
his lees covered with black berry
nnri Cfllll T nil L 11IC J 1(v
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hornets, yellow jackets and bumble
bees had treated mm.
TT,rmnn Rr Hassert have been
awarded the contract for furnishing
the coal for the jail the coming winter,
they having been the lowest bidders.
QEIPPED BIS YIOTIM LIKE A
BULLDOG.
While intoxicated last night John
Smith brutally assaulted Horace
Gross, an aged hostler empioyeo uy
Dr. J. W. Albright, ot Muncy. After
beating him into insensibility, Smith
clntched his victim by the throat.
Mrs. Albright, who witnessed tne as
sault, secured a carriage whip and
lashed Smith severely in an effort to
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make him loosen his noid. ane lau
bA anil rried for help. Several men
responded and attempted to subdue
Smith by hitting and kicking mm.
Fin rinr the strueele Dr. Albright
appeared. Realizing that his hostler's
life was in peril, he grasped a neck
yoke and struck Smith a stunning
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blow. The tellow was aazea, anu ici
go his hold. During the excitement
Smith made his escape. A warrant is
now out for his arrest, out me con
stahle nf the town is afraid to serve
the document Smith has the reputa-
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Hon of being a bad man, ana nas
frequently figured as a defendant in
the criminal courts. Lrross may nui
recover."
The above appeared in Tuesday's
Philadelphia limes. Gross is well
known in town, and left here some
time ago to work for Dr. Albright.
OTJS SINGLE PATTERNS OP DRESS GOODS ARE IN ALL COLOKL
Did you ever know a store keeper who sits with his feet on the counter
and leans back on a chair, that can offer you nice, neat, clean and fashionable
dress goods for cash down. That old style way was back toward Adam's time.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON.
Ul WATCH HOSPITAL
has been remodeled.
CHRONIC CASES
as well as ordinary diseas
es that the Watch is sub
ject to will be treated in a
most skillful manner.
A PERFECT CURE GUARANTEED.
Optical work, and all kinds of Clock and Jewelry repairing
HESS BROTHERS
i Jewelers, Opticians and Stationers.
Bloomsburg, Pa
Lafayette College and the Normal
School teams will play loot ball at
Normal Athletic Field on Monday.
This will be the first of the season, and
the Normal boys are expected to
nmlro 3 (rnnd ullOwinil.
Following will Ue tne iaiayeue i'ne
up :
Left end 'A'ortmngion.
Left tackle Duffy
Left guard Trexler.
Centre Jones.
Right guard Rhinehart (Capt).
Right tackle Weideninanger.
Right end Hill.
Quarter back Best.
Lelt hdf back Walbridge.
Right half back Chalurers.
lull back Bray.
Mot Mere . .
Foot Covers
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The Mensinerer murder case, at
Beaver Valley is among the forty-eight
criminal cases to be tried at the next
regular session of Court, which will
begin Monday.
but easy, comfortable, stylish shoes.
That's what up-to-date men want. Thai's what we sell, and
we don't draw heavily on pocket books either. Fitting feet is
our specialty, and we assure perfect comfort to every patron,
tlm larrrpRt stock of boots, shoes and .rubbers in the
Sj J
county, and all new and fresh and bright. Every size, every
shape, and prices not too high nor to low.
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tion.