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MX)OMSBUKG, PA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, IS97.
NO. 40
UEAMATIO ENTERTAINMENT.
On Wednesday and Thursday even-
I ingsof next week, October 13 and 14,
the people ot ttloomsburg will be
afforded an opportunity of attending
dramatic entertainments by a com
pany of young people representing
some of the leading home talent. No
effort is being spared in the prepara
tion of the plays, and as the object is
a worthy one, a liberal patronage
should be accorded them.
On Wednesday evening two plays
will be given. The first is entitled
Consolidation," and is a one act
drama written by Fred Ikeler Esq.,
who will take the leading part. His
acting, like all his other efforts, is
strong, and he portrays his part with
the ability of a professional actor.
The following is the cast of characters:
Mr. Thompson, nn old Hrokcr, Fred Ikeler.
Mr. Forrester, nn up to date liroker
Sam. II. Harman.
Mr. Urown, his confidential man, Harry Stces.
James, the oliice boy Arthur (Irotz.
Maliel, daughter of Mr. Thompson
Miss Katharine Gardnef.
Messengers &c.
Scene, A Uroker' office.
This will be followed by a comedy
in two acts, entitled "Mr. Bob," with
the following persons in the cast :
Mr. Brown, a clerk in the office Benson &
Benson, solicitors Fred Ikeler.
Jenkins, the Butler E. E. Caldwell.
l'hilip I.uke, a medical student, and fond of
yachting John K. Miller.
Miss Luke, a spinster of uncertain age, and
fond of cats, Miss Maud Kunyon.
Katharine Luke, her niece, Miss I.illa Sloan.
Marion, n friend of Katharine and called
Mr. Boh, Miss Annie Maize.
Tatty, n servant, in love with Jenkins
Mis) Katharine (Jnrdncr.
On Thursday evening the melo
drama of "Marcy" will be given.
Those who saw it last year will
remember how well it was presented,
and this year it will be even better.
Among the new features are several
duets by Miss Miller and Mr. Colley.
The several parts will be reptesentcd
as follows:
Jack Henderson, a young artist in love with
Marcy Sam. II. Harman.
Mr. I'otts, n shabby genteel school teacher,
of inventive turn of mind, Herbert Wyle
Jethro Baxter, a down-east-farmer, ,
Frank Wilson.
Harry Woodtliorp, nn up-to-date young man,
in love with Fdith Frank Colley.
Wallie, Jack's younger brother, Arthur (Jrotz.
Jake, a farm hand,.... ....Deforest Hummer.
Mrs. Henderson, Jack's mother,
Miss Maud Kunyon.
Kdilh Henderson, Jack's sister,
Miss Vida Miller.
Emma Watson, in love with I'otts,
Miss I.illa Sloan.
Marcy, Jethro's daughter,
Miss Kuthuiinc Gardner
The music will be furnished by
Wyle's orchestra ot Danville. Re
served seats can be secured at Bidle
man's Book Store, and tickets can be
obtained there also, at tbe following
prices : Reserved seats 50 cts ; geneial
admission 35 cts ; gallery, 25 cts.
BISHOP TO BE ELEUTED.
The Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsyl
vania May Be Divided.
The untimely and much deplored
death of the 't. Rev. Bishop Rulison
leaves vacant one of the most impor
tant dioceses in the American Episco
pal church, and the question as to
who is to be his successor is a vital
one to many thousands of good peo
ple not only in Pennsylvania but
wherever the good influence of Bishop
Rulison made his office known anil
loved. The standing committee, to
which the affairs of the diocese are
entrusted when there is no bishop,
have held a meeting at which they
determined to call a special conven
tion of the clergy and laity at South
Bethlehem early in November, to
elect a bishop tor the diocese, with
the distinct understanding that in one
year, that is after the consent of the
general convention, which is to meet
next autumn, the area will be divided
into two dioceses. The salary of the
next bishoD will be fixed at such a
figure that there will be a reserve in
the diocese funds to meet the salary
of the bishon ot the newly created
liocese.
A TOWN WIPED OUT.
Five Hundrod People Homeless.
A hre on Monday completely des
troyed the little town of Austin, Pa.,
burning every house but five and
rendering over five hundred people
homeless. The fire was caused by a
load of hay beina run into a gas jet
The wagon was backed into the barn
and the team left standing while the
driver was nrenarincr to unload. The
hay was, soon wrapt inflames which
spread rapidly and in a short time the
whole town was on fire. About one
hundred residences were destroyed
The loss is a very sad blow. The loss
is placed by insurance experts at from
GIDDING & CO.
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Pi 1 1le.aSo receive it as a personal call, bearing a most cordial invitation to visit our store to see the largest stock of Fall and Winter
Clothing in tins vicinity, which must necessarily be good to be comfortable. You do not need to be particular of dress in summer,
but about this time of the year you want to be thinking of the best there is in comfortable clothing both cheap and good. Some
clothing 13 made to sell some to wear. Some clothing is made for both. That's our kind. Our new Fall and Winter stock is ex
ceptional in quality and quantity. It includes all kinds. The latest in style, the newest fabric, the best fit, and the line is complete
irom the tot of three to the biggest man we know of. We want you to see our assortment. The suits and overcoats themselves will
tell you more in five minutes than we can in one hour.
We Try to flake Friends of Our Customers.
Transient trade is all right we want that too but steady custom is the foundation of a business. That's vvhnt we are working
tor your year round trade. We are giving prices that will attract you, and guarantee treatment that will hold you. We give here
au idea of what we offer in the way of values for this fall and winter. We guarantee every price to be the lowest in this vicinity,
(quality considered), and stand ready at all times to refund your money for any purchase made here that is not satisfactory.
Hen's Suits
of strictly all wool cloth, in dark plaids, neat gray
mixtures, plain blue or black, well made, splendid
llf fitting, all sizes 33 to 42
them bargains at $6.00,
$4.75.
Some stores misfht
On sale here at
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Genuine black and blue Beaver, lined with a pure Italian cloth, pure velvet
collar, all sizes for men, 34 to 42 $5.00. Some stores will ask you $7.00 for no
better.
Genuine black and blue Kerseys, guaranteed pure wool and fast color, lined
with a double warp Italian cloth, has a pure silk velvet collar, is sewed through
out with silk, will give $10 worth of service to anyone on sale here at $7.50.
Genuine imported Kersey and Melton cloth, blue and black, lined half with
pure satin around shoulders, (so's to slip on easy), bottom half with double warp
Italian cloth, has a pure silk velvet collar, is made up equal to any merchant
tailored coat at $20. and could be retailed at any clothing store at $12 to $15 on
sale here at $10.00.
All satin lined black and blue Kersey coats, of fine Kersey cloth, $12.00.
Our finest grades of overcoats are f 12, $15, $iS and $20.
Young Men's Overcoats.
Ages 15 to 19. Elegant Blue and Blacks, in very stylish cut, $3.00.
Swell Overcoat, in blue and black, of finest Kersey cloth, $7.50.
All silk lined or half silk lined young men's overcoats, very stylish, raw
edges, merchant tailored throughout,' $9.00, 10.00 and 12.00.
Children's Overcoats and Reefers.
Reefers, 3 to 8,
All the plain and fancy fabrics of this season s showing,
with large sailor collar, 1.48, 1.98, 2.50, 3.50 and 5.00.
Age 9 to 15, perfectly plain with velvet colar.
CAPE OVERCOATS, $1.98, 2.50, 3.50, 4.50, 5.00 and 6.00.
men and boys, in all the new colors and fabrics.
Storm coats for
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Men's Suits of splendidly woven pure wool cloth,
made- by men tailors in clean and healthy work
room::, pure silk sewing, perfect fitting, extra facing
and s.itin piped clean to sleeve. Indeed this suit
would be considered good value anywhere at $10.
Yc got a splendid assortment to select from at
57.50.
To speak of the cheaper Men's Suits without tell
ing you of our best suits would be like making soup
without seasoning it. So vc can say to you fairly
and honestly that our suits at $10 have never been
bettered, nor for that matter equalled in this or any
other store. They're the very cream of cloth, of
course not quite so fine in texture as the 12 and
$15 suits, but the wearing qualities probably just
as good. To give a description would be a difficult
task, so we invite you to especially come and look
through them. It will be worth your while.
Hen's Fine Black Suits
of pure clay worsted cloth in sack or cutaways, guaranteed pure black, beauti
ful fitting, extra well made, splendid linings, sewed throughout with pure silk
thread, really good value at yio, ana lnaceu some ueaiLis wuuiuui m-onmc w
ask $12. They're on sale here at $3.50. finest graaes 01 imported uiacK
clay or French Diagonals at 10, $12 ana $15, ana eacn suit, suiaiy yuaiuiiu.-v.-u.
You'd Think
If we told you that we show 36 different styles in little fel
low's fancy suits, that we're given to exaggerating, but you'd
change your mind quickly if you were in this busy depart
ment 5 minutes. Beautiful Junior, Fauntleroy, Reefer and
Vestee suits at 98c, $1.48, $1.98, $2.50, $2.98, $3.50, $3.98,
$4.50, $5.00 and $6.00. We believe we save you from 25c. to
$1.00 on a suit.
Young Men's Suits,
(Ages 14 to 20.)
Stvlish dressy suits, such as this store is known for, and
think of buying a very well made and good fitting one of
jrood stron heavy material in plain colors and fancy plaids
nr ftn 75. Indeed you'd pay $S or $6 just as easy as $3.75
if we choose to ask it. ,
2)5.00 will fit the young man out with a neat,
stylish, and durable suit of plain blue and black, or
fancy mixed and plaid suits of good wool cloth, that
you would'nt think more of if we asked $7.50. When
it comes to paying $7.50 and $10 we're right in our
element. Such a collection of beautiful young men s
suits we've been told, has never reached another
clothin" house hereabouts. Plaids, neat mix
tures, fancy mixtures, plain blue or black worsteds of
smooth cloth, blue or black of rough cloth in fact a
collection that indeed we could'nt do justice to, to try
to tro into details about them, so come in and see
them. If you don't, and buy elsewhere, you re likely
to pay $2 or $3 more elsewhere.
A Word about Overcoats.
There are plenty of features by which anyone can
judge the worth of over garments. Our line will bear
the closest examination as regards either style, tit,
finish and workmanship, and (quality considered) our
prices are not equalled by any establishment in this
Our Furnishing Department is replete with all the newest styles and colors in Gloves, Underwear, Neckwear, etc.
at our well known popular prices.
Do you know About our Hats.
We sell hats same as clothes. Smallest profits
that's why you can buy a splendid black or brown
Derby or Fedora at 98c., or a specially good black or
brown usually $2.00 derby or fedora at $1.50.
DUNLAP shape, black or brown, 2.00 or 2.50.
AMPHION, the swell derby, 2.50.
Boy's caps, 25 cents and up.
Also other styles in Men's Hats also here.
$3.50 Boys' Suits.
AGE 9 TO 15, KNEE PANTS.
We call vour particular attention to a line of Boys' Suits
from 9 to 15." Double breasted of pure wool Scotch mixtures,
plaids and plain colors, strictly pure fine wool coat, well sewed
throughout, with silk lined throughout with an extra strong
grade of Italian cloth, are perfect fitting and we warrant them
to hold color during most severe weather. We claim this suit
as good as any house in this valley sells for $5.00, and will
cheerfully refund money if it does not come up to our guaran
tee in every respect, uur price is $3.50.
crw Of course we've lower priced grades of Boys' Suits.
P.5UOur 2.50 line of all wool suits for instance is worth
shouting about, being made the same as the better grades only
not quite so fine.
4CI rQ At 1.9S we show several patterns of all wool boys
ipl.VO suits, ages 4 to 14, in fancy plaids and neat mixtures.
We've a few numbers at $1.48, that give perfect satisfaction at
the price.
$5.00 and $6.00 for rich and elegant boy's suits of finest im
ported Cheviots and Casimeres, patterns confined to us alone in
this community.
Trunks and Valises.
Ever been in this department ? Need a Trunk, Telescope or Valise ? Can't
afford to miss us if you do. Entire basement floor Trunks and Valises and
prices can't be matched anywhere hereabouts.
llackintosh Coats.
Blue, black, gray, brown, or tan color, with or without cape, $2.98 and up
to $15.00.
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Largefet and finest Clothing es
tablishment in the valley.
DOING & CO.,
Nearly opposite Court House. Two doors below Post Office.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Five thousand feet of Uoor space
entirely devoted to the fur
nishing of men and boys.
5150,000 to $200,000.