THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG. P. You must drive your business or your business will drive you, is a saying we appreciate, and make an eflort to keen in the front rank in tlie shoe business. If you need a pair of good winter shoes, ones that will keep your feet warm and dry, call in aud look at our line of these goods in IQS (DARK1. We have them in men's, women's and children's. W.C. McKINNEY, Clark's Building. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Wanted. A lot ranging from 25 to 30 acres with good building on. Ad dress P. O. Box 14, Light Street, Pa. 7-1-tf. A new lot of general warranty deeds just printed and for sale at thii office. All mikes of Chinaware including Ilaviland and German China at L. E. Wharv's Main Street. A fine line of new styles in wed ding invitations just received at The Columbian office. tf. If jou want a good range rail and see Vhary while on your way up town. While there don't forget to inspect his large stock of dinner sets, tea sets, salad dishes, etc. etc. Lithographed bonds, stock certifi cates, and checks are furnished at The Columman office. tf. Cail and see samples of our new lithographing printing tor all kinds oi commercial work. It is new and very pretty, and costs no more than other printing. The Columbian office, tf. Something nice and not too expen sive is the constant demand on the part of Holiday shoppers. The demand is a reasonable one and we kept it in mind in making our Christ mas selections. Jas. H. Mercer. Remember, here you have all lir.es of goods to select from and Christmas Specialties in them ail. The Leader Department Store. Solid Gold Rings, set with Emer alds and two whole Pearls, or Olivines Stone with two whole Pearls, or two Garnets, or two Emeralds, or single Garnets, Emeralds, or Amethysts for $1.00, at Hess Bros. Xmas is near at hand. We have prepared for it with a complete stock of goods suitable for Christmas gifts. You will be the loser if you make your selection before visiting our store. Jas. H. Mercer. Solid Gold heavy Initial and Em blem Riugs, for $4.50 up, nearly all the initials in stock, at Hess Bros. Our Christmas goods are on display. Do not fail to look over our stock. The Leader Department Store. Fine assortment of Clocks, at Hess Bros. cheap Books at cut prices at Bidleman's Book Store. Tako Notice I The finest line of Pianos ever wit nessed in this section of the State at Thomas' Music Store, Main street, ranging in ptice from $185 up. No Stencil goods. 3t That 14k Gold filled watch guaran teed for 25 years, with Elgin or Walt ham movement at $14.98 is a bar gain. Only a few left at Hess Bros. The best of everything for Xmas. A thoroughly first claes stock, com bining Novelty, Quality and Elegance. At Townsend's, the Gent's Furnisher. 3. J. E. Roys is showing the largest and finest line of patent design sterling silver novelties ever seen in Blooms burg. Estey organs from (new) $25.00 up wards at Thomas', Main street. 3t Our prices on Christmas Novelties are so low this year they will surprise you. The Leader Department Store. The bigest show now in Bloom burg is H. M. Hockman's Candy an Toy store. It is jammed full of Christmas goods, all new. We'll get you any book you want at Bidleman s. All the latest sheet music at half the regular price, at Thomas', Main street. 3t For largest selection, lowest prices m Silverware go to Hess Bros. Lv ery article engraved free. HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bil iousness, Indirection, Headache. Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c Main Slrpet. Uilmore's Bazaar. W. H. Gilmore has opened his stock of toys in the building on corner of Main and Iron streets. He has a very large assortment, embracing dolls, sleds, fire engines, trains of cars, wagons, mechanical toys, dishes, games china, Christinas tree ornaments, and thousands of other things to make the little folks happy at this season. Call and examine before making your pur chases. No trouble to show goods. 3L What is more acceptable for a Christmas gift than something in cut glass. In this direction J. E. Roys can please your every fancy. People wonder why H. M. Hock man sells so much candy and so cheap. It is because he makes nearly all of it himself and guarantees it pure. We have more Holiday Goods than ever before. It will be a pleasure to show them to you. We know it will be a pleasure for you to see them. The Leader Department Store. Sterling Silver Novelties. Large assortment at Hess Bros. Go to Gilmore's Bazaar, corner Main and Iron streets, for your Christ mas toys. 31 Diamond Set Brooches, Ear rings Studs, Watches and Rings at Hess Bros. Bidleman has one of the largest and cheapest lines of Xmas goods in town. Alexander Bros. & Co. invite an inspection of their line of beautiful meerschaum pipes, briar wood pipes. cigar holders, and cigars in boxes of 25, 50 ana 100 for the Holiday trade. They also carry a large assortment ot fine confectionery in boxes or in bulk, 1 1-, A dazzling display of Diamonds at J. E. Roys'. Prices within the reach of all Beautiful presents that meet all de mands in Hats. Cans. Collars. Cuffs Neckwear, Underwear, etc., at Town send's, the Haberdasher. t. Gilmore's stock of tovs is as larcn and interesting as ever. Go and see them. Corner Main and Iran strppts 3t- The Leader Department Store will save you money on your Christmas White is Kinc but now reigns at Thomas' Music Store. Prices lower than ever. it ... If you want a nice pair of Gloves go to Townsend, who will show you a fine line of Dress Gloves in all the latest shades of color ; in fact advance styles without advanced prices is out motto. ?t. Bibles, Bibles, Bibles at Hess Bros- The big rush for candy and Toys now at H. M. Hockman's. Come early, folks, and be happy. Bibles from 50c to $6.00 at Bidle man s. Quadruple Plate 4 piece Silver Sets for $5.85 and up at Hess Bros. Games of every description at Bidleman's. Fine German China, old Nurem berg decoration at Hess Bros. Did you see the $i.c;o Bible, enual to any $3.00 Bible, at Bidleman's. B y your presents at the Leader Department Store. Fresh White Grapes and Nuts at II. M. Hockman's. Pocket books make an acceptable gift. We have a nice assortment at popular prices. Jas. H. Mercer. If you want lithographed bonds, certificates of stock, checks, drafts, diplomas, or any thing in that line, the Columbian office can furnish them. See samples. All the candy sold by H. M. Hock man is made from pure sugar. No adulterated city candy can be found in his store. Programs for Christian Endeavor and Epworth League societies for sale at The Colu.muian office, tf. Try Hockman for fresh bread and cakes. He makes all his own candy and guarantees it pure. Our lithograving printing is a new thing and is pleasing our customers. Call at the Columbian office and sec samples. Prescriptions accurately compound ed from strictly pure and fresh in gredients. A complete stock of drugs, medicines and chemicals at lowest prices. Jas. H. Mercer. For the nicest line of Shirts of all kinds go to Townsend's. 3t. A wonderful variety of watches, clocks, rings, chains and charms at J. E. Roys'. Everything to please the little folks at H. M. Hockman's. See Mercer's stock of Lamps for the Holidays. Not too cheap to be good but cheap enough to make a Xmas present. The Hats sold by Townsend, the Hatter. 3L A sight of H. M. Hockman's window from now until Christmas will repay you. Bidleman makes framing pictures. a specialty of For the latest style in Hats, go to Townsend, the Hatter. 3t. Special inducements, Albums, Fan cy Cases and Boxes at Hess Bros. Strings for all kinds of string in struments, from 5c upwards. 31 II. M. Hockman's Candy and Toy Store is attracting large crowds of Christinas buyers. Dressing cases, plush and leather goods, Games of all kinds, Ferfume put up in Handsome Cut Glass Bottles at Mercer's. The Highest price in cash piid for hides at P. Sollodcr & Co. Leather Store. t. An elegant line of House Coats, Smoking Coats, House Robes, Bath Robes, at Townsend's, Merchant Tai lor, &c. Great Bargain Now is the time to buy a Silver Carving Set in a handsome White Case for only S.1.S. at T. E. Rov's Jewelry Store. This is one of the biggest bargains 111 town. For the nicest Underwear tro to Townsend, Gent's Furnisher. Call at Hess Bros., before making your Holiday Gift selections. The Homeliest Man in Bloomsburg As well as the handsomest, and others are invited to call on any druggist and get free a trial bottle of Kemp's Bal sam for the Throat and Lungs, a rem edy that is guaranteed to cure and re lieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Price 25c. and 50c. n-n-4td There is a Class of People Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it with. out distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost over J as much. Children mav drink it with great benefit. 15c and 25c per pack age, iryu. ask lor ukaim (J. ii-n-4td When bilious or costive, eat a Cas- caret, candy catharic, cure guaranteed! 10c, 25c. 411. Book Lost. The person who borrowed Vol. t e. County Court Reports, from the office of Geo. E. Elwell, will confer a favor by returning the same at once. tf LIPPERr AND HOP SERVICEABLE AND APPRECIATED HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Others we have are Gum Boots, Arctics. Rubbers, Warm Felt Shoes and Boots, Winter Russets for Men. STOCK MEW, Meu's Fancy Embroidered and , , , Women s Felt shoes, Nicely made. Values that are Corser's Bloomsburg's New Shoe Store, Schuyler's Party Bixords t'aa Issuo- j vnati nidii uaiiiiafi win rui inv ihuiiuhh. on the Dofonsive. State Chairman Garman makes no ; secret of his purpose to put the Re-j publicans on the defensive in next ' year's State campaign. Speaking of the contest of 1898, he said : "The main issue will be the ques tion as to whether the pjople of Pennsylvania shall have an honest State administration. To the end I that they may be able to decide in- ' telligently the record of the present Administration and Republican man agement will be exhibited in detail. I shall see that that is done, and in addition to the State Administration, the legislative record of every Sena tor and Representative and his vote upon every measure will be fully shown. "Our pledge to the people will be to give them an honest, economical State Administration, and we will rest satisfied if, having presented clean and capable candidates, the people prefer a perverted administration of the government at Republican hands rather than a clean government at Democratic hands. What the people desire they ought to have. Mr. Garman thought Superior Court Judge Rice would make a strong candidate for Governor on the Repu blican ticket, but he did not believe he would be nominated. Proerb lor Proverb. Parson John, I have not seen you at hurch for a few Sundays. John Noa zur, but I've bin goln' to th' chapel. Parson Remember, John, a rolling stone gathers no moss. John Aye, sur; but It takes a teth-i ered sheep a long time ter get fat. Sketch. Not 80 ftreitn. Smart Chappie I called that old hayseed an English dude. Other Chappie What did he say? Smart Chappie He said a Yaukee Doodle do fur him. St, Louis Globe Democrat. A Hard HnrRHln. Young Sister Mabel, here comes Captain Goldmore! Now decide quick ly. Either you give me your new wish or I stick to this seat like a lim pet! Punch. O. do not weep above my grave Wlien I am laid away: lint if you lore me, let me have Your ByiupatUy tiwliiy. Cleveland Lralr. ' oni; or two ways. The bladder was created for one purpose, namely, a receptacle for the urine, and as such it is not liable to any form of disease except by one of two ways. The first way is from im perfect action of the kidneys. The second way is from careless local treat ment cf other diseases. CHIEF CAUSE. Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys is the chief cause of bladder troubles. So the womb, like the blad der, was created for one purpose, and if not doctored too much is not liable to weakness or diseases, except in rare cases. It is situated back of and very close to the bladder, therefore any pain, disease or inconvenience mani fested in the kidneys, back, bladder or urinary passage is often, by mistake, attributed to female weakness or womb trouble of some sort. The error is easily made and may be as easily avoided. To find out correctly, set your urine aside for twenty fourhoursj a sediment or settling indicates kidney or bladder trouble. The mild and ex traordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney, and bladder remedy, is soon realized. If you need a medicine you should have the best. At druggists fifty cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free by mail. Mention The Columbian and send vour address to Dr. Kllmpr & Co , Binghamton, N. Y. The pro prietors ot this paper guarantee the genuineness of this offer. Leather Slippers, 49, Go, 75. $1.00. O'Jc, $1.00, $1.25. not found elsewhere. PKICJCS LOWEST. old hardware stand, E- Main St. $50,000 Watch Us. THE BROADWAY 0 may be deferred, but remem ber there is a difference be tween a lull spread and the crumbs from which to select. You will find something at the last moment perhaps, but that something will not be choice; it will be leavings. Its a pleas ure to shop now but that jam later on ! Wisdom and econo my both combine in the affairs ot early shopping. Special Holiday Lines. Sterling Silver Novelties. Card Cases and Purses. Leather Belts. Kid Gloves. Handkerchiefs. Books and Stationery. Toys, Dolls and Games. Xmas tree Ornaments. Decorated China and Glassware. Towels and Table Linens. Hosiery and Underwear. Fancy Goods and Notions. In the Holiday rush our staple lines are not forgotten. We are offerinc a bargain line of enameled steel kitchen ware now that is weil worth your at tention. We offer Large enameled wash bowls, 10c. ea. 5 p'nt " coffee pots. ajc. ea. No. 8 ' teakettles, 50c. ea. 10 quart " dish pans, 35c. ea. Deep " pie plates, 10c. ea. 1 q'. " milk pans, 5c. ea. Agency for Butterick Fashions. Open every evening until 9 o'clock- iiospectfully Submitted to the Jash Trado Only by THE BROADWAY M ffl, Hover's Hew Building, Main Street, BLOOMSBURG. THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE On which our shoes are built is merit. They must be good, we have them made so. Not content with thiug3 as they are we go on making them better Out of it comes the best foot wear possible. FULL LINE OF HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR W. H. floore. Coupes Ikon and Main Sts. J. E. KEIFER, Successor to E, A. RAWLINGS, DEALER IN All Kinds of Meat. Beef, Veal, Lamb; Mutton, Pork, Hams, Bacon, Tongues, Bologna, &c. Free Delivery to all parts of the town. CENTRE STREET, BLOOMSBURG, PA. 8"Telephone connection. GET VOUR JOB PRINTING DONE AT THE COLUMBIAN OFFICK JONAS LONG'S SONS' WEEKLY CKflfS, , WlLKI-S-liARRE, Pa., December 9th. is97. Wonderful in the extreme is the J ""'URht to-! pother tlie mammoth Christmas stock now shown in our immense' holiday bazaar on the fourth floor, Purchase now while everything! hears the imprint of newness. ye will keep your purchases lmti Christmas and deliver them to you on time, saving all the unnecessary worry and delay which is visually caused by late purchasing. (jur lines of Christmas novelties is com plctc and as usual our prices are low enough to suit the average shopper. In sterling silver all the trinkets, novelties and useful articles to which this metal is adapted is here. Sterling Silver Letter Openers at 25 cents. Pearl rarkr Cutters, with sterling handle, 25c. and 50c. Sterling Silver Letter Seals 50c, 75c., 98c. and $1.25. Silver Shaving P.rushcs 98c. Silver Shaving Sets, including brush and cup, $1.98. Sterling Silver Pocket Knives 50c. and 98c. Silver Hand Mirrors $1.25 and Si.65. Sterling Silver Match Boxesj8c., $1.50 and $2.25. Sterling Silver Thimbles 19c., 25c, and 50c. Sterling Silver Hair Brushes $2.25 and $3.00. Tortoise Shell and Sterling Blade Combs 50c. and 98c. Sterling Silver Nail Polishers 98 cents. CANDIES. Our 15-cent assortment, made of pure sugar and fruit flavors, pea nut candy and peanut brittle, pep permints, wintcrgrcens and cream, nougets, cream dates, assortedcara- mels, fine mixtures, peppermint and wintergrcen chocolates, chocolate marsh mellows, burnt peanuts. A pretty present for men, Carpet Nippers, 34c. Imitation Alligator Slippers, opera and Everct cut, black and tan, 69c Men s Embroidered Slippers 09 cents. Grev. Tan and Black F.mhroid ered Slippers, opera and Everett, 74 cents. Grand assortment of Black Alli gator Slippers, seal lined, wortli $1.25, during the holidays will be 89 cents. The big toy rooms arc too large to enumerate everything calculat ed for holiday use. Dolls range in price for un dressed 5c to 75c. Dressed, 10c. to 98c. Jointed body, undressed, 5c. to $2.98. Jointed body, dressed dolls, 25c. to $7.98 for one as big as a good sized live baby. Doll Coaches 85c. to $4.25. Doll Beds, brass, all ready fur the dolls, $.45 to $1.65. Doll Beds, nlain brass, rrtc. to , j r S KJ $1.50. Children's Rockers, 48c. Children's Tables, 25c. to $i.?9- Children's Bureaus, 95c. to $-95- Children's Sidphnnrds. OC. to $1.45. Children's Pianos, 22c. to $i.53- Rocking Horses, 65c. to $8.50. Carts, ioc. to 65c. Blackboards, $2.50 to $S-93- Hook and Ladders, large size, 52.25. Police Patrols, carry four boys, $6 to $7.50. Express Wagons, $2.25 to $3 00. Iron Engines, 95c. to $2.10. Horses on Wheels, 50c. to 85c Our Christmas book stock on the second floor is a large and varied one, including the poets, popular novels, history, science, religious books, including our special lii"P back gilt edge, full size, concord ance Bible, which we sell at 98c. We engrave your name plate and furnish fifty cards for 95c. Our new Christmast glove stocki is now on exhibiton. ' Our men's furnishings, including! all the new Christmas novelties, is the largest ever shown here. Cor, W. Market and Public Square,! Wilkes-liarre. 1
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