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RIGHT IN IT.
Yes, the sidewalks are bad enough, but the
crossings are sufficient to take the sole right out
ol any self-respecting shoe. Now we've prepared
our soles to protect our customers' feet. We have
a strong, warm, tight shoe that just revels in mud
and slush a shoe that will take you through the
worst crossing in town and come up smiling every
step. On sale at
W.C. McKINIMEY'S,
Clark's Building. Main Street.
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Wanted. A lot ranging from t$
to 30 acres with good building on. Ad
dress P. O. Box 14, Light Street, Pa.
7-i'tf.
Clothing made to order at the same
prices as ready made at Maier's the
Artistic Tailor, Clothier and Furnisher,
9Ko different kinds of cloth to select
from, Fit Guaranteed. Made by skill
cd tailors only.
A new lot of general warranty
deeds just printed and for sale at thii
office.
Our fancy rockers will suit you in
price as well as style and quality.
The Leader Department Store,
Storm overcoats, Kerseys Beavers
for men, boys and children at Gross'.
2t.
A fine line of new styles in wed
ding invitations just received at The
Columbian office. tf.
Lithographed bonds,
cates, and checks are
The Columbian office.
stock certifi-
furnished at
tf.
Cail and see samples ot our new
Ethographing printing tor all kinds ol
commercial work. It is new and very
nretty, and costs no more than other
printing. The Columbian office, tf.
Our Christmas toys please the
Ettle folks.
The Leader Dep't. Store.
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.
Xmas is near at hand. We have
prepared for it with a complete stock
Ol goods suiiaoic iur vunsuuas gius.
You will be the loser h you make
jour selection before visiting our
tore. Jas. H. Mercer.
Books at cut prices at Bidleman's
Book Store.
It is easy to select your Christmas
presents in our store. We have the
greatest variety to be found in the
county. The Leader Dep't. Store.
Xmas, Xmas, Xmas. With every
50 cent necktie you will get a bottle
of Palmer's celebrated Rob Roy Per.
fume at Townsend's. 2t.
Take Notice J
The finest line of Pianos ever wit
nessed in this section of the State at
Thomas' Music Store, Main street,
ranging in price from $185 up. No
Stencil goods. 3t
The best of everything for Xmas.
A thoroughly first class stock, com
bining Novelty, Quality and Elegance.
At Townsend's, the Gent's Furnisher.
3-
J. . 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
Do not forget that when you buy a
50 cent necktie you get a bottle of
Palmer's celebrated Perfume at Town
send's. it.
The bigest show now in Blooms-
tmrg is H. M. Hockman's Candy andf
Toy store. It is jammed full o
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
Tissue Decorations for the Holi
days far superior to evergreens more
brilliant, and in all colors Free from
dirt. The iestooning can be entwined
in all shapes for making monograms,
emblems, and letters wa have also
stars, wreaths, and dusters. 50 per
cent cheaper than evergreens.
The Leader Department Store.
Townsend gives a bottle of Palmer's
celebrated Perfume with every 50
cent tie you buy. at.
1 I 11 1
HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bll
lousnees, Indigestion, Headache.
Casy to take, easy to operate. 25c.
ttilmore'
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 01 cars.
wagons, mechanical toys, dishes, games
china. Chrintmas 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. $t
What is more acceptable for
Christmas eift than something in cut
glass. In this direction J. E. Roy
can please your every fancy,
Elegant hats, caps, ties &c suitable
for Holiday presents at Gross . 2t
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,
Oo to Uilmore s Bazaar, comer
Main and Iron streets, for your Christ
mas toys. 3t
. 1 ... ..... 1
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 and 100 for the Holiday trade,
They also carry a large assortment ot
fine confectionery in boxes or in bulk.
A dazzling display ot Diamonds at
J. E. Roys'!
Prices within the reach of all.
Beautiful presents that meet all de
mands in Hats, Caps, Collars, Cuffs,
Neckwear, Underwear, etc., at Town
end's, the Haberdasher. 3t.
Gilmore's stock of toys is as large
and interesting as ever. Go and see
them. Corner Main and Iron streets
3t
white is King but now reigns at
Thomas' Music Store. Prices lower
than ever. it
If you want a nice pair of Gloves
mi mi
go to 1 ownseno, who will snow you
hne line of Dress Gloves in all the
latest shades of color ; in fact advance
styles without advanced prices is our
motto, -it.
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.
50 cent ties a great variety reduced
to 25 cts. at Gross s. 2t
Games of
every description at
Bidleman's.
Try Hockman for fresh bread and
cakes. He makes all his own candv
and guarantees it pure.
Did you see the $1.50 Bible, equal
to any $3.00 Bible, at Bidleman s.
For the best clothing at the least
money go to Gross. 2t.
Fresh White Grapes and Nuts at
H. 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 Columbian office, tf.
Buy a nice cap for
Christmas for
2t.
your chijd at Gross's.
Great Bargain
Now is the time to buy a Silver
Carving Set in a handsome White
Case for only $4.85, at J. E. Roy's
Jewelry Store. This is one of the
biggest bargains in town.
For the nicest Underwear tro to
Townsend, Gent's Furnisher.
Do you want to buy a suit or over
coat for large or small man or child,
for a Christmas present ? If so go to
Gross and save money, Bloomsbure.
Pa. 2t.
THE COLUflBIAN,
STATE HEWS.
State Superintendent SchafTer de
clares that Manual training should be
made a part of the public school
system.
Mrs. Garrett and her son at
Shanonville, were bitten by a mad
dog Fome time ago. They have lived
without water for 18 days.
A wounded deer, which had
taken refuge in an abandoned hut in
Luzerne County, nearly killed two
girls and a man, who attempted to
capture it.
Phillip Hill, whose execution was
postponed at Pittsburg just as he was
about to step on the gallows, says
that he confidently expects to be
hanged eventually.
Kew Tousorial Parlor.
J. Frank Parks has purchased the
barber shop of John Jacobs, over
Hockman & Christian's confectionery
store, Exchange block. Look for the
new sign. Mr. Parks has been en
gaged in the business here for many
years, and is well known as a first
class tonsonal artist. He will give
you a John Drew, Bon ton, Pik1!
Peak, or Business hair cut a dry,
wet, or fluff shampoo 1 a shave with
bayrum, lavender toilet water, or
vaseline, and a face massage, all in a
scientific manner. He will also give
a souvenir to every customer com
mencing Wednesday of Christmas
week, the rest of that week. Every
customer gets a clean towel.
Our lithograving printing is a new
thing and is pleasing our customers.
Call at the Columbian office and see
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. 3L
A wonderful variety of watches,
clocks, rings, chains and charms at
J. E. Roys
Buy your husband or child an over
coat for a present at Gross's. 2t.
Everything to please the little folks
at H. M. Hockman's.
See Mercer's stock of Lamps for
tne Holidays.
Not too cheap to be good but cheap
enough to make a Xmas present,
The Hats sold by Townsend, the
Hatter. t
A sigkt of H. M. Hockman's
window from now until Christmas will
repay you.
Bidleman makes a specialty of
framing pictures.
For the latest style in Hats, go
to Townsend, the Hatter. 3t.
Strings for all kinds of string in
struments, from 5c upwards. 3t
H. M. Hockman's Candy and Toy
Store is attracting large crowds of
Christmas buyers.
Dressing cases, plush and leather
goods, Games of all kinds, Perfume
put up in Handsome Cut Glass Bottles
at Mercer's.
Buy your clothing at Gross' for the
Holidays. He knocks them all out for
low prices and honest goods. at.
An elegant line of House Coats.
Smoking Coats, House Robes, Bath
Robes, at Townsend's, Merchant Tai
lor, &c.
Book Lost.
The person who borrowed Vol. 1 e.
County Court Reports, from the office
of Geo. E. Elwell, will confer a favor
by returning the same at once. tf
HOE
SERVICEABLE AND APPRECIATED
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
0te we fay are Gum Boots, Arctics,
Rubbers, Warm Felt Shoes and Boots.
Winter Russets for Men.
STOCK NEW,
Men's Fancy Embroidered and
Women's Felt shoes,
cicely maae. values mat are
PRICES LOWEST.
Corset's,
Bloomsburg's New Shoe
Schuyler's old
HOLIDAY EDITION.
Resolutions.
Whereas, it has pleased our
Heaveniy Father to remove from our
midst our beloved Friend and School
mate Alvah Ale, whose death occurr
ed Dec. 2, 1897, therefore be it
Resolved : that in the death of our
young friend our school has lost a
faithful member.
Resolved : that our heartfelt sym
pathy be extended to the parents,
brothers and sisters in their deep
affliction and sorrow and that we
commend them to the loving care of
Him who hath said 1
"Thy will Oh Lord be done."
Elsie Richart,
Cora Ammerman,
Laura Hartman,
Marv Trump,
Orangeville, Pa.
Com.
NOT ENOUGH PAT.
George K.. Lindcrman, one of the
Commissioners of Berks County, on
Monday handed in his resignation to
Judge Ermentrout. Tlie following is
his reason for resigning :
'Cilice your honorable court has de
cided that the pay of the County Com
missioners is regulated by the special
law of 1869, allowing the Commission
ers but $500 a year, and not by the
general act of 1869, whfch fixes their
pay at $3.50 per day, I find that I
cannot perform my duties as County
Commissioner in accordance with the
law as laid down by Judge Fell. My
office expenses are about seventy-five
cents a day, or about $20 per month.
This, deducted from what my month
ly salary would be, leaves me about
$21 per month. If the office of County
Commissioner will not afford me a
living without being dishonest I don't
want to serve as County Commission
er any longer."
Pay Tour Taxes,
There are but a few weeks more
before the several tax collectors will
make their returns according to law
of all pieces of real estate upon which
the taxes for two years past have not
been made.
Marriage
Siiler Stoker. On the nlh
inst , at the home of the bride, by
Kev. A. Uoutz, Mr. Emanuel H
Sitler of Centre township and Mrs
Anna Eliza Stoker of Orangeville.
ONU OF TWO WATS.
mi 1 1 1
1 ne Diaouer was created tor 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 of otner diseases.
chief cause.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy
Kianeys is tne cniet cause of bladder
troubles. So the womb, like the blad
der, was created for one purpose, and
it 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
festeu 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
avoiaea. jo nna out correctly, set
your unne aside for twenty four hours
a sediment or settling indicates kidney
or oiaoaer irouDie. ine 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
tne 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 your address to Dr. Kilmer
& Co., Ewghamton, N. Y. The pro
prietors of this paper guarantee the
genuineness ot this oner.
Leather Slippers,
49. fi'i. 7 1 m
69c, $1.00, $1.25.
not ipund elsewhere.
Store,
hardware stand, E' Main St.
$50,000 Watch Us.
THE
BROADWAY
The Great Question.
Every face at home and every glance
into our inviting windows suggests the
question "What shall I get or give
for Christmas ? " The answer to the
first depends upon the love and liber
ality of your friends : the second upon
your own means and generosity. Let
fate and friends look after the get,
you look after the give that's the
part most blessed. Remember, that
a little given with love is more than
much given because you can.
Our place is just now blooming with
its wealth of solidified happiness.
SELECT YOUR PRESENT S NOW.
BOOKS.
Always acceptable, never so cheap
as now.
See our five volume sets at 85c
Red line edition of the 'poets, 48c.
Juvenile picture and story books at
3, 5, to, 16, 25c ea.
Toy books at , 3, 4 S, S, loc ea.
Webster's unabridged dictionaries
85c each.
Miscellaneous books below publish
ers' prices.
The Wonderful Story of Old, 2 vol., $1.67.
Museum of Wonders, profusely illustrated,
tl.19.
The Savage World, 1 50O illustrations, 91.25
Webster's Encyclopedia and World's Atlas,
$1.00.
The First Century of the Republic, 45c.
Wild Beast, birds and Reptiles, by P. T.
Darnum, 91c.
Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, 130 eng., 98c.
Robinson Crusoe, profusely illustrated, 50c.
Triumphs of Genius, 480 pages, 40c
Winner's Gems of Music, 500 pages, $1. 19
Family liiblcs, padded leather bindings,
f 3-S fa
Paper covered novels, loc ea., 3 for 25c.
DECORATED CHINA.
Nothing appeals to the thrifty housekeep
er's tastes so strongly ns line china. Our
assortment comprises table plates, bread and
cake plates, oatmeal bowls, fruit saucers,
chocolate pots, crackei jars,' celery trays,
baking dishes, salad bowls, nickel trays,
brush and comb trays, cups and saucers, jugs,
sugar and cream sets, and many other items
all beautifully decorated and in the most
artistic shapes. It ices are away below what
you would expect to pay.
Butterick Fashions for January now ready.
Open evenings until nine.
Kospectfully Submitted to
Clash Trada Only by
the
m MIUIRNV MM MUM
I MM ibUUIIUi ViiMH H 1 WiksVi
Moyer's New 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 things as they are
we go on masing mem oetter.
Out of it comes the best foot
wear possible.
FULL LINE OF
HOSIERY and
UNDERWEAR!
W. H. floore.
Coiines Irdn and Main Sts.
J. E. KEIFER,
Successor to E. A. EAWLINGS,
DIALER IN
All Kinds of Meat.
Beef, Veal, Lamb Mutton,
'ork, Hams, Bacon, Tongues,
Bologna, &c. Free Delivery
to all parts of the town.
CENTRE STREET,
BLOOMSBURC, PA.
WTTelephone connection.
GET YOUR
JOB PRINTING
DONE AT THE
COLUMBIAN OFFICE
JONAS LONG'S SONS'
WEEKLY CHATS.
Wilkes-Barre, pa., i '
December 16th, 1897,
The Gift Season is at hand, havi
you considered the limited time to
Christmas? You've no doubt for.
got many things. You wonder
how y6u can spare the time to gct
everything you need. We'll tell
you. Write to us or come in per.
boh. This is a big, handy Holiday
Bazaar, everything under the sun
is here, and its easy to pick out
just the article appropriate for tlie
gift period. We name sample
items from our immense stock,
there arc many more equally as
good. Don't delay order now.
A useful gift for a child, fancy
plaid Dress Goods, cheap enough
:oo, 25 c. per yard.
Don't take long to make a
screen or pillow, here's the ma
tcriaL Rich Drapery Silks, unique
and pretty designs, silk 3 1 inches
wide, per yard 57.
Fine Damask Towels, always ac
ceptable as gifts, knotted fringe,
five designs, usually sold at 40c,
now 26c.
Side Borders with open work
and open centers at 59c, 75c. and
51.19.
6-4 Velour Table Covers, with
linen fringe, now $1.4$.
Fine White Flannels, cmbroid.
crcd with delicate pink in light
blue silk, will make a pretty gift;
at the yard 98c.
Our 14 California Blankets,
pink, light blue and cardinal bor
ders, worth fully $5, an appro
priate gift, $4.
Handkerchiefs, thousands 0!
them to select from, more used
as gifts than any other article,
range in price from 5 c. to $S for
rich Duchess Lace.
1
Ornamental Gifts in Celluloid
Cuff and Collar Boxes 98c. ; Glove
Boxes 98c. ; Jewelry Boxes 98c;
Toilet Cases 98c. to 58.98; Mani
cure Sets 50c ; Work Boxes $0i
to 51.98; Whisk Holders 69c
t
Glass Powder Bowls 98c.
1
1
Glass Cigar Holders $1.49. 1
SILVERWARE.
Rogers and. Hamil011
guaran
in the
ceea stiver, none better
wor
l dozen Coffee Spoons $t.4S
lt dozen Fruit Knives 5 1.50.
Sugar
Shell and Butter Knife
5i.2S.
Cheese Servers 75c.
Berry Spoons 51.25.
Child's Sets, Knife, Spoon, Fork;
51.25.
One dozen Dessert Forks SS-S
One dozen Table Spoons $J.
Fine Pocket Books, fancy colors
S2.25.
Alligator Pocket Books 55
Elephant Skin Pocket Books
3-50to5. ,
1
Morocco Pocket Books 5i-35- '
Thousands of other' kinds frora
25c. to ?io. j
I
Toys of every description and a;
big room full of them. Bring the
children to see the grand Christy
mas Bazaar. We were never bcN
ter prepared to meet your X-ma
wants.
Cor. W. Market and Public Squarew
WUkes-Barrc .J