tME COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG. PA. b o!mbm. ESTABLISHED 1866. &ftc (Columbia Smorrat, BHTABijlt 1IED 1MT. CONSOLIDATED 1869. rOBLISUKJ "SVKKV THURSDAY MOKN1NO BloomaburK, the County sent ot Columbia County, Pennsylvania. .tl0. B. ELWELL EDITOR. f). J. TASKEH, Local Editor. OKU. (!. HOAN, FOKKXAN. Van-. Inside tne oou&ty fi.Oflayearlo ad nco; fl.50 It not paid lu advance Outside he county, a year, strictly In advance. 411 communications should be addressed to TUB COLUMBIAN, Bloomsburg, Ta. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1897. GETTING INTERESTING- The following article dated at Wash ington appeared in the Williamsport Sun on Monday. It says : The iht for internal revenue col lector in the Twelfth district of Penn sylvania is getting interesting. Ex Congressman Fred C. Leonard, of Potter county, was here a few days ago, and the intimation given out by him after his visit that Senator Quay was for him has stirred up the old candidates. Congressman Kulp, of Northumberland county, promptly trotted out L. C. Rohrbach, of Sha mokin, as his choice for the place. "Farmer" Kulp has seen Senator Quay and is satisfied that he has not committed himself to Leonard. Yesterday Major H. W. Bardwell, of Tunkhannock, arrived in Washing ton with a delegation of Wyoming county Republicans, headed by Cap tain R. W. Bannatyne, ex-chairman of the Republican county committee. They called on Congressman Codding and Senators Penrose and Quay and pressed the claims of Major Bardwell for the collectorship. Another man who is anxious to step into Grant Herring's shoes is William T. Reed, of Luzerne county. He has been here for several days seeking congressional influence. It is understood that he is backed by ex Congressman Leisenring. Still another aggressive candidate is Major Pen man, of Scranton, who acts as confi dential secretary of Congressman Connell, and is earnestly supported by him. It is said by some of the Scranton congressman's friends that Senator Quay is anxiously on the lookout for Connells man and that he will make Penman United States mar shall for the western district if it is deemed advisable to give the collec torship to some one else. Ex-Congressman Leonard is regarded here as the man who will eventually land the collectorship. A $2,000 DINNER. . Attorney A. S. L. Shields of Phila delphia, gave a dinner to eleven friends at Hotel Beilevue, Saturday night. It was one of the most elaborate and exquisite dinners ever given in that city, jt was the result of an election wager made by Mr. Shields and the eleven invited friends were present wnen tne wager was made. We take the following account from the Phila delphia Press of Sundav : "Good luck was the sentiment of the occasion and evervthinc connect ed with the dinner bore the symbol of mat sentiment. lhe red parlor of the Beilevue, ' where the merry diners held carnival, bore the aspect of a sylvan grotto, transplanted from some deep-hidden retreat in the tropics. It was a patch of flowerland. Banks of potted palms completely cqvered the walls. American Beauty roses blushed from the thick foliage of green, and great clusters of poinsetta, the Yuletide flower, peeped out from the background of palms. In the center of the room a table, quite large enough for a dozen covers, was laid in the contour of an inverted horse's hoof. The concave central portion was an exquisite oblong bank of pink carnations, of which there were 2000 separate plants. The frog ot the foot was made of double violets. Bunches of American Beauty roses, and bouton nicres of lilies of the valley were scattered about the table. Above it hung a huge horseshoe, as though just lifted from the foot, sus pended by streamers of wild asparagus, fastened at each corner of the room. This horseshoe was itself an exquisite flo-al piece, wrought of bright green Alabama ailanthus, and decorated with seven bunches of white carnations, to represent the nails, opposite which, on the table below, were floral pieces in horseshoe form to mark the places where the nails had pierced the toot. The traditional symbol of good luck was wrought into every thing connect ed with the dinner. The host pre sented to each of his guests a minia ture horseshoe scarf pin with a diamond setting inclosed in a handsome case of leather and satin. The aggregate cost of these handsome souvenirs of the night's merriment was nearly a thousand dollars." There is no doubt but what the participants enjoyed themselves, and spent a delightful evening, but it would have been far more creditable for Mr. Shields and his associates, had they expended,the two thousand dollars in relieving the suffering of some of the poor in the city of Phila delphia. It will be remembered that Mr. Shields was the principal attorney lor L. S. Wintersteen in the famous dyna mite conspiracy case. STRAY PAEAGRAPnS. Snow. Get your skates sharpened. In court a divorce suit isn't often the case. The B. & S. time table is revised in this issue. A man's shoe ought to under stand him pretty well. Money talks, but it doesn't have much to say to some of us. Nearly all our town merchants report a fair holiday trade. Now the plumber rejoices in the anticipation of frozen water plugs. The elephant never goes to a watering place without his trunk. By giving derby hats to your friend you can make your presents felt. If somebody else loses a penny and you find it, of course you are innocent. " One sure way to remove super fluous hair " says the Manyunk Philo sopher, "is to get married." Checkers is the popular passtime at the Sheriffs office, William Hosier appears to be the champion. Germany is threatening the At lantic coast, but it doesn't seem to cause much uneasiness in Washington. Willie Ma give me a cake of yeast. Mother Why ? What for child ? Willie I want to raise some dough. Why doesn't some ingenius dent ist invent a new way of taking impress ions for false teet'.i ? The present method is an old gag. The employees at the electric light plant must have over s'epl them, selves Wednesday morning; the lights were burning at nine o'clock. The newly erected fourth ward fire company's quarters, serves as a good loafing place. Boys of all ages congregate and fill the place every night. Postmaster Mercer's term will expire in March. Just who will be his snccessor no one seems to know. There will be several disappointed ones no doubt. German carp measuring thirty two inches and weighing 15 pounds were caught by means of a seine when the water was let out of the canal at Rupert last week. Passenger ''Let me off at Minute street." Conductor "There aint no such street to my knowledge," fassenger "O I Well, sixty-second street will do." Ah vainly I nm sighing For the good old days, long dead When the girl I now take sleighing Was contented with a sled, COURT HOUSE NEWS. What Has Occurred There Former Report. Sines Our MARRIAGE LICENSES. The following marriage licenses nave Deen issued by Clerk W. H. Henrie, since those last published. Franklin Shuman of Main Town ship and Miss Emma J. Shuman of Espy. Arthur J. Chadwick of Bloomsburg and Miss Martha Florence Wanich of same place. William J. Patterson of Greenwood township and Miss Hannah Warner of Greenwood township. J. W. Girton of Buckhorn and Miss Minnie Brugler of Hemlock township. Clarence Rhodes of Cleveland township and Miss Ida Tields of Franklin township. r rank N. Remlev of B oomsburi? and Miss Clara May Kyler of Espy. TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE. The following transfers of real es tate have been recorded in the office of C. B. Ent, register and recorder. during the week. Jacob Lewis to Marv T. Faus for tract of land in Jackson township. Tohn G. Freeze and wife to Tohn G. Harman for land in Bloomsburg. 1'eter Oberdorf and wife to Wi ham M. Oberdorf for land in Berwick. Wm. Oberdorf and wife to Alice Oberdorf for tract of land in Berwick. C. C. Evans Admr. to Emma G. Jackson for land in Berwick. C IS. ackson and wife to L ena Michael for tract of land in Briarcreek township. Wesley Evans and wife to Charles W. Kline for tract of land in Briar- creek township. Daniel C. Rover and wife to Wm. J. Knorr for tract of land in Mifflin township. The prosperity wave has surelv struck Pittsburg. All the lame iron works in that citv have started nn with increased , forces and with an advance m wages. Beside the boom in the iron works all other industries are getting ready to begin operations and it is expected that next year's business will be the best in the history 01 tnat city. A vein of iron ore nine feet thick, smelting 60 per cent, pure iron has been located in Centre County. COURT PROCEEDINGS- Estate of H. F. Clark, deceased. II. A. McKillip appointed auditor. Minnie A. Keller vs. Harry Keller. Divorce. O. B. Mellick appointed Commissioner to take testimony. Lillie Zimmerman vs. James Zim merman. Divorce. E. J. Ohl is ap pointed to take testimony. Cosmopolitan Building and Loan Association vs. Emma Neyhard. In re exceptions to acknowledgement of Sheriff's deed by B. W Jury. Charles G. Barkley is appointed auditor to pass upon said exceptions and make distribution of the funds arising from said Sheriff's sale. Sheriff's deeds acknowledged as follows : To Leander Krum, land in Centre township. To Republic S. & L. Association, hotel in Bloomsburg. To Abraham Custard, land in Orange township. To J. L. Dillon, land in Blooms burg. To Citizens B. & L. Association, house and lot in Centralia. To same, property in Centralia. To J. M. Buckalew, land in Fish ingcreek township. To John G. freeze, Atty., land in Benton township. Citation awarded in estate of J. M. C. Ranck. Order for sale of real estate grant ed in estate of Mary Smith, deceased. The case of W. J. Knorr vs. D. C. Royer and D. Miller was settled upon the convening of the Court Thursday afternoon, by which I). Miller was ac quitted of liability for payment of the $600 rote, and the charge of forgery against D. C. Royer dropped, and W. J. Knorr to take the Royer farm, and lien on personal property, and pay all costs. J. S. Cole vs. P. C. McIIenry. Judg ment lor $608.23. Estate of John Neyhard, deceased. Order of safe granted. Court adjourned till nine o'clock Friday morning. Estate of Chas. E. Winner. Cita tion awarded. Berwick Cemetery Co. Petition to approve the investment of trust funds. Approved by the Court. Olive T.' Reitmyer vs. Wm. T. Reitmyer. Alias Subpoena awarded. Clara Shultz vs. Wm. M. Shultz. Divorce. Peter K. Shultz appointed commissioner to take deposition. Estate of C. L. Belles, deceased. J. H. Maize appointed auditor to make distribution of funds in hands of Laura M. Belles, Administrator. William Krickbaum vs. John Mourey. This was a suit brought by the former to recover a judgment against the latter. The argument for the defense was made by W. H. Rhawn, and for the plaintiff by James Scarlett. The jury returned with a verdict for the defendant. Petition of E. W, Adams in re un soundness of mind of Evan D. Adams. W. H. Snyder appointed Commission er as prayed for. Estate of John Hunt, deceased. Citation awarded. Estate of Elizabeth Linden, auditor's report confirmed nisi. Gideon Michael vs. Poor District of Borough of Berwick. Case stated for opinion of Court. Papers in hands of Court. Lizzie G. Gray vs. David C. Gray. Subpoena in divorce awarded. W. A. Evert appointed Auditor of public accounts. Lizzie Mourey vs. Solomon Mourey, Divorce. O. B. Mellick appointed Commissioner to take testimony. Girard Collece. PhiladelDhia. will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary on January first. It is expected that President McKinley will be present. Scrofula Face Broke Out With Sores-Weak and Sickly Until Hood's Sarsa parllla Made Him Well. "My little son was afflicted with scrof ula sores and ho was weak and sickly. Our physician recommended Hood's Sar eapnrilla and I bought a bottle. Before be had taken all of this bottle his face began to break out with sores and one side of his face was nearly nil one oolid Bore. I continued giving him Hood's Sarsaparllla until he had taken two bottles. The sores were then healed and he has been well and hearty ever since." Z. W. Smith, Big Shauty, Pennsylvania. " Everything I ate seemed to produce gas in my Btomach. I was growing worse and frieudti advised me to tal.o Hood's Sarsa parllla. When I had taken four bottles I v.'ua able to eat and feel no dlutresH. I could attend to my household duties with out the fatigue I formerly felt." Ada McVickar, Whito Hall, Pa. food's Sarsaparilla Is the Bust In fact the One True Blood l'url fior. 1'rice 1, six fur JR. Ho sure to get Hood's. Hftfifl' Di lie are tasteless, mild, effoo- EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. Kstale of Joint Zaner, late of Flshlngtreelc town' omjj, uvwuneu. Kolice 1 hereby given that letter testamentary 11 lite nutate of John Zaner. late of Fixhinnmif toimulilii, Columbia vounto, Iti., ttetvased, huve been oranteit to Lloua Zaner and William riiri. man, to vhom all iiemon indeOtHtt to wild eelute are reiiuemra to patwent, anil IhOKe having clahne or aeiianiX will make kiiown the tame without delay, LUtVD Z A Milt, WILLIAM CHHISMAN. 1H-S3.W. , Kteuutort. s Our Greeting- is Xmas Bargains. Make as many people happy as you can by calling and selecting some suitable gift 4m our stSck which abounds in DAINTY, DAZZLING and DESIRABLE ZE3Zoiid.ci3r a-ifts-X-o-w in. price, ZFln. in. ciULalltsr. CONSISTING OF Hats, Caps, Gloves, Neckwear, Collars, Cuffs, Dress Shirts, Fancy Shirts, Underwear. Night Robes, House Robes, Hosiery, Mufflers, House Coats, Smoking Coats. WE ARE SURE TO HAVE SOMETHING TO SUIT YOU AT TOW N S E N D ' S , Merchant Tailor and Haber dasher. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE -OF VALUABLE . Real Estate. By virtue of an order, Issued out of the Or phans' Court of Columbia County, Ta., the un dersigned, administrator of the estate of Wnv Rohrbach, lato of Franklin township, deceased will ex poce topubllo sale, on the premises ot said decedent, on SATURDAY, JANUARY a, 1S9S, at 1:30 o'clock p. m., tho following described real estnte, situate la Franklin township, Col. umbla county, Pa., bounded and described as follows, to wit : ITRPAKT NO. 1. Beginning at a stone corner of Samuel Shuler's land. In the middle of the pub lic road, leading from the Swamp School Houso to Hoarlngereek: thence by land of Samuel Shuler, north 6rt degrees, west 18 and 8-10 perches to a post; thence by the sumo north OT degrees, west 7 and 5-10 perches to a post; thence by the same north, i degrees, east and 1-10 perches to a Btone: thence by the same north, Sin degrees, we9t Id and 1-10 perches to a post; thence by the samo 34i degrees, west 18 and B-ia perches to a stone; thence by the samo north 9 degrees, west 8 and 8-10 perches to a stone: thence by tho same north 14 degrees, west 4 and 7-10 perches to a stone; thence by the hum, and across Dig Hoarlngcreek, north SS degrees, east 8 perches to a stone, on the north bank ot said creek, and In line ot Sylvester flower's land; thence down the creek, by tho sitd Sylvester Hower'a land, north M;i degrees, west 14 and 8-10 porches to a post; thence by the same north &" degrees, west 9 and M0 perches to a pnst; thence by the sume norlli til degrees, wist 9 arid 3-10 perches; thence by the same north 11 degrees, west 1" porches to a post; thence by tho same north fa degrees, west 11 and M0 perches to a post; thence by the samo north 3 degrees, west 15 and 5-10 perches to a post, In line dividing land of Syl vester llower and L. 1). Kohrbach; thence by land of the said L. D. li.ilirtmcli, south 6014 d' grees, west 21 and Viu perches to a stone; thenco by the s.uju' north i!l degrees, west 13 perches (more or less) to a atone; thence by the samo tnuth 81 degrees, west 37 v perches to a post, In line dividing land ot L. 1). Hohrbach and Aaron Loreman; thence by tua said Aaron Loreman south 7t) degrees, east 5 perches to a hemlock, on the west b ink of UiesJU'.li branch of Hear ing Creek; thence by the said Aaron Loreman south SO degrees, west 19 perches; thence by the ame south 18 and 6-10 perches; thence by the same south 27 degrees, west 11 and 6-10 perches; thenco by the samo south 79.x degrees, west 81 perches; thence by land of b. I). Loreman and J. T. Ash worth south 1 degree, west 64 and r-iu perches (more or less) to a stake In the middle of the public road, leading from Catawlssa to Elysburg; thence through the middle ot said road south 77H degrees, east 13 perches; thence by the same north 88 degrees, east 8 perches, thence by tho same north 81 degrees, east 8 perches; thence by the same north 65 degreesi east 6 perches; thence by the same north 80 degrees, east 8 perches; thence by land of Peter H. Vought north 7i degrees, east S2 and 8-10 perches to a butternut tree; thence by the said Peter II. Vought south M degrees, east 60 and 8-10 perches to a post; thence by the same south :0! degrees, east 5 perches to a chestnut nak; thence by the same and land ot W in. Artley north 1 degree, east 43 and 2-1U perclii s to the public school house lot; thence by the samo north 89 degrees, west 8 perches; thence by the same north 1 degree, east 10 perches; thence by the same south 89 degrees, east 6 perches to line of Wm. Artley's land; tbeuce by the same and land of D. A. Munson north 1 degree, east so and 3-10 perches to the place ot beginning, con taining US AND 4-10 ACRES. rUKPAUT NO. 8.-situate In Franklin town, ship, Columbia county, Pa., bounded and de scribed as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stone corner of Christian Teltsworlh's land, adjoining laud of Francis Ely; thence by land ot the said FranclB Ely north 11 degrees, west 23 and 6-10 perches to a stone; theuce by land ot the same south -7U degrees, east 8 and 9-10 perches to a post, near a small hemlock; thence by land of John Llewellyn north 2 degrees, east 96 perches to a stone (formerly a pine knot), In line of Peter II. Vought's land; thence by land of tho said Peter II. Vought north 8ii!4 degrees, west 52 and 1-10 perches to the west side ot the South Branch of Itoarlng Creek, adjoining land of David Keeder; thence up the west side the South Branch of Uoarlng Creek, at low water mark, Its various courses, lo8 perches to a post' also a corner of David Keeder's land; thence by land of the said David Keedor south 4 degrees west 16 aud 2-10 perches to a post; thence by the sumo south 15J4 degrees, west 4 and 9-10 perches to a post, at the north side of the pubMo road, leading from Elysburg to Bear Uap; thence up said road south 78 degrees, east 19 and 8-10 perches to the place of beginning, coutalnlng 27f ACRES strict measure. TEKMS OF SALE. Ten per cont. of one tourth ot the purchase money to be paid at tho striking down of the property; the one-fourth less the ten per cent, at the confirmation of sale; and the remaining three-fourths In one year thereafter, with Interest from confirma tion iilul. L. D. KOI1HBACI1, W, II, Snydbk, Atty. Adm'h. 12-SMt. ELECTION NOTICE. Tho annual election of the stockholders ot till Uluoiiiaburg Dunking Company, to cIiooko a Board ot Directors for i no ensuing year, will be hold al the bank oil Tuesday, January 11, lH'JH, between the Hours of two and tour o'clock la the afternoon. JOHN O. FltEKZK, 12.17-97. Secretary. ELECTION NOTICE. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bi'luiureek I'uililth' .Muluul lunurance Co., of l.luie ltldge, l'u., will be held at Centre Grunge Hull, No. M P. of 11., ou Munduy, January loth, iH'Jd, between the hours of 10 a. lu. and il p, in., for the election of twelve directors to serve for the ensuing year, and lor tho transaction of such other business, as way properly come be fore the meeting. 12-88-3t II. II. BUOWN, Secretary. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE COLUMBIAN Once Again We Greet You. The grand and glorious Xmas time is coming near and nearer. Our muse turns common prose into rhyme, a fort of homely Xmns chime not in poetic style sublime, but, may be somewhat clearer. You know we have always tried before to make this season brighter. "We store, with all its stock and stuff rw UI1U mure wiu j'vuj'ic o uciuio ft'" nftiiivi. So far the Court its course may ken ; We're going to do that thing again. Dress Goods. Tn the.c times, nothing more appropriate for a Xmas gift than a nice dress. We fully recognize the fact, and have added one more choice line to our bargains already ollercd you. You will find it to your advantage to look here before you buy. We now have 3 lots. All the goods in these lots are absolutely al and below coal. Lot No. 1, all wool Novelties at 2:5c. Lot No. 2, all wool Novelties at '29c. Lot No. 0, all wool Novelties at 58c. Coats and Wraps. It will be a long time before you will be able to get such rare bargains in COATS as we are now offering you. Kemem ber we have put prices on all Coats that you cannot help but see when you are saving lots of money. Just take a look at them. Wrappers. We always sell the Best Wrappers you can buy for the money. We are now offering you for the Holiday trade a Special in this line. Here it i3. A $1 Wraoper at 79c. Linens. We have a reputation for our linen. It is one we are justly proud of. Our stock is the finest you can imagine. Table linens, and napkins, aud hand kerchiefs in endless variety. We lay special stress on our display of Handkerchiefs, as they are the Finest in Blooms burg in quality and lowest in price. BLOOMSBURO, PA. Not Mere . Foot Covers but easy, comtortable, stylish shoes. That's what up-to-date men want. That'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. T il. 1 i. il. I i. l 1 ... Va countv. and all new and fresh ' t shape, aud prices not too high m imtm i m Fwr"i rr-ii have done our best to turn tbi is galore, into a palace where more tit Silverware. This department has also had a going over. You know the the kiud we sell. It is the best for the money, and the price is by far lower than we can match again. Goods we sold at $2 25 for each piece, viz., tea pot, sugar bowl, etc., now are mark ed at .?l.f0. Quality the same as it used to be. China & Lamps. We have the finest display of these goods to be found iu town. Our China is in full view down the center aisle of our Dry Goods Department. It consists of an almost endless variety of fancy dishes, and our diuner and chamber setts are the lowest in price and latest in design to be found in town, A Drive in Kid Gloves. We are going to give you an opportunity to buy Kid Gloves at prices unheard of before. We offer you the following : 1.00 kid gloves at 75c. $1.25 kid gloves at $1.00. Centimeries kid gloves in all shades, at $1.20. Groceries. Our line of Groceries is far superior to any you can fiud in town. We buy only from the best houses, and the prices are, you will find, in comparison to the quality of the goods, far lower than elsewhere. If you will try us Jn this department, what we say you will find correct. 9 9 9 and bright. Everv size, even o ' - nor to low.
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