f THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBUFfc. PA. RIGHT IN IT. Yet, the sidewalks are bad enough, but the crossings are sufficient to take the sole right out oi any self-respecting shoe. Now we've prepared our soles to jirottet our customers' feet. We have a strong, warm, tight shoe that just revels in mud and slus'1 a shoe that will take you through the worst crossing in town and come up smiling every step. On sale at W. C. McKINNEY'S, Clark's Building. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, TA. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Wanted. A lot ranging from 25 to 30 acres with good building on. Au dress T. O. Box 14, Light Street, Pa. 7-i-tf. . . ii Clothing made to order at the same prices as ready made at Maier's the Artistic Tailor. Clothier and Furnisher, 750 different kinds of cloth to select from, fit Guaranteed. Made by skill ed tailors only. A new lot of general warranty deeds just printed and for sale at thi? office. . . i - 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 chi'dren at Gross . 2t. A fine line of new styles in wed ding invitations just received at The Columbian office. tf. Lithographed bonds, stock certifi cates, and checks are furnished at The Columbian office. tf. Cail and see samples of our new lithographing printing tor all kinds of commercial work. It is new and very pretty, and costs no more than other printing. The Columbian office, tf. Our Christmas toys please the little 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. Xraas 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. 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 Airae at Townsend's. 2t. Take Notice! 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. 3t- J. E. Roys is showing the largest and finest line 0." patent design sterling silver novelties ever seen in Blooms burg. Estey organs from (new) $25.00 up waid 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. 2t The bigest show now in Blooms bmg 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 tiie 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 festooning can be entwined tn all shapes for making monograms, emblems, and letters we hive 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. 2t. HOOD'S PILLS curs Liver Ills, Bil iousness, Indigestion, Headache. Easy to take, oasy to operate. 25c. Main Street. Oilraore'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, Christmas 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. Elegant hats, caps, tics &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. Go to Gilmore's Bazaar, corner Main and Iron streets, for your Christ mas toys. 3t 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 of fine confectionery in boxes or in bulk. A dazzling display of 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 send'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. 3t 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 5 in fact advance styles without advanced prices is our motto. 3L The big rrsh for candy and Toys now at H. M. Hockman's. Come early, folks, and be happy. j 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 candy 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 uross. 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 thine 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 your child at Gross's. 2t. Great Bargain Now is the time to buy a Silver Carving Set in a handsome White Case for onlv 1.8. at T. E. Rnv'c Jewelry Store. This is one of the Diggest bargains in town. For the nicest Underwear go to Townsend, Gent's Furnisher. Do you want to buy a suit or over coat for large or small m. 1 or child, for a Christmas present ? If so go to Gross and save money, Bloomsburg, Ta. at. Just received, a new lot of fresh nuts of all kinds which have never before been sold at such low prices. Com mencing to day until the last of De cember I will give free the following articles to each person that will spend 25 cents, one pack of 5c chewing gum free and those who will spend 50c will get one box of Christmas candies and a ticket that will entitle the per son to the following premiums which will be drawn the 1st of January at 10 o'clock a. m. ; 1st premium A Magic Table; 2nd premium Mechan ical Musical Clown with Dogs; 3rd premium Mechanical Monkey j 4th premium The Little Artist ; 5th premium Mechanical Musical Ne groes ; 6th premium Mechanical Clowns ; 7th and last premium A Bunch of the Best Bananas. By buy. ing.goodi from me you will find a large assortment of all kinds of Fresh Candy and Taffy and Pure Toys, also Oranges, Lemons, Dales, Figs, Ban anas, all first class at N. Mai.faiera's, Main Street. Not too cheap to be good but cheap enough to make a Xmas present. The Hats sold by Townsend, the Hatter. 3t. A sight 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 lownsend, the Hatter. 3t. Strings for all kinds of strinr in struments, from 5c upwards. 3t IT. M. Hockman's Candy and Toy Store is attracting large crowds of Christmas buyers. Dressing cases, nlush and leather goods, Games of all kinds, Perfume put up in Handsome Cut Glass Bottles at Mercer's. Bnv vnur rlntllinrr at rircc' tnm .1,.. Holidays. He kno:ks them all out for low prices' and honest goods. at. An rlcnr-lnt- 1!n nf Tlniua ...... . luuaw Smoking Coats, House Robes, Bath Robes, at Townsend's, Merchant Tai- 1 o lor, ccc Took lost. The person who borrowed Vol. ir County Court Reports, from the office of Geo. E. Elwell, will confer a favor by returning the same at once. tf Report oar tx-xs Couxditioit op THE FARHERS' NATIONAL BANK, At Bloomsburg, in Iho Stale of Pennsylvania, at the close cf business, Dec. 1 5, 1 897. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts - Overdrafts, secured and unsecured....!"!!"'.'.'.'. " 5 ' , 2 U. S. Bonds to secure' circulation V.V.'.V.V V so ooo'oc teu s & s: onds ::.::::;:::::;; 55C 55 Bi.VuiiMva, civ; " , " "'"- UU HAl.Ull.-S Other real estate and mortgages owned Due from National Banks (not Reserve Due from State Banks and Bankers Due from approved reserve agents Notes of other National Banks ZZ'.'.'.V.'.'. fc'o Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents ...... 5' Lawful Munky Rkskrve in Bank, viz: J'53 Specie.. Legal-tender notes , .... .u.. ,,. . o. iicasi is Total LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in - $ e0i000.00 TT.,,U..;,11 "c. ' 1 '. '''r'""-" iwui, --?. expenses ana raxes National Bank notes outstanding Due to other National Banks...... Due to State Banks and Bankers Dividends unpaid Individual deposits subject to check Certified checks Cashier's checks outstanding Total State' ok Pennsylvania, County ok Columbia, ss: I, A. H.' BLOOM, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. c , .. , . . t . A. II. BLOOM, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21st day of December, 1897. r . JoN c. Rutter, Jr., Notary Public. Correct Attest: N. U. FUNK, ) Wm. KREAMER, - Directors. Wm.S. MOYER, ) HOE SERVICEABLE AND APPRECIATED HOLIDAY PRESENTS- Others we have are Gum Boots, Arctics. Rubbers, Warm Felt Shoes and Boots. Winter Russets for Men. Men's Fancy Embroidered and Leather Slippers, w .12.11. .49,W,75,jl.OO. Women s Felt shoes, fiyc, $ 1 .00, 1.25, Nicely made. Values that are not found elsewhere. PRICi:S LOWEST. Corser959 Bloomsburg's New Shoe Store, ! Schuyler's old hardware stand, E; Main St. 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 the Holidays. 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. II. Mercer. For the nicest line of Shirts of all kinds go to lownsend's. 3t A wonderful variety . of watches, clocks, rings, chains and charms at J. E. Roys'. ONii OF TWO WAYS. 1 lie bladder was created lor 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, lo find out correctly, set your urine aside for twenty four hours a sediment or settling indicates kidney or bladder trouble. 1 he 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 your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. V. The pro prictois of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this offer. ,,. , . J.QQ oq ,' 'S Agents) 12 wo? 7. mi'oG n . ,q' , $ 9,408. no .... A n 1 Q .... . . r per ceni. ot circulation 1 i i 250.00 314.411). 7ii ." 10,000.00 paid 7 ii 20 ' ', 4'?'?? 1 70S on $ 1,152.00 ' 189,068.51 176.90 357-36 191 654 77 .iji 314.41y.70 TOOK MEW, $50,000 Watch Us. THE ADWAY The Great Question. Every face at home and every glance into our inviting windows suggests the question "What shall I get or give (or 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 c.ivrc 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. SKI.F.CT YOUR PRESENTS NOW. LOCHS. 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, 10, 16, 25c ea. Toy books at 2, 3, 4, Si 8, 10c ea. Webster's unabridged dictionaries 85c each. Miscellaneous books below publish ers' prices. The Wonderful Story of OKI, 2 vots., lfl.67. Museum of Wonders, profusely illustrated, $1.10. The Si vage World, 1 500 illustrations, $1.25 Webster's Encyclopedia and World's Atlas, 51.00. The First Century of ihc Republic. 45c. Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles,' by P. T. Barnum, 91c. Bunyan'i Pilgrim's Progress, 130 eng., 98c. Kobinson Crusoe, profusely illustrated, 50c. Triumphs of Genius, 4S0 pages, 40c. Winner's Gems of Music, 500 pages, 19 Family liihles, padded leather bindings, 9.2S Paper covered novels, 10c ea., 3 for 25c. DECORATES CHINA. Nothing appeals to the thrifty housekeep er tastes so strongly ns fine china. Our assortment comprises table plates, bread and cake plates, oatmeal bowls, fruit saucers, chocolate pots, crackci jars, celery tiays, baking dishes, salad bowls, nickel trays, brush and comb trays, cups and saucers, jugs, sugar and cream sets, and many other items nil beautifully decorated and in the most artistic shapes, l iices are away below what you would expect to pay. Butterick Fashions for January now ready, Open evenings until nine. Respectfully Submitted to tho Jash Traao Unly ty 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 making them better. Out ot it comes the best foot wear possible. FULL LINE OF HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR W. H. fioore. Copies Iron and Main Sts. J. E. KEIFER, Successor to E. A. BAWLINGS, 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, BLOOMSBURC, PA. lyTelephone connection. GET YOUR BRO JOB PRINTING DONE AT THE COLUMBIAN OFFICE JONAS LONG'S SONS' WEEKLY CHAfS. WiLKEs-IUkur, r..f December 23rd, 1897, With the passing of the 52nd week in '97, our YVilkes-liarre Btore is 1,924 weeks oldour Scranton store just begun two weeks old. Reckon t his by th years and we are niph unto the 4th generation of the thousand! upon thousands of families round about the country, mountains and hills of our far reaching valleys, whose trade is secured to us by their confidence in our reliable selling. Grateful for your patron age, we announce a bagain cde bration in our VVilkcs-Uarrc store, where we shall be pleased to have you come or send us an order by mail. By our liberal methods, any article purchased, if not satis factory, will be cheerfully exchang ed or money refunded. Ladies' Jackets, in fine kersey, melton, beavers and boucles, some lined throughout, beautifully fin ished, marvelous values, that sold at $12.50 and $15, we now give you the pick of the lot at $9.93. Children's Reefers and Chil dren's Short Cloaks at $1.95, $4.95 and $6.50. These are special celebration reductions. Fine mohair astrachan Capes, full sweep, pleated back, thibct edge, silk lined, only $7.50. Handsome effects in fancy dress goods in plaids, boucle and cheviot, regular 35c. quality this week at 25c. ( per yard. Special values in fine black dress goods Including soliels, boucles, crepon-, storm serges and pretty novelties, instead of their price $1 and $1.25 per yard, this week will be 75c. Ladies' new coin toe, gram, leather bntton Shoes, instead of the price $1.75, will be this week $1.23. Ladies' box calf skating Boot, Instead of $5 will be $3. Ladies' box calf lace Shoes, coin toes, very stylish, will be re duced from $3.50 to $2.45. Misses' solar tip button shoes which were formerly $1.25 and $i.5orwill"go this week at 98c. Ladies' four button dog skin Gloves, fancy embroidered back, strong for winter wear, tan, brown, green, black white, with self and black embroidered, worth $1, will be for celebration week $90. t Ladies' black Hose with white feet, also plain black with double sole, high spliced heel, the regular 35c. value will be 25c. Good square horse Blankets, striped border, at $1.39- Good stable Blankets with sur single attachment, at 90c. Fine plush Robes, double faced, full size at $2. 10-4 all wool home made, white Blankets, instead of their price $3.75, will be reduced to $2.75 per pair. We direct your attention to our complete department for house furnishing goods, where you will always find the lowest prices on chinaware, housekeeping articles, such as can be found no where else, in this city. We invite you to feel at home in our big 6tore, where you will find shopping easy; our reception room on tne second floor is a restful place; our restaurant on the fifth floor serves meals at all hour9 at mod erate cost. Cor. W. Market and Public Square. .Wilkes-EajTC ..... J
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