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BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1898.
Hntered, at the Post Office at Bloomsburg, Pa,
as .second class matter, March 1,1888.
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BRIEF MENTION.
About People lou Know.
Mrs. John Chappela Lewisburg, is visit
?T:L: relaUw iSrxtnwn.
Miss Sue Potter is visiting friends at
picture Rocks and Williamsport.
L. E. Waller Esq. returned from a trip to
California on Tuesday.
Misses Mary and Martha Clark are visit
ing Mrs Andreas at Wilkes-llarre.
Mrs. M. E. Ent and Miss Marie Fnnk
spent last week in Philadelphia.
Rev. D. N. Kirkby attended a meeting of
the Arch-deaoonry at Williamsport Tuesday
and Wednesday.
George W. Gruver of Nantieoke, visited
his sister, Mrs. J. K. X.ockatd on Fifth
street over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Troup, of Ohio,
are visiting friends in town. They are former
residents, of Bloomsburg.
Aairuth Nobfe, of Fleetwood, N. J. was
it town over Sunday visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Noble 011 Catharine street.
Rev. W. M. Tinker, the former pastor of
the Bloomsburg Baptist Church, now serving
as pastor of one of the Baptist Churches at
Brooklyn, N. Y., was in town this week.
Hon. G. W. Rhodes of Herndon, North
umberland County, was in town over Sun
day, visiting his daughter, Mrs. DielTenbach
on Catharine street.
P. C. Utt, J. H. Beishline and Arthur
Eves, three of Greenwood's popular residents,
were in Bloomsburg on Tuesday transacting
business. They gave this office a pleasant
call while in town
William Reice, son of C. H. Reice, passed
bis examination as a registered pharmacist
before tbe State Board of Pharmacy at Fhila
delphia on Monday. There were only 39
passed out of 139 applicants.
All those who were unable to at
tend the first production of the
thrilling war drama "A Prisoner of
be given another op
portunity to do so. A return en
gagement has been arranged. All
the scenes and incidents connected
with the awful battle of Shilo, are
accurately portrayed. This will
positively be the last chance you
will have to see it. The date will
be announced later.
OASTORIA.
**• The Kind You Have Always Bought
3.
Gold Fish
We have plaeed ourselves in
position to supply our customers
with something which is so in
structive, entertaining and beau
tiful, that people wonder why
they did not get them long ago.
refer to t
Bold Fish and Aquaria.
We have eyerythlng you need
to start one.
Gold Fish, 20c. each.
Fancy Gold Fish, 50 and 75c. ea.
Globes, 25c to $9.
Aquariums Fitted Out. 00: to sl6.
See them
in our window.
W. S. F.ISETON, Ph. G.,
Opposite P. 0. Pharmacist,
Legal advertisements on page 7.
Sam Jones in Normal Auditorium
Saturday evening Jan. 29. Hear him.
The Ladies Exchange Sale in
Clark's basement on Saturday morn
ing from nine to twelve.
The household goods of L- S.
Wintersteen were sold at auction
by J. S. Williams on Tuesday.
W. L. Demaree has been nominated
to fill the vacancy on the republican
ticket caused by the declination of T.
L. Dillon.
A heavy explosion of gas at shaft
No. 2 of the Alden Coal Company at
Alden, near Nantieoke yesterday
seriously injured six men.
Brooke might have had things easy
for school director at the Republican
caucus Saturday night, had his oppo
nent not made a "garrison" finish.
J. S. Williams, auctioneer, on Satur
day disposed of a SIOO Carpet Mill
Bond, for $55. Mrs. JohnKniess was
the purchaser.
The sale of a car load of Ohio
horses attracted a large crowd to
G. E. Welliver's Exchange stables
Saturday afternoon. The horses
brought good prices.
The diagram for Evangelist Sam
Jones lecture is now open at Bidle
man's store. The tickets are 50c.
You cannot afford to have this great
preacher come to our town and you
not hear him.
The Crary lectures were given at
Lancaster two weeks ago for the
Presbyterian church, last week at
Lebanon for the Lutherans, and this
week at Shamokin for the Presby
terians. They have had crowded
houses.
Hughesville is enjoying prosper
ity at present. The large furniture
factories are crowded with orders
and there is talk of running thirteen
hours a day iu order to get out the
work more rapidly.
The fourth ward was very much in
evidence at the caucus Monday night.
They succeeded in nominating two
from that ward for members of
council, and their ward caucus was
the most interesting of all the rest.
The large Mahoning rolling mill
at Danville was last week sold at
auction in Philadelphia under a
trustees foreclosure sale. The bid
ding opened at $2,500, and tbe
works were finally disposed of to
R. K. Polk, of Danville for $39,200.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Cal
vin Girton was the scene of a pretty
social gathering Saturday evening.
About thirty of their most intimate
friends were present. William
Metherell furnished the music.
Nice refreshments were served.
Frank Weth, who has been en
gaged in town as a stone cutter for
the past few years, left on Monday
for Cleveland, Ohio. He will pro
bably never return to Bloomsburg,
as he intends remaining in the west
with brothers, whom he has not
seen for more than fifteen years.
The Sunday papers were late in
stead of early in reaching this town
Sunday last. It had been adver
tised by big bills that they would
reach here about six hours in ad
vance of the usual time. The de
lay caused a great deal of disap
pointment.
F. P. Drinker has filed nomination
papers as an independent candidate
for President of the Town Council.
He has already served three terms in
this capacity.
George Knorr has also announced
himself an independent candidate for
member of Council.
J. L- Dillon, who was nominated
by the Republican caucus Saturday
night for member of Council, has
declined. The reason given is that
his business requires all his time.
This causes a vacancy ou the ticket
which will be filled by a person to
be named by the Chairman and
Secretaries of the caucus they having
been vested with authority to do so.
The citizens of Bloomsburg and
vicinity are to be congratulated in
that the Students' Lecture Course will
present Rev. Sam Jones as its second
number. Saturday evening, in the
Normal Auditorium. You cannot
afford to miss him. This perhaps is
your first opportunity. It may be your
last. He will present vital questions,
and discuss them without fear of man
or party.
The following letters are adver
tised Jan. 25, 1898: Miss Mattie
Bittenbender, G. V. Burton,
Thomas Lannon, Mrs. E. Evaris[
Senor Don Alberto Ferrari,(2) Mr.'
George B. Humer, Mr. C. Mead,
Miss Ethel M. Sanger. Will be
sent to the dead letter office Feby.
8,-1898.
JAMES H. MERCER, P. M.
THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG. PA.
COUBT HOUSE NEWS.
What Has Occurred There Since Our
Former Report.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk W. H.
Henrie, since those last published.
Peter J. Lavelle of Centralia and
Miss Mary J. Brennan of Conyng
liam township.
Albert J. Rupert of Beaver town
ship and Miss Henrietta Bitler of
Sheppton, Pa.
Frank P. Bergan and Miss Ellen
McDermott, both of Conyugham
township.
Charles C. Ash and Miss Hattie
E. Gibbons, both of Benton.
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 Strausser to Jacob H.
Rhodes, for tract of land in Locust
township.
Jane Long to Benjamin Stack
house, for tract of land in Rohrs
burg.
Wesley Knittle and wife to How
ard W. Eyer, for tract of land in
Greenwood township.
Joseph F. Eyerly and wife to F.
H. Doan, for land in Berwick.
E. B. Tustin and wife to John W.
Prosser, for land in Bloomsburg.
Josiah Ralston and wife to Cortez
B. Robbing, for land in Bloom.
J. B. McHenry, Sheriff, to Wm.
Johnson, for tract of land in Mad
ison township.
William Johnson and wife to
Howard M. Johnson, for land in
Madison township.
Mary M. Sitler to Jacob Kramer,
for land in Pine township.
Jacob Kramer and wife to Wm.
H. Ball, for tract of land in Pine
township.
SHERIFF SALES.
The following Sheriff sales, ex
clusive of those advertised else
where in this paper, will take place
at the Court House.
Monday, February 7, property of
Charles Kesty and Tillie E. Kesty,
situate in Bloomsburg.
Saturday, February 12, property
of Bridget Gilaspie, situate in Cen
tralia borough.
Saturday, February 12, property
of Susan Carl in Locust township.
During the terrific wind storm of
Sunday night, the large "traveler"
used in the construction of the new
river bridge at Catawissa was car
ried away. This will cause a con
siderable loss, beside delaying the
work.
Edward Moore, advance repre
sentative of the Wilson Theatre
Company, is in town making ar
rangements for his company, which
will play all next week at Kaier's
Grand Opera House in repertoire.
Mr. Moore is a hustler. The Wilson
Theatre Company is one of the
strongest on the road and has play
ed to good business everywhere.
The press notices are all flattering.
—Mahanoy City Jan. 20.
At the Bloomsburg Opera House
one week commencing Jany. 31,
1898. Prices 10, 20 and 30 cents.
BLOOMSBURG 00N0ERT ORCHESTRA.
The above orchestra is of recent
organization in Bloomsburg, composed
of men of long orchestral experience ;
and is prepared to furnish to Blooms
burg and vicinity, at all times, a high
grade of music. Music furnished for
public or private occasions. Address,
M. B. RIFFO, Leader.
Bloomsburg, Pa.
Well
Children
that are not very robust need a
warming, building and fat-forming
food — something to be used for two
or three months in the fall — that
they may not suffer from cold.
SQOTT'S
EMULSION
of Cod-Liver Oil with Hypophos
phites of Lime and Soda supplies
exactly what they want. They
will-.. thrive, grow strong and be
well all winter on this splendid food
tonic. Nearly all of them become
very fond of It. For adults who
fare not very strong, a
course of treatment with
the Emulsion for a couple
of months in the fall will
put them through the
winter in first-class con
dition. Ask your doctor
about this.
Be sure you get SCOTT'S Emulsion. See that the
man and fish are on the wrapper.
All druggists; 50c. and ft.oo.
SCOTT & BOWNE, ChemlaU, New York.
lyr the COLUMBIAN a ytar.
J. E. ROYS.
THE
PBEMO ¥
Is without question the finest
Hand Camera
yet offered for
$5.00.
It is a plate camera, aud
takes a picture 31 x 41 inches,
and is much cheaper to run
and easier to manipulate than
a film camera.
Do not fail to see it before
you buy.
We carry a complete line of
Photo Supplies
for amateurs.
J. E. ROYS.
Andrews' Opera 00.
The Andrew's Opera Company
appeared in Ashland, Friday night
last. Saturday's Ashland Local
says of the performance:
"The Andrew's Opera Co. last
evening, in its presentation of
"Martha," afforded the people of
Ashland an opportunity rarely en
joyed in this section, of witnessing
the production of a masterpiece by
a company composed of first class
artists, and the troupe is unques
tionably the best that has ever vis
ited Ashland, and it is to be hoped
that they will return again and we
are sure they will be greeted by an
over crowded house."
At the Bloomsburg Opera House
to-night.
THE POBTMASTERSHIP-
The present struggle for the post
mastership of Bloomsburg is becoming
very interesting and is creating con
siderable anxiety. A few weeks ago
there were at least six prominent re
publicans all aspiring to the lucrative
position, but one by one they have
dropped tiom the race until now
there are but two left namely J. C.
Brown and O. B. Mellick.
It was not known that Mr. Brown
was an applicant until Thursday when
it was learned byway of a special
sent from Washington to the Phila
delphia Record, that he in company
with H. A. McKillip and C. E.
Geyer, of Catawissa had been in that
city the day before seeking an inter
view with Congressman Kulp in refer
ence to securing the postoffice for
Mr. Brown.
Since the above has became known
it has been learned that Mr. Brown
had been promised either the Revenue
Collectorship or the postoffice, and
as the former office has been filled,
he is going to take what remains. It
is generally believed that Mellick will
be the man if Kulp's influence can do
the work, but of course, just what the
farmer will be able to accomplish will
be determined later.
GIDDIHG 4 00., AND THE JONEB 4
WALTER SHOE BTORE NOW ONE
THE SALE AND TRANSFER
MADE TUESDAY-
The sale of the Jones & Walter
Shoe Store and stock, negotiations for
which have been pending some time
took place Tuesday last and since
that Gidding & Co. have been kept
busy reassorting the stock—prepara
tory to placing several lots on sale at
much below their regular prices—
Messrs. Gidding & Co. deserve a
great deal of credit for their enter
prise and we hope that their efforts
be crowned with success which
they justly deserve. Their store will
be the largest in central Pennsylvania
and they can fit men or boys out from
head to foot complete.
Revival meetings are being con
ducted this week at the Baptist
Church by the pastor Rev. Smith.
Therte were two baptisms Sunday
night, and the meetings are increas
ing in interest. The crowds have
been so large that it is necessary to
carry in additional chairs in order
to seat the people.
CASTORIA
THE KIND YOU HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT
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CLEARING SALE.
We have decided to clear out m any
lines of goods. We offer you
LADIES' COATS
at prices that you can not match for the values we offer. Come
and see the goods.
DRESS GOODS.
Several lots of these have been greatly reduced.
CHILDREN'S COATS.
We have cut the prices greatly to close out the line.
BLANKETS.
At prices it will pay you to buy and keep till next season,
let alone the use of them now. Compare with any for quality
and price.
Fur Collarettes
at a big reduction from former prices.
COnFORTS.
Will close a lot of these goods very low.
FEATHER BOAS.
Get the prices reduced on them.
All Goods sold for Cash.
H. J. CLARK & SON.
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MARKET SQUARE DRY COODS HOUSE.
Once a vear we come to the Ladies of Bloomsburg, and the
Ladies of all over the county with Special Sale of Muslin Un-
derwear at Special Low Prices.
Can only give a few prices from our
large stock.
CHEMISE.
Were 98c, now 50c. Others from
73c to 39c.; 50c at 25c.
Mark the cut prices.
SKIRTS.
$4.30, now $3.00 ; 3.75 now 2.69;
others were 2.50, now 1.75 ; 3.00 now
2.25. $1.50 saved on one skirt if
bought by Feb. Ist.
DRAWERS.
$2.23 ones for 1 69. 1.23 ones for
93c. 56c saved on one pair drawers.
We continue our special prices on Coats. Capes, Blankets, etc. Children's
Coats are sold at a big discount. We have a good assortment of them.
New Ginghams, new Percales, new Shirtings, new Calicoes.
I. W. HARTMAN & SOW.
If. W. SLOAN
• Clearing-Oat Sale. •
Having rented my store room to Louis Gross,
the clothier, 1 must vacate the room now occu
pied by me.
The Entire Stock must bo Closed Out.
Commencing Monday, January 3rd, 1898,1 will offer the
citizens of Bloomsburg and vicinity the Greatest Values in
Dress Goods. Hosiery, Table Linens, Silks.
Underwear. Towels, Silk Velvets, Gloves.
Napkins, White Dress Goods, Silverware,
Counterpanes, Embroideries, Percales,
Flannels, Laces, Lawns, Ladies' Cloths,
Stamped Linens,
And all other Dry Goods, Notions, and Fancy Goods usually
kept in a first class Dry Goods Store.
THIS STOCK MUST BE SOLD.
I have lost sight of Profits and Cost m this Closing Sale.
The first comers will have the best selection. You cer
tainly will save money. All goods will be sold for CASH
ONLY and at prices you will not duplicate again. Everything
in the store in this sale.
Special discount to Dealers.
H. W. SLOAN.
Great Mueio Offer.
Send us the names and addresses of
three or more performers on the piano
or organ together with ten cents in
silver or postage and we will mail you
isixteen pages full sheet music, consist
ng of popular songs, waltzes, inarches,
etc., arranged for the piano and organ.
Address: PorvtAß Mvsic Co.
tf Indianapolis, Ind.
NIGHT DRESSES.
Were $3.73, now $2 95.
" 3.00, " 2.23.
" 175, " t-39-
80c saved on one night dress.
Corset covers, (35, to 30c saved).
Children's drawers (20 to 30c saved).
Children's night dresses, 4c and see,
now 25c.
The 10 yds. red aalico at 35c.
The 10 yds. muslin at 339,
300 yds. if yd. wide table oil doth
at 12c, with many other bargains in
dress goods, flannels, etc., are in this
Bargain Sale until Feb. Ist
Mamma—"Ethel, what do you
mean by shouting in that disgraceful
fashion ? See how quiet Willie is !"
Ethel—"Of he's quiet ;
that's our game. papa coming
home late, and I'm you."—"Tit-Bits."
A new lot of general warranty
deeds just pr'lfced for sale at this
office.
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