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THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1898.
Entered at the Poet Office at Bloomsburg, Pa,
as seamd class matter, March I,ISStf.
Change in D. L. & W- Time Table-
The following changes have recent
ly been made in the D. L. & W. time
table. Noon train going south, form
erly at 12:27 now leaves Bloomsburg
at 12:22 j evening train south, form
erly at 8:30, now leaves at 8:07. The
time table as printed on the third
page of this paper is incorrect, as to
these trains, but correct as to all
others. It will be changed as soon
as we can procure a time table irom
the company. tf.
BRIEF MENTION.
About People lou Know.
Miss Irene Bower has been visiting friends
m town.
Mis. M. A. Biosser visited Lewisburg
lids over Sunday.
Rev. G. H. Hcmmingway, of the Presby
tefian Chureh, is away on his vacation.
Mrs. Robert ilawiey has returned home
'rem a vis.ii to Rochester, N. V.
l)r. G. P. Waller is taking a flying trip to ,
Canr.ea / d the w\ t.
Miss Walker of Kockford, in., is visiting i
Mi>s Claire Whitmoyer, on Market Street.
l>r. Klinger of Milton, was the guest of
S- 11. Herman a few days last week.
Mrs. W. P. Meigs has returned from a
visit to Mt. Gretna, much benefited in health.
Miss Rachael Reece of Park Place, Pa.,
visited her friend Miss Reber, the past week.
Miss Gertrude Miller expects to leave for
Mexico the first of September.
Harold Lawall and Mac Reber have gore
to Belmar to spend two weeks.
Conrad Kreamer of Jeiseytown, gave this
office a pleasant call on Tuesday.
Curtis Meigs is spending the summer with
his brother, W. P. Meigs, on Iron Street.
Miss Dora Ringler is on a visit to Dan
ville friends.
Miss Agnes Fortune and Miss Sue Potter
are enjoying a visit with friends at Millville.
Mrs. Frank Mears of Brooklja, N. Y., is
visiting her parents, on Catharine Street.
Paul E. Wirt and family are spending two
weeks at the Thousand Islands.
Mrs. George A. Ilartman of East Street,
1 • is visiting friends at Light Street.
Miss Anna Reber of Lewisburg, visited in
town a few days this week.
The Misses Gillies of Troy, N. Y., who
have been visiting the Misses Barkley on
Market Street, have returned home.
Miss Katharine Ilartman returned home
on Saturday from Berwick, where she had
been, visiting.
Mrs. Arthur Clark atid little daughter, of
Harrisburg, are visiting at the Clark home
stead on Market street.
Miss Margaret Turney has returned to
New York after a visit with her parents in
town.
The Misses Lillic awd Nana Burns of
Nanticoke, was ihe pleasant guests of Mrs.
H. F. Dletterick at the St. Elmo Hotel the
past week.
I have secured the sale of the finest
line of Confectionery in the world.
ALLEGRETTE'S
CHOCOLATE CREAMS
. A-e unsurpassed in richness and fi
ver. Always fresh, at
60CTS. PER POUND.
In quarters, halfs and pounds.
f W. S. EISHTOIT, Fh.G.,
Owosite F. 0 Pharmacist
Telethon* N'o ierv-,1
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John Fidler was confined to the house by
illness on Tuesday.
Mrs. John Lacey of Philadelphia, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Preston, on
East Third Street.
John Kenyon, who fell down stairs last
week and sustained severe bruises, is able to
be out again.
John Ellis, who formerly managed the
Broadway store in this town, now in busi
ness for himself at Lehighl , was seen on
our streets on Monday.
Mrs. R. C. Drinker of Bethlehem, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. Reber on North
Market Street.
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Sharpless, who have
been visiting in town for the past six weeks,
left Tuesday morning for their home in
Puebolo, Colorado.
William Leverett, Esq. returned to Phila
delphia on Wednesday, after a ten days'
visit here. Mrs. Leverett will remain in
Bloomsburg until September.
B. Silberstein left on Wednesday for his
home at Duluth, Minn., after a two week's
visit with his son-in-law, J. M. Gidding.
His daughter, Miss Elsie who accompanied
him east, will remain with her sister a few
weeks.
Mrs. Dr. D. J. Waller, Miss Laura
Waller, Mrs. Dr. George P. Waller, Miss
Annie Maize, and Miss Claire Whitmoyer
and friend Miss Fannie Walker, left yester
day for Pointowoods, Long Islam" for a two
week's stay. Dr. G. P. Waller accompanied
the party part of the way, he will go on tt|
Canada.
Legal advertisements on page 7.
A fine line of new styles in wed
ding invitations just received at THE
COLUMBIAN office. tf.
It is quite sirange, and yet it is
true, that after a girt gets a lover, she
doesn't admire portieres, even though
they are stylish. She prefers doors.
By waiting for the Penna. train
which was delayed by a wreck, the
morning train on the D. L- & W.
was over an hour late Monday
morning.
There will be no Sunday services
in St. Paul's Church until the first
Sabbath in September, the rector
Kev. Kirkby being away on his vaca
tion.
Rev. M. E. McLinu and family
and G. M. Quick and family com
pose a party of campers who left on
Tuesday to enjoy a two week's out
ing at Forks, above Orangeville.
Out of 103 examined before the
State Board of Pharmacy at Williams
port, last week, only 34 passed. Harry
Kleim, of this town was among the
successful ones.
William Decker and Miss Sadie
Eyerly, both of Bloomsburg were
married by Rev. M. E. McLinn in
the Lutheran Church Thursday even
ing last. A few intimate friends were
present and witnessed the ceremony.
The Republican delegate election
will be held next Saturday after
noon, and the convention on Mon
day. Three nominations are to be
made, one for Congress, one for the
Senate,and one for County Surveyor.
The following letters are advertised
August 9, 1898. Miss Adda Bahme,
Charles Girton, Mrs. Hannah A.
Stine. Will be sent to the dead letter
office August 23, 1898.
O. B. MELLICK, P. M.
Mrs. Jacob Shugars, after reach
ing the ripe old age of ninety years,
died at the home of her grand
daughter Mrs. Samuel Goodman in
Main township on Monday morn
ing. The fuueral will take place
to-day at 10 a. m.
J. N. Morganroth one of Shamokin's
prominent citizens, committed suicide
on Friday morning by shooting him
self through the head. It is thought
that he committed the deed while
temporarily insane, a condition pre
cipitated by financial reverses.
The summer of 1898 will go down
through history as the hottest this sec
tion of country has experienced in
many years. The heat has certainly
been very oppressive. Is it any won
der that an occasional breezy day is
welcomed with gladness.
"The Red Cross Society is our
army's efficient ally in Cuba. But
for it the suffering and death among
the troops would be far greater than
they are. The Red Cross receives
no aid from the Government, and has
nothing to do with politics."
The corner stone of the new
Capitol building of Pennsylvania
was laid at Harrisburg. The r -
semblage was a distinguished one
including Judges of the Supreme
and Superior Courts, all the State
officials, common pleas judges
and other prominent people. Col.
A. K. McClure of Philadelphia was
the orator of the day.
7he Sunbury Daily says : Reports
from the Klondike are discouraging
to the Sunburians who left this city
last winter for that region, Wm. P.
Hilbish is said to have had a very
severe illness after arriving at Daw
son City. At last reports he was still
very low. It is also reported that
Samuel Byerly and J. J. Batman lost
their boat en route from Seattle to
Sitka. The boat was in tow of a
steamer.
THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
The many clerks of town are
enjoying the evenings since the
early closing hour was adopted. It
gives them an opportunity to get
out and see what's going on after
seven o'clock.
The last excursion to Southern
New Jersey Sea Shore points via
Pennsylvania Railroad Thursday
August 18th, will no doubt be well
patronized. The rates are extreme
lyliberal considering the accommo
dations offered.
Wesley C. Hartzell, one of Mifflin
ville's long time residents, departed
this life early Tuesday morning, after
an illness of several years. He was a
brother-in-law of our townsman Dr.
M. J. Hess, and was forty-two years
old. The funeral will he conducted
from the house tomorrow at nine
o'clock.
The Hawley—Slate Furniture Co.
is now running on full time, with
large orders booked that will keep
them busy for some weeks. This new
firm is composed of hustlers, and the
furniture factory under their manage
ment may be expected to soon be
come one of the leading industries of
Bloomsburg.
Dr. James Neal, who for many
years past has been a missionary in
far off China, described life in that
country in the Methodist Church
last Sunday morning. It was a very
interesting discourse, and was
listened to by a large congregation.
In the absence of the pastor, F. B.
Hartman conducted the services.
<Tlie Pennsylvania Railroad Sea
Shore Excursion, Thursday, Aug
ust 18th offers all that may be desir
ed, low rates, first class accommo
dations, 011 regular trains and for
those desiring to go through to
Atlantic City, same day without
transfer through Philadelphia can
do so by taking the Delaware River
Bridge Route, the only all rail line
from points in Pennsylvania.
Frank J. Heilman was instantly
killed while at work on the large
shears at the Jackson & Woodin roll
ing mill at Berwick on Thursday
morning of last week. He was en
gaged in cutting a large bar of iron of
which he lost control. It came down
with tremendous force upon his head
crushing in his skull. The remains
were taken to Danville on Friday and
interred on Saturday. He was thirty
two years of age.
• The fourth annual diamond race
meet of the Bloomsburg Wheelmen,
promises to be a big success. S4OO
will be given in prizes, and every
prize a genuine diamond. The
seer tary has already received
entries from some of the fastest
men in this section. Following is
the lis. of events: 1,2, 45 class
race ; 2, one-half mile open ; 3,
trick riding ; 4, two mile lap race,
5, special race (local;) 6, one mile
open ; 7, match race, between C.
\V. Krick, of Sinkiug Springs and
Will F. McMichael, of Berwick ;
8, trick riding.
The will of Thomas McGovern,
bishop of the Harrisburg diocese of
the Roman Catholic church, has been
filed for probate at Harrisburg. Rev.
G. G. Koc",, of ShamoWn, and Rev.
F. S. Senbert are named as executors.
The will provides that SI,OOO be set
aside as payment for the celebration
of masses for the repose of his soul, or
to be expended as the next bishop
may see fit. One third of his life in
surance is left to his sister, Annie Mc-
Govern. The balance of his pro
perty, including books, paintings and
records is to go to the next bishop,
the books for the diocesan library or
any free library under the bishop's
supervision.
Are your cheeks j|
** hollow and your £
fl @U lips white? J*
g a Is your appetite I y
poor and your di- ft
® ™ gestion weak ? Is
Pyour flesh soft ,
and have you lost
a in weight?
l These are symptoms of r
i anemia or poor blood.
They are just as frequent &
j in the summer as in the b
. winter. And you can be L
j cured at one time just as f
i well as another. r
! Scott's |
J Emulsion >
j of cod liver oil vrith hypo- £
j phosphites will certainly £
i help you. Almost everyone r
4 can take it, and it will not
j disturb the weakest stom- b
j ach. k
j It changes the light color of
5 poor blood to a healthy and rich P
t red. It nourishes the brain t gives k
j power to the nerves. It brings [
4 back your old weight and strength, jp
<AII Druggists. 90c. and tl. b
SCOTT A BOWNS, Chemist*, New York. J
William Workheiser an em
ployee of the Silk Mill was compell
ed to quit work for a few days this
week by reason of a window at the
mill falling on his arm.
Five negros accused of the mur
der of John T. Orr, a wealthy
young merchant, who was as
sassinated a few nights ago, were
lynched by an angry mob at Little
Rock, Arkansas, yesterday morn
ing. Two of the victims were
women. They were taken from
the jail and strung up over the limb
of a tree.
"The Associate Society of the
Red Cross of Philadelphia, will
carry to individual soldiers in Porto
Rico onl", any contributions,
friends and relatives may desire to
make, provided the contribution
weigh at least fifty pounds, all
clearly directed and are delivered
not later than Monday noon, at
1501 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Miss Merte E. Besse who has
been at the head of the music de
partment at the Normal School for
the past few years, was married
recently to Dr. West of Chicago.
She has resigned her position at the
Normal, and the vacancy bas been
filled by the selection of Miss
Rnbina Ravi, a native of Italy.
Miss Ravi is an excellent pianist
and a fine vocalist.
DEATH OF PETER SOLLEDER.
The community was startled on
learning of the death of Peter Solleder
which occurred at his home on Main
Street, Tuesday morning about six
o'clock, after a brief illness of three
days. He was a son of the late Andrew
Solleder, who died a few years ago,
and was in his forty-fifth year. Since
the death of his father he has carried
on the shoemaking business at the
old stand on Main Street, he and his
sister living in the same building. His
death is attributed to typhoid fever.
The funeral will occur this after
noon at two o'clock.
TOWN COUNCIL-
The Town Council held its regular
monthly meeting in the council
chamber Thursday evening of last
week. The President and all the
members but one were present.
The meeting was called to order by
President Holmes at eight o'clock.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read by the Secretary and approved.
Complaint had been made as to
the condition of the alley between the
Farmer's National Bank and the
Court House. It was talked over at
length, and orders given that it be
put in proper condition.
A petition asking for a crossing
over Second street at Railroad street,
was referred to the Street Committee.
Josiah Giger was present and
stated to council that if the Town
would furnish the oil, he would erect
and take care of a street lamp near
his residence. On motion of Hart
man seconded by Demaree it was
agreed that the Town furnish the oil.
The President appointed W. L.
Demaree, W. S. Rishton, G. M.
Lockard, F. B. Hartman and J. S.
Blue, as a committee to examine and
report on the matter of building new
quarters for the Rescue Hose Com
pany.
The bad condition of the pavement
in front of James Wilson's property on
Market Street was agam reported to
Council. The Secretary is directed
to notify the property owner to put
down a new pavement within twenty
days, or the Town will do the work,
with the usual twenty per cent penalty.
The crossing on Iron Street be
tween Fourth and Fifth was ordered
to be repaired.
Orders were issued for the follow
ing bills t
Harman & Hassert, smithing $ i 65
J. R.Schuyler, hardware.... 14 24
S. S. Quarry Co 6 75
McAlarny Co., sewer pipe... 85 75
Water Co., for water 92 50
Elec. Light Co. (less $5.22). 432 90
W. L. Demaree, lumber.... 13 00
Low Bros. & Co., gravel.... 85 10
School Furnishing Co.,
benches 36 00
Water Co., water 6 26
Harry Sharpless, work 5 oo
Creasy & Wells, lumber 78 80
-Climax Co., crusher 1095 90
L. E. Waller, cinder 227 92
I. Hagenbuch, health officer 12 50
Fabric F. Hose Co 10 70
D. L. & W. RR. Co., freight 35
Geo. Girton, policeman 3 75
C. M. riess, " 1 25
John Corbit, " 3 75
F. Drake, " 2 50
Wm. Stmer, " 1 25
Wra. Shaw, " 1 25
Wesley Knorr, " 40 00
G. F. Quick, Secretary 20 00
The bill of Thomas Gorrey, si4 2 >
for cobble stone was referred to Street
Commissioner. Council adjourned.
At a meeting of the Ashland bor
ough Council held last week it was
decided that all the dances to be held
in Ashland hereafter will be regulated
by law.
REDUCTION* SALE
OF SUMMER GOODS. Time is up for us holding them.
In order to close them out quickly we have greatly reduced the
prices. Below we me' ion a few items. Come and see the
goods. A visit at the store will pay you.
Wash Dress
Goods.
17c Organdies now 124 cyd
25c Organdies now 19c yd
124 c Lawns dow 9c yd
8c Lawns now 5c yd
10c Galetea Suitings now 7%c
yard.
15c Plaid Lawns now 10c yd
Bayadere Lawns now
8c yard.
42c Silk Striped Zephyr now
32c yard.
30c woven Madras now 25c yd
8c yard wide Percales now
sy£c yard.
Parasols.
We have greatly reduced the
prices of these goods. See
window.
Challie.
One lot silk striped Challie,
floral patterns, now 20c yd.
Special Petticoats.
Wash petticoats, 50c.
Linen petticoats with deep
ruffle at 89c.
Seersuc" er petticoats with
deep ruffle at 75c.
Terms, CASH. H. J. CLARK & SON
mtjmk second
JULY SALE.
During the balance of this month, commencing with Monday,
July 18th, we will sell the following goods at
the prices mentioned.
Wo ask you to compare these with others.
69c. Shirt Waists, were SI.OO, $1.25 59c Ladies' Muslin Drawers, were 75c
and $1.39. to $r.2S ,
s° c ' Shjrt Waists, were 75c. and 59c' 9C Ladies > Corset Covers, were ic.
39c. Shirt Waists, were 50c. r\ 1 . . _
[ f Only two to a buyer.
6£c. yd. Lawns, were 10c. yd. ——
9 c yd Lawns, were i 2 £c yd Suramer c worth
lajc Lawns, were 15 and .Bc. 3 with others n ' ear
19c. Lawns, were 25 and ic. _ , _ „ .
£ _ 3c Crochet Cotton, sells most places
79c Parasols, were sr.oo. at sc.
f l - 2 5 " i-95- 5c for 3 spools 200 yd. King's thread.
$1.95 " " 2.50 and 2.95.
25c Sash Ribbon, were 35c and 39c 10 Y^ s - g°°d Muslin, 35c.
yard. All colors at present. 10 yds. good Calico, 38c.
I. W. HARTMAN & SON.
£ CORSER'S BLCOUSia
street NEW SHOE STORE,
LOOK! XT OYER
See if you don't need a new pair of Shoes for dress or for
work, and then come here and examine goods and prices. Men's
solid, serviceable working and plow shoes at SI.OO and $1.25.
Dress shoes, wide and narrow toes, sl.lO, $1.25, $1.75.
These shoes for the quality and price is a saving to you of from
25c. to 50c. on each pair.
We invite the women and girls that wear sizes 13,1, 2or
3to look at our job lot of shoes at 79c. Were sold at $2 and
$3. See them in front of store. •
CORSER'S
Schuyler's old hardware stand.
Sliake Into Tour Shoes.
Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. It cures painful, swollen, smart
ing nervous feet and instantly takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery of the
age. Allen's Foot-Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. It is a certain
cure for sweating, callous or hot, tired,
aching feet. Try it TO DAY. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores. By mail
for 25c. in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
Le Roy, N. Y. 721 4td
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.
Wool Dress
Goods.
We mention three lots only:
45 in. Check Mohairs now 45c.
40 in. Black Mohairs now 55c.
38 in. all wool Vigoroux now
40c.
Art Denims
In new patterns for curtains
and furniture coverings.
Shirt Waists.
We have greatly lowered
the prices on these goods.
Special Crash
For Suits and Dress Skirts,
| extra good, price 15c yd.
Remnants
Of Wool Dress Goods, suit
able for Skirts, Waists and
' Children's Dresses at little
prices.
Counterpane
, Special,
Large size, good pattern*
L and weight, hemmed ready for
use, at 97c.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
.Boarders Wanted-
Good accommodations can be fur
nished two or three adults in a
pleasant home up the creek. Terms
$6 a week. Inquire at this office. 4L
FOB BENT.
Rooms on 3rd. floor, COLUMBIAN
building. Steam heat, gas or electric
light, water. Apply to
tf. GEO. E. EI.WELL.
HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver llle, Bil
iousness, Indigestion, Headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 2 So.
Jry the COLUMBIAN a year.
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