THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. Makes the food more delicious and wholesome oi KiM owo THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1899. Kiitwrt at tht lol Ofilc at Hlnomtlmrg, Pa. at nccoml claim iimiHit, Jrirrl 1, IBS. A Free Book. Every subscriber who pays all ar learaces, and one year in advance, will be presented with the Thrice-a-week World for 3 months, or a World Almanac for 1899. The Almanac contains a marvsllous compendium ot useful facts, and a complete history of the Spanish-American war, and a bat lie calendar. OurFreniium Offers- There seems to be some misunder standing about our offer to give away certain things to subscribers, and we therefore repeat: Any subscriber, no matter whether paid in advance or not can have a Calendar tor 1899, oy calling at this oflice, or by sending us a two cent stamp. The World Almanac, or the Thrice a-ueek I Vor Id for three months, not both, but one or the oilier, is given to everv subscriber who pays all arrear ages, and a full year in advance. This will be strictly adhered to, and we must ask our patrons not to ask for anything more, as we shall be com pelled to refuse. These books and racers cost money, and the object is tn induce advance payments. Our retrular terms are cash in advance, and there is no reason why we should oresent a premium to those who do not comply with these terms. So please remember, a calendar to every subscriber who calls for it; the Alma nac, or the World for 3 months, to all who pay a full year m advance. PURELY PERSONAL . I Ralph Foulke spent Sunday night in Dan Tille. r.ec. E. Elwell spent Sunday in Philadel phia. L. H. Boodv. of Rupert, is in Philadel phia thii week. Lawrence Tooley spent Sunday with old friends at Shamokin. Tames Kocher of Fowlerville. spent a few days with friends in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wyle, of Danville, visited friends in town over buntlay. A. C. Hidlav came over from Hazleton and spent Sunday with bis family in town. Miss Gertrude Goldsmith one of Danville's 1 popular young ladies, visited friends in town this week. , Mrs. Mary M. Phillips was able to get up out of bed on Tuesday for the first time in two weeks. Mrs. F. W. Mears, has returned home to Xrooklvn after an extended visit with her parents here. Edward Myers, who has been resit ing a.t Waterburv. Conn., for a year or more has leturned to town. Miss Florence, daughter of Alexander Bill never of Washinotonville. visited friends in town the past week. Edward Brown and fnmily attended the funeral of the late Thomas G. Thomas, at Danville, on Sntuiday. James II. Mercer, who has been confined to the house with the crip, is able -to be out asd attending to business. C. B. Zimmerman, Burcessof Mt. Carmel, and his son Dr. L. B. Zimmerman, visited with friends in town over Sunday. Charles Alexander, who has been home Since before Christmas, returned on Monday to SinkingSpnngs, where he is employed. Harry Drake, last week moved his family to kevnoldsville. where he has secured em. ployment in the large silk mill at that place. Rev. Ilemmincway. of the Presbyterian church exchanged pulpits with Rev. Aurand of Berwick, on Sunday, both morning and evening services. Pro'. Cone of the Normil School attended the inauguration ceremonies at Harrisburg on Tuesday. Trof. Cope and the new uov. ernor were class mates. las. C. Brown, II. A. McKillip, of town, C. Sands of Mordansville. and E. B. Guie and C. E. Gever of Catawissa, attend ed the inauguration on Tuesday. LA GRIPPE! Cured in 24 Hours, BY THE USE OF OUR 1 .x. nninrvn .i. tvtt t fi 1 1 A tnurvlrrri r 111 lift -o 25 CENTS. One box will cure a cold, or money refunded. An Instant Relief Fob Neuralgia and Rheumatism. MANUFACTURED ONLY BV W. S. Rishton, Ph. C Omaosita P. 0 ?harmacist CO., w row. F. M. Leader attended the fiinernl of his cousin, V. C. Lender, at Shamokin on Sat urday. He was killed in the big wreck on the Lehigh Valley Kailroad last week. Mrs. F. C. Eycr of Market street, started Tuesday morning for Florida to spend the winter. She was Joined at Danville ty Dr and Mrs. Meredith and little daughter Emily, Frank E. Miller, vo has been employed as book-keeper for Coxe Hros. & Co., nt Drifton, for some time past, has resigned his position and returned Home to assist nis lather in his law oflice. Miss EfTie Fnhringcr, spent n few days with her parents this week. She went to r par Cooper Hospital at Camden, yesterday, to lenrn to be a trained nurse. She has been living recently at Tyrone. Misses Jennie Lewis, Nellie Owens, Sara Hinckley. Charlotte I'ersinc. liertha Kramer, Will Dougherty anil Charles hlineman, ot Danville, attended the annual gymnastic ex hibition at the Normal School Friday even ing. Georoe IT. Vanhcal. of Elmira, spent the greater part of last week in town, lie is taking a pleasure trip through New York and Pennsylvania, lie was dcliuhteu wun Bloomslmrg, and said he was never In a prct tier town. Miss Bertha Ilagenbuch, returned home Friday. She went to Shickshinny about two weeks aco to nttend a wedding, she was taken suddenly ill and her condition wou not permit of her removal home. She considerably improved now, and her complete recovery is looked for. . Legal advertisements on page 7. A. N. Yost announces his name as a candidate :or Kegisier and Recorder, in this issue. He is com petent and intelligent, and if elected will make a good official. II. V. White & Co , the hustling millers of this place have advanced the price of wheat two cents on the bushel. They also added nve cents a bushel to the price of new corn. Gen. John B. Gordon's lecture, in the Normal Auditorium, Satur day evening, promises to be a rare 111133 11. OUU CV.I . ii t t c 4i r ruj -.. m i lasi travs ui iuc vuuicuciacy. The work of repairing the Nov elty Works, which was badly dam aged by fire a few months ago, was begun on Monday, and will be hur ried along as much as possible. Mr. Thomas Gorey is the con tractor. The regular annual meeting of the Columbia County Agticultural Society will be held at the Court House Saturday afternoon. It is rumored that an effort will be made to depose several of the old officers. Two of the offices for which a con test is being made is that of treasur er and secretary. In our issue of last week we for got to give the names of the newly elected directors of the Farmers' National Bank. They are as fol lows: William S. Moyer, William Kramer, William Gingles, Joseph Eves, C. A. Kleim, N. U. Funk, Frank Ikeler, Charles W. Runyon and C. M. Creveling. Dr. Wiiiiain Graydon, father of Dr. Andrew Graydon, died at the latter's residence, on Market St., Wednesday morning, at about 8 o'clock. This honorable gentle man had been ill for a long time with the disease consequent upon old age. He was past eighty years of age, and was a prominent man in his day. The funeral will be private, and interment will be made in Harrisburg. Mrs. J. J. Strauser, who lost thirty five dollars 011 Monday, was made happy on Tuesday by having the money returned to her. The money was found, and returned to its owner by Edward W ertz and Marion Hummel, two lads residing out on the Berwick road. There are at least two honest people in town, and we have uc doubt that Diogenes, if he came along would find others without the use of his lantern. I The six The sixth annual gimnastic exhi- bition drew a large audience to the Normal School Gymnasium Friday evening. 100 mucn cannot De said of the entertainment. lhe whole program was rendered in such a nianuer as to call forth considerable applause. The concluding number a genuine high toned Colored Cake Walk, was laughable 111 the extreme, and sent every one away in the best of spirit. The prize, a nice large cake, was gathered in by Mr George White Washing Done Johnsing, Mr. Harry Aldinger and Miss Kal- somina Brunetta Moutmorence Smith, Mr. Jones. There was no division of opinion as to the victors, and if they ate the cake with the spirit which characterized their ef forts in winning it, we imagine it St 7onSpX SASlJsgft 1 t ... t r i. nrJ-.., 1 wortn 01 tri didn't last long. William II. Slate has been chosen Superintendent of the Methodist Mission Sunday school. Directors elected for the coining year, by the Blooitisburg & Sulli- an Railroad Company, are ns fol- ows : J. k. Jiuckaiew, Aionon McMichael, E. V. Clark, Jr., A. W. Kelsey, U. R. Dick. Samuel Wigfall, H. J. Conner, J. K. Grotz and L. E. Waller. The home of Frank Ritchie, a one story structure, located on the hill, near the reservoir, came near beinz totally destroyed by hre on Saturday. It was discovered and extinguished, but not until it had done considerable damage on the inside of the building. The following officers have been installed for the ensuing year by the ladies of the G. A. R. : Presi dent, Mrs. Elizabeth Girton ; Vice Fresident, Mrs. Isabel Shaffer ; Jr. Vice Fresident, Mrs. R. Black : Secretary, Mrs. Mary Mann; Treas urer, Miss Ada Holter ; Chaplain, Mrs. Anna Morris ; Conductor, Mrs. Lvdia Mover : Guard, Mrs. Sarah Shaw. Among the Bloomsburgers who attended a social session ot the or der of Elks, at Danville, Thursday night, were : Fred Ikeler, Les Alexander. C. B. Ent, D. . Z. Mensch, Harvey Deitterick. Will iam II. Macill. C. II. Reice. J. M. Gidding, J. R. Fowler, Alex Co hen, George Enterline. Several members from Berwick and Cata- wissa were also in attendance. Death entered the home of Isaiah Neyhard, at Orangeville, on Friday, and removed from the family circle his little son, Clyde, aged five vears. We are sometimes unable to comprehend why children should be called away, but death is no re specter of persons, all must, sooner or later, share the same fate. No one can tell who will be next. The funeral services were conducted on Monday. The discontinuance of the cou pon business" by the merchants is a step in the right direction. It is it nttrartpfl a ppnt s n 1 1 .. J A worm 01 iraue. materially icuutcu , . of trouble, sometimes resulting in micitnrlprctotiinirs onrl tht lne n( a permanent customer, and was a ii Tiifl nuwhatita who used it in this town are the loudest in its condemnation. A practice, which should be bro ken up, is that of youthful skaters who occupy the pavements in van- niie tvirtenf tV tnwn tniirh tr the r 7 annoyance and detriment ot pass- ersby. Coupled with the risk run in walk nzover cvoavementsisnow the new danger of being knocked down and senseless by a youthful catapult on skates, or by a sled. The practice is one which will have to be looked alter by tne authori ties. They pay no attention to pe destrians, who only get an impu dent and unbecoming reply from the boys. Robert McBride who was attack ed with illness in November and confined to the house for many weeks, made his appearance on the street last week Tuesday, and is rapidly recovering his strength through the skillful attendance of Dr. Redeker. He suffered from heart trouble, and one day was re ported dead. He insists, however, that he is still alive, and ready for business. He wants lots of work in the painting and paper hanging line, to make up lor lost time, and we know from experience that he can give good satisfaction. ceoccoeoeq What Shall I Be Done I FOR THE DELICATE Q1RL You have tried iron and other tonics. But she keeps pale and thm. tier sallow complexion worries you. Per haps she has a little hacking cough also. Her head aches and she cannot study. Give her I scon's Emulsion j The oil will feed her wasting body) the glycerine will soothe her cough, and the hypophos ohites will give new power and vigor to her nerves and brain. Never say you " cannot take cod-liver oil until you have tried Scott's Emulsion. You will be obliged to change your opinion at once. Children especially become, very fond of it t and infants do not know when It is added to their food 50c. nd $1.00 1 .11 druggUts, SCOTT & BOWNE, ChcmUtt, N.w York. We would like to have a corres-1 pondent in every town in the county. We want the news, write tins ot- fice for stamps and envelopes. Quite a number of people went to the Court House on Monday to see John S. Williams, the new Court Crier perform. He delivered his little speech in a very clear voice, articulating in such a manner that every word he littered was discern ible in every corner of the room. Frank Aurand has taken charge of the Cameron House, a well known hostelry at Lewisburg. The Elv House at Plymouth, will be conducted by Harry Aurand. Frank has employed as his head clerk Thomas Fairman a former clerk at the Exchange Hotel, of town, but more recently of the American House, of Carbondale. Mrs. Lavina, wife of Toscph My ers, departed this life, at her home, midwav between btillwater and Benton, in t lshingcreek township, on Wednesday aiternoon ot last week. A husband and three chil dren survive. The deceased was pretty well on in years, having passed her seventy-fifth year sev eral months previous to her death. The funeral, with interment at Ben ton, took place from the house on Fiiday. Miss Edith Oliver and her friends were highly pleased Monday night when a party from Bloomsburg en tered this pretty town at a time when most people are supposed to be in the land of slumbers. It was not an entirely unexpected visit as at the time of their arrival quite a number of Miss Oliver's friends had congregated at her home anxiously awaiting their coming. The even ing was enjoyed by all, Miss Oliver proving herself to be an excellent hostess. Those partaking of her hospitality were: Misses Kasuer, Shoemaker, Fox, Kuukle, Derrand Blue. Messrs Nagle, Kashner, Hehl, Crevehng, Eyer, Knorr and Kline, all of Bloomsbure: Misses Bertha Hess, Rozella Williams, Mabel YO' cum and Cora Fenstemaker: Messrs Will Harris. John Lenhart, Frank Hartmau and Ernest Morehead, ot this town. Berwick Independent, By reference to the political an nouncements it will be observed Wai J. . KUlier, jr., IS a candi e for Register and Recorder of this county. Mr. Rutter is so well known to the voters of this part of the county that an extended intro ductory notice seems to be entirely unnecessary. During the past thir teen years he has been engaged in the newspaper business at Blooms burg, which brought him in daily ;.:.!. 1 . 11 rt wU B" w"" ywyic or tne county, ana irom wnicn ce nas 8amcu a w,uc 4uilnuau1.mF through his courteous treatment of all with whom he transacted busi ness. Mr. Rutter comes from s good Democratic family, and has himself rendered much valuable service to his party and its cause His thorough capability, his excel lent business traits, and his court eous and obliging manner, forms a strong recommendation for his nom ination and election to the office to which he aspires. Benton Argus, ANNOUNCEMENTS. For Rent. A desirable house, with steam and water, near Market street, on Columbia avenue. Also, a suit ot rooms, second floor, Main street, near Centre, suitable for office or housekeeping. Apply to I-I2tf L. 1 . Sharpless. Honesty is the est Policy. Honest goods, honest prices, and honest dealings, will s urely bring success. Every hour proves it. I he last clnys 01 mo wne teenth Century show nothing more clearly We believe this fact, and our works demon strate our belief. Our goods are warranted to be exactly as represented, that is honest our goods are guaranteed to give perfect sat itfaction. that ts honest, it any article ot jewelry of our manufacture does not give perfect satislaclion we will relund the money paid lor such articles j that, too, is nonest, 1. W. llariman el son nave a complete as sortment of our goods in their store for sale at prices that defy competition. These goods are made from rolled cold, gold filled. or solid gold stock, and are warranted to give perfect satisfaction, or the money will be refunded. If this notice should reach any one living too far away from I. V. Ilartman & Son's store, or any other customer of ours, to per mit their purchasing the goods of our cus tomers, we will sell the goods at retail to such persons, under the warranty, and de liver by mail. We will also send printed in structions as to the care of the jewelry, how to clean it, etc, on application. VV. F. Main Co. Eastern Factory, Cor. Friendship and F.ddy St., Providence, R. I, Western Factory flnrgest in the world), under process of construction, at East Iowa City, la. Over 52,000 feet of floor space. (12 CTIVE SOLICITOUS WANTED EVERY WHKHE for "The Hlory ot the Phlllmilnes" by Murat llalmead, commissioned by the Uov ernuient as omelul lllutorlun to the war Depart ment, rue oook was wntwu in army camps ai fan Kranclsco, on the l'acltlo with Ueneral Mer rltt,;in tho hospitals at Honolulu, In llonif Kong, In the American trenches at Manila, la the In- urgent enmps with Agulnalilo, on the deck ot tneuiyiniua wun newey, ami me roar 01 Dimie at the tall ot Manila, llonan.a lor ag-entB. Brim lull ot original pictures taken by governmeat puoioKrunners on me spou tiurue uuuk. low prices, lilt; protlts. Freight pulcT Credit given. Drop all trashy unofficial war books. Ottlltt tree. Address, F. T- Harbor, boc'y., Mar Insur ance Bid., Chicago, 10-a -lou CLARK'S January Our Annual January Sale is now going on. You will find many lots of goods at exceedingly low prices. Coats. The cut prices on these are big. $7.50 Boucle Coats, now $2.50 6.00 " " " 2.00 5.00 " " " 175 and others equally as low. Cloth Capes. We have received from a manufacturer a lot of Cloth Capes, which will be sold less than wholesale prices. Fur Goods. From a New York manufac turer, at lowest prices known. 30 inch long: Astrachan Capes, $7.50. Astrachan Collarettes, $3.00. Neck Scarfs, $2.00. Hosiery. A lot of Ladies' Fast Black Seamless Hose, to go at 3 pair for 25c. ' H J, CLARK & SON. I. W. HARTMAN & SON. The front of our Store is as White as Snow with four Tables filled wiil Muslin Underwear. You can save money buying them this month; first of Febru ary they will be marked at a regular profit. There never has been such a display of Ladies', Misses' and Chil dren's Muslin Underwear in Columbia County (2823 pieces were opened). The prices this month are in reach of all The ladyf the house cannot afford to spend time or hire them made The 4.1 . i- 1 e . 1 1 1 1 gin mat worics out or in ue iactory wui save money oy oiiying them this month The farmer's wife or daughter will pay out of her butter money as much for the Muslins and trimmings as she can buy these ready made ! (Dress Makers don't want to work on Muslin Underwear. Our prices on Capes, Coats and Collarettes has brought out the five and ten dollar bills $10.00 ones for $7.50, and others in the same ratio. "Where can more money be saved," if you know, "ttO us." I. W. HARTMAN & SON. SPECIAL SALE! o Now is the time to get bargains. During the next 30 days we will give you many goods at and below cost. Wool Dress Goods that was 25c, now 15c. Dress Goods, from 50c. to 30. Do not miss these special sales. We have just received new sup ply of pretty Coats, Capes and Fur Collarettes for ladies. Fur sets for children. Ladies' Tailor-Made Suits, from $5.00 up. Ladies' Coats, Capes, Separate Skirts. Coats for misses and children. In this line our stock is large. Prices low. Ladies' Fur Collarettes, from $2.00 up. Our sales in Shoes increases daily. Ladies' Fine Shoes, from 79c. up. Gents' Fine Shoes, from 98c. up. Good Calicoes, 3c Good Muslin, 3$c. Our stock of Underwear is complete. We handle the celebrated Leather brand Stockings for ladies, misses and boys. Corsets, for 24c. up. Our Grocery Department is improving daily adding new goods at better prices. Our whole stock is complete and prices always right. It will pay you to see our goods before you buy, Bloomsburg Store Co., Limited. Corner Main and Centre. ALFRED McIIENRY, Manager. Time is Up! Begin the New Year by turning over a new leaf and providing yourself with a NEW WATCH. We have a magnificent assortment all sizes and styles including the new 12-size watch. Just as the hour glass and sun dial were made to take a back seat by the first watch, so also the heavy, bulky, old-fashion watches have to yield to the neater, smaller, and more reliable watch. Call and Look at Our Stock It is a pleasure these goods. to show jr. ie. moy, Sale Dress Goods. Many lots of Dress Materials at reduced prices. We caL special attention to a lot oi Dress Goods that we will sell at I2c. per yard, to close as thej are. Petticoats. A new line of these goods h new effects. Silk Italian Skirts, $2.85. Metallic Italian Skirts, $3.00 Black Italian Skirts, $1.59. Black Satin Skirts, 48c. iluslin Underwear We will sell a lot of Muslia Underwear at cut prices to close them out. For ladies : NIGHT DRESSES, CHEMISE, SKIRTS, CORSET COVERS, Girls and Childrens line good. . If you have us take your family group we'll take good care of the sit ting. Our reputation in this very dif ficult branch of photography assures you that it will be left in good hands. We make a specialty of children and family pictures. The quality of the work and the prices we quote make us friends all over the county. o THE PHILLIPS STUDIO, MAIN STREET, ' Oppoiite Episcopal K.utory, Telephone No .1074
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