THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA THE COLUMBIAN. DLOUMSBURG. PA. J. S. Williams & Son, BLOOMSBURG, PA., ublic Sale Criers and General Auctioneers. tw Fifteen ytmrs oxperlcnne. satisfaction giiitrantepd. Brat returns of any gnle criers In uita soul Iod o( the HlAU). Wrll.n for wrms and datos. We nover disappoint our patrons. 1-3 Ice cream served, with all flavors in soda water, at 5c a glass, at Mercer's Drug & Hook Store. The State encampment of the G. A. R. is being held in Wilkesbarre. Several members of Ir,nt Tost of this town are in attendance. Candidates are putting on the finishing touches this week, and the political pot will be well nigh boil ing heat by Saturday. Ask to see the new style of visit ing card at this office. Can't be told from an engraved card, and costs less than half as much, tf A Strawberry and Ice Cream fes tival will be held Thursday June 15th on the lawn of St. Paul's P. E. church, under the auspices of the Junior Auxiliary. " Like diamonds raindrops glis ten." Drops of Hood's Sarsapa rilla are precious jewels for the blood which glisten in their use. On account of the death of Frank Thompson, late president of Penn sylvania Railroad Company, the station at East Bloomsburg is drap ed in mourning. . - . The band gave a concert on Mar ket Square last night. The render ing of "War Songs of the Boys in Blue," was well received, as was also a cornet solo by L. E. Mc Henry. A short time ago one of our well known business , men was cheated out of $3.50 by receiving a' bogus check in payment for goods. This is becoming a frequent occurrence A good policy to follow is not to accept checks from strangers. Unrequited love caused Miss Ellen Killen of Centre township to take a quantity of carbolic acid, Monaay evening, me act was prompted by the belief that a young man in tlie neighborhood, with whom she was greatly enamored, had turned her down. A phvsician was hurried to the house, but from latest reports her case is a critical one. Members of the L. A. W. ,and the Bloomsburg Wheelmen, are so- ucitating subscriptions for the erec tion of a side path to run along the creek from here to Rupert. To date they have succeeded in raising about one hundred dollars. Later on it is the intention to build a path from Market street down along the river to connect with the one above men tioned. Considerable interest is be ing manifested in the matter. Had we more space we would publish a list of the subscribers. TheW. C. T. U. will hold a contest Saturday evening, June 10th in the Baptist Church. This is the Annual Celebration of Mr. Jennings Demorest birthday; the founder of contest work. Our older ladies and gentlemen will render the music; the younger class the oratorical. The winner in music will be gold medal; in oratorical must be silver. A cordial invitation given to all. A pleasing program will be given. Admission 15 cents. Baptist Church at 8 o'clock Supt. Contest Dept. Iv E. L. Go to Mercer's Drug and Book Store For bicycles. For tires. For inner tubes. For all bicycle sundries. For hammocks, $1 to $4. For croquet sets, $1 to $2.25. , For lamps, at reduced prices. For all toilet soaps. For combs and brushes. For all patent medicines. For blank books of all kinds. For box paper, 10c. to 50c. a box. tor tablets, ic. to 35c. each. For poultry powder and horse and cattle powder. For lice exterminator. for pocket books, ladies or gents'. And get your prescriptions filled there. Opposite Episcopal Church. Rm'I Tobacco Spit and Smoke Tour I.lfo anj. To quit tobacco easily and forever, be moir netle. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To llao, the wonderworker, that makes weak men strong. All druggUts, Wo or II. Cureguaran. teed. Booklet and snmplo free. Addreai SterllBf Remedy Co. , Chicago or New York. TorEent. " The Bloomsburg Land Improve tnent Co. have a house and barn for rent. Inquire of N. U. Funk, Secre rary. 4-20-tf HOOD'S PILLS cure Liver BIN loudness, Indigestion, Headache aay to take, easy to operate. 2 Bo THEY MET AT ORANGEVILLE. Tho Twenty-Ninth Annual Convention of the Columbia County Sabbath School Astoclatlon. ' Bright, clear and beautiful dawned the morning of May 23, 1899, and many were seen wending their way to the Presdyterian church in the town of Orangeville, called there by the an nouncement that the Columbia County Sabbath School Association would meet in convention there. The presi dent, Myron I. Low was at his post and promptly called the convention to order. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. B. C Conner, of Bloomsburg. The general topic for these services carried throughout the convention was "the King and 111s Kingdom." Under this head there were the several sub topics, (t) His coming and purpose. (2) His humilia tion and exaltation. (3) His return and reward. (4) His kingdom its capitol and subjects. (5) Its supreme sway and glorious dominion. One of these subjects was taken up at each session. Thus there was a continuity of thought along this line. Mr. Low, in his greeting to the delegates, called their attention to the beauty of nature in the flowers and trees. He said, "When I look all around and see the beauty of God's handiwork my heart goes out In gratitude that I am per mitted to be a part of his handiwork. More than that, we are permitted to be laborejs together with him. My heart goes out in warmth and fellow ship to those who have come from all parts of the county. We are here at the foot of the Knob mountain of life and have an opportunity occasionally of looking back at the pathway we have trod. We may feel discouraged at the mistakes we nave made, but we may also feel pleasure at some suc cesses we have had. We mav look up fo the summit of the mountain and think it is very distant, but we are not climbing it alone. The heighth we want to reach is the summit of God's glory and smile. When we- see these beauties of nature let us remember the King. As the little flower brings its cup to the sunlight and dew to be fill ed, we want to bring our hearts to him asking that they may be filled with his love and spirit." The report of H. R. Bower, the County Fieldman, gave evidence that the Association was trying, at least, to have a part in the wcrk of the Master. He stated that during the ye,ar 20 dis trict institutes had been attended by members of the executive committee, 04 addresses had been made, and 30 schools visited. To do this they were required to travel 2534 miles. "Pro gression along all lines of Sunday School Work," was the gbd news that greeted the Association when Statisti cal Secretary A. W. Spear made his report. There are in the county 138 schools, 120 of which remain open during the entire year, the remainder closing during the winter. X o carry on these schools and instruct 132 12 pupils requires the services ot 1934 officers and teachers. The Home Department which up to a few years ago was unknown in our county, now has a membership of 742. Previous to this time the Sunday Schools of Nescopeck have belonged to Luzerne County Association. Feeling that it would be a benefit to them to be unit ed with the Columbia County Asso ciation they accordingly asked permis sion to enroll, which request was promptly granted. Some delightful echoes from the State Convention held at Johnstown were contributed by the delegate, F. B. Hartman and some of them were so excellent that we cannot pass them by. The eight reasons that Supt, Meigs, of Indiana, cave lor being in the Sunday school were: (1) Because I am a christian. (2) I believe in the bible. (3) I am an officer. (4) 1 am a teacher. (5) The Sunday school needs me. (6) I need the Sunday school (7) My influence should be for the Sunday school. (8) For example s sake. He also described three class es of Sunday schools called 1, The Rear Line Sunday School; 2, 1 ne Middle Line Sunday School; 3 The Front Line Sunday School. The Rear Line Sunday School was dead and did not know it. The Middle Line School is just the same size it was ten years ago; has poor music; no singing books no library. The Front Line School has a front line pastor, a front line superintendent, a front line secretary, and front line teachers. It has a black board, a teacher's meeting, a Home Department, is graded, has good music and plenty of it, has maps, a separate primary room, has a missionary spirit, and has more boys than any other school in the community. "Temperance," the next subject was discussed by Rev. B. C. Conner, He said, "There are three places where great truths may be taught, great un pressions made jf we are wise. These places are the home, the public school and the Sunday school. The home is the first place in which to teach the children the dreadful curse of intern perance. Our public school teachers are giving us their hearty co-operation in this work both bv precept and ex ample. While the primary work of the Sunday school teacher is to bring the children to Christ, they also have Ladies' Suits. Not a special purchase of odd lots, but our own suits that we always stand back of. $15 00 suits now $10 00 13 50 12 50 10 00 7 50 5 00 50 50 75 00 75 Ladies' Jackets. It strikes the hour for their departure long before yours marks the time of their useful ness. Hence, bargains like those, rich and seasonable. $7 50 Jackets now $5 00 500 " 3 75 3 95 " " 2 9 Misses' and Children's Jack ets at lower prices than ever of fered in this county before, but we mean to' sell these goods this season, not next. Ladies' Silk Capes Not old goods, but new, de sirable capes, but we have too many. $7 50 capes now $5 00 5 00 " " 3 So 2 95 " " 1 90 2 25 " " 1 65 Handkerchiefs. A small lot, used in decorat ing, soiled a little. Were 25 and 19c, now 18 and I2c. duty along this line. We have our tetnperance lessons and in addition would suggest that the day on which these occur be observed in special manner by attractive services. It is the business of the teacher to get the boys and girls so set against the dread ful curse that tiiey will shun intoxicat ing drink as they would shun the devil. It is the devil's business and should be looked upon as such. The pastors will help, and they with the parents, public school teachers and Sunday school teachers will make a quartette that will have a wonderful power in this work." The benediction by Rev. H. Smith closed the session. THURSDAY AFTERNOON. The convention was led in devot ional services by Rev. N. B. Smith, of Orangeville, the topic being "The King. His humiliation and exalta tion. The following committees were then appointed: On Nominations J. B. Nuss, C. E. Yorks, W. R. Kocher, A. W. Whit uer, Miss Helen Jamison, J. H. Henrie. On Resolutions Mrs. Samuel Pur- sel, Miss Mary Milnes, C. C. Crevel ing. On Place Chandley Lves, Boyd Trescott, J. Frank Kline. On Audit E. S. Fornwald, Miss M. F. VVooley, W. T. Bidleman. An Open Parliament on "Some helpful features of work in your Sun day school followed, borne of the things found to have been helpful in the different schools were, the appoint ment of committees to help with the work. Welcoming strangers. A Sun day School Board, or in other words an executive committee. A weekly meeting of the teachers for the study of the lesson. A decision day, Dr. Roads gave a short talk on the use of the bible in the school. He told of one school that he visited where the superintendent asked the boys and girls to give the "sword sal ute.'.' Immediately each one raised "the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God," and waved it in the air. This, he said, was one of the most impress ive sights he had ever witnessed. At the close of the afternoon session two conferences were held, one conducted by Dr. Roads, the other by Mrs. Barnes. THURSDAY EVENING. The devotional services were con ducted by Rev. A. II. Smith, ot Ber wick, and Rev. J. D. Smith, ot Blooms burg. The snbject was, "The King. His return and rewards. Mrs. Barnes then addressed the convention. The subject of her talk was, "Bible Stories." She said, "Very early in life the little ones should be trained in the right way. One text book is given us for nse in teaching. This book is the bible. In using the bible stories we must choose those that will fit the particular need of the child. Much of our teaching fails be cause it does not fit. We want to tell the story in such a way that it will be a mirror showing the pupil himseif. There is hardly a case in the training of children in which a bible story will not fit. A mother who was very much concerned about her little girl who would not ask to be forgiven or would not apologize told her very carefully the story of the Prodigal Son. She dwelled particularly on the nobility of the boy in asking forgiveness. Soon after the little girl found herself in the wrong, and after a struggle, overcame her inclination and asked forgiveness. I. W, HARTMAN & SON BLOOMSBURG, PA. SIX DAYS' Clearance i Sale! JUNE 12, JUNE JUNE 15, JUNE Notions. We still continue our Notions at ic, 2jc, 3$c, 4 Jc, and may have left from these sales just what you need. Come and see. Corsets. This week we offer a special in Summer Corsets at 24c. We must study the story carefvlly and i u . . 11 - . 1 . u u ; i . i - ....11 1. 1 IGll Ik WCII, ailU IIIC I.IIUU1CI1 Will lllrtNC the application themselves. Dr. Roads then talked on "Evan gelistic Work in the Sunday School." He said. "The largest field, the whitest field, the easiest field to reap for Christ is the Sunday school. Our work as Sunday school teachers must mean a mission to save souls. If a farmer should sow his field then plow it up and sow it again we would think there was something wrong with him. Just so with the teachers. If they sow during the spring,summer,autumn and winter and never have a sickle in hand to gather the harvest, they are just as un wise. The primary work of the teach er when a child comes under her or his care, is to save that soul for Christ. Let every lesson be studied with that end in view." An overflow meeting was held at the Union Church and addressed by the same speakers. Both churches were filled and the interest and the attention showed that the work was appreciated. FRIDAY MORNING. Rev. E. A. Sharrets conducted ser vices on "His Kingdom. Its capito! and subjects." The District Presi dents hour was taken up and many I reports were given b them either per sonally or by naving Deen sent into the Secretary. Much of the success of the work throughout the county depends on the way in which these presidents perform their duty, and as ours is one of the banner counties in the state we can lay claim to having been at least in a measure successful. Following this Dr. Roads gave a talk on "Some Reforms in the Sun day School." Some that he mentioned were: (1) We need to exalt the bible in the schools. Have it in every class. Have every scholar own one. 2. We need to deepen the responsibility of the teachers. 3. We need to enlarge the attendance. 4. We need a better school organization. Grade the schools. Have quarterly examinations. 5. Above all we need to exalt Christ. We must lift him up as the standard. The report of the nominating com mittee was received and the following officers elected tor the coming year: President, Myron I. Low, Lime Ridge; Vice President, C. H. Albert, Blooms burg; Rev. A. H. Smith, Berwick; G. W. Utt, Rhorsburg. Cor. Sec. A. W. Spear, Cabin Run; Rec. Sec, Miss Martha Powell, Miss Eva Rupert, Bloomsburg; Treas, Miss Anna Mc Henry, Stillwater; Home Dept. Sec, R. R. John, Bloomsburg; Primary Sec. Mrs. G. E. Wilbur, Bloomsburg; Supt. Normal work, J. S. Grimes, Light Street; Delegates to State Convention Mrs. C. E. Yorks, C. E. Yorks, Bruce Brower John Eves, E. H Whitner, J. S. Campbell, E. S. Fornwald, Mrs. T. H. Edgar, A. M. DeWitt, Mrs. Jere Kostenbauder. "Illustrations a Help or Hinde- rance, by Mrs. names was tne next topic. Duung her address she said, "Two ends to be gained by teaching are that the pupils shall acquire knowledge and the power to use it. Miny of the truths we wish to teach are unknown to the pupils and we must teach some known truth to lead to the unknown. Illustration is simply letting a pupil see an uuknown truth through the means of a fact that is familiar to them. There is always an end to be reached, a starting point, and illustration is the means of going by easy stages from the starting point 13, JUNE 14, 16, JUNE 17. Ribbons. A lot of Fancy Ribbon at 10, 19, 29c. yd., worth 18 to 50c. yd. Just the thing for neck ribbons. Belts. Leather Belts, with fancy buckles, worth 59 to 89c, all reduced to 50c. each for this sale. ' to the end. The best Sunday School teacher like the best day school teacher is the one to whom it is easy to say "it is like something." FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Devotional services were conducted by Rev. D. Y. Brouse on "His King dom. Its supreme sway and glorious dominion. Mrs. Barnes again ad dressed the convention on "Training the Children to Give. "It is necess ary to give as giving is as much a part ot tne worship ot uod as any part of the service. Teach the child to give from the right spirit, that of love. Teach them to give regularly, systematically and proportionately, Teach them according to the bible directions about giving." ine address ot ur. Koads on "Jesus the Perfect Teacher" was full of interest and information. He said "There is one crown that the world is willing to put on the head of Jesus; one thing in which they are willing to grant him supremacy, and that is that he was a magnificsnt teacher. I want to put in this crown a five pointed star and in the the point of the star I want to put this as his first qualifica tion for a good teacherfulness and ac curacy of his knowledge of the bible. He studied the Scriptures thoroughly. We can never follow in the footsteps of Jesus until we have an accurate knowledge of the bible. The second point would be the 'unique and origi nal methods be employed.' Charles Dickens said that the hnest bit of story writing that the world has ever known is the story of the Prodigal Son. The third point in the star is that Jesus understood all the principles of education and used them in his work. 'His holy and heroic character' was another point in his favor as a teacher. Back of all the beautiful words he spoke was a heart full of love for his hearers. The fifth point was 'perfect knowledge of human nat ure'." The report of the committee on Resolutions was accepted as follows: Whereas, We the delegates of the Sunday schools of Columbia county have been permitted to meet in con vention at the close of another year ol Sunday School work, therefore be it, . Resolved, That we express our sin cere gratitude to God, our Heavenly Father, for our preservation, for an increase in membership, for an ad vancement in Sunday school work, and for a diminution in the number of Summer schools, with a corres ponding increase in the number of evergreen schools, That we recognize the importance of the work accomplished by our officers, the increased interest and attendance at our district institutes and county convention. That we note with interest the ad vancement in the Home Department its increased membership and the 1 good work accomplished. That we reccommend a more ex tended use of the bible in the Sunday school. 1 hat we return thanks to Almighty God for the conversions in our Sun day schools and urge a united and consecrated effort in bringing all into the fold. That we urge the teachers and officers of the schools to set such ex amples of temperance and self-control as will influence the pupils to form good moral habits. I hat we extend our sincere thanks to the people of Orangeville and Silks. We have had several sales of silk this season, but none that compare with these, in price or assortment. These are new goods, not a pile of old stuff, and include all our silks, col ored and black. $i 00 silk's now 79c. 7S 59C 39C 25c. 21c. .50 39 .29 Dress Goods. For this one week we offer our entire stock of dress goods at prices never before equalled in this county. Come, see and compare. $2 50 dress goods now $1 75 50 10 82 59 39 28 18 14 II 09 00 75 50 39 25 9 J5 12 Ladies' Skirts. Figured Mohair, black. $3 50 skirts now $2 75 2 50 skirts now 1 85 Crash skirts, this sale, only 29c. Don't count on getting one the last day. Come early. vicinity for their kind hospitality, and to all who have contributed in any way to make this convention a success and especially to Dr. Roads and Mrs. Barnes. That we thank the choirister, or ganists and all others in their prompt ness in coming forward and aiding in the music. That we, the members of the Sab bath Schools ot Columbia county heartily endorse the purpose and work of the Pennsylvania Saloon League and pledge it our practical support. That we endeavor during the com ing year to live nearer our Heavenly Father and be more diligent in our Sunday School work. One of the delightful features of our conventions is the music and this year was no exception in this respect The music under the leadership of F. B. Hartman was inspiring and enliv ening. The solos by Miss Herring and Mr. Low and the duets ot Mrs. Sloan and Mr. Hartman were espec ially enjoyable. Defective Eyes Can be made to see perfectly and the trou ble entirely removed, by PROPERLY FIT TED Glasses. My long experience is at your command. I examine your eyes FREE. and tell you whether or not you need glasses. Can supply all kinds of OP TICAL GOODS AT MODERATE PRICES. J. 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