'ME COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, P
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Quality
SHOES
For Women
$3.00.
Style, Fit, Wear.
None Better.
Christmas
Time at the D.
OlothiDg Store-
Lowenberg
W. C. McKINNEY,
No. 8 East Main St.
Your grandfather bought your
father his Christmas outfit here fifty
years ago. Your father started to
buy yours 25 to 30 years ago, and
now you are coming to buy your
little boy's too. This happens every
day at this well known store. Their
straightforward business methods
have held the trade for fifty years.
An enormous stock of beautiful
new Merchandise, everything that
a man or boy wears at prices so
reasonable as to suit the most slcnd
er purse will make this store the
centre of activity during the holidays.
A dream of beauty, our 25 and 50
rent Neckwear. Continuation ot
our extraordinary sale on Suits and
Overcoats, Underwear and Shoes
It is a long time since an article
of this kind has been printed in
this paper. Vc regret very much
that it is necessary to print it now,
but so manv of our subscribers
untenant the rost ojtirt nt iwxmmbwg, . I have failed to pay their subscription
THE COLUMBIAN.
" BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, D1XKMUKR 21, 1899.
mvi(!i'(ffHft fitaffr, March 1 IHHfcV
A UKilAT OFFEK-
farm Journal From Now to Dec.
Nearly Five Yean.
1903,
By special arrangement, made
with the publishers of the Farm
Journal, we are enabled to offer that
paper to every subscriber who pays
for Tun Columbian one year
ahead, for only $1.00, both. papers
nr the price of ours only ; our pa
per one year and the Farm Journal :
irom now to December, 1903, neariy
5 years. The Farm Journal is an
old established paper, enjoying
rrpnt nomilaritv. one of the
and most useful farm papers pub
lished. sT This offer should be accepted
without delay.
during the past year that we are
compelled to call attention to it.
On January first we shall send
.statements to all who owe for a
year or more. If the reader hap
pens to be one of these, and does
not want to be dunned, he can save
himself the annoyance, and save
us the postage, by paying during
this month. 7
Legal advertisements on page 7.
Church decorations
this week.
are going on
Old maids are looking up and or-
x.st ' dering mistletoe.
Wanted !
We want 500 new subscribers to the
Columbian this fall, and as a special
inducement will include the J arm
Journal from now until Jan 1, 1904
free. ,
Or the New York Thrice a week
World for three months free.
Or the Columbian and World one
year for $1.50. tf
Leases and notices
sale at this office.
to
quit, for
tf.
Fine cut glass at I less'.
Night robes, Ben Gidding.
Games at S. R. Bidleman's.
Driving gloves, Ben Gidding.
Visit Toolev & Company, and see
their fine display of groceries.
We ask but a trial. You will be
our customer it good worK win win
vonr natronace. Columbia Steam
J I a
Laundry, Centre at.
Books, games, toys, and a whole lot
of other nice things for Christmas at
J. Wesley Moyer's.
Work called for and delivered to
all parts of the town, by the Gem
Steam Laundry.
Good and substantial Christmas
gifts in the shape of blankets, robes,
telcscones. valices. whips, etc., at C.
S. Furman's.
The Columbia Steam Laundry, in
vites your patronage and guarantees
you satisfaction, first, last and always.
Evervthine for a cood Christmas
dinner at Tooley & Cos.
No loneer the old hand laundry,
but now we lead with everything up
to-date at the Gem Steam Laundry
Market street.
Smoking Jackets, Ben Gidding.
Tess' line of watches, clocks and
That Present
No doubt, has been causing you a little worrimcnt of whal
y 511 would give. This store offers you a place where you mi
come, see and make your selection from a variety of goods, either
or iisetui gooas. Kinus at moumaic
in ornamental
Visit the store.
Dress Silks.
If you have a silk want, either
for personal or gift giving, we
sav see this stock. It is com-
plete in black, colors ana sinpeu
effects. Our 00c. black silk will
please you. Our $1.25 black
silk will please you. Waist silk
patterns, all kinds.
Coals, Suits, Capes.
Either of these would make a
useful srif t. or for personal use.
We offer some bargains in tnese
p-oods now. It would pay you
to see. tTOli capes, a special 101
under value.
Litens.
A nice table cloth, bv the
vard. from Soc. to $1.85 a yard
Table cloths, in patterns, from
$2.00 to $8.00. Napkins, from
$8.00 to $1.00 dozen, lowcis,
Dishes ! Dishes ! Dishes ! Do
you want to see the largest and fin
est stock in this section? h. x.
Whary can show it to you.
jewelry is the largest and handsomest at all prices, lunch cloths, &c.
A fine assortment
at Peacock's.
of carving sets
Do you want a suit of clothing
for father or brother? Go to Gross .
He has a good variety at way down
prices. 2t.
L. E. Whary is ready for the
holidays, with a large and beauti
ful line of fancy China. All new
shapes and beautiful decorations in
French and German China.
Gommoit
You often hear now is this :
"If vou want anything really
GOOD in QUALITY and
REASONABLE in PRICE,
get it at
RISHTON'S.
We wish our readers, one and all
a Merry Chrisnias.
Organ recital at St. Paul's P. E.
Church on Tuesday, Jan. 9th.
Juvenile books, from 5c. to 40c.,
at Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
Thirteen different styles of shav
ing sets at Mercer's Drug and Book
Store.
The public schools of town will
close next week for the annual holi
day vacation.
A five cent counterfeit, light in
weight, and of a dingy appearance,
is being circulated.
Next Monday is Christmas. The
hanks and most other places ot
business will be closed.
Heavy Sterling Hair Brushes,
$2.75.
Heavy Sterling Combs, oO and
hoc.
Heavv Sterling Mirrors, $0.2o
"Heavy Sterling Novelties, 20c.
to 58.OO.
MILITARY
HAIR BRUSHES,
$1.40 to $5.00 Pair.
Fancy Atomizers, 50c.
The Most Beautiful Line of
Hand -Painted Chiaa
Ewer Shown In Bloomsburg,
10c. to $0.00.
Fancy calanders ioc.
R. Bidleman's.
to 50c at S.
Xickle plated coffee pots, tea pots,
chafing dishes, baker's bread trays,
etc., at Peacock s.
L. E. Whary has reduced
on many lines of dishes to
room for new stock.
prices
make
Fourteen different styles of neck
tie and handkerchief boxes at Mer
cer's Drug and Book Store.
Services will be held in St. Paul's
Church on Christmas at 10:30
o'clock in the morning.
Do not forget that Mercer's Drug
and Cook Store is a good place to
buy your Christmas presents.
As usual. Clark & Son's big win
dows are attractively decorated, and
full of pretty things. Stop and see
them.
The Berwick Bank reports a
large increase in deposits, loans and
discounts, during the past two
months.
If you want an overcoat
Gross and save money.
The best ranges in the market at
L. E. Whary's. See them and get
prices.
All the books at the City
prices at S. R. Bidleman's.
go to
2t
Cut
Tea kettles and
many other house
hold necessities,
all of which make
verv acceptable
Xmas gilts, at L- E. v hary s.
Skates from 25 cents
cock's.
up at Pea-
EVERYTHING IN
LEATHER GOODS
10c, to $5.00.
Raker's Chocolates and
Baker's Bon Bons
We are sole agents for these
delicious goods, ami Raarantje
them theFlNK&i ir
TIONS ever offered you.
Beautiful i lb., 1 lb. and 2
)b. boxes, at 00c. perl.-.
V. S. Rishton. Ph. C
Eat&xUdla. Pharmacist
Te!plione.
In Rishton's windows a pretty
display of goods is shown, including
painted china, sterling silver articles,
perfumery, leather goods, etc.
We have iust received an exten
sive line of 1 900 calendars for which
we will take orders and print at
reasonable prices. Call in and see
samples.
If you expect to buy a Christmas
present for your uncle, or your
aunt, do not buy it until you have
seen the line at Mercer's Drug and
Book Store.
Farmers are complaining of the
great scarcity of eggs. The hens
they say have been off duty and as
a result the price of the product has
been mounting upwards.
Hats and caps make good Christ
mas presents. Go to Gross . 2t
Have vou seen the large line of
pictures at S. R. Bidleman's?
Pocket knives, scissors and shears
at Peacock's.
Ties and Handkerchiefs 111 grert
varietv for Christmas at Gross . 2t
Pictures from
Bidleman's.
ic. to $25 atS. R.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
C. E. Savage has a nice assort
ment of Gold and Silver Watches.
tws' watches from $2.50 up, fully
truaranteed. A large assortment of
beautiful rings, scarf pins, chains,
bracelets and at exceedingly low
prices. Call and see.
L. K. Whary has several styles
of open stock dishes, where you can
buy just as many or as few pieces as
you like.
Special bargains in trimmed and
untrimmed hats in good styles at
F Barkley's, Main street, below
Market, north side. 2i-2t
Cups and saucers, by the dozen
or half dozen, or full dinuer sets, at
L. E. Whary's.
The savory roasting pan, the best
in the world at Peacock s.
Elesraut dressing cases, suitable
Christmas presents at Gross'. 2t
Jardinieres at L. E. Whary's.
S. R. Bidle-
in tnis section, nnsunus iul
chasers will do well to pay him a visit
You can protect your horse against
the cold blasts of winter by buying a
blanket at C. S. Furman's
Dress cases, Ben Gidding
Fine eloss or domestic finish, at the
Columbia Steam Laundry. Work
called for and delivered to all parts ot
town.
Neckwear for Xmas, Ben Gid.ling.
You will receive courteous treat
ment at Tooley & Cos. cash grocery
store.
The finest sterling silver and plated
ware at Geo. W. Hess
Bov's and children's sweaters, Ben
Gidding.
Extensive line of the latest grapho
nhone Records. These Records are
of the celebrated Edison make, and
comprise reproductions of the leading
bands, orchestras, quartettes and vo
calists of the country. At Geo. W.
Hess' jewelry store.
Telephone vour erocerv orders to
Tooley & Company.
Evervthine new and fresh at Geo.
V. Hess'. No old stock.
Collar and cuff boxes, Ben Gidding,
First-class work is not a recent at
tainment, at the ColumDia steam
Laundry. We have pleased our cus
tomers from the very beginning.
Kid gloves, Ben Gidding.
There is no pleasure in a sleigh
ride unless vou are warm. See C. S
Furman's line of robes and blankets
Collars and cuffs, Ben Gidding,
Did vou see Hess' line of clocks?
They make a nice Christmas gift
L. K. Whary can supply your wants
in china anil fancy dishes.
Mufflers, Ben Gidding.
Tooley & Co. buy for cash and sell
for cash, and that is why we can sell
at the low prices we do.
Fancy hose in wool and cotton,
Ben Gidding.
Give us a trial and be convinced
that we are the best. Gem Steam
Laundry
A nobby overcoat tor father or son,
Ben Gidding.
Eastman kodaks at twenty-five per
cent, off at Geo. W. Hess jewelry
store.
, r- . . r . - a
si amaii j.ui.
Sprochtel work, full line.
Handkerchiefs, all kinds.
Pocketbooks, chatelaine bags.
Mufflers, opal ware, framed
pictures.
Medallions, Indian seats, ian-
cy baskets.
Hosiery, dressing sacques.
petticoats.
Cushions, cushion tops.
Sterling Silver Goods.
We show full lines of thest
goods in all the leading articles.
Also a full line ot belt DucKies,
suitable for gifts.
Jewelry and Silverware.
A full line of gold rings, cull
buttons, brooches, &c. Also sil
ver plated ware at moderate
prices.
Kid Cloths, Mittens, &c.
Ladies' and children's ki3
gloves, ladies' Mocha gloves,
silk and wool mittens, Jersej
leggins, ice wool clouds. Either
will make a nice present.
Umbrellas.
A full line of ladies' and
gent's. Also a line of gent'
canes.
Neckwear.
A full line of ladies' anfi
gent's. Ladies' fancy stock col
lars, lace collars, neckties, bows,
chiffon ties, black silk neck col
larettes, men's square end ties,
jet stock collars, &c.
Clark & Son.
Get the correct shape for your par
ticular type of feet.
SEE
iVtKl THAT THIS
QUEEN
VUALITY"
t 11
IS BRANDED
ON EVERY
SHOE.
Diaries for 1900 at
man's.
You can find a useful
at a moderate price at
Hardware Store.
Xmas gilt
Peacock, s
The largest line
in town at S. R.
of Leather
Bidleman's.
goods
If you want cuff buttons, Scarf
pins, Neckwear, &c, for Christmas
presents go to Gross'. He is the
cheapest. 2t
Largest line of rings ever brought
to Bloomsburg, from 25c. up, at Geo.
W. Hess'.
We will call at your house for ord
ers, if you but let us know, and they
will be properly rilled and delivered.
Tooley & Company.
are made in special
shapes to fit the sev
eral types of feet. The
price is not the only
thing that has made
"QUEEN QUALITY" famous.
Also a complete line of the tamous
CURTIS SHOE for men.
F. D. DENTLER
The Fall Bridesmaid
Will have no difficulty in making a selection
for a gift from our fine stock of beautiful goods.
From trinkets to silverware is a long step,
for there are so many things between, costing
very little and costing a good deal. We want
our stock well known ; it will meet every want.
The new rings, settings, bracelets and brooches, are all here.
Sterling Silver Top Scent Bottles,
ONLY 25 CENTS EACH.
GEO. "W. HESS,
OPTICIAN AND JEWELER,'
6 E. Main St. Bloomsburg. Pa.
WHY NOT BUY YOUR
Xmas Candies
A full line of new,
double heaters. Low
Don't fail to see them
Whary.
first-class
in price.
, L. E.
Pocket Books from 25c to $2.00
at S. R. Bidleman's.
Boundless in its ability to please,
isL. K. Whary's China Bazaar.
Bov's and Children's suits and
overcoats Very low in price at Gross'
Critical Judgment
finds no flaw in our Photo
graphs. Let your friends de
cide we know their opinion
will be complimentary to our
work.
Skill, taste, experience, with the best
of modern appliances and equipment
all these we employ to make your
picture perfectly satisfactory.
We are showing several new styles ot work
in both tbe platlnotype and etirbomate UutaU
that are exclusive with us In Blooumburtf.
Uli HI 't'O UATK.
0
THE
PHILLIPS STUDIO,
MAIN STREET.
Opposite Episcopal Kectorv. 1 1-14
FROM
E. M. SAVIDGE
when he sells such pure, fresh
and dainty confections. Try
our 25c and 40c box candies.
Fine chocolate creams, 12c lb.,
mixtures, 3 lbs. for 25c. Our
bon bons and candied fruit are
the finest ever brought to this
city. Buy once and you buy al
ways. Fresh invoice of
LOWNEY'S CANDIES
RECEIVED FRESH TO-DAY from their Boston factory.
CHOCOLATE
BONBONS.
Eft. SMWOENS
The Leading Confectioner,
17 East Main St. Bloomsburg, P