" "" 1 ... . . is 9S 15 9S 95 95 9S 1 line toct ions i ups, :ats, akes con, d a eit, t7 VOL. 34. AN AFFLICTED FAMILY. Seldom indeed does affliction visit a household with such fatal results as has been the case with the family ot Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carr, who reside on the H. G. Supplee farm near lerseytown, in Madison township. Two children have died, and a third is quite critically ill. On December 8th a daughter aged sixteen years, re turned home from school in the after noon, and complained of feeling ill. The family physician was summoned, but the case it appears, baffled him,, and being unable to render any as sistance, the girl died early the next morning. On Tuesday, December 19, a son, aged about eighteen was taken suddenly and violently ill with apparently the same disease, the symptoms being identical with those of the daughter. Again medical skill was inadequate to cope with the dis ease, and death claimed the victim, he having been sick but one day. At this point the parents having be come heart broken over their loss, sent to this town for a physician to attend the third child, who was be ginning to complain. The physician responded and pronounced the disease spotted fever. This so thoroughly frightened the people living in the vicinity that they refused to go near, or even pass the house. Several physicians have visited the place including a specialist from Scran ton, and while none of them have publicly expressed themselves, as to the nature of the disease, we have been informed that the doctor from Scranton who made a thorough diag nosis, is of the opinion that it is poison. Last fall Mrs. Carr made some apple butter, boiling it in a copper kettle. It appears that before the butter was sufficiently cooked, the spider,(an iron frame) on which the kettle rested broke down, and the apple butter was allowed to stand in the kettle until the next morning when the cooking was resumed. The children have been eating of it all winter and it is to this copper poisioning the doctor above mentioned attributes the fatalities. We received information this morn ing, that the third child is getting bet ter, and hopes are entertained lor his recovery. Married at Home. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Roft Crossley, near Buckhorn, was the scene of a very happy wedding on December 21st, when their daughter Mary was married to Mr. P. Cloyd Werkheiser, of Philadelphia. The ceremony was performed at high noon by Rev. P. B. Fasold. The bridesmaid was Miss bailie Crossley, sister of the bride, and the best man was Mr. Harry Straub of Espy. The bride wore a gown of cream silk, carrying a bouquet of carnations, which flower she also wore in her hair. The bridesmaid was also attired in white, wearing the same kind ot flow ers, large bouquets of which also adorned the dininc tables. Immediately after the happy couple had received the congratulations and best wishes of their many friends a sumptuous dinner was served to about seventy five (75) guests. The pleasant occasion was one long to be remembered by the many friends and relatives of the young couple as are all social gatherings in Mr. Crossley s hospitaDie nome. The happy couple were the recip- f . ients of many handsome and useiui gilts ot linen, silver ware, china and class, and other gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Werkheiser Iett tor rmiaueipma on Tuesday December 2O, which city will be their future home. Open Winter Predicted. A gentleman who has been making the weather a study for some years is positive that we are to have an open winter, and bases his opinion on the fact that the weather of December 13, 14. 15 and 16 controls the months of January, February, March and April, of 1900, and our readers can easily recall the fine weather of the days mentioned above. He says he never knew the prediction to fail. ORGAN RECITAL. An organ recital will be given in St. Paul's Church on Tuesday even ing, January 9th, by Edgar I.. Fulmer, organist of Grace Lutheran Church, Reading. Mr. Fulmer gave two re citals on the large organ in the Auditorium of the Nationa Lx port Exposition in Philadelphia ast month, and the city papers spoke very highly of him. Y. M. U. A. HEWS- Next Sundav afternoon at 1:1a flip Mens' Meeting will be conducted in me new nome on Market Square. Dr. Geo. II. Hemingway will make e address. Sinmnir wi be ed hv the Male Choir. The formal opening of our new omc will take nlaceon Monday even- inn, January 1st at 8 o'clock. Invita tions will be sent to all members of the Association and contributors, each one of whom are earnestly re queued to invite personally, young men ot their acauaintance whose lames are not on our records. The nvitation is ceneral to all vounir men. and ladies also. A musical and literarv nrotrram has been arranged for, and the Ladies' Auxiliary will serve refreshments. On Monday from r to a:iq n. m.. all boys are invited to visit the building. Arrangements have been made for their entertainment nl thnv will h given a pleasant time. No boys under 15 years ot age will be admitted in the evening excentins the members of the junior department. "Shannon of the Sixtn." V. H. Power's production of 'Shannon of the Sixth" will be the at traction at the liloomshurz Opera House tomoirow (Friday) night. The play is a romantic military drama, and is now in its third successful season. It is full of startling effects, bright comedy and heart interest, the siory being one of life and love in far away India, during the Sepoy Rebellion ot 1857. Lieut. Larry Shannon, of the Sixth Carbineers, is accused of the theft of a precious gem, known as "The Light of Heaven", which has been taken from the head of an idol in the Hindoo temple at Delhi. A Brahmin Priest, through the aid of occult science, recovers the lost gem, and the theft is traced to a Capt. Arlington. One of the strong climax es is at the end of act third. Dora Kimber, the daughter of Gen Kim ber of the British army, is captured by the Sepoys and tied to the mouth of a cannon to be blown to pieces. A slow match is lighted and just at the critical moment, she is rescued by Lieut. Shannon. W. II. Power, is repeating the success he has made for the last three seasons in the title role and he is supported by a carefully selected company. METHODIST EpIsOOPAL CHURCH. Love Feast, Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, at 7.30 o'clock. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, Sunday, Dec. 31, at 10:30, and at 7:00 p. m. On Sunday evening, Dec. 31, at 7:00 o'clock, the pastor, Rev. B. C. Con ner, will preach a sermon appropriate to the close of the year, at which time the special revival services will begin. They will continue every night except Saturday night, until further notice. All members and friends of the church are cordially invited to all the services and they are earnestly requested to pray and work for the success ot the special meetings. HUMMEL THRIVES IN JAIL- Charged With Triple Murder, Ho Pays Little Attention to Ministor. Jail Physician Haag, of Williams port, says William Hummel, who is in jail at that place, charged with triple murder, has gained twelve pounds since he was locked up in his steel cage a month ago. lie has grown a full beard. A minister who was permitted to talk with him a day or so ago, at tempted to speak of the "home above." Hummel elevated his eyes lo the steel bars covering his cell, turned his at tention elsewhere, and the minister gave il up as a bad job. Hummel sleeps as soundly at night as a healthy babe. MusicaluB. A serices of musicales will be given in the Presbyterian Church, dur ing January, on Monday afternoons, beginning Monday, January 1, 1900, at 3:30 p. m. A silver offering will be asked at the door. The programs will consist of both vocal and instru mental numbers. The organist, Mrs. Colley, will be assisted by Miss Elsie Hicks. The public is kindly invited. Hotel For Rent- The Park Hotel, at Towanda. Pa., is for rent. Possession given April 1 st, 1900. Located in the heart of the town, opposite Court House. For terms, apply lo Geo. E. Elwell, Bloomsburg, Pa., or E. VV. Elwell, Towanda, Pa. tf. BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28. The new county officers elect, will be sworn into office on Monday next, New Year's day. A sumptuous dinner and supper will be served in the Kspy Hall, on New Year's day, under auspices of Kspy Lutheran Church. J K. Bittcnbendcr returned re cently from the upper part of New York State with a car load of milk cows for his farm. The cattle are blooded stock. The announcement that freight rates will on January 1st be raised on all railroadi from 32 to 50 per cent. will, if true, meet with most vigorous protests all over the coun try. m The exclamation of one and all who see our line of lamps, is " Oh what a nice line of lamps you have got!" Yes, and the prices are right, at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. George Knterline 011 Monday sent after a boarder who took his departure without paying his bill. While lure he gathered and clean ed tip hats, and did a rushing busi ness. From last report the juniper had not been apprehended. It is said that a wheel of fortune is being run in this town and that young boys are the chief patrons and consequent losers at the game. The police are investigating the matter and we may have something ot an interesting nature to report in the near future. It may seem strange, but it is a fact that we can send you the Farm Journal 5 years, all of 1900, lyoi, 1902, 1903 and 1904, if you will pay for The Columbian one year ahead both papers for $1. This applies alike to new and old sub scribers. Pay up. A stricter observance of the law against swearing on the streets of Bloomsburg is needed. If the guilty ones have no greater respect for womankind, or the example they afford younger boys than to defile the air with their verbal filth, they need the strong arm of the law to take them in charge. A man who gave Danville as his place of residence, accompanied by a small boy was arrested for being drunk and disorderly on East street by policeman Wiutersteen on Mon day. He was taken before J. S. Blue, vice president of the Town Council. He paid a fine and costs amounting to $3.90 and left for home. Ex-tax collector J. K. Bittenben der, his warrant having been re newed by act of Assembly, has ap pointed Francis R. Drake his deputy to collect all back taxes due him. Mr. Drake is well acquainted with the people and will make a capable and efficient officer. He has here tofore served as deputy for tax col lector L. D. Kase. On Saturday Jast one of our prominent business men did a quiet charitable act which no doubt car ried its own reward, by purchasing a new suit of cloihes for each of three small boys with idiom he came in contact while on his way up from the post office. 1 he boys were standing on the street, and judging from their appearance were sadly 111 need of the clothes. John C. Brass and Miss Cora B. Hall, both of William-sport were united in the holy bonds of matri mony, by Guy Jacoby, Justice of the Peace, at his office Tuesday morning. The ceremony was wit nessed by two gentlemen who hap pened to be in the office when the collide appeared. Including this one, Mr. Jacoby has performed sixty marriages since his incum bency to the office. Francis Parker departed this life at his home in Greenwood township on Thursday evening of last week, after a protracted illness of several years, at the age of forty seven years. Mr. Parker was held in high esteem and his death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The surviving members of the family are a wife and two daughters. The funeral took place on Monday. 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 13.500.000 packages of seeds will be distributed by the Agricultural Department during the coming year. Pennsylvania's share, on an equitable distribution should be a million. The vacancy in the teaching force of the public school at Espy, caused by the resignation of John Traub, has been filled by the appointment of John Watson, who will take charge on Monday. Now that the holiday trade is over, S. R. Bidlemau is prepared to show new patterns of wall paper for 1900, at the lowest prices. He has the agency for the only wall paper factory that is not included in the Trust. The eclipse for 1900 are four in number, two of the sun and two of the moon. The most interesting will be an eclipse of the sun on May 2Sth. In Pennsylvania it will be nearly total and in most of the south ern states it will be total. Washington Camp No. 106, P. O. S. of A., of Centralia, propose hold ing a smoker on New Years night in their rooms in the I. O. O. F. Temple, to which all visiting mem bers of the P. O. S. of A. arc invit ed. The entertainment consists of reading, recitations, songs, etc. Sol Smith Russcl, the actor, who no doubt many of our townspeople have seen, collapsed on the stage of the Grand Opera house, Chicago one evening last week during the performance of the "Hon. John Grisby." The audience was dis missed and the actor removed to his hotel. A new lot of leases just printed at this office. They contain clauses providing for payment of water rent by tenant; waiving benefit of ex emption; that rent may be collected for the whole term if tenant at tempts to remove goods without paying rent due, etc. 3 cents each, or 25 cents a dozen. 2t Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob Martz on East Seventh street, Saturday morning, I.Irs. Harriet Rupert. The spirit of in firmity had taken hold upon her several years ago, and her health had been very poor. The funeral services were conducted at the house Monday afternoon by Rev. McLinn of the Lutheran church. William Kearon, of Ilarwood, near Hazleton, an ex-gunner in the United States navy, is organizing a company of volunteers to go to South Africa and fight with the Boers. He says he has been com missioned to form a force 300 strong. The Transvaal Government will pay all expenses to the seat of war, and the soldiers will be well reimbursed. John M. Geise has resigned the position he held in Catawissa National Bank and has accepted the position of bookkeeper in the Dan ville National Bank vice, Clarence II. Frick, whose poor state of health does not allow him to attend to business. It is a nice compliment to Mr. Geise's business ability that he lias been selected to fill one of the best positions that this city has to oiler its young men. Danville Sun. Colonel C. M. Clement, .Sheriff Zc-rfnig and Commissioner Cope visited Edward Cressinger, the con victed murderer, Friday afternoon in the Sunbttry jail and informed him that the board of pardons relused to stay his execution 011 Jan. 3. The condemned man had nothing to say, but was deeply affected, showing that he realized for the first time his awful position. The coming hang ing will be the first that has occurr ed in Northumberland county since that of McManus, a Molly Maguire, in 1878. The gallows will likely be borrowed from a neighboring county. ' Centralia a Healtby Town- At a recent meeting of the Health Board, of Centralia, the health of ficer reported that that town was in an unusually healthy condition, be ing free from all contagious diseases. He also reported that during the past year not one case of any con tagious disease had been reported within the borough limits, and only one case of scarlet fever had been found on the outskirts of the town, and that was isolated and prevented from spreading. 1899. BEN. GIDDING. UUiilM EE "To dress well is a duty every nun owei to himself, to his friends and to the world it large." ULSTERS A MAN who gets into one of these warm, generous, comfortable ulsters can laugh at the cold weather. They are made of Irish incze, rnicjc ivcrsey. Beaver, Shetland or Montacnac with leather-cloth lining and deep storm collar. Like all HART, SCHAFFNER 6 MARX garments they are tailor -made, the materials are 80 good and so well put together the ulsters will last for years. HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX ciJTftfv. rjKxr. ytium TAILOR MADE CLOTHES. lit 1 11 l S. . V3 II 1 lit The White Front, BLOOMSBURG, PENNA. The Leader Department Store. Christmas time finds us well As wc always do, we make our more to their durability, rather than to cheapness. A thing that keeps its freshness only for a few days or weeks, we do not bother much with. An article that pleases you ana mates you nappier the whole year is much more desirable than something cheap and trashy, bo we have stocked our of use. Walk through our Furniture Department And see our FANCY ROCKERS. Never has our stock been as carefully selected as this year. Good, substantial, well made chairs, and another feature which must appeal to you. There are few duplicates. While carrying all the latest and best selling styles of finish and upholstery, we have a variety. You know how annoying it is to buy a pretty article and be told that Airs. Blank and Mrs. Dash and a dozen others have exactly the same thing. The same is true of our Fancy Tables. Finish, the best ; shapes, the Easels and screens for all uses. Carpet Department. e carry the largest line county. Smith's Moquettes, Bromley's Smyrnas, in all sizesY Then 'our own make of Brussels rugs. In fact, anything to bright en and freshen up the floors of the room can be found here. In art squares, we have them 1 x 3, 3 x 3, 3 x 3.J, and 3 x 4. No old stock. We have cleaned them all out. On the First Floor will be Found 'Toys And other fancy goods, particularly suitable for the Christmas season Tree ornaments, from ic up. Doll babies that talk and those who do not. Babies that go to sleep and stay quieter than their little mothers do. Sleds, express wagons well, in fact, if you will read over your child's letter to Mr. Kriskingle, you will know what we have. We can answer the child's prayer. For the older folks, a large line of umbrellas, in price from $i 00 to, $4 50. The newest shapes in handles are here. In fact, the goods have not been on exhibition a week yet. We have no old stock to work off . Full lines of handkerchiefs, neckties, and the sweetest line of pocketbooks, card cases and other leather goods seen in Blooms burg. New, too. Come, and walk through our store ! Look over the stocks, and see how pleasant it is to shop in a clean, well lighted, well furnished store. OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT will carry a full line of special goods for the Xmas indigestion. Currants, raisins, ci ron, Etc. Special prices on candies.nuts and fruits. Give us a cal ' The Leader Store Co., Ltd. Fourth and flarket Streets. NO. 52 I h w . W r.i prepared for its special needs. selection of articles with an eye store with, tilings which, will De newest ; and for all purposes. ot rugs ana art squares in the mm? in i'-: 1 m i mm a 1 M v 1
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