THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1900. Knteredat the I'oKtOncn at hloomtburg, 1'a. a teiD'ul Blum matter, March 1, 1888. Wanted ! Wc want 500 new subscribers to the CoLUMiiiAN thisspiing and as a special inducement will include the J' arm Journal from now until Dec, 1904, fret. O-the New York Thrice a week World for three months free. Or the Columbian and World one year for $1.50. tf Pay Up and Get Both Papers at Price of one. e want to ret 500 new subscribers to our paper, and are going to do it if we car ; we therefore continue our ar rangement with the Farm Journal by which we can send Thk Columbian one year and the Farm Journal 5 years, both for $ 1 . And we make the same offer to all old subscribers who will fay alt arrearages and one year in advance. You know what our paper is, and the larm Journalha. gem practical, progressive a clean, honest, useful paper lull of gumption, full of sun shine, with an immense circulation among the best people everywhere. YOU OUGHT TO TAKE IT. Legal advertisements cn page 7. Leases and notices to quit, for sale at tins office. tf. Bibles, large and small. Prices right, at Mercer's. The five foot man who ticks out a six foot woman cannot expect her to look up to him. Contractors say that the cost of building next spring will be greatly m advance over that of a year ago Wall paper, wall paper, window shades, window 'shades. Many patterns, many prices, it Mercer's Drug and Hook Store. John Smith died at Apulia, New York, last 1 hursday aged eighty five years. He was at one time a resident of Bloomsburg. Tim r!,.,icjKiir-rr rV-1 M'nrl-c on Iron street, is now ready to fix tip your bicycle lor spring use Workmanship guaranteed. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jacobs of ocranton were recently bereaved ot an infant child. Mr. Jacobs is a son of Eckhart Jacobs of this town. A local institute will be held at Buckhoru, Saturday next. There will be a morning, afternoon and evening session, and good instruct ors will be in attendance Drugs and patent medicines, toi let articles, brushes, combs and perfumery, and all articles kept in a lirst-class drug store, at Mercer's urug and Book store. Have you a Cold? We will CURE IT or RE FUND YOUR MONEY. We will sell you a box of RISHTON'S LA GRIP PILLS FOR 25 CENTS, And if you are not satisfied, come and get your money back. That is fair, is it not ? 0 W.! S. Rishton. Ph. G. w Sat Building, ?haraaclst aiiepnone. Queen Quality For Women $3.00. Style, Fit, Wear. None Better. W. C. McKINNEY, No. 8 East Main St. Porter T. White in Goethe's Faust," Opera House, Saturday evening, March 10. Sunday was the most disagree able day of the winter. The wind blew very hard and the weather was extremely cold. The lenten season began yester day, and society will remain in active for the next forty days, or until after Eostcr. Howard C. I'urman has been re engaged at the D. L. & W. freight station. Mr. frurmau tormerly filled this position. George Linden died at Berwick, on Thursday last. A wife and three children survive. The funeral took place on Saturday. Take vour bike to the Blooms hunr Cvcle Works. Iron street. and get it cleaned and fixed up for your hrst ride 111 tne spring. Monky To Loan. Payments on easy installments. Inquire of A. N. Yost, Atty., 3t Wirt Block, Bloomsburg, i'a SDeakine of the value of adver tisine. Tolm Wanamaker, the mer chant prince, said : "I would as soon think of doing business with out clerks as without advertising Tires, cements, inner tubes, wrenches, bells, lamps, grips, buff ers, enamels, oil, plugs, patches, and all bike sundries at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. Luzerne countv has still five tol bridges spanning tin Susquehanna at Shickshinny, mnucoke, Ply mouth, WTilkesbarre and Pittston besides three toll roads. The Weatherwax Manufacturing Company, last week moved their plant lrom this place to uoonton N.J. Manager, A. J. Rosentreter and his family will leave this week John Evans, father of Rev. Dr. Evans, nresidine elder of the M. E. Church, died at Lewistown, from a complication of diseases on I hurs day last. He was well advanced in years. For Rent Second floor front of Columbian building. Steam heat, electric light, gas and all modern conveniences. Possession Aoril 1st. AddIv to Geo. E Elwell. tf Silas Riddle, of Center Street, lost a valuable Newfoundland pup on Tuesday. It was a blooded anima from the kennels of Philadelphia's leading fanciers, and greatly prized by its master. , It is rumored that there will be no dearth of material, tor the posi tion of Chief-of-Police. The new council will meet in April, at whic' time the appointments will, in all probability be made. Are you going to move ? If so you will probably need some neat wall paper to beautily your rooms, You can find a large stock and many pretty patterns at Mercer' Drug and Book Store. Dr. T. Starret Doueal. of Milton. well known in Bloomsburg, quietly f took unto nimseu a wue, lasi ween.. The bride is Miss Emily Johnson. also of Miltou. . The wedding was a great surprise even to the bride and groom's most intimate friends. Dr. Lincoln Hulley will lecture on "Books and Readings," in the High School Thursday eveuing, March 15. The lecture will be in terspersed with recitals from the popular poets Reilly, Burns, and Fields. Several Bloomsburgers witnessed the presentation of the celebrated "Sapho" at Wilkes-Barre last eve ning. Miss Olga Nethersole, the well known actress, has been severe ly censured and arrested for produc- ing this piece in N;v voru. "There is no little enemy." kittle i.npurities in the blood are sources of preat danger and should be expelled by Hood's Sarsaparilla. The Chief of Police of Williams- port has received a letter from W. H. Koch of Nescopeck, stating that le does not believe the murdered boy found in a box car in Williams- ;iort on October 19, 1897 was n9 son. The Central Pennsylvania Con fidence of the United Evangelical Church will convene in William sport this week. The preliminaries will begin tonight It is expected that two hundred ministers and lay delegates will be in attendance. The Ladies of the M. E. Church will serve a Ten Cent Supper and Ice Cream in Neyhard s Hall, Orangeville, Pa. on Saturday eve March 3rd, 1900, commencing at five o'clock P. M. Everybody in vited. Proceeds to be applied to Pastor's salary. E. J. Albertson of Fairmount Springs, aged about eighty years is in a happy frame of mind over the restoration of his eye sight, which was restored by an operation per formed by Dr. J. J. Brown, of Market Street. He had been unable to see for upwards ot two years. The Friendship Fire Company dance in the Town Hall. Thursday evening last was perhaps one of the most successful ever held by that organization. With the exception of an occurrence on the outside, for whicn the firemen were not respon sible, everything passed olT very nicely. John Gibbs, a prominent resident of Nanticoke, dropped dead at his home in that place Sunday evening, a victim of heart failure. Mr. Gibbs was fifty-eight years of age, and was employed by the Susquehanna Coal Company as engineer, a posi tion he has filled for fourteen years. A wife and several children survive. One of his sons is an electrician, and resides at Catawissa. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Stroh of Pittston, attended the Van Horn Harman nuptials Tuesday. In houor of Mr. Stroh, the Blooms burg Wheelmen, of which he was a member when living here, held a pool tournament at the Club House Tuesday evening. Mr. Stroh dis played all of his old time skill at the game, and defeated two of the club's most scientific shooters. Farm Journal is the leading farm paper of the country. Its editor was raised at the plow handles, and knows what he is talking about. We have an arrangement with the Farm Journal by which we can send it for nearly five years, the re mainder of 1900, and all of 1901, 1902, 1903, and 1904, to all who subscribe for the Columbian ; both papers at the price of ours only. Miss Helen Beutley of William sport, who has been the guest for more than two weeks past, of Miss Claire Whitmoyer, was taken sud denly and seriously ill on Thursday last, "with appendicitis. The case was of such a nature as to admit of no delay. A Scranton surgeon was sent for, and ou Friday morning an operation was performed. It was very successful, and the young lady, we are pleased to state is improving rapidly. " Boyd Williams, sou of M. S. Williams, met with a painful acci dent at the Hawley-Slate furniture Company, where he is employed, on Monday. His right hand was caught in a saw, and all four fingers terribly lacerated. Dr. Redeker was summoned, and removed the fincew close up to the hand. The young man was very sick from the fleets of the ether, under the in fluence of which he was placed, but is now getting along very nicely. The Winona Fire Company re plenished its treasury to the extent of $60. 34 from the presentation of "Tony the Convict." The receipts were $170.64 and the expenses $1 10.30. The boys are very thank ful to the public for the patronage given them, and hope to see all their friends at the Opera House on the evening of March 16, when the play will be reproduced. Don't miss the illustrated songs. They are aloue worth the price of admis siou. Miles Albertson, formerly of Rohrsburg, is now a successful lum ber dealer in Georgia. He reports business good in the south. He recently changed his address from Crawford, Florida, to Moniac, Georgia. A pleasing diversion from life's prosy details, he says is to sit down and read the home paper. He always feels lost with out his favorite paper, the Colum bian, and in order that it may reach him regularly, he wants us to be sure and change his address. Mr. Albertson is a member of the Dyal-Urxhtuch Lumber Company. PURELY PERSONAL if. V. While .!., had business in Wilkesbarre on Tuesday. Mr. nnd Mrs, C. V. Funslon returned from New York on Monday. .. - John Tooley spent Fridy afternoon with his biothcr Lawrence in town, Mrs. Thomas J liaiton i the guest of fr ends at Harristmrg this week. - Lr. George Waller, of Philadelphia has been in town for several days past. Miss Margaret Ifidlny was the guest of .elntives at Wilkcs-Darre over Sunday. Miss Sue Potter departed on Tuesday f r a sojourn of several days in Philadelphia. Mrs. William K. Armstrong, of Milton, was the guest of relatives in town over Sun day, j Guy Jacoby Esri , left on Tuesday for Gordon, Schuylkill County. He will be away for several days. Miss flattie Everett of Montgomery is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. r . Carpenter, this week. Miss Martha McKinncy cave a very en I'oyalde evening party, at her home on Mar Let street, Tutsday evening. Harry Keller, sttnlent at l-atayettc, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Keller on Market street Mr. and Mrs. Elmer G. Brugler have returned to their Philadelphia home, after a week s pleasant stay in town. Harry Hess nnd wife of Third Street spent a few days with the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Is. Kirkeiulall at INescopeck. Mrs. John C. Kutter Jr., cave a pleasant progressive euchre patty on Tuesday after noon which wa. attended by about thirty ladies. Dr. I. S. Lnzarus spent two days in Mt. Carmel last week, looking after the business interests of his brother, the late John Lazarus. Harry I,. Underwood, of Tampa, Florida, spsnt two days in town last week. He says nature is beautiful in his far Southern home, at this season ol the year. George Uitter spent Sunday with his par ents on East Third Street. He is employed as telegraph operator at the L. L. & W. Kailroad Station, Kingston. Kev. J. W. Messenger, of the Evangelical Church has gone to Williamspoit to attend conference, He will be entertained, while in that city by Prof. J A. Kiess, 526 Louisa Street. C. W. Eckman, who has been conduct ing the business for the Creamery at Mill ville, left yesterday for New York, where he has accepted a position with '.he I)e Lcval Separator Co. H. F, Kelchner, of Benton, gave us a pleasant call on Saturday. He says the re port that he intends to farm the coming sum mer is incorrect. His health has been very much impaired of late. A progressive euchre party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Wirt last Friday eve ning. Among other very pleasant features of the occasion was the music furnished by Prof. Breon's Orchestra. J. Lee Martin nnd wife of New York City arrived in town last week. Mr. Martin will open a jewelry store in the Mover building, below Market street, about April first. They will reside here permanently. Miss Martha Woods and Miss Agnes Pursel, two of Danville's popular young ladies, spent Saturday and Sunday in town as the guests of Miss Margaret Laubach They returned home Sunday evening. N. W. Hess, of Bendertown, paid our of fice a visit on Friday, renewed his subscrip tion to the Coi.UMHiAN, and ordered bills printed for a public sale, to be held on Wednesday, March 20th, at 10 o'clock. Frank M. Hess, a thrifty farmer of Fish ingcreek townshii., spent Sunday in town with his wife, who has been keeping house for their son Charles. The latter and his wife have been making a visit to friends at Wdliamsport. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Bidleman enter tained a company of about forty ladies and gentlemen at their home on Third and Center Streets Monday even ng. Progressive euchre was the leading feature and altogether it was a very charming party. Dr. V. II. Purman on Monday left for New York, to be the guest of his nephew United States Senator Thurston, of Nebras ka, nil this week. Together th y will visit Washington, D. C, Philadelphia, and Bal timoie, and possibly other cities. Wall paper, from 10c. a bolt up, at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. The Knights of the Golden Eagle will throw open their doors to mem bers and friends to-morrow evening. An interesting program will be rendered. The event promises to be an enjoyable one. A. P. Young of Greenwood town ship, announces his name this week as a candidate for Representative. Mr. Young is an intelligent farmer and is well known throughout the county, having addressed a num. ber of farmers institutes and other public gatherings at different times. FIRST NfflAL BIB OF Bloomsburg, Pa. REPORT AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS FEBRUARY 13, 1900. BESOURCES. Loans and discounts. $198,114.56 United States bonds 50,500.00 Columbia County and Blooms burg bonds 64,900.00 Other bonds and securities 161,126.81 Banking house. 31,517.00 Due from banks, not reserve Agls 22,219.13 Cash and reserve 83,325.23 )6ll,703.7a LIAHIMTIKS. Capital and surplus $162,500.00 Undivided profits. 12,098.02 National Bank circulation 45,000.00 Due banks 30,396.16 Deposits 361,708.54 $611,703.73 B. W. M. Low, Pres. 3. M. Btavsb, Vice Pres. K. is, Tcstin, Cabhihu. DIRKCTOH8. Dr. E- W. M. Low, Geo. B. Robbing, Myron I. Low, Louis uross, Dr. 1, U, Vaattne, g, 11. Turn In, J. M. etavcr. ; i la ; CURTAINS, We now have on sale full and com plete lines of lace and heavy curtains in all grades. All styles. These goods are fully 10 to 20 per cent, less than the ruling market prices. If you have a curtain need it will pay you to come and see these goods. Also a full line of curtain materials by the yard, Dress Goods. We offer special bargains in black and colored dress goods in all grades; You can save money on your purchases of dress goods now. F.mbroidcries. A new line of embroideries are hers for your approval. All kinds. Matched sets, allovers, tuckings for waists, yokes, etc. See them. Coats. We have a few coats yet that we will sell very cheap. If you have a coat need, see them. Hosiery. You will find full lines of hosiery of all kinds. Ladies' polkadot hose 17c. Ladies special black hose 3 pair for 35c. Ladies' fine black hose 25c. a pair. Child rens' black hose 2 pair for 25c. One price for cash. H. J. CLARK & SON. II mm iifiii Get the correct shape for your par ticular type of feet. IS BRANDED ON EVERY SHOE. THAT THIS "QUEEN QUALITY" famous. Also a complete line of the famous CURTIS SHOE for men. F. D. DENTLER A Rich and Royal Gift can be selected from our superb stock of table silverware for wed ding, birthday, silver wedding gifts, etc. We have them in the newest and most exclusive de signs in the most skillful work the silversmith, and in such large variety to cnoose irom mat . r ..... most fastidious taste can be ca. tered to with satisfaction. Nice linft nf fin ft rut crlnss GEO. "W OPTICIAN AND JEWELER, 6 E. Main St. Bloomsburg, Pa. CANDIES, CANDIES! The cheapest place in town to buy your CHRISTMAS CANDIES IS AT Geo. Anderson's. MIXTURES OF ALL KINDS. Ureka Mixture, 7c. Ib., or 4 lbs. a$c French Mixture, 15c. lb., or 2 lbs, 25c. Broken Candy, loc. lb. Fine Chocolates, 20 and 25c lb. 1 GEO. ANDERSON, 44 Eai'. Main St. Bloomsburg, Fa. Dress Ginghams. A full line of dress ginghams in new effects. Laces. You will find this stock com plete with all the newest effect of the season. All kinds, aU styles, all prices. If you have a lace want see this stock. Linens. We call special attention tc our lines of table linens, towels, napkins, toweling by the yard, tray cloths, etc. See the 50c. linens. Try our 1.00 bleached table linen. If you have a linec want see this stock. Neck Ruches. We show a full line of ladies neck ruches made of Mouslaine De-Soie. All styles. Domestics. A full line of bleached and unbleached muslins, sheetings, calico, ginghams, outings, shirt ings, etc., at the right prices. "QUEEN VUALTY" are made in special shapes to fit the sev eral types of feet. The price is not the only thing that has made r of '''. tne scs TV!, life1' Shoes I Do You t Know We have the Largest Stock of Shoes in the County ? You will make a mis take if you fail to see our lines before doing your shoe buying. HESS . W. H. rioore, Cox. Second and Iron Sts. Jlloomiburjr, Fa,
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