THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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W," ,......... J. K. Iiolig is in Philadelphia and New
VJ I t 4 -1 1 1 v -1 ir I Michael Plaherty had the flesh Yoik this week.
f:J C HH C J H of his right hand badly lacerated, iu,ry chamberlain, of Bethlehem, is
A DKJ - n... while at work 011 a lathe nt liar- visiting relatives here.
Xvb w- mail it Ilassert's shops on Wcdties- Robert E. Hartman is in New York this
J lt HOT Womeil 'ay- week, buying new goods.
I f IVfl "U,,IV" Barney Dougherty spent Sunday with
A "t The 11CW Chinaware, the real friends nt Wilkes-Barre.
JaSV iCk C. h'nK which is being so extensive- W. S. Lingle, of Sunbury, circulated
i(A k Dd I) ly advertised in all the leading nmonK '' ralrons in ,own la,t wcek-
VN-V S.IVa II VI lU V - journals Limoges. It's fine. Call ;Mi Mae Evan, has returned home from
Y V e it at Whary's. Mu"cy ,flr anl"c f tw . . t
W Claud R. Smith, of Otcan, N. Y , Is visiti
tt V Cfsrla Cif Wpni. Bloomsburg has a very cconomi- i"B hi P" Mr-M s,ni'h;
TVIC rlr. Wctlr. 1 1...1 t. !. ; t .1 u Frank P. Purscl and bride arrived home
flJIC, ll - cal individual. . It is said that he Taefc, evening (rom t,,eir wedd.ng trip.
X'A None Better. aftliallv Stops his Clock When he Clny Whitmoyer. one of the "Republican'
U-. J Closes 111s si ore, 10 save lime. KJl typos, is confined to the house by sickness. j. J
' Course its only hearsay. Charles II. Dorr, of the "Berwick Inde- y'U.
W. C. McKINNEY,
No. 8 East Main St.
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BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1900. J
Kitlerraalthf PumI Ofltr at Blmrrniburg, iVi. !
o $ranl cluff maltrr, March 1, ltHt.
Wanted I I
We want 500 new subscribers to the
Columbian this spring and as a special
inducement will include the Farm
Journal from now until Dec, 1904,
free.
Or the New York Thrice a week
World for three months free.
Or the Columbian and World one
year lor $1.50. tf
Pay Up and Got Both Papers at Pnco of
ono. i
We want to get 500 new subscribers
to our paper, and are going to do it ij
we cat: ; we therefore continue our ar-'
rangement with the Farm Journal by
which we can send The Columbian
ne year and the Farm Journal 5
years, both for $ 1 . And ive make the
same offer to all old subscribers wno ,
will pay ah arrearages and one year
in advance. '
You know what our paper is, and
the J-arm Journals a gem practical,
progressive a clean, nooesi, useiui
paper lull of gumption, full of sun
shine, with an immense circulation
among the best people everywhere.
YOU OUGHT TO TAKE IT.
Legal advertisements on page 7.
Leases and notices to quit, .for
sale at this office. tf.
J. D. Kmory of Forks, will move
on the S. J. Pealer farm at Asbury,
ia the spring.
That celebrated Limoges can be
seen in all its beauty at L- H.
Whary's.
Samuel Iless of Guava has receiv
ed an increase of pension. He now
gets $14.00 per month.
The annual gymnastic exhibition
of the Normal School will be held
next Thursday evening, March 15.
The hall being erected by the P.
O. S. of A. at Jonestown , is very
nearly completed. The order is in
a thrifty condition.
Frank Roys ventured out of doors
on Saturday for the first time after
two week's confinement to the
house by an attack ol grippe.
Drugs and patent medicines, toi
let articles, brushes, combs and
perfumery, and all articles kept in
a first-class drug store, at Mercer's
Drug and Book store.
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The new simplex system, ou the
D. L. & W. R. R., went into ef
fect last week. The new system
embraces new tickets, new rates,
and compels the conductors to put
on their " thinking caps."
The Bloomsburg Cycle Works,
on Iron street, is now ready to fix
up your bicycle for spring use.
Workmanship guaranteed.
Have you a Cold?
We will CURE IP or RE
FUND YOUR MONEY.
We will sell you a box of
. " RISHTON'S
LA GRIP PILLS
rOR 25 CENTS,
And if you are not satisfied,
come and get your m 5ney back.
That is fair, is it not ?
o
W. S. Rismon. Ph. G.
Eat Baildia. Pharmacist
Telephone,
Prices
The sudden rise in the river by
the recent heavy rains carried away
the Lime Ridge ferry boat. It was
caught at Danville.
Money to Loan. Payments on
easy installments. Inquire of
A. N. Yost, Atty.,
3t Wirt Block, Bloomsburg, Pa.
E. H. Bardo, of Indianapolis,
exhibited two pretty 1900 model
bicycles in town on Tuesday. They
were made by the Iroquoise Mfg.
Co.
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.
'I Wonder Where She is To
night?" pathetic, descriptive song,
with twenty-t ivo colored views at
"Tony the Convict." Opera House
Thursday, March 15.
Robsrt M. Potter was thrown
from a carriage and rendered un
conscious, near his home in Tine
township, Saturday evening. He
is collector of, taxes for that town
ship. For Runt Second floor front
of Columbian building. Steam
heat, electric light, gas and all
modem conveniences. Possession
April 1st. Apply to Geo. E.
Elwell. tf
L. E. Whary is showing a beau
tiful line of the renowned Limoges
Chinaware. All the leading shapes,
namely : Perle, Odette, Roman and
Marquis. He also has a nice line
of samples.
A break in the line shaft, at the
Bloomsburg Woolen Mill, necessi
tated that plant closing down for a
day last week. The mill is crowded
with orders and may be necessary
to work nights.
Are you going to move ? If so,
you will probably need some neat
wall paper to beautify your rooms.
You can find a large stock and
many pretty patterns at Mercer's
Drug and Book Store.
Alfred Heckman, ol this town,
is making preparations to take
charge of the Heckman Hotel, at
Orangeville, on April 1st. H. A.
Shaffer, the present landlord, will
retire from the business.
Harry Hartman was buried with
military honors at Catawissa on
Saturday. He was a soldier in the
volunteer arniv and died in Cuba
Inst summer. He was a sou of
Nelson C. Hartman, of Catawissa.
Simon Long's Sons, Wilkes
Barre's progressive clothiers, are
offering a free trip to the Paris Ex
position to the most popular school
teacher in Luzerne, Wyoming,
Lackawanna or Columbia county.
The Bloomsburg Wheelmen are
desirous of getting a library for
their club house, the necessary
funds will, if possible, be raised by
subscription, bolicitors are now
out and are meeting, we are in
formed, with success.
Paul E. Wirt
eranted a patent
was last week
on a suspender
attachment. It is a very meritori
ous iuvention and will last a life
time. The suspenders can be worn
with the greatest comfort, and there
is no drawing or weight on the
shoulders when stooping over, as is
the case with those in use at - the
present time.
Ent Post G. A. R., P. O. S. of
A., Sons of Veterans, and a con
tingent of the Y. M. C. A. Boys'
Brigade, attended the Sunday even
ing service in the Presbyterian
Church. The audience room was
decorated with the national colors.
The subject of Dr. Hemingway's
sermon was Lincoln, the Great
est American." It was an eloquent
.discourse
Take your bike to the Blootns
burg Cycle Works, Iron street,
and get it cleaned and fixed up for
your first ride in the spring.
Michael Flaherty had the flesh
of his right hand badly lacerated,
while at work 011 a lathe nt Ilar
man & Ilassert's shops on Wednes
day. The new Chinaware, the real
thing, which is being so extensive
ly advertised in all the leading
journals Limoges. It's fine. Call
and see it at Whary's.
Bloomsburg has a very economi
cal individual. It is said that he
actually stops his clock when he
closes his st ore, to save time. Of
course its only hearsay.
Soo Wah, the Orietital clothes
cleaner who has been conducting a
laundry on Iron street, for some
time past, has left for parts un
known. Depressed spirits, brought
on by decadency of work, is the
cause.
Roads in the country are reported
by people who travel a great deal,
to be in a very bad condition. The
creek, or lower road, leading from
Lightstreet to Orangeville, is espec
ially bad, some parts of it being so
muddy as to be almost impassable.
We are in receipt of a communi
cation from A. W. Spear, corres
ponding secretary of the Columbia
County Sabbath School Association,
informing us tint the annual con
vention of the Association will be
held this year at Millville, May
24th and 25th, inclusive.
If it was not for the educated and
refined class of people, such plays
as "Faust" would go begging. Is
that, then, not proof enough that
there is really true merit in the
grand old piece? See Porter J.
White in it at the Opera House Sat
tuday, March 10.
Fire destroyed Iili Mussleman's
house, in Greenwood township, on
Saturday. The building was occu
pied by Mrs. Jacob Stroup. She
was away from home on Saturday,
and when she returned the struc
ture was in ruins. The household
goods were also destroyed.
The gents' furnishing store of our
rormer townsman, A. H. Stroh, at
West Pittston was badly damaged
by fire last night. The exterior
was completely gutted and the en
tire stock ruined. There was an
insurance sufficient to cover about
two thirds of the loss. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
Carpenters are at work making
ready the room formerly occupied
by the Bloomsburg Banking
Company, for J. Lee Martin, who
will open a jewelry store. Mr.
Martin learned the business with
J. G. Wells, in this town, several
years ago. He has many friends
who wish him success.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lacey, of
Warren, this state, celebrated their
fiftieth wedding anniversary on
Wednesday. They are the parents
of Mrs. J. N. Hummer, of
West Sixth street, this town,
and she had made arrangements to
be present, but sickness compelled
her to remain at home.
Bloomsburg theatre lovers will
have an opportunity to witness the
realest of real things on Tuesday
evening, March 20, when Sutton
Vane's great melodrama, " The
Span of Life," will be presented.
It is a play full of human interest,
in which the hero is contronted
with unsurmountable difficulties at
almost every step of his career, but
laithful to dramatic tradition he
triumphs in the end. It had a
great run of several weeks at Fore
paugh's Theatre, Philadelphia.
The New York IP arid and Jour
nal are running a special Sunday
newspaper train, on the line of the
D L. & W. R. R., from New York
to Scranton, and down the river as
far as Nanticoke, arriving there at
about 7:30. An effort is being
made to have the service extended
to Bloomsburg, and it is quite
likely it will be done. If this plan
is put into consummation the New
York papers would arrive hre at
about 8:30, three hours earlier than
by the present arrangement.
The Porter J. White company
which held the boards at the Magee
and Ward Opera House in this city
Thursday night were greeted by a
large and enthusiastic audience.
Mr. White in the impersonation of
Mephisto is very fine and Marguer
ite was acted to perfection by the
talented little actress Miss Olga
Verne. The support of the com
pany is good and as a whole the
company is firstclass. Manager
Magee is to be congratulated for
securing such a pleasing attraction
for the amusement loving public.
Winchester (Ind.) Democrat. At
0;)?ru House Saturday, March 10.
PURELY PERSONAL
Mrs. Samuel Tugh is quile ill at lier horn
in Tort Noble.
J. K. Iiolig is in l'hilndclphla and New
York this week.
Harry Chnmhcrlain, of Uctlilchem, is
visiting relatives here.
Uoliert K. Hartman is in New York this
week, buying new goo'U.
Harney Dougherty spent Sunday with
(ricivli nt Wilkes-Ilarre.
W. S. Lingle, of Sunbury, circulated
among bis patrons in town last week.
" Miss Mae Evans has returned home front
Muncy after an absence of two weeks.
Claud R. Smith, of Otcan, N. Y , Is visits
ing his parents Mr. and Mrs J. I). Smith.
Frank 1 I'urscl and bride arrived home
Tuesday evening from their wedding trip.
Clay Whitmoyer, one of the "Republican
typos, is confined to the house by sickness.
Charles II. Dorr, of the "Berwick Inde
pendent" was noticed in town on Monday.
Miss Maud Sherwood was the guest of
Mrs. John U. Ilarman, her tister, over Sun
day. Miss M.ime Gruver came d. wn from Nan
ticoke and spent Sunt ay in town with rela
tives. Mrs. John Farrcll, of Shamokin, was the
guest of Mrs. J. H. Casey and Mrs. Sarah
Keilly the latter part of last week.
Hiram V. Kline, one of Itenton townships
substantial residents while in town on Fri
day, gave this oltice a pleasant call.
J. W. Conner of Orangeville was in New
York last week on business connected with
the Orangeville Agricultural Works of which
he is the proprietor.
Mrs. Albert Helm, of Newberry, was sud
denly taken ill last week, while on a visit to
her mother at Catawissa. The atfiction is
nervous prostration.
Mrs. R. C. Neat, of Harrisburg, and Miss
Kate Price, of Poitsville, sailed for Europe
on the 3rd lost. They will be absent several
months.
J. M. Gidding now located in Dulutn,
Minn., arrived n town on Saturday on a
visit to his brother lien. He left on Monday
for New York.
Henry Rower and J. J. Davis, of Fowlers
ville. were among our recent callers Mr.
Bower has been a subscriber to this paper
for many years
John liennett was in town over Sunday.
He is employed by :he Scranton Corres
pondence Schools and solicits scholarships
in various parts of the state.
"W'eldy" Fisher, who has become quite
proficient in the a.t of barbering, left on
Monday for Middleburg, Pa., to accept a po
sition as a tonsorialist for one A. E. Soles.
Louis I.owenberg, of Milton, is visiting
his mother :n town this week. During his
stay he is assisting in arranging 'he immense
new slock of clothing in the D. Lowenberg
store.
S. W. Kunkle, returned to New York
yesterday after a week's stay in town. He
was here looking after the manufacture of
some special machinery at Harman & Has
sert's car shops.
W. 13. Allen returned hone from Chicago
on Monday, after an absence of about three
months, during which time he was engaged
as the superintendent of a brass tune factory
in the windy city.
Matthew McReynnlds, at present located
at Hazleton, spent Sunday with his parents
on Third street. He ordered the Coi-UM-BI
AN sent to his address for one year, in or
der that he may keep up with the times.
E. A. M err-11, General State Agent of the
Harrisburg Savings and Loan Association,
is in town this week, calling on former
friends and acquaintances. Mr. Merrill
several years ago, was a student at the High
School.
Charles F. Johnson, of Hughesville, spent
Sunday and Monday with his parents in
Bloomsburg. Mr. Johnsqn, who established
a jewelry store in that town about a year
ago, is now one of its mast successful busi
ness men.
Eugene Cohen returned home on Saturday
from a pleasant visit with friends in New
York and Philadelphia. On Monday he
took the road as salesman for the firm of
Alexander Brothers & Co., of which his
father is a member. '
Tom Vanderslice, ol the "Daily," was
one of the B'oomshurgers who witnessed the
production of the notorious "Sapho," at
Wilkes-Barre, T' ursday night He says the
company was a weak one, and the perform
ance very poor. Bloomsburg is not tjhe only
town that gets ' faked" in the way of shows.
"Catch the opportunity
By
now
taking Hood's Sarsaparilla
you may build up your
health aud
prevent serious illness.
Tablets, paper, box paper, envel
opes, blank books of all kinds, tis
sue papers, lead pencils, erasers,
and Doan's Kidney Pills, at Mer
cer's Drug and Book Store.
A very pleasant evening party,
the chief feature of which was pro
gressive euchre; was given by the
Misses Agnes and Margaret For
tune, at their pleasant home on
West Main street, Friday evening.
Just one more night. " Tony,
the Convict," Opera House, Thurs
day, March 15. You all want to
sep the play and hear the latest
popular songs. The Winona boys
guarantee that you will not regret
the expenditure of 35c.
The well known Barton mill lo
cated below Bloomsburg has a new
owner. Elisha Dreisbach purchas
ed the property on Monday for
$4000. The plant has been under
Mr. Driesbach's management for
some time past.
The Mountain Echo says: The
Lackawanna will out on a nitrht
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train soon to run from Kingston to
Bloomsburg twice a week, leaving
Kingston about 1 1 130. The new
train is intended to accommodate all
who wish to attend the different
places of amusement or spend the
eveuiug in Wilkesbarre.
Wall paper, wall paper, window
shades, window shades. Many
patterns, many prices, it Mercer's
Drrg and Book Store.
CURTAIWS,
We now have on sale full and com
plete lines of lace and heavy curtains
in all grades. All styles. These goods
are fully 10 to 20 per cent, less than
the ruling market prices. If you
have a curtain need it will pay you
to come and see these goods. Also a
full line of 'curtain materials by the
Dress Goods.
We offer special bargains in
black and colored dress goods
in all grades; You can save
money on your purchases of
dress goods now.
Embroideries.
A new line of embroideries
are hers for your approval. All
kinds. Matched sets, allovers,
tuckings for waists, yokes, etc.
See them.
We have a few coats yet that
we will sell very cheap. If you
have a coat need, see them.
Hosiery.
You will find full lines of
hosiery of all kinds. Ladies'
polkadot hose 17c. Ladies'
special black hose 3 pair for 35c.
Ladies' fine black hose 25c. a
pair. Child rens' black hose 2
pair for 25c.
One price for cash.
H. J. CLARK & SON.
is mmm
Get the correct shape for your par
ticular type of feet.
(l Q THAT THIS
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Q)V$ IS BRANDED
W J ON EVERY
SHOE.
"QUEEN QUALITY" famous.
Also a complete line of the famous
CURTIS SHOE for men.
F. D. DENTLER
mm
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GEO. HESS,
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. lb., or 4 lbs. a Sc.
French Mixture, 15c. lb., or 3 lbs. 25c.
Broken Candy, 10c. lb.
Fine Chocolates, ao and 25c. lb.
GEO. ANDERSON,
44 East Main St.
Bloomsburg, Pj,
Dress Ginghams.
A full line of dress ginghams
in new effects.
Laces. ,
You will find this stock com
plete with all the newest effects
of the season. All kipds, all
styles, all prices. If you have a
lace want see this stock.
Linens.
We call special attention to
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 linen
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.
tow i
TtvUEEN
VUALITY'
are made in special
shapes to fit the sev
eral types of feet. The
price is not the only
thing that has made
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 do
signs in the most skillful work of
the silversmith, and in such large
variety to choose from that the
most fastidious taste can be ca.
tered to with satisfaction. Nice
line of fine cut glass.
Shoes!
Do You
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.
W. H. Hoore,
Cor. Second and Iron Bra.
Rloonisburgy Pa.