THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
THE COLUMBIAN. )
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BLOOMSBURG, TA.
VHUKSUAV, OCTOBER .15, 1900.
Kiievi. n I'ohI OJIti f ul hlmnimhui g, i'u,
claf matter, March 1, INff.
Apprentice Wanted.
A boy is wanted to learn the print
in" trade in this oflice. He must be
at" least 16 years of age, of gootl
character, good reader and speller.
A resident of town preferred. Address
Tut Columbian. tf .
Legal advertisements on page 7.
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The Paul K. Wirt pen factory is
working nights.
For window curtains and wall
paper go to Mercer's.
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Royal Arcanum address cards can
be obtained at this office. tf
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The death knell of many a fat
porker can now be heard.
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Totatoes are said to be scarce.
This means an advance iu price.
V. S. Rishton has discontinued
the use of his soda fountain for this
season.
Money to loan on first mortgage
security. Inquire of Clinton Her
ring, Attorney. 10-18 3t"
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The Luzerne County Teachers
Institute is in progress at Wilkes-
TJarre this week.
You can secure the Ladies' Home
Journal, or Success, for 00 cents a
year of J. Wesley Mover. o-6tf.
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The State Game Association is
placing private detectives in several
counties of this state to keep a look
ut for pot hunters.
Rev. II. C. Harmon, of Altoona,
lias accepted a call to the pastorate
ol St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal
Ihurch, at Danville.
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Mrs. M. A. Watson has a large
line of fall hats including the latest
styles. Call and see them, Main
street below Market. ' tf
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Country Sunday Schools are pre
paring to dispense with services
during the winter. This is partly
because of bad roads, and because
of the expense, such as fuel, etc
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we nave just received a new
Sample Book containing the latest
designs in show cards, society ad
dress cards, folders, invitations,
menus, etc., and persons in need
of anything in this line are invited
to inspect our lines before placing
orders. tf
WK HAVE
TWO
BICYCLES!
WE WILL, SELL AT
Less Than Cost.
530 Readine Standard
AT 820.00.
$25 Niagara
at $18.00.:
iJFhese are new wheels, in per-
Csrry them over.
: uu not 'Yam in
S. Rishton, Ph. :C.
Ea4 BaUdino.
Pharmacist
LOU
The Newest and Best
$3.00
Shoe for women.
Light, flexible soles.
Very Shapely and
Easy.
Name Stamped
on
Every Shoe.
None genuine with
out it.
w. c. hTkTnney,
8 E. Main St.
Our hunters report game scarce
hereabouts.
Incases and notices
sale at this oflice.
to
quit, for
tf.
The small boy is anticipating a
large time on Hallowe'en.
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balls and striking bags at
Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
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A new school house is in course
of erection iu Millville Borough.
The structure is to cost $3,850.
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Members of the Benevolent Order
of Klks can obtain address cards
with handsome designs at this of
fice, tf
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The homestead of estate of Joseph
Sharpless will be offered at public
sale on Saturday, Nov. 10th, 1900
by the executors
I,. T. and B. t . Sharpless.
10-25 3t
The time of year has arrived when
von will need a good light, you can
see the finest line of lamps that are
especially beautiful at Mercer's
Drug & Book Store.
October is generally one of the
prettiest months of the year. The
trees take on the hnest dress.. 1 he
forests are all aglow with variegat
ed colors, and the sight is beautiful
to behold.
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Lamp burners, lamp chimneys
and wicks of all kinds. Hall lamps,
bracket lamps, hangine lamps and
stand lamps of many beautiful de
signs at Mercers Drug and Book
Store.
The fish wardens in some of the
neighboring counties report great
destruction of trout, the dried up
beds of small streams being strewn
with thousands of dead fish before
the drouth was broken.
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For pedals, bells, toe-clips, han
dlebars, plugs, chains, tires, inner
tubes, coasters, oilers, wrenches,
graphites, pants guards, saddles,
buffers and all bicycle sundries at
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
That the receut drouth was the
most severe that this vicinity has
had the misfortune to experience in
many years, is evidenced by the
fact that wells which always con
tained abundance of water were
completely dried up.
The Hi. Henry's Minstrel Com
pany car was partially demolished
in a wreck at Clearfield last week.
One end' was crushed in. Two
members of the organization had
legs broken, while several others
were pretty badly injured.
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Col. R. Bruce Ricketts says the
Shickshinny Echo, has placed an
order with the Searchlight Acety
line Gas Co., Wilkesbane, for a
150-light machine to light the North
Mountain House at Lake Ganoga,
conducted by W. J. Barry.
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The latest order of the D. L. &
W. Railroad Company is that all
station agents must wear blue uni
forms, with brass buttons. The men
will be measured for their new garb
by a tailor who will be especially en
gaged to stop off at each station for
that purpose.
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Frank Keller was taken violently
ill while seated on one of the bench
es at the Market Square fountain
Sunday morning. He was remov
ed to his home in the lower part of
town, and a physician summoned,
who attributed the sickness to the
excessive use of smoking tobacco.
Many of our people are becoming
impatient about the census. The
enumerators completed their work
in Juue and one would naturally
think that sufficient time has been
consumed by the Department to
make a report. But be easy, we
will get it sometime before the next
census is taken.
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TO Cl'RK A COI.D IN ONI5 DAV
Take Laxative Brorao Quinine Tnblnt. All
druiriflHis rtifund the money If It. mutt mourn.
K wTurove's signature Is on cuoli box -jo.
The contract for printing the bal
lots for election has been -awarded
to Thk Coi.umman by the County
Commissioners.
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A leak m the Opera House root
was a great annoyance to the first
part of the Civic Club Minstrels
Tuesday evening.
Sheriff Black had two men en
gaged the fore part of this week re
moving the fish baskets from the
Susquehanna River.
J. S. Blue has been appointed a
Fish Warden by the Fish Commis
sion, and will see that the streams
are kept clear offish baskets,, and
that illegal fishing is stopped.
John Bishop died at the McIIenry
House, in Benton, on Saturday.
He was past sixty eight years ol
age, and had resided in Benton the
greater part of his life. He leaves
to survive, two children. His wife
died in 1885.
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The campaign now drawing to a
close has been one of the quietest
ever known in this section. Even
in the larger cities the demonstrat
ions have been fewer by far than
heretofore when a presidential elec
tor was on .
Austin Clapp, a well known resi
dent of Sunbury was found dead in
his home by Col. Charles M.
Clement yesterday. His body was
lying at the foot of a flight of steps,
and it is thought he fell while walk
ing in ais sleep.
The remains of the late Mrs.
Wilbur F. Hess were interred in
Greenwood Cemetery on Wednes
day of last week. Her death oc
curred at her home in New York
City on Monday. She was a sister
of C. F. and D. W. Robbins of
Iola.
O. W. Ent, railway mail clerk,
has been transferred from the New
York and Pittsburg division of the
service, and will on Monday start
on his new run. from Northumber
land to Scranton, on the D. L. &
W. Mr. Ent filed an application
for this several years ago.
Carl Champlin won the reserved
seat ticket for the Civic Club Min
strels offered to the person who
sruessed the nearest to the number
of bems contained in a pint jar
by Ben. Gidding. He was only
one out of the way. There were
1137 beans, and his guess was 11 36
County Chairman C. A. Small
has announced a Democratic Mass
Meeting to be held in the Court
House Tuesday eveuing, Oct. 30
Hon. James Stranahan ex-Attorney
General of Pennsylvania, will ad
dress the meeting. The public ir
respective ot party is cordially in
vited to attend.
Mr. George Trotitman of Cen
tralia, Columbia county, arrived in
town Monday evening to take
position in the Old Corner drug
store. Mr. Troutman is a register
ed pharmacist, a graduate of the
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
and a man of experience. He conies
highly recommended, and the pat
ronsoftheOld Corner drug store
are assured that they will be served
satisfactorily by Mr. Troutman.
Philipsburg Ledger.
David Jamison passed away in
the eighty eighth year of his age, at
his home m Center township Sun
day night Many years ago he was
the proprietor of what was at that
time quite a popular hostelry,
known as the Half Way House
This was way back in the forties
but it is still fresh in the minds of
many of our readers. The house is
now occupied as a dwelling by Dr
E. W. M. Low. Mr. Jamison was
twice married. He is survived by
a wife and three children.
Five years is a good while we
know, and in that time some may
move and some pass over to the
great bevond, but the "Farm
Journal will come just the same to
everyone who takes advantage of
the clubbing offer which the
Columbian has with its publishers
Just think of it! Tho remainder of
1900, and all of 1901, 1902, 1903
and 1904. Nearly five years' sub
scription to the "Farm Journal" to
every oue who will pay up at once
to the Columbian; both papers at
the price of ours only.
.there was an exciting time just
around the corner on Market street
Monday night, between two .love
sick swams. une 01 tnem, we
learned drove down from above
Orangeville to see his best girl
tin f
vvnen ne arnvea ne lound ner m
company with another fellow. He
waited until about half-past eleven
when he met the other fellow, and
without exchanging any words pro
ceedea to do him up. It was
pretty evenly matched affair. Blood
issued from both their noses. They
finally parted with the exclamation
irom the upcreeker, "I'll meet you
njni!'."
PURELY PERSONAL
Mrs. II. () Kodcers is the guest of her
sister Mr. V, K. Wirt.
M. Mcllcnryoneof Stillwnter'k substantial
iti.ens was in town yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. l'aul K. Wirt spent Sunday
in ll.lclonnt Mr. II. O. Rodders'.
J. K. ISolig is in Sunliury this week, tnak-
mi; nnangemenls to remove his Vaniily to
that ciiy.
lames I lendershott returned Monday Irom
I'ittslmrg where lie served as a juror in the
United Stales Court.
Mrs. Wm. Wren, of I.ewistown, is visit-
no her parents, Air. and Mrs. jonn 1,.
Woods, on Iron street.
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. I.llls, of Watkins,
N. V., are eucsis of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
liruncr, on Market street.
(luerncy Lyons has severed his connection
with R. C. Sheep, the uptown barber, and
has gone to Clearfield, l a.
John u. Hechtcl of I.ewistown was in
town on business last week, lie was at one
uric a resident of liloomsbtirg.
Mrs. (1. K. Wilbur went to Heading today
to attend the Slate Convention of the Young
Women s Christian Association.
Mr. and Mrs lloyd C. Kvans bade their
many friends good bye this morning and
started for their new home at Tyrone.
Mrs. llr. llitner and son ol Allcnlown,
arc visiting Mrs. Hitner's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C W. Kunyon on l ourth street.
Wm. Ilittinc, representing the T. W.
I'ricc, paper Company of l'hiladvlphia, was
in town on Tuesday calling on his patrons.
Kev. I).N. Kirkby was in Sunliury attend-
nil the sessions of the Williamsport Arch
deaconry of the Episcopal church on Tues
day. Mrs, I.orelta Iirown and daughter. Miss
ICImira lirown of Mifilinville will spend the
winter in town with Mrs. Brown's daughter,
Mis. C. W. Hess.
Robert Dodson and wife of Reading are
the guests of the former's mother for a few
days. He is in the employ of the P. & K.
Railroad Company.
A. O. Stoniie, proprietor of the Grovania
Hotel was in town on Tuesday. He is
evidently an early riser. It was only seven
o'clock when he arrived here.
A. L. Herb ne of Nescopeck, came down
on Monday to look after some matters that
needed his attention. He was given the
glad hand by his numerous friends.
Mrs. deorge 11 assert and daughter, Mi'i
Annie Hassert, are visiting Mrs. W. K.
Armstrong, at Milton, and Mrs. E. W,
Sleppy, at Northumberland, this week.
(Mop Hie Coujtti
and Work off (lie Cold.
Laxative ilmnio Uululne Tablets cure a cold
In oue day. No cure. 00 pay. Price, c.
Get anything you want in bicycle
sundries at Mercer's Drug & Book
Store.
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Rev. J. W. Bentz will address the
Men's Meetiug next Sunday after
noon in the Y. M. C. A. building.
All men are invited to be present.
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Miss Ida Smith, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Theodore F. Smith, un
derwent an operation on Tuesday
for appendicitis. Her condition is
improved, and hopes are enter
tained for her recovery.
J. S. Wiiliams, agent, will offer
for sale, on the premises, on East
Fifth street, Thursday, November
1st, at two o'clock in the afternoon,
a vacant lot, 35 feet in width and
95 feet, more or less, in depth.
We have society cards for Ma
sons, Odd Fellows. K. G. 15.
Knights of Malta, Elks, P. O. S.
of A., American Mechanics, Royal
Arcanum, G. A. R., or any other
society, at the Columbian office.(tf
Some evil minded person or per
sons made an attempt to wreck the
P. & R. passenger train, near
Mooresburg, Saturday night. A big
stone was placed on tne track at a
point where it was impossible for
the engineer to see it in tune to
slop. Fortunately, no one was in
jured. The locomotive was derailed
Tuesday's Danville News says:
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"It is said that J. E: Reichard,
well to do citizen of Bloomsburg
and who is the owner of large lime
stone quarries, has purchased the
Minnetonka Grist Mill on North
Mill street, formerly operated by II.
A. Argrave, and will run it on an
extensive plan. Mr. Reichard will
put in improved machinery and will
lay a new switch to connect with
the Philadelphia and Reading rail
road."
E)n)iniptf
Get fat; get nice and plump
there is safety in plumpness,
Summer has tried you
food-works; winter i.s coming
to try your breath-mill. Fal
is the time to brace yourself.
But weather is tricky ; look
out I Look out for colds espec
ially. Scott's Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil is the subtlest of
helps. It is food, the easiest
food in the world; it is more
than food, it helps you digest
your food, and get more nutri
ment from it.
Don't get thin, there is
safety in plumpness. Man
woman and child.
If you hove not tried it, wml for free aamila
ti tti'rceublc tuste will 'surprise yni
aurnr
T & Bo
Cbcinitts,
409 Pearl 8tr-c(
jac. :.
New Vo-st-
CLARKS' STORE TALK
Thursday, OC1L25, 1900.
A BIG SHOwTnIToFnEW GOODS.
This week, in all departments, await your inspec
tion. Dress Goods, Silks, Millinery, Trimmed Hats,
Underwear, Hosicry.Waist Flannels, Trimmings, Coats,
Capes, Suits, Rainy Day Skirts, Furs, Wrappers, Cur
tains, Notions of all kinds.
CRESS
GOODS.
We feel that this show
ing of Dress Goods is the
equal of any, and want you
to come and see it. Note
the qualities and prices.
All that's new is here.
52 in. all wool home
spuns, 70c. yard.
52 in. all wool cheviots,
$1 00 yard.
5 2 in. all wool Venetians,
$1 00 yard.
52 in. all wool Broad
cloths, $1 00 a yard.
36 inch all wool suitings,
45c a yard.
45 in. all wool cheviots
and serges, 58c. a yard.
COATS. CAPES, SUITS, ETC.
This dedartment offers
you the newest in these
goods. They are made of
good cloths, best tailoring,
good linings, newest styles,
and the prices are very
low. Come and see them.
A fine wool Kersey cloth
coat, lined with Skinner's
satin, new bell sleeve, pearl
buttons, at $8.00. Worth
one-q uarter more.
A fine Kersey cloth jack
et, a pplique collar, lapels
H. J.
:WILL OXFORD
No shoe ever
and beauty of the
PATENT KID OXFORD.
It makes nnv fnnt Innlr
.wv awa uiilUWUV
and a pretty foot all the prettier. It
Sc rlfklf nr.ri4"f fill - aair m-l
uvumiui -&y anu gives excel
lent service. Ofhr cfvi n
' O I. J 1U1 an
Queen Quality 'round wear, golf ing,
aV OXFORDS
Light and
Graceful.
An Aid
tress for which beauty is not sufficient compensation. The
cure is in our properly fitting glasses.
GEO. "W HESS,
Optician and Jeweler,
Bloomsburg, Penna.
11m optical mom.
Consult a reliable Optician about that eye trouble of yours
Doing without glasses, or wearing those not suited to you, are
equally injurious in certain cases.
Eyes Examined Free,
When glasses are fitted. You will find all styles and prices
here. I guarantee to give satisfaction in every case, or money
refunded. J
JEWELER AND REFRACTING OPTICIAN,
45 West Main Street, . - BLOOMSBURG, PA
First-class w;.tcl: r.::d jewelry repairing.
and sleeves. All lined.
Pearl buttons, Medici col
lar, wing sleeve, at $10 oo.
WALKING HATS.
We place on sale, this
week, the largest line, in
newest styles, of Ladies'
and Children's Felt Walk
ing Hats, at prices below
those usually prevailing.
If you need hats of this
kind don't miss this lot.
DRESS TRIMMINGS.
All the new dress trim
mings are here, including
the popular gold trim
mings, that are so scarce.
Plenty here now.
PRETTY MILLINERY, THIS.;,
The trimmed hats we
offer you have a dainty
touch, here and there, that
distinguish them from the
ordinary millinery, a touch
that stamps them "pretty."
Trimmed Hats, from
$2 25 to $8 98.
Walking Hats, 65c to
$2 50.
Ostrich Tips, at 89c,
worth $1 25.
Polka Dot Silks, 50c a
yard.
CLARK & SON. :
trmrte hnc ih cK;ia
tf
uses, an occasions.
250F.D.DENTLER
,SOLE AGENT,
Bloomsburg, Fa.
to Beauty.
Our Glasses are an aid to beauty, as
well as a safe and sure remedy for all defects
of vision.
No matter how fine looking the individ
ual may be, a painful searching for light
gives to the features an exDression of din-