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THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA,
W.
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, I901
Knteretiatthr Post Opir at Btnmniiburg, Pa.
smvn(t eliiM m('r, .Wcit ei 1, IHSS.
PURELY PERSONAL
Hon. Kufiis K. Folk was in town on Sim
ilar. W. II. Canning was in town a few days the
fast week.
Miss Ma Woods spent Sunday with her
mother at Dcrrs
William Kricklmum was in Danville for a
lew hours Tuesday.
Miss Annie Eycr is visiting Mrs. William
Wren at I.ewistown.
I.ouis I.owenhcrg has resumed his position
in the Dreyfus stores at Milton
Ben. Gidding was in New York several
hys last week looking up new Spring stock.
Miss Lillian Wallace, of Dorranceton, is
the guest of Miss Edith Miller, on Centre
Street.
Mrs. John N. Hummer, departed Friday
for Wairen, 1'enna., to see her mother, who
is critically ill.
Mrs. II G. Cahill, of East Liberty, Pa.,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Y. M. Lcacer
oa Fifth street.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rodgers,of Muncy,
were entertained over Sunday by Mr. and
Mrs I. D. Armstrong,
Mac. Reber came home from State Col
lege to attend the funeral of his friend and
classmate, Joshua Allen.
J. S. Woods returned home Friday from a
tnsiness trip, including Lewislmrg, Milton,
Vatsontown, and Mt. Carmel.
Miss Mary Wright and Miss Lou Murray,
two estimable young ladies of Wilkes-ISarre
were the guests of Mrs. Wilbur Kling, over
San day.
Patrick Reilly spent Sunday at Shamokin.
While there he had the offer of a position at
Lebanon. He has not decided whether to
accept or not.
Orvil O'Brien spent Sunday at his home
in Kenton. He stopped in town a few hours
Monday, while on his way back to Hazlcton,
wbcre he is employed.
Otto Kemper went to Waterbury, Con
necticut, on Monday, to ascertain the cost of
the manufacture of his newly invented sus
pender, a patent for wheh is now pend.ng.
legal advertisements on page 7.
Leases and notices
sale at this office.
to
quit, for
tf.
Some of our thoroughfares
badly in need of repair.
are
Lamps from 25 cents to $13.00 at
Mercer s Drug at Book btore.
.
Experienced Nurse desires
trnnlovment. Address. P. O. Box
57. EsPy- Pa- 3-7 4
The latest salutation; "Are you
a Buffalo?" The new drove is
rapidly gaining in numbers in town
ABC blocks and ABC books
m both linen and paper from .sc. to
sc. at Mercer's Drue & Book
Slore.
Telephone.
Good For 10c, Cash.
On presentation of this
coupon at
RISHTON'S PHARMACY,
we will sell you a large 25c.
bottle of Magnetic Cough
Syrup for 15c.
Cut out this Coupon and take
it to
Rishton's Pharmacy
with 15c. and he will give you
a large 25c. bottle of
MAGNETIC
We do this in order to intro
duce it into more general use
and to prove to you that it is the
very
BEST REMEDY FOR COUGHS
you ever tried.
This Offer Closes April 15.
Without the coupon the price
is 25c.
W. 3. Rishton, Ph. O.
LOUISE.
The Newest and 'Best
r
$3.00
Shoe for women.
Lierht, flexible soles.
Very Shapely and
Easy.
Name Stamped on
Every Shoe.
None genuine with
out it.
C. HcKlNNEY,
8 E. Main St.
Games ironi 5 cents to $1.00
Mercer's Dritjr & Hook Store.
at
The Good Will Fire Co. is mak
ing preparations for its annual ball
on Kastcr Monday.
Gold pens and pencils for cither
lady or gent at Mercer's Drug &
Book Store.
Jas. Rcily has moved his barber
shop to a room on second floor of
the Kxcliange block.
...
The Taul E. Wirt fountain pen
either plain or gold . mounted at
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
.
For Sale: Three young mules,
suitable for farm purposes.
2-2i-4t G. N. Baker, Espy.
Friday is the end of the fall term
at the Normal School. The spring
term will begin on Tuesday, March
26th.
New and beautiful patterns in
table dinner ware will arrive this
week. Don't miss seeing them at
L. E. Whary's.
The Rev. Jules L. Prevost, a
missionary in Alaska, will give an
address in St. Paul's Church on
Friday evening at 7:30.
We have a very nice line of small
photo frames, with 'prices reasonable
and many kinds at Mercer's Drug
& Book Store.
Rev. J. W. Bentz was in attend
ance at the annual conference of the
United Evangelical Church, which
was held at Red Lion, last week.
The ground hog is on its last legs.
We have had a pretty long run of
real winter weather and spring will
not be altogether an unwelcome
visitor.
.
A large placard on the window
of the Sloan building on East Main
street says that it will be occupied
by E. F. Row's barber shop after
April 1 st.
A pool tournament giving the
contestants the privilege of selecting
evenings upon which to play is be
ing arrauged by the Wheelmen.
There are twelve entries thus far.
The A. & T. Biograph Company
has received a lot of new and beauti
ful films, including the well known
fairy tale, "Cinderella." This is
the longest moving picture him
ever made.
William II. Coffman's reputation
as a ball player has attracted the
attention of some of the League
managers and he has revived some
tempting propositions from Alleu
town and other cities.
The Bloomsburg Council Royal
Arcanum will have an open
meeting tomorrow evening at eight
o'clock. A short but good pro
gram, refreshments and
social time is promised.
a large
In his pronostication for March,
Hicks says the greatest storm per
iod of the month will be from the
loth to 25th. These days accord
ing to his prediction, we are to have
snow, sleet and a general blizzard.
The Normal School is expected
to have a strong base ball club this
cominc season. The nucleus of the
team has been selected and there is
an abundance of material from which
to round out a first-class aggrega
tion.
Upwards of one hundred members
ol the local fire department and
others attended the opening of the
fair and festival of the Berwick
firemen at Berwick Saturday night
They went up on the regular train
and returned home about twelve
o'clock on a special.
Special. From this date to
April fifteenth special prices wil
be given on Summit Ranges. They
are quick bakers and luel savers.
We sell them as our leader, and
give a guarantee with every sale.
L,. IS. WHARY.
Aonl movings will soon
order.
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If you want drugs or patent medi
cines of any kind go to Mercer's
Drug & Book Store.
.
Noah Brandt, a brother of Rev.
C. II. Brandt, a former pastor of
Trinity Reformed church, is visit
ing friends in town.
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Bishop Talbot administered the
rite of confirmation to a class of
nineteen in St. Paul's Episcopal
church last night, and delivered an
excellent sermon. The vested choir
was present, and the church was
well filled with people.
The Tatnaqua Register tells a
story of a christian preacher in
Rush township, 50 years ago,
named Wells, who baptized his
father and mother, married his
father to his second wife, and
preached the funerals of his father,
mother and step mother
Collar and cuft boxes, necktie
boxes, handkerchief boxes, necktie
books, jewel boxes, glove boxes,
cigar stands and cases, music rolls,
photo holders, card stands and
card cases, some of which are very
beautiful at Mercer's Drug and
Bcok Store.
Jersey Shore is now in total dark
ness. The cause for this condition
of affairs is said to be the inade
quacy of the returns to meet the
cost of production. The plant has
been conducted by the borough for
some time past, but the officials pre
ferred darkness to debt, and so de
cided to close down the plant.
Farmers in some of the adjacent
counties are up against a new
bunco game. They sign what they
believe to be an order for a gold
watch, which they are to receive,
free, or at a nominal price, and the
signature turns up at the bottom of
a promisory note, it is me 01a ana
oft told story. The man who ex
pects to get something for nothing
is likely to get swindled.
There have been no new develop
ments in the McHenry murder case,
and a solution of the mystery is as
far off apparently as on the day of
the crime. It is authoritatively
stated, however, that a thorough
investigation of the premises will
soon be made in the hope of finding
the weapon with which the shoot
ing was done, or some other evi
dence suffie'ent to establish a clue.
The ladies of the G. A. R. will
give a constelation party in the G.
A. R. Hall on Friday evening,
March 15, at eight o'clock. An
admission of 10 cents will be
charged at the door, which includes
refreshments. Ice cream and cake
extra. The proceeds will go to
ward the furnishing of a room in
the new Hawkins Home for infirm
soldiers or their wives, located at
Hawkins' Station, Pa.
immm
A persis
tent cough Is
at first a
friend, for It
gives warn
ing of the ap
proach of a
deadly ene
my. Heed
the warning
before it is
too late, be
fore your
.Jungs be-
to m e in
flamed, be
f o r e the
H
doctor says, "Consump
tion." when the danger
signal first appears, help
nature with
fi
Don't delay until your
lungs are sore and your
cold settled down deep
in your chest. Kill the
enemy before the deadly
blow kills you. Cure
your cough today.
One dose brings relief.
A few doses make the
cure complete.
Tbraa sliest 15c. lor an ordinary (old
10c. lor tot harder coldi I M I be moat
economical for older caaea.
" I consider your Cherry I'octnral
tha beat ri'tm-dy for colds and
couglia unci all throat altuctlnua.
I have uai'il It fur 80 year au4 it
certainly Leu is them all."
1. it. I.UMNEY,
Deo. 20, 1808. Uuiou, V. Y.
Writ a thm Doctor.
If you have any complaint whatovor
and ue.li e the butt tnvilicitl advice you
can noenll)ly recurve, vvrlta tlie dnet'tr
freely. You will recelre a iiruwyt re
ply, -without oo.t. Addreia
Du. 1. 0. A.YEH, Lowell, Wan.
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I It Ik
De in jjiDies tame aim suiau uu i s
Bibles larce and small and the
stock open for comparison at Mer
cer's Drug & Book Store.
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The Lenten services now being
held daily in St. Paul's Episcopal
church are very interesting and the
attendance and interest manifested
is most gratifying.
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No one wanted the postmaster
ship at Wilsons, Lycoming County.
In fact the department made efforts
to secure a suitable person, but they
were futile and the office was aban
doned. .. . . -All
the machinery necessary for
the operation of the new industry,
the Henry W. Gibbons Company,
arrived last week. The company
has a sufficient number of orders
already on hand to keep the plant
running for sonic time.
Harry P. Snivcly, a colored
porter at Kessler's Hotel, Northum
berland, was stabbed in the abdomen
by a st ranger at the I). L. & W.
depot in that town yesterday. The
victim is in a precarious condition.
The unknown would-bc murderer
made his escape.
The hum and noise of the rapidly
revolving machinery in the Carpet
Mill, after the usual qui.ting time
Tuesdav attracted the scribe's
attention as he was passing by.
An inquiry revealed the fact that
some large orders have been received
and that extra worit is necessary
An excellent likeness of our
townsman E. S. Fornwald, appeal
ed in Sunday's issue of the Philadel
phia Inquirer. He is receiving con
eratulations on his election to the
office of Grand Commander of the
Knights of Malta. The election
took place the latter part of Febru
ary and his term will commence in
May next. This station is the high
est of the order in the state, and
Mr. Fornwald is worthy of it in
every sense.
B. I Sharpless, the newly-elect
ed Coroner of Columbia county, has
appointed W. J. Gerrity, the popu
lar voune Tustice of the peace, of
Centralia, a deputy coroner of that
district. Mr. Gerrity's term as
depury coroner has just expired,
and the fact of his retension in of
fice, by Coroner Sharpless, is an in
dication of his ability and fitness
for the place. 'Squire Gerrity has,
by his genial disposition and many
acts of kindness, made a host of
friends in and about Centralia, where
he has been a recognized factcr in
politics for the past ten years. His-
appointment is a popular and de
serving one, as is evident by the
congratulations beinfr showered
upon him. Ashlaml Jelegram.
..
The largest line of juvenile books
and prices right at Mercer's Drug
& Book Store.
TJ. ! Church Appointments.
The following appointments for the
Lewisburrr district of the United
Evangelical Church, were made Dy
the Conference held at Red Lion,
from the 7 th to 12 th :
N. Young, Presiding Elder.
Lewisburg, J. W. Thompson.
Milton, L). L. Kepner.
Milton Circuit, J. O. Higgs.
Muncy Valley, E. B. Dunn.
Dushore, V. J. Campbell.
Berniceand Lopez, D. F. Voung.
Danville, J. F. Hower.
liloomslmrg, J, W. Bentz.
Espy, S. S. Mumey
Waller, W. A. Faus.
Columbia, E. E. Shaffer.
Berwick, J. J. I.ohr.
Nescopecic, E. D. Keen.
Luzerne, E. L. Kessler.
Zion's drove, W. II. Stoyer.
Nanticoke, II. Minsker.
Ransom, B. F. Keller.
Stranton Zion, J. W. Messinger.
Smmiehanna. I . F. Mayer.
K. lloiK'st. Evaneelist. G. Hunter, A. L,
Reeser. I. M. Pines and W. P. 1 nomas
member of I.ewisburg. C. J. Dick, member
of Berwick Quarterly Conference.
i- -! m- a I'llI 11 IK I1NK II A V
TukH LaxttUve bromo yutnlne Tablets. All
druirslsu refund trie monuy lr it, mus 10 cure,
We invite particular
attention to our showing of
"Elite" China.
This make of cl.ina is now most
popular ami a few pieces should be
i;i your collection. "Hite" plates are
m.-nlo, costing from fo to 9 Ut) a doz.
We have some kinds in slok. If
we can't suit you, we will t.iUo your
order for special kinds.
L. E. WHARY.
Lace Curtains and Curtain Materials.
Never before have we shown you such an assort
ment of these goods as now, nor at as low prices for
equal qualities. The patterns are the newest, styles
handsome, variety large. Now is the time to buy your
curtains and curtain materials by the yard. We ask
you to come and see these goods, note the prices and
qualities. Not a poor pattern in the lot. You can save
money on the purchase of curtains during this offering.
we mention a iew prices
3 Yds. long curtains,
double thread, buttonhole
edges, at $1 00 a pair.
3 J Yds. long, open centre,
Brussels effects, whipped
edges, $1 75 a pair.
3 J Yds. long, a special at
1.15 a pair.
Curtain Poles, all kinds.
Brussels effects, choice
Drers Goods.
Wc show you
full lines of the
leading dress
goods, in black
and colors. Some
extra good values
are here for your
approval.
Dross Trimmhgs.&c
Our lines of
these goods con
tain all the new
est of both. If
you want trim
mings see our
line. Lining de
partment is very
strong, with the
best linings of all
kinds.
H.J. CLARK & SON.
h e only make of Rubber Shoes
and Boots in the world that will
stand this test
strength, hor sale by
F. 0. OEMTLER.
We have fitted a private
and guarantee correction.
GEO. "W". HESS,
Dr. of Refraction, Graduate Optician and Jeweler,
Bloomsburg, Penna
TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR
A CHEAPER LAMP
Than Fairy Lamps for decorative purposes, we recommend
THE ZF-XZES-ST
PYRAMID MM LAMPS,
which, for lowness of price and beauty of design, are unap
proachable by anything in the market. They are designed foT
decorative lighting.
Price,
See our line of
J LEE JLJTXlT
JEWELER AND REFRACTING OPTICIAN,
45 West Main Street, - - I3LOO MSBURG, PA
First-class watch'and jewelry repairing.
umy
patterns, buttonhole edges,
extra wide, $3 50 a pair.
Arabian curtains, plain
centre, fine net, soft, lace
edges, at $4 80 a pair.
Curtain materials by the
yard. A big line, newest
patterns. French Motifs,
for doors and windows.
Separate pieces. See them.
Tailor-Made Suits.
We have now
on sale the choic
est line of these
we have ever
shown, made in
the newest effects
and of the lead
ing materials of
the season. The?
tailoring is per
fect. Styles are
right, as well as
the prices. Also
separate jackets
and skirts.
Foulard Erots Silks
A choice lot of
these most styl
ish silks are here
for your approv
al and selection.
GOLD SEAL
Rubbers,
-o-
Perfect fit,
Unrivaled
In Style,
Unequaled
For Durability.
of elasticity and
You want to have clear sight, and you
must have your eyes properly cared for.
Even if glasses are not necessary, there '
are attentions the eyes should have. Let us
direct the care of your eyes. A little of our
advice now may save you a great deal of in
convenience and pain later. Our examination
will reveal what you need.
optical room, test your eyes tree,
25c. Per Lamp
Silver Candle Sticks.
Eat EuildinT. Pharmacist. I