THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
THE COLUMBIAN.
BIOPMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, SKI'TEMUKK 26, 1901
Kirteredntth rnut OHcm at lllnonmlmro. Pa.
tectmd clasn inattrr. Hat ch 1, ifcsH.
apprentice" WAuraT "
Boy wanted at this office to learn
printer's trade. Must be at least six
teen years of3ge, and a fair reader
and speller. Resident of town pre
ferred, tf.
Legal advertisements on page 7.
Dloomsburg lair week after next.
For a good bicycle, either ladies'
or gent's, go to Mercer's Drug
& Book Store.
A number of Berwick's young
people attended the Winona Min
strels Monday evening.
Envelopes, Npaper, tablets, box
paper and all stationery, at Mer
cer's Drug & Book Store.
There is a beautiful showing of
new millinery m the large show
window of II. J. Clark & Son.
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The Steam Heating Chmpany is
slow in starting their fires. Peonle
with private plants have had steam
for a week.
Some changes in the force at
Leader's Market is contemplated
next month. Mr. Leader proposes
to keep up to date.
John Adams was a witness in the
case of Commonwealth against
George Sommers and Miles Sassa
man at Danville this week.
A supper will be served in the
Parish House di niug room thiseven
from 5 to 8 o'clock. Supper 15
cents, ice cream and cake extra.
The days and nights were equal
in length Saturday. Prom now on
to December 21st the the days will
shorten a few minutes each day.
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Extracts from the sermon of Rev.
Dr. Hemingway, preached on Sun
day, Sept. 15th, are printed in this
issue. It came iu too late for last
week.
Town lots for sale, on easy terms.
Bloomsburg Land Improvement
Co. Inquire of Sanderson Woods,
sales agent. N. U. Funk, feec'y.
Office, Ent Building. (4 25
Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Ent cele
brated their wooden wedding at
their home on West Street Monday
evening. The event brought to
gether about sixty guests, all of
whom contributed to the proper
observance of the occasion.
Telephone.
FISHING TACKLE.
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Have just received a large
assortment of line fishinc:
tackle. Everything of the
AND
Sigherft Gfriide.
Roil Jrom $1.25 to $5.50
' Keeld from 75c. to $2.00.
Lines from 10c. to $2.00
Flit"?, a Full Afsortment.
Hook?, all Styles
5 I
W. S. Rishton, Ph. G.
Sat Bulling Pharnu.oxt
LOO SE.
The Newest and Best
r
$3.00
Shoe for women.
Light, flexible soles.
Very Shapely and
Easy.
Name Stamped on
Every Shoe.
None genuine with
out it.
W. C. HcKINNEV,
8 E. Main St.
The Bloomsburg,Band will furnish
music at the fair next month.
J. A. White on Tuesday reopened
his meat market on Seventh Street.
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Hammocks many styles and
many prices at Mercer's Drug &
Book Store.
A little son of Mr. and Mrs. B.
his grand mother Mrs. Catharine
Potter on Sixth Street Saturday
afternoon.
Two well trained bears in the
hands of four foreigners, presumably
Italians, furnished amusement for a
good sized crowd on Center and
Main Streets last evening.
W. H. Curtis, of Danvdle, and
Miss Adia Young, of Benton, were
married at the home of the brtde's
uncle, Thomas Kesty, at Welli-
versville, at high noon on Tuesday.
All the factories and places of
business in town were closed all day
last Thursday. It is greatly to the
credit of the hotel and restaurant
proprietors that they closed their
bars.
The L'-'.zerne County Teachers'
Institute will be held in Wilkes
Barre d tiring the week commencing
October 21. A strong and interest
ing program is in course of prepar
ation. We are informed by the Co. that
Miss Clara Yates who was book
keeper at the Carpet Works duritig
the past year did not resign, but
was discharged by the manage
ment. it
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The Civic Club is rehearsing for
an entertainment to be given some
tune in the near future. It will be
on the order of the Mystic Midgets,
which was presented in the Opera
House last spring.
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Tuesday night was the first time
on record that Catawissa, Blooms
burg and Danville ever got together
without scrapping. But then, the
fraternal feeling among the Eagles
seemed to permeate the whole
crowd. News Item.
The work of construction of the
trolley line on Market street has
been hurried along this week. The
tracks are laid to Sixth street. Mr.
Scaulan informs us that, cars will be
in operation on that thoroughfare
before fair time.
S. C. Buckalew of Fairmount
Springs, has been named as a dele
gate from Pennsylvania to the Farm
er's National Congress to be held at
Sioux Falls the beeinnine of next
month. The appointment was made
oy uovernor fatone.
The Friendship Fire Company
will leave Tuesday moruiug for
Philadelphia to attend the annual
Firemens' State Convention. They
will return Saturday evening. The
Winona Company have decided not
to send a racing team.
The Winona bovs made n vprv
professional-like 'appearance in the
street parade, which preceded the
minstrel show Mondav evenino-
They wore silk hats and mackin
tosnes, ana carried canes. They're
all risrht." was an exnressimi 'fre
quently made as the procession
passed.
Monday was observed by th
Hebrews as the day of Atonement,
Yom Kupi-ur. Special services were
held iu the Synagogue at Danville.
Alexander Bros. & Cos', store, and
the stores of Louis Gross, Ben
Gidd ing and the D. Loweuburg
Est. wore closed until six o'clock
in the evening.
A good sized delegation of mem
bers of Theta Castle Knights of the
Golden Eagle went to Catawissa
Tuesday evening and attended the
lair and festival which is being held
this week by the Castle of that
towu. The Band accompanied the
party. They returned home on a
special train over the P. & R. which
arrived here about midnight.
bushel.
Sager,
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Get your panacea for your little
chicks and lice powder to kill the
lice, at Mercer's Drug & Hook
Store.
The Columbia and Montour Elec
tric Railway Company expects to
reach Berwick by trolley the latter
part of this weeek. That is they
will run to the outskirts of the
town. The question of what rail
is to be used in the town has not
yet been disposed of.
The third anniversary of the dedi
cation of the M. K. church was ap
propriately observed on Sunday.
Addresses were made in the evening
by J. C. Brown. I. W. Hartman
and Rev. W. R. Whitney. The
musical part of the program was
very fine.
Toscoll Coonev. who took cart in
the Winona Minstrels Monday eve-
; mug, has been secured by Lowery
Bros, as a soloist for a minstrel
troupe which they intend to send
out from Shenandoah in the early
part of next month. Mr. Cooney's
singing and dancing Monday eve
ning has been very favorably com
mented upon.
During the progress of a play at
the Opera House Friday evening,
several persons in the audience
showed very plainly that they were
brought up iu the wilderness. The
snapping and crackintr of peanut
shells made it impossible to hear a
word uttered by the performers.
People who go to the Opera House'
to eat peanuts had better stay at
home.
J. P. Fritz of Central, who is
largely interested in the Pennsyl
vania Copper and Mining Company,
was in town on Saturday, and had
with him soms fine specimens of
copntr ore taken from the property
in Sugarloaf township. This com
pany has just issued an illustrated
prospectus setting forth their claims.
The management is in good hands,
and they are confident ot success.
The stock is selling readily at one
dollar per share, par value two dol
lars. They expect to advance the
price soon.
Lowery Bros. Circus exhibited
Monday afternoon and evening on
the vacant lot opposite the D. L. &
W. depot. The performance though
witnessed by small audience on both
occasions, was creditable. Easily
the leading feature, though it didn't
cost anything to see it, was the
balloon assension and parachute leap
by Prof. David McDade. He as
sended to an almost invisible height
when he left the balloon. Before
the parachute was spread - out his
descent was rapid, but when the
folds opened up the speed was check
ed, he landed on the rear end of
William Shaffer's lot on East street.
The feat was witnessed by a good
sized crowd.
The Financial Record, of New
York, date of September iS, con
tains an illustrated article on the
Greene Consolidated Copper Com
pany. One picture shows a group
of visiting directors and share
holders at the Puertacitus store in
the Cauanea district, Mexico.
Among them are C. C. Peacock,
E. B. Tustin, John G. McIIenry,
A. C. McIIenry. F. G. Yorks, Geo.
S. Robbins, Myron I. Low. and
W. II. Brooke. The company has
declared a two per cent, dividend
payable September 30th. The article
states that the mines are erowinir
richer and laieer everv da v. and
the smelters are oroducinir umvards
of 65,000 pounds of copper per day.
THE CAUSE OF OUR SUCCESS
In the Shoe bus
iness is in knowing-
what to buy
and buying it.
-THE-
Herrick Shoe,
FOR WOMEN,
is a shoe of high
quality, perfect
fit, best style,
and above "all,
good wear.
We have them
in
Kid and Patent
Leathers
WE HAVE THE
W. L. DOUGLAS SHOE
-FOR MEN.-
W. H. MOORE,
Cor. Mam ami Iron iSts.
HL00MSMJKQ, PA
Tomatoes for sale by the
Order by 'phone. M.
Orangeville, Pa.
&300M
& 3.&P It! J
William Krickbaum has been an
pointed a member of theiotification
committee to notify the Democratic
state candidates of their nomination
The meeting was held in Philadel
phia yesterday. We acknowleege
the receipt of an invitation to be
present, but were unable to accept.
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Do you want a cood second
hand bicycle? If so, go to Mercer's
Drug tv Book Store. One ladies'
wheel 9.00, with new tires; one
gent's wheel, style, Sentinel, a bar
gain at $11.00: one gent's wheel,
style, Reading, for 11.00; one high
grade Columbia wheel, gent's, for
9.50, on Reading Special, with
coaster brake, for $16. so. New
last year; one Crescent tandem for
$25.00.
New Uniforms.
The Bloomsburg Band made its first
appearance in new uniforms on Sat
urday last, when it headed the Veter
ans' parade. The uniforms are blue,
trimmed with gold cord, and are very
neat.
PURELY PERSONAL
A. N. Yost is attending the Allentown
Fair this week.
Mrs. W. W. lilaclc and son Bruce are
visiting in Allentown.
Miss Sadie Herring visited relatives in
Mtllville Sunday.
Miss I.ois Sloin went tn Allcitnn n
Tuesday lo visit Miss Ilitner.
Miss Minnie Pollock went to HufTalo on
Monday to attend the Exposition.
MISS .Marina Vtnrxi Of ll.invl ll tua. in
town rf lew hours Wednesday evening.
Miss Flora Slteer relumed home Fridnv
irom a visit with tnenos nt I'ln a elih a.
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K. I). I)ent on Wcdnes.lnv rrBi(rn.1 ha
position in 13. A. Giddius clothing store.
Mr. and Mrs. luigene I'. Carpen'er were
visiting the fan-American at Buffalo last
week.
Miss Mrah Secslioltz, of Catawissa, spent
Monday with Miss Edit'i Miller on Center
blreet.
Frank I". Miller reached home on Tues
day inurning, after an absence of two months
in r.ii!v,c
Jac'it) l.rohst anil wile spent Sunday at
Millville us the guests of Mr. and Mri. 1. J.
Johnston.
Miss Ma Parker and Sail e Whitmoyer two
popular voung imiies ot Millville were in
town Monday afternoon.
A. W. Jones, a former Iliooinsfourg resi
dent, hut now a succesfful business man of
Jonestown, was in town on Tuesday.
K. 1'iar.k Colley has accepted a position
as irvenng salesman lor a l'hiladelphia h.m,
dealers in carpets, window shades, etc.
Ralph Aul returned home to Espy on Fri-
day alter a few dajs isit in Pittston. lie
is holding a business venture in that town
under consideration.
Mrs. I)r. I. F. Chapin of Schoolcraft,
Mich , is visiting relatives in this countv.
She expects the Doctor here soon. They
formerly resided in Benton, and have many
mends nere,
Frank E. Lutzlefton Tues lay for Wash,
ington, J"). C. Where he will remain for a
week. He will then go to Chicago lo accept
a position as instructor in the lliology
Iiepartn.ent of the Chicago University.
Geo. W. Hess is attending the 1 nn Amer
ican Exposition this week. Transportation
was furnished him by the btar Clothing
House. He held the luckv number in the
second series offered by Mr. Townsend.
Key. and Mrs. Waldo Stevenson and three
children were guests of the Misses Clark
several days during the past week. They
win ipenu ine wiiuer in Luba wheie Mr,
Stevenson goes as a Missionary. He de
livered an address in the I'resbjterian church
on Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Iierken'dne were visi
tors in- town over Sunday. Many of our
townspeople will remember Mr. Beikenbine.
Twenty ears ago he was the contractor and
built the watei works here. This was his
first visit to Iiloomsburg in a score cf years.
They reside in York, Pa.
A Sensible Sunday Newspaper.
So Promises the Sunday 'North American"
The First Number of Which Will be
Out Next Sunday, Sept. 29th.
The "North American" announces that on
September 2Qlli it will beoin th nnMi.-ntinn
of a Sunday edition. Prevailing conditions
demand that each metropolitan paper issue
every day in the year, and the "North Amer
ican" is sensildy obeying that demand. Ru
mors of this innovation have already been
heard and interest and SDecula ion n tn
hat it will be like is keen. Th "Vrrt,
American" when it does anything, dons it
belter than anyone else, nnd in the mmt.. i
a Sunday paper the same rule is expected to
For one thing, the "North American"
promises that its Sunday edition will be
"(Htfeient " 1 he standard of text and illus
tration will be as hiyh os that of any month
ly magazine. It will not be "cheap" in any
sense. It will not mai'nilv ih rrivUi n;.u.
will it make heroics out of thesillv and com-
niontilacu. the "Ninth Ame.ri.-aVu" mnn
is "a sensible Sunday newspaper," and if it
is such, it cenainlv will be different nn,l
welcome.
It Will Strive, of course, to be inleretr in..
and entertaining. That goes withour Siyin,
1 he soecial writers and uitits nr nf il,.. r,,
rank and the magnificent mechanical eauiu-
ment of th : "North Anii'rii'nii" ivtiiru .-Af
fect printing.
As to I lie dctiii s of llie miner li..lf il.;
much is known. There will be four colored
supplements, in addition to the news sections
and sheet music. There will be a simnle.
ment of cieht mi'i-s in colon .leume.l av.
clutively to women's Interests, a comic sec
tion ot four pages in colors, ami n sixteen-
age supplement in colors, explaining the
involved and varied processes of inakinc n
newspaper. The sheet nuisicwill be like
that on sale iu music stores, in every paitic
ular. The first Sunday "Noith American"
will probably consist of 76 pages, of which
32 will be used for news.
WANTED-SKVERAL PERSONS OF
character and good reputation in each state
(one in this county required) to represent
and advertise old established wealthy busi
ness house of solid financial standing. Sal
ary 618.00 weekly with expenses additional,
all payable in cash each Wednesday direct
from head offices. Horse ami carriage fur
nished, when necessary. References. I'.n
close self-addressed stamped envelope. Man-ng'-r,
310 Caxton BuiUi'g, '.'Ilk ago. (iCty26
FALL OPENING.
All departments are now filled with the season's
newest and desirable goods, at prices to please you.
Our assortments are larger than usual. Nothing but
reliable qualities find a place in this big stock mer
chandise you can depend on and at right prices. We
invite you to examine our Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets,
Underwear, Hosiery, Linens, Millinery, Trimmed Hats,
Walking Hats, Hat Trimmings, Feathers, Birds. Laces,
Dress Trimmings, Coats, Capes, Suits, Dress Skirts.
Petticoats, &c.
DTXZZ GOODS.
You will find this stock
complete, showing all the
new and desirable kinds of
dress materials at popular
prices. It will pay you to
see our dress goods show
ing. 36 in. all wool suitings,
25c a yard.
50 in, all wool Home
spuns, 56c a yard.
59 in. all wool Broad
cloths, $1.00 a yard.
50 in. all wool Cheviots,
75c a yard.
DRESS TRIMMINGS.
The greatest line of these
we have ever placed before
you. You should see the
lines of Escunal Galoons
and Bands. The very lat
est buttons of all kinds.
If you have a trimming
want see this stock.
COATS, CAPES, SUITS.
This department offers
you exceptional values in
these goods. You cannot
afford to miss them if you
desire to save money. Note
H. J.
1 OF
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except inferior shoes, can be found
f T T -
Here. We otter
whether it be calf or kid, and made
up in an honest manner, into styl
ish and durable footwear, for men,
women and children.
Any and everv new shaoe or
style that is worthy of considera-
1 Mil r-
uon win oe tound in our stork-
Our ladies' shoes, at $2.00, have
naa a remarkable sale. The r
merits have won friends every
where. Another good shoe is
Colonial Dame,
CoevtionTtMr
REDUCTION SALE !
Now going on in
Rogers
all brands.
If you are interested, come early, as they
will not last long at this low price.
. J. LEE MARTIN.
Daniel L. Kverhart of Jackson
township died at his home last Fri
day from neuralgia of the stomach,
aged seventy-eight years. lie serv
ed as tax collector of his township
for some years, and was a respected
citizen. He is survived by his wife
and the following children: Mrs. Z.
A. Butt of Waller: Charles nf VW.U.
delphia; Abner, of Wilkesbarrejand
veraa residing at Home. The
funeral took place on Monday.
.
Take your bike to the Iilooms
burg Cycle Works, rear of Moore's
store, for all repaits.
the qualities, then the
prices. You have seen
these figures, 0916, in our
advertisements. It refers
to our great Automobile
Coat. It's here now, come
and see it. You don't need
to buy. We want you to
see this coat, as well as
others.
MILLINERY.
Never before have we
placed such a collection of
Millinery goods before you,
nor at as low prices. Feath
ers of all kinds are here.
No matter what you want,
come to this stock.
TRIMMED HATS.
When you read this they
will be on show. Come and
see them. A grand lot of
them are here, made by
expert milliners, of the
leading materials, in the
very newest designs, many
of them exact copies of
Foreign Hats. Prices to
please all.
One price Cash.
CLARK & SON.
ALL
honest material.
at $2.50.
HIS
t. D. DENTLER.
Jewelry Wisdom?
It certainly is far from wise to buy Jewelry
wherever you see Jewelry for sale.
The imitation looks like the genuine at firs.
The wise way is to come right to us, then
you'll know precisely what you're buying. You'U
be sure you have your money's worth.
An additional safeguard is we GUARANTEE
EVERYTHING to be as represented.
GEO. wThESS,
THE JEWELER AND OPTICIAN,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Store open Thursday and Saturday eve'gs.
Tea Spoons,
Table Spoons,
J Knives Fnrkc.
Contrary to expectations, the trial
of John Gulick, for the murder of
his mother and brother, will not be
tried at the October term of court at
Sunbury. Judge Savidee has grant
ed a continuance upon the sworn
statement of Dr. T. C. Conser, who
testified that Gulick's father is too
ill to come to court.
Mrs. William Mastcller died at
her home in Orangeville, on Friday
last, aged seventy five years. She
is survived by her husband and
seven children, one of whom is John
W. of this town.