THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. i J-'. ' ! THE COLUMBIAN. BIA)OMSBURG, FA." THURSDAY, OCTODER 3, 1901 KMrrva atthr Vital Oplcr at Mnrmiitliurg, ra. nrrnntl cla matter, Mttrvli 1, IHite. APPRENTICE WANTED. Boy wanted at this office to learn printer's trade. Must be at least six teen years of 3ge, and a (air reader and speller. Resident .of town pre ferred, tf. Legal advertisements on page 7. - Three months from now we will be writing 1902. Chestnuts are in market. They will be plentiful this year. - For books, of all kinds, go to Mercer's Drug & Book Store. - - C. R. Housel has opened a fish And oyster stand on Iron street. James Shultz has accepted a posi tion as coachman for Paul E. Wirt. It is rumored that P. B. Heddetis has purchased the Iron street hotel property. , . a For a good bicycle, either ladies' or gent's, go to Mercer's Drug & Book Store. . . . . A pool tournament between the first and second learns is in progress at the Wheelmen's Club House. . . The Winona Company's 20th Century Minstrels are arranging to appear in Berwick in the near future. . Get your panacea for your little chicks and lice powder to kill the lice, at Mercer's Drug & Book Store. . . A handsome monument has been erected to the memory of the late Peter S. Ilarman, in Rosemont Cemetery; Mrs. Robert Moore on Tuesday resigned as janitor of the M. E. church. A successor has not yet been chosen. Our townsman W. II. Gilmore, together with four other well known firemen of the state, are caricatured in yesterday's North American. Entries for the races are pouring in. It is expected that some last time will be made. Democracy, the favorite ot past seasons will be here again. . J. Wesley Cornelius, a former District Deputy Grand Regent of the Royal Arcanum, was buried at Lewisburg Saturday. Prof. G. E. Wilbur attended the funeral. Telephone. FISHING TACKLE. -o Have just received a large assortment of . fine fishing tackle. Everything of the Ia.tet fhtietr AND Sihet Gfr'ade. Rods Jrom $1.25 to $5,503 , Reels from 75c. to $2.00. Lines from 10c. to $2.00 , Flies, a Full Apsortment. Hook?, all Styles W. S. Rishton, Ph. G.J Bit B'lM'.nr ?harm;clt . r The Newest and Best $3JOO Shoe for women. Light, flexible soles. Very Shapely and Easy. Name Stamped on Every Shoe. None genuine with out it. W. C. HdTNNEV, 8 E. Main St. Hammocks many styles and many prices at Mercer's Drug & Book Store. Potatoes have dropped in price. The tubers can now be purchased for sixty cents a bushel. ' - It is claimed that a ioo.ooo peo ple . paid admission to the Allen town Fair last Thursday. Envelopes, paper, tablets, box paper and all stationery, at Mer cer's Drug & Book Store. - The Hazlcton Standard says there is a weekly exodus of 200 foreigners from that region. They are going Dome. . . . C. B. lint has resumed his nosi tion as conductor on the Electric railway. Mr. Ent is very popular with the patrons of the road. The Normal foot ball team will open the season Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p. m. They will have for their opponents the lla.leton High School. Unless voters are aroused to the fact that an election takes place on November 5U1 it is said that the vote in Columbia county will be the lightest in years. . .. Revv. F. B. Riddle of Center street was visited by a second stroke of paralysis Wednesday morning. He is unable to use his rignt arm and that side of his body is apparently dead. His speech is also affected. Michael Casey, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Casey, of Pine Street, is quite sick with apendicitis. He has ,been ill for over a week but the nature of his disease was only de termiued on Tuesday. . . - The Orangeville station of the Bloomsburg .& Sullivan Railroad was entered by burglars Monday night and two nights previpus an attempt was made to rob C. L. Sands' store at Mordansville. Cleveland Coleman is confined in the jail charged with house break ing. A. Burke, an accomplice, is still at large. It is also reported that there was a girl with them. L, R. Jacoby of Mt. Pleasant township is the prosecutor. The musical and literary enter tainment in the Almedia M. E. church Tuesday evening1 was a suc cessful event. The urotrram rend ered has heen favorably commented upon by those who attended. The p oceeds were devoted to the church fund. Ralph Smover. who was formerly employed at the freight station of tne u. L,. Cm W. Railroad Company has purchased the grocery store on Iron Street, between Main and Third Streets, from Frank Cavanee. Mr. Smoyer is a persevering young man and deserves to succeed. Last week closed the twenty sixth year of Tins Columbian under its present management, Mr. Elwell have first become an owner of the paper on October ist, 1875. The office celebrated the anniversary by the purchase of a new job press and some other up-to-date machin ery. The office of Prothonotary and Clerk of the Courts, the nomination for which will be made next spring is already receiving the attention of local politicians. Names mentioned as aspirants for the position are : Rush Zarr, Esq., John K. Miller, C. M. Terwilliger and . ? Through complaint of Mary O'Counell to Guy Jacoby Esq., the overseers of the poor have placed her son James O'Connell in the Asylum for the Insane at Danville for treatment. He is about twenty seven vears of atreand beean aotinrr queer about five years ago. He grew steadily worse until it became necessary to take the above action. He was accempanicd to the Hospital by constable Betz. ' The Bloomsburg Car Manufact uring Company is busily engaged on repair work for the D. L. &.W. Railroad Company. . . The B. F. Sharpless farm, in Scott township, and some property adjoining, has been purchased by E. B. Tustin, where he proposes to build a summer residence. Home grown peaches have never been more . plentiful or larger in size. Farmers who take care of their trees are demonstrating that peaches can be profitably grown here. Charles Coffman of 583 West Main street celebrated his thirty third birthday anniversary last evening. His friends were present in goodly numbers and a pleasant evening was spent. . A nuptail event of more or lers interest to Bloomsburg people was soleminized at Shenandoah Thurs day last. The contracting parties were Clarence M. Hower and Miss Minnie Davis. The groom has ex tensive acquaintance hereabouts. Rev. D. E. Rupley a former Cata wissan was on Wednesday of last week, elected Chaplain of the Na tional Camp Patriotic Sons of America. The occasion was the fwenty-first bi-ennial session of the order and was held at Buffalo. J. J. Robinson whose home was among those burglarized Sunday evening is of the belief that the violations were committed by a lot of boys, because the tracks around the window through which they entered were made by shoeless feet. I will exchange stock in the re organized Carpet Works for Ingrain and Tapestry Bonds, on payment of two per cent, assessment on bonds. For particulars apply to " CltARLKS H. Wf.I.LKS. 4t Connell Bldg., Scranton, Pa. - . . - . George Warr and Miss Mary Umstead joined hands at the Evan gelical Parsonage on East Fourth street Thursday evening. The an nouncement was a pleasant surprise to the friends of the young people, and was the occasion for hearty con gratulations. Miss Rose Klatka, of Numedia, was painfully injured at Mt. Car mel Saturday morning. The horse which she was driving suddenly bolted and ran into a fence, throw ing her under the wheels. She sustained ugly cuts on the arm and some bones broken. The A. & T. Biograph Company will give its unparalleled exhibition of moving pictures in the Methodist Episcopal church at Lime Ridge, Friday evening, October iS. Also D. J. Tasker in illustrated songs. The entertainment will be given for the benefit of the Lime Ridge gram mar school. Benjamin Burrows, an employee of the Bloomsburg Car shops was injured Friday morning. Several workmen who stood near feared that the accident would be a fatal one, and it was rumored on the street that he had been killed. An ex amination, however, revealed the fact that no bones had been broken, although his right arm was cousid erably bruised. The misfortune will prevent his working for several days at least. Harry Rosenthal and John Smith were arresiea ai wiiKesoarre on Saturday. It appears that they purchased a car load of peaches and forgot to settle for them. The com plainant in the case was Casper F. Hosfield, a shipper of Shippensburg. Rosenthal was placed under $1000 bail, but his partner absconded, and could not be found. Rosenthal has at different times during the past few years sold fruit of various kinds on our streets. The raising of Beigian Hares as a food supply is a rapidly erowinsr industry. The Belgian Hare has a light rich meat and such a pleasing flavor as delights the palate of the epicure. lo those wishing to purchase for the table, I will be in position to supply the winter de mand at prices within the reach of all. Those wishing to purchase stock to breed will do well to see my pedigreed stock. Call or ad dress:' Bi.oomshuro Ramjitry. 10-3 2t Paul Z. IIarman, Prop. George Anderson, one of Dan ville's colored residents, was ar rested there on Saturday by officers Mincemoyer and Voris, on charge of betrayal preferred by a young woman ot like complexion, of Bloomsburg. He was placed in the cooler over Sunday. Monday morning he was given a free ride to this town and arraigned before Justice of the Peace Guy Jacoby lor a hearing. He was unable to secure bail, and in compliance with the law was sent to jail. PURELY PERSONAL Robert Uuckiiiliniii E'., has gone to Philadelphia. Mis Sarah Logan is visiting in Philadel phia thin week. Lawrence Tooley paid a visit to his mother at llnnvillc Sunday. Kay llarlman is home from Dullois on a visit with his parents. Miss I.izie Hidlay is confined to her home on Iron street by illness John Watson has returned to Dickinson Law School at Carlisle. Frank II. Sloan, of Ii.iUimurc, spent Tues day with his father on Market sticet. Mrs. Guy Jacoby visited her aged mother Mrs. kolicrt I'aitison at Lightslreet Tuesday. Hon, J. M. Itiu of Nanlicoke, was the guest of Ids cousin Hon. A. L. l-'ritz over Sunday. Mrs. Judge I'll well returned from Towamla last Saturday, after nn ausencc of several weeks. J. C. Holt of Tamarpwi, the well known pool and hilliard table manufacturer, was in town on Monday. (icoege Applcman of Rnhrshttrg Went to Muncy today to contest with the pjoit pitch ers of that place. Mr. and Mrs. l K. Waller have closed their residence on fiftii street and moved to Wilkevllarre for the winter. Will Eastman and Clint Furman left on the Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday after noon for a trip to Philadelphia. Alex Jackson Ksip accompanied by his wile came down from llerwick Over the trol ley Sunday. They returned home in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Small of Catawissa, left on Tuesday for a tour which will include a visit to i-.rie and the 1'an-Ainencan Ex position. B. K. Zarr Ksq , and William Mensch, de. parted Wednesday morning for Washington 11 C, on business1. iseiore returning Mr. .arr expects to take in the riremen s parade iu Philadelphia. ... A Reminder. Don't forget that J. E. Roys car ries a large line of Watches, Chains and Jewelry. He will have special bargains during Fair week. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Military Suits. Ben Gidding. Monarch Shirts. Ben Gidding. Our shirts and underwear cannot be excelled. Gross & Son. Falf weight top coats. Ben Gid ding. " Come in and ask to see our blacK Thibet Suits at $10.00. Ben Gid ding. a New goods, in the latest styles of fall and winter millinery, now open at E. Barkley's. Prices reasona ble. 129 West Main street. 2t Arrow brand collars and cuffs. Ben Gidding. The nobbiest line of boys' and children's clothing, from $1.00 to $5.00, at Gross & Son's. Mackintoshes, in cape and box. Ben Gidding. Dress suit cases, $1.50 to $12.00. Ben Gidding. We are handling best 5-A horse blankets for the least money that can be bought anywhere. C. S. Furman. Umbrellas, trunks, valises. Ben Gidding. A fine line of furnishing goods at Gross & Son's. Children's Vestee Blouse and Russian Blouse Suits. " Ben Gid ding. Just received a fine line of trous ers at Gross & Son's. Come in and see us, we'll treat you right. Ben Gidding. We have the largest and nobbi est line of men's and boys' clothing ever shown iu Bloomsburg. Gross & Son. Don't forget that we make suits to order. Ben Giddiug. While at the Fair come iu and see us for a suit or overcoat. Gross & Son. Exclusive style our double breasted Military Sack Coat. Ben Gidding. The largest line of hats to select from at Gross & Son's. Our Broadway Special, the best hat in the county for Svoo. Ben Gidding. A cart for sale, or exchange for hay or straw. ' Also one. or the pair of sorrels for sale. . 10-3-U. IJR. U. iSlERMAN. All the newest thinsrs in neck. wear. Ben Gidding. A full line of cloves and mackin- toshes, at all prices, at Gross & Son's. Hosiery, in fancy and blacks. Ben Gidding. Town lots for sale, oneasv terms. Bloomsburtr Land Improvement Co. Inquire of Sanderson Woods. sales ap-ent. N. U. Funk, feee'v. Office, Ent Building. (4 25 Don't forcet us for vour nohhv overcoat. Ben Gidding. Don't fortret. we are leaders in fashion. Ben Gidding. CASE AFTER CASE Of reliable and trustworthy merchandise, of all kinds, have been unpacked and placed on sale in this store during- the last ten days, so that the stocks in all depart ments are more complete than ever. Our Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Dress Trimmings, Linings, Coats, Capes, Suits, Trimmed Hats, Furs, Laces, Ribbons, Corsets, Underwear, &c, is now most complete. We invite you to inspect this showing of all that s stylish, trustworthy and reliable in dry goods and notions for the coming season. ERES3 GOODS. A complete line of Black and Colored Dress Mater ials, of all kinds, are now ready. See these specials : All wool Venetians at 96c a yard (a regular 11$ grade). 56 in. Meltons at $1 25 a jwrd (a regular $2 00 grade). And many other good values in Dress Goods. COATS, CAPES, SUITS. We are showing all that's new and up to date. The materials, workmanship and styles are the best the market shows. See our 0916-42 in. Automobile Coat. It's pronounced by all a wonder for the money, and we know it. 27 in. Automobile Coat, made of Kersey, mercer ized lined, at $4 88. DRESS TRIMMINGS. The largest assortments, newest styles. Anything you want, and at the low est prices. See them. H. J. SHOE OF ALL KIDS, except inferior shoes, can be found here. We offer honest material, 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 every new shape or style that is worthy of considera tion will be found in our stock Our ladies' shoes, at $2.00, have had a remarkable sale. Their merits have won friends every where. Another good shoe is Colonial Dame, at $2.50. F. D. DENTLER. Wi -y . twV3T'ii 1 v-- a, 4V-' Some Flore of Those CHILDREN'S UHBRELLAS At 65c. and 75c. each, and they are good quality for the price. Call and examine .them. J. LEE MARTIN, The Jeweler. If you notice a youiij; lady on the street twisted up to resemble the letter S, stepping along as though walking on the sharp ends of tacks, and apparently, in the last stage of cholera morbus, doa't stop to pity her. She is not in such misery as the uninitiated would imagine. She is simply giving you the latest the Kangaroo walk. If your tax is not paid this week you will not be allowed to vote at the coming November election. The law requires a settlement thirty days previous to the day of election. TRIMMED HATS. The largest assortment of Ladies' Trimmed Hats in the county. All the newest styles. Nothing but the latest effects. Made by experienced milli ners, and at prices to please you. Come and see them. You will see styles not shown elsewhere, and then you can get the hat ready to put on and wear, at money saving prices. See them. FURS. We are showing some decided bargains in fur neck pieces, at less than market prices. You should see them. LACE CURTAINS. We are ottering some decided values in Lace Curtains, poles, &c. See the values we are showing, compare them with any. WAIST FLANNELS AND CORDUROYS. We have them. All col ors, choice patterns, new effects. See them. CLARK & SON. Jewelry Wisdom. It certainly is far from wise to buy Jewelry wherever you see Jewelry for sale. The imitation looks like the genuine at first. The wise wny is to come riyht to us, then you'll know precisely what you're buying. You'll be sure yoa have your money's worih. An additional safeguard is we GUARANTEE EVERYTHING to be as represented. GEO. W. HESS, THE JEWELER AND OPTICIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Stove ojien Thursday and Saturday eve'gs. AUDITOR'S NOTICE. KUTATK OK OKO. M. 1.0CK.KP LATH Of BLOOMS. BDKII, PA., nK. KASKU. llio undersigned AmJiior, appointed bv tha Orphans' court of l'"lut..bla Voui i ', ',". to piiss i.ponexwpilMn., niea to the n.st par. UiU account, of bslhoi-J l.orkar.l, udiulnlKiri. trlx, will nil, at. tun oillne or ik.-lV-r 'I ikw,-r fn the Km. Building, HIooiihUuiv, Pa' on wS day. October :m, 1IK)I, at, ten oelock 'a. tn , to tend to t he dm lex ot his appoint menuwhen and appear. luLt"'eslJ ln wto u .IUJ FKBr IKKI.RH, Auditor. JAMES RE1LLY & SON, '" u CTDtf mi mnnni n. . n EXCHANGE LU.OCK..SECOND FLOOR
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