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THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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Farmers Nat'l Bank,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
Ent Building, Next to Court House.
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CONDENSED REPORT TO COMPTROLLER SEPT. 30, 1901.
ASSETS.
INVESTMENTS $410,445 83
FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 6.735 00
DUE FROM BANKS 24,007 64
RESERVE AND CASH 63,176 54
$503,365 03
LIABILITIES.
CAPITAL $ 60,000 00
EARNED SURPLUS AND PROFITS 5Z.Z54 61
CIRCULATION 59.250 00
BANKS M.ZZO Z7
INDIVIDUAL DEPOSITS 320,640 15 331,860 42
WM. S. MOYKli, Puf.sipknt.
$503,365 03
A. II. BLOOM, Cashikr
JTHE COLUMBIAN
BLOOMSBURO. PA.
J. S. Williams & Son
M.OOMSRUKG I'A
Public Sale Criers and
General Auctioneers.
tKlftnpn years ex portenpe. Hat Isf not Inn
(iiarantpi'ri. Hest returns or nny sale erlers In
i his ni't-1 Km of 1 lit- state. Write for terms and
dates. We never disappoint our patrons.
rOK SALE AND TOR RENT-
For Sai.k : Two good farms,
in a good state of cultivation.
Good buildings, never failing water,
abundance or good fruit. Any one
wishing to buy, come and see.
Teims easy. Gkorge Ruckle,
9 19 Orangeville, l'a.
Pchlic Sale. Wm. Chrisman,
executor of the estate of J. L. Gir
ton, late of the Town of Blooms
burg, Pa., deceased, will sell, at
public sale, on the premises, on Fri
day, October 25, 1901, valuable
real estate, consisting ot two frame
dwelling houses and a barn. Sale
to commence at 10 o'clock a. m.
For Sale: A good fixed focus
camera, taking pictures by
inches, good as new. Fitted with
time and instantaneous shutter, two
diaphragm stops, two tripod sock
ets two view finders, ground glass
and door, and two double plate hold
ers. A good all around camera for
amateurs. Call and examine it at
The Columbian office, or address.
X Y Z
267 Market Street,
tf Bloomsburg, Pa.
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Envelopes, paper, tablets, box
paper and all stationery, at Mer
cer's Drug & Book Store.
Hammocks many styles and
many prices at Mercer's Drug &
iiook btore.
V. M. Longenberger has been
commissioned as postmaster at
Mainville, in place of V. 1
Zehner.
The period of mourninir over the
death of President McKinley is
passed, and the flags and other
emblems of sorrow are gradually
being taken down.
An attempt was made by a burly
negro on Tuesday to abduct the
twelve-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Hulshizer, at Milton.
The screams of the girl brought
help and she was released. The
coon escaped. His uncomfortable
punishment awaits his apprehension.
Henry Hassert has launched an
industry out in Mt. Pleasant town
ship in the shape of a skunk farm.
The tract contains about three acres
and is located in what is known as
Sand's Hollow. Henry is quite en
thusiastic over his venture, and says
that it will beat copper stock two to
one.
E. S. Fornwald was a victim of
the pickpocket gang on the Fair
grounds last week. Fortunately,
the purse stolen only contained
about three dollars.
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
Charles H. Welles.
4t Counell Bldg., Scrantou, Pa.
Perry Evans, of Millville, had
bad luck with the team of mus
tangs purchased by him at the auc
tion sale of horses in Bloomsburg
about a month ago, and for which
he paid $142.00. One of them
caught fast in the halter and hung
itself, and on Tuesday the other
one threw itself and broke its
neck.
Do you want a good second
hand bicycle? If so, go to Mercer's
Drug & 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 $16.50. New
last year; one Crescent tandem for
$25-00.
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A stamping pattern agent turned
up in Shenandoah last week, and,
it is said, induced several persons to
pay him $1.50 each, he guarantee
ing to furnish them employment to
pay at least $3 per week. A lady
was to call next day with fifty pat
terns to start with, and give instruc
tions in the art of pattern making.
She evidently took the wrong train,
or does not exist, for she is yet to
arrive The slicker is headed this
way, so look out for him.
An old lady, named Mrs. Ruckle,
who lives near Orangeville, met
with a painful accident last Friday
morning. She was on her way to
the Fair grounds, with her son,
Stewart Ruckle, and in crossing
the street at Main and Leonard,
she was knocked down by a team
and the horses stepped on her,
breaking the left arm near the
shoulder, and otherwise bruising
her. Dr. Bierman was called in
and dressed her wounds, and she
was removed to her home in the af
ternoon. Dr. Stoddard is attending
her.
Ho Sat Close.
There are girls in Bloomsburg
who use red and white paint on
their faces and imagine that people
don't know it. A young man re-
cently called on one of these young
1 ladies and when he reached home
aud gazed into the mirror he had
the appearance of a circus clown.
He was somewhat puzzled as to
how the red and white got there,
but his sister soon solved it. It's
funny how trifles puzzle some peo
ple, isn't it ?
Chicken and Waffles.
The Ladies of the M. E. church
will serve a Chicken and Waffle Sup
per, including a full line of side dish
es and hot coffee or tea in the Dining
Hall of the church, on Thursday
evening, uct. 17th, lrom 5 to 10
o'clock. Good service is guaranteed.
i lenty to eat and well cooked. Room
for all comers. Supper 2 s cents. Ice
cream and cake extra.
AKMG POWDER
Makes delicious hot biscuit,
griddle cakes, rolls and muffins.
An absolutely pare, cream of tartar powder. L
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. . , ROYAL BAKINQ POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM T., NEW YORK,
Consumed by Fire,
Tho D. L. & W. R. R. Co's. Station Opposite
Ca'awlssa Totally Destroyed.
The passenger and freight station
of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad Company opposite
Catawissa was burned to the ground
early Tuesday morning. There is no
way that the building could have
caught fire, at a point where the blaze
was first discovered, and it is general
ly believed that it was the work of an
incendiary. All afternoon of the pre
vious day, there was wandering about
the depot a young man, who appear
ed suspicious in actions, and inas
much as he has not been seen since,
he is being charged with the crime.
While in conversation with people hi
had given various towns as his place
of residence, and to one man he said
that he had just returned from serving
his country in the Philippines. He
did not reveal his name. He is
described as being tall, about five feet,
eight inches, dressed in dark clothes
with a straw hat.
The fire was first, discovered by
Charles Johnson, an employee at the
P. & R. Car shops, who sounded an
alarm, and in a short time a large
crowd had congregated. All efforts to
save the building were futile on ac
count of the scarcity of water. They
did succeed however in saving a car
load of buckwheat, which stood on
the siding, near the doomed structure.
In the ruins were found a kit of
burglars tools, which makes it ap
parent that robbery was the motive.
W. I). Holmes, the agent lost some
personal effects, amounting to pro
bably $100. The company's loss will
aggregate $3000. The work of re
building will be commenced at once,
but the location is to be changed,
somewhat.
The Mjn in the Maun
which is to be given at the Blooms-Dtirg-Opera
House Friday and Satur
day October 25 and 26 under asupices
of the Civic Club and for the benefit
of the Public Library, will be the
grandest production ever attempted
here in its beautiful costumes, rurpris
ing electrical effects. It will surpass
anything ever seen here before. Mr.
Hoffman, of Jsew York, who is in
charge of the production, is more than
pleased with the results thus far ob
tained. There are about 250 people
in the cast and he says Bloomsburg
people can well feel proud of their
talent. The music is the most catchy
ever heard here. The opera has a
very funny andf unique plot the scene
of which is thrown around and on the
North Pole. One of our popular
young men as the astrologer will sur
prise you in his parachute drop from
the Moon to the North Pole. When
he arrives thsre he discovers the North
Pole inhabited by our young people,
who are there known as immortals.
He also discovers through his wonder
ful telescope the arrival of a strange
race of people who inhabit the moon,
representing all the nations of the
Earth. The funny situations that take
place throughout the production - are
very interesting, and rio one who cares
for inspiring music and funny situa
tions and a story pure io."tone can
afford to miss it. . . '. ? ;
Remember the dates;- 'The prices
ot admission will be within 'the reach
of all. For further particulars see
other programmes and bills published
later. : '
Enjoyment iteigned Supreme
A jolly, good natured crowd of
young people assembled at the com
fortable home of Mr. and 'Mrs. John
J. Malaney on East Third Street Mon-
day evening. The event was in honor
of Joseph Mack and E. C. Brown, of
Williamstown, Pa., who have been
guests at the Malaney home for the
past week. Numbered among the
assemblage were representative from
different cities in the state, namely,
Miss Margaret Fenecy, of Frackville,
Misses Lizzie and Maggie Mack of
Williamstown, Miss Margaret Mala
ney, of DanvilleJ Robert Collins, of
Scranton, and E. C. Brown, Michael
and Joseph Mack of Williamstown.
Those who were present from this
town were Misses Tillie Casey, Marga
ret Flaherty. Sadie Lennon, Lizzie
and Mary Girton, Julia Sullivan,
Messrs. Chas. Casev, Edward Duffy,
John Conway, Frank Casey, Joseph
Flaherty and Lawrence Tooley. A
choice program, was rendered, con
sisting of music, singing and recita
tions, all of which was highly enjoyed.
John Conway and E. C. Brown con
tributed to the pleasure by rendering
beautiful solos, while the fortune tell
ing by Miss Flaherty created much
merriment. A choice recitation by
Miss Fenecy was loudly applauded.
At a seasonable hour toothsome re
freshments were served. It was half
past twelve when the festivities ter
nnnated, and after bidding each other
a kind good night, all departed tor
their homes.
At a meeting of the Winona
Twentieth Century Minstrels, held
luesday evening, Paul Harmai
was elected manager, and W. H
Coffman business manager. The
troupe will visit nearby towns dur
ing tue winter months.
Pocketbooki Found.
On Saturday morning Mr. T. D.
Robbins of Lime Ridge found three
pocket books on the Fair grounds, in
some brush back of the grand stand.
One of these belonged to Geo. C.
Fenstermacher of Berwick, being
identified by some papers left in it. It
also had some English pennies, and
an English shilling. Another purse
had in it two copper cents, and a
rubber medal, and the third had
papers with the name of W. W. Fort-
ner, Nescopeck. These were undoubt
edly taken by the gang of pickpockets
that infested the town last week. They
worked at the depots when trains
came in, and at the grand stand en
trance during the crush. There were
at least a half dozen of these thieves
here, and from the reports that have
come, a large number of people had
their pocket book taken. Mr. Rob
bins had heard that County Commis
sioner Fisher had been separated from
his purse, and on inquiring of him, tne
purse with the copper cents proved to
be Mr. Fisher's. There was only
about three dollars in money in it,
but of course that was gone. Mr.
Robbins was employed during the fair
in the Main building.
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For books, of all kinds, go to
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
Tbey Are8ony.
Hazleton, say the Sentinel of that
city, was well represented Thursday
at Bloom fair, but several of those
who took it in arc sorry today. Carl
Conner is mourning the loss of a
valuable gold watch, Lloyd P. Fox,
$185; Joe Levy, $15; and a number
of others having been relieved of small
amount).
At Lime Ridge-
The ladies of the M. E. Church of
Lime Ridge will serve a chicken and
waffle supper Saturday evening from
5 to 10 in the F. O. of S. A. Hall. All
invited.
Quality merit
good enough,
and
Price merit
Good enough.
Small enough to
Attract.
More people know
About our goods,
More people will
Patronize this Sale.
I. W.
HARTMAN
& SON,
Bloomsburg,
Penn'a.
"Man's work is
from sun to sun,
woman's work is
never done." Trite
but true.
This store supplies
goods with an eye
to work-saving and
money saving and
satisfaction giving.
Trite but true.
If You Buy a Penny's Worth
Or more of bur goods, and don't like them, or cm buy the same quality and stylo
for less money elsewhere, bring 'em back for your money.
You can't lose a cent in our store. You can save a dollar, it you want to.
Ladies' Skirts.
Made of all wool cheviot, very
full flounced, percaline lined,
velveteen bound, elegant han
ing skirt. $5 00.
Ladies' seven-gore fleece skirt,
same as above, $4 50.
Granite Cloth.
All wool, 38 ins. wide, all the
new colors and black, 50c a Yd.
Hose Supporters.
For ladies, in all colors and
many kinds, 25c to 50c a pair.
Children's hose supporters, in
all colors and all sizes, 10c a
pair.
Black Cheviot or
Venetian All Wool Suit
For ladies. Jacket lined with
good Romain, skirt lined with
percaline and velveteen bound.
$1000.
Fancy Stripe
Flannelette Waists.
Clusters of tucks over front,
new sleeve. Light blue, navy,
red, rose. $1 00.
Heavy Curtains.
Chenille and Derby. 18 new
styles just received. $1 69 to
5 00 a pair.
Applique Trimming.
In white, cream, black all
line we have ever shown dif
ferent from other. F roir 90c x
yard down to 10c.
Baby Caps.
In the new styles and shapes.
Best line we have had for years.
25. 50, 75c, $t 00.
Golf Gloves.
In many patterns, all sizes.
White, red, blue, brown, black.
Also many fancy patterns. 25,
1 5o, 75c a yard.
Waist Flannels.
New patterns and colors. Dif.
ferent from any other in town.
5o. 65, 75c a yard.
Ladies' Black Hose.
In 1 ? different kinds. All
t widths and many patterns best fast colors. 25c a pair
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THE F. M. LEADER
Bargain Store,
Lockard Building, Main and Centre Sts.,
BLOOMSBURG, - PENN'A.
THE LARGEST AND
Best Bargain and Novelty Store
IN COLUHBIA COUNTY.
The
following are our
offer-
Make your headquarters here when in town,
iujrs for hot weather pleasure and comfort :
Croquet Seta, "The Best," at 00c. and $1.10.
Hammocks, all styles, from 75c. up.
The Children's Delight Juvenile Gardeu Sets, 10c. and 2oc.
Our line of Summer Stationery cannot be matched for style, quality "and
price. J
The "Halm" Hammocks and Marguerite Chair. New and pleasing.
Sterling Wickles Oil Stoves, for summer cooking.
Extra Fine Fibre Water Coolers. Once tried always used.
Tne "Hess" Perfumes, unexcelled. All scents.
The E. & B. Non-Corrosive Ink. The best in the world.
The Famous U-No O Shoe Dressings ahd Polishes.
Floral and Plain Crepe Pappr. All colors aud designs.
A full line of Fine China and Crystal Glassware.
Best assortment of High Grade Low Priced Jewelry in town.
Our line of Tin, Granite and Agate Ware, cannot be excelled.
Keed Anti-Rusting Tinware. We guarantee it.
Celebrated Wade & Butcher Cutlery. You know its quality.
Baskets, all kinds and sizes, at prices that will astonish you. '
made elebrated Snap and Wol SoaP8, Best toilet and laundry soaps
Hundreds of other articles too numerous to mention. '
Our motto, "Quick Sales and Small Profits, and Fair Dealing to All " We shall
M at r& or ni?8p q yZ at any ,Ulne' 8PEC?AL ATENTION GIVEN TO
Mlllj UltDMib. Try us and be convinced..
F. M. LEADER,
p. o. box 55a Bloomsburg;, Pa-
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