THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURQ, PA. If 1 i e C MONARCH PATS."H- Great Shoes, In Every Leather. The Patent Leather Shoe That Won't Break Thro', Try a pair. We have the exclusive sale. W. C. ricKINNEY, 8 E. Main St. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, JANUARY a, 190a Knterrd ntthn Tout Ofllc at Bloimmhurg, fa. 1 iccona olu matter, March 1 , 1 88t. The N- Y. World-Thrioe-aWook Edition. Widely Read Newspaper in America. The Mott The music on Christmas tendance was not at St. Paul's Church was good. The at- Thr Columbian enters upon its 37th volume this week. There is a vacant store room up town. The last tenant came here a stranger, and didn't advertise. He has left town because Blooms burg is "too slow" for him. Time has demonstrated that the Thrice a Week World stands alone in its class. Other papers have im nated its lorm but not us success inis is because it tells all the news all the time and tells it impartially whether that news be political or ctherwise. It is, in fact, almost a daily at the price of a weekly and you cannot afford to be without it Republican and Democrat alike can read the Thrice a-Week World with absolute confidence in its truth In addition to news, it publishes first-class serial stories and other features suited to the home aud fireside. Hie 1 nrtce-a II eck II ora s reg ular subscription price is only $1.00 per year and this pays for 156 pa pers. We offer this unequalled ewspaper and Tun Columbian 'together for $1.70, The regular subscription price of the two papers is $2.00. tf Legal advertisements on page 7. Leases, 3c each, 30c a dozen Notices to quit, 10c a dozen. For sale at this office. tf. The winter term at the Normal opened on Tuesday. There are many new students enrolled. The small pox scare in Sunbury has died out. All the houses have I been released from quarantine. I ; Edward Monaghan and Miss Mary Conrey, both of Centralia, will be married on January 8th. It is now 1902. Many have no doubt made new resolutions, while others will continue in their old habits. Roy Gardner has resigned his position at Berwick. He will re main jn town with his father for the present. The public schools of town open ed on Monday after a weeks respite. The .children thoroughly enjoyed the vacation. George W. Keiter, Jr., has moved from Third street into the Mrs. Creasy property, on West Second street. Amos Krum is seriously ill with pneumonia, corner of Fourth and Railroad streets. His condition holds out no hope of recovery. The Bloomsburg National Bank has issued a very pretty callendar for 1902. Its beauty is enhanced by a large photogravure in colors. Both Telephones. We are READY and y6u should I GO at oace to our drug store, in the Eat Building, and see our CHRISTMAS DISPLAY. Beautiful and useful gifts for little money. Everything Latest Style" and Finest Quality. O y. W. S. Rishton, Ph. G. Eat 3uildiaz. Pharmacist George W. Hess, the Jeweler has been confined to his house since Monday by an attack ol the grip. A lodge of Elks was instituted at' Danville Monday evening with a charter membership list of thirty five. A number from the order of this town attended the ccrenionic9 Lloyd Dietterich, of Berwick, mingled with old friends in town last week. He1 has sold out his restaurant in Berwick, and an nounces that he is open to consider any good business proposition. lie on the safer side and get vaccinated. Specialists tell us that the treatment is an absolute safe guard, and with the contagion on all sides of us, the wisdom of sub mitting to it at once can be readily seen. The New Year was ushered in rather mildly in Bloomsburg. The ringing of the church bells was not general, and only one or two whis tles were heard to toot a welcome to the new year. The noise was greatly curtailed from that of former years. The Danville Sun, published by Hon. Rufus K. Polk, and the News, published by the Danville News Publishing Co., have consolidated. Henceforth the paper will be known as the Evening News and will be is sued lrom the office of the News Publishing Co. Under the influence of Saturday. Sunday and Monday's rains the streams hereabouts came up rapidly and a repetition of the hieh water of two weeks ago was threatened. A cessation of the storm, however relieved the fear and the river and creek fell bark to their normal condition. Associate Judge elect J. T. Fox received his commission through Register and Recorder John C. Rutter on Thursday. He will enter upon his second term next Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Car penter attended the wedding of Miss Harriet Kverett, daughter of W. II. Everett Esq. of Muncy, to Mr. rankl$. Paulhannis of Bethle hem, at Muncy on Thursday. . A beautifully decorated Christ mas tree in the parlor of the Ex change Hotel has attracted a great aeai ot attention. In addition to the ornaments, it is illuminated with numerous incandesent lights. Ben Gidding on Monday placed a big order with one of Philadel phia's leading firms for spring and summer wearing apparel The goods will be on display in his new store comer of Main and Center the latter part of March. E. B. Tustin departed on Tues day for La Cananea, Mexico where he proposes to start a bank. He was accompanied by William Hehl. a book-keeper at the First National Hank who will look after the books of the proposed financial institution The Central Pennsylvania Con ference 01 the Methodist Episcopal Church, will be held at Bcllefonte this year. Sloamokin was to be the place but the existence of small pox there necessitated the chanee. The conference will meet in March. William D. Dcutler arrived home on Wednesday. He has heen ah. sent for over a year during which time he has had charge of the ladies department in a large Omaha, JNeo. shoe store. He will ass st his father in the store in the future. William Brobst, of Berwick, who when a boy drove the mule that supplied the power for the Jackson & Woodin Manufacturing Com pany, died from the effects of a paralytic stroke on Friday. He has always resided in Berwick. He was born there eighty years ago. Six daughters survive. . The comestone of the First United Evangelical church at Ber wick, was laid Sunday. Addresses ! were delivered by Revs. J. C Reese of York, E. D. Keen of Nescopeck and Presiding Elder Young of Lewisburg. Isaiah Bower had charge as leader and the collections amounted to $350. . Irvin A. Snyder has succeeded lis father Gehrad Snyder, as pro prietor of the Exchange Hotel. The change went into effect yester day. The elder Snyder retires from the business and will in the future devote his time and energies to the interest of the Beaver Lake Copper and Smelting Company of which concern he is the president. The new landlord has the well wishes of his host of friends for success. Quite a number of our towns people witnessed the production of 'I he Power Behind the Throne" by the Mildred Holland Company at Danville Tuesday evening. The audience was one of the largest and most select that has assembled in Danville's play house this season. Miss Holland s interpretation ot the part of "Aria" was excellent and the other members of the company are well cast and have abundant opportunities for showing their fine dramatic ability. The Seventeenth Congressional District, coraprisine the counties of Columbia, Northumberland, Mon tour and Sullivan, now represented by Hon. R. K. Polk, will be called upon to select a suitable Democrat for Congress. The name of A. L. Fritz, of Bloomsburg, one of the most popular Democrats of the State and a leading lawyer, has been prominently mentioned for the place. Columbia county, un der all the usages of the party, is entitled to the next nomination. Carlisle Public Pointer. Robert Runyon won first prize and Geo. P. Rineler second at the Wheelmen's euchre Tuesday night. In the early part of the eveninz the members were entertained by Mr. Williams, of Bangor, Pa., who styles himself the World's Warb- mg Wonder. William Shaffer was stricken with a stroke of paralysis Monday night at his home on East street, and for a while it was feared that he could not recover. He rallied however and at present is resting quite com fortably. He was eighty one years ot age on Monday. Berwick, Catawissa and Coles Creek will soon be made a mission ary charge, under the care of Rector D. N. Kirkby ofSt. Paul's Episco pal Church. He will be assisted by a Deacon. A lot was obtained in Berwick in 1804, but this will be the first real attempt to maintain service there. After suffering much pain from a needle broken off in her hand, Mrs. Harriet Jones, of Danville, has been relieved of suffering by an operation performed at Dr. Nutt's private hospital, at Williamsport, where the X-Rays were turned on the hand and the needle located and removed just in time to prevent blood poisoning. Mr. Myron W. Coleman, of Satersfield, Pa., and Miss Minnie A. Crossley, were the principals of a nuptial event which was cele brated at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Cross' ley in uenton Saturday evening December 2 1. Rev. R. H. Sawtelle, of the Christian Church was the officiating clergyman. PURELY PERSONAL T. G. Weill made a business trip to Phila delphia on Tuesday. Howard Traub spent scleral days in WilkesUarre last week Hon. W T. Creasy, of Catawitsa, was in town a short time on Monday William II. Coffman spent New Year' Day with friends in WilkesUarre. Mrs. William I.everett returned to her home in"I'hiladelphla on Monday. Miss Bertha Erath, of Wilkes-Btrrre, is in town with relatives for a lew days. Hon. Rufus K. Polk of Danville, was ob served on our streets Monduy afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. S:oan spent New Year's day with Mr. Sloan's daughter Mrs. Andreas at WilkcsBarre. James MacICwan will leave for Philadel phia in a few days. He is thinking of mov ing his family to that city. Mrs. D. A. Gidding left on Saturday for Ml, Carmel where she will spend a month or six weeks with her parents. John P. Conway, of the Pennsylvania Telephone Company, enjoyed the hospitality 01 llazleton mends over Sunday. Clinton Dewitt, of Stillwater, and Jacob Oeisinger, ot forks, gave this office a pleas ant business call lucsday atternoon. James Dougherty, of Philadelphia, who has been spending his Christmas vocation with his parents in town, returned to Phil adelphia on Monday. Miss Pol lie Millard, after a pleasant visit in town, returned to her home on Tuesday. ftne was accompanied ly her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ikeler. Will Mellick, who superintends the com posing department of the "Wilkes-Barre Record," l.uzerne county's foremost daily, mingled with tricmls in town on Saturday. Dr. Hugh W. Buckingham of Mahafley, Indiana County, was in town a few days as the guest ol his brother Kout. Bucking ham Esq. He formerly resided in Blooms- burg, and takes great pleasure in letting reminiscences of bygone days, lie left for home on Wednesday. II. Bruce Clark is reported this morning to be improving and his ultimate recovery is confidently ex pected. Our aged townsman, Mr. John K. Grotz, was seized with illness on Saturday night, and owing to his advanced years his condition was regarded as serious, but we are glad to state that he is reported this morning as being much improved. Ent Post, No. 250, will have public installation of officers on Friday evening, at 8:00. All old soldiers, their families and friends, are cordially invited to attend. By order of Post Commander, S. W. Baker. We offer special inducements in the following de- partments, in part, as follows: S Coat and Suit Department. Ladies' blue and grey Oxford Melton Cloth Coat, all, 2 lined, at $2.98. Ladies' Black Kersey Coat, all lined, with storm collar, $6.67. 5 Ladies' Black American Kersey Cloth Coat satin 5 lined, $8.50. Ladies' Black 42-inch Auto Coat, all satin lined, Kersey Cloth, $12.82. 2 Ladies' Norfolk Jacket Suit, real value, $14.00, now $t2.oo. Ladies' Venetian Cloth Suit, $12.00 value, at. $10.68. Fur Department. Ladies' Victoria Scarf, with six 20-inch tails, 2 Ladies' Long- Double Scarf, 8 tails, at 2 Ladies' Muffs, new block, at Dress Goods Department. A few items mentioned here. Regular $1.00 Colored Cheviots, at 2 Regular 75c Homespuns, at 2 60 in. Cravenettes, all wool, at 58 in. Golf Goods, plaid backs, at Underwear Department. Children's Union Suits, fleecy lined, at 2 Children's Vests and Pants, ribbed, fleecy lined, Boys' heavy fleecy lined Shirts and Drawers, Ladies' Union Suits, fleecy lined, at 2 Ladies' Union Suits, at 2 Ladies' Shirts and Pants, ribbed, fleecy lined, 25c ea. Men's Heavy Jersey Shirts and Drawers.fieecy " 42c " J Table Linens For Christmas. 5 Heavy Cream Damask at 46c a yard. All linen. J " " i 11 11 5 " halfbl'ch'd" " 50c " " A nice bleached linen " 75c " " " A fine bleached linen " $1.00 " " " 2 Table cloths, in 2, 3, 3 J yards long. I H. J. CLARK & SON. $6.78 5.00 5.50 85c Yd 56c " $1.50 I.2S 25C 25C 25c . SOC $I.OO SHOES Of JILL KINDS, 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, The prize contest, which has been going on at N. Malfaiera's confectionery store, was concluded . u. - 1 ... 4 SffZ women and child ren. presentation of the proper number. Look up your tickets and see what 'XJrzil' style that is worthy of considera- 190, two pounds of taffy, and No. LlOn Will DQ IOUnCl 229, a peck of peanuts. Any and every new shape or in our stock. Our ladies' shoes, at $2.00, have had a remarkable sale. Thpir won. friends everv- William II., the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Brooke, niprl nhniir thrpo r'r1rt Sunday afternoon, after an illness TYIP Tit Q llJ3VP of typhoid fever coverine a period lie V V- SZZ vvhere. Another good shoe is chUdadmired byVl? and The h K-'OlOnial Dame, lt $2.50. expressible gnet and gloom that v 1 DMTT TT" has overshadowed the parents t . LJ. LJlLL 1 Lll, I. mrougu nis aeatn is snared by the whole community. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon The remains were interred in Rose- mont Cemetery. The interest of the United Tele graph and Telephone Company in this vicinity have been entrusted to the care ot a new man in the person of R. A. Briggs, who for a year or more has been employed by shoe merchant F. D. Dentler. The former manager II. G. Ruoff has resigned and will leave in a few days for Philadelphia to engage in the mercantile business. Mr. Briggs is a careful business man and the news of his appointment will be received with pleasure by his many friends. . Fire last evening completely de stroyed the boiler house at J. L. Dillon's East Fifth street green houses. The alarm was sounded about seven o'clock, when the fire was in its incipiency but the isolat ed location of the structure prevent ed the firemen from reaching it until it was too late to save. It was feared by many that the system of heating the green houses was crippled by the fire and that Mr. Dillon's loss from that source would be great, but upon inquiry this morning we learned that such was not the case. The Christmas festival for the children of St. Paul's Episcopal Sunday School was held in the Parish House Saturday evening. A very prettily trimmed Christmas tree occupied a position on the right hand corner of the platform, while other decorations were in keeping with the joyous season. The pro gram rendered was an exception ally pleasing one, the little folks all acquitting themselves with great credit. At the conclusion of the exercises candy and oranges were distributed. The happy culmina tion ot the ennstmas exercises is due wholly to the untiring energy of the Sunday School teachers. lsll,ll9asiCBB, 2 TALK NO. 4. 5 Examination Free. 2 It may seem strange to mine that I make no charge for examination. I 5 believe that this the hest method of conducting a successful optical busi- 2 ness. I believe that it will bring me more customers. I want the people of Bloomsburg and vicinity to make mv store their headquarters. I want 5 them to feel i erfectly free to consult with me every time they have the least 2 suspicion of defective eyesignt. I want to examine the eyes of every person in Columbia county once a year. In that way I can keep in touch with 5 you and can advise you when to wear glasses and when not to. When you 2 need them I will make a reasonable charge for furnishing them. Until that time I will charge you nothing. G-go- "W. ZCess Optician and Jrweler, BLOOMSBURG, TENN'A. Death's harvest has been a large oue during the past week. The last one to answer the summons was Mrs. Phoebe E. Crouse. Her spirit took its winged flight to the other world at the residence of her son George Crouse, on Railroad Street Wednesday morning. Her illness was very brief lasting only about one week. She was sixty-six years old and is survived by a husband and four children. She was twice married, her first hus band's name was Sones. To this union there were two children born, Mrs. Mary Reed of Laporte and James Sones of Danville. The children born after her second mar riage are N. B. Crouse of Yorks, Mrs. Gill Rough of Berwick and George, with whom she had been making her home. Rev, M. E. McLiun will conduct the funeral services on Saturday afternoon. The remains will be interred in the j Crouse Cemetery near Orangeville. NEW YEARS ALMOST HERE. o A Few Suggestions tor Gifts : A beautiful line of Imported Fans, Ivory handles, silver spangles on white caurv silk, selling horn f i. oo to $5.00. ' Ladies' Chatelaine Bags, in Suede, Walrus and Seal. Lad ics1 Wrist Bags, of which fashion now appears. Fine Pockrtbooks and Card Cases. Gents' traveling cases in fine leather with toilet articles complete. Gents' Wallets and Writing Tablets. The art of the jeweler has been called upon to give touch and finish to these eoods. Jewelry and silver. " Toilet Articles in abundance. J. LEE MARTIN, Jeweler. A curfew ordinance is proposed in Lewisburg and is being publish ed in the town papers. It provides tor the arrest of all persons under sixteen years of age found ou the streets after nine o'clock p. ra. The Council will discuss the ordinance January 6th and hear arguments pro and con from the citizens. A Corning, N. Y., dispatch saysj "Carlton Bentley and Edna John son were married Christmas night. The bride is a sister of Bentlcy'a step-mother, which makes a strange mix-up of relationship. Bentley be comes his father's brother-in-law, uncle to his brothers and sisters, and nephew to himself."
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