8
, We extend to our patrons and the
public- at large our best wishes for
the yearnow commencing, and hope
the season may bring them even
greater prosperity than they have
enjoyed in the one just ended.
Farmers Nat'l Bank,
Bloomsburg, Pa.
Ent Building, Next to Court House.
WM. S. MOYKR, I'kesident. A. If. BLOOM, Cashikk.
;THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURO. PA.
J. S. Williams & Son,
BLOOMSBURO I'A
Public Sale Criers and
General Auctioneers,
t9 Fifteen years oxperlence. Sutlsruotlon
Sniiranteeil. Het reliuimof Rny BBlerrlPis In
Mb wet Inn of w Mv. Wrlto for terms and
dates. We never disappoint our patrons.
The vacancy occasioned by the
resignation of W. M. Longenberger
as post-master of Mainville, has
been filled by the appointment of
Jeremiah Kester. '.
Charles Cottier,' of Strawberry
Ridge, was thrown from his sleigh
while driving to Washingtor.ville
Saturday afternoon. He escaped
-. unhurt, but the sleigh was reduced
to splinters.
r
;ifV, writer states that a teaspoon
jful of. finely grated nutmeg in a
teacupfuf of cold water taken night
, and moYning the first day and then
.. ' missing "a day, repeated on the
third day, is a sure cure for boils.
, - Tlie engagement of Garret Coch
. ran son, of Senator J. Henry Coch
- rau,)f Williamsport, to Miss Elean
or McNeely, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert K. McNeely, of Wal
nut street, Philadelphia, is an
nounced. ' John H. Cromley, a widely
known resident of Montour couuty,
died after a four-days' illness at his
home in Cooper township on Sat
urday. He was sixty-seven years
pold and leaves a wife and one
daughter. '
William Jennings Bryan, " the
distinguished Democratic leader,
is scheduled to lecture on "A
Conquering Nation," at Williams
. port in January. He will appear
under the auspices of the Young
Men's Democratic club 'of that
.city.
John O. Eyerly, has purchased
the Danville Gem. After founding
and conducting successfully the
publication of the small, but none
the less newsy little sheet, Mr.
Richard W. Eggert retires from the
business. The new owner is a
practical man. We wish him
success.
Robbers have committed depre
dations of late on the skunk farm
ot Francis Woll, Montour Ridge,
near Danville. Returning home to
add two of the little animals, whose
fur is valuable to his lot, he found
all the skunks gone, with the ap
pearance as if dogs had been turned
iu on them. He will now employ
a watchman.
Simon Long, who for many years
past has beeu recognized as one of
the leading business men of Wilkes
Barre, died at his home in that
city Tuesday morniug. Death was
the result of injuries sustained from
a fall at the time of the recent dis
astrous conflagration which parti
ally destroyed his business place.
Mr. Long was aged about seventy
five years.
After lighting a cigar in a certain
drug store the other day, a young
man carelessly threw the flaming
match toward the waste basket.
Luckily it fell short. Too much
precaution cannot be exercised, and
especially at this time of the year.
Fire in zero weather is doubly
dangerous, and once thoroughly,
under head way is bound to create
havoc, no matter how efficient the
fire department may be.
-
Josiah Hess, a prominent citizen
and farmer of Huntington Valley,
died Sunday Dec. 22 near Register
of cancer of the stomach, aged 62
years. llr. Hess had lived in
Huntington Valley all his days
where he was recognized and
respected for his exalted qualities
as a man. Ho was one of the lead
ing members of the M .' E. , Church
and was active in promoting the
work of the denomination. His five
sons and a wife survive. The funeral
was held Thursday morning ot
Register, burial at Podson Chapel.
Traffic on - the trolley road is
good in spite of the winter season.
A great many people predicted that
there would be a big falling off
during the cold weather, but such
is not the case, at least the officials
appear to be satisfied with the busi
ness they are doing.
.. . . .
Edward Remaley, aged twenty
eight years, died at the home of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi A.
Remaley, in Centre township on
Sunday. Last winter he fell from
a load of lumber, receiving a bruise
on. the right thigh which developed
into a tumor. He was taken to
Philadelphia where an effort was
made to remove the morbid swell
ing but the operation proved unsuc
cessful. The funeral with inter
ment in Whitmire's cemetery near
Orangeville took place on Tuesday.
Resolutions of Espy Odd Fellows,
In the chronicle of the two deaths
below we are reminded ot the fact
that these two brothers had lived
as neighbors almost their entire
lives, and, though engaged in dif
ferent walks of life, were called
from Time into Eternity within a
few hours of each other under en
tirely different circumstances, and
we are again taught the uncertainty
of life and the certainty of death.
The beautiful home circle of
Brother Clinton B. Garrison, of
Almedia, was rudely broken by the
great and sudden calamity which
fell upon it on December 26, 1901.
While at the daily toil of life, the
subject of this brief sketch was
ruthlessly cut down in the prime of
life, and literally crushed and torn.
Being conscious for a few hours,
however, he was permitted to speak
to his companions and fellow work
men until the taper of life began
waxing dim and was finally extin
guished. ' "And he was not, for
God took him."
Also on the same date as above
stated, after a short illness, Brother
Burton G. Waples, of Grovania,
was summoned to his last resting
place. Although well advanced in '
years he had enjoyed a reasonable
degree of health until within a few
months, and up to the time of his
death the keen intellect which he
possessed was not dimmed.
Whereas. It has pleased Almighty Gcd
in H'S wise providence, to remove from our
midst these Brothers:
' Whereas, The absence of these Brothers,
their good cheer and faithful efforts will be
long felt in our Order
Whereas, The home circles have been
broken, and hosts of friends made to suffer
the losi of their presence and companionship.
; Therefore be it resolved:
I. That we bow in humble submission to
Him who doeth all things well.
2 That the charter of . our Order be
draped in mourning for thirty nays.
3 That we lender our sympathies to the
families and the sorrowing friends in their
sad bereavement, and that a copy of these
resolutions be sent to their homes.
W. II. Hartman,
W. R. Groh,
II. E. Hakman.
IBOM EAST BENTON-
We visited the Pine Creek Coal
Oil Company's works last Monday
afternoon. We had not been there
since 1865. On last Tuesday the
balance of the boring machinery
'was brought there from Shick
shinny. The derrick was raised to
a height of 56 feet, 16 feet is still to
be added to the height of the der
rick. The old Salt Well is near
the edge of Pine Creek, and there
is an obstruction in the shape of a
dam between the crtek and the
water flowing down the old race
which was used for drilling and
pumping purposes when prospect
ing in 1865, has caused the water
to dam up over the well to the
depth of 18 or 20 inches. Bubbles
of gas are continually coming up
from the size of a hen s egg down
to hickory nuts. J. W. RicKerson,
superintendent for Mr. Sheerer, the
1 contractor, speaks very flattering
! concerning the prospects for oil. If
the weather permits boring will
begin inside of a week. For the
last 35 years we have felt dead ure
that petroleum exists 111 that locali
ty, and we shall never believe any
thing else. until a thorough test
proves the contrary.
THE COLUMBIAN,
A B0H00L FOE WAGE EAKNER9.
On Monday evening next, January
$, the Young Men's Christian Associ
ation will open an educational de
partment to be conducted four nights
in each week, in connection with the
regular association work. The pur
pose of this evening school is to pro
vide for the needs of young men who
in earlier life, either through neglect
or failure to appreciate did not secure
a liberal education. The branches
to be taught are nine in number and
are as follows:
Grammar, Arithmetic, Spelling,
Reading, U. S. History, Shorthand,
Mechanical Drawing, Free Hand
Drawing, Penmanship and Book
keeping. The best teachers have been se
cured, those who are specialists in
their particular branches, among whom
are the following:
V. 1. Meigs, Supt. Bloomsburg
Car Co., ' Mechanical Drawing; and
Arithmetic; A. Bruce Black, Penman
ship; II. II. Slmltz, Graduate of Bath
Institute, Shorthand; Wm. Evans,
Teacher in High School, Academic
Studies; XV. A. Evert, Attorney, U.
S. History; "Mrs. V. A. Evert, Artist,
Free Hand Drawing.
The following is the schedule of
classes:
Monday Evening. Elementary
Grammar, Arithmetic, Spelling, Read
ing, Advanced Grammar, and U. S.
History.
Tuesday Evenitig. Room A, 7:30,
Shorthand; Room A, 8:30, Book
keeping; Room B, 7:30, Mechanical
Drawing; Room B, 8:30, Mechanical
Drawing.
Thursday Evening. Room A, 7:30,
Elementary Grammar; Room, B, 7:30,
Advanced Grammar, Arithmetic;
Room A, 8:30, Penmanship; Room
B, 8:30, Penmanship.
Friday Evening. Room A, -8:30,
Book-keeping; Room A and B, Aca
demic Studies.
In the spring an examination wil'
be held by the international commit
tee, and to all who pass successfully
there will be issued certificates which
are accepted by one hundred and ten
colleges and universities. This is suf
ficient that the work is thorough,
complete and on a grade with any
high school. No belter opportunity
has ever been offered to the young
men of this town. Not only can they
add to their learning by enrolling,
but the feelings are to be diciplined,
the passions are to be restrained, true
and worthy motives are to be in
spired, a profound religious feeling is
to be instilled and pure morality in
culcated under all ciicumstances. All
this is comprised in education.
The cost connected with it is very
trifling and only aggregates $3 00, a
membership fee of $2.00 and tuition
of $1.00. This gives all the privileges
of the association including physical
work, classes in which will be regular
ly conducted in the building , by a
competent director.
The Educational committee is com
posed of the following gentlemen:
W. H. Brooke, chairman; Prof. G. E.
Wilbur, J. K. Miller and William
Evans.
Notes.
Four different forms of notes have
just been printed at this office. They
are, a common promissory note,
promissory with waivers, judgment.
and judgment with waivers. Neatly
bound in books of twenty-five, 10
cents. tf.
WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS OF
character nnd good reputation in each it ate
(one in this county required) to represent
and advertise old established wealthy busi
nesg house of (olid financial standing. Sal
ary & 18.00 weekly with expenses additional,
all payable in cash each Wednesday direct
Irom head otlices Horse and carnage fur
nished, when necessary. References. En
close self-addressed stamped envelope. Man
ager, 316 Caxton Build'tvChicago. ( 16192!
Offers its First Issue ot Stock at
SOc. PeiSliaie
We Buy and Sell
Greene Consolidated
Copper Stock
AND
Queen of Arizona
Copper Stock
at market prices.
CLOSE QUOTATIONS.
Chas. W. RAY & CO.,
Stocks, Bonds and Investment
Securities.
Bloomsburg, Pa.,
Postofflce Building,
S. F. Peacock, Mgr.
Nov. fi, 8uw. i'1..
Queen of
Goinnanj
BLOOMSBURO, PA.
A Departing
PRICE
Coats, Capes, Suits, Skirts, Shirt Waists and Furs.
thing you have taught us this Holiday
Heoson, and that Is that you are pre- January 7, we nhall will all or our La
pared and willing to buy double tho dies' Mliwes' and Children's Coat,
quantity that wa expected you to buy. ("apes, Huits, SSkirta, Hhlrt Walnts and
When the styles and qualities are ex- Furs, at reductions, as rr description
elusive and our prices lowest, you and quotations In this advertisement,
know it. 1
Our n-inrrbnnilUa nuprpi for nist
suecess
three years, has placed us In a position
10 iuy ar. inetory prlccH. mir experi
ence of a lifu time among you lm t'du
ented us to buy kiioIi booiIm an nit the
people of Columbia county, and as a
result, new customers are entiling every
business day of every week.
DI5ESS KKIItTS.
New garment at prices to sell this
week :
f'.fiO Skirls, $.-,.ti.-,. i?.-,.o Skirts,:5.ii.).
.';."() Skirts, 2.;.".
CLOTH CAPES.
Navy, Castor and Red Capes, extra
long, good cloth, well lined. Hod need
from f I.r).W) to f 10.00.
OOLF CAPES.
Capes, $".l.".. fti.OO Capes, $4.!5.
$3.00 Capes. $3.03.
PLUSH CAPES.
Good plush, fur collar and front
edge.
$12.50 now $8.0.5. 110.00 now $7.i5.
I. W. HARTMAN
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HOLIDAY DISPLAY
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F. M. LEADER'S BARGAIN STORE,
Lockard Building, Main and Centre Sts.,
BLOOMSBURG, PENN'A,
DON'TT MISS IT.
We Will Save You Dollars $ $ $
By making this store your Headquarters
for Holiday Buying.
Make your headquarters here when in town. The following are our offer
ings for holiday season :
A finer line of Christinas Goods was never seen in Bloomsburg. We men
tion j. few of them :
Fancy Cuff, Collar, Handkerchief and Jewel Boxes, for ladies and gentlemen.
Toys galore for children.
" . Jewelry, of the Guaranteed Kind, for everybody.
Hess "Celebrated" Perfumes are the best.
Wade & Bucher'8 Pocket Cutlery can't be beat.
Our lines of high grade Fine Candies (at a price within reach of all) are
making themselves popular.
We furnish them wholesale and retail, and parties buying for churches and
Christmas entertainments are invited to call on us and get prices.
LEADER'S CANDIES ARE GOOD CANDIES.
"You'll Have to Hurry," for although our Holiday Line is large, the first
come receive the choice. Goods bought now can be laid away and delivered
when you like.
Don't forget our motto : QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS AND
FAIR DEALING TO ALL.
We shall be pleased to see you, at any time, and want your trade, and will
try to please vou.
DON'T FORGET THE PLACE,
F JL Leader's Bargain Store,
(XXXXXXXXXXX
Pleasantly Entertained-
The home of Mr. and Mrs. U. W. I
Fairman, of Orangeville, was the
scene of a pleasant dinner party on
Xmas. About thirty invited guests
assembled at their home, among them
were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hartzel, of
Delaware, the latter a sister of Mi's.
Fairman, whom she has not seen for
four years, it being quite a surpiise as
they came unexpectedly; Mr. and Mrs.
E. II. Sitler, father and mother of
Mrs. Fairman, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Keller, of Light Sheet, Charles Lee
and wife, of Scot'. Mr and Mrs.
Sylvester Sitler, Ambrose Sitler and
wife, F. P. Hagenbuch, of Centre,
Mrs. Susan Fairman, of Bloomsburg,
John Burlingame and wife, of Al
media, Warren and George Welsh, of
Orangeville, Rollie Sitler, Lulu Sitler,
Arthur Hartzel, Lillie Sitler, Nora
S tler, Alva Biirlingime, Msrrell and
Greta Sitler. A Guest.
Vaccination certificates for pliysi
ciaus, tor sale at this office. 2t
FOR THE
rrnntinned Another Week.
CUT PRICE SALE.
Thursday. Dec. 20, to Tuesday p. m.,
LADII'.H MjIIN.
Mostlv black, but all good.
$17.30 Suits, $12.30. $15.00 Sults,$10.00
10.00 Suits. 7.50. 7.30 Suits, 3.05
I'll II COATS.
Several Electrio Senl Coats reduced
from
f.iO.OO to $2 1.30. $:(5.00 to $27.50
Fur Collars and Mull's almost none.
Will sell at verv low prices.
PU SH CAPES.
iood plush, fur all around collar mid
down front, reduced from
S 10.00 to $7.05. $7.50 to $5.05.
$5.(HI to $'1.05.
CMILDUEN'S COATS.
Long and short coats, in all colors
and sizes. New this season. Long
coats reduce! from
$0.50 to $5.00. $7.50 to $5.05
3.00 to 8.75. 3.03 to 2.75
LADIES' K.ONO COATS.
Tho newest garments in our store,
but they must leave us at once.
Black and Tan Kersey. 4:i in. coat,
reduced from $17.30 to 13.73.
& SON,
Accused of Desertion.
George Sorely Arretted in a Theatre at
Norristown.
Two Norristown policeman, says
Sunday's Philadelphia Press did a
"turn" before the audience assembled
at a matinee in the Norristown opera
house yesterday, when they walked
down the aisle of the parquet and ar
rested George Sorely. He is wanted
at Nescopeck. A detective from
that place was in waiting and took
him off. The pair were accompanied
by a woman, who was enjoying the
theatrical performance in a seat be
side Sorely and who says she is his
wife. Sorely is charged with desertion
and non support by his wife. While
under bond to answer these charges
he disappeared and his arrest heie
was made on a bench warrant.
Sorely and the second woman who
claims him as her husband have been
boarding in a hotel at Norristown
since last August.
Departing
WEEK 1901
things to make a merchant feel mean:
One to have a good assortment of Holi
day Uonds, nnd not have customers tn
buy them. Next to have a slock mr
ly twice as large as previous years, atut
still be able to have sold $1000 world
more, and not able to obtain the go,vl,
due to manufacturers having be( nii
sold out, which was our ease this ytur.
AN APOLOGY of this matter is twit
lust from us to the public, but It, gr.iio
hard against tho lining of our pur
LADIES' LONG (.'OATS.
Black and Tan Kersey, 42 In. m il
reduced from 10.00 to $7.05.
INDIES' JACKETS.
lUneU nnd Tan Kersey Coats, 27 iu.
long. All new this season.
Well
and lined
10.110 coats 7.05
f-VOO coats
$7.5f) coaH o.Oi
i.Wi.
S1IIUT WAISTS.
The biggest line we have ever shown
must now ho closed out.
$8.05 waisU '1.05
$2.05 waists 1.05
$1.00 waists .73
$T50 waists 2..V1
$1.50 waists 1 mi
,75c waists .M
Bloomsbunr, Pa,
HAVE YOU READ ABOUT
"ELITE"CHINA
Now being extensively aJvcrtiteJ in
the leading periodicals? Well, you
probably are anxious to see some of
it. We have a nice display; oJJ
pieces or full sets. Trade-mark on
every piece. The most-talked-of chins
to-day in America. Clad to show it
to you, if you will but call.
L. E. WHARY..
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