THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
First National Bank,
Blcomsburg, Pa.
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E. W. M. LOW,
J. M. STAVKR,
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DIRECTORS :
Myron I. Low,
Geo. S. Rocbins,
J. M. Staver.
Dr. E. W. M. Low,
Dr. J. II. Vastxnk,
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Safe HDoposit Bcses r'ci ZEerrt
IiT E'U"P13-r.A.n AND VIRE-PBOOP VAtJLTG.
THE COLUMBIAN.
ESTAULISIILD 1S66.
THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT,
Establish kd 1837. Consolidated 1S69
Publisiikd Kvkrv Thursday Morning,
At liloomsburg, the County Seat of
Columbia Countv, l'ennsylvania.
GEO. E. EI. WELL, Editor.
1). J. TASKKK, Local Editor.
GEO. C. ROAN, Foreman.
Terms: Inside the county $1.00 n year
in advance; $1.50 if not paid in advance.
Outside the county, ft. 25 a year, strictly 111
Adrance.
AH communications should be addressed
THE COLUMBIAN, Hloomsbur, Pa,
THURSDAY, MARCH so, 1902.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR,
J. HENRY COCHRAN,
of Lycoming Co.
Subject to the decision of the
Senatorial Conferrees of the 24th
Distiict.
FOR CONGRESS,
ANDREW L. FRITZ,
of Bloomsburg.
Subject to the decision of the
Congressional Conferrees of the
17th District.
The following announcements
are subject to the decision of the
Democratic party of Columbia
County:
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
C. A. SMALL,
of Catawissa.
FOR representative,
HON. FRED. IKELER,
of Bloomsburg.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
HON. WILLIAM T. CREASY,
of Catawissa Township.
FOR PROTHONOTARY AND CLERK
OF THE COURTS,
C. M. TERWILLIGER,
of Bloomsburg.
FOR PROTHONOTARY AND CLERK OF
THE COURTS,
R. R. ZARR,
of Bloomsburg.
FOR PROTHONOTARY AND
OF THE COURTS,
JOHN K. MILLER,
of Bloomsburg.
CLERK
FOR REGISTER AND RECORDER,
J. C. RUTTER, JR.,
of Bloomsburg.
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR,
GEO. H. SHARPLESS,
of Catawissa.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
(South Side)
WILLIAM H. FISHER,
of Main Twp.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
(North Side)
GEO. W. STERNER,
oi Bloomsburg.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
WILLIAM BOGERT,
of Scott Twp.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER,
A. B. CROOP,
of Briarcreek Twp.
FOR ASSOCIATE JUDGE,
WILLIAM KRICKIiAUM,
of Bloomsburg.
Alexander Billmeyer, of Mon
tour county has been augmented an
a candidate for Congress to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of
Rufus K. Polk. Montour county
feels that it is entitled to it, and
Mr. Billmeyer is willing to accept
it. It is not probable that a special
election will be ordered by the
Governor, so that two congressmen
will be voted for in this district at
the general election in November,
one to serve until March 4, i''3.
and thj other for two years from
that time.
President
Vice Pres't
Cashier
Asst. Cashier
E. B. TrsTiN,
Louis Gross,
AST BENTON.
On Last Saturday night the oil
well had reached a depth of 1000
feet. But we were unable to obtain
any information relative the pros
pects of a "gusher."
We had quite a rain last Sunday
and night, and O, what a mud!
Fanning is about to be resumed
after the lapse of the winter season
If farming were conducted under
corporate syndicates the farmer
wouldn't be a foot ball to be tossed
back and forth between house and
senate at Harrisburg and Wash
ington. C. M. Smith is sawing for Willie
Ashelman, of this place.
Evidently the new Supervisors
will be initiated rather earlier this
season than usual by reason of de
structive floods, washouts, and
other damages.
It is currently reported that Guf
fy's oil well in Texas yields 125,
000 barrels per day. That is a
mighty "gusher," and the report a
mighty "whopper." We don't be
lieve that the stream of water pas
sing our house averages that much
of a daily flow, floods and all in
cluded. Flitting time is here, but right
here not many changes will be
made. Of course those recently
married will be looking for a place
to move to.
We are engaged trimming up
wood for summer use.
The season is about here when
our public schools will wind up
their winter quarters. But all
summer the children will have a
happy review of their winter doings.
The summer birds are sounding
their notes of praise for approach
ing spring, while the "little skeet
ers" will be singing their beautiful
tune of tenor and presenting their
little bills. Dear little creatures.
Peter Tubbs, of this place brags
of a heifer calf a week and three
days old that weighs 170 pounds.
It is of the breed of the Durham
variety.
Chicken cholera plays havoc
among some hen roosts.
A cold snap struck this place
hard last Tuesday morning but no
body was killed.
We will give a quarter for the
first pint of crude petroleum that
may be found in the new oil well
atRegister. Yes we will go one
better, we will give a dollar. Yes
and we have faith too, that they
will find. We wish that every
body would offer a premium for a
pint of oil that may be found there,
as a reward for Mr. Sheerer who
has had much hard luck in this
new enterprise.
As a result of the recent flood
says the Sunbury Item and the in
undation by the Shamokin creek of
the farm lands between Shamokin
and Sunbury, many farmers are
now reaping harvests of coal instead
of grain. The banks at Buck
Mountain and other points contain
ing many tons of pea coal were
washed into the creek and carried
down the strepm to the farm lands,
which when the waters receded
were left with a coat of black dia
monds. W. S. Rishton is settled in his
new location, on Market Square,
and now has one of the handsomest
drug stores in this section. A new
onyx soda fountain has been set up,
whkh in larger than the old one,
and i.h a beautiful piece of work
manship. A marble top extension
of the foMfit'-r affords increased ac
commodation for customers and
fcMiton' od:i 11 going to be one
of the IC'Vlrf thin glimmer.
The att';ftdaMe of the Jury em
paneled lt,t April at, 1002 will not
then 1)0 required, a the cane which
w cxplMcd to be tried lias been
settled by agreement of the parties.
Jiv iiik Court.
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THE STATE AT A GLANCE.
David M. Graham, of Mahanoy
City, publisher of the Daily Ameri
can, has been named as postmaster
ofthatcityby Congressman Pat
terson, of Ashland.
The Juniata Tube Co., which
has a capital of $800,000, will erect
a tube mill close to the Logan Iron
& Steel Co., near Lewistown. The
mill will cost about $200,000 and
will give employment to about 300
persons.
CharlesFritsch, a well-known
Lancaster politician, was taken
suddenly ill Saturday evening
while playing cards, and a few
minutes later died from heart trou
ble. He was 55 years old, and a
veteran of the civil war,
Pottsville and Hazleton are to
be connected by a swift line of
trolley cars. Philadelphia ' and
New York capitalists have secured
the right ot way. The construction
of the road will begin as soon as
the weather permits. The towns
of Delano, Shenandoah, Mahanoy
City and Mc Adoo will be connected.
Seventy-five employes of the
Tioga Silk Mills went on a strike
Tuesday morning because Superin
tendent Holt would not discharge
two Syrians. The girls paraded
the streets in a body all the morn
ing and they will not go back un
less their wish is granted. The
mill will remain closed until help
is imported.
There has been an exodus of
Selinsgrove's residents to the west
this week. Among those who left
are Prof. Daniel Geraberling, who
resigned his position as teacher in
the public schools, Prof. Foster
Fisher, of Susquehanna University
and William Roming, of Penn
township. They will engage in
agricultural pursuits in North
Dakota.
The soldiers' monument at
Watsontown, just erected under
the auspices of Bryon Post, G. A.
R., has been accepted by the monr
ment committee from the contrac
tor, and is inclosed from public
view after being photographed.
The dedication and unveiling will ,
take place May 17, at which time
it is expected there will be a grand
demonstration at Watsontown.
A conference between the gen
eral officers of the National Guard
of Pennsylvania was held Tuesday
in Harrisburg to arrange for next
summer's division encampment.
The encampment will be held from
July 12 to 19. It will probably be
held at Mt. Gretna, but this is left
for decision later on. The confer
ence was attended by Maj. Gen.
Miller, Adjt. Gen. Stewart and
Brig. Gens. Gobiu, Wilev and
Schall.
Thirty head of horses, the
property of H. S. Kerbaugh, the
Philadelphia contractor who has
charge of the Pennsylvania Rail
road improvements near Latrobe,
were cremated in a burning stable
near that town early Tuesday
morning. The loss, including har
ness and stable supplies, is esti
mated at $10,000. Six horses were
gotten out in safety. The fire is
supposed to be the work of an
incendiary.
Holy Communion will be ad
ministered under the pastorate of
Rev. A. Houtz as follows: Hidlay
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April 6 at 10:30 A. M.; Oraugeville
April 13 at 10:30 A. M.; St. James
April 20 at 10:15 A. M.; and Brier-
rrpplf Anril tn at m-tn A Xf
Preparatory services on preced
ing Saturday at 2:30 P. M.
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While crossing the Philadelphia
& Reading railroad tracks at Mah
anoy City on Thursday of last
week, William Griffeth was instant
ly killed. He was a brother of
Ryce Griffeth, proprietor of the
Hotel at Espy.
Health
" For 25 years I have never
missed taking Ayer's Sarsaparitla
every spring. It cleanses my
blood, makes me feel strong, and
does me good In every way."
John P. Hodnette, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Pure and rich blood
carries new life to every
part of the body. You
arc invigorated, refreshed.
You feel anxious to be
active. You become strong,
stcady,courageous. That's
what Ayer's Sarsaparilla
will do for you.
$1.00 1 bold. All druntsta.
A ilc your doctor what he thinks of Ayer'i
BnrMiHtrllJit. lie kuuwi h II itbomthiiKruna
old fiuiilly in.rilrltie. Follow hi Hdvlcenud.
w will ua .uil.lttMl.
J. il. Aria Co., Lowell, Mul,
Spring
Cleaning
Yon arc made aware of tlio nocos
sity for cleansing your blood in the
spring by humors, eruptions and other
outward siprns of impurity.
Or that dull headache, bilious, nau
seous, nervous condition and that tired
feeling are duo to the same cause
wenk, thin, impure, tired blood.
America's Greatest Spring Medi
cine is Hood's Sarsaparilla.
It makes the blood rich and pure,
cures scrofula and salt rheum, gives a
clear, healthy complexion, good appe
tite, sweet sleep, sound health.
For cleansing the blood the best
medicine money can buy is
Hood's
Sarsaparilla
It is Peculiar to Itself.
Rev. Mr. Diggles, of Williams
port, preached at St. Paul's church
last night.
A second Elliott & Hatch book
typewriter has been placed in the
office of the Register and Recorder.
Bishop Talbot will administer
the rite of confirmation at St. Paul's
Episcopal church, Tuesday even
ing, May 1st.
Hon. Fred Ikeler will deliver
his well known lecture "Agitators"
in the High School building on
Center Street Tuesday evening
next.
If the internal griefs of every
man could be read, written on his
forehead, how many who now
excite envy, would appear to be
objects of pity.
If you are a subscriber of the
Columbian and anticipate moving
this spring, let us know il, giving
both old and new address. This
will insure a safe delivery of the
paper.
Neal Dougherty, of East street,
has sold his personal property pre
paratory to moving to Philadelphia.
His three sons are employed in the
city and he will make his home
with them.
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Mrs. Daniel Wanich, died at her
home in Hemlock township this
county, Friday niorniug last, aged
nearly sixty years. She is sur
vived by a husband and three
daughters. The funeral occurred
Sunday.
Harry L. Mannerbucke, of Read
ing, and Miss Ada Ellis, of Bing
hamton, N. Y., were manied in
the office of the Grand Restaurant
Wednesday evening, Justice of the
Peace R. H. Ringler officiated.
Charres Werkheiser was thrown
violently to the ground yesterday,
sustaining painful injuries. The acci
dent occurred just outside his home
in Buckhorn, and was the result of
stepping on some ice. He
was rendered unconscious, and bis
head was badly cut.
Miles Sassanian, of Catawissa
township, was released horn the
Montour County Jail on Tuesday.
He was convicted at the Septem
ber term of court for manslaughter
and sentenced to three mouths im
prisonment. It will be remember
ed that he and George Sommers
occupied the buggy which collided
with a spring wagon driven by
Wellington Hartman, one night
last summer, and in which the
latter was killed.
George H. Welliver's auction
sale of horses at the Exchange
Stables Tuesday, was well attend
ed. The bidding was spirited, and
twenty-five animals were sold. A
number of them were purchased by
people living outside of the county.
Teams were sold toG. Snyder, Dr.
J. P. Welsh, Geo. Benner. Chas.
Eck, E. Christian and II. W. Hess,
while John Boyer, Charles Conner,
P. H. Seeley. II. Yost, J. B. Roberts
C. Ohl, M. T. Creasy, J. M. Unger,
M. S. Muuson, Ray Sponenberger,
Edwin Jacobs, Geo. Burns and E.
Tyson, bought single horses. The
prices of teams run from $375 to
475 and for single horses from $125
to $175. Henry J. Pursel was the
auctioneer.
The United States Circuit Court
of appeals has decided against
Thos. A. Edison, in his case with
the American Mutoscope Co. and
as a result that gentleman will lose
many thousands of dollars which
have been coming to him annually
in the shape of royalties. This
gives the A. & T. Biograph Co.
clear sailing. The young gentle
men have been aunoyed consider
ably of late and in several instances
had to cancel their engagements,
because of injunctions served upon
them by Edisou.
Let Us Be
Your Clothier
This Spring;.
Our assortments are large, dis-i
tinctive and original. Wo can sat
isfy you in all the new spring
styles. All we ask is that when
you are looking for your
SPRINGSUIT
pay us a visit, it only to look.
We will satisfy you that our styles
and prices are right.
Our Merchant Tail
oring Department
Is now replete with all the
Spring Novelties in Suitings,
Trouserings, c. Our stock is
larger than ever and prices lower.
Call and inspect
The Spring Styles.
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Hatter and Haberdasher.
New-go-carts.
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Fresh From Fashion Centers. News that will interest
Every Buyer, concerning New Spring' Dress Goods. Some
very pretty Silks, Stylish Tailor Made Suits. A Big showing
of New Shoes for Spring. Newest, Nobbiest Walking Skirts.
Season Furniture selling begins.
Dress Goods News.
The new gown stuffs are here.
Ready to be talked about, readv
to be inspected, ready to be sold.
Needless to tell you that in
choosing we have chosen just
those weaves, just those color
ings that fashion dictates, as be
ing Popular. These hints your
guidance.
38 inch Albatross infill1 the
new colors for spring. The new
spring goods for Waists and
Dresses 50c. Vigero will be big
sellers for spring. We show all
the new colorings for spring.
Price 85c and $1.25.
Canadence Cloth 44 in. wide
in Blue mode, Tan, Brown, and
Black. Price $1.00.
Bright Silk Weaves.
The new Silks this season
outvie the products of all previ
ous seasons, in beauty and price.
Waists, Skirts, or Gowns, it
matters not which. This store
shows the wanted thing in Silk
at the wanted price. ,
New Tailored Suits.
The selling of Tailor-made
suits, begins early. Hence we
are early prepared to show you
neat, complete equipment of the
very latest fashion.
Ladies' Eton Jackets with
yoke, facing in Grey, Black and
Brown mixed, $10.50.
Ladies' one Button Cutaway
Jacket with silk faced lapels,
made of Basket weave, Trimmed
Skirt. Price $12.00. Ladies
double breasted Jacket with
Peplum, made of Basket weave.
Price $11.50.
New Oil Cloth, LinoleumCarpet chains, Dinner sets and
Bed Springs. New Go-Carts. We have one of the best makes,
we show a big assortment, and we sell them at the lowest
prices. We invite you to come and see them.
Retired from Business-
On Tuesday I. V. Hartman re
tired from business after having been
actively engaged as a merchant in
th's town for fifty-four years. During
all that t me he has been one of
Bloomsburg's most progressive citi
zens. In business, in public affairs, in
the M. E. Church, he has been pro
minent, and he retires from active
life with the respect of the, whole
town.
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New-go-carts.
New Spring Shoes.
Another season is here aad we
have the finest, most varied
equipment of shoes this store
has ever attempted to show.
The best makes in this country
are here ready to show you.
$2.00. We show at least 5
different styles, and we guaran
tee every pair.
$2.50. The American Girt.
They are stylish, fit well, vou
will be pleased if you try a pair.
$3.50. The Patrician shoe if
you try a pair, you will not wear
any thing but this shoe.
New Walking Skirts.
Walking Skirts are in much
demand at all times and seasons.
They are in greater demand 'at
the beginning of a season. Price
$1.50, 2.50, 2.69, 4.50, 5.50 to
8.50.
Furniture Selling
Begins.
If you are figuring on a new
Eiece of Furniture of any sort,
ring your figures here and see
how closely we can fit you out
as to style, quality and price.
We've planned to make this big
Furniture equipment very use
ful to our buying public.
Coaches
Fancy Rockers
White Beds
Chiffonier
Bed Room Suits
Sideboards
$6 75 to $2$ 00
1 75 to 20 00
4 75 to 18 00
6 00 to 1 5 00
18 00 to 50 00
10 00 to 35 00
Dining Tables
5 00 to 20 00
Dining Chairs, set, 5 00 to 20 00
F. P. PURSEL.
Ilarman & Hassert has receiv
ed a large order for structural cast
ings, which will be used in the re
construction of the fire swept por
tion of Paterson, New Jersey.
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On Wednesday, April 2. 1902
the Lackawanna Railroad will sell
round trip tickets to New York at
rate of one fare tor the round trip,
plus $1.00. Tickets will be good
to return up to and including April
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