THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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The Farmers National Bank
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Modern Conveniences and Good Vaults.
Courteous Treatment for Everybody.
Conservative Management.
We Invite Your Patronage On This Bsis.
WM. S. MOYER, President.
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24. 9
fhttnredatlhe PontOnct at Rlonmtburg, Pa.
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Columbia k Montour Electric Railway Company.
TIME TABLE,
leave Bloomsbur. Leave Bcrwlrk.
A.u. r. M. A.M. P.M.
6 Mi' 11 40 5 ft.! 1 04
6 tx 1 s 40 1 to
IB 2 18 T ! 2 40
7 1 4 a 04 x 16 a at
5 IM 9 "4 4 lfl
t 40 4 40 9 W f 04
9 2H (14 10 41 5 12
10 16 1 11 S 61
11 04 7 04 1 1 7
ubi Si?
9 :u 9 04
10 m 1 40
From Power House. Arrive Bloom, 11 B
J For Limn Kldge only.
On and after Tftnuiiry 9, .001, the first car on
Columbia & Montour Kluctrlc Hallway will leave
Power House, Instead of Market Square, at 5 00
. m Tlie lust car for Berwlc. and points be
yond Lime Kluifo. leaves BloomRburtr at 8Up.
m. For Espy, Almedla and Lime Kldne.last car
leaves at 10 1 p. m. The last car from Berwick
leaves at 10. 40 p. m.. arriving at liloouisburg
11.52 p.m. D G. UACKK1T, Bupt.
Eeath of Aged Besident-
Henry Ohl, one of the oldest resi
dents of Bloomsburg, died at his home
on Third Street Thursday afternoon
last. He was born in Hemlock town
ship, August j 7, 181 7, making his
age 84 years, 7 months and 21 days.
He was one ofa large family of child
ren, but all of them save one William
Ohl, of Buckhorn, have died.
Mr. Ohl was married twice. His
j first wife was a Miss Foust, and by
whom he had three children. Two
(of them, Mrs G. A. Totter of Mill
ville and John F. Ohl, of Milton sur
vvive. His second wife, before mar
jiiage, Miss Phoebe Mears and one
fson Clinton N. Ohl, are living. There
Jare few people in Bloomsburg, who
'was better known tl.an Mr. Ohl. As
'custodian of the Columbia County
Fair grounds, which position he has
jlong held, he came in contact with,
nd formed the acquaintance, not
,nly ol people from every section oi
She County, but hosts of others as
well. By courteous treatment he won
tverybody's good will, and held it.
lie has lived in Bloomsburg for about
Jbrty years, coming here from Dutch
Valley. During the first years of his
residence here, he was in the employ
of the late Charles Paxton at Iron
Dale.
Both Telephones.
) WHILE
JfflEY LAST
I We will sell all our bicycle
I sundries at cost and below
I to close them out.
i We have Gone Out of the
Bicycle Business aud if you are
quick enough you can get what
you want for little or nothing.
4
i.
I We will close EVERY-
THING out regardless
$ of cost'
Market Square Pharmacist.
"MONARCH PATS
Great Shoes,
In Every Leather.
The Patent Leather Shoe
That Won't Break Ttiro'.
Try a pair. We have
the exclusive sale.
C. HcKINNEY,
8 E. Main St.
A. II. BLOOM, Cashier.
SAFE BLOWN OPEN.
The Mifflinville Post Office Robbed.-$150
in Stamps and $145 in Money Secured.
The thieves have shifted their oper
ations. The last raid was made Wed
nesday morning on the post office at
Mifflinville. They entered the build
ing through the large front window,
the glass and sash being smashed to
pieces. The safe was blown open
and completely wrecked by the use of
some powerful explosive. The money
, secured amounts to $142.00. $40 of
which belonged to the government,
j ihe balance having been placed in
; the safe by Postmaster Creasy for dif-
If. . u. u: f c.
iciciik Miciuucia ui ins laiiiuy. 311119,
principally of the 2 cent denomination,
aggregating a value of $160 were also
taken.
Mr. Creasy runs a store in connec
tion with the post office, but the
entire stock of goods was passed by
which would seem to indicate that
money was the sole object of the
robbery. They must have exercised
great care in their movements about
the place, as not a sound, save the
report of the explosion when the safe
was blown open, was heard by the
inhabitants. This report reached the
ears ot Mrs. Andrews, wife ot the
proprietor of the Union Hotel, and
she awakened her husband. He how
ever, attributed it to the closing of a
window, and thought nothing more
of it.
Several suspicious looking charac
ters were noticed on the streets of the
village in the early evening of the
previous day. They appeared quite
restless and inasmuch as they were
not seen after the robbery, they no
doubt committed the crime.
The post office inspectors are at
work on the case and it is altogether
likely that the burglars will be appre
hended. ;
MYSTERY IN A OASKfiT.
For the Secret Burial ol a Casket a Stranger
oners jzuu.
A mysterious, well dressed stranger
arrived at Montoursville on Thursday
and offered to pay Sheffer & Son, un
dertakers of that town, $200 if they
would take a coffin twenty miles up
Loyalsock Creek and bury it in a
secluded spot to be designated by
him. The only provision that he re
quired was that they sign an agree
ment to bury the cofhn without open
ing it and ever afterward keep the
matter a secret.
He said the coffin would arrive
from St. Louis and that it was to be
met at the train and immediately con
veyed to the chosen place of burial
without further question.
The undertakers declared they
would not enter into any agreement
to bury a coffin unless they knew what
it contained. The stranger was ap
parently much perturbed when he
found his proposition was not accept
ed. He then declared that if the
strictest secrecy was promised he
would withdraw the stipulation that
the coffin should not be opened if
they would agree, after having seen
what it contained, to bury it in ac
cordance with his directions as pre
viously outlined.
When this proposition was also
spurned the stranger immediately dis
appeared after a visit to the telegraph
office.
J. P. Frederick, the Iron street
meat merchant, has purchased 20
fine fatted steers from W. L. Mc-
Henry, of Stillwater.
WON OUT IN THE NINTH.
The Normal School base ball
season was ushered in Saturday after
noon with a game with Bucknell Col
lege's formidable aggregation. The
uncertainties of the national game is
what makes it so popular, and this
was fully demonstrated on Saturday.
By clean fielding and good batting in
the opening innings of the contest the
visitors secured what was thought to
be a winning lead. They maintained
it up until the eighth when Normal
evened tip matters. In the first half
of the ninth Bucknell added a point
to their tally, and it looked as though
it would be sufficient to win. Some
one in the crowd remarked that
Normal's garrison finish was about
due, and it was. The visiting twirler
took an ariel journey, sending
Stephenson to first on balls. Hays
sacrificed as did also Aldinger, and
the bases were full and no body out.
The remainder of the story is told in
a very few words. Newton, who has
the reputation of hitting when hits
are needed, stepped to the rubber and
smashed the first one pitched for two
sacks, bringing in two runs. It was
an abrupt ending, but just to the lik
ing of the large crowd, and every
body with the exception of the visiting
players and a delegation of rooters
which came over to witness the game,
left the grounds in a happy frame of
mind.
Shaffer who pitched the first five
innings was touched up rather freely,
but to all appearances was improving
when he was replaced by Stephenson,
The score in full follows:
BUCKNELL. R. H. O. A. E
Griiningcr, 3b I I o o I
Smith, ss I o 2 3 1
.Vulcan, lb 2 1 12 2 o
Weidensnul, 21) 3 4 2 2 O
McCormick, rf 11 100
Vail, rf o I O o o
Teufel, If 01 loo
Cotkile, cf 03100
Anderson, c 00 40 o
Jacket, p o o I o O
Totals 8 12 '24 7 2
BLOOMSBURG. R. H. O. A. E
H.iyes, 21) 2 I t 2 o
Alilinger, lb I 2 10 o o
Newton, ss o I 2 5 O
Lewis, II 32100
Koticmus, cf 02300
is-iimer, c 1 I 6 o 1
-Marcy, It 1 1 I I o
Kt-ij-linril, 3b 0 0 2 1 I
Stevenson, p o o o o o
Shaffer, p I o I 2 o
Totals 9 ia 27 11 i
No one out when winning run was scored,
Score by Innines:
Bucknell 2-0-3-2-0-0-0-0-18
Bloomsburg 0-1-1-2-2-0-0-1-29
narneu runs normal, 4; Bucknell, 3.
Two-base hits Lewis, Marcy, Milligan,
Weidensaul, 2. First base on called balls
by Jaekel, 4; by Shaflei, 3. Hit by pitcher
Marcy, Mnitn and Anderson. Struck out
by Shaffer, 2; by Jaekel, 2; by Stevenson,
2. umpire bplain. I ime 2:30.
Notes From she Pennsylvania Experiment
Station.
For years the adulteration of coffee
by addition or substitution of other
substances has been a matter of com
mon knowledge; recently, however,
the tables have been turned and coffee
supplies the audulterant. A sample of
bran was submitted to the Experiment
Station, a short time since, for exami
nation, with the statement that horses
and cattle would not eat it. Chemical
analysis showed the presence of 8 per
cent, of protein and nearly 36 per cent,
of fiber or woody matter, whereas
average bran contains 15.5 and 9 per
cent., respectively, of these constitu
ents. Particles of yellow, tough,
parchment-like substance were pres
ent in large quantity j they proved up
on microscopical examination, to be
portions of the inner seed-coat of the
coffee-berry. This has recently been
put on the market as a cattle-food
under the name "cornahne; ' accord
ing to analysis by the New Jersey Ex
periment Station it contains only 2.5
to 3 per cent, of portein, .5 to .7 per
cent, of fat and about 60 per cent, of
fiber; so that it has an extremely low
value for feeding purposes and will
scarcely find sale upon its own merits.
It may, however, like oat-hulls, ground
corn cobs and similarly poor foods, be
employed as an adulterant. Mr. Win-
ton, of the Connecticut Experiment
Station, to whom a portion of the
sample was sent for examination, states
that he had received, only a day or
two earlier, a sample of bran from
Massachusetts that proved to be adult
erated with the same material. Farm
ers should be on the look-out for this
admixture in the concentrated feeds
they buy; in its coarser condition its
toughness and parchment like appear
ance will enable the buyer to discover
it in many cases by the unaidsd eye.
Its microscopic appearance is highly
characteristic; the inner seed-coat of
the coffee having, when magnified by
thirty or forty diameters, a peculiar
marking that much resembles that of
the skin on the ball of the fingers.
No other such adulterant possesses
this distinctive marking.
Wm. Frear.
The annual reports and quarterly
bulletins of this station will be sent,
free of charge, on application, and in
quiries on agricultural subjects an
swered so far as possible.
Address,
H. P. Armbsy, Director,
State College,
April 15, 1903, Centre Co., Pa.
PURELY PERSONAL
Evan Buckalew, of Benton, was noticed
on our streets on Monday.
Mi Clem Iless, of Berwick, spent Sun
day with her brother Frank in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker, of Ncscopeck,
were entertained by Bloomsburg friends over
Sunday.
A. W. Soncs, of Beaver Lake, was the
puest of Gchrad Snyder at the Exchange
Hotel over Sunday,
Prof. S. I. I'ealer, of Asburv, passed
through town on Monday on his way home
from Washington, U. C.
William t.owcnherg is in the City this
week ranking purchases of light weight
clothing for the 1). Lowcnbcrg More.
A. C. Garrison and family, of Philadelphia,
have been enjoying the hospitably of
Bloomsburg friend for the past several days
Geo. E. Elwell, proprietor of the Colum.
blan, attended a meeting of the Democratic
State Editorial Association at Iiarrisburg on
Tuesday.
William II. Coffman went to Reading on
Monday. In a letter on Tuesday he says he
wm given a warm welcome by the fans in
that city.
Gaylord Mclienry of Stillwater was in
town Saturday. He says the crops up
through the Fishingcreek Valley look very
promising.
Will Currin, Esq., of Williamsport, was
In town a few hours on Friday, lie came
down from Berwick where he had been visit
ing his brother Percy.
Mrs. Wm. Lcvcrett, of Philadelphia, ar
rived in town on Tuesday. She will be the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo. E. Elwell, on
Market street for a week.
Rev A. J. McCann, formerly of town,
but now located at Locust Gap, spent Sun
day in Bloomsburg. lie is always given a
hearty welcome by his parishioners of former
years.
John G. Mclienry, wife and little son
Master Rohr, have arrived at their home in
Benton after a provincial tour through the
south. They visited the Exposition now
going on in Charleston as well as many other
places ol interest.
Residence Burglarized.
Burglars entered the residence of
Fred Ikelar, Esq., on Market street.
in the early hours ot Monday morn
ing and took twenty dollars in money.
They entered the house through a
rear window. In their hasty search
for valuables, several drawers were
ransacked. A quantity of silverware
had been collected and tied up ready
for removal, but the family dog, dis-
turbed by the invasion of the robbers,
barked and frightened them away
The money was taken from two desks,
fifteen dollars from one, which Mrs,
Ikeler had left in her purse, and two
two and a half dollar gold pieces, a
birthday gift to Mr. and Mrs. Ikeler's
twin children from the former's
brother Frank Ikeler, Esq.
Not until they arose in the morn
ing, was the family aware of what
had taken place.
Oonvention of Federation of Women's Olnbi
Los Angeles, Oal-, May 1 to 8, 1902.
For the above occasion the Lack a
wanna Railroad will sell round trip
tickets to Los Angeles or San Fran
cisco at the very low rate ot $66.25.
Tickets will be sold from April 19th
to 26th, inclusive, good for return until
June 25th. Tickets will be good for
continuous passage only up to the first
Colorado, Wyoming or Texas point
reached. West of above points and
east of California, stop-overs will be
allowed at any point within ten days
of the original date of sale, and with
in California stop-overs will be allow
ed anywhere, provided passenger
reaches Los Angeles or San Francisco
not later than midnight of June 20th,
1902. A fee of fifty cents will be
charged for executing tickets at Los
Angeles or San Francisco, after which
they will be good for return passage
and stop-overs at any point enroute,
at and west of Cheyenne, Denver,
Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Trinidad,
Fort Worth, San Antonio, or St. Paul.
East of those points no stop over will
be allowed. Tickets will read by same
route going and returning, except that
by the payment of $11.00 additional
the return trip may be made via Port
land or Puget Sound points. Side trip
tickets will be on sale to all California
points from San Francisco and Los
Anfteles at very low rates. For time
tables and other information consult
ticket agent.
Spring Shoes.
In shoes as
in all other
things only
a few are
experts in
the busi
ness.
Our large
buying and
cash pay
ments give
us the ad
vantage of
buying of
the best
sho e 111 a k
ers. Women' Oxfords, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50
and 3.00. Womeu's Shoes, 1.50,
2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.50.
Meu's W. L. Douglas Shoe 3.00,
3.50, 4.00. Men's Government
Shoe 2.50.
W. H. MOORE,
Cor. Main and Iron Sta.
BLOOMSBURG, PA
Hats
Trimmed
Free
of Charge
STORE NEWS
FROM
HI CLARK & SON.
CHESS GOODS.
The showing of these this
season is larger than usual. All
the new effects are ready for
your selection.
ltf All . .
1 wove UDairos, 50c. yu.
j White Mohair, 50c. yd.
45m. Wool Serges special 58c. yd.
WHITE DRESS MATERIALS.
We show the largest collection
of white materials we have ever
offered for your selection for all
purposes.
French lawns and batiste, or
gandies, silk mull, madras, dott
ed swiss.big line because they.re
to be very stylish.
New Spring Millinery Creations for Women and Children.
This department shows you large lines of Trimmed and Un
' trimmed Hats, and priced at less than elsewhere.
TRIMMED HATS. No
wnere else will you
find so large a collec
tion cf trimmed hats
as here, but you will
find a saving in
prices at the price
they are marked.
FLOWERS AND FOLI
AGE. Largest line we
have ever shown and
the saving in price at
the prices asked for
qualities is quite a bit.
Bunches of roses 60c. worth 85c.
Bunches of roses 1. 00 worth 1.50.
Foliage 39c a bunch, worth 75c.
ONE PRICE-CASH.
2fe
SHOES OF ALL KL1V
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. U. UENTLER.
: TALK NO. 19.
5 EXPERT WATCHMAKING.
Skilful work on fine watches is one of my specialties.
There is no mechanism so complicated, no part so delicate,'
m that I cannot put it in perfect condition. I particularly solicit
the repairing of high grade and expensive watches that re-
quire the services of an expert. I have been 18 years at this
class of work. I am familiar with all of the processes that
J are necessary for doing good work. If you have a watch that
you are particular about I know that I can give you perfect
satisfaction. My prices are reasonable for the class of work
i I do.
: O-eo. "W.
Optician and Jeweler,
J, Lee Martin's Optical Department.
Can you afford to run any risk with your eyes ? Your eyes
water; they are pleading for glasses. Come in and ask for an ex
amination if your eyes are bothering you in any way.
My methods of examining and fitting glasses to the eyes are exact.
Neglected eyes means impaired vision may mean worse
Little eye difficulties grow to big ones if not properly and promptly
attended to. Money cannot buy better service than we give in
our optical department. If you would retain unimpaired vision
away on in life, use your eyes but do not abuse them.
Don't buy glasses at random, as you would a paper of pins.
Night work by a poor light has probably strained your eyes. My
Optical room is in the rear of my Jewelry Store, Ent Building.
T- LEE ZbvdZ-ZESTIZEST,
Jeweler and Optician. Telephone 1842.
Notes,
Four different forms of notes have
just been printed at thisoflice. They
are, a common .promissory note,
promissory with waivers, judgment,
and judgment with waivers. Neatly
bound in books of twenty-five 10
cents. tf.
Hats
Trimmed
Free
of Charge
WASH DRESS GOODS.
A collection of these that we
think you will appreciate. Choice
new styles priced right for quick
selling.
Dotted swiss printed t2jc yd
32in. printed batiste 12c yd
Pt'd, hemstitched madras 15c yd
Egyptian pongees 25c yd
They Look Like Silks.
LACES and EMBROIDERIES.
Your every want can be sup
plied from this stock now, larg
er than ever. All the wanted
kinds are here and many styles
are combined. Patterns, bands,
edges, beading, matched sets,
flouncings, etc. Special embroid
ery skirt flouncings at 16c. yd.
WE TRIM HATS FREZ
OF CHARGE.
Untrimmed Hats. All
the popular styles in
chiffon, braids, straws,
silks, leghorns, etc., to
select from.
RIEEONS. Miles oi
hem are here in Taf
feta Satin, Liberty, Sat
in Taffeta, Satins and
fancy effects.
i3
Special Moire Ribbon at 23 cents
a yard, worth 35 cent?. New.
BLOOMSBURG, I'ENN'A.
Deeds,
A new lot of deeds have just been
printed at this office, conforming to
the Act of 1901. They are as good
as the best, and cheaper than some.
Price, 6 cents each, or 5 for 25 cents.
Orders filled by mail on receipt ot
the cash. tf.