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VOL. 37.
B LOOMS BUKG. PA. THURSDAY. JUNE .0, 1902.
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WILLIAM H. FISHER.
William II. Fisher, the present
incumbent of the office oi county
commissioner from the south side of
the river, is a candidate for re-election.
He is entitled to it under the
custom of the party which for many
years has selected one of the county
commissioners from that side, n
custom recognized as just and fair
by the rules of the party which now
provide that one of the county com
missioners shall be selected from the
south side. To defeat him would
be a breach of Rood faith to the
Democrats of that side, who would
then be without representation on
the board, and it would be unjust
to a man who has filled his first
term with fairness to all, notwith
standing the fact that he has labor
ed under the most trying circum
stances of any man who ever filled
that office. We believe that he has
endeavored honestly to perform all
his duties to the best of his judg
ment. If he did not always vole
and act according to the direction of
his democratic colleague, that is no
evidence that his action was un
democratic or contrary to the best
interests of the taxpayers. It
does not follow that when two
Democrats differ as to the manage
ment of the business of the county,
that one is not a Democrat. Mr.
Fisher went into the office with no
man's collar about his neck, and he
has followed out that policy up to
this time. Perhaps that is the reas
on for the attack made upon him bvj
the Benton Argus of last weekj
a nereis a certain element in tnc
party that has no use for a man
whom they cannot control. Mr.
Fisher is not that kind of a man,
and we do not know the Democrats
of this county if thiy are goiug to
turn down a man because he has
fearlessly exercised his own judg
ment in the administration of his
office. Fisher is entitled to his re
nomination under the time honored
custom of the party; under the of
ficial rules of the Democratic party;
and because he has made an able
and efficient officer. Vote for
Fisher.
The Columbian is not in the
habit of espousing the cause of any
particular candidate. It endeavors
to treat all alike, and has no axes
to grind, but as Mr. Fisher is the
only Democratic candidate from the
south side, and is so clearly entitled
to it, we cannot refrain from saying
this much in his behalf.
New Paper Kill Going Up-
Samuel Shaffer is superintending
the work now in progress at J. M.
Shew's paper mill. The old building
will be torn down and a new one 140
feet long by 30 feet wide, together
with a wing 40 by 20 will be erected.
Mr. Shew's original intention was to
repair the old building, but in tear
ing away some of the timbers the
roof caved in. An examination of
the building was then made, and it
was finally decided to erect a new
building. When comp'eted it will be
one of the largest paper manufactur
ing plants in this section. The suc
cess attained by Mr. Shew is only
another illustration of the advantages
. ot having a thorough practical knowl
edge of the business. He knows
every detail of the process of manu
facture thoroughly and there is noth
ing in connection with it that he can
not do.
Only Two Oompanies Out
Only two of the town fire companies
obeyed the order to be out for in
spection by the Council on Friday.
They were the Friendships and
Liberty. Four of the Rescue Com
pany reported at their hose house on
Fifth street, but they not caring to
make so small a representation, did
not turn out. The Winona Company
neglected the order entirely, whether
their absence was intentional, or
whether the matter slipped the boys'
memory is not known. It may be
that they like the Rescue Company
were too few in number.
The inspection was conducted by
President J. R. Townsend and mem
bers Reimard. Kashner, Giger and
Wolverton. They expressed them
selves as beinat well pleased with tne
appearance of the men and the con-
dition of the apparatus.
The members of St. Columba's
church will hold a festival on the
church lawn, corner of Third and
Iron streets. Friday and Saturday
eveninzs Tune 6th and 7th. Ice
cream, strawberries, strawberry
shortcake, etc.. will be served. All
are invited.
THI3 LOOKED DANGEROUS-
Fire broke out in the Mrs. Mary
Phillips boarding house on Main
street about three o'clock Tuesday
morning, causing the qreatest excite
ment. The scenes which followed
the discovery of the flames and the
awakening of the boarders, are almost
beyond description. Women clad in
their night clothes and men in their
bare feet rushed from the smoking
structure in terror. Trembling with
fear and thinking that all other mems
of escape were shut off Miss Minnie
James leaped from the third sioiy to
a porch on the second story, fortunate
ly escaping injury.
From the very first the fire pre
sented a distructive aspect and many
who stood on the street watching its
progress predicted a tremendous
blaze. The response of the Friend
ship company, however, 'relieved the
awful suspense, and in a short time
the flames were extinguished and all
danger was passed.
Mrs. Jas. H. Coleman was the first
to awaken. She was nearly suffo
cated by the smoke which was rolling
into their room in huge volumes.
She immediately aroused her hus
band and he gave the alarm. There
was no help in sight and he knowing
the perilous position of the others in
the house would admit of no delay,
hurridely sent in a call to the Colum
bia and Montour telephone exchange.
The first to answer the call for help
were Paul Eyerly of the Morning
Press and Geo. B. Martin. They
pulled the Friendship hose cart to the
scene and turned on the water. In
the meantime Mrs. Phillips, who had
heard Mrs. Coleman cry out, had
gotten up and was trying to awaken
the other boarders, and it was a diffi
cult task. The whole exterior was
black with smoke and death from
suffocation was feared.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Mrs. Phillips hasn't the slightest idea
of what caused it. Ralph Phillips at
tributes it to a burning cigar or ciga
rette. The blaze when first discover
ed was confined to the sofa, which
would seem to strengthen Mr. Phillips'
theory.
There were few people, on the
scene. The alarm system refused to
work and the majority of the residents
were unaware that a fire had taken
piace until they were informed of it
in the morning.
Mrs. Phillips carried insurance suf
ficient to remunerate her for all loss
sustained, but Derr Bros, are less
fortunate. The water coming down
through the ceiling into their restau
rant, which is directly underneath,
flooded the room and damaged their
stock. Charles Reice who occupies
the room next to Derr Brothers in
the same building, also suffered from
loss from the same source.
The loud and prolonged blowing ot
the Electric Light Co. whistle served
to bring out the other fire companies
but their services were not needed.
The Winona's Mastodon Minstrels-
,
The Winona boys are arranging for
one of the finest as well as one of the
most novel minstrel performances ever
given by local talent. Majestic quan
tity and richest quality is what they
claim for the coming event. Every
corner has oeen searched and ran
sacked for embellishments that are
the rarest and the best. Their govern
ing principle is "nothing too good for
Bloomsburg." The opening is to be
great. It requires an enormous
amount of practice. It is described
as the one absolute supreme, sublime,
historic first part, entitled "All Na
tions." The costumes will be furnish
ed by the well known firm of Van
Horn & Sons of Philadelphia and will
be handsome and correct. Twenty
five people will take part in the enter
tainment. Not one, two or three
comedians, but a congress of fun
makers, and vocalists. The oleo will
be an irresistible ebb and flow of all
that's matchless and entirely new.
Everything that stirs the blood, brings
the flush to excitement's cheek and
creates roars of laughter. All this is
being prepared and will be given to
raise money to celebrate Bloomsburg's
one hundredth birth day. Tickets
will be on sale in a few days; buy one
and get a choice of seats.
The Normal Base Ball Club was
tendered a serenade by the Blooms
burg Band Monday evening. Each
member of the team was carried
about 011 the shoulders of the stu
dents. The event was in celebra
tion of the team's victory at State
College on Saturday. The ex
pense connected with the serenade
was paid by a subscription among
the friends of the team in town.
The strength of a hank depends not so much upon its Capital and
Surplus, as upon its careful, painstaking, conservative management; by
unremitting attention to every detail of its business; restricting its opera
tions to legitmate euterprises, and eliminating all speculative ventures.
Upon, thjs Basis We Solicit Your patronage
-THE-
BloDmsburi? Motion nl Bank
A. Z. SCIIOCII, President.
WM. II. HIDLAY, Cashier.
II OC BABY'S VESTS. pure white ribb-
ed gauze shirts, open down the frontf
CclCll and with halt sleeves. Many times
you've bought no better for 15c , now 10c.
25c.
WOMENS' KIBUED VESTS
fino tvivo wliito rnttnn rihhp! (rnnya
6clCll vests, V shaped yoke front, trimmed
with lace that looks like hand made lace trimmed
arm-sizes, shouUler straps edged on both sides with
lace. This is only one of the many styles selling
at 25 cents each.
BABY CAPS The very latest
50C creation, laced down the back and can
be opened out flat just like a handker
chief to laundry, fine lawn hemstitched, and plain
around the front ; hemstitched again and fifteen
fine tucks, bottom finished with beading and edge
to match, wide strings, not a raw edge inside or
out, 50 cents.
ZE3. IB. Ssxxtncian.,
SUCCESSOR TO
I. W. Hartman & Son,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Read Mv An on 5T11 Tage.
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Can buy a 14 Karat solid
Gold Ladies' Watch
fitted with a Waltham or
Elgin movement for
$15.00
Guaranteed.
At my Jewelry Store.
J. Lee Martin,
Jeweler and Optician.
Come in and look at them.
Telephone 1843.
I Have Moved
Into my own yellow
front building, former
ly occupied by Ben
Gidding's clothing
store, and am receiv
ing the following
SPRING GOODS :
Full line of
Screen Doors
and
Window Screens.
Ice CitJi.tc Fkeez
eiis jlxu Water
' CoOLEUSt
T. OK "WELLS,
Gexebal Hahdwabe.
The court on Monday appointed
Thomas Webb to fill the vacancy
on the Board of Directors of the
Bloom Poor District caused by the
resignation of Isaiah Hagenbuch.
Mr Hagenbuch has been a good
official and has performed his duties
to the complete satislactton of all.
He retires because of the press of
other business which demands his
attention.
The motion for a new trial for
Gulicic the Northumberland county
murderer was overuled by Tudge
Savidge. This sealed his fate and
he will have to expiate his crime
on the gallows.
W. H. Brooke has opened an in
surance office in the Grotz building
on Main street, formerly occupied
by J. Lee, Martin. The room has
been admirably furnished with a
handsome desk, chairs, etc. He
represents the well known New
York Life Insurance UJmpauy. As
sisting him in the work are Frank
P. Eyer and H. tress titcts.
w
Rev. G. H. Hemingway conduct
p1 sprvires in Benton Sunday after
nnnn T4 left here in a earriace.
with Warren Bittenbender, at half
past twelve o'clock, and returned
just in time for the evening services
which begins at uau past seven.
WE ARE
AFTER THE
SHIRT TRADE
This season,. And we are going to have it, too.
Can't help it, with our attractive Shirt Styles. The
new stuff are so fine and beautiful that we have a
right to praise our stock. The beet shirt values you
ever saw are here. Cuff to match the shirts at
50c. 75c $1.0O, $1.50 and $2.00.
Pleated, some plain. .Plenty black-and-whites,
and rich colors in new shades. Neat figures will be
very new and popular. Also white madras and
white corded lineno white will be much worn,
also this season. Come, see our pretty shirts we
like to show them.
The Clothier,
Bloomsburp;, Penn'a.
EJC Come in and see us,
we'll treat you right.
Fringed Rugs.
On our Market Street front we have hung
out a lot of Fringed Rugs. They are xz
yards long, just the right length for throwing
down any where in the house to brighten
things up.
Price 1.15 for your choice.
We have some Square Velvet Rugs
$2.00. The material cost more.
LOOK THEM OVER!
Hot Summer
coming soon
and you will need
SEASONABLE DRESS GOODS
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India Linons, 10 50 cents.
Nothing dainiter nor cooler.
Batistes, 35 50 cents.
One of this seasons favorites.
Mousselines, Plain and
Lace Striped 50 cents.
Piques, 15 50 cents.
A standard summer fabric.
Mercerized Madras 35 cents.
The Leader Department Store.
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5 PER CENT. DISCOUNT MONTHLY
TRY THE PLAN.
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