THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. 8 THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. J. S. Williams & Son, BLOOMSBURG PA Public Sale Criers and General Auctioneers. tw Fifteen years experience. Satisfaction tnarantwrt. Bent returns of any dale criers In Bis sect ion of the state. Write for terms and tea. Wejievcr disappoint our patrons. Legal advertisements on page 7. Bass fishermen say that the frequent heavy rains spoiled their sport. Perfection is attained in washing and ironing at J. E. Fidler's Gem Steam Laundry. . . Rev. O. G. Morton of Sunbury will preach in the Presbyterian, church Sunday morning and even ing. E. M. Laubach of Forks and Miss Mary E. Utt, of Rohrsburg, have been granted a license to marry. We guarantee our work to be as faultless as human skill and modern machinery can make it. Gem Steam Laundry. J. E. Fidler, Prop. The tomato vine is probably the mcst fruitful of all products of the soil in a temperate climate. A single acre has been known to pro duce twenty tons of fruit. , An Altoona physician practices at ninety-nine, has a good appetite and does not wear glasses. Such a doctor should be good for anybody's health. David Spencer is taking an en forced vacation as the result of a fall at the Hawley Slate Furni ture Factory Monday morning. His arm was quite painfully bruised. W. II. Gilmore, chairman of the Firemen's Committee has called a meeting to be held in the Centen nial rooms in the Hartman build ing this evening. While operating a planer at the Hawley Slate Furniture factory on Monday George Straub an em ployee, residing at Espy had the end of one of his little fingers clipped off. Rev. W. M. Tinker, a former pastor, preached ably and eloquent ly at both the morning and even ing services in the Baptist church on Sunday. Rev. Tinker is at present located in Brooklyn. The district reunion of the Knights of the Golden Eagle of Montour, Columbia, Northumber land, Union and Lycoming counties will be held at Williamsport on Labor day. Not for years has there been so many delinquents on the mercantile list. A large number were placed in the hands of Squire Jacoby on Friday, and Constable Miles Betz has been kept busy this week serving summons. Mrs. H. W. Champlin of this town who has been spending some weeks at Montrose, Pa. and Kings ton, N. Y. and visiting various points of interest along the Hudson, from Albany to New York, will re turn home the last of this week. "The mere fact of a man dressing in good clothes and holding a high office does not indicate that he is wise. His father may have had money before him and his position may be the result of a "pull." And this is frequently the case too. We acknowledge the receipt ot a very pretty souvenir spoon from the Grit Publishing Company, Williamsport, Pa. Grit circulates throughout nearly every state in the Union, and is everywhere re garded as one of Pennsylvania's foremost weekly publications. The paper just celebrated its twentieth birthday. - A number of accidental drown ing accidents are recorded by the newspapers daily. If people would not struggle and lose their presence of mind three-fourths of those drowned would be saved. A very slight movement of the hands, a bit of wood, or holding quietly to a boat, will mean keeping above water, until help comes to aid the person in danger in reaching shal low water or shore. James Magee has gone to Europe where in connection with the trans action of other business for the com pany, he will purchase a loom that will weave a nine foot rug. The local Carpet Works is rapidly tak ing rank among the leading carpet manufacturing industries of the country. This is another illustra tion of how energy and persever ance will win success. Mr. Magee sailed on Saturday. This summer takes the plum for rain storms. The oats, as well as all other late crops, will be good. The stork filled an engagement at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Cadman Tuesday morning. The new comer is a little daughter. Have you tried the Gem Steam Laundry yet? Work called for and delivered, to all parts of town. J. E. Fidler, Prop. The Beaver Meadow schools will open Sept. 2nd,, to continue seven months. If at the end of that time the finances will warrant it, the term will be extended. Miss Annie Solleder, who with her mother formerly resided in Bloomsburg, was married at Scran ton on Friday to D. C. Johnson of Berwick. They will reside in Ber wick. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heritage have arrived back from their honey moon. After leaving Bloomsburg they went direct to Elmira where the knot was tied. Mrs. Heritage has obtained her parents' forgive ness, and her home coming was made a welcome one by them. They are at present at the St. Elmo Hotel. An undertaker in a neighboring county was conducting a funeral at the home of a citizen. In arrang ing the seats for the pall bearers he removed a music box from one side of the room to the other. In carry ing the instrument he accidentally touched the lever that put the affair in motion and the large as semblage in attendance nt the last sad rites were startled and horrified to hear the ragtime strain, "I don't care if you never come back." For uie meeting of the Grand Lodtre of Elks the Lacknnaawa Railroad will sell round trip tickets to Salt Lake City at greatly reduc ed rates, August 6th to 8th, inclu sive, btopovers will be allowed west of Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs or Cheyenne, but passeng ers must reach Salt Lake City not later than August 12th. Tickets will be good for return passage leaving Salt Lake City up to Sep tember 30th. Ask' your nearest Lackawanna ticket agent for fur ther particulars. 24-3t. H. W. Wolf, of Mifflin township, came within an ace of losing his life during an encounter with an angry bull on Wednesday of last week. Mr. Wolf was trying to driye the animal into the stable when it turned upon him and in characteristic antipathy, sunk its horns into his flesh. His neck was gored and other parts of his body bore marks of the attack. He was saved from sure death by the family dog. The bull was sold the day following to a butcher. The postal service was in a crippled condition on Monday. H. S. Pohe was off duty on account of the death of his mother. E. E. Caldwell was unable to serve his route on account of illness, and there was no substitute. G. Ed. Lewis, and Henry Casey two of the office clerks were pressed into the carrier service, and the deliveries and collections were all made, with the exception of apart of Caldwell's route. Mr. Caldwell was on duty again Tuesday morning. Former deputy postmaster F. M. Kelly is assisting in the office during Mr. roue s absence. In and about Pen Yan, N. Y., where he is playing, Ralph Savidge, formerly a student at the Normal School, and whose home is in Mifflinville, is known as "the base ball wonder." His work through out the season, and particularly during the two last weeks fully justifies the designation. One hit and no runs was the extent of Cauandaigua's efforts against his delivery, and the next day he took another twirler's place in the box, in the fifth inning, after the game had been given up as lost, the score being 62 against them, and won out 7 6. In the former game he retired thirteen men on strikes, and in the later eight fanned the air. We won't be surprised to see Savidge in one of the big Leagues Company next season. The various church choirs of town, under the direction of Prof. O. II. Yetter, have held two rehearsals this week. This united body of singers will render the Gloria from Mozart's Twelfth Mass and Kipling's Recessional at the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning's religious service during the Centennial. At the conclusion of last evening's rehearsal, Mr. Yetter expressed himself as well pleased with the interest manifest ed and progress made. Regular meeting of Centennial Executive Committee on Friday night this week. , You will be pleased with the work, and they will be pleased to serve you at the Gem Steam Laundry. Taul M. Champlin is spending the summer at Eagles Mere, very acceptably filling the responsible post of clerk at Hotel Eagles Mere. Paul will see that his Bloomsburg friends are well cared for at the hotel. The Clerks' Association held a meeting Tuesday night and decid ed to hold their picnic at Shawnee Park next Wednesday evening, August 13th. The young ladies and gentlemen anticipate a de lightful time. The following letters are held at the Bloomsburg, Pa., postofiice, and will be sent to the dead letter office August 19, 1902. Persons calling for these letters will please say "that they were advertised Aug. 5, 1902'': Miss Mellie Myers, Mr. G. B. Smith. One cent will be charged on each letter advertised. J. C. Brown, P. M. The ladies of the Civic Club of Bloomsburg will conduct free rest rooms on north Market street above the Square during the centennial Aug. 28 and 29 to which the ladies of the county are cordially invited. It is the purpose of the club to pro vide a pleasant place, easy of access where ladies and children may go for rest. Sandwiches, coffee and milk will be served at small cost to those who desire a lunch. The conveniences of a toilet room will also be provided. 3L Owing to poor patronage the Berwick Athletic Association dis banded last week. The ball club immediately reorganized and the players will conduct the games during the balance of the season. They made a very favorable begin ning on Saturday by defeating the strong Miners' Mills nine 13 to 2. Not until the eighth inning did the visitors score and then their two runs came in the nature of a gift. The Berwick team has been se cured by the Base Ball Committee of the centennial to play a game here with the Cuban X Giants on August 29th. On the preceding day the Danville "Old Timers" will appose the colored men. Some time ago the Williamsport Sun printed a wedding notice upon information furnished by H. O. Shaffer, of Williamsport. A few days later it was learned that the information was false and had its origin in Shaffer's mind. He was arrested by the publishers of the Sun and prosecuted under the law of 1893. Fortunately for him he was allowed to go by paying all of the costs. His experience will it is hoped deter others lroni following in his trail. Some people regard it as a huge joke to furnish news papers with fake reports. When they know that it is an offense that is punishable by a fine of $500 and two years' imprisonment probably it won't' seem so funny. Sleep Indicates Character- A Reading by a Fashionable Caster of Horoscopes. The character is indicated bv the position that is habitually assumed in sleep. That, at least, is what a fash ionable mind reader of Philadelphia says, and, before drawing a horoscope, this gentleman always asks his sitter in what attitude he or she sleeps. "They who sleep on tne DacK are imaeinative.impressionable, sensitive," said the mind reader. "They dream much so much, indeed, that from this fact people say sleeping on the back causes dreams. There is a case of putting the cart before the horse with a vengeance. Sleeping with the fists clenched is a sign ot irascibility. He who sleeps thus is a difficult person to get along with. "Thev who lie spread all over the bed are apt to be generous and im pulsive They will act on impulse recklessly, and they make easy victims for adventurers ot every description. "To sleep with the hands clasped behind the head is a sign of spirituali ty, of pure thoughts and a placid, clean mind. "Brave people are usually very light sleepers, and they do not snore. But the timid sleep sound it is sometimes an impossibility to awaken them and their snores are deafening. Sheriff Bales. Sheriff Daniel Knorr advertises the following properties. Ai the Court House on Saturday August 9th at two o'clock p. m. house and lot in Catawissa townsnip, property of Daniel H. Fisher. At the Court House, on Satuiday August 30th., at two o'clock p. m house and lot in Bloomsburg, pro. perty of James Magee and. ' THE 8TA.TE AT A GLANOE. The York county commission ers, in a sworn statement filed in court, admit they were guilty of criminal negligence, and that there is a treasury deficiency for the year of $11,000. Rev. Wesley E. Wenner was installed as pastor of the St. John's German Lutheran Church Danville on Sunday, by Rev. Dr. William Wackernagle, of Allentown, and Rev. N. Sheffer, of Berwick. The death of Catharine Geng, widow of Valentin Geng, of Upper Darby, at Chester, leaves an estate that will in all probability revert to the State unless relatives can be found. The estate was appraised at $70,000. Frank Bright.of Reading, while returning to his home late last night, was assaulted by a stranger The highwayman first knocked him down with a stone. Then, catching Bright's second' finccr in his mouth, he deliberately bit it off and ran away. Ernest Hank, a German living at Dutch-town, near Ashland, was struck by P. & R. train No. 9 Thursday evening and instantly killed. His body was frightfully mutilated. Hank is supposed to have fallen asleep on the track. The crew of a fast Reading freight train Friday night at Cleona, two and a halt miles west of Lebanon, found a freshly severed and crushed left foot of a man lying along the railroad. The appear ance of the foot led the crew to believe it had been cut off by their own train, but diligent search fail ed to find the victim of the acci dent. A new straw hat was also picked up near the place where the foot was found and both were taken to Lebanon. The Choice of a Husband The American girl, says Margaret Stowe, in the New York Journal al ready shows herself superior to the girls of other nations in her courage, in the soundness of her judgment and knowledge of the world in general and in her capacity for dealing with most of the problems that beset her, but does she realize the necessity of mak ing a study of marriage ? I am so'ry to say there are but few girls who are taught to look into the subject intelligently and who are made to understand that not only their hap piness is at stake, but that the happi ness of countless generations depends upon their judgment in the choice of a husband. Girls are just beginning to under stand that when they marry they are taking the most important and most serious step of their lives, and the pre paring themselves for it by, first of all, realizing that the woman who would have a good husband must begin by being worthy of one. Most girls allow their feelings to be their only guide in the choice of a husband; and, having no idea of the way in which they may mislead her, she confides in them utterly, and only too often to her own destruction. When a man proposes she does not see the man, or only sees him through haze of illusions. In that way many a girl takes a man at his own valuation, which will be high in proportion to his worthlessness, and the result, nine times out of ten, is a poor, broken-hearted, wretched wife. She brought the misery upon .her self because she did not know enough to enable her to realize how very much more there was to know. Every girl has a right to demand of her parents or guardians the know ledge that will enable her to choose a husband properly when the time comes. She should be taught that marriage is not yet, by any means, a perfect insti tution. Let her comprehend fully its advantages and drawbacks. I am glad to note that a change for the better is taking place slowly in this respect. It is gradually drawing upon the consciousness of girls that it is their right, as well as their duty, to know all about the men who propose to them. Do not be too easily pleased with a man; be fastidious, have a high ideal and build that ideal on Character. Position, looks and manners are all very well as finishing touches, but the essential thing is Character. Look for the law of kindness in a man. A man who has respect and consideration for the feelings of others is one that may be trusted. Have nothing to do with the man who speaks contemptously of old people. Be warned also of the man who flatters you and who adores you for only your beauty, and speaks of other women as if physical charms were all he cared for. That kind of a man is purely animal, and will disgust you in a month, and probably tire of you within a year. Now that marriage is no longer the only career open to young girls, they should take their time in making a choice of a husband, and be sure of themselves as well. Remember, it is a "lifetime's com radeship or a lifetime's antagonism. HOUSEFURNISHINGS IN OUR BASEMENT. Just received a quantity of ueeJful kitchen good?. We shall sell the quantities specified at the prices. First Comers Always Get the Choice. Asbestos Stove Mats. Food cooked on it does not scorch or burn. 5 doz. to sell at each 2c. Basting Spoons. 14 in. lonsj. heavy retinned handle. 5 doz. to sell at 2c. each. Vegetable flashers. Heavy, retinned, wire, wood handle. 3 doz. to sell at 2c. each. CENTENNIAL COMMITTEES. The organization of the Centennial celebration is as follows: general executive committee. John R. Townsend, Chairman, L. N. Moyor, Treasurer. Geo. B. Elwell, Secretary. Col. J. G. Freeze. J. M. Staver, ur, J. P. Welsh, A. W. Duy, Louis Cohen. II. A. M'Kllllp, J. C. Brown, F. G, forks, n. B. Clark, Frank iktler, W. 8. Moyer, W. P. Meigs, Dr. W. M. Keber, J. G. Wells, C. C. Peacock, F. P. Pursel, A. Z. Schoch, Hon. W. Chrlsman, H. V. White, M. F. D. Scanlan, P. K Wirt, C W, Sillier, W. n. Slate, F. J. Ktchards, W. O. Holmes, J. Leo riarman, W. 8. Hlsluon, E. C. Caswell, K. E. Hartman. FINANCE COMMITTEE. L. N. Moyer, Louis Cohen, W. O. Holmes, W. 8. Klshton, H. V. While, C. C. Peacock, W. n. Mate COMMITTEE ON PROGRAM. J. C Brown, Dr. J. P. Welsh, J. M. Staver, W. P. Meigs. W. 8. Klshton. COMMITTEE ON ADVERTISING AND SOW- ENIHS. H. B. Clark, F. P. Pursel; Prof. J. U. Dennis, R. E. Hartman, A. W. Duy, W. S. RlBhtou, Thos. Moore, COMMITTEE ON RECEPTION. L. E. Waller, Chairman, Paul E. Wirt, 8. Wlgfall, , C. W. Funston, A. n. Bloom, Chas. W. McKolvy Frank Ikoler, A. W. Duy, W. H. Slate, R obert Hawley, Hon. H. R. Little, J. M. Staver, J. G. Wells, N. U. Funk, F. P. Pursel, S. H. narman, E. B. Tustln, W. P. Meigs, Geo. K. Elwell, W. 8. Klshton, C. C. Peacock, F. P. Blllmeyer. COMMITTEE ON INVITATION. J. C. Brown, Chairman; J. P. Welsh, A. Z, Schoch, H. A. M KUllp. Geo. E. Elwell, Dr. W, M. Reber, H. V. White, J. G. Freeze, W. S. Moyer, Hon. Grant Herring, Hon. Fred Ikeler, F. G. Torks, Hon. W. Krlckbaum. J. L. Dillon, Hon. W. Chrlsman, John L. Moyer, Dr. J. J. Brown, Dr. J. W. Bruner, a C Creasy, J. Lee Uarman, Hon. A. L. Fritz, U. Mont Smith, W. II. Brooke, John G. narman. W. D. Beckley, I. Hagenbucn. COMMITTEE ON DECORATIONS. P. K. Vanuatu, chairman; H. W. Sloan, U, B. Clark, H. G. Phillips, Warren J. Lee, 8. R. Bldleman, Win. Lowenberg, Dr. M. J. Hess, Geo. W. Hess, E. F. Carpenter, Harry J. Achenbacn, Morris 8. llroudt, G. P. Rlngler, B. A. Ghldtng, James II. Mercer, Warren II. Eyer, Robert D. Young, R. F. Vandorsllce, Edward Holmes, Dr. A. K. Aldlnger, Prof. Joseph Dennis, Clyde Yetter, COMMITTEE ON PARADE (CIVIC) W. P. Meigs, Chairman; J. Lee llarman, Carl Caswell, 8. C. Creasy, W. L. Demaree, Wm. Shaffer, Wm. Karshner, Guy Jacoby, Wm. II Ilenrle, W. II. 11 ousel, Chas. Relmard, Geo. Hughes, Joslah Gtgur, J. L. Wolverton, John Cox, R. U. Zarr, Fred Richards, J. 8. Gerstlog. Thos. Vanderallce, Chas. Hassert. COMMITTEE ON PUBLICITY. R. K. Vorls, Chairman; L. M. White, Oscar Alexander, W. 8. Reed, Charles Keller, Lesser Alexander, Geo. B. Hunt, William L. White, T, E Hyde, E. V, Hartman, Ralph Kellar, Robert Hawley, T. V. Gunlher, G. P. Kryoilre, J. II. Andres, Frank Wilson, John Lamed, W. C. Sloan, Geo. Wilson, James Wilson, E. E. Ulttonbender, Pterco Hagenbuch W. II. Bltteubunder, John Sterling, Jacob Fettorolf, James Coleman, J. 8. MaBrldo, Alex Cohen, M. J. Hughes, D. I). Frymlre. Win. Weaver, Alex bchwarz, C. w. Blatchley. Harry Hartley, F. B. Ilarlman, Albert Moyor, o. t. wiiKon. COMMITTEE ON PRIVILEGES. W. B. Allen, A. N. Yost, C. B. Lutz, Louis Gross, Bruce Black, Alex Scliwarz, U, A. Klelm. ffr oueecssoA to' J Tin Pie Plates. The regular 5c. goods, three sizes, 7, 8, 9 inches, 11 doz. to sell. at each 7 in. 2c- " " 8 and 9 in. 3C. Tinware, Glass ware and Enamel Ware. A good assortment of the Useful kind and at less prices than usual. These run mostly at 5c. 10c. to 25c. each. COMMITTEE ON RELIGIOUS EXERCISES Rev. J. D. Smith, Rev. D. N. Klrkby, Rev. Dr.o.H, Hemingway, Rev. M. E. McLlua, Rev. Dr.W. M. Krysinger, Rev. J. 8. Bentz, Rev, J. D. Thomas He v. J. K. Murphy, COMMITTEE ON SCHOOLS. W. E. Kinder, J. C. Brown, Joieph Garrison, Chas. Taylor, J. C. Rutter, Jr. Dr. Hcdeker, L. P. sterner, o. H. Yetter. II. Barton, w. W. Evans, W. c. Mousor, S. Pursel, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION. II. V. White, W. a Moyer, Louis Cohen, W. H. Slate, Eugene F. Carpenter. COMMITTEE ON ENGRAVED INVITATIONS. Geo. B. Elwell, J, P. Welsh, A. Z. Schoch, COMMITTEE ON FIRE WORKS. J. G. Wells, c. W. Funston, D. J. Tasker. COMMITTEE ON BASEBALL. C. W. McKelvy, Dr. A. K. Aiding. W. H. Eyer. COMMITTEE ON AUTOMOBILE PARADE, J. M. Staver, C. W. Funston, Karl Wirt, t Dr. Blerman, M. I. Low, George Low, J. E. Roys. COMMITTEE ON MUSIC FOR PUBLIC MEET INGS. K. F. Colley, D. J. Hummer, O. II. Yetter, J. E. Stoning, U. O. Supplee, J. F. Traub, J. I. Harner. FIRRMEN8 COMMITTBEH. Fhiindsbip Fibi Co. W. U. Gilmore, Geo. Weaver, Elmer Delterlck. Kxsoci Hosi Co. H W. Townsend, Jos. Kashner, H. J. Tracy. Winona Hosi Co. sara'l H. Barman, Boyd Malzs, G. Ed. Lewis, Libibtt Hose Co. Robt, Morris, Jno. Welltver. Jno. Fortner. Good Will Firi Co. W. W. Barrett, Jr. Albert Gre Fred Bower. P- 0- S- of A. Picnio to Nay Aug Park, The eleventh annual excursion and picnic of W. C, No. 319, P. O. S. of A , of Bloomsburg, will picnic at Nay Aug Park, Scranton, Pa., on Satur day, August 16, 1903. Nay Aug Park is acknowledged by all to be the most beautiful park in Eastern Pennsylvania.' The City of Scranton appropriated and expended last season $100,000 to beautify and maintain it. It is equipped with the best of buildings and all the popular amusements of a city park. It has the most beautiful scenery to be found anywhere, some of which is at tractiveNay Aug Falls, the Span ning Bridge, a real Coal Mine, one hundred and fifty feet under ground, and lighted by electricity, one of the finest Menageries in the State, a large lake, stocked with gold fish. Mountain scenery unparalleled. All those interested in Blooms burg's Centennial celebration should patronize the excursion, as fifty per cent, ot the net proceeds will be given towards making it a success. This excursion will be run over the D. L. & W. Railroad to Scranton, thence by trolley to the park. First class refreshments can be secured oa the grounds at popular prices. Trains leave Bloomsburg 7:30 a. m., sharp, stopping at Espy, Lime Ridge and Berwick only. Fare, from Bloomsburg and above: Adults, $1.25; children, 65 cents. Catawissa; Adults, $1.35; children, 75 cents, including trolley fare. Trolley leaves Catawissa bridge at 6:40 a. m., sharp. Tickets will be on sale at bridge on morning of excur sion. Basketsshould be distinctly mark ed' to avoid loss. By order of Committee.
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