THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. The Farmers National Bank of Bloomsburg, Pa., Solicits your account and extends the invitation to all, no matter how small, no matter how large. The Farmers National 13a nk is prepared to extend to all its customers every reasonable accommodation consistent with conservative banking. WM. S. MOYKlt, Puks. J. X. THOMPSON', Cashier. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. TIlUKfPAY, FFITr.MliEK 25, 190 Hutffrfi at the I'uft OJIice at lllnimihurff, '' .i.nM(!miJu(itxemii'c'i',.i;i ' 1. lt-. Columbia & Contour El. Ry. TIM It TABI.15 I? l I CT Jl'NK 1, iijoi, unci until lurtlirr notice Cars leave lllouni for Espy, Almedin, I.imc Ridge, Berwick and intermediate joints as follows: A. M. 5:00, 5:40, (y.20, 7:00, 7:40, 8:20, 9:00, 9:40, 1.0:20, 11:00, 11:41). r. M. 12:20, 1:00, 1:40, 2.20, 3:00, 3:40, 4:20, 5:00, 5:40, 6:20, 7:00, 7:40, 8:21,9:00, 10:20 and (11:00 Saturday nights Only.) Leaving depart from Berwick one hour from time as given above, commencing at 6:00 a. m. Leave Bloom for Catawissa A. M. 6:20, J:oo, 7:40, 8:20, 9:00, 9:40, 10:00, 11:40. P. M. 12:20, 1:00 1:40, 2:20, 3:0-), 3:40, 4:20, 5:. 5:40, 6:20, 7:00, 7.40, 8:209:00 9:40, 10:20 ami (I I :oo Saturday nights only. Cars returning depart from Catawissa 20 minutes from time as given above. . D. ". 1 1 ACKKTT, Su crinttnuent. Calcndnrsjor 1903. Orders for calendars are always taken early. We have a large and beautiful line of samples on exhibition at this office, and we feel confident that anyone who proposes to use cal endars 'can save money by dealing here. Our prices are lower than those of traveling salesmen, for we have no exdenses to pay for rariure etc. Call and see samples. No obligation to buy if you do not find what you want. Expensive Squirrels, These- For shooting game out of season Howard Gray, of Hughesville was on Saturday fined $70 and costs a total of $7.50. Ho went to town with the squirrels' tails sticking out of his pockets, was arrested by High Consta ble William Flick, and taken before 'Squire K?h1er, who imposed a fine of $10 for each squirrel, of which six were gray and one black. Both Telephones. IMPORTED CIGARS. Do you know that we keep the largest line of Really Fine Cigars in Bloomsburg. We have such goods aa the Genuine Imported Henry Clay, Uock Panatilla, Manual Garcia Alouzo, Principe Do Gales. BUCfl KEY WEST GOODS. El Egancia, Flor De Warren, La Perfcrancia. Our line of Dorupstic goods is full and complete. We solicit a trial of our Cigars. W. S. RlSHTON, Market Samre Phatmaoist. "MONARCH PATS."H- Great Shoes, , In Every Leather. The Patent Leather Shoe That Won't Break Turo'. Try a pair. We have the exclusive sale. VV. C. HcKINNEY, 8 E. Main St Legal advertisements on page 7. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur llowerlost an eight day old child on Sunday. "The Fatal Wedding" a play of heart interest at the Opera House tonight. J. M. Kline, of the Central Hotel has disposed of his bus line to -Charles Brink. . Perfection is attained in washing and ironing at J. E. Fuller's Gem Steam Laundry. - - - - Why is it not just as fashionable to wear a short chess as it ts to wear a long one, and then hold it up? All Philadelphia papers 2 cents, by the month delivered 30 cents, 25 cents a month at the store. J. W. Mover. What we would like to know from Cousin Psalm is, how the Browns size up with Webster and Clay. Have yon tried the Gem Steam Laundry yet? Work called for and delivered, to all parts of town. J. E. Fidler, Prop. II. J. Clark & Son added a hand some show case to the millinery department of their store on Tues day. A new line of Rskin Vellum invi tations and wedding stationery just received at thisoffice. Best quality and latest styles. 3t There should be a general clean ing up of premises before winter sets in as a precaution against con tagious diseases. We guarantee our work to be as faultless as human skill and modern machinery can make it. Gem Steam Laundry. J. P.. Fidler, Prop. Warren Shoemaker, aged twenty three years, died of typhoid fever at his home in EyersGrove on Fri day. He had been ill only a short time. You will be pleased with the work, and they will be pleased to serve you at the Gem Steam Laundry. . The early approach of cold weather and the improbability of a settlement of the strike, for many weeks is decidedly unpleasant to anticipate. Danville democrats are planning for a monster mass meeting on Thursday October 9th. Ex-Gov-emor Pattison will be present and make a speech. The Catawissa branch traffic on the P. & R. has been diverted to the Shaniokin division on account of the repairs going on at the Main ville bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Traub were bereaved of their little daughter Mildred, aged eight months, on Sunday. Cholera infantum was the cause ot death. Since the beginning of the cold weather many oil stoves have been sold by the local dealers, and pre being substituted for coal stoves, owing to the difficulty in securing a supply of anthracite as a result of the suspension at the mines. As soon as the grade is estab lished the council will advertise lor bids for the construction of the pro posed public road through Irondale to the race bridge. Business is on the boom at the Richards Manufacturing Company. The plant, on account of the great rush, is compelled to run nights until ten o'clock and Sundays. J. Henry Cochran of Williams- port will have clear sailing for the State Senatorship. Neither the Re publican or Prohibition party will have a candidate against him. John Knies and wile, W. B. Allen, Grier Quick and J. Wesley Moyer are taking in the great Allentown fair this week. Mr. and Mrs. Knies s-topped off in Hazleton Monday and visited the former's mother. . Prof. J. II. Dennis, manager of the Klcctnc Advertising Company, on rriday closed a two year con tract with the Columbia & Montour Electric Railway Company for the advertising in connection with the trolley cars. ' ' t Mrs. Sallie Ann Stookey, a re spected colored lady died of gang rene at her home on Fast Eighth street Monday afternoon. The dc ceased was nearly eighty age and leaves four sons daughters. The funeral yesterday. years of and two occurred Judge Herring and Geo. E. El well attended court at Laporte this week. As the case in which they were engaged is a notable one, and the reports that have been published are not entirely 'accurate, we will give a full history of the case next week. J. K. Sharpless, of Catawissa left yesterday for Harrisburg where he will assist State Chairman Will iam T. Creasy at Democratic head quarters. Mr. Sharpless will have charge of the office during Mr. Creasy's tour with the gubernato rial candidate. A concert under the auspices of the Epworth League choir, under the leadership of Harry S. Parton, will give a concert in the lecture room of the M. E. church tomorrow evening. o charge for admission. A silver offering will be taken. The Liberty Hose Company con ducted a very pleasant dance at their hose house Friday evening. The event was given as a testimon ial to the young ladies who assist ed the boys with their supper some time ago. Good music was fur nished by the Centennial Orchestra. The beauty of the Exchange Hotel barroom has been heightened by the addition of beautified marble slabs, which cover the en tire length of the bar. The bar room with its tile floor, and attrac tive fixtures is one of the finest to be seen in this section of the state. The Irondale Sunday School has been reorganized on last Sunday, and will meet every Sunday at 1 130 p. in. and for prayermeeting on Thursday eve at 7:30 in their old place of worship, in the old store-room. A most cordial invita tion is extended, with the Macedon ian cry, "Come over and help us." Foreigners are coming into town in droves. A great many have been given employment on the S. B. & 3. Railroad. During the past few days, however, the influx has been so great that the contiact ors could not place all who desired work. The company's office in the Peacock building is the first place the men strike for after arriving in town. - . A barn the property of Mrs. August Hartman, situate in Orange township, in which were stored the harvest oi all the grain raised on the premises the post summer, to gether with the farm implements was totally destroyed by fire Fri day night. The origin is a mystery. Circumstances seem to lead to the belief that a match was applied, probably by tramps. , Frank E. Lutz, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Lutz, departed Tues day evening for New York. He will leave there today on one of the Allen State Line steam ships for Glasgow. From Glasgow he goes to London, where he 'will take a course at the University. He will also study in Berlin betore return ing home. He will be absent for about a year. Announcements are out for the wedding of Noah W. Brandt of Chambersburg and Miss Lydia Pol lock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pollock, of West Fifth street. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride's parents Wednesday October 8th. The groom to be is a brother of Rev. Brandt, a former pastor of the Re formed church, this town. PURELY PERSONAL I. 0. Miller was in I'itisinn on Monday. Hen (lidding was in l'hilndclphia two day this week. A, O. Slonge of (Jrovnnia, was in town Tuesday. Dr. T. C. Hurler made a business trip to WilkcsHarrc on Monday. Boyd Yettfr, of Mainville was in town on Tuesday. lie paid his respects to the Cot.UMMAN before returning home. Joe Cohen left on Wednesday for Phila delphia, where he v. PI enter the medical department of the University of lVnnsyl Tni. W. YV, Kishel, proprietor f the Mont gomery House, Montgomery, l a., was in town on Tuesday, on business for the Heaver I. ale Copper (Jo. Harry K. Stecs is in town f r a month's stay. lie has been employed for the past year by the (irecn Consolidated Copper Company in New Mexico. Welsh Bros, circus arrived in town from Danville about 2 o'clock this morning. Ihe train consists of about twelve cars. They will give two performances, this after noon at 2 and tonight at 8. The show is said to be a creditable one. . . . . . The chestnut crop in this part of the state will be very large this year, and according to experts the nuts will be well developed and free from worms. Abundant mois tuie, cool nights and slow develop ment tend to make chestnuts fat and sweet and the same weather conditions are favorable to the full development of walnuts, hazel nuts, hickory nuts and butter nuts. John II. Stiner answered the final summons at his home 911 Fast First street Sunday morning. He was a quiet and peaceable citizen and as a natural following much respected He was thirty-nine years old and leaves a wife and three children. The funeral took place on Tuesday. The P. O. S. of A. and O. U. A. M. of which he was a member at tended the obsequies in a body. -. . . Few f irniers would knowingly in vite to their premises known enemies, to live upon the best the land affords, but jutit now many a negligent farmer is allowing to go to seed dozens ol luxuriant weeds. They will "run out," ol course, but it will take years, and while they are "running out" they will run the farmer out, too, and his soil out and his income out. The farmer who allows weeds to overrun his farm is neglecting a serious, im perative duty. For the national encampment Union Veteran Legion, the Lacka wanna Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Chicago at one fare for the round trip, plus $1.00. Tickets will be sold October 5th, 6th and 7th, and wiil be good for return leaving Chicago not later than October 16th. For time tables, or further information, see nearest Lackawanna agent. 25-2t - East Dnd Park. On another page of this issue appears the advertisement of the New England Suburban Improve ment Co., giving details and particu lars of the coming auction sales of building lots at "Ea.st Side Park." As this company is well known here through the development and sale two years ago of "Keystone Park", their sales billed for next Saturday and Monday afternoons are creating general interest and are certain to. be well attended. The presents which are to be given away to those who attend are now displayed at the company's local office, 120 West Main street. The Bloomsburg Canning factory is now running, and will pay $8.00 per ton, spot cash for tomatoes, de livered at their factory. Bloomshuro Canning Co. Geo. E. Lockwood, Sole Owner. o-4tf. W. L. Douglas $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00 SHOES are worn by more men than any other shoe. Call and lot us fit you with a pair. W. H. MOORE, Cor. Main and Iron Sts. BLOOMfSBURG, FA H. J. CLARK& SON. m 5 All Departments now ready for t lie Fall and J Z Winter. Dress dot ids, Millinery, Trimmed Hats, g S Coats, Suits, Furs. Dress Tri-mmings. Linings, 2 S Suitings, Blankets, Etc., Etc. g Dress Materials. You will find a complete' line of dress materials of all kinds and at prices to please you, as they have many others. 54 in. wool Camels hair Zibclinc 90c. yd. 50 in. wool Venetians 75c. yd. 45 in. wool Serges 58c yd. Coats, Suits, Skirts. This selection shows all the newest and popular styles. Suits from $to up wards. .Skirts from 3.50 up wards. Coats at all prices. Special Walking Suits at $1 1.50 Silks ami Velvets. A big assortment of these in all grades, black and col ors. Velvets will be very stylish this season. For suits and waists our lines are complete. New silks of all kinds are here. Dress Trimmings. All the season's most popular effects are here for your approval and selec tion. You should see them. ONE PRICE-CASH. H.J. SHOES F ALL 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. D. UENTLER. TALK RE DING AND SEWING. There would lie fewer classes worn them for reading and sewing earlici. It is near work that wears out the eyes. The bookkeeper, typewriter, the dressmaker, the child in school are all putting their eyes to the hardest strain. A great many have constant headache which they attribute to indigestion and nervousness, when the cause is simply overtax ed eyes If in reading the evening paper you have to place the light "Just So"; if the letters all run together j if you have to close your eyes and rub them j it is nature's protest against over work. If threading your needle is more difficult than it used to be, it is the first warning of defective eyesight. The sooner you use glasses for near work the better. If you commence at once very likely you will only have to wear them in reading and sewing. If you go on straining your eyes, the chances are you will soon have lo wear glasses constantly. ,-A stitch in time saves nine." G-oo. "77- Hess, Optician and Jeweler, CHANGED CONDITIONS REQUIRE NEW MeTHODS. The Hour Glass of our Great Grand-fathers did very well in those days, but times have changed. The successful men of today reckon time as money, a missed train or broken engagement means something lost. A GOOD TIME KEEPER Is an element in character building. A Watch that is always on time inspires promptness and teaches self reliance J, Lee Martin, Taxpayers. Take Notice! I will be at the office of G. M. Tustin, Atty., First National Hank Building, to receive Town Taxes. Office hours 4 to 6 and 7 to 8. Saturdays 2 to 4 and 7 to 8. Five per cent, will be added after Oct. 4) 1902. E. F. CARPENTER, Town Treasurer. Millinery. You will find all the new- est creations of the season here. We are making the 2 most determined efforts to five our customers better lats for the same money than elsewhere. See our " trimmed hats. See our J walking hats. Untrimmed Hats, Trimmings In this section vou can select any style Hat and Trimmings you desire and 2 we will trim it free of 2 charge. The line is cpuite large. Plumes, tips, wings, birds &c. " 1 1 'aist Materials. " A complete line of the 2 newest effects of all kinds J in Silks, Wools and Cottons are ready for your selec- tion. 2 Attractive Furs. 2 Choice Furs, all made 2 from selected skins, best 2 workmanship,newest styles 2 lowest prices. If you want Furs now is the time to get 2 Ihe best values for the J money. CLARK & SON. S NO. 33. upon the streets if people would use BLOOMSBURG, FENN'A. OPTICIAN AND JEWELER, Telephone 1842. Shawnee's Closing Event. The Catawissa Band will close Shawnee Park with a public dance Saturday evening. Everybody is invited to cone and have a good time. Free admission to the Park. Remember this is the last event of the season at Shawnee.
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