THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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WINTER
AVc liavc tlic most
styles in Shoes.
Our Stock Combines Style, Com
fort and Service,
nnl from it YOU CAN SATISFY any taste and
suit any Purse.
&3rWe have them in all Leathers.
Chas. M. Evans,
HYCIENIC SHOES FOR CHILDREN.
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KETORT OF THE
The Farmers National Bank
At tlic Close of Business Nov. 25, 1902.
RESOURCES.
l.oim and UUcounls, $252,341.41
U. Honda, ... 60,000.00
Slock', Securities, &c, IJ9.351.50
Furniture and Fixtures, 5. 557-5(
Csh and Reserve, ... 64,475,7a
$521,728.13
WM. S. MOYEK, Prks.
DIRECTORS:
Grant Herring,
N. U. Funk,
Dr. J. J. Brown,
W. S. Mover,
Dr. V. M. Reber,
C. A. Kllim,
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA. .
THURSDAY, DKCEMBUK4. 9'-
Kntured at the 1'int Ojflcr at liltnmmbuyg, I'a.
QtncondelamaUrr, March 1 . lHMf .
Any subscriber who pajs up all ar
rearages ?nd a year in advance will
be presented with a copy of the Cen
tennial Souvenir Look of Bloomsburg.
Any new subscriber paying in ad
vance will get a receipt to Jan. 1 iqo4
and a copy of the book. Subsc ibe
cow. tf.
Paul Casey is now filling the
position of manager of the Western
Union Telegraph Co's office in
Berwick. He was sent up on Mon
day owing to the very critical ill
ness of Manager H. O. Rodgers.
Taul is but sixteen years of age,
and has been with the Company
only a little more than a year, but
in that brief time has mastered the
art of telegraphy, nnd by close ob
servation and application to the
various details of the busiuess, has
fitted himself so that he is in every
way competent to discharge the!
duties of the position to which he
has been assigned.
The "K d Oafe" Coming
Manager Fowler announces for
Friday evening next at the Grand
Opera House an engagement quite
out of the ordinary for Bloomsburg
ii "The Red Cafe," a melodra
matic spectacle produced on a scale
of magnificance seldom seen outside
of the large cities. A sudden
changing of the company's route has
enabled the securement of this at
traction and it is to be hoped that
substantial support will be given to
the enterprise and consequent en
couragement to other notable at
tractions to visit our city.
H. J. Achenbach witnessed the
production of "The Bold Soldier
Boy" with Andrew Mack in the
stellar role at Ford's theatre, Balti
more Saturday evening.
Bell Telephone.
Why Can't I Get
Pure Spices?
How often you hear this question asked.
You Can If You go to
RISHTON'S DRUG STORE!
I Just received thla week from Gilpin
Landon & Co., of Baltimore, who lend
the world in Pure Dkuos and Spicks
ft consignment of spices put up In 2oz.,
4oz. and 1 pound tin boxes, which they
guarantee on every box as being abso
lutely pure and the very bear.
The price Is very little higher thun
the common truck sold a unices, but
they aro cheaper In the end because so
much stronger. Come in and see them
i'd get a book on spices.
We have the following kinds:
Allspice, English Mustard,
Clnlnamon, Jamaca Ginger,
Cloves, African Ginger,
lied Pepper, Maco,
Paprika Pepper, Sweet Margerum,
White Pepper, Garden Huge,
Pluck Pepper, Turkey Dressing,
W. S. RlSHTON,
Market Scraare Pharmacist.
SHOES.
complete lines of all
CONDITION OF
LIABILITIES.
Ca itrtl Slock, . . . $60,00000
Surplus nnd Liulmclrd rrohts, 59,878 91
1 iiuiiauon, .... 59,500.00
Deposits 34,349 "
$521,728.13
M. MILLEISKX. Cashier.
H. A. McKillip,
C. M. Oevf.ling,
C. W. Run yon.
L0CALNEWS.
Legal advertisements on page 7.
Clark Sheep has opsncd a barber
sliop in Millville.
Hog Cholera medicine at Mercer's
Drug nnd Book Store.
Mr. Guernsey, piano tuner, will
be in Bloomsburg all next week.
Orders can be left at this office.
Pure Drugs at popular prices is
what you get at Mercer's Drug and
Book Store.
Berwick citizens want a town
clock A subscription paper with
that end in view is being circulated.
Clever men seldom club the tree
of knowledge. They prefer to pick
the apples off the ground.
Send your work in early. Gem
giving.
The family of Dr. 1). H. Mont
gomery, Miffiinville, Pa., wish to
express thanks to all who kindly
assisted during their sad bereave
ment.
At Whary's china store there is
a large line of pretty Jardinieres,
Vases, Toilet sets, and a great as
sortment of china, glassware, etc.
4-3t.
Anthony Conway, the well known
and popular hotel proprietor of
Centralia was wedded last week to
Miss Mary Brennan, an estimable
young lady of Ashland. The cere
mony took place in St. Joseph's
church, Ashland.
Try Dr. Hess' Chicken Panacea,
it will make your hens-lay. At
Mercer's Drug and Book Store.
Our merchants are arranging
their stock for Chrismas. The dis
plays this seasou promise to be of
surpassing beauty. It you have
decided on what you want you can
learn just where to get it by con
sulting our advertising columns.
Henry Weller, district superin
tendent for the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company at Centralia, has been ap
pointed mine inspector for the Gi
rard Estate with headquarters in
Girardville, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of John B.
Granger.
All Philadelphia naoers 2 cents, by
the month delivered 30 cents, 25 cents
a month at the store. J. W. Mover.
Winter arrived in a hurry on
Sundav. Durine the afternoon and
evening snow fell to the depth of
nearly two inches and the mercury
dropped to eighteen degrees above
zero. The snow 'clinging last to
the trees and wires made a very
p.etty sight Monday morning.
If there is anything in the saying
that the day of the month upon
which the first snow tails indicates
the number of similar storms that
may be expected during the winter,
we will have a considerable amount
of the beautiful to contend with
between this and spring.
No nicer, in fact none as beautiful
as the lamps that Mercer the Drug
gist is selling.
The President's message to Con
gress will be found on page 6.
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Seven years in business is our
reference. Gem Steam Laundry.
See "Rip Van Winkle" when he
wakes from his twenty years' sleep
at the Opera House Wednesday
evening.
I,. E. Whary imports his china
direct. He has no jobber's profit
to pay and hence his prices are the
lowest. 4-3t.
C. B. Ent was the first to enjoy
a sleigh ride in town. He was out
Sunday evening. If our memory
serves us well he claimed this dis
tinction last season.
T. C. Rutter, Jr., will build a
veranda around his west Main
street residence. A force of men
is now engaged on the improve
ment. . -
If you want a hot water bottle,
fountain or bulb, syringe, nipples
or baby fittings go to Mercer's
Drug and Book Store.
Wilkes Barre officers have been
instructed to arrest all boys found
using sling snots and air guns on
the streets. . Bloomsburg officers
should be similarly instructed.
Blank books, ledgers, day books,
journals, counter books, cash books,
legal paper, fools cap, letter paper
and all stationery supplies at Mer
cer's Drug and Book store.
Miss Martha Shetler of town
acted as bridesmaid at the marriage
of her sister Miss Virgie Shetler to
John .Trainer which was solemnized
fit Moreland last week. Rev. II
C. Monroe of White Wall was the
officiating clergyman.
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Samuel Kressler has resigned his
position as conductor on the electric
railway and entered ihe employ of
the American Car & Foundry Com
pany of Berwick in the capacity of
book-keeper.
Charles Warner, who for some
time past has been driving grocery
man J. K. Armstrong's delivery
wagon, has gone to Wilkes-Barre
to work for the Pennsylvania Rail
road Co.
Hon. Fred T. Ikeler delivered
his celebrated lecture, "Agitators"
at Mauch Chunk Monday night.
He was also the third number on
the teachers' institute lecture course
of Cumberland county at Carlisle
last night.
A merchant called our attention
to the tact that while the consump
tion of coal oil had fallen off aboiu
forty per cent, the price had made
a corresponding jump, advancing
from seven to nine cents a gallou.
Give us a call and be convinced
that we are the best. Gem Steam
Laundry.
Ralph 12. Smith has been elected
assistant manager of the base ball
team of Dickinson Seminary for
1903. Mr. Smith was home last
week ou a vacation and received
the congratulations of friends on
the honor conferred upon him.
Rev. J. R. Murphy, pastor of St.
Columba's Roman Catholic church,
holds services in Berwick on the
first Sunday of each month. The
meetings are held in a private house,
bnt it is expected that a mission
chapel will be established there.
For a lull line of celery dishes,
chop dishes, sherbet giasses, table
glasses, moustache cups and sau
cers, cut glass salt and pepper
boxes with sterling tops, go to L.
E. Whary's china store. French
china in great assortment, in sets or
odd pieces, at the lowest prices.
Examine his stock before selecting
your Christmas gifts. 4-3t.
The largest line ot lamps in Old
Columbia County at Mercer's Drue
and Book Store.
We doubt if there is a town in
the state, the size of Bloomsburg,
that can show as many large and
handsome stores as our own burg.
Energy and enterprise are the char
acteristics of our merchants, and in
quautity and quality of goods, and
tasteful arrangements of stock they
cannot be surpassed. Visit the
home dealers before sending your
money out of town to buy Holiday
goods, or any ether kind for that
matter.
Hartman's enlarged store is a
busy place these days. The formal
opening took place last Friday and
was very largely attended. A string
orchestra was in attendance aud
furnished music during the after
noon and evening. Many congrat
ulations were extended to Mr.
Hartman for his enterprise, and the
handsome decorations and tasteful
display of goods were much ad
mired. A dozen or more clerks are
in waiting to serve all comers.
PURELY PERSONAL
Elwell Funk returned to Lehigh University
on Monday.
Joe GM.lin? will nttcnil ft dnnce nt Mt.
Caimel tonight.
J. R. Townser.d U in the city this week
purchasing new good..
Arthur Oto'i of New York spent Thanks
giving with his parents.
Mrs. Howard Michael of Yorlt, has been
visiting her mother Mr?. Cole on Market
street the past week.
Mrs. T. S. Koys who spent scvernl weeks
here with her sons, returned to her home in
Lyons, N. Y., on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Noah Itr.mdt of Chambers-
ourg, spent Sunday with the 'atter's parents
Mr. and Mrs John Pollock on ruth Street.
Mrs. Brandt left on Tuesday, accompanied
by her sister Myrtle. She will spend several
weeks with her sister.
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Ask Mercer for it, if he has not
got it he will get it for you. Try it
M. A. Bibby of Catawissa who
for many years has figured promi
nently in the business life of that
town, died at his home thereon
Friday at the age of 61. He was
formerly and for many 'years cm-
ployed as agent for the D. L. &
W. R. R. Co.
Iv J. Bowman will lecture in the
Court room ou lortli coming Tues
day evening 9th inst. Subject
"The Welfare of our Republic."
The Laboring Classes are especially
interested as well as all other citi
zens, ladies included. Admission
one dime. Please bring the proper
change.
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L. E. Whary has Haviland and
Limoges china in tea and dinner
sets, also in open stock and odd
pieces. Here are some of the odd
pieces: Mayonaize, fruit and cake
dishes, salad bowls, chocolate sets,
sugar and cream sets, oat meal sets,
bouillons and ramacons, bon-bons,
nut dishes, tea strainers, etc. No
nicer Christmas gifts cau be found
4-3-
The hunting season for deer
closed on Monday. Other game,
however, may be killed until the
fifteenth. The fine that will have
to be paid for an infraction ot the
game law is $100 for a deer, $25
for a pheasant and $io for a rabbit.
The constable making the arrest
gets half the fine and $10 from the
state for each conviction together
with all his fees.
That II. A. Humphrey's reputa
tion as a hrst class painter and
paper hanger extends beyond the
limits of the county is evidenced by
the fact that he has just completed
several contracts at Mocanaqua,
and is now engaged painting and
papering the Presbyterian ch"rch
at Shickshinuy. Increasing busi
ness, and without solicitations is
always regarded as the best proof
of ability.
The decorations in Pursel's store
are far ahead of anything ever at
tempted there before. A row of
tall white pillars on each side, each
surmounted with an urn of plants,
give the appearance of a Court of
Honor. Festoons in every direct
ion add to the beauty of the ar
rangement. Great taste has been
displayed in these decorations. A
large assortment of holiday goods
has been received, including toys,
books, games, dolls, etc, and an ex
tra force of clerks is ready to serve
the thousands of customers that are
sure to visit this popular store.
The following letters are held at
the Bloomsburg, Pa., postoffice, and
will be sent to the dead letter office
December 16, 1903. Persons calling for
these letters will please say "that they
were advertised Dec. 4, 1902 :
Mrs. Ada Diefenbach, Mr. Jos
Kashner, Mr. E. F. Long, G. H.
Wilson. Cards Mr. Clifford Faust
One cent will be charged on each
letter advertised.
J. C. Brown, P. M.
Rev. D. Sullivan who has been
assistant at St. Ignatius' church,
Centralia, has been removed to St.
Edward's, Shamokin. Rev.
Dougherty of that place succeeding.
During Father Sullivan's brief stay
in town he has made many friends
who wish him every success wher
ever duty may call him. Ashland
Record.
Rev. Sullivan was raised in
Bloomsburg. He was ordained last
spring and said his first mass in
St. Columba's church, here, in
May.
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(iilmore's Toy Bazaar.
For many years at the holiday
season William Ii. uilmore has
oflered an immense assortment of
toys and games suitable for Christ
mas gifts for the little ones. This
year he has surpassed all former
efforts. The store room is full of
goods and besides this the entire
third floor has been turned into a
toy shop. He.e are dolls, wagons,
iron toys, wooden toys, mechanical
toys, dishes, tree decorations,
drums and thousands of other
things. The stock is now ready
and the public . is invited to call.
20-4t.
Christmas Shopping.
This Store is in its full Christmas Dress. Every
Section of it has appropriate goods suitable for the
Christmas gift giving for you to select from. The
useful goods predominate, yet plenty of the fancy
sorts are here. Now is the time to make your
selections while the stocks are full.
Dress Materials
Either for your own use
or for the gift of some one.
They are always acceptable
gifts. This stock offers you
good selections to choose
from. No matter if its a
silk dress to calico they're
all ready for you.
Perfumes, Etc.
Our line of toilet goods
is very complete. "Col
gates'" perfumes stand at
the head of the list. We
have them in all odors.
Christmas Furs.
A large line of these for
you to select from, either
for yonr own use or making
a gift to some friend. Neck
pieces from $1.00 each to
$25.00 each. See them.
Coats and Suits.
This department offers
you some very attractive
values both in suits and
coatsjyou should see if you
have a need or desire one
for a gift.
Umbrellas for Christmas.
A good assortment of
these for you to select from
Either Lady or Gents.
See the $4.75
Ladies'
H. J.
ROE
F ALL
except inferior shoes, can be founc
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 ox
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. DENTLER.
. TALK NO. 39.
5 Holiday Announcement.
2 For weeks past we have labored industriously to prepare for the Holiday
trade, and our store is now fairly shining with a beautiful array of Christmas
gifts. Special pains and much careful consideration was expended to make the
2 collection of Christmas goor's one which should include something really desir-
able for every individual, from the youngest to the oldest. We have made it a
point to have great variety in goods of all prices, ranging from the merest trifle
S upwards, in order that you may make good selections at any price you feel able
to pay. Having thus smoothed the way for all classes of buyers by grading and
assorting our stock in such a way as to meet the needs of those who have little
S as well as those who have much to spend, and having marked all our goods at
5 the lowest possible figures, we feel that we deserve your patronage. Hoping
to see every reader at our store at an early day, we remain,
Very truly yours,
O-eo. "W- Hess,
Optician and Jeweler, BLOOMSBURG, PENN'A
Cloissoniere Vases.
Fancy Austrian Va-es75to 5.00
Fancy Bohemian Vases, '
$1.00 to $4.00.
Bronze Figures $2.50 to $6.00.
Salad Bowls. Cereal
Mayonnaise Bowls, Berry Sets, Fruit Plates
Cream and Su;ar Sets, Salts and Peppers.
Tea Pots, Fern Dishes, Pictures,
Bon-Bon Dishes, Bread and Butter Plates,
Soup Plates, Dinner Plates.
We carry these articles in Japanese, French, Austrian, Ge
man and Bohemian ware.
I I fo Mil-fin JEWELRY AND ART GOODS.
J, LcC iTlclI IIU, Telephone 1842.
Box papers from 10c. to 50c.
Tablets from 5 to 25c. Envelopes
from 5 toi6c. per pack. All station
ery at Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
Isaiah Hagenbuch purchased the
Dr. Evans property on Fourth
street at public sale for $4,750.
amps to burn at Mercer's Drug
and Book Store.
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Cushions, Tops, Etc,
A big line to select from i
and they make an accept- i
able gift. See the cushions !
complete at i.oo. See the
tops at 29. 50, 85 and i.oo.
Stamped linens, silk flosses,
yarns, etc.
Leather Goods.
Complete lines of pocket
books, wrist bags, chatel
aine, card cases, etc.
Silks, Velvets. Etc.
Full lines for dresses,
waists or skirts. See our
black silk velvets for suits,
they're stylish. Silks for
all purposes. Corduroys in
all colors.
Millinery Bargains.
A big reduction in price
on all our trimmed hats.
You will find values not
usually offered in this as
sortment, all the latest
styles, good materials, good
workmanship, stylish and
low priced.
Hosiery and Underwear.
This weather tells you
plainly of the need of them.
We have good assortments
in all grades. See our
ladies' goods at 75c. 1.00
and 25 cents each.
i
Silk Velvet Hat.
CLARK & SON.
French Plaques, $3.50.
i German Vases, $1.00 to $5.00,
I Japanese Vases.
Japanese Jardinieres,
$5.00 to $6.00")
Sets, Chocolate Pots.
We carry a nice assortment of
Twelve Mo. Books bound in cloth
for 19c. Some of the more popular
titles are Robinson Crusoe, Black
Beauty, Black Rock, John Halifax,
Arabian Nights, etc., at Mercer's
Drug and Book Store.
No cracked collars at the Gem
Steam Laundry. Try. us.
KM,