THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. First National Bank Bloomsburg, Pa. K. AV. M. Low, President. .T. M. Staver, Vice President, E. B.Tustin, Vice President. K. F. Carpenter, Cashier. The First Xational Bank solicits a sluire of your busi ness upon tlie basis of Sound a n d Progressive jankinp:, Liberal and Ac curate Treatment. THE COLUMBIAN ESTAI'.LISIIKD lS6b. THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, THURSDAY, DLCEMULK iS, 1902. Fsr.ui.isitr.n 1S37. Consolidated 1SC9 Pu'hi.isiikd Evkky Thursday Mokninc, At Hloonijliurjj, the County Seal of Columbia County, IVnnsylvania. CEO. E. ELU'ELL, Editor. P. I. TASKKK, Local Editor. GEO. C. ROAN, l oiiUMAx. Tekmss Inside the county $1.00 a year in advance; $1.50 if not paid in alvance. Outside the county, if 1. 25 a year, strictly in Advance. All tommunications should be addressed THE COLUMBIAN, Hloomsl.urK, l'n. Caippaiso. Circulars- Lycoming County Judge Says Acts Governing the Same is Unconstitutional. Judge Hart at Williamsport on Thutsday gave an important decision in a case growing out of a recent campaign in that county, when Valen tine W. Quigel, candidate for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer, was defeated, largely, it was claimed, through a cncular containing alleged libelous assertions. As a re sult Carl Tewell, Philip Fahrenback, George Fry and Walter Brown were irrested charged with criminal libel nd posting and distributing libelous .nicies. The grand jury ignored the ills against Fahrenback, Fry and hown, but found a true bill against Tewell. When Tewell was arraigned in court on Friday, his counsel, Charles J. Reilly, moved to quash the indict ment. Judge Hart, after hearing Mr. Reilly as to the constitutionality of the act under which the indictment was drawn, granted the motion. Mr. Reilly contended that the act of general assembly ot June 29, 1895, which provides that '-The sending forth of circular matter regarding a candidate for public oltice, the same not having thereon the name or names of certain persons as responsible thereof, shall be deemed to be a mis demeanor, and this without regard to the question of the truth or falsity of the matter referred to," is in .conflict with the constitution of Pennsylvania, which provides, among other things, that, in addition to the press, "every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject, being responsi ble for the abuse of that liberty," and "no conviction shall be had in any prosecution for the publication of papers relating to the official conduct of officers or men in public capacity, or to any other matter proper for public investigation or . information where the fact of such publication was not maliciously or negligently made." Genuine seal driving gloves $5.00 at Beu Gidding's. Small Pox in Many Towns. A case of small-pox has developed in Danville. The victim is the eight years old daughter of Daniel Lyons residing on North Mill street. The case is reported to be a mild one, but the house has been quarantined and a watchman is on guard, both day and night. Every precaution is being ex ercised by the attending physician and the authorities, in the hope of prevent ing a spread of the disease. At Cameron seven wiles from Nor thumberland the situation is very alarming and the whole neighborhood is in a state of consternation. The physicians are unable to chick the disease and new cases are developing daily. Northumberland residents were thoroughly excited on Monday when it was discovered that there existed in the very heart of the town a case of the dreaded disease. Steps were im mediately taken to prevent its spread. A strict quarantine was declared and strips were nailed across the front door of the infected dwelling. Children's Overcoats, all kinds at Ben Gidding's. Statement of Condition September 19, '02. KESOURCLS. loans .... $ 294, 14447 U. S. lionils , . . 50,000 00 Hanking House . . . 17,56043 Stock and Securities . . lSj.706.75 Cash & duo fiom iank& U.S.Tr. 109,217 53 Totnl $.664,629.18 LIABILITIES. Capital . Surplus . Undivided Trofits Circulation . DeKits , , Total 50.ooo.ro 125,000 00 11,067.24 50,000.00 428,561.94 $664,629. 18 Poorly Paid Teachers- The annual report of Dr. N. C. Schaefler, superntendent of public instruction, for the school year end ing the first Monday of last June, was submitted to Covernor Stone. The report recommends that the number of school directors in townships be re duced trom six to five to avoid the frequent deadlocks in the election of teachers and trie selection of text books. The report also suggests that some legislation be enacted to avo'd tne ciasn uetween the compulsory education ana vaccination laws so that parents may be required to have their children vaccinated. It also suggests trjat one enumeration instead of two during the odd years of all children between 6 and 16 years for school assessment purposes would be a savnic; of money in eveiy county. Dr. Schaeffer commends the teach ers who spend much of their time at summer schools. He recommends some provision for summer training for those teachers who cannot affoid to attend summer schools at a great distance trom their homes. He thinks a modest appropriation for the main tenance of one or more summer schools, where ambitious teachers can combine study and recreation would be wisely applied. The appropriation ot $5,000,000 has stimulated the establishment of high schools in a number of town ships. Mr. Schaeffer recommends that this appropriation be doubled by the next legislature. He says some thing should be done to raise the minimum salary of teachers. Good work cannot be expected from teach ers who get less than $30 a month. Increase of the appropriation has not increased the salaries of the teachers. Dress cases and valises at Ben Gidding's. When ia Your Boy at Nigbt? Parents, do you know where your boy is tonight f 1 here are numerous boys on our streets late at night who should be at home in their beds by nine o'clock. Mis chief of all kinds lurks in the dark ness and if your boy does not get into mischief tonight he may tomor row night. "Oh, I can trust my boy anywhere" you say. Pardon us, but your boy is no better than other boys, and if he prefers roam ing the streets at night to sitting down at his home he is not as good as some boys. All boys are good boys naturally, and it is neglect or lack of proper restraint on the part of the parents that makes them bad boys in a majority of cases. See that your boy is home in his bed at nine o'clock and you may avoid trouble which often occurs and the boy will thank you in after years for the special care manifested for his future. Christmas goods, handkerchiefs, ties, dressing cases &c. in great variety at L. Gross'. Haii ir " About a year ago my hair was coming out very fast, so I bought a bottle of Ayer's Hair Vigor. It stopped the falling and made my hair grow very rapidly, until now ft is 45 inches in length." Mrs. A. Boydston, Atchison, Kans. There's another hunger than that of the stomach. Hair hunger, for instance. Hungry hair needs food, needs hair vigor Ayer's. This is whv we sav tnat Ayer's Hair Vigor always restores color, and makes the hair grow long and heavy. tl.OO 1 tot'.ie. All druggist!. it vour drur-i'isc 11111116 riuily '", Bond uk rma u""ar runt will ttxpruss vuu a bottlu. Ji.iNiire and zno the name of your uenrost expn-hH oflif-e. Addrt-HH, J. V. A i Hill O., LowoU, Mass. An Jlncla.ri Foe To health and hnppinefs in Scrofula aa ugly aa ever eiiico llnm immemorial. It cansea bunches in the neck, dis fiRuren the ckin, in Haines the mucous membrane, wastes the mnpclcw, weak ens the h.inen, reducrs the power of lvilatanco to dinonw r.nd the capacity for recovery, and devtlc.i into ecu S'.irptiori. "A rmsuh nt pnrrd on loft h'a tt rv- i-n-Jc. I: i.hi:ik'I rmt j.-riln. wufl i.tuctd, mid Ihtiiium u nnii in : ton-. I went Into ft pr print (l?rllnc. 1 . pi-rsiifi'lml tn try !!( d H: r.ii.wir1llH. urul vhn I hn.1 tHki'ii lis b.it'.'ii-s my m-rk v;n t.vi'led, nnd I hnvo ivor h-'d ;hiv trouble of tbn kind ulnoe." Mrs. K. T. Snypm. Troy, Uido. Hood's Sarstiparilla and Pills will rid yon of it, radically and per mnnptitlv. as tlmy have rid thousands. Will Take Up a Superannuary, Dr. W. M. Frysinger who for the past two years has been the pastor of the Methodist church of Bloomsburg, wili retire from the ministry, and take up a superannuary. He made known his intention at the Quarterly Confer ence of the church, held Friday even ing. The very poor health of Mrs. Frysinger has made this move impera tive. It will however, be a matter of regret not only to the members of the chinch but to his many friends in town as well. The doctor has not definitely decided where he will reside, but it is to be hoped tnat he will re main in Bloomsburg. - Superior Court Cases. Following is a list of appeals to the Superior Court which convenes in the city of Scranton on the second Monday of January. Kstate of N. L. Campbell. Ap peal by J. B. Robison. Fred Ikeler, attorney. Kstate of N. L. Campbell. Ap peal by Lafayette Creasy. C. W. Miller, attorney. Rose Gillaspy vs. L. E. Agnew. Ikeler & Ikebr and W. C. John ston, attorneys. William Summers vs. Blooms burg & Sullivan Railroad Co. L. E. Waller, attorney. The following is from the Wyoming Democrat of last week : "Prof. J. P. Welsh, principal of the Bloomsburg State Normal School, was in attendance at the teacher's institute Monday and Tuesday as an instructor. He came here to take the place of O. T. Cor son, of Columbus, Ohio, who was not able to be present. Trof. Welsh ranks as an educator of the first class and since he has been at the head of the Bloomsburg Normal it has taken wonderlnl strides for ward. Each year sees an increase in the number of students in at tendance and the institution is al ways crowded to its limit. Prof. Welsh gave us a short call Tues day and renewed an acquaintance ship that extends back nearly a quarter of a century.. It hardly seems so long since we first met on common ground as freshmen at 1 college on the banks of the Dcla ware. But so it is, and we are glad to learn that the Professor has been so successful in his chosen pro fession." Just a ride on the street cars be tween Sunbury and Northumber land will serve to make one ap preciate the excellent service of the Columbia & Montour Electric Rail way. Down there the cars are fire less, and the wind whistles through the broken windows at a fearfu rate. You can sit in the car by taking a good grip on someLhing and count the rails between the two towns. Every joint in the rails, is so uneven, that when the car goes over, you think there is a good sized cobble stone on the track. If you strike a car that makes the trip without leaving the track you're in luck. The snow storm on Saturday in terfered with travel on the railroads The mails have missed two morn ings this week and instead of ar riving here at 7:20 came in at 10:47 The D. L. & W. train will wait but fifteen minutes at Northumber land for the Pennsylvania train and if the latter is more than that behind the schedule the mails must lie at Northumberland until the next train. , . Those intending to have sale of personal property or real estate should select their dates and have an announcement ot the same placed in this paper. This notice will be published from now until clay of sale, free of charge if the bills are printed at this office. . . Mrs. P. K. Shultz of Central aged about lorty years, died on Tuesday, She is survived by husband and two children. The funeral will be held .Saturday with interment at Coles Creek. E. Sitler of Light street trans acted business in town on Thursday He is one of our regular subscribers and always keeps a year in advance. XMAS GIFTS. House Coats, Velours and Cassemercs 2.75, '3.50 to I5.00 Bath Robes, Imported Velours, 3.00, 5.00, to 15.00 Fine Silk Umbrellas English Twills, Etc. 1.00 to 6.00 Fine Dress Gloves Pique, Mocha, Rein deer, Silk Lined Driv ing Gloves, Fur Lined, 50c. to 5.00 Gentlemen's Silk Handkerchiefs. Fine Linen, Cambric, Initial Linens. 25c. to I. OO Gentlemen's Neckwear In thelatest designs in all the various styles. 25c. to 1.00 Clot! Suspenders-The latest novelties, Harris, Presi dent, Guiot shoulder braces silver mounted. 25c. to 2.50 Question A NEW UOURT EULE. Enforced Will Prcvont Hie Unnecessary Attendance c! Jurors. On Saturday last Judge Little an- ouncert tne lonowing as a new ruie of court: 'The calendar containing the trial st shall not be published earlier than ten days before the first day of the term, and no cause to be cjn- mued thereon unless for cause shown." Heretofore the Court calendar has been, printed four weeks before each term of couit atd has usually con tained thirty or forty or more civil cases tor trial, wnen ourccon-. vencs and the trial list is called over, 1 case after case is continued bv agree- , ment of counsel until the list dwindles down to a half dozen cases, some- j imes less than tnat, anil not ln- irequenny no cases ai au arc rcauy r ) t n 1.. for trial. Jurors are brought here on j the second week of court, are paid , for two days, and go home because I there is nothing for them to do. M This new rule will brevent all this as u is unuersioou now inai cases sci down for trial will be tried unless . -. - . 1 t k ' legal grounds are laid for continu ance. Vrom Court Housa Corridors- Applications for liquor licenses are now being hied with Clerk ot the Courts W. H. Henrie. The last day lor nnng is oaiuraay, uec. 27. 1 ne r . ! f J T a rr 1 petitions will be heard by the Court on Monday Jan 19. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Legal permits to marry have been secured by the following couples since our last issue. Lloyd W. Hart and Miss Florence B. Craver, both of Berwick. Jeremiah Hons of Berwick, and Miss Gertrude Benninger ot Mt. Grove. Michael F. Moran and Miss Mary McDonnell both of Centralia. Fred Gable and - Miss Clara A. Fisher both of Cleveland township. Isaiah D. Hornberger of Rupp and Miss Nettie N. Leiby of Numidia. Samuel R. Haaglan and Miss Lydia A. Persing, both of Bear Gap. DEEDS RECORDED. J. H. Maize Ex. to Mary Decker, land in Bloomsburg. Louis Lowenberg et al. to William Lowerberg et al. land in Bloomsburg. Citi.ens Land Association to Sarah Hoftmau, land in Bloom and Scott twps. C. W. Funston et al. to Mary Ann Reichard, land in Light Street. Marvin j. Kline, Admr. to Ray mond Heacock, land in Greenwood. Eliza J. Davis et al. to Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Company, land in Beaver: SHERIFF SALES. Sheriff Knorr will sell at his office in the Court House on Saturday at two o'clock p. m. property of the H. R. Grimes Estate, situate in Franklin township consisting of one hundred and one acres of land whereon is erected a two story frame dwelling house. On Satutday Jan. 3rd he will sell the property of J. E. Keifer consist ing of a two story brick dwelling house, situate in Bloomsburg. TOWNSEND'S Xmas' Gifts. Tit, r ' AVe 1 hS Offer Quality J , I st antl ' , -Values j b - Price w anl is j (Jnaran- 1 1 lskieurn " ",U in nil les Our -3 Dealings AT TOWNSEND'S, The Christmas Selling Begins. and it begins right. Begins with every section fully for tified to meet the demands of the gift givers (and who is not a gift giver at Christmas?) To tell you about this big stock is the object of this "ad." Can't tell you about all of it by any means; can only suggest to you the strength of some' of its most prominent features, a hint here and there to guide you in your buying. A visit to this store will do the .rest, and this visit you are cordially invited to make at as early a date as possible. You'll find a Christmas spirit in every part of this store. Wove Bouyht Dolls Enouyh to go Around. At least we think so. Dolls of all sizes, dressed and un dressed. You'll find doll buy 25c. This ing here very satisfactory, 'to$2.g8. i r. Til . 77... ;...77.. T.. jj j.b s ail, umuri-iiui -i iy Shop A carcful study of your Want9 : tll: . :mT.nrt.i. :tpm v,nc Wn made. Materials of the best, handles selected with the great est care. Price 50c. to $5.00. The Great Christmas Book Stock. The success of former Christ, mas book sellinsr has on eourao-prl 11s to put in a big stock of all kinds of books for children and at prices that will clean them out by Christmas, 5c. to $1.00. A Great Christmas Sale of Gloves. The glove provision for gifts is most complete, especially bought lines all up to date. We know of no gift more sensible than gloves. Gray, tan and black mocha gloves at $1.00. Heavy manaish stitched gloves at $1.00. Colored Centimeri gloves at $i.4S. Fine quality of ladies' kid gloves at $1.00. 50 dozen ladies' golf gloves, assorted, 25 c. and 50c. F. P. W. J. Correll & Co. as usual have an immense and varied stock of furniture. Before selecting your holiday gifts see their line of chiffoniers, couches, easy chairs, book cases, chamber sets, parlor sets, and all the latest novelties in furniture. , n-t ON It CAR LOAD OV CANDY. Tooley & Company offer special wholesale prices to churches and Sunday Schools. Neck-wear! Neck-wear! Neck wear, all styles and shapes at Ben Gidding's. ::mas gifts. Ilits-'Soft and Stiff. Dunlap, Knox and Miller style. 1.00 to 3.00 Tocpues, Tams and Novelties in Caps for Children. New and pretty. 25c. to 1.00 Shirts lor Dress, for Business. Monaclc " Gold and Silver in soft and stiff. i. 00 to 1 50 Diess Suit Cases, bacrs. lelescopes. iNew and special for the Holidays. 1. 00 to 15.00 Night Robes in Mus lin, Flannelette, Etc 50c. to 1.00 Pretty Overcoats for Boys and Children. 2.0O to 8.00 Gentlemen's Swagger Overcoats in all the various shades. 5.00 to 25 00 at asnrair crr The Sale of Handkerchiefs. ' We have provided for the wants of handkerchief buyers as never before. More than double what we had last year. Fine Handkerchiefs for ladies and men at 5c. 175 dozen Ladies' Fancy Handkerchiefs for you to choose from at 15c. or two for 25c. The price 5c. to 2.98. The Toys and Games t A maze of wonders for the little folks. To itemize all is impossible in our allotted space. Iron toys for the little folks, 10c. to $1.25. Mechanical toys, every kind, 25c. to $1.00. Most every kind of games there for children and big peo ple. Price 10c. to $3.50. The Host of other Hems for Gifts. These we can only hint at, but you'll find the inspection of them profitable and the buying more profitable still. Rocking horses, $2.98 to 4.75. Children's go-carts, 25c. to $3.98. Ornaments for trimming trees 5c. to 25c. Tinsel for trimming, 22c. a ptece to 30c Dress Suit Cases, Fancy Rockers, Morris Chairs, Side Boards, Silks, China, Shoes, Jardinieres, Toilet Sets, Pocketbooks, Silverware, Beaded Bags, Dress Goods, Dinner Sets, Bed Room Suits, Wrist B'g, Leggins, Co a ts, Pursel. TAILOR-MADE SUITS- N. S. Tingley has accepted Jthe agency for Reinach, Ullman & Co. of Chicago, merchant tailors, and is ready to supply made-to measure clothing at prices lower than can be obtained elsewhere. He has a large line of samples to select from. His place of business is the third floor of the Columuian building. 4L L. E. Whary imports his china direct. He has no jobber's profit to pay and hence his prices are the lowest. 4-3L
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