THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. t 1 J ; t J 4 v '1 i i ; . ' ,0 f. ' f 5 H it I PUBLIC SALES So frequently have we been ctlW'l upon to to proviilo b.ttik notes Mutable for lilio tilcs th.it we deciik'tl to get up a form especially ml HteJ to thi purpose. These notes are payable at tilts Junk and relieve you of all trouble as you can leave them with us for collection tree of charge. We Furnish These Notes First National Bank, Blcomsburg, Pa. THE COLUMBIAN. established i86. THE COLUMBIA DEMOCRAT, - "" " ' ' ! ErHi.is;iKr iSj7. CoNsoi.mAirn 1S09 ! Pi; hushed Evkky riii'Rsnvv mokninc, At MliHimslmr,;. the County Scat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. t'.EO. K. I'.I.Wr l.l , F.pitor. IV I. TASKEK. Local KniTOR. ;:.'o. c. koax, i-'orcmas. T is K w ; -n a l.-uncc Insiilethc county $1.00 a year ; ifl.toif not naiil in Uance. Out lo ihc ciunty, l.J$a year, strictly in K U-vice. VI o'limunicitions shmilil be mUtressctl THE COLL'MHIVX, l'looms! ur-, Pa. VIU'RSDAY, MAKCII 10, 1913. Political Announcements. Subject to the Rules of the Demo cratic Tarty, rrimary Election Saturday, June 6th, 3 to 7 r. m. FOR SHERIFF CHARLES B. EXT, of Blootusburg. FOR SHERIFF W. W. BLACK, of Blootusburg. FOR SHERIFF B. F. RICE, of East Scott. THE PDSLIO ROADS. An article on "Public Roads" in last week's Coi.c.MiiiAN, on inside page advocates the fundamental principles upon which our public roads should be built. The general p;:b!ic is benefitted as much from g 1 roads as the local public. And th it the local public should be re quired to make good roads at their own expense, or nearly so, to satisfy the demands of the general public is rothiug much short of highway robbery. The local public can use our present roads though at break ing up time they are a mass of sink and mire But it the general public want pennaneut roads, let ihera help foot the bill 3t au equal rate with all other interests. Though we like good roads, we prefer going through the mire rather than be permanently burtbeucd with exortionate taxes to make our public thoroughfares a sporting and trotting ground or race ct v.rse for the general public who are all the time hawing on better reads. If the local public or the farm ers are content witn trie roacs as ihey are constructed, we can see no -rtason why the general public wauts them any better, unless they share equally ia their betterment. We have no objection to better roads. neither have we objections to heavy tax levies for permanent roads, pro viding the general public will bear an .qu.il share of the cost to make onr ronds ideal ones. But that the general public should saddle this great burden upon the farmers they will find worse kicking than angry mu'es could kick. It is a sad fact th 1 the condition of our roads are de: lorable, but the sadder fact re in.iiu-, that the general public shirks and evades all necessary aid to put our roads in better couditiou. And ui.tii they are willing to take an et;u u part of the expense 111 per maiicnt road construction they had better cease better roa a agitation We, as farmers, are perfectly will iuir to take our due share of such road expenses for theit betterment but if the general public fails to evince the same generous spirit, let our roads continue iu their present show uutil dooms day, for that matter. A certain bill, purporting to ap; opriate $1,350,000 far perman ent road construction, and which it wa thought would piss the Legis lature was reported by the Phila d.' i'ii-1 Inquirer last week. Well that means just $19,640 to th.- average county in area, aud of of Charge. which Columbia falls under the average, hence, as thtre are up wards of thirty boroughs and town ships, there would fall to the aver age local division about $6oo every two years or, about S.oo annually. Now if it is proposed that the farm ors shall do the rest then to crass j with the general public's liberalitv. And to grass with the general pub lic also. Why, such an aptroptia tion wouldn't be a drop in the J bucket. We have no objection if the State will make our roads, but ' then let the state tax all leal estate j and personal property everywhere. in every nook and corner and idl interests alike and assume full jinis- dictiou over otir highways, and dis pense with the old system of road supervisors and local taxation, and put her own machinery at work, and make our roads. Hut "by golly" don't saddle this thing upon the farmers, or they will beat some- thin; drop. J. C. W. ANOTilEE FRANCHISE GSAB. A bill is now in the Hons? which if passed will permit a water com any to take for its use springs and streams, whether public or private property. They could enter upon : anv man s larm anj cut on. nis water supply if they so desited. The l)ill I was first defeated bv an overwhelm-1 ins vote, but it is said that orders j were received from Senator Ouay I in Florida, to pass the bill. i.nd the I next day the adverse action was re-1 considered and the bill placed on the calendar. Representative Creasv has pointed out its iniquities, but it the boss has ordered its passage. there is dancer that it r.uv to Free through. It cannot be possible that j I'Vcring the message of my great Governor Peunypacker will pernit M-icr. may serve to remind me any such a monstrous f:anchie I t;'-'lt ' r.rj desirous I should con steal to become a law. I tinne to "open my mouth boldly as . Columbia Grange !Co. Sji. of IJrakt:orel Lo., on Januarv 2, heu 1 n all day meeting in observation o! the twentv ninth nnnivtrstrv o! , its organization. 1 he im rning was devoted to a private meeting when three candidates were initiated in the degrees of Harvester and Hus- ! t;,3;, mv poor acknowledgments. If bandman and the general work of : a cno of cold water given in the the order. The afterroon social j 0f the Lord shall not be wiih intercourse and consideration of 0!,t jts reward, how much more a taxation were prominent tenures. while the evening was occupied with literary, musical and innocent amusements by .ycung and old, uianv being iu attendavce. With an efficient corps of officers, Co lumbia Grange-stanas steadfast in the work, with "Progress" inscrib ed upon their banner tor 1903. Help the Town Along Every good advertiser helps to build up the communitv. F.verv good mtr chant who ti'ls to idverese is not only neglectirg an oppt-itunuy which coi.ld be used to his own advantage, but he fails to help the town to gtow when u might b- gradually coming 10 a point of more importance as a trading center and where it would otier him a better held for the extension of his busness. "For 25 years 1 hive never missea taking Aver s s. arsapanua every spring, 'it cleanses my h blood, makes me f:cl strong, and 1 doe rr.e good ia every way.' I John T. Hodnette, Dr3otlyn, N.Y. Pure and rich blood j carrier, nev life to every 1 part of the body. You are invigorated, refreshed. You feel anxious to be active. You becomestrong, steady,couragcous. That's a what Ayer s barsapanlla will do for you. Ask yonr doeinr what hetbtnki ef Ayer riiMriilA. II. kiluw l! about 11m rnl oM family roerflr'aa. ulw dvw &a wwuitoaiunt-.t. i. C. ATB Co Lowil. Mai. I Health" 1 BIX I Y YEARS AGO- Lci'.or Written by a Parmer Rector of St. Paul'i Church, In 1843. The Rev. William Henry Bourns was the Rector of St. Paul's P. E. church a half centuiy ago. The following letter shows that he was presented w ith a blacit silk gown by ladies of the Parish. In those days it was the custom for Episcopal clergymen to wear the white sur plice during the service, and then jm-t before the sermon to retire to the robing room, and change his vestments for a black silk gown. The gown was not a clerical robe especially, but was rather the rob.' of a scholar, and was the same as those worn bv Professors, Judges and college giaduating classes. For twenty years or more. Epis copal clergymen have discarded the use of the black gown, and have worn only the clerical vestments of the chinch all through the service. We know of but one clergyman in the Diocese of Central Pennsyl vania who still wears the black gown while he preaches. It would appear from this letter that Mr. Bourns either had never been the owner of a black gown, or else that his gown had seen so much service that it was worn out. lVobably some of the oldest mem bers of the congregation may re member Mr. Biiurns, and also the incident to which his letter relers. The letter is the following: William Henry Bjurns, Pastor of St. Paul's Church, Bloomsburg; To ccitaiu ladies of his congrega tion who lately presented hitn a valuable Clerical Vestment, grace, mercy and peace. I have received the black silk gown you were so kind as to make and send to me; for which in return I tender you my warmest thanks. You have put it in my power to take my place amongst my clerical brethren in a habit which will bear comparison with others, not only in color and shape, bnt also in elegance of workmanship. This is no mean advantage to one, whose mind is averse 10 innovation, ana me ap- and the pearar.ee ot singularity. lien the l ' pc-i- fonn-d with the more pleasure and prom. I shou.d be disposed to regret that circumstances preveutcd my pro- vuling such a garment tor myself, ' it 1 trust that this othce ot kindness 011 your part will hive the 1 ei.eci o: drawing sun closer me ties ! of Pastoral relationshio between us I laist that this gown, intended to !,e used more especially when de- I ought to sp.-ak . It encourages me to hope you are willing to bear 1 lie gospel at mv iips; atul to he p-.-rsii.uled "to enforce and hold fast the b esstd hope of everlasting life w hich is given us in Christ Jesus." Those who have embraced this li1t-s-.i! lnrtf s!iiM rrrfiip t-it-ire ..;. like this which renuired self j denial and labor, ; T. . .. . ma . d tQ ercise renewed faithfulness and zeal in our several situations iu the chinch, and find inert iisin g advant age and pleasure in attending upon the services of the Sanctuary is the fervent prayer of your. Affectionate Pastor. Bloomsburg, Pa. 1 22nd November 1S43. The following receipt shows the , cost of the gown. ! Received Tanu.irv ti. 1S44 of j Miss Rachel Wc'ub, five dollars and seventeen cents, the balance in full . of twenty one dollars and sixty-five cents, for suk for gown. izi 65. E. H. Biggs. These papers w ere handed to Col Freeze some years ago, by Miss Amelia D. Webb. The March uumber of the Col- i umbia Ccuntv .Si'Av irais issued I this week iu its usual attractive ! form. The cover is of Shamrock i green, w hich is very appropriate for ' the month in which St. Patrick's : e'.av occurs. There is much useful and inteiesting reading matter ; The VitX'y.'zvjought to be read , i,y every partut who has a ch'ld in t the public schools. It has not re : ceived the financial support that it so well deserves, and whether it will le continued another year is a .question that is not yet decided, j Superintendent Evans can hardly j be expected to give the time neccs- sary to prepare matter for this ex icclient publication, and then go , dow n in Ins pocket for the necessary funds to pay the bills. The Journal ought to be self-sustainimr. and it is j only the carelessness and indiffer j ence of the public that prevents its j being so. t he subscription price is only 50 ceuts a year. Peculiar 1 A Itself 1 o in wnat it is and wiiat it tlocs con- .. .... taining tin; best blcod-purifj ing, alterative and tonic substances and effecting the most radical mid per manent cures of nil humors and all eruptions, relieving weak, tired, languid feelings, nnd building up the whole system is true only of Hood's Sarsaparilla No other medicine nets like it; no other medicine lias done so much real, substantial good, no other mrdieino has restored health nnd strength at so little cost. I wn troubled with nerofnli and cnm Bear Iminc my eyei ight. For four month I could not ce to do mirthing. After taking two bottlei of llood'n Snrsnpirill 1 rnnlil see U walk, and when I had t.ikfn eight bottles I tould nee as well a Tcr." SrsiE A. IIairs- Tok, Withers. N. C. Hood's Sarsnparllla promises to cure and kerns the promise. THE 00M1NO f AIE- The Executive Committee Lays plans for This Year's Event. The executive committee of the Agricultural Societv. met at the office of A. N. 'Yost, secretin-. Saturday afternoon. The members present were: Arthur Creasy, pre sident; F. V. Htfgcnbuch. Henrv Deighmiller, Elish.i Ringrose, Emery D. ll.igenbuch. A. R. Henrie. A. V. Kressler, W. J. Hid- lay and A. X. Yost. The coming exhibition is to be made the banner oueof the society's history. It will be thoroughly ad vertized iu every direction for a radius of a hundred miles. As is well known the Columbia County fair has taken a place i:i the front ranVin the ngrtculttral exhibitions of the state, a fact of which all the tnemlK-rs of the societv are justly proud and which should call forth a constant eh rt to maintain The contract for the printing mat ter was awarded to Baur cc Son of Wilkesbaire. It will be a pleasing bit of news to all those who enj y the speed events to know tint the services of the well known starter, G. H. Mills of Goshen, New York, have again been secured. The amount to be given away 11 purses was faxed at $3,500. This should serve to bring some fast horses. The speed classes will be decided upon and reported at the next meeting, to be held in Mav, by a committee composed of C. Brown, V. B. Allen, W. J. Hiilav and A. N. Yost. A Quiet Wedding David G. Hackett, and Miss Anna B. Ever, were quietly mar ried at the Methodist Parsonage, Thursday evening. Rev. W. M. trysiuger performed the ceremony. The announcement ot this alliance came in the nature of a surprise to the friends of the bride and erootn. Mr. Ilack-ett is the superintendent of the Columbia cc Montour IClecti ic Railway Company, and his bride is the daughter of Mrs. J. W. Ever. They arrived in town on Tuesday from their wedding tour and are now receiving hearty felicitations of their friends. ... . . It can't help being good. The manager of the Opera House gives the following reasons whv "My Frieud From Arkansas" should be considered a strong -ittraetion. First it carries every piece of scenery that is required to produce the play, and it is said to be the finest that can be gotten out. Secondly it has a superior and costly line of printing, showing that the attraction is back ed by money and good taste. Thirdly the company is composed cf people that have been connected with the very best New York thea tres, and List, but not least, every press notice and every manager speaks of it iu the highest terms. It will be eeu at the Opera House Saturday evening, March 21. Sir Th vnas Lipton 0:1 Tuesday launched a new boat with which he hopes to lift the American cup. The christening was done by Ladv Shaftesburg, who broke the bottle saying, "I christen you Shamrock, may God bless you and may you bring back the cup." Sir Thomas is certainly p'ueky. Iu spite of his previous unsuccessful attempts to lower the American colors, he isuot in the least dismayed, and his hopes are as high as ever. If there is anything in the old saying of keep ing everlastingly at it, Sir Thomas deserves to win this time. Doitb. v hitmire Died in Centre town ship cn the 10th inst. Mr. Joseph Whitmire, aed 7 years, and 10 days. 1 n.onth fgjgw?:gaMaB.'iir.tfjf',..'t,J sct: BSC REDUCTIONS IU ALL SHITS AND AT ITow FASHIONABLE CLOTHING HOUSE. THIS STORE 1 ECON There is but one true economy in money spending. Thi store continually preaches it. This economy co-jsists in buying g-ood reliable merchandise and in paying- for the lowest legitimate price for which it can be tion of this store teems with object lessons test the truth of All this is to be careless of you Suppose; Handsome Tailor Made Suits. we quote! you a few items. There's certainly a price economy attached to every item or you would not find them advertised here. $7.98 suit, jackets made with cape, blouse front, trimmed with black satin, skirt nicely trimmed. Si 2.00 suit.jacket made blouse front, jacket and skirt trimmed nicely with black silk. The New Dress Skirt. Right up to the minute for style. Just the sort of skirts you're looking- for. All dress making- worry saved, and a good slice of the price paid for making. Price $2.98 to $10.00 New Furniture for Spring. This store has sold a big lot of furniturd so far this spring but vuio ita nuill more. Our stock is full in every could find in the best factories find the price below other dealers. Bed Room Suits $I49S to $75 Side Boards Dining Tables Dining chairs, Couches 12.50 39 5.00 " 25 5.00 a set " 25 675 " 25 F. Many people who buy smoked meat wonder why the flavor of it is not like that which came from the old Mioke house. Well, the modern way of smoking meat is not to smoke it at all. The dealers found that it shrank iu weisrht bv this process and some Yankee invente.l a liquid to take the place of smoke, xi ia put uii un a urusu ana is j coming into general use. We pre-; fer the old fashioned smoked meats. ' P. 1 WINTER OVERCOATS PREACHES that merchandise sold. Evcrv J30C- ;i saving. Not to own best interest Ax Early Si V!XC M a ri y w omca like to ok Fixe W 1:1 it Waists choose their aUts early. C.ta j exclusive sty!-s e waists that will siass of tlv; .tr show you son in dainty win appeal to you tistic, very , too. I Pri Tabli easonably prioa $1.00' to $1.93. Linens. These are -i Dedal lots.srjecial- are good makes and we knoil feet satisfarf.) ticular. tt: 56c. tai-f .'ley will give per il in every par- Hiien at 45c " 75C " 1.20 $1.50 We have , nankins to match most all our table linen. UIM WC WUUl to sell a great deal line of the choicest things we of this couutr.-. And you will Fancy Rockers $1.98 to $17 White Enamel teds 4.110 " 18 Chiffoniers f Ooo 25 Parlor Tables 1 .-j 0.50 China Closets 17.C0 " 35 nsenti's Purse! CASTORS A For Iufi.nts ruul Children. The Kind Yoj Kava Alvvcys Couful Bears tha Signature of uz-7t j Try The Cou-mbiax a year. I. 1"
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