THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. Open a Bank Account, When you want to wc i,s,'0',' THE OLD RELIABLE The Farmers National Bank Capital, $Co,ooo. - Surplus $60,000. C. M. C REVELING, Prks. M. MILLEISEN. Cashier. DIRECTORS: J. L. Mover, Grant Herring, II. A. McKillip, Dr. Wm. M. Reper, N. U. Funk. C. M. Oevf.Mno, C. A. Kliim. Dr. THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, FA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1903. BnlrreOatth VoKlOStc at Moumtburg, J'a. neconaolaiiiiiatlfr,hiifvti 1,1888. LOCALNEWS. Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3rd 93. . . Blank books and all stationery at Mercer's Drug and Book btore. Last day for Filing Nomination Papers, (County Offices) luesday, Oct. 13th. The public schools will be closed next week after Tuesday, on ac count of the fair. The Trolley Company is con structing a coal dump at the power plant on Seventh Street. Stetson's Big double Uncle Tom's Cabin will appear at the Upera House tomorrvw evening. Lack of material has caused a temporary suspension of the work of replanking the river brdge. ' Base balls, base ball gloves and mits and all ball paraphernalia at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. The White Milline Company 13 running night and day, and cannot keep up with the orders at that. The Williamsport High School and Normal will play toot oau on Normal Field SatuHay afternoon. Quite a number of our towns people drove to Danville Saturday evening to witness " Miss Bob White." Wanted : Good responsible party to adopt or apprentice a bright and healthy boy. Apply at this office. 3w. Overheard In Town Yesterday "Hello ! John, how is your cold this morning ?" "All gone, thank you." "Why, how is that ? Yesterday you were in bed with a cold which threatened to develop into pneu monia." "Oh, I bought a bottle of Rish tou's Cold-I Curb and I am now entirely well." "Don't it upset your stomach?" "No indeed, and it is so pleasant to take." k "How much is it ?" "Only 25 cents a bottle.", "Thank you for telling me about it, I will go right down to Rishton's Drug Store and get a bottle." W. S. RlSHTON, Market youare Pharmacist. oncy Make an lnvest.ncnt,. CALL ON T. T. Brown, C. Y. Rlnyon Evans' Top Notch SHOES for Women at $3 00. Finest Stock Stylish Lasts Expert Slioemaking. Patent .Leather or Kid. Siiiatt enouch to win and hold th most iastidious. Hand Turned or Welted. PRICE S3.0Q. The Progressive Shoe Store. CHAS. M. EVANS, CHILDREN'S SHOES. Proprietor I. A. Snyder, ever enHritntis for the comfort of his guests is having a large steam heat er put in the dining room. . -- Wall paper iroin Sc. per bolt to 40c. per bolt at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. County Commissioner, Georg W. Sterner, is the Liberty Fire Company's delegate to the Couven tion at Allentown this week. Miss Eliza Logan, dressmaker, is now nicely located on the second floor of the Wirt Building, over the Bloomsbure National Bauk on the third floor. . The iron moulders of town organ ized a union Saturday night. Geo. A. Herring has retired from the meat market. He has sold out to R. A. Hicks of Hazleton, and J M. Heddens of Danville, both men of large experience in the business. Charles S. Fornwald, son of E. S. Fornwald, while engaged in pickine apples at bis home on Fourth street Thursday afternoon, fell from he tree and sustained a badly bruised leg and side. All bicycle sundries Drug and Book Store. at Mercer's C. W. McKelvy, A. M. Derr, Harry Derr and John G. Harman witnessed the horse race at Benton on Saturday. The last named two participated in a live pigeon shoot. Derr bit 8 and Harman 6 out of 10. E. K. Albertson of Bendertown lost a valuable horse last week. The animal took fright near the Achenbach farm above Orangeville and leaped over the embankment, injuring itself to such an extent that it died. If vou want wall paper or win dow curtains go to Mercer's Drug and Book store. Miss Margaret Murphy, of Cen- tralia started on Friday fcr Galves ton, Texas, and from there will continue on to San Francisco and other points in California. She will be away for some months. m 1 Turkeys, owing to the cool weath er that prevailed early in the sum mer, are scarce this year, many of the young birds having died soon after being hatched. Consequently the price of Thanksgiving turkeys will be high this year. We have a nice line of wall paper and as cheap as the cheapest, at Mercer s Drug and Book Store. . . , E. F. Mumma. who was a mem ber of the firm of M. D. F. Scanlan & Co. in the construction of the Columbia & Montour Electric Rail way, was in town on Tuesday. He is at present engaged on the con struction of a road at Wilmington, Del. No cracked collars at the Gem Steam Laundry. Try us. Nobody kuows who was the first shoemaker. There must have been a time when everybody went bare footed, and the first shoes were pro bably made out of woven reeds or skins. The original shoemaker doubtless sought comfort more than style. We would call tlicattention of our readers to the advertisement of Dent & Sharpies in this issue. If you are looking for a stock invest ment it will be to your interest to see them. They handle only the best propositions. If you ask your dealer for some well-known advertised remedy, be cause you have confidence in its cures, do not allow yourself to be switched off to a medicine claimed to be " just as good." but which you do not nsk fer and of which you know nothing. Mrs. Simon Sitler, an estimable lady of Center township, died at her home near Cabin Run on Tues day afternoon, from cancer of the stomach, after a long and painful illness. Ilcr age was sixty-three years. She is survived by her husband and four children. How many there are who have in saving been very successful money, but whose minds are as bar ren of anything beautiful as the hot sands of the Sahara desert. These people are always ready to invest in land, stocks, or houses, but are never able to buy books or collect a library. Seven years in business is our reference. Gem Steam Laundry. Some boys greased the trolley rails at the north end of the river bridge at Catawissa last Thursday nlg'ut, and it was with considerable difficulty that the car was run over it. There is an unpleasant punish ment for an act of this kind, and if caught the boys won't think it so funny. There is more work than work men in Berwick. Reimard Brothers, who have the contract for the con struction of the paint shops for the American Car & Foundry Company have had to import laborers from Dauphin and Schuylkill counties, and thev are still handicapped tor want of men. A number of young men of town are planning for a dance to be held in Irvin s Hall, Catawissa, Thurs day night of next week. Oppeu heim's Wilkes-Barre Orchestra has been engaged, and the affair pro mises to be a delightful one. Alfred Armstrong and Louis Buckalew are making the arrangements. cigars. ine bweet Yaras -ire the finest in BloomsSurg for a 5c smoke, try them, at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. The Frederick H. Wilson Stock Company will appear here all next week. The plays to be presented are as follows: "Shadows of Greater New York," " True Born Ameri can." " For Her Child's Sake, " Woman s Honor," " Beyond the Atlantic," "Woman the Cause of it all, and ." An Irish American Gent." The ladies of the Lutheran church of Bloomsburg will conduct an eat ing stand on the fair ground during the fair, on the right side of the ground a few stands from the en trance. They will serve a good lunch with bean soup and coffee for 25c. A good lunch with coffee for 15c. or bean soup and conee tor :5c. Box papers from 10c. to 50c. at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. Announcement of the engage ment of David Leopold of Milton and Miss Sadie Goldschmidt of Mt. Carmel, has been made. Mr. Leo pold is a prominent merchant of Milton and Miss Goldschmidt, one of Mt. Carmel's most popular and attractive young women. She is sister of Mrs. B. A. Gidding of town, and frequently visits here. It is plainly useless to have things or serTices ror saie unless me pUDlic shall be informed about it, says the 1 . 1 . Philadelphia Record. Of all ways 01 making an impression on the public mind the newspaper an nouncement must be the most ef fective, because it reaches the largest number, and those who read it are in search of information Bicycles. New ones for $25.00 and they are worth looking at, at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. The greatest car shortage in the history of the country is a pre diction coming from Chicago con cerning the business of the railroads for this autumn. Vice-president Brown, of the Lake Shore road, says that line is in urgent need of 1500 more box cais for daily use. This speaks well for the business of the country, but after last year's experience it would seem as though the railroads ought to be prepared for this year's rush. "X O isHL X J, Bean the I he Mud You Have Always 61gnator of PURELY PERSONAL A. IT. Enjnr, of the "Argus'' Lemon, was jn town on Monday. Mim Carrie Brown, of If.-itsboro, hnsbeen the guest of friends it town 1 1 1 e ast week. Hovd Yetter, proprietor of the Mninville Hotel, aitei)ilcd to busiiies in town on, Sat unlay. I). I-'rank Relce of Epy, has returned home fiotn n trip through Maryland, Vir ginia and West Virgin! 1. Rohr McHenry rind t sheriff J. B. Me Henry of lientnn were among the up creek viitom in town on Saturday. Rev, R. II Snwtell, paxtnr M the Christian Lhurihes at lien 1 on, Millwatcr rind Wonins hurg 1.4 in 1'hilflilelphiA this week, attending the convention of the church. Rev. Dr. Hemingway ns.isted at the installation services of Rev. VV. C. Mc Cormack 11 s pastor of firove Presbyterian Umrcn at Danville on ruevl.iy evening Mr. nml Mis. Clyde Dewitt arc vitttnc relatives in town. Mr. Dewitt has charge of of large electtic power plant at Atla.itic Cit;. 1 hey will remain her until after the fair - The fond father sometimes spoils a gooa tanner 111 making a poor doctor, lawyer or clerk out of his son. . . r.conomy 111 tne use 01 lumber is being preached up and down the width and breadth of the land. A- mcng others who are affected bv the growing shortage are the railroads, who use 110,000,000 ties every year merely to renew those worn out and decayed. Second hand bicycles, some good bargains at Mercer's Drug and Book Store. Extensive improvement to their store will soon be made by II. J. Clark & Son. The brick walls be tween their present room and that occupied by shoe dealer Chas. Evans is to be removed and they will oc cupy the entire floor. They will also add a new 32x70 foot salesroom on the second floor. The front will be of plate glass. The store when completed will be one of the most up-to.date in Central Peuna. WAN fEn-ATKUSTWOKTHY GENTLEMAN or lany In each county tomafaira business lor an .ia esrrioiisiiea nouse or solid tinaneliil stana Inif. A strnlRbt, bona fide weekly salary of I iK.uo pain oj check each Monday with all eX' penses direct from headquarters. Money ad vancea tor expenses. Knclose addressed enve lop. Munuuer, wocaxton Hulldlng, Chicago, iiiiuuia. ju-i ini. The Pennsylvania Canal, includ mg mat portion wnicn passes tnrougn Bloomsburg, is lucely to change hands in the near future, al though who the parties are that contemplate buying the waterway has not been made known. From ll. ' t t t inorougniy renaDie source it is learned that negotiations are under way for the sale of this division of the canal jnd that the sale will like ly be effected in the near future. Clyde Keller, who during the past season covered short stop for the Friendship Fire Company ball team, nearly cut three of his toes off Saturday morning. Placing his toot on a lath, which he was going to cut in two, he brought the hatchet down with considerable force, but it struck his left foot cutting through the shoe and almost severing three of his toes. He was removed to Dr. Bierman's office where the in jury was dressed. . A unique case in connection with the enforcement of the Sunday laws in Philadelphia may have a far reaching effect. An agent of the Sabbath Association, who has been active in procuring the prosecution of persons doing business on Sun day, was in turn prosecuted for working for wages on that day. The justice considered the matter carefully and decided that the man was as truly a violator of the law as any of the men who had been fined through his exertions, and he therefore imposed upon him a similar penalty. It will be inter esting to learn the opinion of the court when the case comes up on an appeal. . One of -the youngest, if not the youngest firemen in the state is John R. Townseud Jr. son of Harry Townsend, and a grand son of May or John R. Townsend. Ever since the little fellow has been able to walk it . has been his wont to be with the "Friendies" at their quarters at the Town Hall, and he has always been a general favorite with the boys. The Company for several years has looked upon John as their mascot, and four months ago he was elected to full member ship in the company. The little fellow was in the heighth of his glory on Tuesday when, garbed in a company uniform, he accompan ied the fire laddies to Allentown. and will parade with them to-dav. ohn is but eight years old. While away he will be under the care of William Webb. Tlio moderate nri ar, whlnli 1 fnrniuii innani hag caused mime lo iiui'Mion thn iiimiirv nri accuracy of Hie goods. 1 want to Buy tuat I nii)iiy imiij iiausou ei loiiid least, of first iiual- It.V. and tllttre UI'H none iM'ltHr. I knnn In m..l almost every combination of spherical and cylindrical lenBog, lenses wlilcli you nave been told were only made to your order. I keep tbese for my own patleuts and you can nave t lie bene fit of the low prices at which buying them In Quantities allOWS me f.O Hll I hum Krlnir vnn. .broken lens for a duplicate If your lenses were uugiuaii .iippiiea Dy me. 4-33 Ijr 11. Y, CUA.MPLIN, M. Da Woouiuburg-, Pa. THAT NEW DRESS. you can select irom tins Materials ana save moneyon a ing to cnanges in our business : for 5 cents on every even dollars worth of cash or merchandise. ' Is Do. Wcrth Saving on Every All Wool Melrose J In black and colors, 50c yd. 45in. all wool yarn dyed Serges black and colors 62c yd. " All wool Tweeds in 4 colors at J 1 .00 yd. 561TJ . mixed suitings 1. 00 yd. soin. all wool chevi- ots75c. yd. 5oin. all wool J Venetian 75c yd. soin. all wool broadcloth 1.00 yd. 54m. Panama suitings 1.25 yd. Furs, Furs, The best showing of Furs we have ever made is now " ready for you. You know the class of fine furs wc carry. They're the best for the re- spective grades and priced 2 moderately. We show them from 85c to $50.00 a piece. Ycu will get better furs from 2 this lot than usual, made from J selected skins; fine workman- ship and correct styles. Low prices. J Elite Petticoats Another lot of these on sale this week. Priced from 3.50 to 1 .00 each, no strings per J feet fitting. Also the B. S. K. skirt from 2.50 to 1.00 each. They're the best made goods "and the best for the prices. J See these two makes of skirts. Ostrich Feathers. Are one of the leading "trimmings on the hats we J offer you. A lot of these one fourth less than prevailing prices prices range from 2.00 Sto 12.00 each. See them. H. J. A Soft. Black. Kid Skin, genuine welted or turned soles. Once you have made their acquaintance you will wear no other. Also the largest and most complete line of SCHOOL SHOES in the County. F. D. TALK NO. 48. FOR WEDDING GIFTS. There is nothing so welcome and appropriate as something in our line. If you select the Gift from our Stock, you'll be sure you have bought something fashionable and worthy, and what is more, you will have saved money. No extra charge for engraving. O-go. "W". ZHZess, Optician and Jewelir, BLOOMSBURG, FENNA. A school of journalism is to be founded in New York, the publish er of the World having subscribed a large sum for this purpose. The notions of Mr. Pulitzer may be commendable, but there appears to be no special need of such a school, when we take into consideration the fact that every community now has scores of people who know just how to run a newspaper. Blessings from thousands ot fair lips will be showered upon the Reading Railroad for its order to trainmen to carefully wipe the hand rails of passenger coaches just previous to each stop, that hands and gloves may not be soiled by the grime. It is a policy that might well be generally adopted, and the wonder is that it was not long ago put in operation. showing of the newest Dress the pur chase of it beside, Ow we issue a Cash Money Ordtr fonrls vrv. tint? j Collar ? W Think It la. 1 Milliner)' 1 That's right up to now ini style S) A . I All the newest effects; aim comDinations. me pro uuci 01 our own work room On ting Hats In big assortment. Feltj shapes and Beavers of all? styles. Separate Dress Skirts. You will find all the'newestf silica ncie than usual, them. 1 1 1 ana priced less! Come and seei 1 t Linens. Linens Come and see the values J we offer in good all pure linen table damask. See the 50c, t 75c., 1.00, 1.25, 1.40, 1.85, 2.00J yard grades, note the quality J and patterns. All pure linen, t Wais tings An extra large line of the newest waist materials are' ready for your selection.' See them. Fleeced Underwear Complete line of ladies' and children's. Children's vests from sc and upwards. Child- ren's union suits 25c and 50c. i. .Ladies' vests 25c and 50C.J and T . I . i-aciies union suits 50c upwards. Ladies' fleeced 5 skirts 50c. Ladies fleeced! corset covers 50c. Children's vests and pants all sizes 25c each. CLARK & SON. New Shoes for Women. The Gibson Girl Built to Sell for $3.00. OUR PRICE ($2.50) PER PAIR- DENTLER. I Keeping House for the Brain. The brain is an exacting tenant. Its house must be kept clean and fresh or there will be Irouble with the landlord. The brain needs a constant supply of good, wholesome food. "It " 'he new cereal, tastes good, and tup. plies the nourishment needed, because is made from brain strengthening grains, in vigoraies the tired system and kindles ac tivities. Vou will like "f" at any meal Grocers sell "". a.,a ly ' P. I. REIIXY, Practical Plumber, Steam, Gas and Hot Water Fitter.' Steam and Hot Water Heating. Lead Burro, ing. Sanitary Plumbing of all Descrij tions. All Work Guaranteed. Estimates Cheerfully Purn'shed. 433 CENTRE STREET, BELL'l'HONK. BLOOMSBURG, PA.
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