THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. t (i Oju ii u I'.mik Account, When you want to Mako an Investment, CALL UN THE OLD The Farmers Capital,' $60,000. . C. M.CKEVEMNG, Prks. IURF.CTORSi J. L. Mott.r, Grant Hkrrint., Dr. Wm. M. Rehf.r, N. U. Funk. C. A. Ki.mm, Dr. J. J. Urown, EVANS' SHOE STORE, &84& ... at prices from $2.00 to $5.00. The place to buy your shoes. Chas. M. Evans. THE COLUMBIAN. RLOOMSDURG, TA. THURSDAY, DKCLMiUK 31, 190J. Kntered atthe Punt 0t f at Htoomnliurg, Pa. 4 incondoUxMinatttr , .toni7i 1 , 1HSH. LOCALNEWS. A Happy New Year to all. Legal advertisements on page 7. - - See our unusual clubbing offers cn 5th pagt;. Cerald Gross won the Wheel men's progressive euchre prize Tuesday evening. . Swarz' orchestra furnished excel lent music for a dance in Town send's Hall on Tuesday evening. The diagram for the Normal Students' Lecture Course opened at Bidleman's book store this morn ing. One of our exchanges defines a promoter as "a man who can double his money without putting any in." Hon. Fred Ikeler lectured at Pittsburg Tuesday evening. He was number two of the Y. M. C. A. couise of that city. The explosion of an oil stove completely destroyed the home of John Middleton at Berwick, late Friday afternoon. Mary Kmerson, the emotional actress, in " His Majesty and the Maid" is a forthcoming attraction at the Opera House. . - Fifteen Oent Dinners- The Grand Restaurant, Opera House Illock, Bloomsburg, Pa. will serve a full dinner daily from 11 a. m. to r p. m. for 15 CUNTS on and after January 1 st 1904. J. l'ronrietor. 8w. Hell Telephone. 1 Another Bis Invoice of those 25c: TOOTH BRUSHES just came in. These are the ones we guarantee Notice. We will give a new brush for any returned as unsatis factory. Try one and you will use no other. Hundreds are using them. W. S. RlSHTON, Market sauare rharmacist. RELIABLE National Bank . Sckh.us $71,000. M. MILLKISKX. Cashier. II. A. McKiu.iP, C. M. Cwkvemno, C. Y. Run yon It's time t wear heavy shoes. Are you fixed for the cold winter days? We have almost every thing you need to keep your feet warm and dry. - 1 - 1 1 - iiuitic (it coou, neitvy wilier- t itc stuck with double soles Edward Rroadt and bride arrived in town on Monday, and have taken up their residence in the Funston property on Market street. - o - - - A charter for the Defender Hose Company, of Berwick, was record ed by Register and Recorder, John C. Ru'.ter, Jr. o;i Tuesday. . . John Fry of town, and Miss Mae Jones of Wilkes-IJarre, were married at the latter place on Thursday last. They will reside here. - HIGHEST cash prices paid fo- all kinds of raw furs by F. R Drake, 440 East 4th St., Blooms burg Pa. Always home on Satur day. 4t. Thk Coi.rsiBiAM and New York Thrice-a-week World for one year cost only $1.60. Orders are com ing in fast. loin the procession. Bart Bisel and Alfred Arnjstrong will enter the employ of John C Rutter, Jr., as solicitors and re porters for the Bloomsburg Daily , beginning to-morrow. Patti's contract for her farewell tour in this country provides that she shall have five rooms 111 every hotel where she stops and that the rooms overhead be vacant. Why don't some of our medi cal triends invent a patent medi cine that will cure a man of talk- he when he has nothing to say There is a great demand for such a medicine in Bloomsburg. .. The Catawissa Fire Company's dance in Irvin's Hall Tuesday night was a very pleasant and suc cessful affair. A goodly number of the Friendship boys attended, garb ed in their full parade uniform. .1 Lloyd McIIeury, of Benton, son of Ex-Sheriff J. B. McIIenry, has been chosen to take charge of the new station of the Ii. xb. ana s. jj. Sr. B. Railroads, which it is undtr stood will be opened at the Paper Mill. Rrv.l Patterson of town, and Geo. S. FKckenstine of Orangcville. have been drawn to serve as jurors in the United States District Lourt u'illianisDoit. The former is a gi and juror and the latter a petit il,rcr- . . ... .- - An oyster supper will be given in the United Evangelical church, of Almedia. Jan. 2, 1904, for the benefit of the church. Ice cream and other things. All are invited to attend. Fine music will also be furnished. Miss Edith Vincent, of Detroit, a member of the "Weary Willie" theatrical company, wincii exumn ed here Wednesday evening ot last week was admitted to tne .Miner s Hospital, at Ashland on Fnday. She is alfected with double sciatica. J R. Fowler is tearing out several of the partitions in the Grand Res taurant, and transforming the en tire lower side into a large dining room, preparatory to serving fifteen cent dinners. He was the pioneer in town of the hot beefsteak sand wich with brown gravy for five cents, and he enjoys the reputa tion of serving the best 111 this me bat can be had He prongs something fine in the way of a fif teeu cent diuuer. The twenty-fifth wedding anni versary of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hess, was celebrated at their home in Center township on Thursday. Many relatives ar.d friends were present, nnd the occasion was one long to be remembered. F'llis Fritz, son of J. F. Fritz, of Stigarloaf township, died Saturday aged seventeen years. I le had been in failing health for some time, suf fering from consumption. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at to o'clock, with interment at St. Gabriel's. ... . . We overheard a man the other day remark that this country needs good cooks, and he just about ex pressed our sentiments. Our pre sent educational svstetn unfits worn- en for home life by lowering her ideal of home, yet it does not fit her for anything else. The case of the Alto-Idaho Gold & Copper Company against Chas. Harder of Catawissa, was up before Squire Jacoby last week. All the witnesses and attorneys were pre sent. The defendant waived ; hearing and gave bail in the sum of $500 for his appearance at Court. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Bertha M. Ricbey and Mr. Jess R. Wcnner The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs. A. W. Richey, at New Columbus, on Wednesday Jan. 13th at seven o'clock p. m. An evening with Riley interspers ed with special music, will be given in the Town Hall, ICspy, Pa., on Saturday evening, January a, 1904, by the friends of Harry II. Mc- Collum as a benefit, who will be the reader of the evening. Miss Delia GeUinger will have charge of the music. - - - - - Quite a number of the Wheel men are going to Light Street to morrow evening to witness the Minstrel show. The Light Street boys will use several of the jokes and songs given at the Wheelmen's recent entertainment, and the locals want to hear how they sound from the front. A three year old sou of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ernest, of near Gro vania, fell with a bottle in his hands. The contact with the ground smashed the vessel, and splinters of glass cut his face in several places. Dr. I. W. Willits was summoned and dressed the injuries. The present cramped quarters of the Bloomsburg Wheelmen is short ly to be relieved. The partition in the pool room is to be removed, and the room extended back about twelve feet. This will permit of another pool table which will be installed as soon as the improve ments are completed. David Calhoun, who will be re membered as the star third base man of the Milton base ball team in the days of the Central Penna. League, was frozen to death at Terre Haute, Indiana, last week. Calhoun, beside Deing a fast fielder, was particularly strong at the bat, being recognized as the League's heaviest hitter. Council 81 Daughters of Liberty will hold a box social and entertain ment in their hall in the Wells building, this evening. An exel lent program has been prepared and a good time is anticipated. At the same time the beautiful quilt now on display in the window of J. G. Wells' hardware store will be chanced off. A man who experienced difficulty in securing laborers adopted these rules: "Wages will be $6 a day in advance. Breakfast will be served in bed. Working hours will be from 10 a. m. to 2 p. 111. All heavy work to be done by the 1kss. Ci gars furnished free. Any hand working the entire season can have the farm." The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Bomboy and Geo. E. Straub was solemnized amid pleasant surround ings, at the home of the bride's mother at Espy, last evening. The room was very prettily decora ted with palms and flowers and the whole scene was one of delight and beauty. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. W. H. Ilartman, pastor of the Espy M. E. Church. The bride was becomingly attired in brown poplin, and carried pink and white carnations The couple enter upon their new relations with the hearty good wishes of a host of friends. They will reside in Espy, HENkY W. CHAMPLIN, M. V., Ky E, KAK, NOSH AND THROAT Sl'ECI AI.1ST, F.nt Building, Bloomsburg, Pa, PURELY PERSONAL Mis I.d'th Miller is vinitin in M lhony Ci.y. T. K forest of New Vork is spen 1 ini die hnllitny here. lion. Kolit II. I.itilc is presklini: at Court in I lanville this week. Miss N'eilsoii of York is the guest of MUs Myr.i Moyer on Mukct Street. Mrs. John Ch im'irrlin of Millville, visit- e-1 in town during the put week. Mr. nml Mrs. I nut IJ Wirt will receive their friends on New Year's Day. Mr. tlow.irl Cook is visiting relatives anil fiicnils In Sunbuty niul WillUmsport. Maxltillon will entertain a company of his young friends at his home to niht. Arihur GroU of New York 'My is spend ing this week with his parents in town, Mr. and Mrs. Waller C. Trappe, of ITughrsville, spent Christmas in town. Wallace Vann.itia has returnel home from a two months visit in Philadelphia. Miss Margaret Hrooke nnd brother Walte tr visiting their grandfather in Philadelphia Wm. I.everett returned to Philadelphia on Monday. Mrs. Leveret t went down this morning. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Iairchild of Bridge port. Conn., are the guests of Mr. an I Mrs. Paul K. Wirt. I)r. ami Mrs, S. U. Arment enteriained a company of friends at six-hanl euchre on Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. F. II. Knt spent Christ mas and the two following d.iys, with the latter s parents at Weathcriy, pa Miss M0I.1 Cook, who was the guest of Miss liessie Swank, of Sunhury, over Christ mas returned to her home on Monday. (leoigc Sloin spent Christm.it with his father on Market Street. He returned to his home at lbltimore ou Monday. Neil Chrisman, who is in the emp'oy of 1. McManus, at Mahadcy, la. spent Holiday week with his parents on I irat Street. William Mclfcnry, of Stillwater, and O. J. Hess, 01 Van Cnmp, came down on the early B. & S. train to-day, to transact some business. Elijah Strnhm of Philadelphia, is visiting his parents in town. He is a machine opi r.i tor in one of the laige job printing officei 1 f that city. Heiijiinln Carpenter arrived home un expt-Cicdly from San Franciito, Christmas eve. His parents and sisters were over joyed at his arrival, they thinkin ' him manv milts away, lie will remain in town for some time Morris Itroadt nnd Chas. O. Sket r rle paiii.d on . .udlI.iv for I.os Angclot. Cali fornia. The length of time that Ihey will remain in the flowery land has not been de termined upon, I ut will depend largely upon the condition of his health. W. H. Sherwood, at present in business in West Virginia, spent a few hours in town with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. (j. llarmaa. on Monday, He took the evening train for St. Marys, Pa. to spend a few days with his family. m 1 Steam heat has been placed in the game or amusement room of the Y. M. C. A. The room, ow ing to the low temperature, has been used very little of late, but the steam heat will render it more comfortable and interest in the var ious amusements will in all prob ability be revived. Christmas day marked the open ing of the new Centre and Clear field electric railway, which has just recently been completed by M. F. D. Scanlan & Co. Everything worked nicely, and eight thousand passengers were carried. As a con tractor for construction work of this sort, Mr. Scanlan has few superiors. The "Hello Bill" theatrical com pany, was given a cool reception here last evening, though the show was one of considerable merit. Poor business for the past two weeks has greatly depleted the company's finances, and the mana ger was compelled to wire for funds to get out of town. The engage ment at Ilazleton to-night was cancelled. TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE. About 750 people,, mostly wo men and children were killed in ten minutes in a fire in the Iroquois Theatre, Chicago, yesterday after noon. The fire broke out during the second act of " Mr. Bluebeard." Some were burned to a crisp, others were suffocated, and some leaped in frenzy over the balcony rail into the auditorium and were incinerated Dozens perished in their seats. The fire was the result of a ground ed electric wire. Whora Tbara is a ball Heavy fueling in the head ; a bad taste in the mouth ; tongue lurred and taste blunted ; skin dry and feverish ; whites of eyes streaked with yellow ; sour risings in the throat ; fugitive pains in the head, chest and back, etc., take Cal-ctira Solvent Dr. Ken nedy's new medicine, rigit aunty and be well in a few days. Write to the' Cal-ctira Company, Rondout, N. Y., for free book and sample bottle. ELECTION NOTICE Ttif Anilual Meeting of thei mnnhert nf Ihf Calutiibla Cuuitta A'iru-ulturitl. Ilorttruttitnil mid lln'ho Htinl AxHm inliaii will Im hfhl in lie Court Hour in I) Hna'iui g on Utttui dou, Jmiu avii Wth. 1 4, ( (mi oVIucfc ji. m. Jur the election of nfficerifui- tlw enmiinu year. A. X. YOST, Dev. 8 1 , '0.1, HI. tieireta r). NOTICE TO BONDHOLDERS. 77id following bonflu of Ihf Columliia dmnty Agrtinlmrol tioelety horn Let-n drawn for pay ment. Smaller 7, VH, 4i, fit, 71 and 75, ninounl ing to $l,5tm. Interest on lite bund will ceaiw Janxuiry M, 1111, Any other tiernun holding bo'iilir not drawn for payment may recive the money fur tltem by presenting them to lite treas urer. J4MK8 C. II ROUS, Deo. 81, it. 'lYeanurer. Closing Out Sale Yotf know we are closing out our stock before our re building commences. We must close out many lines of goods. You will find the best values at Clark's Closing Out Sale. We advise frequent visits to the store, as many lines will be placed on sale from day to day at reduced prices that will never be in print to tell you. Come and see. DRESS GOODS. Our entire stock of wool dress goods has been great ly reduced in price. 85c for 1.00 ttroadcloths. 85c for 1 .00 Zibelines. 1.00 for 1.25 Black Cheviots 50c for 62c Wool Serges. 44c for 50c Albatros. 1. 15 for 1.25 Reed's Lansdown. 41 c for 50c Wool Cheviots. 1.00 for 1.25 Suitings. EMBROIDERIES. We place on sale this week a big lot of embroid eries suitable for all pur poses at a big reduction in price. You must see the goods, all grades. Just when you need them vou buy them for less than usual. WHITE GOODS. We have made reduc tions on many lines, especi ally in the mercerized suit ings. Just the gooc's for shirtwaist suits, childrens' dresses and waists. FINE FURS. We have a few pieces of fine neck turs at a big re duction in price to close out. -WILL D1SCONTINUE.- We will discontinue allowing 10 PER CENT, discount on and after Jan I, '04. H. J. TALK NO. 52. The Last Call to Christmas Bargains. The Gift Buyer who comes to us makes no mistake. Every purchase from our beautiful stock means a Merry Christmas for some one. We know what you want. The pleasing selection the good quality and the reasonable price. We give it. You will delight in our new stock because it is in close touch with the times and antici pates your every want in gift making. Presents for everybody. Good things plenty of them suitable for old and young. Come and get the very best and save in the buying. Optician and Jeweler, Attractive Clubbing Offers for 1904 Arrangements have been made whereby we can offer our subscrib ers some leading publications at greatly reduced rates. Below are four different offers. Read them over: FIRST CFFEE. We will give The Columbian for one year, regular price $1.00, with the Farm and Fireside for one year (two issues each month), reg ular price 50 cents, and a Peerless Picture (your choice of 24), regular price $r.oo (total value jb.50. ) All THREE For - $1.00 SECOND OFFER. Thk Coi.umman, ift.oo "New t'oik World", Thiicc-a .week, $1.00 Kciilnr price of both, We will send tho two for cno year for t2.oo $160 THIRD OFFER. The Coi.umman, "New Vork Tiibune Farmer", 1.00 fl.oo Regular pr ice for both, ijfj.co We will send tha two for ens year for - - - $1.25 FOURTH OFFER. The Coi.umman, - $1.00 "The Cosmopolitan Magazine", Ifcl.oo "The Twentieth Century Home", jii.oo Regular price for the three $3. 00 We will send the three publi cations for one year for $2 00 Address: The Columbian, Bloomsburg, Pa. WANTKP FA1TIIH I TfllSON TO THAVI-L for a well cttMli-hr(l hi iirp in a f w coun'trs, oiilllriff on rrtiill rnrrc linnm Mid f (iciitu I.oful territory. Sulmy fi'P.rn pr r wr k Itli expenses additional, till pajable In enh fBcli week. Money for Mpptif-e udTnnreri. I'OMlllon per manent. Hiiflr.ePH meeoi-Mul nnd nmlihuf. bluudard House, 880 peaibcitn tit. I lilcn'o. 11-1 let m SEPARA TE SKIRTS. All this season's newest styles. Now you buy them at big reduction in price. Come and see the values we offer. The goods in them are worth the price let alone the making. MILLINERY. We have made extra big reductions from our former low prices on all Trimmed Hats ami Felt Shapes. You can save money on this line now. We do millinery work of all kinds. WAIST SILKS. A lot of Corded Wash Silks worth 50c, to go at 35c a yard. Also a lot of ends of silk at big reduc tions. These ends we do not cut. COMFORTABLES. We have reduced the price of these just when you need them. Some filled with down, the others filled with clean white cotton. All satine covered. 8c outings 6Jc. Heavy shirtings 8c. yd. Yd. wide silkolenes 10c. Heavy toweling 9c. yd. Heavy cotton flannel 9c m CLARK & SON. HLOOMSBURG, PENNA The Farm and Fireside is a splen did semi-monthly magazine of 24 to 32 good-sized pages, plain print and nicely illustrated.. Read our first offer. The New York Thrice a-Week WorU contains six pages every issue, and as its name indicates, comes three times a week. It is too well known to need any intro duct ion. V e offer it for a little over half the regular price. See our second offer. The New York Tribune Farmer is an illustrated weekly, and one of the best of its class. It is full of valuable information to tillers of the soil. You can get it through our club for one-fourth its regular price. See third effer. The Cosmopolitan Magazina is known in every home. There are ' none better and few as good. The Twentieth Century Jome is a new magazine published by the Cosmopolitan Company in their beautiful building on the Ili'dson. It has many new and striking feat ures, and aims at the same high standard as the Cosmopolitan. We have made an arrangement by which we are enabled to present you with tliis valuable publication for one year free. Read our fourth offer. Where can you set so much good reading matter for sc little money? We cannot tell how long we will be able to continue these otters. Don't lose the opportunity, but send in your order now. All orders must be accompanied with the cash. Sample copies of these papers will be sent ou request. The Mag azines can be seen at this office. CEO. E. ELWELL, Proprietor. WANTir FAmiM'L PFKHON TO ( Al l ON let hi 1 1 ri.de Hi d hkciiib foi iiiamilueinrn u house lii'Vli vw II tHMIflid luslitth; Jiinl HgrU tny; Mrolflit falBiy ISO pntd veekly and e. pel K Uitio aoi d:pit vlr lit ex eileneeuB recMt: joiilm trinanint: tuo-lMfs mo iisntil Fi.rlr re Mlf-eCUituMd t nvilope Mip. eilMudeil Travelers, 806 Jlojion. IuIKMiik, thliago, 111. 11-im
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