THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURG, PA. 5 jS If THE COLUMBIAN. BLOOMSBURO, FA. THURSDAY, OCTOHER 19, 1905 Kiiterrfi at tit font Ojfflrr, Btownftmrg, Pa. an rnnl clntr matter, Karen 1, IHHH. LOCALNEWS. Legal advertisements on page 7. m - Editor Brewington of the Benton Argus is the father of a new son. m The Normal foot ball team will play Shquiokin on Saturday at that place. . Henry Drinker was inaugurated President of Lehigh University on October 12th. . . Dr. J. W. Brnner will build a two story addition to his Market street residence. Miss Klla Stoker of Stillwater is assisting in the newspaper depart ment of this office. William Jennings Bryan and family are now in Japan where they will spend several weeks. Warren H. Ever is serving as a grand juror iu the United States Court at Scranton this week. Dr. R. M. Lasbelle has been ap pointed postmaster at Centralia in place of A. D. Goldsworthy remov ed. . Dr. H. Bierman recently assisted at the laying of the corner stone of the new Hahneman Hospital at Scranton. Rev. Norman Buniharn of Spring field, Mass. officiated at St. Gabriel's Church, Cole's Creek on Sunday. . . B. II. Johnson has resigned his position with the Morning Press to accept oue with the American Car & Foundry Co. . Hadley's Moving Picturss will appear in the Opera House tomor row night under the auspices of the Wheelmen's Club. Hon. R. Scott Ammerman of Danville is among the speakers who are addressing Democratic meetings through the state. Most of tht material for the Cat awissa bridge is on the ground, and the construction will proceed as rapidly as possible. An effort is being made to arrange a foot ball game between Normal and Dickinson College at Sunbury on Thanksgiving Day. , Normal and Dickinson Seminary played foot -ball last Saturday after noon on the Normal field, the score being 10 to 5 in favor of Normal. Lafayette Keeler of Benton was among our many callers during the fair. He is one of our old friends aud we are always glad to see him. Fair time is always an Old Home week for Bloomsburg. A great many former res:dents return here annually during the fair. This was the case last week. Hon. John G. Harman joined Candidate Berry's party last week and made speeches at several points. He is a good speaker and his .ad dresses were well received. Rails are now being laid ou the Bloomsburg & Millville Trolley line by Contractor Regan. The work was begun at Millville, and is nearly down to Eyers Grove. JVilliam C. Johnston Esq. return td on Monday from Tennessee where lie spent a week on business. He expects to go to the Adiron dacks next week to hunt for deer. Judge Little and family have been spendiug several weeks on his farm near Light Street, with his son Harry. The Judge is look ing better and has gained in weight. A Man's feet are better judges of shoes than he is! When you luck your's into a r.ir of "Keith's Konqueror" Shoes they'll tell you they're com fortable at last, $350 and $4.00 Chas. M. Evans, Aciaicr von Kdoomsuiukcs. A stoppage in the sewer pipe backed water into Mrs. M. E Knt's cellar on Tuesday. Street commis sioner Cndman located the difficulty on Wednesday and removed the obstruction. D. J. Tasker and the Howe Moving Pictures are in Kentucky this week, and next week will be in Illinois. He writes that they are showing to crowded houses everywhere. The display of Edward B. Tus tin Jr., an eleven-year-old lad, in the main building at the fair, was very ingenious, and the spot was constantly thronged with spectators. It was his own work. The annual bi-county convention of the Christian Endeavor of Col umbia and Montour counties will convene in Catawissa this evening and continue tomorrow. An in teresting program has been ar ranged. David Reeder of Newberry lost his right foot at the P. & R. freight station at Sunbury on Tues day, while a train on which he was brakeman was being shifted. He was taken to the hospital where the foot was amputated. Sir Henry Irving, the eminent English actor, died at Bradford, England, on Friday last. He had played his part with unusual vigor, but died suddenly soon after reach ing his hotel. He will be buried in Westminister Abbey. Frank II. Sloan has been norui nated on the Republican ticket for the othce of city engineer of Balti more, Md., a position which he has formerly filled for two terms He is a son of C. P. Sloan ot Market street, aud is well known here. At the annual election , of the Bloomsburg Water Co. last week Tuesday, Dr. J. J. Brown and H. II. Grotz were elected directors in place of Dr. W. M. Reber, deceased and L. E. Waller who declined a re-election owing to his absence from town. No other changes were made in the board. Two weeks from next Tuesday is election. livery man should make up his mind that he will give a little time on that day to his country. It will not take long to go to the polls. The right of suf frage is a great privilege, and every good American citizen ought to have his say in public matters. Concrete pavements are to be laid in place of plank at the D. L. & W. depot. The buildings have been recently painted and other im provements made. If the company would erect a roof to protect pass engers from storm as they get on and off the cars it would be highly appreciated by the travelling public. Miss Alva Rinker died at her home on West Second street on Monday morning, after an illness of several months, aged 46 years. She was a sister of W. E., B. F., George and Ida Rinker, of Blooms burg and Mrs. Jas. Hooper, of Houtzdale. The funeral as held on Wednesday, Rev. W. M Tink er officiating. Donald G. Herriug, son of Judge and Mrs. Grant Herring, has been elected President of the Junior class at Princeton University. This is considered a high honor, aud is an indication of the popularity which Don enjoys among his classmates. He lias beeu promineut as an athlete, being a young mau of splendid physique, and last year played ou the "scrub" foot ball team, and is this year on the 'Varsity team as right tackle. He has also made a big hit as a wrestler. hi Your glasses may lie partly right, ond pro. portionntuly helpful; but if they are not en. lirely right you are not getting all of the benefit you should. ONLY medical eve specialist can determine exactly whut lenses are needed. Henry W. Champlln. M. D., OCULIST, Frank W. Miller, Candidate for Register and Recorder, is a young man. He has the ability to fill the office and he will be obliging and courteous. Let us elect him with an old time majority. . Rev. Zeigler has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Christian churches at Bloomsburg and Ber wick, and has moved to the latter place from Sweet Valley, his form er charge. . . Samuel Fuhrnnn of Ringtown, the missing man was found at Williamsport on Tuesday night where he sought lodging at the police station. He probably got on the wrong train, or he may have walked there. He was sent to his friends at Ringtown. Rev. C. II. Burnett, pastor of the A. M. E. Chinch, has resigned and gone to his former home in Georgia, and Rev. C. P. Harring ton who has been at Newcastle for the past three years, has been sta tioned here oy the conference which met at Wilkes-Barre. J. Frank Parks has been granted an extort er's license. The Holy Communion under the pastorate of Rev. A. Houtz will be administered as follows : Orange ville Oct. 22 at 10:30 A. m. ; St. James Oct. 29 at 10:15 A- M-! Hid ley Nov. 5 at 10:30 A. m.j and Ziou Nov. 12 at 10:30 A. m. Preparatory service and business meeting on the preceding Satur day. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Chapin of bchoolcraft. Mich., have returned to their home after spendiug a couple of months in the east. Dr. Chapin was formerly a prominent physician and a leading citizen of Eeuton, and moved to Schoolcraft many years ago. Both he nud Mrs. Chapin have many relatives and friends in this section. John D. Fowler, son of Nathan B. Fowler of this town, was killed at Hinsdale, Illinois, last week by being run over by a train. He re sided at Downer's Grove, 111., and went to Hinsdale on business, and it is supposed he was struck by another train as he alighted. Some years ago he was Superintendent of the Bloomsburg Water Co. - The arrangements for the formal inauguration of the Rev. Dr. Will iam Perry Eveland as president of the Williamsport Dickinson Semi nary, which will occur on Friday, October 26, are being completed as rapidly as possible. There will bo a number of presidents of prominent schools present and many ministers from various points in the State. Another shooting case comes from Berwick. John Alterio, an Italian of West Berwick on Friday even ing last shot Mike Sterijko, a Slav onian, in the leg and abdomen. The wounded man was taken to the Wilkeo-Barre hospital, and Alterio was committed to the Bloomsburg jail in default of $3000 bail. It is thought that Mike will recover. At State College- Prof. J. A. Dennis went to Belle foute on Saturday as a delegate to an Odd Fellows Encampment. Incidentally he attended a ban quet on Wednesday eveuing given by the Bloomsburg Club of State College. This town and vicinity has a large delegation at that insti tution, aud thev have organized a club with seventeen members. Boy Wanted. A boy sixteen years old with fair common school education is wanted at this office to learn the priutiug trace. Full particulars as to work and pay will be given on applica tion, tf BloomBburgms At Towanda. The Bradford County Teachers' Institute was held at Towanda last week. Among the instructors were Prof. C H. Albert, aud Prof. O. II. Vetter. Speaking of the former the Argus says: An address was delivered by Professor C. II. Albert of the Bloomsburg Normal School on the foundations ot education. Miss Maude Welles of Lock Haven Nor mal school gave a Oue recitation entitled "Marcelles of the Slow Race." At the afternoon session of Monday Professor Albert, who is a very pleasing speaker, continued his address ou education, starting from fundamental principles and giving teachers many valuable hints on teaching and meutal concentra tion. Of Mr. Yetter the Journal says: The morning sessiou opened at 10:55 by singing "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name," led by Piofessor O. II. Yetter of Blooms burg, who has conducted the music here for several years. Mr. Yetter is highly popular with the teachers. PURELY PERSONAL William Iteishline of Orange was in town 011 Tuesday. Mis II. A. McKiliip is visiting friends in Carlisle this week. N. U. Kunk Ksq., was in Wilkes-Hane Monday, on business, Mrs. R. C. Neal of llarrisburg spent a couple of days in town last week. Arthur It. CI rot of New York visited his parents here during the past week. Misses Mabel and Kli&ilieth Waller of Indiana, l a., aie the guests of Mrs. C. W, McKclvy. I. A. Snyder, of the Kxcliangc Hotel, is in Maine, nt a hunter's camp at Noreross, looking for big game. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Menagh of Wash ington, I). O have been visiting the former's sister, Mrs. C. !'.. Savage. Ex sheriff John Mowrey was in town Inst week, lie was among the Democrats from a distance who attended the mass meeting at considerable personal inconvenience. John (I. f.aubach of Sugarloat was amorjj the upper end people ho attended the fan, and found time to give us a welcome cai I. He has been a reader of the Coi.umhian for miny years an 1 is always paid up in ad vance. John Morris of Gieenwood was among the Democrats who came to town 10 attend the Mass meeting on October 10th. He iliove seventeen miles nnd home again in order to be present. Such devotion to poli tical principle is the kind that counts. John is a son of Wesley Morris. ROOHE WIRT WEDDING. Continued from tst page. themums and autumn leaves filling the centre of the table. The break fast was delicious and elaborate. At one point, boxes of the bride's cake were given to each guest, and the ice cream was served in indi vidual white heart shaped boxes surmounted by tiny doves. During the breakfast an Hungarian Band played delightfully and frequently the men sang, one of them a soloist, having a fine baritone voice. The leave taking of the happy pair was informal and charming. As the bride left the room she was ' showered with lilies of the valley. The color scheme of the wedding was white ; chrysanthemums and lilies of the valley. The ushers at the church who were also at the breakfast were: Messrs. Karl Funs ton Wirt of Bloomsburg, Paul Coburn of Boston, Richard K. Hartwell of Chicago, Raymond Kirk of Chicago and Corbin Edgell of New York all having been Har vard classmates of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Wirt's other guests at breakfast were: Bishop Darling ton, the Reverend Mr. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. II. O. Rodgers, Miss Rodgers, Mr. Kenneth Rodgers of Germantown, Mrs. J. A. Roche, Miss Helen Roche, Mrs. Rowland of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. James Roche of Bridgeport, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. R. S. George of New York, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Dun ning of Syracuse, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. George Sirret of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Dallett Wilson of Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Armand Brand of New York, Mr. Wymer Mills of New ork, Mr. Graham Smith of New York, Miss Robinson Smith of New York, Miss Nan Den nison of Syracuse N. Y. Many beautiful presents were re ceived in Bloomsburg, some in New York and some sent direct to Chicago, the bride's future home. The bride's gift to the groom was a beautiful pearl scarf pin. Among the gifts were from Mr. and Mrs. Wirt a complete set of table silver in an oaken case; Mrs. Roche, the groom's mother, a silver t.ea service, colonial pattern; Mr. Karl Wirt a very handsome large silver salver; the bride's grandmother an exquis ite colonial cake basket. The day was perfect, bright sun shine, a da of Indian summer. After their bridal holidays Mr. and Mrs. Roche will make taeir home in Chicago where the grooai is secretary of the Otis Elevator Company. On Monday evening Mr. aud Mrs. Wirt entertained at dinner at the New Netherland Hotel. There were ten covers. The guests were the mother and sisters of the groom, t he bride and groom, the bride's brother, Bishop Darlington aud the Rev. Mr. Nichols. An Occasion of Interest Councilman James Magee 2nd has kindly couseuted to give to the people of Bloomsburg his cele brated lecture on his receut trip abroad, in the M. E. Church, this Thursday evening, Oct. 19. This is a benefit lor the Sunday School, and the talk will be historic, inter esting, beneficial, and we bespeak for him a lull house. A silver offering will be taken at the door. Committee. Marriage Welsh and Ruckle on the 17th inst at the home of the bride by Rev. A. Houtz, Mr. George S. Welsh of Orange township and Miss Elsie A. Ruckle of Centre towuship. Benth A Ito Kind You Haw Always Bought Blgnatara ef .7th ... u -. j nay MM Neivest Suits 45in. long coat suit made of Lymansville cheviot $ satin lined, 9 gore skirt, high kilted at 17.50. $20.00 for a handsome light gray suit 45in. coat, all satin lined, velvet collar 1 1 gore skirt, high kilted. A beauty. Dress Goods If you have a dress goods need see The Clark Store line and prices. 50m. broadcloth at 1. 00 yd, usual 1.25 grade. 50m. mohairs at 50c. yd. 42in. wool cheviots at 50c. yd, with plenty of others. Black Underskirts At 73, 89. 1.00 and 1.46. All made from mercerized materials. The Clark Store. TALK NO. 67. SAVE YOUR EYESIGHT BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE The proper care of the eyes will save all the worries and miseries that neglect of them will surely bring. Correctly fitted glasses will remedy the ills already begun. Skill and experience alone can adjust glasses properly. O-eo. FT. Hess, Optician and Jewelkr, BLOOMSBURG, FENNA Alexander Brothers & Co., Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes, Confeq- tionery and Nuts. 0 Fine Candies. Fresh Every Week. j?ET2T"jr Goods -a. SiE'Eci-fi-rr'sr. SOLE AGENTS FOR JUPITER, KING OSCAR, WRITTEN GUARANTEE, COLUMBIAN, ETC. Also F. F. Adams & Co's Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco. ALEXANDER BROS. & CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF Carpets, Rugs, Matting and Draperies, Oil Cloth and Window Curtains You Will Find a Nice Line at W. JK BRQ WEB'S BLOOMSBURG, PENN'A. For the Satisfactory Kind in Up-to-date Styles, go to CapwelPs Studio, (Over Ilartmau's Store) BLOOMSBURG. PA. Another Large Lot Of The Newest Coats In Kinjnre, Tourist iind fit ted Empire stylus placed on sale this week. A new Tourist 15in. long Covert Coat body and sleeve satin lined at 7.00. See tlto Coverts at 8.50, 10.00, 12.00,13.00,11.00. They're sill right up to the minute i:.. l. in mjiu, tjiuiiuy ami woik- manship. Millinery. The millinery section of The Clark Store offers you the best selection of trimm ed hats at moderate prices. All made in their own work room. Also a complete line of ready to wear hats. We are ready to make you a hat promptly to order or do any kind of millinery work promptly, stylishly and in a first class manner by ex pert milliners. Dress Silks 19m. colored taffetas 59c. yd. 27m. changeable taf fetas 74c. yd. 27m. black taffetas 75c. yd. 36m. black . taffetas 1.00 and 1.25 yd. 23in. black Poie DeSoie 1 00 and 1.25 yd. Fancy silks all grades. -DEALERS IN- Wt. (iminptly oiitaln II. H, b 1 id TvIkiT'VT ijsl sat J HeuJ mixlul, ukuioli or iIiioo. ..iv Mum fur fruoruport ou pH't'iilnhlllty. Knr free book irrTRADE-MARKS & Opposite U. S. Patent Office WASHINGTON D. C. Ml 'I a X s x I
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