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afrnnlcta mutter, March 1. Iss.
Fishermen are more numerous
than fish these days.
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A .son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Harry S. Barton on Monday.
A lawn festival will be held at
St. Columba's church on June 28,
and 20.
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Milton Yorks is home from La
fayette College for the summer va
cation. Theta Castle, K. G. Ii. has fixed
August 15th as the date for their
annual picnic.
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William Mensch is building a
large new barn on his farm in Mon
tour towuship.
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Peter Pietrick's third trial for
murder will begin in Wilkes-Barre
ou September 21st.
The Six County Firemen's Asso
ciation will hold their convention at
Danville next year.
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C. T. Elwell's eight piece orches
tra gave a dance at Columbia Park
on Wednesday night.
Dr. Waller was one of the ex
amiuers at the Shippensburg Nor
mal School this week.
Charles Albert, son of Prof, and
Mrs. C. II. Albert, graduates at
Lafayttte College this week.
Danville is hoping to have a $20,
000 armory, to be built by the state
under the Act of May 11, 1905.
Joseph Demoree has completed
his Junior year at Dickinson Col
lege, Carlisle, and is home for the
summer.
Esovhas a band of fifteen pieces,
and is led by Mr. Hughes. They
made their first appearance on Fn
day evening.
Ask tor Allen's Foot Ease,
A powder for swollen, tired, hot, smart
ing feet. Sample sent FREE. Also
f ree hnmple ot tne foot-e-ase anuary
Corn-Pad. a new invention. Address,
Allen S Olmsted. Le Koy. N. Y. 6-u-4t
The Men's Bible Union will hold
their annual picnic at Columbia
Tark next month. The date has
not yet been fixed.
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Washington Camp No. 313, P
0. S. of A. will go to Hazleton in
October to attend the annual con
vention of the order.
Hon. W. T. Creasy received the
honorary degree of Master of Arts
from Susquehanna University at
its recent coinmeucement.
II. V. White Esq., attended
commencement at State College
this week. He is a trustee, and
secretary of the Board of Trustees.
The frog season does not open
until July 1st, and continues until
November 1st. The penalty for
catching frogs out of season is $25
per frog.
The C. &. M. Electric Railway
Company have moved their offices
to the rooms formerly occupied by
Frank Ikeler, Esq., as law offices,
over the post office.
Mayor Dimniick has started the
agitation for the establishing of a
university at Scranton, and has ex
pressed the opinion that the coal
barons should contribute part of
the endowment fund.
Albra W. Baker, Ml. D.,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Dibeases ok Chjxdrkn a Sfkcialty
Corner of Third and West Streets,
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
Hours :-Ujit 11 10 a. m. 1 to 8 and 6 to
8 p. m. Both Telephones.
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EVANS' SHOE STORE
Ready for Spring Business.
Great 1908 Spring line of Shoes and Ox
fords. livery Shoe or Oxford in our
Spring line will carry with it ALL
THE QUALITY it is possible to put
into a shoe consistent with price.
Prices $1.50 to $6.00
ALL SIZES.
THE PROGRESSIVE SHOE STORE
EVANS.
The contract for painting the
river liridge lias been awarded by
the commissioners to Andreas &
Bundy of Milllinville, and they are
doing the work.
To relieve Elmer Weil, of Potts-
ville, of heart trouble, surgeons at
the Pottsville hospital sawed out
three of his ribs which had been
pressing on that organ.
The Danville police are after
dogs with shot guns by order of the
borough council. Every dog found
that is not "properly and securely
muzzled" will be killed.
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beglinger
and son left here last Saturday lor
New York, and on Tuesday they
sailed for Germany, where they
will send three months.
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Many of the clergymen of
Bloomsbnrg, Berwick and other
county towns held a picnic at Col
umbia Park on Tuesday, about
sixty persons being present.
Dr. D. J. Waller, two daughters
and son, will leave here on Satur
day, to sail for England, where
they will mt et Mrs. Waller and
Miss Elizabeth, and spend the sum
mer. The state examiners are now en
gaged in examining the several
classes at the Normal. It will
probably be Saturday night or Men
day morning before the result will
be known.
There are a number of cases of
diphtheria in town. The spread
of the disease is largely owing to
negligence in n;t reporting, for
fear of quarantine, and to neigh
bors and others visiting infected
houses.
Partners are complaining that
the cool nights prevent the corn
from growing. It is a fact that in
many fields the corn is very low,
but never mind, for if it doesn't
grow pretty soon corn will be high
enough next fall.
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Last Thursday ex-Sheriff J. B
McHenry, of Benton, caught a
trout that measured 23 inches, and
weighed 5 pouuds. It was proba
bly the largest one ever caught in
that section. It was taken in Fish-
iug Creek, above Benton.
The following letters are held at
Bloonisburg, Pa. postoffice: Rev
P. Crane, Mr. D. C. Drum, J. B
Griffin, Miss Maude Hewitt, Mrs
Amelia Kantner, Mr. Emanuel
Keifer, Mrs. W. B. Rogers, Miss
Alice Welhver; Cards: Miss Irene
Crawford, Miss Liunie Duncan,
Howard W. Walters.
Mere ii Reliof lor Women.
Mother Gray, a nurse in New York,
discovered an aromatic, pleasant herb
cure for women's ills, called Australian
Leal. It is the only certain regulator.
Cures female weaknesses and Backache,
Kidney, Bladder and Urinary troubles.
At all Druggists or by mail 50 cents.
Sample FREE. Address, The Mother
Gray Co., Le Roy, N. Y. 6-u-4t
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The Lackawanna has asked for
bids for building a proposed cut-off
between Lake Hopatcong and the
Delaware Water Gap, which when
completed will make the route, from
New York to Bultalo ten miles
shorter. The proposed cut-off will
cost about $10,000,000, engineers
figure. It is said it will be one of
the most expensive pieces of road
ever built in the hast.
R. J. TV- inpson, of Dushore,
Sullivan county, has a fac simile of
a document which is 68 years old.
but contains references which have
a familiar sound. It is an invita
tion sent out for a Harrison Reform
Dinner at Wilkes-Barre, July 4,
1840, In that famous campaign
which elected William Henry Har
rison the ninth President of the
United States and placed a new
party, with new political methods,
in power. Mr. Thompson prizes
the fac-simile very highly, as his
ancestors were prominently con
nected with the campaign in Wilk
es-Barre at that time.
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The State Department of Fisher
ies will place a large quantity of
sunfish at the disposal of the State
Department of Health to place in
mosquito haunted streams this
summer. The sunfish are now re
ported as building their nests, and
a large crop of young ones are ex
pected. As soon as they are mov
able they will be put into such lo
calities as Dr. Dixon's department
may designate.
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One of the claims of the Republi
can party upon the suffrages of the
people is that if it be intrusted
with another term of power it will
reform the de ects in the currency.
Its own financial authorities have
been pressing it to effect the re
forms for many years, and it has
paid no attention to them until the
recent session, and all it could ac
complish then was a sorry make
shift consisting of two discordant
schemes tacked together. Where
is the party going to get the wis
dom during the next four years
that it has not acquired during the
last four, or eight, or sixteen?
.Scarcity is urged by the Beef
Trust as the reason for driving up
prices. But the New York State
Association of the Master Butchers
of America retort that there aie
plenty of cattle in Canada and Ar
gentina and if the duty en them
were repealed they could be im
ported and the price of meat would
KO down. The Master Butchers
have adopted resolutions to this ef
fect and sent a copy of them to the
President, by whom they will re
ceive as much attention as he is in
the habit of giving to efforts to
bring a little foreign competition to
bear on the Trusts which have sup-
pressec nearly all the domestic
competition.
Alfred fruman, a well-known
Jefferson county lumberman, tells
this story on the Philadelphia milk
man in The Brookville Republican
He says a rich lawyer, name not
mentioned, keeps a fine stock of
dairy cows on the outskirts of the
city, and one day last summer some
poor children were permitted to go
over this farm, and at the close of
their inspection each child was giv
en a glass of milk from one of the
finest cows of the herd. "How do
you like it, bays?" asked an attend
ant, when the little fellows had
drained their glasses. "Fine! fine!"
said one youngster, and after a
pause he added: ,'I wish our milk
man kept a cow."
Crop reports are so good now
that the mathematicians of the De
partment of Agriculture have been
figuring on the amount of farm
wealth that will have been produc
ed by the end of the season and con
clude that it will fall not much
short of eight billion dollars. Two
years ago it was estimated to be a
little under seven billions and last
year it was very nearly seven and a
half billions. It will be seen, there
fore, that the aggregate js increas
ing at the wholesome rate of about
five hundred millions a year. The
chief statistician says: "Now the
ninth promising crop is practically
assured. . Never have there been
nine such years of big yields and
high prices." But we have really
had twelve years of agricultural
prosperity. It was the large wheat
crop of 1897 and the unusual for
eign demand that started the reviv
al of business. There has hardly
been a break in the large crops and
good prices since. There was one
small corn crop and one small cot
ton crop, but in both instances the
prices made the crops exceptionally
profitable to the farmers.
Phila. Record.
For headache Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain nils.
"Blind Tom" Dies.
Famous Negro Musician Entertained Thou
sands lor Years.
"Blind Tom," famous negro mu
sician, marvel of three generations
of playgoers, died last Saturday in
Hoboken, N. J., where he had
been living for years in retirement
and subsisting 011 charity. Thomas
Wiggins is the name given in his
burial certificate but the surname
was one which the famous pianist
adopted. He was born a slave near
Columbus, Ga.
In early childhood Tom, who was
born entirely blind, and more than
half idiotic, showed himself re
markably imitative, frequently steal
ing into the house of his master to
reproduce on the piano forte pieces
he had heard played by others. In
1861 he became soproacieut on tne
instrument that he was taken to
New York and exhibited as a phe-,
nomenon and later was widely
heard in the United States and Eu
rope. He played in Bloonisburg several
times. He drew large audiences,
and must have made much money
for somebody. It is strange that
he should have died in poverty.
Royal Arcanum Doings.
Arrangement Being Made lor June Meet
ing ot Associated Councils.
The Associated Councils of the
Royal Arcanum of the Susquehan
na Valley which is composed of the
Royal Arcanum Councils of this
vicinity is progressing nicely.
Arrangements are being made
for the June meeting which will be
held with Lewisburg Council on
Thursday, June 25th.
Quite a number of the Councils
embraced in this association are in
itiating new members and Wi old
members are taking a great deal
more interest in the meetings.
Utility and Williamsport Coun
cils of Williamsport, held Ladies'
Night in May, at which entertain
ment was provided for the . "better
halves" and others who expect to
be later on.
Milton Council is arranging for a
picnic to celebrate Royal Arcanum
Day, and some of the other coun
cils are also arranging for celebra
tions. The members seem to be acting
011 the theory that they want some
benefit while alive, as well a-i for
their families when they have pass
ed away.
The recent meeting of Supreme
Council at Chicago, which was at
tended by W. H. Druckemiller, of
Sunbury, president of the Associa
ted Councils, and A. Laedleiu, of
Williamsport, two of the represen
tatives from Pennsylvania, was very
satisfactory. The business affairs
of the order were found to be con
ducted on correct business priuci
pies and the order at large was in
splendid financial condition and a
great deal of enthusiasm was dis
played by the representatives pres
ent. Mr. Druckeniniller was elect
ed to the office of Chaplain of the
bupreme Council.
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Making the Home Attractive.
The modest country home, the
one we love to remember, can be
improved wonderfully by a few
days' cleaning up. Straighten up
those crooked fence posts, and nai
on a few pickets where those are
missing. Dig up those old unsight
ly quince bushes in the front yard
and remove the old dead cherry
tree tnat has been there as long as
you can remember. Take the grind
stone back in the barn yard or
workshop, and move the ash barrel
into the side yard, where you can
build a shed over it, and allow
grandmother to make her soft soap
just as she did fifty years ago
Trim up those old-fashioned rose
bushes, and reset the hollyhocks
along the garden fence. Make a
new arbor for the beautiful honey
suckle vine, and level up the ground
a little and sow some grass seed
See if a little generously applied
labor does not produce a marked
change. If the house is old and
dingy, and you cannot afford to re
pair it and make it appear more
modern, you can add much to its
appearance in keeping the stir
roundings neat and attractive.
Flower seeds and bulbs are not ex
pensive, and even if you do not
have tlae ready money to procure
them from the dealers, a little study
and labor on the part of those in
the home can produce a number of
attractive ornamentations to a little
home. It is an easy matter to se
cure a few of the more common
plants, and neat beds, with an old
hollow stump and several rustic
hanging baskets, and a rock mound
of native ferns, will completely
transform the dreary place into one
of comfort and real beauty.
DESPERATE CONDITIONS.
In the army the pull is mightier
than the swerd by all odds. It is
no wonder that conditions in the
military service, as described by
Chairman Hull, of the house mill
tary committee, are "desperate."
Mr. Hull s sou was made a ma
jor and soon afterwards, lieutenant
colonel in violation of the rule of
promotion by seniority and merit.
The son-in-law of Senator Warren,
chairman of the senate military
committee, was promoted from the
rauk of captain to that of bngadier
general at one bound, 111 violation
of the same rule. General Wood,
for being a chum of the president,
was raised from the rank 01 colonel
to that of major-general. Political
pull and personal favoritism have
filled the higher ranks of the army
with incompetents; and this has dis
gusted the trained officers who have
been kept down by that vicious pol
icy. It is now proposed to conciliate
those professional military men by
raising their pay; or in other words,
by bribery. But the panic brought
on by the extravagance and vicious
tariff and financial legislation of the
Republicans is likely to make the
bribery scheme impossible, and
many young officers will abandon
the army for civil life. The private
soldiers are already deserting by
scores.
QUEEN OF ACTRESSES
PRAISES PE-RU-NA.
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ANY remedy that boneflta digestion
FtrenptliunH the nerves.
The nerve centers require nutrition.
If the dlKcstlon Is impaired, the nerve
routers become anemic,' and indigestion
ia the result.
Peruna la not a nervine nor a
stimulant It benefits the nerves by
benefiting digestion.
Peruna frees tho stomach of catarrhal
congestions and normal digestion la the
result.
In other words, Feruna goes to the
bottom of the whole difllculty, when
the. disagreeable Symptoms disappear.
Mrs. J. C. Jamison, HI Marchant street,
Watson ville, Cal., writes:
"I was troubled with my stomach for
iz years. I tried many kinds of medi
cine, also was treated by three doctors.
"They said that I had nervous dys
pepsia. I was put on a liquid diet ior
Utree months.
INTEREST
We are now giving yon extra
way of liig Reduction in prices of
to vMt the CLARK STORK.
GALATEA CLOTHS
For Suits, Skirts and Children
wear 15c yd
DRESS GINGHAMS.
A lot of 12)o Dress Ginghams
at 10c yd
32 in. PERCALES
in Newest Patterns for Wash
Suits, Waists, Skirt, &c,
regular lL'je goods. ...now lOo
WHI1E PETTICOATS
A big line newest effects, all pric
es. See the 85c., OHo., f2.00
and $2.50.
HOSIERY
All kinds, All Colors. All Prices.
See them.
Republican National Convention.
The Republican National Con
vention is now in session in Chica
go. I hat I alt will be nominated
for President is a foregone conclu
sion. Who tne candidate for Vice-
President will be is uncertain.
A fight is on over the adoption
pf the platform, the chief struggle
oeing on the plank referring to the
use of injunctions in labor contro
versies. la!t wants an anti- in
junction plank, and many others
are afraid of its effect on the labor
vote. That and money panic while
the Republican party is in full con
trol of the government, are hard
nuts to crack.
News of the Resorts.
The Philadelphia Press has ar
ranged to print as usual, all the
latest news and gossip of the Sum
mer resorts. Seashore and moun
tain resorts will be equally well
covered. The Philadelphia Press is
always copiously illustrated with
excellent photographs and sketches.
It is a true newspaper in every
sense of the word. Read it every
day.
INSTRUCTION IN MUSIC.
Chas. P. Elwell announces that
he will be pleased to receive all
former pupils on violin and piano
forte, as well as new ones. No be
ginners taken, and no evening les
sons, owing to band and orchestra
work. Latest and best methods.
Terms strictly cash by the lesson
or month. Address Hotel Hidlav.
Bloomsburg, or call up on Bell
phone any afternoon between 1
and 2, tf
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I THE CLARK STORE
"I improved under the treatment, best
as soon an I stopped taking the medi
cine, I got bad aaln.
"I took the medicine for two year
then I got sick agaiu and gave up aU
hopes of getting cured.
'I saw a testimonial of a man wnoM
case was similar to mine being cured bf
Peruna, so I thought I would give It
trial.
"I procured a bottle at once and oota
menced taking it. I have taken several
bottles and am entirely cured.
" have gained In strength audi
feel like a different person. I fce-i
lleve Peruna Is all that Is claimed
for It."
Nervines, such as coal tar prepare
tions, are doing a great deal of harm.
Sleep medicines and headache powdeca
are all alike, heart depressants, an!
should not be used. The nerves woutsl
be all right, if the digestion were goosV
Peruna corrects the digestion.
TO YOU.
large interest on your money In the
many lots of goods. It will pay you
WHITE DREfrS GOODS
AH kinds for all purposes. All
at special prices. Come and
see the goods. You can save
money.
PRINTED BATISTE
Regular lc goods. Good pat
terns now 2Je
TAILORED SUITS
Away down go the prices on these
line stylish Suits. Nearly J
oft now. See them.
16c PERCALES NOW 12Jo
AH theuewest printings includ
ing plain colors, best goods
of kind made. Yard wide,
now 12Joyard.
KNIT UNDERWEAR
Fine line regular sizes, ami for
stout or large people.
Fanners Carry San Jose Scale.
Bring Infested Trees from a Distance Into
Their Own Orchards.
A. Woodward Stenhens
inspector for the State department
of agriculture in this section, is
authority for the statement that
the farmers are careless in the mat
ter ot bringing trees infested with
the San Jose scale unto their farms.
Last week Mr. Stephens was in
specting orchards in the Munrv
uu, wmie mat section is not
badly infested with the scale, he
found a number of places where
young peach and plum trees, badly
infested with the insect, had been
brought from farms at a distance
or from town and planted in an or
chard which had previously been
free from this much dreaded pest.
In other places the owner had
broueht eraftinp- wnnH nf a clinic
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variety from a distant orchard and
with it brouzht San Tnsp scalp tn
infest his trees.
The State is carefullv i'nenoct?n
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nurseries and licensing only those
where proper care is taken to send
out stock that is free from the
scale.
Mr. Stephens suggests that the
farmers be verv sure that the trs
which thev intend tn nlnnt nr i
wood they intend grafting, no maf
tr where it comes from, be free
from the scale when they get it.
It iS a difficult tinWtolrinr tn
trol the scale when it gets into an
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urcimru. it is much easier to
keen it OUt bv care in nlantlno-
only such trees as are free from it