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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

J. j. McHenry, one of Benton's enter
prising merchants, went to Philadelphia
on Tuesday to purchase goods The peo-
pie of that section may look out for rome
great bargains on his return.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

j. L. Girton, proprietor of the st Elmo,
is ready for the boom that Bloomsbury is
expecting this year. He has put on the
road new bus which runs from the hotel
to every train. 1t is a one.horse convey
ance, but will carry seven comfortably,
"Cooney's" big sorrel draws it with ease.
A new silvcr-mounted harness made by c.
8. Furman is part of the outfit.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Melville W. Fuller of Chicago, who has
been nominated by the President as Chief
Justice of the United States, is cousin of
MRS. ". c. Leverett of this town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

The band went to Williamsport with the
Danville Odd Fellows, Thursday Of last
week to participate in the big parade of
Odd Fellows that took place there on that
dau
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

DR.. Brown has placed telephone in his
Office. His place is on Third street near
the Methodist church. In addition to a
general practice he operates on the eye aud
fits glasses for the same.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

The foundation walls of ]. K. Lockard's
new building, corner Of Main and Centre
streets, are completed Charles Krug, the
contractor, deserves credit for completing
this part of the work without blockading
Centre street. The dirt was hauled away
as fast as it was thrown out of the cellar.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris.
When she was Child, she cried for osstoris,
When she became Miss, abe chung 70 oastoris.
When shs had Children, shs gave them cassoria
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Mr.. Burt Pursel and Miss Martha Kress-
Ter were married at the residence OF the
brides father, Mr.. CLARK Kressler, at Espy
on Tuesday afternoon at Q O'Clock. Rev.
X. Mallalieu performed the ceremony.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

j. II. Stecker has nice lot of bananas,
which will be sold cheap. Oranges, ban
anas and lemons always on hand, which
are sold cheap.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
GRAND JURORS FOR MAY TERM

Beayer-Abraham Rice, Joseph singley.
Benton-GeoTge II. Hess.
Berwlck--sterilng Dickson, W Edwards, Robert
l. Reedy.
Bloom-Samuel l. Potter.
BriaTcTeek-James SpOnenberger.
Catdwlssa-J 5. Kresgh, Charles Mendenhall.
Centre-J Hagenbuch, Low.
Conyngham-George Harvey.
Greenwood-W 7 keller.
Locust-Joslah Rhoads, Montelius Yeager.
MadisOn-Robert Butler
Main-David Shuman.
hltllin-Charles Greasy, George Fry, Joseph shu-
man.
Pine-C X Parker, Thomas Sweeney.
sugarloaf-EliJah Hess.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

l. W. Hartman & Sons were ready to
advertise Lawns of all styles but the wealth
er went back on them. They nov offer
Sateehs, rs pieces, 12tc to 37tc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

John johnson, the man who was found
guilty OF completely with Shaffer in the
murder of the Colbys, st Lock Haven, has
been granted q new trial
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

Estate OF AI'ed Bo,oer, late Of Centre to,cnship,
deceased.
letters testamentary on the said estate having
been granted 10 the undersigned, all persons
indebted TO said estate are hereby notified
to pay the same, and those having claims against
said estate viii present the same for settlement
to S!LAS CONNER AdmY
A. L. Fritz Atty. Maya 6w
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

For walking and riding "Hench and
DromEold" wheel cultivators with double
corn and phosphate planter attachments
go to White, Conner 8 Sloan, Orsngeville,
Pa. apr27 CIV
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Just received at ]. Ssltzer's music ware
rooms fine assortment Of Worcester
organs, Domestic sewing machines, etc.
Call and see them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

DR.. ]. G. Reifsnyder's name will be found
in the list of professional cards this week
hls Office is with Dr. Willis in Mrs. Ent's
building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
SHERIFF SALES.

BY virtue OF a writ OF Levari Facias issued
out OF the court OF common pleas OF Columbia
county and to me directed will be exposed TO
public sale at the court house in the town OF
Rloomahurp pa on
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

The commissions Of justices of the peace
elected this year have been received by
Recorder Campbell, and can be obtained at
his office by those concerned
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Always remember that q. w. Bertsch
has full line Of Gents Furnishing Goods
on hand, all Of the latest novelties and
styles especially in the way of Neckwear,
40 two OF the same pattern, give him call
when you want one
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Every farmer should have Bell as a
protection against fire and a safeguard
tor his family against tramps while away
from the house, large lot at very low
prices at Schuyler's Hardware Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Don't forget that G. w. B,rtsch the
Tailor and Fnrnisher has just received
full line OF Percal Shirts, all the latest styles
and patterns. Call and see them before
purchasing elsewhere.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

]. d. Bodne, commissioners clerk,
moved with his family to Bloomsbury the
first of April and is residing in one of Mr.
Tustin's houses on Rock street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Miss A. Frankenstein is doing some very
nice work in the way of water color por-
traits. She has filed a number OF orders,
and has given entire satisfaction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

When you want perfect fit in a suit of
Clothing or Overcoat call at q, w Bertsch's
the Merchant Tailor, who has a full line of
Cloths and Cassimers TO select from, all of
the latest STYLES and patterns.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Mrs. Margaret Zimmermaa died at her
residence on Monday at an advanced age.
Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
TRAvERsE JURORS FOR MAY TERM


i 1888
Beaver-John Fritz Israel SchelL
BenJon-Hilbert Hulm Eli Mendenhall.
bloom-J Glrton, Kuhn. Robbins, John
Stickle, q Nanderslice, John Wolf.
Briarcreek Eliot Adams.
Catawissa-Trent Greasy, Geo s Gilbert, Reuben
Miller, John 0berdorf Simon Roup, + Shuman.
Centralia-M W Brennan, Bernard Dugan, W
Davis.
Center-John Kelchner, William McAllester.
Frankn-llOyd hideT.
Greenwood-J Grton, schuyler Kramer, Samuel
Miller.
Hemlock--Cs Hartman, John Hartman.
LoCust-Samuel keinbold.
Main-Emanuel Mouser,
Miffin-W Dewitt.
Mt, Pleasant-Wm Crawford, George johnson
Ptne-Lafayette Unger,
ScOtt-H White.
SugaTloaf-Wilson Cole.
SECOND WERK.
Benton-I Karns-
Berwick-w Q Barnard, George A Smith, Isaac
Smith
BloOm-k angel, A q Briggs U II Rnt, X Nor
ris, Henry Rupert, I aniel StineT.
Brlarcreek-steph DietteIick, q Ferris
Catawlsss-Alen BarndL Jacob Hover.
Centralia-David Dyke.
Center-A Koeher.
Conyngham-Patrick Haley.
f1shiL gcreek-George Heath.
GreenwoodVB Gltoon j. mn Lawton.
liemlock-Mathlas Girton.
Locust-G W Carl, ID T. Levan.
MadisOn-CyTus Hartline.
Miniin-M Hetbr
Montour-W johnson,
VT. Pleasant-Mesley Mordan.
QIange-R W BrumstetleL II Conner, NJ c Vance
ROailugCIeek-H Cheriingt1n n. Amos shy der
Scotl-AlfTed Lowe, Charles II Lee James Ter
wllliger
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

d. e. ort has new freight wagon. n
is well made, and was put up by J Brobst,
who always does good work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

The body is more susceptible to benefit
from Hoods Sarsaparilla now than a, any
other season. Ther fore, take It now.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Now is the time to select vcur summer
light colored hat, soft or stiff at g. w
Bertsch's who has just received full line
Of them, all of the latest blocks and styles
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

To PRESERVE NATURAL FLOWERS. Dip
the flowers in melted parsftlne, Withdraw
ing them quickly The liquid should be
only Just hot enough to maintain Its fdid-
ity and the flowers should be dipped one
at time, held oy the stocks and moved
about for an instant to get rid OF air bub-
bles. Fresh cut flowers, free from moist
ure, make excellent specimens in this way.
II you would preserve your health and in
vlgorate your entire system use Perrine's
Pure Barley Malt Whiskey. For sale by
c. b. Robbins, Bloomsburg, Pa. eow.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Inc police are on the lookout for Sunday
night corner loafers. The fret ones caught
will be locked up.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

A few more summer skirts left. W.
guarantee the colors fast Call and ex
anime. Ii. W, SLOAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Men, Women and Childrens Balbriggan
and Gauze underwear low open at Ii. W.
SLOAN'S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Fans will be opened the next warm wave
at |. W. Hartman & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Wire Netting for poultry yards at Schuy.
lers' Hardware Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

There will be another hearing At Mil,vire
today, Friday, on the division Of Green.
wood township into two voting districts.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

If you want any Spring Clothing go to
Gross the N. Y Clothier, he sells the cheap
est. Bloom. Pa
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Call and see q. A. Clarks fne lot of
cheap gilt wall papers, you can secure a
bargain.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
7 ETTING.

Proposals will be received at the commissioners
oflce until twelve O'Clock noon, on Friday the
elghteenth day OF May. lsss, for the building OF
one lately burned down, and a so for the erection
OF stone pier under Red Rock bridge, crossing
Fishingcreek near Bloomsbury Plans and speifi-
cations can be seen at the Commissioners once
after the sth inst. The Commissioners reserve
the right TO reject any or all bids.
WM. q. GIRTON,
EZRA STEPHENS
Attest, j. d. BoDINB, Clerk.
may-4-ot
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

List of letters remaining in the Poet Or
flee at Bloomsbury for week ending May
/, 1885,
Mrs. Hattie Hartzel Miss Tille Litchard,
Pheby Neyhart, Mytro Okal, Jacob Walz,
Jennie Wells
Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised"
GEORGE A. CLARK, p. II.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Benjamin Beaver one OF our old sub.
scribers from Mill Grove, was in town OF
Wednesday and renewed his subscription
for another year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

DIR. Honora A. Robbins treats diseases
of the eye and ear, and is prepared to test
eyes for glasses. Mar. 30-3m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Ladies dne hand turned or hand sewed
shoes at Dentler's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Two fine Opera Upright Pianos, one
Mahogany case, one figured walnut, best
medium priced piano on the MARKET just
received at ]. Saltzer's music ware rooms
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
WANAMAKER'S. S.
PHILADELPHIA. Monday, April so, 1855.

A postal-card request will
bring our new Spring and Sum-
mer Catalogue: a great aid in
ordering goods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Wonderful bargains In spring and sum
mer goods can now be had al the popular
store OF Lowenberg's estate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

r., Psrasols are in all styles aud shades at /.
W. Hartman & Sons
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Nj. s. Williams is raising the grade OF
the pavement in front Of l. W. McKelvy's
store about eight inches
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

A dispatch dated New York, May lst,
says: John Engle, registered at Sweeney's
botel, this city, from Ashland, Pa, on Sat-
urday last. When retiring on Saturday
night he turned on the gas without lighting
it, with as is supposed, the deliberate inten.
ton Of suiciding He was found dead in
his room this morning, death having result
ed from asyhyxiating He had no money
or valuables about him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

For window curtains, dado and plain
either on or off rollers a, lowest prices 20
to Mercer's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

A larger selection Of wall paper than ever
before, at Mercer's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
C. c. Mari wants Butter, Eggs and Lard.

Headquarters for Barb Wire at Schuyler's
Hardware Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Fishing tackle, trout flies, hooks, baskets,
rods. reels, books and the best general as
sortment Of tackle to be found in the county
at.Schuyler's Hardware Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

A fine line of Wall Paper, Window Cur
tains and fixtures Of oil kinds and prices at
@. A. Clark's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

An amateur minstrel troupe, cousis ting
OF seventeen members, was recently organ.
Ized In Berwick
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

WANTRD.-At once, two girls to learn
dressmaking. Call or address,
Miss LIZZIE YETTRR,
Fifth Street, Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

A large stock of Ginghams and seersuck
ers. Plaids and stripes. II. W. SLOAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

The b, ptisl church of this town has ex-
tended unanimous call TO Rev. w. T.
Galloway of Berwick.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

If you want a Fine Suit or a new Hat &c
to Gross the n. Y Clothier.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Spring styles in Hats, Dunlap, Youm n,
Pocket. hats In all the new shades just
received al Lowenberg's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

] L. Dillon's immense floral establish.
ment is an attractive spot. Every day
large quantities of beautiful flowers are
shipped away. Mr. Dillon employs eight
hands. One house contains 10000 potted
verbenas, and another 10000 roses. His
business has grown TO large proportions in
a few years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Tennis shoes and base ball shoes at
Dentlera
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
birthday Celebration.

BY invitation on Tuesday evening .
number Of young gentlemen Of this place,
friends of Lee Harmsn's, gathered at the
home Of Mr.. P. 8. Harmsn on Iron street
The event was In celebration Of Lees hav.
ing just passed his twenty first birthday,
and an enjoyable evening was spent by all
present. The forcpart Of the evening was
passed in card playing. just before the
party adjourned to the supper table Mr..
Harman presented Lee with handsome
gold watch. The guests then passed out
to the dining room where the table fairly
grosned under It's weight Of good things,
which were done ample justice to. The
remainder Of the evening YVES pleasantly
spent and the guests departed at late
hour all wishing Lee many happy returns.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Look at our 15c Lisle Thread gloves.
ii W. SLOAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

A handsome line of ceiling decorations
for pretty room, at MeIcer's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Mems fine shoes in kangaroo or calf
hand or machine sewed at Dentler's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Governor Beaver is TO be the Decoration
Day orator at Remove.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
Wait for "The Pansy."

Ladies gauze vests, thirty-.hree cents
apiece at Ii. W. SLOAN'S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Horse, cattle and poultry powder at C. G
Marr's
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Economy, comfort and satisfaction goes
with every purchase made of clothing at
Lowenbergs Clothing Store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

New spring and summer goods at c. G.
Marr's
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

See the Lace Caps for Children at l. W.
Hartman IL Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
Eczema, itchy. scaiy. skin

The simple application Of "Swayne's
Ointment" without any internal medicine,
will cure any case Il letter, Salt Rh.um,
Ringwor,n, Piles, Itch, Sores, Pimples,
Eczema, all Scaly, Itchy Skin Eruptions,
no matter how obstinate or long standing.
II is potent, effective, and costs but trihc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Mary McKelvy to MIR. II. A. M'Killip on
Thursday May 10th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Not another store in the
world, perhaps, treats Gloves as
we treat them. I45 feet of
counter, and never a Glove
away that ought to be there,
and never one that comes short
of good worth for the money.
But we are every now and
again doing something in Glove
values that makes unusual talk.
A late steamer brings us a
fuller stock and newer shades
OF our famous 4-buttom real
Kid Gloves. The new corners
are 3 modes and 3 new greens.
Their color scale now runs:
tans, modes
slstes, new greens,
grays, blacks.
Straight first, handsomely en-
broidered, and the sorts that
are commonly sold for $3.50.
Our bytee 81. We take it they
are at the top notch of Gloves
values.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

A fact-we have the largest line Of wall
paper In Columbia county, at popular
prices. j. II. Mercer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Spring Roller Curtains soc to 81 90 each
at l. Han tman II Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

There was light fall Of snow In Sugar.
10" township on Wednesday morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
Bloomsburg Gymnasium club.

The above named club, lately organized,
promises soon to become aourishing in
stitution. The third floor Of Dentler's
bnilding has been rented for Its use, one of
the rooms to be fitted up as club room
and the other already In use Is gymnas-
ium. The gymnasium has already been
stocked with large portion Of the neces-
sary apparatus, including rowing machine,
horizontal bar. boxing gloves, foils, etc.,
and more will be purchased from time to
time. The club now numbers about thirty
members and probably others will join.
This ,,institution fills long-felt want
among the young men Of our town, and
they seem greatly to enjoy Its advantages,
judging from the numbers that daily fire.
quent the rooms. The present officers Of
the club are r. Runyon, president; Z. p.
Elwell, seer etary and and L. Lowepberg,
treasurer,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

279 yds. White Pique, l5c yd worth
zoe al l. W, Hartman & sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Wool and cotton carpet chain in all col
ors at g. Z. Marrs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Go to G. Z, Marr's for nice cheap dress
goods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

For wall paper at lowest prices ego tc
MERGERS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

J. j. Brower is improving his grounds
by filling with earth, raising the surface
about a fo,,.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

The soda fountains did good business
during the warm days the latter part Of
last week
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Scotch Zephyr Ginghams.
The boldst, richest plaids and
stripes of all that canny cotton
family. Selected long fibre
cotton; precise spinning, thor
ough weaving, wonders of the
dyers' art. The braes o Bon
ME Doom never bloomed more
fresh and fair.
Crown wearers, these Zeph-
yrs; 50 centers, every one of
them. But the knife has been
at work. Just as rich and royal
as ever, this seasons patterns
and every yard neao, but the
price IS size.
Plaids, overplaids, mixed
plaids and stripes, and many
Jacquard patterns. So styles in
all.
For size! Thrifty mammas
will be slowing away yards and
yards of these for another sea-
son.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Suits for Men, Boys, and Children, the
latest Summer styles at Gross Clothing
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Now is the time for the enterprisiug
citizen to clean up his yard aud put his
surroundings in general good condition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

Buy Testers School Shoes.
Every pair warranted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

The COLUMBIAN will be 81. 90 a year after
July !. See notice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

F. D. Dentler's spring stock Of boots and
shoes just coming in. Call and see them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

MIX Shake, the new beverage sold by j.
d. Mercer, is very cooling and refreshing
drink for summer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

G. A. Clark carries first-class line of
ceiling decorations.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
Wait for "The Pansy."

About 600 yds. of 75c and Gee Dress
Goods reduced to SOC a yd. al |. w. Hart
man l. Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

The 3o-inch wick-striped and
plaided Scotch Gingham at 25c
is slipping out right merrily.
No wonder; imported to sell at
4oc, and worth it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
Court next week.

The trees are putting forth their leaves
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
East benton.

Trunks and valises, fine assortment at
Dentler's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

c. G. Marr buys dried apples.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04

The Milton democrats contemplate or
ganizing campaign club in the near future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-05-04
LOCAL NOTICES.

. JoHN WANAMAKER.
The silver state., 1888-04-17
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RATES 70 CHINA.
Tho Canadian Pacific Makes Large
Reductions.


SAN Francisco, April IA cut in
freight rates was made to day by the
China Steamship Company. the principal
reduction being in -four. The old lines,
the Pacific Mail Co and the Oriental &
Occidental CO.. have been charging seven
dollars per ton on hour to Yokohama and
Hongkong but to-day these companies
and the Canadian Pacific, which has
Just made San Francisco the virtual ter
minus OF their line oe steamers. reduced
the rate to four dollars The Canadian
Pacific also cut steerage passage to S35.
The old lines have been charging SOL
It is understood that the new rate will be
promptly met. It is also reported that
the Oregon Railway and Navigation Co.
and the old China lines have come to an
agreement on special rate on flour from
Portland, Oregon, to Hong Kong.