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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24
Excursions to California.

On account of the San Francisco
Mid-Winter Fair, the Chicago, Mil.
waukee & St. Paul Railway Company
will sell excursion tickets to San Fran
cisco. St. Jose, Cotton, Los Angeles
and San Diego, Cal, and Portland,
Ore, at reduced rates, good until
April /, 1894. For full particulars
call on any coupon ticket agent or
address John K. Pott, District Passen
ger Agent, $50 William St, Williams
port. Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

A bill in equity was filed last week
by the Bloomsbury & Sullivan K. r.
Co., alleging that Fl. c. Peasc is erect
ing building on the right of way OF
the railroad. a hearing was held be-
fore Judge keller on Saturday, on a
motion to continue the injunction.
Hon G. r. Buckalew and l.. +. Wal
ler Esq, appeared for the railroad
comr1a%, and c. G.. Barkley and
Grant Herring Esqs., for Mr.. PeAse.
The hearing was continued until next
Saturday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

John Appleman of Buck Horn died
last Saturday morning at 8 O'Clock,
after long illness. He was a broth
er of Mrs. Issachar Evans and Mrs.
A. J. Evans, of this town. He was a
surveyor and at one time held the
Office of Justice of the Peace. The
funeral was held on Tuesday morning
at ten o'clock.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris has re
ceived large increase Of income
since the death Of her husband. She
was already rich, as her father-in law
at his death three years ago left her
an income of $4,000 year and the
London house.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

a Kansas woman who mas been
elected police justice Of her city has
adopted a novel solution for the tramp
problem. The first tramp who was
brought before her for judgment was
sentenced to two baths day for ten
days and to hard labor on the stone
pile, with the order that he be fed ii
he worked and starved if he shirked
The prisoner survived the ordeal. but
now the first question a tramp asks on
approaching a Kansas town is wheth
er the police Judge is man or a
woman.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

The smallest ''cat boip is large
enough to show that the blood needs
purlfylng--a warning which. if un-
needed, may result, not in more bolls,
but in something very much worse.
Avert the danger in time by the use OF
Ayers Sarsaparila. Cured others,
will cure YOU.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24
REGULAR COST PRICE.
OUR BUYER

Is the factory looking them over and they will be
shipped Immediately upon inspection. We expect
them here by Saturday next This is probably your
last chance of the to buy your Winter Suit
Ovelcoat at the remarkably low figures able to
quote All this seasons goods Of the very best,
turned out by Ready Made Clothing manufacturers
You afford let this opportunity slip by if you
looking out for your welfare. Remember they'll
be here by Saturday, November 25h.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

Burns are absolutely painless when
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is prompt
ly applied. This statement is true.
A perfect remedy for skin diseases,
chapped hands and lips, and never
fails to cure piles.-W. S. Rlshton,
Druggist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

M. L. Kline the harness maker, has
purchased the Seeshultz corner now
occupied by BIoomsburg Car Com
pany. Consideration $4ioo. Posses
sion will be given April lst.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24
l Can Procure You Money

for the purchase otreaI estate, the cree.
tion of buildings or making of other
improvements on lands or to pay off
an incumberence at a very low rate of
interest and you can have from 5 to 20
years time to repay loan in easy
monthly installments. Loans are made
on either farm or city property. Build
ing loans are made and the amount of
loan advanced as work progresses. Call
on or address
J. f. HARKINs,
Evans Block, Bloomsburg, Pa.
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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Lates u s. Govt Report
R3&al BakiHs Bslhdss,!
ABSOLUTELY PURE

b. F. Sponenberg and wife of the
ST. Charles Hotel, Berwick. celebrated
their birthdays last Sunday. They
were born on the same day. They
gave a grand dinner, and our towns
man c. II. Reice was one of their
guests
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

The institute proceedings are con
Cluded in this issue We are indebted
10 Mr.. J. Preston Yorks, of Divide
for the very excellent report. He
took it down in short hand,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

A whist club has been organized by
anumber OF ladies on Market street
and near by, and the first entertain
ment was given by Miss Lila Sloan
on Tuesday evening They will meet
once a week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

It's just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else. Its easier
cure severe cold or cough with H.,
Let your next purchase for cough be
One Minute Cough Cure. Better
medicine better result bette- try 1t.
w. S. Rishton, Druggist,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

Services at ST. Paufs Episcopal
church begin at 1880 o'clock on Sun
day evenings. Ushers are always in
attendance, and strangers are welcome
and will be shown to seats. Full
choral service by a vested choir of
twenty men and boys, and a sermon
by the rector.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24
Be Careful Of Whom You Buy.

The hog cholera is around through
the counties and many porkers are
premature)y dying. Our people who
enjoy pork steaks and sausage. should
be careful not to buy thu latter except
from persons whom they have full
confidence in Moreover our council
should employ;an expert who Can di
agnosc disease, meat almost a, a
glance. The public health demands
this Of them. No more sure cause
for disease than to partake OF the
meat of an animal that has died Of
that hog pest, cholera.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

Arrangements are being made for
the opening of East Third street, and
buildings are being moved out Of the
line of the street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

You vii certainly never miss getting
one OF the superb oil pictures which
we intend giving to each of our read,
eFs as Thanksgiving present See
description in another column.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

The chamois figure has disappeare
from the window of Rishtons drug
store. 1t attracted much attention
while there. Look out for something
else quite as novel, before the holi-
days.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24
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Have you heard Of the splendid
Thanksgiving present to our readers
beautiful floral panel picture in oils,
which we describe in another column
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

The store of J. w. Meyer was en-
tered last Sunday morning, and goods
to the value of fifteen dollars were
taken Burglars are becoming too
numerous.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

Have you seen the new bonne: !?
No, have had such bad headache
of late, and been so bilious that |
could not go out-remedy-W Wright's
In dian Vegetable Pills. It
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24
TO FARMERS

We have fine stock Of our New
Feed Cutters and Crushe-s and Corn
Shelter on hand to sell at panic prices.
Call and see them.
WHITE & CONNER.
Orangeville, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

whsn Baby was sick. W gave her Castoria.
Whom shs was Child, she cried for CastoriA.
whsa shs became MA shs olsas 70 Castona.
When shs had Chudssa. - ssvs thsu Csssoris.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

License blanks for hotel, restaurant,
wholesale, bottlers, and distillers for
sale at THE COLUMBIAN Office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

a very large line Of Ladies and
Gentlemens' medium and high price
Shoes wi always be found at a bar
gain. J. A. HESS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

Oysters, by the quart and by the
hundred. Oysters raw, stewed and
fried, At G. B. Chrisman'a Il.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

| have large stock Of Mems Kip
Boots of odd sizes which | will sell at
bargain, ]. A. HESS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

| can give you Ladies black over.
CATERS for SO cts, Gentlemen the same
price so cts. J. A. HESS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

The members of the choir of St.
Paul's church were entertained by
Mrs. Geo. f. Elwell on Thursday
night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24
|. w. HARTMAN e. SON.
AND STILL L@@THEY COME.
TWO MORE LARGE IA CTORIES BEING BUILT At
BLOOMSBURG

We bu7ig up good trade for Dry Whilst we
lead prices articles such as DARK Calico Good Ggham
Cts Table OIL Cloth 10 cts y wide Sheetng Good Dress Goods
We keep fine line of Dress Goods and IL
do Pattern with Silks Veve Brais Cords Gmps
mng Also fine line of Table Linens Napkins Towels
Covers and Curtains S5 to $40 with stamped Linens vee Cuh
Tides Lace and Others 81
and up OUR CO1T DEPARTNENT buyers co ats
arriving almost daily Many farmers coming
for Dry Goods. We Welcome M
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

It's all the same, Slight cold, con-
ges,ed lungs or severe cough. One
Minute Cough Cure banlshes them.-
w. S. Rishton, Druggist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

We approached by leading Clothing manufactures
Wv showing samples Of Mems Boys, and Chldrens Suits
Overcoats and listers at much below the
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24
OUR THANKSGIVING NUMBER.

The issue Of THE COLUMBIAN for
Thanksgiving week will contain ten
pages. Besides the usual amount Of
general and local news, it will contain
a full page. of special Thanksgiving
matter copiousIy illustrated a full
page story; coupon which will en-
title the holder to beautiful oil pan
el picture, "An American Beauty; /;
department for womer, and for girls
and boys; agricultural, humorous, and
miscellaneous reading. The subscrip-
ton price is only $I,oo a year, and
those desiring to obtain this beautiful
picture should subscribe at once.
Single copies will be sent postpaid to
any address in the county for 5 cents.
Postage stamps will be received. Or
der now II-Io ct.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

If you need Rubber Boots or felt
Boots | can save you money.
!. A. HESS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

Early Risers. Early Rsers. Early
Risers, the famous little pills ior con
stipaticn, sick headache, dyspepsia
and nervousness S. Rishton,
Druggist.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-11-24

For Gentlemens' fancy embroidered
Slippers for Holiday gifts call and ex,
anime. J. a. HESS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06
AUCTION SALES.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.


The undersigned by virtue of the power re-
posed in them by George A. Fowle aud wife
and William Campbell and wife, offer for sale
A FARM situate in the county of Fairfax,
State Of Virginia, at Franconia station, on the
Washington Southern Railway, containing
about ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR
144) ACRES. 1t is in 4 thickly settled neigh
borhood with churches, schools, stores and Il
postoficc within short distance. tho land
rolling and well adapted for gardening, farm
ing or grass, watered by running stream,
springs and we'll A GOOD FIVE-ROOM
DWELLING with basement, dining-room,
beautiful lawns, a TWO-ROOM TENANT
HOUSE good barn, corn house, wagon shed
and all necessary outbuildings. Has about
thirty acres in grass, two good orchards. one
six acres the other eight acres of two-year-old
trees. Trains run at convenient hours to and
from Alexandria and Washington.
We will offer this PROPERTY at private
sale, and if not sold at private sale twill be
sold at public auction on the premises on
SATURDAY, the 26th day of August, 1893.
Terms of sale: Oncthrd ps) cash and the
residue in one and two years, deferred pay
ments to bear interest at six per cent. per
annum, and to be secured by a deed Of trust
upon the property.
J. r BECKHAM, Attorneys
SAML G. BRENT, in fact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06

TIE CONCERT given Mt the Opera
House last night under the able man
agement of Mr.. J. j. Burnham, of Wash
ington, for the benefit of the relief fund
of Potomac Lodge, l. o. 0. F., was a
decided success as was attested by the
large and appreciative audience in at
tendance. While all did well those de-
serving special mention were Miss Do
rothy Byrde Rogers in her vocal solo,
40 Serbia; :" Miss Laura Bangs in
song "Now | Lay Me Down to Sleep, "
and Miss Dimple Shackelford in her
skirt dancing. Miss Jennie l.. Dexter
caused considerable merriment by her
recitation "a Cure for Stammering. y
Mr.. Chas. West was well received and
sang several good songs, but the "hit
of the evening was made by Mr.. J. j.
Burnham in his inimitable comic songs.
The Washington Mandolin, Banjo and
Guitar Club also rendered some sweet
music. Mr.. Sherman Fowler presided
at the piano.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06

DEATH OF A LADY.-Mrs. Rosa
Kaufman, wife of Mr.. Joseph Kauf-
mann, one of our old and well-known
citizens, died at her residence on south
Fairfax street at an early honr this
morning, after long and painful i'll
ness. The deceased had with her Gtrni-
" resided in Alexandria for about thir-
ty-two years, and was 4 lady who was
Justly esteemed by the many acquain-
tances she had necessarily made during
all these years. For some time pain
full malady had been eXhaasting her
vitality, and her watchful relatives and
friends were painfully aware Of the
fact that she was beyond the aid Of
human skill! and that it was but a mat
Ter of time when Death would claim
his own. The members of her house
hold and all others near aud dear TO
her have the sympathy of the commu-
nifty in which they have so long lived,
in the sorrow into which they have
been plunged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The day has been warm with several
showers of rain.
There is talk of recognizing the AL
exandria Drum Corps.
A large attendance is expected at the
meeting ofthe Lyceum tonight, when
important business will be transacted.
A large group of spots are now yisi-
BILE on the sun. They can be seen with
the naked eye by the use of smoked
glass.
The Shenandoah river was so swol-
len by the rains last night that both its
branches overhowed their banks near
Riverton.
The Virginia Firemen's Association
will meet in annual session in Stanton
tomorrow. Alexandria will not be
represented at the meeting.
DR.. D. n. Rust has sold to Messrs. J..
D. H. Lunt and F. ]. Paffa lot on the
west side of Alfred street, between
King and Cameron, for $1,000.
The Alexandria Light Infantry will
leave tonight for Charlottesville to
take part in the ceremonies of unveil-
idg the Confederate Monument at the
University of Virginia tomorrow. The
Drum Corps will not accompany the
command.
The Potomac regatta committee,
composed of members ofthree boating
clubs of the District of Columbia, met
last night and decided to hold the re-
gatta this year on the 10th of Septem-
Der. II will be an open regatta, and
invitations will be sent to all the we'll
known boat clubs in the country.
The annual commencement exercises
of the law department of Georgetown
University were held last night at the
Academy of Music, in Washington.
The faculty cash prize of $40 was
awarded to A. Leftwich Sinclair, of
Virginia, for the best essay from among
the members of the senior class. Sub
ject: Contracts Against Public Pol
ICY" A special prize of set of law
books was also awarded to A. Leftwich
Sinclair, for the best essay from among
the members of the senior class and
post graduate classes combined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06
By o'Neal & Lunt, Auctioneers.


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
d ESTATE.
By virtue of deed of trust dated May ID,
1891, and duly recorded in liner l. No. 4,
folio 1S3, one of the land records of Alexan-
dria county, Virginia. at the request of the
creditor, We will sell at public auction, in
front OF the premises, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1893,
at half-past ten o'clock a. M, the following
described real estate:
A FARM OF FORTY ACRES, more or less,
half mile from railroad station, Falls Church,
Va, five miles from Georgetown. ID. C., i'm
proved by FINE MODERN DWELLING of
IL rooms, large barn, stable room for 20
cows and II horses and all necessary out
buildings The location is high and health
full, commanding beautiful view of Falls
Church and the country;a fine lawn in front
and elegant shade trees around the building.
The soil is good and watered by running
streams Fine pear and apple orchard and
small fruits.
Terms of sale Five thousand tlvo hundred
dollars cash, with interest from May 18th,
1891. and the expenses of sale, and the resi-
due in twelve months with interest: the de.
ferred payments to be evidenced by the notes
of the purchaser and to be secured by deed
of trust on the property sold, or all cash at
the purchasers option.
Five hundred dollars deposit al the tune
of sale. Terms, etc, to ha fully complied
with IA five days after sale or the property
will be resold at risk and cost of defaulhng
purchaser after due notice of sale.
e A B. H A Trustees
my17 Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06

COUNTY CoURT.-Judge d. M Chi
chester presiding.-The time of the
court was occupied to-day in hearing
evidence in the case of the Washington
Southern Railway Company VS.. John
ston's heirs. This is case in which
the defendants appealed from the deci-
sion of the commissioners appointed by
the court to condemn certain land of
the Johnston estate through which the
railroad company propose running their
line from Waterloo to the Aqueduct,
and to ascertain the value of said land.
The report of the commissioners was
confirmed and court adjourned till to-
morrow when the liquor cases will be
tried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
cloudy aud warm. There were several
prisoners at the station house.
Mayor Strauss this morning disposed
of the following cases:
Moses Smith, colored, charged by
Henry Munson, colored, with disorder
ly conduct, was fined $3.50.
The defendant then became plaintiff
and charged Smith with shooting crap,
aud the latter was fined $3.50.
Charles Foley, dead drunk" who
had to be hauled to the station house in
wagon, was fined $3.50.
a COW which had been taken up was
held for the appearance of the owner,
who lives at Waterloo.
Thomas Butler, colored, for fighting
a. festival, was fined IS by Justice
Thompson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06

PERSONALITY. J. Eddie Shinn has
gone on avisit to his brother, Robert
Shinn, at Augusta, GA. Mr.. Shinn
left here year ago as clerk to master
mechanic and in four months had
been promoted to chief clerk to the
superintendent of the Augusta railroad.
Mrs. d. ]. Howell has gone to Bremo
Bluff, Fluvanna county, to spend few
weeks.
Walter Ketcham, accompanied by
his grandmother, Mrs. Greene, of Ma
nassas, and some friends, has gone TO
Chicago to visit the Worlds fair. The
party expect to remain two or three
weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06

CONFEDERATE VETERANs.-The reg
u!ar monthly meeting of II. E Lee
Camp, Confederate Veterans, was held
last night. One new member was
elected and two applications for MEM
bership received and referred to apprcr
pirate committee. The committees on
memorial day trip to Richmond made
their reports, and they were discharged
A committee was appointed to arrange
. complete list of all the Confederate
dead in this vicinity and to locate their
A delegation from the camp will
attend the unwilling of the Confederate
monument at Charlottesville; rates
having been fixed at s.. 20 for the round
trip. -.
unwilling of Confederate monument
at Portsmouth on the lath inst. The
annual meeting of the Grand Camp vii
be held there on the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06

The DOG WAGON ON ITS ROUNDS. =
The dog wagon began making its
T5unds Of the city to-day. A coop
ba. been improvised on the wagon,
and the team is driven by Raymond
smith and is in charge of Frank
Wood. captain Of the chain gang, who
has utilized the conscripts under him
a. the catchers. The gang were
armed with hoops over which nets had
been placed, and this being a more eX-
cjtip. pastime than raking the streets,
the cang worked with a will, and woe
beride the luckless canine minus a
ruzzle which crossed their path. Some
amusing scenes occurred when
"swoops" were made on dogs, and as
the wagon drew nigh certain neigh
horhoods the owners of pets grabbed
Them up as excitedly rs they would
children had a tiger escaped from a
menagerie. One colored individual ,
ON seeing his dog in jeopardy, picked
no the animal and made break for a
restaurant, but he was not nimble
enough for the catchers, as they not
only got the dog but its master and ar
rested him for contempt. About a
dozen shaggy looking ours were taken
up. among which only two or three ap-
parcntly were worth ransoming. A
pound has been prepared in small
frame house on north Fairfax street,
and after n period of forty-eight hours
ifnot redeemed the brutes will pay the
debt of nature and reappear later in
the shape of some sort of fertilizer, or
shoe backing Git is said they make an
important factor in both). One hun
bred and forty-fve dog licenses have
been issued up to to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-06-06
A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
~ ESTATE

A FARM FOR SALE TO SETTLE AN
IA ESTATE.
THIS FARM situated on the Telegraph
Road one and a-half miles southwest of
Alexandria, Va. and belonging to the estate
of the late David A. Windsor, is now offered
for sale, sixty acres with dwelling and all
outbuildings. There is a peach orchard of
three hundred trees, two years old in full
bearing, grapcry and other fruits. There arc
six acres of woodland.
The whole tract contains one hundred acres,
the remaining forty acres more or less, sub
iect to the option of the purchaser. 1t is
well fenced and all buildings are in good
repair.
Land rery fertile. Parties desiring to pur-
chase will do well to inspect the premises, as
no fancy prices will be asked, the same being
sold to settle an estate.
Terms easy.
If not privately sold before, the about prop
erty will be offered for sale in parcels at pub
lie auction, at the Royal street entrance of the
Market House, in Alexandria, Va, at j.
o'clock m JUNE 10th
+. F. KNOX.
mh20 d&twts Alexandria, Va.