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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Happy Sunday School Children.

The Sunday school rooms of the Nc
Kendree M. E. Sunday school were well
filed last evening with an audience that
was highly entertained by the exercises
of a Christmas program, voted to be the
best ever presented by this school, noted
for the excellence of its entertainments.
After the usual opening exercises of song,
appropriate Scripture reading and pray-r
the principal item of the program-a ju-
yeniIe Christmas cantata, How We Wait
ed for Santa Claus"-was rendered ty
members of the school, assisted by a select
quartet, consisting of Mrs. Wishart, Mrs.
Keene Mr.. Fathers and Mr.. Nelligar, with
MISS Mary Boss as pianist
Part first of the cantata opened with q
song, santa Claus is Coming" followed Ly
a dialogue as to the hour of his coming
and the good time he would bring, partici-
pated in by Bessie Gheen, Susie Crossman,
Gertie Coder, Emily Greenwood, Flossie
White and Alice johnson, Miss Carrie
Burllhart singing the song, "A jolly Time
Wen Have" and Miss Susie Crossman
singing "A jolly Christmas"
A sewing circle of six girls-Edith Carter,
Maud Budd, Annie Priddy Lille White,
Mabel Gheen and Della Sisson-represcnt-
ing elderly ladies, sewing, moralizing and
gossiping, are interrupted by the entrance
Of the secretary, who fails to recognize
these ladies as children of the school re-
hearsing their part of the program. A lit
tie tired and sleepy girl. Emily Breewood,
sang to Santa Claus Don't Forget Me"
was undressed and gowned for bed by her
nurse, Mrs. Gothhold, sang her Evening
Prayer" dropping to sleep before t was
finished, and was tucked away in her cradle
to dream of Santa Claus.
Part second was exhibition drill by
the boys brigade, consisting of Masters
Henricks Hamilton, Brooks, Page, Bow
beer, Lee, Locke, Wallace, She'd. Cissel.
Davis, Keyes, Auckerhausen, Carter and
Brown, commanded by Capt. Charles Cum
minis.
Then appeared company Of children
from the home, represented by Bertha King,
Aggie Haas, Violet Jones, Bessie Sisson,
Lizzie Locke. for whom Edna Middleton
sang a pathetic song, PITY the Poor
Waits"
At a false alarm all the children rushed
in and upon the platform, but instead of
Santa Claus 1t was Jack Frost, Mr.. Chase,
who. aided by Christmas fairies, Misses
Carrie Burkhart Edna Middleton, Alice
Crossman, Florence Hinkle, Wahieta Del
blau and Oracle Mckenzie. soon caused
them all to fall asleep, when Santa Claus,
Mr. Middleton, came down the chimney,
arousing them with his bells and songs,
and joked them for being asleep. which
they laid to Jack Frost. But they were sll
remembered with gifts, and all went home
merry and happy. The program was under
the management of Miss Bessie Latham
and Miss Fannie Meeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Extra Fine London Layer RAISINS,2 lbs. 25c
Imported SULTANA kAISLNS lseedlessl.

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4-crown MUSCATEL RAISINS Qoose), ID Sc.
NEW CLEAN CuRRANTS, ID. Sc.
CLEAN CURRANTS lin contoons), 8 lbs .25c.
NEW LAYER FIGS lin 4ha-lb boX) 80. .50c.
GOOD COOKING FIGS, 3 lbs Csc.
Extra Fine NEW CIrRON, 2 lbs. ...... .25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Rem e m bered q Pastor.

Rev. ]. A. Taylor. pastor of Shiloh Bap-
list Church, L street between 10th and
18th streets northwest, was the recipient
Of numerous presents on Christmas from
his devoted congregation, a $50 suit Of
clothes and other wearing apparel, a bar
groceries and a SIS purse being among the
gifts. Mrs. Taylor was presented with a
purse also, while the children received
many presents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28

BEST FLORIDA ORANGES doz. ...... zoe.
FRENCH MINED CANDY, 3 lbs. ...... .25c.
BROKEN STICK CANDY, 3 lbs. .25c.
CHOCOLATE DROPS, 2 lbs ............ .25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
n A P Ply NEW SBOY
They Eat Their Annual Christmas Dinner
at Marini's Hall.
All Were Well Filled and Then Bags
of Candy Were Distributed
Those Who Had Charge.

Week in and week out, from one years
end to another, and in all kinds of weather,
the newSboys of Washington are a pic
tureSque feature Of the streets. They are
a faithful and Woodworking. lot of little
fellows and while they seem to spend a
large amount of time in skylarking, and
are apparently very irresponsible band,
the truth is not all this way. 1t would be
hard to tell in how many homes the scant
earnings of these little shavers come as a
matter OF the greatest assistance, and
without which 1t would be no easy thing to
keep the wolf out of the front door.
Their life is anything but one of unmixed
pleasure; theirs is not all cakes and ale.
So 1t Is perhaps that when their turn does
come to reVel in amusement and jollity,
they enter into the spirit of it with an
abandon and heartiness which put to shame
those whose lines have been cast in pleas
anter places.
Their Annual Dinner.
They prove this at least once a year,
on the occasion OF the annual Christmas
dinner which is given In their honor and
for their benefit by number of the char
itably disposed of the people of Washing
ton, through the agency of the Newsboys'
and Childrens Aid Society. The dinner this
year occurred yesterday Afternoon and
II,
winch was given to the ladies in charge
Dy Union Division, No. 8, u. r., X r
More than 3U hungry and happy little
boys, and a small sprinkling of little girls
as well, were on hand long before the hour
which had been set for the beginning of
the feast, and when the doors were thrown
open they made one grand rush for the
inside, and they stood not on the order of
their gong, but went in a hurry, the object
or each and every one being to get into a
desirable place with the slightest delay
possible. Tickets for the occasion had been
distributed judiciously, but literally at tbs,
various newspaper offices and in other
ways, so that there was no danger that
there would not be a sufficiently large at
tendance on hand to dispose OF all the good
things that had been provided. 1t was of
course, jolly, good-ratured crowd, for
the boys were all out for a good time, but
IL TOOK the best efforts of a couple OF blue
coated policemen to prevent them from
sWooping down upon the tables before
everything was ready.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Nuts, Fruits, Candles.

Just received our second car load Of
NUTS, RAISlNS, CURRANTS, CTTRON,
CANDIES, PRUNES, DRIED FRUITS,
etc.
NEW MIXED NUTS, lbs. SOC.
Imported Paper-shell ALMONDS, ID. zoe.
GRENOBLE WALNUTS, 2 lbs. ........ CSC
PECANS- FHBERTS-CREAM NUTS, IL. 10c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Barber 6 Ross,
COR. G AND 18TH SITS.

than the furnace or latrobe fur.
nishes. In such a case a gas or oil
stove is Indispensable gives you just
as much heat as you wish-just when
you want 1t. A gas or oil stove
doesn't cost much, either, II you buy
It here, for we sell them at n slight
advance on the cost of manufacture.
On several lots we've reduced TO al
most cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Hays of Candy Distributed,

At the very end came ice cream and cake,
and then big comfortable bags of candy
were distributed for them to carly home.
and this feature of the entertainments pref
ty nearly created a riot, SO anxious were
the guests to get their full share of the
sweets and little more IL possible. And
then they went away. But they went
away such well-fed, contented and, for
the time being, happy crowd of young peo-
pie that all of those who had worked SO
hard to make the feast a success felt more
than repaid with the feeling that they had
in truth made other and less fortunate ones
appreciate and enjoy something of the true
spirit of the Christmas season. The ladies
who had active charge of the affair were
Mrs. j. w. Babson, Mrs. Edgar, Mrs.
Thomas, Mrs. Merchant and Mrs. Halplne
The committee on reception were Mrs. Tel
Ter, Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Childs.
The ladies ana gentlemen who waited on
the tables were Mrs. Atwallng, Miss Childs,
Mrs. L. L. Wood, Mrs. Alfred Wood, Miss
Wilbur, Mrs. Merchant, Mrs. Halpine, Miss
NJ. Payne, Mrs. Dickerson, Mrs. Thomas,
Miss Babson, Mrs II. NJ. Artherton, Miss
Emma Tibbits, Miss Tyler, the Misses Ell
lott Miss Newcomb, Miss Bayne, the
Misses Jackson, Miss Strong, Miss McCul-
loch Miss Wood, Mrs. Dorm, Miss Halp!ne
Mr. Woods, Mr. Parsons and Master Bah
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-28
Getting Down to Worl

Most of the small urchins were coiored,
but there was no dividing line growing out
Of the color question, and the way they
plunged into the repast together showed
that they were all brothers in a common
cause. AS sool as something akin to Or
der had been brought out of the chaos
there was BRIEF sIience, while Rev. Or.
Little made a brief address, OF welcome and
Rev. Mr.. Chllds asked a blessing on the
gathering Of children.
1t was a royal feast and one that those
small boys and girls are not likely to for
get in many day. OF course, as Is proper
an Christmas dinner, the foundation was
laid In turkey, great pieces of light and of
dark meat that were enough to make the
mouth OF any hungry child water at the
very sight. Then all the trimmings were
there In abundance; vegetables, cranber-
ries, bread and butter; in fact, everything
that goes to make up the conventional
Christmas dinner. That was all there was
conventional about 1t, however, for the
way those same small youths went for the
viands before them was thoroughly out of
the ordinary run. They ate and ate until
they could positively eat no more, and then
they We're sorry that it was at the end of
the feast instead of the beginning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
FIRE 1!

About half past 10 o'clock on Friday
night fire was discovered in the black
smith and bicycle repair shop of w.
H. Crossley, on Iron Street between
Second and Third. 1t about ruined
the contents Of the shop before it was
extinguished by the firemen who re-
sponded promptly. Only those in the
immediate vicinity heard of the fire
until next morning, so weak and de.
fective was the alarm bell.
Peing interviewed by our reporter
MIR. Crossley reports all lost and no
insurance that even his iron tools
were either gone entirely or scattered
in all directions, many of them now
worthless, no doubt, if found. Having
begun with nothing last fall he had
worked up nice little business when
this misfortune struck him. How it
originated, in a closet, as it did he
cannot understand. Mr.. Crossley
should take heart, gather up and fix
up his tools and shop as best he can
remembering that what he has before
accomplished he can accomplish
again.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
General News.

On Saturday night or Sunday morn
ing a large portion of ground in West
Scranton sank several inches. The
damage is not great, only few build
ings beng affected. Those that have
been tipped by the sinking of the
foundations can easily be repaired.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, the poet,
died last Sunday morning in Boston,
from heart failure. He was born
August 80, 1909.
Bucknell University, at Lewisburg,
opened the year with 400 students,
the largest in the schools history. OF
these IT'S are in college, and the
freshmen class numbers nearly 60.
The balance Of this large attendance
is divided between the academy,
ladies' institute, school of music and
art department. Nearly every room
in all the departments is taken. Buck
nell Hall is filled to overhowing at the
daily chapel exercises.
\ \ N
Senator David B. Hill has accepted
the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor of New York.
Il \ \
There has never been time whenpeople
of title have been SO numerous in this
country as during the past summer.
Besides titled visitors there are now in
every big city ever so many daughters
of American families who have married
foreign husbands and wear titles even
when, as sometimes happens, they live
home while their husbands remain
abroad. Even a place SO quiet as
Quaker Bryn Mawr has been so beset
with titled celebrities this season that
you were liable to run up against a
lord or count or baron at any
moment, and it was generally safe to
set down any striking looking lady met
on the veranda as countess at least.
"What do you think, my lord ?" and
"Ask lady so and so" were samples of
the casual expressions that struck the
ear in passing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

The dead body of an unknown man
was found in Main township along the
Pennsylvania railroad, on Sunday
morning. He is supposed to have
fallen off the cars while stealing ride.
The body was buried by the poor
overseers of the township.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

When not artiicially stimulated the
heart beats about 70 times minute,
and throws about two ounces of blood
at each contraction. But when warm
ed up she can handle more blood than
that and in considerably less time. To
have a good heart whose beat is not
a dead beat, it is best not to hurry it
too much with too much artificial
kindling.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

The Holy Communion will be ad,
ministered under tie pastorate of
Rev. A. Houtz as follows: BriercreeF
October aI at a;3o P. NJ, Zion Octo-
Der 2S at 1890 A. M, Orangeville
November 4 at 1880 A. NJ, ST.
James November II at 1915 A. M,
Hidlay November IS at 1890 A. M.
Preparatory services on Saturday pre-
ceeding at ago P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

"After the Ball." will be at the
Opera House Thursday night. 1t is a
purely farcical company which made
brilliant financial success last season.
The Company will be headed by that
exceedingly clever comedian, Emmit
Corrigan, lately with Charles Froh.
mans Empire Theatre Stock Co. He
also scored a hit in "Hannele," at
Fifth Ave. Theatre, New York, last
season, and was the leading comedian
with Nat Goodwin. The attraction
will be first class in every respect. Mr..
Corrigan will have the support of such
artists as Mr.. Chas. Drake, late of
Frohman's Gloriana Co., Miss Fay
Herbster, Of the Jane Co., Mr.. Geo.
Herbert, late of Duff's Opera Co.,
and Others Of metropolitan renown.
Seats on sale at States Book Store.
Prices, Gallery 25c., Admission $50,
Reserved Seats 50 and 75c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

During the fair don't miss the at
fractions at J, G.. Wells jewelry store.
Just look at his prices on watches and
jewelry. He instructs us to say that
he will make specially on the sale OF
glasses during the week of the fair and
will also examine your eyes free OF
charge. Reserve your cash and pre-
serve your sight.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

Two fakirs who follow the fairs,
got into an alteration on Saturday,
and the big one struck the smaller
one in the eye, cutting quite a cash.
Both were arrested and taken before
Mayor Drinker, who fined the striker
FIVE dollars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

We call the readers attention to the
Public Sale of the household goods
of Emanuel Sitter which will take
place at his home, near Lightstreet,
on Thursday, October 25th.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

Though hundreds of bushels of ap.
Piles have gone to waste as usual this
year, P. A. Stroup, of Hemlock has
managed to squeeze out over 600
barrels Of cider thus far this season.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
No Need Telling You
of Our Clothing

You know all about that don't you We only wish say
that we've made extra preparations in that respect and fair
week will the greatest offers in clothing that has
ever known. While you will be walking with parcel
the and expressman will be unloading hundreds Of
others doors take their places Walk in when
please leave your parcewe take them for you
Make store stopping pacebuy not just you
wish. You'll be welcome just the same.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
The County Fair


Will probably bring visitors beautiful county
than have been here before-we anticipate that will
bring people to store than before and
qnenty have made preparations to receive them That we
have hands full quite evident but we'll take thing
good nauredy and should you in and find
crowded or all our statesmen busy kindly bear with Wen
have seats arranged not to tire you and everything posi-
BILE will be done to make you comfortable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
Council Proceedings.

On Thursday evening, the 4th, in.
slant, the regular monthly meeting OF
Council was held. 1t began at
o'clock, with F. P. Drinker, President,
and members Knorr, Yost, Sterling
and Wilson present.
Complaint was made by Jacob
Dieffenba, h in regard to offensive out
houses in his neighborhood, the same
being the property Of Mr.. Waller who
had been notified to put same in pro.
per condition.
Yost and Sterling moved that Mr..
Waller be notified to repair the privies
within 4S hours or else the town will
do it with 20 per cent added to the
cost thereof. Carried.
G B. Martin complained about the
unloading Of cobble stones on the
walk on north side Of Light Street
road from Main Street to his property.
1t was suggested that the one pole
tor the electric light at intersection of
East Street and Light Street road be
moved so as to throw the light up the
latter road.
Sterling moved that DR.. Lazarus
and VIM. Werkheiser be notified to
put down pavement in front of their
properties on West Third Street. Sc
conded by Yost and lost.
Petition from property owners on
West First Street, through Ralston ad-
dition asking the Town to fill up said
street so as to make it accessible for
vehicles from Railroad Street. No
action.
The matter Of procuring additional
hose for fire purposes was referred to
the Committee on Fire and Water.
Wilson moved that Prof. Jenkins
and R. Ikeler be notified to lay their
pavements on Fifth Street. The mo-
tion failed of second and consequent
ly no vote taken.
]. K. Bittenbender, Town Collect
or, gave bond in sum Of $500, with
J. G.. Freeze and Grant Herring
sureties. On motion same accepted.
Sterling moved that the Ice Plant
be notified to put in fire plug &C.
cording to agreement or else pay
their taxes. Seconded by Yost and
carried.
Sterling moved that the River Road
from Rupert bridge to Market Street
and Iron Street from Second to Shat
fer's bridge be stricken out of the
ordinance granting Electric Railway
the privilege of building their road
over said road and Street. Seconded
by Yost and carried.
On motion decided to appoint four
extra police during the Fair, the
Chief to have power to select them.
The following bills were presented
and ordered paid
J. B. Robson, legal services in
Ringrose case .........$I5o.oo 80.
Water Co. As hydrants. 800. 6S.75
Harry Housed arrests. ..... 100
Secretary. -. 1000
Five policemen $50. :. 6o.oo
Yost and Sterling moved that no
orders be issued or paid unless passed
upon by the Committee. Carried.
Yost moved that Mr.. Ratti be or.
dered to put culvert, within 80 days,
over the run at Sterner's alley. Sc.
conded by Sterling and carried.
bThe bill of Electric Light Co.
SIoS7.5o for street light 3 months
was objected to for reason that
number of lights do not burn proper
ly &c. The Committee on light is to
confer with the Superintendent of the
Company.
Bill of Boomsburg Wagon and
Carriage Works, $3.50 was directed
10 be sent back to be itemized
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

As a further indication of hard
times, and very hard times, racing
men sportsmen say that the present
season has been one of the most pros
porous known in years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

Wednesday, October 10th is the
Day Of Atonement in the Jewish Cal.
endar. All the faithful abstain from
food and drink from sundown on
Tuesday to sundown on Wednesday,
and no business is transacted. All the
Hebrew stores in town were closed
on that day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12
Live Topics from Normal Hill,

Monday morning Messrs Chromis
and Logan began work on their con-
tract to complete the filling in and
leveling of the Normal Athletic field.
This work will be urged forward
rapidly and the field put in first class
condition for all field sports. The field
will be about three hundred fifty yards
long by one hundred fifty yards wide,
and will be therefore considerably
larger than the present athletic park
of town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

Messrs. Swank, Ikeler and UT. and
Clerk c. M. Terwilliger went to Potts.
vile on Monday to attend the State
Convention Of County Commissioners.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

ss-I never have any special sales,
but you can buy to-day, tomorrow OF
any other day, good honest clothing
for yourself or your boy at rock bot
tom prices, which cannot be equaled
elsewhere. Louis Gross.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

gsD~The finest line of fall and win
ter suits and overcoats for men, boys
and children ever brought to Blooms
burg, at prices that will surprise you,
can be Sc en- at Gross.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

Special detectives are employed
on the fair grounds, but notwithstand-
ing this it will be we'll for everybody
to know where their pocket books
and watches are, when in crowd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

In spite of the calamity howlers and
Republican orators and organs, the
returning wave ofprosperity is coming,
and is coming to stay. Its indications
can be seen on every nand.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

Lock your doors and windows up
well during this week. For several
years the town has been infested with
crooks and thieves during fair week,
and they are here now.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

David J. Waller Jr. son of DR.. d.
]. Waller of Indiana Normal School,
had his nose broken while playing
foot ball last week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

We go to press this week on
Wednesday afternoon, in order that
our employees may attend the fair.
IT is the only holiday they get during
the year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

The county commissioners paid
Joseph Hendler $500 on Monday,
being the balance due him on the
river bridge contract.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

Mrs. N. w. Hess, OF Van Camp,
died at her home last Friday, after an
illness OF only few hours. She was
a sister Of A. N. Yost Esq, and an
estimable lady.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

c. B. Chrisman had some of the
finest shell oysters this week that have
come to this town for a long time.
They were very large and fat.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

J. M. Gliding & Co. have stretched
a large sign across their store front,
and put an arc light outside, making
the fourth arc light they are using.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church have charge of the dining hall
at the fair grounds. Go there and get
a good meal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

Bas" The finest line of dress suits
ever brought to this city consisting of
regents, single and double breasted,
sacks, cutaways. Prices from 5000
to $500 can be found at Gross N.
Y. store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

The building OF Mrs Hester Barton
on Main street, occupied by Casper
Kressler and DR.. w. H. House, has
been repainted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

By Mems shirts at Cross in all
sizes, soft finish and laundried for IS
and soc. Prices elsewhere. 50 and 75c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-10-12

The drouth having played havoc
with the growth Of pumpkins this
year, agricultural fairs will have MOTH
ing 20 brag Of in this line.