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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17
DEATH OF A PROMINENT MAN.
Peter A. Evans, One OF the Well Known Mer
OF this Place Suddenly Passes Away.

''In the midst of life we are in
death. The truth of this is exempli
fed nearly every week, but never per
haps has it been brought to our obser-
vation more forcibly than in the
death ofPeter A. Evans one of Blooms.
burg's substantial citizens who quietly
passed away last Friday morning
about half past four o'clock. For
some time he had been suffering with
carbuncle on the back of his neck,
but no one supposed that it would be
the cause of his death in fact We'd
nesday evening he was considered a
great deal better, but Thursday, a
change for the worse came, and he
continued growing weaker until he
expired at the above mentioned hour.
Evidently Mr.. Evans however did not
entertain sanguine hopes for his re-
covery, as about two weeks previous
to this time he consulted his attorney
and had all his business matters at
tended to, even to arranging for the
ministers who should conduct his
funeral services. He was born in
Montour township January rsth, 1876,
and was the son of Issacher M, and
Maria Evans, the former of whom
survive him and consequently at the
time of his death was aged fifty years,
seven months and twenty-six days
His education was commenced in
Bloomsburg, and completed at Dickin
son Seminary, and from that time
until last Spring when he moved tc
this place, he resided on the home
stead, and was one of the most success
full farmers of that township. He was
married in 1873, to Samantha, daugh
ter of William White, of Scott town
ship, who together with four children,
William w, Mae A, Harry I, and
Warland P, mourn the loss of ar
affectionate husband, and indulgent
father. Ever since he arrived at man
hood he has taken an active part ir
politics and was unswervering in his
allegiance to the Democratic party
In 1880 he was appointed United
States census enumerator for his dis
trict. In 1882 he served as a dele
gate to the state convention which
nominated Robert E. Pattison fol
Governor, and in 1884 he was elected
! county treasurer on the democratic
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17

All who attended the Lutheran
Church last Tuesday evening were
more than pleased with the exercises
in the Musical and Literary entertain
ment given for the benefit of the debt
on the Lutheran Parsonage.
Miss Grace Corell was the principal
figure in the list of performers. She
is a student of the school of Oratory,
Boston, and did great credit to her
self and to the school which she
represents. 1t was treat to listen to
her renderings in recitation, impersona-
ton and pantomine. She will certain,
ly be able to command an audience
any where.
Prof. Yetter sang beautifully and
impressively solo, and was encored.
Mr.. and Miss Ent rendered a most
excellent duett in song and were call,
ed to return. The Lutheran choir
sang in its best strain. Mrs. Hall
gave one of her enjoyable solos. Miss
Ruth McLinn on the piano and
Charles Skeer on the violin also con,
trlbuted their part.
The entertainment was a decided
and pleasing success, and shows very
plainly that there is talent of high
order in Bloomsburg which should be
encouraged and cultivated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17

The members and friends of Zior
congregation will hold a chicken sup.
per at E. M. Laubaugh's, at Forks, or
Saturday afternoon and evening, Sept
26th when a good warm meal will be
served from four P. M. and during the
evening for fifteen cents, Cake and
ice cream will also be served. P.o
ceeds to be used for repairing the
Zion church. If the weather should
be pleasant supper will be served in
the grove. If otherwise it will be in
Mr.. Laubaugh's house.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17
BlOomsburg's largest, finest and
....best Clothing StOre....
READ THESE PRICES AND SEE THE GOODS, THEN
MATCH THEM IF YOU CAM

Mems genuine imported black clay worsed SUITS sack or
cutaway warranted pure Is goods lined with double
warp Italian satin pped-a suit sold elsewhere for SO at
l$775. If you match it at any other clothing house
come back and get your money
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17
Mems SExtra Pants

All Wool-Guaranteedn not
to rip, buttons not to come off
Cloth will not fade, perfect fit
ting, sold at $500 and worth
it-our price $1.25. All sizes.
If you can match them come
back and get your money. All
wool Readings" S1.65. Sweet
Orrs, all wool, never rip pants,
extra well made, $1.75.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17

1T may save trouble later on for
such parents as have been derelict in
the matter OF sending their children
10 school, to bear in mind that Penn.
sylvanla now has compulsory edu-
oatian law that is IN full force and
effect.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17

The Republicans of this place have
organized club and have rented the
room formerly occupied by J. R.
Schuyler & Co. in which to hold
their meetings. 1t is easy of access
and well suited for the purposes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17

The dead body Of Mrs. Reuben
Fahringer of Centralia was discovered
in bed last Saturday morning. The
morning call not having aroused her,
her daughter went to her room to in
vestigate with the above results. She
has been a sufferer from dropsy and a
complication of diseases for years, and
it is thought that her dropsical condi-
ton superinduced heart failure. She
is lady of sixty years, well and kindly
known, leaving sorrowing husband
and seven children to mourn her loss.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17
NO. 3S


We Sell everything that
man, boy or child can wear lex
cepting shoes. We guarantee
everything we sell to be strictly
frst-class. If you can buy Of
any other house cheaper than
of us, come back and get your
money.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-09-17

The residence of Samuel Shaffer on
Third Street is undergoing repairs.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-31
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Effectually yet gently, when costive
or bilious, or when the blood is impure
or sluggish, to permanently cure habit
ual constipation, to awaken the kid
..eys and liver to a healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them,
to dispel headaches, colds or fevers
use Syrup of Figs.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-31

No house works for their patrons as
this one does. We mean to be the only
house you will care TO trade with. Your
answers become more emphatic every
day. -. -.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-31
Knowing Ones

knowing ones invariably call for
Pabst Milwaukee instead of merely
asking for Milwaukee beer. Anyone
DESTROYS of ascertaining what Pabst
Milwaukee Draught Beer is, can do
so by calling at the Royal, Pacific and
Cosmopolitan saloons, where it will
be served to them cold and sparkling
and at the same price as other beers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-31
Hawaiian
Electric
Company.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really,
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the mean
descent electric light. Safe; nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen.
tleman of Honolulu came rushing down to
the office of the Electric Company and said
"Give me figures for wiring my house, and
want it done at once; no more lamps for me.
Last night lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and | take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite number in
the past few weeks, who have ordered their
houses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you want
We have a complete stock of everything in
this line and have just received a lot of the
very latest designs in chandeliers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-31
.SIeep

Induced by the use Of coca, opiate or mar
cotic compounds is bad, decidedly bad.
1t undermines the health and skaters the
constitution and the patient is steadily
growing into worse condition - often
resulting in the terrible slavery and
misery OF the cocaine and opium habit.
Sleep induced by the use of Hoods Sarsa-
saparilla may not come as quickly, but it
comes more surely, permanently and is
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-31
Sweet

And refreshing because it is realized
through natures great restoring and re-
juvenating channel purified, vitalized
and enriched blood. This feeds the nerves
with life-giving energy and builds up the
system and constitution from the very
foundation of all health and life-the
blood pure. rich, red blood.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-31
WE'RE
OFFERING

This week handsome line of "Vicuna" Eng
lish Balbriggan Underwear,
Fresh new stock. One dollar will buy you
one of these full fashioned Under Shirts Pants
and hose to match if you want them.
Just Look at Onr display of these goods in our Mer-
chant street window as you pass along.
We've also have a few more left of those coored
border linen handkerchiefs you saw in the same
window last week We marked them down to
80 cents to sell quick, and they're going, too.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-31

"I was generally run down last spring,
appetite was poor and could not sleep.
Hoods Sarsaparilla built me right up,
gave good appetite and was soon able to
get good nights rest" G. F. WHITNEY,
Merchant, Yeomans St., Ionia, Michigan.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

Mr.. Guest wen, to work at once.
and soon gained the contid"nc" Of his
employers by his honest and faithful
labor. He remained at thi> work un-
til the hotel Was completed.
Mr. Guest has continued to reside
in Anderson ever since, and has by
his faithful attention to duties, estab-
lishcd large business, which brings
in good returns. He has helped with
number Of fine buildings in this
city, and in every one he has given
the very best satisfaction. He en-.
plnys none but the best workmen. and
this has been one of the main reasons
of his success.
Mr.. Guest buys all of his material
for cash. and by this means is enabled
to give the lowest prices on all esti-
mates and work. He is a young man,
but has made rapid advances, and is
now one Of the best all round archi-
tccts, builders and workmen that can
he found in any sec.ion of this State.
He gladly furnishes estimates and
prices, and, whenever he does this, he
generally gets the job.
Mr.. Guest is also connected with a
brick business, which is run on an ex-
tensive scale. and where the very
best brick are turned out. He has
the latest improved machinery for
this work, and has an output of be-
tween 10000 and 40, 900 daily. These
brick possess fine finish, and when
put into a building present a very
handsome appearance.
As an architect for beauty and de-
sign, he is hard to excel, for this he's
been made special study by him for
number of years.
Mr.. Guest is man with a wonder
full amount of push, and has rapidly
advanced his business to the front
rank.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

Before his election as Chief, he served
in that capacity for short while, giving
the best of satisfaction. His election
was considered the best choice that
the city authorities could have made.
He has since been called on to do
some difficult work, and in every in
stance he proved himself equal to the
occasion. Captain Dillingham; is a
great believerin Anderson, and always
does everything in his power for the
upbuilding of the city.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

Mr.. r. Marcus Burriss, Judge of
Probate of Anderson county, was born
and reared in this county, and is the
eldest son of Mr.. William Burriss.
He spent his boyhood days on the
farm. After attending the country
schools for some time, be finished his
education under Prof. w. j. Ligon,
in the Anderson High School.
Mr.. Burriss taught school for a
number of years. During the last
year of the war he was among the six
teen year old boys Calvary company
in the States service. He was born
in 1917.
After the war he lived on the farm
until he was appointed Master Of
Anderson county in August, 1891, by
Governor Tillman. and filled that posi-
ton until it was consolidated with
the office of Judge of Probate Court,
which he still holds with dignity and
honor.
Mr.. Burriss was married in Sep
tcmber, 1869, to Miss Carrie Earle
Tilinghaust, and they have FIVE
children, two boys and three girls.
Mr.. Burriss is a member of the Bap-
tist Church and is most worthy, up
right citizen. He is an efficient and
accommodating official. and has gained
the respect of the people all over
Anderson county who have had deal
ings with him in his Office. Mr.. Bur-
riss' appointment gave general salts
faction at the time, and by those who
know say that he is one of the most
painstaking and conscientious officers
in the whole State. He is public
spirited citizen in every sense of the
word, and has always made gallant
fight for Anderson county and her peo-
pie.
Before taking charge of his present
office Mr.. Burriss was one of the most
successful farmers in this part Of the
State, and understood how to conduct
farm on paying basis. He is
thoroughly business in everything that
he does, and never leaves piece of
work until he has finished it. Per-
sonally, Mr.. Burriss has many friends
who have been won by his courteous
manners ard sincerity. He is one OF
the most popular officials in the
county.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

Of late years it has tcen subject
cf much favorable comment that the
condition of affairs in Anderson was
better than at any other town in the
State from moral standpoint. The
police force have had very little trou-
BILE in keeping everything straight.
and it is very seldom that some big
crime has to be chrouicled us having
been committed in the city of !Andcr-
son. The credit for this is due to the
efficiency Of the members Of the An
derson police force. The whole town
knows that no officer has ever worked
harder to make this Il model city than
Captain j. W. Dillingham;, the chief
Of the city police. Since his appoint
mcnt he has left no stone unturncd
but that the city should have the very
best protection. and in this he has had
very remarkable success.
Captain DILLINGHAM; Was born in
habun County, Georgia. twcnty-srvcn
Years ago. He crew up in that coun-
try where men were required to show
their courage. and frequently carried
their life in their hands. In Rabun
county he showed that he was us brave
Il man rs the next one, and it can be
easily seen that he is terror to all
crooks in this city and elsewhere
In 1890 Captain Dillingham; left
Georgia and came to South Carolina,
settling at Anderson. \ few years
later he was appointed a member Of
the police force, where he did good
work, and was afterwards made Chief.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30
c. VI. CT EST.

Mr.. c. VI. Guc<t, one Of Anderson ;
most reliable contractors, was born in
Grrcnvillc county. and lived on i farm
until he was ~ years of age. Being
Il natural mechanic. having been
taught the use Of tools by his father.
who did considerable work, he decided
to place himself under some expert
enccd workman in order to obtain Il
better knowledge of the labor which
he was to follow. Mr.. Guest was with
one of the finest architects and build
ers in the South for four years as an
apprentice, and had only served two
wears when he was made foreman of a
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

entered the clothing business and gave
that branch of work the very closest
study and attention. He has had con-
siderable experience in this line, and
is one of the best posted men on cloth
ing in the State. Besides, he is thor
oughly reliable, and would never sell
IL man a shoddy suit of clothes under
the prctcnSc that it was first class.
The firm of which he is now the
junior member has established large
and extensive trade. Two floors of
one of the handsome buildings on
Granite Row are completely ly filled with
every grade and class of gentlemen
clothing and furnishing goods, hats,
shoes, etc.
Mr.. Milford knows how to purchase
goods at rock bottom prices. and by
that means is enabled to sell to GUS
toners at the very lowest possible cash
prices. His goods are always of the
very best quality. and will command
prices on any market. All Of the
latest cuts and fashions are in stock.
and the most faStidious person can get
just what they want from this store.
Mr. Milford is progressive and
public spirited young man, and is be-
coming identified with all of the en-
terprises in Anderson.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

Few young physicians in this State
have had wider experience during the
short time they have been in business
than DR.. j. G. Harris of this city.
Since entering into the practice of his
profession he has shown the results OF
careful learning and the fact that he
is eminently able to cope with all the
dread diseases that are at times so pre-
valent throughout the land.
DR.. Harris was born at Honea Path,
in this county, in 1859 He was the
only son of Ezekial Harris, one of
Anderson couuty's most prominent
and respected citizens. DR.. Harris
spent his boyhood days on the farm
attending the country schools, and
afterwards was sent to the University
of Georgia, where he completed his
education.
After leaving this institution he
went to Baltimore and New York,
where he studied medicine, and grad.
ua ed at the University of Maryland
in 1883. He also took special courses
at New York and at Johns Hopkins
University, at Baltimore.
DR.. Harris then returned to Ander-
son county where he began the prac-
tice of his profession. In 1885 he
married Miss Annie McFall. DR..
Harris p.acticed at Bolton for ten
years and moved to Anderson i. 1893
He saw that Anderson was the coming
town of the State, and for that reason
was anxious to cast his lot in her
midst. He is now partner in the
business of the Evans Pharmacy,
which is receiving very share Of the
drug trade all over the upper section
of this State.
DR.. Harris has been very successful
in the medical pratice, and by his
close study and hard work has estab-
lished name, for himself Throughout
this and other counties. He is man
of much refinement, and is one OF the
most popular physicians that ever went
on the road. Older and more expe-
rienced medical men with whom he
has worked have a high regard for
him and his carefulness, and know
that he is a man who can be relied on
in cases of an emergency.
DR.. Harris gives much of his attcn-
ton to the Evans Pharmacy, and is
generally found around there, unless
he is out answering some call. bis
time is occupied al of the time. which
shows that he is doing Il large prac'
ticc. He stands high up in the mcdl'
cal profession, and is one OF the
shining lights among the younger
class.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

N!r. ". T. Milford, Of the firm Of
I1aIl 4 Milford. is another Of Andcr-
son young and progressive business
men. Since branching out on his own
responsibility he has shown that he is
made Of the ri ght kind Of pluck TO
succeed atany undertaking. Mr.. Mil
ford is the second son of the late DIR.
y. J. Milford. and was born and rear
ed in Anderson county. His boyhood
days were spent on the farm, where he
remained until 1881, when he came to
Anderson and accepted position as
salesman, being connected with sever
al of the best firms in the city. He
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

The subject of this sketch is a man
whom Anderson County should be
proud to claim as Il son. Thrown in
early life on his own resources, he
has worked his way steadily to the
front, occupying with credit every
sphere in which he has moved, every
station to which he has been called.
He was born near Roberts Church
forty-siX years a@o, and spent his boy
hood on the farm aud in tic country
school. When he was fifteen his pa-
rents removed to the Fork, where he at
tcndc,. school at Browns Muster
Ground at TownvilIc. His education
was, however. largely sclf-acquired. He
began teachings at twenty and continued
without il break for six years with
unvarying success. He has taught at
Tugaloo, Double Springs and Town
vile, in Anderson County, at Pine
Grove in Oconcc, and year QS75) in
Tennessee. He possesses in 4 large
degree the essential elements Of the
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1896-09-30

when he was offered good position
with the Whitney Manufacturing
Company at atSpartanburg. TWAS here
that Mr.. Ligon began to learn the mill
business in all its phases, be coming
thoroughly acquainted with every de-
partmrnt of the work. He was a
trusted employee at Whitney, and
was regarded as one of the most relia-
Bile men in that factory He gained
the confidence and esteem of hose for
whom he worked.
4 few months after the Anderson
Cotton Mills were organized Mr.. Lig-
on was offered the position of Secre-
tary and General Manager, and
promptly accepted. He came immedi-
ately to Anderson and has held that
place ever since. The anderson mill
has proved a wonderful success. The
very best material is turned out and
the stock is way up on the market.
Much of the credit for this success is
due Mr.. Ligon, for he has spared no
effort to put the mill in the very
front rank. aud has worked faithfully
to that end. He has showed what
pluck and energy can do. and has won
Il name for himself in mill circles.
Mr.. Ligou is heart and soul an An
derSon man, aud has always taken a
deep interest in the welfare and pro-
grcss of the city. He served on the
City Council of Anderson the past
two years.