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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
Bicycle Race Meet at Bloomsbury.

On Wednesday August 5th the
Bloomsburg Wheelmen will hold their
Second Annual Race Meet at the
Columbia County Fair Grounds.
These grounds are located right II
the town, have fine large grand
stand from which every part Of the
race can be seen and has one of the
best half mile tracks in the State.
The following is list of events
One mile novice, one half mile open,
boys race (under I6 years of age,)
two mile lap race, four county race
Columbia, Montour, Lycoming and
Luzerne,) club handicap Zone mile, }
one mile open, three mile handicap.
$500 in prizes will be distributed
among the contestants.
The Benner Boys, the celebrated
midget cyclers of Philadelphia, aged
S and 7 years have been secured and
will give exhibitions in handicap
racing, trick and tandem riding.
Applications for entry blanks are
being received daily from many of the
best amateurs Of the state. Thi:
meet coming as it does between the
Williamsport and Scranton meets vii
insure good riders and fast races.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL.
The Dog Question Settled and an OrdInauc,
Adopted.

A special meeting of the Town
Council was held last Monday even.
ing with all the members present
The meeting was called to take some
action in regard to the dog question,
which at present is agitating the minds
of our people. Fred Ikeler, ESQ.,,
read an ordinance such as is in effect
in other places, prohibiting the running
at large Of dogs, and from this one
was agreed upon and adopted. Upon
motion the same was ordered published
ten days by newspaper advertisements
and by notices posted in different
parts Of the town.
The case of William Rishton VS..
the Town for damages caused by
water flooding his cellar was reported
by the Secretary as having been set
tied for $I6o.
Complaint was made that Mr..
Brown had not laid a pavement in
front Of his residence on Fourth St.
The matter was referred to the Street
Commissioner.
1t was also complained that B. f.
Zarr, Esq, did not keep his pavement
in proper repair along his property on
Catharine Street.
Upon motion Chief of Police Knorr
was authorized to purchase six dog
nets and the Street Commissioner to
prepare a place in the cellar of the
City Hall for the impounding Of the
dogs.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
STILL IMPROVING.

Since B. Stohner has taken posses
sion of the Central Hotel he has made
many decided improvements to this
old and well known hostelry which
have been noticed from time to time
in this paper. Every one supposed
that all had been done possible to
render the exterior and interior at
tractive and convenient, but he was
not satisfied and has now entered into
negotiations with the Smith Electrical
Company and Glass Sign Works, of
Waverly, N. Y, to place in his hotel
a system of return call bells from the
office to each room. THIS same firm
are also to place in the hotel, large
fine directory in polished oak beauti-
fully carved representing the different
business firms of this city, only one
of each branch of business to be rep
resented. The lettering is to be in cut
glass. This will be one Of the finest
pieces of furniture Of its kind ever
brought to this town.
By these improvements Mr.. Stohner
has shown himself to be IN line with
the spirit of progress which pervades
our town, and alive to the necessities
and comforts of his guests. Under
the present management it is not only
holding its old reputation but rapidly
coming to the front as one ofthe best
hotels in this section.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
LOST A VALUABLE HORSE,

William Mericle Of Madison town
ship, lost a valuable horse last Sun
day. A few days ago it was taken
sick and veterinary surgeon was
called in who pronounced it a case Of
hydrophobia. During the sickness
whilst he was administering medicine
to the animal, he bit the bottle
broke away-bit two horses, a COW
and pig. Upon the veterinary sur
geon pronouncing it hydrophobia the
animal was shot. He does not know
when the horse was bitten, but it will
be remembered that the dog which
went mad at the Bittenbender farm
passed Mr.. Mericle's on its way to
Watsontown where it was killed. This
is certainly unfortunate for him as it
may necessitate the killing of the
other animals.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
Reorganization.

After suspension of several days,
the Bloomsburg Car Works resumed
operations last Monday with the COM
pany rcorganized. L. S. Wintersteen
Esq, has purchased the interest of
George M. Lockard who was formerly
the largest stockholder, and has been
elected president of the same. The
Bloomsburg Store Company, limited,
has also formed a new company,
which is composed of the old members
with the exception of G M. Lockard,
and with the following additional
members: c. r. Woodin, w. H.
Woodin, Frederick H. Eaton, c. H.
Dickerman and l.. S. Wintersteen.
1t is the intention of the new company
TO push the works to its utmost
capacity.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
BAND CONCERT.

The Bloomsburg Band gave a con-
cert in front of the Court House
Saturday evening which was thorough
ly enjoyed by large concourse OF
people. The following program was
rendered in a manner which reflected
credit upon the organizion and proved
that the leader Mr.. Blair was the
right man in the right place.
I. MARCH, The Bloomsburg Bellies.
2. THE LITTLE FLATTERER, piece
CHARACTERISTIC EiIen6erg.
3. WALTZ, Moonlight and Starlight.
Flor. Reed
4. MAY BELLS, Herald appro ach-
ing Spring, EiIen6e,g.
S. OVERTURE, Poet and Peasant.
V0n Sn1Pe.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Gray on Sixth street last Thursday
evening, was the scene of pretty
wedding, when Rev. M. E. McLinn,
with the beautiful and impressive
service of the Lutheran Church, united
for life Miss Anna, their eldest daughter
and Mr.. John Jones. The ceremony
was strictly private and witnessed only
by the immediate families. They
have the best wishes Of their friends
fol long and happy life.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

Persons owning land are in duty
bound to cut and destroy all Canada
thistles found growing upon their
premises. The legal penalty for non-
compliance with this provision of law
is from five to twenty dollars. 1t is
the duty of the constables, road super
visors and street commissioners to see
that all Canada thislles are destroyed,
or to enforce the penalty against the
owners of the land.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
IT'S THIS WAY
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The seasons getting late and we've got to
make room for new merchandise that's
bound to commence to come IN shortly.
BESIDES it's business policy to close out
every summer suit in our store and make
use of that cash for fall buying. Now isn't
it natural that we should sell stuff at this
season of the year on very small margin
We do it too. We're selling suits for men,
boys and children lower than we ever sold
them. Lower than they'll be sold at for
many day to come. The coors just as
you like-dark, medium or light, and the
weights to suit your fancy. S., SO or 81 for
suits that retailed at from So to S. more
short while ago. $I.4S for all wool boys
suits age q to IS, that sold for SI.oS to S2.25.
Summer shirts, underwear, hats, and every.
thing of that sort at reduced prices. Special
all wool pants for men. Best makes, S2oo
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

There will be mass meeting held
in the M. E. Church at Saltwater on
Friday evening, July a4th, in the
interest of the suffering Armenians.
All who have read of the massacres
and sufferings of these poor christians
should feel sympathy for them and
come prepared to help relieve their
wants for many of them are home
less, and actually starving. Ministers
from the different churches are ex-
pected to be present and address the
audience on the subject, so that they
may better understand the needs OF
these people, who would rather die
than give up their religion.
BY order of Committee.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

An Exchange says Merchants,
who want the newspapers to "roast "
grocery peddlers and the like, would
make newspaper feel more like
doing so if the same merchants would
quit using baking powder envelopes,
statements, side walk advertisements,
holiday and circus programs and pat
ronize the home papers, as all live
successful merchants do.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

A large tank and wind wheel has
been erected in the rear of the Nc
Henry House at Benton for the pur-
pose Of supplying that model hostelry
throughout with water. The water is
raised to the tank by means of a pump
attached to the wind wheel, from
whence it is distributed throughout
the building.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

Time that is very we'll spent is that
which is devoted to the destruction of
weeds. If all lot owners and farmers
would make it a point to spend an
hour or two daily in cutting and
destroying weeds before the seeds
have ripened and scattered for another
crop, their land would be more pro-
ductive and the tilling would be less
annoying, Weeds are a great hin
drance to the successful tilling of the
soil, and cause much extra work in
farming and gardening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

The editor of an exchange says :
"Let the young man about town out
of a job try year on the farm Plow-
ing behind a mule will give him new
constitution, take the kinks out OF
his head, the frog out of his throat,
the gas off his stomach, the weakness
out of his legs, the corn off his toes,
and give him a good appetite, an
honest living and sight Of heaven"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
Still Trying to Swindle Farmers.

Farmers are warned to look out
for the man who is around endeavor-
ing to sell the right to get more
butter out of milk than the COWS put
in it. There are several such swind-
lers through this and adjoining states,
and should one chance to wander
into this vicinity, the grand bounce
or the bulldog would be an appropri-
ate reception for him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
There will be a big time at Fork

There will be big time at Forks,
in Laubach's grove, on next Saturday.
Music by choristers from Catawissa
who are camping there. E. J. Bow.
man of Berwick will deliver an address
on "The multi millionaire and the
thirty millions of white slaves in the
land of Washington" The address
will be delivered at o'clock P. M.
sharp, after which a lunch will be
served. The proceeds will be used
for repairing the church, and every
one is invited to attend. BY order
of Jacob Geisinger and G.. w. Hess,
committee of arrangements.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

The excursion over the Bloomsburg
and Sullivan railroad last Thursday,
in honor of the State Teachers Asso-
citation, was participated in by over
three hundred people. The objective
point was Jamison City, and they were
deeply impressed with the grandeur
of the scenery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

The following letters are advertised
July sI, 1896; Miss Stella Hughes,
Mr.. Robert ]. McKane, Mrs, Jacob
Martz, Mrs. Eva Shaffer, Mrs. Louise
Schreiner, Clean Sibart, c. E. Wash
ington. Cards: Mrs. Fannie Nc
Bride. Will be sent to the dead
letter Office Aug. 4, 1896.
JAMES II. MERCER, P. M.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23
Don't Kill the Robins.

Here is few words Of warning
which all should heed. Any person
killing robin at any season of the
year is liable to fine of from two to
twenty dollars, or imprisonment for
twenty days, or both. The law makes
no exceptions as to the object or pur-
pose for which the robin is killed, but
is strictly prohibitive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

In an interview printed in the Har-
risburg Patriot yesterday, Bishop Nc
Govern, of the Catholic diocese of
Harrisburg, declares for free silver.
He believes the Democrats will carry
every state west Of Pennsylvania, and
every southern state.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

Bishop McGovern has appointed
Rev. Thomas Hayes rector of the
Catholic church at Centralia. Rev.
Father Hayes takes the place OF Rev,
Charles Koch, who has been trans.
ferred to Milton and Sunbury.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

Our people are not generally aware
of the extensive building operations
going on at the corner of Catharine
and Eighth Streets. We refer to the
six, large two storied brick dwelling
houses J. H. Coleman is erecting at
that point. They are under roof and
about ready for the plasterers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

The already commodious store
room Of l. w. Hartman & Son is
being enlarged by removing a rear
partition thereby adding about 4So
feet to the room. When the contem-
plated improvements are completed
they will have one of the finest store
rooms in town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-07-23

If the Bloomsburg dogs don't soon
learn to look more natural and drink
more water, the cartridge manufactur-
ers will declare bigger dividends
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
He Voted All Right.

In Kentucky it is necessary for q
voter to pay poll tax Of SO in order
to be allowed to vote. This necessi-
tates a campaign fund In both parties
in order to enfranchise such voters
as cannot pay the tax.
At Mount Sterling an old man came
in and the manager of the Republican
campaign fund asked HIM if he had
voted
mo; hain't got my poll tax paid
yit," was the reply. Two dollars was
given him and he started for the col
lector's Office. On the way he met the
Democratic candidate.
"Voted YETI" inquired the politician.
mo; hain't paid the poll tax"
The candidate produced So and the
old man went, paid his poll tax, re-
turned and voted.
"Well, you voted right did you?"
inquired the Republican.
"Yaas l allus vote as my con-
science dictates. 1 never allows no
considerations but duty ter influence
me- 1 voted as l allus does, the
straight Prohibition ticket, ter do
away with rum, and drive Their cor
rupt old parties out Of the country"
Washington Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

He had been back day or SO from
the strenuous exertions Of the repub-
lican convention when his wife called
at his Office to rest from the effects Of
hunting bargains.
"Ah," she said, looking up at the
walls Of his private den, "you must
have had a great many friends down
there"
He smiled vaguely and she got up to
examine the pictures more closely.
Gall prominent people, I suppose"
she said, cor they wouldn't have been
sketched for the papers. I must say,
though, that l don't admire their looks
very much. Now this man here" she
dabbed at villainous caricature with
her parasol, do you mean to tell me
you've been associating with him?"
Her husband nodded meekly.
well, all can say is, if he isn't a
coarse, vulgar thing, he looks it. And
this cpe-Tom, do you mean to sit
there and tell me that this person isn't
criminal Of some sort? Look at his
eyes; see the hunted way he hangs his
head"
"My dear" he said, quietly, IT would
not rub 1t in any more, If were you.
Those are all pictures Of myself
New York Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
A Lovely Tea Cloth.

A beautiful tea cloth recently fn-
ished is round, with fringed edges. On
it there is embroidered wide wreath
border of mignonette heads and nastur-
tiums in natural size and coloring. The
mignonette is done in solid emkroid-
cry, the flowers in long and short glitch
and the tendrils and stems of the flow
ers which make the wreath continued
in stem stitch. The mignonette does
not regularly alternate with the flow-
ers, but in certain parts Of the wreath ia
used in cluster Of three or four heads.
The most brilliant colors seen in mas
turtiums are not used for the flowers,
but dull reds and yellow standings on
q pale lemon color.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

NOW this is one of the most de-
lightful of mornings, Farmer Robin
son." SAID his city guest in her en-.
thusiasm.
Yes, miss, it's q very proper morn
in, but you should a'been up hall an
bour earlier"
"Why, were the sunlight tints Iaore
beautiful upon the hills than now?"
she enquired, fearing she had missed
an opportunity for artistic ecstacy.
~ dunno bout that; but you ought
to have seen the rumpus Josh had
with the white-faced heifer. She
kicked the bottom out o. the pail and
landed him t'other side o. the yard in
Q hurry" Texas Sitter.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

again her lips formed the sad yet firm
refusal. At last she said, ASK me nc
more, Julian; it is for your sake that
/ am silent"
For my sake! Grants parrot-cry!
rose in bitter anger and turned to
Grant.
"Tell her." I said, tell this woman,
who bears my name, and who Is still
my wife, that nothing can make life
more terrible to me than this conceal
a,ent. Tell her in what frame of mind
met you. Bid her speak. You have
power over her. She will listen to
you, if not to me-"
"Viola," said Grant, in a strangely
solemn voice, che is right; we are
wrong. He must know the truth"
She raised her white face. Never
never! she moaned.
ut must be-" continued Grant. "He
is man, and if there is burden to
be borne he has right to bear it. He
must know ALL"
She stretched out her arms implor.
ingly. "Eustace," she gasped; "thinh
of the horror! Let him hate me, curse
me, go away and forget me-"
"He must be told" said Grant, firm
ly.
She pressed her hands to her eyes
and was silent for some minutes.
steeled my heart, and neither spoke
nor moved, although I saw the tears
trickling through her closed fingers.
Urgently she spoke: mot until
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
HARVEST EXCURSIONS TO GREAT
SOUTHWEST.

On August 18th, September LIST, 10Th,
Goth and October 9th and Goth the
Santa Fe route will run a series of
cheap Homeseekers' Excursions to
points in Central and Western Kansas,
Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas,
Western Colorado, Utah and Arizona.
The ticket rate will be one fare for the
round trip, plus $500, with liberal
limits and stop-over privileges. These
Santa Fe route excursions will enable
you to take fall outing and see q
country where the biggest crops of q
decade are being harvested.
For particulars address Geo. W.
Hagenbuch, p & T. A. Santa Fe route
Kansas City, Mo-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
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blindly man may love, there mus
be limit to his establishment; so as
l strobe into the house, to find, moi
her, but Eustace Grant, my heart was
full OF black and bitter thoughts
against the woman I loved.
entered Grants sitting-room with
out either knock or warning of any
sort. He was seated and apparently in
earnest conversation with a pale,
sweet-faced woman some ten years his
senior, and who was dressed as a Sister
of Charity. He started to his feet and
looked at me like one astonisl6d.
"You here, Lorainew he cried.
Eyes; I did not get as far as
L'Orient."
Grant moved toward the door. "Ex-
cu3e me" he said; Il shall be back in
a moment. This is my sister," The
lady bowed, and smiled pleasantly.
"You are too late. Grant" l said,
somewhat coldly. you can not pre-
vent the meeting; it has taken place"
Poor girl!' he said. Then, turning
to his sister, speaking in French, You
had better go and find Viola"
She arose and left the room. Grant
and were left alone.
well" he said, calmly. you have
seen herr"
eyes, in spite of your subterfuge."
II acted but for the best. 1t was
only this morning knew they were
coming. Some absurd report of my re-
cent illness had reached my sister.
Not having heard from me for weeks
and weeks, she came to learn the
truth"
Game from where?"
From Nantes. She is the superior
of a Sisterhood there. She is my half
sister. Her mother was a French
woman"
But, Viola? Why is Viola with
herr"
"She has been in her charge ever
since she left you. 1t was to my sister
1 took her."
A thought crossed me. Surely" l
said, viola, married woman, can
bind herself by no vows? She is not
one of the Sisterhood?"
"The Sisterhood is a purely charit-
able one. Persons can leave it at dis
erection. Viola has been my sisters
guest-that is ALL"
Grant," l said, II am now under the
same roof as my wife. She shall not
leave it until know everything. From
her lips will learn the meaning of her
conduct. Go and send her to me-"
He said nothing. He left the room
and in few minutes returned, leading
my wife. She sunk YEARLY upon a
chair, with her fingers nervously NOV
ing one against the other. l had now
time to notice what changes the two
years had made in her. Beautiful as
she still was, it was not the girlish
beauty which had won my heart; twas
the sad, sweet beauty of young wom-
an who had suffered.
"Eustace tells me you want to speak
to me-" she said. will you not spare
me, Julian? am very unhappy"
Unhappy! Spare you! How have
you spared me? Think what my life
has been from the day you left me-
think of 1t and pity mev'
She pressed her hands to her brows,
and I heard her sobbing. I could not
bear to witness her grief. I kneeled
at her side.
"Viola," I whispered, "tell me all
Let me know what black cloud lies be-
tween us. Tell me why you left me?"
II can not! I can mott" she walled.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Too Lata to Mand.

There is a point beyond which medic ton
cannot 60. Before It is too late mend, per-
sons of a rheumatic tendency, inherited or
acquired, should use that benignant defense
against the further progress OF tho super
tenacious malady = rheuma tism. Tho name
Of this proven rescuer is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which, it should also be recollected,
cures dyspepsia, liver complaint, fever and
ague, debility and nervousness
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

FITS stopped free ana permanently cured. No
hts after nrst days use OF Dr. Klines Great Nerve
Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle and treatise.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

- ~ ~ ~
Grant, who was
still with us, I be-
sought her, I i'm
plored her to en-
tighten me, or, at
least, to say that
she loved me still
that, now we had
met. we should
part no more. In
vain! Again and
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

A statistician claims that the annual
aggregate circulation of papers of the
world is about $4,000, 900, OOO-but, we
should like to see him prove it
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Some mems idea of friendship con-
sists in telling you all the disagreed
BILE things they have heard people say
about you during the past week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton cured me of bad lung trouble Mrs.
j. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, March 20, 1884
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is Q constitutional cure. Price, 7bA

1T is a waste of time to watch a
hypocrite, says philosopher. For
that matter it is generally waste Of
time to watch anybody.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

You can generally make man hot
under the collar on warm day by
simply telling him to keep cool
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

A doctor says the growth of chill.
dren takes place entirely while they
are asleep. Other people have chance
then, too.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

When a man has been married for
three weeks he forgets absolutely
where his clean shirts and socks are
kept
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-09-11

Aegeman's CamphOr Ice with GIycerIne.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet
Chilbains, Piles, &c. c. G. Clark Co.. New Haven. Ct