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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Mr.. William Till, the originator OF
the Rock Band, received his musical
education in England studying the
organ, violin and piano. He has
directed all the Rock Band Concerts,
over three thousand, commencing at
Crystal Palace, London, Eng, and
after a long tour in Europe came out
to this country through the influence
of the Rev. DR.. F. E. Clark, of
Christian Endeavor renown. After
visiting all the principal towns and
cities the family retired from active
concert work and confined their con-
certs to Greater New York only, where
they have given 900 concerts. Mr..
Till was engaged as organist and choir
master of the First Reformed Church,
also organized and directed the
Bayonne Musical Society. At the
last concert under his leadership
HandePs great oratario, The Messiah,
was rendered with chorus of 1so
voices, orchestra and distinguished
soloists. AS many requests have been
received from all parts of the country
to give one of his Rock Band Concerts,
the present tour. has been arranged.
Mr.. Till will be ABBY assisted by his
two talented daughters. Presbyterian
Church Saturday evening. Tickets
IS and IS cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
Samuel Stills, the colored barber

Samuel Stills, the colored barber
who has been running a shop in the
building on the corner of Railroad
and Main street, was lodged in Jail
last night for whipping and other
wise brutally treating his wife.
This is not his first ofense in this
direction. He was before the court
few years ago, on similar
charge, and was told to leave town
and never return, but he appears to
defy the court. Since that time
he has been i'll Jail in several places
on various charges. He is an all
around crook and should be severe
ly dealt with.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

The New York HeraM will publish
next Sunday, Dec. 18th, in addition
to the usual and regular features, a
splendid special section, devoted to a
complete review of the Spanish.
American war. 1t will be an inter-
esting narration of all everts, graph
ically told in chronological order, with
dates, circumstances and results, the
whole constituting a concise history
of our hostillties with Spain. A sec
tion by itself, beautifully illustrated in
half tone and artistically colored.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Don't forget the concert in the
Presbyterian church Saturday even
ing. The entertainment has the
highest endorsement wherever it
has been given.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
Calendars for 1899.

Any subscriber to THE COLUMBIAN
can get handsome calendar for 1890
by calling at this Office. They are too
large to send by mail without danger
of breaking. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
THE
BR0ADWA AY
Just the things
you are looking
for at the prices
YOU care to
pay.

Hemstitched initial Handker.
chiefs, J in. hem, nice embroid.
cred letter, sc each.
Ladies pure Linen Hem.
stitched Handkerchiefs, beauti.
fully embroidered initial, J in.
hem, 24c each.
Mems Japanese Silk Hand
kerchiefs, % inches, Il in. hem,
handsome embroidered initial,
soc each.
Ladies pure Linen Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs, ] in.
hem. Excellent value at 1oc
each.
Stamped Doylies, large, new
line, from Ic. to 4Sc. each, and a
full line of new embroidery
silks, in the desirable shades, at
for SC.
In leather goods we have
purses and pocket books, sc to
$2.75 each.
Belts, from Ioc to $3.50 each.
Satchels, at SOC, csc, to $500
each.
Decorated China, useful and
ornamental, SC to $2.75 each.
Ladies' fur cluster boaz, $I.75
to $500 each.
Dolls and toys in profusion,
SC to $3.50.
Christmas tree ornaments are
selling rapidly. Make your Sc
lection while the assortment is
complete. Ic to Ioc each.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Among the list of patents granted
Pennsylvania inventors, last week, re-
ported by c. A. Snow & Co., we no.
tice one for a flexible door, by A. S.
Spaulding, of this town. This is the
first patent obtained by Blooms
burger for some time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

The Y. NJ. c. A. had no meeting
Sunday afternoon, on account of the
union meeting, held in the Lutheran
church. An address was delivered
by ]. c. Hall, of Buffalo. The at
tendance was very large.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
Clocks 75c. to $40 at Hess Bros.

Avaunt thee little cotton-tail
Now buckle down and "git !"
For in the hunters game of tag
Oh, bunny, you'll be "lt."
They're after you with dog and gun,
You long. card, stump-tail'd rat;
Therefore you want to cut and run
Namoose skeedadle! s'cat1
-PunxsutawneY "Spir
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
JONAS LONGS sons
WEEKLY CHATS.
WILKEs-BARRE, Pa,
Thursday, Dec. 18th, 1893.

This Christmas Store of Ours is
most beautifully decorated and It's
Wcrth your while to come and SEQ
the preparations we have made TO
make your Holiday Shopping easy.
This store will be open evenings
until Christmas, and out Of town
patrons who Garnet visit this store
during the cay lime will fEd il Gen.
venient to do their trading here
curing the evenings. All holiday
cocdS as well as Staple ecCds will
be delivered everywhere, free Of
charge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Our genial townsman Robt. Buck
ingham was forty-two years of age
yesterday. He celebrated the event
by giving banquet to few Of his
intimate friends lat !. A. Hess last
night.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Hobson & Company's massive
spectacular "Uncle Toms" Cabin
Company will appear at the Opera
House next Monday night, Decem-
Der 10Th. The company travels in
two superbly decorated cars and
carries a complete outfit of special
scenery. There will be a street
parade at noon and a grand concert
by Prof. Carrettes' Gold Band, in
the evening in front of the Opera
House. Prices rs and IS cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
Printers Machinery for Sale

Any printer in need of any Of the
following, will do we'll to correspond
with us. We have for sale, in good
condition, Carleton, Caps & Co..
Stereotype outfit complete; a Her,
cules Stapling Machine, a small
Washington hand press. Address.
THE COLUMBIAN,
IF bloomsbury, Pa,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

On account of defective hearing
and advanced age, Jacob Fisher,
of Mainville, was excused from be-
ing a juror OH Monday. He is
past seventy-eight years old.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

n WHERE, for "The Story OF the Philippines''
by Murat Halstead, commissioned by Ithe Gov
ernment as Oficial Historian to the War Depart
mont. The book was written In army camps at
san Francisco, on the Pacific with General Mer.
ritt, in the hospital at Honolulu,in Hong Kong,
in the American trenches at Manila, in the in
the Olympia with Dewey, and the roar of battle
at the fall OF Manila. Bonanza for agents.. Brm-
ful OF original pictures taken by government
prices. Big profits Freight paid Credit given.
Drop all trashy unoffical war books. OUTFIT
free Address. F. T. Barber, Sec'y., Star Insur-
ance Bldg. Chicago 1O-27-l6t
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
Beautiful hand painted china al
reasonable prices at w. S. Rishton's

The local Opera House manage
ment has booked some very fine at
fractions for the coming winter, all
announcement of which will be
made later.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

= Skyles McKillip is busy these days
developing negatives and making
prints of some of the pictures he took
while in far off Porto Rico. He has
some very fine views.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Presiding Elder Evans conducted
the Fourth Quarterly Conference in
the Methodist church Saturday even
ing. He also occupied the pulpit at
the 1890 service Sunday morning.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
ATTRACTIVE COAT BARGAINS.
Department on second floor

Department on second floor.
At $12.9S each, ladies tailor made
Jackets, in tan, mode and brown, for
mer prices were $17.OO to $4,000
At $7.9S each ladies fancy Golf Capes.
In fancy plaids, all new styles, regu-.
lar price $1,000.
At $7.9s each ladies' black Kersey
Jackets. made in newest styles, reguIar
price was $12.50.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Some very pretty pieces of hand
painted china are on sale at w. S.
Rishton's Drug store. They are the
work of Mrs. Rishton, and exhibit
much skill as well as exquisite taste
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
Piano Tuning.

Will Guernsey of Wilkesbarre, ex-
pert piano tuner, will be in town next
Tuesday and remain for several days.
Leave orders for tuning at this Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

George Ivey is able to be out again,
after being confined to the house for
nearly month, nursing injuries which
he received while trying to stop a
runaway horse.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

A little more than a week till
Christmas. You can find out where
to get bargains in gifts by perusing
the CoLUMBIAN's columns this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Christmas is approaching and as
usual w. H. Gilmore's store is the
center of attraction for the little folks.
An exceptionally large stock of dolls,
fire engines, hose carriages, patrols,
railroad trains, horses and wagons,
wheelbarrows, menageries, doll houses,
furniture, carriages, pianos, stoves,
banks, puzzles, games, Christmas-tree
ornaments and many other articles to
make the little ones happy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

he ice was of such thickness on
the canal this week that an ice
breaker had to be called into SER
vice to get the boats through.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Our stock of books, bibles, pocket
books, games, fancy goods and com.
plete line of stationery will be sold out
regardless of cost, Hess Bros, Jewellers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

"The Chimes of Normandy" will be
presented in the Berwick Opera House
by home talent on Friday and Satur-
day nights of this week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Large assortment of Columbia
Graphophone records at Hess Bros
Make your selections early.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

]. Wesley Meyer is presenting to
his customers handsome 1899 cal
ander.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

The Central Penna., Telephone
Company is building a new line tc
Catawissa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

w. s. Rishton's is the best and
cheapest place to buy sterling silver
novelties.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Warren Lee is assisting in S. R.
Bidleman's book and stationery store
during the holidays.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

There will be a chicken and oyster
supper at the M. E. church at the
Longs appointments ,on Saturday even
ing from 4 to 10 All invited. Com.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
lousness, Indigestion, Headache.
Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

A beautiful art study free with each
dollar purchase of Perfumery at Rish-
tons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
ROCKING CHAIRS FOR
HOLIDAY GIFTS.

On our third floor we are making an
especially handsome display of fine
Rockers.
AT 1888 finely finished Golden Oak
or Mahogany Rockers, with cobler seac
and high back.
At s4.9S, Rockers with finely upbol-
stored seat and back.
At s4.4S Mahogany Desk Chairs, with
saddle seats
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

After pretty, but hard fought bat
tie the Normal School boys defeated
the Danville basket ball team In the
gymnasium, before good sized audi
ence by score of to 6. Both sides
played beautifully. The all around
work OF Lewis for Normal was a feat
ure. They lined up as follows:
DANVILLE. NORMAL.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

For Kodaks, Cameras and supplies,
go to Hess Bros. Sole agents for
Eastman goods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Rings for IS cents and up at Hess
Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

The regular term concert will be
given in Normal Auditorium tonight.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

To-day closes the rabbit season
for this year.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Guaranteed time keeping watches
ST.. so at Hess Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
E0CNS FOR CHRISTMAS.

We will send you our catalogue free;
send US your address. These are
special; hundreds more equally as good
are to be found in our book store.
At 10 cents per copy the Arundel
Series, bound in cloth, with ink and
gold stamping, included in the list OF
authors are Dumas Dickens, Doyer,
Elliott. Cooper, Irving and Scott.
At 20 cents per copy, the Alpine
Series, especially suitable for holiday
gifts; the binding is of watered silk
stamped in gold and FURNISHED tops
This series comprises Fiction. Essays
Science, Art, Philosophy and Historical
Works.
At SO cents per copy, the famous
Henty Books for boys, the Mayfiower
and Vassar stories for girls; we'll
printed and handsomely bound.
Teachers Bibles with Morocco bind
ing and gilt edge leaves, publishers
price $500; our price 9S cents
Other fancy books for Christmas gifts
are shown in endless variety.
Christmas cards at all prices.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Largest line of Sterling Silver Nov
elites at Hess Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

II. H. Gehrig, of Milton, last week
purchased the Broadway House, at
that pace, for $I2,5oo.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURY. PA.
For Sale.

A good sewing machine, 6 draw,
ers, Price only $500. Address,
THE COLUMBIAN,
If Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Harry John has moved his barber
shop INTO the room In the rear of H
o. Christians confectionery store on
Market Square.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
OUR GREAT TOY DEPARTMENT
on THE FOURTH FLOOR.

With its immense stock of holiday
goods leads the way for parents to
gladden. the hearts of the children with,
toys that are useful, instructive and
entertaining, at prices much less than
Fould be possible at any other store. I
Our Mail Order Department is at the
service of out of town patrons at all
times. If we do not advertise the ar
ticles you desire for Christmas gifts
,t's only for want of space. If you will
write us about it we will furnish YOU
information, prices and suggestions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Royal Teplitz ware and china al
Hess Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

So much depends upon the purity
of the blood that by taking Hoods
Sarsaparlla many different diseases
are cured.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Albums and fancy cases at closing
out prices at Hess Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Bibles and books at closing out
prices at Hess Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Solid lax gold watches, $500 and
up at Hess Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
December Styles now ready.
BLOOMSBURY.
ISAAC LONG,
73 and IS Public Square,
Wilkes Barre, Pa.
OUR CHRISTMAS OFFERS.

OUR CHRISTMAS OFFERS.
The present policy OF many
OF our departments is to offer
goods suggestive of the season.
You may have one or a dozen
presents to buy and come here
without single idea. The mer-
chandise displayed appeals to ev-
cry need-ideas follow in quick
succession.
This is certainly a season of
impetuous buying, but because
It's so, no extra profits are tackled
onto the gitty things. Prices are
SO fairly made here, that fire.
quently you procure two presents
for what you thought one would
cost.
EASY BUYING AMONG THE
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Scores of out of-town friends
have written and been pleased.
Hundreds of eager and admiring
buyers during the past few days
have crowded about the exhaust
i've and wonderful gathering on
the handkerchief counters, know
ing that only PURE LINEN
products awaited their inspection.
Yet a reserve, ample and almost
undiminishing keeps our display
up to the perfecuon of weeks ago.
Even now there is not handker-
chief wish or desire of yours
that does not find response here,
providing it is made. That's not
all. Oftener than not your ap-
preparation made for handker
chiefs will not be exhausted when
you've chosen and paid.
Prices on the Pure Linen sorts
from Ioc to $15.oo-from the
very good plain hemstitched all
along the line to the very fine
Duchesse Lace.
GIFT UMBRELLAS.
This is only one line from among the
many that tempts exploration at this
present-giving season. We are able
to say EAST COLOR" " with every
one we raise for your inspection and |
we will be perfectly frank about quail.
ties of coverings-ALL SILK or un-
ions of silk and LINEN or SILK and |
WOOL; but no unions with cotton at all |
AL the novelties in handles-Natural |
Wood, Staghorn, Ivory, Gold and Sill.
yer Knobs, Dresden Tops, etc.
FOR MEN-CLOSE ROLLING.
AT $I.25, $I.69, $I.9S, Sc IS, SS.oS, |
to 50 oS.
FOR WOMEN-BLACK AND COLORS,
At csc, $I.49 $i.9S, $z.4e, SO. eS,
TO $1,000.
FOR CHILDREN,
At 75c, csc, and SIPS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
HANDKERCRIEFS.

Pure linen handkerchiefs at 25 cents
each, for ladies and men; hemstitchcd-
all width hens; an exceptional value
Ladies Fancy Handkerchiefs at IL
cents each
The assortment consists of fancy en-
broidered, scalloped edge and lace
trimmed handkerchiefs. You'll say
they are worth 25 cents when you see
them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
DANVILLE,

w. S. Rishton is sole agent for
Huyler's candy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
LALiES' KID GLOVES.

At $l.C0 per pair.
We are glad to say we have the best
lid glove ever made to sell at $1OO per
pair; they are made by the best glove
maker and cut from fresh skins to 1T
the hand perfectly; they come in all
cClors and black. with rows of stitching
On back and two-buttoned clasp at
Val. t. Very suitable for holiday gifts.
Boys and misses Fur Top Dog Skin
Gloves, fleece lined, exceptional value
for 80 cents.
Misses Kid Mittens, with fur top.
lined at per Dair 40 cents
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
CANDY.

Sunday Schools and fairs will find |
to their interest to consult us abou
candy prices. Special this week choic
mixed candies at per pound 7 cents
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
SLIPPERS FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS.

On sale in our Shoe Department.
second floor.
At "A cents per pair mems Chenille
Embroidered Slippers, like most stores
Sell for s1OO.
At SO cents per pair mems Velvet
SILK Embroidered slippers, opera and
Evert styles.
AT $1.45 per pair mems tan and
black Romeo and Creole hand turned
Slippers. usual price would be $500.
Velvet and Leather slippers for boys
upwards in price from 40 cents to $I2a
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Sterling silver novelties IS cents
and up at Hess Bros.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15

Legal advertisements on page 7.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-12-15
SILK E7iTTENS.

These are the best brand, Kayser's.
Come single and double; special values
for Christmas selling at soc, 75c, sL00.
and $l.50 per pair.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-01-26
II Takes n Soldier to Win.

Maj. Puffy is back from trip that took
IN most of the Eastern continent and
brought with him bride. When a man
makes his first matrimonial venture at
20 he is apt to regard the transaction as
one of the most important in the world $
history and expects every one to place a
like estimate on it.
I'll a deuced lucky chap" tells the
horid and corpulent ma jOr when he can
get ar audience among this own set ..Deu-
ced lucky! All because I'm a military
man. And his shoulders got back to dress
parade position. Girls love soldier.
pig hotel at Singapore She was rushing
forth to hail rich old uncle before he
should get beyond hearing l was going
in and there a collision. 1 caught her
In my arms, and she begged my pardon
as she smoothed her ruffled feathers.
assured her that, belonging to the army I
was used to all sorts of charges
That broke the ice and | made the rum
ming against hall dozen young sWains
Strategy is what beat them. | had her
kidnapped and recaptured her while her
distracted relatives were trying to drum
up the police force | was at once famous
as the hero of a mighty single handed vic
tory over the cunning natives. l hired a
fellow to capsize her in the bay and then
swan ashore with her while half her dude
lovers were en- the landing wringing their
hands Her uncle was her guardian and
when | rescued him from a street attack
that l had planned my case was won She
thinks that I'm bigger man than Napole-
was, and so do the rest of the family.
What chance had those youngsters against
an old campagner like me?"-Detroit Free
Press