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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

William Drane, aged about I6
years left his home at Wyoming
over a week ago and up to the pres
ent time his whereabouts are un-
known. He is five feet tall and
weighs about IFS pounds. His
parents Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Drane
are greatly worried, and any inform
alton regarding their boy will be
thankfully received.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Capt. Alonzo NJ. Ent was elected
prothonotary Of Elk county last
week. He was nominated by the
democrats and endorsed by the re-
publicans. He is a son of Mrs.
Helen NJ. Ent of East Third street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

For books of ali kinds, for drugs
Of all kinds, for brushes ofall kinds,
for pocket books Of many kinds, for
tablets of many kinds, for perfum-
cry of many kinds, for wall paper,
for syringes of all kinds, for lamps
of all kinds, for any thing that
ought to be kept in hrst-class
drug store go to Mercer's Drug &
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

A flourishing business through
out certain sections of the country
at present is that of gathering old
scrap iron, tor which two and three
cents per pound is being paid by
junk dealers, who haul it to the
nearest railway station for shipment
to Pittsburg iron mills. A year ago
scrap iron was looked upon as being
of no new value in places where it
is now being gathered.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16
W anted !

We want 500 new subscribers to the
CoLUMBIAN this fall, and as a special
inducement will include the Farm
/ownai from now until Jan I, 1904
free.
Or the New York Thrice a week
Borla for three months free.
Or the COLOMBIAN and UorM one
year for $I.5o. II
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

An explosion supposed to have
been caused by box of celluloid
films, coming in contact with heat,
destroyed Lyman H. How's moving
picture outfit one night last week.
Mr.. Howe has appeared before sew
eral capacity audiences in this town
during the past two seasons and his
pictures were all excellent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

The oysters and strawberries have
played prominent part in the world.
They have built and furnished more
churches, paid the salaries of mere
preachers and helped more heathens
than any two other natural agencies
in the world.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

The following letters are held at
the Bloomsbury, Pa, postoffice, and
will be sent to the dead letter office
Nov. aS, 1899. Persons calling for
these letters will please say "that they
were advertised Nov. 10, 1899;
]. +. Enbanks, Mr.. F. c. Lidke,
Mr.. John, Mildon, Patrick McGraw,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Our venerable townsman, Mr..
John Titel, will celebrate his one
hundreth birthday today. The
event will take place at his home on
Third street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

We do not hesitate to make the
assertion that we have the finest and
most complete line of lamps and
lamp trimmings ever kept in
Bloomsbury, at Mercer's Drug &
Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

A slight change of time table OF
the P. & r. went into effect on
Sunday. The train in the after
noon now leaves Bloomsbury at
1896 instead of $40. There is only
four minutes difference, but it means
a great deal sometimes.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Owing to the fact Hon. r. r.
Little was former attorney in some
of the cases before the court this
week, Judge Dunham is presiding.
He is accompanied by his wife.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

A. B. Varsickle and Miss Ida
Stackhouse were married at the
home of the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Stackhouse in
Sugarloaf township, Saturday even
ing. Rev. Nj. c. Lain officiated.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

J. L. Girton has been notified by
the Department at Washington that
his son Charles has been transferred
from the I4th Infantry to the nth
Cavalry.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

The High School loot ball eleven
went to Berwick Saturday after
noon and met defeat. Score 30.
Each team has won a game. The
deciding contest,w we understand, Is
now being arranged for.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

E, M, Savidge is now prepared
to serve hot as we'll as cold soda to
his patrons, he having added an ad-
ditional fountain to his store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Ask to see the new style of visit
ing card at this Office. Can't be told
from an engraved card, and costs
less than half as much. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

There will be a chicken and
waffle supper given in the dining
rooms of the NJ. L. Church at Buck
horn, Saturday evening, Nov. IS,
Elaborate preparations are being
made. All invited. Supper from
< to 10.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Doing nothing is doing ill.,"
Impure blood neglected will become
serious matter. Take Hood S
Sarsaparilla at once and avoid the
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

The tumbing down of lumber
pile at the Car Shops i'll Berwick
Saturday morning injured J. b.
Martz, an employee, to the extent
of bruised leg. He will be inca
pacitated from work for some time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

The Mordansville Wooden Mill,
owned by c. l.. Sands & Co., was
slightly damaged by fire Thursday
night last.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Owing to want of space our puz-
zle department Is omitted this week !.
There was no correct solutions re.
ceived to last weeks puzzles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Fire destroyed the Salvation
Army Barracks at Berwick at an
early hour Friday morning last,
entailing a loss OF about $500.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

The Bloomsbury Creamery Plant
was sold by Sheriff Black on Satur-
day to c. w. Miller, attorney, for
Sz5S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16
Cannas Given Away.

Any of our subscribers who will call
for them at this Office, will be present
ed with some Gamma bulbs, beautiful
Ornamental plant. &.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Yesterdays Philadelphia inquire,
contained an excellent likeness of our
popular townsman and Register and
Recorder elect. John c. Rutter Jr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Lloyd Paxton sill at his home
i'll Rupert.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

You can get a nice globe for your
lamp at Mercer's Drug & Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Box paper either ruled or unruled
from Ioc to soc per box at Mercer's S
Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Puffs, puff boxes, baby powder
and all the requisites for the little
ones at Mercer's Drug & Doc; Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Under7Vear.
Ladies combination ribbed
suits, heavy fleeced, at 4Sc.
Ladies ribbed vests and
pants, pearl buttons, French
neck, fleecy lined, crochet edges,
at 2sc.
Try Our B. f. J. vest and
pants, heavy fleeced, at soc.
Children's vests. from SC. up.
Dress Goods.
A good, black crepon, AZ ins.
wide, nice patterns, at $I.oo yd.
81 in. all wool suitings, soc.
yard.
SO inch all wool pebble cloth,
7sc. yard.
80 in. wove polka dot cloth,
25c. yard.
IS in. all wool serges, at Csc.
yard.
Cloakings,
We show a line of cloakings,
in black, Golors and plaids, for
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

See our fine soc lace curtains be-
fore you buy, at Mercer's Drug &
Tooi: S:o:c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Wall paper and window curtains
at Mercers Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Perfumery by bottle or in bulk al
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Lamps from 25c to SI2.oo at Mer-
GERS Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

Legal advertisements on page 7.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-11-16

making coats, golf capes an6
jackets.
Chiidren'S Caps.
A full, new line of caps.
toques, &C., from 25c. upwards
PfftieoatS.
Ladies black satine skirts, 81
A very handsome skirt, mad,
of mercerized Italian cloth, ir
black and colors, looks like silk
at $500.
Ribbed skirts, fleecy lined, al
23c and soc.
Linens.
We are showing a complet
line of table linens, napkins.
towels and table cloths, aN
napkins to match.
A heavy damask, all pure lin
en-, extra wide, at soc. yard
The best 75c. and 81 90 bleacheo
table linen shown. Napkins,
from $I.oo dozen up. Towels.
all prices.
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desired A. B.
NICHOLS.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.


Methodist church, Rev George Servis,
pastor. Preaching at 10 30 o. M. Sun.
day school at noon. Open air service at
o'clock. At this meeting the Vice.
president of the Christian Eudeavor go
ciety will have charge. The subject.
screen pastures; the Christians pleas
urea" Psalm %: IS. A cordial invita-
ton Ia extended to all to be present at
these meetings.
Fred Gilbert of Massachusetts, is visit
ing N. B. Curtis.
Miss Nellie Turner has spent week
with relatives in Bridgeport.
Mrs Warren Plumb entertains out.of
town relatives.
Mrs Durward has q few city boarders.
A. FL. Fox of Waterbury is boardin z
with Mrs N. J. Clark.
Miss Julia Plumb has visited in Shell
ton, recently.
Miss Resale Nichols is spending two
weeks with her uncle, D. W. Smith, of
Meadow View cottage, Milford.
Mr. and Mrs Birdsey and child of
Bridgeport are boarding with Mrs James
Durward.
Josephine Kelsey of Brooklyn Is visit
ing at Lewis M. Curtis.
Warner Beardsley, infant son of MI
and Mrs H. ID. Patchen, died at the resi-
dence of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs
Nathan Warner, last Thursday, August
II, aged two mouths and two days.
Funeral private. The interment was at
Lakeview.
Walter B. Curtis has returned from q
| trip to Long Island and Coney Island.
N. B. Curtis and wife spent last Fri
day and Saturday at Southbury, visiting
Rev Mr. Gilbert, father of Mrs Curtis.
- 10 I1R TO Low ~
William Wellington, our popular black
smith, and now Mr. Wellington is looking
for a good man to take his place.
Next Sunday evening at 6 p.m., Their
will be an open air service in front ot
the Methodist church to which all arr
cordially invited. The Y. P. S. E. meet
ing and evening service are to be united
Harry N. French ia to lead the meeting
and the subject is to be, SCREEN pastures.
There are speakers from outside to assis
in the service. Come and bring you
l friends.
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TRUMBULL.
CHURCH NOTES.

The Y.P. S. G. e. of the Congrega-
tional church went on their annual excur-
sion, via steamer Roseds lie, to New York,
Tuesday.
The intense.heat and humidity, Sunday,
did not prevent fair audience being in
attendance at all services. A note worthy
feature Of the evening was the praise
service by the quartet choir assisted by
Miss Mary Beach. The work done in
this service, under very trying atmos-
pheric conditions, was much appreciated
and deserved, as usual, larger audience.
Next Sunday evening the Christian En-,
deavOr conservation meeting and the reg
ular evening service will be combined In
one, and will begin at o'clock. After
the roll-ca1l there will be report of the
Christian IEndeavor convention 1t Detroit
by Mrs Jewett of Park st. church, the
President of the Junior Eudeavor Union.
Mrs Jewett Ia woman of fine spirit and
pleasing address. Her report as else
where given, has been listened to with
favor.
The Daniels Farm prayer meeting at
the schoolhouse was well attended, Wed
nesday evening of last week. The next
meeting will be Wednesday evening of
next week, beginning at z 80 O'Clock.
Meetings have been held regularly except
"N SUNAAA SNSAAAA SNSAy oeAACA w C0hCS-
day fer nearly nine years. This Is an
unusual record for such meetings.
New horse sheds are soon to be built on
the parsonage lot, and those desiring
sheds built should speak to the persons
having the matter In charge, at once.
Miss Alice Burton is spending a few
days with friends in Woudmont.
Mr. Noyes Ia In the White Mountains
for few weeks during this month.
A goodly number of farmers in town
have been improving the dry weather of
July and August for cutting and burning
brush. 1t is noticeable that some miles OF
highway of some years standing. has
been thus treated, greatly improving the
appearance of things.
Charles Patchen is very I'LL at the home
of his parents in North Bridgeport.
Miss Ethel Spaulding of Bridgeport is
stopping at the parsonage for few days
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CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
The entertainment given at the Con-
gregational church, Wednesday evening,
August Is, by the Endeavor society, prov
ed great success. The program con-
sisted of readings from "TimothY's
Quest" enc of Kate Douglass Virgins
popular books, by Miss Minnie Stone of
the Emerson. school of Oratory in Boston,
violin solo by T. E. Siliman and duets
by Mr. and ard Mics Aver and Miss
Aver and Mrs r. E. Silltman. The pro.
ceeds of the entertainment was So.
Miss Fannie E. Downs, who has been
visiting her friend, Miss Perry, has re-
turned home.
Miss Minnie E. Stone is visiting at the
Mr. and Mrs Jesse L. Beer ara visit
ing heir br thu T. Gee rye Be IL.
Mrs j. b. Ward and Mis- Wsrd of
Bridgeport and Mrs. Edward Eastwood
OF New York apen6 Saturday at Grove
Side.
Warren Hill and Miss Ccrnelia Hill OF
Lakewood, N, j., are spe1 ding a week
with their uncle, Ed ward Hill.
Mrs S. N. O,b rae ID very sick, Miss
lone Chivers of New Haven is caring for
her. DR. B i'll in attendance.
Rev Judson Conklin Of Trenton, N. j.,
is visiting at Edward Gillette'R.
Will FreebC rne OF New York is stop
ping a few days at E. A. Rob, rts.'
Louis Freeborne and wife sre visiting
their fatht II E. K. Fr3ebc rne.
THE BEE stated in its last issue that
the pc rcentage of attendance at the Rock
House district was 26 per cent. 1t should
have been 81.
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ID. A. r.

DE ~ ns
At the home of Mrs George HicKox,
the Judea Chapter held an interesting
meeting on August 16. After the open
ing devotional numbers, very valuable
and highly entertaining paper was read
by Mrs Martha Brown on "Washington
Men In the Revolution" This was fol-
lowed by q very interesting and instruc-
tive paper on "Battle of Camden" by
Mrs Amy Church. Miss Anna Brins-
made then read letter which was writ
ten for one of the State chapters and in
cluded an account of Mrs Mary Brewster
Beach, a descendant of Elder Brewster.
Mrs Barroll of Danbury, regent OF the
Mary Wooster Chapter, was present at
the meeting. Next Wednesday she will
address the ladies at the home OF MRS 3.
K. Mitchell. Mrs Walter Burnham OF
New Preston was made member or the
Judea Chapter at the close OF the meet
ing. At the meeting Of the d. A. H.,
held recently at Mrs Isabelle F0rd's, q
very entertaining paper written by MRS
George Woodruff of Litchfield was read
by Mrs Buell., the subject being, "Signers
Of the Declaration of Independence"
The Declaration of Independence was
read by Mrs Buell.. The next regular
meeting of the D. A. r. will be held on
September 20, at the home of Mrs John
Buell. In Litchfield.-EM Mrs NJ. Louise
Titus, Corresponding Secretary Judea
Chapter.
Miss Alma Rylander is home from her
duties in the Insane Asylum at White
Plains, N. Y, on her summer vacation
Of two weeks.
The Misses Rylander have been enter
tanning Mr. Bancroft, a jeweler and opti-
clan of Passaic, NJ.
Mrs William Watts and Mrs Hattie
Titus Franklin have gone to visit rela'
tives and friends in New York state.
Miss Helen Austin ia spending the
summer with her aunt, Mrs W. a.
Church.
Miss Treloar Of Yalesville has beer
spending week with her friend, Miss
! Alice Beach.
William Thrall of Torrington has
been the the guest of his cousin, Arthur
Titus, for the past week.
| A party of young people enjoyed q
straw ride to the lake on Tuesday even
ing.
Miss Sarah Woodruff, who has beer
quite i'll, is now improving.
A. S. Baldwin, who has been on the
sick list fer couple of weeks, is able tC
ride out again.
The new dressmakers, Mrs Burnett
and daughter Marie, are nicely settled
in the house of A. S. Baldwin, and are
already busy at work dressmaking
While the mother understands all kinds
of dressmakin& her speciality has beer
designing" She spent two years il
France, then worked as designer in En-
gland, afterward coming to New York
but soon had to give it up on account OF
III health. They hope and expect thu
country air will restore them to health
and hope to be successful in their bust
ness enterprise here, as good dressmakeri
are always in demand. The daughte
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THE NICHOLS REuNION.

A reunion of the defendants of Peter
Nichols was held the 10th inst, at the
residence of Charles Nichols, which was
he homestead of the ancestor in whose
memory the guests assembled. About
80 were present, and the day was spent
by the younger members playing games,
swinging, and in other amusements,
while the older ones INDUCED In pleasant
converse, and in reviving the memories
of former days, recalling the sssocia-
lions of childhood and youth. In due
season all were summoned 30 the table,
bounteously spread with all that delights
the appetite and when all were satisfied
addresses we're made by Edgar B.
Nichols OF Cohoes, N. Y, who made
brief reference to the history of the
Nichols family and gave description of
the original dwelling house and grounds,
accompanied by pencil sketch of the
same drawn from recollections of those
who had seen it. He then spoke of the
simple but sturdy lives Of their ancestors
and emphasized the Importance at this
critical period of our nations history of
the possession of many of those estima.
Bile qualities which characterized our
forefs theirs. He was followed by the
Rev E. P. Aver, who though not mem-
Der Of the family said he was glad to
know so much of it's history and to be
present on the occasion. He stated that
he felt these family reunions had great
influence for good in binding together
the people and bringing them in closer
harmony in thought and action. He
especially admired the simplicity of for
mer days, and recited instances in Ameri
can history to show that some Of the
greatest heroes were distinguished for
their simplicity Of manner and dislike of
display. He pointed cut the Influence Of
the New England home upon the coun-
try at large, and stated that a though
the younger generations no longer re-
manned upon the homestead that the
spirit of New England had gone forth to
give character to the people throughout
the land. Others who spoke were Rev
Charles Aver and Jerome Nichols. All
present expressed themselves as having
had most enjoyable time and heartily
Joined in the wish that all, with added
numbers, might meet again the coming
year. Those present were Mrs Eunice
Merwin and daughter, Mrs Banks of
Lyons Plains, Mrs Mary Buckley of
Southport, Charles Nichols and daugh-
ter of Easten, Horace Lyon and family
of Stratfield, Mr. and Mrs Augustus
Nichols Of Jennings Woods, Jerome
Nichols and family of Newtown, Edgar
B. Nichols and family OF Cohoes, N. Y,
Mrs Kate Nichols and family of Jennings
Woods, Charles F. Nichols and family of
Easton and the Misses Merwin of Lyons
Plains. Invited guests were Rev Charles
and Edward Aver of Easton and Miss
Vesta Fanton of Lyons Plains. This ia
the second re- union of the family and all
are determined that they shall be held
annually and to make each one surpass
it's predecessor.
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LYONS PLAIN.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES.


Mr. and Mrs L. r. Hoyt returned home,
Sunday night, after visit OF several
days in Bridgeport. On Saturday even
ing, T. E. Silliman entertained them
with a number Of others at the Bridge
port Yatch Club, Black Rock. A fine
dinner was served at which the cham
payne flowed freely. The affair was in
honor Of the double wedding anniversary
of Mr. and Mrs Silliman and Mr. aud Mrs
Hovt. The "brides'' were presented
with magnificent basket of flowers by
Mr. Silliman, consisting of roses, pinks,
and asters, all pink in color, with maid
hair ferns.
Mr. and Mrs Eli ), KEENAN, of Bridge
port spent Saturday night and Sunday
at G. W. Johnson's.
Mrs James Smith is entertaining her
sister, Mrs David Provost, of New Jer-
sey.
Master Douglass Williams is spending
a week with his brother In Westport.
Mrs Alfonso of Stamford Is visiting
Mrs John Kellogg and Mrs Clifford
PatcheD.
Elmer Treadwell and daughter from
Bethel visited relatives here on Sunday.
Miss Minnie Lyon is spending seyera
days with her aunt In Bradleyville.
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church may long be proud, because ON
that day Dea Edwin Gilbert, president
of the Gilbert e Bennett Mfg. Co., pre-
scented TO q board OF trustees, 60 be used
for the ssfreah air. work, and to be un-
der the supervision OF aThe New York
Life'', the property In Branchville,
known as Life's Farm. The place, Ia
GLIDING land and buildings, cost original
" 1872 900, and is an ideal place for the
purpose for which IL was given. Last
summer, over 1900 poor children from
New York were given two weeks va
cation on the place, and IS many NOR e
will be taken care OF during the present
summer. Last Sunday afternoon, the
children on the 1tFsrm, under the dirsc-
tlon OF Rev Mr. Mohr, who conducts ger.
vices fer the cnildren every Sunday af.
ternoon, celebrated the fact of Dea Gil
bert's gene, osity In very lively fashion,
by having Mr. Alexander Conroy, vete-
ran soldier, + sise the Stars and Stripes
on the 10 foot flagstaff, and in giving
recitations, sol1s, qua rsets, etc., and
cheers for Mr. Gilbert and the New York
Life. Rev Mr. Mohr seems to be the
proudest man in town, Just now, because
member of his church has done SO gen
erous and praiseworthy a deed. The
ment to the memory OF Mr. Gilbert.
On Sunday night, the store of MI
Mead in Branchville was again broken
into and robbed, this being the second
| time within q week that Mr. Mead's place
has been so entered.