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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The art of selecting good water
melons and cantaloupes is now be-
ing taxed for all there is in it. The
rules which were once reliable are
said to be short of satisfaction these
times. Whether or not this Is due
to a change in the eyes or noses of
the people or to the fruit not being
gotten up on the same lines it was
once, folks are not prepared to say,
but all agree that they are not lucky
now a days in getting the worth of
of their money, as they were in
years gone by.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Festivals in the towns throughout
Columbia county have attracted good,
sized crowds all season. The one at
Lightstreet, Saturday evening, under
the auspices of the Corret Band, OF
that place, was no exception to the
rule. People, several hundred in
number, went up in special train
over the Bloomsbury & Sullivan Rail
road, and all report a good time.
The Bloomsburg Band furnished mu,
sic for the occasion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30
PURELY PERSONAL

Mrs. II. w. Hartley is visiting friends in
IIazleton this week.
Miss Martha Leacock is clerking in Nal.
faiera's confectionery store.
Geo U Hughes, of Lime Ridge, was in
town on Tuesday lie is engaged in boating
Miss Lucy Coffman returned home Sunday
evening from pleasant visit with friends at
Wilkesbare.
John. Farrell, Jr., of Shamokn, is visiting
his aunts, Mrs. rillie Casey and Mrs. Sarah
Reilly, this week.
J. r. Brady Jamson City's well
known lumber dealer, was in town on Mon
day and Tuesday
Miss Eva Rupert returned home Friday
morning from an extended visit with relatives
in Missouri and Kansas.
Elijah Peterman, of Sugarloaf, was a re-
cent caller at this office. lie has read the
COLUMBIAN for many years.
Mr.. J. S. Roys who has been visiting his
sons here for the past ten days, returned to
his home in Lyons, n. Y. on Tuesday.
!. S. Wallen Of Wilkesbarre, spent Tues
day with old acquaintances in town. He
was former manager of the local Contra
Pennsylvania Telephone Exchange.
Ben Gliding and brothers J. NJ and Nate
left Yesterday morning for New York City, to
purchase goods, the former for his store here
and J. NJ. for a large department store of
which he is manager in Duluth, Mimi
Daniel Kuorr was in town on Monday.
Mr.. Knorr having secured the nomination
on the Democratic ticket which is conceded
to be equivalent to an election, will succeed
w. w. Black as Sheriff of this county.
Miss Dora Laubach left Sunday evening
for Andelusa where she has been elected as
teacher in the public schools. This makes
the fourth successive term in the same school.
A re recognition that is highly congratulatory.
Arthur Chadwick of Philadelphia, arrived
in Bloomsburg on Friday. His wife has
been here for several months. He returned
to the city on Tuesday. Ill health prevent
ed Mrs. Chadwi k from accompanying him
home.
Miss Margaret Laubach returned to her
duties in Central Pennsylvania Telephone
Exchange on Monday, after vacation of
two weeks during which time she visited
Plymouth, Hunlock's Creek and Harvey's
Lake.
J. NJ. Gliding Of Duluth, Minn., arrived
in town on Saturday. He will be the guest
of his brother Ben, for few days, after
which he will continue his journey to New
York City. He is as genial as when he lived
in Bloomsbury, and looks as though the lake
breezes Of the western city agree with him.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The Knights of the Golden Eagle
will be accompanied to Milton on
Monday by the Drum Corps of the
Y. M. c. A. Boys Brigade, The
first intention was to take the Band
but the expense would be SO large
that the idea was abandoned.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Eliza Heller, relict of the late
Peter Heller, died at her home in
Pine township on Monday. Rare,
indeed, are cases OF such longevity,
she having passed the four score
year mark. She had been in a
helpless condition for a long while,
caused by her extreme old age.
The funeral will occur to-day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Berwick played Pottsville to a
standstill at baseball Saturday af-
ternoon at the former place, and
after struggling for ten innings,
darkness put an end to the game
with the score a tie at to ?. Our
neighboring town has club that
she may we'll feel proud Of. The
teams victories outnumber its de-
feats, four to one.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

September with its promises of
normal weather and its revelations
of autumnal beauty, is just ahead
and this should cheer the weary
multitude who have quite enough
Of the torrid temperature.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The address at the Mems Meet
ing next Sunday afternoon at 2,3o
o'clock will be given by Rev. w. M.
Frysinger, ID. d. We speak for
a large attendance of men. All who
are present at this meeting will be
profited as we'll as entertained.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Percival Foulke died at his home
in Fernville on Friday. He was a
farmer and lived the major portion
of his life in Hemlock township,
this county. For the past few years
he has been retired.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Tonight is the last night for
early closing of the stores. The
jewelry stores will close at 6:3o
every evening except Monday and
Saturday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hender-
shott entertained a number of friends
at their home on West Fifth street
Monday evening in honor of their
guests Mrs. William Verdy and
Miss Verdy of Philadelphia. A
number OF vocal and instrumental
selections added to the evening S
pleasure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

If you want a good, clean, hon
est, straightforward paper that al
ready is welcomed in thousands of
rural homes throughout the coun-
try, then let us send you Farm
Journal. Its editor knows what
to print, but better yet, knows
what to leave out. We will send
the Farm Journal" the remainder
of 1900 and all of 1901, 1902, 1908
and 1904, to everyone who will pay
up promptly his subscription to the
COLUMBIAN; both papers at the
price of ours.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The hands on the south dial OF
the town clock were obstructed by
something or other on Monday,
and stood still for nearly two hours.
Many of Our citizens were greatly
confused.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Wilkesbarreans were over tardy
in mailing an important letter and
as result that city has lost the
State Fair. The necessary amount
to secure the attraction, $4,000, had
been nearly raised, and the action
of the committee in going to another
city is being condemned by the
people of Luzerne's capital. Lam
caster will yet the fair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

On certain hotel register, not
long since, but we are not going to
tell what hotel, appeared the fol-
lowing "W. +. X. Notman and
wife. Norfrom, Pa" Looks queer
when you look close. We took it
like this 1--WE are not man and
wife, nor from Pa" Now a certain
few are wondering whether it was
written that way purposely or not.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The action of the Board of Com
nissioners of Northumberland
county in offering one thousand
dollars reward for the arrest and
conviction of the murderer or muir
derers of aged Amos Ritter is meet
ing with public appreciation. This
was one of the blackest crimes in
the history of our neighboring
county. 1t is now almost three
years since it was committed, and
it is to be hoped that the guilty
ones will be brought to Justice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Avery Smith, aged nearly sixty
years, died at the home Of Mrs.
Emery Cosper, his sister, in Madi-
10 Sn township, Monday morning.
Inc funeral, with interment at Ike
e's' took place yesterday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Charles A. Durant, Census sup
ervisor has announced that he will
be a candidate for Wilkesbarre
Mayoralty honors at the coming
February election.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

We observe that A. B. Heller,
formerly superintendent of the Arti-
fetal Ice and Cold Storage Com
pany of this town, has connected
himself with the Hamburg, Pa.
Broom Works, prosperous indus
try of that town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Locomotive whistles are said to
be troubling the residents of Cata-
wissa at night. Too bad. Bat there
are other towns, a good many of
them, whose residents complain Of
tine nocturnal serenades of the iron
steeds, because it disturbs their
SlumberS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The Town Council held a special
meeting Thursday evening Of last
week at which time it was decided
to extend the time for paying town
taxes until September s. After
that date five per cent. will be
added.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

"The Beers in War" is said to
be an interesting book on the up
rising in South Africa. 1t is from
the pen of Howard c. Hillegas,
who few years ago filled the posi-
ton as reporter for the Bloomsbury
D0iLp.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The State Fireman's Association
will be held at Newcastle, Pa, in
october. 1t is likely that several
members from each of the local fire
departments will attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Hay is said to be scarce just now
and it is likely that the price will
be higher than for several years
past 1t will be about the same
way with corn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The Rohrsburg and Millville
Changers will picnic in Glenwood
Grove, Millville, on Sept. Sth. All
armers are invited to attend.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Corbett and Mccoy, two Of the
world cleverest boxers will contest
honors at Madison Square Garden,
New YORK. Both have hosts of
followers and a big sum Of money
is awaiting the decision. We
wouldn't hardly know how to ad-
wise you as to the placing ofmoney,
but you can bet that somebody is
going to lose.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The home of William Johnson at
Millville was looted by burglars on
Friday night. They carried away
gold watch and lot of provisions.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Peruna, Swamp-Root, Hood s
Sarsaparilla, Lydia L. Pinkham S
Compound, and all patent medi-
cines, at Mercer's Drug & Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Whenever a man makes song
Of the proverb that honesty is the
best policy" you can almost wager
that he has tried both.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The annual Harvest Home Ser
vices under the pastorate of Rev.
A. Houtz will be held as follows:
On Sunday 9th, St, James at Io;I5
a. NJ. Zion at 2:3o p. m, and
Orangeville at 1880 p. IN. On Sum
day Sept. 10th Hidlay at 1880 a.
III. and Briarcreek at a:3o p. III.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Samuel Jacoby, of Welliversville,
has purchased A. J. Robbins prop
erty in Millville and will repair the
same and move there.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Rock bearing gold of sufficient
quantity to pay for working it, is
said to have been found on Simon
p. Shives farm in Franklin town.
ship. The report Of an analysis re-
Gently made is Of very gratifying
nature.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Edward p. Biddle of Danville
and Miss Mamie Sterner of Briar-
creek, were the principals of a
marriage which was performed by
Rev. w. M. Frysinger at the NJ. +.
Parsonage on Market street on
Thursday last.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

If you know an item of news,
kindly tell US about it. Every week
we will tell you what we know.
Every week we know that you
know things that we don't know,
and we know that you know that
we don't know and still you don't
tell us. Now, if you tell us what
you know, then we will tell you
what we know, and, also what you
know, and then our readers will
know what they know and what we
know and also what you know, and
also what we know that you know
we know you know.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

The fifth reunion ofthe Columbia
County Veteran Association will be
held at Benton, Saturday Septem-
Der 80, next.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

When you say your blood is i'm
pure and appetite poor you are ad-
mitting your need of Hoods Sar-
saparilla. Begin taking it at once.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Catcher's mitts, felder's gloves,
bats, masks and all base ball
goods, at Mercer's Drug & Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Box paper-1o, IS, 20, IS, 80,
IS and SOC per box-at Mercer S
Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Slt on your porches, by using
me Bamboo porch screens. Com
pete with poles and put up for 8
cents foot, at S. R. Bidleman' S
Oook, wall paper and stationery
sore. 6-2Itf.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Lamps, burners, wicks, chimneys,
globes, shades and all other lamp
fixtures, at MERGERS Drug & Book
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Take your wheel to the Blooms
burg Cycle Works and get it re-
paired.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Henry Obi, of this town, cele-
brated his eighty-third birthday on
Monday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30
WANTED.

A good team of working horses.
Must be sound, and well broken.
The LEADER STORE Co. LTD.
Corner 4th & Market ST.,
Bloomsbury. 6-2I-ti
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Leases and notices to quit, for
sale at this Office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

A nuptial event which attracted
considerable attention because OF
the social prominence of the con-
tracing parties occurred at Mt.
Carmel on Thursday last, when
DR.. ]. B. Millard was welded to
Miss Lottie Decamp, The groom
is a brother Of Mrs. Frank Ikeler
Of town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Farm Journal" is the leading
farm paper of the country. Its ed
itor was raised at the plow handles,
and knows what he is talking
about. We have an arrangement
with the EARN Journal" by which
we can send it for nearly five years,
the remainder Of 1900, and all OF
1901, 1902, 1908 and 1904, to all
who subscribe for the COLUMBIAN;
both papers at the price of ours
only.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Messrs. w. c. Hover and J. D..
Goss, the well-known and popular
musicians of Bloomsbury, filled an
engagement at Copelands restaur-
ant this week. Mr.. Goss is a genius
in his line, playing twenty different
instruments He is ably seconded
by Hover, who as banjoist, has
few equals. .-Shickshinny EfH0.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Legal advertisements on page 7.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Pure drugs, Of all kinds, at Mer-
GERS Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30
@M%vr

This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Q Quinine Tablets
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 80, 1900.
Entered at the Post once at bloomsbury, Pa
4, second class matter, March !, 1883.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

stops the Cough
and works of the Cold.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure cold
In one day. No cure, no pay, Price, 25c.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-08-30

Take your wheel to the Blooms
burg Cycle Works and get it re-
paired.
The fifth reunion ofthe Columbia
County Veteran Association will be
held at Benton, Saturday Septem-
Der go, next.
The home of William Johnson at
Millville was looted by burglars on
Friday night. They carried away
a gold watch and a lot Of provisions.
Peruna, Swamp-Root. Hoods
Sarsaparilla, Lydia T.. Pinkham'
Compound, and all patent medi-
cines, at Mercer's Drug & Book
Store.
Charles A. Durant, Census sup
ervisor has announced that he will
be a candidate for Wilkesbarre
Mayoralty honors at the coming
February election.
The hands on the south dial of
the town clock were obstructed by
something or other on Monday,
and stood still for nearly two hours.
Many of Our citizens were greatly
confused.
The Beers in War" is said to
be an interesting book on the up
rising in South Africa. 1t is from
the pen of Howard c. Hillegas,
who few years ago filled the posi-
tion as reporter for the Bloomsbury
Daily.
The Town Council held special
meeting Thursday evening Of last
week at which time it was decided
to extend the time for paying town
taxes until September s. After
that date five per cent. will be
added.
Edward p. Biddle of Danville
and Miss Mamie Sterner of Briar-
creek, were the principals of a
marriage which was performed by
Rev. w. M. Frysinger at the M. +.
Parsonage on Market street on
Thursday last.
Locomotive whistles are said to
be troubling the residents of Cata-
wissa at night. Too bad. Bat there
are other towns, a good many of
them, whose residents complain Of
the nocturnal serenades of the iron
steeds, because it disturbs their
slumbers.
The annual Harvest Home Ser
vices under the pastorate of Rev.
A. Houtz will be held as follows:
On Sunday 9th, st. James at 1915
a. NJ. Zion at 2:3o p. M, and
Orangeville at 1880 p. IN. On Sum
day Sept. 10th Hidlay at 1880 a.
III. and Briarcreek at e:3o p. III.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hender-
shott entertained a number of friends
at their home on West Fifth street
Monday evening in honor of their
guests Mrs. William Verdy and
Miss Verdy Of Philadelphia. A
number OF vocal and instrumental
selections added to the evenings
pleasure.
A nuptial event which attracted
considerable attention because OF
the social prominence of the con-
tracing parties occurred at Mt.
Carmel on Thursday last, when
DR.. ]. B. Millard was welded to
Miss Lottie Decamp. The groom
is a brother Of Mrs. Frank Ikeler
of town.
Messrs. w. c. Hover and J. d.
Goss, the well-known and popular
musicians of Bloomsbury, filled an
engagement at Copelands restaur-
ant this week. Mr.. Goss is a genius
in his line, playing twenty different
instruments He is ably seconded
by Hover, who as banjoist, has
few equals. .-Shickshinny EcH0'
Farm Journal" is the leading
farm paper of the country. Its ed
itor was raised at the plow handles,
and knows what he is talking
about. We have an arrangement
with the "Farm Journal by which
we can send it for nearly five years,
the remainder of 1900, and all of
1901, 1902, 1908 and 1904, to all
who subscribe for the COLUMBIAN;
both papers at the price OF ours
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-25
HAVE ALLEGED CLUES.
Omaha Police Think Think They
Will Soon Capture Cud-
ahy's Abductors.

Omaha, Dec. 22-There were no de-
velopments of interest today in the
kidnapping case of Edward Cudahy,
Jr., who was seized and forcibly car
ried from a point near his home Tues
day night and held for $25, 600 ran
som.
The discovery of the house where
the young man was imprisoned, how
ever, has also led to other clues which
promise to develop into something
more definite in the near future.
From PARTIES living in the vicinity Of
the building the police have secured 3
good description of the members of
the gang and their method of operat-
ing, the time they left the city and
the direction they started.
Cudahy is taking personal account
of all that is being done and watching
keenly all developments. He will not
talk of the matter, however, beyond
stating his belief that the police have
the matter we'll in hand and will soon
effect the capture of a part or all Of
the gang.
Chief of Police Donahue refused to-
day to say anything about the Cuaahy
case further than that the discovery
of the house where the boy is alleged
to have been confined, is the first
link in the chain which will soon lead
to the capture Of the abductors.
The police stated this afternoon
that. they have learned that the kid
nappers probably left the city by
wagon on the day when Eddie Cudahy
was returned home. 1t is said that
the party consisted of three men and q
woman, a buggy, spring wagon and 9
couple of horses. Neighbors who
live near where the boy was i'm
prisoned, say that the party left dur
ing the morning and were travelling
westward. They seem to have disap-
peared, however, as the police say
they have found no trace of them.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-25
CATHOLIC.

Christmas services will be held in
the Catholic church Christians day.
A solemn High mass with exposition
of the Blessed Sacrament was cele-
brated at midnight. During this
mass eleven children received their
first holy communion. The second
mass was said at 8 a. m, and
another High mass at 1920 a. m. In
the afternoon at 1880 O'Clock the Sun
day school children will assemble in
the church, here presents will be dis
tributed to them. "a 0.rr r. Eglt..
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-25
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

All subscribers who are in ar
rearsfor the SemisW Weekly Gazette
will be reminded within q few
days of their Indebtedness.
The Gazette, aside from pub
fishing the best state and local
news, is furnishing q most ex-
cellent Geographic service, which
goes to our subscribers several
days in advance of the worlds
news as furnished by other news
papers. To continue this ex-
,ce1Ient service it becomes neces-
sary to collect our subscription
accounts, which now aggregate
over $4,000. We must have
these accounts settled and trust
that all who receive reminders
OF indebtedness will take occa-
sion to remit promptly.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-25
POLICE u / N

G. D. Wilson has gone to work on
the streets of Billings for about five
days, being sentenced by the police
judge.
Geo. Smith is a tough vag who will
do IL days work for the city. He
faced Police Judge Mann twice inside
Of "a hours. The first time he wa
allowed to 60 on promise of leaving
town, but he failed to keep his prom
Use. #"
Frank Ford got on a drunk and was
assessed $40. Not having the where
withal he went to Jail.
Pat McMann was up for disturbing
the peace. His case was continued
until Monday, as he is suspected Of
being a tough person and might know
something about a south side robbery.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-12-25
NIGHT WAS HER r r

II would cough nearly all night long,"
I Walked a block I Would CO cough fright f1g
fully and spit blood, but, when all other
medicines failed, three s1.oo bottles Of
DR.. Kings New Discovery wholly cured
me and / gained So pounds" It's abso-
lutely guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds,
LA Grippe, Bronchitis and all Throat
and Lung Troubles. Price SOC and S1.O0.
Trial bottles free at Chapple Drug Co.'s.