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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22
Great offer to Women.
A Matter Of Prime Importance TO Every Busy
Housewife.

The greatest opportunity ever Offer
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By special arrangement with one of
the leading and most up-to date pat
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"The Sunday Press" offers to its read
ers, practically without cost, five pat
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er IN advance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22
Thanksgiving Day November 20.

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
E. church desire to say in addition to
what your correspondent Of last week
made mention of, that they expect to
serve regular Turkey Dinner and
that they will also serve supper. These
meals will be served in the parlors ol
the new church. The ladies extend
an invitation to every body to attend
the turkey dinner and supper at
Jerseytown.
The new stone church will be ready
for dedication on December goth and
fine program is being arranged and
of which further mention will be
made. STYLUS.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22
Mrs. Susan Dodson.

Mrs. Susan Dodson died at her
home on Leonard street, this town,
Saturday afternoon. She was the
widow of the late John Dodson, and
was aged about elghty-s years. The
survivors are four daughters and a
son, Mrs. Rebecca Williams, Wealth
erly, Mrs. Woodward Seward, OF Har-
Veyville. Mrs. Emma Buck, of town,
and Miss Mary Dodson, who has been
living at home. The son, James
.Dodson, resides at Huntington Mills.
The funeral took place on TUESDAY,
and the remains taken to Weatherly
Tor interment.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

At fifteen minutes of one yester-
day afternoon, scarcely cloud was
visible in the sky, and in less than
half an hour the arched dome took
on cyclonic appe arance, the wind
blew at terrific rate and the rain
came down in torrents. Many
people were caught in the down
pour, and hurried to places of shell
ter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

The Good Will Fire Company
should feel highly pleased with the
patronage extended at their chicken
and waffle supper Friday and Satur-
day. The supper was all excellent
one and the service most efficient.
The boys were we'll repaid for their
efforts. A few more turns will wipe
out the Company's Indebtedness.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22
MEETING OF COUNCIL.
The Town Law Makers Dispose Of Business
Before Them.

The Bloomsburg Town Council
assembled in regular monthly meeting
Monday evening at eight o'clock,
with President Ikeler and five EN-.
bers present.
Committee on Fire and Water is
instructed to report at next meeting,
concerning the installation of fire plugs
at the various mills and industries of
town.
The Freeze road is reported in bad
and unsafe condition. Proposition of
David Jones to repair same for $40. 90
was accepted.
Complaints we're entered against
the practice Of dumping coal ashes on
Light Street road, trees in various
parts of town, the branches of which
impede travel, and the road leading
from the canal to the river, all of
which we're referred to the proper
committees.
On motion duly seconded the fol-
lowing property-owners, on East Sew
enth street. are to lay pavements with
in twenty days: John G. Harman, (a)
VIM. Krckbaum, (OhD; Ice Plant;
Greasy & Wells; Paragon Plaster
Works; Glasco Cameron; F. Donahue;
Creamery, e.. M. Crevelng); w. J.
Correll; Mrs. Sullivan; f. B. Brewer:
Patrick Flynn and Henry Klein
estate.
Mr.. Ikelrr reported that on Thurs.
day, Nov. aad, there is to be a re-
view on a road from river bridge to
Funk's bridge along the river, and
that in his opinion the Street Com
mittee ought to attend said view.
After discussing same the matter was
left in the hands of the Street Com.
mittee.
F. ID. Dentler and B. A. Gliding
presented bills tor damages occasion
ed by the sewer overaowing in their
cellars. Referred to solicitor.
l.. ID. Kase appeared before Council
and asked for two per cent. additional
for collecting town taxes. Referred
to Committee on Finance, they to re-
port at special or next regular meet
ing.
Orders were drawn for the follow
ing bills.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

Chicken thieves are at work on
East street. Mrs. Edward Ralston
had several stolen last week. Tues
day night the thief made a return
trip. A boarder who heard the
chickens, got up and fired a shot
gun at the rascal, but he escaped.
A third visit, may have a fatal end.
ing.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

Howard Traub, advance repres-
entative of the A. & 7. Biograph
Co. is meeting with great success in
making dates for their entertain
ment. The Company is now book
ed for Northumberland, Selinsgrove,
Mifflinburg and Montgomery beside
other towns mentioned last week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

The Silk Mill started on full time
Monday. The night force was also
put to work. The outlook for
steady work during the winter is
good, all of which is encouraging
to the employees.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

Mary Shultz died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Hughes Breeze,
in Madison, last Friday night, and
was buried i'll Riverside cemetery,
near Watsontown, on Monday, SER
vices being held in the Dewart
Church. Her age was 79 years and
2I days. She was the widow of
Jonathan Shultz. .-Mlkgik2e Tablet
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

The A. and T. Biograph Com
pany will appear in Benton to-
morrow evening. They are pre-
pared to give a fine entertainment.
In connection with the moving pic
lures, the latest illustrated songs
will be presented.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

Mrs. Catharine Rhodomoyer died
early Tuesday morning, at her
home OIL Third street, this town.
She had been a sufferer for long
time. Her exact age is not known.
She is survived by three daughters
and three sons. The funeral will
be held to-day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

Hervey Kelchner is again in the
hotel business. he having leased
the McHenry House, Benton. Mr..
Kelchner, few years ago con-
Quoted the Exchange Hotel in
Benton, and as landlord was very
popular. Success will no doubt
attend him in his new undertaking.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

The population of Columbia
county, according to the official
count, is 9,So6. Ten years ago it
was 3o,S32. This shows a sub
stantial increase.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

Rev. J. Ellis Bell has been ap-
pointed presiding elder of the Altoona
district, to succeed the late Rev M.
l.. Smyser. Rev. Mr.. Bell is at pres
ent stationed at Chambersburg.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

T. F. Drake of Rohrsburg, through
Snow Il Company, patent attorneys,
has been granted patent on
Farmers implement
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22
A Oozy Shop.

r. c. Sheep is the proprietor OF
one of the CO ziest barber shops in
this section. The fixtures are entirely
new and strictly up-to-date. Mr..
Sheep has spared no expense in fixing
up his place of business. The chairs
are automatic, and alongside of each
he has had fitted up marble top wash
stands with hot and cold water. One
will travel long way before he finds
barber shop SO complete.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

1t begins to lcok now as though the
trolley line, from Danville to Berwick,
is a sure thing. AT meeting of those
interested in the enterprise, held
Tuesday evening, major portion Ct
the money necessary for the construc-
ton of the road was subscribed, SO
that about all that remains to be done
now is to secure the right of way.
This should be an easy matter. There
are certainly no people who will i'm
pede the course of so great public
improvement by refusing the right OF
way. Bring on the trolley road.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22

No editor can advocate the doc
trine of buying from the home merch-
ants unless the home merchants show
they are interested in catering to the
home trade by advertising in the col
umns Of the local newspaper.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-11-22
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Columbia County Pcdagogues Will Nee.
December 3rd, 1900.

County Superintendent John X.
Miller has been kept very busy for the
past two weeks completing arrange
nents for the annual teachers institute
to be held here the first week in
December. He has secured an ex.
cellent corps of instructors. We ap-
pend the programe:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 50, ga. NJ.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-11
YANKEE JOCKEYS WIN.
American Boys Across the Pond Win
Everything i'm sight.

London, July l0.-The American Jockeys
had q remarkable run Of wins to-day al the
second days races Of the Nottingham July
meeting. sweeping the board clear The
Holme Pierp0nt selling plate Ia lightweight
handicap Of fpr sOVereigns. five furlou-s
Was won by Quick Change, ridden by J.
Reiff. The Bobbers' Mill pate "a high
weight handicap Of Jos soyerP.grs. for 3
year-olds and upwards, sin furluaSs. was
won by MarCs.al-e, Oh which also ]. K-II
ing plate OF loo soyeTeigns. for 2-yrar-o.ds
five furlunGs. WIS won 10y Nerdisr. with
Sloan UP. Richard Cookers AreaGeen. rid
den by l.. Eeiff. was second. The ST. a =
bans Handicap Of 80 sovereigns. By sub
scription. Of ) snVeyeigns each. for S-year-
olis anu upwards. one mile, was won by
lie Ecu. on which Sloan had The leg.
The Bingham plate OF lyj so.creigns. for
2-yearS-o-ds five furlongs. Won b.
klingsor, guided by Sloan
The Basford plate ot Id soyersigDs. f'r
horses thar at time OF entry has not Won
20 soyereigns at one time selling races eN-
cepteiI. one mile and . haif, was won by
Richard Croksrs ScOtchman II. ridden BY
l. Rein.
At the first days racing Of the Bibury
Club. at Salisbury, to-day. the Downtown
Handicap of 3 SUyereISGs each. for starters
ITO go TO the second horse. with - SOW
ereiens added. for 3-year-O.ds ana upwards,
five furlorgs. resulted in a dead heat be-
tween J. ; Curtis's --ysar-o!d chestnut colt
Star OF Hanover ridden by T. Jones. and
colt Fairy Field, on which J. IL (Ske-tsp
Martin had the mount William {. Whit
neys Migue. Aurora colt, with McAi.isIer
rh. saddle. WAS third.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-11
SECOND DAY AT TENNIS.
Decided to Play OF the Finals Ssfnr-
dny Afternoon.

Chicago. July 1o.-At the kenwood Coun-
try Glib to-day the twelfth annual tennis
tournament for the Western championship
was continued under the auspices of the
Western Lawn Tennis Association. The
weather Was perfect, except for a fairly
stiff breeze.
The third round o. the singles was played.
as we're also three matches I'm the fourth
round Of the doubles. The most interest
ing match was between Bond and Nicely.
the winner of which Is expected 20 get into
the semifirsls with Collins and Farat
Tomorrow the fourth roun-: of the sin
giles and the second round of the doubles
WEI be continued. On Saturday the finals
VIII be played. To-day's card:
Singles third round-C. 4. Terry defeated Hor-
ace Richards so. 81; ". s Bond defeated J. 9
Nicely. Jr., 81, Is. 50. J. A Roche. Jr. de-
fested a. 5. Hathaway. 81 81. e-l Charles
ers defeated A i? Simmon6s. So 20. IS. J.. H.
Wsidner defeated Ashcroft. 81. Ga. T. &. Ward
defeated J. $. Briggs, 60, SO.
Fourth rouHh--SUramer Hardy defeated r. c.
Vaughn. 50 So: F. 4. Alexander defeated -
A Torrey so 50; samue; Hardy defeated II. y
Gotr'ieb So g.
Douh;es preliminary rouni-Carter and Nc
keever defeated Ward and NaUFhn. 81. ST. as
g.. Roche and Condo defeated Bush and mariner
BIZ default: Poulsou and johnson defeated Lee
Hammond and Champlin. 50 81: O'Brien aai
Benks defeated Richards and PARTNER ~ default
Henry and partner defeated clifford and Bailey
by default. Carver and Waidner defeated Nc
Caskey and Rising. ST. e.. Ga: McQuisten Broth
ers defeated Maudy and partner. 50 So, Is
First rernd-Harry- 81. th.-s defeated Marley
and Turnbul 81 s-s. s-s: Alexander and Little
defeated Baker and Eiu So ga. e3.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-11
New Association Formed to Build
the Structure in East
st. Louis
SEVEN LINES REPRESENTED.
II. l.. Magee of the Wabash Elected
Presidcnt-Board of Managers
Control-Cienerai Rail
road Notes.

Representatives Of the various lines in
ton in East st. Louis met yesterday morn
ing in the Office of General Manager J. J.
Turner of the Eandalia Line. in the Cen-
fury building. G.. 7. Parker presided and
". C. Phelps acted as secretary. After
some discussion formal organization was
agreed upon and the following elongated
name selected FOR 1.-THE East st. Louis
Relay Passenger Station Association.
The lines composing the association are:
Central. Cleveland. Columbus Cincinnati
and ST. Louis. Vardalia. Louisville and
Nashville. and Mobile and Ohio. The con-
trolling powers are vested in the Board Of
Managers. which is to consist Of one repre-
sentative from each line in the association,
The officers selected for the first year are:
President. II. L. Mage. general supe-in-
terient OF the Wabash: vice president. !
]. Turner general manager Of the Nandalia:
secreta-y-treasUrer, ". q. Phelps. clerk n
the general manager OF the Vantalia The
Executive Committee consists of J. J. Tur-
ner. general manager Nandalia; e. +. Par
ker, general agent Illinois Central, and John
Fitzgerald, superintendent Of Louisville and
Nashville.
The Executive Committee was authorized
to take up the matter OF constructing the
new station and submit plans and specfica-
tons within the next TWO weeks. The new
station Is to be erected on the ground just
east of the present location. Pending the
construction Of the new station the old Re
lay nepO; will be operated by the old assoc
ON
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-11
THREE ADVENTUROUS LADs-Reeves
IN THE COUNTY.

State Senator Matthews departed last
night for a fishing trip on the GasconaGe
River in Usage County.
Julia Crcnin. the baby daughter of john
CTcnin of kirkwood. died Monday. The
funeral was held yesterday.
John J. Reardon and Miss Isabelle
Jones. both Of 81. Louis, went out to Wells
ton yesterday and were married by Justice
of the Peace John T. Rapp. They denied
that they were clipping.
A committee consisting of Judge John
7. Rapp. H B. Surkanp. Henry Kruger.
A. Z. Mueller and X. Bracy. waited upon
General Manager Jenkins OF the Suburban
Railroad yesterday TO request a fve-cen-
fare from, she Suburban loop and Weilston
to Clayton Mr.. Jenkins promised to rec
omneni the reduction to President Turner.
A marriage license was issued at Clay
ton yesterday to joseph Van Guest and Re-
gina Ffuke. both of St Louis. The bride
il a Catholic and wanted 10 be married ,ry-
Father Michael Busch OF ST. Joseph's Cath
Ole Church in Clayton. but he advised her
10 return to her parish. The young coupl.
then came TO 81. Louis TO have the cere-
mony performed.
Michael Kane. IN aged resident of kirk
WOOD, cied yesterday morning Kane was
Irish by birth. but came early to this coun-
try He settled in Kirkwood forty years
ago and has ever since been a familiar fig
ure there. Until he became top old 10 cor
Duct an active business ne ran a local dairy
Three sons and three daughters survive
him The funeral viii be held today at 81.
Peters Catholic Church.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-11
IDA CONQUEST AND DREW.
She Will BE His Leading Lad;
This Season.

RF.rCRLIC SPECIAL.
New York. July 10.-Miss liza Conquest VIII
be MI John Drew's leading lady the CON-
Ing season. And. Of course the next oues-
ton naturally is. What 10 Miss isabel Irving
going TO do? On that point. the cablegrarn
from Mr.. Charles Frohman to-day anuo1nc-
frg the advancement q Miss Conquest 4.
silent. There are some shrewd persons II,
theatrical circles. though. who are willing
TO wager that Miss Living, too Is to he a i.
vanced, and that she is going ont in the
autumn at the head Of a company of her
own.
Mr.. Drew since he began his career aS .
star under Mr. Frohman's management.
has had only two leading ladies' The first
of these was Miss Mau,ie Adams, who now
Is herself one Of the most popular and s,,c.
cessful stars on the American stage. NiSa
Irving. who succeeded her has a very
charming personality. and in several of tn.
parts she has acted with Mr.. Drew ha,
shown histrionic talent. II Mr. Frohman
has decided. "a the gossips say ne has 10
star her. she viii certainly begin her
career with host Of friends and weil-wish.
As TO Miss Conquest. who IS TO be Mr..
Drew's third leading lady she r. already
fsvorite, with theater-s0ers in New York
member of Mr.. Drew's company when he
appeared in The Tyranny of Tears at
the Empire. and gave a delightful per-
Torrance as the pretty typewriter secret
ly in love with her employer.
Previously. Miss CONQUEST had been a
member OF the Empire Theater stock COM
successes was as Musette in Bohemia
Afterwards. she appeared in leading roles
in Under the Red Robe ard The Con-
ausrors." She also acted cleverIy the role
of the wife in Because She Loved Him
So" Her ability az an emotional actress
was displayed in One Plus One Equals
Three. a special matinee performance OF
which was given in this city several years
ago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-11

The English horse trader :, d rule, hard
statement; was made by English veterinary
surgeon. ! n-re = trading trIch known ss
.bishoping whIch 1 viii Try 70 explain" THIS
reiltaie long teeth were sawn OF nIed sho.s aEi
thea = red-hot iron vas applied 10 thei. edges.
teeth Il Young horses tie added t'lat This bar
barUus practice, which Tds eXCTIciatins!y pain
ful. had become common means % fraud IN
Tfi- bo-se-ocpers' fake led 10 Inquiries re-
ceai!y al he hsadqa2TIeTs q tae Na;'onst =:
conserving the tricks resC-t.G 10 by dealers to
pass qH old horses As yoans .,-
specto-s. who has had long experience OF The
ways Of the horse dealers. Is not nearly 50 pain
ful as some Of tie othe. methods employed.
-Csiagering' for instacoe. is much more bru-
tai A; the horse fair market salr tire AMI
mai Is given piece q ginger. which, tnsdders
Il ead makes II dart and dance about Ike a met
Beaning' is another cruel fake to make a
the sou-d foot and small nal IS driven into
the quick. The shoe is put on again. ami only
faS been done. As consequence the animal
Er:T.s on both feet. with the result that the
Then the l0V horse dealers have method q
filing M the holes which age produces over the
eyes OF ho-ses. This is dcnc by continuous
holes are temporarily concealed
There Il a harharous practice cf fading a
broker-winded horse by giving IL three 20 five
sch. snd thus prevent The expansion and lifting
IF the abdomen when the hsrse lab9rs in breath
cuently the horse dies
I'm ether cases of broken win. quantities ~
grease and mutton fat are administered IN order
to the wirdp.pe-
Il have seen horse bought ct sale. taken
or. !and thought back two hours later and -oi5
again To it, former owner. A hay horse clipped
becomes mouse color. and after tie tail has been
locked Il would take an expert 10 recognize
him aEa.n."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-11

two hard swings on O'Brien's jaw. which
staggered the latter. CBrien tried with
left and Root knocked him half way across
the ring with left jab. UBrien very
grogey. Root got IN three singing blows
to O'Brien's wind but OBrien retaliated
with a hard right swing to Roots face. IL
cut Roots eye open OBrien put Root
down with left swing 70 the jaw. Root
got UP and tried with both hands. but
missed. They were cilnched as the bell
sounded.
Round 6. Root landed left 10 jaw
O-Brien missed a right swing, but rushed
Root to the ropes and got in both hands
10 the wind. Root got in several jahs ana
crossed with the right. hut the blow lacked
steam. Root tried with right. but missed.
and O'Brien landed left 10 Roots face
Root ran away and O'Brien got him on the
ropes ard brought blood with q vicious
swing TO Roots nose. Root jahned with
left. but O Brien kept coming and stag
gerei Root with a right 10 the stomach.
Root came back with right and left to
the face. G'Rr!en's face was covered with
blood. Root followed ~ his advantage and
staggered OBriea with a hard right swing
on the Jaw as the bout ended Root was
given the decision
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-11
HE LED A DUAL EXISTENCE.
Wealthy Mans Wife Met the Other
Mrs. blackburn.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


New York. July EFT was through sin
sular chain Of circumstances thar Mrs Ce-
liza Augusta Blackburn discover d that for
many years her husband. Samuel +. Black
burn Lad been leading dual existence
urCv!ding q home for her IN Philadelphia
and at the same time having a nat for
another Mrs. Blackburn in this city. Mr.;
Blackburn * a aIthy ShipbUilder anu
shin owner, and has business branches ss-
tatiished in this city, Boston and fhiadel-
pnia. tie il a member 81 the firm OF : r.
Blackburn q Co. Of this city, ana i said
TO own ten vessels and TO have cons:dera-
bl. property in Texas.
Mrs blackburn has Just obtained de-
cree of divorce with alimOuy OF 50 week.
She was married on March l2 1873. ana
lived in Philadelphia. For eleven years. she
says, her husband carried out his dscep-
ton IL his habit to spend three days
a week in this city. telling her that his
business demanded hi presence here. She
then thought II would be better for her TO
live in New York.
Accordingly she came to New York and
went hous--hunting. She CHANGED 90 go
to West one Hundred and Sixth street to
look al a fiat. Tho tanitrsss did not have
the key of the vacant apartment, but took
her TO similar Hat. occupied by a Mrs.
Blackburn and her child She was intro
Guccd 10 this Mrs. Blackburn, and they con-
verS-d pleasantly for a few minutes.
Mrs. blackburn returned 10 her home in
Philadelphia and decided 70 give Gp her
plan Of removing 70 New York. The sim
ilarity Of names had struck her but she
entertained not the slightest suspicion until
some months later. when she CHANGED -
rcspondence a letter from the Mrs Black
burn in New York. An Investigation fol-
lowed. ard Mrs. Blackburn No. vas hor-
rified TO discover that she had actually sas n
and conversed with her rival in New York.
Legal proceedings were instituted at once.
The divorce was granted today by Judge
port OF the referee. before whom the evil
dence was taken.