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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
Pictures Useful to Missionaries.

At Port Said. where the west. the far east and A:rica all meet and min gle, an Eng,ishman has established one of the most curious businesses imag- jnable He has an immense stock of colc~ed pictures Of all sizes represent ing Biblical scenes. The figures in the pictures are of all nationalities, from the pig-tailed Chinaman to the negro of central Africa. One subject-the re- turn of the prodgal son-is drawn and colored in 30 different ways. In one picture the figures are those of south sea islanders. in another of Chinese, in another of negroes and so on, including Malays. Hindoos, Sa- moans Dyaks and many other faces. The missionaries find these pictures more convincing than the conventional ones and buy largely of the dealer.- \. I. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
Enr Prng1nccrH.

Seventy five per cent. of all the furs worn in the world are of American product The cnly ones of importance which are found in Europe are Russian sable. ermine, silver fox and mink Persian lamb comes. as Us name indi- cates. from the orient. as do also the astrakhans. No fnrs are obtained in England, France or Switzerland. A few baum martens and coneys the lat ter the old English name for rabbits) are obtained in Germany. Seal, Hud- son bay sable. otter. mink. beaver fisher. iinX, every kind of fox, and beas and wolverine are all at their best in America.-N. |. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
CIRCUS FOR CARRIE.
Proprietor Makes an Elaborate Pro
 rr.m to Star IJcr

4 |
 gram to Star Her.
 Geneva, Ohio, Feb 21.-AIrs Carrie Nation will travel during the season of 1901 with the new Walter L. Main shows. Negotiations have been car Iied on with her with q view to hel. engagement and yesterday Mir Main announced personally that her service; have been procured. She will be fea- tured throughout the country over all other attractions and will appear be- fore the show audiences according 10 the contract just offered her, only thir- ty minutes each day. In the menay- erie tent she will give a fifteen minute talk on temperance at the afternoon and evening performances. X special tableau wagon will be devoted to her. making her big feature of the street spectacle.
 Several vaudeville managers were offering contracts to tine temperance crusader and it was at enormous eX- pense that she could be induced to give her consent 10 accepting the terms of fered her by Mr Main. She will have q quarter section of a Pullman car will be provided with u maid and all her meals Will be served in her private apartments. making the fatigue Of travel as light as possible. For the furthering of the cause waich she rep resents Mir Main has consented 1o al low the Main circus tent to be raised for her exclusive use every Sunday afternoon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
Poxfal Tran anchfse for Soldiers.

France has enacted new law which will permit soldier and sailor cf France to send two simple letters per month post free. To carry out this project and in order that the stamps may not be utilized by others series of new stamps is to be produced. They will bear across the vignette the two letters F. M. franchise militaire,' and in order to prevent the sale of these stamps regulation has been issued to the effect that the soldier and sailor. must deliver his stamped letter to the baggagemaster-ya mestre-who will see that they ars duly posted. .N. Y. Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
The CurTan
 Dry Goods Co.
Friday as usual is Bargain
 ...Day.."

The values offered here on Friday are of the greatest inn portance to housekeeperS.
 Every day there is some thing in our ad that makes the reading of it profitable though it may be closely printed; you will find your self well repaid for the care- ful reading of it nightly.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE co.
Finest Year in the History of This

Large and Prosperous Company.
 The annual statement of the Aetna Life Insurance Co, showing the con ditlon of it's affairs at the end of 1900. is the most gratifying report that this large and successful Hartford inStitu- tion has made during the whole of it's career. There were gains ill all de partments. In premium income there was a gain of S1. .l3;.973.Uo. the total Income Teaching the very large sum of S1O.G1 Il .045.1G. The ga n in the number of policy holders was p, 14S. and the gain ill life. term. endowment. accident and health insurance ill force a@grcga ted the immense sum of S4S.- fau. 11G The increase in assets was $3.2l1 .1SG.11. The conpauy'S out standing insurance at the beginning of the new century was $192 .392,S16 of life term and endowment insurance and S1GO, ,62O of accident and health insurance.
 In addition to the reserve fund re- Quircd by tue state laws. the Aetna carries a special reserve fund Of S1.- E}t GOO for the greater security of pol icy holders.
 The above statement of the various phases of the condition of the affairs of thc Aetna Life must make it appar- cnt to the sincere inquirer that these surprising results ar" due to the strong. steady. conservative policy of the cOmpany'S management. 10 the ah- Srnce of all ''DoOm' or racing" tactics. and the substitution thereof of pro gressivc. systematic effort to wise campaigning and cautious but S iliul financiering. To every gain that this great company has made it is justly entitled. and truly may it be recorded that it's position has been honOrably and faithfully won.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
Do You Know That we are selling Ladies' Garments equal to tailor made at the price of
 ready made, and WE GIVE CREDIT. $|.00 a Week

Will satify us. Our stock of Suits. Jackets and Skirts is large and varied and calculated to suit the most ex- acting taste.
 The fact that we have been obliged to lease an additional store on Phoenix avenue is proof positive that we have gained the confidence of the ladies' Come and see us. Courteous attend ants will be on hand to meet you, and if you decide to Uuy you will rot need a long purse, ncr be required to pay cash.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
YALE MAN DEFIED LAW.
Disregarded Health Board by Going Home When He Had Diphtheria.

New Haven. Feb 21.-The authcri- ties of the health department here have begun legal proceedings against Stephen H. Abbey. d member of the junior class ill the Yale university, for alleged disregard of the statutes per taining to public health and safety i'll larving his room on the university campus for his home in Kingston. x. l.. While suffering from diphtheria
 It is said that Abbey was taken sick q week ago and accompanied his moth ed to his home on last Monday in spite of an order from the health oiii- cer that he should not leave his room.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
Guarantee Credit Clothing Co., B East rlain Street.
 15 PHOENIX -.vENUE
A. F. COWLES BRING IN YOUR WiNTER HAT

And discard some of the winter trim mings. substituting Velvet Roses and FoIia ge-itS q reminder that spring IS not far away and that you welcome all indications of the coming season.
 Buy any of our winter Hats Tor a little money. add a rose or two ana you have q new Hat to wear on your mid-winter outing to Florida or else where and go in latest New 1ork style.
 53-55 CENTER STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
STILL COMING

A number of entire new beginning pupils are still joining the four large evening classes. You can also, by talk ing a few private lessons to commence with, or take a course of six strictly private lessons where the fashionable Glide Waltz is taught. Any hour daily. Two-step and other fancy dances. Learn now what you must in the near future and lose your wall fOwer' title.
 PROF. BAILEY. 108 Bank Street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21

10 per cent off on any Toilet Set Fl stock Friday.
 AFTER DINNER SPECIALS Tc will sell. between the hours of ? and C, Friday afternoon. either size ] or Lamp Chimney for 5 cents. No more than ? of each size to q customer. and dcl;-crCd at buyer s risk only.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1901-05-04
Why Old Flats and Houses Don't Rent

Why Old Flats and Houses Don't Rent.
Real estate men and owners should
not overlook the fact that the Lake
View Gas Fixture Company, 233 Lin.
coin avenue, Telephone North 78S, re.
finish old chandeliers, making them
equal to new at very small cost. IL
many cases after expanding money fol
calcimining or papering, the chandeliers
are left In the same dirty. hy-specked
condition as before, and are not In
keeping with the new decorations.
thereby spelling that which has been
done. when at q very small cost the
chandeliers. brackets, etc., can be re-
finished equal to new. We reflnish In
all the latest colors, such as polished
brass, gilt. rich gilt, old copper, polish.
cd copper. oxidixed copper. silver and
gold.
We are also makers Of Ane line OF
gas fixtures at prices to suit the times.
Call up North 76S. Our agent will
call and estimate.
LAKE VIEW GAS FIXTURE co.,
- Lincoln avenue. OhicaoA
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
Sound and Private.

we have founded which the
money with feeling of the confidence safety.
The
regarded S a strictly confidential
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
Death of Martin VanBuren Kline.

Martin NanBuren Kline died at his
home in Catawssa Sunday afternoon
and will be buried this afternoon.
Interment will be made in Greenwood
Cemetery, Catawissa.
Deceased was sixty eight years of
age. He was son of the late ex-
Judge Peter Kline, and was born and
reared on farm in Franklin township,
this county. After reaching a mature
age Mr.. Kline moved to Catawissa
where he entered into a partnership
with John Gilbert and embarked in
the general merchandise business, in
which they were remarkably successful.
Mr.. Kline's life has had some pollti-
cal significance attached to it, he hav-
ing served one term as County Auditor.
He also held other minor Office in the
township. For many years he was a
sufferer from heart disease, which
malady caused his death. The end
came while he was reading a news
paper in his yard.
Besides his widow he leaves five
children. Deceased was we'll known
gentlemen, respected in his old home
community in Franklin township and
also esteemed by those about him in
his adopted home in Catawissa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
T HE
A BATTLE ROYAL.

Sunday afternoon three drummers,
who were desirous of spending an hour
or two in some shady nook, started
for a stroll with the River Hill as then
objective point. From the register
of the hotel at which they were guests
we secured their names, John Allen,
West Chester; Billie Dean, New York
and G. X. Edwards, the we'll known
book agent Of Scranton. The weather
was fine, the spirits of the trio buoyant
and the repartee of the last named
gentleman kept the merriment at a
high point. They had almost reached
the summit of the hill when an
object IN the middle of the road some
distance ahead, and to all appearances
piece Of stove pipe, challenged their
attention Suddenly the supposed
stove pipe showed signs of life and
began to move right toward them.
There was d loud Kissing sound, re-
sembling the escaping steam of a
locomotive. ga snake" shouted one
of the party, and terrorized by the
size and apparent viciousness OF the
reptile they leaped to one side OF the
road. A brief consultation resulted
in a decision to dispatch his snake
ship, and arming themselves with logs
and stones, they, from an intrenched
position, hurled them with all the en-
ergy of their makeup into the road.
The combat was brief but terrible.
The snake, after emitting several
mournful shrieks, finally gave up the
ghost. 1t measured, in death, nearly
six feet.
The adventure has had very Pc
culiar effect on the minds of the gen.
tlemen, and they don't know whether
they've got 'em or not.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
A HOME WEDDING.

An interesting nuptial event was
the wedding of Mr.. Edward Reighard
of Newberry and Miss Margaret Hid
lay which was solemnized at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. Samuel
Hidlay, Tuesday morning. The
ceremony was devoid Of display and
only immediate relatives were in at
tendance. The bride is popular
young lady and for the past two years
has been saleslady in H. ]. Clark q
Sons store where by her pleasing
manner she was general tavorlte.
The groom is in the employ of the
Reading Railway and stationed at
Newberry Junction. The COLUMBIAN
joins with their many friends in wish
ing happy life.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
Columbia & Montour Railway Extension.

AT a meeting of Stockholders OF
Columbia and Montour Electric Rail
way Co., held at Harrisburg August
2, the following resolutions was passed.
Res0HeG, That for the increase of
business and for the accommodation
of the public the route of the Colum-
bia and Montour Electric Railway be
and the same is hereby extended over
and along the following named high
ways towit
Beginning at the intersection of East
and Fifth streets of the town OF
Hoomsburg, thence eastwardly on
Fifth street to the new Light Street
road, thence in a westwardly direction
on the new Light Street road to the
Hidlay road, between Espy and
Light Street, thence by the road
between Espy and Light Street
to Light Street, thence by the Main
street of Light Street through Light
Street to the road between Light
Street and Orangevllle to Orangeville,
thence along Main street OF Orange
vile to the intersection of Main and
Ricket streets of the town of Orange
vile or upon the private rights of way
here and there along said route as
may be acquired and be deslreable to
the said Columbia and Montour
Electric Railway Co.
An ordinance was adopted by the
Orangeville Borough Council last
Friday night, permitting the laying ol
tracks etc. through the borough. The
ordinance is printed in full in this
paper on page 6.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
VOL. 96.
TIE BENTON TROLLEY.

The charter Tor trolley road from
Bloomsbury to Benton, of which men,
tion was made last week, covers the
following lines.
Beginning at point in public road
leading from Mainvlle to Bloomsbury
near ?. r. r. station at East Bloom,
crossing the river to Bloomsbury,
thence to Ninth street, thence west.
wardly to Catharine street, thence
northwardly to sixth street, thence
westwardly to Railroad street, thence
a northerly direction to Fifth street,
thence in an easterly direction to
Market street, thence north to Second
street, thence east to north Street,
thence to Light Street Road, thence
by said Light Street road to limits of
Bloom, thence by the public road
leading from Bloom to Light Street,
Orangevllle, Saltwater and Benton,
following the general course of what
is known as Fishlngcreek, through
Scott township and Orange township
to the limits of Orangevlle Borough,
thence by the Main street ofthe boro.
ugh of Orangevile from the southern
to the northeran limits thereof, thence
through Orange township following the
public road, along said Fishingcreek
and crossing the county bridge over
said Fishlngcreek to the northeastern
limits of said Orange township, thence
following the said public road through
Fishingcreek township to the southern
limits of the Borough of Saltwater,
thence through the Main street
Of the Borough of Saltwater from the
southern to its northern limits, cross
ing the said Fishingcreek by county
bridge at point near the store Of
Moses McHenry & Son, thence by
the same public road to the line divid-
ing Benton township from Fishing
creek township, thence by the same
public road through Benton township
to the line dividing Benton township
from Benton Borough, thence by the
same public road through Benton
Borough crossing Fishing creek by
county bridge, and the Main or Second
street of the borough Of Benton to the
northern limits thereof, returning by
the same route to the place of beginn-
ing with single or double tracks, and
the necessary turn outs and switches.
Capital stock of the Company is
$Iao,o being at least six thousand
dollars for every mile of road to be
constructed. Stock to consist Of
twenty four hundred shares of fifty
dollars each.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
SEVERE STORM.
Very Little Lightning But Heavy DownpouI
OF Rain.

What was probably the heaviest
rain of years visited this section Sat
urday afternoon. AT about half past
four there was a good shower followed
by clear sky and to all appearances
the storm was over for the day. but
dark and mysterious looking clouds
began to gather, the whole armament
took on cyclonic aspect, there was
an occasional flash of lightning and
the rain fell in torrents. The streets
were suddenly transformed into young
creeks. Cellars in various portions
of the town were flooded, but other
wise the damage was nominal. A
number of telephones and the electric
alarm system was temporarily put out
of service. Several washouts occur
red on the railroads and delayed
trains. The up train on the ID. l.. &
w. due at Bloomsburg at 6:3S was
belated four hours by slide down
near Roaring Creek. Repairs were
made promptly however, and traffic
proceeded regularly on Sunday.
"Only once before IN my memory"
said an old resident on Saturday
evening has it rained SO hard, that
was back somewhere in ninty-two or
three. Then the steam engine was
called into requisltion to get the
water out of the cellars.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
Married at Wilkes Barre.

The marriage of Richard w. Shell
ly, of Patterson, NJ J., and Elizabeth
T. Wintersteen, of Plains, on Thurs
day at noon was a particularly happy
event. Neighbors and friends came
with words of sincere congratulations
until the old home was comfortably
filed. The bride and groom were
happy IN having their parents present
to witness the ceremony. The pastor,
Rev. DR.. II. +. Spayd, was happy in
his words of counsel to the young
couple, the bride especially, who has
been associated with him in many
events, receiving his sincere blessing.
There were music flowers. good cheer,
and warm friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
Shelly left at midnight. They we're
connected with the educational in
terests of the valley for years. Mr..
Shelly is a graduate Of Mansfield,
State Normal School. He was prin-
cpal of West Wyoming schools for
four years and is now in business
way connected with a school that is
fast changing tine workers of the
country into class of educated men
and women. Mrs. Shelly is better
known as the secretary of the Blooms
burg Alumni of Luzerne County. In
this position she has had the privilege
of giving aid and comfort to many
young teachers who felt they could
ask her advice. The Bloomsbury
State Normal School will always have
a warm place in her affections. The
young people will be at home in Pat
erson, N. J., and are fortunate in
having two country homes to return
to. The bride was handsomely re
the gifts consisting OF
silver, cut glass, china, table linen,
lace handkerchiefs, needle-work,
clocks, pictures, jardinieres, books
and chairs. - Wikes- Barre Ree0rN Of
Times.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
TIE COMING FAIR.
Everything Points to Successful Exhibition

Numerous are the inquiries already
being received by the FAIR managers,
concerning the coming annual exhibit
tion of the Columbia County Agri
cultural, Horticultural and Meclran-
lcal Association. The early manIes.
tation of interest only serves to
strengthen the contention that no
other agency does SO much toward
advertising the resources and nothing
else so effectually turns the tide to-
ward a town as fair. A fair, is,
to our notion, d sort OF temporary
commercial museum and has a great
educational value. A day at the
fair teaches a child more of the
manufactures, productions and indus
tries Of his town and county than
many hours study will do. In large
cities of course it is quite different,
but here in towns of this size there is
no other way for young people to
form an adequate idea OF the wealth
and resources OF their own neighbor-
hood. Agricultural products, farm
ing implements, domestic productions
and utensils of all kinds, furniture and
machinery-in fact most things that
are made or used may be seen; poul-
try and pigeons, domestic animals are
always on exhibition and each appeals
to different classes of admirers.
Every one is more or less interested
in horses, and treats of speed and en-
durance show to what perfection the
training of the American horse has
been carried. The race program
this year is good one, and the
liberal purses, will serve as an induce
ment will bring many well known
horses here. Particulars of this
feature will be announced in these
columns in due time. There will no
doubt be plenty of the regulation
amusements for those who incline to
the merry-go-round, side shows, etc.
Our merchants have in past years
made interesting and valuable exhibits
and this year will be no exception.
to the rule. The date is October S-II,
inclusive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15

About twenty-five young people
took a STRAW" ride from Blooms
burg to Millville last Thursday
night and stopped at the home of
William Christian where they ate,
drank and made merry on into the
wee sma hours Of the morning
when they returned to their homes.
The party came as surprise to Mr..
Christian and his family because
the telephone wires were not in
working order that evening and
party were unable to give notice of
their coming Tablet
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15

An accident that might have had
a fatal ending occurred at the home
of Alfred Erwine in Bendertown on
Monday, when his daughter. Miss
Annie, was shot in the breast by
the accidental discharge of a revol-
yer. She and Frank Davis, Of
Asbury, had been shooting mark in
the yard and retired to the house
thinking that the weapon was
empty. They carelessly began to
scuffle for the possession of the
weapon when a remaining cartridge
was discharged. DR.. Wagner re-
sponded to a summon and he sue
ceeded in extracting the bullet.
The young lady will recover.
Had the shot taken effect an inch
lower she would doubtless have
been instantly killed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15

The Good Will Fire Company
of the Second Ward is preparing to
hold festival on Friday and Sat-
urday evenings, August 22 and 25
The entertainment will be held at
the hose house Of the company and
arrangements are being made to
accommodate a large crowd.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15

The Bloomer Girls is a first class
organization, truthfully advertised
and honestly conducted. AT Blooms
burg Tuesday next.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15
They Will Marry

The following couples have been
granted licenses to wed by Prothono-
tary w. H. Henrie.
Alfred Hiney and Miss Bertha
Shoop, both of Berwick,
Edward B. Reighard, of Newberry
and Miss Margaret Hidlay, OF Blooms
burg.
c. f.. Blame, of Berwick and Miss
Nellie Mabel Hess, of Miftlln.
Theodore Cope, of Beach Haven
and Miss Julia Porter, of Berwick.
w. l.. Weatherel, of Madison
township and Miss Minnie Williams,
OF the same place.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15

The New England Bloomer Girls,
travelling in their own special car will
play base ball with Bloomsbury here
on Tuesday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-08-15

The Millville Stage leaves
Bloomsbury at four O'Clock now in
stea d of half past four.