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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
MISS ELIZABETH GAME.

eight months from suppressed men
situation, and 1t effected my entire
system until I'became weak and debil-
itated, and at times felt that had a
hundred aches in as many places. ]
only used the Compound fors n few
weeks, but it wrought a change in me
which / felt from the very beginning.
/ have been very regular since, have no
pains, and find that my entire body is
as II it was renewed. gladly recon-
mend Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound to everybody. v
Miss ELIZABETH GAME, 90 w. Division
st., Fond du Lac, Wis.-s5ooo forfeit IL
above Testimonial 10 not genuine.
At such time the greatest aid to
nature Is Lydia II. PfnlSham's
Vegetable Compound. 1t prepares
the young system for the coming
change, and is the surest reliance for
woman's ills of every nature.
Mrs. Pinlham invites all
young women who are i'll to
write her for free advice. Ad-
dress Lynn, Mass.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
LARGER PENSION AT 1903.
Hiram cronk the Last Pensioner Of
War Of 1912.


War Of 1912.
A bill is pending In the House to
increase the pension of Hiram Cronk.
of Oneida county, New York, who Is
said TO be the sole survivor of the
War of 1912. from s12 to $25 per
month. Hiram Cronk is said to be 1903
years old. There are now on the pen
sion rolls 1877 names of widows cred
tied to soldiers of the War Of 1912,
but the most Of these married men
much older than themselves. and their
hero soldier boys have long since
passed away. Personally Cronk took
no part in the fighting. but he enlist
ed and was ready to meet the British.
As his services were not required he
was discharged. Next day he was in
Watertown, and in the night was
aroused by the sound of cannonading.
A day later he learned that a British
gunboat had passed and fired few
shots at the defenses of Sacketts Har-
Dor. Cronk went home. but enlisted
again on October s. 1914. lie served
40 days as a private, and assisted in
building log barracks along the shore
at Sackett's Harbor. He was honor
ably discharged November 16 follow
ing. Hiram Cronk married Polly
Thornton at Western (now Western
ville), Oneida county, March 81. 1925,
and in the years that followed sew
eral children were born to them. He
subsequently received from the Fed
eral government two military bounty
land warrants. one for 100 acres and
one for 40 acres. but sold them. In
1871 he filed pension claim. but 1t
was rejected. 1t was reopened In 1878.
and SO a month was allowed him. In
1886 his pension was increased to sl2
month. or late years he has been
quite feeble. and has required guard
ian. He lives on a little farm mort
gagged to almost its full value), and
his daughter and son-in-law live with
him. The daughter Is 20 years old.
Cronk still takes an interest in war
matters and current politics. His eye
sight and hearing are still fairly
good.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

OF Perunn Is taken during the carly
spring months the cure will be prompt
and permanent. There can be no fail
ures IL Peruna is taken intelligently
during the favorable weather Of spring.
AS Il systemic catarrh remedy Pc
runa eradicates catarrh from the sys-
tenn wherever II may be located. 1t
cures catarrh of the stomach or bow
els with the same certainty as catarrh
of the head.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use Of Pc
runa write at once to DIR. Hartman.
giving n full statement Of your case.
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

know these insects and diseases and
learn the remedies and preventives and
to know what and how to apply them.
The Pacific coast produces more than
one-half the grape crop of the United
States. The varieties grown In this re-
gion are mostly derived from one spe-
cies of grape Wits vinifera, which Is
supposed to be a native of Asia, but by
many years of extensive cultivation in
Europe II has become known as the
European grape. The varieties through
out the Central and Eastern portions
of the United States are largely orig
mated from the native North American
species. and are less liable to the at
tacks of the phyllo era, and are much
less injured when attacked. Couture
Ia a malady found in the Pacific coast
districts to a greater extent than else
where in the United States. The word
is taken from the French, meaning
imperfect bloom and growth of grape.
the lunches having berries of different
sizes and state of ripening The cause
of Couture attributed, by good author
liNs W 'nnldNit Nhdub'S' thu 10 'hN
most damaging in the raising vine
yards. though the same trouble is often
found in the market vineyards of the
east and causes great deal of trouble
in chasing and grading grapes for mar
ket. Grapes that are self fertile in
bloom may be benefited in this matter
by sacking as soon as the fruit stem
forms.--S, II. Linton, in The Epitom-
list.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
a Congressinnn's Letter.

Hon. ii. w. Ogden. Congressman
from Louisiana In letter written at
Washington. ID. G., says the following
of Peruna, the national catarrh rem
edy:
T can conscientioustU recon-
mend UOur Perund as "a fne tonic
aud all around good medicine to
those ,chO are tn need Of "a cdtdrrI,
remedy. IL has been com mended to
me by. people ,oho hare used u, as a
cure of cdtdrrh. For those Ii,O need
a good cafdrrh medicine I knoU OF
nothing better.v-H W. Ogden.
Treat Catarrh In Spring.
The spring is the time TO treat ca
tarrh. Cold, wet winter weather often
retnrds q cure of catarrh. If course
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
Lost His
Rheumatism
BY the use of a bottle of
St. jacobs Oil.

SERGEANT JEREMIAH MAHER. of Ard.
cath, Royal Irish Constabulary, says: my
friend,' Mr.. Thomas Hand, has been great
sufferer from rheumatism in the back and
joints for the last four years, during which
time he has employed many different
methods of treatment. but obtained no relief
whatever, and for the last two years has
been unable TO walk without a stick, and
sometimes two sticks, and was in great pain
constantly. induced him to procure a
bottle Of ST. Jacobs Oil, which he applied
With the most astonishing and marvellous
effects. Before be had finished using the
contents of the first bottle he could walk
readily without the aid Of stick, and after
few applications from the second bottle he
was free from pain, and has been ever since
and although fifty years Of age and farmer.
he can. walk and work without experiencing
any pain or difficulty whatever"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
Pest Your Eyes.

Strong eyes are said to give their
possessor both pleasure and conf
dence, while weak eyes that feel and
look hot and tired certainly give no
delight to their owner nor to those
who look back into them. II rests the
eyes to shut them, If only for a min
ute at time. in some convenient in.
terval. and II 1t is any way possible
to lie fiat on the back for any length
Of time the gain to the eyes as well
as to the whole body is immense.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
England's War Expenses.

The army estimates issued in Eng
land show grand total for the year
1902-O3 of 1901, $50 900, which is in
tended to provide for 100000 men, of
which 219,70O meD are for the ordi-
nary army service and 100000 for war
services. The estimates, of which
s200,000,000 is required for war, show
a decrease under this head of $116,.
100000 compared with 1901-02.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
A Nasty Practice.

A nasty practice is what the Chicago In
ter Ocean calls the pasting OF repeated lay
ers OF wall paper. one upon another, thus
covering up the filth and germs OF disease
that may be propagated in the very absorb
ent and decaying mass OF -four paste, paper,
animal glue, coiors, etc.
They give opinions Of eminent health OFF,
GERS and sanitarlans, urging that such prac-
tice should be stopped by legal enactment
and also take occasion TO say that these
sanitarians recommend Alabastine as dur
able, pure and sanitary coating for walls.
The Inter Ocean says: "This is very i'm
portant question, and. as II costs nothing TO
avoid this danger, why take any chances2'
How much OF the alarming spread OF SMALL
pox and other diseases may be due to unsan-
itary wall coverings?
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
Best Iror tho Bowels.

Nomatter what ails you, headacheto 4 cam
Ger, you will never get we'll until your bow wells
are put right. CAsoARETs help nature, cure
you without n gripe or pain, produce easy
natural movements. cost you just 10cents to
start getting your health back. CAscARETs
Candy Cathartic the genuine, put up in metal
boxes, every tablet has G. @. @. stamped on
1t. Beware of limitations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

HON. A. GRUSVENOR, OF THE FAMOUS OHIO FAMILY
Department, let
ter written Washington D. G.,
Allow to gratitude to you for the benefit
ed ron
derul well Besides being
II excellent
.--DAN. A. GROSVENOR.
In n
consider Peruna really meritorious than did when
receive letters
Country asking certificate is genuine
A
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

Norway, Ireland and Spain have
more blind people in proportion to
population than any other European
countries. Spain has ZIG per 100000,
Norway 208 and Ireland Ill.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
MANY school ChIIdren Are sicLiy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mother Gray, nurse In Children's
Home, New York, break up Colds In "a hours,
cure Feverlshness, Headache, stomach
Troubles, TeethiDg Disorders and Destroy
Worms. At all druggists, 25c. Sample mailed
Free. Address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, NY.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

One of the Buenos Ayres newspa.
pers has a consultation room in which
the poor can get medical aid and med
icine free.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. $2trial bottle and treatisefres
DR.. R. H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 ArchSt., Phila., Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

It requires no experience to dye with PUr-
NAM FADHLEss DYES. Simply boiling your
goods In the dye is all that is necessary.
Sold by all druggists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

over one-third OF the manufactured
goods which are made in France are
the products of female labor.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
as cough cure.-J. W. OBRIEN, 1872 Third
Avenue, N, Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1900
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

1t is expected that the railway now
being built to connect Valparaiso
with the Rio de la Plata will be COM
pleted in five or six years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

The more you fatter some people the
more they rise in their own estimation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
|ERF2N]EF2SS
!M!lClllfl(>IER
The Value of sheen.

Sheep are the only animals which
do not really exhaust the land on
which they feed. They distribute man
ure evenly on the field and trample II
into the soil. feeding upon plants that
other animals will not consume.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

Germany is to expend $4,000 on mill
tary motor-cars.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

The favorite air OF the average girl is a
n,:lhonaire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

The largest order of merit in the world
is the French Legion Of Honor, which now
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

The planetoids, Of which there are over
300 known, have all been discovered since
january l. 1901.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

Voonssn's CURATIVE COMPOUND. the great remedy
uh Ga9sss psople we'll Il Il made from the formula
- ~ aqiDon{ London plyslcisp. Send % S. Jacobs
q, ~, pplilness. hd.. ies . isss sanpAs boffis.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
Well Equipped,
And Want Your Business.

Our Vault Safe and general equipment are modern in
every respect supply every convenience and safeguard
for banking We do exclusive banking business, and
consequently nobody you better.
If you not already customer solicit Your Ac-
upon the of Sound and Progressive Banking
Liberal and Fair Treatment.
Bloomsbury National Bank
A. T. SCHOCH, PRESIDENT. VIM. H. HIDLAY, CASHIER
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
Ping Pong Club Organized.

The Bloomsbury Ping Pong Club
was launched Monday night. The
officers are President, Paul Har-
man; secretary, d. ]. Tasker; treas
urer, Harry Ritchey. The new
organization will have its head
quarters in the basement of Clark S
building on Centre street. -Four
tables of the regulation size have
been ordered made and will be
placed in the room at once and the
walls will be tastefully decorated.
The club starts in with member
ship of twenty-four and the indica-
tions are that it will reach fifty,
Young ladies are eligible for mem-
bership, and any information re-
garding admission can be had ol
the president or secretary. An
entertainment committee was ap-
pointed to communicate and ar
range for matches with clubs from
other towns.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21

In our last issue we intimated
that the trouble at ball game re-
Gently played at Berwick between
the home team and Freeland was
started by Berwickians. We have
since learned from a thoroughly
trustworthy source that the fight
was caused by some Freeland
toughs who accompanied the team,
and who after loading themselves
up with beer, went to the ball
ground to start a row. The officers
of Berwick are to be commended
for their prompt action in quelling
the disturbances and the only re-
grettable feature of the affair is
that they didn't use their authority
to fuller extent. The COLUMBIAN
printed the report of the game
from information thought to be re-
liable, finding out differently we
cheerfully make this correction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
Fire Destroys a Shed.

A fire which might have resulted
in a tremendous loss OF property,
broke out this morning about halt
past three O'Clock in shed direct
ly the rear of the F. M. Gilmore
cafe. An alarm was sent i'll from
box I3 and only a few minutes
elapsed until the fremen were on
the scene. The Friendship COM
pany was the first to arrive. By
expeditions work they had their
hose connected and two streams
playing on the fire before the Wi
nonas, who were second to reach
the scene, had had time to make a
connection. The other companies
also responded but their services
were not needed. The shed, which
was only small structure used by
f. M. Gilmore as chicken house
was totally destroyed, and the roo
of an adjacent barn owned by the
Stephen Kuhn Estate was slightly
burned. Outside of this but little
damage was done.
The fire in It's first stages made 6
very brilliant illumination and at Q
distance of two blocks looked az
though several buildings were be
ing destroyed.
The alarm system worked excel
lently ard gave good satisfaction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
Centennial Notes.

In addition to the arches pre-
viously provided for there will be
two more constructed, one at Fifth
and East streets and one at Second
and West streets.
Privilege has been granted the
Carpet Works Athletic Association
to play two base ball games at Ath-
letic Park in the forenoon of each
day of the centennial, with the un-
derstanding that fifty per cent of
the receipts are to be given into the
Centennial fund.
Barrels Of ice water will be placed
in various parts of the town for the
comfort and convenience of the
people.
A committee from the Civic Club
was present at Monday evening S
meeting and arranged for the hours
of keeping the Historical Museum
open. The Museum will open
Tuesday evening from 7.3o to &c
p. M, continuing Wednesday from
; to 8 D. m. On Thursday the
hours will be from $50 a. NJ. to
p. m; Friday $50 a. m. to 10 p,
m.; Saturday 9 to II a. IN. and il
the attendance warrants it will be
kept open the following week.
A slight change will be made in
the Civic parade. Each secret or
ganization heading division viii
appoint it's own chief marshal with
four aids. The marshals in one OF
two instances at least. were not
connected with the order leading
the division over which they were
supposed to have charge, and o
course could not wear the regali;
of the order.
1t was decided that invitation
be extended to prominent men re
siding within a radius of seventy
FIVE miles from Bloomsbury.
Favorable reports were made by
the various committees. Every
thing is moving along very nicely
and the celebration is bound to be
glorious success.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
]. WESLEY EYER.

The death of J. Wesley Eyer oc-
cured at his home on West Main
Street early Monday morning, after
an illness covering a period of several
years. He was victim of the dread
ed disease diabetes and suffered great
ly. Mr. Eyer was for many years en-
gagged in the mercantile business, but
failing health necessitated his retire
ment, and he turned the store over to
his son Frank p. who conducted it
until few months ago. Early in this
year Mr.. Eyer made a trip to Cali
fornia in the hope that his health
would be benefited. He was inn
proved somewhat but the results were
not lasting and after returning home,.
he again grew worse. He was COM
pletely worn out with suffering, and
death on Monday came as an allevia-
ton.
Mr.. Eyer was born in Fishingcreek
township this county, fifty-nine years
ago last March. He settled in Blooms.
burg at the close of the Civil War, in
which he served, and has resided here
ever since. He was a member of the
M. Z. Church, and always manifested
deep interest in its services. He
is survived by wife and two child
rem, Frank and Anna, beside two
sisters, Mrs. l.. N. Meyer and Miss
Lettie Eyer.
The funeral took place Wednesday
afternoon. Services were conducted
by Rev. w. NJ. Frysinger, interment
in Rosemont Cemetery.
The Royal Arcanum, Of which
deceased was member, attended in
a body, and their ritual was read at
the grave by o. H. Yetter acting
chaplain.
Among the out of town relatives
who attended the funeral we're Rev.
F. P. Eyer, pastor of the M. E.
Church, Saxton, Pa, and Chas. Eyer,
of Williamsport.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
Fire Destroys Barn.

The barn on the iarm Of J. b.
Robson, located some distance
above Almedia was burned to'the
ground Monday night, together
with its contents consisting of grain,
hay and farming implements. The
property was partially insured, and
Mr.. Robson cannot tell just what
his loss is. Spontaneous combust-
ion is advanced as the cause, but
some say there was not sufficient
quantity of hay in the building tc
produce it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
Museum Articles.

The committee of the Civic Club
of Bloomsbury will be prepared to
receive any of the articles for the
Historical Museum after Monday
the 18th and especially request that
all articles be sent in by the 23rd
or by the 25th at the very latest.
There will be a responsible person
in the building to receive and take
charge of the articles brought.
MRS. HERVEY H. GRoETz,
Chairman of Com.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
Notwithstanding the fact that he

Notwithstanding the fact that he
has been confined to his house by
illness for the past two weeks,
Chairman Townsend has been
planning and directing arrange
ments for the Centennial daily.
There are innumerable details to
look after, but none of them have
escaped him. Everything will be
ready for the Centennial. The only
thing that he has not been able to
make complete arrangements FOR is
the weather. If Providence should
favor us in this, Bloomsbury will
see the biggest crowd that evei
gathered here.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21

The remains Of Mrs. David Kinley
arrived in Bloomsbury over the d.
L. & w. R. R. from Wilkes Barre
on Saturday and conveyed to
Madison township where interment
was made on Monday. She died
at her home in the above named
city Friday evening, aged So years.
She is survived by a husband and
nine children, two of whom are
Oscar and John Kinley of this town,
The deceased was born in Columbia
County, June 7, 1916.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21

The following is general out
line of the program:
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27th, 500 P. NJ.
A union meeting will be held in
the M. +. church when addresses
will be made by Rev. Dr.. w. M e.
Frysinger, Rev. D. N. Kirkby,
and Rev. Father J. r. Murphy.
Music will be furnished by the
combined church choirs, and all
other singers who wish to partici-
pate.
THURSDAY, AUG. 2Sth, 1000 A. NJ.
A public meeting will be held in
the Normal Auditorium. Address
es by Col. J. G. Freeze, Hon. Fred
Ikeler and Rev. d. N. Kirkby.
Music by combined choirs.
THURSDAY, 1880 P. NJ.
Civic parade of secret Societies,
industrial and allegorical floats,
automobiles, bicycles, dozen brass
bands, etc.
100 p. m.-Band concerts at
Market Square, Town Hall, Market
and 9TH streets.
FIREWORKS.
$3.50 p. m.-The grandest pyro.
technic display ever seen in this
section will be given on the Neal
cinder tip.
FIREMEN's S PARADE.
1890 p. ma dozen brass bands
fifteen or more fire companies,
drum corps, etc.
FRIDAY, AUG. 2oth.
400 p. m.-Hose contests, run
ming 200 yards, making connection
with fire plug, turning on stream,
ETC., with prizes.
BASE BALL.
Games haye been arranged with
Cuban Giants for both days at 3:3o
n. m. at Normal Athletic field.
1st day, Berwick. end day Dan
vile.
BALLOON AsCENSIONS.
An immense balloon rising 1000
feet high will be in constant opera
ton, carrying passengers both days
Illuminated by electricity, witt
beautiful effect at night.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
An exhibition of wireless tele
graphy will be made by Prot. Hen
nv Shoemaker, of Philadelphia, ano
this will be worth coming miles t.
see.
HISTORICAL MUSEUM.
A valuable and very interesting
collection of relics has been mad
by the Civic Club, and will be ex
hibited in the Old Presbyterian
church on Market street.
The Governor and Staff hav
been invited to be present, and ar
expected on Thursday.
EXCURSION RATES.
Special excursions have been al
ranged on railroad lines leadinI
into Bloomsbury at one fare for tn
round trip.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21

Casper Kressler died at the
Bloom Poor District Aims House
Sunday night at the advanced age
of eighty-six years. He was an
old resident OF Bloomsbury and at
one,time owned considerable pro-
perty, but adversely swept it away
and he died public charge. He
was a man of excellent character,
and had the sympathy of all who
knew him. The funeral was held
on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. M.
Z. McLinn.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
Marriages.

On Aug. I6, 1902, at the Evan
gelical parsonage, by Rev. ]. W..
Bentz, M. Harry May to Miss EN-
ma Smith both. of Bloomsbury, Pa.
LAUBAcH-UTT. At the home of
the groom at Forks, Pa. by Rev. A.
Houtz, Mr.. E. M. Laubach and Mrs.
Mary E. UT of Rhorsburg, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21
Bonds A ccepted'

At the meeting of the County
Commissioners, on Tuesday, the
bonds of c. H. Reimard, with w. H.
Stebbins, of Welsbore, Pa. and S. E,
Reynolds, of Bloomsburg, as sureties
and of the King Bridge Company,
with H. w. King, H. B. Gibbs and
]. B. Larned, as suretles, each in the
sum of $1,000 were accepted.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-08-21

Danville is strengthening its base
ball team for next Fridays game
with the Cuban Giants here. We
of course want to see our neighbors
win, but Judging from the way the
colored lads have been riping up
their opponents all season, they
will have to play for all there is in
it to accomplish it.