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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
CLOTHES FOR BIG MEN.
everythins from Hats TO shoes Has
90 he Made Specially for tbe
Extra Large Ones.

A giant wanting to refurnish his
wardrobe in Chicago would probably
have to have most of his outfit made
60 order, although by judcious hunt
ing around he might find many things
ready made on sale--that is, il he were
Dot too much of a giant, says the Chi
eago Tribune.
Most of the department and ready
made goods stores do not carry men
shoes in a larger size than 12. The big
Kest hat is seven and three-quarters in
derby and soft styles, while in silk and
opera hats seven and one-half is the
largest. In socks IL is the largest size,
and in shirts IL and IS. Fat men have
made it necessary for the stores to
carry size of collar far in excess of
the size ordinarily worn, many of the
stores carry size No. 10 in collars. In
gloves nine and half is the biggest
carried in most stocks. People who
gaze at the feet of Chicago policemen
know well that No. 12 foot in the po-
lice department would be considered
capable of wearing Cinderella's glass
slipper, and they wonder where the
hundreds of blue-coated guardians of
che peace get shod. One store makes
speciality of shoeing the police de-
partment, and it carries shoes that run
in size up to IA. Almost all of the Chi
eago coppers can get fitted in this
store, but some few require even n big
ger shoe than IA, and these must have
their shoes ordered for them from the
factory.
The policemen who have hands to
match their feet have Il favorite glove
dealer who carries gloves in sizes rang
ing up to IL. and the giant might get
glove that he could wear.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
THE HEIGHT OF FoRMALITY.
As Il Was Reached In a Domcs tic
Matter Between "IiiRh-Faiutin-
Families.

With the exception of substitution
of names, the incident herewith re-
lated is absolutely true, says the Phila-
delphia Record. 1t illustrates the fond
ness for the initials and hyphenated
names displayed by some people who
are socially ambitious, and also the
ridicule that sometimes falls to the
lot of the 'high-falutin" ones. A Ger
mantown woman, wishing to get
reference from the former employer of
n nurse girl, wrote as follows in the
third person: Mrs. o. WhataC Chump
would esteem It great favor If Mrs.
John j. Smith would furnish refer
ence as to character and ability Of
Mary A. Brady, who formerly lived
with Mrs. John j. Smith. Mrs. o.
Whata-Chump has many social en-
gagements which prevent her from
giving her personal attention to her
children, and it is very necessary that
Aer maid should be thoroughly eff
eient." When Mrs. John j. Smith re-
ceived this communication, in spirit
of fun and sarcasm she framed the fol-
lowing reply: MRS. j. Jones-Smith
presents her compliments to Mrs. o.
Whata-Churm and cheerfully recon-
Mends Miss NJ. Agnes Brady as an eff
fcient nurse maid. Miss NJ. Agnes
Brady has in the past carefully catered
10 the wants of Master L. Barrett
Jones-Smith, and Master 10 Jones'
Smith, Jr. Furthermore, Miss A. Ag-
mes Brady is kind and gentle, and does
not shy at trains or trolley cars"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
sterIiixing Garden Soil.

The practice of sterilizing the soil
for greenhouse or cold-frame woSk
is coming more and more in vogue
with large market gardeners. Ex-
posure to steam heat, which raises
the temperature to above $50 or 16o,
or even $50, degrees will kill the
germs of damping-off, blights, rots,
etc. w. w. Rawson says he can now
grow better crops on sterilized soil
under glass than outdoors. A writer
in Farm and Fireside says: 1--WE who
have not the facilities for sterilizing
the soil in this manner must content
ourselves with changing the soil on
the greenhouse benches every year,
getting new supply where we be-
lieve it to be uninfected from such
disease germs"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
Unbiased Testimony.

Mr.. +. Z. Powell, the well known ag-
ricultural writer, has this to say of the
grange In the Tribune Farmer: Il am
not a member Of grange, but believe
in them with all my heart. They are
doing an immense amount of work.
and it is of very wholesome sort. The
social influence is as good as the edu-
cative. 1t has the advantage of bring
ing together husbands and wives. as
all clubs should. The grange work, so
far as l have watched it, has been In
variably for sound legislation, for hon
est elections, for progressive farm
work: for improved institutes and for
the general social welfare Of farm
neighborhoods."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
NEW HAMPSHIRE ORANGES.
Much Interest In Rural Free Mail
Delivery and Fire Insurance.

We CLEAN the following facts from
the annual address before the New
Hampshire state grange of Governor
N. J. Bachelor. late master:
The grange has experienced a pros
porous year in New Hampshire, and
the present membership of 25,109
shows a net gain over all losses of 062.
The G.000 meetings held have been well
attended. For fourteen years the
Grange Mutual Fire Insurance com
pany has been maintained. The busi-
ness has annually increased, and the
property upon which policies are now
in force amounts to about S60O0,0OO
All losses and expenses have been
promptly paid, making a saving of over
100000 over the cost of insurance
upon the same property in stock COM
panies. The establishment Of rural free
mail delivery Is one of the grandest
achievements of the Order. In New
Hampshire ninoty-five routes have been
established, exceeded only by 113 in
Maine and 1874 In Connecticut. New
Hampshire stands second In the num-
ber of pieces of mail handled on its
rural routes during the year. reaching
4,01TG12. The life Insurance branch
of the order Is reported as successful,
the present number of members being
about GOO
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
LRRAlE
l~JT MlF
U10M
SPRIkG
CoILEp SPRING IN WIRE FENCE.

CoILED SPRING IN WIRE FENCE.
every 25 rods: At the end of so rods
set another post and anchor one way
to draw the first so rods, as that is
as much as can be drawn at once
one wire at time. When each wire
is drawn tight enough to cause the
springs to expand one-half inch be-
tween each coil, it is tight enough.
Fasten wire, remove ratchet, and the
same with each wire. When you have
finished the first half fasten the
wires to middle post, and go ahead
with the last the same as the first,
placing the springs rs rods apart,
using the ratchet for tightening the
wires; fasten the wires to your
posts, then place stays of some kind
to keep hogs from spreading them
apart This is one of the best meth
ods for using straight wire that any
farmer can use. The cut shows mode
of building and anchoring; c. p,
corner posts. The illustration shows
first and last half of fence, with
springs in the middle.-P. V. Savage.
in Ohio Farmer.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
The Grange as an Educator.

Worthy Master w. L. Hill of the
Pennsylvania state grange. referring
to the educational work of the grange
In his annual address, said 1t affords
the very best opportunity for the farm
err to develop into man OF culture and
of broad mind. The exchange of ideas.
the social intercourse 1t provides for
the farmer and his family. the valuable
discipline of this we'll established, con
servative organization, are all strong
factors in building better, stronger
rural citizenship. Who Is 1t that has
membership in the grange that Is not
conscious of its having made him n
stronger man, with more love for our
beloved country and all her grand and
noble institutions? Who is there among
the intelligent citizens of our common
wealth who loves the state and glorics
in her development but honors and re-
spects the grange for achievements and
possibilities in the education and eleva-
ton Of our rural population?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
Fortunate Forgiveness.

A man while suffering from infiuen-
Ia in South London, was surprised by
the sudden appearance in his room of
his wife, who, 20 years ago eloped to
California. Falling on her knees she
implored his forgiveness, the man with
whom she took flight, after making
fortune, having recently died. The
husband forgave her. She nursed him
80 well that he recovered, but she
caught the influenza herself and died,
leaving him $500, 900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
The Odor of Cows Milk.

A AGerman professor has experiment.
ed to determine the effects of various
foods on the odor given off by cows
milk. Some cows always give milk Of
strong or disagreeable flavor no mat
ter what may be the food, which is apt
to cause digestive troubles. In vain
the food is changed-the flavor per-
sists. The taste of the milk depends in
a certain measure on the cows feed,
but in degree more important on the
peculiarities of the animal.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
Heu u eathed Their skulls.

Singular are the requests sometimes
made to genius. Prof. Wildez, of Cor
nell university, recently asked Ga
brielle dAnnunzio if he would be will
ing to bqueath his skull after death
TO cdection of the crania of cele-
brated ben it is proposed to form in
connection with the chronological mu-
scum OF the university. The journal
states tfat D'Annunzio has now for
mally made this strange bequest, as
have alsoIbsen and Verestchagin.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
The Future of Agriculture.

AS l view the future of agriculture
in America the organization of farmers
is necessity for their success. Study,
the taking. reading, writ
ing for the agricultural press become
a matter of necessity and duty which
we cannot ignore or escape II the
American farmer hopes to hold his
relative position in the industrial in
terests of our matchless country
Aaron Jones, Master National Grange.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
Under Grange Auspices.

The Connecticut Dairymen's assOcia-
ton. by invitation of Lyme grange,
held an institute at Hamburg with
large attendance. Vice President Birge
gave an address on "The Future Of
Cattle Feeding In New England" Sec
retmy Noble on "Dairying," Professor
L. A. Clinton, How to Increase Profits
Of the Dairy" Cattle Commissioner
Averill, Foot and Mouth Disease"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
BRACING CORNER POSTS.
ExpanSion Spring in Wire Fencing
the Only Device That Gives Cen
uine Satisfaction.

/ have used almost all kinds of de-
vices for bracing the corner post and
have found all failure to a certain
extent until | commenced to use the
expansion spring, which takes all the
strain from the post in winter and
keeps your fence tight in summer
In building 100 rods of fence, first set
the corner post good and solid; an
chor with stone three or four feet
under ground, which is far better
than the brace, using the expansion
spring in connection with each wire,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate or jeremiah j. Bro,rer late or the To,Dn
or bloomsbury, deceased.
Notice IS hereby given that letters testament
ary on the estate OF jeremiah j. Brewer, late OF
the town OF Bloomsbury, County OF Columbia,
pennsylvania, deceased, have been granted to
e Brewer, resident OF said town, to whom
all persons Indebted to said estate are requested
to make payment, and those having claims or
demands win make known the same without
delay TO K. b. BROWER,
Freeze, Atty. Executor.
Leg Ct.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
Our ReaponnibiIity.

r. r. Galusha. lecturer Of the Yer
mont state grange, says, "The object
of our association primarily is greater
development socially and educational
ly, but it follows as naturally as the
seasons that with increased knowledge
there is an increased responsibility
along all lines related to human well
fare"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

National Master Jones in his annual
address took n strong stand for weekly
meetings of the grange on the ground
that we need all the chance for educa-
ton we can have. The literary work
should be strengthened.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate or Elisha Stfner late OF Centre township,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters OF admins
tration on the estate OF Elisha Stiner, late OF
Centre townfhip deceased, have been granted
to the undersigned administrator TO whom all
persons indebted to said estate are requested to
make payments, and those having claims or de-
mandS will IN IKE known the same without de-
lay to JOANNA STINER,
CLINTON HBRRING, Administrator.
Atty. I-29-6t'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

More inquiries concerning grange Or
ganization have come to us in the last
month than in any three preceding
ones. The necessity and advantage Of
organization can no longer be ignored
says Farm and Fireside.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
FRAME DWELLING,
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Estate OF Eliza b. Bro,cer, late OF the 1o,rn Of
bloomsbury, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters testament
ary on the estate or Eliza b. Browei, late or the
town OF Bio msburg, County OF Columbia, Penn
sylvania, deceased have been granted to Il. b.
Brewer, resident OF said town TO whom all per-
sons Indebted to said estate are requested to
make payment, and those having claims or de-
mands Will make known the same without de-
lay to +. Is. BROWER
FBEEZE,.Atty Executor.
l-29 Ct
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

DEAFNESS OF " YEARS STANDING
PIotracted Catarrh produces deafness IN
many cases Capt. Ben. Connor, of Toronto,
Canada, was deaf for I, years hom Catairh.
All treatments failed to relieve. DR.. Ag-
news Catarrhal Powder gave him relief in
one day, aud in very short while the deaf.
ness left him entirely. 1t will do as much
for you. so cents.-I7
Sold by {. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
The Soil of the Mind.

The laws of growth and development
require the constant stirring OF the soil
of the mind. and today there Is no or
ganization capable of doing so much
for the future of the state through its
members as the grange.-Maine Farm
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

In Maine the state grange pays the
travelling expenses of one delegate to
the state grange meeting from each
subordinate or Pomona grange. His
other expenses are borne by the grange
sending him. Good idea!
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate orr X. Rrfckbaurl, late or Benton totcn-
ship, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters OF admin
istration on the estate OF /. X. ckbaum, late
OF Benton township, deceased, have been grant
ed TO the undersigned administrators to whom
all persons indebted TO said estate are requested
TO make payment, and those having claims or
demands will make known the same without
delay to ALFRED KITCHEN
Talmar, Pa.
KELLER & IKELKR, JOHN c. BARRETT,
Attorneys. Cambria, Pa.
l-226t. Administrators.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
AUDITORS NOTICE.

Estate or X. j. Albertson, deceased IN NE
Orphans Court OF Columbia County.
The undersigned auditor appointed by the
Orphans Court OF Columbia County TO mar
shall and distribute the funds In the hands OF
Evan Buckalew ", executor OF said decedent TO
and among the parties entitled thereto, Will SIT
for the purposes OF his appointment on Thurs
day, March Goth 1908, at 10 o'clock a, m at the
oftice OF S. b. Karns, Esq.,, In the borough OF
Benton In said county, when and where all
shall appear and prove the same or be forever
debarred therefrom.
JOHN G. HARMAN,
2-264t Auditor
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

A WORD TO WoMEN.-Any sick woman is
invited to consult by letter with DIR. K. v.
Pierce, chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Buffalo, n. Y. In an active practice of more
than thirty years, assisted by staff OF near
ly score of associate physicians, DIR. Pierce
has treated and cured over half a million
women. All diseases peculiar to women
are treated with success. This consultation
by letter is absolutely free. Every letter is
treated as strictly private and sacredy con-
fidential Answers are mailed promptly
giving he best OF medical advice. All ans
wers are sent in plain envelopes bearing on
them no printing Of any kind. Write with
out fear and without fee to DR.. K. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, n. Y.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

Hon. n. ]. Bachelor, lecturer Of the
national grange, Is now governor of the
state of New Hampshire. May he
make as good governor as he has lee
furnr
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

STRONG WORDS BY New YORK SPECIAL
IsT.-" After years of testing and compari-
son have no hesitation in saying that DR..
Agnew's Cure for the Heart is the quickest,
safest, and surest known to medical science
use it in my own practice 1t relieves the
most acute forms of heart aiment inside of
thirty minutes and never fails."-i8.
Sold by &. A. Kleim
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

JEALOUS RIVALS cannot turn back the
tide. The demand for DR.. Agnew's little
Pills is a marvel. Cheap to buy, but dia-
monds in quality-banlsh nausea, coated
tongue, water brash, pain after eating, sick
headache, never gripe, operate pleasantly,
IL cents. 10
Sold by c. A. kleim
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
Safe Dueling.

Dueline is made a safe pastime by
DR.. Devilers, of Paris, who has pro-
vided hid of chalk bullet that leaves
anly hainless mark where it hits.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

RUNNING SORES, the outcome OF neglect,
or bad blood, have a never-faling balm in
DR.. Agnew's Ointment. Will heal the most
stubborn cases. Soothes irritation almost
instantly after first application. 1t relieves
all itching and burning skin diseases In a
day. 1t cures piles in 3 to 5 nights. IS
cents. 20
sold by G. A. Klein.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
EXECUTORS SALE.
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

The undersigned executors of the late C. j.
Edgar, deceased, OF the town or Bloomsbury
Pa, viii expose to public sale on the premises
on
MONDAY, MARCH end, 1908.
at two o'clock p. m. the following described
property situated In the Town OF Bloomsbury,
bounded and described as follows to-wit: On
the south by properties OF william Kramer and
L. d. Kase on the east by an alley, on the
north by property or the Marshal Kinney heirs,
and on the west by Iron street; being forty feet
on Iron street and extending back two hundred
and one feet and six inches, on which are erect
ed
TWO-STORY DWELLING,
barn and out-bulldings
Terms made known on day OF sale.
q. Is. EDGAR.
IL. ID. EDGAR,
2-l23t. Executors.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
ELECTION NOTICE.

OF the White Milling Company will
be held at The office OF the Company In Blooms
burg, Pa, on Tuesday, March "a, 1898, at ten
ficers to serve for the ensuing year, and to vote
on the proposed increase OF capital stock Of the
Company. M. POWELL,
1-l5 St Secretaey.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue of writ of Levan Facias issued
out of the court Of Common Pleas OF Columbia
County, Pennsylvania. and to me directed there
Will be exposed to putllc sale at the Court
House in Bloomsburg, county and state afore-
said on
SATURDAY, MARCH ID, 1903,
at two o'clock p. m. All that Ger ain piece,
parcel and lot OF ground situate In the Town OF
Bloomsbury, in the county of Columbia, and
state OF Pennsylvania, bounded and described
as follows, to wit: Beginning on Third street;
thence southwardly along church alley two
hundi ed and thirteen (2l3) feet to an alley;
thence westwardly along said alley, adjoining
lands late the estate OF George Weaver, deceas-
ed, seventy five as, feet to n lot CT ground OF
Fred Fox; thence northwardly along said lot or
ground two hundred and thirteen (2i3) feet TO
said hird street: thence eastwardly along said
Third street seventy-fve (75) feet to the place
OF beginning; containing fifteen thousand nine
hundred and seventy-nve Us.g75) square feet,
be the same more or less IL being the same
premises which Mary Hopper by Indenture
bearing date the first day OF April, 1898. did
grant and confirm to the said Margaret T.
Freas. and whereupon is erected two-story
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
fronting on said Third street. and q two story
double
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,
in the rear end q the lot fronting on the alley.
Houses contain all the modern convenences,
such as hot and cold water heat and light.
Seized, taken in execution at the suit Of
Martha RunyOn, Executrix OF Layton Runyon,
deceased, va. A Clarence Freas, Administrator
of Margaret 7. Freas, and A. Clarence Freasand
TO be sold as the property OF A. Clarence Freas,
Administrator OF Margaret 4. Freas, and A.
Clarence Freas DANNIEL KNORR,
GRANT HERRING, Atty. Sheriff.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue OF a writ Of III. Fa. issued out OF the
Court OF Common Pleas OF Columbia county,
Pennsylvania, and to me directed there Will be
exposed to public sale at the Court House In
Bloomsbury, county and state aforesaid on
SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH, 1903.
at two o'clock In the afternoon the following
real estate to-wit All that certain lot Of
ground situate in the village of Miniinville Cor
lumbil county Pennsylvania, bounded and des-
cribed as follows to-wit: Beginning at a corner,
lot OF Calvin Wlntersteen on Third street;
thence along the line OF said lot OF Calvin
Wlntersteen south to Fourth street east four
perches to other lots OF Martha c. Hartzel
and lot numbered one hundred and fifty-twO;
thence along said lot north fourteen perches to
Third street, thence along said Third street west
four perches to place or beginning, being lot
No. 1852 In the Town plan OF Mifrilnville, where
on is erected a
FRAME DWELLING,
and out buildings.
Seized, taken In execution at the suit OF j.
w. Greasy vs.. A. Ii. Kelcnner and to be sold as
the proper ty OF A. Ii. Kelchner.
YETTER, DANIEL KNORR,
Attorney. sheriff
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

A wife is called the better half and yet it's
the husband who usually does all the bet
ting
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

When man is thrown from his auto.
mobile electricity is the power behind the
thrown
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

Honesty may be the best policy" says
the Manayunk Philosopher, I" but the fellow
who hesta,es to steal kiss will never get
any,"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

As Lent draws near our thoughts turn to
s1ckclolh and ashes, but what are we going
to do for ashes il we can't get any coal
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-02-26

Miss Antique" He said affected him
like old wine" Miss Caustique-w sup
pose he meant to infer that you improve
with age"