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Newspaper
Berwick Democrat
Location
Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1886
Page
3
Berwick news covers fair preparations and events with H M Hockman boardinghouse meals, ice cream and oysters on sale, and a cosmetic push for local advertising. Also details on school house progress, river bridge painting, a taxi of civic notices, and a warning about voter residency rules.
A fragmented account recalls Colonel Harry Ashby of the Metropolitan Hotel, Lucky Baldwin, and early Hudson River rail life. It mentions education, wartime service, and figures tied to New York transit lore, plus brief notes on schools, courts, and local industry across several Pennsylvania towns.
Fall and winter educational classes offered by the YM A with courses in Pramanship bookkeeping German vocal music physical culture and Bible studies. Sessions weekly for beginners and general public with free options and memberships including gym baths and receptions. Full membership grants privileges to all classes and library services.
The Third Annual Fair of the Northern Columbia and Southern Luzerne County Agricultural Association will be held at The premium list is full and complete and embraces every article of household and mechanical manufacture as well as all agricultural products and implements. The managers promise first class exhibition and ample accommodations plus liberal premiums for stock. Exhibitors should enter with the Secretary before the Pair to avoid confusion.
The schedule includes a Friday Sack Race and a string of events organized by the board of managers. Attendees are urged to join for entertainment and lasting memorable experiences at the Berwick Fair.
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