Locals sketch of Mowellville and Chester Heights
James M. Smith tears down part of his old farm house to rebuild as carpenters begin work on Monday. John Riggins dies Saturday morning and is buried yesterday. Hiram Calvert adds a two story frame addition. Heavy rain causes inundation washing bridges and fences and breaching Enos L. Baker's mill dam. A large catch of eels and fish reported below the dam. Howellville baseball 6 to 8 win. postgame fight erupts. A citizen clashes with a dangerous bull but escapes unhurt. Camp meeting attendees hit by a thunderstorm on Delaware county roads. J Wilmer Nero’s buggy breaks. two women ride with Mr. Baker to destination. Four houses struck by lightning but little damage. Counterfeit money case heard. woman bound over for trial. County and city tax discounts explained. various collectors report receipts totaling about 22,923. A riverside race and yacht John B Creeley visit describe a premium vessel owned by W. Vance Harpur of Chester. Weather notes and local ads fill page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowellville Kiem
James M. Smith
John Riggins
Hiram Calvert
Enos L. Baker
Mill
Howellville
Chester Heights
Delaware County
J. Wilmer Nero
Howesville
Camp Meeting Wood
Chester Heights Camp Sees Growing Popularity Despite Rain
The Chester Heights camp reports rising interest and strong attendance in services despite rain. Evening crowds grew after clouds cleared, with Rev Dr Duval preaching and Rev Pennell Combe leading a temperance meeting that funded the cause. Notables present included Col Theo Hyatt and Misses Blakeley and Rhoads as plans continue for a Philadelphia clergy led close and a future old-fashioned camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Heights
Duval
Pennell Combe
Col. Theo, Hyatt
Annie Blakeley
Sadie Blakeley
Nettie Rhoads
National Holiness
Philadelphia
Harrison the Evangelist
Yester
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