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Newspaper

Columbia County Republican

Location

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1902

Page

3

Agricultural Almanac Offer Cuts Subscription Rates

The notice advertises advance payments for the syoam Weekly Press and the Republican and Tri-Weekly Tribune. It highlights special year long rates for leading metropolitan allies and a Practical Harmer and Agricultural Almanac deal. Subscriptions paid in advance cost 1.75 dollars, with a 2.00 dollar yearly price for the combined papers in some cases.

Syoam Republican Tri- Weekly Tribune Harmer and Agricultura Almanac

Wanrep Personal Loan Offer by First Mortgage

A loan of 150 to 200 dollars is offered for one to three years secured by a first mortgage on real estate. Inquiries are invited at this office. June 11, 31.

Exchange Hotel

Fugitive Hank Ernst Still at Large

Hank Ernst remains at large after all efforts to capture him have failed. authorities have issued no new leads but continue to search.

Hank” Ernst

Idlers Take Position at Camp Idleness by Fishing Creek

The Idlers establish a camp on Camp Idleness located along the Fishing Creek above Orangeville, occupying the riverside site. Their move signals a temporary settlement away from town activities and signals a shift in local routines.

Idleness Fishing Creek Orangeville

Infant Clifton Sharpless Dies at Eight Months

Clifton infant son of Mr and Mrs William Sharpless of Orangeville died Monday at eight months old. Wilfred S Lyons and Miss Carrie I Wood of Central were married last Thursday by Squire Jacoby.

Clifton William Sharpless Orangeville Wilfred $. Lyons Carrie I. Wood Central Squire Jacoby

Mrs G W Mifflin to Replace Street Pavement

Mrs G W Mifflin replaces the old stone pavement in front of her residence with Ohio grey stone. The Fair catalogues are being prepared for distribution by month end. Berwick will get free delivery starting December 1 with three carriers and a substitute. Hawke Building Stone Company stockholders are advised of a dividend payment on September 1.

G. W. Mifflin Ohio Berwick Hawke Building Stone Company

Quakertown Man Visits Bloomsburg Kin and Camp Idle

E B Clark of Quakertown visits Bloomsburg relatives and plans to pay respects at Camp Idle during his trip.

E. B. Clark Quakertown Bloomsburg Camp Idle

Morton to Preach at Presbyterian Church Services

Rev. C. G. Morton of the Presbyterian Church of Sunbury will preach in the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening.

C. G. Morton Presbyterian Church of Sunbury Presbyterian Church

Berwick Pair Wed in Scranton Ceremony

Annie Solleder of Berwick daughter of the late Sylvester Solleder wed Friday at Scranton to D. C. Johnson also of Berwick.

Annie Solleder Berwick Sylvester Solleder Scranton D. C. Johnson

Court Hears Rail Bridge Crossing Case at Catawissa

The Court heard evidence and argument on Tuesday on the application of the Columbia and Montour Electric Railway Company to cross the bridge at Catawissa.

Columbia & Montour Electric Railway Company Catawissa

Finest in the State: Columbia County Fair Grounds Race Track

Those with track experience praise the Columbia County Fair Grounds course in this town as among the finest in the state. The Li is in splendid repair at present.

Columbia County

Regimental Reunion Planned by Pennsylvanians at Lackawanna

The One Hundred and Thirty Second Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers will hold its next reunion at Lackawanna on September 17. Columbia county furnished two companies to this regiment.

One Hundred and Thirty Second Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunters Lackawanna Columbia County

Republican candidate W K Lord visits Bloomsburg with Mt Carmel supporters

Hon W K Lord, Republican congressional candidate for the short term, called on political leaders in Bloomsburg today. He was accompanied by several friends from Mt. Carmel.

W. K. Lord Bloomsburg Mt. Carmel

Y W C I U of Cabin Run Apron Social

The Y W C I U of Cabin Run hosts an apron social on Friday evening August 8 at William Stahl’s home. Refreshments will be served and a good time is promised for all inv ited.

Cabin Run William Stahl

Joplin man injured in belt accident at Almedia site

Harry Dent of Joplin Missouri was installing machinery at the lead at Almedia when caught in a belt on Monday morning and seriously injured. Dr Wolf of Espy treated the wounds.

Harry Dent Joplin Missouri Almedia Dr. Wolf Espy

Dr James MacKenzie Appointed Head Master at Dobbs Ferry School

Dr. James MacKenzie, renowned educator, becomes head master of a prominent Dobbs Ferry Hudson school. The former Normal School student from about thirty years ago is noted for his reputation in education.

James 0. MacKenzie Dobbs Ferry The Hudson MacKenzie

Center Two Man Shoots Blue Heron on Tuesday

A.C. Creasy of Center Two shot a blue heron that stood over three feet tall. The bird was wounded when a wing broke, and he lured it before the incident.

A.C. Creasy

Postmaster Recommends Searles App for Bloomsburg Route

Under authority of the First Assistant Postmaster General, Postmaster Brown recommends William E. Searles as substitute carrier for Bloomsburg to fill the vacancy caused by Benbuch promotion.

Brown William E. Searles Bloomsburg Benbuch

Drowning of Henry Dirk’s Son at Sunbury

An eighteen year old son of Henry Dirk, formerly of Pine Sum ult, drowned at Sunbury on Friday night. His body was recovered Saturday morning. Dirk and a companion named Rogers were in a boat when they crossed a steam channel. Rogers swam to safety while Dirk, unable to swim, perished.

Henry Dirk Pine Sumult Sunbury Dirk Rogers

Brooklyn Pastor Preaches at Bloomsburg Baptist Church

Rev. W. M. Tinker of Brooklyn occupied the pulpit at Bloomsburg Baptist Church on Sunday morning and evening to the delight of his former parishioners. Rev. and Mrs. Tinker are visiting friends in Bloomsburg.

W. M. Tinker Brooklyn Bloomsburg Baptist Church Mrs. Tinker Bloomsburg

Bridge contractor to remove Willow Springs canal span

C. H. Reimard who holds the Mifflinville bridge contract will remove the Willow Springs canal bridge to improve access to the river bridge. He will obtain stone from the abutments for filling in.

C. H. Reimard Mifflinville Willow Springs Reimard

Insurance Secretary Struck by Lightning Sheltering in Shed

H. H. Brown of Scott township a well known insurance secretary had a close call Sunday afternoon when lightning struck the wagon shed on the Fairman farm as he sheltered there. He was stunned by the impact but survived.

H. H. Brown Scott Township Fairman Farm Mr Brown

Train Delayed by Trestle Damage From Friday Rain

The B. and S. passenger train on Saturday morning was delayed several hours due to damage to the trestling at Central. The harm was caused by a sudden creek rise following Friday’s heavy rain likened to a cloud burst.

Central

Williamsport business leader Henry Brown dies in Long Beach

Henry Brown longtime Williamsport business figure died suddenly Friday morning in Long Beach Long Island while visiting for the summer. He was 78 years old and a brother of Mrs H H Grotz of Williamsport.

Henry Brown Williamsport Long Beach Long Island H. H. Grotz

Governor Expected to Attend Centennial Invitation

The governor did not pledge to attend the Bloomsburg Centennial but expressed a desire to accept the invitation. If private duties permit, he will likely be present on civilians day.

Bloomsburg

Choral Request for Centennial Week Religious Meetings

A chorus from Bloomsbury church choirs will provide music for the religious meeting at the M E church on Wednesday evening before the Centennial and at the library on Thursday. The first rehearsal occurred Monday evening at the M E church.

Bloomsbury M. E

Lightning Kills Two Horses in Barn Blaze

Commissioner Kitchen found five horses struck in their stalls after a Sunday lightning strike. Neighbors aided, reviving three arousing them, while two horses were killed and burned in the barn.

Bridge Track Debate Over Catawiesa Crossing

The court should decide on one or two tracks based on modern experience rather than local whims. If a railway track is inconvenient, the entire bridge should not be closed to the driving public for the electric road’s benefit.

Catawiesa Bridge

Civic Club of Bloomsburg Offers Free Rest Brooms

The Ladies of the Civic Club of Bloomsburg will run Free Rest Brooms on North Market Street above the square during the Centennial August 28 and 29. County ladies invited. Club aims to provide a pleasant, accessible rest area for ladies and children. Sandwiches coffee and milk will be sold at small cost. Toilet facilities will be provided.

Civic Club of Bloomsburg

County officials urged to inspect Catawissa bridge

The County Commissioners consider action to stop fast driving over the Catawissa river bridge. Residents note the bridge shakes when teams cross at a trot and urge hiring an expert to examine structural safety.

Catawissa

Child Rescued After Creek Mishap Near Orangeville

A four year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Ertwine living near the iron bridge above Orangeville, fell into the creek Monday afternoon. Rescued and revived by William Sands and James Trump, the child had wandered from an elderly caretaker who left him briefly.

Jeremiah Ertwine Orangeville William Sands James Trump

Professor Bakeless Wins Pedagogy Chair at Bloomsburg

Prof T R Cresswell resigned after two years in Bloomsburg to join a Colorado state normal school. Trustees elected Prof O H Bakeless of Carlisle to the Pedagogy chair. Bakeless formerly taught at the Bloomsburg Normal and is a Lafayette College graduate class of 1879. He is regarded as one of the state's most successful teachers.

T. R. Cresswell Bloomsburg Normal State Normal School Greely Colorado O. H. Bakeless Carlisle

A M E Church Bloomsburg Reopens After Remodel

The A M E church in Bloomsburg reopened on Sunday with Divine service after a remodeling that added a 10 by 30 foot front extension and removed the basement floor. Pastors and members largely did the work, cutting costs from an estimated 1000 to about 400. Rev J T Asken of Bellefonte preached the morning sermon and Rev W B Whitney read the dedicatory rite with help from B F Armstrong of the M C A and Rev M E McLinn of the Lutheran church.

Bloomsburg J. T. Asken Bellefonte W. B. Whitney B. F. Armstrong M. E. McLinn Lutheran Church

Hyde Returns from West. Backs La Grande Gold Mining

Townsman T. E. Hyde, recently back from a two month western trip, visits the La Grande Gold Mining Company where he serves as vice president. He endorses previous favorable reports and notes the company has expanded holdings along the Rio Grande and now needs a modern dredging plant to unlock large dividends.

T. E. Hyde la Grande Gold Mining Company Rio Grande

Man Dies in Luzerne Hotel After Berrying Trip

John Klobenski of Luzerne Borough collapsed at O'Boyle's Hotel the evening he returned from berry picking. He drank brandy after reporting stomach pain, then died within minutes. The 40 year old is survived by his wife and family.

John Klobenski Luzerne O’boyle

Destructive Thunder Storm Hits Columbia County

A Sunday afternoon storm lashed parts of Columbia County causing severe damage. A Fernville dwelling near Bloomsburg was struck and a child of Wood Welliver was stunned. A barn and outbuildings on County Commissioner Kitchen's Rohrsburg farm were destroyed, with partial insurance. An Elisha Hagenbuch barn near Cabin Run also burned.

Columbia County Fernville Bloomsburg Wood Welliver Kitchen Rohrsburg Elisha Hagenbuch Cabin Run

Mrs Pohe of Espy Dies After Prolonged Illness

After a long illness of dropsy and heart disease Mrs Pohe wife of Stephen Pohe died at her Espy home on Saturday night aged seventy. She was daughter of the late Charles H Hess of Mifflinville and sister of D A and H Hess. She was formerly married to Eleazar Heas, leaving two sons Rush and Harry Hees of Berwick. By her second marriage she leaves a son H S Pohe of Bloomsburg and a daughter Mrs Daniel Hughes of Espy. Funeral services were held at Espy Lutheran church and interment at Almeida Cemetery.

H. 8. Pohe Bloomsburg Daniel Hughes Espy Espy Lutheran Church Almedia

Susquehanna Bloomsburg Berwick Railroad Incorporated

The Susquehanna Bloomsburg Berwick Railroad Company is incorporated and controls the Central Penna line from Watsontown to Orangeville. It plans to abandon Millville junction to Orangeville, extend from Eversgrove to Berwick, with completion by January 1, 1903, linking to Berwick’s car plant and seeking a Bloomsburg connection. Officers include J. H. Cochran president and directors F. H. Eaton E. B. Tustin C. H. Dickerman James I. Mitchell E. B. Payne Seth T. McCormick.

Susquehanna Bloomsburg J. H. Cochran Williamsport F. H. Eaton Berwick E. B. Tustin C. H. Dickerman Milton James I. Mitchell Seth T. McCormick

Dedicatory Services for Re modeled A. M. E. Church

The dedication followed three months of labor by the pastor and congregation to complete improvements costing $490.00. Last Sunday $65.92 was donated in cash and pledges totaled $120.00. Thanks are given to Mrs. E. A. Welker and S. N. Smith for notable service in work and donation.

E. A. Welker S. N. Smith

Nazareth Fair Set for Sept 16 19 in Sesqui Cent?ennial Year

The 50th annual Northanton County Agricultural Society fair will be held at Nazareth on September 16 17 18 and 19. Purses for races range from 300 to 500 with high class attractions and daily band concerts. The event aims to showcase livestock, goods, fruits, grain and art. For catalogues contact J R Reinheimer Nazareth Pa.

Northampton County Agricultural Society Nazareth J. R. Reinheimer

Pennsylvania Railroad Ten Day Excursions to Atlantic City and More

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces low rate ten day excursions from North Bend Troy Bellefonte Williamsport Macanaqua Sunbury Shenandoah Dauphin and other stations to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Seattle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood and Holly Beach. Trips run on Thursdays August 14 and 28 with return allowed on regular trains within ten days. Tickets to Atlantic City via Delaware River Bridge Route or Market Street Wharf Philadelphia. Stopovers allowed in Philadelphia. For rates and schedules consult hand bills or E S Harrar Williamsport.

Pennsylvania Railroad North Bend Troy Bellefonte Williamsport Macanaqua Sunbury Shenandoah Dauphin Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Seattle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood Holly Beach Delaware River Bridge Market Street Wharf Philadel Philadelphia E. S. Harrar

Local Social Notes From Western New York to Maryland

L. P. Kline and son returned on the 30th after two weeks visiting friends in Western New York. Wm. Masters and his niece Myra M. Eves left last Saturday for the Pacific coast and will be away several weeks. Miss Mary Pancoast of Washington DC is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eves. Charles Cutlers of Coatesville moved here on the 28th of last month and occupies Wilson M. Eves new Walnut Street house. Ralph Kisner of Danville has spent days with his parents on Main Street. Samuel Jacoby and wife visited their son Frank Jacoby in Scranton the past week. John J. Cornell and wife of Baltimore are making religious and social calls.

L. P. Kline and Son New York Wm. Masters Myra M. Eves Pacific Coast Mary Pancoast Washington, D. C Charles Eves Charles Cutlers Coatesville Chester County Wilson M. Eves Walnut Street Ralph Kisner Danville Henry Kisner Main Street Samuel Jacoby Frank Jacoby Scranton John J Cornell Baltimore, Md

Religious and social notes amid a stormy Sunday in Greenwood

The district records visits by prominent locals including Dr Wm Rote of Williamsport summoned for his brother Henry Rote’s illness and numerous attendees at the Friends meeting. Residents Josiah Heacock Ellis Eves Wilgon M Eves return from Philadelphia. Mrs Sarah E Eves and Louisa of Woodbury visit. Theron Eves and wife visit from Bloomsburg. A severe storm with rain hail thunder and lightning dampened Sunday activities. John Eves and Amos Heacock improve their homes.

Society of Friends Wm. Rote Willamsport Henry Rote James O. Warner Danville B. Hicks L. P. Wilson Bloomsburg Anna Kester Mill Grove Joseph Reece Rohrsburg Friends Meeting Josiah Heacock Ellis Eves Wilgon M. Eves Philadelphia Sarah E. Eves Louisa Woodbury N. J Theron Eves Millville John Eves Amos Heacock

Obituary of James R. Burnett Scranton editor dies at 38

James R. Burnett associate editor of the Scranton Truth died at his home in Scranton Sunday at 6 20 after months of illness. A longtime lawyer and journalist he edited several papers including the Evening Leader. He was 38 and survived by sisters Nellie Bessile and Julia. Funeral Wednesday at 9 30 a high mass at St Pauls Church.

James R. Burnett Scranton Truth Lackawanna County Scranton Evening Leader Nellie Wyoming Bessile Julia Mr. Burnett Carbondale Carbondale Advance Judge Newcomb St. Paul's Church

Rotary era visitors and local social round in Orangeville

John Vought and Shamokin sister visited last week while Mr. Vought taught music here years ago. Dr Jolly Wil Delong Frank Sidle John Megargell Rolland White joined Eagles Mere excursionists. Zola Beiles hosted a thirty two girl birthday party at her parents Horace and Mrs Belles. Numerous locals and visitors chatted, visited kin, and planned a farmers picnic if weather permits.

Dr. Jolly Wil Delong Frank Sidle John Megargell Rolland White Eagles Mere Zola Beiles Horace Belles Jacob Harman Nebraska Henry Harman Danville A. N. Dewitt Ranslow Fister Howard Grimes Catawissa Grimes Mt. Pleasant Township Kate Ale Forks Isaac Heacock Greenwood Bessie Appleman Benton Jonestown Boyd Vance Arthur Appleman Leland Olin Allebach Paul Achenbach Grassmere Park Tressle Sharpless Bloomsburg Perry Freass Bruce Frey Wertman Millville White Deer Valley Williamsport Silas Appleman Boyd Anderson Shickshinny

Berwick Mourns Edward Wilson Aged 74 Dies at Home

Edward Wilson longtime Berwick resident dies at 74 from a disease complication at his Second street home. He worked as a moulder for Jackson Woodin Mfg Co before retiring thirty years ago. Funeral services held at the Presbyterian church with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Also notes visits, illnesses, and social events surrounding local residents.

Edward Wilson Berwick Second Street Wilson Jackson & Woodin Mfg. Co Joseph Hunter Presbyterian Church James Nugent Seventh Street Helen Crispin Bessie Smith Arthur Clark

Berwick Social Roundup Features Visits and Travel

Mr and Mrs Harry O Christian and daughter Emma left Tuesday for Philadelphia Atlantic City and Cape May. Misses Grace and Ruth Paden spent Wednesday with relatives at Lime Ridge. Various visitors from Bloomsburg Espy Wilkes Barre and Detroit attended events in Berwick including a reunion for Mr Hartman on his 57th birthday and an open air concert by the Berwick band.

Harry O. Christian Emma Philadelphia Atlantic City Cape May Grace Ruth Paden Lime Ridge Michael Hartzell Bruce Bloomsburg Elizabeth Waples Espy Maude Groh Samuel Schweppenheiser Hartman Jonestown Mr. Hartman Ed. Hartman Ralph Wilkes-Barre Frank Hartman Miss van Desen Waverly, N.Y

Mrs Cooper and family guest at Quackenbush home

Mrs J W Cooper of Hazleton and her son Charles of Newark N J stay with Mr and Mrs William Quackenbush on Front Street.

J. W. Cooper Hazleton Charles Newark N. J William Quackenbush Front St

Camp Penney Breaks Up After Week of Camp

Camp Penney closes on Monday as campers begin homeward journey. Local residents of Jones town praised for hospitality while visitors from Orangeville Forks Benton Cockneysville Berwick Scranton West End and Bowmantown mingle. Knights of Pythias excursion tickets to Los Angeles or San Francisco offered by Lackawanna Railroad with long return and stopover options through September 30.

Knights of Pythias Lackawanna Railroad Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Oregon Colorado Wyoming Texas California

Utica Pillow Slips and Table Linen Sale Notice

Listing of pillow slips and hemstitched items with prices such as 16c and 25c for 45x36 sizes. Unbleached table linen offered at 20c, with various price tags including 44c 56c 70c and 89c. Bed spreads shown at 95c and higher, with additional line items and measurements.

Goxgo

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