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Town Lots for Sale on Easy Terms in Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg land office announces town lots for sale on easy terms. Inquiries directed to J. Sanderson Woods, agent for N Y Funk, secretary, Office Ent Building.
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Bloomsburg Land Improvement Colny
J. Sanderson Woods
Les
N. Y. Funk
Sec’y
Presbyterian Picnic and Trolley Ride to Lime Ridge
Mr Fred Gleason formerly of Wilkes Barre is manager of the North Mountain House at Lake Ganoga. Presbyterian 8 8 will enjoy a free trolley ride to Lime Ridge and return Thursday morning, then a picnic at Oak Grove.
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Fred Gleason
Wilkes- Barre
North Mountain House
Lake Ganoga
Presbyterian
Lime Ridge
Oak Grove
Doctoring Claim Shocks Altoona Clergy Leader
Thomas 8 Wilcox of Altoona Central Pa confers with the Ohio Nor Rev gecutary of the has been doctored by mal University.
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Thomas
Wilcox
Altoona Central Pa
Mal University
Baseball Notes Highlight Montgomery and Normal Players
Pop Watts is at third base for Montgomery in a gilt edged display while Kilmer of Normal stars behind the plate, maintaining his batting reputation.
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Pop” Watts
Montgomery
Kilmer
Bloomsburg Wheelmen Trolley Ride to Lime Ridge
The Bloomsburg Wheelmen took a Monday trolley excursion to Lime Ridge with Archies Orchestra providing music. James Lindsay arrived in town on Monday after securing the Bloomsburg Water Company filter contract and has erected a tool house ready to begin work at once.
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Bloomsburg
Lime Ridge
Archie
James Lindsay
Bloomsburg Water Company
Miss Whitmeyer Leads Trolley Party To Lime Ridge
Miss Claire Whitmeyer guided a trolley party of invited young people to Lime Ridge Monday evening. The event featured a chartered car and a pleasant entertainment with Mrs. Hook assisting Dr. J T Hook who offers osteopathic treatments from his office in the Mrs. Phillips building on Main Street Bloomsburg. Columbia County received a refreshing rain on Tuesday and Tuesday night expected to boost corn and potato crops and farm revenues for growers this fall.
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Claire Whitmeyer
Lime Ridge
Mrs. Hook
J. T. Hook
Mrs. Phillips
Main Street
Bloomsburg
Columbia County
Fire damages clothing in Enos Jacoby estate dwelling
A small fire broke out shortly after noon yesterday at the Iron street home of the Enos Jacoby estate, occupied by John Lynch. It burned clothing and was extinguished without firefighters, though a hose cart was prepared. Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic set for Aug 8 1901 with free trolley ride for the school group. Meet at church 8 AM and ride to Lime Ridge Oak Grove for lunch.
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Enos Jacoby
Iron Street
John Lynch
Presbyterian
Market Square
Lime Ridge
Oak Grove
Normal school trustees reelect Aldinger as director
The trustees renewed Dr. A K Aldinger as director of the Physical Exercise Department for another year after prior satisfactory arrangements with the professor. Commencement Day confirmed his expected return to the Normal School next year. A telegram from Rev Dr Frysinger reached Philadelphia but trains could not be sped to his wife’s bedside in time.
Mrs Howard Michaels Visit with Child in York
Mrs Howard Michaels and her child visited Mrs Cole in York, continuing their family visit.
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Howard Michaels
Child
York
Cole
Council members ride trolley to inspect Lime Ridge line
Catawissa borough council members rode the Bloomsburg to Lime Ridge trolley road on Monday to inspect the line and assess its condition and potential use for local transit.
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Catawissa
Bloomsburg
Lime Ridge
Rev Smith and Wife Visit Creveling Home
FE Smith and his wife visited at the home of Mrs Smith's father J H Creveling on East Fifth Street in Scott Township.
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FE. Smith
Minersville
Bloomsburg Population Surges as Family Welcomes Twins
The town of Bloomsburg sees rapid growth as Mr and Mrs Daniel Tierney welcome twins, a boy and a girl, last Thursday at their home on 00 Iron Street.
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Bloomsburg
Daniel Tierney
Iron Street
Bloomsburg Couple wed at Baptist Parsonage
George W. Deiherick and Miss Catherine Metz, well known in Bloomsburg, were married on Thursday by Rev. J. D. Smith at the Baptist Parsonage.
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George W. Deiherick
Catharine Metz
Bloomsburg
J. D. Smith
Baptist Parsonage
Pittsburg and Lake Erie official visits Bloomsburg area
Ben H. Vannatta and his wife of Pittsburg are visiting relatives in Bloomsburg and Catawissa. Vannatta is employed in the freight department office of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad.
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Ben H. Vannatta
Pittsburg
Bloomsburg
Catawissa
Mr. Vannatta
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
BR. B
Rev H B Bender D D resigns Syracuse church post
Rev H B Bender D D pastor of Centenary M E church in Syracuse has relinquished his charge due to ill health. He has suffered facial paralysis, ending his tenure as editor of the Republican’s schoolmate.
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H. B. Bender
Centenary M. E
Syracuse
The
Republican
Brumgardes Named Superintendents of Odd Fellows Home
Mr and Mrs E M Brumgard of Robesburg Center county elected as superintendents of the Odd Fellows Home recently established near Sunbury The Judges in Columbia county are included in this district and are interested in the Home.
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E. M. Brumgard
Robersburg
Center County
Odd Fellows Home
Sunbury
Columbia County
Boy Hurts Self After Apple Tree Fall on Sloan Property
Eleven year old George Crossley son of Mr and Mrs W H Crossley fell from an apple tree on the Sloan property recently purchased by E B Tustir. He broke his left thigh and left arm and endured much pain. Doctors Bruner and Blerman gave anesthesia before setting the fractures.
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George Crossley
W. H. Crossley
Sloan
E. B. Tustir
Sudden Death Shocks Bloomsburg as Jacob L. Girton Falls
Jacob L. Girton a long time Bloomsburg resident collapsed on Centre Street near the Bidleman home around ten in the morning. He had shown heart pain shortly before and died despite a doctor's arrival. Born 1835 he endured an amputated leg from a train accident and later ran an omnibus line and hotel business. He recently visited relatives in Illinois and leaves a wife two brothers two adopted children and a role as local SPCA agent. Funeral at his residence Thursday at one with interment in Rosemont Cemetery.
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Jacob L. Girton
Bloomsburg
Centre Street
Samuel R. Bidleman
Rupert
Mr. Girton
H. F. Dietterick
Illinois
Francis M
Plymouth
Dallas
Colorado
Charles
Philippines
Eddie
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Rosemont Cemetery
Aaron Trexler Released on Bail After Shooting
Aaron Trexler of Aristes who surrendered for the shooting of Chas Ernet and was jailed by Justice Black of Centralia was freed on habeas corpus bail set at $3000. On returning home he was greeted by a large portion of the hamlet’s population showing sympathy.
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Aaron Trexler
Aristes
Chas
Ernet
Justice Black
Centralia
Electric Road Cigarette Nuisance Urged to End Now
Patrons urge managers to stop cigarette smoke on Electric Road cars. The text argues that young smokers offend riders and that removing the nuisance early will prevent it from becoming established.
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Electric Road
Injury Warns Riders After Traction Car Jump Attempt
Harry Fowler twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Elijah Fowler of Espy was thrown from a moving traction car while jumping on and off with friends last Thursday. He suffered a broken collar bone and the incident serves as a caution to other boys.
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Harry
Elijah Fowler
Espy
Susquehanna University President Heisler Resigns for Albany Call
The Rev Dr O W Heisler president of Susquehanna University has tendered his resignation and accepted a call to a Lutheran church in Albany New York. He will depart September 1. His successor at Susquehanna has not been announced. Professor Buck of Bethlehem Pa the singing evangelist is expected to sing at Evangelical church services on Sabbath and possibly throughout the week. An invitation is extended to all to hear him sing. J W Bentz.
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0. W. Heisler
Susquehanna University
Albany N. Y
Heisler
J. Hk. Dimm
Buck
Bethlehem
Evangelical Church
Death of Mount Carmel Woman Mary Ellen Johnson at 59
Our townsman Harry John learned Friday that his wife Mary Ellen Johnson died at the paternal home in Mount Carmel. Born near Numidia she was about 59. She leaves a husband and seven sons Curtis Charles Famer Harry George Frank and Milton. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with services by Rev. W. A. Houck.
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Harry John
Harry TF. John
Mount Carmel
Numidia
Mary Ellen Johnson
Curtis
Charles
Alaska
Famer
Harry
George
Frank
Milton
W. A. Houck
Accident injures Mrs Blanche Grose at restaurant door
A distressing accident at the Grose restaurant left Mrs Blanche Grose with both knee caps fractured after slipping on a stone door sill near the kitchen door. The fractures were reduced at once and she is resting well under the circumstances.
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Blanche Gross
John Grose
Grogs
Reverend Bowman Delivers Notable Sermon in Austin
Rev. A. S. Bowman of Hollidaysburg former Austin M. E. Church pastor preached to a large audience Sunday evening. He is praised for his role in building the church and parsonage and is warmly regarded by the community.
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A.S. Bowman
Hollidaysburg
Austin M. E
Flood's Large Partia Tone Shown For Pupils
The piece argues summer vacation fails to improve health or strength. It claims the tan is only a mask, with nerves unsettled, poor appetite, and restless sleep. It recommends Flood's Large Partia as a tonic to tone nerves and improve digestion and sleep for pupils and teachers.
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Flood
Mrs Fleckenstine Dies at Age 85 in Orangeville
Mrs. Fleckenstine wife of Nathan Fleckenstine died at her home in Orangeville on Wednesday morning of consumption. She was born in Mifflinville the daughter of the late Joseph Pohe and lived much of her married life on a farm above Orangeville. Surviving are a husband and six children including Mrs. Hidley Mrs. Snyder Jacob Fleckenstine Mrs. Bartsch William S. Fleckenstine and George S. and Joseph. Funeral services were held at her residence Friday with Rev A Houtz officiating and burial in Orangeville Cemetery.
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Bloomsburg
Jacob Fleckenstine
Geo. W. Bartsch
Philadelphia
William S. Fleckenstine
Scranton
George S. and Joseph
Orangeville
A. Houtz
Orangeville Cemetery
Ithaca Conservatory Offers Fifty Free Scholarships
Aimed at young patrons, the Ithaca Conservatory of Music announces fifty free scholarships worth 100 dollars each for twenty weeks starting September 12 1901. Open to all wishing music or elocution studies in Voice Violin Piano Organ or Elocution. Applications must be sent to General Manager Mr George C Williams Ithaca NY by September 1 1901.
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Ithaca Conservatory of Music
George C. Williams
N. Y
Miss Ruth Tustin Opens Medical Practice in Bloomsburg
Miss Ruth Tustin youngest daughter of the late Rev J P Tustin has begun medical practice in Bloomsburg. Her office is with her mother on First and Jefferson streets after studying at Women’s Medical College Philadelphia and Cornell University Medical College graduating in 1899. She practiced two years in New York City at Bellevue Hospital clinics. Her thorough training authorizes a successful practice in town and vicinity.
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Ruth Tustin
J. P. Tustin
Bloomsburg
First
Jefferson Streets
Ruth
Womans Medical College
Philadelphia
Cornel University
New York City
Bellevue Hospital
Thi
Woman Confronts Vicious Snake Incident in McConnelsburg
Miss Lavina Long of McConnelsburg reports frightful encounter while resting on a rock when a large black snake approached and fixed its gaze upon her. The snake reportedly influenced her momentarily before she escaped to a fence top where the reptile moved away after a passerby startled it.
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Miss Lavina Long
McConnelsburg
Miss Long
R A Picnic at Island Park Attracts Large Attendance
Indications point to a very large turnout for the R A Picnic at Island Park on Wednesday August 14 with Supreme Regent Joseph A Langfitt expected to attend. Sunbury council plans preparations for a great event and Bloomsburg area attendees should notify by August 12 to F B Hartman H 8 Barton or George E Wilbur. Extra train service may be arranged if needed.
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R. A
Island Park
Jos. A. Langfitt
Sunbury
Bloomsburg
Dicinity
F. B. Hartman
H. 8. Barton
Geo. E. Wilbur
Wilkes-Barre Alderman Refuses Couple Wedding
A Chinaman and a white girl arrived in Wilkes-Barre and asked Alderman Robert Gonahan to marry them after knowing each other only four hours. On refusal they rode to New York State to wed without a license, alighting from the Black Diamond Express and seeking the nearest alderman’s office. They found Mr Cyna pan and were greatly disappointed when
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Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Robert Gonahan
New York State
Cynapan
Chinese merchant Woo Tong seeks marriage on train ride
A story from a train to Wilkes-Barre describes Grace Bradsow, a wealthy New York girl, and Woo Tong, a Chinese merchant posing as an American. They stopped at White Haven and Wilkes-Barre with plans to marry after Woo Tong offered Alderman Conahan fifty dollars for a ceremony.
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Register
Woo Tong
New York
Grace Bradsow
Mauch Chunk
White Haven
Wilkes-Barre
Alderman Conahan
Petition Circulation for Mifflinville River Bridge Review
Rumors speak of a petition for a re review of the Mifflinville River Bridge. The paper notes favorable views and a grand jury ratification, doubts delay is the motive, and that the court will consider objections before action by the commissioners. The piece defends taxation for the general public good and supports bridge construction.
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Mifflinville
Grand Jury
Asylum at Frenchtown and Refuges of 1790s Colony
The piece recounts antebellum figures David Wilmot and Galusha Grow with Concord coaches visiting Bradford, describing Frenchtown on the Susquehanna as a refugee settlement from the French Revolution. It notes Talleyrand and Louis Philippe staying there in 1795–96 and explains the colony’s name Asylum for exiles who found shelter in the new world.
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David Wilmot
Galusha A. Grow
Concord
Bradford
Susquehanna Valley
Wyoming
Sullivan Counties
Frenchtown
Susquehanna
France
Talleyrand
Louis Philippe
New World
Wolf Outbreak Spooks Stage Passengers in 1833 Letter
In a Nazareth letter dated May 24 1833 the Wilkes Barre to Nazareth stage was overtaken near daylight by a large wolf. The wolf trailed the coach for miles, eyeing the driver’s dog as it rode beside the stage, and two Philadelphia ladies were aboard when the animal appeared on the mountain pass.
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Easton Free Press
Ethan Allen Weaver
Easton
New York
Philadelphia
Wilkes- Barre
Berwick
United States Gazette
Nazareth
Wilkes-Barre
Robbery attempt leaves Shenandoah couple fatally injured
Michael Gomonus of Shenandoah and his wife were robbed near Lost Creek after being halted by five men who bound the wife and beat Gomonus until unconscious. The assailants fled. Gomonus suffered a fractured skull and two victims remain in serious condition with $108 and a watch taken.
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Michael Gomouus
Shenandoah
Connors Patch
Girardsville
Lost Creek
Gomonus
Weather hurts crops as two elders pass in Orangeville area
Farmers report heat and dryness damaging fields while two longtime locals, Silas Conner and Mrs. Nathan Fleckenstine, die within two weeks. Reformed picnic attendees enjoyed a pleasant Forks gathering and outings to Espy, with Bloomsburg trolley service noted. Local prices cite potatoes at a dollar per bushel and butter at 24 cents. The editor is asked when to plant fruit trees this fall.
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Silas Conner
Nathan Fleckenstine
Orangeville
Forks
Bloomsburg
John
Catawissa
Allie
Lillian Evert
Watsontown
Etta Eveland
Berwick
Sue Davis
New Jersey
Paul Snyder
Eck and relatives across regions visit and return
Miss Harriet Eck of Pittsburg visits her mother Mrs. Harriet W. Eck. Geo W. Henrie returns from Ohio and Buffalo Pan-American Exposition. Harry Shoemaker and wife from Phila visit uncle H Eisnors. Alfred Potts editor of Chester Co Times visits Evergreen Farm with A P Young family. Masters nieces Myra and Margaret Eves at Buffalo Exposition. Miss Mary P. Eves of Westtown and Mr and Mrs John Farron Kennet Square return home. Miss Veda Eves of Harrisburg visits grandparents Hugh Fairman then goes home. Samuel Johnson and wife and Miss Myra Wright chosen as public school teachers. Norman John of Brooklyn stays with parents. Theron Byes and wife of Bloomsburg visit. Deluge of rain improves crops. Greenwood.
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Harriet Eck
Pittsburg
Harriet W. Eck
Geo. W. Henrie
Ohio
Buffalo
N. Y
Harry Shoemaker
Phila
H. Eisnors
Myra
Margaret Eves
Misa Mary P. Eves
Westtown
John Farron
Kennet Square
Veda Eves
Harrisburg
Hugh Fairman
Samuel Johnson
Myra Wright
Norman John
Brooklyn
Eddie John
Theron Byes
Bloomsburg
Frager House Resort Noted for Historic Associations Near Wyalusing
The Frager House, a summer resort near Wyalusing, sits on a site famed for historic associations. Located about two miles from the railroad, it lies on the old stage road from Wilkes Barre to Towanda, a route once used for travel and transport.
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Frager
Wyalusing
Wilkes, Barre
Towanda
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Austin Republican
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Bloomsburg, Penn
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B. B. Tustin
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Batiste
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H. J. Clark & Son
Bloomsburg, Pa
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