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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
3
Town lots offered for sale on easy terms by the Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company. J. Sanderson Woods acts as inquiry agent and secretary to the office in the Ent Building. Contact for details and terms.
Rev Father Murphy rents the third story of Clark's new building to host a club room for the young men of his congregation.
Arrangements near completion for Bloomsburg's Centennial Celebration. The final condition for success is favorable weather, with organizers urging sunshine for events and parades.
The White Milling Company will soon install a new boiler and engine to expand production capacity and increase output. The upgrade aims to boost efficiency and allow turning out larger quantities of work.
A small son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Zeigier died on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will occur this afternoon, Rev. M. E. McLunn officiating and interment at Light Street.
William P Martz a well known resident of Berwick died at a Scranton hospital on Thursday last aged 31 years Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon.
Civic Club relocates free rest rooms during the centennial to the Court House instead of North Market Street. A lady attendant will be in charge and luncheon will be served.
An accident at the new Berwick car plant on Monday saw a carriage hoist break tossing nine hod carriers to the ground up to twenty five feet. All suffered bruising and John Burgess broke a foot and suffered internal injuries.
At the International Mining Congress in Montana the Lackawanna Railway will offer excursion round trip tickets to Butte. Tickets go on sale August 20 21 26 and 27 and must be used by September 30 departure from Butte.
Rev. A Houtz of Orangeville offers his big Norse sorrel horse for sale as a lighter roadster prospect. The animal named Dick is 14 years old, weighs about 1300 pounds, and is suited as a team or farm horse. Only responsible buyers should apply.
A freight train wreck occurred on the North and West Branch road Sunday afternoon just below Nescopeck. Sunbury wreck crew was called to clear the track while the passenger train was rerouted around Rock Glen Junction.
The official report of the association proceedings is circulated to members. Drwere Welsh is a life member of the Teachers branch. J Brown of Bloomsburg is the sole Columbia County director at the Directors meeting.
A Monday afternoon blaze on the Robison farm on the Berwick road destroyed the barn and outbuildings. The fire, believed caused by spontaneous combustion, ruined harvested crops. Insurance partially covered losses.
The W C T U of Columbia will hold its annual meeting at St Water on September 4 and 5. The Friday evening program includes a suffrage contest by men and a musical hosted by guests. Mrs Clara C Hoffman, Nasi Secretary, will attend and lecture the evening program.
Samuel Neyhard of the engineering office with J. OG became ill on Thursday morning while preparing to draft. He suffered a cramp and was cared for by his physician before returning home to Catharine Street where he remains confined to bed.
An elderly resident, David Savage, died at his home on Iron Hill Road on an evening in early August. He reportedly moved to the county years ago and faced illness before his death. Surviving relatives include his daughters Mrs. Sarah J, Mrs. Ma, and Mrs. Ama ton. The funeral service was held in Ilon on Friday.
The Columbia County Medical Society held its regular meeting at Berwick on Tuesday.
Rev. G. H. Hemingway D. D. departs England today for home after a stay abroad. The arrival and itinerary remain set for Wednesday transit and expected reception on U.S. soil.
Our townsman W. D. Moyer spent last week visiting friends at his former residence in Ino Watsontown.
The Berwick community will hear Rev. Joseph Hunter preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening, delivering two services. The visiting clergyman returns after preaching assignments in the area.
The Centralia band performed in Bloomsburg yesterday, serenading a number of local residents before leaving town in the evening.
Professional decorators began operations in Bloomsburg as the Exchange Hotel became the first to display its gay attire.
L. N. Moyer announces the installation of daylight prisms in the post office to increase light in the room. The modification aims to brighten work areas and improve visibility for clerks and customers.
Esquire A. O. Wagner of Turbotville Northumberland County has held a commission as Justice of the Peace for thirty five years marking a long public service career.
W. Baker, recently appointed sexton of Rosemont cemetery, moved into the keepers' house on Tuesday. The residence had been vacated by Frank Beers.
A six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Moore of Mordaneville died of cholera infantum on Saturday. The funeral was held on Tuesday with interment at Danby.
Two trolley loads of well known residents of Berwick rode the Columbia and Montour road Tuesday night. They stopped in town to take supper at Gilmore's Cafe.
The executive committee directs erection of two additional arches if satisfactory arrangements can be made. Arches to be located at Fifth and East Streets and at Second and West Streets.
Fred T. Skeler Jr. one of the interesting twins of Mr and Mrs Fred T Skeler died of dysentery early Saturday morning aged about one year. The private funeral was held Monday afternoon with Rev Joseph Hunter of Berwick officiating.
The Commissioners on Tuesday approved a fifteen thousand dollar bonus for contractor C. H. Reimard and for sub-contractor The King Bridge Company. With bonuses approved, preparations are complete to start work on the Milinville Bridge.
C H Wheels holds partial ownership in around 10 000 acres of coal lands across Columbia and Northumberland counties and plans to press his claims in U S District Court with a trial set for November in Pittsburgh.
The Lackawanna Railroad sells roundtrip excursion tickets for one fare to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo Colorado. Tickets on sale August 22 and valid for return travel to the starting point not later than September 30. Call your nearest Lackawanna ticket agent for full information. Aug 20, lt
Casper Weesler, longtime Bloomsburg resident, died Sunday at the Bloomsburg District Almshouse at age 86. After earlier business ventures failed and trusted friends fleeced him, he spent his later years in the almshouse. He is remembered by many acquaintances. Funeral held Tuesday at the Lutheran Church with interment in Rosemont Cemetery.
Mrs Sarah Miller of Salem township died after paralysis at her son Joseph Bower residence last Wednesday night aged 83. She was the daughter of the late Reuben Miller. Survived by John Miller Mrs Josa Bower and Midlem Bower. Funeral in Beach Haven B Church with interment in Catery In. The family previously lived at the Brown mill in the township about forty five years ago.
Ed Kumer the contractor has set the embankments at the Irondale pony dam damaged weeks ago by a sudden rise in Fishing Creek. The concrete rewall is ready and head gates rebuilt. Water will be turned into the front channel once embankment is complete and the back dam rebuilt. Powerhouse repairs advance.
The Columbia and Montour Electric Railway Company by attorney James Scarlet files exceptions to Judge Little's report on the Catawissa bridge crossing. It argues conditions are prohibitive and proposes transporting passengers by double deck omnibuses used on Broad Street Philadelphia, a method the County Commissioners cannot block, risking wear on the county bridge with no compensation. Another fable reference ends the item.
Sunday School at 9 15 with preaching on The Castaway 1 Cor 6 57 at 10 30 Junior and Senior K L C E at 6 pm with preaching on The Brazen Serpent 8 8 Lesson Aug 31 7 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 A cordial invitation to all services
On Saturday evening a fire in a straw stack nearly burned the Schweppenhelser barn and outbuildings. Authorities suspect a wad from a gun fired at a chicken earlier caused the blaze. Help from church picnicgoers returning to Miffville prevented greater loss.
The Lackawanna Railroad offers excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo for the National Association of Letter Carriers meeting. Tickets are on sale August 29 to 31 and valid for return by September 30 from the destination. Inquire at the nearest Lackawanna ticket agent.
John Wesley Eyer aged 59 of Bloomsburg died Sunday night after a short illness. He was born in Fishingcreek township, served in the War of the Rebellion, worked as a traveling salesman and later ran a Bloomsburg general store. Survived by wife, two children Frank P. and Annie, two sisters, and will have funeral services this afternoon at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev. Dr. Frysinger. Royal Arcanum Past Regent to conduct at the grave.
Angelina Kinley wife of David Kinley of 163 Conyngham avenue Wilkes-Barre died Friday evening aged 55. She born June 7 1846 in Columbia county and lived in Wilkes-Barre eight years. Survived by husband and nine children. Funeral was Monday at 8 with Rev Seneker. remains taken to Bloomsburg for interment in Madison Township.
J Howard Jacobs longtime Berks County criminal lawyer died in Reading hospital Monday evening aged 64. Admitted to the bar 39 years ago he served as City Solicitor and sat on the School Board and Kutztown Normal School trustees. He ran for Congress as a Republican in 1880 and was known for defending Li8. Wintersteen with A L Shields in Columbia County Court.
Antrim resident Fred Ketchum of Tioga County traveled to Williamsport Hospital and donated four strips of skin from his left arm to save his 8-year-old son's life. The boy suffered a severe burn a year earlier, and without grafting the wound would not heal. The operation was painful, but Ketchum showed rare courage, saying he would give his life if needed by his boy.
Cambria County officials report the first liquor traveler case under a new law from the last Legislative session. Neal Sharkey holds the Crystal Hotel license after selling the property, with transfer plans to a saloon on RB E Cresswell’s lot. Judge O Conner may grant the transfer within the same ward.
Charles E. Hopkins, once press man for the Wilkes-Barre Record and now for the Spy in Worcester Massachusetts, has perfected a six plate Hopkins plate machine. Tested at Wesel Manufacturing Co Brooklyn the device promises to revolutionize newspaper stereotyping by casting six plates at once. Manufacturing will start immediately with Wesel holding exclusive U.S. rights and Hopkins poised for substantial earnings.
Miss Edith Philips and Geraldine Bombay visited the Berwick exchange. Gladstone Owen was head injured at work, Dr. McCrea treating him as he improves. Geo Low enjoyed a Lime Ridge drive to Berwick in his Locomobile. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Clewell stay with Rev Currin in Williamsport. Jerry McMarterie spends weeks with Abner Welsh in Berwick. Prof Chas Heller and his Mandolin Club return from camp along the Susquehanna River. Mr and Mrs John Maneral guests at Geo Evelynd on Front street. Robert Swank of Philadelphia called on the Berwick exchange. Mr and Mrs B F Evans and daughter Victoria visit West Berwick. Nellie Hippensteel becomes clerk with Deiherick and McMicheal. Frank Cortright joins Smith Bros. Rev Sanford Carpenter visits Thomas Dison in West Berwick. Mrs Edward Hiney and son Irvin travel to Unityville for a camp meeting. Mary Smith returns from Philadelphia and Pottsville. Mr and Mrs Hiram Paden host a dinner for Mr and Mrs John Maneral. Abner Welsh returns from Philadelphia with A C F Co business.
Miss Mary Altredt of Pittston answered a matrimonial ad by Frederick Carpenter claiming to be a Syracuse photographer. After a hastily held wedding at the bride’s home, the father exposed Carpenter as a North Bergen farmer, prompting a failed attempt to dissolve the marriage. The couple fled toward a New York farm, but she suddenly boarded a passing train and returned home.
In Hazleton a Burgess who is father to a defendant presided over a disorderly conduct case involving his son Robert Kressly. After evidence, the judge sentenced the youth to three days in jail, while maintaining calm, and then returned to other courtroom duties.
Judge Little filed an opinion granting permission to the Columbia and Montour Electric road to cross the Catawissa bridge with conditions. The company must strengthen the upper bridge track and raise the floor, pay half the cost of a county supervisor, limit speed to four miles per hour, use U rail, pay 900 annually in semi annual installments, and post a 7500 bond.
Miss Edyth Patterson returns from Chautauqua New York. Residents from Mt Pleasant Berwick Scranton and Dunmore spend Sundays with relatives and friends. A free temperance lecture will be given in the M E Church Friday evening.
The Lutheran Church youth group presents a musical literary and dramatic program at the church Friday evening. A two act farce Sun bonnets will headline with training led by Mrs. Grant Herring. Tickets are selling fast from the young ladies or at the door.
The Committee of the Civic Club of Bloomsbury will accept articles for the Historical Museum after Monday the 18th and urges all items be sent by the 23rd or, at latest, the 25th. A responsible recipient will receive and oversee the items. Mrs. Hervey H. Groetz, Chairman of Com.
The Centennial Chorus will rehearse Thursday evening this week and Monday and Tuesday evenings next week. All members are urged to attend these rehearsals.
The funeral for Henry Rote of Greenwood was held last Thursday with a large turnout from Williamsport Bloomsburg Mausdale Light Street Rohrsburg and other county areas. He was 46, survived by a widow two sons and a daughter. He was quiet unassuming and well esteemed.
Interment at Millville. Harry W. Eves and wife of Lowell arrived Aug 16 for a two week visit with friends here and at Sereno. Mrs. Annie Pegg and Miss Fannie H. Wilson attended the funeral of Burke Hogue of Jersey Shore at Watson town. J. L. Reece family and Pascal Eves and Ida M. Parker visiting Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Town improvements noted on Main Street and in front of Ellis Eves & Bros. Frost occurred two mornings this month amid ideal August weather. Aug. 19, 1902. Greenwood.
For the Twenty-ninth Annual Inter State Grange Picnic Exhibition at Williams Grove Pa August 25 to 30 the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets August 25 to 30 inclusive good to return on date of issue only at one fare for the round trip from Altoona to Bryn Mawr on the Northern Central between Sunbury and Lutherville and on the Philadelphia and Erie Division east of Renovo. Elaborate farm machinery display will be in operation and agricultural speakers will give addresses. For train service and rate details contact ticket agents.
Notices inform that letters for Benning Mr W B Persons are advertised and readers should say they were advertised August 19 1902 with a one cent charge per letter.
For the Knights of the Golden Eagle meeting in Williamsport Pa on September 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Williamsport and return for Tyrone Scotia and Scotia Branch areas and other listed points at single round trip fare with a minimum of 25 cents.
All leading styles for fall feature the famous R and G make and one dollar corsets with straight fronts. Four special values in corsets this week include New Tape Batiste Corsets at 50 cents worth 75 cents, Straight Front Batiste Corsets at 50 cents worth 75, Summer Corsets at 25 cents worth 39, and Special Corset Corsets at 50 cents.
Local merchants trumpet a six month price drop with Dry Goods bargains. Pillow slips Damask linen and table linen offered at reduced rates including 66c to 2.25 dollar ranges and lower prices for Utica and Bleached Damasks. Customers urged to shop now for economy.
Plain cotton and linen towelings and glass towelings are reduced with prices listed as 10c and 12 4c. Each customer receives a fly catcher as a gift this week.
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