Eyer Visits Parents as Milton Directory Noted
Ed A. Eyer a Philadelphia druggist visits his parents on Market street. A new Milton business directory published by W P Hastings is received. In Iola a P O of A contest crowned Mise Etta Utt of Bloomsburg with the W CO I U gold medal for excellence amid four other contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Eyer
Philadelphia
Mrs
Eyer
Market Street
Milton
W. P. Hastings
Iola
P. 0.8
Etta Utt
Bloomsburg
W. CO
I. U
Centennial Meal Stand Promises Food Fun on Market Square
The Evangelical Aid Society will run a meal lunch stand with cakes ice cream baked beans and more on Market Square near the First National Bank during the Centennial. Mayor Townsend received word Governor Stone will attend Centennial exercises Thursday and likely speak at Normal Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Aid Society
Market Square
First National Bank
Townsend
Stone
Normal Auditorium
Centennial Celebration Inspires Town to Dress In Festive Attire
The town prepares for a grand centennial celebration with profuse and handsome decorations admired by all. Citizens hope for fair weather to ensure the event is a great success.
Fire at C Gallignan residence savely contained
A fire at C Gallignan's home in Almedia Saturday afternoon started in a bed and burned the bedclothes before neighbors extinguished it, preventing a major blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gallignan
Almedia
Mrs Misa S Ernest Weds George B Snyder in Coatesville
Misa Sarah Ernest formerly of Bloomesburg and a teacher at Albright College in Myerstown married George Brady Snyder of Pittsburgh. The ceremony took place Thursday at the home of her mother in Coatesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Sarah Ernest
Bloomesburg
Albright College
Myerstown
George Brady Snyder
Pittsburg
Coatesville
School Directors Plan Director's Day at County Institute
Dr. Kline of Catawissa and Ww. E. Rinker of Bloomsburg with Secretary and Superintendent W. W. Evans met Monday evening to prepare a programme for Director's Day during the County Institute.
Severe weather and barn fires hit Columbia County
Two heavy showers moved through Columbia County on Thursday with one early morning and another around 1 pm. A barn at the William Megargell farm near Orangeville was struck by lightning and destroyed with its contents. A large barn at the Franklin Vortner farm in Nescopeck, now owned by D A Michael, was struck and one end badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
William Megargell
Orangeville
Franklin Vortner
Nescopeck
D. A. Michael
Ex Attorney General Kirkpatrick Reaches Naples After Tempestuous Voyage
Friends report Ex Attorney General Kirkpatrick arrived in Naples Italy after a perilous crossing. The voyage included a vessel fire off the coast of Spain and a days-long effort by the crew to extinguish the blaze. Passengers were greatly alarmed during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Naple
Italy
Spain
Obituary: Amandus Unangst Dies at 70 in Mountoursville
Amandus Unangst died Friday afternoon at age 70 from pneumonia in a Mountoursville home. Born in Northampton County, he moved to Columbia County at age eight and later resided at the Rupert Hotel. A Civil War veteran and member of the Enfield unit, he relocated to Mountoursville about ten years ago. Funeral held Friday afternoon with interment in Mountoursville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amandus Unangst
Mountoursville
Northampton Co
Columbia County
Rupert Hotel
Enf*t
Goursville
Monkey
Pud Toursville
Paralyzed Woman Of Franklin Township Passes After Long Illness
The obituary notes a woman born in Franklin township, daughter of Jacob Vetter, who lived nearly six years under disability and used a rolling chair. She moved from Lutheran to Methodist Episcopal Church membership, remaining devoted until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Street
Sturdafast
Shig
Franklin Township
Jacob Vetter
Lutheran Church
Barninge
Methodist Episcopal
Lucinda
Local visitors and guests noted in Bloomsburg area
Orace Kramer visits Bloomsburg relatives. Oliver Watts of Middletown visits Bloomsburg friends. Charles Kestey secretary of Steelton Y M C A visits his parents. Miss Florence Hutchison of Harlston visits Mr and Mrs Geo Hess on Iron Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver H. Watts
Middletown
Bloomsburg
Charles Kestey
The
Steelton
Florence Hutchison
Harlston
Geo. W. Hess
Iron Street
Wren Family Visiting Relatives. Infant Dies of Cholera Infantum
Mr. William H. Wren and his wife with their young daughter visit Mrs. Wren's parents for the week. A child of Mr. and Mrs. B M McBride Jr of Third Street, twenty months old, died Monday from cholera infantum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. William H. Wren
Mrs. Wren
B. M. McBride Jr
Third Street
Danville Engineer Resumes Work After Accident
H. R. Clark of Danville, who was injured on the first day out with the engineers on the 5. B. & B. Railroad, has returned to work on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Clark
Danville
Reading Excursions to Niagara Falls in Fall
The Reading Railway offers trips to Niagara Falls from Philadelphia on September 11 September 27 and October 9. Round trip price is $10.00. Travel dates and fare listed for rail excursion passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Niagara Falls
Philadelphia
Miss Hannah Breece Taught in Indian School at Breen
Former town resident and longtime public school teacher Miss Hannah Breece continues her work at the Indian school in Breen Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Breece
Our Town
Breen Colorado
Ralph M Geddes Named President of Elmira Ventilation Firm
It will interest Bloomsburg friends to learn that Ralph M Geddes is now president of the American Warmings Ventilating Company with offices at Elmira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Ralph M. Geddes
American Warmings& Ventillating Company
Elmira
Voter Qualification Standards for November Election
The notice states that every Republican should ensure eligibility to vote in November. It specifies that voters over twenty two years old must have paid a county tax within the two years and thirty days prior to the election.
Candidate God to Meet Voters in Town This Week
Hon Frei A God Charles, congressional candidate for the full term, will hold informal rooms in town on Thursday and Friday to meet as many voters as possible. He invites residents to attend and discuss issues direct with the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frei A. God Charles
Congress
Public School Opening Delayed in Bloomsburg Until Next Week
The opening of the public schools in Bloomsburg was postponed from Monday to Monday of next week. The delay allows children to enjoy Centennial events and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Irish Valley Farmers Hire Bloodhounds to Pursue Thieves
In Northumberland County farmers in Irish Valley deploy bloodhounds shipped from Virginia to track and recover crops and poultry stolen by thieves. The action signals a drastic self help effort amid ongoing thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Valley
Northumberland County
Virginia
Engineers Locate S B and B Rail Line Near Big Fishing Creek
Two survey teams finished locating the S B and B railroad route near the crossing of Big Fishing Creek. Once specifications are completed, bids will be received and construction instruction will be pushed rapidly to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Fishing Creek
Hide
Appointment of P H Goher as substitute letter carrier
P H Goher named substitute letter carrier for Bloomsbury after heading the class in a four month ago carrier and clerks exam. The civil service board certifies the list with a distinction noted regarding Con ner who took four examinations for clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Goher
Lete Carrier
Bloomsbury
Carrier
Conner
Civil Serve Board
Last day to be assessed to vote in November
Friday September 5 is the final date to be assessed to secure a vote in November. Eligible voters include those who voted last year and are now aged 1 to 23, who must be assessed this year and pay taxes before October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purbican
Toledo Blade
Nh Delican
Weekly Press
Reropulcan
AerobLican
Tribunel
Oon
Noveber
Prof Shoemaker Exhibit Brings Wireless Telegraphy Here
Prof Harry Shoemaker arrives with assistants and installs his wireless telegraphy setup at the Normal School and Courthouse to display the new system. The native of "oot" has many friends and connections in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Oot
Keelmens Club House Decor Touted by Members
Decor rods and raths are said to be entirely self designed and made by club members. The Keelmens Club House is highlighted as a stressed social space with commendable spirit from its male members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury
Keelmens
Reading officials test new automatic air coupling system
Reading officials are trialing a new automatic air brake coupler on several cars. The device works on the principle of the headless coupler and engages the air hose connection when two cars are coupled, with a thorough trial underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eading
Reading
Sponsler Invests in Altoona Belt Line Railway
Altagona dispatch reports attorney H. Sponsler of Pittsburg chosen to finance the Altoona belt line street railway company after it secured a free city franchise. Sponsler, linked with the Columbia and Montour Electric Railway, is expected to take a large block of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altagona
H. Sponsler
Pittsburg
Altoona
Death of Mrs Margaret Johnston at 97 in Watsontown
Mrs Margaret Johnston died Saturday evening at her daughter Mrs John Wolf’s home in Watson town at age 97. She was the last survivor of Ludwig Eyer the founder of Bloomsburg. Surviving are two sons E P Johnston of Danville and W E Johnston of Millville and two daughters Mrs John Wolf of Watsontown and Mrs R W Brumstetter of Orangeville. Funeral services were held at Jerseytown Monday with services in the M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Johnston
John Wolf
Watsontown
Ludwig Eyer
Bloomsburg
E. P. Johnston
Danville
W. E. Johnston
Millville
R. W. Brumstetter
Orangeville
Jerseytown
M. E. Church
Nazareth Fair poised as leading Pennsylvania event this year
The Nazareth Fair, praised for years as a top state fair, notes new grounds improvements of 1899 costing $65,000, including buildings and a half mile track. Last year on big Thursday attendance neared 40,000, with convenient trolley access from Allentown and nearby towns. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 16 cents for children. this year’s fair runs September 16 to 19 with enhanced race purses and anticipated first class horse racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Slaington
Bethlehem
Easton
Bangor
Pen Argyl
Portland
Mistaken Identity Fires Fatal Shot In Numedia
Edward Wardrop shot Kimber Doty and Emma Billman in a mistaken horse theft incident at the Wardrop residence. The youths, planning a secret wedding, survived after countless pellets struck their heads and necks. they later married and are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimber Doty
Emma Billman
Numedia
Edward Wardrop
Wardrop
Doty
Miss Billman
Edward
Dr. Wintersteen
Death of Benton farmer I K Laubach shocks community
I K Laubach longtime Benton farmer and businessman dies suddenly from apoplexy after falling ill Friday evening near his home. Born 1849, he was active in the Presbyterian Church and helped promote a new church building in Benton. Survived by his mother a son and two daughters. funeral Monday at Ravencreek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. K. Laubach
Benton Township
Benton
Laubach
Peter Laubach
Bloomsbury Normal School
Presbyterian Church
Ravencreek
Jennings Bros. lumber operations expand to Garrat Square Maryland plant
The Dushore Gazette notes Jennings Bros. Lopez mill uses 23 miles of rail and three engines to haul logs for a hemlock mill with 100 000 feet daily capacity and a hardwood mill at 35 000 feet. A clothes pin factory, broom handles and other products run at 275 boxes daily. About 400 workers are employed with wages from 1 45 to 7 per day. A Garrat Square Maryland plant opens with 8 000 to 10 000 acres of timber, a 35 000 feet daily mill capacity, birch beech maple ash oak and cherry hardwoods, hemlock and basswood, and millions of feet of white pine near the Alleghany crest at 2 200 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dushore Gazette
Jennings Bros
Lopez
Wyoming County
Garrat Square
Maryland
Alleghany Mountain
Reunion of the 52d Regiment Held in Wilkes-Barre
Survivors of the 52d Regiment veterans plan the fifteenth annual reunion at G A R Hall Wilkes-Barre on September 17. Morning registration, 9 30 doors. 2 pm business meeting with roll call and reports. 6 pm banquet free to all comrades and their ladies. 7 30 camp fire with veterans and junior organizations invited. Officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regt. P. V
G. A. RB. Hall
Wilkes-Barre
52D
William McClaye
Scranton
B. Williams
Wyoming
H. C. Miller
Washington
M. D. Fuller
Jermyn
M. P. Lutz
Marriage of Mr D Fowler and Mrs Cornelia Griest at Huntingdon
Four o clock Monday afternoon August 11th Mr D Fowler of Berwick Berwick Columbia county married Mrs Cornelia Griest of this city at Huntingdon Rev G M Llepfer First Methodist Church officiated. The groom a retired Berwick business man formerly lived in Altoona and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad 1853 to 1857. The bride is described as an estimable woman and they will reside in Berwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Fowler
Berwick
Columbia County
Cornelia Griest
Huntingdon
G. M. Llepfer
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Place
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Fowler
Special excursion tickets to Lycoming county fair
Philadelphia and Reading Railway offers single fare round trips from Mt Carmell Shamokin Catawissa Bloomsburg and intermediate stations to Williamsport for Lycoming county fair September 2 to 5. Tickets valid for travel September 1 to 5 and return on any train through September 6 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lycoming County
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Williamsport
Mt. Caremel
Shamokin
Catawissa
Bloomsburg
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Tyrone
Scotia
Scotia Branch
Clearfield
McCartney
Snow Shoe
Emporium
Bellefonte
Lewisburg and
East Bloomsburg
Elmira
Mt. Carmel
Bloomsburg Area Notes Social Ties and Local Events
Local notices record numerous visits and guests from Bloomsburg, Kingston, Pittston, Berwick, and other towns. Names include Miss Lillian Creasy, Miss Eletha Delderick, Mrs. Rough, Miss Mary Evelyand, and many more. Events feature a Reliance Fire Co festival, band music, and community schooling changes.
Local notes from Bloomsburg and surrounding towns
Residents and visitors share updates on travel visits returns and family events. Mrs Horace Bellas returns from Wilkes Berre. Bessie Megargell moves to Bloomsburg to live with grandmother Mrs Barton Quick. a birthday party at W M Redline’s home. Mildred Hicks recovering from bilious fever. various visits between Bloomsburg Fern Glen Berwick and Greenwood with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Bellas
Wilkes-Berre
Bessie Megargell
McClellan - Megargell
Bloomsburg
Barton Quick
W. M. Redline
Mildred Hicks
H. B. Low
Bloomsurg
James Stiner
Fern Glen
Ransle Fister
Kate Robbins
Lillian
Henrietta Eveland
Berwick
Mary
James Welsh
Frank Holter
Russel Brumstetter
Frank Brumstetter
York
Sarah
Emma Vance
John Bowman
Greenwood
Eagles Mere
Eva
Alvernon Henrie
John Herring
Alexander Herring
Mt. Pleasant Street
Cora Achenbach
Ray
Michigan
Luella Hearle
Main Street
Jamison City
Ray Fister
Scranton
Elias Reighard
Wm. Hayhurst
Illinois
Hayhurst
Boyd Johnson
Catawissa
George Keller
Audenried
Joseph
Pine Street
Jordon Hutton
Briarcreek
Jesse Freas
Millville
Orangeville
A. M. DeWitt
Quick
Oldest Town Sketch of Mifflinville Published
At this time when interest in relics is high the sketch of one of the county’s oldest towns is published. Mifflinville was laid out by William Rittenhouse and John Kunkle. Rittenhouse held 318 acres while Kunkle possessed 328.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Miffinburg
Charles de Craft
Sunbury
William Rittenhouse
John Kunkle
Mifflinville
Northern Liberties Philadelphia
Kunkle
Ten Day Excursions to Niagara Falls From Major Cities
The schedule lists remaining ten day trips to Niagara Falls from Washington and Baltimore on September 4 and 18 and October 2 and 16. A special train departs Washington at 8 00 A M Baltimore 9 05 A M York 10 45 A M Harrisburg 11 40 A M Millersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Niagara Falls
Washington
Baltimore
York
Harrisburg
Millersburg
Sunbury
Williamsport
Lock Haven
Renove
Emporium Junction
Littlestown
Oxford
Columbia
Winchester
Altoona
Tyrone
Bellefonte
Ridgway
Wilkes-Barre
Buffalo
Toronto
Toronto Fair
George W. Boyd
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indoing
O' S
Practical Farmer
O2 Agricultura Almanac
Repubiagan
Advanc
Schuyler’s
Exchange Hotel
Isaiah Hagenbuch
Robert
New Mexico
W. K. Lord of
Mount Carmel
Oracé’ Kramer
Lycoming County Fair
Jacob Moyer
Lillian Creasy
Stillwater
Eletha Delderick
Earnest Paden
Atlantic City
William Rough
Mathilda
Ocean Grove
Lula Morgan
Kingston
Elizabeth Glenn
East Front St
John Manerall
Joe. Eveland
Briar Creek
Elizabeth Good
2Nd St
Hazleton
Joe Skeer
Henrietta Evelynd
Mary Evelyand
Reliance Fire Co
Market
Cemetery
Friendship Fire Co
Berwick Band
Mae Hastie
Pittston
Maude Rough
William Fauste
Market St
Chas. Stahl
Front St
Alex Sterner
Anna Meade
Fortner
Dora Keaty
Horace Breece
4Th St
Anna Rogers
Freeburg College
Anna Stiles
Front Street
Nora Stephens
Benton and
Tabernacle
Ladies Aid Society
Anna
Meda Paden
Fowlersville
Orangeville News
Ligtning
J. C
Dupont Megargell
Hughes
Shickshinny
Frank Patterson
Taggart
Delaware
Archibald Patterson Jr
McHenry
Orange Township
Mary Eveland
Charles Miller
New York City
Frank Quick
Vern Henrie
Wm. Sharpless
Forks
Flora Conner
Exchange
Montour County
Hubert Harmon
Mary Welsh
Burton Fister, Jr
Evansville
Workheiser
Houck
J.D. Henrie
Rebecca McHenry
Mrs. Law
Detroit
M. E
U.K
Orangeville Facts
Ets
Optician & Jeweler
Bloomsburg, PA
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company
J. Sanderson Woods
N. Y. Funk
Sec’y
Richart
Fishingcreek Township
Frank
Zoie Richart
Backwater
W. Frederick H.S. Fassold
Agnes. Richardson
Walker Patterson
Madge Estella
Jas. C. Brown, P
Ralston Health Shoes
Ralston
W. C. McKinney
East Main Street
W. L. Douglas
W. H. Moore
D. Lowenberg
H. J. Clark & Son
Priestley Mills
New York
F. P. Pursel
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