Local Happenings and Construction Updates in Bloomsburg Area
Dr Wackenhuth of Picture Rock holds the ribbons on a fine sorrel roadster team once owned by Ex Governor Hastings. Kinney Run arch culvert on Market Street nears completion the first concrete arch in Bloomsburg. Rural free mail routes stir Benton and Fishing Creek residents in a Benton Argus debate. Endeavor Societies convention Montour Columbia counties meets Bloomsburg October 24 25 1901. Hummelstown Brown Stone Company awarded new Lutheran church at Lewisburg contract litigation led to cancellation. John Drake of Des Moines visiting Muncy kin of the late Rev George Drake. Daniel Alleman and Miss Martz injuries from a train incident near Georgetown died at Sunbury hospital. recovery for the young lady is about one percent. A stranger’s body found in Lake Makoma near Laporte Sullivan county. suspected murder with bruised face. Catawissa Council faces two Electric railway proposals similar ordinance to a vetoed measure and contemplates possible reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. Alleman
Miss Martz
Georgetown
Mary Packer
Sunbury
Floods Wreck Bridges In Roaring Creek And Catawissa Areas
On Wednesday afternoon heavy rains caused Roaring Creek to go bank full and flood lowlands in Franklin Roaring Creek and Catawissa townships. Catawissa Creek also rose high. Several bridges were washed away and farms and crops suffered damage.
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Franklin
Roaring Creek
Catawissa
Catawissa Council Approves Handboards for Bloomsburgers
At a recent meeting the borough fathers directed the Street committee to install handboards at the Fourth Street and Mainville road corner to help Bloomsburg residents find the county seat after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawissa
Bloomsburg
Harder
Fourth Street
Mainville Road
Creasy Plans Vacation From State Duties Amid Party Reorganization
Chairman Creasy of the Democratic State committee will vacation for about a fortnight, avoiding the Legislature’s heat to focus on reorganizing Philadelphia's Democratic fortunes. He intends to rest before campaign work and will spend most of his time at the Buffalo Pan American Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Creasy
Democratic State Committee
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Storm kills horse and mule at contractors barn in Brandonville
Shortly after one o'clock an electrical storm struck the Brandonville area. Lightning struck the Smith and Campion barn used for the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company's storage reservoir, killing a carriage horse and a mule and knocking Herman and his son William unconscious while repairing the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahanoy City
Brandonville
Smith & Campion
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Hermann
William
Local sheriff race framed by alleged printing deal
Gombert a Republican and Maloy a Democrat in a dispute claim a written agreement dated last year. Maloy alleges that if the Record backed Gombert he would receive half of all printing and advertising for the sheriff’s office as consideration. He also says Gombert pressed Maloy to vote for him and failed to keep the agreement.
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Gombert
Buried in Cement At Valley Cemetery
The body of Ralph J. White, linked to Sweet Valley death by own action and alleged murder of two nephews, was buried in cement in Jene Valley county cemetery after protests. A prior insanity acquittal, retreat asylum death by hanging, and subsequent grave robbing preceded a court ordered reburial. Legal actions for removal pending with possible blasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. White
Sweet Valley
White
Retreat Asylum
Jene Valley County
Ed Ettinger and Annie Martz Married Two Years Ago
Social circles were stirred when Ed A Ettinger of Bethlehem and Annie Martz daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph F Martz were revealed to have wed two years ago. A gathering at the Martz home honored Samuel S Marsteller of Baltimore with news of the marriage. The report states Ettinger and Martz wed August 20 1899 in New York by Rev Mitchell at St Christian's Chapel connected with Dr Dix's Trinity Church. The couple had announced plans to marry in Buffalo last week and left Monday for a wedding trip two years delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Ed A. Ettinger
Bethlehem
Annie Martz
Joseph F. Martz
Buffalo
Lackawanna Limited schedule improves eastbound and westbound travel
The updated Lackawanna Limited timetable shortens arrival times to New York and Buffalo, extending the useful evening period for travelers. The noon New York westbound stops include Stroudsburg Scranton Binghamton Owego Waverly Elmira Corning Bath Mount Morris, reaching 8 33 in Mount Morris. The 11 o'clock Buffalo eastbound reaches Elmira Waverly Owego Binghamton Scranton Stroudsburg by 6 23. Local connections enhance access to these fast through trains.
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Lackawanna Limited
New York
Buffalo
Lackawanna Railroad
Lackawanna
Stroudsburg
Scranton
Binghamton
Owego
Waverly
Elmira
Corning
Bath
Mount Morris
Passenger Train Schedule New York to Philadelphia 1901
Pennsylvania Railroad timetable effective May 26 1901 lists eastbound trains from Sunbury to Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington and intermediate stops with parlor cars and coaches. Westbound trains to Buffalo Erie Canandaigua Rochester and beyond include vestibuled Pullman sleeper service and through coaches to Philadelphia and Washington with numerous daily and weekday services.
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Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Harrisbn
Feaaaenes
Bartbary
Buffalo
Delphia
Philaone
Philadelpia
Marrisburg
Moe Buffalo
Emporium
Erie
DuBois
Canandaigua
Syracuse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Lock Haven
Bellefonte Tyrone
Clearfield Eeppare
West
Coac
Kane
Clearfield
Philipsburg
Renovo
Elmira
Williamsport
Rail schedule for Sunbury to East Bloomsburg and beyond
Train times for the Sunbury Hazelton Wilkes Barre East Bloomsburg region list weekday and Sunday departures. Services include trains 4 30 12 32 31 15 1 and 67 with stops at Sunbury East Bloomsburg Wilkes Barre Hazleton Pottsville and corresponding return trips, published by J R Hutchinson and J R Wood as general manager and passenger agent.
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Sunbury
East Bloomsburg
Wilkesbarre
Hazleton
Pottsville
Bloomsburg
Aree
Wilkesbarre Nt
WEST
Scranton
Eee Ly
Seeee Wees
Bellevue
Eseee Taylor
Aerate
Peer
Na Ar Tistonu
We Bae
Oe Wromine
Hicks Ferry
Beach Haven
Briar Creek
Sme Ridge
Bloomsbury
Tees
Catawissa
Aes Bee
Sense Northumberland
East A.M. A. M. PM. Pw Ly
Cameron Northumberland
Cue Af An
Cgainwisea
Pba Renee Eeneteesee
Rupert
Tae Ridge
Dea’ Creek
Aee Sas
Shickshinny
Hunlock
Dl Nanticoke Eeeee
Avondale
Sates Evermereee
Nee
Plymouth
Aveesees
Sae
Ngs Wilkesbarre Saesdoens Ar
Kingston
Wyoming
West Pittston
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Timetables 1901 Update
Train schedules show Bloomsburg departures for New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua and Williamsport with daily and weekday times. Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle connections from Philadelphia and New York express services with parlor cars on all express trains and detailed cross routes.
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Philadelphia and
Reading
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Bloomsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Reading Pottsville
Pearie
Milton
Catawians
Rupert
Easton
Pottsville
Catawissa
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street
South Street Wharf
Ee Ae Press
Iite
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Cape May
South St
Atlantic City Express
Iomerlahered and Sullivan Rail Road Time Table 1899
Train schedule effective December 18 1899 lists northward and southward departures from Bloomsburg Jameson and neighboring towns. Times cover trains 1 3 5 21 22 2 4 6 with connections at Orr manentrangeville and routes through Orangeville Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Oroville
Benton
Jameson
Orangeville
Blooms
Orrmanentrangeville
Endowment policy advertised by Equitable Life
A 1901 advertisement promotes an Equitable Life endowment policy claiming “The Strongest in the World” with 20 year subscriptions at 5 percent. It urges readers to contact W. R. Whitney, agent, Bloomsburg Pennsylvania, 112 West Street, for details on life insurance and gold bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Equitable
W. R. Whitney
Bloomsburg
West Street
White Wyandotte Best Fowl for All Purpose Use Says Practical Farmer
The Plymouth Rocks and Wyandottes are praised as American varieties that excel for eggs and meat. They fit the all purpose fowl ideal, with Rocks favored for market weight and quick sale. White Wyandottes are deemed best overall due to fewer defects and better cold tolerance, per Practical Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rocks
Wyandottes
Vickers
Plymouth
Preventing the Spread of Flies in Food Handling
Medical experts warn common flies spread disease by contacting spit sputum pus and contaminated food. The piece highlights the need for better fly control inspired by Cuban mosquito eradication efforts and urges thorough cooking washing and protection of foods to limit infection until effective methods are found.
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Cuba
Estate of Werhkeiser Hess to be settled at Bloomsburg
An auditor appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County will preside at a meeting for the estate of O and Caroline Werkhieser and Mary P Hess. The hearing takes place at the corner of Main and Centre streets Bloomsburg on Monday September 16 1901 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Creditors must prove their claims or be barred from entering later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Werkheiser
Mary P. Hess
Court of Common Pleas
Columbia County
Peti Ote
de el Knorr
Baer Oeard
Oor
Main
Centre Streets
Bloomsburg
Keeping the Cellar Dry Across Farm Structures
Article advises on dry cellars under house or barn using a tile drain around the foundation. Emphasizes rapid water access to the tile via gravel fill outside the wall and warns that reworking the drain is very difficult once installed.
Peach Yellows and orchard disease control debate
The article discusses whether peach yellows is contagious and supports removal of infected trees. It cites state laws mandating destruction in some places and opposition in others, referencing J. H. Hale who removed one infected tree in 1890 and later culled more trees after spread. It argues early removal may prevent wider loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hale
Connecticut
Georgia
Massachusetts Board of Agriculture
Faithful testimonial for Dr. Pierce treatment
Mrs. Bella Snider of Wilkesville Ohio suffers female trouble with pain and weakness. After starting Dr. Pierce medicine she improves within a week and benefits from three bottles. She credits the product with greater relief than prior medicines. Address requests for Dr. Pierce Medical Adviser to Buffalo New York.
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Bella Snider
Wilkesville, Vinton Co
Ohio
Never Be a Porcher At Summer Hotels
A Washington column warns women and girls against becoming porchers at summer hotels. It mocks idle porch sitting and gossip, urging readers to enjoy outdoor activities and travel instead, advocating natural, active leisure over social lounging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada C. Sweet
Deafness Cure Claim from Hall's Catarrh Cure
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can restore hearing. It promises $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured and lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, with druggists selling Hall's pills and a date August 7 weekly notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Halls Family
A Spoon In A Glass Tumbler Prevents Fracture
A Philadelphia Record note explains that hot liquid heated glass tumbler can crack due to uneven expansion. Placing a spoon inside the tumbler acts as a heat conductor, easing expansion and reducing vibrations, thus preventing fracture.
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Philadelphia Record
Bennettsville Editor Praises Electric Bitters
Editor S A Brown recalls his wife suffering from dyspepsia and low energy. After using four bottles of Electric Bitters she recovered completely and can eat anything. It calls the tonic a grand relief with gentle laxative effects for liver troubles. Cost 50 cents at local drug stores.
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S. A Brown
Bennettsville
C. A. Kleim
J. .H. Mercer Drug
Connecticut man finds corn water cures cancer claim
A Connecticut man claims that boiled corn and the water used for boiling are a sure cancer cure. He notes others also believe corn juice can cure many ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Arnica Salve Cures Severe Sores Shown by Mrs Galleger
Mrs Nannie Galleger of LaGrange Georgia applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve to great sores on head and face to save her child from disfigurement. The remedy cured quickly and proved effective for sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns piles. Cure guaranteed by local druggists Aug 14 4 7.
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Nannie Galleger
LaGrange
Bucklen
C. A. Klelm
J. H. Mercer
Indian dentist vows to end forceps by tooth extraction art
An Indian dentist who reportedly won all prizes at Boston College of dental surgery claims to remove teeth with a simple thumb and finger pull. He says this method, practiced by the Chinese for 30 centuries, will render forceps barbaric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston College of Dental Surgery
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RB. E. Butz
York, Pa
Dr. Wackenhuth
Picture Rocke
Hastings
Kinney Run
Market Street
Adam Lohr
Fishing Creek Township
Endeavor Societies
Montour
Columbia Counties
Hummelstown Brown Stone Company
Lewisburg
Nesbit
John Drake
Des Moines
Iowa
Muncy
George Drake
Episcopal Church
John
Lake Makoma
Laporte
Sullivan County
Catawissa Council
Catawissa & Bloomsburg Company
Columbia & Montour
Curtis
Oxfords
Sadie
Dentler
Samuel Pitcher
Pamplin
New -York
Bears
Castoria
the Centaur Company
Crrv
Singer High
Main Street
Jerry Saltzer
Bloomsburg, PA
Telephone
C. H. Sharpless
Centre St
the People’s National Family Newspaper
York
Tribune
Ibane An Aan
Republican
United States
W. H. Brower
W.H. Riddell
Main St
P.S
Ode
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia & Erie R. R. Division
Northern Central Railway
Eee Ace Railroad
North T Branch
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Liberty Street
W. G. Besler
Edson J. Weeks
L. Pass
Iomerlahered & Sullivan Rail
Bloomsburg Division
Capwell
Market Sts
Ralstons Addition
Texas
M. P. Lutz & Son
Ely
Hayfever
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Beagle Studio
Beagle
Main and
Greenwood
Chester White
Poland
China
Plymouth Rock
Greenwood, Pa
South Bend, & Oliver Plows
Wiard
Oliver and
South Bend
Runyon’s Hardware Store
Dieffenbach Bros
Dr. Pierce
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