Post Office News Rates Offer Subscriptions Bargain
An advertisement lists subscription deals for multiple papers including Toledo Blade Republic Tribune Weekly Press and The Practical Farmer with advance payment prices. The offer boasts reduced rates during Congress and a combined package saving up to one dollar compared with regular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Teans and
Weekly Press
Stetelly
Republican and Tribune Farmer
Congress
Agricultura Imanae
Berostican
D L W Company Plans New Station at Catawissa
Prospect grows that a new station building will be erected by the D L and W Company at Catawissa. The initiative signals expansion and improved rail service for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L & W. Company
Catawissa
Local figures greet visiting relatives and new arrival
Capt Edward Reese of Park Place visits his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs BR Hartman. William H Honsel of the Normal receives congratulations on the birth of William H Honsel Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Edward Reese
Park Place
Inlaw
BR. E. Hartman
William H. Honsel Jeteward
the Normal
William H. Honsel Jr
Berwick man joins staff of Grand Army of the Republic
Eugene Lenhart of Berwick is appointed an aide on the staff of Gen. Thomas J. Stewart, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The sheriff with deputies captured horse thieves Katz and Berger and prisoners John Harris and Harry Farrer and sent them to the Eastern Penitentiary on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lenhart
Berwick
Thomas J. Stewart
Grand Army of the Republica
Katz
Berger
John Harris
Harry Farrer
Eastern Penitentiary
Advertising Columns Guide To Christmas Shopping
Before buying gifts consult the Aerypiican advertising pages to learn where to shop and how to save money. The column outlines outlets and methods for cheap purchases across available retailers.
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The
Aerypiican
Irregular Run of Trains Affects Millville Area Service
The report notes disrupted mall service to Millville and nearby towns due to irregular train operation on the 8 B and B railroad. It also highlights a December Pennsylvania School Journal article by Dr. D J Waller on the minimum salary for public school teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millville
Pennsylvania School Journal
D. J. Waller
Young Girl Scalded by Falls Water Kettle Incident
Margaret McBride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles McBride, sustained severe burns Saturday when she pulled a kettle of hot water from a stove bracket.
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Margaret
Charles McBride
Clerk Edward Lewis Returns to Post Office Duties
Edward Lewis a clerk in the post office who has been confined to the house by typhoid malaria the past two months is now able to walk out He will resume his duties in a few days.
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Edward Lewis
Contractor Richard Struggles to Complete Miffinville Bridge Pier
Contractor Richard makes an earnest effort to finish the foundations of the second pier of the Miffinville bridge and the pier above high water before floating ice forces him to move his flat from the river.
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Richard
Miffinville Bridge
Jury verdict in Lindemuth v. Yoder altered by judge
The jury initially found the old man shall pay for the saw mill. Judge Little sent them back to correct the verdict to conform to court rules.
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Lindemuth
Yoder
Little
Miss Hartman to Spend Winter in Salt Lake City
Miss Rowena Hartman daughter of Rev W H Hartman of Expy will spend winter in Salt Lake City with her uncle Rev J A Bickel who has been transferred to the pastorate there. The Red Man and Helper notes Miss Lillian Brown’s visit from Bloomsburg to the Thanksgiving prayer meeting in the girls quarters. The Normal basketball season opens Friday night with Parsons Athletic Association of Wilkes Barre. Newton and Oplinger among members. Game expected to start at 8 30 to accommodate players.
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Miss. Rowena ,Hartman
W. H. Hartman
Expy
Salt Lake City
J. A Bickel
Carlisle Indian School
Lillian Brown
Bloomsburg
Parsons Athletic Association
Wilkes-Barre
Newton
Oplinger
Obituary: Mrs Sabina Anderson Passes at Seventh Street Home
Mrs Sabina Anderson widow of Samuel B. Anderson died Sunday night at her home on Seventh Street from catarrh of the stomach. Maiden name Creasy and a native of Mininville, the county. Survived by a son Elmer and three daughters. Funeral Monday at two in the afternoon, Rev. M. E. McLinn officiating with interment in Rosemont Cemetery.
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Sabina Anderson
Samuel B. Anderson
Seventh Street
Creasy
MiMiinville
Elmer
M. E. McLinn
Rosemont Cemetery
Wife of Rev J B Mann suffers rib fracture and arm injury
On the 27th of last month the wife of Rev J B Mann of the Central Pay Conference of the M E Church fell and broke a rib and probably fractured an arm. She was taken to Philadelphia for treatment and placed under the care of her son Dr J B Mann professor in the Medical-Chirurgical College Hospital where she is doing well.
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J. B. Mann
Central Pay Conference
M. E. Church
York
Philadelphia
J B Mann
Medica—Chirurgical College Hospital
Illness of William B Moyer Arrests County Institute Notice
William B Moyer well known drug firm member and Farmers National Bank president fell ill at a store on Monday evening with paralysis on his left side. No county institute proceedings published this year due to length. the event was attended but details are incomplete.
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William 8. Moyer
Moyer Bros
Farmers National Bank
Practical up to date tone praised at institute
The report notes the evening entertainments were appreciated and Superintendent Evans is to be congratulated on his first Institute for practical up to date methods that can be applied in the country.
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Evans
Young Millville Clerk Robert Bogart Dies at 22
Robert Bogart, well known to local youths, died at his Millville home aged about 22. He previously worked at Ridlemans Book Store and was noted for his gentle manners. After falling ill with consumption, his family moved to Newark and recently returned to Millville. Funeral services were held at the M E Church on Light Street with Rev. MeLion officiating, interment in Light Street Cemetery.
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Robert Bogart
Millville
Bloomsburg
Robert
Ridlemans Book Store
Newark
N. J
M.E
Light Street
M. E.a MeLion
Lutheran Church of
Miss Mary Mayer Reported Leaving Shamokin for Health
Relatives received a telegram Monday announcing her marriage to James Brill at Lordsburg New Mexico. Brill, formerly of Shamokin, is developing a gold and copper mine near Lordsburg.
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Mary Mayer
Shamokin
West
James Brill
Lordsburg
N M
Bates son enters U S Navy training at Providence
Clarence A Bates son of C M Bates of 106 Carey Avenue Wilkes Barre passes an excellent exam and begins duty in the U S Navy training department at Providence R I. His first cruise on the training ship starts early in March and will last several months visiting many foreign countries. Bates is a Wilkes Barre high school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A.bates
C. M. Bates
Carey ‘Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
United States Navy
Providence
R. I
Mr. Bates
Nanticoke couple win $6500 verdict against borough
In Wickes Barre last week R F Kelchner and wife won $6500 against Nanticoke borough for injuries to Mrs Kelchner from a February 1899 fall on Hanover Street. She was rendered unconscious after stepping on hidden ashes in snow and crippled for life. Mr Kelchner receives $1500 for his wife's lost services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanticoke
Wickes-Barre
R. F. Kelchner
Bloomsburg Couple Weds at Mission on Eighth Street
W B Cummings a Bloomsburg traveling man and Miss Mary J Robinson of Bloomsburg were married Thursday at the Mission on Eighth street. Rev W M Frysinger officiated. The ceremony featured singing by Sunday School children. Afterward the couple received calls at J J Robinsons Market street home and departed at 2:33 for the wedding trip amid many well wishes.
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W. B. Cummings
Bloomsburg
Mary J. Robinson
Eighth Street
W. M. Frysinger
M. E Church
Dr Mackenzie Sues For 100000 In Port Deposit Case
The case of Dr J Mackenzie suing the Jacob Tome Institute trustees of Port Deposit Maryland for 100000 damages is argued before a no table array of attorneys. He claims breach of contract alleging he was hired to develop the university educational plan and was dismissed amid fraud. The defense contends no actionable contract and that his services were not in the expected field. Mackenzie, about thirty years ago a pupil at Bloomsburg Normal School, paid tuition by clerking in Dr Hower's shoe store during vacations.
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J. Mackenzie
Jacob Tome Institute
Port Deposit
Maryland
Mackenzie
Dr. Mackenzie
Bloomsburg
Lackawanna Railroad to Grant Wage Increase Plan
Scranton dispatch states Lackawanna Railroad general superintendent T E Garke announced a planned wage increase across all departments. A readjustment and equalization scheme targets December 1 or possibly December 15, aiming to raise salaries toward uniform levels, with October 1899 rates already among the highest in the East.
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Scranton
Lackawanna Railroad
T. E. Garke
Lackawanna Company
Lehigh Valley elects Ebon B. Thomas president
Ebon B. Thomas, chairman of the Lehigh Valley board, was elected president to succeed Alfred Walter. The move surprised railroad and finance circles as it had been expected the vacancy would wait for January’s annual election. Thomas stated the line would operate independently and not be tied to the Erie or other trunk lines.
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Ebon B. Thomas
Lehigh Valley Board of Directors
Alfred Walter
Thomas
Grara Trust Co
Oul
Lehigh Valley
Erie
Brakeman N. B. Crouse Dies in Jameson City Railroad Accident
N B Crouse a brakeman for the B and W Railroad died Saturday in Jameson City while shifting freight cars. He slipped while stepping from a gondola to the engine pilot and fell in front of the moving locomotive. He cried for the engineer to stop but did not survive.
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N. B. Grouse
Jameson City
Jameson
Crouse
Farrer
Brakeman Dies While Returning Home After Work
Deaneie tain ailionies, a brakeman, died while en route to Wilkes-Barre from Forks after finishing his last day’s work on a Saturday. He was 35, survived by a wife and daughter. Funeral was held at Zion Church with burial beside it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaneietain Ailionies
Wilkes-Barre
Bloomsburg
Forks
Zion Church
A. Houtz
Orangeville
Memorial services at Bloomsburg Elks Lodge
The Bloomsburg Lodge of Elks held annual Memorial services in their Lodge room on Sunday afternoon. Rev. G. H. Hemingway offered prayer and Rev. D. N. Kirkby pronounced the benediction. Music included a male quartet Colley Vetter Ent and Yost with solos by Barton and Colley, plus Schwartz Orchestra. Lula Hauser gave a fine reading. John G. Harman, Esq. delivered an eloquent ovation.
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Bloomsburg Lodge of Elks
G. H. Hemingway
Presbyterian Church
D.N. Kirkby
Episcopal Church
R. F. Colley
O. H. Vetter
E. H. Ent
A. N. Yost
Frightful Dynamite Blast Kills Four at L and W Coal Shaft
A blast at the No. 5 shaft of L. and W. B Coal Co. in South Wilkes Barre early Tuesday morning killed four men and injured nine. The dead include Matthew Phillips, James McGlynn, Arthur Jones, and Robert Amblery. Phillips reportedly carried a box of dynamite when the explosion occurred, the cause under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. & W. B Coal Co
South Wilkes-Barre
Matthew Phillips
James McGlynn
Arthur Jones
Robert Amblery
Phillips
Death of Mount Carmel Brakeman Nevin Losch
Nevin Losch a brakeman on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad died Monday after being struck by a second train near West Milton while his freight train was slowing. He resided on South Oak street and left a wife and two children. Mrs Losch is daughter of David Persing of Elysburg.
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Mount Carmel
Nevin Losch
Philadelphia & Reading
West Milton
Newberry
Losch
Nataire
South Oak Street
Tamaqua
David Persing
Elysburg
Fire at Elk Tanning Eagle Valley Tannery causes large loss
Fire at Elk Tanning Company's Eagle Valley Tannery in Ridgeway destroyed yards beam houses leather loft and oil house with machinery and 35 000 sides of finished leather. Explosion of a gas meter feeding a large gas engine ignited the blaze and hindered firefighting. Loss nearly 500000 with rebuilding likely. The tannery carried its own fire risk and has burned nearly twice before in twelve years.
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Elk Tanning Company
Eagle Valley
Ridgeway
Noted Gloucester City Leader Gen William Brindle Dies
Gen William Brindle aged about 87 a prominent Gloucester City resident died Thursday at University Hospital Philadelphia. He was born in Muncy served in the Mexican War as lieutenant colonel of the Second Pennsylvania Volunteers and was made brigadier general by Congress for gallantry. He helped found Leavenworth Kansas served as Kansas Land Court judge later moved to Pennsylvania and served in the state legislature. He supervised Gloucester public schools for years and once ran for Congress in New Jersey's First District. He was a Democrat and half-brother to Maj Henry W Peiriken of Montoursville.
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William Brindle
Gloucester City
N. J
University Hospital
Philadelphia
Muncy
Mexico
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Leavenworth
Kan
Land Court of
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Gloucester
New Jersey
Christopher Bergen
Maj
Henry W. Peiriken
Montoursville
Dauphin Court Rules Store Order Act Unconstitutional
In Dauphin County Court the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company appeal declares the store order act unconstitutional as taxation punishing lawful conduct. It notes prior Dauphin decisions found no store orders by taxed companies. The act, supported by the United Mine Workers, is denounced as a penal tax if sustained.
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Dauphin County
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Actors Assembly
Act of Assess
United Mine Workers
Community notices and a major factory fire in Berwick
Local updates include visits from Miss Sarah Updegratfo and Mrs McMichael, and social ties with Miss Bertha Beaver in Milton. A Thursday fire at the Malleable Plant caused heavy damage. William Jackson of the Ranger Hose Co was injured. Schools reopen after vacation. A wedding at 2nd Street, a new pipe organ for the Presbyterian church, and a baby boy arrive in the Blank family among other town news.
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Sarah Updegratfo
Williamport
Wm. McMichael
Geo. Laub
Bertha Beaver
Milton
Fred Crisman
Front St
Reliance
Ranger Hose Co
Rangers
William Jackson
Berwick Hospital
Ray Gunter
Bloomsbury
Earnest Paden
Laura Salt
Anna Rogers
Sunbury
Stephen S&elple
Ora Kling
John Adams
Wilber Kling
Frank Crotzer
St. Marys
O. Henria
Harris
Wilkes-Barre
6Th St
Liosella Williams
Hazleton
Emory DeLong
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
Ruth
Harve Paden
Rev. Buck
Evangelical Church
Pine Grove
Moody
Danville
Berwick
Byron Blank
Willard Smith
Smith Bros
Funeral of Paul Snyder Held Here Last Thursday
Community observes the funeral of Paul Snyder with condolences to his family. The M E church youth held a supper last Saturday night to aid the pastors salary. Several locals and visitors were noted in town including the Andersons, Sterner family, and others from nearby areas. An evangelistic meeting continued this week at the Presbyterian church.
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Paul Snyder
M. E. Church
Boyd Anderson
Shickshinny
Sterner
Bloomsburg
Dennis
Tola
Wm. Beishline
Greenwood Township
Kate Robbins
Institute
Curtis Megargell
Ricketts
Harry Hippinsteel
Henry Hippensteel
Presbyterian Church
Golden Wedding Echoes At Pennsdale Meeting House
The Muncy Luminary reports Thomas A. Warner and Matilda Willitts celebrated fifty years of marriage on December 1 1902 at the Friends Meeting house in Pennsdale with about forty friends and relatives. The couple, now in their seventies, have two children two grandchildren and one son who died earlier. Original bridal party members present included bridesmaids Mrs James Ecroyd and Mrs Susan Heller Millville Pa and groomsman Mr James Ecroyd, who was ill. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a graphophone concert by Henry E Kirk before reading the marriage certificate and recalling signatures of early guests, only ten of whom remain alive.
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Pennsdale
Thomas A. Warner
Matilda Willitts
Elizabeth W. Warner
Henry E. Warner
Thos. A. Warner
John Warner
James Ecroyd
Susan Heller
Millville
Henry E. Kirk
James H. Ecroyd
W. 8
Directors Convention Engages Community on School Law
The directors convention held in the new Court room drew large attendance with morning and afternoon sessions. President Kline delivered an engaging address as discussion focused on compulsory school law and Township High Schools. Superintendent Evans pledged to use authority to enforce the law or at least ensure districts strive to. Key officers elected included Dr L B Kline as president J Creveling as vice president and W E Rinker as secretary with a roster of delegates and alternates named from Bloomsburg Berwick Millville and surrounding areas.
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Kline
Evans
L. B. Kline
Catawissa
J. ©. Creveling
Scott
W E. Rinker
Bloomsburg
J. C. Brown
G. Y. Moury
Montour
J. E. Smith
Berwick
George Laub
West Berwick
A. W. Eves
Greenwood
F. W. Redeker
J. B
Escape of Grether and Van Buskirk From Monroe County Jail
Charles Grether the connected murderer of Constable Adam Strunk and Daniel Van Buskirk escaped from Monroe County Jail in Stroudsburg Sunday morning. Five prisoners were held with Grether and two escaped in snow after a bath. A day watchman failed to lock doors allowing the jailbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grether
Adam Strunk
Stroudsburg
Daniel van Buskirk
Grether
Mervine
John Mervine
William Reinhart
Gretcher
Reinhart
van Buskirk
Death of W T Ritter A Wilkes-Barre Resident
William T Ritter aged 61 died after a complication of diseases Saturday evening. Born in Bloomsburg he lived in Wilkes-Barre for 18 years. He leaves his wife Elmer E. and four daughters Mrs N Ross Mrs W S White Mrs J Marvin Renshaw and Lillian plus siblings Austin of Chicago and Mrs John Dodson of Berwick. He was a Central M E Church member and connected with local fraternal and trade groups. Funeral arrangements will be announced by his associated organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Ritter
Wilkes-Barre
Bloomsburg
Elmer E
N. Ross
W. 8. White
J. Marvin Renshaw
Plymouth
Lillian
Austin
Chicago
John Dodson
Berwick
Central M. E. Church
P.O
Master Builders’ Exchange
Painters’ and Decorators’ Association
East Seventh Street
Samuel Bowman
Mullinville
Death of Dr J N Bice Noted Independent Coal Operator
Scranton dispatch reports the sudden death of Dr J N Bice at 57 from heart trouble. An early medical graduate, he practiced in Pittston before turning to coal work in 1889. He led West End Coal Co and Riverside Coal Co, and served in Civil War Battery L Pennsylvania Volunteers. Survived by widow and three children Homer O Earl L Harion H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
J. N. Bice
Mine Commission
Dyspepsia and the Christmas Dinner
The piece argues that dyspepsia is a stomach issue not a cook fault and praises Hoo1s Sarsaparilla for improving stomach vigor, curing dyspepsia, stimulating appetite, and restoring pleasure in eating.
Paper Mill wood cash offered in Catawissa request
Cash will be paid for paper mill wood delivered to Pennsylvania Paper Mills in Catawissa. Communicate with Grant Herring president or H A McKillip treasurer in Bloomsburg for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Paper Mills
Catawissa
Grant Herring
Pres
H. A. M’killip, Treas
Bloomsburg
Christmas Gift Goods Sale With Wide Handkerchief Selection
A broad sale of handkerchiefs for men and women at 5c with 175 dozen Ladies Fancy handkerchiefs at 15c or two for 25c. Many gift items for children and adults include iron toys, mechanical toys, games, gloves, books for children from 5c to $1.00, plus silverware, silks, china, dress goods, and furniture and household items.
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Blooms
Schuyler’s
J. P. Brittain
Washington, D. C
M. I. Brittain
P. L. Drum
Whites-Barre
County Institute
New Mexico
Walters
Gen. Brindle
Berwick Personals
Orangeville News
Directors Convention
W. T. Rutter
D. Lowener
Dr. Rice
Ers
Chas. M. Evans
Geo. W. Hess
Optician & Jeweler
Dr. Peal
Morgr Brorgra
China
Limoges
Imperial Crown
E. Wharey
H. J. Clark & Son
Sterling Novelties
the Toys and Games
W Tri
Ming
Leggins
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