Locust Gap pastor praised amid parish growth and regional notices
The piece notes Rev. A. J. M'Cann's continued success at Locust Gap. It records travel by W L Mason from Davis West Virginia to Bloomsburg, and obituaries for Samuel Crossley of Warwick, aged 94, and Lewis Lee of Roaring Creek Valley, aged about 84, highlighting Quaker ties and church heritage.
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A. J. M’cann
Locust Gap
W. Ll. Mason
Davis West Virginia
Bloomsburg
Lewis Lee
Roaring Creek Valley
Church of the Many
Sale of Wilkesbarre and Western Railroad Franchises Set March
Central Trust Company of New York trustee announces sale of the Wilkesbarre and Western Railroad franchises by bonds unpaid since July 1, 1894. The auction will occur on March 10, 1902 at the Philadelphia Bourse. Roaringcreek resident Franklin Yocum dies after years of ill health. funeral held December 1. he belonged to the M E Church. A noted Pennsylvania Methodist editor attacks jurors and officials in a civil case.
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Wilkesbarre & Western Railroad
Central Trust Company of
New York
Philadelphia
Franklin Yocum
Roaringcreek Township
M. E. Church
Singer
U.S
Milesburg Methodists condemn Swallow over McKinley death
A letter from Dr. Swallow quotes Milesburg Methodists who passed resolutions condemning him for his remarks on President McKinley and call for a boycott of Methodist book rooms. He counters that fifteen self-proclaimed Methodists in Centre County signed a boycott notice after criticizing him for truth about McKinley and the liquor trade.
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Milesburg
Hermit Discovered by Hunters in Northumberland Cave
A hunting party led by Jury Commissioner Benjamin Mahamer found an aged hermit half naked in a Mahanoy mountain cave in Northumberland county. The man spoke a foreign language. he was reported to Justice Seartman of Lower Hoy. Seartman deemed him possibly insane and connected the case to Buselan who escaped from the township last fall. Dr Stoner had diagnosed dropsy and serious condition.
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Benjamin Mahamer
Mahanoy
Mountain
Northumberland County
Seartman
Lower Hoy
Buselan
Sentery Fall
Stoner
Crawford House proprietor dies after gall duct obstruction
G. W. Crawford of the Crawford House in Muncy died Thursday at Clifton Springs New Jersey where he was treated for an obstruction of the gall duct. He was operated on and initially rallied but died from exhaustion. This sketch recalls his life.
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Crawford
Muncy
Clifton Bprings
Nj.y
Longtime Muncy postmaster and hotel owner dies
The article notes that 1869 onward he moved to Moreland township Lycoming county and ran metal lumber and flour milling for twelve years while serving thirty two years as postmaster. He bought the Muncy hotel in 1880 and planned retirement next spring. He also served many years as a school director.
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Moreland
Lycoming County
Muncy
Emanuel Kurtz
Crawford
Spitting Ban Sparks Debate Across Cities
Discussion focuses on ordinances banning spitting on sidewalks. Bloomsbury pursues the measure amid mixed results in Reading and Hazleton where opponents call it a freak law. Proponents cite public health gains and note improvements in street cleanliness and trolley cars in recent years.
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Bloomsbury
Preas
Hazleton
Death shocks Danville as banker A. Yorks dies suddenly
Danville residents mourn as A Yorks, longtime cashier of the First National Bank, dies after a Wednesday evening illness. He was walking home from the river bridge with friends when he collapsed at the Pennsylvania House. Doctors say a heart attack likely caused the fatal episode.
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Danville
A. Yorks
Earth
B. W. Rhodes
Pennsylvania House
Yorks
First National Bank of
Pennsylvania Railroad Clerical Orders Open for 1902
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces clerical orders for 1902 to ordained clergymen in regular charge of churches near the line. Applications via ticket agents with blanks furnished by the company must reach the General Office by December 21, with mailed orders December 31. The Tribune offers advance payment options for full news during Congress and the presidential campaign.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Reeousitoon
Tri- Weekly Tribune
Congress
Train Schedules From Sunbury Eastward and Westward
Nov 24 schedule details list multiple trains from Sunbury toward Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington with parlor car and Pullman services. Westward trains run to Buffalo Erie Rochester and Kane with vestibuled cars. Sunday and weekday times, intermediate stations, and through coaches noted. Officials J R Hutchinson and J R Wood sign.
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Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Ashington
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Washinton
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Emporium
Erie
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Bellefonte Tyrone
Clearfield Philipsburg
West
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DuBois
Clearfield
Philipsburg
Canandigua
Renovo
Elmira
Williamsport
Hazleton and Wilkesbarre
North and West Branch Railway
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Timetable Update May 18 1991
Trains run from Bloomsburg to New York Reading Pottsville Williamsport and Danville on weekdays with specified morning and afternoon departures. The Atlantic City division offers Express and Accommodation services from Philadelphia and Atlantic City with parlor cars on express trains. Officials note detailed timetables at ticket offices.
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Bloomsburg
New York
Reading Pottse
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Dai Danville
Milton
Catawisea Peomtave
Rupert
Philadelphia
Easton
Reading
Pottsville
Sina
Takacs
Cess
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street Wharf
South Street Wharf
Cape May
Ocean City
Chestnut St
South St
Mine City
Newpa
Liberty Street
W. G. Besler
Edson J. Weeks
L. Pass
R. Agt
Train Schedules From Jameson to Bloomsburg
Southward Train 2 leaves Jameson at 5.49 am for Benton Orangeville arriving Bloomsburg at 7.10 am. Train 4 departs Jameson 10.45 am, Benton 11.06 am, Orangeville 11.35 am, arrives Bloomsburg 12.02 pm. Train 6 leaves Jameson 5.00 pm, Benton 5.25 pm, Orangeville 5.56 pm, Bloomsburg 4.25 pm. Train 22 leaves Jameson 11.30 pm, Benton 12.35 am, Orangeville 1.30 am arrives Bloomsburg 2.15 am. Trains 21 and 22 connect at Orangeville for Millville.
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Hazleton
Pottsvill
Pottsville
Le.v.unbury
East Boomaburg
J. R. Hutchinson
J.R. Wood
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Portrait and group photographs in Columbia County
A local photography studio announces new large camera and lens to offer the largest direct portrait and group photographs in Columbia County. They invite patrons to call and examine their work and emphasize ongoing commitment to quality.
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Columbia County
Loss of Fertility and Soil Retention in Manure Use
An article on soil fertility discusses how soil properties influence nutrient loss, noting potash and phosphoric acid leaching, and how different manures affect nutrient movement. It explains the soil’s capacity to retain soluble plant foods near the surface, the role of nitrates and gases, and how rainfall, crop protection, and dryness impact nutrient loss and soil sustainability.
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Tir Thamsied Esperimen
Bagend
Amamoria
Seed from different cob parts yields same germination rates
Georgia Experiment Station tested Barne’s Mammoth corn. Seed from tip, middle, and butt sections produced 92 percent stand in all three plots. Across two years tips gave 0.84 bushel more than butts and 0.21 more than middles, with consistent ordering.
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Georgia Experiment Station
Barne
R. J. Redding
Care of Farm Animals Aims for Profit Through Feeding
The article advises humane care for hogs and domestic animals, noting their similarity to humans in moral and health aspects. It promotes abstinence as a cure when an animal loses appetite and suggests mild starvation as a remedy for digestive upset, praising the art of distinguishing needs for profitable farming.
Winter Cow Care and Feeding Advice
Advice on balancing quantity versus quality in dairy cows. Suggestions include feeding schedules with ground roots and wheat shells in hot water gruel, June hay for rich milk, corn blades, upland hay, and root crops like beets and pare. Emphasizes gentle handling and avoiding pressure on cows during milking.
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USA
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Praised In Testimonials
Readers recount cures for dyspepsia and stomach ailments using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. They claim improvements in sleep appetite and strength, asserting no alcohol or narcotics and recommending the product over substitutes. testimonials mention Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser as well.
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Pierce
Myrtle sprigs and royal marriage customs traced to Victoria era
A 19th century note explains a pretty wedding tradition where a myrtle sprig from the bride’s wreath is planted to grow into a tree. The habit became a grove as it passed to successors and linked to royal weddings including the Prince of Wales. Windsor florists have long supplied wedding conventions for the royal family.
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Victoria
Germany
Prince of Wales
Queen Victoria
Aleady
Windsor Florists
Chester
Electric Bitters Cited By Alabama Woman In Patent Remedy Row
Mrs S H Newsoi of Devatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with curing severe indigestion and related ailments after three years of torment. She reports gaining 35 pounds and better appetite. Sold for 50 cents at local druggists C A Kiem and J H Mercer. December 4 4-w.
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S. H. Newsoi
Devatur
Ala
C. A. Kieim’s
J. H. Mercers Drug
Battle memorial unveiled at Bergen village site
In Bergen Noors Hol ud near Alkmarr a monument was unveiled recalling the 1799 battle between Russian and French forces aided by Dutch. The Russian soldiers who died in the engagement are remembered by the new memorial.
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Bergen
Noors
Holud Province
Alkmarr
New Life Pills Cure Ill Wife Says Winchester Writer
My wife was so ill that good physicians were unable to help her but was completely cured by Dr King s New Life Pills. They work wonders in stomach and liver troubles. Cure constipation sick headache 25¢ at C A Kleim s and H Mercer s drug stores. Dec. 4 4 w
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
C. A. Kleim
H. Mercer
Caravan raid at Tripoli yields 13,000 camels valued at 825000
In Tripoli a caravan raid ends with 210 men killed. Arabs in Dameighon hosted a trade caravan of 13,000 camels carrying coron ivory ostrich feathers and skins valued at 825000 dollars.
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Tripoli
Dameighon
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health Breakthrough
A narrator describes a vicious cycle of weakness and illness and presents Scott's Emulsion as outside help. The product allegedly stabilizes the stomach and enriches the blood, strengthening the body to grow new flesh and recover independently. Trade mark appears in the text.
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Scott
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