Elks hold Berwick tribute to Weh Rens deceased
Members of the Berwick Bloomsburg and Danville Elks Lodge gathered last Sunday at the Berwick Opera House for the annual Lodge of Sorrows honoring departed members. Thomas J. Jennings District Deputy Grand Ruler of Scranton spoke as hundreds attended the solemn service.
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Order of Elk
Berwick
Bloomsburg
Danville
Lodge of Sorrow
Opera House
Thomas J. Jennings
Scranton
Mare Anasians Forks United in Wedlock
Mare Anasians Forks were united in wedlock by the Rev W R. After the ceremony the couple went to the home of the pride where friends awaited their arrival to offer best wishes. The young couple begin their married life under bright skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R
Zarr Will Admits Probate And Child Beneficiary Plan
The will of the late B Frank Zarr is admitted to probate and assigns his minor child Fred Ss a $1000 for support and education with the remainder to be divided share alike among the four children Frank and the older siblings. The article notes community figures like Thomas Howell Patton C P Harrington Bruce Hidlay Samer Bearlet Imogene Miller Elmer Mellick and M Hughes in local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Frank Zarr
Fred Ss
Frank
Lydon Remains Involved In Ongoing Yemeni Dispatch
The report references Mr. Lydon and his continued involvement in a Yemeni context, noting his presence until after the anticipated noli event. Specific dates or outcomes are not provided in the readable text.
Hed Men Visit Bloomsburg in Festive Tribal Assembly
The Mahoning tribe of Hed Men from Danville paid a traditional visit to the Bloomsburg order on Wednesday evening. They arrived in a special car with Oz in attendance. Over two hundred members were present for refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning
Hed Men
Danville
Bloomsburg
Week at Pennsylvania State College Institute Program
A thorough program led by Director Charles E. Thorne of the Ohio Experiment Station will cover natural resources and proper treatment. Prof. Andrew Boss of Minnesota will lecture on Farm Management and livestock judging with practical demonstrations. Poultry, crops, rural schooling, and cooperation will be discussed. potential attendees should write N. S. McDowell, Department of Agricultural Extension, State College, Pa.
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Charles E. Thorne
Ohio
Andrew Boss
University of Minnesota
Peik. Lewis
Newdenagthe
McDowell
Department of Agricultural Extension State College
Christmas Seals Boosting Red Cross Aid Across Schools
The article recalls children buying Red Cross Christmas Seals to fund battle against tuberculosis. A Massachusetts teacher notes a shabby girl who buys a seal and asks how many people will be cured. An urchin asks if the money buys medicine for the sick. The piece urges buying seals on holiday packages and reminds to place the seal on the package reverse side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crosse
Massachusetts
Red Cross
Court Adjourns Abruptly as Judge’s Father Fails
The trial of William Vanderslice against the 8 B and B A R was adjourned Tuesday afternoon after word that Judge Evane’s aged father was dying. Court will reconvene December 20 to continue the case.
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William Vanderslice
8. B
Evane
Local Parent Teachers Association Meeting Draws Deep Interest
Aon, secretary, and A. R. Dykeman, treasurer, led a meeting of the association to promote child welfare and strengthen parent teacher ties. Mrs. Herman Birney, secretary of the state organization, and Prof. Sterner addressed attendees, noting strong engagement.
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Aon
A. R. Dykeman
Herman Birney
Sterner
Fire tears through Byrnesville gutting homes and a store
Fire last Saturday in Byrnesville near Centralia destroyed four dwellings a pool room and a store room. Damage estimated at about 20000 dollars with little insurance. Fire Department of Centralia aided efforts preventing wider ruin.
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Byrnesville
Gentralia
Fire Department of
Centralia
Why Taft Went to Yale Address Explains Career Choice
Former President Taft told the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce he chose Yale over returning to Cincinnati to practice law because he could not face practicing before judges he had appointed while president. He argued that every head of Washington departments should be civil service.
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Cincinnatii Chamber Commission
Taft
Yale
Cincinnati
Ion
Washington
Civil Service
Bonth Catherine Man Badly Sprains Leg at Mill
Harvey Evans of Bonth Catherine employed at A. B. Hartman Planing Mill injured three weeks ago when his leg twisted during duties. He remains unable to work due to the severe sprain.
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Harvey Evans
Bonth Catherine
A. B. Hartman
First real snowstorm hits town with sleigh rides and runners
A Wednesday afternoon storm dropped several inches of snow across the section. Wm. A. Hartzell enjoyed a sleigh ride through town as Marathon runners attempting the course were forced to finish much of the distance in deep snow.
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Wm. A. Hartzell
Water Company Extends Main on North Street to Light
Water utility crews extended its main line on North street to the light at the intersection, improving service for nearby homes and businesses. Work continues with minimal disruption to traffic and residents nearby.
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the Water Company
North Street
Boyd 8 Ohl Break Ground for Clubhouse and Dwelling
A groundbreaking ceremony signals the start of a new clubhouse and dwelling on East Street. Local officials and community members attend as crews break ground on the project, which aims to expand facilities for residents and activities.
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Boyd
Ohl
Local Military and Naval Academy Appointments Open
Sixteenth Pennsylvania District announces one principal and two alternates for West Point and Annapolis appointments. Examinations begin January 2 at Sunbury High School, with final exams by May. Applicants aged 17-22 for West Point and 16-20 for Annapolis must apply through Major W. W. Fenner and indicate preferred academy.
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Eorroe
Sixteenth
Columbia
Montour
Northumberland
Sullivan Counties
Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Henry
Anpapalia
W. W. Fenner
Sunbury
Pennsylvania
Sanbury High School
Fetzer
Geeley
Jno
V. Lasuea
M. C
New Arrivals Reported in Local Homes
A baby girl arrived at the home of Mrs. Isaac Shaffer on Tuesday. Mr. Shaffer was killed ten months ago in East Bloomsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Conner of Benton welcome a daughter. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Coleman of Murray Avenue. A son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peal Brothet on Sunday.
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Isaac Shaffer
Shaffer
East Bloomsburg
Marvin Conner
Benton
Mathias Coleman
Murray Avenue
Pettit Awarded Hotel Corner Prize on East Thareday
The fragment notes Pettit receiving a hotel corner award on East Thareday. Details are sparse, with unclear date and location context. Further text needed for precise event scope and participants.
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Pettit Hae Beta
The Marenail A Napoleonic Canoe Tale
A young French peasant pursues a dream of a Napoleonic canoe. The story blends love and adventure in a sustained tale where a boy's dream becomes a man's devotion. A romance of unusual scope and passionate pursuit.
Fragmentary Notice Records Resident Update
Incomplete OCR shows a name Robert Fipmire and fragmentary lines about residence and sickness. The readable text suggests a personal update indicating a return home and a period of eight years, with references to Bona Ventininl and sickness, but details are unclear.
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Robert Fipmire
Ice Cream and Confession Business Opens Nearby Theater
Peter Blevip of Catawism has leased the store room next to the new Victoria Theater from E. W. Thomas of Nanti coke to launch 80 Up-to-date ice cream and confession business. Mr. Irvin has run a similar venture in Cate wines for years.
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Peter Blevip
Catawism
E. W. Thomas
Nanticoke
Victoria Theater
Mr. Irvin
Catewines
Bloomsburg Mummers Parade Plans for New Year
Berwick organizers push for a Bloomsburg Mummers parade tied to the Marathon Races. Committees report bright prospects and say the town should have a big New Year celebration.
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Bloomsburg
Berwick
National Guard Convention Attended by Barton Delegate
The annual meeting of the National Guard of Pennsylvania is held in Philadelphia at the Hotel Walton yesterday and today with Captain H. B. Barton attending as a delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Walton
H. 8. Barton
Unclear incident prompts early Friday kitchen scene
A minor disturbance occurred Friday morning at a home. Damage was done during the event before emergency responders could reach the scene.
Craftemans' Club Serves Chicken and Waffles to Masons
The Craftemans' Club hosted an informal chicken and waffle supper for over 190 Masons Tuesday evening. Ladies from the First Presbyterian Church provided the meal, followed by a smoker for members.
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Craftemans’ Club
A W Diehl sues railroad for fire damages
A W Diehl of Beaver township seeks $2,000 in damages from the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company through attorney C B Kreisher alleging his land was damaged by fire caused by the railroad.
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A. W. Diehl
Beaver Township
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Bloomsburg Driving Club Banquet At J Rime Hotel
Fifty members of the Bloomsburg Driving Club gathered for a banquet at the J Rime Hotel. The event highlighted club camaraderie and the group's activities.
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Bloomsburg
Billy Sunday Revival To Start In Pittsburg
The Rev Billy Sunday will begin a seven week revival in Pittsburg on December 26 with widespread church cooperation. The Pittsburg Gazette Times will provide extensive coverage including reports pictures and results before during and after meetings and is seeing rising circulation as subscriptions flood in from readers wanting to follow the revival.
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Billy
Will
Pittsburg
Gazette Times
Land Transfers in Berwick Bloomsburg Madison and Locust
Record of property deeds showing Ira J. Shelhamer and wife to J. W. Moore in Berwick R 8 Hemingway master to Harry Brink for land in Bloomsburg John C. Wolf and wife to Wilson Kinsey for land in Madison J Wilson Kinney and wife to Fred Kinney for land in Madison Hi L Vanderslice and wife to W P and Clara Vanderslice for land in Mt. Pleasant John Snyder and wife to Joseph Snyder for land in Locust C Vetter attorney to F W Fiets et al for land in Jackson and Benton
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Ira J. Shelhamer
J. W. Moore
Berwick
Hemingway
Harry
Brink
Bloomsburg
John C. Wolf
Wilson Kincey
Madison
J. Wilson Kinney
Fred D. Kinney
Hi. L. Vanderslice
W. P
Clara Vanderslice
Mt. Pleasant
John Snyder
Joseph P. Snyder
Locust
C. ©. Vetter
F. W. Fieits
Jackson and
Benton
Lost letters to be sent to dead letter office in 1913
The Bloomsburg post office holds letters awaiting fate and will forward them to the dead letter office on December 23 1913. Recipients include associations widowers bakers and several individuals with surnames such as Cherrie Jove Crowns wer Kessler Weilli ver Pauline and Verna M. Mise Eva Laugh rey Rath Long Anna Miller and others. Addressees must claim by December 9 1913 and a one cent postage will be charged for each advertised letter.
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Bloomsburg
Carl
Mise
Marcella
Golder
Mise Belva
Klechner
Mies Eva
Laughrey
Mise Rath
Long
Mise Anna
Miller
Mr. Lloyd
Janis C. Brows
P. M
J Stough to Speak in Bloomsburg on Booze and Boorse Fight
Committees from the Men and made arrangements with Dr Henry Stough conducting an evangelistic campaign at Berwick. He will come to Bloomsburg next Friday afternoon to address men at the Methodist church at 8 o clock. The talk titled Booze and Boorse fighters aims to wipe out the saloon and follows a previous address in Berwick.
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Henry Stough
Berwick
Bloomsburg
Stough
LaVere Robbins Weds Walter Brooke In Town Ceremony
At 9 o'clock Tuesday morning at the Robbins home on Market Street Miss La Vere Robbins married Walter Brooke formerly of town now in New York City. Rev G C Dickson performed the ceremony with the bride given away by her father. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple departed for their honeymoon. The bride is popular in town and the groom is an illustrator with the Street Railways Advertising Company in New York City, where they will reside.
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J. M. Robbins
Market Street
Groens
The
Street Railways Advertising Company
New York City
Chicago Faces Unemployed Army Halting City Work Crisis
A report from committees on homeless men warns Chicago could face a crisis akin to 1907 08 as thousands seek work and shelter. Charities report flood of applications while railroad workers lose jobs to retrenchment and steel industry stagnation.
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Chicago
Elderly Modday Woman Dies at Home
Mrs. Hanosh Kelly died at her home at Fourth and West streets Modday evening. She is survived by sister Miss C. E. Kelly. Funeral services were held from her late home Thursday morning. Rev. T. EB. Jepeon conducted. The body was taken to Lewinbaig for interment.
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Hanosh Kelly
C. E. Kelly
T. EB. Jepeon
Lewinbaig
Beaton man Charles Hess conducts town business Tuesday
Charles Hess of Beaton transacted business in town on Tuesday, adding to the day’s local activity with routine commerce and civic engagement.
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Charles Hess
Beaton
Eyer Civil Advancing Key Survey at Fis ing Creek
W H Eyer civil project progresses in Fis ing Creek township with an important survey underway across Friday and Saturday attracting local attention and officials involved in the effort.
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W. H. Eyer
Fising Creek Township
Millville resident testifies in Vanderslice case
Boyd Trescott of Millville eased town on Monday and Tuesday as a witness in the Vanderslice 8, B. & 8. R. KR case. Neil Chrieman of Wilkes Barre spent Sunday in town with a separate and transacted business before returning to the city on Monday.
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Robert Rabb
Wilkes-Barre
County
Aurer
Rabb
Boyd Trescott
Millville
Easing Town
Vanderslice
R. KR
Neil Chrieman
Wilkes Barre
Mondey
Holiday shopping begins as stores spark Christmas rush
Stores launch holiday alire as Christmas shopping kicks into high gear. The early shopping spirit grows stronger each year, signaling a bustling season ahead.
Family stops en route to New Jersey incident
A. L. Dye and his young son Otis from near Jerseytown visited town Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Umstead while traveling to Dye's daughter's home in New Jersey.
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A. L. Dye
Otis
Jerseytown
Richard Umstead
New Jersey
Citizens' Band concert at opera house for fund drive
The Citizens' Band performed Sunday afternoon at the opera house to show gratitude for support received in their effort to raise a $1000 fund.
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Citizens’ Band
Opera House
Appointment of Greenwood Assessor Follows Move of Albertson
At the County Commissioners meeting Tuesday W L Kelehner was named assessor for Greenwood replacing Borr Albertson who has moved from the district.
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W. L. Kelehner
Greenwood
Borr Albertson
Pine Alley Quoit Club Match Highlights
Pine Alley Quoit Club held a Tuesday match with many members present. J B Bachman defeated Thomas Milles by 3 to 2 in the evening’s top game.
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Pine Alley Quoit Club
J. 8. Bachman
Thomas Milles
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M.smilleisen
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Cashier
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