Newspaper clubbing offer boosts Republican subscriptions
The notice advertises renewed arrangements with major city dailies offering discounted advance rates for the Republican and partner papers. It touts bundles, premiums, and a free year for five subscribers, encouraging readers to form clubs to receive extra issues at reduced prices during Congress and the presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Weekly Tribune Tos
Tri-Weekly
Tribune
Congress
Town Lots for Sale by Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company
Lands offered on easy terms through J Sanderson Woods sales agent of N U Funk secretary office at Ent Building. Inquiries welcomed for town parcels and development plots announced by the Bloomsburg firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company
J. Sanderson Woods
N. U. Funk
Sec
Heacock Appointed Notary Public in Columbia County
Laura C. Heacock of Benton is named Notary Public in a historic first for Columbia County as a woman in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura C. Heacock
Benton
Columbia County
Local figures head south for business and teaching roles
O. E. Yorks Esq of Central travels to Mexico this week to oversee business interests in a major copper company. Prof. B. Albert of Bloomsburg Normal School attended an Institute in Wilmington Delaware as an instructor last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Yorks Esq
Central
Mexico
Squire
B. Albert
Bloomsburg Normal School
Wilmington
Delaware
Mills Seek Extra Hands at Silk and Carpet Plants
The Silk Mill and Carpet Mill are calling for more workers with the Carpet Mill promising at least a hundred additional hands. The appeal underscores ongoing employment needs at both facilities.
Normal School Pupils Plan Washington Excursion
The Normal School pupils and a number of friends are taking their annual excursion to Washington this week. The excursionists numbered about one hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Local notices include church plans and bridge changes
John Nungesser a long time lock tender moves to Lime Ridge. Hendrick W. Bangs of Greenwood township dies aged 82. funeral held. A new United Evangelical Church is planned in North Berwick on Chestnut Street. cornerstone to be laid Sunday. Reading Company may replace Maleville bridge with steel. other Catawissa bridges already steel. Miss Jennie Hitchner named manager of National Biscuit Company bakeries at Pittston after her father’s death. Grand Commander E S Fornwald to visit Knights of Malta groups in Ambler. Smallpox precautions urged. vaccination likely for public school pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical
North Berwick
Reading Company
Maleville
Catawissa
Jennie Hitchner
National Biscuit Company
Pittston
West Berwick Names Election Officials for Borough Vote
Judy Littie appoints D. A hueas judge of election and W. FR and A. B. Lynn inspectors for West Berwick. John Crisman assigned to post notices of the first borough election to be held on the third Tuesday of February next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Littie
D. A Hueas
W. FR
A. B. Lynn
West Berwick
John
Crisman
Insanity Case Leads to Mrs Shaffer's Removal to Danville Asylum
Due to violence and threat to destroy property, Mrs William Shaffer, living beyond Irondale, was sent to the Danville Asylum on Saturday. The insanity was linked to grief over a daughter's death. Bloomsburg kin seek updates on John A Hagenbuch, last heard from in Fresno about fifteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shaffer
Irondale
Danville Asylum
Hagemeier
Bloomsburg
John A. Hagenbuch
Isaiah Hagenbuch
Fresno
California
Widow Mrs Hazeldine Restored to Pension Rolls
Mrs Hazeldine widow of Samuel Heeldine and former widow of Graham H Thomas is restored to pension rolls at 14 dollars monthly through local aid. The grant references 84th Pa Regiment veteran service and Fredericksburg. County Commissioners also announce completion of rebuilding at Shaffer and Henry Masteller bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazeldine
Samuel ‘Heeldine
Graham H. Thomas
Wi Sterner
Thomas
Fredricksburg
le County
Shaffer
Henry Masteller
Repairs Under Supervisor Con tractor Gorvey Near Shafters
Repairs were completed under supervisor Con tractor Thomas Gorvey at Shafters for a sum much less than the cost of building a new bridge. The work covered multiple repairs and aimed to restore function efficiently and economically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gorvey
Shafters
Berwick Rail Line Advances Amid Editor's Criticism
The Berwick Independent notes ongoing construction of the Columbia and Montour Electric railway into Berwick despite recent sharp editorials. Contractors and local builders persist, with progress continuing on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Dorr
Berwick Independent
Columbia & Montour Electric Railway
Gaal
Berwick
Remainder of Columbia County Fair track covered for next season
The race track at the Columbia County Fair ground has been surfaced with clay and loam. The course will be in excellent condition for next season's races, with several reputable horsemen inquiring about using it for training horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County Fair Ground
George W. John Dies in Mount Carmel at Home
George W. John, born 1875, died at his Mount Carmel home on Monday night after a bout with Bright's disease. He was married in 1897 and is survived by a wife and two year-old son. He was brother to townsman Harry John, with the mother having died only a few months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. W. John
Mount Carmel
Bright
Harry John
Death of George Farrer in Jackson Township
George Farrer of Jackson township died at his home on Saturday December 7 1901 aged about 68. Survived by two daughters Mrs George W Ruesle of Berwick and Mrs Frank W Manning of Derry and two sons Reuben L of Lancaster and Tustin at home. Funeral services held Tuesday at ten o clock conducted by Rev OL Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Farrer
Jackson Township
George W. Ruesle
Berwick
Frank W. Manning
Derry
Reuben L
Lancaster
Tustin
OL. Buck
Bank deposits rise in Bloomsburg region
It will be observed by our readers that the deposits in the three Bloomsburg National Banks aggregate nearly one million dollars. There is a constant increase, which is indisputable evidence that the farmers and business men of this County are adding to their surplus capital yearly. This increase is all the more remarkable when it is noted that the new Bank at Millville also has a nice deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg National
Millville
Builder Hendler seeks injunction over Wilkes-Barre lighting bid
Joseph Hendler, contracted for Bloomsburg bridge substructure, bids to light Wilkes-Barre at a far lower price but is not awarded the contract due to lack of plant. He obtains a preliminary injunction against the city and the Wyoming Valley Light and Heat Co. while his case awaits a judge's ruling. Hendler offers to bond $25,000 and claims net worth at least $250,000 as protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hendler
Bloomsburg Bridge
Wilkes-Barre
Hendler
Wyoming Valley Light and Heat Company
Keller Wins Damages From Hess Farm Road Widening
The article confirms George W. Keller, buyer of the Hess farm near Rupert, is entitled to the damages awarded for widening River street. Damages, transferred in the farm sale agreement and recorded, were paid per Supreme Court decision, despite earlier editorials implying a county robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Keller
Hess
Rupert
Keller
Supreme Court
Kelter
Recorder’s Office
Milkman Drowns After Bridge Washout At Bunlock
William Hartman of Hunlock Town a Laverne Co milkman narrowly escaped drowning Sunday at 5 30 as Hunlock creek flooded and the toll gate bridge was swept away. He and his team a span of gray horses were swept downstream with the horses drowned and one body found in brush at the aqueduct Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hartman
Hunlock Township
Laverne Co
Bunlock
Mr. Hartman
Plymouth
Hunlock Creek
Hartman
Aqueduct
Life of George Frysinger Lewistown printer and leader
George Frysinger father of Rev. W M Frysinger died at his Lewistown Virginia home aged about 91. He began printing with the Baltimore American, helped found the Hanover Herald, edited the Lebanon Courier, and owned the Lewistown Gazette. He served four terms as Chief Burgess and as clerk to the County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frysinger
W. M. Frysinger
M. E
Bloomsburg
Lewistown
Hanover
Baltimore American
Washington
Congressional Globe
Herald
Lebanon
Tragic P and R Bridge Collapse Near Williamsport
A Sunday morning crash on the P and BE Railroad bridge between Williamsport and Newberry occurred as high water undermined the foundations. A locomotive and nine cars were swept into the flood. three men from Sunbury died: John Matz engineer, Fredrick Glass fireman, and George Harley brakeman. Bodies not yet recovered due to high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streight
Lycoming Orsak
Williamsport
Newberry
John Matz
Sunbury
Fredrick Glass
George Harley
Sunbury Gingle
Summers verdict against B and O Railroad over street collision
A jury returned a verdict for William E. Summers against the B and O Railroad after five hours deliberation. Summers claimed damages for injuries from a collision at the crossing on Railroad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Summers
B. & 8. Railroad
Summers
Railroad Street
Summers v Summers jury verdict on railroad track incident
A trial recounts Summers being dragged by a south bound train while his mule wagon broke. He jumped free injuring his ankle while the railroad witnesses claimed he did not stop to listen before crossing. The jury found Summers truthful despite seven witnesses saying otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers
Jed Skeler
J. B. Robinson
James Scarlet
L. E. Waller
Columbia Court
Flooding Flares Across Susquehanna Headwaters Stirring Damage
Warm week and Saturday rain sent the North Branch and tributaries above normal levels. Catawissa Creek swelled to its highest since 1857 as mills flooded. Mainville and Beaver Township bridges were washed away. several rail lines and roads were submerged or disrupted. G W Kelter’s Aqueduct mill suffered significant flood damage.
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Susquehana
Satuday
Wilkes-Barre
River Street
St. Patrick’s Day
Kinney Run
Travl
Bloomsburg
Market Street
Catawissa Creek
Pansylvania Paper Mills
Catawissa
Mainville
Kesters
Peter Fisher
Beaver Township
West Fork
Central
Pentecost Amber Company
Jameson City
Damer
North
Pennsylvania
Rupert
G. W. Kelter
Aqueduct
Squire John Burns Drowned Crossing Washed Bridge
Squire John Burns of Oneida drowned while attempting to cross a washed out bridge on the return from Sheppton. His body was found near the bank the next morning. A mine foreman and former Justice of the Peace in Oneida, he left a wife Hannah Thompson and six children. born in Forestville, Schuylkill, and associated with Hazleton groups.
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Squire John Burns
Oneida
Sheppton
Thomas
H. P. Berns
Hazleton
Hannah Thompson
Forrestville
Schuylkill County
Stockton
Oneina
Good Will Association of
Death of Catawissa Railroad employee at 53
Edward Moyer a long time machinist for the railroad company in Catawissa was found dead Friday morning in the railroad shops. The death is attributed to heart disease. He as about 53, survived by a wife and two sons. He was highly respected and one of the company’s most trusted employees.
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Edward Moyer
Catawissa
Moyer
Fish Commissioners decry illegal fishing on Susquehanna river
The Fish Commissioners report widespread defiance of fish laws on the Susquehanna and its tributaries. They lament lack of enforcement by constables sheriffs and magistrates and warn that wardens face danger including being fired upon while performing duties.
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Susquehanna
E B Yordy Dies At 65 In Wilkesdaire Printing Trade
E B Yordy proprietor of a large job printing establishment in Wilkesdaire died on Tuesday aged about 65. He had been in ill health for two years. A Civil War veteran, he was a first lieutenant in the 103rd Pa Regiment and later commanded a company in the Eighty Seventh U S Infantry. Yordy once resided in Bloomsburg and was foreman of the Republican office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Yordy
Wilkesdaire
Yordy
103Rd Pa
Bloomsburg
Eighty Seventh United States Infantry
Danville State Hospital Closes Visitors Over Smallpox Fears
The Danville State Hospital for the Insane in Pennsylvania announces a two week contagion inspection requirement for admissions and bans general visits amid statewide smallpox concerns. Superintendent H B McRevoir MD enforces physician certificates confirming no contagion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
State Hospital For
H. B. McRevire
Sensational turn in Moser estate case hopes to identify signatures
In Schuylkill county court the Moser property dispute gains new momentum as senior counsel W G Stanton reveals witnesses who know Burkhardt Moser. John Belice and Mrs William Dean, both over ninety, may identify signatures on documents found in an old trunk. Depositions must occur within ten days to avoid loss before the next term. If successful, plaintiffs would own over a thousand Tamaqua homes and six Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company collieries. The long-running suit risks a major transfer of wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moser
Schuylkill
W. G. Stanton
Buffalo
Burkhardt Moser
John Belice
Easton
William Dean
Pottstown
Tamaqua
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
United Telephone Expands Network Into Montour County
The United Telephone and Telegraph Company completed a Watsontown to Williamsport line via Muncy and Danville, linking Bloomsburg and Williamsport with the Montour and Columbia route. The North and West Branch operation at Williamsport is under the same parent company based in Philadelphia at 112 Broad Street, now owning about fifteen companies. The system already serves thousands of phones and is rapidly upgrading lines previously in poor condition.
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United Telephone and Telegraph Company
Watsontown
Williamsport
Muncy
Danville
Comley
Montour County
North and West Branch Company
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Ines
Danville Intelligencer
Bloomsburg
Montour
Columbia
The First Christmas Talk No 2
The twenty fifth of this month marks the first Christmas of the new century and the first chance to give lasting gifts. A durable watch fits this moment as a daily companion across a long life and into the twentieth century. I offer a large stock for ladies gentlemen misses and boys in gold gold filled silver and enamel that keep accurate time.
Fine furniture and china at W. J. Corell Co
All the latest in bedroom suits sideboards rockers book cases parlor sets and novelties available at the old stand of W. J. Corell & Co at L. E. Whary's Bloomsburg. Haviland & Co china in full dinner sets up to 60 open stock also offered. Christmas gifts urged with reliable goods and long experience backing the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Corell & Co
L. E. Whary’s
Bloomsburg
Haviland & Co
Five patterns of Elite French China at Whary's Bloomsburg
Advertises full or broken sets of Elite French China at L. E. Whary on West Second Street Bloomsburg. Mentions Bissell Cyco Bearing Carpet Sweeper and claims it removes all dirt. Notes Christmas gifts and sales at W J Corell Co's ae rooms where the item was purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
L. E. Whary’s
Bloomsburg
West Second Street
W J. Corell Co
Farmers and stock sales buyers at Leader Meat Market
Farmers and stockraisers are urged to call The Leader Meat Market at 237 Center St Bloomsburg Pa for cash purchases of all stock types at top market prices with immediate payment. Communicate via telephone mail or visit.
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Leader Meat Market
Center St
Bloomsburg, Pa
Christmas Selling Opens With Bright Holiday Stock
The store promotes a wide Christmas stock from handkerchiefs and dolls to coats, blankets and fur scarves. It urges early buying, highlights affordable gifts for mother and sister, and notes many items from 3c to $12.00, inviting families to visit and shop.
Little Fellow Suits and Overcoats Sale Ad
An old newspaper ad lists children’s fashion items and prices, including Nobby Suits and Reefers for the Little Fellow at 1.98 and Elegant 3 piece Suits with Yoke Overcoats at 5.48.
Bargain Cloth Goods and Accessories Display
The store promotes Black Cluster Scarfs with six tails Isabella Fox Scarfs Wool Seal Scarfs and Muffs at affordable prices. It advertises mottled and novelty suitings, granite suitings, and a wide range of gloves for men women and children plus curtains cushions linens and stained linens.
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Columbia and Gem Steam Laundry
John Nungesser
Pennsylvania Canal
Mahoning Township
Lime Ridge
Hendrick W. Bangs
Greenwood Township
Fornwald
St. Elmo Commandry
Knights of Malta
Imperial Commandry
Chester and
Bethany
Ambler
Board of Health
John Burns
Fish Commissioners
Susquehanna River
State Hospital For the Insane
Danville, Pa
Cleef
Geo. W. Hess
Optician and Jeweler
Whary’s
W. J. Gorell ¢ Co
Whary's
Pennsylvania Paper Wills
Grant Herring
Pres
H. A. Mkillip
Trens
Forman’s
W. C. McKinney
East Main Street
Dr. Peal
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Meyer Broters
F. P. Pursell
Owenbeac
Nobby Grey
Martin
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Ladies Kersey
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