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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
1
Public advisory urges caution in using Christmas tree decorations to prevent fires. Warns against flammable materials, near gas jets, and unattended flames. Recommends metal or flame resistant decor, secure trees, and keeping matches out of reach.
A woman traveled to New York by boat to join her husband. Mr. Van Devalice works in the private office of Colonel Goethals.
The great majority of students at the Normal left last evening or this. The school will not reopen until after the first of the year.
The strong local soccer team meets Valley Forge this afternoon. Valley Forge holds the championship of Laserne and Lackawanns Counties. A battle royal is anticipated.
Veteran Brooklyns utility man John Hommel may move to Newark as first baseman next season. Brooklyn leader Bracialocee and President Ebbets controlling the Newark club have pledged to support Manager Harry Smith with either Hommel or fielder Kirkpatrick for the following year.
At the annual election Fire OM Mayor Magee presided over the tally. Only 18 of a possible 641 votes were cast in the contest.
A long wireless message documented Mrs Chace and Miss Breece traveling from a Fort Yukon government school in the Arctic Circle to Fairbanks. The nearly 900 mile trek lasted twenty five days mainly by dog teams. The message arrived in Fairbanks and was relayed via Cordova Sitka to Beattie before Western Union.
Gilbert Shaman died suddenly at his home near Mainville on Wednesday around 1 o clock from heart failure after a forenoon of work. He spent his life in the Mainville vicinity, was about 40, and is survived by a wife and two children. Mrs. Thomas Derr of White Hall died at Bloomaburg hospital Wednesday evening after tumor surgery, leaving a husband and three children. she was sister-in-law to A. Kieim of town.
The Africana Farm and Feather Company board met in Bloomsburg last Saturday to close arrangements for purchasing another farm of 150 acres located between Washington and Alexandria. The property sits about three miles above Mt. Vernon along the Potomac and will be used as a breeding farm.
Early tag numbers 4900 and 4303 issued to Jos Bkeer and M Milleisen indicate a strong rush to secure low numbers. The record reflects high interest in the licensing system and quick uptake among applicants.
Williamsport Elks lodge members voted unanimously to close their bar on Christmas Day. The Liquor Dealers Association of Lycoming County also voted to keep all banquets and bars closed throughout the day.
Candy Langdon of Centralia spent Thursday in town attending to prior affairs and meeting local residents.
Rev. R. Heckman spent the early week at Carlisle and returned home Thursday.
Philip Harris, an old and esteemed subscriber, paid the Republican office a visit on Friday morning. He is described as a gentleman of the old school and always considered a welcome visitor.
The Marion Athletic Club selects a strong team for the marathon on New Year’s Day. Members include Aice HIM and Oeap from Girton plus Lateer and Rush with prior experience and proven endurance.
The piece reflects a preacher's Christmas message noting hard times, pestilence, and high living costs while urging thanksgiving for the birth of the Savior. It cites hope for a brighter year and praise for communal effort and festive spirit despite adversity.
The text notes C. W. Rabb facing strong opposition as the sheriff post becomes vacant. P. Zehner may gain an edge, backed by a state committee from the county, while past tensions with Dr. Rabb and local officials are described as a momentary display of ingratitude. The opening stirs debate and party interest.
A fragment questions a man who vanishes from public life while traveling toward the sunset. It notes his retirement from the tram and suggests he has no other employments to avoid public grumbling about his appearances.
Citizens urge keeping Chief Wagner and resist salary cut plots. The town suspects a scheme by council members to oust him via salary reductions, fearing political ruin if they openly oppose reappointment. Local sentiment favors stability and public safety.
E Geyer acted as town caller on Wednesday according to the report, highlighting local civic activity and scheduling.
Benton and surrounding areas saw a busy holiday scene with residents like Z A Butt and John Mather transacting business, Lowry and Shamen and others visiting the county seat. Funeral services for James Boone were held in Lime Ridge, and reports note Christmas store hours, a botched nose injury to P M Griffith, and various travels and greetings across town.
Mrs. Frank Kirk of Watsontown spent a day this week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Frymire. On returning home she was accompanied by her brother ae Frymire who resides in Oklahoma.
The article extols saving as the main driver behind the Wheel of Fortune, noting 3 percent interest on savings with compounding as a key benefit and urging regular small deposits to maximize returns. It emphasizes steady saving as the best path to financial luck.
Mrs W B Snyder and her daughter from Roaringcreek were among the shoppers in town on Tuesday.
The first day for candidates to register for the Fair Association election reports list of officers. President E. D. Heasabik and E. Sivan. Vice Presidents M. L. Keller A. R. Henrie A. Kresster Elite Mingrove H. J. Parcel F. W. Heller Dr. T. OC. Rarer. Executive Committee E. W. Hagembuch H. B. Corel Elliot Adame. Treasurer Jacob Hi Maust Jas Brown. Librarian Harry B. Batton A. C. Hidlay. Auditor Guy Metech.
The Red Cross Christmas Seal Campaign printed and distributed over 100 million seals this year. If laid end to end they would stretch about 2 400 miles from New York to Salt Lake City. The effort reaches more than 26 000 agents and relies on nearly 100 000 volunteers across the nation.
County Fair Association officers met at the Fair Grounds last Saturday to begin replaying the back-stretch of the track. Work starts at once and will complete a full track replay except for a small home-stretch portion. Treasurer Maust announced about 180 members paid dues, with under 70 being new members.
The Educational Club of the State Normal School held a splendid banquet at Miss Ida Herring's home on Tuesday evening. It was the final social event of the year and after the feast each guest entertained with a story. The faculty enjoyed a most pleasant evening.
The Mountain Club in the mountains above Jamison City received a shipment of trout Thursday afternoon. Twenty eight cans, each claimed to hold 100 trout, were delivered and placed in mountain streams.
Robert R. Voris special representative of the American Horse Shoe Co. arrived in town Thursday to spend the holidays with a circle of friends who are glad to welcome him home.
A voiced view celebrates protection as the reason wages rise and security for workers. It argues protection laws ensure a happy home and steady meals, while suggesting lack of protection would force men to beg. The piece closes with a call to seize the moment for national action.
A sequence of deeds recorded shows BF Battin and others to Thomas Kessler for Greenwood land. Frand Hemptwen and wife to Bernavel Fetterman for Conyngham. Alfred Meteary and wife to Maria McHenry for Benton feud. R McHenry and wife to Maria McHenry for Benton land. George E Boonsler to Jacob Kupshy and to Jacob Kapsky for West Berwick land. William Buscavage to John Heuse for Berwick land. Elects Mocer and others to Watson W Heacock for Greenwood land. W W Heacock and wife to Sarah Low for Grewsewood land. John W Dilts to Adda Kile for Sugarloaf land. William S Phiney and wife to Andrew Lewis for Sugarloaf land. Abeer W Kiine and wife with Avinew Lewis for Sugarloaf land. A A Harvey and wife to Andrew Lewis for Sugarloaf land. Jacob Bechtel and wife to Lewin Young for Madison land. Cyrus Reichard administrator with Busan Young and others. Elisabeth Yinger and others to George Whitenight for Madison land. Oliver Young and others. George Josiah Heacock and wife to Howard C Robbins for Pine land. Wm H Armstrong to Charles McCafferty for Beaver land. Mike Dorobhy and wife to Frank Lanko for West Berwick land.
Letters advertised December 16 1913 at Bloomsburg Post Office will be sent to the end letter of fee December 30 1913. Persons calling for the above letters must state they were advertised and pay one cent per letter. James C Brown P M.
On December 10 the First National Bank mailed checks to about 400 members of their second annual Christmas Saving Fund totaling 98 300. The bank urges others to join and save weekly. Read the advertisement on page two of the cover.
The speaker says he will not debate religious or secular questions and challenges opponents to attend the annus meet ing of the Leagues. He vows to stay on his feet in the ring with Old John Barney corn and to go the limit.
The theater's ceiling and main plaster work are in place as crews finalize interior sections. Builders report the former theater space is taking shape with remaining decorative plaster pieces ready for installation.
J. B. DeWalt and wife of White Hall were among shoppers on Wednesday. Freck F. Zarrhee returned from New York with Mrs. George Vanderslice and children en route to Panama. George Dresher of Stillwater was the first assessor to return this year, handing over books to the Commissioners. Warren Schobert returned from Wilkes-Barre and enrolled at Bloomsburg State Normal School to study shorthand and typing.
A large number of men from the vicinity attended the Stough Mase Meeting for wew at Berwick last Sunday afternoon. Dr Stough spoke on the subject The Scarlet Man. Gotleib Smith of East Main Street who has been confined at home most of the past year has recovered enough to visit his sister in Tamaqua.
A letter recalls reform proposals on proportional delegate allocation in Republican National Conventions. The author cites 1900 and 1908 efforts by Senator Quay and Congressman Bourke, both stalwarts, noting attempts to base delegates on stateSenator and congressman counts and their ultimate defeat. The piece frames ongoing progress toward reform.
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