Newspapersubscription offer bundle for political papers
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Toledo Blade
Aerosulcan
Pri- Weekly
Tribune
Congress
Holiday Visitors and School Break in Bloomsburg Area
Josiah Johnston of State College and G A Clark of Tyrone are home for holiday visits with Bloomsburg friends. Charles M Williger appoints his son deputy prothonotary. United Telephone reports line in operation to Rohrsburg. Ww Mac Reber attends Polytechnic College for holidays. Bloomsburg public schools begin vacation today through next Monday.
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Josiah Johnston
State College
G .A. Clark
Tyrone
Bloomsburg
Mac Reber
Polytechnic College
Browers Welcome Baby and Court Transfers Noted
Mr and Mrs W H Brower celebrate a baby arrival last week. A Shaffer farm bid in Center was rejected as too low by executors. Mr B H Johnson collector for the Preas smiles at a newborn girl. H O Hess of Miffinville visits son O Fred Hess in Binghamton NY. We go to press early for longer holiday. Court session notes license transfer from B F Sponenberg Berwick to H A Bach.
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Shaffer
Center
Mr. B. H. Johnson
B. F. Sponenberg
Berwick
H. A. Bach
Electric Railway Firm Plans 6 Car Barn on Orchard Street
The Columbia and Montour Electric Railway Company, after purchasing a lot on Orchard Street in West Berwick, will immediately begin construction of a six car barn.
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Columbia & Montour Electric Railway Company
Orchard Street
West Berwick
Miss Mary Knapp Visits Mother in Delaware County
Miss Mary Knapp teaching at Glen Mills Delaware County near Philadelphia spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother Mrs Veter Knapp on Iron Street.
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Mary
Knapp
Glen Mills
Delaware County
Philadelphia
Veter
Iron Street
D L and W switch work begun and other local notes
Work started Monday on the D L and W switch to the south side of the canal. Pipes are laid in the canal to carry water under the embankment. Hon Galusha A Grow’s speech on labor and capital was received, likely his last as a congressman. William Taylor, Civil War drummer boy, died at Shamokin after enlisting at age twelve. George W Davis of Centralia led a bank directors meeting and remains a top stockholder in three banks. The Lutheran Congregation of Eopy celebrated a church anniversary and paid off debts. Christmas greetings were sent to readers. The Christian Congregation of Bloomsbury bought a lot to erect a church, with G W Creighly and division superintendents prominent in plans. The Rubber Company directors met and M Reber was elected, W S Moyer and L Runyon holding offices amid resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
Shamokin
George W. Davis
Centralia
Davis
Smallpox Outbreak Quarantined in Noxon Near Harvey's Lake
Three smallpox cases reported in Noxon trigger quarantine of a single house. Authorities move to prevent spread after about fifteen families exposed and numerous houses disinfected.
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Noxon
Harvey’s Lake
Will of W.8 Moyer Probate Passes Thursday Last
The will dated December 10, 1902 was probated last Thursday. Witnesses were Dr. J.H. Bruner and W. H. Smith. Irene Moyer receives three thousand dollars. the remainder to Martha Moyer. Executors named are Martha Moyer and M. Creveling of Almedia.
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W. 8. Moyer
J.H. Bruner
W. H. Smith
Irene Moyer
Martha Moyer
M. Creveling
Almedia
Contractor Fred Kumer Finishes Forsbay at Irondale Plant
The concrete forsbay for the Irondale Electric Light plant is complete and wheels have been placed. Floods in Fishing Creek have accelerated work on the back dam while water remains high. Construction at the powerhouse will advance quickly during the pause until conditions allow full flow.
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Fred Kumer
Irondale Electric Light Plant
Fishing Creek
Death of Augustus Ploch From Frosty Valley at Danville Hospital
Augustus Ploch son of Frederick Ploch of Frosty Valley died of appendicitis at Danville hospital. He fell ill Friday, underwent surgery Saturday with initial hope, but worsened Sunday. He was a baker at the hospital. He leaves a father ten siblings.
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Augustus Ploch
Frederick Ploch
Danville Hospital
Pennsy Orders Employees to Avoid Outside Business
The Pennsy forbids workers from any other business while employed. Conductors held interests in restaurants, coal yards, groceries, and one was a silent partner in a saloon. The railroad argues employer time belongs to the company and outside ventures distract from train service duties.
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Pennsy
Railways Win Right of Way Through County Bridge at Catawissa
County Commissioners adopted a resolution granting Columbia and Montour Railway and Bloomsburg and Danville Electric Railway Companies the right of way across the county bridge at Catawissa. The pact requires floor strengthening, a trail, bridge repairs, and night lighting while cars run, with terms favorable to the railways. If conditions permit, cars will soon run into Catawissa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia & Montour Railway Company
Bloomsburg
Danville Electric Railway
Catawissa
Constable's Fees Nearly Equal Judge's Salary
Constable Michael O. Leary of Shamokin had a busy year with fees totaling 3,653.20 dollars, nearly the salary of a judge, reflecting heavy ward business in the year just closing.
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Michael O. Leary
Shamokin
Venison Carcasses Found in Sullivan County Woods
Eight deer carcasses discovered in Sullivan County woods by workers of CO. W. Chapin after hunting season. Each deer wounded by buckshot.
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Sullivan County
CO. W. Chapin
Record shows 1121 liquor license applications in Schuylkill County
The Clerk of the Courts in Schuylkill County received 1121 applications for liquor licenses this year, 25 more than last year. If approved, the county faces no risk of an alcoholic famine.
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Schuylkill
Schuylkill County
Landowners discover five foot vein of coal near Bernice
F W Meylert of Laporte and Dr William F Ranfiall of Dushore recently entered a tract near Bernice and, thinking it coal land, found a five foot vein of coal. They plan to open a drift to supply local trade, as the land sits favorably for mining and is adjoining the State Line and Sullivan Railroad lands.
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F. W. Meylert, Esq
Laporte
William F. Ranfiall
Dushore
Bernice
State Line and Sullivan Railroad Company
Death of Lycoming ex-commissioner Geo W. Smith at 73
Geo W. Smith, ex-commissioner of Lycoming County and prominent citizen, died at his Clarkstown residence Wednesday night at about 73. He enlisted in 1861 in the 84th Pennsylvanian Volunteers, was wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville, leaving a wife and child. He is survived by brothers John H and Nelson and a sister Mrs. Flick of Lewisburg. Funeral from his residence Saturday at 9:30 AM with interment at Poreland Lutheran Church. Rev. H. Munro in charge.
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Geo W. Smith
Lycoming County
Clarkstown
Mr Smith
84Th P. V
Chancellorsville
John H
Nelson
Flick
Lewisburg
Poreland Lutheran Church
Rev. H. Munro
Died in Briarcreek Township Resident Solomon Houseknecht
Solomon Houseknecht, a well known county resident, died Friday at his son Martin L of Briarcreek township aged 87. He had lived in Bloomsburg and Berwick before returning to his son. Funeral Monday at ten, Rev Buck of Berwick Evangelical Church officiating, interment at Brick Church Briarcreek.
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Solomon Houseknecht
Martin L
Briarcreer Township
East Street
Bloomsburg
Berwick
I. K. Miller
Plaece
Mr Buck
Berwick Evangelical Church
Briarcreek
Striking G B Markle Workers Lose Six Months Rent
At Harleigh the payroll for the first two weeks after a strike deducted six months of rent totaling 24 dollars from wages. Workers received almost nothing or only small sums including 72 cents for Christmas, leaving many families in hardship.
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G. B. Markle & Co
Harleigh
Old Arkansaw on Stage at Opera House Saturday Night
The P. VA. 8. of A. Opera House hosted a full house Saturday as Old Arkansaw impressed crowds. Local residents and visitors listed include Miss Matilda Rough, Ralph Hartman, Freas Houseneck, Paul Eyerly, Ralph Mitchell, Miss Anna Glenn, Miss Marie Smith, R W. Carpenter, J. H. Kahley, Sterling Fowler, William Merkel, Homer Burns, J. Patton, Clark Eaton, William Woodin, F. H. Eaton, and Harry Bauch with family taking over the St. Charles Hotel.
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P. VA
A. Opera House
Matilda Rough
Plymouth
Nanticoke
Ralph Hartman
Wilkes-Barre
Minor Hartman
2Nd St. Freas
Anna Glenn
la Salle Seminary
Mass
Harry Glenn
E. Front St
Marie Smith
B.S. N.S
R W. Carpenter
Dushore
Samuel Hess
J. H. Kahley
Z. A. Wagoner
McClure Pa
Sterling Fowler
William Merkel
State College
Homer Burns
J. Patton
Sunbury
Clark Eaton
Wilkes- Barre
William Woodin
F. H. Eaton
New York
Harry Bauch
Harrisburg
St. Charles Hotel
B. F. Sponenburg
Berwick Progress and Enterprises Highlight Local Visit
A Berwick visit notes growth from new homes along River road to Ash Bros and Orangeville road, a rising steel plant employing hundreds, a changed St Charles hotel, and a soon to be dedicated M E Church. Insurance veterans Jacoby and Evans remain active while A D Seely expands the Car Works paint department. The population may double within a year.
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A. D. Seeley
M. E
A. D. Seely
Sterling Dickson
Jackson & Woodin Company
Ash Bros
Orangeville
Fairchild’s
Local notices and village crops and chores update
The column records illnesses improving for Mrs. John Houck and notes about Amos Evans and Lloyd Oman threshing and wood sawing for neighbors Clark O Blosser and M F Bowman. It mentions a lost plow found in its field, corn to husk, fodder to haul, and cholera stock food used by Oman with one hog dying. Edward Eves of Millville praised, Robert Oman ill with a cold but improving. A sled Parker disappearance is noted along with Oscar Lee aiding timber for a new barn. Hunting season nears end. J W Smith threshing done. John Musselman plans winter home rebuild. Weather reminiscent of campaign winds and snow.
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John Houck
Amos Evans
Lloyd Oman
Clark O'Blosser
M. F. Bowman
J. W. Oman
M. F. O'Blosser
Oman
Edward Eves
Millville
Robert Oman
el Appleman
Parker
Oscar Lee
Hapling
J. W. Smith
John Musselman
Mount Carmel Mutual Fire Insurance Company Formed
An application at Harrisburg seeks a charter for the Mount Carmel Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Prominent local business men sponsor the effort with incorporators including Judge Auten and M K Watkins. Subscriptions await a total of 200000 to begin operations in Mt Carmel with three solicitors already engaged.
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Harrisburg
Mount Carmel Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Judge Auten
M. K. Watkins
E. E White
D. D. Bolich
P. A. Stief
Ike Goldsmith
J. H Smith
A. T. John
8. E. Bergster
John Stine
A. Stecker
A. A. Sarr
Mt. Carmel
Obituary Notice of Benjamin Gilmore of Middletown Va
Telegram confirms the death of Benjamin 8 Gilmore in Middletown Virginia. He was born April 6 1825 in Berwick and died in his seventy eighth year. He edited papers in Berwick Bloomsburg Stephen City and Middletown and served as a musician in Ohio's 25th Regiment during the Civil War. He is survived by his wife Florence Lemly and two sons Melville and Charles and a sister. He was known for his kindly disposition and visits to his birth home.
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Bloomsburg
Star of the North
25Th Regiment
Ohio
Middletown
Florence Lemly
Melville
Charles
Stephen City
Gilmore
Jackson
Berwick Enterprise
Scranton Hearing Examines Underage Silk Mill Workers
At the Anthracite Commission hearing in Scranton miners testify that girls under thirteen worked in silk mills to support their families. Deputy Bishop reports certificates sworn by parents claim ages above the legal limit and Judge Gray backs inspector actions. An amendment to bar night work for minors is advised.
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Scranton
Campbell
Bishop
Gray
Ell Bliss
Darrow
Pennsylvania State Grange Faces Decline and Reform Call
The Pennsylvania State Grange is dissolving rapidly as leaders admit urgent rehabilitation is needed. Membership has fallen from about 65 000 to 12 000 over ten years and rural units outside Bradford Crawford Tioga and Susquehanna counties are weak. The group suffered after leaders allied with Harrisburg politicians for family favors, diminishing its usefulness. Rebuilding requires independent leaders untainted by political favors to restore its role for farmers and families.
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Pennsylvania State Grange
Bradford, Crawford, Tioga
Susquehanna Equauries
Grange
Leonard Rhone
Harrisburg
Death of T. H. Edgar Stillwater business man
Thomas Hardy Edgar a prominent Stillwater resident and planing mill operator died at home after an appendix surgery delayed by his own decision. Born February 15 1845 in Fishing Creek township he lived in Rohrsburg Centralia and Mount Carmel before moving to Stillwater in 1877. He married Cecilia McHenry in 1867 and leaves a son Orvis and daughter Mrs. W L McHenry. Funeral was held Monday at his Stillwater home with Rev Sawtelle officiating.
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Thomas Hardy Edgar
Stillwater
Wagner
Stewart
Wilkes- Barre
John
Bloomsburg
Edgar
Fishing Creek Township
New Columbus
Mr. Sawtelle
The
Christian Church
Longtime Columbia County resident Robert Swayze dies at 93
Robert B. Swayze died at his son in law P D Black s Rohrsburg home Saturday morning at age ninety three years five months and twelve days He was born in Sussex NJ married Misa Sarah McMurtrie in 1833 and worked in lumber then mercantile business in Mahanoy City He lived with son Thomas P in Berwick and with daughter Mrs Black in Rohrsburg Funeral held at his son s Berwick home with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery
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Robert B. Swayze
P. D. Black
Rohrsburg
Columbia County
Mr. Swayze
Sussex County
New Jersey
Misa Sarah McMurtrie
Pennsylvania
Sharp Ridge
Montour County
Mahanoy City
Thomas P
Berwick
Black
Swayze
G. B
Philadelphia
T. P
Rhorsburg
Mary
Pottsville
Pine Grove Cemetery
County saves on bridge plans contract fee ruling
Wye W. H. Thompson billed 5 percent of the bridge project price totaling 8073 75. The court reduced the fee to 3 percent or 4844 50 saving Wyoming County 3229 50. Asa S. Keeler led the challenge at Harrisburg before Judge Simonton. The ruling notes state rebuilds and county duties in plan costs.
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W. H. Thompson
Asa S. Keeler
Dauphin County
J. W. Simonton
Harrisburg
Robert Snodgrass
Wyoming
Columbia County
Malaville
Fisher
Bloomsburg
Furs and real estate ads from Bloomsburg page roundup
The notice announces the highest cash price paid for all kinds of raw furs by F. R. Drake at 440 E Fourth Street with a Saturday delivery. It also advertises town lots for sale in Bloomsburg by Bloomsburg Land Improvement Co listing agents J Sanderson Woods and secretary N Y Funk at the office in the Ent Building.
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F. R. Drake
Fourth St
Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Comespany
J. Sanderson Woods
N. Y. Funk
Sec’y
Cash for Paper Mill Wood Delivered to Pennsylvania Mill
Cash paid for Paper Mill wood delivered to Pennsylvania Paper Mills in Catawissa Pennsylvania. Communicate with Grant Herring president or H A McKraip treasurer in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Paper Mills
Catawissa
Grant Herring
Pres
H. A. M’krauip
Treas
Bloomsburg
Dr George W Kennedy Dies Of Double Pneumonia In Pottsville
Pottsville leader Dr George W Kennedy head of the State Pharmaceutical Board died suddenly at home after two days illness. He served in the Legislature representing his district and sponsored pharmacy and coal mining measures. He led the Pottsville School Board, the Pottsville Benevolent Association and chaired the State Pharmaceutical Board for two years.
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George W. Kennedy
State Pharmaceutical Board
Pottsville
Kennedy
Pottsville Benevolent Association
Pardons Board Recommends Pardon for James Gillespie
In Harrisburg last Thursday the State Board of Pardons recommended a pardon for James Gillespie who is serving seven years for burglary in Pottsville jail. He claims innocence and that he was elsewhere, while a January 1901 burglary at Cloud House involved Misses Bannan and gas arousal.
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State Board of Pardons
Harrisburg
James Gillespie
Pottsvill
Cloud House
Gilespie
Sunbury
Box Sociable by Buckhorn Band on New Year's Night
The Buckhorn Band hosts a box sociable in their room with music and refreshments. Ladies invited to prepare boxes and the public is welcome. Proceeds fund new instruments. auction starts at 8 o'clock. Also reported, Miss Lula Beagle wed Robert Lawson during Centennial week at the bride’s home. officiant Rev. Mr. Sechrist.
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Buckhorn
Lula Beagle
Andrew J. Beagle
Robert Lawson
Shenandoah
Mr. Sechrist
Glove and Book Offers Highlight Holiday Sales
An ad describes gifts centered on gloves in gray tan and black mocha at $1.00, heavy stitched gloves also at $1.00, and a large Christ based book sale for children priced at $1.00 each, with a Christ Book Selling campaign driving stock clearance before Christmas.
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Repuplican
Schuyler’s
George C. Sloan
Baltimore
Charles M. Williger
United Telephone Company
H. O. Hess
Miffinville
O. Fred Hess
Binghamton, New York
Galusha A. Grow
Eopy
Christian Congregation of
Bloomsbury
Saving Fund
Fourth and West Streets
John W. Kramer
G. W. Creighly
Sion
Been Prom
T Division
Suc
Lycoming Ilamsport
Rand
Maps of
Rubber Company
Sen
Electric Light Probe Council
Ing
the Petrie Company
M. Reber
Acceed
Moyer
del L. Runyon
W. M. Reber
Mig Fae
Berwick Personals
Jacoby
J. W. Evans
Orange Township
New Insurance Company
Benjamin
State Grange
T. H. Edgar
Ers
Chas. M. Evans
Dr. Kennedy
China
Lawson—Beagle
Miss Ida
Tarbell
McClure
Standard Oil
Chicago Inter- Ocean
N. Y
Llar
East
D. Lowenberg
Xmas
Sterling Novelties
Xmas Furs
Xmas White Goods
H. J. Clark & Son
the Toys and Games
F. P. Pursel
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