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Newspaper

Columbia County Republican

Location

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1902

Page

4

Local News: Bruce Kelchner Buys Dray Outfit From D E Krum

Clark Hippensteel of Mount Pleasant two dies at twenty six after cancer. He leaves parents one elder and five brothers. Funeral held Sunday at Canby with Rev A Houts. George M Snyder son of Elias Snyder of Zenith Luzerne county travels in Idaho gold regions. Born in Orangeville he later worked with Mr Pardee in gold mines.

Clark Hippensteel John Hippensteel Mount Pleasant Canby Rev A. Houts George M. Snyder Elias Snyder Zenith Luzerne County Idaho George Orangeville A. Pardee

Final Roll Call of the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps

The Pennsylvania Reserve Corps plans a January 7 reunion likely in Philadelphia. Organizer William H. Rauch of the Customs service, a former Bucktail, issues the invitation. An Aller's Mille entry notes two deaths on Friday November 3rd as a rumor of elopement and marriage between Maggie Crawford and Alexander Cooper. Rev Crawford pursued his daughter to Brockwayville without success, and it is rumored the couple fled to New York to wed.

Pennsylvania Reserve Corps Philadelphia William H. Rauch Customs Service Aller's Mille Crawford Maggie Alexander Cooper Brockwayville New York

Workmen Dig Foundation Beneath Capitol During Construction

Report describes workers laying the foundation in the basement of the existing Capitol and plans to conduct preliminary tasks, including mortar mixing for side wings, through doors cut into the main structure. Also notes Mrs. Frank Fry of Ferguson township as Centre county's champion corn husker, who husked 600 bushels in two weeks while caring for her children.

Capitol Centre County Frank Fry Ferguson Township State College

DuBois timber baron plans 15 mile rail link to mill

Me E DuBois owner of 200 million feet of timber on Hicks Run thirty six miles from DuBois will haul logs to his large DuBois mill by building fifteen miles of railroad to reach the Low Grade road near Dent's Run. Logs and bark will be loaded in the woods and run to DuBois with no change over the Pennsylvania line. Ten years expected to complete cutting and manufacturing.

Me E. DuBois Hicks Run DuBois Dent's Run Pennsylvania

Discharge in Montoursville Overhouse Case Details

The Williamsport Gazette reports on Wednesday afternoon Jady one of two suspects in the Montoursville overhouse affair was discharged after a search yielded evidence that might implicate Mesias in Brady’s case. No direct link for Brady existed, but findings could have swayed a conviction if Bly had identified him. A separate train wreck near Harrisburg involved a Northern Central engine derailed beside an owner’s property after a hoist event, with candy spilled and witnesses describing a reckless sequence.

Brady Williamsport Gazette and Bulletin Jady Montoursville Mesias Bly Harrisburg Ansylvania R.R Enstom Northern Central Sablon Hoetier

Normal excursion members meet President Roosevelt

The Normal excursion group was welcomed by President Roosevelt on Thursday after paying respects to Senators Quay and Penrose the day before.

Roosevelt Senators Quay Penrose

Resolutions of Respect for William 8. Moyer Bank President

The Board of Directors of the Farmers National Bank mourns the death of William 8. Moyer its President. His integrity honorable conduct and devotion to community uplift earned broad trust and many friendships. He guided the bank with sound judgment and united courtesy, leaving the institution and town with deep loss. H. A. McKruxzo, N. Y. Funk, Dr. J. J. Brown, Committee.

William 8. Moyer Farmers National Bank Moyer

Death of Captain David M. Bryan at Andersonville Georgia

News reports the death of Captain David M. Bryan at his Andersonville home in late October after a period of illness. He left a widow and twelve children. A son of Ellis Bryan and a Rogers, he came from a patriotic family with five sons in the Civil War and multiple fatalities. Bryan once ran the United States hotel at Hughesville while practicing dentistry and served as Superintendent of the National Cemetery at Andersonville appointed by President Harrison. He married Clara Dieffenderfer of Hughesville.

David M. Bryan Andersonville Capt. Bryan Ellis Bryan Hughesville Muncy Creek Rogers Bryan Jonathan R Gettysburg William Antietam David Samuel Bryan Ellis West David Bryan Clara Dieffenderfer Henry Diffenderfer United States National Cemetery Harrison Florence Laird H. N. Laird Muncy

Road Improvement Bill Backed by Delaware County Leaders

State Senator William O Sproul and Representative Thomas Y Cooper led Delaware County Road Drivers Association and allied groups in approving a bill drafted to fund road work statewide. The measure calls for 6 million dollars in state aid with matching county and township funds to build about 500 miles of roads annually. Support from Quay and leaders Cassatt and Pennybacker was cited as favorable. A speakers committee was set to present the plan at the farmers institute.

William O. Sproul Thomas Y. Cooper Delaware County Road Drivers’ Association Joseph Palmer Howard H. Cloud Delaware County Granges Henry M. Culten Warren L Rhoades Road Drivers Association of Pennsylvania Sproul Cooper Quay A. J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad Pennypacker Assembly Messrs. Sproul Farmers’ Institute

Trains Schedule From Philadelphia and Bloomsburg in 1902

The notice lists daily train departures and arrivals between Philadelphia, Bloomsburg, New York, Reading, Pottsville, Tamaqua, Williamsport, Catawissa, Rupert, Danville, Milton, and Atlantic City with varied times, plus express and local services to Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City. It names Atlant ic City Division timetables and officials W A Garrett and Edson J Weeks.

Bloomsburg New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Danville Milton Catawissa Rupert Easton A. W. Ave Reading Pottsville Atlantic City Chestnut Street South Street Atlantic City Depot Liberty Street W. A. Garret Edson J. Weeks L. Pass

Pennsylvania Railroad Timetable May 25 1902

Trains from Sunbury eastward and westward listed with stop times to Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington and Buffalo. Parlor cars and Pullman sleeping cars noted. Sunday schedules vary. multiple routes include Harrisburg Erie Canandaigua and Kane with through coaches. J H Adolphinson and J R Wood sign as Gen Manager and Gen Passenger Agent.

Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington Newark Buffalo Emporium Erie DuBois Canandaigua Syracuse Rochester Niagara Falls du Bois Bellefonte Tyrone Pittsburg Lock Haven Bellefonte Tyrone Clearfield Philisburg Prunes West Coac Kane Dubois Bellefonte Philipsburg Renovo Elmira William Sport Arler Williamsport Hazleton Wilkes. Barre North and West Branch Railway

New Rule for Measuring Corn in Wagon Boxes and Cribs

Alliance Pa reader James C U Porter explains a practical method to estimate corn yield by measuring wagon box or crib dimensions in inches. He shows formulas using 4000 and 425 to translate volume into bushels, noting bulk differences between large and small kernels and warning against relying on standard weighmasters for all gains.

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Cows Drying Off Due To Mismanagement And Weather

Farmers are advised that irregular milking and failure to strip the udder cause cows to dry off. Sudden food changes lower yield. winter cold and poor shelter worsen it, while summer netting to block flies can extend milking.

Investing in a Farm for Beginners

The beginner on a farm should estimate costs carefully since a farm can burden an owner with insufficient capital. Start small to avoid heavy outlays for buildings, livestock, wagons, machinery, seeds, and labor. The first year’s costs may exceed the farm’s value, so avoid debt by choosing a modest venture.

Successful Chick Rearing With Simple Coop Setup

A practical guide to raising fifty chicks with a two-stage coop system. Build a 4x5 foot front house and smaller 4x2x2 feet latch coop for access. Provide ventilation, proper floors, and sliding doors. Feed with corn meal mix, keep clean water, grease hens, and separate runs during growth for strong, long lasting flocks.

Feeding for Winter Eggs

Agricultural note explains that winter egg production hinges on clean housing and proper feed to form yolks. It details yolk formation, ovary activity, and how rapid egg production reduces fertilization chances, with fertility affected by moult and seasonal weakness.

Ambitious Patrolman Grows Rich From Windfall

The article recalls a police patrolman nicknamed Jim who earned a large payoff for removing a dangerous object and then sold it at high prices, laying the groundwork for a substantial fortune. It notes his unlikely future as a captain and potential real estate holdings.

General Post Office New York Jim N. P. Preas

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief

Running like mad down the street dumping occupants and hundreds of accidents occur daily. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offers soothing relief for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. 25c at C A Klelm and J H Mercer’s Drug Store.

Bucklen C. A. Klelm J. H. Mercer

A Good Wisher

A Presbyterian Journal defense of benevolence and universal good will. The text argues that a good wisher can err only in judgment, but never harbors envy or malice, and that slander is foreign to his nature.

Presbyterian Journal

Electric Bitters Guaranteed to Aid System

Revolutionary claim of quick relief from nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upset. Electric Bitters advertised to tone stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate liver and purify blood with a money back guarantee at 50 cents. Dec 3 4w.

A. Kleim J. A. Mercer

Senator Quay as avid reader on rail trips in Pennsylvania

The piece notes Senator Quay of Pennsylvania has deep English literature knowledge, favors Ruskin and Wordsworth, and carries a book on rail journeys after reading the newspaper. It cites Leslie's Weekly as the source for his literary interests and mentions his habit of always reading during travel.

United States Senate Senator Quay Pennsylvania Wordsworth Tennyson Carlyle Ruskin Herr Teufelsbroch Leslie

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