Notable Local Visits and Harrisburg Fire Report
Mrs. James W. Lewis of Allegheny City visits her mother and sisters on Iron Street. W. A. Jury, now a Shamokin architect, was in town on business. Charles Emory Smith resumes editorship of the Philadelphia Press. An extensive Harrisburg fire last Friday night caused major losses, with James W. Sankey among the principal losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Lewis
Allegheny City
Thomas Vannatta
Iron St
W. A. Jury
Shamokin
Harrisburg
James W. Sankey
Train Schedule Change Expresses Early Departure
On and after January 27th the train on the B. and R. leaving Bloomsburg will depart at 6 25 P M instead of the former 6 45 P M per local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Sunday D L W Train Schedule Change
The Sunday train on the D L W Railroad now leaving Bloomsburg at 6 41 p m will on Sunday next leave at 6 14 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Beagle Advances Studio with Modern Electric Press
Photographer W. K. Beagle has installed an electric engaging and printing apparatus in his gallery and is now equipped to do all work in his line in the most modern style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Beagle
Ex Judge W H Jessup Dies in Scranton Pa
Ex judge W H Jessup prominent northeastern Pennsylvania attorney died at his home in Scranton on Thursday last. He was the father of Mrs William H Woodin of Berwick. Krickbaum’s favored expression to hell with the flag shows anger at the school board for displaying the national emblem atop schoolhouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Jessup
Pennsylvania
Scranton
William H. Woodin
Berwick
H—Ll
Krickbaum
Lewistown man visits mother after jewelry sale in Port Jervis
J. E. Vannatta of Lewistown stopped homeward from New York State and spent Monday night with his mother on his return from conducting an auction sale of jewelry at Port Jervis N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Vannatta
Lewistown
New York State
Port Jervis N. Y
Republicans doubt Krickbaum to lead Democrats in party role
Republicans conclude Krickbaum has a big enough job on his hands to run the democratic party and resist him playing boss over it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krickbaum
Centralia Man Dies in Philadelphia of Smallpox
Thomas Collins, formerly of Centralia, died in Philadelphia last Tuesday from smallpox. He was twenty one and a son of local liquor merchant Thomas Collins of Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Collins
Centralia
Philadelphia
Infant John Malaney Dies Suddenely in Friday Morning
John Francis Malaney, five months old, son of Mr and Mrs John Malaney, died suddenly on Friday morning. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two, with interment in the Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Francis
John Malaney
Flooding Blocks River Road After Heavy Tuesday Rains
Heavy rains Tuesday afternoon and night flood the river road above town interrupting travel. Calls go out for the canal company to clear or remove the culvert under the canal.
Pastor Matschler Leaves Freeland Parish for Wilkes-Barre
Reverend C. H. Matschler, pastor of the Reformed church at Manville since Rev. Fet terolf’s resignation, accepts a call to St. Luke's Reformed in Wilkes-Barre and will depart soon. W. D. Beckley and H. A. McKillip organize the First National Bank of Freeland with capital of 50 000 subscribed. a cashier will be chosen and the bank ready for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Matschler
Reformed Church
Mainville
Fetterolf
St. Luke’s Reformed Church
Wlilkes-Barre
W. D. Beckley
H. A. M’killip Esq
First National Bank of
Freeland
Hillis Lecture Rescheduled After Train Delay
Dr Hillis postponed his Monday lecture in the Norm auditorium due to a missed train and now announces it for next Monday night. A rally at the African MBE Church Sunday featured the Presiding Elder and Rev J D Smith delivering a sermon. The drive to raise part of the minister salary succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillis
Normaditorium
Jed
Dr. Welsh
J. D. Smith
The
Baptist Church
State Directors Association to Meet in Harrisburg
The State Association of School Directors will meet in Harrisburg on Wednesday February 12. Delegates should be sent to Rev. E Hassler, corresponding secretary. The program will be published in the February issue of the school Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Association of School Directors
Harrisburg
Freas Suicide Stuns Scranton Area
F P A Freas formerly of Scranton committed suicide by shooting in Saginaw Michigan. He ran an elevator business and left Scranton last September. Born in Center township he was the son of the late Andrew Freas and brother of Messie Fred and Jobo o risman of Berwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
F. P. A. Freas
Saginaw, Mich
Obituary of Charles BE Edgar Die in Cripple Creek
Charles BE Edgar son of Mrs Catherine Edgar of Iron Street died last Thursday evening in Cripple Creek Colorado where he resided. He was about fifty five and unmarried. He went west more than thirty years ago. His mother two brothers Geo B and H D of this town and two sisters Mrs Mary Laycock of this town and Miss Martha Edgar of Wilkes Barre survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BE. Edgar
Catharine Edgar
Iron Street
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Geo. B
H. D
Mary Laycock
Martha Edgar
Wilkes-Barre
Early Bloomsburg School Board Tenures and Roles
J. O Brown won a February 1878 election to the Bloomsburg school board, succeeding Dr. Samuel Knorr. Krickbaum won in 1880, served two terms through 1883, and was secretary in 1882-1883 earning $150.00. fifteen employees were then on the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 0
Brown
Bloomsburg
Samuel Knorr
Krickbaum
Krickbaum At Center Of School Board Billing Row
The letter accuses Krickbaum of manipulating board finances and claims Brown was the true influence on the school board. It criticizes his salary and calls for accountability while noting county auditors struggle with past-year accounts amid friction with Krickbaum. The auditors contemplate restricting access to their office to limit interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krickbaum
Brown
Audicors
Rake Offs Inquiry Arises Over County Treasurer Fees
A Democrat notes the writer seeks full details of Krickbaum’s rake off in the county treasurer’s office. He questions why the author wants the commission amount unless he gets a share of emoluments, implying vested interest in the office’s fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krickbaum
Appellant Withdraws Appeal in Scranton Case
In the Superior Court at Scranton last week A C Sohn withdrew his appeal against P B Ervin. Represented by O A Small Esq the appellant moved to quash his appeal and the motion was granted ending the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
A. C. Sohn
P. B. Ervin
Catawissa
O. A. Small Esq
C. J. Fisher Esq
Meeting for Men to Hear Prof Albert and Bucknell Quartette
A men’s gathering next Sunday will feature an address by Prof. C. H. Albert and a performance by the Bucknell Quartette. The Evening School reports success with arithmetic shorthand mechanical drawing and penmanship classes underway and more studies to begin once enrollment reaches six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Albert
Bucknell Quartette
Nurse Dora Bastuscheck Dies of Pneumonia in Black Creek
Miss Dora Bastuscheck of Black Creek died at her sister Mrs Henry Cauley home in Seybertsville from pneumonia contracted while nursing three Cauly children ill with scarlet fever One Cauly child died The remains were taken to Black Creek for a funeral held at 10 o'clock Friday with Rev Brooks of Conyngham officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Bastuscheck
Black Creek
Henry Cauley
Seybertsville
Cauly
Miss Bastuscheck
Rev. Brooks
Conyngham
Court issues bench warrant for county official over court order
The Court issues a mandamus bench warrant for County Treasurer Jeremiah Snyder to appear and answer ignoring a court order. The court certified payment for Stenographer Vanderslice’s bill, which the deputy treasurer refused under his principal’s instructions. Proceedings question whether the court is controlled by the County Treasurer or retains independent powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Snyder
G. J. Vanderslice
Prominent Bloomsburg Resident John Wolf Dies in Baltimore
John Wolf dies at City Hospital Baltimore near midnight. Cancer started on his face and spread to the jaw bone after surgery in Sayre. He lived 67 years, moved to Bloomsburg from Mifflintown, and was active in business and Lutheran church affairs. Survived by wife and three daughters. funeral Monday at four. Interment in Besemont Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wolf
Bloomsburg
City Hospital
Baltimore
Sayre
Eshleman
Tralin
Wolf
Mifflin Townerhip
Lutheran Church
The
Normal School
J. H. Kase
Riverside
G. H. Huppert
Shamokin
H. G. Eshleman
Bloomsbury
Besemont Cemetery
Mock Court Trial Promises Unusual Grand Opera House Event
The Woman's Auxiliary of the M C A presents a Mock Court Trial at Grand Opera House on Friday evening January 44th. It will reproduce a real court scene with authentic methods, offering novelty and refined fun for attendees, including those who have never witnessed a real trial, featuring Fred Skeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Fred Skeler
Mock Court Trial Set to Entertain City Audiences
Complainant accuses Dr Aldinger of stealing a rooster as the mock court prepares for months of comedy and drama. John Harman prosecutes with Col Newton defending in a spectacle of wit pathos eloquence and merry disorder.
Changes in the County Commissioners Office
The Cen tralia American notes recent shifts in county leadership with two commissioners handling duties and three receiving pay this year, contrasting three years ago when one man ran all business and three were paid. The once-busy chief appears to have stopped active work unless asked by close associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Office
Kitchen
Gordon
Court House
Commissioners
Commissioner Krickbaum Tries to Discredit County Audit Findings
Reports detail Krickbaum pressuring county auditors over bridge work at Byers Grove supervised by Commissioner Kitchen. He allegedly falsified minutes and tried to block expenses while a farmer witness, Lewis Christopher, testified about the repair work. The incident ends with Krickbaum unhappy with evidence and planning better coaching before another witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krickbaum
Kitchen
Byers Grove Bridge
Lewis Christopher
Eyers Grove
Christopher
Edward Brown Dies After Illness in West Fourth Street Family
Edward Brown aged about 27 years son of Mr and Mrs BE E Brown of West Fourth Street died Friday at his father in law Mr Wagner's home near Evansville from stomach trouble. He had lived in New York recently and returned with his wife arriving in Berwick Thursday. Funeral services by Rev Dr Fry singer were held Monday at 1 pm at his parents home and interment followed in Rosement cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brown
BE. E. Brown
West Fourth Street
Mr. Wagner
Evansville
New York
Berwick
Republican caucus nominates local officials at Town Hall
The Republican caucus met in Town Hall on Monday evening with A W Day presiding. W O Holmes was named president of council by acclamation, and candidates were chosen for council, constable, school director, auditors, and election district officers. The event was described as one of the party's largest and most harmonious meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
A. W. Day
H. A. M’killip
W. E. Rinker
H. J. Achenbach
W. O. Holmes
George M. Hughes
J. L. Wolverton
Thomas Webb
Samuel Pursel
Pursel
Hughes
Wolverton
R. D. Young
R. L. Runyon
Thomas Manning
John A. Fortner
Charles Hussong
Robert Morris
William Webb
H. J. Purser
Horace Blue
Michael T. Ohl
Clark Kashner
Daniel Kashner
Republican Party
Brobst civil case grips Northumberland County Court
The Brobst suit against Lehigh Valley Coal Co. draws one of the most significant civil actions in Northumberland County. Heirs seek about 50 million dollars in property. active supporters include Charles W. Biffert, Mrs Joseph Hall, Ursula Briner, Byron D. Phillips, John B. Biffert, and W. C. Riffert with attorneys Meyers, Scarlet, Neff & Snyder, and Woltjen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brobst
Northumberland County
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Valentine Brobst
Charles W. Biffert
Patteville
Joseph Hall
Camden
N. J
Ursula Briner
Reading
Heir Witness Shines in Court as New Suit Ordered
One heir served as the star witness on Tuesday while attorneys praised her memory of past names and incidents. The heirs press a claim that drew public sympathy in Northumberland County. Judge Savidge ordered a new suit after plaintiff evidence, with likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northumberland County
Savidge
Supreme Court
License grants and reservations heard in Monday court
Court convened to hear license applications with Judge Little and associates. Several licenses granted with no remonstrances. others reserved or continued, including John A. Smith hotel on Light Street, Clark Taylor old Bucknorn Hotel, and W H Gilmore Bloomsburg hotel. Equity case continued to January 27 1902. Adjourned to meet Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. R. Little
J. A. Kurtz
J. T. Fox
Truckenmiller and Yedensky
Catawissa
John A. Smith
Light Street
Joseph E. Zeigler
O. E. Crawford
Pennsylvania Paper Millers
Catawissa Water Company
Equity
Clark Taylor
Bucknorn
W. H. Gilmore
Bloomsburg
Local Caucuses Name Candidates and Community Notes
A Republican caucus nominated school directors J W Creasy and John Vastine, supervisors Joseph Redline and John Lutz, constable R G Wintersteen, auditor BR W Smith, judge of election A M Huttenstine, inspector H C Hoagland, and Overseer of the Poor Samuel Harter. Miss Dora Bastuschek of Black Creek died. funeral Friday. sister to John Bastuscheck. Mrs Amanda Creasy and Mrs Drum visiting nearby towns. Ice harvest underway. Al Andreas building ice house. Shout of local movers and loggers as crews prepare for moving and sawmilling. Democratic caucus set for Saturday night. Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Creasy
John Vastine
Joseph Redline
John Lutz
R. G. Wintersteen
BR. W. Smith
A. M. Huttenstine
H. C. Hoagland
Samuel Harter
A. L. Folk
Hartman
Berwick
Dora Bastuschek
Black Creek
John Bastuscheck
Amanda Creasy
Reading
Orangeville Happenings and Local Notices
Bible readings at Presbyterian Church by Mr. Merchon of Williamsport pleased residents. A traveling Medicine show drew crowds last week. A printing error misstated the buyer of the Smith property on Railroad St. Teachers Institute met January 11 with plans for Millville session in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Merchon
Williamsport
Charles Kinney
Charles Herring
Smith
Railroad St
Teachers’ Institute
Millville
A. M. DeWitt
Bloomsburg
Bessie Vance
Watts
Washington Unger
East Lynne
Tubbs
M. E
William Beishline
Greenwood
Henrie
James Montgomery
Paper box manufacturer for sale in Bloomsburg Pa
Paper box production business established twelve years available with fourteen underwear mills as customers. Rental stated at 20 dollars monthly. Address manufacturer at Republican office Bloomsburg Pa. January 15 2-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Bloomsburg
Local greetings and visits noted in New Market area
Samuel Russel and wife of New Market Maryland arrived last Friday seeking their daughter Mrs Charles Eves. Milton E Phillips then Chancellor of Kansas Wesleyan University visited friends in the area. His talk at New Haven Mass Meeting centered on The True Ideal its Source and Power. Evelyn Glee Club of Berwick delighted a Free Church audience with Miss Pruella Dornblager recitations. Ever Allen and wife of Jenkintown are visiting relatives nearby. Perry Eves and wife returned from
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Russel
New Market
Maryland
Charles Eves
Milton E. Phillips
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
Kansas
Greenwood Seminary
New Haven
Connecticut
Evelyn Glee Club
Berwick
The
Free Church
Pruella Dornblager
Ever Allen
Jenkintown
Perry Eves
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Schuyler’s
J. Sanderson Woods
Ute
U. Funk
Sec
Y. Ing
Ontaiw Creek
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia Press
Daily
Republican Caucus
Mifflinville Notes
Drum
H. CO. Hower
Jordan Miller
Hazleton
Taylor Bowman
John Miller
Montgomery
Creasy & Wells
Mr. Shultz
Mathias Lawton
Charles Titman
Sereno
Lawton
al. Andreas
Laura Richard
Almedia
A. B. Creasy
Observer
Orangeville
Danville
Jennie Waddington
Belem
New Jersey
Clarence Fairman
Mercury
Castoria
Cap
Mother Gray
Ailen
Olmstead
LeRoy
N. Y
Pennsylvania Paper Mills
Grant Herring
Pres
Bloomsboc, Ee
Portice
Helwig
Andem
Grace
Emil Alexander
A. M. Hon
Suez
O. B. Melick
P. M
W. C. McKinney
East Main Street
GHO. VV
Fess. Optician & Jeweler
Chas. W. Runyon, C. A. Kleim
Dr. J. J. Brown
N. A. Funk
C. M. Creveling
H. A. K.killip
Dr. Wa. M. Reber
W. S. Moyer
Farmers National Bank
A.nt
Waver
Mas Agt
First National Bank
Penn’a
Resources
E. W. M. Low
E. B. Tustin
J. H. Vastine
Louis Gross
Myron I. Low
Geo
Robbins
J. M. Staver
Lowenberg's
Dozer
H. J. Clark & Son
Gidding Clothing Store
Market Square
Bloomsburg, Pa
Coats
F. P. Pursel
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