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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
3
A fragment notes a weekly insurance preview at a rate of 1.75 dollars per unit in advance, indicating a prepaid cost structure. The garbled text suggests a promotional price or subscription model without clear entities or dates.
Mrs Isaiah Hagenbuch is visiting relatives in Northwestern Nebraska. Contractors have resumed work on the Tustin residence on Market Street.
Robert Buckingham Eeq will spend time at the seashore for the benefit of his health.
Dr. H. W. Buckingham of Mehalffy year visits his brother Buckingham, Esq.
Local farmers report excessive rain with standing water and crop damage in the current section, noting hardship from wet conditions and asking for relief or guidance on next steps.
Captain J C Reifsnyder, a surgeon in the army, is presently stationed in Cebu, one of the Philippines.
Rea Hagenbuch son of Isaiah Hagenbuch departed last week for a European visit accompanied by Rev. Dr. Hemingway.
Rev. W. L. Shaw of the New Jersey Conference occupied the pulpit of the M. B. Church, delivering a sermon to morning worship.
The persistent rains of the fifth week pushed the Susquehanna River to an unusually high level for this season, prompting local warnings and flood precautions across nearby communities.
Misses Mabel Heist and Minnie Ent, longtime teachers in Newark, New Jersey, are spending their vacation at their homes in this town.
The Centennial medals and souvenir spoons have arrived and are offered for immediate sale. The items are being prepared for display and purchase by collectors and the public.
The Wheelmen's Club adds Ping Pong to activities stirring social circles. The modern game attracts members seeking casual play and competition in the club's recreation program.
Thomas Jarvis of Jerseytown while at home from Bloomsburg on evening fell from his wagon near the Red Rock bridge and broke his leg.
The east side alley of the Court House is being paved with vitrified brick. This improvement is much needed and will enhance the area's access and appearance.
Misses Annie and Sadie John of Shamokin departed for home on Wednesday afternoon after visiting relatives in town.
Extensive and necessary repairs will be made at the Normal School during vacation to prepare it for occupancy when the fall term opens.
Miss Mary Knapp returns to her Spring Mills Pennsylvania school on Monday morning after a one month vacation spent with her mother on Iron.
Mr. Frank Billmeyer of New York spent the past week with his family summering in Bloomsburg and attended Tuesday evening the regular monthly meeting of the Normal School Trustees, of which he has been a longtime member.
Normal closed the season last Wednesday with a 7 to 4 victory over Warrior Run. Warnbach pitched for Normal in a tight, hotly contested game.
The La Grande Gold Mining Company based in Bloomsburg aims to place a Morelem dredge on the Rio Grande in Taos County New Mexico to work its placer claims at full capacity as soon as possible.
The town experiences a substantial boom with more people employed in its many factories and better wages across Bloomsburg. The period marks a notable rise in wages and employment as industrial activity expands.
Bishop Talbot faces a preliminary ecclesiastical inquiry this week in Harrisburg before a commission. Rev Dr Irvine of Huntingdon, impeached by the Bishop, alleges a base conspiracy with a key female participant. A grand jury style hearing will decide if Talbot faces formal trial or dismissal.
The Richards Manufacturing Company has added new capital and will enlarge its Bloomsburg plant to boost production and fulfill a growing order flow. The expansion marks a major upgrade aimed at increasing capacity and efficiency for forthcoming contracts.
The Reading railroad states no extra column will run excursion trains to Danville on the Fourth of July, but passengers will pay the regular round trip fare. A special rate is set from Catawissa.
A group of goal prospectors from Fair Brook Tioga County have moved toward Lullagrove in Van County to pursue promising routes along the mountains that border the Greek region. Early reports suggest they have found several promising locations and expect further success.
The committee in charge of the Centennial Loan Exhibit urgently requests all individuals with any description of items to send their donations to Mrs. Hervey H. Sra Mrs. 8. B. Arment or Mrs. Helena Skeler.
Citizens report the Bloomsburg and Mill Electric Railroad is far along and expected to be built this summer. It should be in operation by the first of next year or earlier, bringing service to the area.
Readers note similar editorials appear in both Ashland News and Centralia American. The two towns are close, and the same political editor seems to wield the pen for both sheets, with exchanges of content without credit.
Central Pennsylvania College at New Berlin concluded its forty sixth and final commencement last week as students and faculty celebrate the school’s long history from Union Seminary founded 1856 to Central Pennsylvania College formed 1883. The institution will consolidate with a Pennsylvania college, ending its independent status.
Judge Rice's opinion in the F. F. Stryker vs. Lycoming County has been filed. Constables may be reimbursed for prisoner car fare only after the prisoners are placed in jail, with no payment if the defendant is not jailed. Vagrants are excluded from fare allowances. County commissioners ruled no money is allowed unless jail placement occurs.
A corps of surveyors work through Shank Sullivan County surveying the line for the Susquehanna and New York railroad extension. They reached Elientown last week and three miles from Foot of Plane are completed. The line is to connect with the Northern Central at Ralston by November 1903, making Shunk the sole real town in Sullivan.
A charter was granted on Monday to the Harman Cogger Company Bloomsburg PA with a capital of 10000. The company has purchased the Brass and Copper Pint and will operate it as a Foundry and Machine shop. Directors are J L Harman W D Beckley W B Gogger H A M Kilp Frank Colley J C Brown and Harry Achenbach. It plans to start operations as soon as it can purchase equipment.
The Philadelphia Reading Railway runs special trains to Danville on July 4 for organizations and individuals. Departures from Bloomsburg 7:20 AM and 3:33 PM with specials at 9:30 AM and 9:30 PM. From Catawissa 7:40 AM and 9:10 AM with return 6:03 PM and 10:30 PM. Excursion rates 3 cents from Catawissa and 49 cents from Bloomsburg.
The State Sabbath School Association runs four method schools for teacher instruction with the nearest at Eagles Mere from July 15 to 22. Instructors include Prof. A. B Van Ormer Gettysburg College Mrs. M. G. Kennedy Miss Florence H. Darnell Miss Jophina L. Baldwin Mrs J. W. Barnes and Hugh Cork. Tuition is free and board is 7.09 per week at local hotels. Railroad tickets from Williamsport to Eagles Mere offered at special rates via card orders from Hugh Cork 913 Croner Building Philadelphia.
Prof W W Kretz allowed himself to be buried in a box under six feet of earth at Reading while hypnotized. The plan was to stay underground until Sunday night, but a heavy rainstorm flooded the area near the Fairground grave, prompting alarm among watchers as water threatened the coffin and the hypno drowned.
At 8 o clock Sunday morning watchers freed the coffin after it began to soak in rain water. Kretz, who slept through the timer, was revived after hours of effort by six Berks County occultists. He plans another attempt despite potential police interference.
The Bloomsburg School Board met Friday with full membership. A $10,000 bond for the treasurer was approved. Teachers were appointed across High School and Third Street, with multiple principals, assistants, grammars, intermediates, primaries, and substitutes listed along with monthly salaries and locations.
Miss Emma Heller of Bloomsburg spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J F Kline. T A Kester and family visited Mr and Mrs T H Smith on Saturday and Sunday. Henry Bennett called on J F Kline Saturday. Myron and Ervin Mordan visited relatives in Berwick Sunday. A local lad hurriedly left Saturday morning and barely made it home for Tuesday dinner. Orville Eves first to haul hay locally amid wet weather with daily showers. Pine Grove literary society meets at Michael Hocks on Thursday the 10th. Kitchen’s Literary society meets at Amos Kitchens on Thursday evening the 3rd.
Voters chose Eli Sherwood as Chief Burgess with 54 votes against Parvin Groh 22. Town Councilmembers were John M. Fairchild Clark Heller William Linden Walter Hughes John Creasy John Dodson J C Sponenberg. Other posts filled include High Constable Charles Holloway Constable O W Freas Auditors A Raseley W C Stevenson John I Jones Assessor Alfred Birt Judge of Election A B Lynn Inspector Harry Raseley William Manning Overseer of the Poor Wilson Bond Chester Marr School Directors Jacob Smith Geo Laub Samuel Hess Rufus Funk W U Ferris George G Chrisman Tax Collector D A Michael.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson stage a thrilling Baskerville hunt. Doyle presents a gripping tale from the moor as the monster confronts Holmes in a suspenseful novel serialized in The Philadelphia Press beginning Sunday July 6.
At a trustees meeting Prof Elwood L Kemp A M was elected principal replacing Prof George P Bible. Kemp, born in Hamburg Berks County Pa in 1857, attended local public schools and pursued a varied early career before entering higher education.
The article tracks Prof. Kemp's career from early school teaching in Orwigsburg to leadership at Wichita University and Palatinate College. It notes his ordination in 1886, his authorship of a poetry volume and a history of education, and his long service at East Stroudsburg Normal School. It also lists various local residents and social events from West Berwick and surrounding areas.
The B. B. 8. 8 S. Club held its first picnic of the season at Brock's Eddy. Members enjoyed a coastal exploration of the Susquehanna, a lavish luncheon, sailboats on the river, and socializing at Clewells Parlor with Miss Florence Brown performing on piano. Mason Luckinbill and others visited, and the day ended with fruit cream and toasts to the club.
Barton Freas returns home after visiting relatives in the area while locusts trouble some communities. Florence Conner Zoe Trench and Frank Conner enjoyed a carriage ride to Millville. Dr. and Mrs. Stoddard hosted the Sleppys and son Guy in town last week. Leon Kline's visit with relatives in Bowman's Mill ends with Bessie Kline accompanying him to Bloomsburg. Mrs. Herring and sister Mrs. Deiherick visit Wilkes Barre relatives. Henry Melick harvests most of his wheat ahead of neighbors. Kate Gray spent Sunday with Bloomsburg friends. Charles rump near McHenry Church acquires a new rubber-tired wagon. Announcements: Miss Gertrude Bartch to Mr Stanley S. Soule from Payette Idaho.
Mrs Soule will be at home after July 1 in Portland Oregon. Mr and Mrs James Trump visited daughter Mrs Albert Smith at Wapwallopen last week. Mr and Mrs Jno Poust were Bloomsburg visitors on Monday. Children's Day services at the M E Church Sunday evening were very interesting. Weather kept attendance lower than usual. Madge Bowman visiting Hazleton returned to Bowmantown Saturday with cousin Mrs Kunkle and children. Ralph Tubbs and Elizabeth Buckwalter of Light Street attended the drama Dot here Saturday. Mrs C Bidleman of Bloomsburg visiting relatives in the city. Mrs Charles Conner and daughter Prezzie returned from visit with Cyrus Jacobs and Charles Hill at Hazleton. Mrs Jane Mansteller of Mill Street transacted business at Bloomsburg Saturday. Mr and Mrs Clinton Peacock of Bloomsburg were guests of Miss Ella Stewart Saturday. Paul Snyder of Bloomsburg entertained by cousin Carl Fleckenstein over Sunday.
The passage extols life as bounding in the veins and argues many fail to truly live. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medicine that strengthens the whole system and transforms existence into life for the weak and debilitated.
The Philadelphia & Reading railway will sell special 10 day excursion tickets on set dates to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City or Sea Isle City at greatly reduced rates. Tickets valid for travel to Philadelphia on excursion day two regular trains and from Philadelphia on any regular train to destination with stop overs allowed both ways within the time limit. For train times and fare rates consult a Philadelphia & Reading ticket agent.
White and Black Point Desprit Nett for Dresses. Black Laces for Dresses. Grenadines for Dresses. Steel Chainline Bags 50c. Beaded 96c up. Leathers 25c up. Hose Supporters rec. pair. Dress Shields 5c pair. Hair Kids 5c package. Best Pins 5c package. Dress and Skirt Belts 25c. Satin Belts 25c.
Ad touts screen doors Hinges and complete sets priced at 85c 1.10 and 1.25 plus felts shades water colors and oil colors at various low prices. Promotes White Mountain Refrigerator priced 8.00 12.98 and 17.50 and claims strong shoe sales due to reliable quality and low profit margins. Mentions Linen statement fabrics and all sizes.
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