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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
3
The Columbia County National Bank of Benton designates Merchant's National of Philadelphia as its city depository, aligning with process for public funds.
Mrs. Alice Hummel of Greenwood township wife of Henry Hummel died at the State Hospital in Danville on Monday afternoon of the week.
The Magee Carpet Works reports the largest monthly pay on Monday as the plant remains crowded with work and cries out for more employees to handle the surge in orders.
The Rosemont Cemetery managers elected 8. W. Baker eexton to fill the vacancy caused by Frank Beers resignation. Baker was chosen from a large field of applicants.
J. N. Thompson was installed as cashier of the Farmers National Bank on Saturday after a transfer of duties conducted by a directors committee.
Mr. Wilbur Gilmore, long time accommodating waiter at the Gillmore restaurant, has returned to his home in Factoryville on Monday.
The Odd Fellows will erect a fine large building on their farm near Sunbury to accommodate at least two hundred orphans. The present orphanage has fifty eight occupants and is in a flourishing condition.
A. J. Clark of Montour township died Tuesday afternoon at the home of Eli T. Boyer near Giovania aged 73. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at Lazarus Church.
Seven Arabians bought steamship tickets at a Wilkes-Barre agency on Saturday. One man exchanged 1960 dollars in greenbacks for gold. Two others exchanged 500 dollars each and the remaining four exchanged 200 dollars each.
A. B. Jameson chief clerk of the Public Debt division and acting Deputy auditor sent a copy of the Auditor of the Treasury Department report from Washington D. C. The document arrives with compliments noted.
Joseph W. Hidlay, agent for Adame Express Company in Bloomsburg, has resigned. He will enter Bloomsburg National Bank to receive instructions in banking as he prepares to secure a position in a bank.
Heirs of Rabecca Harman and Mrs Magdelene Hassert arrange for Harman and Hassert to continue business as before. The agreement pleases Bloomsburg residents and secures ongoing prosperity of a leading local industry.
The text notes the fall term of school should start August 25 with a two day intermission during the Centennial observance and that the committee on buildings and grounds is authorized to make necessary repairs as part of the plan.
County Commissioners and engineer James OC Brown surveyed the Mifflinville bridge site on Monday to measure length and height. Brown was aided by W. H. Eer and W. Mck. Reber as they prepare estimates and seek to let a contract soon.
Albert Achenbach of Orangeville died in Williamsport Hospital on Tuesday. Survived by three sisters Mrs Murray of Williamsport Mrs M M Megargell and Miss Annie Achenbach of Orangeville and brother Oscar Achenbach of Williamsport. Funeral Friday morning from Mrs Megargell’s home in Orangeville.
Two Italian men were struck by a southbound DL&W train near Nanticoke on Monday evening. One man was hurled high in the air and badly injured while the other fled the scene, and the engineer stopped the train expecting two fatalities.
Mrs. Cora Deitterick wife of Edward Deitterick died at home on Catharine Street Sunday morning aged twenty one from consumption after years of illness though bedridden eight days. She is survived by her husband married last January father James Geiser and eight sisters Mrs. Joseph Behm. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Lydia Schoch aged ninety, mother of town resident A Z Schoch, died at her Selinsgrove home Sunday. Survived by six sons and two daughters including A Z Schoch of Bloomsburg J Schoch of Middleburg David Schoch in the West Harry Frank J and Ira Schoch of Selinsgrove and Mrs Kempfer and Mrs Crouse of Selinsgrove. Funeral services held at eleven this morning.
The Lutheran Sunday School plans an annual picnic at Hunter's Park between Danville and Mausdale on July 24 with a rain date of July 25. Schwarz orchestra will perform a program including contests races quoits and two baseball games by class. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children with a special train from the P and R depot on Fifth Street at 8 40 a m to the park and a 6 30 p m return.
Peter Ratzoski proprietor of an unlicensed Bernice resort is jailed on murder charges. He was moved to Dushore then Laporte after a hearing for trial at the next court term. George Jackson, aged sixty, was killed when Ratzoski shot him during a fight at the resort.
A special council meeting Monday approved paving Second Street between Center and Iron Streets. Town Solicitor Chrisman reported favorable action under the 1891 act allowing an assessment for the improvements. The measure aims to compel reluctant property owners to participate.
The Thomaburg Carpet Mill team beat Sunbury 5 to 3 at Athletic Park on Saturday. Miller the Carpet Mill third baseman shone with top batting and fielding and Tie hit a two base hit and a home run while making a spectacular one handed catch. Beas tle stood out in left with seven put outs.
Jacob Kester and daughter Annie spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week with Mr and Mrs T A Kester. Clark Artman and Emma Mordan Myron Mordan and Della Omaps spent Sunday the 6th with relatives at Berwick. Mrs Frank Miller of Danby spent Friday with Mrs A B Kester. There will be preaching at Kitchens M E Church next Sunday at 10 30. The Kitchens literary society will be held at J A Lees Thursday night the 17th. Jacob Fisher has been very sick. The Pine Grove literary society will be held at William Lawtone Thursday night 24th.
Two Dauphin County rulings interpret the flood and fire bridge rebuilding law of 1895. Judge Simonton determines a raftable stream is not navigable under the act, which targets the Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny, Susquehanna, Juniata and Schuylkill rivers. The cases involve petitions to rebuild bridges washed away in last December’s flood.
The petition includes the Attorney General’s exceptions for rebuilding the Rockwells bridge in Bradford County after it was destroyed by the December 14 freshet. The filing outlines the legal basis and required approvals for the reconstruction project.
Work at the Fairmount Springs oil well will resume in a week or two. Contractor Mr Williams with Shear and Superintendent James Rickerson have bought D Brittain stock and will offer shares to the public. Once funds cover expenses the drill will pause until a debt of 2200 to 3000 feet is reached. Rickerson and Shear expect oil and may bear much of the cost. They will visit town soon to sell stock. M J H Allerton, one of the drillers, returned to Port Crane New York Tuesday.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces four low rate ten day excursions from North Bend Troy Bellefonte Williamsport Lock Haven Macanaqua Sunbury Shenandoah Dauphin and intermediates to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood or Holly Beach on July 17 and 31 August 14 and 28 1902. Excursion tickets good to return on regular trains within ten days sold at very low rates. Atlantic City tickets via Delaware River Bridge Route or Market Street Wharf Philadelphia. Stopovers allowed in Philadelphia. For rates and train times consult hand bills or agents or E R Harrar Division Ticket Agent Williamsport Pa.
The local town sees visitors from Illinois to Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre as residents and former residents gather. Notables include Mrs Sue Foresman and G B Keller. local events involve an orchestra festival at Neybard's hall and a funeral in Bloomsburg.
Gail Herring and Leland Allabach return from Wilkes-Barre while Laura Hite visits in Williamsport. Dr. A P Stoddard entertains in Bloomsburg and Roy Evans visits from Scranton. Paul Snyder sings in Union Church. Neyhards Hall hosts July 18 19 festival with Orangeville orchestra and local musicians. proceeds support the orchestra.
Bloomsburg and area residents are listed in a lengthy social round, with birthdays, visits, travels, and family news. Names include May T Keller Arthur Appleman Pearl Fleckenstine Zehnder Low Lyle Sloan Carl Fleckenstine Helen Williams Paul Snyder and many others. Read of visits to Hazleton Wilkes-Barre Berwick Catawissa and Williamsport, school openings, weddings, and a death note for Bessie Cooper aged 22.
Jean Updegraffe spent Sunday last as the guest of Mrs Emma McMichael. Mr and Mrs Ed Hartman visited relatives in town the same day.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railway offers free baggage transfer on the 10 day seashore excursions July 24 August 7 and 21. For 10 cents extra at ticket purchase passengers bound for Atlantic City may transfer one piece of baggage through Philadelphia in each direction, allowing business visitors to explore the city without checking luggage to the final destination.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease for swollen hot feet, ingrown nails, blisters, and bunions. It promises cooling relief, easier walking, and comfort with a trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents, with correspondence to Allen S. Olmstead in LeRoy New York.
The Philadelphia and Reading railway will sell 10 day excursion tickets on specific dates to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City or Sea Isle City at greatly reduced rates. Tickets are valid for travel to Philadelphia on the day of excursion on two regular trains and from Philadelphia on any regular train to the destination. Stop offs allowed at Philadelphia on the way and return within the time limit. For train times and fare rates consult a Philadelphia & Reading ticket agent.
The Philadelphia & Reading railway announces reduced rate excursion tickets to Eagles Mere on Saturdays from June 28 to September 7. Tickets originate at Williamsport Shamokin Bloomsburg Catawissa and principal intermediate stations and are valid for return until the following Monday. For schedules and fares consult a Philadelphia & Reading ticket agent.
The Philadelphia and Reading railroad will sell excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City or Sea Isle City at reduced rates. Tickets valid for travel to Philadelphia on excursion day two regular trains and return from Philadelphia on any regular train. Stopovers allowed within time limit. Bloomsburg departures 7 37 and 11 30 A M Faré excursion price 4 50.
A newspaper sale notice announces discounts on textiles including Totosilks from 35c to 15c per yard and Batistes 12c to 8c, Dimities 18c to 1134c, Leno Effects 12%c to 25c, Ponges 260c, and Dressinghams 10c.
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