River Person visits and local happenings in Bloomsburg
Local and state news from Bloomsburg reports visits by the River Person editor and attorney B F Warr, Prof H L Sheep calling on relatives, and George P Bingler buying the F N Turner home at about 2700 dollars. A Springfield nine defeated a local team nine to three, Camelback bridge slated for lumber sale, Ear n ests quarrel incident, and construction at the Consumption sanitarium near White Haven with four brick structures rising for female patients.
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George P. Bingler
F. N. Turner
Bloomsburg
Springfield
Shamokin
Consumption Sanitarium
White Haven
Lynch
Wilkes- Barre
Republicans Nominate Candidate Delayed by Tie at Danville Conference
Delegates from Columbia County J H Catterall T H Dean G H Wilbur and W O Holmes led the conference with no nomination after fourteen ballots. Northumberland and Sullivan backed Fred Godcharles of Milton while Montour backed James Foster for three ballots and later joined Columbia in supporting O Evans of Berwick, producing a tie and adjournment to Sunbury for the next meeting.
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Republican Congressional Conference
Congress
Danville
Columbia County
J. H. Catterall
T. H. Dean
Berwick
G. H. Wilbur
W. O. Holmes
Bloomsburg
Northumberland
Sullivan Counties
Fred Godcharles
Milton
Montour
James Foster
Columbia
O. Evans Esq
Evans
Sunbury
Narrow escape on railroad track ends safely
Miss Susan Schmock of Williamsport had a near miss while walking near West Milton as a freight approached. Engineer blew whistle but she did not notice. Mitchell clung to the engine and grabbed her hair, tossing her onto the cowcatcher as the train stopped. She was shaken but unharmed.
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Susan Schmock
Williamsport
West Milton
Cape Cape
Mitchell
Milton
State moves to build bridges destroyed by floods
Commissioners in several counties display impatience over delays in replacing flood damaged bridges. The state is taking action to advance construction and address concerns as the bridge program proceeds.
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Cunty
Bridges Planned Across Forest County Warn of Tax Raid
Forest Wyoming Carbon Wayne Luz erne Lackawanna and Sullivan counties list engineers preparing plans for twenty one bridges. M D Bowman Maha noy City Herman Loeb Pittsburg Oscar Thompson Phoenixville Emil Sweinsson Pittsburg A J Whit ney Rome oversee the project. Each bridge costs five thousand to one hundred fifteen thousand dollars, raising fears of a treasury raid as the law becomes better known and a repeal effort is rumored for the next Legislature session.
Bloomsburg Council reviews paving and street concerns
The Bloomsburg monthly meeting discussed paving Second Street between Iron and Center, front of the Bank building, and other street repairs. Officials ordered ditch work, crosswalk repairs, and a survey for a new Irondale road, with several petitions and reports approved or referred.
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Bloomsburg Council
Goodwill Fire Company
H. A. M’killip
Second Street
Iron and Center
E. F. Carpenter
Cashler First National Bank
Bank Building
W. J. Shutt
Neyhard
Kinney Run
Zarr
Fitch Street
H. V. White
Bloomsburg & Benton
Bloomsburg & Danville Electric Railway
Irondale Electric Company
Civic Club
Magee Avenue
E. B. Brower
West Sixth Street
Hendershott
Dershuck Bottling Establishment
Main
Irondale
John Fortner
Penn Streets
Pennsylvania Railroad Timetable May 1902 Eastbound Trains
Sunbury to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington service with parlor cars and sleepers. Listing includes departure times 7:58, 9:50, 1:59, 3:48, 5:20, 8:31, 9:56 A.M. and afternoon and night trains to Philadelphia and New York. Westward trains toward Buffalo Erie Rochester and Pittsburgh with vestibuled Pullmans. Sunbury Wilkes Barre Hazleton Sunbury service and Sunday trains. Journal by J Hutchinson J R Wood.
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Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Harrisbn
Buffalo
Emporium
Erie
DuBois
Canandaigua
Syracuse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Epp
Lock Haven
Clearfield Philisburg
West
Coac
Kane
Clearfield
Philipsburg
Renovo
Elmira
Williamsport
Sunbury, Hazleton and Wilkesbarre
North and West Branch Railway
Death of Squire Boone longtime Kingston justice dies
Clinton W. Boone a noted Kingston justice of the peace and West Side figure died Friday July 4 at age 70 from heart trouble. Born March 16, 1832 in Huntington township, he served in the Civil War and rose to captain. He later lived in Bloomsburg and Kingston, served as burgess and justice of the peace, survived by two children Daisy and David. Funeral Monday at 4 p.m. interment Forty Fort Cemetery with Kingston Masons in charge.
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Clinton W. Boone
Kingston
West Side
Huntington Township
Luzerne County
Kansas
Co. H
7Th Pennsylvania Cavalry
Bloomsburg
Columbia County
Aldermen
Daisy Boone
David Boone
Boone
Daniel Boone
Forty Fort
F. von Krug
Kingston Lodge of Masons
Wilkes-Barre
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised cure for sore feet
Allen's Foot-Ease powder promises instant relief for painful feet corns bunions and tight shoes It claims to cure sweating callouses and hot tired feet It is sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail orders 25c Trial package free Ad dress Allen S Olmsted LeRoy N Y June 18 4w.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy. N
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Timetables 1902
Engines burn hard coal with no smoke starting May 16 1902 Trains depart Bloomsburg for New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Danville Milton Catawissa Rupert and returns from New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Catawissa Rupert details include Atlantic City Ocean City Cape May Sea Isle City and New York Atlantic City express timings with parlor cars on express trains. Officials W A Garret and Edson J Weeks sign as general superintendent and general passenger agent.
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Reading Railway
Bloomsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Reading Pottsville
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Danville
Milton
Catawissa
Rupert
Easton
Reading
Pottsville
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street
South Street Wharf
Squash Bug Destroys Young Melon and Cucumber Crops
Gardeners face heavy losses from the squash bug as young plants emerge. Eggs hatch in 6 to 15 days, nymphs molt through several stages, and adults overwinter in debris. One brood per year, with August seeing adults before frost. Discovery of remedies requires watchfulness and persistence.
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New Hampshire College Experiment Station
Treatment for Cow Udder Swelling and Teat Discharge
The article advises a course for udder swelling in cows during damp cold seasons. It recommends physic as an initial remedy, rubbing with water and cornmeal, and lard with camphor for persistent cases. It stresses thorough rubbing and cautions about milk handling for creamery purity, noting rare permanent cases in older cows and advising to cull if severe.
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E.L. Vingent
Dairy farming boosts fertility and soil health
A historical excerpt argues dairy farming increases farm fertility compared with wheat growing. Citing Gays Hoard’s Dairyman it notes butter farming yields larger crops and requires far less fertilizer per ton sold than wheat, urging farmers to view dairying as a profitable pastime turning into a lasting business.
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Gays Hoard
Pruning Rose Bushes And Cow Handling Advice
The article explains pruning summer blooming roses soon after the pruning period ends to promote many new flowering shoots next season. It also notes that kicking a cow that is laying down may make her rise quickly but will not increase milk output.
Salt Lick Risk for Cows Seen Reduced When Salt Kept Outdoors
A farmer notes that placing rock salt in the yard where cows can lick it daily lowers the danger of overdose. The approach ensures gradual intake and minimizes sudden salt shocks to the herd.
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Influenza Ailments
Health advertisement notes influenza or grip rising and harming organs of respiration. Claims the medicine cures coughs bronchitis and lung trouble and boosts blood vitality. Includes testimonial from Mrs E A Bender praising four years use and urges no substitute. Also mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets to improve sluggish liver.
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Pierce
Golden
E. A. Bender
Keene, Coshocton Co
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
The Young Drummer of Alleghany Hon Robb Gerlach
Five year old Malcolm Robb Gerlach of Alleghany Pennsylvania plays bass drum and either snare or kettle drum with skill beyond his years. Son of Andrew Gerlach former Great Western band manager now hotel proprietor, he is called Honey or Hon by friends. He learned from elder brothers, reads music, and never misses a beat, even on fast orchestrations. He sits with right foot on the bass drum pedal watching the score and his brother Eugene until the piece ends.
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Malcolm Robb Gerlach
Alleghany, Pa
Little Wonder
Andrew Gerlach
Great Western
Heydey
Gerlach
Alleghany
Wonder
Honey
Hon
Malcolm
Eugene
Electric Bitters Extolled as Cure All in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for stomach, kidney, liver disorders and nervous ailments. It claims to tone the stomach cleanse the blood and purify the system, promising relief from malaria rheumatism neuralgia and sleeplessness. Sold with satisfaction guaranteed by O A Kleim and J H Mercer. Osly 50 July 2 4w.
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O. A. Kleim
J.H. Mercer
Osly
Roll the Stone You Cannot Drag
A preacher recalls workers rolling large stones rather than dragging them and argues that challenges too big to drag can be rolled into service. The example from a New England hillside echoes a broader lesson about perseverance and practical problem solving.
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Horges
New England
Louis Albert Banks
D. D
Christein Endeavor World
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proven Best and Cheapest Cure
If anyone claims another salve is equal to Bucklen's Arnica, thirty years of cures for piles burns boils felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions prove its value. 95c at C A Kleim and J H Mercer’s drug store. July 2 4w.
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Bucklen
C. A. Kleim
J. H. Mercer
Right Arm Most Hurt Says Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Free Press notes that accidents more often affect the right arm and leg than the left. It cites makers of artificial limbs who report more right side amputations, and statistics claiming 54 out of 100 cases show the left leg stronger than the right.
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Detroit Free Press
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