Columbia County Official Directory Listing Local Officials
The directory lists county and district leaders including President Judge William Ellwell, associate judges from Derr, Monroe Prothonotary, Register and Recorder Williamson I Jacoby, District Attorney John M. Clark, Sheriff Michael Grover, and others such as Treasurer John Sayer and Commissioner William Lawton. Also named are county auditor A J Campbell, coroner Charles G. Murphey, and Bloom Poor District directors O P Ent Scott Kramer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ellwell
Derr
Simi
Monroe Prothonotiry
O-G Frank
Arr
Register & Recorder
Williamson I Jacoby
Bank Officials Named in Local Financial Institutions
Mioomaburg Banking Company lists John A. Funston as president HM if Grotz as cashier First National Bank names Charles J Paxton president J 2 Tustin as cashier Columbia County Mutual Saving Fund and Mutual Association lists E H Little as president C W Miller as secretary Snare Building and Saving Land Association names Wm Peacock as president J B Roblson as secretary Bloomsburg Mutual Saving Fund Association lists J J Brower as president C G Barkley as secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mioomaburg Banking Company
John A. Funston
If Grotz
First National Bank
Charles J. Paxton
J. 2. Tustin
Columbia County Mutual Saving Fund and
Mm Association
E. H. Little
C.W. Miller
Snare Building and Saving Land Association
Wm. Peacock
J. B. Roblson
Bloomsburg Mutual Saving Fund Association
J. J. Brower
C. G. Barkley
Local Church Schedule Highlights and Leaders
Methodiat Episcopal Cirehen led by Presiding Elder Rhey N Huckingham with ministers Key Joe McGarrah. Sunday services at 10 and 7 4 pm, Sunday School at 2 pm, midweek prayer and meetings on Wednesdays Thursdays and Tuesdays. Matthew's Lutheran Church led by Rev J Williams with services at 10 4 am and 7 pm, Sunday School at 6 am, Wednesday prayer at 4 o'clock, all welcome. Presbyterian Church led by Rev Stuart Mitchell with services at 10 4 am and 6 1 pm, Sunday School, Wednesday Youngber Meeting, seats free, strangers welcome. Professional Cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhey
Huckingham
Joe McGarrah
Ible Chiss
Ey JP Tustin
lWleam
Simlay
Sr. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Rev J . Williams
Welcome Presbyterian Church
Stuart Mitchell
Third Wit Lrow
Rey T F Hotaeter
East Street
Forkstore
Heller's Church
Madison Township
PACL
Keetor
John Hewitt
Erucey School
Rock Street
Country School Ma'am Poem Reminiscence in Rustic Verse
A nostalgic verse describes a country school ma'am walking to school in a rural setting. It recalls daisies and clover, singing birds, and the joy of childhood days, ending with a reflection on youthful memories and a past love. The piece intertwines local scenery with personal reminiscence.
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Country
The Timely Warning and Kid Kathies Rescue Tale
A traveler recounts a perilous return from Canada to a haunted inn where a child named Kathie warns him of danger. He defends a captured Irish landlord, follows clues through Black Forest, and rescues Kathie from a trap. Kathie’s later reunion with her protector leads to a renewed life in the United States.
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Ghter
Kathie
Canada
Ile
Blackcrest
Villian
Black Forest
Jay
Naga
Vis
States
Ohio
Kingdom of Heaven
Unknown island tale of Florinda party voyage
A tale recalls a 1849 wreck voyage to California with Americans landing on a hidden inhabited island. British shipmates heard embayed survivors say they were the Florinda party who sailed from a distant port and offered passage home, which they refused.
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New Orleans
California
Florinda
Harmon Jones
John A. Sidney
Captin Kenmure
War Office
London
Welcome to Siena Public Wash-Houses and Gossip
Wandering Siena we encounter a low roofed mill like building serving as a public wash-house. Twenty women wash linen in icy water beside a cistern while gossip flows weekly in Italian streets and the scene ends with a warm playful farewell.
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Sienna
Italy
Count Corti to Lead Italian Mission from Washington to Constantinople
Count Corti leaves the Italian legation in Washington to head the mission in Constantinople. A seasoned diplomat, he played a key role in the Treaty of Washington and the British claims settlement, serving as umpire to cut a $96 million claim to under $2 million. He earned high praise from the President and joint recognition from Britain and the United States.
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Count’ Corti
Washington
Constantinople
Italy
Count Cavour
Geneva
Mixed Commission
United States
England
Rattlesnake Hunters Explore Blue Mountains Trapping Snakes
Reading Hayle describes two hunter pairs treading Blue Mountains terrain in heavy rubber soled boots to stalk rattlesnakes. They capture with iron hooks and curved presses then pinchers to box the live snakes. Snakes are killed for sport and skins kept as trophies.
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Hayle
Blue Mountains
The King and the Prussian Major on Temper
A Prussian Major admits temper cannot be mastered yet vows reform after hearing a sermon on self deception. Chaplain La Fontaine notes restraint in the sovereign presence of the King of Kings. The major asks to be reminded of the King whenever temptation arises.
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la Fontain
Work As A Remedy Dr Dio Lew Says
Dr Dio Lew cites a case where a woman ill for years recovered after a year of treatment and notes two million dyspeptics in America. He claims nine tenths can be cured by work and contrasts a wealthy clergyman who spent years and thirty thousand dollars without lasting benefit.
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Dio Lewis
America
Summer Vacation and Christian Work by Holston Presbytery
The Holston Tennessee Presbytery plans a summer mission from August 19 to 26 in Buncombe County North Carolina. Members travel on horseback with two days of rations to start protracted meetings at various points and meet at Reems Creek Church for its semi annual gathering.
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Presbytery
Holston
Tenn
North Carolina
Buncombe County
Reems Creek
Hold the Fort hymn tale from London Opera House
Mr. Moody told at the last London meeting the incident inspiring the hymn Hold the Fort sung by Mr. Sankey. He related how Sherman warned hold the fort as troops faced a rear assault and retreating officers. The tale linked to urging district youths to hold the fort before leaving London.
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Moody
London
Sankey
Sherman
Ben Franklin at Fifteen Years Old Prints the Courant
A retrospective note recalls James Franklin as printer of the New England Courant and Benjamin Franklin at seventeen taking over editorial duties after his brother's imprisonment. The issue features a readers address, a mock Greek joke, Parliament speech extracts from 1772, home news from Bristol, and two ads a Philadelphia flower vendor and a servant boy for sale.
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James Franklin
New England
Grand Court
James
Benjamin Franklin
Courant
Ben
Franklin
Home News
Boston
Oram
Episcopal Church
Bristol
Philadelphia
Century Innovations Timeline From 1803 to 1846
A compact survey lists key developments from 1803 to 1846 including Fulton’s steamboat patent in 1803 and gas lighting in 1802 and 1812, Waltham cotton mill progress, early U.S. post offices and postage rates, machine made clocks, early American railroading, Daguerre photography experiments, Harnden express service, coal mining, patenting matches, the telegram, steel pen use, the first practical reaper, Elias Slowe sewing machine patent, and vulcanizing India rubber.
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London
Waltham
Massachusetts
United States
Paris
Daguerre
Harnden
Elias Slowe
India
Deaf mute superintendent praised for silent Sunday school
A Sun day school story recounts a learned divine visiting as pupils fall in line without summons. The superintendent displays hymn numbers on a slate, and the class sings in silence. The clergyman learns the teacher is a deaf mute, highlighting past overlong speeches. The tale ends noting deaf mutes with piety are sought for Sunday school roles.
Saloon Scene Rekindles Veteran Hatred Memoir
In Centennial week at a Boston saloon a South Carolina veteran spots an unknown stranger. The pair recall a Civil War skirmish and a saber scar above the veteran’s forehead. They toast and reportedly honor a buried hatchet.
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Trey Burigo
Hatener
Boston
South Carolina
Boston Herald
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Columbia County
Official Directory
Bloomsburg
Church Directory
Methodiat Episcopal
Baytwt
Churem
Kh. FP
J. M. Clark
Attorneys AT Law
Ent Builing
Tso-Le
the Country School
Ma’am
W. M. Reber
Sloemsburg
Rock and Market Witeeta
L. B. Kline
Catawissa, Pa
Wir
Ofice Main St
W. Rutter
Main Street
Calawissa Pa
J. C. Rutter
North Market Street
Lioomsburg
H. Abbott
Omice, Main St
Catawissa
Hartman's
Market Sta
B. Roblson
Paomee
Corner Main
W. Miller
Attorney AT Law
Grover's Building
Ee College el
C G. Barkley
Oales Main St. Browser's Eatrotne
Fair Little Mand
Manti
Everly
Golleetuma
Oots
Isa
Bet
Robt
Little K Hi
Little
Bloombourg
L'a
Omee
Onvis
Columbia
Sullivan and Lycoming Counties
Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania
Circuit
District Courts of the
Williamesport
Columbian Building
Loomsburg
Geavon
Wiese Morris
Merchant Tailoring
Schuyler & Son
Broomsburg
Masonic Directory
Waaninoron
Broomenyne
Charter
Mount Monta
R.S
Crusade Commandery
Mammoth Grocery
Duky To
Cons, Schwarz & CO
North
Delaware Aven
Webb
Variety Store
Brown's Hotel
Bloomsbury
E. Thornton
Mainet
Woomsburyg
Rruverside Nursery
David Clifer
STOUK
Phulls
Vari Olio
Viet Roses
Aormalions
Cherarias
Catecolarias
Potunias
Tiouvardia Lantanas
Coleus
Charlas Watson
Franklin Janney Watson
Janney
GME
Market Street
Rangeville Hotel
Magenbuch
Orangeville
Raymond
M.D. Thomas
WM. J Boner &Co
Music Publishers
Chestnut Street
GHO. J. Burkhardt & CO
Buttonwood St
Broad
Joseph Fulsel & Son
4Th St
Phila
Richard Lewick, Son & CO
Chestnut St
Phil
Agts
National Rubber Co
Stair
John E. Yeager
Hana
Market St. Phila
Wickersham& Brother
Ridge Ave
A. Wilt & Son
Forth Front St
Philaphia
GEV. C. Newman Market
Ily
John A
Pe Edersheim & CO
South Fourth
Chestnut
Whila
Lis
Mary G. Halpine
Papa
Childs
Aa9
W M. Y. Kester
Frea St
Main Mary
East Marshfield
Mr. SteveNs
Kinney
Josiah H. Sherman
Renee J. M. Gile
Third Street
South
J H. Stevens
Gano St
Cincinnati
New
East
Fulton
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