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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
3
The Republican announces special advance payment rates with Toledo Blade and other dailies for a year. The Republican and Tri Weekly Tribune cost $2.00 when paid in advance, while one year of The Republican plus the Practical Farmer 221 Agricultural Almanac is $1.75 if paid in advance, a saving of $1.00.
A sequence of classified notices offers a first class pastry cook job at Exchange Hotel paying $5.00 weekly, a $2000 investment on a first mortgage, and loans of $150 to $200 for one to three years secured by real estate. Inquiries directed to the office. Also worded sale notice for Bloomsburg Land Improvement Co with contact J. Sanderson Woods and N. A. Funk, secretary.
Rev and Mrs J D Smith visit friends in Bath and Olean New York. Prof E Edwards of Lewisburg preached at the Presbyterian church on Sunday. Prof C H Winder of Berwick supplied the pulpit at the M E Church last Sunday. A night shift was added in the Bloomsburg Car Works machine shop due to heavy workload.
Repeated heavy rains disrupt farming and keep much wheat in the fields. Mrs. J Kinmont of Chicago visits her father W B Dogger, superintendent of the School Furniture Company plant, during the wet spell.
A large plate glass show window is installed at the front of the room in Change Block where Andrew Ans runs the tailor shop.
Persistent rainfall over the past week slows contractor Fred Kamer in his duties for the Trondele Electric Company. The storm disrupts outdoor labor and delays planned installations at the project site.
The remains of Stanley Scudder who died at Berwick of lockjaw were interred in Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg, on Sunday with Rev. D. N. Kirkby officiating at the grave.
District Deputy Beck of Milton and John W. Eyerly of Montgomery Council Danville attended the regular meetings of Bloomsburg Council Royal Arcanum on Friday evening last.
Our townsman A. L. Fritz has withdrawn from the contest leaving an open field to Charles H. Dickerman of Milton to receive the Democratic nomination from the district.
The Mount Carmel strikers band camped in Oak Grove and serenaded the streets of Bloomsburg on Tuesday and Tuesday evening. They collected a hat donation during the street performances.
Arthur Norrie two years seven months son of Frank H. Wilson died Tuesday morning from cholera infantum. Funeral is private and scheduled for Thursday.
The M. and church choir of Bloomsbury will give a service of song in the church on Sunday evening to which the public is cordially invited. Collections will be taken from Schnecker's writings.
Rev. John F. Gowdy, Wesleyan 1887 and Drew Theological 1902 graduate, receives appointment to Anglo-Chinese College at Poochow China. He departs August 17 from San Francisco with his wife Miss Elizabeth Thompson of Pittston Pennsylvania.
Lucy Pursel, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Pursel, died in Patton on Monday morning from pneumonia after visiting grandparents. The family had traveled to Patton where the children fell ill. Lucy was recovering from an illness when pneumonia struck. The funeral is set for three o'clock with Rev M E nd fy officiating.
Reverend Mr Harman spoke at Berwick M E Church during the laying of the corner stone while the Harman party traveled in town between showers.
The board of commissioners appointed J. C. Brown as engineer for the Miffinville bridge and directed that plans and specifications be prepared by August 1. It is hoped the submission will occur this week.
The Republican Congressional Conference in Milan with seven to seven votes adjourned after fifty seven inconclusive ballots. Northumberland and Sullivan backed Godcharles while Columbia and Montour supported Evans, with Berwick chosen as the next meeting place.
To accommodate those unable to be examined earlier, a special examination will be held August 9 in the Court House. W. W. Evans, County Superintendent.
Discussion on how Republican rules govern congressional deadlocks. If a conference stalls fifty five days before the general election, the State Central Committee chair must add conferees from every county. If nominations fail in five days, the chair appoints an arbitrator from the district. The state chair cannot intervene before September 10.
The Huntington Valley Camp meeting near Shickshinny opens August 19 with Rev. Dorsey N. Miller leading song services. Berwick’s Dr. R. H. Gilbert will thrill children with pictorial sermons, and Rev. Will F. Armstrong of Town Hill supervises Epworth League gatherings. Epworth League Day arrives August 20 led by E. B. Stackhouse. the principal address is by Fred L. Smith of Hazleton. Old Folk's Day is arranged by Rev. W. H. Norcross. Dr. B. B. Hamlin will preach. The new auditorium nears completion and will be dedicated by a bishop. Secretary R. M. Tubbs, Shickshinny, Pa, handles rooms and board inquiries.
The Postmaster General announces that after October 1 1902 rural free delivery requires the owner to provide a labeled four mail box at the roadside accessible to the carrier. Boxes must meet specified standards and may bear Approved by the Post master General. Tampering with rural mail receptacles becomes a criminal offense. Each box is for one family or near relatives. Carriers must refuse service to those not complying. Office officials are barred from selling rural boxes.
Summers vs B and S Co verdict awarded for 1009 dollars after trial. Various matters include estate proceedings Nora A Vetter appeal from damages in road cases at Catawissa and Main townships. Petitions for mortgage satisfaction and specific performance rulings. Viewers appointed for a bridge over Onillisquaque Creek Madison township. Grace Evangelical Church of Berwick granted a charter.
In eastern Pennsylvania the Rapp heirs near a claim to over 100 million dollars from a 18th century double legacy. Unearthed German documents reveal a second fortune tied to John von Jedholtz who died in Alsace Lorraine and eloped daughter Treula to George Rupp in 1750.
Descendants of Mrs. Rupp claim a large estate balance was withheld from American heirs after a will revealed a vast fortune once promised by their grandfather. The case ties to the estate of Mrs. Rupp’s uncle, a brother of John von Pettedholtz. Alfred Loy of Reading will travel to Germany to represent the heirs.
A large barn on William Gilgotth’s Reagan farm in Black Creek township burned at 3 30 Wednesday morning. Tenant James Noss and his wife saved all stock except 150 chickens and turkeys. Noss loses 60 bushels oats buckwheat two wagons a wind mill a harrow harness and other gear with no insurance. Fire deemed incendiary. Mrs Noss injured and Mr Noss burned by hot stone. The couple’s bravery drew community sympathy.
Report of a Wednesday morning fire destroying the Kocher house near McHenry's church, insured for contents but not furnishings, with original cause believed to be the flue. Nearby residents and visitors are mentioned, along with various social notes, movements, and local events in Orangeville and surrounding towns.
Miss Susan Steptoe, relative of J. W. Conner, mourns the loss of her young child in Virginia. The town notes a busy week with social calls, visits, and local events including a baseball game 10 4 Orangeville, an open air temperance meeting, and a foundation tablet ceremony at the new Methodist Episcopal Church.
On July 10 and 24 the Philadelphia and Reading railway will sell 10 day excursion tickets to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City or Sea Isle City at greatly reduced rates. Tickets are valid for travel to Philadelphia on excursion day and return on two specified regular trains with stop offs allowed at Philadelphia within the time limit. For train times and fares contact a Reading ticket agent.
The Bloomsburg Pa post office holds letters including one to Cozine J C set for dead letter office dispatch on August 5 1902. Public notice records the date and recipient name for pickup or inquiry.
In G A K Hall 8 Main Street Wilkes-Barre the I O O F Lodge confirmed members to the highest degree. A long list of local townsmen among attendees included Messrs Joseph G Reece Wilmott Furman Minor Hartman George Warnott Robert O Ludwig W W Fortner Joseph H Catterall A G Birt Leroy Houck Claude Houck E O Gilroy and others.
The notice advertises a mid-summer clearance with fabrics priced to attract buyers. Totosilks drop to 15 cents per yard, Batistes to 8 cents, Dimities to 11 4 cents, Leno Effects to 12 4 cents, Ponges to 12 ¢ per yard, and Dressinghams to 10 cents, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the discounts.
An old time ad touts value and honesty. It urges readers to buy as stock reductions due to a weak summer make the dollar buy more. It lists price cuts including a 1.25 Counterpanel to 95 cents, 15 cents Towels to 11 cents, and a ten percent furniture discount through August while prices elsewhere rose.
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