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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
3
The Practical Harmer 21 Agriculture Almanac offers a one year subscription at $1.76 if paid in advance. This price is $1.00 less than the regular rate for these papers when not part of the advance payment combo.
A broker advertises $2000 to invest on first mortgage real estate for a term of years and a loan of $150 to $200 secured by first mortgage. Inquiries at the office. Also town lots for sale on easy terms via Bloomaburg Land Improvement Co and J. Sanderson Woods, agent of N. Y. Funk, secretary of flow Ent Building. June 11.
The Carpet Mill team defeated the Berwick Rangers 10 to 9 in ten innings on Saturday in a high scoring showcase.
Mrs Kinmont of Chicago visiting her father Mr W B Ooger sang a beautiful solo during Sunday morning services at the Presbyterian church.
The District President Jacob Stiner reported strong growth for the Patriotic Order Sons of America chapters in Columbia County at the latest convention reflecting widespread prosperity.
The Keystone Foundry and Machine Shop enters full operation as Glover and Brewer plan to make it a leading Bloomsburg industry. They currently manufacture gasoline boats and aim to grow the facility into a major local employer and producer.
A slight Monday afternoon fire burned the office roof at the Harman and Hassert plant, likely sparked from the cupola. The bucket brigade doused the blaze without using the company hose. The Silk Mill annual plonio at Shawnee Park drew large crowds with many attendees and late-night car service to return home.
A Sunday morning collision between two freight trains near Danville blocked the Reading road temporarily. The approaching engines were spotted in time and the crews escaped by leaping clear, saving their lives.
Lightning struck George 8. Robbins residence on Normal Hill causing chimney damage and current running through the four bedroom parlor and four fireplaces. Loss estimated at several hundred dollars.
Mrs Agnes Brown, once living with Daniel Garman on Iron Street, was killed on the University grounds in Lewisburg by a Reading road cannon bail train. Deaf to signals, she was walking the track when the train approached.
The Zion Grove Camp will be held near Catawissa from August 6 to 14, 1902. A silver collection will be taken at the entrance Sunday to fund improvements on the grounds. Tents may be rented by applying to Rev. H Mincker, pastor, Nuremburg, Pa.
A Lehigh Valley passenger train traveling west at forty five miles per hour derailed near Lofty on Monday after striking a section under repair. The rails spread forcing the rear coach off the track. Many passengers were injured but there were no fatalities.
On Friday Mr. F M Kelsey will retire as assistant postmaster of Bloomsburg after four years four months to become treasurer of Richards Manufacturing Company. Ed H Ent, carrier since free delivery began, selects a successor. B Woh is voted to a regular position.
The M. E. church held a Sunday evening concert conducted by the church choir. Despite a warm night the church was filled including the gallery. The choir was complimented on its success and the congregation congratulated for hearing the concert.
Planning for Bloomsburg's Centennial is nearly complete as committees work hard to ensure the event becomes the town's most important ever, highlighting the town's progress and anticipated celebrations.
Nine year old Nettie Dower of Roaring Creek was killed by an accidental gun discharge by her eleven year old brother Pius Hower. The youths had been duck hunting at Yeager dam when the mishap occurred and the girl was struck in the face by a load of shot near their home.
The Bloomsburg bridge abutments and pliers erected eight years ago remain sound as traffic crosses safely. The county spent over $400 for expert John A Wilson's lengthy report, a sum exceeding the cost of all the engineering for the bridge plans and construction.
Mary Ringrose died at her brother James Ringrose’s home in Philadelphia on Saturday at age 62 with brother William BR and his daughter Mrs. John Knice present. Formerly of Berwick she was a longtime member of the M. E. Church. Funeral services were held in Berwick at the M. E. Tabernacle followed by burial in Berwick Cemetery.
August 7 will be observed more broadly as a county holiday than any by law. It marks the Farmers annual picnic with a basket style event and a farmers dinner offered for 25 cents. Preparations aim to accommodate all attendees regardless of basket participation.
Mr Moses Chamberlain the oldest Milton resident died suddenly on Tuesday aged 90. He was the son of Gol William Chamberlain of Revolutionary fame and the last of a 23 child family. An uncle died at Germantown on October 4 1777. He leaves a daughter Mrs Furst of Bellefonte and three sons James I Chamberlain William B Chamberlain and Frank Chamberlain.
A corps of engineers under Major Richter conducts a preliminary survey from Eyersgrove along Little Fishing Creek to I Street and Briareralley toward Berwick. The work seems tied to the Central Penns road and aims to establish an eastern terminus with greater freight potential, potentially abandoning the Eyersgrove to Orangeville segment if extended.
Four boys fought for their lives in a swift current. Jones and Edgar struggled to free each other from a grasp. Coira was carried away before George Kelter and a mill worker rescued him. Grose remains missing, body not recovered as search continues.
County Commissioners awarded the Mifflinville bridge contract to H. Reinard of Bloomsburg as the low bid at 93,985 dollars for the entire substructure and superstructure plus approaches. Other bids ranged from 96,000 to 103,195 dollars while Engineer Brown’s estimate stood at 96,547.
Hendler Construction withdrew a $597,000 bid for the riverfront Wilkes-Barre courthouse after the board required Ohio stone over Pennsylvania quarry options. A pricier bid by Wilson J. Smith followed, but a contract is unlikely. new bids may be called leading to delays that push work into fall.
The Salem Town coal find moves into a practical phase with a slope run by William Carr of Milnesville. Carr and partner William Mason have located eight coal benches at 41 feet depth and report rich indications of anthracite. Helpers include H B Shannon and the project is overseen by Warner as mining blasting and timbering continue, with visible blue clay and sulphur increasing.
Dr J T Hutton died suddenly in Fergus Falls Minnesota on Monday night aged about fifty five. His wife Lapeta a daughter of Zebulon Robbins and sister of Dr Honora Grimes died earlier. Surviving are son William Hutton and a sister Mrs Kate Kerns and brothers Rev William Hutton and James Hutton. The remains arrived in Bloomsburg Saturday. funeral was held from his son's home and interment followed at Rosemont cemetery where his wife is buried.
State Chairman Creasy of the Democratic State Committee will visit Catawissa to check the apple crop and taste ripe corn. He says Democratic nominees will be formally notified in September and Berks Democrats will run the notification event at Neversink or Mount Penn Park for a large crowd.
After a two to three hour discussion the County Commissioners approved the Mullville bridge plans and specifications submitted by Engineer Brown. Fisher and Kitchen voted for approval while Krickbaum abstained. The two approving commissioners are set to push the bridge erection forward quickly.
J. W. Conner, an implement maker of Orangeville, was shot in the breast last Thursday by his youngest son who was aiming at a target. Dr. W. T. Vance attended and treated the painful wound. no fatal outcome is anticipated.
Twelve year old Morris Gross, son of William Gross, drowned Monday afternoon while swimming near the mouth of Fishing Creek. He was with companions Charles Colrs Cromwell Jones and Horace Edgar at the time of the tragedy.
Altoona dispatch reports Oreemas H. Wheeler, famed Civil War era lawyer and former Deputy Attorney General, claims ownership of $60 million in coal land in Pennsylvania based on an original deed. His supporters cite legal backing, while questions arise about his mental state and the legitimacy of the heirs of Robert Morris.
Mr and Mrs Orval Welsh and others visited H L Mordan on Sunday. Ray Walters spent Sunday at his Greenwood home. Charlie Ribble finished drilling Kester's well after setting up again. Bad weather hindered farmers from finishing hay and grain. A baby boy blessed Harry McMichael's home and a baby girl at Henry Kline's house. Pine Grove Literary Society events planned at Bradley Laycock and Emma Young with a Farmers picnic cause. The Kester and Curtin families visited Jacob Fisher. A July 21 surprise party at Bradley Laycock’s home celebrated their eldest daughter May with music and organ playing.
A hostess entertains with conversation music and refreshments. Attendees include Cecelia Kitchen Earl Fisher Florence Kitchen William Polk Ralph Wolf Anna Crawford Charles Peterman Bessie Kitchen Ellen Reece Lena Kitchen Clark Artman Irma Mordan Myron Mordan Clark Kitchen Clarence Reece Elmira Peterman Lola Miller Ammerman Miller Beecher Lemon Carrie Lee Ray Walters Fred Beagle Lee Reece Albert Holdren William Dawson Samuel Beagle and other guests. They depart in the early hours praising the event.
A Berwick note miscues local life with a mishap at Market Street machine shop as 14 year old Charles Harris is rescued after a crane injury. Town meetings discuss founding a hospital, with Dr Thompson advocating new facilities following his Scranton project. Social events include a moonlight picnic at Shawnee Park and musical debut by Miss Maude Zehner.
Local report notes a 10 to 0 victory by the Berwick team over Scranton. Several social visits and residents’ travels are listed along with a near drowning incident on the Jonestown dam involving six youths.
Camp Pennsy hosts a July 22 departure from Orangeville for Jonestown with etc. Mem bers include Pearl Fleckenstine Cora Ammerman Rena Lelby Lyle Sloan Helen Welsh Florence Conner and others. They camp by the Jonestown dam with a four percent chaperon and an organized orchestra. The Sunday School was honored by visitors and Melodious sounds drew crowds.
Hazleton Sentinel reports rapid progress on the W. B. & H. Railway from Hazleton to Wilkesbarre with grading, track laying, and tunnel work near the Hazleton side. Iron bridges count 37 between the cities, line fencing, pole lines, and station work underway.
The shop slashes prices on color assortments and remnants with goods cut by half or more. Silks to 56c, dress fabrics to 19c, mercerised gingham 19c, and woolen Cheviots at 49c per yard. Underwear and muslin deals also highlighted with limited quantities.
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