Property for private sale in Bloomsburg on East Street
The Watson W. Furman property on East Street offered for private sale. Describes a desirable large corner lot with a house in good condition. Inquiries directed to Hoper man or O R Mendenhall in Bloomsburg. Also town lots for sale by Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company via J Sanderson Woods or U Funk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson W. Furman
East Street
Regus
Hoperman
O. R. Mendenhall
Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company
Ingire
J. Sanderson Woods
O U. Funk
Sec’y
Plymouth Attorney J C Creveling Visits Town
Attorney J C Creveling and his wife spent Sunday in town visiting friends and attending local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Creveling
Plymouth
Harry G. House Joins Armour Co. Representation in State
Harry G. House is now employed by Armour & Co. representing them in this section of the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. House
Armour & Co
Dickinson College selects Charles Appleman track president
Charles O. Appleman of Welliversaville, class of 1903, Dickinson College, has been elected president of the track team for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Appleman
Welliversaville
Dickinson College
Kashner Wins Free Trip Ticket From Townsend’s Store
Joseph Kashner son of William Kashner held the winning ticket at Townsend’s clothing store and drew the free trip to the Pan American Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kashner
William Kasher
Townsend
Othing
Reverend A H Smith Visits From Scranton
Reverend A H Smith of Scranton formerly of Berwick was in town Tuesday. He serves as pastor of a growing Baptist church in Providence Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Smith
Scranton
Berwick
Providence
Letter From Prof Burgess Signals Visit East
A letter from Prof. William Burgess now in San Francisco says he is coming east this month to his home in Millville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
William Burgess
San Francisco
Millville
Local graduates include Elms and Kostenbauder
Among the graduates from the Dickison Law School in the two years course are two young men from this county William E Elms of Berwick and Samuel H Kostenbauder of Catawiesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickison Law School
William E. Elms
Berwick
Samuel H. Kostenbauder
Catawiesa
Street lighting contract renewed for five more years
At a special council meeting on Monday night the contract with the American Electric Light Company to light city streets was renewed for an additional five year period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Electric Light Company
Pan-American Exposition Praised by DLW Official
T W Lee, general passenger agent of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, after a thorough inspection of the Pan American Exposition, declares it fully justifies all praise words spoken about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Lee
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
State G A R Encampment Meets at Gettysburg This Week
Post Commander S. W. Baker and G. W. Sterner serve as delegates from Ent Post for the G A R encampment in Gettysburg. Many veterans who fought in the bloody struggle will return to visit the battlefield again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
W. Baker
G. W. Sterner
Ent
Revered preacher collapses in Wrightsville pulpit
In Wrightsville on Sunday Rev A E Taylor of the Central Pennsylvania Conference, brother of Bishop William Taylor, suffered vertigo and collapsed in his pulpit after declaring Christ is King. He was unconscious for some time. Julia Krug, daughter of Charles Krug and Bloomsburg High School senior, has a perfect school attendance since age six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
A. E. Taylor
Central Pennsylvania Conference
William Taylor
Christ
Julia Krug
Charles Krug
Bloomsburg
Evangelist J A Howard Dies at Bloom Pool House
J A Howard of Millville a traveling evangelist and temperance lecturer died of consumption at the Bloom Pool House on Monday morning aged about fifty. He had become an inmate of the institution last fall and was buried by friends after his body was claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Howard
Millville
Bloom Pool House
Luzerne County Bridges Free Movement Sparks Court House Conflict
The grand jury favors freeing the river bridges in Luzerne County triggering a required action by commissioners under the 1899 Act. Backers of a new courthouse oppose the plan arguing a free bridge regime would prevent courthouse construction for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne County
Grand Jury
Court House
Judge Fox and attorney suffer serious injuries in horse car crash
On Monday afternoon Judge Fox and attorney Christian Small of Catawissa were injured when their carriage horse bolted after a train near Rupert. The vehicle was shattered, and Judge Fox sustained severe injuries to the hips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Fox
Christian Small
Catawissa
Rupert
Briarcreek Couple Wed at Gretna Green Eilmira
Boyd Mellick and Miss Ida Burrows eloped to Gretna Green Eilmira to wed after failing to obtain parental ascent. They returned Saturday to seek and receive their parents forgiveness and are now again in good standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Mellick
Briarcreek
Ida Burrows
Bloomsburg
Gretna Green
Eilmira
Boy nearly stung to death by bees near Rupert
Frank, son of Millard Mc Bride living on a Rupert area farm, was attacked by bees while playing in the yard on Monday. His mother fainted upon seeing him but recovered and carried him indoors after brushing the bees away. his swelling head is reported as substantial but his recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Millard Mc
Bride
Rupert
Gan
Bloomsburg High School Graduates Hear Sermon at M E Church
A large congregation gathered Sunday evening at the M E Church to hear Dr. Frysinger deliver a practical eloquent sermon to the Bloomsburg High School graduating class. Special music by the choir accompanied the address and counsel focused on Christian guidance for the youth and broader parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Dr. Frysinger
Bloomsburg High School
geon@clase
Orange township woman dies after long life
Mies Vatharine Drake died Friday night at J. B. Smith’s home in Orange township. Her exact age is unknown with some claiming she had reached a century. She was an 38 arkes who felt the pull of advancing years to quit. Born on Light Street she lived her life in and near Other town and was a member of the ay. Funeral services were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Vatharine Drake
J. B. Smith
Orange Township
Sho
Light Street
Miss Mary Knapp Home For Annual Vacation
Miss Mary Knapp is at home for her annual vacation, relaxing and enjoying time away from her usual duties. This node notes her return schedule and intends to resume public duties after the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Knapp
Arthur L Crossley Named Vale Dictorian at Lafayette College
Arthur L Crossley of Danville is stated as Vale dictorian of his class at Lafayette College in this brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Crossley
Danville
Lafayette College
Mr and Mrs G H Huppert Visit Bloomsburg Relatives
Mr and Mrs G H Huppert of Shamokin visited Bloomsburg relatives over Sunday in a short family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Huppert of
Shamokin
Bloomsburg
John Watson At Dickinson Law School Home On Vacation
John Watson attends Dickinson Law School in Carlisle and is home for his vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
Dickinson Law School
Carlisle
Third Street Public School Pupils Praised for Mystic Midgets Rendition
The pupils of the Third street public schools are commended on every hand for their admirable renditions of the Mystic Midgets.
Ladies Church Supper Set for Friday and Saturday
The ladies of the M. E. Church plan a chicken and hot biscuit supper in the church dining room on Friday and Saturday evenings of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Editor Krienbaum Joins State Editorial Outing at Pan American
Sentinel editor Krienbaum traveled with state editors during the annual trip to the Pan American Exposition alongside other members of the State Editorial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krienbaum
The
Sentinel
State Editorial Association
Bloomsburg Baptist Church Plans Move Forward
The Baptist congregation has purchased the old Presbyterian Church lot on Market Street from the Waller estate and pledges a new church building in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Waller
Presbyterian Church
Market Street
Renewal of iron ore mining in Montour township planned
Arrangements proceed to organize a company to resume extensive iron ore mining on the Elmer Runyon and Francis Evans properties in Montour township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montour Township
Elmer Runyon
Francis Evans
Reverend Swallow Spends Sunday in Bloomsburg
Rev. Dr. 8. C. Swallow of Harrisburg visited Bloomsburg and preached at the M. E. Church on Sunday to a large, well received congregation with his friend Rev. F. B. Riddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Swallow
Harrisburg
Bloomsburg
F. B. Riddle
M. E
Moyer and Eyer Travelers Set For Visits
Mrs. L. N. Moyer and Miss Lettie Eyer depart by Pennsylvania train to visit uncle Rev. P. F. Eyer in Saxton Bedford county. Miss Hattie Moyer goes to Scranton to visit relatives.
Bill to require 250 dollar cigarette license hits many dealers
A large number of small cigarette dealers plan to stop handling cigarettes when the new law takes effect. It requires an annual license of 250 dollars for dealers who sell cigarettes, with payment due to the borough treasurer where sales occur.
St Margaret's Guild to Serve 150 Lunches Tomorrow
The ladies of St Margaret's Guild at St Pauls P E Church will host a popular 150 lunch event tomorrow evening starting at five in the Par ish House dining room Ice cream and cake available for extra All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret’s Guild
St. Paul's P. E
H V White to Speak at State College Address
H V White travels to State College today to address the State Board of Agriculture tonight and will stay through commencement exercises next week. Delegates from the Columbia County Agricultural Society include KE Sloan W J Hidiny and A B Henrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. White
State College
State Board of Agriculture
Columbia County Agricultural Society
KE. H. Sloan
W. J. Hidiny
A. B. Henrie
Bloomsburg High School Class Receives Diplomas at Opera House
The Bloomsburg High School commencement was held Tuesday evening in the Opera House. Twenty three graduates received diplomas from A. Kleim, board president. Julia Krug earned a prize volume for punctuality and regularity from Samuel Pursel, principal. A Century Club prize offered a critical review of Shakespeare. Miles Blanche Billmyer Williams, valedictorian, received Muehlbach's Historical Series for proficiency in Latin and Greek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg High School
Opera House
A. Kleim
Julia Krug
Samuel Pursel
Third Street
Shakespear
Century Club
Miles Blanche Billmyer Williams
Muehlbach
Coroner Delays Burial Over Privilege Claim
Dr. Sharpless of Catawissa, county coroner, halted Pflager’s body shipment on the 10 39 train claiming legal privilege due to residence within seven miles. He assembled a new jury to delay sending the body until the 2 36 train for a fee, arguing no mystery behind the death by own action while Squire Jacoby’s jury already knew the facts. The delay kept the body from leaving until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sharpless
Catawissa
Lorenz Pflager
Bloomsburg
Pflager
Squire Jacoby
Death of Bloomsburg Resident Thomas E Geddes
Thomas E Geddes of Bloomsburg died at his West First Street residence shortly after ten Friday morning after a six week illness starting with a cold that led to pneumonia and heart trouble. He was born May 11 1833 in Salem township Luzerne County and served in the Civil War. A bricklayer by trade he moved to Bloomsburg in 1868 and leaves a wife and seven children from two marriages: Willard E of Williamsport Frank of Washington DC Ralph of Newark Myron of Northumberland Elmer and Esther at home. Funeral services were held at his residence Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev W M Frysinger with Ent Post G A R and the Royal Arcanum in attendance. Grave services were led by Ent Post G A R.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Geddes
Bloomsburg
West First Street
Mr. Geddes
Salem Township
Luzerne County
Willard E
Williamsport
Frank
Washington, D. C
Ralph
Newark
N. J
Myron
Northumberland
Elmer
Clearfield
Monroe
Esther
W. M. Frysinger
Ent Post
Royal Arcanum
Normal Field Clash Delivers Fastest Ball Game Yet
On Tuesday afternoon at Normal field the Cuban X Granted reputation preceded them yet Normal defeated them as Williams pitched a masterful game. He held the visitors to eight hits and the crowd witnessed unusually swift play in this decisive contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Normal Girls Win Dramatic Inning Rally
In a tense game the score tied after six innings, then Hayes hit a four-base line drive to win for Normal in the seventh. Both teams played gilt-edged ball as Normal's lineup fielded perfectly and sealed the victory with Hayes's dramatic hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Missing farmer Alfred Low Possibly Drowned After Family Troubles
Early Tuesday Bloomsburg residents searched Fishing Creek below the Iron Co dam for Alfred Low of the Low farm near Irondale. Low vanished Monday while replanting corn and planning to inspect eroding creek banks. his coat and vest were found, his hat later lodged in the creek, and neighbors believe he took his own life during a temporary insanity triggered by marital troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Alfred Low
Low
Irondale
Shaffer Bridge
Fishing Creek
Iron Co
Jones
Death by own action at Exchange Hotel Bloomsburg
Lorenz Pflager of New Paltz New York killed himself Friday at the Exchange Hotel in Bloomsburg after reading a letter received that morning. He had dined Wednesday, returned Thursday for supper, and was found dead in his room with a revolver in hand. Coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by own action with no stated motive. He had worked nine years at Jameson City tannery before moving to New Paltz with his wife and adopted son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Pfleger
New Paltz
New York
Exchange Hotel
Bloomsburg
Jameson City
Olu
L. Pflager
Pflager
Squire Jacoby
Snyder
H. G. Supplee
Newpaltz
Schmidt
Plager
Normal Defeats Hazleton Engineers In Wet Field
Normal field hosted a Saturday contest where the Normal team beat Hazleton by five to one despite a heavy shower soaking the diamond. Hayes pitched well for Normal allowing five hits while Yewls and Marcy led the offense with timely batting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bryan
Hazleton Engineers
Hayes
Yewls
Marcy
Aldinger Nut
Flst
Coore
Memorial Day Observances in Bloomsburg
Memorial Day events in Bloomsburg included a noon post of the G A R visiting Almedia Cemetery for decoration services, followed by afternoon services at Rosemont Cemetery and a Civil War and Spanish American War veterans parade led by the Bloomsburg Band. A mass of attendees heard prayers, readings, and speeches at the cemeteries and tabernacle program in the evening with performances by local musicians and recitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Almedia Cemetery
Rosemont Cemetery
American Mechanica
Market
Fifth
Center Streets
Frysinger
Lincoln
A. B. Black
Messrs
Lynn, Hartman
Yost
Ent
Martha Brugler
Whitney
Elmer Wilbur
Hemingway
Maj
I. H. Seesholtz
Catawissa
Lee
Appomatox
Elocution Contest Awards Earn Medals at Opera House
On Monday evening the Juniors held an elocution contest in the Opera House with three prizes funded by School Board members. Supt. Miller announced the results Tuesday. Miss Jennie Hartman won a gold medal from Judge Little, Miss Katharine Gray received a Wirt Fountain Pen from Mr. Kleim, and Miss Retta Drake earned a Wirt Fountain Pen provided by Mr. Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Supt. Miller
Jennie Hartman
Little
Katharine Gray
Uolmes
Garrison
Retta Drake
Kleim
Free Normal Schools Planned by State Sabbath Association
The State Sabbath School Association will run five free tuition Normal Schools this summer with strong faculties, timely lectures, and normal drills. Costs are nominal with railroad rates special, and inquiries for programs should be sent to General Secretary Charlies Roads at 913 Crozer Building Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
State Sabbath School Association
Charlies Roads
Crozer Building
Phila
Eagles Mere Primary Sunday School Teachers Meet
Eagles Mere hosts a week of lectures and exercises led by Prof Van Ormer Mrs M G Kennedy and others focusing on child study junior work Bible courses and teaching plans The event runs July 16 23 1901 in Eagles Mere Sullivan County with a Western Pennsylvania teachers meet to follow June 24 28 1901 at Pittsburg College for Women East End Pittsburg Free tuition inquiries to Mrs J W Barnee Philadelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Mere
van Ormer
M. G. Kennedy
Barnes
Harlow
Bethany
Eagles Mete
Sullivan Co
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg College For Women
East End
Pittsburg
J. W. Barnee
Crozer Building
Phila
Local Briefs From Greenwood June 3 1901
De Levi Pilkington wife and son Arthur of Mobile Alabama visit Greenwood with Mrs Anna L Potts and niece Innce Potts of Parkesburg. Henry Eisner ill in Philadelphia. Ralph, son, visited from Danville. Graves decoration day observed June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Pilkington
Arthur
Mobile
Alabama
Anna L Potts
Innce Potts
Parkesburg
Chester County
Howard
Christian
John C. Christian
Danville
Minnie Eisner
Edgar Kline
Greenwood
D. Y. Brouge
Eversgrove
Greenwood Seminary
H. J. Demott
Laura F
Morris E. Masters
Charles D. John
Frederic
South Dakota
Philadelphia
Madison Township
Blanch
George Mason
Mt. Pleasant
Eva Roberts
Amos Y. Long
West Greenwood
M. E. Church
D. Y. Brouse
Centre Cemetery
Pine Township
Bitter labor battle grips Bernice coal town
In Bernice a protracted clash between the State Line and Sullivan Railroad Co and its 300 miners escalates as mine supervisors guard against threats. Evictions loom as the sheriff may halt the town’s only industry, freezing commerce until mid March shifts the stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
State Line and Sullivan Railroad Company
Berhice
Ling and Rulivan
Miners Fight for Demands. Threats Target Superintendent
Three weeks after Bernice mine shutdown, miners pressed demands the company refused triggering lockout and strike. Superintendent J H Crawford, unmarried, living with family in company housing, received an anonymous life threat and has since been guarded as further threats followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine
Bernice
J. H. Crawford
Crawford
Y M C A Men’s Meeting Address By Rev Traub
The Rev. F M Traub will speak to the Men’s Meeting at the Y M C A building next Sunday afternoon at the usual hour. All men are warmly invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Traub
Postmaster Move Shifts Roaring Branch Office to Lycoming County
Tioga county loses the Roaring Branch post office as W. N. Seashott takes the role but relocates across the county line into Lycoming. Four candidates competed for the appointment, which favored Seasholtz before the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaring Branch
Tioga County
Lycoming County
W. N. Seashott
Seasholtz
Ned Gray Sustains Severe Wrist Amputation at Rishel Factory
Edward Gray known as Ned of Williamsport suffered a grave accident at the Rishel furniture factory Saturday afternoon. He slipped in the machine room and reached for support as a buzz planer whirred. his right hand was amputated at the wrist with torn flesh and bone carried up the dust flues. No witness was present and Gray remains confused about the exact sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gray
Williamsport
Ned
Rishel
Gray
Tragedy at Dickinson Seminary Factory Accident
A factory injury near Williamsport leaves a youth maimed when a buzz planer severes his forearm. Workers bandaged the arm and an ambulance conveyed him to the Dickinson seminary home. Dr Koser and Dr Barrow amputated the stump. after over an hour the patient showed encouraging signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Dickinson Seminary
BE. J. Gray
Koser
Rail line offers circular trip to Kansas City for Shrine meeting
The Lackawanna Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Kansas City and return for one round trip fare plus 2.00 for travel during June 7 8 and 9. Tickets valid for return to depart Kansas City no later than June 14. May 29 201-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
Lackawanna Railroad
Kansas City
Summer Dress Goods and Millinery on Sale Now
The store advertises a broad summer stock including cotton dress materials like Pon gees and De Soi Foulards, Lawns, Dimities, Batiste, and lace fabrics at low prices. It also highlights a large millinery section with trimmed hats for ladies and children, ribbons, chiffons, and parasols, plus a full line of silks, hosiery, and umbrellas in white, black, and colors.
Backward Season Brings Deep Discounts on Summer Wear
Shoppers alert as retailers push fast selling prices on surplus summer goods. Dealers liquidate stocks at losses to clear inventories, promising bargains on outfits for present wear travel and fall use with substantial price cuts such as suits reduced to 7.29 and other reductions.
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the Republican
Schuyler’s
Sesenberg
Strawberry Ridge
Byars Grove
M. E. Pareonase
Aee
Boruts
Minnie Eee
Maitre, Pa
Bears
Furman
Leader Meat Market
Center St
Bloomsburg, Pa
W. C. McKinney
East Main Street
Geo. W. Hess
the Jeweler and Optician
Bloomsburg. PA
W. H. Brower
Prighs
D. Lowenberg
Tolasibrad
Alinca
Linen de Irlande
H. J. Clark & Son
Dasa
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