Local and State News From Danville and Bloomsburg Area
Town hails Rev J D Smith elected Pennsylvania delegate to the Grand Army National encampment. Danville High School’s annual graduation sermon was given by Rabb Meyer of a Danville synagogue. A Kersey Bankes employee was punched in East Bloomsburg, breaking his nose. Pension increases granted to Peter J Weaver and J L O Kline. Mrs W H Ent attended Gettysburg G A R encampment and spoke at a Sixth Reserves reunion. Cuban Giants’ defeats at Lewisburg and Susquehanna University noted. Buckalew congratulates Maj L G McCauley as G A R Pennsylvania commander. High School Alumni Banquet hosted in assembley room with Gilmore catering. Schwarz Orchestra provided music. Bloomsburg Civic Club installs waste paper receptacles. calls for harsh street litter penalties. Mrs Margaret Little returns to Muncy. widow of B H Little. Columbia County treasury reportedly bankrupt, with overdrawn funds around $1600 due to Krickbaum’s stance on temporary loans. calls for Krickbaum to join funding efforts and for commissioners Kitchen and Fisher to halt new orders until finances improve.
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Columbia County
Krickbaum
Kitchen
Fisher
Bloomsburg High School 1901 Class Reunion at Exchange Hotel
William H. Snyder hosted a 1901 Bloomsburg High School class reunion at the Exchange Hotel. The evening featured dinner at eight and good fellowship with invited guests Rev. Dr. Hemingway and Prof. Sterner attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Snyder
Bloomsburg High School
Exchange Hotel
Hemingway
Sterner
Coroner Delay Prompts Alternative In Pflager Case
The Pflager death led to the coroners absence, prompting Squire Jacoby to act as coroner. A jury was empaneled and the body viewed, then sent to Newpaltz Pflager's home. The piece defends the decision and urges patience, noting the coroner arrived only next morning after a long delay.
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Sharpless
Catawissa
Jacoby
Newpaltz
Pflager
Grandpap McHenry Reaches His 90th Birthday
The Benton Argus reports Benjamin McHenry known as Grandpap marked his 90th birthday on May 13. Despite rheumatism in his legs he remains active with canes, cheerful and mentally sharp. He praises four generations of the family totaling 64 years among seven siblings and hopes to greet a great great grandchild.
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Benjamin McHenry
McHenry
Mr. McHenry
Benton Argus
Important Telephone Extensions Seen At Sunbury Directors Meeting
Directors of the United Telephone and Telegraph Company met at Sunbury to decide changes and extensions of the system.
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United Telephone and Telegraph Company
Sunbury
Shamokin Valley Telephone Company expands network
The Shamokin Valley Montour and Columbia Telephone Company plans extend service from Shamokin to Seven Points and to Washingtonville then Westville with a Muncy link to Williamsport and North Branch. George B. Wright is named superintendent as directors including E M Leader J T Baker W W Ryan F C Angle C M Clement attend along with W D Barnard and J O Bieban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Seven Points
Washingtonville
Westville
J. T. Baker
Lewisburg
W. W. Ryan
F.C. Angle
Danville
C. M. Clement
Sunbury
W. D. Barnard
J. O. Bieban
Montour American
Governor Stone signs bill on voting machines amendment
Governor Stone on Wednesday signed the Senate bill submitting to a vote at the next general election a proposed constitutional amendment to replace paper ballots with voting machines. He warned the change could cost $2 to $3 million statewide and questioned the premise that machines ensure honest elections. The public verdict rests with the people.
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Stone
Senate
Buffalo
Commonwealth
Goslin Arrested on Breach of Promise Before Wedding
Wilkesbarre dispatch reports R Willis Goslin a prominent citizen was arrested two hours before his planned marriage to Fazelle Blair on breach of promise charges. The case involves Miss Katie Heery who alleges Goslin fathered her child and repeatedly promised to marry. A second warrant, and a seduction action by the girl’s mother, are expected. Brice Blair bonded Goslin’s son-in-law status at $1500. Goslin’s attorney calls the arrest a nuisance.
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Wilkesbarre
Preas
Fazelle Blair
R. Willis Goslin
Katie Heery
Goslin
Brice R. Blair
Miss Heery
Blair
Miss Blair
Philadelphia and Harrisburg Rail Schedules in 1901
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces May 26 1901 eastward and westward train departures from Sunbury with multiple daily services to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington and beyond. Parlor and Pullman cars run between Philadelphia Washington Buffalo Rochester and Erie with through coaches to Tyrone Kane and Rochester and special Sunday services to Williamsport and other points.
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Sunbury
Mupantislicer Emiabesee
Ierm Elphia
Yorks
Rae
Baltimore
Washington
Aege
Harrisb
Philadelphia
New York
York
Timore
Iartan
Osphile Elphia
Harris
Arrivypera Phanaaienioncor
Wash
Beta Philadelpia
Passener
Onaehagio
Ipiadelphia
Wichington
Buffalo
Eer
Harrisburg
Woashioneton
Harrisbore
Pullman
Pailman
Nd Washington
Erie
DuBois
Canandaigua
Syracuse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Cassenger
Weaeeae
Kane
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Clearfield
Philipsburg
Pittsburg
Niagaraa
Rehovo
Elmira
Williamsport
Shoui Philanel
Early Atlantic City Train Schedules From Philadelphia
Leave Philadelphia from Chestnut Street and South Street wharfs for Atlantic City with Weekday Express and Accommodation times including Sundays. Parlor cars on all express trains. For Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City and more detailed timetables, see ticket offices. Signed by W. G. Besler and Edson J. Weeks.
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Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
South Street Wharf
Atlantic City
Sxpress
Ono
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
South St
Path St
New
Ule
York Tibet Street
Mic
W. G. Besler
Edson J. Weeks
Pass’r. Agt
What kind of seed shall I sow in farm fields
Seed wheat should be pure and of one variety, well grown and free from smut and weed seeds especially chess. Use a seed patch kept deep ploughed and weed free to produce high quality seed for the main fields. Plant different varieties and buy new seed periodically to improve quality and yield. Change seed sources from northern to southern regions when appropriate for locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sansther
C. B.hofrfman
Treatment for enlarged quarter of dairy cattle gland
The author advises early en largement management using compho rated oil rubbed into the quarter five to six times daily, plus saltpetre and Epsom salts as needed. Frequent milking, gland stimulation, and avoiding grain aim to preserve milk secretion. if a watery discharge appears, the quarter may be lost for the season or life.
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A. A. Southwick
Farmers back separator to improve calves and skim milk
Farmers push for farm separator arguing skim milk from the creamery will raise better calves. Buttermakers resist, warning that timely pasteurizing and cleaner equipment are needed or farmers will install separators on trial. Northwestern Harmer.
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Northwestern Harmer
Well bred seed corn and compact ears improve yields
Prairie Farmer notes well bred seed corn is produced by years of careful selection to ensure ears that shell out 90 to 92 percent with compact rows. A kernel coverage at both ends reduces waste space and increases yield by six to seven pounds per bushel.
The Pig Pen That Draws Attention From the Farmer
A correspondent recalls advice from American Agriculturist about placing pig pens near daily routes on the farm. An old gentleman claimed pigs respond to attention and watchfulness. He notes corn nubbins and apples as incentives, and compares a well tended garden to pigs that thrive when noticed.
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American Agriculturist
Tonce
Warning of health decline and stomach disease dangers
A health warning explains that declining flesh and hollow cheeks signal stomach related disease and poor nutrition. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Bettie Askew of Garysburg who used Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Pellets, claiming improvement. Dr. Pierce offers a medical adviser for sale by mail.
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Tee
Bettie Askew
Garysburg
Northampton Co
N.C
Gold and Coal Found by Norwegian Spitzbergen Expedition
Antwerp reports a Norwegian expedition to Spitzbergen returns with rich gold mines and a very rich coal deposit. Fossils of ferns tropical plants and fruits are also brought back.
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Antwerp
Spitzbergen
Bucklen's Amica Salve Endorsed For Injuries
Painful cuts sprains and bruises from accidents are relieved by Bucklen's Amica Salve. It claims to heal injuries and cure chafing cracked hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Sold by C A Kleim and J H Mercer druggists. June 5 1901.
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Bucklen
Amica
C. A. Kleim
J. H. Mercer
Emperor of Japan Has Thirty Palaces for Summer Use
The emperor owns thirty palaces but has used only three or four. He resides mainly in Tokio, with a yearly short stay in Hiroshima. Tokio’s palace sits on a vast estate in the city center, featuring hills valleys lakes woods and lotus flowers.
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Japan
Tokio
Hiroshima
Los Angeles Times
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with a constitutional approach. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any uncured case. Includes address in Toledo and note on Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheenry & Co
Doledo
Picturesque bicycle path along old Indiana canal towpath
The ten mile route near Indianapolis is touted as the most picturesque bicycle path in the United States. It follows a former canal towpath once overgrown and shaded, with rustic seats a bicycle rack for nearly 100 bikes and springside benches along the way.
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United States
Indiana Canal
Indianapolis
Wheelmen’s Gazette
Seven Years in Bed Becomes Too Much for Mrs Pease
Friends in Lawrence Kansas report Mrs S Pease bedridden seven years due to kidney and liver trouble nervous prostration and general debility. She credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring mobility saying she felt like a new person in three months. Endorsed for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting spells and dizziness. Only 50 cents at local drug stores.
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S. Pease
Lawrence, Kan
C. A. Kleim and
J. H. Mercers
A Good Citizen’s Honest Habits Measured In Town Life
An exchange defines a good citizen as proud of his town and honest in debts, who reads and pays for the home paper, speaks well of neighbors, and avoids penny-pinching. He keeps neat measures, showers weekly, and ensures his partner does not live under a hedge or burn ash for fuel.
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J. D. Smith
Pennsylvania
Grand Army
Danville High School
Rabb Meyer
Kersey Bankes
East Bloomsburg
Polo Railroad
Peter J. Weaver
Fishingcreek
J. L. O. Kline
Benton
W. H. Ent
Gettysburg
Sixth Reserves
Susquehanna University
Buckalew
Comrad
Pennsylvania Reserves
Maj
L. G. McCauley
G. A. BR
F. M. Gilmore
Prof. Sterner
Schwarz Orchestra
Civic Club of
Bloomsburg
Muncy
Margaret Little
Laura Riddell
Shuttle Hill
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Reture
Chichester Chemical Co
Madisom Park
Pmila
Capwell
MRE Square
Market Sts
Ralstons Addition
Texas
M. P. Loteee Son
Ouffenbach Bros
What Is
Castoria
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Singer
Jerry Saltzer
Main Street
Bloomsburg, PA
Roth
C. H. Sharpless
Centre St
D. L. & W. Depot
Ed. K. Tryon, Jr. & Co
Goodyear
Morgan & Wright
Hartford
Wells
Penn’a
W. H. Riddell
P.S
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia & Erie R. BR. Division
Northern Central Railway
Tim
Sunbury, Hazleton and
North and West Branch Railway
East Bloomsbury
HazLetOn
Botta
Pottsville
Hast Bloomsburg
Wilkesbarr
J.R. Hutchinson
J. R. Wood
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Reading Pottsville
Tamadua
Danyille
Milton
Rupert
Easton
Reading
Pamaqua
Oroyhea
Jameson
Orangeville
Millville
Parker
Pors Wann
Bloomsburg Division
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ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Beagle Studio
Beagle
Main
Centre Streets
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PK. Patterson
Greenwood, Pa
South Bend, & Oliver Plows
Wiard
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