Local notes and real estate changes in Bloomsburg area
June 25 1902 notes report AB Stroh and two children visiting Mrs Peter Harmen in Bloomsburg. Richard Whitmeyer of Pine Sum business trips to Bloomsburg last week. Beckley family and Jane Beckley traveling to Saranac Lake NY. Gonniee and Mrs B W Jury to spend summer at Quay Cottage Cambridge Springs PA health resort. George L Moyer trades Third Street property with E B Tustin for Market Street brick house. E F Row buys Second Street lot and building from H W Sloan for 3400 dollars. Emaline Fritz wife of J P Fritz of Central dies aged about fifty one. funeral at Coles Creek. Columbia Montour Electric Railway coats crushed limestone between Gacks on Market Square and Second Street, improving the street.
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B. W. Jury
Quay Cottage
Cambridge Springs
Emaline
J. P. Fritz
Central
Coles Creek
Columbia & Montour Electric Railway Company
Market Equaré
Second Street
Lecture on The Eagle and the Lion versus the Bear
John Z. Lloyd of New Jersey, member of the Pennsylvania Conference, prepared to deliver a lecture before Epworth League conventions. The talk titled The Eagle and the Lion versus the Bear reflects religious themes for the gathering.
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Ary
John Z. Lloyd
Sabato
N. J
Fly
Natalie colliery sale set for July 23 by Northumberland sheriff
The Natalie colliery near Shamoken, long threatened with sale by the Northumberland county sheriff, will be sold July 23 to satisfy claims of 32 employees totaling about 3000 dollars. P A Mahon of Shamokin, a leading local attorney, died in Philadelphia after a week of illness at 53, leaving a wife and seven children.
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Natalie
Shamoken
Northumberland County
P. A Mahon
Shamokin
Philadelphia
Quiet wedding at Buck Horn home honors Miss Martha R Newberry
A quiet wedding was held at Mrs. Sarah Newberrys Buck Horn home on Saturday evening June 7. Miss Martha R Newberry wed Charles J Lawrence, a Danville Milling Company member. The couple left for a wedding trip amid well wishes from many friends.
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Sarah Newberry
Buck Horn
Daugter
Martha R. Newberry
Charles J. Lawrence
Danville Milling Company
Montour American
Concert and diplomas mark church event in Montour
Mrs Heim Mrs Rosenthal and Mr Newman participated with a bass solo by a Mr No gang and a solo by Mrs B Allen. Miss Gertrude Heim and Herbert Wyle played organ and violin. Rabbi Moyer gave salutations and a vale. Mr Simon Drelfuss, president, presented diplomas. The U S Girl Service Commission will run civil service exams in Sept and Oct across states to fill 126,423 positions with 7,972 appointments since July 1901. expected 11,000 next year. Salaries range 660 to 1200 dollars. Applications available by writing to the Columbian Correspondence College.
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Joseph Heim
Bil Rosenthal
J. J. Newman
No Gang
B. Allen
Gertrude Heim
Herbert Wyle
Rabbi Moyer
Simon Drelfuss
Montour American
U. S. Girl Service Commission
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington, D. C
Civil Service
Community church service fosters fraternal union and peace
Sunday evening the editor of the Pennsylvania Methodist joined Rev. B. O. Conner at Ridge Avenue M E Church to extend ministerial courtesies to Dr. Swallow. Conner spoke of changed conditions and reciprocal loyalty as attendees exchanged handshakes, congratulations, and tears of joy, praying for Israel’s salvation.
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Pennsylvania Methodist
B. 0. Conner
Ridge Avenue M
Bro
Conner
Swallow
Israel
Lackawanna to Install Telephone System For Rail Service
The Lackawanna has nearly completed wiring and instruments for a telephone system to replace telegraph service. The system is ready, but telegraph will remain for now. Officials plan a gradual rollout to prove value, noting Western railways have succeeded with telephones. Dispatchers have not yet used the system, and a strike has slowed preparations along the main line.
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Lackawanna
The
Scranton Republican
The Weekly State Adopts Endless Chain Subscriptions
Milton based weekly adopts chain letter style plan asking subscribers to pay 1.25 for a year and recruit ten letters daily for two weeks. publishers promise $10 for participation. Mrs. Dennis O Rourke of DuBois is 104, witnessed 19th century events, never ill or spectacled, born in Kilkenny, Ireland. she and Dennis O Rourke, a miner, settled in DuBois after emigrating from the anthracite region. her husband died two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Dennis O'Rourke
DuBois
County Kilkenny
America
Fatal accident at Buck Horn mine claims Richard Pooley
Richard Pooley of Buck Horn, employed by Lead and Zinc at Almedia, was fatally injured in a shaft incident. While sinking the old shaft deeper, a bucket descent occurred without signal, Pooley and Jones attempted to grab braces. Pooley fell to the bottom, dying of multiple injuries. Jones survived. Doctor Bruner attended and Pooley died at his home after eight hours. Pooley was a respected local worker.
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Richard Pooley
Buck Horn
Lead & Zinc Company
Almedia
Benj. Vinton
Young Jones
Pooley
Jones
Mr. Vinton
Bruner
Bloomsburg
Mr. Pooley
Pennsylvania Railroad Low Fare to Minneapolis for NEA Meeting
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all lines July 4 to 6 to Minneapolis for the National Education Association Annual Meeting July 7 to 11. Return must be by July 14 with a 25 cent joint-agent fee. extension possible to September 1 with a 50 cent deposit.
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National Education Association
Minneapolis
Minn
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Large Congregation Attends Confirmation Service at Synagogue
The B'ne Zion Synagogue in Sunday services drew a large congregation filling the auditorium. Roses and flowers perfumed the space as the musical portion received high praise and the rite of confirmation concluded the event.
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B'ne Zion
Allen's Foot-Ease promises instant relief for feet and nails
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful smarting feet, growing nails, corns and bunions, and says tight shoes feel easy. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with a trial package offered free. mail order available from Allen S. Olmsted in LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Pennsylvania Rail Timetable May 25 1902 Summary
Rail timetable for the PRR PHILADELPHIA & ERIE R R and NORTHERN CENTRAL R R divisions shows eastward departures from Sunbury with trains to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington and Buffalo via various routes and vestibuled Pullman cars. Westward schedule includes Erie Canandaigua Rochester Buffalo and Niagara Falls connections with through coaches and parlor cars. Sunbury Wilkesbarre Hazelton and Wilkes Barre lines serve multiple daily trains with Sunday variations and named conductors.
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Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Barrebiig
Washion
Barrighore
Buffalo
Pullman
Emporium
L. A
Erie
DuBois
Canandaigua
Syracuse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Lock Haven
Bellefonte Tyrone
Clearfield Philipsburg
West
Coac
Kane
Clearfield
Philipsburg
Renovo
Elmira
Williamsport
Sunbury, Hazlewvon and
Wilekesbarre
North and West Branch Railway
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Timetable Changes 1902
Trains begin May 16 1902 with engines burning hard coal no smoke. Schedules list departures from Bloomsburg for New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Danville Milton Catawissa Rupert and Atlantic City division with multiple daily times and parlor cars on express trains. Atlantic City Philadelphia Ocean City Sea Isle City Cape May Sea Isle City connections and New York and Atlantic City Express details provided.
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Bloomsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Reading Pottsville
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Danville
Milton
Catawissa
Rupert
Easton
Reading
Pottsville
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street
South Street Wharf
Atlantic City Depot
Philadelphia & Reading to move engines and shops from Gordon
The Philadelphia and Reading Railway plans to remove engines and shops from Gordon prompting a likely town exodus. John E. Gregory, noted druggist, has bought Wingers Pharmacy at Pottsville and will relocate his family there soon.
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Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Gordon
John E. Gregory
Wingers Pharmacy
Pottsville
Clover cultivation on light soils and lime use guidance
Guidance on growing clover on sandy and clay soils noting lime, manure, green manures, and inoculation. Recommends cowpeas plowed under with lime, soil inoculation, August sowing on sandy soils, fall seeding after land is closed, and modest fertilizer blends for nitrogen-poor ground.
Breeding Cattle for a Strong Herd Headed by Full Blooded Bulls
Wallace Simmons argues in American Cultivator that beef cattle succeed when full blooded bulls lead herds. He warns that degenerate herds arise from mixing scrub cows and stresses constant introduction of pure bred bulls to prevent inbreeding. He urges careful selection and weed out inferior cows to raise the overall stock standard.
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Carless
Wallace Simmons
American Cultvator
Blue Gray Steer Experiment in Iowa Promises Beef Value
The Breeder's Gazette notes Scotland’s blue gray steer as a prime beef type via Shorthorn and Galloway cross, now tested in the United States. Iowa Experiment Station and Union Stockyards Co, Chicago, launch large scale trials to demonstrate the cross’s value for converting feed into beef and producing fine carcasses.
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Scotland
Iowa
Grass in Crop Rotation Guides Sustainable Farming
Grass forms the foundation of farm success and should be included in every rotation. Turn under at least every four years to improve profits and soil health more than the value of hay or pasture. Spring sowing benefits from careful soil prep and harrowed fertilizer.
Oldest locomotive engineer Christian Smith of B&O recalled
Christian Smith, age 90 near Harper's Ferry, is remembered as the veteran Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineer who began in 1832 when horses pulled cars. He pioneered the sand box in 1836 the headlight in 1837 and link couplers in 1842 later retiring in 1883 to farming.
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Christian Smith
Harper's Ferry
Smith
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Martinsburg
Virulent cancer cured by electric bitters and arnica salve
Elizabeth West Virginia druggist G W Roberts reports one elderly patient deemed incurable by doctors was cured using Electric bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He claims the bitters expel poisons while the salve heals blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. June 4, 1900s.
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G. W. Roberts
Elizabeth
W. Va
C. Klelm
J. H. Mercer
Locust Plague Sparks Bird War and Noisy Swarms
Residents endure the seventeen year locust on farms and in orchards as birds robins black birds and sparrows feast on the pests. Scientists attribute the buzzing chorus to male locusts using vibratory membranes to attract mates, a theme echoed by poets.
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Promises Cures for Skin Ailments
In Old Town Virginia B N Bevill claims Bucklen's Arica salve cured their daughter's scald head and praises its use for cuts corns burns bruises ulcers eruptions. Available at O A Klems and J H Mercer's drug store for 2560.
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B. N. Bevill
Old Town
O. A. Klelms
J.H. Mercer
Watering Primroses Safely Prevents Plant Damage
The watering rule warns not to pour water onto the crown or excessively fill the pot causing overflow. Such practices are fatal to the plant’s health.
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George L. Moyer
Third Street
E. B. Tustin
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E. F. Carpenter
E. F. Row
H. W. Sloan
Lola
First National Bank
Bloomsburg, Penn
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J. M. Staver
Une
Jerry Saltzer
Bloomsburg, PA
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Susquehanna Ave
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Philadelphia & Erie R. RE
Northern Central Railway
East Bloomsburg
Hazleton
Wilkesbarres
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J. B. Hutchinson
J.B. Wood
Acent
Alexander Bros. & CO
Fep
Bloomsburg. PA
Tore Viggr
Peal, Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Mover Brothers
Reading Railway
Cape May
Ocean City
Fox Sea Isle City
South St
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W. A. Garret
Edson J. Weeks
L. Pass
Supolio
New-York Tribune Farmer
Farmer's
New-York Weekly Tribune
Union
N New-York Tribune Farmer
Illustrated Agricultural Weekly
Republican
New York City
Gray
Ayer
W. H. Brower
W. H. Riddell
Main St
P.S
TPO
Mars & Sullivan Rail
Orangeville
Benton
Jameson
Blooms
Millville
Bears
the Centaur Company
Harry A. Brown
Orono
Penobscot
Praise Ce
Pierce
Parker
Ely’s
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Pt Sroeng Jac
M. Platz & Son
Freas Brown
Insurance and Real Estate, Agents & Brokers
N. W. Corner
Main & Center Streets
Watson McKelvy
Postoffice
Noise OF Locusts
Scott & Bowne
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