Pursel Regarded as Registered Pharmacist After State Exam
Our former townsman Robert C Pursel now of Philadelphia has passed the state board of examiners and is a registered pharmacist. Edward W Hughes of Briarcreek reports building boom nearby Berwick with fair ground lands laid out into building lots. Judge Savidge of Sunbury dissolved the Bloomeburg & Ostawisse Electric Railway against the Columbus & Montour Electric Hallway Company and placed costs on the plaintiff. hearing on the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad case toward crossing in Catawisea on Main Street was continued.
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Robert C. Pursel
Philadelphia
State Board of Examiners
Edward W. Hughes
Briarcreek
Savidge
Sunbury
Bloomsbury
Bloomeburg &Ostawisse Electric Railway
Columbis & Montour Electric Hallway Company
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Catawisea
Main Street
Fresh Air Cure for Consumption Experiment Proves Successful
Dr. J Hy Rothrock State Forestry Commissioner led an outdoor life cure for pulmonary disease with Ford J Sylvester and his three children in Resica Monroe County last spring. Sheltered in a house with constant fresh air they showed rapid improvement. Sylvester and his children plan March departure. he to become a forest guard and the children to a home in Lancaster County. Maryland women raise funds for a mountain home for patients.
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J.hy Rothrock
Od & Man
Ford J. Sylvester
Sylvester
Lancaster County
Maryland
Lutheran Laymen Convene For Muhlenberg College Site Fund
Eastern Pennsylvania Lutheran laymen unite to back Muhlenberg College, Allentown, seeking a new site and buildings. A Danville Conference meeting is set for March 13 1902 at 2 PM in St John’s Lutheran Church Catawissa to plan mutual action. Delegates from Columbia County and neighboring counties signaled support.
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Pennsylvania
Muhlenberg College
Allentown
Danville
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Catawiesa
Columbia County
W. T. Crenny
Elias F. Weaver
William E. Hower
Catawissa
John Gable
Numidia
Lutheran Church
Montour
Northumberland
Snyder
Lycoming
Sullivan
Dauphin Counties
Milion Weston of Chicago Dies After Long Career in Gas and Rail
Milton Watson a long time Chicago resident died last Tuesday at his home 305 Irving Avenue born July 29 1842 on a New York farm. He helped pioneer natural gas use and bought the Moraysville gas well in Westmoreland County Pa leading to a fatal assault case and a later pardon. He aided an early New York to Chicago railroad line with Rev D J Waller.
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Milton Watson
Chicago
Irving Avenue
Auburn
N. Y
Westmoreland County
Obadiah Haymaken
Weston
Board of Pardons
New York
D. J. Waller
Pennsylvania Bridge Nears Completion Over Susquehanna
The Philadelphia Ledger reports a large force has labored for two months to erect a massive stone arch bridge spanning the Susquehanna River about five miles above the river’s mouth. The structure nears completion and will soon be finished.
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Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Sus&River
Rock Structure Bridge spans Susquehanna at Marysville
The Rock Bridge near Marysville spans 3 791 feet with 48 sections of 70 feet each and 5 abutments 29 feet wide. It carries four trains at full speed, crosses the Susquehanna at right angles, and replaces the 1874 iron bridge. Estimated total cost about 1 million dollars.
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Susquehanna
Marysvillee
Trafic
Disgorge From Treasurer Snyder Over Illegal License Deductions
The Republican charges Treasurer Snyder pocketed license commissions from 1900 and 1901, totaling 746.49 after interest. It cites the Kittanning case ruling that interest is due and urges supervisors and townships to compel repayment and stop the illegal practice.
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Snyder
Kittanoing
Superior Court
Krickbaum
Beaver
Benton Boro
Berwick
Bloomsburg
Catawissa Boro
Catawissa Two
Centralia
Center
Conyngham
Greenwood
Locust
Madison
Maine
Montour
Mifflin
Orangeville
Pine
Roaringcreek
Scott
Oat Smut Control Using Formalin Treatment Advised
Henry Deighmiller reports a formalin seed treatment for oats to reduce smut. Mix formalin with water for a solution that treats up to one bushel per gallon, wetting seed and allowing to stand before sowing. Do not inhale fumes. excessive wetting and handling cautions included.
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Henry Deighmiller
Columbia County
Sunbury Timetable Post 1901 Rail Schedule
In effect Nov 24 1901 trains depart Sunbury eastward with multiple daily routes to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington including parlor car service and sleeping cars. Sunday service listed with morning and afternoon departures and peak connections to Wilkes Barre East Bloomsburg Hazleton Pottsville and Buffalo. Conducted by J R Hutchinson and J R Wood.
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Sunbury
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Phila
Washington
Harrisburg
New
York Itimore
Buffalo
Ashington
Harrismore
Timore
Pullman Saitimore
Washinton
Points East Phia
Pineee
Philadel
Allman
Barrssburg
Emporium
Erie
DuBois
Canandaigua
Syracuse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Pullman
Fespenger
Canaria
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Lock Haven
Clearford
West
Kane
Clearfield
Philipsburg
Canandigua
Renovo
Elmira
Williamsport
East Bloomsburg
Wilkesbarre
J. R. Hutchinson
J. R. Wood
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Timetables 1901
Trains operate from Bloomsburg to New York Philadelphia Reading Ports Tamaqua Williamsport Danville Milton Catawissa Rupert and Atlantic City with various weekday and Sunday departures. Atlantic City division offers express and accommodation services from Philadelphia and from Atlantic City depots. Parlor cars on all express trains.
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Bloomsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Reading
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Danville
Milton
Catawissa
Rupert
Easton
Pottsville
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street
South Street Wharf
Cape May
Ocean City
Chestnut St
South St
Dee Tio City
Exeaves
Liberty Street
Tanee
W. G. Besler
Edson J. Weeks
L. Pass
Portrait and group photographs offered in Columbia County
A photography studio announces a new large camera and lens and offers the largest direct portrait and group photographs in Columbia County. They invite locals to call and inspect the work and emphasize continued commitment to quality.
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Columbia County
Epilepsy in Pigs and Dairy of Remedies
Epileptic staggers in pigs arise from improper nutrition and over stimulation of feed. Recommendations include dry bedding, iron tonics, limited food during illness, and nourishing alternatives such as milk boiled flaxseed cabbage grass and oatmeal to maintain weight. The piece compares disease progression to quicksand and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with a testimonial from Thomas A. Swarts of Columbus Ohio.
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Pierce
Thomas A. Swarts
Columbus
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
R. Z. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Watering Milch Cows In Stable Proves Beneficial
D. R. Nicholson in Maritime Farmer reports that watering milch cows in the stable, especially in cold weather, yields higher milk output and better composition. He notes weighing feed and individual milk weights, observes shrinkage when cows are turned out to drink, and advocates a barn water system for small to mid sized herds.
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Atabla
D. R. Nicholson
Poultry yard fencing with improvised posts and wire stays
The article describes building a poultry yard fence with netting using old post tops as posts, two and a half feet in the ground and capped with scantling. It explains adding three wire stays at top center and bottom, tightened with ratchets and pig rings, to preserve shape and neat appearance.
Early Lambing Care and Manure Use
The article notes January to March as prime lambing months and advises careful ewe feeding to prevent fatness and fever. It stresses warm lambing quarters, rapid early growth, and marketing goals, plus manure must decompose to become plant-available, with solid matter improving soil mechanically if left longer.
War With Mexico a Brilliant Army Page
The Mexican War is praised as a brilliant chapter in military history. Regular troops, not just volunteers, led the conflict with minimal reverses. Commanders were young yet seasoned by earlier wars. West Point cadets supplied many capable lieutenants.
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Mexico
West Point
Thayer
F. V. Greene
Lippincolls
Hay Fever Association Warns Against Club Spoilers
An ad claims Dr Kings New Discovery cures consumption pneumonia bronchitis and asthma and praises its power to save children from croup and whooping cough. It offers bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with free trial bottles at O A Kleim and J H Mercar locations.
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Dr. King
O. A. Kleim
J. H. Mercar
Old German clock at Smithsonian keeps perfect time
An exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington features a 140 year old German clock. The hardwood timepiece, crafted by hand with brass rivets, has all parts polished and shows no time variation over 24 hours.
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Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Great American Republic
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Sold For Wound Care
A newspaper item urges use of Bucklen’s Amica Salve for cuts to prevent lockjaw from cobweb exposure. It claims the salve heals wounds ulcers sores skin eruptions burns scalds and piles and offers a money back guarantee. Available for 25 cents at local drug stores C A Kleim and J H Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amica
C. A. Kleim
J. H. Mercer
Representative Connell’s Rise From Miner to Tycoon Leader
Representative William Connell of Pennsylvania built a vast business empire including coal mines banks newspapers streetcar lines and railroads. A Methodist with deep church involvement he began life as a miner using a pick and shovel.
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William Connell
Pennsylvania
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Ayer
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Lowell
First National Bank
Bloomsburg, Penn
E. W. M. Low
E. B. Tustin
J. M. Staver
E. F. Carpenter
Asst. Cashier
DE. E. W. M. Low
DE. J. H. Vastine
Louis Gross
Myron I. Low
Geo
Robbins
Singer
Jerry Saltzer
Alexander Bros, & CO
Bloomsburg. PA
C. H. Sharpless
Centre St
D. L. & W. Depot
New-York Tribune Farmer
New-York Weekly Tribune
Tribune
Armers
Columbia County Republican
NEW York Tribune Farmer
New York City
W. H. Brower
W. H. Riddell
Main St
P. S
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia & Erie R. R. Division
Northern Central Railway
Hazleton
Wilkes. Barre
North and West Branch Railway
Pottsvilles
Unbury
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Pwoomsburg & Sullivan Rail
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Benton
Jameson
Ben
Chas. Pettis & CO
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Youliry
Over Furs
Duane Street
Daniels & & CO
Bankers
Agencies
Sekee
Canada
H. J. Achenbach
Howard J. Traub
A. & T. Biograph Company
How
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Eid Adiey
Eitness
H. J. Traub
Bloomsburg Division
Scranton
Bellevue
Paviots
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Rehanna Ave
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Wye
Bennett
Kingston
Wenbia
Plymou Unee
Tenes Tees Benes Lymou
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Tererry
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Unlock’s
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Ymouth
Lymouth
Weens
Wilkeshbarre
T. W. LE Edwin M. Ene m. Pass
Capwell
Hartmans
Bloomsburg, PA
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
U. S
Equitable
W. R. Whitney
Loomsburg
West Street
Market
Ralstons Addition
Texas
M. P. Lutz & Son
Watson McKelvy
Pril
Ible
F. D. Dentler
Scott & Lowne
Chemists
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