Local Happenings from Bloomsburg Page
Bloomaburg notes report local guests at the inauguration including Mr. and Mrs Frank Skeler and Mr. and Mrs 8 Peacock. Auditor R F Vanderslice praised the appeal statement and received a written testimonial. Deputy IRS clerk Rol rt Buckingham resigns. successor to be appointed around April 1. Guy Kleckner, age twelve, died after a serious accident. funeral at Rosement cemetery. Mrs Spencer received a water soaked letter from Japan aboard the Rio Janeiro wreck near San Francisco. Robert Roan suffers a serious ice accident with a dislocated and broken hip.
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Spencer
Japan
Rio Janeiro
San Francisco
Robert Roan
Bloomsburg
Houck Heads to Porto Rico for Education Talks
Hon Henry Houck the popular Public Instruction superintendent will spend about a month in Porto Rico visiting Dr Brumbaugh the island superintendent. He will deliver lectures on education and assist in organizational work during the stay.
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Henry. Houck
Porto Rico
Dr. Brumbaugh
Navy trainee wins Bally medal and earns Navy posting
nS yrner, son of townsman Nwrr, trained in the U S Navy and won the Bally medal with a four and nine tenths average out of five. He is stationed on the New York, flagship of the North Atlantic squadron. Also, L D Henrie, son of A B Henrie, graduated Schissler College of Business February 15 1901 and now works as bookkeeper for Logan Manufacturing Co Phoenixville.
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Yrner
Nwrr
U. S. Navy
Warren
New York
L. D. Henrie
A. B. Henrie
Lightstreet
Columbia Co
Schissler College of Business
Logan Manufacturing Co
Phoenixville
Chester Co
Henrie
Dr Halley s House Burned In Lewisburg
Dr Lincon Hulley Bucknell University history professor lost his home Thursday afternoon when fire destroyed his library and a manuscript titled The Psalter His wife and two children were rescued with difficulty one girl suffering smoke inhalation The loss amounts to 3000 with no insurance Also court notice from Columbia County fixing fall term start to first Monday in September and requiring publication in three newspapers February 1901 Prothy H H Henrie signed Feb 13 1901
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Lincon Hulley
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
Columbia
Umbia County
Republican
the Columbian
The
Democratic Sentinel
H.-H. Henrie
Proth.y
Meeting of the Grocers of the 3 Consolidated Coop Company
February 26 meeting in New York elected John G. McHenry of Benton as director replacing Polk of Danville. George Robbing named secretary and E B Tustio to executive committee. A new lot of 10800 shares offered to Block Brokers at 25 dollars per share. subscriptions close March 15.
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Consolidated Oop- Company
New York
John G. McHenry
Benton
An, Polk
Danville
Rge
Robbing
Electa. Scretary
E. B. Tustio
County Debt Shows Saving From Reduced Banded Debt
Accounts show banded debt fell from 125400 to 108900 a 16500 drop saving interest next year. Columbia County paid 12674.50 for Berwick bridge share. actual debt after assets and liabilities left 86255.80. Year’s extra spending totaled 16942.84, enabling hope to pay off debt in a little over four years at current taxes.
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Ucts
Columbia County
Berwick Bridge
Berwick
Kemp's BAL SAM Endorsed for Grippe Relief
A remedy for grippe patients Kemp's BAL SAM is advertised as ideal for throat and lungs. It claims to prevent pneumonia by keeping coughs loose and lungs inflamed-free, with bottle sizes 25 and 50 cents available from all druggists. February 13, 1901.
Mrs. Sarah Senior Dies After Long Illness at 83
Mrs. Sarah Senior wife of veteran Thomas Senior died about 11 0 clock Monday morning February 25 after a yearlong decline. Born May 26 1818 she was 83. She belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church for fifty years and supported the church here with her husband and four daughters survived Mrs. Miller of Alden Mrs Rit ter of Wilkes barre Mrs Culver of Kingston and Mrs Culver of Kingston. Her only son was killed in the mines in January. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at her home with Rev J H Daugherty officiating and burial followed at Pine Hill cemetery.
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Sarah Senior
Thomas Senior
Senior
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Miller
Alden
W. T. Ritter
Wilkes-barre
T. P. Culver
Samuel Culver
Kingston
Pine Hill Cemetery
Samuel Bowman
Miffiin Township
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Ad Cures Foot Ailments
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure chilblains frostbites damp sweating and swollen feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents with a sample fare. Address Allen Olmsted LeRoy New York. Rev D Brouse the hustling pastor visitation noted in local church circuits.
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Allen
Allen Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Freeburg College of Music Offers Six Weeks Instruction
The College of Music in Freeburg Snyder county Pa offers vocal and instrumental lessons with board. The spring term starts May 7 with six weeks of instruction for 33 dollars plus board, catalogue from Dr Henry B Moyen.
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College of Music
Freeburg
Snyder County
Bec Gme
Henry B. Moyen
Trains Schedule From Sunbury Eastward November 25 1900
Eastward trains from Sunbury list multiple daily departures to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington with parlor cars passenger coaches and Pullman sleeping cars. Westward trains include through service to Buffalo Erie Rochester and Niagara Falls with connections to Tyrone Kane and Rochester.
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Harrisburg
Sladephia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Prain
McTrain
Morrisburg
M. Pissenger
Yes
Phila- Golenia
Buffalo
Emporium
Erie
DuBois
Canandaigua
Syracuse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Mao
Ganandalzna
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Lock Haven
Sanbury
Paror
Iman
Atlantic City Division Timetable and Trains to Ocean Resorts
Timetables for trains from Philadelphia and New York to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City and local connections. Weekday and Sunday departures with express and accommodation services. Parlor cars on express trains. Details include times from Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Catawissa and local branches. Officials: W. G. Besler Edson Weeks General Superintendent.
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Danile
Milton
Wisea
Agfa Oro
Ploomsburg
Digive
New York
Philadelphia
Daston
Leavy
Reading
Pottsville
Ana
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Catawissa
Atlantic City
Vifladelphia
Chestnut Street Wharf
South Street Wharf
Atlantic City Depot
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
NEW York and
Arena City Exleaves
Liberty Street
W. G. Besler
Edson J. Weeks
Gen’'l
Gien'l
Pass'r. Agt
Pleases all the family with four flavors
A vintage grocery promo announces four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry for purchase at ten cents a package. The notice dates Feb 13 1901 and indicates a four week run.
Reading course for women aids farmers wives at Cornell
The Cornell Extension Department promotes a reading course for women as part of the farmers wives program. It covers home improvements and household conveniences, offering free lessons sent to interested wives at Cornell University Ithaca NY.
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Cornell Extension Department
Cornell University
Ithaca, N. Y
Clover hay mixing for stock feed proves cost effective
An experiment shows mixing clover hay with straw and corn fodder maintains animals as well and at lower cost. Cows fed clover hay mixed with cheaper foods produced similar milk and condition as those fed pure clover hay.
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Glover Bay
Improvised shade for poultry shelter from roof removal
Description of using two rafter sections and roofing left from a shingle roof to form a ground shelter in the poultry enclosure. Open ends face north and south to provide heat relief on hot days when chickens prefer not to stay in the coop.
Potash Timing Critical for Early Potatoes
The potato plant requires the proportionate amount of potash in its early stages because the top uses the most potash at the start. Applying potash late in growth renders much of it unusable for the crop.
Protecting Livestock From Outdoor Fire Attacks
Farmers in Holland try covering cattle and horses with thin muslin blankets to shield them from pasture fires. Walnut leaf decoction washing is suggested, though uncertain in effectiveness. Gentian extract on eyelids may deter eye flies, per Farm and Fireside.
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Holland
Weevil in Grain Kill by Sulphide Fumes
A description explains how sulphide or carbon fumes heavier than air sink through tightly closed grain barrels to kill weevils. The fumes diffuse to the bottom and travel through the grain like water, reportedly reaching to great depths and destroying all pests within the stored seed.
Single-breed Heifer Rearing Advice For Improve Herds
The article advises farmers to raise heifer calves sired by pure bred bulls and keep to one breed. It warns against trying to achieve too many objectives or multiple breeds, stressing that careful selection yields better cows than buying them.
Docking Horses
An American Cultivator note argues against docking tails for horses. It describes Russian driving horses with long tails and coachmen managing reins without trouble, claiming tails do not cause entanglement or kicks. The piece counters cruelty claims by showing practical use and safety.
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Russia
Rye Pasture Timing for Winter Bred Cattle
Farmers observe cattle on dry winter feed then may give early rye at spring’s start. Too much young rye risks bowel disease and weight loss, while limited grazing can be safely corrected by keeping steers confined until recovery.
Irish potato juice used to treat horse bots
The juice of Irish potatoes is described as a safer antidote for horse bots than other remedies. It supposedly numbs the bots and makes them loosen their grip, relieving the horse. Six to twelve tubers scraped provide enough juice to treat the worst case.
Try Jell-O Dessert Quick Mix Delicacy
A brief ad states Jell-O is a delicious two minute dessert with no baking required. Add hot water and refrigerate. Flavors listed include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Price 10 cents at grocers with a Feb 15 1901 four week window.
Recovery and gratitude from Corinne C Hook in Orangeburg
Miss Corinne C Hook of Orangeburg South Carolina reports a remarkable recovery using Dr Favorite Prescription. She claims to be a new person compared with four months ago and notes daily improved health, walking four miles yesterday, and eating 125 pounds. She describes a severe female disease case and praises Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for cure.
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Corinne C. Hook
Orangeburg
Orange
South Carolina
Consideration for women marks a nation's social progress
A statement notes that a country's advancement is judged by how it treats women in social life, highlighting gender equality as a core standard of national development.
Buckley's Arnica Salve Claims Cure for Skin Ailments
A reader from Morgantown Tennessee describes a severe head sores outbreak on a daughter that Buckley’s Arnica Salve supposedly cured. The ad promotes the salve as a guaranteed remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, pimples, sores, ulcers, and piles priced at 25 cents at J H Mercer and C A Kleiny druggists.
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C. D. Isbill
Morgantown
Tenn
Buckley
J. H. Mercer
C. A. Kleiny
Two battalions of Tenth Infantry to Manila voyage
Two battalions of the Tenth Infantry now in Cubs will be moved to News port and then San Francisco for embarkation to Manila on the first available transport.
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Tenth Infantry
Cubs
Newsport News
San Francisco
Manila
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement in Toledo
A historic advertisement offers a $100 reward for catarrh cures by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. It includes endorsements from local wholesalers West & Travax and Wapure, Kixnan & Marvin, praising Cheney's honor and financial ability. The cure is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 75 cents per bottle with testimonials offered.
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Hail
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Travax
O. Wapure
Kixnan & Marvin
Pittsburg Botanic School Building Gifted by Henry Phipps
Pittsburg plans a new botanical school in the city park, claiming it will be the only institution of its kind in the United States. The facility is a gift from citizen Henry Phipps.
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Pittsburg
Botanical School
United States
Henry Phipps
Electric Bitters praised by Lancaster readers in 1901 ad
A testimonial from F. J. Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after others failed. He also notes his wife’s long term health benefits and promotes the product as outstanding for female troubles. The ad, dated March 6 1901, is signed by local druggists C A Kleim and J H Mercer.
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F. J. Green
Lancaster
N.H
C.A Kleim
J. H Mercer
Guatemala Rubber Industry Thrives Amid Low Costs
Reports from Guatemala indicate the rubber tree industry is thriving with cheap labor and low production costs, suggesting future supply growth from cultivation in the country.
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Guatemala
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