Local farmer sues over polluted stream from sawmill waste
In Luzerne County a farmer claims his 130 acre Ross Township property suffers water contamination from a portable sawmill on a nearby tract. The court finds the sawmill deposits sawdust and waste into Arnold's Creek, rendering water unsafe for domestic use and livestock. The defendant is ordered to pay court costs.
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Wilkes-Barre
Pow B
Kyttle
Hess
Coles Creek
Ross Township
Luzerne County
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Harvey Wesley
William Wesley
Arnold’s Creek
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Bad Cough
A Alexandria Indiana resident reports severe consumption and coughing sprees eased by three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. The testimonial claims a 58 pound gain after treatment with 50 cent and one dollar bottles, with trial bottles free at local druggists.
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Alexandria
Ind
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J. H. Mercer
C. A. Kielm
BEY Fe
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Cor
William & John Sts
New York
Surprise party honors farmer Javid Hutton before move
Neighbors gathered March 5 at the Turner farm near Orangeville to celebrate farmer Javid Hutton before his move to Lime Ridge. About sixty guests enjoyed social games and a large cake display, with many named attendees listed. A separate obituary note mentions Beaver township resident D. E. Troy passing near Zion Grove on February 2.
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Javid Hutton
Joseph Turner
Orangeville
Alice Achenbach
Steward Hearle
M. Long
George Hess
A. Lauehner
Daniel Gramps
Chas Whitenight
William Neyhard
Steward Buckle
Hutton
Aston Kline
Clarence Hess
Dora Bower
Jennie Kline
Eddie Lauehner
Grace Fairman
George Hearle
Jennie Fairman
Mabel Gramps
Atwood Hutton
Oaths and profanity in talk reveal cultural norms in towns
A New York lawyer recalls a Boston visitor noting that villagers in Vermont and New York swore constantly, yet city clubs and professionals show restraint. He argues eliminating profanity is cultural, not religious, and contrasts the oaths of laborers with those of city dwellers. The piece attributes some examples to Bloomsburg.
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New York
Boston
Vermont
West
City of
Bloomsburg
Volume Forty Five Republican Birthday Recalled in Historic Note
The Republic an celebrates its forty fifth volume, recalling its founding in 1857 and its rise from a fledgling party to a world power by 1900. The piece praises the Republican Party’s steadfastness through vicissitudes and wishes readers a happy prosperous year.
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Democratic Party
Ex President Harrison Ill With Pneumonia
The former president Benjamin Harrison is gravely ill with pneumonia and his doctors report little chance of rapid recovery. A bulletin from his physician notes the seriousness as public concern grows.
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Benjamin Harrison
Dr Lloyd Zaner Near Miss Ends In Hospital Tragedy
Dr Lloyd Zaner a Wilkesbarre veterinary surgeon and liveryman attempted suicide on Saturday morning by slashing his throat and wrists but was saved before bleeding to death. He died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital at about ten o clock. He was about 36 and well known in Fishingcreek township.
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Lloyd Zaner
Wilkesbarre
John Zaner
Fishingcreek
Mercy
Wilkes-Barre
Senator Magee Dies After Prolonged Illness in Harrisburg
Christopher L. Magee of Pittsburg a State Senator died at his temporary home in Harrisburg on Friday evening after a long siege from intestinal troubles. Born April 14, 1848 in Pittsburg, he rose from poverty to public office, serving as city treasurer, and attending numerous national and state conventions. Survived by a wife, with no children, his funeral was held in Pittsburg on Tuesday.
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Pittsburg
State Senate
West State Street
Harrisburg
Senator Magee
Magee
Senate
Senator Quay
B. F. Jones
U. S
John Dalzeil
Former Limestone Township Boy Becomes Nebraska Lands Commissioner
George Dallas Folimer, son of Capt. John Folimer of Limestone TownshipMontour County, was elected commissioner of public lands for Nebraska. He went west in 1871, worked in state finance, served as county treasurer, and gained notice as a trustworthy, forward thinking organizer. He also clerked at Danville. Milton Record notes his longstanding ties and success in western development.
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George Dallas Folimer
Nebraska
John 8. Folimer
Limestone Township
Montour County
Greeley
Jacob Seidell
Danville
West
W. A. Weldenhamer
John Hoffa
Milton Record
White goats shipped to Pine Creek goat farm
Two carloads of white goats en route to Pine Creek region for a mountain goat farm. About 1000 goats in double decker cars owned by Putnam of Wellsboro, with transport and animals costing around 18 dollars per head. The venture is described as experimental and generating strong interest.
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Pine Creek
Putnam
Wellsboro
Hazleton Sentinel
Y M C A Glee Club Concert Impresses Bloomsburg
The Y M C A Glee Club concert in the M E church on Friday night was among the season’s most enjoyable entertainments in Bloomsburg. The group displayed balanced parts, clear enunciation, and attractive expressions with high order singing across solos and choruses.
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Y. M. C. A. Glee Club
M. E
Bloomsburg
Men Evening at Y M C A Promises Music and Inspiration
Next Sunday at 2 30 o clock the Men s meeting at the Y M C A will be led by Mr F B Hartman with song service and sacred concert. An orchestra will render a full program and all men who love good music are invited. Bloomsburg notes improving business with factories running at full capacity and work on hurry orders. The Town Council last met Thursday. new council to be sworn in April 1 with organization on April 4.
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F. B. Hartman
Bloomsburg
Travel salesman Minor Hile dies in New York City
Minor Hile a former Catawissa resident died suddenly in New York City on Sunday at about sixty. His body was returned to Catawissa on Tuesday for interment at McIntyre Cemetery in Catawissa township.
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Minor Hile
Catawissa
New York City
McIntyre
Catawissa Township
Smoyer Man Dies in York After Long Illness
Charles Smoyer son of the late William Smoyer of Miffinville died at his brother’s home in York Pennsylvania after a long illness. He was afflicted with consumption. The funeral will be held in Miffinville Thursday afternoon.
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Charles Smoyer
Willam Smoyer
Miffinville
York Pa
Democrats Propose Seventeenth District Redistricting
The Democrats of the House present a Congressional apportionment design altering the Seventeenth district to include Columbia Montour Northumberland Union and Snyder Counties.
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House
Columbia, Montour
Northumberland
Union
Snyder Counties
Royal Baking Powder touted as best for light wholesome pastries
An advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as the time and labor saver for bakers producing hot breads biscuits cakes and muffins. It claims flour butter and eggs are economized and the foods are lighter sweeter and more digestible, while criticizing cheap powders as harmful to health and noting the company is Royal Baking Powder Co New York.
McKinley and Roosevelt Among Country's Most Popular Leaders
The passage notes McKinley as the twenty-fifth President and Roosevelt's rise from New York politics to national prominence. It highlights McKinley’s re-election record and Roosevelt’s ascent from New York mayor to governor and vice president, ending with their today wide esteem.
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Jackson
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Harrisburg Woman Sues Grocer for Hugging Claim
Mrs. Cora E. Miller of Harrisburg sues George Good, a grocer, for 5000 dollars alleging a hug. The jury awards six cents, a nominal verdict in the case.
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Cora E. Miller
Harrisburg
George Good
Dark blues rule spring tailoring in New York trends
New York fashion notes favor dark blue shades and royal blue for spring tailors. Elaborate trimmings feature Eton jackets with blue and white braid, embroidered sleeves, and gilt bands. Fabrics include foulards, silks, crepes, and oddy silk with durable trims and soft finishes.
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Dresden
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