Local Highlights Include Pensions and Notables
Mr M Watkins of Bloomsburg gains a ten dollar monthly pension. local visits include Mr and Mrs Thombs Shout of Philadelphia and others. obituaries note deaths of James Clark and Amos McNeal. Williamsport to get James V Brown Memorial Library with art gallery at an estimated cost of $250000 funded by donor James V Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Watkins
Bloomsburg
Williamsport
James V. Brown
Hervey H. Grotz
Danville Professor Sells Aged Piano In Trade
Prof Gomer Thomas of Danville trades an antique piano to David Cram near Danville as part payment. The instrument, stenciled Thomas Lloyd, is 103 years old and has stayed in the Cram family for over eighty years. It remains in good condition with a solid mahogany case, six octaves, five legs, and one pedal. Thomas plans to exhibit it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer Thomas
Danville
David Cram
Thomas Lloyd
Cram
Thomas
Judge Removes County Commissioner Krickbaum for Bond Surety
Judge Halsey of Wilkes-Barre filed an opinion removing County Commissioner William Krickbaum and placing the costs on him. The action rests on Krickbaum being a bondsman for Jeremiah Snyder, county treasurer. Other reasons were not discussed, as bond surety alone supported the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halsey
Wilkes-Barre
William Krickbaum
Krickbaum
Jeremiah Snyder
American books gain English readership despite skepticism
The English press reviews a book by Mr. Monroe favorably and republishes three of his four national subjects in England. Sidney Smith once mocked American books, yet many American works in pedagogy and psychology are now valued in England for their quality and practicality, according to the Wilkes-Barre Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Goa
Scribner
England
Wilkes-Barré
Central Pennsylvania Conference Opens Thirty Third Annual Session
The Gentral Pennsylvania Conference begins its thirty third annual session on Wednesday March 27 at the Methodist Church in Chambersburg. The event will host 963 members 19 probationers and 21 supplies with 934 members 18 probationers 18 supplies 18 candidates for admission on trial 5 lay stewards and 21 visitors expected including the bishop and leaders of Missionary Church Extension Freedmen's Aid and other societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
Conference Board of Stewards
Freedmen's Aid
Lehigh Valley Operator Killed Near Hazleton in Mishap
I H Harger a telegraph operator on the Lehigh Valley Railroad died after being caught in a locomotive’s driving wheels near Hazleton. He was taken to Mifflin Cross Roads before his body was moved to his home. Also reported is the death of Miss Ida Eves of Millville aged about thirty two after a grip attack. She is survived by sister Mrs James Sands and brother W P Eves with funeral arrangements set for tomorrow at 1 30 PM and burial in Mainville.
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J. W. Lore
Danville
Tonawanda
New York
Amos McNeal
Black Creek Township
Luzerne County
Hazleton
Lehigh Valley Company
Myron
Peter A. Federoff
Mifflinville
I. H. Harger
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Seeley
Beaver Valley
Mifflin Cross Roads
Ida Eves
James P. Sands
Millville
Sands
W. P. Eves
Mainville
Freeburg College of Music Opens Cheerful Home for Youth
The College of Music at Freeburg Snyder county Pa offers a commodious home for young people seeking vocal and instrumental instruction. The spring term begins May 7 and six weeks of instruction plus board cost 33 dollars. Catalogs available from Dr Henry B Moyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Music
Freeburg
Snyder County
Henry B. Moyer
Order Fixing September Term for Columbia County Courts
The Court orders the regular full term for the County of Columbia be held on the first Monday of September each year. A certified copy must be published in the Columbia County Republican, the Columbian and the Democratic Sentinel at least thirty days prior. Proved from the records by H. H. Henrie, Probationary.
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County of
Columbia
Columbia County
Republican
the Columbian
The
Democratic Sentinel
H. H. Henrie
Probh'y
Railroad Schedule Excerpt Details Eastward and Westward Trains
Nov 25 1900 timetable lists Sunbury trains east and west with daily and Sunday runs. It specifies departure and arrival times to Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington Harrisburg and intermediate stations. Parlor and sleeping cars are offered, with multiple through trains and coaches to Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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Sunbury
Borg
Baltimore
Ah Fan
Harrisbn
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Harrisburg
Paiman
Lockyi Poe
Rochester
Renovo
Minira
Williamsport
Sunbox
Ce Ie Giao
Surry
Glahia
Washin
Washington . m
Pullman
Baltim
Hazleton and Wilkesbarre
North and West Branch Railway
Bloomsburg Train Schedules to New York and Atlantic City
Rail timetables from November 25 1900 show trains from Bloomsburg to New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Catawissa and Danville with multiple weekday departures. Atlantic City and Cape May connections available with parlor cars on express trains. Local stops include Orangeville Benton Jameson and Suport with southward trains to Bloomsburg and onward connections.
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Bloomsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Reading Pottsville
Tamaqua
Williamsport
E. M
Danville
Milton
Catawisea
Rupert
Easton
Reading
Pottsville
Catawissa
Suport
Chestnut Street
South Street
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
South St
Sea Isle City
Jameson
Benton
Orangeville
Trapes
Connett
Millville
Farming Tips From Dr H Andre On Pigs Seeds And Stoves
The article outlines practical farming advice on planting depth and watering, fuel efficiency with stove sizes, Leghorn fowl care, soil and compost issues, and the value of discontented yet diligent farming. It includes an anecdote about feeding piglets with milk for early weeks and a note on butter milk usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. H. Andre
Watering Before Feeding For Horses Affects Digestion
An English experiment showed a horse fed four quarts of oats before watering had all oats in the stomach with digestion underway, while another watered first had oats in stomach and digestion already underway. the piece suggests feeding grain mainly at night may aid digestion in working or fattening animals.
Making the Pig Grow for Early Stock Gains
Swine Advocate urges priming young pigs for rapid growth from birth to slaughter. Early weight gain determines profit as feed used to maintain life yields no net gain, while younger animals convert feed to flesh more efficiently.
Dr King s New Life Pills advertised cure all ills
An 1900s style advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a universal remedy. It claims the pills cleanse the system improve breath and banish headaches while aiding liver kidneys and bowels. Available for 250 at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. A. Kieim
J. H. Mercer
Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Female ills
A testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as correcting female illness, calming enfeebling drains, and healing inflammation and ulceration. The letter from Corinne C. Hook describes a dramatic recovery after use, noting improved strength and weight gain, plus a mention of Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
M Corinne C. Hook
Orangeburg
Orengebers Co
South Carolina
Army homicide rates dip in war years says Surgeon General
Surgeon General Sternberg notes fewer army homicides during war than in peace. Over the last decade an army of 27,116 reported an average of 17 personal crisis reports per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sternberg
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Scald Head in Child
A Tennessee mother from Morgantown reports a severe scalp outbreak on her young daughter that developed into scald head. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve fully cured the condition, advertised as a guaranteed remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles for 25 cents at local druggists. March 6 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Isbill
Morgantown
Tenn
Bucklen
J. H. Mercer
C. A. Kleim
Swamp Land Buyer Plans Alligator Breeding Farm
A Fuorma man purchased 300 acres of swamp land near Swan Bridge to establish an alligator breeding operation. He aims to supply skins as northern hunters reduce wildlife and demand remains steady, betting on profitable speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuorma
Swan Bridge
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises Reward and Endorsements
A 1901 Toledo advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured Catarrh claim. F J Cheney & Co promote Hall's Catarrh Cure priced 75 cents per bottle with testimonials from local wholesale druggists West Travs, Kixnan, Marvin. The notice cites internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and mentions Hall's Family Pills. February 27th, 1901.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West
Tkavx
O. Wapinc
Kixnan & Marvin
Cucumber Fermentation in Siberia Replaced Fruit
Reports describe cucumbers substituting for fruit in Siberia. They are grown in fusion, harvested nearly ripe, then brined with salt and oak leaves. Eaten with meals or alone, similar to eating apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Electric Bitters Prove Beneficial in Chronic Illnesses
Lancaster New Hampshire resident F J Green reports lasting relief from indigestion and nervous debility after using Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with improving his wife’s health as well and endorses it as a superior tonic for women. March 6, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
A. Kleim
J. H. Mercer
Get Well By Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Ad Says
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for under eating and overwork. It claims fatness is healthy to a point and urges use to balance activity with intake. The copy warns caution on overuse and invites free samples, noting genuine product packaging and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
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Thos. J. Reese
Park Place
Robert E. Hartman
Sesson
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Williamsport Fair Society
Philadelphia Inquirer
Elisha Fornwald
Knights of Malta
James Clark
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Musical College
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Pecipe
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New York City
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Main Street
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Ake
W.H. Moore
Corner Main and
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Centre St
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General Hardware
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Susquehanna Ave
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South Bend
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