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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
3
A notice advertising a premium deal invites any person to form a five subscriber club for the Republican and receive one year free of charge. The offer extends to other clubbing propositions and includes the Republican and Press with 60 cents and other premiums.
Public sale notices list E W Ivey of Hemlock township selling stock and farming implements on Tuesday March 25 1902 with RB M Watkins as auctioneer. Sale starts at ten o’clock. Also seed oats offered at one dollar a bushel from Henry Deighmiller Buckhorn P O Hemlock Twp Alaska variety two weeks earlier than Common. Threshing outfit for sale.
March demonstrates solid early scoring as the team builds momentum in the opening period. The article notes a dominant start and compares early performances with key plays by leading players.
Asios Savage relocates Tuesday from East street to the Sharpless building on Gonth Center street. Mahoning Presbyterian Church at Danville names Hilele Hicks as pastor. W Clarkhart at Iron and Third streets is compelled to walk on porches due to a sore foot. Charles Eck of Montour township buys a fine team of horses at the Welliver Morse sale. B Creasy of Fifth street removes porches to build a large veranda around his dwelling.
T J Vanderslice Esq spent January February and part of this month in California and Colorado and returned home on Saturday. Right Rev Bishop Talbot of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania will visit St Pauls Episcopal Church on Thursday May 1 to administer the rite of confirmation.
Rev. F. Wilhelm, appointed rector to lead the Missions of St. Gabriel at Catawissa and Berwick, preached last Sunday evening at the Episcopal Church.
William Curran Bey a former law student of J H Maize Breq spent a few hours in Bloomsburg Monday on his return from visiting his brother in Berwick.
The home of the officiating clergy Rev. H. CO. Monroe at White Hall hosted the marriage of Harry Lee of Millville and Miss Swartz of Pine Summit on March 15. Mrs. Caroline Bodine and Mrs. C. F. Hendershott visit Mrs. M. E. Walker in Wilkes-Barre due to the illness of their aunt Miss Margaret Vannatta.
Postal Agent O W Ent arrived in town on Saturday and is nearly recovered from an eye injury suffered earlier at Hicks Ferry when he was hit by a missile while in the mall car.
The publication Our Food is produced in Williamsport as a practical housekeepers friend and adviser. It seeks wide circulation and will serve as a welcome visitor to the American home.
An advertising agent for a cigar firm drew Bloomsburg crowds last week by walking on stilts in the street. He alleges to be connected to the Maine crew blown up in Havanna harbor and his face is covered with powder.
J A Brown of the Republican reports editor Isaiah Hagenbuch departed Bromide Mining District near Tres Peldras New Mexico seeking work for the Keystone Copper Mining Company. They expect a ten day absence. Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad offers round trip tickets to New York for one fare plus one dollar with return valid through April 7, 1902.
A brake on the Tide Water pipeline Monday morning caused about eight hundred barrels of crude oil to spill when the pipe crossing Loyalsock creek near Spring Garden mills released oil. Water shutoff followed discovery, with a prior spill at roughly the same location last fall.
Mrs Daniel Wanich died at her Hemlock township home at one o'clock Friday morning aged about sixty. Survived by her husband and three daughters Misses Amanda Jane and Mrs Boyd Christian. Funeral from her late residence Sunday afternoon at one o'clock.
The Bloomsburg Wheel club plans to beautify its clubhouse by tearing out the old fashioned chimney to gain space. The club is flourishing with membership nearing one hundred.
The Berwick lodge I C O F degree team and about thirty members from Berwick and Espy honored Van Camp lodge of Bloomsburg with a surprise on Saturday night. The degree team in full uniform conferred the first degree.
Rev Francis Smielan and an assistant missionary held services at St Pauls Church on Tuesday night for the deaf mutes. Statistics show 5000 deaf mutes in Pennsylvania and 2500 in the Central Pennsylvania diocese.
Holy Communion to be administered under Rev. A W Houtz with preparatory services on Saturdays at 2 30 P M. Details list Hidley March 30 Zion April 6 Orangeville April 13 St James April 20 and Briar Creek April 27 with service times 10 30 A M 2 30 A M 10 30 A M 10 15 A M and 10 30 A M respectively.
Hon Fred Skeler will deliver a lecture on Agitators on Tuesday evening March 27 at the high School Auditorium. He previously held his audience for an hour and a half on the subject, delivering a solid, well received talk that left a strong impression on listeners.
Jacob Zeisloft of Hemlock township was accidentally shot while aiding in the killing of a steer. He was taken to Hohonemann hospital by Dr. H Bierman after a ball could not be located. An X ray at the hospital guided the operation performed by the surgeons Monday.
Neal Dougherty, a respected Bloomsburg citizen, has sold his property and will relocate to Philadelphia where his three sons are employed. He is praised as a first class citizen who follows his employees' instructions, and friends wish him success in the new home.
The pending suit of Mr. Geo W Keiter against Bloomsburg Water Co over water from Fishingcreek and effects on his Acqueduct Mill power was amicably settled Monday. Keiter received $6000 and retains right to build a dam for the White or Barton mill as high as permissible without harming the Water Co.
Rain Sunday and warm weather raised Fishing Creek flooding Monday and washing away part of the embankment near Central. The B and 8 R.R. trestling damaged and 20 trains halted until afternoon. repairs underway to restore normal service.
February election returns show Sir James L Jackson, Sir Frederick Arnold, Rev. James G. Boughter, Sir Evan R. Jones winning key posts as Grand Commander Grand Generalissimo Grand Prelate and Grand Warden respectively. Unopposed picks include Geo. H. Pierce, Charles W. Bassler, W P Long, George E. Brooks and Charles S. Messinger with no ballots cast for Grand Captain-General or Grand Junior Warden.
Wilson White eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. I D White dies after a weeks illness at his home at Third and Center Streets aged eighteen years five months and seven days He was a High School student and is survived by his parents and two sisters Georgie and Mary The funeral will be Wednesday at two o clock with Rev D N Kirkby of the Episcopal Church officiating and interment in Rosemont Cemetery
The Williamsport Sun will start a serialized story titled 4 Social Barrier by Elmer E. Person of the Sun staff on March 24. The Pennsylvanian tale blends fact with fiction set in rural life and small-town press power, offering romance and tragedy with a unique, engaging climax.
On Friday last, Judge Smith delivered the opinion confirming the Columbia County Court judgment in Hennessy v Fan bey Abnstock. The suit abated a nuisance for building a screen adjoining Mrs Abnstock's property on West Second Street.
Alexander Billmeyer of Washingtonville Montour County announces his candidacy for congress for the unexpired term of Rufus K Polk, deceased. The Montour Democrats urge that the county be allowed to name the candidate without opposition.
A Chicago dispatch reports Dr C J Little president of the Garrett Biblical Institute in Chicago may resign, though he says he planned a vacation. The Post notes the resignation claim is not denied and recalls his past role at Christ Methodist Episcopal Church in West Philadelphia.
A historical note discusses a $15.50 expense charge for a Harrisburg trip by Wma. Krickbaum, clerk to the County Commissioners in Bloomsburg. It contrasts past practices with a 1902 stance by a later reformer, highlighting how accountability shifts with officials.
Dr J Biddle superintendent and surgeon in chief at Ashland State Hospital for injured miners earns national respect for skill and restraint he opposed leg amputation for General Stewart saving the limb. Ashland treats up to 120 patients with many left leg injuries as foreign miners express gratitude in humble street tributes.
Eureka Lodge No 317 A F A M adopts resolutions of respect for the late Philip W Mélick. Members record love and esteem as they note his death and express sorrow and gratitude for his life and service to the lodge.
Fraternal resolutions honor a deceased 70 plus year member of Lodge No. 317A F and A M. The document notes his love for the order, faithful attendance, Christian character, and offers condolences to his family. A memorial history page will be kept, and declines printed in local papers.
Phineas Whitmayer and Grant Johnson purchase homes on Main Street in Pine township. John F. Wilson plans a move to Cedar County Iowa after visiting Bloomsburg. W. Masters returns from Philadelphia trip. W. O. T. U. County convention meets amid heavy rain with speaker Mrs. Norrine Law. Greenwood Seminary opens spring term. Charles Brumstetler develops town lots for sale. Harry Shoemaker buys part of Masters property on State Street. Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Rote celebrated March 11 1852 with relatives from multiple towns. Greenwood, March 18 1902.
Miss Helen Welsh hosted many friends and schoolmates at her home above Orangeville on Friday evening. Others visiting or returning include Miss Carrie Sharpless at Scranton and Della Harman from Wilkes-Barre. The B S. was unable to run to Bloomsburg Monday morning due to a washed away bridge at Central.
A list of residents changing homes and jobs includes Lillie Masteller moving in with her brother Parvin, Frank Ortman relocating to Washingtonville, Perry Freas purchasing Ortman property, Roy Sands moving to Mill Street, Turner moving to Shickshinney, and Deiterick renting the Heckman house. Easter hats appear, households form new unions, and church social plans are noted. Also mentioned are travel trains to Atlantic City Cape May and Ocean City with specific schedules.
Following Neyhard School pupils in Orange Township for February 1902, 80 enrolled with no absences. Names include Bethar Welsh Carl Grambs Elizabeth Welsh Fred Brunstetter Flossie Fairman Warren Kelchner Ada Fairman Millard Kelchner John White Elmer Smith. For March 7 1902 the full twenty days reached by Bertha Welsh Warren Kelchner Mary Kleehner Hurley Fairman Elizabeth Welsh Millard Kelchner Flossie Fairman Paul Brunstetter Ada Fairman John White. Teacher Mrs I E Schoonover.
After a long winter, a coast outing refreshes mind and body for spring duties. Educated people increasingly favor an Easter Sunday stroll on Atlantic City's boardwalk, where refined style and beauty mark the tradition.
The jury to be empanelled on April 21 1902 will not be required as the case anticipated for trial has been resolved by agreement of the parties. Also included is an advertisement for Allen’s Foot-Ease powder and a notice about The Musical College Freeburg in Snyder County Pa offering six weeks of instruction and board for 33 dollars starting May 5 with a course director Henry B. Moyer.
To Mothers in this Town. Children who are delicate feverish and cross will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the stomach act on the liver making a sick child strong and healthy. A certain cure for worms. Sold by all druggists 25c Sample free. Address Allen R Olmsted LeRoy N Y Feb 26 4t.
A reward of one hundred dollars is offered for the name of the person who shot through a milk wagon on the morning of January 10 while en route to Bloomsburg to deliver milk. The money will be paid on arrest and conviction of the offender.
The store promotes Easter offerings across ladies undergarments including corset covers skirts drawers and night robes with prices from fractions of a dollar to several dollars. It highlights gloves and shoes and notes Corsets from leading makers and kid gloves in multiple colors and styles.
A local retailer markets a large furniture line and guarantees value by inviting customers to compare prices and then prove the claim with in store selection.
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