Ex President Harrison Dies in Indianapolis Home
Gen Benjamin Harrison died at his Indianapolis residence on Wednesday evening after a short illness following a grip and pneumonia. Born August 20, 1833 in North Bend Ohio, he rose from lawyer to brigadier general, senator, and 1888 president, surviving two wives and three children.
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Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Gen. Harrison
William. Henry Harrison
North Bend
Ohio
John Scott Harrison
Congress
Miami University
Caroline Scott
Supreme Court
Morton
Indiana
United States
Mat Quay
New York
Grover Cleveland
Col
Russel B. Harrison
McKee
Lackawanna Excursion Impresses Editors to Buffalo Trip
Editors from New York and nearby towns joined a Lackawanna railroad tour to Buffalo on Friday and Saturday. The party rode fast along a well maintained line, dined at Scranton and Buffalo, and toured the Pan American Exposition sites. A finish at the Genesee hotel featured remarks by William S. Buchanan praising the event and the railway officials for their hospitality.
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New York
Buffalo
Hoboken
Scranton
Bloomsburg
Arty
Binghamton
Syracuse
Mt. Morris
Breezel House
Ellicott Hall
Buffalo Press Association
Exhibition Grounds
Niagara
Genesee Hotel
William S. Buchanan
Lackawanna Road
T. W. Lee
F. P. Fox
M. L. Smith
E. J. Quackenbush
Buffalo Preas Association
Congressman Mariott Brosius Dies in Lancaster
Pennsylvania congressman Mariott Brosius died at his Lancaster home from apoplexy after a recent head injury. Born in Lancaster in 1843, he served in the Ninety Seventh Regiment during the Civil War and earned distinction in its ranks.
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Mariott Brosius
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Mr. Brostue
Lancaster Gea
Ninety Seventh Regiment of
Pavolini
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for spring ills caused by impure blood. It claims to cleanse blood, relieve pimples and eruptions, fatigue, poor appetite, scrofula sores, and nervous prostration, urging readers to start today.
Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil Claims Widespread Cures
The advertisement touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a universal remedy for piles burns skin eruptions and various ailments. It promises immediate relief and cure of external internal and blind conditions with prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 and lists the New York company address at William and John streets.
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Humphreys
Ballot reform debate favors straight ticket voting by circle
The author defends party control and argues voters should be allowed to cast a straight ticket by placing an X in a circle. They claim reformers exaggerate corruption and note most voters support party rule. They insist allowing straight tickets won’t force a partyless system and split voting remains possible.
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Bolters
Mugwumpe
Quay
Miners in Pennsylvania Region May Strike on April 1
A Hazleton convention reports high likelihood of a general strike by miners across the anthracite region on April 1. Operators offer the present wage rate for another year, but unions demand official recognition in setting the pay scale.
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Pennsylvania
Hazleton
Miners’ Union
Senator Mage’s legacy funds Pittsburg orphanage
State Senator Mage left most of his fortune, about 6 million dollars, to establish an orphanage in Pittsburg.
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Mages
Pittsburg
Forest Commission outlines state forestry plan and land holds
State Forestry commission reports 110000 acres held as forest reservations with negotiations for 30000 more. It backs scientific restoration and plans a nursery for white pine cherry white oak and other seedlings. Rules on camp fires for hunters and fishermen will be posted. Arrangements seek restocking streams and prioritizing public lands in distribution.
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State Forestry Commission
Department of Forestry
Rothrock
Pennsylvania
Fish Commission
Train schedule change links North West Branch to Buffalo
A North and West Branch train formerly passing East Bloomsburg at 12 14 P M now runs south at 11 50 A M to connect at Sunbury with the new Buffalo train whose initial trip was Monday. The new service averages 45 miles per hour.
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North & West Branch
East Bloomsburg
Sunbury
Buffalo
Gen Pardee Dead Elder son of Arno Pardee dies after long illness
General Arlo Pardee Jr. died at his Chelton Hillis residence after a long illness. Born October 28 1839 in Hazleton he became a civil engineer and led coal mining firms with the Pardee family. A veteran of the Civil War he served as brigade commander on Shermans march to the sea and earned a brevet grade for gallantry.
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Arno Pardee
Chelton Hillis
Gen. Pardee
Hazleton
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
A. Pardee & Co
F. Allison
Twenty-eighth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
147Th Regiment of
Gettysburg
Peach Tree Creek
Harrison
Pardee
Sherman
General Pardee
J. Gillingham Pell
M. M. Cooper
Calvin Pardee
Philadelphia
Chelton Hills
Allentown
Death of Thomas Hill of Nanticoke Leaves Community in Mourning
Sunday morning at 4 30 died Thomas Hill after a five month illness. Born May 8 1841 in Treddgar England he came to the United States in 1862 and lived in Elmoosburg Morris Run Nanticoke for 32 years. He served in local government and school affairs and was tax collector 1898 1900. Survived by four brothers a wife and several children. Record.
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Nanticoke
Tredgar
England
Elmoosburg
Bloomsburg
Morris Run
Knights of Pythias
Nanticoke Logde
Red Men
Hill
John Hill
Glen Lyon
George Hill
Ohio
Henry Hill
Westminfield
N.Y
Joseph Hill
John T
Washington School
W. T Evans
Braddock
Thomas
Henry
Carrie
Minnie
Gertrude
Ethel
Clair
William
Engineer Dead Before Wreck On Delaware, Lackawanna Line
A Saturday crash near Stroudsburg on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western No 4 passenger train killed the engineer Lyman Chase and the fireman while injuring several passengers. Eyewitnesses and railroad men say Chase was dead before the switch, likely between Delaware Water Gap and the accident site, with evidence suggesting apoplexy and no sleep.
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Stroudsburg
Slateford
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Lyman Chase
Delaware Water Gap
Water Gap
McCann
Death notice for Joshua Hughes Allen of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Hall of Pennsylvania Alpha Zeta at State College Pa records the death of Joshua Hughes Allen, a beloved member. The chapter extends sympathy to his relatives and resolves to inscribe the tribute, send copies to his family, and publish in multiple local outlets. Comps: George A. Euder, Elmer T. McCleary, B. Sypy Moons.
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Hall OF Pennsylvania
Alpha Zeta
State College
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Joshua Hughes Allen
Pennsylvania
Convention of School Directors in Williamsport Deliberates Reforms
A convention of third class city school directors met in Williamsport to discuss changes to school law. Proposals include making school taxes a lien on real estate and asking the legislature to appoint a committee to draft a comprehensive public school code for Pennsylvania.
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Williamsport
Sien
Pennsylvania
Letter From John Sherman to a Despondent Youth
A retired secretary of state advises a 30 year old, once suicidal, to seize honest work, live frugally, abandon liquor, pursue a focused aim, cultivate books and church, enjoy music, and maintain discipline. He stresses contentment, perseverance, saving, and personal improvement as the path to a hopeful life and eventual success.
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John Sherman
Sherman
New York City
Night work is not wise a Pittsburg writer says
A Pittsburg writer urges bachelor girls to avoid night work and to pursue wholesome recreation. She praises reading as essential to personal growth, noting it enriched her life and partly replaced formal education. She urges persistent study and maintaining individuality while expanding social circles.
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Pittsburgh
Aress
Competing Moods In Business Family Encounters
A reflective essay notes how men abandon etiquette and women pry into others lives when at home. It contrasts male greed with principle and female flirtation with youth, calling out failures in managing money and guiding daughters.
Dr. Kings New Life Pills End Frustrating Health Woes
Advert reads that Dr King’s New Life Pills cure offensive breath from consumption and stomach trouble. Claims they cleanse the system, sweeten breath, banish headaches and chest troubles and improve liver kidneys and bowels. Sold for 25 cents at C A Kleim and J H Mercer’s drug stores, March 6, 1901.
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Dr. King
C. A. Kleim
J. H. Mercer
Just as good substitution claims in retail trades
The excerpt attacks dealer substitution of cheaper imitations for standard goods. It argues “just as good” is false, citing adulteration, misleading pricing, and potential poisons. The motive is profit, as the dealer favors substitutes that boost their profits over customer welfare.
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Announcement
The Ely Brothers announce Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal salving using atomizers. Priced at 75 cents including the spraying tube, available from druggists or by mail. The liquid form preserves the medicine’s properties and soothes membranes without drying secretions. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
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Ely's
Ely Brothers
Warren 8T
N. Y
Before Baby Is Born Free Book Promises Safe Motherhood
An advert claims a free booklet titled Before Baby is Born from Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta Georgia. It promises to ease maternal fears by providing information on preventing danger during childbirth and encourages women to send name and address to receive the book.
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New York
Washington
D. C
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Remedy for the Grippe Kemp's Balsam Ad
A remedy for grippe promotes throat and lung relief. Do not wait for symptoms, keep a bottle ready to prevent pneumonia by easing coughing and inflammation. Kemp's Balsam sold by druggists at 25 and 50 cents. March 13 1901.
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Kafte
Daily Record Keeps Silent From January First
A fragment shows a speaker admitting no writing done since January 2, highlighting a lapse in daily record keeping and a resolve to restore consistency.
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Ours
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Market Street
Attorney-At-Law & Notary Public
Catawissa
A, H. Maize
Lockard’s Bilding
I W. Willits
Dentler’s Building
Suh Avenue
G H. Welliver
Exchange
C W. Miller
Wirt Building
Reber
Bloomsburg, PA
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A J. Flynn
Centralia
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Locust Avenue
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Clark’s
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Alexander Bros. & Co
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Columbian” Building
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Cree Starede
Yetter
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Jaon
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Attorney-At-Law
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Columbia County
Texas
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Washington, D. C
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Boston
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Maine
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