Republican Clubbing Offers for Subscriptions
The Republican and Toledo Blade announce discounted yearly rates for subscribers and new clubs. Five referred subscribers earn one year free, with combined offers including the Republican and Press and the Practical Farrier and Agricultural Almanac at reduced advance prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blican
Ee Preaa
Republican
Toledo Blade
Congress
Practica Farrier
Repubblican
Press
Ruberoid Roofing at Schuyler's Reported
Girl wanted at Exchange Hotel and spring term at the Normal will begin next Monday Miss Minnie Pollock visits Berwick and vicinity with friends this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler’s
Exchange Hotel
Minnie Pollock
Berwick
Bloomsburg Paper Mill Upgrades Under J M Shew
Mr C H Barnard a respected Bewick resident conducted business in Bloomsburg on Wednesday. Extensive repairs and improvements are underway at the Bloomsburg Paper Mill plant owned by J M Shew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Barnard
Bewick
Bloomsburg
J. M. Shew
Promoters of Mt. Pleasant Township Skunk Farm Optimistic
Promoters of the skunk farm in Mt. Pleasant township express strong optimism about rendering the venture a success. They cite market interest and anticipated demand as key drivers for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Township
Warren Turner sails to press Morocco indemnity claim
A report states Warren Turner sails aboard the New York bound for Tangiers to press a $5000 indemnity claim against Morocco for the murder of Marcus Brague at Fez last June. Spring weather myths arise as geese fly north between Bloomsburg and Light Street. Philadelphia's G Martin Brill of Brill Manufacturing arrives to oversee electric car production in Columbia and Montour Company plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Turner
New York
Tangiers
Morocco
Marcus Brague
Fez
Bloomsburg
Light Street
G. Martin Brill
Philadelphia
Brill Manufacturing Company
Erst
Columbia & Montour Company
Bere Brill Company
Weddings Tie Off March Evening at Parsonage
The Methodist parsonage hosted the marriage of Miles L Rapouse of Berwick to Emma P Unger of Bloomsburg on Monday night March 18 conducted by Rev W M Frysinger. The couple received many well wishes as witnesses praised the union. In a separate matter attorneys Bhawn and Small filed before the Board of Pardons for Charles Mase postmaster of Aristes seeking a pardon after his assault with intent to kill conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles £. Rapouse
Berwick
Emma P. Unger
Bloomsburg
W M. Frysinger
Board of Pardons
Bhawn and Small
Charles Mase
Aristes
Lloyd Paxton
Orphans Court of
Columbia County
Lockard Building
Main
Center Street
Kester Silver Wedding and Washington Teachers Excursion
Mr and Mrs B F Kester of Wilkes Barre celebrated their silver wedding in a brief notice. The couple wed in Bloomsburg at Reformed church with Rev T F Hoffmeier officiating. The Reading Railway announces a Teachers excursion to Washington DC on April 18 1901 returning by April 28 with a Philadelphia stopover. Bloomsburg departure at 7 10 am and round trip fare 6 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Kester
Wilkes- Barre
Bloomsburg
T. F. Hoffmeier
Reformed Church
Jesse Coleman
Kester
Ashland
Reading Railway Company
Washington D. C
Philadelphia
Bloomeburg
Elias Dreibeleis
Pleasant Township
Orphan’s Court of County
Loomsburg
McClure's Magazine Apr issue promises rich content
The April McClure's will spotlight varied topics from literary analysis to natural history and life near the soil. Ida M Tarbell writes The Disbanding of the Confederate Army, Andrew D White pens Walks and Talks with Tolstoy, and Martha McCulloch Williams contributes Ploughing with a vivid field day portrayal.
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McClure
Apri
Metropolis
Orient
Brat
Ida M. Tarbes
Tolstoi
Andrew D. White
Germany
Martha McCulloch Willams
Shamokin Council Members Must Serve Bribe Sentences
Five Shamokin council members convicted of receiving bribes must serve their sentences. The Superior Court affirmed the lower court’s judgment as to Dixey and Rothschild, but reversed regarding one defendant in a common- law matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin Council
Dixey, Rothschild
War veteran burial plots act proposal for indigent retirees
A bill authorizes county commissioners to buy land for the burial of honorably discharged soldiers sailors or marines who die in almshouses or similar institutions or in indigent circumstances. The measure aims to provide proper burials for veterans who lack funds or resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Scranton Judge Supports Ripper Bill in Local Ruling
Judge Archibald of Scranton filed a lengthy opinion upholding the constitutionality of the Ripper bill as it applies to Scranton. The Governor appointed the former mayor as Recorder under the law and a suit was started to test the act. An appeal to the Supreme Court will follow for final disposition. No appointments yet for Pittsburgh and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald
Scranton
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Allegheney
U E U Services Schedule and Missionary Society Meeting
Quarterly Conference business meeting Friday at 7 30 PM and Sunday Communion on March 24 presided by Rev N Young. Prayer and Teachers meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Missionary Society meeting Friday at 7 30 PM. J W Bentz issues cordial invitation to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Young
Missionary Society
Bloomsburg Wheelmen vs Danville in Normal Gymnasium
A Friday night basketball clash between the Bloomsburg Wheelmen and a strong Danville lineup is set for Normal Gymnasium at 8:00. Proceeds benefit the Wheelmen Club Library. Tickets available at Bid Jeman’s. expect a close, exciting game with a crowded hall.
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Bloomsburg Wheelmen
Danville
Bid Jeman’s
Wheelmen Club
Two Men Arrested for Freight Car Fire in Giovania
On Tuesday coal and iron police arrested two men for burning a freight car or cars at Giovania and destroying goods valued over 3000 dollars. The suspects named George Wheeler and Solomon Reed were captured at West Milton and Mainville, brought to Bloomsburg, jailed overnight, and given a Wednesday hearing before remand to await May term court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal and Iron
Giovania
George Wheeler
Solomon Reed
West Milton
Mainville
Bloomsburg
Mrs W Clark Richart Dies After Long Illness
Mrs W Clark Richart aged 47 died at her home near Third and Iron streets after a year long illness. Daughter of Reuben Bombay, she was a faithful M E Church member. Survived by husband and two children a daughter and a son. Funeral from her residence Saturday at 1 PM.
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W. Clark Richart
Third
Iron Streets
Reuben Bombay
Hemlock Township
M. E. Church
Mandala farmer arrested for illegal speak-easy operation
J. D. Shaffer of Mandala Northumberland county was arrested at Pottsville on Tuesday for violating revenue laws. Deputy Marshal P D Helms of Philadelphia secured the arrest. Shaffer, a farmer, is charged with maintaining a speak-easy on wheels and transporting beer along his return route. He was held in 500 bail for a hearing next Monday and trial at the U S Circuit Court in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shaffer
Mandala
Northumberland County
Pottsville
P D. Helms
Philadelphia
Shaffer
United States
O. H. Woltsen
United States Circuit Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Special Four Day Excursion to Washington
The Pennsylvania Railroad runs a four day excursion from Wilkes-Barre to Washington starting Monday April 1. The round trip includes transportation and hotel accommodations from dinner April 1 to luncheon April 4. Departures from Wilkes-Barre at 8 45 a m with stops at East Bloomsburg and intermediate points. tickets from Wilkes-Barre 13 60 and from Sunbury 11 70. from Bloomsburg about 12 60. returns valid on regular trains to April 11. Interested passengers should send names to Tourist Agent at 44 Public Square Wilkes-Barre Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Wilkes-Barre
East Bloomsburg
Sunbury
Bloomsburg
Public Square
Three Killed In Mud Run Engine Explosion Near Pittston
A northbound freight at Mud Run exploded at 5 30 in the morning killing engineer Wilson Albert Morgan Morse and Robert McMullen all of Pittston. The blast hurled the boiler 75 feet and left cars piled in wreckage as conductor Daniel Kelvin and a brakeman searched for survivors. Cause disputed with water supply and freezing tanks cited as possible factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Albert
Morgan Morse
Robert McMullen
Pittston
Mud Run
Daniel Kelvin
Kelvin
Lehigh River
Vanderslice Named County Commissioner in Bloomsbury Row
Friday the court appointed T. J. Vanderslice to fill the vacancy from William Krickbaum's removal. The decision drew mixed Democratic reactions and prompted a volatile confrontation when Vanderslice slapped reporter Harry Fine near Moyer's news stand, compelling Fine to flee Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J
Vanderslice
Bloomsbury
Daily Reporter
Harry Fine
Harry
Y M C A Men s Meeting and Preachers Schedule
Rev G H Hemingway will address the men at the Y M C A next Sunday at 9 30 am A prayer service is set for tonight at 8 30 pm and additional services Thursday Friday and Saturday start at 8 00 pm Mr Derr resumes the book keeping class Thursday evening All members urged to attend Mr W Traub to lead the Monday class Boys Bible class meets Thursday at 7 pm for ages 12 to 15 and a class for older boys may start soon Report to the associa ted office All boys 12 to 15 invited to the Saturday social at 7 pm for a good time
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G. H. Hemingway D. D
Derr
W. Traub
Bloomsburg Capitalists Strike Lewistown Electric Deal
A Bloomsburg group briefly secured an option on most Lewistown Electric Light Heat and Power stock at 40 dollars a share but failed to back it with binding terms. Last week Williamsport businessmen offered 45 dollars a share and won the deal, with damage suits anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Williamsport
Bloomsburg
Try Jell O dessert quick set no bake during March
The ad promotes a two minute Jell O dessert with no baking required and flavors lemon orange raspberry strawberry. It lists a 10 cent price and a March 13 1901 date for grocery stores.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
How many children are at this season feverish and constipated with bad stomach and headache. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children will cure. If worms present they will remove them. Sold at druggists for 25 cents. Sample mailed free Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy N Y March 18 01-4w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Special Notices From L E Whary and Creasy's Store
L E Whary invites buyers to view a wide range of jardinieres fern pots and tree tubs with new decorations and sizes. Creasy's store offers appointment dates and rates via Rush G Wintersteen an auctioneer. Special plate racks and dinner sets in French German and English porcelains are shown with Summit Range sale prices until April 15th. Neat job printing available at this office.
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Jardinieres
L. E. Whary’s
Rush G. Wintersteen
Mifflinville
Creasy
China
Johnson & Booths
L. EE. Whary
Public Auction Of Prime Seed Potatoes In Several Towns
Farmers and others may buy seed and cooking potatoes at public auction from the car door. Sales run Wednesday March 27 in Muncy Reading depot, Friday March 29 in Bloomsburg Reading depot, Saturday March 30 and Sunday March 31 in Sunbury Reading depot, Tuesday April 2 in South Danville Penna depot, Wednesday April 3 in Montoursville Reading depot, Thursday April 4 in Milton Penna depot, and Friday April 5 in Lewistown Penna depot. Potatoes include Beauty of Hebron and Rural New Yorker No 2 among others. Purchases were grown on a large New York farm. Sale starts at 1 p.m. each day.
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Muncy
Reading Depot
Bloomsburg
Sunbury
Reading Dept
South Danville
Penna. Depot
Montoursville
Milton
Lew'sburg
Beauty
Hebron
Houton
New Yorker
Sir Walter Raleigh
New York
Royal Arcanumites of Blooms Hold Open Meeting
The Royal Arcanumites of Blooms held an open meeting at their hall on Friday evening with about seventy five members, wives, and friends attending. Music by a male quartette featured a violin selection by Master Ralph Schwartz and a recitation. Ed H. Ent operated the graphophone. Refreshments from F. M. Gilmore's restaurant were enjoyed, and the evening renewed interest in the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanumites
Bloomsbury
Ralph Schwartz
Ed H. Ent
F. M. Gilmore
Order
Shamokin Man Fatally Fires Constable in Store Shooting
On a Friday evening Constable Frank Schlief entered Durell Wagner storefront aiming to kill over a forbidden meeting with his daughter. Schlief pressed a revolver to William Wagner’s head. a scuffle sent people into the street as the weapon misfired. Wagner fired three times, killing Schlief, then surrendered claiming self defense. The offended girl is grief-stricken and may wed William Howells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schlief
Shamokin
Durell Wagner
Wagners
Schleif
William Howelle
Schlief
William Wagner
Wagner
Schliief
Howells
Halls Station to Be Enlarged for Summer Elevations
The Reading Railway plans a big summer season at Eaglesmere and will enlarge Halls passenger station. A brick extension will be added and a covered platform constructed at the junction with the Williamsport & North Branch Railroad for Eaglesmere.
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Reading Railway
Eaglesmere
Halls
Williamsport & North Branch
Pleases all the family with four flavors
A brief ad offers four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Mentions Petra and a promotional line with March 13 and 01-4w but details are unclear in the fragment.
Curtain and dress silks and laces on sale this week
A wide range of lace curtains in various patterns and sizes with prices from $1.00 to $4.86 per pair, plus materials by the yard and French motifs for door and window panels. Also foulard dress silks, Venice lace collars, and a big stock of kid, swede, seal kid, and lacing gloves offered at set prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
F P Purse opens season sale of fabrics and upholstery
The store promotes a spring assortment of waist and dress goods including Granite Cloths, Storm Serge, Chuddah cloth, French Suitings and dress fabrics. It lists Misses Eton and Ladies Eton suits, wash goods, printed pongee and dimities, lawns, ribbed hose and related bargains with prices and styling details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomases
Espy
U. Ey. Services
J. W. Bentz
Bloomsburgers
Rine & Seiler
John Brobst
Bloonsburg
Charles D. Brobst
Elizabeth Gallagher
Buckingham
Alt’v. Executors
J. H. Maize Auditor
W.A. Evert
BOOTS
Oxfords
W. H. Tmoore
Iron
Bloomsburg, Pa
Louise
W. C. McKinney
East Main Street
Geo. W. Hess
Freeman
D. Lowenberg Clothing
Alexander Bros. & CO
Bloomsburg. PA
Navy
Townsend
Royal Arcanum
Benson
Palin
Ames
Oliver Ames & Son
Benson’s
Benson's
Kaey
THE
Bloomsburg National Bank
A. Z. Schoch
Paul E, Wirt
W. H. Hidlay
Henry J. Clark
Josefa Ratti
J. Lee Harman
Samuel Wigfall Hanvey W. Hiss F
M. C. Sloan
M. Eceased
John G. Freese
Cts
Sporting Life
Phila
Nod Young
A. Shermar
Bocsdway
Point Border
Readings
H. J. Clark & Son
F. P. Purses
Eton
Ours
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