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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
3
Publican and Weekly Tribune announce advance rates for new subscribers at 1.75 or 1.50, with The Republican and Toledo Blade at 1.25 to 1.50. A special offer includes Con gress and Presidential campaign coverage. Five subscribers earn a free year of The Republican.
Mr and Mrs Peacock returned home from New York on Monday evening.
Mr P A Fedderoff of Mifflin Township transacted business in Bloomsburg on Wednesday. The Western Union Telegraph and Adams Express offices will move to the Exchange block on April 1. James H Mercer was summoned to Ohio by telegram over his mother's illness and left on Monday.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has removed the iron bridge at East Bloomsburg and filled the old road crossing with culm.
The Bloomsburg Methodist Episcopal Church will not hold preaching services next Sunday as the pastor attends the annual conference in Chambersburg now in session.
Our townsman W. S. Moyer travels with his daughter Martha and Myra daughter of J. L. Moyer to the popular Virginia resort Old Point Comfort for a seaside retreat and gathering.
George Loreman gravely injured when shot by Lloyd Shaffer at a live bird shoot near Oak Grove is recovering slowly and expected to be released soon.
A note in this issue highlights Picturesque Bloomsburg as a booklet of interest to residents and readers, issued from the Columbian office and described elsewhere in the publication.
A consignment of steel rails will arrive within a week and laying work will start immediately. Bed grading progresses rapidly. Passengers on the 8 47 train from East Bloomsburg to the west can reach Lewistown junction without changing cars, and return trips align similarly with East Bloomsburg arrival at 6 33 P M.
Emanuel Yorks died suddenly at his home near Waller County on Friday night aged 50. He retired in his usual health and was found dead early Saturday morning. He is survived by a wife and four children. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 o clock with interment in Waller.
On Tuesday evening at the bride’s home on West Second street, Sarah Gigger and Miss Catharine Lazarus daughter of Mr and Mrs Emanuel Lazarus were married. Rev M E McLinn performed the ceremony. Mr Gigger works for the White Milling Company and is described as an industrious young man.
South side residents along the Susquehanna River county protest against any trivial obstacles delaying the proposed river ridge. They say years of disadvantage in livelihood have heightened resolve not to endure unwarranted obstruction any longer.
Chief of Police Clayberger hunted a traveling man named Wilmot Parker in Berwick on Tuesday for a board bill dispute with Landlord’s son. Parker fled on the 7 22 Pennsylvania train after Clayberger returned with a warrant at 7 57 p.m. He was traced to Sunbury, arrested on arrival, and detained overnight. The chief then went to Sunbury on Wednesday to transfer Parker to Bloomsburg jail.
The two commissioners carry on county business while T. J. Vanderslign remains unsworn and no Supreme Court opinion has yet been issued on the supersedeas petition. With the appeal from Judge Halsey on quo warranto due in April, a decision is unlikely before the court handles the entire case. The appeal was filed thirty days prior.
Foun Mcpawen of New York City visits his mother Mrs J M Shew at Light Street.
Harry Shaw son of W. Shaw formerly living in East Liverpool Ohio has moved to Tarentum Pennsylvania.
Professor Thos. B. Miller and his wife from Wilkes-Barre were in town on Saturday. The professor formerly lived here and taught at the Fifth Street school.
Mrs BE M Laubach a well known lady of Fishing Creek township died at her home near Forks on Monday aged about seventy years. The deceased's maiden name was Pealer.
Rev. W. M. Frysinger, pastor of the M. E. church at Bloomsburg, left for the Conference on Monday. The Conference begins at Chambersburg today and will continue about one week.
Freas Hicks, secretary of the Hamlin Manufacturing Company, relocated his family from Bloomsburg to Catawissa on Tuesday to be closer to the factory.
The Miller building on Second Street Bloomsburg near Tooley's grocery is being repaired inside and out and will be heated by steam.
The Wheelmen defeated Danville last Friday night in Normal gymnasium and raised a handsome sum for the Wheelmen Library fund.
Mrs Hannah Stobner and her daughter Mrs Daniel Tierney spent Monday visiting Rev. A J McCann at Locust Gap. McCann previously led St Columba's church in the town.
Mr. W. Clark Richart expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted during the illness death and burial of Mrs. Richart.
The Canby post office in the county faces discontinuation as no postmaster can be secured. Current incumbent Barton Shaffer has resigned to move away after selling his farm.
Rev. I. N. Moorehead, pastor of the M. E. church in Hazleton for four years, announced at last Sunday's services his desire to sever his relations as pastor with the church at the forthcoming conference.
Holy Communion will be administered under Rev. A. Houtz at Zion April 7 10 30 a m Orangeville April 14 10 30 a m St James April 21 10 15 a m Hidlay April 28 10 30 a m Briarcreek April 28 2 30 p m.
A Bloomsburg party met Danville in a Tuesday evening pool tournament. In individual play three winners were from each city, but overall Danville captured the win.
Morris R. Sloan of Bloomsburg and Emily Mc Farland of Lebanon were married on Thursday at the bride’s home in Lebanon. Sloan is son of the late Morris C. Sloan and brother of Mrs W. C. McKinney W. C. Sloan and Mrs C. C. Evans.
E. B. Brower has torn down one building on Catherine Street's skating rink row and is rebuilding the second double house. He has raised it about three feet and installed modern plumbing and bathrooms, creating a highly desirable dwelling.
During the past conference year the church reduced indebtedness by 1100 dollars and contributed a little over six thousand for all purposes. The congregation ranks first in missionary giving in the Danville district.
The storage warehouse of O. A. Edson in Benton containing farming implements was destroyed by fire early Monday. Estimated loss nears $2000, partially covered by insurance. Benton firemen and Bucket brigade did their best to save adjoining buildings including the Edson dwelling and O. Skeler's home.
Mrs Alice Bowman wife of Rev A B Bowman died at the M E parsonage Hollidaysburg after a long illness. She was formerly Miss Rockafellow of Danville and native of Danville. Her husband a Central Pay Conference member is well known in the county a native of Mifflinville. Her remains were brought to Danville Monday and the funeral was Tuesday. She left a husband and three children two sons and a daughter survive.
Col. H. H. Whitney of the Regular Army, tied to Light Street pastorations, serves on Gen. Miles staff and recently joined a Cuba inspection tour with his chief. Previously Whitney, then a lieutenant under disguise, gathered intelligence on Cuba for the U.S. government to guide prewar planning.
Under progressive management the Lackawanna Railroad forms an agency to connect manufacturing firms along its lines. In Bloomsburg the issue is simpler as industries exist. they only need a switch to connect to the railroad. The town council approved the ordinance and the decision now rests with the railroad company. It is viewed as a missed business chance if the opportunity is allowed to slip away.
The obituary notes a printer by trade who apprenticed at the Republican office. He traveled widely seeking relief from a fatal illness and died Friday afternoon at 87. He returned from South Carolina two months ago. Survived by father, mother, three sisters, four brothers. Funeral at his home Monday 10 AM, interment at Almedia. Rev McLinn of the Lutheran church officiated.
George W. Mifflin, longtime Bloomsburg resident, died at his West Second Street home after a prolonged illness. Born in Delaware and trained as a dentist in Philadelphia, he served in the Civil War, then ran a Paxinos hotel for 22 years before returning to Bloomsburg seven years ago. He is survived by his wife and one son. Brief services were held at his home, with interment later in Paxinos.
The Luzerne county court orders petitioners seeking appointment of viewers and related officers to pay the county amount into the treasury and file a bond of at least two hundred dollars with their petitions. The rule taking effect March 18, 1901 cites the act of June 25, 1895.
The men's meeting next Sunday will be addressed by Rev. M. E. McLinn. All men are invited. The Boy's Bible Class meets Thursdays 7 to 8. Mr. Ray Keeler will entertain the boys Friday evening with music. Boys 12 to 16 are invited. Prayer services are in the parlor each evening. Association members urged to attend.
The large ash bank at Preston No 3 colliery Girardsville is burning fiercely after hot ashes were dumped during a water shortage. Men work to divide the burning bank as water streams fail to halt the blaze and fears linger it may reach the Buck Mountain vein underground.
The White Milling Company reports rising trade and new market reach. John T. Porter, a leading Scranton grocer and banker, buys stock and secures a flour trade in the city. A new Cutter Drier enhances their corn meal line for kiln dried meal and flour, boosting grain demand.
About two o clock Tuesday morning a fire alarm from the Electric Light plant woke residents. Clinton R B Richart’s frame dwelling on Iron Street near Eyer burned to the ground with only the clothing worn. Richart had just packed to move to Williamsport, and only his family’s attire survived.
By the death of the venerable John Kahler of Main Street Hughesville loses a prominent citizen. Kahler was a familiar figure to many and his sudden galling off was a shock to the community.
John Kahler died Sunday night at age 76 11 months in Hughesville after a brief pneumonia. Born in Columbia County April 24 1824 he moved to this place in youth and spent most of his life here except two years at Muncy. He worked as a clerk teacher merchant and lumberman then retired. Survived by sons Calvin John and Harvey and his wife Elizabeth Ball who died that summer. An active Democrat he held local offices and commanded a militia company. Funeral Wednesday in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev J H Barb D D.
The Columbian announces a forthcoming Bloomsburg gift book printed on heavy enamel paper with seventy half tone cuts of city landmarks and views. It offers two bindings priced at $1.00 and 75 cents, with limited copies and many already sold.
Examinations for scholarships at Bloomsburg State Normal School will be held Monday April 8 at 9 A M. at Numidia Catawiesa Millville Orangeville Benton for various Columbia County townships. Teachers should prepare schoolhouses for the tests. J K Mruller Superintendent.
The Silk mill could hire at least fifty more workers from town and country. wages top higher than similar mills. Carpet mill turns away orders due to worker shortage. Weavers earn 36 to 46 dollars monthly for twenty four days. Two mills combined could employ 150 more workers.
A corps of engineers starts measurements and estimates for doubling the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad between Lock Haven and Keating. The work is driven by higher traffic from the Buffalo Exposition and a recent agreement between New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad to share tracks between Keating and Youngdale.
A consumer ad touts a foot powder that cures swollen sore hot calloused and aching feet and helps with corns and bunions. It invites readers to obtain 250 sample material free by writing Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y dated March 13 0 1 4w.
Redeemable after five years at 106 and interest upon sixty days notice, due April 1st, 1911.
Prices cut on hundreds of men's and boys' suits with many options from 4.50 to 12.00, undercutting typical prices by at least 2. Watches offered as a freebie with every 12.00 sale. A thousand knee pants suits for children and affordable Rus sian blouse sets for youths. Mothers urged to visit to view styles.
A catalog style promotion outlines a broad selection of dress silks, embroideries, laces, lace curtains, and hats. It highlights clasp glace kid gloves, silk fabrics for dresses and waists, overLaces in multiple shades, embroideries, and Mercerized skirts. Prices range from 75 cents to 1.25 dollars.
The store presents a full spring display of dress and waist fabrics with Granite Cloths in multiple colors priced 56 and 75 cents. Storm Serge Cheviots 85 cents. striped and plain Chuddah cloth for waists five cents. Misses Eton Suits at 7 dollars and Ladies Eton Suits at 12.75, with alterations available.
Easter is near and you can refresh your home with bed room suits from 13 to 50 dollars and sideboards from 12 to 35 dollars. Buy direct from the factory with no extra expense or trouble and be ready to dine and rest in a nice, clean setting.
A fragment advertises string beans prunes dried fruits country lard fresh eggs and general groceries. The note implies affordable daily staples and a steady stock at a local shop.
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