Raven Creek resident Willd. Smith dies aged 75
Willd. Smith of Raven Creek died on Thursday March Lat at about seventy five years of age. He leaves a wife and five children. The obituary notes his birth in Catawissa in 1823 and links to Mra. Matilda Hughes. Funeral plans and cemetery interment are referenced.
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Willd. Smith
Raven Creek
Paul BR. Baldy
Schoolcraft
Michigan
Catawissa
Mra
Matilda Hughes
Jessie Lewis
J. J. Lewis
Newberry
William Henrie
Our Town
Wildwood Cemetery
Williamsport
Obituary and local notices from Benton area
Daniel Young aged 72 died of dropay at home in Jackson township. Widow and five children survive. Interment in Jackson cemetery with Rev. Bettins officiating. Miss Mary Lt. Trescott appointed private secretary to Congressman-elect Henry W Palmer. Mrs. Philip Appleman dies at Robisburg aged 36 after long illness. Funeral in Robisburg Christian church. Gun Club of Bloomsburg hosts live bird shoot. Geo Loreman injured by shot. Lloyd Shaffer suspected. Fire at Bloomsburg Normal School dormitory damages $500 to $1000. Will Houses nearly killed by live wire while fighting fire.
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Daniel Young
Jackson Township
Young
Jackson
Bettins
Benton Argus
Henry W., Palmer
Wilkes- Barre
Luzerne
Mary Lt. Trescott
Boyd Trescott
Millville
Philip Appleman
Robisburg
Christian Church
Rohrsburg
Bloomsburg
Oak Grove
Geo. Loreman
Samuel B. Loreman
Lloyd Shaffer
Loreman
Mornig
Normal School
Will
Pittsburg man plants chestnut groves near Temple
James M. Zeigler of Pittsburg buys 47 acres in Temple area with thick chestnut sprouts and plans grafting 12000 English chestnut sprigs. He predicts six years to maturity and a yield of 150 dollars per acre annually. J D Bodine of Catawisga started a chestnut grove nearby and showed specimens nearly as large as Italian chestnut.
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James M. Zeigler
Pittsburg
Temple Berks County
Zeigler
J. D. Bodine
Catawisga
Fara
Roaringcreek
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement notice
Ask Your Dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for feet. It cures swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet corns and bunions. At all drug gists and shoe stores 25c Sample called free Address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y March 13 0'l-4w
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
New Telephone System Expands in Williamsport Area
The North and West Branch Telephone Co. will open its Williamsport exchange in April and extend lines to Jersey Shore. Connections will be made with the commercial wires running through Lycoming and nearby counties including linton and Centre counties.
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North and West Branch Telephone Company
Lycoming
Williamsport
Jersey Shore
Linton
Centre Coun
Telephone line planned to serve Montour and Columbia counties
The article notes that a new line will be built soon linking Montour and Columbia counties with connections to lines covering the area. It anticipates North and West Branch Telephone Company later offering long distance service to major cities and nationwide reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
Montour
Columbia Counties
North and West Branch Telephone Company
State Editorial Association to Meet in Buffalo
The Pennsylvania State Editorial Association will meet in Buffalo during the first week of June. Headquarters are at the Hotel Alcazar, which can accommodate 500 guests and overlooks the Pan-American Exposition grounds.
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Pennsylvania State Editorial Association
Buffalo
Alcazar
Special excursion tickets to Washington from Williamsport and other stations
Philadelphia and Reading Railway offers April 18 1901 special excursion tickets from Williamsport Bloomsburg Tamaqua and intermediate stations to Washington via Philadelphia and the Baltimore and Ohio Railway. Through coaches depart at 7 20 A M with 7 10 A M Bloomsburg train and 11 30 A M trains also valid. Return on regular trains or the Royal Limited until April 28. Round trip from Bloomsburg 6 55.
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Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Williamsport
Bloomsburg
Tamaqua
Washington, D. D C
Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
West
Milton
Baltimore & Ohio
Capitol
Reading Terminal
12Th & Market Ste
New York
Reading Pottsville
Danville
Catawissa
Rupert
Easton
Reading
Pottsville
Tam
Mothers Powders for Children Cure All Ailments
An 1901 advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to treat feverish, constipated, stomach and headache issues among children. Claims to remove worms and offers free samples by mail from Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, New York, with a 25 cent price at druggists.
New Jury Law Goes Into Effect In State Courts
The legislature has enacted a new jury system now in use in state courts. Twenty four jurors are drawn for misdemeanors with six challenges each side. Felonies now use twenty eight jurors with eight challenges. Oyer and terminer cases widen the Commonwealth and defense challenges, and the DA loses the right to dismiss an entire panel. In homicide trials a juror who qualifies must have a challenge exhausted to remove him.
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Commonwealth
Defense
Try Jell-O Delights A Quick Dessert
Family question solved with a two minute no bake dessert. Dissolve with hot water and let cool. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents. March 13 201 4w.
Reading Railway ex-president forecasts long coal future
A. A. McLeod of New York told Washingtons industrial commission that 75 percent of Wyoming coal deposits could be exhausted within ten years, while Reading Railway reserves could last 150 years and demand could be met for two centuries. He noted railroad control over mining outputs, operator shares, and a typical 60 percent proceeds to operators at tidewater with calls for a 65 percent share.
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Industrial Commission
Washington
A. A. McLeod
New York
Reading Railway
Wyoming
Reading
Tidewater
Trains List Sunbury Routes to Philadelphia and New York
The schedule shows multiple daily and weekly trains from Sunbury eastward to Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington with parlor cars sleeper cars and through coaches. It lists trains 64 30 82 4 6 31 and others with arrival times at Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington and connections to Harrisburg Erie Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
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Sunbury
Hararg
Chiateks
Wasingtt
Philadelphia
Norrisburg
New York
Baltimore
Washington
D. IL
Bboy
Harrisburg
Daly
Dos Pome
Yealthigore
Aemonger
Ballimore
Hisl
Wwarrisburg
Morrisburg
Tal A. MeeTrain
Buffalo
Hmooriain
Eric
Dy Hole
Canandaisia
Syracuse
Rochester
Niugia Palla
Pullman
Erie
Canandaigua
Niagara Falls
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Eritodelphis
Erle
Lock Haven
Esacta Daca Ege
Clearfield
Philipsburg
West
Dyrons
Mt.e
Kane
Dugbois
Canandagua
Lilfalo
Parlor Gar
Hi P. Mc'Prain
Renovo
Elmira
Williamsport
Puellman
Travis
Sunbury, Hazleton, and Wilkesbare
North and West Branch Railway
Atlantic City Rail Schedules From Philadelphia and New York
Timetables show weekday and Sunday express and accommodation trains from Philadelphia Chestnut Street and Athletic City Depot to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City and New York. Parlor cars on all express trains. Details include departure times and fares as listed by W. G. Besler Edson J. Werks general superintendent and passenger agents.
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Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
South Street
Atlantic City
Athletic City Depot
Cape May
Ocean City
South St
Sea Isle City
New York
Liberty Street
W.G. Besler
Edson J. Werks
Pass’r. Agts
Pecoms Bune & Sullivan Rail
Composting waste farm material yields record corn growth
J J Gregory describes turning farm refuse into a stable compost heap using manure strawy waste nitrate of soda and potash. He reports corn planted on the finished compost reached nine and a half feet stalks with ears high above the ground and superior yields using Longfellow seed.
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J. J. H. Gregory
Caring for Nursery Trees Planting and Pruning Guidance
E P Powell explains in American Agriculturist that customers often ignore planting directions. He stresses proper pruning, shaping, and root care for nursery stock, advising removing weak wood, guiding new growth, and trimming to raise the head while preserving useful buds to prevent waste growth.
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E. P. Powell
When to Spread Manure on Farm Land
Practical guidance for applying manure to maximize soil health. Spreading fresh manure during fall to spring is favored for rapid decomposition in soil and higher nutrient availability. If daily hauling isn’t possible, keep manure in a solid, compact heap and trample it. weeds on seeds are not a major concern as clean crops are the goal.
Improving cattle herd standard by selective culling
Farmers should identify the best cow in the herd as a standard and aim to breed toward her. Sell off inferior cows as fast as calves from the superior cow replace them. Use pure bred sires and avoid attempting to improve the herd through other means.
Mrs Eliza Wright Praises Favorite Tonic and Golden Medical Discovery
Letter from Mountain Howell Co Missouri resident Eliza Wright credits Dr Pierce remedies with dramatic health improvement after taking six bottles since December. She reports renewed energy for household tasks and milking, attributing recovery to advice, medicine, and the Lord. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets touted as non habit forming cure for constipation and its consequences.
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Eliza Wright
Mountain Howell Co
Missouri
Egres
Adversity and Prosperity Test a Lone Man's Resolve
A historical adage notes that while adversity is hard for one man, many will turn from hardship when prosperity arrives. The saying contrasts a single individual’s struggle with the crowd’s response to wealth and success.
Arnica Salve Cures Child's Scalp Sores
A Morgantown Tennessee mother reports large head sores on her daughter cleared by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad touts a guaranteed cure for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Sold by J H Mercer and C A Kieim druggists March 6 1901.
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C. D. Isbill
Morganetown
Tenn
Bucklen
J. H. Mercer
C. A. Kieim
Bressep Described as Healthy Coherent Nature
The text portrays Bressep as a healthy, coherent nature that is sweetly cooperative and not self destructive. It emphasizes a positive, orderly character without signs of confusion or ruin.
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Bressep
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies Claims
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy. It pledges one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured, lists Toledo as the origin and notes 75 cent druggists for Hall's pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cueney & Co
Toledo
Halls Family
Electric Bitters Endorsement From New Hampshire Reader
PF J Green of Lane NH praises Electric Bitters for chronic indigestion and nervousness noting it helped him and his wife stay in excellent health. The ad claims the remedy is ideal for female troubles and a general tonic. Sold by druggists C A Killem J H Mercer with a satisfaction guarantee dated March 6 1901.
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PF. J. Green
Lane N.H
Yeas
C A Kileim
J. H. Mercer
Barber Warns Against Imp Cut Threat in Quirky Exchange
A barber urges a frightened man to stay still during a risky haircut while the victim jokes that the razor is needed to avoid further harm. The exchange shows dark humor amid a tense moment.
Pity and Pity and the Fat Baby
A mother laments her thin emaciated baby and notes weeks of no fat from food. She urges rapid action with Scott's Emulsion of Liver Oil as a fat restoring remedy to save the child.
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Scott
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