Local notices and sales in Bloomsburg area
Advertisements list real estate private sale on the Watson W. Furman East Street property and sale information for a horse lot at Ninth Street Stables. Also notes on a drug business opportunity at Moyer Bros., employment inquiry in Bloomsburg, and town lots for sale by Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company under J. Sanderson Woods and N. Y. Funk secretary.
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Moyer Bros
Bloomsburg
Watson W. Furman
East Street
Hope Furman
R. Mendenhall
Bloomsbury Land Improvement Company
Ule
J. Sanderson Woods
N. Y. Funk
Planners Note Transfers and Visits Across Counties
Dr. Poust of Millville will move to Hughesville. Mr. Richard Stiles of Philadelphia is visiting Columbia County friends and relatives.
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Dr. Poust
Millville
Hughesville
Richard Stiles
Philadelphia
Columbia County
Mrs Brown of South Bethlehem Dies in Fatal Death
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. C F Brown of South Bethlehem. It mentions her connection as sister to Mrs. H H Grotz and lists social and local ties including visits, business dealings, and a high temperature reading of 112 degrees reported at the Exchange Hotel.
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C.F. Brown
South Bethlehem
Mr. Brown
H. H. Grotz
Col. John Jameson
Quakertown
Bucks County
J. B Hunt
Exchange Hotel
Civic Club Meeting And Wallace Bros Exhibition Contract
A Civic Club meeting is scheduled for Saturday May 4 at 3 o clock in the Y M C A Parlors with a directors meeting at 2 30. The Leader Meat Market has contracted Wallace Bros to supply meat and milk for their Bloomsburg exhibition.
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Civic Club
The
Leader Meat Market
Wallace Bros
Bloomsburg
M Killips Take Residence at Exchange Hotel
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. M'Killip have taken up residence at the Exchange Hotel as Mrs. M'Killip rapidly recovers from injuries sustained in the earlier upset.
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H. A. M'Killip
Exchange Hotel
Mrs.m’killip
Local Notices From Bloomsburg Area Events
Retiring proprietor at Hotel Ent hosts farewell lunch to honor transition. Andrew Brosius dies near Nescopsck mountain with funeral at Miffinville. Town urged to curb spitting with strict fines. Farmers National Bank marks 10th anniversary with banquet at Exchange Hotel. Rail accident delayed train on C P and W between Robisburg and Orangeville. Centralia inmates arrive at county jail for robbery and assault. Bishop Talbot visits Williamsport church confirms class. Agricultural Society reviews grounds and track condition. Fire in Fifth Street School basement quickly extinguished by janitor.
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Exchange Hotel
Farmers’ National Bank
Bloomsburg
Thomas to Start as Stenog and Bookkeeper Assistant
Mr. Brooke Thomas son of G B Thomas of Eyers Grove Columbia County Pennsylvania after graduating from Schinsler College of Business Shorthend Department planned to finish Bookkeeping but the college Employment Department’s heavy demand required him to take a stenographer and assistant bookkeeper role with the organization.
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Brooke Thomas
G. B. Thomas
Eyers. Grove
Columbia Co
Schinsler College of Business
Thomas
Urner Co. Recommends Thomas for Hosiery Mills Position
The W. C. Urner Co. endorses Thomas for a role at Large Hosiery Mills in Spring City Chester Co Pa. He left the Bookkeeping course before finishing but is praised for industry capacity and integrity. The company wishes him success in the opportunity to prove his worth.
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W. CG. Urner Co
Spring City
Chester Co
Thomas
Fire destroys Iola hotel building in Monday blaze
A hotel at Iola was totally destroyed by a fire that started in the kitchen around four on Monday morning. The property belonged to Joel Morton of Berwick and was operated by Gold, formerly a conductor on the C P W Railroad.
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Iola
Joel Morton
Berwick
Mr. Gold
Song Service at YMCA led by Mr O H Vetter
Next Sunday afternoon at the Y M C A building at 2 30 Mr O H Vetter will conduct a service of song assisted by the Male Choir with full twelve voices A delightful hour is assured Those who see good singing should not fall to be there The invitation is cordially extended to every male young and old.
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O. H. Vetter
Sudden Death in Leonard Family Stirs Williamsport
A string of fatal incidents surrounds Peter J. Leonard who died April 11 in Williamsport after a 300 gear wheel incident. His mother died of heart failure twenty six years earlier, and his father John Leonard collapsed and died in church fourteen years prior. Peter’s brother Michael perished in a Michigan lumber camp fire.
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Leonard
Peter J. Leonard
Williamsport
Church of Annunciation
John Leonard
Michael
Peter
Michigan
Brigade Reorganizes Under Commandant Turner
On Monday evening the Brigade met at the armory for reorganization. Howard Jones was named captain to lead military work, bringing National Guard experience and drill mastery. Turner remains commandant and urges new recruits to apply at the Y.M.C.A. office.
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Turner
Howard Jones
Jones
National Guards
Death of Spencer L. Finney noted in Milton obituary
A telegram from Galesburg Illinois announces the death of Spencer L Finney born in Union county in 1834. He moved to Milton at eighteen to work for Wm Heinen & Bro later ran his own mercantile business until the 1880 fire. He served as burgess and long council member. Survived by wife a brother and several sisters. He was an uncle to Prof L P Sterner.
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Galesburg
Illinois
Spencer L. Finney
Finney
Union County
Milton
L. P. Sterner
Furman S. Smith Dies Suddenly at Jeddo
Furman S. Smith died unexpectedly at his home in Jeddo on Thursday afternoon. He was about sixty, born in Benton township, son of the late Aaron Smith. A former school teacher and Civil War veteran, he later ran a boarding house for a coal company in Jeddo. His remains were taken to Bloomsburg then Benton for funeral services on Monday at 10:30, with interment. He left a wife, a daughter of George Dodson, and several children including Mrs. Edward Shaffer.
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Furman S. Smith
Jeddo
Aaron Smith
Benton Township
New Columbus Academy
Mahanoy City
Benton
Bloomsburg
George Dodson
Edward Shaffer
Hartman Store Reopens After Extensive Repairs
I W Hartman and Son on Market Square in Columbia County reopened after major renovations. The front floor became one large sales room with deepened show windows and a refreshed interior. A reception featured string music, tea and coffee, drawing thousands to view the new dry goods notions and women s wear.
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I W. Hartman d' Son
Market Square
Flont
Columbia County
Great Wallace Show to Exhibit in Bloomsburg May 21
The Great Wallace Shows will exhibit in Bloomsburg on Tuesday May 21. The Post of Washington praised the show calling it The Greatest Show and lauding its high professional standards, refined tone, and absence of discreditable features.
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Wallace
Bloomsburg
The
Post
Washington, D. C
Normal Defeats Villanova In Fast Inning Finish
On Normal grounds on Saturday afternoon Normal University defeated Villanova 6 to 5 after a dramatic ninth inning rally. Donahue Dolan and Newton hit home runs for Bloomsburg while Dolan and Hayes led the Villanova offense with multiple three base hits and two base hits. Williams and O Neill pitched strong games as the crowd roared at Athletic Park.
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Villanova
Normal
O’nell
Williams
Bedium
Athletic Park
Bloomsburg
Donahue
Dolan
Newton
Hayes
Aldinger
Lewis
Kilmer
Powers
Beighard
O'Neil
O'Rourke
Splaio
Susquehanna G A R selects Island Park for annual reunion
The Susquehanna G A R executive committee met at Bryson Post Hall Watsontown to set dates for the reunion. Island Park between Sunbury and Northumberland was chosen with August 20 to 23 as possible dates, preference for August 22 if park space is secured, and plans to buy a headquarters association tag.
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Susquehanna Association of the Grand Army of the Republic
Bryson Post Hall
Watsontown
J. R. Cressinger
Association of Sunbury
Frank Burrows
Williamsport
J. W. Bucher
Sunbury
F. A. Reen
Watgontown
Island Park
Northumberland
Accident Ends in Gruesome Amputation at Buffalo Flour Mill
Isaac Hile, 80, of Lewisburg, was seen entering the Buffalo flour mill to sharpen tools. About 45 minutes later he was found outside groaning with his left arm severed at the wrist beneath a grindstone. A wedge of flesh remained attached as workmen suspected the belt caused a trap and possible throwing action.
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Isaac Hile
Lewisburg
Buffalo
Clarence Mabus
Nn Employe
Mr. Hille
Local Notes and Social Roundup from Orangeville
Pleasant days mark the week as M E Church hosts a reception for Rev Tubbs. Rev Harman may leave for Millville after receiving a call. Miss Margaret Eves visited Middletown for her aunt Mrs Fetroan Eves funeral. Miss Mida Lula and Edith Smith guests of Cassville friends. Miss Mary Houtz on visit. Bettie McVorum and Kate Robbins return with spring goods. Mrs I K Dildine visits Wilkes Barre. Prof Sterner of Bloomsburg in Orangeville. Schools to close May 6 and 8. Al Fisher nursing a sore finger from last week at the shoe factory.
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M. E. Church
Tubbs
Harman
Millville
Margaret Eves
Middletown
Fetroan Eves
Right
Salem
Luzerne
Lula
Edith Smith
Cassville
Mary Houtz
Bettie McVorum
Kate Robbins
I K. Dildine
Wilkes-Barre
Prof
Sterner
Bloomsburg
Orangeville
Jimmleboy Stories to Return on Skicycle Sunday
The famous humorist known for Jimmleboy Stories plans a revival in next Sundays Philadelphia Press on May 5th. The feature promises witty bits on riding a bicycle over a lawn mower, rheumatic tires, and church step dangers, presented with his characteristic snap and humor. Readers are urged to order ahead from newsdealers.
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Jimmleboy
Philadelphia
Narrow Escape From House Fire In Williamsport Suburb
Mrs Edwards and her husband on the second floor of their residence at Wallamonta in Lycoming County escaped a blaze that gutted the building after a faulty furnace. Miss Anna Reeser, a domestic, aided by Mr Edwards, fled through smoke with belongings. the couple suffered minor injuries, and the home, insured for two thirds of its value, was reduced to ruins within hours.
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E.x
M. Howards
Lycoming County
Wallamonta
Williamsport
Edwards
Mrs. Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Nota Plees
Jumpieg
Es&s
Pleasant Millville wedding unites George Lewis and Jennie Webb
A wedding took place Tuesday evening April 25 at 8 o clock at the home of Thomas Lewis in Millville. George Lewis and Jennie Webb were married by Rev. David Y Brouse of the M EB Church Eyers Grove. Guests were treated to a wedding supper and the couple received many presents as friends wished them long and happy lives.
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Thomas Lewis
Millville
George
Jennie Webb
David Y. Brouse
M_ EB. Church
Eyers Grove
Local Values Highlight Bargain Deals At Store
A shopper notices a wide range of low prices with many good values advertised. The message emphasizes affordability and daily specials across multiple departments.
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