Bloomsburg Items Preview Local Elections and Industry
Berwick to vote May 6 on a special loan for a high school expansion. Waynesboro backs Thadeus M. Mahon for governor. Danville Bessemer to launch shovel and scoop plant by July. Mrs. Henry Lazarus of Montour Two dies at 66 after grip. Lackawanna and Bloomsburg rail receipts rise, signaling town prosperity. Bloomsburg Army station to move from Shamokin to Sunbury by May 1 1901. New West Street plant to open, welcome growth. Empty houses filled as factories seek workers. J. M. Staver resigns active VP role at First National Bank. Carlton A. Caswell to lead the local branch.
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United States Army
Shamokin
Sunbury
Fred C. Feesman
Bloomsburg
West Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
J. M. Staver
First National Bank
E. C. Caswell & Co
Carlton A. Caswell
Staver
Carlton
Philadelphia
Farmer's Wife Battles Rabid Dog Near Lycoming Creek
Mrs Ira Willits of Lycoming county fought a mad dog and four pups on a Friday. She clubbed the animal into a wood house and locked it, then fainted from fright and exertion. Her husband rushed to aid and killed the dog.
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Ira Willits
Larry's Creek
Lycoming County
Baldwin Locomotive Works lands major PRR order for 108 engines
The Baldwin Locomotive Works secured a record Pennsylvania Railroad contract for 108 heavy freight engines in two parts. The first 48 are under way, with 60 more to be delivered this fall. Of the 60, 20 are consolidation type class H6 and 40 are Mogul type class F3.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baldwins
Pennsylvania
Camp meeting site moves to new grove near Herndon
Northumberland Camp Meeting Association buys Isaac Wolf grove two miles back of Herndon for eight days starting August 6. The former Hunter station site proved hard to reach, while the new grove offers easier access via Pennsylvanian and Reading railroads. Dr James MacKenzie, Tome Institute director, has retained counsel to sue Tome Institute for 100000 damages after leaving Lawrenceville school years ago.
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Northumberland Camp Meeting Association
The
United Evangelical Church
Isaac Wolfgrove
Herndon
Hunter Station
Treverton
Reading Road
Pennsylvania
Reading
MacKenzie
Bloomsburg Normal School
James MacKenzie
Tome Institute
Port Deposit
Council
Lawrenceville
N. J
Jacob Tome
Dispute Over School Improvements Ends MacKenzie Tenure
A conflict among nine directors led to a majority against Dr. MacKenzie who was notified his services would end at the close of the current school year. Several professors dismissed will sue for damages.
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MacKenzie
Miners commited for manslaughter in Rumfolsky blast
Wally Szymosky and Martin Solesky of Mount Carmel were jailed on manslaughter charges after a March incident at a Pennsylvania colliery. They set a blast in an adjoining coal chamber and a coal chunk killed Rudolph Rumfolsky. The case, first of its kind, draws attention from United Mine Workers officials and miners nationwide.
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Wally Szymosky
Martin Solesky
Mount Carmel
Daniel Gallagher
Rudolph Rumfolsky
Rumfolsky
Pennsylvania
Monument Unveiling For Union County Civil War Heroes Planned
Preparations are underway for a July 4 unveiling of a 45 foot high granite monument to Union County Civil War sailors and soldiers. Lewisburg Post No 52 G A R and county veterans lead the event with many Grand Army posts within fifty miles, Sons of America and other groups invited. Aesthetic grounds at Third Street foot will feature clear approaches and surrounding driveways. the 11 by 14 foot base weighs 110 tons and granite comes from Barre Vermont quarries.
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Union County
Lewisburg
No. 52
Grand Army
Sons of America
Third Street
atyBarre
Obituary: A. M. Gearhart Dies at 54 After Long Illness
Alexander Montgomery Gearhart, a prominent Danville businessman and public servant, died Wednesday at 8:45 PM after a year long illness from liver abscess. Born July 26, 1846, he served as newsboy, freight agent, D L and W station agent, school board treasurer for 13 years, town council member and president, and was treasurer of Danville Lodge No. 127 IOHP. Survived by wife and daughter Nellie, married to William L. McClure.
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A. M. Gearhart
Gearhart
Alexander Montgomery Gearhart
Bonham K
Elizabeth 5
Mr. Gearhart
Catawiesa
A.M
P.M Ranton
Eeee
Ellevue
Fees Weno Estes Ae
Nate Ee
Aylor
Ckawann
Uryed. Ae
Tiston
Susquehanna Ave
West Pittston
Wyoming
Bennett Eered Bes
Wilkesburre Ly
Kingest
Plymouth
Salts See
Beeen Plymouth
Avoridal
Catawissa
Sinenree
Chiulasky
Evens
Steve Ny
Northwimberland
Northumberland Liv
Cameron
Chitlisky
Danville
Catawit
Fillipuert
Wilio Wreid
Iriar Croal Otters
Berwick Am
A OS
CS Veach Sluven
Wees
Hicks Ferry H
Shiekshinny
St Hunlock
Nantheoks
Phyilouth
Vis Winigsteens Willer Ale’ Nt Weu
Witipeston Et
Bennett
Bloomsburg Siding Clean Up Request for Property Owners
All property owners and tenants in Bloomsburg are asked to clean up and dispose of winter garbage around premises. Compliance is urged for health of individuals and the community by the Board or Heauru.
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Bloomsburg
Board
Heauru
Onix
Liebig
Passenger Rail Schedules Linking Sunbury to Major Cities
The notice outlines train operations effective November 25 1900 for the Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia and Erie Division and Northern Central Railway. It lists multiple trains to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington with parlor car and passenger coach services, daily and Sunday frequencies, and through connections from Sunbury to Philadelphia and New York. It also mentions through sleeping cars and the presence of through coaches to Pittsburgh and other intermediate stations.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia & Erie R. R. Division
Northern Central Railway
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Phiadelpbian
York
Philadelphant
New Loo
Dozi A. T
Washinton
Publi Steapipee
Harersbury
Philedelphia
Phladelphia
Idin Holpiria
Sunbury
Mattimore
Goba
Phila
Delphian Bain
Wishtnidtes
Siitelelen
Farad
Phiadeiaita
Dal
Washington Lode
Sunbury S65 Ag. My
Hillin
Philadelpha
Santry
Hazleton Ant Wickesbari i
Fragmented OCR rail timetable snippet
Train schedule fragment shows multiple lines with city names including Philadelphia Reading Pottsville and Bloomsburg. It lists departure times and connections, but many words are garbled, making exact destinations and times unclear.
Farm and Household Moral From a Farmer’s Trials and Triumphs
A young farmer endures planting defeats from cutworms and floods, then achieves a record corn crop after late June planting. The piece argues that repeated misfortune strengthens will and character, while success boosts pride in merit and diligent farming.
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Mucce
Care in buying seeds and ensuring quality
The article warns buyers to obtain seeds from reliable sources and to check for fresh stock with current year dates. It cautions against cheap mongrel seeds, noting that appearance can mislead and that true pedigree and germination power determine crop quality.
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Cnes
Paske
Secresary
Lone Don Bada Telegraph
Dairy farmingAdvances boost farm efficiency and output
The Philadelphia Record notes dairy progress with cream separators improved churns and dairy appliances. It says better labor efficiency allows more animals per farm, dairying provides a market for crops grown, and fosters cleaner, more attractive dairy operations while promoting pure breeds nationwide.
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Gontrabel
Philadelphis
Sturdy Old Age Hinges On Digestive Health
The article argues that longevity comes from a healthy stomach and digestion. It warns youth to consider digestion to avoid later weakness and touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion disorders, claiming it strengthens the body by proper nutrition.
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Dr. Pierce
Fopplewell
Hureka Springs
Carroll Co. Ark
Pierce
Darling Dialogue Reveals Family Insight
A fragment shows a masked exchange where a narrator notes a character’s doubt about being loved. Another voice deflects by citing parental and community approval as a context for affection. The tone hints at domestic relations and social validation in a bygone era.
Neat Job and Book Work Noted at Office
A brief office item notes neat job and book work completed with letters and notes provided to the requester.
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