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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
3
The Bloomsburg Carpet Mill team defeated Nyscopeck on Saturday with a 15 to 9 score. Our townsman BR Runyon spent Sunday with his sister Mrs. Dr Bitner in Allentown.
On Friday afternoon at Normal field Dickinson College defeated Normal 25 to 3 despite a windy and disagreeable day. Stevenson pitched steadily late, striking out two of Normal's batters in the final inning. Kilmer and Caslin homered for Normal and Normal, respectively.
Mrs E M Tewksberry widow of late Representative Tewksberry dies at her home in Catawissa township aged about 63. She had been in ill health. Survived by two children BE D Tewksberry and Marthew, wife of Rev J B Souser. Funeral held Monday with ministers Rev D Wilson and Rev A L Miller. interment at McIntyre cemetery. Also Bloomsburg to host Alonzo Hatch Electro Photo Musical Co entertainment May 31 at 8 PM in Opera House under Baptist Ladies Aid Society. features Ralph A Fatly as soloist and harpist. May 31 released as Memorial Day weekend event.
For over two decades William Krickbaum has asserted he is the sole real reformer in Columbia County. He says many well meaning and honest men have been led to believe he acts as the true watchdog of the public.
The taxpayers association claims letters prove Krickbaum knew of Snyder’s thefts and aided in concealing funds. They allege Krickbaum secured two Bar members to defend him and questions arise why he consulted counsel when not named in court records.
Attorney General Elkin, a Republican gubernatorial hopeful, rode the same train as Normal School players to Harrisburg after a Wilkes-Barre stop. He spoke of a strong reception, praised Normal Schools and state funding, and pledged to advance party policies if nominated. He is a Indiana Normal School and University of Michigan graduate.
Isaac Laubach born October 10 1823 in Columbia County Pennsylvania died April 26 1902 at Welton North Dakota. He moved with family to Dallas county Iowa in 1855 and near Redfield in 1860. He served in the 39th Iowa Volunteers 1862 1865. He helped organize Berean church near Linden 1874 and later moved to Indianola. He joined the M E Church in 1848 and was active as a resting host for itinerant ministers. He leaves a wife Sarah Ash a daughter and three sons amassing a long public life and a Masonic funeral with his body laid at a Linden altar. He is survived by his son Daniel Laubach and a large family.
Centralia Conyngham to host exams June 3 4 6 9 11 12 16 18 20 across townships and boroughs with sessions at Centralia Roaring Creek Cleveland Locust Miffinville Bloomsburg Orangeville Benton Berwick Millville Catawissa and more. Reading lists include Enoch Arden Irving’s Sketch Book Evangeline Snow Bound The Great Stone Face and The Deserted Village. Examinations cover Civil Government Algebra and general reading. bring paper pencils knives erasers stamped envelopes and use uniform supplies.
Montour County readers report visits and movements among families in Bloomsburg Berwick Benton and surrounding areas. Local ministers teachers and business people are noted with relatives travels hospitalities and a minor accident at a Bloomsburg plant.
Dr and Mrs B G Klinetob entertained about 25 friends Monday evening at their Worth Market Street residence. O F Harman of Kansas City is spending several weeks at their home.
Berwick community life is active with visits from residents to Nescopeck and Bloomsburg, a quiet wedding in Nescopeck, alumni planning for May reunions, and multiple church and social events. Notable names include Miss Sarah E Hawk Be, Geo Wooley, Rev N Scheffer, and Dr Michael’s West Berwick lot. Memorial Day plans promise elaborate community observances.
obituary notes John Welsh a pioneer of Orange township died at his son's home in Greenwood. He was 81 and long respected, with interment at McHenry graveyard last Friday. Mentions local school directors voting for County Superintendent and Mrs Conner’s home repairs on Main Street. Painters Thomas McHenry and Son of Savage Hill are at work. Mrs Sue Fellows of Chicago visited town.
Public and criminal cases dominate the session with suspended sentence and costs for Simon Raup and others. Nol pros on George Fisher and John Dunkshaw costs. Viewers rule on local roads and bridges near Locust two, Beaver Creek, Center and Greenwood townships. Guilty pleas on fornication and related charges yield fines and child support orders. Several defendants, including Jeremiah Snyder and Charles Withers, face embezzlement and assault cases with recognizances and property deeds acknowledged.
A county court list records verdicts and sentences including neglect of repairs to a county bridge near Bloom Poor House, guilty pleas with suspended sentences, not guilty verdicts with costs shared, and several subpoenas and divorces. Also noted are viewers for public roads and bridges, incorporation of Rupert Hunting Fishing and Boating Club, and West Berwick borough incorporation.
Spotlight on 30 wash dress materials priced 20¢ with parts of the sale noting they are well made and popular at $1.00 to $4.00 each. The message highlights quality and fit along with affordable pricing aimed at shoppers.
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