Local notices and property sales in Bloomsburg area
The notice lists Ruberoid Roofing at Schuyler's and sweet potato and cabbage plant sales at Jos Garrison's on Fifth Street. It invites a bright young man to learn the drug business via inquiries to Moyer Bros. Property on East Street, Watson W Furman, to be sold privately, described as desirable with a large garner lot. Indicates inquiries to Hope Purman or O As Mendenhall and Town Lots for Sale by Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company with J Sanderson Woods as sales agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer Bros
Bloomsburg
Watson W. Furman
East Street
Hope Purman
Mendenhall
Sloomsburg
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company
J. Sanderson Woods
N. Y. Funk
Newspaper subscription rates and club offers announced
The notice lists special advance rates for several dailies and weeklies including The Europurean and Weekly Press The REPUBLICAN and Weekly Tribune The REPUBLICAN and Toledo Blade and The Baru Bican and Tri- Weekly Tribune with prices from 1.26 to 2.00 yearly. A five-subscription club yields one year free of The REPUBLICAN and the deal applies to other club offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Weekly Tribune
Toledo Blade
BaruBican
Tribune
Congress
Press
Utts Return From Weeklong Hazleton Visit
Mr and Mrs W H Utt returned Monday from a week of visiting Hazleton and nearby areas detailing their travels and impressions of the trip.
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W. H. Utt
Hazleton
Prohibition County Convention Planned in Bloomsburg
The Prohibition party schedules a county convention in Bloomsburg on Tuesday May 25th 1901. W E Rinker attended the State Convention of the American Mechanics in York last week. H A Blery and family move to Charlottesville Virginia for work. Mrs Smith widow of Phineas Smith dies in Mifflin township aged about 88. Rev A Houtz to speak on Foreign Missions May 26. Prof G E Wilbur and Ex Sheriff W W Black to serve as first jurors in Middle District Court at Wilkes Barre starting June 10. Luzerne County rejects buying and freeing toll bridges over the Susquehanna. Mrs P S Harman and son Paul return from Salt Lake City after six weeks. Grace Freeze to visit Bloomsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Wilbur
W W., Black
Columbia County
United States Court of the Middle District
Willinisport
P.S Harman
Paul
James Freeze
Salt Lake
Utah
Grace Freeze
Harman
Bloomsburg
Mrs A H Kitchen Dies in Harrisburg After Long Columbia County Life
Mrs A H Kitchen a longtime Columbia County resident died at her Harrisburg home on Friday aged 73 years and 10 months. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 pm with interment in Harrisburg cemetery. Scanlan Co contractors building the Columbia Montour Electric railroad report labor shortages and have hired about 25 Italian workers housed in a Robinson building below Lime Ridge.
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A. H. Kitchen
Columbia County
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Cemetery
Local Resident Dies Harrowing on Kelter Farm
Urbanus McBride, about 47, dropped dead while harrowing on the Kelter farm at the mouth of Fishing Creek near Bloomsburg Tuesday afternoon. He was the son of Thomas McBride, long steward at the Poor House farm. Also reported is the death of Mrs. J M Harman in Shelton Nebraska born in Catawissa, widow of J M Harman, with sons Rev Harry Harman of Danville and others in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbanus McBride
Kelter
Reuben Hess
Bloomsburg
Fishing Creek
Mr. McBride
Thomas McBride
Columbia County Friends
J. M. Harman
Shelton
Nebraska
Catawissa
Orangeville
Harry 0. Harman
Danville
Track repairs resume. back stretch being clayd it will be better next October
The Columbia County Agricultural Association repaired the exhibition grounds track last fall but winter halted work. Repairs resumed in spring and the back stretch is now being covered with clay. Indications are the track will be in better condition than ever by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County Agricultural Association
Death of Hazleton Boy John Penman at Seven
Misses Mattie and Minnie Penman learned their nephew Master John Penman aged about seven died of a malignant typhoid fever and diphtheria infection. Interment occurred the same day as death. He was son of their brother Charles Penman of Hazleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie
Minnie Penman
John Penman
Charles Penman
Hazleton
Second Pianoforte and Voice Recital at Normal School
The Graduate students of the Music Department present the second recital next Monday evening May 20. Miss Mary E Albert assisted by Miles Annice Taylor and Miss Rachael Smith will perform a select program. Admission by ticket available at the general office or box office the night of the recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Mary E Albert
Miles Annice Taylor
Rachael Smith
Private correspondence over court fine dispute avoided
The paper declines to publish letters about a dispute between Sentinel and Commissioner Vanderslice and the Court. It notes the matter is personal among Krickbaum reporter Fine Vanderslice and the Court. The editor questions the court's five dollar fine versus Boone's two hundred dollar penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Vandersiice
Krickbaum
Harry Fine
Vanderslice
Ed Boone
Boone
Vanderslive
Debating Contest Between Bucknell and Normal
A Saturday evening debate at the Normal pitted Bucknell University against the Normal on the issue that United States railroads should be government owned. Judges D A Barnum H Hazleton Consor Sunbury and H A M’ Killip Bloomsbury scored the Normal 112 to Bucknell 109 on logic argument and delivery.
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The
Normal
Bucknell University
United States
D. A. Barnum
Hazleton
Consor
Sunbury
H. A. M’killip
Bloomsbury
Bucknell
Death of Berwick Resident George W. Johnson at 67
Berwick citizen George W. Johnson died of apoplexy at his Wooden street home Friday May 3 at eight oclock aged 67 years 10 months and 9 days. He is survived by his son Daniel his wife having died earlier. Funeral services were held at Light Street Monday May 6 and interment followed at Light Street cemetery Enterprise.
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George W. Johnson
Berwick
Wooden Street
Daniel
Light Street
Biograph Co Exhibition in Bloomsburg Parish House
The A T Biograph Co will present an excellent exhibition in the Parish House Bloomsburg on Thursday evening May 23d. The troupe, well known in the county, has enjoyed success nationwide this winter and spring. Moving pictures shown in Roedate last night were as fine as any seen. The program ranges from the Passion Play to fairy scenes and promises intense interest. You sit have a fine tract you eto to the Darah Houae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A &T Biegraph Co
Bloomsburg
Chambersburg
Roedate
Tustin Buys Prime Market Street Corner for New Home
Our townsman Dr. Tustin cashier of the First National Bank completed a major Bloomsburg real estate purchase. He bought the corner at Market and Third from Dr. M. Hughes and added lots from U. P. Sloan and W. S. Rishton totaling about 125 feet of Market frontage. He plans a fine residence with construction starting upon possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tustin
First National Bank
Bloomsbury
Third Streets
Normal and Franklin Marshall Play A Close Baseball Closer
Normal and Franklin Marshall clashed on Normal field with Normal scoring early to lead five to zero and Franklin Marshall replying with three in the sixth and three more in the eighth to take a six five edge. Normal rallied in the bottom of the eighth as Hayes walked and stole second Aldinger singled Hayes then moved to third Aldinger on the next pitch doubled and Newton lined a two base hit ending the game as Normal crossed twice to win. Franklin Marshall totaled five safe hits to Normal eleven including a four base hit by Lawis.
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Franklin Marshall
Ivanklin Marshall
Hayes
Aldinger
Ald Ogzer
Newton
Smifingly
Vistors
Williams
Norma Ts
Lawis
Mrs Hannah Freas Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Hannah Freas widow of the late Wesley Freas passed away May 1 1901 at age 70 11 1. Her illness was brief and intense from old age related disease. Survived by son Bruce and grandson, with husband predeceasing her eight years earlier. Funeral services by Pastor Rey Hartman were held at the home near Fowlerville Saturday May 4 and large crowds attended. Interment in Brick Church Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Freas
Wesley Freas
Bruce
Rey Hartman
Fowlerville
Berwick Enterprise
Centralia Assessor Lists No Dogs In Town
An annual assessment claims Centralia has no dogs. The note implies if residents are as guiltless as the assessors one might accept the claim as true.
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Centralia
Centralia Dog Issue Sparks Strong Views in Mt Carmel Letter
A MtCarmel letter claims Centralia harbors more stray dogs than comparable towns and criticizes local Christians for denying dogs. The writer urges officers to accompany assessors with authority to shoot homeless dogs of unclaimed owners, describing the dog industry as a "howling" success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Pennsylvania
Mt.Carmel
Krickbaumites Celebrate Supreme Court Victory Parade
Bloomsburg rumbled with a triumphant parade Tuesday night for Krickbaum the chief returning to the Commissioner's office after a victory in the Supreme Court. Bands from Catawissa Berwick Buckhorn and Bloomsburg joined the procession with red fire Roman candies and sky rockets as Krickbaum wore a red rose boutonniere.
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Krickbaum
Bloomsburg
Catawissa
Berwick
Buckborn
New Law Lets Married Women Acknowledge Deeds Without Husband
A recent act approved by Governor Stone eliminates the old requirement that a wife sign in the presence of her husband and a notary for deeds and mortgages. Acknowledgments by married women can now be taken by any notary or justice of the peace as if the woman were femes sole, giving them the same force as before. The author notes other outdated legal cobwebs that should be swept away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Justice of the
Leonora Jackson Concert Company To Play At Normal School
The Leonora Jackson Concert Company is booked for a concert at the Normal School on Saturday evening May 18. Miss Jackson is noted as an acclaimed violinist with laurels abroad, the only American soloist to perform with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Orchestra of London, and the Victoria Star wearer. She trained with top teachers, drew early attention from Grover Cleveland and George Vanderbilt, and received extensive study funding from American women. She will be supported by a gifted soprano and pianist. The program begins at 8 15 P M.
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Leonora Jackson
Miss Jackson
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Orchestra of London
Mire
Grover Claveland
George M Pullisan
George Vanderbilt
Mise Jackson
New Diet Product Plant Moves to Bloomsburg
A new company plans to manufacture Cofo and other diet items in Bloomsburg. It leased a storehouse on the Irondale property from Bloomsburg Water Company with a six month purchase option. Mechanics began remodeling Monday to receive machinery, with stock offerings rapidly subscribed. The capital totals 500000 in preferred and common stock.
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Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg Water Company
Irondale
Bloomsbury
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health Balance
The advertisement urges maintaining health balance to prevent illness. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens appetite, energy, and endurance, preventing debility and sickness and preserving wellness as both a preventive and a cure. It emphasizes early use to save trouble later.
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Hood
Remarkable 105 Year Old Mrs Packard Dies in Tioga County
Mrs Rebeckah Packard aged about 106 died May 1 in Covington township Tioga county. Born October 13 1795 in Norfolk township Litchfield county Connecticut she retained her faculties remarkably until near the end. Her maiden name Rebeckah Rose daughter of Russell Rose a Continental Army officer and Washington staffer.
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Rebeckah Packard
Covington Township
Tioga County
Packard
Rebeckah Rose
Norfolk Township
Litchfield County
Connecticut
Shoe
Russell Rose
George Washington
Rebeckah Rose and Packard Family Movement Details
Rose left Connecticut in 1807 and settled in Bradford County then Sullivan Township Tioga County. Rebeckah at about twelve endured her parents deaths ages 77, 93, and a sister reaching 99. She wed John Packard June 30 1814 in Covington and bore eleven children. They lived in McIntosh Hollow near Lioga river headwaters then moved to Yates County New York for five years before returning to Mainesburg in 1826.
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Sell Rose
Connecticut
Bradford County
Sullivan Township
Tioga County
Rebeckah
Sullivan
Covington
John Packard
Mainesburg
McIntosh Hollow
Dyer Thomas Ends Life Near Cyrus Domett Farm
Dyer Thomas aged about forty, son of Brittain Thomas, living west of Byers Grove, died by his own hand early Monday. A gunshot wound near the heart was found in a secluded run. a fellow sleeper heard the shot. Funeral set for Thursday at ten with services at Eyers Grove and interment at Millville.
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Dyer Thomas
Brittain Thomas
Cyrus Domett
Byers Grove
Dyer
Eyers Grove
Millville
Legal notices and court actions in Bloomsburg area
A compilation of court proceedings lists true bills for selling liquor on Sunday to minors, guilty verdicts with fines and jail terms, not guilty verdicts on assault charges, nol pros with costs, and various appointments of viewers and re reviewers for roads bridges and municipal matters. It also notes tax collector bond approvals, guardian appointments, estate actions, auditor reports, and the upcoming mill project by Kimble and Mather with Allis machinery and E P Allis Co. participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gold
Clark Doty
Godelb Smith
Fred Stonge
Defendent
Clem Anangst
T. J. Vanderslice
Messrs
Kimble
John G. Kimble
J. Mather
Wade Wilson
New Brighton
E. P. Allis Co
Benton Argus
Revival Services and District Convention Announced
Revival services run 7 30 each evening from Wednesday May 15 to May 22 with Rev B Hengst of York Pa officiating Sunday May 19 Sunday School 9 16 preaching 10 30 Junior K L C F 2 00 Senior K L L C F 6 30 preaching 7 30 P M A Ministerial Sunday School and K C F Convention of the P E District will meet at Light Street May 22 24 all invited J W Bentz
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B. Hengst
York
K. LL. C
C. F
P. E. Pilstrict
Light Street
J. W. Bentz
Indignation Over Circus at Athletic Park Proposed
Town youths voice strong opposition as plans to stage a circus at Athletic Park next week draw heat. Mayor Skeler faced criticism for granting use of the popular playground, with residents demanding reconsideration of the decision.
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Skeler
Community Park At Risk As Circus Plans To Tear It Up
The town park built by local effort has never received town funding. The athletic association once leased it for a show, netting thirty dollars and spending twenty five on repairs. A circus now plans to tear up the park, harming athletic use with no prospects of repair. Youths are urged to protest at the Thursday council meeting to preserve the park for its intended sports use.
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Athletic Association
Great Wal lace Shows Deliver Superior Equipment
The Great Wallace Show visits with unmatched equipment and three train cars of exceptional design. Railway officials inspect the trains around the showcars, praising safety devices and labor-saving features, while noting Wallace’s rail equipment costs exceed other big shows, as observed during a Bloomsburg visit on May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
America
Europe
Bloomsburg
Viewers to Meet for Improvement Proceeding in June
In the Court of Common Pleas of Columbia County the undersigned viewers Broemmnen by the court will meet on Saturday June 1 1901 at 9 o clock in the forenoon at the site of the improvement. All interested parties with witnesses should appear.
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Court of Common Pleas
Columbia County
Bloomsurg
Lspy
Second Street
Salt Village
Leah Greenawalt
Ivry
District Court of the United States
Pennsylvania
Isaiah Willits
Bloomsburg
Act of Congress
Pittsburg
William T. Lindsey
Leader Meat Market cash stock buyers seek all stock
Advertises stock buyers always in the market paying the highest cash prices for all kinds of stock at The Leader Meat Market 237 Center St. Calls by telephone mail or visit welcomed with immediate payment.
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Leader Meat Market
Center St
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the Republican
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Jos. Garrison's
Fifth Street
Jos
Garrison’s
5Th Street
W. E. Rinker
of the American Mechanics
Prohibition Party
H. A. Blery
Charlottsville
Virginia
Mr. Blery
A. Houtz
Hidlay
Briarcreek
Luzerne County
Susquehanna River
Hae
Tia Supreme Court
Agiin
the Scientific Food Company
Ho H. Hulmes
L. H. Boody
W. M. Monrose
C. Kk
Rechart
G.G Jones
Samuel Kiingeman
Simon Hans
Alexander Bitier
S. Boyd Trescott
Amos Hartman
de J. R. Montgomery
Madison Township
Baptist Church
S J. Pealer
Calvin Derr
John Christian
Pine Township
H. H. Hulmes
George Fleckenstine
A. M. Dewitt
Mt. Pleasant
Jacob Fishers
W.H. Eyer
Pieres Creasy
Isaac Richart
Mifflin
Center Township
John Mourey
John Krebbold
W. G. Vetter
Cleveland Township
Bear Gap
Napldia
Musserton
Grand Ju
Caroline Werkheteer
Luent
Badwreel Jacoby
Joseph Hess
Elias
John W. Bellas
Eula MT. Claud
F. Rupert Belles
George H. Schellhammer
Lehman Martz
Theodore Christhlan
Hester A. Moore
Lnst
Albert Klinetob
H. D. Klinetob
L .Lt
Rider
Charles Hughee
United Evangelical Church
Querify
F.C. Iver
Henry Krane
Mary A. Frane
Henry Frane
Daniel Knorr
ALERK
Main Street
H. J. Conner Mn
A.M. Dewit
Furman
Bloomsburg, Pa
Keystone Drug Co
Dr Roe
Meyer
Moyer
Celesta
Alfred Low
W. C. McKinney
East Main Street
GEO
W. Hess
the Jeweler and Optician
the People’s National Family Newspaper
Daily Tribune
Rnish
W. H. Brower
D. Lowenberg Clothing Store
Batistes
Dimities
H. J. Clark & Son
York State
F. P. Pursel
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