Bloomsburg News: council rep at Gettysburg meet and local events
Prof. A E Wilbur attended the Biennial Grand Council meeting at Gettysburg as Bloomsburg representative and was elected a reserve delegate to the Supreme Council. John Groves was arrested for reckless driving, fined 4.60, and released. The death of Aleny Marr at sixty three is reported with Civil War service noted. Homecomings of W S Amerman and Murray Miller from the 28th U S Volunteers are mentioned along with a bereavement. Trustees named for Bloomsburg Normal School and a plan to establish a factory for Coro diet products by the Scientific Food Company of America are noted as promising.
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A. ‘E. ‘Wilbur
Bloomeburg Council
Royal Arcanum
Grand Council
Gettysburg
Supreme Council
John Groves
Danville
Bloomsburg
Skeler
Bloomsburg Board of Trade
Scientific Food Company of America
Bloomsburg Show Excursion Tickets On May 21
Bloomsburg and Sullivan Railroad offers one way fare round trip Excursion Tickets from all stations to Bloomsburg for the Great Wallace S. R. Show on Tuesday May 21. Tickets valid on regular trains and return on a special D L W depot train after the performance. Farmers National Bank of Bloomsburg arranges drafts on Buffalo for Pan American Exposition visitors with no charge for drafts or accommodation. Call A H Bloom for full information.
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Farmers National Bank of
Bloomsburg
Buffalo
N. Y
A. H. Bloom
Rumor Says William's Grove Picnic Resort Safe After Fire
Reports across the state claim William's Grove may be abandoned after a fire that damaged several buildings. Officials deny it, saying only three sizable structures were burned and will be rebuilt larger. Grove expected to reopen by June 10 and Granger's Picnic will stay at William's Grove August 26 to 31, 1901.
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William's Grove
William’s Grove
Daily Journal
Mechanicsburg
Legislature Passes Farm Focused Measures Signed by Governor Stone
The legislature approved forest protection tax rebates for landowners with dense timber, offering up to eighty percent back on local and county taxes not exceeding forty five cents per acre. A dog tax supplement allows sheep damage payments to cover harm to horses cattle mules and swine bitten or destroyed by mad dogs.
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Stone
Governor approves act on baled hay and straw binding
The act requires baled hay and straw to be tied with wire or rope and marked with bale weight. Wood used in baling may not exceed eight percent of the bundle’s weight, and long hay or straw cannot use wood beyond a marking block. Failing to accurately mark weight or exceeding wood limits incurs a misdemeanor with a $25 to $100 fine.
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Stone
Death of Mrs Mary Conner in Centre township
Mrs Mary Conner, widow of George Conner, died at home in Centre township on Sunday aged about 71. Sudden death from apoplexy followed a period of ill health. She was daughter of the late William White and aunt of H V and W L White. Survived by husband three sons and four daughters Erastus Scranton Charles Centre township Alvin and Cora at home Elizabeth Musgrave Jennie Shatel Scranton Martha Kirkendall Centre township. Funeral at home Wednesday morning conducted by Rev J W Matyn Orangeville and burial Hidlay.
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Aleny Marr
Light Street
C. ©. Marr
Bloomsburg
Mary
George Conner
Centre Township
Erastus
Scranton
Charles
Alvin
Cora
Elizabeth Musgrave
Jennie Shatel
Martha Kirkendall
J. W. Matyn
Orangeville
Hidlay
Ghostly assault terrorizes Schuyler youth in farm town
Johnnie Hill of Schuyler recounts being awoken by a choking, cold hand grasping him in darkness. He says a man’s form loomed over him and a spectral warning forced him to stay still. After a struggle he escaped through a window and ran to a neighbor’s with injuries, amid village debate over a real intruder.
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Schuyler
Northumberland County
Montour
Johnnie Hill
Young Hill
Hill
Danville Intelligencer
G Campbell Morgan to Speak at Pennsylvania Bible Conference
G Campbell Morgan of London will be among speakers at the YMCA Bible Conference at Eagles Mere July 6 14. Other notable speakers include Dr Arthur T Pearson Rev Cornelius Wolfkin and Dr C I Scofield. The event offers low cost and the Eagles Mere resort provides ample hotel rooms and special delegate rates. Full details from C D Lynn YMCA local secretary.
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G. Campbell Morgan
London
Young Men's Christian Association
Eagles Mere
Campbell Morgan
Arthur T. Pearson
Missionary Review of the World
Cornelius Wolfkin
Brooklyn
A. H. Tuttis
Summer
N. J
M. Sayford
Boston
C. I. Scofield
Northfield
Bloomsburg
Pennsylvania
Nee Nnit
Chautauqua
C. D. Lynn
Trains Schedule Fragments Highlight Harrisburg Philadelphia Runs
In effect November 5 trains run from Sunbury to Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington with parlor cars and multiple coaches. Evening and Sunday schedules show departures from Sunbury and connections to Williamsport Erie and Atlantic City routes with Pullman cars and through coaches.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
M. Baltimore
Washington
Neol
Nw York
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Harrigburg
Washinton
Pulloaar Rennie
Tial A. M
Bulffalo
Emporia
Erie
DuBois
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Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Ninatra Balls
Pullman
Latty
WA. M
Canan Luienit
Niagara Falls
Informedinte O
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Io Mele
Sleopsins
Cacito
Erte
Hiei
Leek Haven
Fabio
Heloute
Chanteld Philipsburg
Viltobuey
West
Bibough
Kane
Duttols
Clearfield
Philipsburg
Canandalum
Dullalo
Niagara Walls
Renovo
Elmira
Williamsport
Sunbury
Peete
Bunbury
Travis
Bloomsburg
Reading Pottsville
Tamaqua
Easton
A. A
Reading
Pottsville
Catawissa
Hupert
Atrantig Guey Division
Chestnut Street Wharf
South Street Wharf
Atlantic City
Atlaantic City Depot
Cave May
Ocean City
South St
Cape Miay
Sea Isle City
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Insect and wind aided cross fertilization in flowers
The article explains how cross fertilization in flowers is driven by insects and wind. It details how insect pollination relies on colorful or fragrant blooms and how wind fertilization favors plain structures with exposed reproductive organs.
Beekeeping and Poultry Profits Questioned by Local Farmer
An experienced farmer cautions beginners about misleading profit stories in beekeeping and poultry. He notes costs for hives, foundation, sugar, and feed, and explains the value of manure. He argues real profits depend on careful accounting and using manure for the garden, with significant potential yearly value per bird.
Choosing Honest Orchard Agents for Local Fruit Trees
Fruit trees, especially apples, require long time to bear. Misnamed or unsuitable varieties spread from dishonest or uninformed agents. Farmers should buy only known merit varieties from honestly intelligent agents who are not tools of dishonest nurserymen.
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Hin
How yolk color reflects poultry feed variety
The color of egg yolks depends on the coloring matter in the hens’ food. Green vegetation yields deeper yolk color. winter scarcity lightens yolks. carrots deepen color. pale yolks indicate lack of dietary variety though quality remains similar. Changes in diet improve color diversity when possible.
Hedges of Hal Barn Awe English Garden Style
The finest garden hedges in England are at Hal Barn in Buckinghamshire. They rise over 30 feet, are immensely thick, and are clipped to present the smooth velvety appearance of the best yew and box hedges.
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England
Hal Barn
Buckinghamshire
New York Herald
Neat Job and Book Work Noted at Local Office
Office reports neat job and book work completed along with letter and note heads finished to please clients.
Radical cure urged for stomach disease in promo letters
A medical advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming it cures stomach and digestive diseases that cause broader organ trouble. A Kansas man recounts nine years of illness improving after using the remedy, and the note mentions a Common Sense Medical Adviser offer with postage details.
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Pierce
Mr. M. M. Wardwell
Linwood
Leavenworth Co
Kansas
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Gilbraltar Water Tanks Provide Fresh Supply
Four reservoirs cut from the side of Gilbraltar rock can store about 5 million gallons of water for siege defense. Each tank can be made mosquito proof with gauze wires to curb disease. The system will aid the poor and improve troop health with a reliable fresh water source.
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Gilbraltars Rock
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted in local ad
A 19th century reader pledges the cure for wife’s illness with Dr King’s New Life Pills at 5c in C A Klelm and J H Mercers drug store. A Kansas letter mentions a rare 1813 half dollar and a $10 offer. An ad extols Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a $100 cure guarantee. A Supreme Court decision targets divorce mills in western states, requiring local suits for divorce.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Chinaman
Kansas
Poogle
Supreme Court
Western States
Chero Kee Man Recovered From Kidney Trouble
Mr C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa was once confined to a chair with an aching back from chronic kidney trouble. After three bottles of Electric Bitters he was wholly cured, restoring cheerful health and vigor. This remedy cures backache nervousness loss of appetite and all kidney troubles at Hy Mercer's store.
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C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
J. Hy Mercer
C. A. Klein
Dong
England Honors Rest Day Traditions Across Land and Court
Edward Page Gaston notes England values the Sabbath with lighter rail traffic in London during services. The King and Queen uphold bygone traditions with reverent ceremonies and widespread suspension or easing of labor around royal residences.
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England
Maila
Edward Page Gaston
Woman's Home Companion
London
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Benefit Claim
An early advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as essential for health and appetite, promising renewed appetite, weight gain, and vitality for men, women, and children. It emphasizes its use when food is burdensome and urges free sample requests.
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Scott’s
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