Local improvements and civic notices from East and Fifth Streets to regional rail excursions
William Yost’s restaurant and dwelling on East and Fifth Streets are raised to improve appearance. The work was done under contract by Lowry and Sharpless. Local officials include deputy grand commanders Clark Richart of Bloomsbury and Norman D. Peters of Berwick. EZ. 8. Fornwald was elected representative to the Supreme Commandery in Portland Maine. D. F. Knittle J. W. Adams and J. Brown viewed a site for a Little Roaring Creek bridge near Bear Gap. Lackawanna Railroad offers Harrisburg excursion fares May 15–21 with return to June 2 or June 30. National Baptist anniversaries excursions to St Paul or Minneapolis May 17–19 with return by May 29. extension option to June 30 with 50 cent payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yost
Fifth Streets
Lowry & Sharpless
D. F. Knittle
J. W. Adams
J. ©. Brown
Little Roaring Creek
Bear Gap
Northumberland County
German Baptist Conference
Lackawanna Railroad
Harrisburg
National Baptist
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Scranton
Bellevue
Lackawanna
UTYO
Pittston
Susquehanna Ave
West So
Park
Hunlock’s
Hickserry
Beach Haven
Briar Creek
Willow Grove
Hi Ridge
Bloomabore
Vere Ae
Upe Seeeeee
Catawissa
Danville
Ees
Aent We
Wee Northumberland
East
Northumberland
Cameron
Chulasky
Sense
Sete
Rupert
Bee Cane
Bloomsburg
Lime Ridge
Berwick
Hicks Ferry
Shickshinny
Unlock’s
Nanticoke
Egos Tae Be
Avondalé
Saneymouth
Plymouth
Wilkesbarre
Ngston
Bennett
West Piston
Susquehanna Aye
Hallstead Faces Shutdown as Rail Carrier Pulls Operations
Hallstead, a thriving Susquehanna County borough, reels after the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Co. announces it will abandon Hallstead as a terminal for six divisions. The firm has moved eight train crews to Scranton, while most residents now work for the Lackawanna in engine shops yards or on trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallstead
Susquehanna County
Delware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Co
Scranton
Lackawanna
Indiana
A. M Purdy
Palmira
N. Y
Lake of Eagles Summer Resort booklet issued in Pennsylvania
A new booklet extols the Lake of Eagles resort in Sullivan county on a mountain ridge amid hemlock forests. It praises beauty and comforts and notes easy access via the Philadelphia and Reading Railway. Mail requests to Epson J. Works, General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia & Reading Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Eagles
Pennsylvania
Sullivan County
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Epson J. Works
Reading Terminal
Philadelphia
Bogert-Meyers Case Ends in Wilkes-Barre Verdict
The Bogert Meyers suit concluded with an $8,000 verdict for editor BE F Bogert in Wilkes-Barre. Plaintiff is editor of the Evening Leader. Meyers, an 84 year old multimillionaire, faced questions about wealth and threatened to shoot the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogert-Meyers
Wilkes-Barre
Lawrence Myere
Muulti-Millonaire
Luzerne County
BE. F. Bogert
Evening Leader
Meyer
Bogert
Pioneer Hazleton resident Joseph P. Salmon dies at 71
Joseph P. Salmon, longtime Hazleton resident born in 1834 in Fowlersville, died at 2:30 AM on Wednesday May 7 at his son in law Joseph L. Stone’s home on West Duaimond Avenue. He served in municipal offices and was a charter member of Hazle Lodge Masons. He is survived by three daughters, including Mrs Joseph L. Stone and Mrs Kay, with burial in Hazle Cemetery after services led by Rev. B. B. Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Salmon
Hazleton
Joseph L. Stone
Salmon
Hazle Lodge
Hoe
Barker Commandery
Mauch Chunk
Kay
Six Mile Run
Bedford County
Clara
New York
B. B. Jack
The
Presbyterian Church
Hazle Cemetery
Local Tax Assessements List By Township and Borough
A long list of names and retailers by township and borough appears, naming Adams, Madison, Franklin, Greenwood, Orangeville, Orange, Pine, Roaring Creek, Scott, Stillwater, Sugarloaf, and others. It includes retail and wholesale firms, proprietors, and individuals such as Beets, Yeager, Kester, Hess, Eves, Conner, DeWitt, Hartzel, Creasy, and many more, with notes on attendance requirements and appeal procedures for tax assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seatreee
Oss Kreischer Isaiah
Kostenhauder M
Iardine Seeeschaffer Wm
Sanger Mrs. B
Ane Trexler Rers
Este Se Wohop
Fishing Creek Twp
Ammerman J. M
Iain Tohcaene
Kitnes
BAMGA
Goilys Sirtiva Testa
Longenberger W
Nuss J. B & Co
Kester
Conner M. F
Conner H. J
DeLong Perry
J.B
DeWitt A. M
Fleckenstine G
Harman G. H
Low H
Keller J. W
Deitterick Para - Mocutum CG
Richard Amos
Bate Terson
Shaffer H. A
Orange
Bowman M
Bowman H. C. & Son
Trump C. W
PINE
Aarne J. B. Ta
Getty H.R. Relattemragn
Roaring Creee
Cherrington E. A
Retail Houck W. B
Leitzel G. F
Leidy A
Shoup
Scott
Creasy K
Deitterick
W. M
O Grimth B . Jerimes
Hartman W
White
F . White
Mr Woop Wilson
Young
M. A
Stillwater Boro
Nettoars M.& Son
McHenry & Edgar
Albertson E
Adleman
Annerman i Cole B. D. Bros
Forbes
Ie Oh R
Pennsylvania Railways Nov 24 1901 Timetable Snapshot
Comprehensive timetable from the Pennsylvania Railroad and partners listing east and westbound trains from Sunbury to Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington with parlor cars passenger coaches vestibuled services and Pullman cars. Includes weekly and Sunday schedules and key passenger routes via Harrisburg Buffalo Rochester Canandaigua Erie Kane and Wilkes Barre with dawn to late evening departures and arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Harrisbn
Ashington
Buffalo
Philaelphia
Pullman
Philadolphis
Unc
Hartish
Minnie
Emporium
Erie
DuBois
Canandaigua
Syracuse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Buffalo Dail
Erie Rochester
Cananaigua
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Philadelpia
Lock Haven
Lolah Catatrons
Clearfield
Throng
Eka
Maneuvois
Ellefante
Yrone
Earlie Philipsburg
Kane
Renovo
Elmira
Williamsport
Farler
Hton
Wilkes- Barre
North and West Branch Railway
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Timetable Summary
Philadelphia and Reading Railway announces winter schedules effective March 20 1902 with signals for engines burning hard coal. Trains depart Bloomsburg for New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Danville Milton Catawissa Rupert and return from New York Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Catawissa Rupert. Atlantic City division and Philadelphia to Cape May Ocean City routes listed with express and accommodation services. Parlor cars on express trains. Detailed timetables at ticket offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Reading Pottsville
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Danville
Milton
Catawissa
Rupert
Easton
Reading
Pottsville
Sears Tamaqua
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street
South Street
Cape May
Ocean City
Chestnut St
South St
Ae Oa City Exleaves
Liberty Street
W. A. Garret
Edson J. Werks
L. Pass’r. Agi
So and Sullivan Rail Road Timetable 1902
Timetable effective January 27 1902 for the So and Sullivan Rail Road lists northward trains from Bloomsburg to Jameson with stops at Orangeville Benton and arrival times. It details southward services from Jameson to Bloomsburg with corresponding stops and arrivals and notes that trains 3 and 21 connect at Orangeville for Millville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Ornge
Benton
Jameson
Orangeville
Millville
The Age of Tools and Machinery on the Farm
An abstract piece from Practical Farmer argues that tools and machinery transform American work across industry and agriculture. It claims machines raise productivity, widen farm acreage per owner, and shift effort from muscle to brain power, enabling businesslike farming and larger capitalist investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Renewing a Lawn and Soil Care Advice
A Connecticut friend praises dragging lawns as grass greens and moss troubles are tackled. Suggestions include seeding, raking, mulching with autumn leaves, composting yard debris, and using composted liquid manures to nourish lawns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Nature
Fungous Disease Threatens Hudson Valley Currants
A New York bulletin reports anthracnose, a fungus attacking currant leaves canes and fruit, causing defoliation and sun scald. It suggests annual spraying with Bordeaux mixture from before growth to fruit two thirds ripe, to curb outbreaks and leaf spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Valley
New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Geneva
New York State
Prescriptions for Health from a Medical Committee
A committee of physicians outlines ten health rules. Advice covers meals, cold exposure, warmth, breathing in cold weather, avoiding drafts, clothing in winter, avoiding motionless air, limiting speech, timely bathing, and not sleeping with wet feet to prevent pulmonary issues.
Champ Clark Credits Electric Bitters For Recovery
The message describes Congressman Champ Clark crediting Electric Bitters with restoring his health after overwork and nervous strain. The ad touts the remedy as the best medicine sold by druggists, claiming it benefits overworked men and weak women, with a 50 cent price and guarantee by A. Kleim and J. H. Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
A. Kleim
J. H. Mercer
Visitor and Hostess Banter in Tit-Bita Note
A short Tit-Bita item contrasts a visitor remark about country living with the hostess reply that their place remains lively thanks to few callers, capturing the era’s crisp social snapshot.
Cleaning Ivory Handles With Ammonia Olive Oil Paste
A home method suggests cleaning ivory table knife handles with a paste of ammonia and olive oil in coal parts and enough chalk. Apply the paste, let dry, brush off, and repeat if needed.
Character over riches guides a life than fortune
A quotation emphasizes that building a life and character outweighs amassing wealth. True generosity is shown by those who help and then forget the favor, implying virtue over material gain.
Dr Kings NeweLife Pills Claim To Aid Digestion
Advertises NeweLife Pills as a remedy for thin folks to improve digestion, expel poisons, enrich the blood, and boost appetite. Sold for 25 cents at C A Kleim and J H Meyers. May 7, 1900s era ad. Fine job printing offered by local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. A. Kleim
J. H. Meyers
Blood and Health via Scott's Emulsion Appeal
An old advertisement extols blood as life, linking vigor to rich blood. It promotes Scott and Bowne Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil to restore strength, claiming it refreshes body and mind for all ages and offers a free sample before selling at $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Issefa
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bep
John L. Kline
Brush Valley
Brush Valley Lumber Company
Clark Richart
Bloomsbury
Jackson
Norman D. Peters
Fornwald
Grand Commandery of Knights of Malta
Supreme Commandery
Portland Maine
Eagles Mere
Ie Arco
Lowell
Maal
Mawra
Geutd
Ff National Bank
Bloomsburg, Penn’a
E. W. M. Low
E. B Tustin
J.M. Straver
E. F. Carpenter
Asst. Cashier
E. B. Tustin
J. H. Vastine
Louis Gross
Myron I. Low
Geo
Robbins
J. M. Staver
aFeerg
Jerry Saltzer
Main Street
Alexander, Bros, & CO
Fep
Bloomsburg. PA
Prai, Medicine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Meyer Brothers
Lyr
New-York Tribune Farmer
Farmer's
New-York Weekly Tribune
Union
Republican
NEW York Tribune Farmer
New York City
W. H. Brower
W. H.riddell
Main St
Yarmoth W. Waltershide Wan
Cleveland Township
Jackson Twp
Coleman & Remley
Keller Russel
Sanders W
Stevens E. W
Adams Wm
Boon Shepard
Daniels
Madison
Mifflin
Et al
Common Pleas
Ind
Merchane
J. B. Delong
Mercantile Appraiser
Iom
Olah
Castoria
Plash
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
Fae
Bloomsburg Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia & Erie RR
Division
Northern Central Railway
East Bloomsburg
Pottavilly
Tet Bloomsburg
Eastloomsburg
Hutchinson
J. R. Wood
So & Sullivan Rail
Syyle
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Air
Watson McKelvy
Postoffice
Pril
Cp. Pierce
Discovery
Essendreas, Esq
Samuel, Sullivan
Tenn
Rishi
Johnson
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