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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
1
At a Democratic Rally last Friday night the Catawis sa postmaster expressed displeasure at a previously published Republican article about his appointment. He warned of consequences and offered to publish records or additional information to clarify the matter.
A local discourse argues that clergy involvement at the polls mirrors ward heelers and risks public respect for the ministry. It contends political debate near voting places should not undermine church integrity or provoke partisan ridicule.
At the last Friday meeting Bloomsburg directors voted to make the Bloomsburg school system an Independent School District. The change will connect Prof. Sterner with state superintendent networks and provide advantages to Sterner and the schools. Local directors will no longer vote for county superintendents.
E W Ash of Rothreburg died at home last Friday from complications of diseases. He formerly managed the Schuylkill Traction Company in Schuylkill county and spent fifteen years retired at Rohreburg where he was well known. He leaves a widow. The body was taken to Tamaugqua for burial.
A group of Bloomsburg's leading women backs a civic league to improve the town on all fronts. The first meeting will be held in the Court House this evening and membership is open to all interested. The cause is described as deserving and should be supported generously.
Bucknell University schedules commence week from June 11 to 17. Principal speaker on Tuesday June 16 will be Martin G. Brombaugh PhD LLD of Philadelphia.
Charles Roan of Orangeville spent a short time in town Saturday. C. E. Geyer Esq. attended to business interests in town Tuesday.
R. R. Brader of Berwick spent a short time in town last Saturday, stopping briefly for an unspecified visit.
Miss Naomi Woods of Derr visits relatives in town this week. E. L. Lehman of Forks spent a short time in town Wednesday afternoon.
The agency of Gunther and Knittle sold three Maxwell touring cars last Saturday. A. T. Lowery of Berwick visited the county seat as a business caller on Wednesday. Kershner Wagenseller has returned from Jefferson Medical College for the summer vacation.
William H. Calhoun of Sunbury spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William W. Fagley.
M. D. Mordan and W. E. Utt of Millville visited town on Saturday and returned home with a new Maxwell touring car.
William Oliver, a High School instructor, has been compelled to relinquish his duties after being quarantined for mumps. The move comes amid health measures affecting staff and classroom coverage.
Miss Marie Hess, a cashier for two years at the Woolworth store, has been transferred to the Plymouth location.
Town Engineer W. H. Eyer and a group of friends are spending ten days trout fishing at their club house on the East branch of Fishingcreek, above Jamison City.
Miss Tillie Allan, formerly of this town and now residing near Muncy, died after a short illness at her home on Saturday. The body was taken to Bethlehem for burial.
State Zoologist H A Surface warns growers to avoid nitrogen heavy fertilizer in blighted orchards. He notes nitrogen fuels tender growth that worsens blight and recommends phosphoric acid and potash with careful cultivation. Barnyard manure can help nonblighted orchards. sterilize blighted stumps with lime sulfur. Horticulture requires balance between growth and disease risk.
Dr E W Ryan a Scranton physician and state department agent who escaped death in Mexico arrived in Washington and was delivered to the Brazilian consul. He signed a statement promising not to disclose any details of his captivity or treatment to the Mexican government or its officials.
The First National Bank of Millville announces a handsome new three story stone and buff brick structure to handle growing business. Construction contract to be let soon. Ground plan 46 by 60 feet with first floor housing the bank and post office. The entire board of directors will serve as building committee.
In Harrisburg last Saturday under Harrisburg school auspices the Eastern Pennsylvania championship saw Bryce Girton place third in the two mile and Henry Rupert finish fourth in the 440 yard dash. Both performances were regarded as strong amid a large field of entrants.
Fifty six seniors will graduate at the coming commencement marking the largest class ever. At the start of the year there were 57 students, with one transferring out of town, leaving 56 graduates.
Judge Evans excused jurors not engaged in the trial Tuesday morning and adjourned court at four to give all jurors a chance to vote.
The G A R members escorted by Company G will attend a special Memorial Day service at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning.
Sight is precious and health of the eyes depends on clean hands and proper care. Do not rub with unwashed hands or share towels. Read with good light, keep a book 15 to 18 inches away, avoid glare, and have glasses checked regularly by an oculist.
A York county grower asks Prof. Surface about spraying for Codling moth amid fears it harms bees. The reply says spraying is not illegal during bloom and can be done after blossoms fall using arsenate of lead Bordeaux mixture or lime sulfur, with timing to protect bees and boost fruit crops.
The Crusade Commandery Knights Templar and the Danville Commandery met at the Cathedral with Citizens Band, then marched to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where Rev. F. O. Musser gave an Ascension Day sermon. The service was well attended and greatly enjoyed.
Levi Parsons Morton, twenty second vice president, born May 16 1824, aged 9 last Saturday. The piece outlines his long career from teacher in New Hampshire to banker in New York, congressman, minister to France, vice president, New York governor, and Republican influencer. It notes his Rhinecliff Ellerslie estate and lists surviving former VPs Adlai Stevenson Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Fairbanks with brief health remarks.
The piece urges housewives to start annual spring cleaning by removing stored rubbish from attics and out-houses. It cautions against burning debris on windy days or near buildings, notes sparks can ignite dry roofs, and stresses immediate removal of rubbish. It warns to supervise children and have an adult oversee burning.
E. W. Hagenbuch of Almedia spent part of Tuesday at the county seat, engaging in matters likely related to local governance or civic affairs.
Co. A. Kreamer of Millville attended local affairs Tuesday, overseeing business interests and engaging with town leaders on current matters.
Jerry Kester of Mainville traveled to the county seat on Monday for a business matter.
Elliott Lemons of Forks R F C made a business call in town Monday afternoon, meeting local officials and discussing ongoing trades and services.
Mrs Wallace P Vannatta came back Monday after a three week stay in Pittsburgh. W D Brobst, an employee in Scranton, spent Sunday with his family in town.
Richard Fruit shows a fine new milk wagon on Wednesday morning. Dr. G H Welliver undertakes extensive barn repairs on his Scott township farm.
Mrs Newton Walker of West first street quietly marked her 85th birthday at home on Monday. Josephen Deppen, her son, and daughter visited briefly in town Tuesday in the formers car. Mr J H Birch of town spent Sunday near Rohrsburg visiting a brother in law. He was joined by his son Irvin Robison who works with the L C Smith typewriter agency at Wilkes Barre and spent Tuesday in Bloomsburg.
The annual Tag Day at the Public Library closed last Saturday with a total of 270 dollars collected. Organizers report the funds will support library programs and services.
Harry Doak of Jefferson street, a Carpet Mill employee, traveled to Orange township on Tuesday to handle business connected with his farm.
The piece congratulates Republicans across the state for rejecting a group described as Moosers who sought a place on the party ticket. It accuses them of malicious and vindictive actions before the primaries and warns others to avoid filing fraudulent nomination petitions.
The Republican ticket led by Penrose won Pennsylvania by a large margin, with at least a 150,000 majority over Dimmick. The victory signals strong party support and augurs a possibly record Republican statewide vote in November. Official results await final tallies.
The Dimmick supporters in Bloomsburg declared they would back the Republican ticket named on Tuesday. The item notes the boosters’ firm intent and predicts they will follow through on their pledge.
Benjamin Salzman of Mount Carmel spent Sunday in town, a brief local appearance noted in the day’s social items.
Clintom Crawford of Mt Pleasant serves as juror this week. Mr and Mrs George Ritter spent the week end in New York City. Benjamin Leighow of Strawberry Ridge visited town on Monday. Mrs Stephen Wells visited relatives in Lewisburg over Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Welliver entertained their grandson Jennings Welliver from Wilkes Barre over Sunday.
Tax Collector F. D. Dentler returned from a three week trip in the west mostly spent with his sister in North Dakota.
Our townsman George M. Hughes of Normal Hill is visiting this week in Washington D C. While at the Capital he is the guest of his son Mayberry.
Curtis Deily formerly of Bloomburg now at the Navy Yard Washington suffered a badly mashed right foot a few days ago in an accident.
The real spring weather has allowed farmers in this section to push ahead with belated seeding. Work has stretched from early morning to late evening as crews press to catch up.
Four men claim the $1000 county reward for horse theft arrest and conviction. Chief Wagner, John Trinkle, Miller the liveryman of Mahanoy City, and a man named Newhard of Mahanoy City all pursue the payout. The Commissioners will likely leave the decision to the Court.
A list of real estate transfers recorded including W Dickson to John Bobereski for land in West Berwick B Frank Rice sheriff to A W Day trustee for land in Bloomaburg Frank A Kindt and Catherine to John M McCaslin for land in Mor danaville Frank Kindt and Edith Kinde to Sonn M McCastin for land in Mt Pleasant and Madison Edward Gerrity et al to James Darrah for land in Centralia Pachione Massino and wife to Dominick DeFebo and wife for land in West Berwick David A Michael and wife to Andrew Hirse et al for land in West Berwick Amos B Hartman and wife to Sarah Elizabeth Roberts for land in Hemlock Emil Krol to Clara A Miller for land in Hemlock Rohr K McHenry to C A Wesley for land in Benton borough Freas Fowler to W H Mace for land in West Berwick B H Johnson and wife to William Sechrist for land in Bloomsburg
Patent notice lists Pennsylvania residents along with their claimed inventions such as a garment stay, coat washer, sash fastener, counting mechanism, electric switch and digging and excavating machine. Copies of patents available for ten cents each to readers.
John Mansteller has resigned his position with the new Lyric Theater, ending his role and duties at the venue.
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