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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
3
Street Corner Neyhart is busy making new pairs to the streets of the town. The article notes activity around the shop as it produces footwear for local residents.
Ruth infant daughter of Wilda Shoemaker died Tuesday morning and was buried that afternoon with Rev. J. W. Bentz officiating.
On Wednesday Mr. Gehrad Snyder and his family departed for Atlantic City to assume control of the Hotel Normandie which they have leased.
Miss Mary Knapp a Glen Mills teacher near Philadelphia is due home Friday morning to a welcome from many friends observed by local residents and colleagues.
The West Berwick Supply Company is chartered with a capital of $1000,00 and plans to increase it as business needs grow. The filing notes the capital may be expanded to meet the company’s demands.
Rev. F. P. Manhart, head of the Deaconess Home in Baltimore, called on Bloomsburg friends Monday and spent Sunday in the Catawissa area at a boyhood home.
A mad dog roamed through Scott and Center townships Saturday causing fear among residents. Many farmer dogs bitten were killed. Homer Snyder of Mifflinville stays in Bloomsburg for the public schools closing events and is hosted by his uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs Geo W Hess.
Mr and Mrs Wm H Wren and their young daughter of Lewistown arrived in Bloomsburg on Saturday to visit Mrs Wren's parents. On Monday Mr Wren traveled to Scranton for the Knight Templar Conclave, now in session there. Mrs Wren will remain for several weeks with her parents.
Prizes for Bloomsburg High School Junior class oratorical contest will include a gold medal for first place a Holmes Breakfast Table Series set for second and a gold mounted Wirt Fountain pen for third The awards will be announced Thursday evening at Commencement and presented by members of the school board to successful contestants Tuesday night.
Business will be suspended as usual on Decoration Day. The program includes graveside services at Alma, Vandersloose, and New Rosemont in the forenoon followed by further ceremonies in the afternoon and speeches in the House.
The rector Rev. D N Kirkby preached a class sermon at St Paul s B church on Sunday evening. The audience filled the room as the board of directors class of 1902 and teachers of the public schools formed in the Parish House and marched into the church occupying the front center pews. Services were described as interesting and appropriate and much appreciated.
The annual society debate will be held in Normal Auditorium on Saturday evening between the Calilopian Society of Bucknell and the Pailologian of the Normal School. The question debated is whether all trusts and combinations tending to competition should be prohibited by law. The affirmative is taken by Seeeta Normal School. The report notes the audience leans toward the affirmative, with limited opposing views.
Rev Silas O Swallow, a Doctor of Divinity and Prohibitionist nominee, plans extended visits in Bloomsburg and Freeland after local delays. Critics doubt he will match his past showing as he focuses on reforming Methodist bishops rather than statewide campaigning.
Opera House audience applauded Fifth Street public schools pupils in the two part cantata A Day in the Woods with Intermediates the top grade. Teachers also praised for their drilling and the program’s educational value. A later note questions County Treasurer Snyder’s alleged embezzlement and calls for repayment of 1023 dollars to townships and boroughs.
A letter to the editor urges Mr. Krickbaum to reveal whether Snyder the county treasurer is entitled to a five percent liquor license commission and to justify or condemn the Superior Court ruling. It accuses Snyder of concealing stolen property and rebukes Keefer as a busybody in the dispute over town and borough funds.
Normal suffered a Tuesday defeat to the Philadelphia Giants, a colored aggregation, due largely to six errors in the sixth inning that let the visitors pull ahead. The score after six was nine to four before Normal fought back, scoring nine against six as Shaffer pitched with solid support but the miscues doomed the game.
Charles Slokom of Christiana Lancaster County becomes clerk in the Auditor General's Department replacing deceased James A. Allison. Charles E. Dewey of Clearfield named assistant cashier to State Treasurer Harris. Col M M Kissimer of Pottstown seeks Register of Wills post, meeting Governor Stone. Rep McGlathery also seeks the job.
Arrangements ensure all treasury stock will be withdrawn from the local market after June 1 as a contract for sale of the entire amount is completed. The prospectus calls the company a leading mining proposition in the far west and options at fifty cents a share may be exercised until June 1, 1903. The firm is engaged in development work to be pushed as prudent management dictates.
Charles Vognets 63 was found dead beside his plow in a Montour County field on a Thursday after dinner. His death likely from heart trouble. no struggle evident. His wife died the day before, and a wife, son, and daughter survive.
The Normal team edged Franklin and Marshall with tight play and close scoring. Aldinger was out for Normal and Hayes entered late to contribute a run. Shaffer pitched well as the teams traded runs before the decisive score.
O F Sitter of Center township deposited money at Bloomsburg National Bank and received a deposit and check book. Tuesday night a man was found dead near Centralia with a Bloomsburg Bank deposit book in his clothing. Authorities note no violence, suggesting a fall. The deceased man’s identity remains unclear.
Coroner Berge empaneled a jury in Wilkes-Barre to inquest Lillian Callias of Shickshinny who killed herself Monday night by swallowing poison after a breakup with her fiancé. Three boys in a rowboat ferried her, then she leaped overboard and was rescued but died at Mr Whitsell’s home.
Delegates from Susquehanna Wayne Bradford and Wyoming met in Wilkes-Barre to break a congress nomination deadlock among Fred Wright Col M D Lilly and Homer Green. Lilly Wright and Greene each held six four and six votes with sixteen conferees present. A Scranton meeting is set for June 17 to resume the selection.
Wilkes-Barre resident Squire John Davison, aged about 70, died at his sister Mrs. Benseoter’s home in Shamokin after years of debility. Born in Wyoming, he spent most of his life in Wilkes-Barre and was believed to have aged gradually before his final illness. He had recently moved to Shamokin seeking a climate change. General debility attributed as the cause.
The deceased was a conscientious, modest citizen who served as alderman of the Fifth ward for two terms with an office on Public Square. He later did clerical work at the courthouse until illness. Survived by a wife and sisters, funeral planned in Shamokin with burial in Wyoming.
The Normal team lost to the Philadelphia Giants five to six in a close, high spirited game. Stevenson pitched well for Normal while the Giants struck in the second, third, and fourth innings as Normal made a late comeback with runs in the third fifth sixth and eighth. Attendance was unusually large.
Arthur McNeill testified at Wilkes-Barre that a Mellville Coal Co breaker injury left him with a permanently damaged leg. His doctor showed the jury the leg’s lack of life using pins. The jury awarded $6,500 to Arthur and $1,500 to his mother, with a request for a new trial.
Postmaster Hahn of Wilkes Bar ress finished forwarding to senders mail for Van Kirk and Robbins whose fountain pen scheme was halted by postal authorities. He closed the business by sending 45 000 postals and about 25 000 letters to the dead letter office and turning over several thousand letters to writers on the envelopes, totaling nearly 100 000 items returned.
In Shamokin Dam three miles above Selinsgrove H J Jarret bartender at the Ferry House was hit in the arm by a stray bullet fired from a revolver. He was taken to Mary M Packer Hospital Sunbury where the bullet was removed by Dr Drumheller. Investigators traced the shot to twenty five miners fishing on a raft opposite the hotel. Chief Waltz Sunbury police pursued the group but had not located them when the dispatch was filed.
Nine water companies formed by three Harrisburg citizens were granted charters at the State Department on Tuesday. Incorporators Edward H Wert Raymond Fritcher and Hebert F Harris each hold one share of stock. Capital of $300 per company, to store and transport water and water power for commercial and manufacturing use and to develop electric current for power and distribution.
Miss Mary Trump of North End entertains by sister Mrs. Arthur Ammerman in Berwick. Guests at Bloomaburg include Carl and Uncle Joseph Fleckenstine Wilbur Hicks Hiram Crouse. Ralph Tubbs of Light Street visits Pine Street. Edith and Sadie Herring visit Berwick. Boyd Johnson family from Catawissa visit Light Street. Howard Grimes of the B and S Railroad visits his parents. Izzie Leidy walks seven miles to Bowmantown to see Mr and Mrs Bowman. Zerbin Low found in Bloomsburg Friday. Mr and Mrs Joshua Davis of Centre welcome their son and wife from Mr Pleasant. Clark Davis is the son.
The town and surrounding area feature a mix of sports results and social events. A O H S team lost 21 to 11 to Silk Mill, while community members attend church services, weddings, and visits. Memorial Day plans involve the M E Church ladies and local residents attendances and invitations abound.
The town notes several sad funeral processions as graves open for infants and mothers. On May 17 an infant child of Mrs Weise near Light Street died shortly after birth and May 21 burial followed. Mrs Weise was Miss Lottie Shetler of Light Street and a member of the Reformed church. Rev Houtz conducted services at Union church. Myron Coleman was visiting with his parents. A spider web social was held in Neyhard’s hall last Thursday evening.
Our buyer returns from the city with a large stock of men's and boys Lu'ts at cut prices. Early buyers get best selection. Grey striped suits and natty coat and pants suits offered as bathers elsewhere at 5.00. Spring suits in clays worsteds cassimeres at 12.00 elsewhere.
Visitors frequented Millville this past week including Mrs Lizzie Kitchen Mrs A H Neyhart Mrs Anna Wein man of Bloomsburg and others. The Good Intent society held a well attended meeting with a literary program and music. A Bret Harte biographical sketch and memorial exercises were planned along with additional readings. Louisa M Eves recently returned from Boston after completing her third year at Emerson School of Oratory. Dr Everett and Marvin Conner traveled to Erie representing Millville lodge 809 S O F. Wm Harlan bought land west of the Lutheran church planning a summer house. The Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs John Bruner celebrated with family and friends. A fishing party including H Henrie Ida M Parker Pascal Eves enjoyed Elk Grove outing. Greenwood May 27 1902.
Full lines all the wanted kinds, many less than regular prices. See the lot at rc yd. See the lot at 20c yd. Silk Dot Muslins 40c, worth 50c. Mercerized Chambray 20c, worth 35c.
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