Clubbing Offers From The Republican May 23 1901
The Republican announces renewed newspaper subscription deals for the year ahead. Special advance rates apply to the Republican and Weekly Press, Republican and Toledo Blade, Aerosilcan and Tri-Weekly Tribune, and the Practical Farmer Almanac combination. Savings range up to one dollar compared with non bundled prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Tribune
Toledo Blade
Aerosilcan
Congress
Larner
Agricultural Almanac
Early cabbage planting opportunity offered in Bloomsburg
An opportunity for a bright young man to learn the drug business is advertised at Moyer Bros. in Bloomsburg. The Watson W. Furman property on East Street is up for private sale, described as a desirable corner lot with a good house. Inquiries should go to Hope Furman or C R Mendenhall. Also list of town lots for sale by Bloomsburg Land Improvement Co. Inquiries to J Sanderson Woods or N Y Funk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer Bros
Bloomsburg
Watson W. Furman
East Street
Hope Urman
C. R. Mendenhall
Bloomsburg Land Improvement
J. Sanderson Woods
N. Y. Funk
Sec’y
George W. Davis Visits Centralia on Business
George W. Davis of Centralia was in town Monday on business, staying for meetings and returning home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Davis
Centralia
Benton Borough Considers Sewers Plan
Benton Borough weighs installing a sewer system as a municipal infrastructure project. Officials study costs, routes, and potential funding to decide whether to proceed.
Representative Albert Garner to wed in June
Ashland district representative Albert Garner is scheduled to marry in the latter part of June, with plans and details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Garner
Ashland
Insurance Agent Prof J F Davis Visits Williamsport
Prof J F Davis an insurance agent from Williamsport was in town on Wednesday for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Davis
Williamsport
Barratt Represents Bloomsburg Unit at Gettysburg Meeting
William Barratt appears for the Bloomsburg S. O. of O. F. at the state gathering held this week in Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barratt
Bloomsburg S. O
O. F
Gettysburg
Gruver Named Foreman for Electric Railway Construction
H. C. Gruver of Catawissa has accepted the post as foreman for the overhead construction of the Columbia and Montour Electric Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Gruver
Catawissa
Columbia and Montour Electric
Girton Starts Trip to Polo Illinois to Visit Kin
Townsman Jacob L. Girton begins a journey today to Polo Illinois to visit his brother in law Harman Unger. He plans to see friends in Chicago during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob L. Girton
Polo, Illinois
Harman Unger
Chicago
Tustin Expands Purchase to Market Street Depth
E B Tustin completed a purchase of the M Drinker property on Third street behind the Sloan property. He now controls the entire depth from Market street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Tustin
M. Drinker
Third Street
Sloan
Market Street
Miss Cora Quick Weds John W. Berlin at Bride's Home
At the bride's parents residence on Thursday evening last Miss Cora Quick married John W. Berlin of Pittsburg. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. M. Fry's singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Quick
John W. Berlin
Pittsburg
W. M. Fry
Bloomsburg and Berwick High Meet in Lopsided Park Game
An unexciting contest at Athletic Park saw Bloomsburg High School defeat Berwick High School as visitors were outmatched and the final score favored Bloomsburg.
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Athletic Park
Bloomsburg
Berwick
Clergy To Represent Central Pa Episcopal Church Abroad
The Central Pa. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be represented at the Ecumenical Conference in London this fall by Rev. E. J. Gray D D of Williamsport Rev. R. H. Gilbert of Berwick and T. H. Murray Esq of Clearfield.
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Central Pa
Methodist Episcopal Church
London
E. J. Gray D. D
Williamsport
R. H. Gilbert
Berwick
T. H. Murray Esq
Clearfield
Obituary Notice for John Vanderslice
John Vanderslice died at Lackawanna hospital in Clarks Summit on Saturday evening. He was the son of the late Joseph Vanderslice and well known in Bloomsburg. His remains were taken to Berwick on Tuesday by his sister Agnes of North Dakota to be interred there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vanderslice
Lackawanna
Clarks Summit
Joseph Vanderslice
Bloomsburg
Berwick
Agnes
North Dakota
High School Beats Normal Reserves 8-4 in Six Inning Game
Bloomsburg High School defeated Normal reserves 8 to 4 in six innings at Athletic Park on Monday afternoon. Frank Shaffer pitched for High School until the last inning and kept the Normal bats guessing with his curves.
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Athletic Park
Bloomsburg High School
High School
Frank Shaffer
Krickbaum Sees Presidential Handshake Duty Grow
Voters and officials congratu late Krickbaum after his victory as crowds applaud his win. He believes his right hand, worn from handshakes, will suit him for state duties and greeting supporters from morning till night as he eyes future presidency.
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Krickbaum
Bloomsburg Bank Stock Booms Amid High Par Values
Reports say Bloomsburg National stock trades at 225 par 100 with a 334 percent paid surplus at organization. It is also stated that Farmers' National received bids totaling 22500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg National
Farmers’ National
Power House Site Chosen for Electric Railway
The power house for the Columbia and Montour Electric Railway will stand on the old Neal furnace property. The Bloomsburg Water Company plans a main pipe extension along Locust and Berwick Road to the site. Brick buildings will be built under C. H. supervision with about 400 000 required, funded by William Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia & Montour Electric Railway
Neal Furnace
Bloomsburg Water Company
Locust
Berwick Road
C. H
William Ferguson
Krickbaum resumes office as commissioner amid questions
The article notes Krickbaum’s return to office on Saturday and mentions questions raised about the board of commissioners’ acts during Vanderslice’s tenure. It asserts no legal basis for such challenges and references a supreme court ruling denying a supersedence while Krickbaum awaits approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krickbaum
Board of Commissioners
Vanderslice
Rickbaum
Jos Jarrison Plants Sweet Potatoes on Fifth Street
Amos Wanich is building a dwelling house in Fernville while Jos Jarrison grows sweet potato plants on Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Jarrison’s
Fifth Street
Amos’ Wanich
Fernville
State Superintendent Schaffer to attend Bloomsburg Normal exam
State Superintendent Schaffer will attend the examination at Bloomsburg Normal. The visit underscored oversight of teacher training standards and campus assessment procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaffer
Bloomsburg Normal
Mellicks Visit In-Law Family Homes On Light Street
Mr and Mrs William Mellick of Wilkes Barre visited the former s parents Mr and Mrs P W Mellick at Light Street on Monday in a family gathering likely noted in local social pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mellick
Wilkesbarre
P. W. Mellick
Light Street
Summers and Sassaman Held on Bail for Hartman Killing
Summers and Sassaman are held in $1000 bail each for trial at the next term of court at Danville for the murder of Wellington Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers
Sassaman
Danville
Wellington Hartman
Mayor Skeler Attends Philadelphia Meeting on Tramp Removal
Mayor Frank Skeler joined city and borough officials in Philadelphia to discuss methods for ridding the country of the tramp evil. The session focused on public order and welfare as part of urban reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Skeler
Philadelphia
Strike Shuts Lehigh Valley Mines at Centralia
A strike prevails at Centralia and all Lehigh Valley mining operations there are shut down. Businessmen in the town feel the effects acutely as activity halts and economic conditions slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Lehigh Valley
Prohibition County Convention in Evans Hall on 28th
State chairman Jones will attend the Prohibition County Convention at Evans Hall on the 28th with a Philadelphia quartet of vocalists to enliven the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition County
Evans’ Hall
Jones
Philadelphia
Williamsport Seminary Sets June 16 19 20 Events
Commencement Day at Williamsport Dickinson Seminary is set for Thursday June 20. Bishop Foss will deliver the Bac calaurate sermon on Sunday June 16. Alumni Day is scheduled for Wednesday June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport Dickinson Seminary
Bishop Foss
Bloomsburg School Directors Close Schools for Wallace Circus
Bloomsburg school directors wisely closed all schools Tuesday due to the Wallace Circus. Attendance would have been impossible for students otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Rupert businessman to attend Potts Town Academy jubilee
W M Monroe of Rupert, a prominent local businessman, plans to attend the Potts Town Academy semi centennial next week. He was a pupil there 48 years ago.
Penman Family Loses Two More To Scarlet Fever
A Hazleton child died of scarlet fever and diphtheria as the Penman family faces quarantine. The illness has claimed two other children, leaving one survivor among their children, and friends struggle to learn details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Penman
Hazleton
Mrs. Fannie L Burrowes Dies at Grand Forks
Mifflinburg residents learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Fannie L Burrowes wife of Prof A B Burrowes at their Grand Forks North Dakota home She was about 55 years old Prof Burrowes was among the Bloomsburg Normal College early graduates and his wife lived in town when he studied there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mifflinburg
Fannie L. Burrowes
A. 8. Burrowes
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Burrowes
Bloomsburg Normal
Local Wilkes-Barre man introduces daily bookkeeping balance method
M r Andreas of Wilkes-Barre has devised a simple daily balance process for bookkeeping. A native and graduate of the area, he invites inquiries at 237 Horton Street to share details and seek success in business accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
M.r. Andreas
Andreas
Horton Street
Five Bloomsburg freight cars ship desks to Porto Rico
Five freight cars loaded with four thousand desks left Bloomsburg School Furniture bound for New York where they will be transferred to a steamer for shipment to San Juan Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Porto Rico
New York
San Juan
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
Powdered remedy claims to ease tight shoes and swollen feet instantly. It prevents blisters and sore spots and offers relief for hot, aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a trial package free by mail from Allen C Olmsted Le Roy New York May 8 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Wallace Great Circus Impresses Bloomsburg Audience
The circus drew praise for a bright, clean display with sleek horses and well fed animals. The Nelson family delivered marvelous gymnastic feats during a mile long street parade, and no unfavorable criticisms were heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Great Circus
Bloomsburg
Nelson
Ground breaking for trolley powerhouse marked
The first spade of ground for the trolley powerhouse was turned on Monday. Miss Jennie Watkins of Eighth Street has recovered enough to be up and about after a long illness this spring. Henry Nagle returns home from a six week visit among friends at Kingston Wilkes Barre Ashland and Nanticoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bands
The
Republican
Jennie Watkins
Eighth Street
Henry Nagle
Kingston
Wilkes Barre
Ashland
Nanticoke
Death of Mrs Kate B Fruit Sister of Mrs J Edwin Giles
The Hazleton Sentinel reports the death of Mrs Kate B Fruit at 8 o'clock Monday at the home of Mr Giles in Hazleton Columbia county. She had lived with the Giles family for eight years and had been an invalid for several years. The fatal event followed a stroke of apoplexy.
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Hazleton
Columbia County
Kate B. Fruit
J. Edwin Giles
R. B. Fruit
Giles
Hagleton
Remains to be sent to Buckhorn for services
The deceased will be taken by the 6:50 Pennsylvania train Tuesday evening to the home of Dr. John Frust near Buckhorn in Columbia County where services are set for 9 o clock Wednesday morning. Interment will follow at Derry cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
John Frust
Buckhorn
Columbia County
Derry Cemetery
Public park damaged by circus traffic demands repair
A town square known as Athletic Park suffered extensive damage from heavy wagons and circus activity. The writer urges the council to repair, or face citizen-led action and a public subscription to restore and safeguard the park from future leasing.
Millville Items from Greenwood May 20 1901
Charles E John of Frederick SD visits parents on Main street. Henry Eisner and wife visit Maha noy City and plan Wilmington trip. Wilson and daughter Fannie H visit friends in IA NE IL MI. Wm M Reece and wife and Edna Eves in Philadelphia for Friends Yearly Meeting. Society of Good Intent program by Louisa M Eves and Katharine Brown of Crawfordville IN. Music by Charles Eves and Reba and Mildred Eves. Funeral of Howard J Eves 25 at Union church Millville cemetery. Funeral of Dyer Thomas at Eyers Grove with Millville interment. Lucertia M Eves dies East Millville aged 70. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Charles E. John
Frederick
South Dakota
Henry Eisner
Mahanoy City
Cole
Wilmington
Delaware
Wilson
Fannie H
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Michigan
Wm. M. Reece
Edna Eves
Philadelphia
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
Society of Good Intent
Louisa M. Eves
Katharine Brown
Crawfordville
Indiana
Emerson School
Boston
Mass
Charles Eves
Reba
Mildred Eves
Howard J. Eves
Madison Township
Union Church
Millville
Dyer Thomas
Eyers Grove
East Millville
Lucretia M. Eves
Greenwood
Mifflinville Items Show Local Activity and Visits
Local notes report Mr 8 M Hetler at home for a few days. Policeman Adam Clayberger of Berwick did town business last week. Levi Hippenstein and A B Creasy bought new corn planters this spring. Taylor Bowman led in corn planting. The railroad will build a new water tank at the station this summer. D A Creasy of Bloomsburg visited his old home last Thursday. He arrived by wheel and claims a 45 minute run. Ada Titman and Hattie Drake of Bloomsburg visited Mr and Mrs Dawalt this weekend. Miss Drake is Mrs Dawalt’s sister. Hotel Andreas installed a 30 hp beer pump. The first festival of the season is booked for June 22. R G Wintersteen bought a new cream separator. Grace Hartzel is visiting Bloomsburg this week. Mr and Mrs Al Meefer of Benton visited A B Creasy Saturday and Sunday. Many attended the Bloomsburg show on Tuesday. Grain and grass look well. oats fair. corn planting active. rain plentiful. fruit crop looks large. potato bugs appeared. about 100 cows are herding on streets. town busier than in years. Rev G Savage and wife will visit Bloomingdale for ten days. Next Sunday no preaching in the M E Church. Mrs John Eisenhower visiting her Beaver parents this week. Ray Ginter moved into the Mrs Reuben Miller house last week. Further line shows local notes and movements.
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D. A. Creasy
Bloomsburg
Ada Titman
Hattie Drake
Dawalt
Miss Drake
Grace Hartzel
al Meefer
Benton
A. B. Creasy
G. ¥. Savage
Bloomingdale
M. E
John Eisenhower
Beaver
Ray Ginter
Reuben Miller
Rev M E B McLlan to Revive English Lutheran Church
Saye Rev M. EB. McLlan of Bloomsburg former Y M C A secretary visited Hazleton Friday. He will go to Seybertaville to revive interest in reestablishing the English Lutheran church and report to the Susquehanna Synod.
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Hazleton
M. EB. McLlan
Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg Gears Up With New Automobile Ownership
Bloomsburg welcomes several new car owners as reports indicate E B Tustin P E Wirt and C W Funston have purchased autos. M I Low and George Low of Lime Ridge also bought, joining J M Staver who previously held the town's sole vehicle. Two more purchases are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
J. M. Staver
E. B. Tustin
P. E. Wirt
C. W. Funston
M. I. Low
George Low
Lime Ridge
Mission Church Needed at Cananea Mexico for Copper Camp
Rev Thomas Harwood reports to Rev B Conner that Cananea near Greene Consolidated Copper mines lacks church privileges for about 1000 Americans in a 4000 population camp. Mrs E B Tustin of our town offers to fund a mission church as a memorial to her deceased father who served in ministry.
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Cananea
Mexico
Greene Consolidated Copper Company
Missionary Board
M. E. Church
Thomas Harwood
B. ©. Conner
Harrisburg
Mission Board
E. B. Tustin
Our Town
Hon Daniel Edwards Dies at Kingston Coal Operator
Hon Daniel Edwards a prominent coal operator and financier died at his Kingston home aged 76 after a four week despondency following his wife’s death. Born in Glamorganshire he led Kingston Coal Company and served as Kingston Bank president and hospital director. Interment was in Danville beside his wife.
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Daniel Edwards
Kingston
Edwards
Grossswen
Glamorganshire
South Wales
Danville
Waterman & Beaver
Miners Buried After Flood in Silver Brook Colliery
A Tuesday afternoon flood at the Silver Brook colliery gangway trapped three miners Samuel Klingeman foreman 40 Alexander Gallagher driver 22 and Frederick O'Donnell driver 26 as water from a weakened blast breached the wall. Nearly 50 workers rushed to rescue but the bodies remained missing for minutes before recovery efforts began.
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Silver Brook
Samuel Klingeman
Alexander Gallagher
Frederick O'Donnell
Kliingeman
O'Donnell
Gallagher
Freight official receives 8 by 12 flag for Wilkes Barre station
I H Strauss of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Wilkes Barre received a red field flag with a white keystone and P R R letters from Philadelphia. The 100 foot pole displays the flag daily except holidays when the Stars and Stripes is used. The display drew many admirers and marks a citywide enthusiasm for railroad symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre Times
I. H. Strauss
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wilkes- Barre
Philadelphia
Northampton and
Canal Streets
Strauss
Oliver Belles 1880 1901 Berwick Youth Dies at Home
Oliver Belles born December 9, 1880 at Hard Pan near New Columbus Columbia County. He lived in Berwick after moving from Hard Pan, attended New Columbus Academy and B Grammar School, excelling in class. He died at his home Friday morning May 10, 1901, with funeral May 12 conducted by Rev. R. H. Gilbert. He survived by his parents two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Belles
Hard Pan
New Columbus
Columbia County
Berwick
11Th and
Chestnut Streets
Oliver
B. Grammar School
R. H. Gilbert
Pine Grove Cemetery
Berwick Enterpriss
Grave Dispute Erupts Over Stolen Bodies In Sweetly Cemetery
Authorities fear a violent clash as two factions, the Whites and the opposeing group, confront each other over a body stolen from Sweetly Cemetery. The Whites threaten grappling irons and burying the body again at the point of danger if needed, while the opposing side vows to resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet ¥Ly
Tho
Y M C A To Host Bible Conference Address Next Sunday
Reverend W T L Kelffer of Milton will speak at the Y M C A building Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the men’s meeting. The notice highlights the Sixth Annual Bible Conference of the Pennsylvania Y M C A, with the local General Secretary offering details. The article also promotes Y M C A facilities, reading room, magazines, free ice water, and lodging resources for Pan American Exposition attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. L. Kelffer
Milton
Young Men's Christian Associations of
Pennsylvania
State
Young Men’s Christian Association
Bloomsburg
Y. M
Town Council Reviews Finances and Projects
The monthly town council met in Town Hall with all members present. Vice-President Hartman chaired in President Skeler’s absence. The debt prevented Fire Department equipment purchases without a special election. A soldier’s monument site in Market Square will be reserved after an electric railway ordinance. Highway work scheduled for the first and fifteenth. East Third Street earlier conveyed by Land Improvement Co. Opera House deemed safe by Building Inspector Shaffer. Cesspool issue tied to Samuel Turnbach Jet, not the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeler
Hartman
Fleckenstine
Market Square
Kushner
East Third Street
Shaffer
City Council considers lights contract and street repairs
The council reviews Kinney Ban on Market Street and a year's renewal for the Electric Light Company. Repairs and bids are assigned to committees for arches gutters sidewalks and water works. Bills amounting to 946.10 are approved as the session adjourns.
Murderer Ralph J White Body Found at Grassey Pond
A coffin and body of murderer Ralph J. White were recovered from the bottom of Grassey Pond near Sweet Valley. Authorities have refused to permit raising the coffin to the surface, complicating the case and deepening community tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
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Abraham Kline
H. C. Conner
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James Amerman
Jacob Geisinger
William Anangst
J. Harrison
Post
JaMes F. Trump
C. B. Waite
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Levi Hippenstein
Taylor Bowman
Y. M. C. A. Hotel
Cesspool
Samuel Turnbach
Kinney
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Market Street Arch
Centre Street
Sterner Alley
Neyhard
Espy Road
Fourth
Iron
Wells Green House
Land Improvement Company
Bittenbender
Gigger’s Hotel
Car Works
Main
Leonard
Railrod
First Street
Sixth and Catharine
Castoria
Cin
C. S. Furman
Leader Meat Market
Center St
Bloomsburg, Pa
Geo. W. Hess
the Jeweler and Optician
W. C. McKinney
East Main Street
W. H. Brower
The.d.lowenbeng Grething"Store
Batistes
Dimities
H. J. Clark & Son
Prunella
Pursel
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