This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 42 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
3
The notice lists subscription rates in advance for The Republican and Toledo Blade at $1.50 per year and for The Republican and Weekly Press at $1.75 per year. It also mentions renewed arrangements with metropolitan dailies to offer special rates for the coming year.
Construction began Monday on the Berwick end of a new railroad line. Rev. Mr. Baker of Northern Onto leads revival services this week in the M. E. Church.
William B. Goodheart of Miffitoville has purchased the Light Street hotel and will assume possession soon.
W. M. Longenberger the Mainville merchant has again gone to Philadelphia for medical treatment.
The Normal second eleven defeated Bloomsburg High School on Monday by a score of ejx to nothing.
The Susquehanna River records an unusual flood for this season and all work on the Mifflinville bridge has been suspended.
Misa Sadie Leacock of Wyoming recently visited her brother Harry in Illinois and then stayed a few days with Bloomsburg friends before continuing her trip.
R L Bunyon came back Monday from a trip to Allentown Pennsylvania where he visited his brother in law and sister Dr Bitner and attended the great Allentown Fair.
Our townsman Dr. dH. Bierman attended the convention of the Homeopathic Medical Society in Philadelphia last week. He read a paper on the subject of Kidney Inflammation.
Frank P. Eyer married Elizabeth Miller of Harrisburg, a 1896 Normal School graduate. Congratulations are offered to the couple.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical Church of Bloomsbury will furnish meals on cream oysters and more at the fair near the 8 E corner of the grounds and extend a general invitation.
Mrs. Ben Vannatta of Glen Shaw Alleghany County has been visiting her parents and friends in Catawissa for weeks and is now visiting Mr Vannatta's mother on Iron Street with her young daughter accompanying.
Commissioner Krickbaum has sufficiently recovered to be on the streets again. His deposition was taken on Tuesday in the bond case. Editor Krickbaum says the private notes kept by Commissioner Krickbaum were fully corroborated.
Valentine Schoenberger of Pottsville receives commission as an inspector of rural mail delivery with jurisdiction in Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Virginia. Headquarters are in Philadelphia and salary starts at 1800 dollars.
E. 8 Stackhouse purchased the Cyrus Stackhouse Weirs interest in the Salem Cog Co property of 1800 acres near phlokehinny. He acquired his interest some time ago, in the upper rbins, on the mountain of the old Salem breaker.
Mr. Geo. B. Hunt, after twenty three years with Moyer Bros, resigns to join the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York. His broad local ties are expected to benefit his new position in the state.
An afternoon hearing before Squire Jacoby will address warrants issued for arrests of miners at Centralia for interfering with train movement. Arrests were made on Tuesday and those held will be brought to Bloomsburg for a hearing. The Pennsylvania Railroad sells round trip football tickets but denies similar rates to county fairs, prompting criticism of the official in charge.
An old fashioned equinoctial storm last week caused flooding along Fishing Creek washing out parts of Contractor Kumer’s earth embankment while a concrete core wall held firm. The Mifflin bridge project faced significant delays as the river rose four to five feet, hampering Contractor Belmard’s operations.
Alfred H Boston a leading farmer and cattle dealer in the county died Wednesday morning at Danville hospital after a second paralysis attack. He was 67, a Democrat from Town Hill, survived by two sons Dr C L Boston and Dr N N Boston and Mrs Myrtle N J. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at one at his late residence in Town Hill.
An drew Marshall a farmer from Lycoming county bit into a bee imprisoned in a honeycomb on Tuesday evening and was stung on the tongue. The swelling filled his mouth and he was kept alive with difficulty until a physician could treat him. Heroic care prevented suffocation.
On Friday evening October 3 the YMCA basketball team will face Shamokin led by Henry Clayberger. Home players include Holmes, E. Lewis, M. Lewis, Moore, Ritchie, Reichard and Smoyer. Spectators will have chairs. game starts at 8:00 P.M. Diagram now open at Bidleman's.
A dispatch from Susquehanna Pennsylvania reports excitement near the Susquehanna and Bradford county line as a religious sect predicts the world will end before month’s end. Farmers have left homes moved stock to common pasture and camped, many refusing to sow fall grain or plant seed, while a few believers craft ascension robes.
A football battle is set for Saturday October 11 1902 at Athletic Park Williamsport with Bucknell and the Carlisle Indians. Excursion rates of one fare round trip are in effect for a 100 mile rail trip from Oct 11 to 13. All aboard for Williamsport October 11.
The Philadelphia Press promotes its extensive news service with exclusive correspondents in Europe and major U S cities, access to New York World and other papers, and AP service to deliver reliable daily coverage.
On Saturday a large crowd of Union miners and supporters gathered around Centralia depot to meet a Mount Carmel train. Some Centralia workers remained at work while strike sympathizers urged them to quit, raising fear of violence. Sheriff Knorr sought deputies but found no need for force. a claimant used the sheriff’s name to press for troops, prompting inquiry into who misrepresented officials. Governor Stone and General Gobin are involved to identify the impostor.
Howard Gray of Hughesville was fined 70 dollars plus 3 12 for killing seven grey squirrels out of season. Constable Flick stopped him on the Williamsport North Branch line after finding the game pouch and gun. Gray claimed he found the squirrels hanging and took them.
Isaac N Kline died Wednesday at his home 840 Rural Avenue Williamsport after a brief illness from heart failure He was 64 and a founder of the local furniture trade He served as a longtime member and benefactor of St Pauls Lutheran parish and later worked with son in law Scott Cummings in the laundry business The funeral was held Saturday at Rev Anspach officiating and interment followed on the Reading train at Muney Station
Veteran of the Civil War and past commander of Beno Post G A R with 1881 chair of commanding officer. A skilled orator who made stirring patriotic addresses. Survived by a widow and three children Mrs. Margaret Cummings Jessie and Borton. Native of the county and longtime resident of Orangeville with relatives in Columbia County.
The Executive Committee of the Columbia and Montour Christian Endeavor Union met to plan the Annual Convention at Berwick on October 23 and 24. A program was outlined and invitations sent to top Endeavor workers. Bible study and the Quit Hour will be key elements of the program. Secretary notes Endeavorers will come to Berwick to make the 1902 convention the best yet.
Miss Harriet Eck leaves for Pittsburg to resume work during autumn vacation. Latterly local news includes visits, a funeral for Lydia A. Eves, new houses, school attendance, rainy week weather, railroad work progress, and upcoming Bloomsburg county fair.
A sequence of wedding notices lists Miss Mary Houtz marrying Mr. Boyd Anderson of Shickshinny and other couples including Verda Travelpiece with Harry Trump Laura Trivelpiece with William Bowman, Bessie Vance marrying Willis DeMott of Millville, and Ella Pealer wedding to Harry Davis of Asbury. The item also mentions band music at the asta festival, travel updates, a Democratic Rally planned for Oct 2, and local happenings such as barn fire near Hartman farm and various visits and departures.
Mrs C W Shannon returns from York Pa. Visitors include Miss Vernie Rheinard of Nanticoke and Miss Della Grey back to Schain's store. The Merry go round operator J W Pifer moves to Nescopeck. The Ranger football team wins 10 6 at Catawissa. A Nescopeck suicide case follows family dispute after a drink at a saloon. General Dudley recalls his nurse in Gettysburg with a reunion. Studies on mine pollution and sewage influence on river self purification discussed with Leighton noted.
Mary Button, eighty two, was found barely alive by ginseng diggers near Big Spring after five weeks lost in Clinton and Tioga counties. She endured hunger, extreme cold, and wildlife while wandering toward a turnpike, surviving on berries and shoots before rescue and hospitalization at Cross Fork pending return to Haneyville.
On Saturday the Rolling Mill closed indefinitely due to insufficient coal to fire furnaces. The stoppage threatens to affect upper works as well. Mr Manderville of Wilkes Barre, previously of this place, is visiting old acquaintances. Miss Mabelle Croll of Freeland visits Mrs Burn Morehead on South Oak Street. Dr Michael is digging a well for exclusive family use in his large West Berwick house.
General W W Dudley of Indiana, former Commissioner of Pensions, visited Gettysburg for the Slocum monument unveiling. He recalled being wounded on July 1 1863 while commanding the Twenty first Indiana, receiving leg amputation after evacuation to a private house where he was cared for.
Sunday School at 9 15, preaching at 10 30, Junior K L O E 2 30, Senior K L G EB 6 00, preaching 7 00. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Special sermon on Strikes and Trusts are they right or what is wrong then October 12 at 7 00 PM. Cordial invitation to all services.
The division of hydrography of the United States Geological Survey under M. O. Leighton will study how coal mine refuse impacts rivers in the coal region. It notes sulphur heavy streams near Eastern Pennsylvania mines acid reactions and sulphur precipitates on beds, with fish driven away as an immediate pollution effect and concerns over wider ecological impact.
The advertisement promotes a full line of tailor made suits cut full and properly tailored from reliable materials. It emphasizes high grade garments at low prices and invites customers to inspect and select from the latest styles offered this season.
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company offers town lots for sale on easy terms through J Sanderson Woods sales agent of N Y Funk secretary. Office at Ent Building.
The store promotes quality first and fair pricing across a wide fall assortment. It advertises Misses and Ladies combination suits, wool vests, Rubens and Arnolds goods, undergarments for all ages, gowns, fabrics like broadcloth Venetian cloth and cheviots, with prices ranging from fractions to several dollars per item or yard.
A catalog style notice promotes women's and misses wraps with a sales pitch to request any priced garment from the stock. Shoppers are urged to compare a chosen wrap to duplicates elsewhere to judge value and attractiveness of the stock.
Three coats described with prices and features. A $7.98 black double breasted 27 inch coat with silk serge lining and back shaping. a $6.00 27 inch Kersey cloth coat with satin lining. an $11.00 black Kersey 27 inch double breasted coat with half fitting back and satin lining.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.