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Newspaper
Columbia County Republican
Location
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
3
The Public Library greets a new librarian Mrs Mary S Worthington elected to lead the library. Harry Wilbur will join a Wheeling newspaper staff. The paper goes to press a day early to help employees attend the fair.
John W. Meare and his brothers Elmer and Marcus arrived in Bloomsburg on Monday by automobile, completing a trip from New York City.
Matthew McReynolds employed in Pittsburg was recalled home several days ago due to the serious illness of his father, Dr. H W McReynolds.
A few days ago Henry Deighmiller of Hemlock township brought to town the finest specimens of large winter apples ever seen.
Mr and Mrs E L Barton began a trip last week to visit Mrs Bartons brother Mr John Fowler in Chicago. They expect to be away about two weeks.
The Bloomsburg School Board held its monthly meeting Friday evening and approved payment for teachers for the first month along with other important business.
Among attendees from Bloomsbury at the National Encampment are Rev. J. D. Smith, T. J. Vandershloe, W L. Hitter, B. F. Sharpless and sister Harriet B. Sharpless.
Former townsman Harry B. Stes of Naco Arisons wed Miss Anna L. Johnson of Danville in a ceremony led by Rev. D N Kirkby. Mrs. Mary Neyhard Dies at 63 after long illness. funeral Wednesday at Heller church with Rev. A O Logan officiating. D L W Railroad plans a switch near Catherine street to serve local manufacturers. Rev J D Smith resigns from Bloomsburg Baptist church and may reconsider. Locust township farmer Lawson Lee reports a clash with eight alleged apple thieves. shots fired, no injuries.
The annual exposition in Columbia County is described as a record breaker across departments. Weather is favorable and inspectors expect a new high in entries, with visitors able to verify the record by inspecting entry sheets on the grounds.
Judge Little dissolves the preliminary injunction restraining the county from issuing bonds to cashier J N Thompson. The decision finds insufficient evidence of collusion among Commissioners Fisher Kitchen and the cashier. Bonds will be issued. next move to block the Milfordville bridge is unclear.
Dr. Jenkins and Squire Horn of Shepp ton lease a forty acre tract of rich anthracite near town, owned by David Stillman of Mahanoy City. Developments have begun with shafts sunk, and a New York firm may lease or buy 700 acres at Sheppton. Local hopes rise as mining preparations loom.
About 127 men were arrested for unlawful assembling after gathering at the Lehigh Valley depot in Centralia to persuade non union miners to strike. Roughly 80 miners appeared for a preliminary hearing before Squire Jacoby in the Court House Wednesday evening and were held on their own recognizance for December court. The group then processed to Bloomsburg with a brass band, drawing notable attention.
News from Grit reports Senator Henry Cochran Seth T McCormick and other businessmen purchasing about 400 acres near Oak Grove from a railroad firm to foster a new town. Construction to start immediately with 300 workers from Corning New York and 1500 total residents, new trolley line, hotel gas water sewer systems, and a railroad station within the bought lands. The town will receive a new name once a building company is formed.
A Saturday morning collision near Milton killed Erie mail engineer James Wheeland of Harrisburg and freight conductor Edward Stringer of Sunbury. Fireman Albert Shaffer of the passenger train was fatally injured as the wreckage tore apart the locomotive and cars.
The regular monthly meeting proceeded with all judges present. Appointments included John G. McHenry guardian for Rubr K. McHenry and John G. Harmen guardian for Frank and Florence Butler and Rebecca Jennie and Helen Stroh. W E Haman named guardian for Louisa and Jennie Hartman. J B Nuss appointed guardian for Jane John a weak minded person of Maine township. Estate actions cover S W Brown Daniel Knorr Daniel Singley Samuel Gilbert and Lucinda Seesholts with sales, partitions, and mortgage matters. W S Laubauch appointed election inspector Benton township. Harold De Witt adopted by Sitlers. William Brink as election judge South Sugarloaf. George H Morton dispute over basement bar. Ruler Redeker trustee awarded judgment and payment details noted.
Friday marked the 123d anniversary of Gen Sullivan and 5 000 troops leaving Fort Sullivan Tioga Point. Tioga Chapter D A R led a ceremony with a huge granite bowlder monument. Mrs C B Maurice presided and presented the stone to the town. Maj Gore accepted with a brief speech.
The notice lists entries for a mixed county horses event with purses of 200 and 400 dollars. Numerous horse names and riders are named, including Welliver & Creveling and Moonlight, with entries from Scranton Wilkes-Barre Bloomsburg and Goshen among others. Details show multiple bidders and stable connections across Pennsylvania and New York.
A historical account recalls Gen. Sullivan’s 1779 siege establishment near the Susquehanna and Chemung rivers. He arrived August 11 with 3,000 soldiers, joined by Gen. Clinton, destroying the fort behind a 5,000-strong force and returning to Easton after a major expedition. Forty were killed. the campaign marked a key war effort.
The advertisement touts Humphrey's Seventy-seven as popular for grip and colds due to complete cure with no ill effects, tonic energy during and after illness, and convenient small pellets. It claims quick relief and ease of use, available at druggists for 25 cents with doctors' book mailed free from Humphrey's Homeopathic Medicine Co., New York.
A letting will be held for a new eighty rod road at East Bloom in Catawisesa township on Saturday next October 11 at the Commissioners office in Bloomsburg. Bids must be in by two o'clock P M. The letting uses revised and cheaper plans. Specifications and plans may be seen at the Commissioners office W Krioabm, W Hi Fisher, N Krrouen, County Commissioners.
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company offers town lots for sale on easy terms. Inquiries should be directed to J. Sanderson Woods, sales agent of N. Y. Funk, at See’v. Office Ent Building.
A long list of horse names, owners, and trainers from a Goshen New York event. Includes Purse details for trot and mixed races with numerous drivers and stables such as Arlington House Stables Goshen N Y and Reed Patchen, Phalen, McEwen, Perrin, and Hinkle.
This store offers a fall assortment focused on quality and fair prices. Men and women undergarments and wool items are advertised with modest price points from 10c to $2.98, including Arnolds goods and Rubens Vests, plus a range of fabrics like Broadcloth, Venetian cloth, and Tricos.
A catalog note prompts choosing priced garments from a stock of wraps and comparing duplication costs. It lists specific coats: a $7.98 27 inch Kersey coat with black double breast and silk serge lining, a $6.00 27 inch Kersey with gatin lining, and an $11.00 27 inch Black Kersey double breasted coat with satin lining.
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