Maj Andrew G C Quay named deputy naval officer at Philadelphia port
Local notes report Maj Andrew G C Quay son of Senator M Quay appointed deputy naval officer at the Philadelphia port. The Columbian won a ballot printing contract for Columbia County at 69 63 with Benton Argus at 108 00 and Morning Press at 140 00. Dr Eveland lectured in Rupert Thursday evening to an eager audience. A coal shed fire on N Iron street was doused by Mrs John W Lewis and Mrs Moser before reigniting, suggesting arson.
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Andrew G. C. Quay
M. Quay
Philadelphia
Columbian
Columbia County
Benton Argus
Morning Press
Eveland
Rupert
Adam Moser
N. Iron Street
John W. Lewis
Moser
Agricultural Press
NEW York Tribune Farmer
THE
Republican
Bloomsburg
New York City
Runaway horse causes wreck in Morgantown
A horse belonging to Dr. Bierman loosened from a post in front of Charles Ward's residence and dragged a booster, toppled him, then galloped down Iron street colliding with John Shaffer's wagon. It continued to Second street where it hit an awning post by J. L. Sharpless store. Supt. W. W. Evans caught the horse. The buggy was wrecked.
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Dr. Bierman
Charles Ward
Morgantown
Iron Street
John Shaffer
Second Street
J. L. Sharpless
W. W. Evans
Milnesville Property Taken Over by Pardee Brothers
The Milnesville property passes to Pardee Bros. Co. and will operate with Latimer workings. Old works will be torn down and new facilities built to support expanded mining operations. More workers are planned as operations ramp up, with Superintendent Drake in general charge for Latimer and Harwood.
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Hazleton Sentinel
Milnesville
Pardee Bros. & Co
Lattimer
Drake
Harwood
State Zoologist Tests Native Lady Bug to Fight San Jose Scale
State Zoologist Surface reports severe San Jose scale infestations in Berks and Dauphin counties and proposes using native lady bugs released on scale infested twigs. He notes the lady bug, displaced by scales, preys on them and may propagate a natural remedy.
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Surface
Berks County
Highepire
Dauphin County
San Jose
New Ballot Form Guides Voters In Pennsylvania Election
Voters will see a ballot form aligned with the new act. The first column lists party names and a straight Republican choice requires a cross beside Republican. Since no sheriff or jury commissioner nominees exist, voters must attach Jenkin Evans for Sheriff and E D Hagenbuch for Jury Commissioner using provided stickers, per Supreme Court ruling.
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Chairman Day
Jenkin Evans
Sherif
E. D. Hagenbuch
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Funeral for George Palmer Trescott in Pine Grove Cemetery
George Palmer Trescott of Harveyville was laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery last Tuesday. Born September 3, 1838, he lived in Huntingdon Township, married Aditha Myers at 22, and had three children Even, William, and Debby. He worked as a blacksmith with Capt. John Seely before retirement.
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George Palmer Trescott
Harveyville
Old Pine Grove
Trescott
Huntingdon Township
Aditha Myers
Elijah Myers
William B
Debby
Rempe Manufacturing Prepares First Self-Winding Clocks
The Rempe Manufacturing Company reports the first self-winding clock assembled two weeks ago tests well and runs reliably. Production of twenty five office and mantle clocks has begun with parts already completed, and final assembly will accelerate while ensuring thorough testing before market release.
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Rempe
Colo.ns
Montour American
Doctor Rescues Pocketbook From Pickpocket in Northumberland
Winfield physician Dr Levi Rooke formerly president of Union National Bank of Lewisburg, returning from Atlantic City with Ex Judge Bucher, confronted a snatching thief at Northumberland. Rooke seized the thief by the throat, saving a pocketbook worth over $100, but the culprit vanished before officers arrived.
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Winfield
Union National Bank of
Lewisburg
Atlantic City
Judge Bucher
Northumberland
Apple named for Adjutant General Stewart in Pennsylvania
Chief Clerk Sehoch of the Dairy and Food Department judged rare York apples at a fair and named a fine specimen General Stewart in honor of Adjutant General Thomas J. Stewart. The General learned of the naming and quipped that many babies bear his name but hopes the apple proves better than some.
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Dairy and Food Department
York Fair
Schoch
York Fruit Growers
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Mr. Schoch
Thomas J. Stewart
Stewart
Pennsylvania
Stevenson Dam Case Settled After Long Litigation
The Stevenson dam age case from Nescopeck, brought by Joseph Stevenson against Ebervale Coal Co, has been settled in court room No. 1 before Judge Hasley. The case, tried twice, had awarded Stevenson damages of 32 000 then 22 000, both reversed by the Supreme Court. Settlement terms were not disclosed, but reports indicate about 18 000 in damages to Stevenson.
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Luzerne
No. 1
Hasley
Ebervale Coal Co
Lost Creek Coal Co
Jeddo Coal Co
Markle
L'ardee
Nescopeck Creek
Supreme Court
Lucerne Courts
Mr. Stevenson
John T. Lenahen
John M. Garman
A. H. McClintock
Palmer
P. V. Weaver
J. B. Woodward
Simon P. Wolverton
Sunbury
Berwick Enterprise
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule Fragments for Local Routes
Daily trains from Bloomsburg depart for Pittston Scranton Pottsville Reading Philadelphia Hazleton and other points with weekday and Sunday variations. Through service includes Sunbury Williamsport Erie and Philadelphia with Pullman cars on some through trains. For details contact ticket agents W Atterbury General Manager and J R Wood General Passenger Agent.
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Bloomsburg
Pittston
Scranton
Pottsville
Reading
Philadelphia
Hazleton
Lewisburg
Atston
Williamsport
Lock Haven
Sameport
Pinera Arrisbur
Lewistown Junction
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Philadelphia and Reading Railway Timetable Adjustments
The Philadelphia and Reading Railway announces coal use with no smoke starting May 16 1993. Train departures from Bloomsburg travel to New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport and Danville on listed weekday schedules, with return trips to Bloomsburg from New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport and Catawissa at specified times.
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Philadelphia
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Tamaqua
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Aeeye
Agi Catawissa Oeeere
Rupert
Atlantic City Ferry Schedules From Chestnut and South Streets
Time tables detail ferry departures from Atlantic City to Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle with multiple daily and Sunday services. Excur sions offered plus baggage pickup from hotels and residences by Union Transfer Company.
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Ee Dally
South &T
13Th
Chestnut Sts
Chestnut St
South 3Rd St
Market St
Nion Transfer Company
A. T. Dice
Gen’l. Sunt
Farm and Household: Birds and Insects Harm Crops
A historical note discusses pests and their natural enemies. It describes how mice, insects, and birds damage crops while predators like owls, hawks, and quail help control them, though some birds such as the English sparrow resist management. The piece laments careless harm to beneficial species and advocates balanced control by farmers.
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Tani
Eare
Proper fall manure spreading improves soil and crop food
The article discusses fall manure spreading as a soil management practice. It describes plowing, cultivating, and harrowing before applying manure, then sowing crimson clover or rye to protect soil, reduce erosion, and hasten nutrient availability in spring.
Gentle Approach for Balky Horses From the Horseshoers Journal
A Horseshoers Journal reader offers a humane method to move balky horses. Do not beat or harshly punish. Pat the horse, lift a front foot, lightly tap the nail and frog, release, then urge forward with a calm word. Maintains lines taut, driver avoids jerks. The tactic hinges on diversion and kindness.
Manure heaps linked to farm diseases and water contamination
A report warns manure heaps spread disease and contaminate wells even at distance. Studies from France Scotland and Prussia suggest curb measures include sealing yards with cemented bases and treating manure with acid, plus locating wells away from contamination sources to reduce risk.
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France
Scotland
Prussia
Good tillage improves soil structure and root development
The passage explains that tillage loosens soil to allow air circulation and sun access, speeds evaporation temporarily, reduces crusting, and creates space for fibrous roots. It notes most feeding occurs near the surface and that deep roots exist but surface feeding dominates.
The Dog Sense and Human Smell Compared Across Senses
A fragment discusses scent discrimination in dogs and humans. It notes dogs' powerful sense of smell surpassing humans and even ancient Peruvians distinguishing people by odor. It argues civilization affects bodily senses and recuperative power relative to social progress.
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Peru
Witness swears by pocket Testament in court
A Newcastle County Court witness avoided kissing the court book by presenting a Testament from his pocket to be sworn on. Judge Greenwell approved the precaution, noting his own reluctance to kiss a Testa ment even for £1000. The practice reportedly dates back many years and some 200000 people have kissed the book.
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Newcastle
Greenwell
London Globe
Leesville man saved by King's New Discovery
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown, once thought near death, survived after using Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. He reports immediate relief from asthma and a full cure, with many similar recoveries from consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Trial bottles free with purchase and bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar guaranteed by A Kleim and J H Mercer.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
A. Kleim
J. H. Mercer
Old fashioned kindness vs the new woman
A sweet elder voices concern that modern women are too busy to be kind. She laments over-scheduled lives, rushing past small acts of generosity, and argues sympathy and quick responsiveness once found in old fashioned women.
Bucklen Amica Salve Advertised For Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Amica Salve as best for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. The notice lists C A Klein and J H Mercar druggists and a date of October 7 offering guaranteed satisfaction.
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Bucklen
C. A. Kieim
J. H. Mercar
Pearls Found in Elk Creek Indian Territory Near Muskogee
Pearls of great value have been discovered recently in Elk creek near Muskogee. Authorities say pearl fisheries like those in Arkansas may be found across Indian Territory as many streams host immense beds of mussels capable of bearing pearls.
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Elk Creek
Muskogee
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Patience in Life's Tangled Skein Reveals End of Thread
A reflective meditation on enduring hardship and the power of patience to trace a path through confusion. The text emphasizes steadiness, careful observation, and the eventual discovery of resolution amid a complex situation.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Flesh and Vitality
An old advertisement framing Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for convalescents, the ill and weak, claiming it feeds nerves and strengthens digestion. It presents a dramatic comparison to Shylock and appeals to readers seeking renewed vigor.
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Shylock
Scott
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