Magazine Subscription Offer Sees Discounted Annual Rates
The notice lists several newspapers offering advance subscriptions at $1.75 per year through a combined deal. Papers include the Republican and Tribune Farmer, ICAN and Weekly Press, BLICAN and Toledo Blade, and the Agriculture Almanac option with strict advance payment. The price is $1.00 less than regular rates when taken as a package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blican
Toledo Blade
ICAN
Weekly Press
Harmer
Agricultura Almanac
Republican
Hess Visit to Father In Mifflinville
Fred Hess of Binghampton New York visits his father H O Hess at Mifflinville during a family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hess
Binghampton
New York
H. O. Hess
Mifflinville
Bloomsburg welcomes European visitors and local figures
European tourists return home praising the Bloomsburg visit. Mrs. O. M. Brown of Harrisburg, once a Bloomsburg resident, visited friends. Alexander's band from Wilkes-Barre drew applause in last Thursday's parade. Grand juror William Harris Jr. of Centralia was elected poor director last February. A letter from Peter Bechtel of Hughesville, a former Bloomsburg resident, arrived recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. M. Brown
Harrisburg
Bloomsburg
Alexander
Wilkes-Barre
William Harris, Jr
Centralia
Peter Bechtel
Hughesville
Camden Mears Visit Noted By Bloomsburg Residents
Among the many visitors to Bloomsburg last week were Mr and Mrs Cam den Mears of Brooklyn former residents of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Mrs. Camden Mears
Brooklyn
Death creates vacancy on Republican county ticket
The death of I. K. Laubach leaves a vacancy on the Republican county ticket where he had been nominated for county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. K. Laubach
Pleasant call from Dr Hayhurst in Birds Illinois
A visitor from Birds Illinois Dr W C Hayhurst called on friends and relatives in Columbia County last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Hayhurst
Ilinois
Columbia County
Clergyman Arthur Owl speaks at Reformed church
Arthur Owl a Muhlenburg College graduate and son of M. T. Ohl, studying theology, spoke in the Reformed church last Sunday. Mrs. J. E. Bolig, formerly of Bloomsburg and Sunbury, died at Mary Packer Hospital after an operation. Square Yorks of Central arrived Tuesday to prepare for a trip to Mexico to oversee copper property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Owl
Muhlenburg College
M. T. Ohl
Reformed Church
J. E. Bolig
Bloomsburg
Sunbury
Mary Packer Hospital
Square
Yorks
Central
Mexico
Trathan Visits Askland with Young Son for School
J B Trathan of Askland arrived Monday with his youngest son, born in Bloomsburg, to enroll him at the Normal School. The visit highlights expectations for the family’s educational plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Trathan
Askland
Bloomsburg
Normal School
Philadelphia and Pennsylvania guests at Keller residence
Mr and Mrs Chas H Chain of Philadelphia Mrs Wm Kautz of Harrisburg and Miss Clara Hinny of Middletown Pa were guests of Mr and Mrs Jacol Keller of Marget Street last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Chain
Philadelphia
Wm. Kautz
Harrisburg
Clara Hinny
Middletown
Jacol Keller
Marget Street
Bloomsburg Public Schools Enrolment Reported at 913
The Bloomsburg Public Schools opened with 913 pupils: 227 in the High School, 399 in the Third Street building, and 288 in the Fifth Street building. Commissioners plan bond issuance to fund the Mifflinville bridge project, though Commissioner Krickbaum is ill.
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Bloomsburg
Third Street
Fifth Street
Mifflinville Bridge
Krickbaum Lésick
Ex Deputy pstmaster Fred M. Kelly wed to Laura Williams
Ex deputy postmaster Fred M. Kelly married Laura Williams in Philadelphia on Tuesday September 2. The couple will reside on West Fourth Street after their return, and friends extend best wishes.
Centen nial Concert by Nortumberland Band Stirs Town
The Centennial celebration featured a Friday evening concert by the Nortumberland band in front of the Court House. William Calhoun, son of the band director, delivered a notable clarinet solo. A baby, infant of Mr and Mrs H S Pohe, died at home on East Third Street last week. Funeral service and interment were held the following morning conducted by Rev D N Hendrickson. A man from South Dan Attended the celebration but was found dead near a local ruin on Monday. a tramp reported the death to Catawissa authorities, noting the neck injury.
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Nortumberland Band
William Calhoun
Re. H
Pohe
East Third Street
Rev
D. N
Episcopal Church
Hendrickson
South Dan
wUrg
Catawissa
Bloomsburg
Pinkerton Detective Agency
M. E
D. N. Kirkby
Father Murphy
Catholic Church
Frysinger
M. E. Church
Governor Stone
Jones
Harrisburg Telegraph
Normal Hall
Col
J. G. Freeze
Fred Ireler
Normal School
Grand Army Hall
Mayor Townsend
W. C. Holmes
Neal
Pittston
Berwick
Reliance
Danville
Northumberland
Lewisburg
Nanticoke
J. L. Dillon
F. P. Purser
Isaac Rouzh
Beach Haven
Ei. Williams
Mulberry Street
Bruce Hartzell
M. Jackson Crispin
New York City
B. F. Crispin
East Front St
Gertrude Stuart
Seymour Conn
Dora Manley
Philadelphia
Horace Manley
Miss Stuart
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Canada
Manley
Stuart
Berwick Co
Georgia
Mae Hastie
Pitteton
Maude Rough
Chestnut Street
Anna Rogers
Sunbury
Lewis Stiles
Berwick Band
Y. M. C. A. Ciders
Rangers
Reliance Fire Co
Goss
W. Berwick
Margaret Frantz
Laurence Buch
Front St
A. W. Harvey
Benton
William Lowry
Oliver Cole
Alma Eisner
Orangeville
Nora Stephens
Shamokin
Thomas Bradley
Anna Stiles
Frank Baldy
Catawiesa
Mellins Business College
Fifth St
Mellins
Charles McKenna
Honesdale
Anna
Meda Paden
Jennie
Ada Fowler
Etta Berlin
George M. Henrie
George Sands
Marvin Conner
Jesse M. John
Frank O. Eves
Jsephine Pursell
Reba E
Norrine Law
Prohibition Party
Wm. Mather
Greenwood Seminary
John Shaffer
Margaret Eves
Europe
I. O. of
O. F
William B. German
R. S. Rich
German
Florida
Millville
Phebe Eves
New Town
Bucks Co
Man Awaits Clarity After Fall From Train Near Catawissa Creek
A young man intoxicated fell from a train and was found beside Catawissa creek south of Catawissa. He supposedly boarded toward Hazleton instead of South Danville. The last sighting was Friday night near the Central Hotel Bloomsburg, as reported by his sister and friends.
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Catawissa Creek
Catawissa
Hazleton
South Danville
Hendrickson
Central Hotel
Bloomsburg
Burglars Loot Hughes Farm During Firemen Parade
On Friday while the public attended the Fireman's parade burglars entered Arthur Purser’s River road home on the Hughes farm in Bloomsburg. They forced open bureaus and cupboards and carried off valuables including money jewelry and clothing.
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Arthur Purser
Hughes
River Road
Bloomsburg
Death by Own Action In Wilkes-Barre Woman Identified
Minnie Benscoter died by carbolic acid in a Fell street house Wilkes-Barre after a quarrel with a male friend who did not return to beg forgiveness. She was known in Bloomsburg formerly residing near this area under the name Minnie Wilson.
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Minnie Benscoter
Wilkes-Barre
Bloomsburg
Minnie Wilson
Prohibitionists to Convene in Bloomsburg at Meeting
The Prohibitioniste of Columbia county will meet in a county nominating convention at the old Presbyterian Church on Market Street Bloomsburg on Tuesday Sept 9 at 2 PM Prohibition voters and those intending to join are urged to attend An evening Grand Rally at 7 30 features singing and speeches All invited to hear the full discussion County Ex Com
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia County
Bloomsburg
Old Presbyterian Church
Market Street
Captain Daniel Christian Resigns from P. and R. Police
Captain Daniel Christian, after thirty years with the P. and R. police and years as captain, resigns to take effect September 1. Lieutenant Samuel Wynn of Frackville succeeds to the captaincy and will assume duties next Monday. Both were on duty in Bloomsburg during the Mollies trials in 1877 and 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Christian
Samuel Wynn
Frackville
Christian
Wynn
Bloomsburg
Mollies
Death of Mrs. Lloyd T. Conner of Hazleton
Word reached W. A. Aldlay this morning of the death of Mrs. Lloyd T. Conner of Hazleton. Born Emma Hess, she grew up in the county near Hidlay Church. An invalid for years, she is survived by her husband, their son, and a sister and sister-in-law. Funeral will be Friday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Aldlay
Lloyd T. Conner
Hazleton
Death of Local Gentleman Mr Joseph Myers
Mr Joseph Myers a prominent county resident died suddenly at his grandson's home in Fernville on Thursday night His age was about seventy nine The Bloomsburg Centennial which he planned to attend was missed by the funeral proceeded to Benton for burial and service His brother E L Myers accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Myers
Fernville
Myers
Bloomsburg
E. L. Myers
Harveyville
Benton
County Treasurer Snyder Stays Ill Amid Court Term
The county treasurer, Jerry Snyder, repeatedly answers sick when his case is called at May term court. He had been in town the day before and was in Bloomsburg on Monday in usual good health. A December quarter session term remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Snyder
Snyder
Bloomsburg
Quicksand Bed Found Beneath Wilkes-Barre Court House Site
At a Tuesday hearing, contractor John A. Schmidt testified that Wilkes-Barre courthouse site sits on a thick bed of quicksand about thirty feet deep. He said the plans lack extra supports and estimates the cost to add them would run from forty thousand to ninety thousand dollars.
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Wilkes-Barre
John A. Schmidt
Mrs Martha Polen Seesholtz Dies in Bloomsburg
Mrs Martha Polen Seesholtz wife of Mas H Sesholtz of Catawissa died Saturday after months of illness. A former Bloomsburg music teacher at the Normal School she was well known there. Survived by husband a daughter Sarah and sister Mrs McCloskey of Charleroi. Funeral Tuesday at five oclock with Rev G H Hemingway of Bloomsburg Presbyterian Church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Polen Seesholtz
Mas. H.sesholtz
Catawissa
Bloomsburg
Sarah
McCloskey
Charleroi
G. H. Hemingway
Bloomsburg Presbyterian
Art and Curiosity Museum at Centennial Week
The Civic Club ran an Art and Curiosity Museum in the Old Presbyterian Church attracting about four thousand paid visitors. The collection from town and nearby areas filled the small room, and only a small portion could be shown well. Civic Club members earned great reward from the high appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Club
Old Presbyterian Church
McIntyre Association Reunion Set for Sept 6 1902
The annual McIntyre Association reunion will be held at McIntyre Church in Catawissa Township Pa on Saturday Sept 6 1902 at 10 o clock a m If stormy weather occurs the event will shift to the following Saturday Dr Ezra Yocum Presiding Elder Harrisburg District M E Church descendant of Joseph McIntyre will give the anniversary address at 10 30 a m Secretaries Mrs Obediah Yocum Mrs Hannah Tewksbury Miss Matriz Yocum
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McIntyre Association
MclIntyre Church
Catawissa Township
Ezra Yocum
Harrisburg
M. E. Church
Joseph McIntyre
Centennial observance highlights Bloomsburg's orderly celebration
The Centennial observation of Bloomsburg’s founding drew large crowds and praised organization. Pinkerton operatives deterred pickpockets, religious services and governor Stone's visit accompanied by municipal receptions. A civic parade with numerous float displays showcased local industry, fireworks lit the night, and firemen’s events drew thousands.
Fire damages Paragon Plaster Co as early blast alarms town
Tuesday night about ten o clock a fire at Paragon Plaster Co caused smoke and flames visible from the depot area. W R Kocher of D L & W notified firemen. White Milling Co aided with private hose. Bloomsburg Fire Dept saved two large nearby structures including the White Milling steam mill and Atlantic Refining tanks. Origin is a mystery and losses are partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards Manufacturing Co
W. R. Kocher
Paragon Plaster Co’s
Exchange
White Milling Co
Bloomsburg Fire Department
Atlantic Refining Co
Fourth Annual Gettysburg meeting plans for 187th Regiment
The Headquarters Survivors' Association 187th Regiment resolves to meet in Washington D C during the National Encampment week of October 6 to 12, 1902. A committee including W R Householder Harvey Cobaugh William Ritner and Henry M Foot will arrange rooms at the Treasury Building office of Captain Cobaugh. Comrades may secure rooms from $1 per day. meals available nearby. Railroad rates to be arranged via local G A R posts.
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Gettysburg
Washington
D. C
W. R. Householder
Harvey Cobaugh
William D. Ritner
Henry M. Foot
Harry A. Cobaugh
Watch
Treasury Department
Washington and Register
15Th Street
Captain Cobaugh
Treasury
Householder
187Th Regiment
James M. Gripps
13Th Street
Harrisburg
A. M. Lanna
N. Srd
Berwick notes social events and Centennial
Mrs Isaac Rouzh returns from Beach Haven. Berwick public schools open with rising attendance. Numerous social visits and engagements across Berwick, Bloomsburg, Sunbury, Shamokin, and Greenwaod. Centennial celebration details at Bloomsburg with local groups and church services. Greenwood remarks on fall term and local affairs. Union County Great Fair prospectus and track season info.
DeWitt retirements shift store name to Store Company Limited
A. M. DeWitt retires from business and the local store will be known as the Store Company Limited under Frank Quick who previously served as a clerk. Community notes record weddings, visits, funerals, and guests including Silas Appleman’s golden anniversary and various travels among residents.
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A. M. DeWitt
The
Store Company Limited
Frank Quick
Alfred Crawford
G. L. Johnson
Mt. Pleasant Township
Delaware
Ammerman
Silas Appleman
Kate Robbins
Fernglen
Bloomsburg
Philip Skeler
Tennessee
Mr. Skeler
Eri Skeler
Mt. Pleasant
Oscar Skeler
Orange Township
Thompson
Bursley
Danville
Vance
Alice
Ida Laubach
John Conner
E. H. Sloan
I. K. Laubach
Local Social News From Pittsburg to Ocean Grove
Miss Harriet Eck of Pittsburg visits relatives for vacation. Mrs. Eves returns from New Market Md. Harry W. Eves and family travel to Lowell Mass. The Eves and Beatrice resume school work. Wilson M. Eves and daughter Belle return from Ocean Grove for Mrs. Eves illness. Richard Johnson suffers a paralytic stroke. condition critical. Fred Eves and wife return from Atlantic City. A camping party including Myron and Curtis Eves Kerbert and…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Eck
Pittsburg
Ellen Russel Eves
New Market
Harry W. Eves
Lowell Mass
Beatrice
Friends School
Providence
R. I
Wilson M. Eves
Belle Christain
Ocean Grove N. J
Kinney Laubach Mourned by Benton Lodge No 746
Benton Lodge No 746 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows mourns the death of Kinney Laubach. The resolutions note his aid to the needy, active lodge membership, and noble life. Mourning will be observed for 30 days with charter draped and a copy sent to his family and the Benton newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney Laubach
Benton Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Benton
Fifty Ninth Annual Union County Fair Opens at Brook Park
The Union County Agricultural Society schedules the fifty ninth fair at Brook Park Lewisburg from September 23 to 26 1902. Grounds have been improved and premiums increased. Managers promise fine attractions daily in front of the grand stand with a top half mile race track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dale Wolfe
Bucknell
Union County
Union County Agricultural Society
Brook Park
Lewisburg
Stas
Nine day personally conducted tour to Gettysburg and triangle sites
A nine day guided trip departs New York October 8 on a special Pullman train visiting Gettysburg Blue Mountains Luray Natural Bridge Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Asheville and Washington. Rates include transport carriages drives hotels and all expenses from 85 dollars for New York Newark 83 for Philadelphia and proportional from other points. Applications to 1196 Broadway New York or George W Boyd Philadelphia assistant general passenger agent.
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Gettysburg
Blue Mountains
Luray
Natural Bridge
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Ashevill
Washington
New York
Newark
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gettysburg Battle Field
Asheville
Broadway
George W. Boyd
Pennsylvania Railroad Falls Excursions from Washington and Baltimore
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers ten day Niagara Falls excursions from Washington and Baltimore on September 4 and 18 and October 2 and 16. Special trains depart at multiple cities and arrive at Niagara Falls by 9 35 P M. Excursion tickets are priced by origin, with return validity of ten days and a buffalo stop over allowed. Side trips to Toronto available, book through agent George W. Boyd, Broad Street Station Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Niagara Falls
Washington
Baltimore
York
Harrisburg
Millersburg
Sunbury
Wil Hamsport
Lock Haven
Renove
Emporium Junction
Littlestown
Oxford
Columbia
Toronto
Toronto Fair
George W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Philadelphia
Fall Corsets and Hosiery Sale At Low Prices
All the leading styles for Fall including the R and G make. best one dollar corsets with straight fronts. Four special values this week: New Tape Batiste Corsets 50c worth 75c. Straight Front Batiste Corsets 75c worth. Summer Corsets 25c 39c. Special Corset Corsets 50c. New lines in newest effects plus plain shades for ladies and children. Fall lines for Ladies Men and Children. Special Ladies' Hose 25c. Children's Hose two pairs 25c. Boys' School Hose 19c a pair.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Schuyler’s
Exchange Hotel
Rez N. Choate
Carlisle
Mr. H. A. M’eillip
J. M. Buckalew
Fishing Creek
the Museum
Obediah Yocum
Hannah Tewksbury
Matriz Yocum
Paragon Plaster Co
Survivors’ Association
187Th Regiment, P. V. 1
Berwick Personals
Greenwood
Orangeville News
Camden Mears
A.M. DeWitt
Parvin Masteller
Sue Fellows
Chicago
Burton Fisher
Scranton
Upper South
Bloomsburg Land Improvement Company
J. Sanderson Woods
N. U. Funk, Sec’y
Frank P. Eyer
Ralston Health Shoes
Ralston
W. C. McKinney
East Main Street
Geo. W. Hess
Optician & Jeweler
Bloomsburg, PA
Dr. Peal
Morgr.Broters
D. Lowenberg
H. J. Clark & Son
Priestley Mills
Sadie’s
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