Fred Wilkes Wins Port Royal Pair in Three Heats
Fred Wilkes owned by Dr. Welliver and driven by John Cocoman won the purse in the 2:40 close at Port Royal Pair last week in three heats. The best time was 2 244. A large tomato stalk grew eight feet eleven inches tall in B. BR. Henrie’s Catharine street garden bearing about 75 tomatoes. The Glen City post office is ordered discontinued, moving services to Scotch Valley Maineville Mountain Grove or Beaver Valley. Funeral services for Leroy Stackhouse were held in Bloomsburg with Rev. Dr. Frysinger and Rev. J.D. Smith officiating and a M E Choir quartet singing.
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Fred Wilkes
Dr. Welliver
John Cocoman
Port Royal
B. BR. Henrie
Catharine Street
Glen City
Scotch Valley
Maineville
Mountain Grove
Beaver Valley
Leroy Stackhouse
Bloomsburg
Dr. Frysinger
Robinburg
J.D. Smith
Scranton Widow Adina Morris Dies After Acid Ingestion
On Monday afternoon September 8 Mrs Adina Morris widow of A J Morril committed suicide at her Scranton home by taking carbolic acid. She allegedly brooded over a contest of her husband's will initiated by his brother. She was about 46 and a daughter of Mrs Jonas Berninger of Catawissa.
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Adina Morris
A. J. Morril
Scranton
Jonas Berninger
Catawissa
Railroad workers ordered to pay debts or lose positions
An order from Philadelphia demands Pennsylvania Railroad employees settle their debts promptly. If money owed is not paid within a reasonable time, the railroad will discontinue payment to the men, effectively removing them from the payroll. All divisions have received the manifesto and must act accordingly.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Wayne-Susquehanna senatorial conference adjourns in Honesdale
An adjourned meeting in Honesdale captured a tied vote among Riefler and Pratt at five ballots each. The group adjourned to meet in Carbondale on September 15 with an umpire or eleventh man expected to help settle the contest.
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Honesdale
Wayne-Susquehanna
Riefler
Pratt
Carbondale
First Issue of Columbia County School Journal Debuts
The Columbia County School Journal edited by Superintendent W. W. Evans released its first issue last week. The cover features a design by Miss Grace Conner of Bloomsburg and Berwick. Daniel Singley, longtime Beaver Valley resident, died September 3 at 88 after a brief illness. he was the youngest of 15 children with a brother Lawrence who died earlier at 97. Funeral services were held Sunday with Rev. C. F. Dry officiating and interment in Harger Cemetery.
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Columbia County School Journal
W. W. Evans
Grace Conner
Bloomsburg
Berwick
Daniel Singley
Beaver Valley
Mr. Singley
Beaver
Mifflin Township
Lawrence
Rev. C. F. Dry
Harger Cemetery
Remains of Lazarus Brizzy Found Near Milnesville
The aged Lazarus Brizzy who vanished from Harleigh near Hasleton nearly two months ago was found last Monday in woods a mile from Milnesville. The Sentinel notes death likely from heat after getting lost, with bones scattered and only shoe soles remaining. Brizzy had left his daughter Mrs. Dinsmore’s home to pick berries. a lengthy search with digging and blasting failed to locate him before the effort was abandoned.
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Lazarus Brizzy
Harleigh
Hasleton
Milnesville
Sentinel
Mrs. Dinsmore
Breach of Promise Verdict in Huntingdon Court
Miss Cora H. Kline of Summerset County sued Prof I Harvey Brunbaugh, acting president of Juniata College. Jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff at 9 250 with costs to be paid by the defendant. The case drew thousands as letters between the parties were read in court.
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Huntingdon Court
Bailey
Cora H. Kline
Summerset County
I Harvey Brunbaugh
Juniata College Defendent
Dunkard Church
Cage
Bloomsburg Canning Co Pays Eight Dollars Per Ton
The Bloomsburg Canning Co offers eight dollars per ton in spot cash for sound ripe tomatoes delivered to their factory. George E. Lockwood is named as sole owner.
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Bloomsburg
Blnoomspurg Canning Co
Gero. E. Lockwoop
Frazier Homestead Sold Near Washingtonville to New Owner
The old Frazier homestead about a mile south of Washingtonville changed hands Friday, moving from Martin Kelley to Daniel Frazier of Danville. Once owned by Daniel Frazier and grandfather of the present buyer, the farm features fertile fields and sturdy structures. The price, not disclosed, is said to exceed $12,000 according to the Montour American.
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Frazier
Washingtonville
Martin Kelley
Daniel Frazier
Danville
James O. Frazier
Montour American
Captain Edward Rauch Dies. Veteran Editor of Mauch Chunk
Captain Edward H. Rauch editor and proprietor of the Mauch Chunk Daily News died Monday September 8 at eighty two. Born July 1825 in Warwick Lancaster County he began journalism in 1850 with Edward McPherson. He helped form the Mauch Chunk Gazette and served as Harrisburg House clerk. Rauch promoted Pennsylvania Dutch as a language and authored works in that dialect. He leaves four sons and one daughter.
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Edward H. Rauch
Mauch Chunk
Harrisburg
P. V
Dick Coulter
Rauch
Hazleton & Wilkes-Barre trolley line nears completion
The Hazleton Standard reports the Hazleton to Wilkes-Barre trolley project progressing rapidly. Tracks reach the tunnel mouth on Wilkes-Barre Mountain, third rail laid, telephone and high tension lines installed, and the power house nearly finished. The tunnel is 450 feet from completion and car speeds may reach fifty to sixty mph. Bridges and grade crossings meet high standards with crossing safety features added.
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Hazleton & Wilkes-Barre
Hazle Park
Wilkes-Barre
Hazleton
Wilkes.Barre
Nescopeck Mountain
St. Johna
Conyngham
Tidewater
Prospect Rocks
Upper Lehigh
West Hazleton
Wilkes- Barre
Mills of J M Welsh Grind by Steam Power
Notice from a mill near Orangeville after August 24 on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays to grind by steam power. Business day irregularities noted with dates ambiguously stated as Aug. 3 and Aug. 20.
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J. M. Welsh
Orangeville
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Timetable Notice
Engines burn hard coal no smoke in effect May 16 1902. Trains leave Bloomsburg for New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Tamaqua Williamsport Danville Milton Catawissa Rupert and Atlantic City divisions with multiple weekday and weekend departures and arrivals. Parlor cars on all express trains. Detailed times at ticket offices. W A Garret Edson J Weeks Generalsup/General Passenger Agent.
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Reading Railway
Bloomsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Reading Pottsville
Tamaqua
Williamsport
Danville
Milton
Catawissa
Rupert
Easton
Reading
Pottsville
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street
South Street Wharf
Atlantic City Depot
Liberty Street
W. A. Garret
Edson J. Weeks
L. Pass
Train Schedule Between Bloomsburg and Jameson
Train timings show northbound service from Bloomsburg to Jameson with trains 1 3 5 and 21 at morning and evening slots and southbound trains 2 4 6 22 from Jameson to Bloomsburg with connections at Orangeville for Millville.
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Bloomsburg
Orangeville
Benton
Jameson
Millville
New Jersey Spends Big on Road Improvement
State Commissioner Henry J. Budd reports half a million dollars spent on roads last year with nearly double expected this year. Over 100 miles of highways were built last year. 200 more miles are planned. Funds lag behind demand as counties seek better links to major cities and wealth gains tied to road improvements rise across the state.
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New Jersey
Henry J. Budd
State Commissioners of Public Roads
Budd
Union
May 25 1902 Timetable for Pennsylvania Railroad lines
Philadelphia area timetable lists eastward and westward trains from Sunbury to Philadelphia Buffalo and beyond. Details include Train 64 to Harrisburg with connections to New York Baltimore Washington, Train 30 to Philadelphia and New York, Train 12 to Harrisburg, and multiple vestibuled Pullman services. Westbound services cover Erie Canandaigua Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls and connections to Tyrone Bellefonte Pittsburgh and more with Sunday and weekday variations. Also includes Sunbury Hazleton Wilkes Barre and North and West Branch routes with multiple daily departures and through cars.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Intermediate Station
Buffalo
Pullman
Marrisburg
New
Emporium
Erie
DuBois
Canandaigua
Grisguse
Rochester
Niagara Falls
du Bois
Bellefonte
Tyrone
Pittsburg
Lock Haven
Bellefonte Tyrone
Clearfield Philipsburg
Coac
Renovo
Elmira
Williamsport
Hazleton and
Wilkesbarre
North and West Branch Railway
Calf Rearing Regimen from New ton Riga County Council
A detailed calf rearing schedule from New ton Riga England outlines feeding as newborn with warm milk three times daily, gradually increasing to two and a half quarts by week five, plus skim milk, linseed soup, hay, and pulped swedes. Linseed meal and oats enter the regimen later, with milk optionally discontinued after five months if needed, and a linseed soup prepared by soaking flaxseed and thickening with flour.
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County Council
Newton Riga
England
Wells for Tile Ditches
A Practical Farmer note by W. T. Burford advocates building a five to six foot square well at tile mouths. A box with two inch lumber walls allows tile projection and overflow, enabling easy inspection and cleaning to prevent clogging from hogs and mud. The system, used on Burford’s farm for 300 rods of tile, is inexpensive and adaptable for multiple ditches.
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W. T. Burford
How to Keep Potatoes Through Winter
A Pawnee Times-Democrat tip describes maturing potatoes, avoiding sun scald, and using boxes with 2 feet of hay for storage. Set boxes on supports in shade, sort out damaged tubers after two to three weeks, and keep them dry and shaded to prevent spoilage. The writer reports two years of successful storage and plans for larger quantities.
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Pawnee
New York
Althogether
O. E. Shimer
Brooklyn Hagle
Clover Is Not A Grass Says Farmer Notice
Some farmers may be surprised to learn that clover is not a grass. It belongs to the pea family, which differs from grasses in many characteristics. The pea family includes clover beans peas vetches and locust trees. Seeds are produced in pods called legumes.
Woman recounts relief from female weakness via Dr Pierce's medicines
An Assiniboia District woman describes years of fatigue and illness before using Dr Pierce's remedies. She credits improved health to the medicines and notes the book The Common Sense Medical Adviser offers guidance with affordable price options.
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Rae
Orentell
Assiniboia
Common Sense
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Parson Praises Electric Bitters Health Cure
Rev OC Budlong of Ashway Rhode Island extols Electric Bitters claiming they cured jaundice and liver troubles after years of suffering. Ad touts Liver Kidney and Stomach benefits with 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by O A Klelm and J H Mercer dated September 3 4w.
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Budlong
Ashway
R. I
O. A. Klelm
J. H. Mercer
Our Republic Prose Reflects Enduring American Spirit
A quotation extols the resilience of the American republic against popular strife and faction. It frames persecution fanaticism and revolution as unable to topple the nation, describing the republic as towering, sublime, immutable, and majestic amid turmoil. The passage invokes Wendell Phillips’ voice as a rallying emblem.
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American Republic
Wendell Philips
Fortune Favors Alexan and Health Revival Claim
A Kennedale Texas resident, W P Whitehead, reports relief from headaches back pains and loss of appetite after using Dr Kings New Life Pills. The ad claims digestive and liver benefits and lists availability at C A Kleim and J H Mercer drug stores with a September 3 date.
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Dr. King
New Life
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale
Tex
C. A. Kleim
J. H. Mercer
Money can’t buy identity or fame, proverb says
A Spanish proverb states that money can hide or reveal a person, suggesting wealth makes or unmakes recognition while character remains unseen without it.
Bird Shot for Tiger Disease Promoted by Emulsion Ad
An old medical ad compares consumption to a tiger and warns bird shot is useless. It urges strong Scott's Emulsion as a remedy to stop the disease's advance, claiming it strengthens lungs and body until recovery. Free samples are offered.
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Scott
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