Woodward Turnpike bridge hailed. local notes and notices
Local items report the Turnpike company’s new Woodward bridge as a good structure and residents label it stealing bridge by Willis Musser. Community events include Sugar Valley camp meeting, an Evert’s woods picnic postponed due to weather, and a large S S picnic at Hannah Furnace with 23 schools. Personnel moves cover Spigelmyer’s store sale, tax collectors named, distillery purchase by Lamy Kreamer Stover, and new music and church activities in Lewisburg and Middleburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnpike Company
Woodward
Willis Musser
Sugar Valley
J. R. Brungart
Spigelmyer
Rebersburg
Jasper
A.C. Musser
Millheim
C. Alexander
Penn Township
Jacob Bower
Haines
Moyer
Michael Lamy
Jonathan Kreamer
Noah Stover
Stover
Democrat
Republican
Pomona
Centre County
A. O. Deininger
Our Cemetery Needs Immediate City Action in Clean Up
The article laments neglect of the local cemetery calling for spring cleaning and trimming. It notes recent burials attracted crowds, cites decay and weeds, and urges annual maintenance and fresh officers as the Cemetery Association has lapsed. It questions how long the discreditable state will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millheim
Cemetery Association
Quer Band Serenades Sheriff Spangler at Bellefonte
The Quer Band visited Bellefonte last Friday to serenade Sheriff Spangler despite rain. Centre Hall brick demand rises as H. E. Zerby plans another brick kiln this fall. Rumor circulates that the Pa R R Co has bought the B&S R KR line and may extend the road. Harvest Home picnic expected to draw a very large crowd if excursion fares were lower, but 50 cent fares are no longer offered by L C S C R R. a one dollar fare is standard now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Duncan
Lewisburg
Aaronsburg
Robersburg
Spring Mills
James N. VanOrmer
Wolfe
James
George W. Foote
Mifflinburg
George
Henry Beck, Esq
Thomas Forster
Tobacco House
Frishmuth & Bro
R. M. Forster
Gettysburg
Rev. F. Aurand
Rebersburg
Middleburg
Snyder County
Quer
Bellefonte
L.C
Rebersburg Fragments Mention Property Trades and Sales
Mr Isaac Kinney sold his property and furniture to Thos R Zeigler for 837 and plans to seek a Kansas home. J Spigelmyer sold his store to J R Brongard who took possession. stock brought 2800. Mrs Rachael Young’s property advertised for Saturday sale. note praises Harvest Home fare and local gate latch salesman Abs Harter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Kinney
Thos. R. Zeigler
Kansas
J.spigelmyer
J. R. Brongard
Rachael Young
Messrs
Spring Mills Items and Local Notes
Mr Hf A Krumrine has gone west. Jacob Frederick will soon complete a new house. Clover seed will be a very short crop. School directors appointed teachers and will send names soon. Mrs Helen Hannah was buried. funeral attended by many at the M E Church. A Nittany Valley party visited Penn Cave and praised the natural wonder. six couples led by Mr Robert Furst and Mr Hugh Brown appeared to be the bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hf. A. Krumrine
Henry
Jacob Frederick
Helen Hannah
M. E
Nittany Valley
Penn Cave
Penn’s Creek
Robert Furst
Hugh Brown
Crumbs from Aaronsburg News and Local Improvements
The Aaronsburg column notes Col. J. P. Coburn enlarging and repairing his home with a new pavement and yard setback. Rev. J. Tomlinson preached in Laurelton while Rev. C. Schnure’s Lutheran church was closed here. Summer heat eases as cooler air returns and residents hint at upcoming good times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epior
Aaronsburg
J. P. Coburn
J. Tomlinson
Laurelton
Rev. C. Schnure
Lutheran Church
Ad. Shoemaker
St. Petersburgh
J. G. Shoemaker
A.J. Ire
Lewisburg
W. T. Meyer
A New Flarau Disease And Other Items From The Era
A New Flarau Disease spreads in Lancaster County along Middle Creek with high fatality and unclear cause. Reports discuss marriage expectations, a massive 25 foot diameter California tree in New York, a young Sitka postmistress at age twelve, and local crime notes including Sam Albright’s alleged aid network in Perry County. Also covered are a brutal assault on a girl near town and a Fall River labor meeting about emigrant land viability amid racial job competition, plus Georgia's swift murder trial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Middle Creek
Cincinnati
Broadway
New York
California
Sitka
Alaska
Portland
Oregon
Sallie Ball
United States
Harrisburg
Newport
Perry County
Sam
Albright
William K. Miller
Montgomery’s Ferry
Brutan
Zearfoss
Neerors A StuwpiiNnc- Brocsa
Fall River
Mass
Michael Connelly
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe R. 2
Georgia
Examinations of Teachers for 1879 Details
Centre county schools announce examinations for 1879 with a schedule across towns from Bellefonte to Millheim. Examinations begin at 9 AM daily, special session October 2 requires four director recommendations, and certificates below average 2.5 will not be issued. H Meyer, Co Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centre County
Bellefonte
Philipsburg
Rush
Taylor and Worth
Port Matilda
Huston
Julian
Snow Shoe
Bernside
Unionville
Union
Milesburg
Halfmoon
Stormstown
Ferguson
Pine Grove
Harris
Boalsburg
Spring
Valentine’s
Benne
Knox’s
College
Lemont
Potter
Centre Hall
Gregg
Penn Hall
Walker
Hublersburg
Marion
Jacksonville
Liberty
Eagleville
Howard and Curtin
Howard
Penn and
Millheim
Haines
Aaronsburg
Miles
Robersburg
H. Meyer, Co
Neat cast iron fence showcased and notable jurors listed
R B Hartman displays a sturdy cast iron fence made at his foundry for front yard and cemetery lot buyers are urged to examine locally. The piece covers a regional note on the Bellefonte and Snow Shoe railway deal and provides a full August 1879 grand and traverse juror list for several counties including Bellefonte and Philipsburg districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Hartman
Pennsylvania A. RR
Bellefonte & Snow Shoe
Bellefonte
W.W. Leech
Harris
Il Rhone
Rist. Bittner
Potter
Samuel Pletcher
Boggs
J A Renter
Half Moon
Win
Dawson
Spring William Marks
Benj. Rusk
Marion Robert Hates
Walker Elis Lyte
Wait Moon
John Jackson
Patton Win
Mills
Snow Shoe
Rhodes
Condo
Taylor
Henry Musser
Daniel Corman
Harry RK Curtin
John Gates
Ferguson
S K Faust
Miles Cyrus Brungard
Miles
Harry Stewart
Harris JC Dunkle
Philipsburg
Jas
Dumbleton
Rush M F Riddle
McCahnont
Marion JW Gray
Worth Jac Bower Jr
Haines
JW Furey
John Goodhart
Gregg
Gregg Jerome Conter
Jesse Swartz
Walker
P Musser
Penn Day Rhule
Snow Shoe O
Local Obituaries Notice From New Berlin and Nearby
Died on the lth inst Edward Wilson aged 61 in New Berlin Joseph Bitner aged 67 at Centre Ball Helen Hannah aged 60 years 6 months 12 days at Spring Mills John Ruhl aged 74 died on the 19th inst in Lock Haven
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Berlin
Edward Wilson
Joseph Bitner
Spring Mills
Helen Hannah
Lock Haven
John Ruhl
ERIE
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Windamsport
Shore
Coe Oara
Renovo
Arles
Niagara
Williamsport
Paradelphi
Lak Heven
M. Fcastward
PACIE
Aves Lockthiven
Jersey Shore
Warrisburg
DAY Express
Renove
ALL Waves
Morrisburg
Srieens
Northumberland
A. R. AR
Wilkesbarre
Strana Vie
Niagara Express
Ike
Bae Muil
Wee L.S
M.S. R. Re
Corry
Emporium
P. i
Driftwood
Agricultural and market notes in terse oddities
A fragmented market listing mentions Wheat No 2.08 Corn Oats Buckwheat Flour Bran and Shorts Plaster Coal Chestnut Seed Butter Dried Apples Peaches and Cherries with price notes and weekly corrections, indicating a general commodity snapshot from a historical page.
Remarkable Remedy Promises Vital Health Boost
A traditional tonic claims to stimulate the liver bowels and kidneys into healthy action cleansing the blood of impurities and imparting life and vigor to the system. A single trial is said to convince even the most hesitant of its remedial qualities.
Public Lettering Guideline for Medical Correspondence
Delivered to any address free from observation. Patients may consult by letter receiving the same attention as by calling. Competent Physicians attend to correspondents, as letters should be addressed to the proper office.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jis Fliitheim Journal
B. Oo. Deininger
R.A. Bumiller
Local Department
Jackson
Ally
S. S
Evert’s Woods
S.S
Hannah Furnace
Bald Eagle Valley
Sheridan Band of
Tyrone
Union County Fair
Hannah
Miltheim
C. C. Zeigler
A. Jauckenbach
Singing Schott
M. E. Church
OUR
Centre Hall News
AL Ivan
Ev Weaver
Fciqzusy
Thom Miles
John Keamy
Robert Condo
Millheim Market
Drusser
National Publishing Co
Philada. Pa
Prio
Sto
Daniel F. Beatyy
Washington
N. J
Johnson
Wright
Wm. Wright
Phila
Arrick, Reller & Co
N. 4Th St
London
China Tea CO
P. O
Church St. N. Y
B. Frank
Kister
Foote
East Lewisburg Lumber & Manufacturing Company
EING
Mindel Ery
Anc
Elouseh
Aladd
Scuoor
Orrick and Cauren
East Lewisburg
Nesbit Bros
ARS
FORI
Sanrkcuars
Esewing Machine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
P. Gephart
TP. A. Musser
Gephart & Musser
Millheim, PA
Musser Mill
Santorn
Pennsylvania College
Gettysburg, PA
M. Valentine
D. D
P. M. Bikle
Renson
Petter Wight & Co
N.Y
Horace Waters
Agt
East Minst
Sanford
Jamaica
Kror Santor
Levi Olerholtzer
M. BD
Pennsylvania
Levi Oberholtzer
M. D
Third Street
J.W. Stook
Kansas Pacific
Howstead
Sau
S.T.W. Sanford
H.C
Pennsylvania Rail Road
Philadelphia & Erie
R. R. Div
Erie Railroad
Ryene
Anne
Rail Road
Montandon
Lewisburg Argiv
Fair Ground
Knnsn
Vicksburg
Miffinburg
Sevcees
Nee Spee
Ana Ni
Agara
Helmbold
Bladder & Kidneys
Helmbold’s
BUCHY
Sciatica
MBOLD
H. T. Helmbold
Philadelphia, Pa
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