M Kelvey Mystery In Bloomsburg Thefts Abroad
A Bloomsburg man C W McKelvey leaves town with a stated plan to work in Indianapolis while his associate Mrs. George Alleman vanishes after taking most of her clothes. McKelvey later visits Rupert Danville and Philadelphia, with insurance funds totaling about 3000 dollars under scrutiny by insurers. Rumors swirl of preplanned departure and tied trips by liveryman Harry Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alleman
West Third Street
Bloomsburg
C. W. McKelvey
C. B. Lutz
Mr. McKelvey
Rupert
Danville
McKelvey
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Harry Shoemaker
Alleman
Berwick
Shoemaker
Erect
Elmer Brugler
Atlantic City
Sunbury
The
Sentinel
Gladys Knorr Dies at 24 After Illness
Gladys Elizabeth Knorr daughter of Mr and Mrs William Knorr of West Main street died Tuesday afternoon after an eight week illness from tuberculosis of the intestines and brain congestion She was 24 years 6 months and 19 days and is survived by her parents five siblings Guy Elbert Ralph Arthur and Ramona Funeral arrangements were not yet set and she belonged to St Matthew's Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Elizabeth Knorr
William Knorr
West Main Street
Guy
Philadelphia
Elbert
Jeddo
Ralph
Johnstown
Arthur
Ramona
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Trespass Action Initiated by Hauck Versus Beaver Valley Co
The plaintiff W. H. Hauck files a trespass suit against Beaver Valley Coal Co. Attorneys C. A. Small W. H. Rhawn and G. W. Moon represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hauck
Beaver Valley Coal Co
C. A. Small
W. H. Rhawn
G. W. Moon
Bloomsburg Schools Lose Popular Teacher Amid Resignations
Bloomsburg School District faces a teacher exodus with six resignations in two months. Notables include Miss Annabel Swartz elocution instructor and Prof. Chas H Yost in the Commercial department. Swartz accepted a Harrisburg post. Yost pursued a higher salary elsewhere. Liquor and mercantile tax totals show Bloomsburg leading with 5924.04 and 4300 liquor plus 1624.04 mercantile. Centralia second at 4100.60 liquor and 368.40 mercantile. County Treasurer notes 1913 tax finalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Shambach
Blanche Hartman
Styer
Johnston
Annabel Swartz
Centralia
Democrats Elect State Committee Chief Wagner Summoned
A Bloomsburg scene report notes a family dispute over chicken led to threats with a revolver. Chief Wagner responds by car to the Espy disturbance, then leaves without charges. The piece also covers water contracts, fire protection plans, and a state primary law note on electing state committeemen across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Espy
Hershey
Wagner
Mrs I L Rabb Stricken With Sudden Illness
Mrs I L Rabb became ill at her West Main Street home Tuesday morning at nine o clock. Dr J Macdonald was called and by noon she had partially recovered though her condition remained serious and causing worry to her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Rabb
West Main Street
J. ‘. Macdonald
Ancient decanter linked to Metheral and Ritchie history
Metheral and Guinard plan a local antique embellishment a day or two hence a long reused decanter gifted to Tom Metheral by Charles Ritchie of East Third Street. The bottle has a century plus history and will be inscribed Forks hotel 1813. If contents match the age rare spirits may be served at Fifth and Hast streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metheral and
Guinard
Tom Metheral
Charles Ritchie
East Third St
Ritchie
James Goss
Edward Holmes and C R Nagle Return from Atlantic City
Edward Holmes and C R Nagle return from a short trip to Atlantic City. A weekly local page lists activities and notices including music instructors at Central Hotel, rental property offered, a free concert by Alexander’s band at Columbia Park tonight, fertilizer sales agents wanted, a farm auction in Bloomsburg on Saturday August 30, and a lawn festival fundraiser by the Ladies Aid Society for St Columba’s to be held August 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
St Columba’s New
Alexander
Columbia Park
Teacher S. J. Johnston May Move to Hartford
S. J. Johnston, a decade successful public school teacher, resigned to pursue business and has gone to Hartford, Conn., where a position has been offered. He has not decided yet but may accept after further investigation. Also notes a homicide report and a slain man found in a creek with a throat cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Johnston
Hartford
Personal Property Sale of the Late Col. J. G. Freeze
The estate of the late Col. J. G. Freeze will be sold on the Bloomsburg premises Thursday August 21 at 1 30 pm. The auction includes parlor furniture bell room suits library furniture tables chairs bedding carpets clocks rockers kitchen tables utensils dishes books pictures law library and more. Executor GEO E ELWELL. Attorney John G Harman. 7 9 11 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Freeze
Bloomsburg
Sharp
Geo
E. Elwell
John G. Harman
Atty
Wilson-Marshall club to elect delegate to state convention
Charles R. Nagle secretary of the Wilson-Marshall club of Columbia County announces a Friday night meeting at eight o'clock in Sheriff Zehner's Court House office. The purpose is to elect a delegate to the York convention to be held early in September and any other business will be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Nagle
Wilson-Marshall Club
Columbia County
Sheriff Zehner
Court House
York
Highway Department vs Post Office Five Inning Game
James held the Highway Department safe at all stages as Post Office won 13 to 3 at Athletic Park Monday night. Moyer pitched for the Highway, being hit hard. Mitchell starred in defense and at the plate. Sees Plot to Bring on War noted as organized effort to intervene in Mexico in page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Highway Department
Athletic Park
Post Office
Moyer
Mitchell
Mexico
Bush's Quality Shop Special Train to Willow Grove
An advertisement for Bush's Quality Shop offering a $3.00 round trip to Willow Grove via The Reading on Sunday August 17. Special train departs Bloomsburg at 4:42 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush's Quality Shop
Willow Grove
Reading
Bloomsburg
The New Lyric Rent Notice and Rally Announcements
Brick house for rent on East Street through Savidge's Bakery Savidge. Tonight Columbia Park hosts free Progressive Rally a large turnout planned. Tickets for the August 16 banquet at Columbia Park available from listed organizers at $1.00. Fare to Ochan Grove and return via The Reading valid August 23 with multiple stop dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Street
Savidge’s Bakery
M. Savidge
Columbia Park
E. J. Gearinger
C. P. Girton
Theodore Conner
John Richardson
Dr. J .T. Macdonald
Daniel Creveling
Joseph Skeer
Wilbur Fisher
Rupert Kelly
Philjecenne
Columbia Theatre Season Opens With A Butterfly On The Wheel
Columbia Theatre announces a packed week closing Saturday with season opener A Butterfly on the Wheel on Tuesday August 26. Edison talking pictures arrive September 4 8 4 and a schedule includes Sweethearts and Wives on September 5 Myrkle Harder Stock Co. week starting September 15. Alexander's Luxury Shop promotes a free concert at Columbia Park tonight and Ostrich Farm offers free ostrich feather making lessons to women with potential earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Talking Pictures
Myrkle Harder Stock Co
Produce Market Brief Sees Scarce Corn and Fresh Pears
Tuesday market featured scarce corn and abundant pears and cucumbers with multiple prices. Radishes, blackberries, peaches and tomatoes sold well while apples, beans, and potatoes were common in inventory. vendors reported brisk demand and cities seeking large shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Rupert
Highest corn around county grows tallest Jersey ears
SHuman a life long Democrat and proprietor of the Mainville Flour Mill transacted business in Bloomsburg on Tuesday morning. He displayed a patch of field corn where some stalks measure over eleven feet, with ears in proportion and likely the tallest in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DW Shuman
Mainvyilie Plour
Shuman
Jersey
County committee rules and primary election guidance urged
H. R. Creasy of Scott township urges county officers to review local rules and ensure county chairman elections occur by county committeemen or arrange for representation on the State Committee at the upcoming primary. He notes travel through multiple counties and asks for careful action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Morris
Philadelphia
Beaver
Butler
Centre
Clarion
Columbia
Cumberland
Elk
Juniata
Forest
Franklin
Mercer
Monroe
Montour
Perry
Union
Venango
Warren
Wyoming
Washington
Wayne
Lackawanna
Montgomery
Northampton
Schuylkill
Montgomery, Montour
Perry, Schuylkill
Bargains and services advertised in local shop pages
A collage of small ads lists White Fish pails and other groceries, snacks, and household items with prices. Also promotes tours to Niagara Falls and Toronto, barber services, a used 20 h.p. Franklin automobile, pickling cucumbers, and free home-delivery notes with local contact details.
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Gladys Knorr
Borough of
Stillwater
L. L Mer
Benton Boro
Benton
Ber. N. W
Bloom
Briarcreek
Cata. Boro
Center
South
Cleveland
Conyn'm
Fishingcreek
Greenwood
Jackson
Hemlock
Madison
Main
Mifflin
Millville
Mt. Pleasant
Orange
Orange. Boro
Pine N
Roaringcreek
Scott, E
Sugarloaf
Stillwater Ber
W. Ber
al- Council
Democrats
Bloomsburg Water Company
M’killip
Engineer Brown
Water Company
Paul E. Wirt
Wirt
Magee
Fair and
Penn Streets
Normal Hill
Fire and Water Committee
H. Harman
D. L
P. and R
Cody
Edward Holmes
C. R. Nagle
Charles P. Elwell
and Harmony
Central Hotel
West Street
Sentinel Office
Farmers United Bone Fertilizer Co
Wbighth Streets
R. M. Watkins
Conn
Creek
Harmany Brothers
FRBR
West ST
Barry
Ramo
Nestor
Powers
GEO. W. Hess
Optician
Washington Party
Lwk. T
the New Lyric. Sc
Vitagraph
Still Voice
Progressive
LLY
Ochan Grove
Columbia Theatre
H. R. Creasy
Scott Township
Rupert and Catawissa
C. H. Sharpless
Center Street
Niagara Falls
Toronto
White Cross Barber Shop
E. F. Row
H. P. Franklin
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