Runaway team injures driver and spectator in Millville
A Millville stage driven by Thomas Cox kicked by a horse caused a runaway on Main Street injuring Cox with a broken arm and a spectator, J E Reece Killgore, who slipped in a hotel hallway and fractured his left arm. The incident damaged a meat wagon and involved several bystanders and horses. Cox had just purchased the horse involved and blamed a horse fly sting for the kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cox
Millville
Main Street
J. E. Reece Killgore
Central Hotel
John
Cox
Mr. Kester
R. A. Hicks
Jerry Davericis
Otto Wolf
Kester
John T. Macdonald
Hicks
Pine Alley
B. R. Yohe
Narowly
Mr. Yohe
Insurance Men Busy Wednesday Visit Bloomsburg
A.Jynes of Wilkes-Barre J.P. Stief of Philadelphia and J.J. Ma fee of Trenton insurance firm reps with C.W. McKelvey toured Bloomsburg addressing questions at many properties. C.I. Lutz assisted but only for courtesy and directions. Death of Mrs Deemer Beidleman in Wilkes-Barre at 5 pm Tuesday, born September 18 1860 in Shickshinny. Survived by husband two daughters and three grandchildren. Funeral from 63 Stanley Street Thursday at 9 30 am with Rev W Scott Stites leading services then interment at Pine Hill Shickshinny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jynes
Wilkes-Barre
J. P. Stief
Philadelphia
J. J. Mafee
Trenton
C. W. McKelvey
Bloomsburg
C. I. Lutz
Deemer Beidleman
James 8
Susan (Miller) Sunderland
Shickshinny
W. L. Parsons
Daisy Dbeidleman
Infant Dead in Mordansville Family Tragedy
Infant James Robert Moore died Wednesday shortly after noon after a two week illness from congestion of the drain. He was the son of Mr and Mrs A F Moore of Mordansville and is survived by brothers Clark Frank Martha Miles Winifred and Ona. Funeral will be held Friday at 10 am at the house, with services at Miller Town Church and burial in the adjacent cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robert Moore
A. F. Moore
Mordansville
Clark
Frank
Martha
Miles
Winifred
Ona
Millertown
Local Notices and Sales From Bloomsburg Area
The county petitions list includes several local offices such as School Director Pine North A G iverett Democrat and others for Sugarloaf Berwick North weet etc Judge of Election Pine South J Fenstermacher etc Notary Public Frank P Zarr appointed and commissioned This sale lists private sale items at 489 West Street plus a Fresh Clams and Soft Shell Crabs notice Personal property of the late Col J G Freeze to be sold August 21 in Bloomsburg Details enumerate furniture bedding library goods and more Executor GEO E ELWELL Atty J G Harman 7 9 11 13 Also notices about Reading Sea Shore trips and a Washington Party registration warning plus a Lawn Festival by St Columba's Ladies Aid Society August 22 23 with special prices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine North
A. Giverett
Sugarloaf
J. C. Mauselier
Berwick
Northweet
Gus Learn
Whetion
Pine South
J. Fenstermacher
Fechoo
Catawissa
J . E. Barwick
Danae
Bloomsburg
Lloyd
Skeer
Jackson
W. L. Yorks
Roaring Creek
Jeremiah Mensch
J. F. Hess
J. G. Freeze
Geo. E. Elwell
John G. Harman
Marksmen Medals Awarded to Company G Members
Medal distribution honors 1912 marksmanship among Company G officers and privates. Awards include first and second class marksmen and revolver marksmen, plus two silver Keystone medals for Lieut. Brad and Lieut. Gennaria. Total medals: 26 marksmen, 8 first class, 8 second class, 3 revolver, plus two noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company G
Brad
Street
Gennaria
Coldest August in 19 Years Records Break
It was colder Tuesday than any August 12 in 19 years and colder Monday than any August 11 in 28 years. The average Tuesday was 64 degrees with a low of 57, and the high reached 72. The record August low is 49 degrees on August 27, 1910, while the August high is 98 degrees in 1900.
Official to succeed McKelvey at Bloomsburg Water Co
A Bloomsburg Water Company meeting Tuesday night named a committee to pursue a new secretary after Charles W. McKelvey left town. Until appointment, Frank P. Zarr will fulfill the secretary duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg Water Company
Charles W. McKelvey
Frank P. Zarr
Powell to continue talk at Christian Endeavor convention
At the convention continuation on Wednesday night Miss Martha Powell will extend her address detailing her trip. The talk will be illustrated with mirrorscope pictures to enhance the narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Martha Powell
Mirrorscope Pictures
Summer Pleasures At A Restful Ice Cream Spot
A cool and restful cafe offers ice cream and soda for summer evenings. Trolley tickets to the Progressive Rally are available at local businesses. Hon. Victor Murdock will speak after noon and in the evening. Banquet tickets cost $1.00 with no admission charge for the rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brower
Buckalew Kemp and Co
J. J. Brower
A. W. Cherrington
Charles Harris
Victor Murdock
Public Sale at Bloomsburg Farm Implements and Goods
The undersigned will sell on the premises corner East and Eighth streets Bloomsburg on Saturday August 30 at one oclock p m livestock farm implements household goods etc R M Watkins Note: eyesight claim and GEO jeweler ad appear in text but sale details are the readable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Streets
Bloomsburg
Jetc. R. M. Watkins
Comforting sweets and rides to Willow Grove offer
An old town notice highlights a Bush's Quality Shop breakfast and a special Reading line trip to Willow Grove on August 17, with a 4 42 a m Bloomsburg departure. It also lists theater ads, a dining room pitch, a six room rental, and a Ocean Grove return for August 23 with ten day tickets and a Philadelphia stopover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
First Visit in Twenty Seven Years Shocks Spokane Visitor
Steward Dreiblebis of Spokane Washington returns to Bloomsburg after twenty seven years away, visits Mt Pleasant Township and nearby farms. He recalls few landmarks, notes growth since his 1874 westward move, and plans a several week stay with his brother Amos. He previously lived in California and Arkansas while building a contracting career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Steward Dreiblebis
Spokane
Wasl
Bloomsburg
Amos Dreiblebis
Mr. Dreiblebis
California
Arkansas
Legal Notices and Marriages In Bloomsburg Area
Cases set for trial include Walters versus Hess and others with various defendants and a receiver. Marriage licenses issued include Harold Robbins with Della Mae Johnson and Celestine Dorzio with Lucia Colone. A candidate for Bloomsburg Poor District director announced. Johnson Robbins marriage in Bloomsburg occurred Tuesday by Rev. Heckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeze Quick
Ward Harold Robbins
Della Mae Johnson
Pine Township
Celestine Dorzio
Lucia Colone
Berwick
Della Johnson
Bloomsburg
E. R. Heckman
Long Before Public Again Hiram Neyhard Swears Warrant
Hiram Neyhard swears out a warrant charging Elmer known as Sig Long with assaulting his son Amos. The report notes death threats in the Sulzer case and mentions a governor impeachment vote short by eleven. Full details appear on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Neyhard
Elmer
Sig Long
Amos
Sulzer
N. Y
Theatrical Season Opens With A Butterfly On The Wheel
The week closes with a closed balance, while the theater season opens Tuesday August 26 with A Butterfly On The Wheel. Edison’s Talking Pictures return September 8. Sweethearts and Wives September 5. Freckles September S. Myrkle Harder Stock Co. week begins September 15. Also listed are local ads for groceries, ostrich feather teaching, fertilizer agents, and tours to Niagara Falls, with further small notices and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Edison
Talking Pictures
Myrkle Harder Stock Co
Big Day at Camp Excursion Week and Parades
Wednesday featured a lengthy camp gathering with over twenty excursion cars discharging at the camp rather than Lime Ridge. Capt. Barton and Major Rishel judged a drill as Bloomsburg visitors filled the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Ridge
H. S. Barton
Rishel
Bloomsburg
Company G
Will Examine Silcox at Danville
District Attorney Small and doctors Altmiller and Hower left for Danville Asylum to examine the sanity of William Silcox, an inmate who has funds for legal aid. The article also notes a report on Mariners National Bank near the Court House showing a prosperous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
H. V. Hower
Danville Asylum
William Wilcox
Silcox
Mariners National Bank
Big Bank
Court House
Funeral for Gladys Knorr Set at West Main Home
Funeral services for the late Gladys Knorr will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from her parents home on West Main street with the Rev. Frank Traub officiating. Interment follows at Rosemont cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Knorr
William Knorr
West Main Street
Frank Traub
Rosemont Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Beck
Williamsport Hospital
Harvey's Lake
Charles Alexander
Lloyd Kitchen
Berwick Merchants
Order of Owls
Nest No. 1133
John Spates Welliver
Welliver
Venezuela
Max Gross
East Street
Atlantic City
McKelvey
West Street
Washington Party
The
Ladies Aid Society
St Columba’s New
Karen
LOCAL
OFHGE
London
Rifle of Western Union
Quick Answers Court
George the Fifth
Mary
Daughter
Western Union Telegraph Co
Pacific Coast
Western Union
W. S. Reed
Pokomoke City
Joplin
New Jersey
New York
Mr. Deutterion
D. J. Tasker
Lyman H. Howe
Moving Picture
West
Tacoma
Wash
Mr. Tasker
Bloomsbury
Clyde Keller
Bittenbender
Johnston
Euston Hotel
Euston Square
N. W
Liverpool
London Bridge
King’s Square
Royal Palace
Queen Elizabeth's
GEO
W.hess
Jeweler
Optician
Bush's Quality Shop
Willow Grove
Reading
West ST
the New Theatre
Arcade
Great Northern
Crystal
Pearl White
Chester Marnette
Gem
Bob
John Gross
Essanay
Lubin
the New Lyric
Charles P. Elwell
Sentinel Office
Savidge’s
Fef, M
Savidge
Ocean Grove
Common Pleas
C. L. Walters
Ezekiel Hess
Samuel Carlos
Magee Carpet Company
RB. M. Thompson
Nevada Copper Mining and Smelting Co
Charles J. Miller, Jr
A. Z. Sehoch
F. E. Colony
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lloyd B. Skeer
Centre Street
Democratic Party
Columbia Theatre
Alexander
Farmers United Bone Fertilizer Co
Box
Henry D. Clayton
U. S
O'Neal
Snowboy
C. H. Sharpless
Centre St
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Washington
Co. L. Rupert
White Cross Barber Shop
E. F. Row
H. P. Franklin
Wyoming Valley
Market Square Dress Parade
Danville
Will
Danville Hospital
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