Democratic State Convention Set for Harrisburg
The state Democratic executive committee met at Harrisburg to select the capital as the site for the Democratic state convention to nominate candidates for justice of the supreme court and state treasurer. They discussed the date and set the convention for Wednesday August 14.
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State Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic State Central Committee
Harrisburg
Democratic State Convention
Justice of the Supreme Court
of the Patriotic Order Sons of America
Petition Presented to Supt Gilroy on Mt. Carmel HQ
Yesterday morning at 7:15 on the train Messrs Robert Davis and D D Bolich and Attorney Faust met Supt Gilroy in Hazelton to present a circulated petition by W K Lord and EB Davis asking that Lehigh Valley train crews keep their headquarters in Mt Carmel. The conference outcome will be reported in a future issue.
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Messrs
Robert Davis
D. D. Bolich
Attorney Faust
Hazelton
Gilroy
First Woman Lawyer Admitted in Northumberland County
Judge Savidge admitted three new attorneys to practice law at the county bar. Julia Radle, sister of Philip Radle, became the first woman to practice in Northumberland County, alongside Howard Marper and Marlin Wolf of Shamokin. The judge quipped that a trio partnership might be a matrimonial one, which drew laughter.
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Savidge
Julia Radle
Philip Radle
Northumberland County
Howard Marper
Marlin Wolf
Shamokin
Steady Workers Council No 33 elects officers for term
The officers elected are Councillor Agnes Koppenhaffer Laura Evert V C Ollie Rowe A V C Kate Menges R C Sarah Deitrich A B S Emma Haas Henry Trefsger Ward Alice Beaver Cond Kate Depner I S Maggie Wolfgang S Carrie Clemens Trustee John Klinger Representative to State Convention Savilla Evert. For a fine suit made to order go to P A Stief.
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Steady Workers Council No. 33
Daughters of America
Agnes Koppenhaffer
A. 0
Laura Evert
V.C
Ollie Rowe
A. V.C
Kate Menges
R.C
Sarah Deitrich
A. B.S
Emma Haas
Henry Trefsger
Alice Beaver
Kate Depner
I.S
Maggie Wolfgang
Carrie Clemens
John Klinger
Savilla Evert
Local School Board Proceedings Report
The School Board met with members F A Smith J H Smith Davis Stine Fisher Startzel and Gould. Bills were approved including Supt Deans salary 11250 and other payments. Emma Powell chosen substitute teacher and Miss Davis as musical instructor for five months starting October 1. The committee recommended new books and course changes and the board approved. Superintendent Dean hosted ice cream and cake after adjournment.
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Item Pub. Co
Daily News
Evening Star
John C. Morgan
F. A. Smith
J. H
Smith
Davis
Stine
Fisher
Startzel
Gould
Dean
Thomas Ramage
Mary McMurty
W. F. Stine
Chas. Burke
Mt. Carmel Boro
Isabel Littlehales
Nat. Bank
Mt. Carmel Bank Co
Emma Powell
New Mail Carriers Start Free Delivery in Town
On Monday morning four new carriers named Williams Phillips McWilliams and Lord began free mail delivery in town. They wore new uniforms and adjusted to the work despite the excessive heat.
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Williams
Phillips, McWilliams
Lord
Parish School Exhibit Showcases Student Talent
The annual exhibit at the Church of Our Lady schools fills five rooms and the basement with class work, drawings, paintings, papers, and needlework. The display surpasses prior years, reflecting the patience and efforts of the sisters and the students’ remarkable talents.
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Church of Our Lady
We Should Celebrate End Of Revenue Stamp Requirement
After the first day of July no more revenue stamps will be required on proprietary medicine presumery cosmetics chewing gum bank checks money orders express receipts export bills lading telegraph messages and several other items. Let everybody be thankful.
A Relic of War Days At Henry Clay Mine Shaft
A Minie ball halved by workmen sawing Southern plank at the Henry Clay mine shaft is presented to Lincoln Post No. 140 G. A. R. of Shamokin as a relic of Civil War days.
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Henry Clay
Lincoln Post No
Shamokin
Borough Council Delivers Patchwork Session Report
The borough council in its warm new room addresses street issues on Chestnut, Fifth, and Third streets. It approves payments, debates loan payoff, sewer bond increase, and police attire waivers. A curbstone market and street repairs receive second and final readings as talks continue on creek cleanup liability.
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Brokenshire
Chestnut Street
Fifth
Third Street
Auten
Sixth and Chestnut
Law Committee
Pensyl
H. Carl
Board of Health
Thomas Corcorany
Ceee Snb
D. E. Beveridge
John
Kate Kehler
Bastress
Startzel
Alto
Carmel
Beveridge
The Glorious Fourth Roars With Spark and Sale
The Fourth of July rush begins early as dealers stockpile fireworks in large quantities. Money is plentiful and crackers and rockets will fill the skies. Young Americans start the season ahead, with dynamite crackers on display. Debates linger over when the related law takes effect.
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America
Plea in stolen goods case ties Bartlett Purcell and Quigley
Monday morning Barton Purcell and Patrick Quigley pled guilty before Justice Reed to receiving stolen goods and disposing of them. Purcell had just completed a term and testified he saw Dan Spotts steal lard and bacon from the Kiefer slaughter house. They sold the goods to Polish families for beer and money. Spotts claimed over 200 dollars of stolen merchandise moved. Williams is at large and police expect to arrest him while others who bought the goods face prosecution.
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Barton Purcell
Patrick Quigley
Justice Reed
Purcell
Kiefer Slaughter House
Dan Spotts
Quigley
Dave Williams
Spotts
Kiefers
West Virginia
Williams
Stephen Girard Coal Lands and Estate Value Timeline
Stephen Girard secured title to coal lands in Schuylkill and Columbia counties by public auction in 1830. The 30,000 acre property, reduced to 16,308 acres, funded Girard College and generated over $3,000,000 for the estate, with value now around $8,000,000.
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Stephen Girard
Schuylkill
Columbia Counties
Girard College
Bank of the United States
Coet Girard
Luther League Convention Elects Officers at Shamokin
The Luther League convention adjourned at Shamokin Friday and elected officers including President A. Raymond Bard of Reading, corresponding secretary Horace W. Bickle of Pittsburgh, statistical secretary D. W. Schollenberger of Montgomery, treasurer Gen. Rumamerman of Norristown, recording secretary Mary F. E. Campbell of Shamokin.
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Luther League
Shamoknin
A. Raymond Bard
Reading
Horace W. Bickle
Pittsburg
D. W. Schollenberger
Montgomery
Rumamerman
Norristown
Mary FE. Campbell
Shamokin
New Libel Law Passed by Legislature
A new libel law among bills of interest passed by the recently adjourned Legislature. The act permits pleading justification in civil actions, allows damages for negligently and wilfully made statements, and restricts libel suits to one country.
Natalie Picnic Invite At Natalie Colliery
All Natalie colliery employees are invited with families to a picnic. Trains depart at 9.80 a.m. and return at 9.30 p.m. from Natalie. Picnic committee sponsors this community event.
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Natalie
Ayer's Pills Promoted as Liver Health Cure
Advertises Ayer's Pills as a liver remedy for constipation biliousness dyspepsia and sick headache. Claims cure and suggests purchase from all druggists for 25 cents.
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Ayer
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South Oak St
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Sanger
Clerk White
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Gibbons
Campbell
Gregorowicz
Yeager
Camp
Jones
Girard
NEW Libel Law
Buckingham
DallaoisTs
A. P. Hatt & Co
Nashua
C. C. Leader & Son
Goldschmidt
North Oak Street
Lion
Dixie
Lord’s Novelty Store
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