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Valley Vigilant

Location

Saint Johns, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1905

Page

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Easter Day Observances Reflect Spring Peace and Hope

Easter Sunday brought bright sun and brisk air as churches overflowed with flowers and worship. Union Sunday school reported large attendance while Conyngham's Reformed church and Methodist service observed communion and music. In Hazleton two double houses on Diamond Avenue and First Street sold to J Rand Waite, signaling his plans to base a college and community growth.

Christ Union Sunday School Tig Place

Mt. Grove postmaster fight stirs local politics in Black Creek

Charles H. Rittenhouse named postmaster at Mt. Grove after a warded contest among Black Creek Republicans. Rival Frank Shaffer and W. L. Raber were considered, but Rittenhouse's store ties and qualifications won the appointment. Retiring postmaster Josiah Rittenhouse and assistant Miss Mary Rittenhouse acknowledged patrons' regret.

Charles H. Rittenhouse Mt. Grove Black Creek Township Palmer Hazleton Frank Shaffer W. L. Raber Shaffer Rittenhouse Josiah Rittenhouse Mary Rittenhouse

Local Notes From Dorrance Area College? Church? And Picks

Dorrance farmers prepare to sow oats and plant potatoes pending better weather. Despite cold and snow, streams near here show fishermen still living without the Gospel. Stephen Eckrote under care of Dr E J Schlicher. Miss Cora Moyer visited Wilkes Barre sister-in-law Mrs Stanley B Moyer. Edith Heller returned from Hazleton. Sadie Legrand of Wilkes Barre began teaching No 5 school after illness. Moses Eckrote sold a horse to Zedore Norgoskie. Easter services featured a Sunday smoker by young men in the chapel. authorities vow to teach a lesson. Mrs Mary Guldin and niece Ada Shepherd visited Moyer home. Rev A H Herbst administered communion at Emmanuel Reformed. Linoleums on offer by G G Koehler & Son 78 South Wyoming street. Bachelor Cigar nickel at JAKH'S RATHSKELLER. Toothache treatment offered by Dr Macdonald.

Stephen Eckrote E. J. Schlicher Cora Moyer Stanley B. Moyer Wilkes-Barre Edith Heller Hazleton Sadie Legrand Moses Eckrote Zedore Norgoskie Mary Guldin Neice Ada Shepherd Moyer A. H. Herbst Wapwallopen Emmanuel’s Reformed Congregation

Arbor Day Observance Scheduled in Public Schools Statewide

Hazleton and surrounding areas announce Spring Arbor Day events to be observed Friday April 28 with planting of trees in public schools and by private citizens. Hazleton Machinery & Supply Co reports the largest stock of farming tools in the city and SHED BARGAINS offer eight 6. seeds for 25¢ at The Manhattan.

Manhattan Hazleton Hazleton Machinery & Supply Co

Local Social Notes From Allen Town To Nescopeck

Brief social items list visits marriages births and outings in Allen Town Scranton Freeland Hazleton Nescopeck Conyngham and neighboring areas. Names include James Graver Phoebe Oberrender Lizzie Brugger Minnie Guesing Jacob Steinmetz and Senator Kline with events of Easter Sunday travel and local land and road projects.

Cock fight draws crowd. local baseball club forms

A cock fight attracted a large crowd in Rockport on Saturday night. A new baseball club has been organized and will travel to White Haven on the 30th for a game with the local club. Henry Falk claims the season's longest trout at Kennedy's creek, an 18 inch catch. The advertised grand opening has been postponed to May 8. The Hazleton Machinery & Supply showcases wedding carving sets.

White Haven Henry Falk Kennedy's Creek

County road project nears completion in Hollenback valley

Contractor Simpson drives 26 laborers on a 23 500 foot road from Hollenback into the valley, aiming for a June 1 finish. The 4 45 mile route includes 18 976 feet of new pavement, 4 525 feet of rebuilt old road, 20 foot width, 30 foot turns, 37 culverts, 7 000 feet of guard rail, and an average grade of 44 percent.

Simpson Hollenback

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