Culp cobbler of Sugarloaf and Conyngham dies aged 61
Jacob Culp a long time cobbler in Sugarloaf and Conyngham is dead at 61. He was found by his wife Friday morning at their Nescopeck home and died of apoplexy after hours in death. The funeral was held Monday with Rev. Correll, burial in Union cemetery Conyngham. Survivors include wife four daughters and three sons.
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Jacob Culp
Sugarloaf
Conyngham
Nescopeck
Correll
Union Cemetery
Social Doings In The Country On Washingtons Birthday
A Pleasant Washingtons Birthday gathering at the Miller home on Butler at Conyngham featured Miss Hattie Miller arranging amusements, a noon dinner, and songs. Attendees included F. Shaffer Nescopeck and many local residents. the Conyngham Union will broadcast the day’s memories in March. A Washington Society was formed with officers Hannah Cragle president Cora Walp vice president Lawrence Kiner secretary. Feb 24 events drew large crowds. A noon Thursday wedding is planned for Hubbard Wenner Lower St Johns and Gertrude Kropf Quakake at the groom’s home, officiated by Rev. ner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. Shaffer
Nescopeek
Philip
Milton
Naugle
Samule Snyder
Zenith
B. Roth
August Voeste
Hariigg
Miller
Pond Hill
Hubbard Wenner
Lower St. Johns
Gertrude Kropf
Quakake
Rey
Local Names and News From Freeland Area Notices
A long list of residents and visitors from Freeland and Nescopeck appeared in community notices. It mentions improvements in Freda Hess, family visits, social gatherings, property sales by J. H. Lahm, and local wallpaper designs and store promotions at J. T. Davis.
Husband and Wife Injured in Mill Incident
A husband and wife were severely injured when the husband suffered a smashed finger in a grist mill on the same day. The report notes both victims seek medical care and the event is under local investigation.
Pneumonia Outbreak Affects St Johns School and Residents
Doctors report many illness cases in St Johns and surrounding areas with pneumonia predominating, mainly among children. The local school enrollment drops to 57 with only 15 attending recently, as residents fear crowded rooms and poor ventilation. The school building was fumigated last Wednesday.
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St. Johns
Real estate dealer sells multiple properties in Hazleton area
George Krick sold a double house and lot near Green and Cedar to W Hanzel of this city for John and Mary Schmidt of Cincinnati Ohio. Additional listings include the Khies property on Diamond avenue, the Mc Garrity brick block at Wyoming and Beech, a double house on East Mine street, and several houses near Arnold's brewery. Erick advertises bargains with office hours and urging inquiries. Council to meet for reorganization next Monday. Also advertisement for Three Minute Universal Bread Maker with Hazleton Machinery and Supply Co. and sales on shoes at The Hub Hazleton.
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George Krick
Green and
Cedar Streets
John and Mary Schmidt
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hanzel
Ini
Khies
Diamond Avenue
Johns
McGarrity
Wyoming
Beech Streets
East Mine Street
Arnold
Erick
Plain Speaker
Raymond Hauze Takes Post in Wilkes-Barre Freight Dept
Raymond Hauze accepts a position in the P. R. R. freight department at Wilkes-Barre and plans to begin housekeeping there soon. Other notes mention tie peeling contracts for McHenry by Milton Turnbach and Elias Slusser, A B Frederick skipping road duties this summer, and local social events including Mite Society activities and sleigh parties among residents of Berwick Nescopeck and Hazleton area.
Local notices and social items from Hazleton area
Suits JM Kemp sells a horse to Albert Whitebread of Hobbie. Mrs J W Moyer of Pottsville visits with daughter Mrs J W. W J Peters of Hobbie spends Saturday and Sunday here. Miss Mary Remshaw ill for days. Dr W E Grover will locate at 51th Main St Wilkes Barre. native of Black Creek. Mrs J B Laubach and Mrs Paul eli of Wilkes-Barre visit Mrs Ge Roth. Miss Agnes Albertson visiting Holland in Berwick. New furnace installed in local church. Howard Augustus Ringladen, 20, died in Hazleton. buried in Conyngham. Richard Shaffer of Nescopeck rumored to marry soon. George Stackhouse birthday party. Walter Hardcastle returns from Wilkes-Barre. Horse owned by William Broh of Hobbie died. Miss Marie Wenner visits S F Radler. John Betterly of Freeland visits home. Thomas Quinny moving to Milnesville. W H Walek to reopen blacksmith shop April 1. Julius Wolf to locate on Brewery Hill Wilkes-Barre in April. Credit claims against Butler township to be presented to treasurer Charles Brighthaupt. Wanted ad for strong bay horse to work in blacksmith trade at Beisel’s Corner. Men’s rubber boots 75 cents at the HUB Hazleton.
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JM. A. Kemp
Albert Whitebread
Hobbie
J. W. Moyer
Pottsville
J. W
W. J. Peters
Saly
Mary Remshaw
W. E. Grover
Hazleton
Black Greek Community Notes Amid Snow and Socials
J H Horn suffers bronchitis while Mrs D B Landis shows slow improvement. Local moves include C H Troy finding work and Givin Gregory moving to a Shellhammer street home. Sleighing wanes as roads worsen. Beav er Meadow guests visit C W Troy for a late social with games and a hearty meal.
Baby girl brightens home of Miles and Mrs Rittenhouse
A baby girl arrived to brighten the home of Miles and Mrs. Rittenhouse. Margaret Knorr, who spent several weeks here, returned to Hobbie on Sunday. Also noted are dances at Rock Glen with Mrs. Philips praised as a graceful dancer. Mr. Tilman Rittenhouse improves his rheumatism and Walter Richards shows progress. Mattie Johnson returned from Nuremberg after a fortnight away. Jerome Hunsinger of Mifflinville visits, Elmer and Mrs Miller call on friends in Butler Valley. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after the death of the Trivelpiece child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Mattie Johnson
Nuremberg
Jerome Hunsinger
Mifflinville
Elmer
Mrs. Miller
Butler Valley
William Trivelpiece
Community Notes From Nescopeck and Beaver Valley
Tomhicken N. F. and Mrs. Peffer of Nescopeck visited Peter Zang's on Sunday Mae Sickler Mary Eisner Bertha Hunsinger and N T Peffer toured Beaver Valley Doctor Hiebner treated Frank Rittenhouse Jr Oswald Turnbach visited Sunday Twelve women enjoyed a sleigh ride to Beaver Valley Monday Amandus Defrain and bride attended Peter Zang's last Saturday and a crowd at the depot chased them away next Saturday they returned with music boxes Wall paper sale at J T Davis St Johns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F
Mrs. Peffer
Nescopeck
Peter Zang
Mae Sickler
Mary Eisner
Bertha, Hunsinger
N. T. Peffer
Beaver Valley
Doctor Hiebner
Frank Rittenhouse
Frank, Jr
Amandus Defrain
Bride
Peter
Amandus
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Dockash
J. M. Gregory & Co
East Broad Street
Hazleton, Pa
Lonzer
Wilson Mace
Sarah Beck
Curtis
Daniel Brighthaupt
George Roth
Harry Radler
Albert Hoffman
Honey Hole
Alvin Woodring
M. A. Kemp
Earl
Willard
Jearette Wagner
John Bittenbender
Harriet M. Belles
Berwick
Joseph Warner
Beach Haven
P. H. Walker
Shickshinny
Thomas Campbell
Conyngham Union
NEW Society
Shadif
Homer
Rin
Pe Cragle
Fannie
Kline
Cather
Cragle
Eva Andress
Palmer Hess
Irvin Keimer
Robert Mensinger
Harry Naugle
Walter “ Craglé
Trvin Kreske
Boar
Kisbaugh
Meril
Flavie
Harvey
Eroh
Helen
Ron
Leroy
Bruce
Haven
Daisy Schweppenhelser
Dai ‘Parr
Wilmer ‘Whitenight
Nori Selwell
Hiram Karchner
Wi Pifer
Jeremiah Hess
Freda
Frank
Hess
Adam “Ruckel
Emma
A. D. Miller
Catherine
Lewis Andress
Sutliff
Aaron’ Andress and Hess
Laura
Monte Hartman
Shickshi Hertz Cragle
Déanius
Thomas Hartzell
Wilkes-Barre
Sia Bruce
Hoyt
Witerton
M. Hauft
Sands of Batterns
Selest
J. T. Davis
J. H. Lahm
Pine Street
Solinsky
Anthony Wezelaki
Mr. Lahm
Crossin Properties
Beéch Streets
Engle
Broad Street
Ask Brighthaupt
Freeland Royal
William Daubert
Neelig
sSuUderWear Saberwear
Margwarth
White Palace
Bogan
Richmond
Dr. Grover
Broad St
Conyngham Borough
Universal
Hazleton Machinery and Supply Co
Hesleton
Raymond Hauze
Wilkes- Barre
Milton Turnbach
Elias Slusser
McHenry
Frederick
Charles Smith
Edwardsville
Henry Aten
Mite Society
Harry Welsh
Tra Yenger
Treaser
Sides
Harry Welch
Henry
Hauze
Lillie
Ernst
Ernest
Grace Sides
Lizzie Slusser
Garry Slusser
Stanley Sides
Harry Aten
Turnbach
N. F. Peffer
Butler Township
Charles ‘Brighthaupt
W. H. Walck
Beisel’s Corner
J. H. Horn
D. B. Landis
Ing
C. H. Troy
Dr. Zehner
John B. Landis
M. H. Boone
Lady Friend
Jake Gregory
Beaver Meadow
Coleraine
C. W. Troy
George Dreisbach
H. L. Yost
Wm. Reagan
William Wastellar
Shenandoah
Troy
Dan Gimbe
N. J. Phillips
John Gibbon
Thomas Bencroft
James Bradbury
Will Stone
Evans Gibbon
William Franton
Giles Evans
Howard Evans
D. J. Phillips
Edward Stone
Guy McCay
Daniel Krass
John Shearen
Driver
Mr. Grove
Tomhicken
Oswald Turnbach
J. T. Davis’ Store
Reliable Clothing House
Lauderbach & Co
Ollel
The
Attention Horse Owners
Geo. Wise
Freeland and
Jeddo
College
Honig, Hoffman & Co
West Broad Street
Gorman’s White Goods
Madame
G. D. Gorman
Justice OF the Peace
John's
Lorrie R. Holcomb
Bennet Building
Wilkes-Barre, Pa
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