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Newspaper
Valley Vigilant
Location
Saint Johns, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
3
In Hobbie a small oil seep or near well attracts landowners hopeful of riches. Isiah Moyer found oil in a rock crack while testing well water, and Stephen Engle of Hazleton confirmed oil content. The Trenton shale is cited as a source, with the 20 foot deep well sunk about 46 years ago.
Dorrance residents share Sunday visits and calls with neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Moyer Miss Ada Shepard and Mr. and Mrs. Al Whitebread Also greetings to Mr and Mrs Marr and the nearby Warner families Easter services were well attended The Green Woods school term ends next Friday and many locals visit relatives in Ashley Wilkes Barre and Slocum
Hollywood William Culp lost a valuable horse on Saturday from colic. Emory Schaffer plans to move to Black Ridge soon. Miss Bertha Schott of Hazleton spent days at Contractor Schneider’s. Anthony Widzbar joined Berwick steel plant staff and was popular with local youths. William Sandrock family of Lattimer visited Hollywood on Sunday. Mrs. Knelly of Hazleton visited last week. Oliver Schneider and the Bonner sisters attended Hughsville services. Ephram Boyer gave his family a graphophone. Harry Schneider Bertha Schott and Henrietta Schneider visited East Butler friends. The Dinklacher boy ill with convulsions at East Butler. Calvin Hinkle gifted his children a piano. Mr. and Mrs. Fouls visited Lattimer friends. A number of foreign folks attended the Hungarian ball at Hazleton on Monday.
J. W. Broh, the hotel proprietor, is in good spirits after a fine new son arrived at his home. For toothache relief, readers are directed to Dr. Macdonald.
A busy roster notes visits and gatherings around Pottsville, Seybertsville, Beaver Valley and Berwick. Names include Rock Glen W G Seigfieid Thomas M L Hutchins and Etta Lynn with various relatives and local workers. The Reagan Lumber Co expands operations while Henry Klase and Henry Delzeit are seen at Nur emberg and town. The trout season opens amid modest catches and several residents report daily life.
The report notes a postponed meeting at Morton House and a Sunday baseball game where Lynn’s Stars lost 14 to 9 to Fern Glen. Highlights include Lynn injuring a leg, H Ervine substituting, Stiner’s 400, and comments on batting power and fielding prospects.
William Forsythe 73 is critically ill with pneumonia. George Bachman and sister Hannah of Hazleton spent Sunday here. Miss Minnie Prior and Arthur Benjamin were married in Plymouth on April 25. David Nuss and family of Catawissa are in town for Lutheran Communion. William Heizer and family of Cataissa are settled in their new home here. Mrs. I. W. Shellhamer is steadily improving. Jacob Wright is credited with the valley’s finest farm.
The St Johns Missionary Society was reorganized on Sunday and elected officers including President George Reisenweaver Vice President John Williams Treasurer Charles Brighthaupt Secretary Jennie Watson Organist Frank Snyder and Assistant Emma Woodring.
In Luzerne County a heated school director convention re elected Frank P. Hopper as superintendent by 261 votes to 97 for Herman and 39 for Lord. A major salary fight followed with proposals ranging from 3000 to 5000 dollars, but the body decided to keep Hopper’s pay at the present level amid shouting and interruptions.
Five thousand people withdrew and a vote followed on whether to keep $4000. The tally favored $4000 by 252 to 145. Dr. Mosteller of White Haven nominated Hopper, seconded by Trembath and Glynn of Hanover. Rapson of Wyoming gave the Herman speech, Hawley named Lord, and Griffith of Nanticoke withdrew Monday afternoon.
Albert Miss Augusta Eckenstein of Wilkes Barre spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Annie Kreuzer of Wilkes Barre visited Easter at her parents. John Sox caught a fifteen inch ten ounce trout in the creek on G C Hildebrand’s farm. Sunday death of Mr Powley noted among local residents.
Public notice announces an application to the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County on May 15 1905 for the Nescopeck Cornet Band to be incorporated under Pennsylvania law to promote music and enjoy all legal rights. Also notes a forthcoming Nescopeck horse sale May 18 and lists various local sale notices and items for sale from Conyngham and nearby areas.
Quakat C D Kunkle Jacob Steward and Silas Steward declare completion of potato planting. Guests included Henry and Mrs Krapf and George Gerhart family on Sunday. George Krapf caught a 14 inch trout. Miller family and Clare visited Elizabeth Steward. Delano friends greeted Silas Steward. Abe Balliet and son Allie visited Hazleton on business. School board met at Macah Chunk and elected a county superintendent. Local coffee sample offer advertised. Supervisor Reinmiller of Ship ruptured years ago suffered agony and was carried home by Reisenweaver.
Alvin Bankus of Quakake is in critical condition after a cow gored him on Sunday. The attack caused a deep stomach wound with intestines protruding. Butler township school board will meet Wednesday evening the 17th.
Brief items note good road conditions across Sweitz and rapid blooming of fruit trees though trout fishing is poor due to unsuitable weather. Local concerns include crow damage to young poultry and cemetery maintenance needs. Minor notes cover school openings and a local election commission appointment.
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