Thompsons New Circular Saw Mill Nears Start Up
County news covers H W Thompson advancing a circular saw mill nearly ready to operate, Wesley Chambers preparing to drill on William Briggs farm, and local tradespeople opening shops. Several accidents and community notes follow, including ball plans by A J Marsh, Stave mill man Fry losing fingers, and local harvest hopes amid fine weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Wesley Chambers
William Briggs
Charles Reed
Russell
A. J. Marsh
Lane Hotel
Marsh
Fry
Stave Mill
C. A. Fulkerson
Wardwell
M. M. Thompson
Hall
Albert Young
Houghnot & Young
Dayton
H.it. Russell
Mit Russell
Shutt & Hevanor
J. H. Houghnot
Warren
H. d. French
Falconer
Ila Sumner
Columbus
Fussell
Notes From Youngsville Improve Boom In Town
A town letter reports thriving commerce and new buildings in Youngsville with shops renovating and a two story block rising near the Gregory Hotel. It notes Miss Lizzie Holliday ill with consumption, a borough push to repair sidewalks and streets, a mill accident injuring Agrelius’ hand, and asks readers to publish the item for Tus Laveen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Holliday
Consumpton
John Patch
Levi
Agrelius
Thompson News Notes A Pleasant Week In Town
This issue highlights fine weather with lush forests and rapid vegetation growth. A social gathering occurred at Joan Morris’s residence last Friday. W. J. Slater serves as juror this week in court. E. QC. Childe continues selling tickets and handling railroad business at the station. May 18 Thompson letter referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Morris
W. J. Slater
E. QC
Childe
Thompson
Decoration Day Observed In Lottsville And Nearby
Freehold G A R post led a multi town procession from Bear Lake to Lottsville to honor veterans buried in the local cemetery. They continued to Wrightsville and Grant for ceremonies, then returned home with a solemn tribute to valor and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Post
Freehold
Bear- Lake
Bear Lake
Lottsville
Wrightsville
Grant
Virgil
Troy
Torose
Talks on temperance reply to welcome at county convention
The response by Mrs Culbertson of Irvine to the county W C T U welcome emphasizes earnest prayer and active measures to curb intemperance. She urges mothers and teachers to lead temperance efforts, defend home life, and support the scientific temperance instruction bill, urging steadfast resolve and united action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Is. S. P. Johnson
Culbertson
Irvine
Chicago
Pittsburg
Kingdom of Heaven
Republic
Commonwealth
Guidance for Future Work from the Great Father Above
The text pleads for divine guidance to avoid errors in planning future work. It asserts God promises liberally to those who ask for wisdom and references the nation’s strength in convening assemblies and delivering rescue, citing biblical examples of mercy and salvation for home and native land.
Borough Council Minutes Report Meetings and Actions
Regular borough council session recorded with Burgess Thompson and nine council members present. Reports covered sidewalk repairs, sewers on Public Way Hazel and Poplar, water nuisances, need for a health officer, and contracting timelines. Fire, Building, and Sidewalk committees. Licenses granted for rustic chairs. Night police debated. motion to hire Robt. Foster on trial at $50. Sinking fund for bond payments discussed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess Thompson
IL Davis
Lehnar
Cogswell
Davis
Knapp
Seichrist
MacKay
Strathgoose Co
Thealth
Baker
Hazel
Poplar
Morrison Street
Market Street
Struthers Close Co. House
A. Fisher
Water and
Hickory Streets
Fisher Block
Town Hall
Sixth Street
Colbere
A. A. Davis & Co
Hamilton
Thos. Walsh
Fifth St
Jamieson & Co
Schellhammer & Lesser
Cowan & Gleason
A. G. Lavy
D. McGee
P. Begler
J.C. Utter
H. Briggs
Walkerman
Tiobt. Foster
Clarendon
High School Work and Alumni Banquet Recap
Friends fill the high school for the class of 1885 graduation twelve pupils honored. The eighth annual Alumni banquet followed in the Academic Room with toasts by class representatives, music, poems, and speeches. W. A. Rankin presented diplomas. the event ended with a lively social gathering. An adjacent notice invites planting land shares for sale near Warren, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the High School
Ene Langer
W. A. Rankin
Igh School
Toverture
Fannie Smith
Berta L. Thomas
Alice Irvine
Will F. Messner
James W. Kitchen
Olaya
Mary L. Turner
Boyd Ieck
Wohin
D. A. Wilder
Frank Conarro
Essa Quam Videri
Ed. Conarro
Glass
Dan
F. O’ Hern
Ciasa
Chas. Peterson
Miller
Geo. Smith
Cerer
J. W. Weaver
Page
Warren
The Real Value of Sheep and English Farm Methods
A long, mixed agricultural piece compares English and American sheep farming focusing on rent, pasture use, and crop rotations. It argues English hurdling increases land value and crop yields, discusses turnips, cabbages, rye, and other crops, and notes effects on soil fertility and wool versus meat emphasis. Additional sections touch on poultry feed, Holstein cattle, and dairy milk temperature effects on butter yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrerin
England
Enelen
Lassainge
A. Illinois Dairyman
Wisconsin
Ford
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Slater
Spring Creek
Mr. Slater
J. G H. Thompson
Youngsville
Thompson News Notes
Nean
Andartisans
Rome
Louisville
Aleocto
Brevitizs
Pittsfield
Connolly
Jamestown
Stewart
Phun Mead
Ott Andrews
E. F. Chaffee
George Ayers
West
Virginia
Put
Pennsylvania
Adam Cass
M. E.churRett
M. B. Danham
Ben Nesmith
EB. Bartsch
Bartsch & Gruner
Water Street
Chas. Bartsch
Tne ' Lenaer
Mrs. Culbertsons
Mrs. Johnson
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