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Debora Clark
Articles transcribed by Alan Clark for his senior project at Mansfield
Jr.-Sr. High School
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Republican Advocate
Wellsboro, PA.
Miss Ella Rankin
1899
Lambs Creek - Oct. 03
Mrs. John Cooper, of Camden, N. J.; M. And Mrs. D. L. Fralic, of Corning; Mr and Mrs. J. T. Hotchkiss, of Lawrenceville, Mrs. M.H. Fralic and Mrs. L. L. Flower, of Corning, N.Y., visited friends in town last week.
W. E. Peck is building an addition to his dwelling house.
J. L. Moore is improving his dwelling house on the west side of the river by the addition of a large veranda.
Lambs Creek - Oct.14
News has been received here to the effect that Mrs. W. G. Mann is very ill at her home in Elmira.
Ernest Dorsett, formerly of this place, now of Mansfield, has begun studying medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
John L. Cooper, of Camden, N. J., is visiting friends in town.
Mr. And Mrs. Archie S. Hotchkiss, of Watkins were bereaved last week Saturday by the death of their infant son, Georgie.
Mrs. Abner Jenkins and Mrs. C. Cooper are visiting friends in Gaines.
Edwin Dorsett and daughter Helen are spending a few days in Elmira.
The many friends of Rev. L. D. Adams will be pleased to learn that he will remain with us for another year.
Miss Ida Rankin gives good satisfaction as a music teacher.
Fred Duel passed Sunday with friends at Mitchell Creek.
A daughter was born to Mr. And Mrs. Alfred Warters on October 12.
Lambs Creek - Oct. 27
Geo. Fralic, of Corning, passed Sunday with friends in town.
Charles Brewster and family, of Lowman, N. Y., visited with friends here last week.
J. F. Ripley and family left here last week Monday for Harrisburg, where Mr. Ripley has been appointed a watchman in Capital Park.
L. K. Gile is making preparations to erect a fine dwelling house on his farm at Kelleytown.
Seymour Hotchkiss visited Wellsboro last Monday.
Mrs. Walton Lamb and daughter Grace, of Corning, are visiting relatives in this place.
Mrs. A. P. Brewster and daughter, Mrs. John Cooper, are visiting friends in Gaines.
Ira McIntyre, of Nellsville, Wis., and Mrs A Buck, of Farmington, have
been the guests of their sister Mrs. Jennie Day.
Lambs Creek - Nov. 24
E. Paris had sold his dwelling house on Main street for the sum of $400 to john Griffin Jr, who will enlarge and improve the house.
Miss Sadie Ripley is visiting relatives at Millerton
Mrs. W.L. Cruttenden, of Mansfield , visited friends in town recently.
Mrs. C. B. Lamb, of Corning, was calling on friends in town a few days ago.
Rev. And Mrs L. D. Adams, of Covington, are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter.
John Jenkins has moved into the G. A. Lamb house, occupied by Abner Jenkins, and both families will remain there until spring.
O. W. Clark and C. Clark were in Wellsboro last Thursday.
Miss Ella Lamb was visiting friends at Corning last week.
Lambs Creek - Dec. 7
A serious road accident occurred near Mansfield last Thursday evening. Mr. Fred C. Deuel while riding his bicycle collided with a team and was thrown violently to the ground. He was rendered unconscious by the fall and was badly cut around the face. He was removed to the home of his brother, J. W. Deuel, at Mansfield, where he did not regain consciousness until the next morning. Mr. Deuel had a light on his wheel but the driver did not see it in time to prevent the accident. He is the youngest son of Charles F. Deuel, of Mitchell Creek, and came here about 18 months ago to superintend the raising of tobacco on the Ross and Williams Farms. At the last accounts he was considered slightly improved. He has a host of friends here who hope his recovery may be speedy and permanent.
Constable Edward Dorsett returned last Tuesday from a trip to Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia.
Prof. N. C. Giles, principal of VanEtten Union School passed the thanksgiving holidays with his parents.
M. H. Fralic, of Corning, while visiting old friends here last week, sold and shipped five carloads of lumber to M. F. Randolph, of Horseheads, N.Y.
Lambs Creek - Dec. 14
The marriage of Mr. Hurbert B. Rice and Miss Ella N. Lamb which took place last August, has just been announced. Both young people have hosts of friends here who extend congratulations.
Mrs. Clarence Ordway, of Cherry Flats, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Jenkins.
Miss Lena Hoyt, of Farmington, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Walton Lamb.
Miss Ida Rankin give good satisfaction as a Music teacher.
Rev. L. D. Adams is holding revival meeting in the Methodist church.
Lambs Creek - Dec. 28
Miss Louise Adams, principal of the Gaines school, is spending the holidays with her parents here.
H. B. Fralic is enjoying holiday vacation at his home in corning.
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Clark, of Mansfield spent Christmas here as the guests of Mr and Mrs S. L. Hotchkiss.
Misses Cora and Claudia Hakes are at home from their schools for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas White, of Elkland, are visiting relivitves here.
Principal Norman C. Giles, of VanEtten, N.Y., and the family spent the Christmas Holidays here.
Fred E. Day, of Elmira, is spending a brief vacation here.
M. H. Fralic, of Corning, was in town on Wednesday.
George Mattison is on the sick list.
Republican Advocate
Wellsboro, PA.
Miss Ella Rankin
1904
Lambs Creek Feb 26
George Allis, of Upper Lambs Creek, has purchased the Mary E. Lanigan farm.
A son has been born to Mr. And Mrs, Earnest Cruttenden, of New Boston.
W. E. Peck, of this place, and his son Elmer E> Peck, of Mansfield, expect to move to a farm near Wellsburg, N.Y., next month.
Leon Ripley and wife, of Jobs Corners, visited here recently.
Mrs. A.P. Brewster has returned from a visit in Corning.
Walter N. Cruttenden and wife, of Wilkesbarre, rejoice at the birth of a daughter.
There are four cases of chicken pox in the family of L.C. Lamb.
J.P. Griffin’s child remains very sick, with but a small hope of recovery.
Dorothy, the young daughter of W. G. Seaman, has been very sick with bronchial pneumonia.
Wedding bells will ring here soon.
Lambs Creek - March 4
W.L. Cruttenden and family, of Centeroaks, Clinton County, were recent visitors here.
A son was born to Alonzo Warters and wife on Feb 26.
Mrs Anna Maloney, of Painted Post, N.Y., has been visiting her sister, Mrs. M. J.
Barnes.
Mrs Patrick Griffin is sick.
M.H. Fralic, of Corning, is spending a few days here.
Mrs. W. F. Lamb is visiting in Corning.
Alfred Warters, of Centeroaks, Clinton County, and family are visiting here.
Mrs Mary A. Knowlton, of Charleston, is spending a few weeks with her brother Ira W. Kelley
Lambs Creek - April 29
A son was born to W. H. Kelley and his wife on April 25.
Elmer E. Ripley, of Trenton N.J., was a recent visitor here.
Henry VanNess, of Mansfield, has sold his 300 acre farm at Upper Lambs Creek to Reuben Warters and Thu VanNess.
George Warters left last week for Centeroaks, Clinton County, where he has secured employment.
Abner Jenkins has moved to Ansonia.
William Archer and wife, of Mill Creek, mourn the death of their infant son.
Mr. And Mrs. Warren Moore, of Elmira, are visiting her.
Mrs. A.P. Brewster has returned from Corning.
John Brennen, of Lindley, was a recent guest of his sister, Mrs. Walter White.
Lambs Creek - June 1
Adelbert Allis, formerly of this place , and Miss Anna Quinn, of the Willard State Hospital, were married at Willard, N.Y., on May 18th. A reception was given to Mr. And Mrs. Allis at the home of the bride groom’s parents. Mr. And Mrs. George Allis, in this place on Wednesday evening, where an elegant supper was served. Among the out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Sumner White of Elmira. The bride is an efficient and accomplished young woman, having recently graduated from the Willard State Hospital as a trained nurse. The groom is a young man of industrious habits and is highly respected. They were the recipients of many beautiful presents. They leave soon for Willard where Mr./ Allis has employment. Their many friends join in wishing them a happy and prosperous future.
Mrs. Anna Matthews and child of Elmira, are visiting the former’s sister, Mrs. W. E. Fralic
M.H. Fralic and son George, of Corning, have been spending a few days here.
Lambs Creek - June 10
Mrs. Wilson Day and Mrs. George Spencer have gone to the St. Louis Exposition.
D. B. Lamb and wife have been visiting friends and relatives in Corning.
Mrs. W. J. Cruttenden has gone to Elkland to visit her daughter, Mrs. C. F. White.
D. M. Bailey, of Mansfield, has moved his family here. He occupies a part of Miss Maria Lamb’s house.
Mrs. S. D. Brewster is visiting in Austinburg and in Canisteo, N. Y.
F.C. Deuel, of Mansfield, runs a meat wagon through here weekly.
Announcement is made of the marriage of Clarence J. Moore, of Corning, N.Y., and Miss Mamie Oldroyd, of this place.
Miss Lena VanNess, of Mansfield, has been clerking in her father’s store here for a few days.
George Krebs, of Corning, and Miss Nora Griffin, of Lawrenceville, were married in Wellsboro on June 8th. The bride is a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Patrick Griffin, of this place, and had many friends here who wish her a happy future. They will reside in Corning.
Lambs Creek - July 7
The ladies of the Methodist Church held an ice cream social on the Fourth and cleared about $11 for the benefit of Rev. G. E. Hutchings.
Mrs. S. D. Brewster has been visiting friends in Austinburg, Andover and Canisteo.
Miss Pearl Jenkins, of Ansonia, is spending a few days here.
Walter Mosher, of Sylvania, and Miss Levina Osgood, daughter of Mr. Benj. H. Osgood, of Pickle Hill, were married on June 29th at Elmira, Rev. George Haigh officiating.
Miss Rena Ripley, formerly of this place, was recently graduated from the Kings County Hospital , in Brooklyn, N.Y., as a trained nurse.
There was a large attendance at the Sunday’s school convention here last Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Avery has been engaged to teach our school.
A son has been born to Prof. And Mrs. E. P. Shaw.
Many from here attended the Centennial in Wellsboro.
Alfred Warters, of Centeroak, and family are visiting here.
Mrs Adeline Niles, of Painter run, is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Jones.
W. L. Cruttenden and family, of Centeroak, visited here recently.
Mrs Jennie Day has been spending a few days at Stokesdale.
Lambs Creek -July 22
Prof. N. C. Gile has returned here with his family from Florida, N.Y., to spend the summer. He has been re-elected principal of the Florida school at an increased salary.
Walter R. Fralic, of Elmira is visiting his brother Willard E. Fralic.
Miss Alta L. Peck, of Lowman, N.Y. is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. M. Bailey.
Miss Nellie Kerwin, of Elmira, was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Kelley.
Mrs. Frances Lamb, of Corning, with her children, are visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. W.F. Lamb.
Miss Bertha Brewster, of Mansfield, is spending a few days here.
Judd Scofield has gone to Galeton to clerk a store.
VanNess and Warters are enlarging and otherwise improving their barns in Upper Lamb Creek.
Alan P. Brewster was badly injured a few days ago by falling off a load of hay.
J.L. Cooper, of Corning, N.Y., is visiting here.
Mrs. L.G. Warters, of Roseville, is spending a few weeks here.
M.H. Fralic, of Corning, was here recently.
Lambs Creek - Aug. 5
Miss Anna Strum, of Morris Run, is the guest of Mrs. A. M. Fuller.
M. Kerwin, of Blossburg, is visiting his sister, Mrs. W. H. Kelley.
Dr. Dorsett, son of M.H. Dorsett, of Mansfield, has graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.
Jay F. Sigsbee spent Sunday in Sylvania.
Miss Donna Lamb, of Corning, is visiting here.
Station Agent D. B. Lamb spent Wednesday in Galeton.
W. H. Clark, O. W. Clark, L. K. Gile and N.C. Gile were in Caton recently.
Walter B. Fralic, of Mansfield Normal Class of ‘97, who was employed for the past two years by Doane and Jones in Elmira, has entered the Media-Chi College in Philadelphia for the study of chemistry.
Mr. And Mrs. W. J. Cruttenden, Mr. And Mrs. Reuben Waters, and Mrs. M. J. Barnes and Mrs. James Paris have been visiting in Caton.
Mrs Wilson Day, of Upper Lambs Creek has returned from a visit to the St. Louis Exposition. Made on her way home, after spending several weeks at her former home in Kansas.
Prof. Albert Brennen, of Moscow, N.Y., with his family is spending a
few days with his sister, Mrs. Walter White.
Lambs Creek -Oct. 10
Marguerite, the young daughter of Alfred Warters is disabled with a broken arm.
Mrs. J.l. Cooper, of Corning, with her infant daughter, Hilda, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Brewster.
Mrs. M. L. Carpenter has returned to her home in Middlebury.
A son has been born to Mrs. Raymond Ingalls, formerly Miss Doris Clark.
O. Lent has moved into the George Allis house.
Mrs. F. W. Davis spent Wednesday in Canoe Camp.
A daughter was born Oct 2 to Mrs Guy Day, of Mansfield.
W.L. Cruttenden has moved from Centeroak to Tioga.
Mrs. George Allis is sick.
Jerome fish, of Middlebury, was here Thursday.
Mrs. W.G. Mann, of Elmira, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Angell.
Lambs Creek - Nov. 11
A.S. Hotchkiss, of Elmira, son of S.L. Hotchkiss, of this place, has been promoted from fireman to engineer on the Lackawanna Railroad.
Vern Warters, of Upper Lambs Creek, has diphtheria.
Edward Townley, of Corning, has bought and shipped the engine and boiler
from Fralic’s saw mill to Post Creek, near Corning, where he is to make
brick.
The Mansfield Advocate
Miss Ella Rankin
1900
Lamb’s Creek
Rev L. D. Adams was on Sunday recovered sufficiently to again occupy his pulpit in the Methodist Church.
David Persing, of Gaines, was united in marriage last Wednesday to Miss Cora Hakes, of Upper Lamb’s Creek.
Clyde Sours, of upper Lamb’s Creek, and Miss Grace Lenox of Kelleytown, were married in Lawrenceville, recently.
Miss Lucy Brace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Brace, of Mansfield, was married last Saturday to Mr. Oscar Clark, of this place. (Alan Clark’s Gr Gr Grandfather)
Mr. Fred Deuel, who was married April 25th, to Miss Myrtle M. Hughes, of Mitchell Creek, was formerly of this place. The bride is a graduate of the Mansfield State Normal School. Mr. and Mrs. Deule will reside at Mitchell Creek
Lamb’s Creek
Rev. L. M. Gates, of Mansfield, will preach here on Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs. Alonzo Warters are rejoicing over the birth of a son.
Mrs. Anna Buck, of Lindley, N.Y., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jenny Day
Mr. And Mrs. Archie Hotchkiss, of Watkins, N.Y., are expected here soon on a visit.
Mr. Alfred Warters recently moved to Gaines where he has secured permanent employment.
Mr. W.F. Lamb, of this place, was badly injured in a runaway accident at Mansfield the other day.
Mansfield, PA., May 18, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
Mr. S.L. Hotchkiss had business in Tioga last Thursday.
Mrs. C. B. Lamb, of Corning, was in town on Tuesday.
Miss Anna M. Day, of Corning, is visiting friends here.
Miss Rena Ripley was at home from Mansfield over Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Knowlton is visiting with friends in Canoe Camp this week
Archie Hotchkiss and wife, of Watkins, N.Y., are visiting relatives here.
Miss Ida Fuller, of Morris Run, was visiting friends in this place last Sunday.
Heston, son of Henry Glenwright, of Morris Run, is reported to be very sick.
Mrs. P. N. Tuttle has gone to Jamestown, N. Y., to visit her daughter, Miss Roxie L. Davis.
Mr. Fred Lamb is rapidly recovering from the effects of the injury he received over a week ago.
A social was held at the home of E. L. Forest last Friday night for the benefit of the pastor, Rev. L. D. Adams.
Miss Claudia Hakes left here last week for North Bingham, Potter Co., where she is to teach a seven months’ term of school
Lamb’s Creek
"Dad" Backer’s show Friday night.
Mr. George Fuller left here last week for Watrous where he has obtained employment.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rice on May 30.
Mrs. W. L. Cockran, of Hornellsville, has been visiting friends here for several days.
Mr. And Mrs. M. H. Fralic, who have been visiting friends at this place, have returned to their home in Corning.
Mr Arthur Lamb, of Elmira, visited friends in town recently.
Rev. L. M. Gates, of Mansfield, will preach here on Friday evening instead of Thursday evening.
Mr. B. F. Shaw, who has been teaching school at Goldsboro, Wayne county, has returned to his home in this place.
Mr. W. G. Seamen and his family left here last week for Gaines, where Mr Seamen had secured work in the Watrous mill.
Mansfield, Pa., June 8th, 1900
Lamb’s Creek
Miss Carrie Moore left on Friday to visit friends in Corning, N. Y.
Mrs Alice Cady, of Watkins, N. Y. Is the guest of Mrs. George Fuller.
Miss VanDyke, of Tioga, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Loveless.
Mrs. N. C. Gile and her son Wayne, of VanEtten, N. Y., are visiting relatives in town.
Presiding Elder Hubbell is expected to preach in the Dorsett school house at upper Lamb’s Creek next Sunday afternoon.
There will be an ice cream social at the home of Mr. Reuben Water’s Friday evening,June8, for the benefit of Rev. L. M. Gates.
Mansfield, Pa., June 15th, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
D.B. Lamb is visiting friends in Corning this week.
Thu VanNess attended that Street Fair at Corning last week..
C.J. Ripley and wife are visiting friends and relatives in Elmira.
Rev. L. M. Gates occupied the pulpit here last Thursday evening and delivered a very interesting sermon.
An ice cream social was held at the residence of Reuben Warters last
Friday evening for the benefit of Rev. L. M. Gates. An enjoyable time is
reported.
Mansfield, Pa., June22nd, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
Mrs. L. B. Knowlton has gone to West Virginia for a visit.
Mr L. K. Gile’s new house is nearly completed.
Mr. And Mrs. J. T. Hotchkiss, of Lawrenceville, were in town over Sunday.
Fay Wheeler and family, of Tioga, have been visiting H. V. Loveless.
Mr. W. S. Brewster and family of Elmira, were guests of A. P. Brewster last week.
W. F. Lamb has improved the appearance of his residence by having it repainted.
Mr. And C. J. Ripley were visiting last week at Elmira, Corning and Lawrenceville.
William Sweet and family, of Corning, are visiting Mrs. Sweet’s parents, J. L. Moore and wife.
Mansfield, Pa., June 29th, 1900
Lamb’s Creek
Mr E. P. Shaw had been engaged to teach our district school.
Misses Lena Watrous and May Barnes are visiting at Caton, N. Y.
A few people from this place attended the circus at Blossburg last Saturday.
The first annual reunion of the Lamb’s Creek School will be held at the Methodist Church on June 30th.
The many friends here of Mr. W. G. Mann, of Elmira, who has gone to a Scranton hospital for treatment, regret to learn that he is in a critical condition and that his recovery is regarded as very doubtful.
Mansfield, Pa., July 13th, 1900
Lamb’s Creek
Mr. And Mrs. C. J. Ripley are in Elmira this week.
Mrs. M. F. Hotchkiss, who has been sick for several days is recovering.
Mrs. Edward Dorsett and her two children visited Elmira friends last week.
M. Seymour Hotchkiss had ben spending a few days in Elmira and Watkins.
Mr. And Mrs. John Button, of Upper Lambs Creek, rejoice over the birth of a daughter.
Rev. W. G. Hull, of Mansfield, will preach in the Methodist Church here next Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Raymond Lenox, of this place, and Miss Lottie Tidd were married on June 30th in Wellsville, N. Y. , at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. J. W. Tidd.
Mansfield, Pa., July 20th, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
Mr. Norman Gile is visiting his brother, Mr. C. E. Brewster, at Lowman, N. Y.
Mrs George Fuller had gone to Watkins, N. Y., to visit her daughter, Mrs. A. S. Hotchkiss.
Rev. F. W. Reynolds, of Elmira, preached an interesting sermon in the school house on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Walton Lamb and her daughter Grace and Mrs. Chas. Lamb and her son Ear, of Corning, N. Y. , are visiting relatives here.
Rev. W. G. Hull, of Mansfield, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church last Sunday afternoon and delivered an excellent sermon.
Mansfield, Pa., Aug. 10, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
The telephone line connecting Mansfield and upper Lambs Creek was completed last week and phones have been set up in the residences of Edward Dorsett, Wilson Day, Reuben Warters, Henry Warters, C. S. Ross and J. W. Adams and in Thu VanNess’s store.
Mansfield, Pa., Aug. 24, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
The reunion of Company C, 7th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, will be held at J. L. Moore’s on Thursday Sept. 6th.
Miss Rena Ripley has returned from Elmira where she spent several days.
Mr. Edward P. Shaw, of the Normal class of ‘93 has secured a position of principal of the graded school at Westover, Clearfield County.
The Austin family reunion will be held on Sept. 22d at the home of Wilson Day.
Mr. George Fralic of Corning, N.Y., is visiting here.
A number from this place went to Elmira on the excursion.
Mansfield, Pa., Aug. 31, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
G. W. Mann and wife, of Elmira, are visiting Mrs. Mann’s parents, O. Angell and wife.
M. H. Fralic, of Corning, was in town last Tuesday.
Mr. B. F. Shaw, of this place, will teach at Ariel, Wayne County, the coming school year.
Mrs. Inez Cross, of Corning, with her two children, is visiting her cousin Mrs. Edward. Fuller.
The Mann Creek school opened last Monday with Miss Maud Lewis as teacher.
The little child of Nathan Willard is improving.
Mrs. C. F. White has returned to her home in Elkland.
Mr. J. C. Beach, of Sabinsville, was in town last week..
Mansfield, Pa., Sept. 7, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
Miss Belle Brennan, of Lindley, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Walter White.
Mrs. L. B. Knowlton has returned to her home at Charleston, after an extended visit to Horton, West Virginia.
Rev. L. M. Gates is holding revival meetings in the school house.
Mr. Ellery Lamb , of Corning, was visiting friends n town last Monday and Tuesday.
Miss Nellie Kerwin, of Blossburg, is visiting with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Kelley.
Mr. Henry Paris is confined to the house with typhoid fever.
Mansfield, Pa., Oct 12, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Rev. Fredrick M. Thurston, formerly of Cazenovia, N. Y. and Miss Ruth Osgood, of Mansfield.
The sociable at L. K. Gile’s last Thursday evening netted Rev. L. M. Gates about $20.
Mr. Thu VanNess was in Elmira last week.
Mrs. C. B. Watrous, of Gaines, is visiting her brother, A. P. Brewster.
Mrs. S. D. Brewster is sick with Typhoid fever.
Mr. Frank Whitney, of Bradford, was in town on Monday
Mr. Ernest Dorsett, of Mansfield, formerly of Upper Lambs Creek, has returned to Philadelphia to resume his medical studies.
Mrs. J. L. Cooper has returned to her home in Sayre, Bradford county.
Mr. And Mrs. Stephen Warters celebrated their golden wedding last Tuesday.
Mansfield, Pa., Oct. 19, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
Mr. And Mrs. M. H. Fralic, of Corning, are spending a few days in town.
No improvement is reported in the condition of Ira D. Hakes.
Mrs. S. D. Brewster is improving.
The Blossburg Oil Company’s well, now being drilled on the Fralic Lease, is nearly down. It will be completed this week.
Rev. W. G. Hull, pastor of the Mansfield Methodist church, will preach also in the Methodist Church here during the coming year.
Mr. Leon Wood had the misfortune to lose a good cow a few days ago.
Mr. B. F. Whitney, of Bradford, was in town last Saturday.
Mrs. John Pitts, of Mansfield, visited friends here last week.
Mansfield, Pa., Nov. 2, 1900.
Lamb’s Creek
The Blossburg Oil Company’s well on the Fralic lease at Lambs Creek, was completed last week. It was drilled to a depth of 1,195 feet. A little gas found, but no oil. It is reported that another well will soon be drilled there.
Mansfield Pa., Nov. 9, 1900
Lamb’s Creek
Mr. Ira D. Hakes is reported dangerously ill at his home at Upper Lambs Creek.
Mr. L. B. Hunter had moved his family to Charleston.
Mrs. Delbert Paris, of Upper Lambs Creek, died on Wednesday, Nov. &th.
Mr. J. L. Moore had just secured an increase of pension.
Mrs. Mary E. Wood has gone to Nelson to visit her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Stage.
Mr. J. M. Rice and his family has moved to Galeton. Mrs. S. L. Hotchkiss and her daughter are visiting friends in Tioga.
Mrs. S. M. Pittsley visited her friend Mrs Fediala Hutchinson, in Mansfield last week.
Miss Ella Loveless, of Tioga, has been visiting her brother Mr. Harry Loveless.
Mansfield, Pa., Nov.16,1900
Lamb’s Creek
Mr. And Mrs. H. V. Loveless entertained company from Tioga last Sunday.
Mrs. M. J. Barnes is confined to the house by illness.
Miss Daisy Van Dyke, of Tioga, had been visiting her sister Mrs. Harry Loveless, for several days.
Mrs. Mary Knowlton is spending a few days in Charleston.
Mr. M. H. Fralic, of Corning, was in town on Monday and Tuesday.
Clarence J. Moore, son of Mr. J. L. Moore is seriously sick at Scranton.
Mr P. F. Ripley, with his family returned to Trenton N. J.,after sending a few days with his parents here.
Mrs. Fediala Hutchinson, of Mansfield, visited at Mrs. S. M. Pittsley’s one day last week.
Mrs. W. E. Peck is on the sick list.
Mansfield, Pa., Friday, Dec.14 1900
Lamb’s Creek
A Daughter was born on the 11th instant, to Mr. And Mrs. Elmer E. Peck.
Mrs. G. A. Clark, of Mansfield, visited at S. L. Hotchkiss’s one day last week.
News has been received her to the effect that Archie Hotchkiss is very ill at his home in Watkins.
George E. Clark and wife rejoice in the birth of a son.
Mr. Thu VanNess is in Elmira purchasing goods.
Mr. M. F. Randolph, of Horseheads, was in town last week.
Mansfield’s other newspaper, the Advocate, has ceased to be, after
an existence of seven months. It stopped because it didn’t pay. It was
neatly gotten up, a credit typographically to its owner, Mr. L. E. Hoyt.
He went on Monday to take charge of the job department of the Corning Democrat,
which is now owned by his old employers, the Messrs. Underhill, of Bath
The Mansfield Advertiser
Miss Ella Rankin
Friday, July 20, 1900
Lambs Creek Local
Too late for last week.
A large number of old school mates attended the first annual re-union of pupils, past and present , of the Lambs Creek school, held in the M. E. Church on June 30th. Dinner was served in the church and it netted about $8 for the benefit of the pastor, Rev. L. D. Adams. The occasion was enjoyed by all present.
Mrs. Henry Pittsley and her son, of Elmira, are guests of Mrs. J. L. Moore..
Miss Ida Rankin has a music class at Schodac.
Raymond Lenox, of this place, and Miss Lottie Tidd, of Wellsburg, were married recently.
Rev. And Mrs. L. D. Adams are visiting relatives in McKean County.
Friday August 24, 1900
Lambs Creek
The reunion of Co C, 7th Penn’s V. Calvary, will be held at the home of J. L. Moore, Thursday, Sept 6.
The annual reunion of the Warters family was held at Smythe Park on Aug. 16
The annual reunion of the Austin family will be held at Wilson Day’s on Upper Lambs Creek, Sept 22.
M. H. Fralic, of Corning, was in town last Tuesday.
Prof. E.P. Shaw, of this place, has secured a position as principal of the graded school at West over, Clearfield County.
Friday, September 7, 1900
Lambs Creek
Nellie Kerwin, of Blossburg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. H. Kelley.
W.G. Mann and wife, of Elmira, are visiting Mrs. Mann’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. O. Angell.
Mrs. L. B. Knowlton has returned to her home at Charleston, after an extended visit to Horton, W. Virginia.
Rev. L. M. Gates, of Mansfield, began a series of revival meetings on Sunday evening.
Ellery Lamb, of Corning, was in town a few days ago.
Harry B. Fralic and Miss Estella Warters are attending the State Normal School at Mansfield.
Mrs. W. L. Cochran has gone to New York.
Alfred Warters and family have moved from here from Gaines. They will occupy the George Allis place near the school house.
Friday, November 30, 1900.
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Miss Estella Warters is very sick at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Jackson Smith, in Mansfield.
Ira D. Hakes, of Upper Lambs Creek, died last Thursday evening, of cancer, at the age of 66 years. He leaves three daughters and one son. The funeral was held Sunday at the family residence, with the Rev. W. G. Hull conducting the service. Burial at Mansfield.
George Fralic, of Corning, is spending a few days here. Mrs. Thu VanNess, of Mansfield, has gone to Philadelphia to enter a hospital for surgical treatment.
Clarence Jones has moved into the dwelling house he recently purchased of Edwin Paris.
William Sweet and wife of Corning, have been spending a few days with Mrs. Sweet’s parents n this place.
Friday, December 14, 1900.
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Mrs. H. S. Waters is on the sick list.
M. H. Fralic, of Corning, was here last week.
Extensive repairs have recently been made on the river bridge at this place.
George E. Clark and Wife rejoice over the advent of a son.
Walter Lamb, of Corning, is spending a few days here.
Mrs. U. G. Mann, of Elmira, is visiting her parents, O. Angell and wife.
Miss Estella Warters is improving.
Abner Jenkins and wife went to Gaines last Sunday, being called thereby the sickness of Mrs. Jenkin’s sister Mrs. Robert Jenkins.
Friday, January 25, 1901
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Mrs. Jane Wakely, of Austinburg, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. S. D. Brewster.
A son has been born to the wife of W.L. Cruttenden, of Mansfield.
Mrs. W. J. Cruttenden is on the sick list.
Britton Faulkner, formerly of Pickle Hill, died at his home in Mansfield last Tuesday of pneumonia.
Walter Cruttenden and wife, of Wilkes -Barre, are expected here soon on a visit.
A social for benefit of Rev. L. M. Gates will be given at the residence of Isaac VanDyne on Thursday evening.
Friday, February 8, 1901
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There will be a sociable at the home of Nathan Willard next Wednesday evening for the benefit of Rev. W. G. Hull. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Frank Sherwood, of Utica, N. Y., has been spending a few days with J. L. Moore and family.
Edward Tuller and wife are visiting Corning relatives.
A daughter was born to Mr. And Mrs. Oscar Clark on January 28.
Friday, March 8, 1901.
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Mrs. Mary Knowlton is confined o the house by illness.
A son has been born to J. P. Griffin and wife.
Wilson Day and Miss Lydia M. Shaw were married on February 9 at Mansfield, Rev. L. M. Gates officiating.
Miss Lucy Peck is home from Elmira.
Miss Maud Lamb is visiting relatives in Corning.
Mrs. Eugene Day is on the sick list and Miss Alta Peck is also sick.
Mrs. C. E. Brewster and her son, of Lowman, N.Y. are guests of L. K. Gile.
Friday, March 15, 1901
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Rev. W. G. Hull began on Monday evening a series of revival meetings. He will be assisted by Rev. W. H. Yard, of Mainesburg.
Mrs. S.L. Hotchkiss entertained the Baptist Aid Society last Thursday.
L.C. Lamb had business in Elmira last week.
Miss Claudia Hakes has returned from North Bingham, Potter County, where she has been teaching school.
Master Lynn Knowlton is sick with German Measles.
Arthur Edwards, of Elkland, was here last week..
Mrs J. C. Jenkins was pleasantly surprised by a number of her friends last Tuesday evening, it being her 21st birthday.
D.L. Foster has moved his family from Mansfield to Roseville.
Friday, April 5, 1901.
Lambs Creek
Rev. W. G. Hull expects to hold baptismal services at this place next Sunday.
W. H. Clark had been suffering with grip.
Mrs. S. L. Hotchkiss is confined to the house by sickness.
A warm sugar social for the benefit of Rev. W.G. Hull will be given at the residence of W. H. Clark, on Friday evening, April 5th.
William McNulty, representing the Wellsboro Agitator was here last Wednesday.
M. H. Fralic, of Corning, was here last Friday.
Thu VanNess had business in Elmira last Tuesday.
The news of the death on Saturday afternoon, of Miss Minnie Brennan, of Bath, N. Y., has been received here. She was the niece of John Griffin, of this place.
Mr. Becraft, of Mill Creek, has been engaged for the coming year as overseer of the tobacco growing on th C. S. Ross farm here.
L. K. Guile and wife re visiting relatives in Elmira.
Friday, April 12,1901
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Rev. W.g. Hull received 25 persons into the Methodist church last Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Walter Lamb and daughter Grace, have returned to Corning after a short visit here.
O. J. Ripley and wife visited friends in Charleston last week.
L.C. Lamb has gone to Corning.
The warm sugar social at W. H. Clark’s, on Friday evening, for the benefit of Rev. W. G. Hull, was largely attended and netted nearly $25.
Elmer E. Ripley, of Elmira, was here last Saturday.
Rev. W.G. hull will preach here on Thursday evening, April 11th.
J. C. Jenkins is moving into the George Allis house.
Mrs. S. L. Hotchkiss, who has been confined to the house for several days is convalescent.
William Barnes was home from Trout Run over Sunday.
C. F. White and wife, of Elkland, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. B. D. Rice, of Elbridge, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles Cruttenden.
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Mrs. Kittie Warters, of Galeton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Davis.
Prof. E. P. Shaw, principal of the public School at Westover, Clearfield County, Pa., is visiting his mother, Mrs. S.D. Brewster.
Miss Rena Ripley has returned from Elmira, N.Y.
The many friends of Charles Day will regret to hear of his serious illness.
Joseph F. Ripley, of Harrisburg, was in town over Sunday.
Mr. And Mrs. H. Day, of Manhattan, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. M. J. Barnes is visiting relatives in Trout Run.
Friday, July 26, 1901.
Lambs Creek
D.H. Pitts has improved his property just below here with a new porch and a fresh paint. He has also painted and otherwise improves the interior of the house. The place is occupied by W. E. Peck.
John Griffin has returned from Buffalo.
Miss Mary Clark is visiting friends in Round Top.
The marriage of Mr. Charles McConnell, of Mansfield, and Miss Anna Glenwright, of Pickle Hill, was solemnized recently.
Mrs. C. B. Lamb, and her son Earl, have returned to their home at Corning.
Miss Josephine Griffin is home from Elmira.
Mr. Charles Day is rapidly improving.
Mrs. Geo. Lenox and her daughter are spending a few days in Wellsville, N.Y.
Mrs. Lonnesberry, of Canoe Camp, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. F. W. Davis.
Rev. Mr. Appleman,of Covington, preached an excellent sermon in the school house last Sunday evening.
Friday, August 16, 1901.
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The annual reunion of the Austin family will be held at M. J. Barnes on Saturday, Sept.7th.
The re-union of Company K, 210th Pa. Volunteers, will be held at Volney Ripley’s on Tuesday, Sept. 24th.
A good many from this place will be at Blossburg on August 22 and 23to see the ball games.
Prof. N. C. Gile has gone to the Pan- American.
Friday , August 30, 1901.
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The infant son of O. W. Clark, who had been very sick, is improving rapidly.
Miss Alta Peck is visiting Painter Run relatives.
Mr. M. Clark has returned to his home in Little Marsh.
Our school opens next Monday with Miss Etta Day as teacher.
Mr. A. H. Laasch, of Mansfield, was a Sunday guest of S.L. hotchkiss.
Mr. T. VanNess spent a few days in Blossburg last week.
Prof. E. P. Shaw has returned from the Pan American.
Miss Louise Kelley is spending a few fays in Blossburg.
Miss Ida J. Fuller, the Morris Run postmistress, spent Sunday here.
Miss Francis Moore, of Elmira, is visiting friends here.
Miss Carrie Moore is visiting in Corning and Elmira.
The second annual re-union of all former students of the Lambs Creek school was held in the school house on Friday, August 16th, and it was largely attended. At 2 o’clock a fine dinner was served on the school grounds to which all did ample justice. It was a fine day and an exceptionally good time was reported. Officers were elected as follows: President, Edward Fuller; Vice-president, Mrs. Eugene Day; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. J. C. Jenkins. It was voted to hold the next re-union in the same place and the date was permanently fixed for the third Thursday of August. In the evening a goodly number met at the home of Edward Fuller, where a most enjoyable time was had.
Friday, November 1, 1901.
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Mr. And Mrs. G. G. Webster are attending the Pan-American.
Mr, Harry Fralic, of Corning, formerly of this place, is attending the Medico- Chirnrgical College in Philadelphia.
Miss Rena Ripley has gone to a Brooklyn hospital to prepare herself to become a professional nurse.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will meeet at the home of Walter White on Wednesday November 6th.
S. L. Hotchkiss has gone to visit his son, A. S. Hotchkiss.
There will be a donation for the benefit of Rev. L. M. Gates on Friday evening, November, 1st at the home of Reuben Warters.
Last Wednesday ended the cheesemaking season at this place.
J. F. Ripley, of Harrisburg, is in town.
M. H. Fralic, of the lumbering firm of Fralic and Flower, of Corning, was here on business last week.
Mrs. J. W. Watkins is laid up with a sprained ankle.
George Fralic, of Corning, was a recent visitor here.
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Mr. C. J. Moore, of Corning, is visiting his parents, J. L. Moore and wife.
Our school is progressing finely.
Mrs. Anna M. Day is visiting in Corning.
Mast Frank White had been quite ill with Pneumonia.
Mrs. George Paris, of Upper Lambs Creek, is reported very ill.
Harry Fralic, of Corning, who has undergone a surgical operation for appendicitis in Philadelphia, where he had been attending the Medio-Chirurgical Medical School, is reported as steadily improving.
J.L. Cooper, of Corning, is spending a few days here.
Mrs. D. B. Lamb is on the sick list.
George R. Fuller can now be numbered among sick.
Joseph Oyer, of Olden, Ill., and Miss Estella Warters, of Upper lambs Creek, were married on January 26th at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. W. H. Latimer officiating.
An oyster supper was served at George Allis last Friday.
Mrs. S. M. Pittsley has been quite sick for several days.
Ross Lamb, of Hancock, Wis., was here recently.
Friday, June 20, 1902.
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Mrs. Anna Day had gone to Corning.
Miss Nellie Kerwin, of Elmira, was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs. W. H. Kelly.
Miss Edna Day has been engaged to teach at our school.
W. E. Peck and wife and W. H. Clark attended the State Convention at Harrisburg last week.
The ladies of the Methodist Church will serve ice cream and cake at the church Friday evening, June 20th. A cordial invitation to everyone.
Clarence J. Moore, son of Mr. J. L. Moore, is very sick with typhoid fever in Corning.
Mrs. C.B. Lamb, of Corning, was a recent visitor her.
Miss Josephine Griffin, who was married recently in Elmira to Mr. Frank Hughes, ia a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Patrick of this place.
Mrs. M. J. Barnes has been visiting friends in Trout Run.
C.F. White, of Elkland, was here on Monday.
Miss Bessie Carter is spending a few weeks in Morris Run.
J. C. Beach, of Sabinsville, was here last week.
Friday, July 4, 1902.
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Leon Ripley, of Jobs Corners, spent Sunday here.
M. J. Barnes was caller to Trout Run last Saturday by the dangerous illness of his brother, George A. Barnes.
Mrs. Anna Fralic, of Corning, has been visiting friends here.
Clyde Sours has moved onto the J. W. Adams farm formerly occupied by I. M. VanDyne.
A son was born to Elmer E. Peck and wife on June 22nd.
Mrs. Abner Jenkins is nursing a badly sprained ankle.
Mrs. L. C. Lamb, visited friends in Corning last week.
Mrs. P. N. Tuttle, of Tioga, was last week the guest of her cousin Mrs. W. F. Lamb.
The ladies of the Methodist Church will serve ice cream and cake at the church Friday afternoon and evening, July 4th. A cordial invitation to everyone.
Miss Donna Lamb, of Corning, is visiting relatives here.
The thanks of the Advertiser are due Mr. Frank Leonard, of Grover; Miss Ella Rankin, of Lambs Creek; Mrs Arthur Dickinson, of Blossburg; Rev. A. D. Ayres, of Canton; Mr. W. D. Narsh, Blossburg, for copies of the issue of the Advertiser for October 4th, 1901. No more are needed, as our files are now complete.
The following articles do not have dates. They were typed in the order in which they were glued into a small book. Dates, when given, will be are bold face to give the reader an idea of when they were written. Believed they may be between the years of 1894 and 1900.
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Rev. Armington announced from the pulpit Sunday, that he would begin revival services here, about Dec. 20th. The prospects for a successful year is very flattering, The congregations are larger and both pastor and people are full of hope and expecting great things in the Lord’s name this year.
The Epworth League of this place will serve a New England Supper at the home of B. H. Osgood on Friday evening. Nov. 29th, for the benefit of our pastor.
Mr. And Mrs. George Harrington of Elmira, visited her brother, E. L. Forest, last week
Mr. Archie Hotchkiss of Tioga, was visiting friends and relatives in this place recently.
Mrs. Henry Cruttenden and Mr George Matteson are convalescent
The Epworth League entertainment announced for Thanksgiving evening has been postponed indefinity .
D. Gaylork died at his at Pine City, N.Y., Nov 23. Deceased was a former resident of Mansfield and well known in this vicinity. His remains were taken to Mansfield and his funeral largely attended from the Baptist Church.
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Miss Mea Whitcomb left here last Monday for Big Flats, N.Y. where she expects to pass the winter.
Mr. L. Hiuman is recovering from his late severe illness.
Rev. W.B. Armington returned on Saturday from a two weeks’ visit with his parents at Clifton Springs, N.Y.
Archie Hotchkiss left Wednesday for Elmira to accept a position on the N.S. Railroad, as Breakman
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There will be a donation Friday evening, May 8 that the house recently vacated by George Mattenson at Upper Lambs Creek for the benefit of Rev. W. B. Armington.
R.T. Shaw, who has been teaching school at Gouldsburg, P.A., Has returned to his home here.
Miss Jennie D. Rice is spending a few weeks with friends in Mansfield
Miss Mira Oruway of Mansfield was the guest of Miss Nettie Jenkins over Sunday,
John Cooper has returned to Corning after spending the winter with her mother in this place.
L.A. Brewster has moved onto a farm at the head of Lambs Creek
Mrs. Oscar Clark is visiting friends in Mainesburg this week
Jared Kelly of Utica, N.Y. is visiting his daughter, Mrs. J.L. Moore,
of this place.
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Mrs. M. H. Fralic and son Henry left last week for a visit with friend in Marathon N.Y.
Miss Maude Harrison, of Lawrenceville, is visiting friends here
Mrs W. H. Kelly returned form Blossburg last week where she was called by the sudden illness of her mother, Mrs. Kerwin.
Miss Ida Ranken left Friday for a visit with friends in Farmington
Miss Minda Wakely returned to her home in Austinburg, Pa, after spending several weeks here.
Mr. H. R. Somner will teach school here the coming winter
L.A. Brewster continues very ill at his home in this place.
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M. H. Fralic had business in Corning last week.
Prof. U. C. Guile is home for the Holidays.
D. W. Lewis was the guess of J. L. Ripley last Monday.
Mr. W. B. Lamb and family of Corning, spent Christmas with friends in town.
Mrs. Frances Lamb and daughter Grace, are spending holidays with relatives in this place. Miss Maude Harrison, of Lawrenceville, is visiting her friend, Miss Lucy Peck of this place
Rev Armington is holding revival meetings here. His is assisted by Rev. T. M. Thurston. Mr Thurston comes highly recommended. We hope that a great deal of good may be done in this place.
The social given by Mr. E. L. Forest on New Year’s Eve was a pleasant affair and netted the pastor about $10.
The furnace at the church does satisfactory work.
Mr. John Hotchkiss was in town last week calling on some old friends.
While driving over the Big Hill, Between here and Tioga, Mrs. M. S. French and daughters, met with quite an accident. Their horse began to kick and became unmanageable and then backed over the bank. It seem remarkable that none were killed. Mrs. French was hurt quite badly. We hope it will not prove fatal. She was taken to her home in Mansfield.
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Ernest Cruttenden is attending the State Normal School at Mansfield.
Mrs. D. L. Fralic of Corning was visiting friends in town last week.
On Sunday evening April 12th a missionary concert will be given in the M. E. Church in this place.
E. Beach of Mansfield occupied the pulpit here the last Sunday, and gave a very interesting talk.
Mr. McIntyre is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Day of this place.
Francis Flowers has been confined to the house the past few week by sickness.
Mrs. W. E. Peek was called to Painter Run last Sunday to attend the funeral of her father Mr Bartlett who died aged 85 years.
George Cruttenden Is the proud father of a new boy, who arrived at his home March 30th.
Miss Jennie Rier who is teaching the Mann Creek School is making perorations for having an entertainment on Friday evening April 10th.
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Ellery Lamb of Lawrenceville, was in town Monday.
Miss Ella Abernathy of Mardin, is visiting at W. E. Peck’s.
Miss Bertha Knights is reported dangerously ill.
News comes from Corning to the effect that Mrs. Francis Lamb Is very ill of fever at her home on Hazel street.
Edward P. Shaw left Saturday for Peale, Clearfield county, where he has accepted a position as principal of a school at a good salary.
Miss Nettie Jenkins is attending the Normal school of music at Mansfield.
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Rev. W. B. Armington left here last Monday to visit his home at Crystal Springs, N.Y. Mr. Hobart will occupy the pulpit in the M. E. Church next Sunday.
There will be a Poverty Social at the Mrs. A. M. Fuller’s next Friday evening for the benefit of the pastor.
L. D. McIntyre has returned to his former home in Farmington after spending two weeks with his daughter Mrs. Jennie Day, in this place.
Presiding Elder Winchester delivered a most excellent sermon at the M. E. Church last Sunday. Rev. Winchester is at able minister, an indefatigable worker, deeply devoted and throughly onseerated to the Lords service, so that every department of the church life sees the effects of his magnetic influence and power.
Mr. Fred Thurston who has been assisting (?) Rev. Armington, in the (unknown word) revival services here, returned last Monday to Cazenovia Theological Seminary to resume his studies.
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A party was given by Miss Ruth Osgood to a number of her friends, at her home near Mansfield, last Friday.
Miss Jennie Rice continues very ill of fever at the home of her sister Mrs. Slingerland, in Mansfield.
Rumor has it that wedding bells are soon to ring in our own little hamlet.
Mrs. D. L. Fralic, of Corning, passed Sunday with friends in town.
Mr Samuel Fuller, of Corning, was in town over Sunday.
Rev Thurston occupied the pulpit here Sunday, Rev. Armington being call home by the sudden illness of friends.
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Misses Lena Cooper, Ruth Osgood and Sadie Ripley are attending the Institute at Wellsboro
this week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cruttenden returned home Tuesday from their visit in Corning N. Y.
Miss Ida Rankin is attending the Normal School of Music at Mansfield.
Miss Jennie Rice is spending a few days with friends in Covington.
Rev. C. W. Winchester, of Corning, will preach here next Sunday, Oct.3
Mr. And Mrs. J. F. Ripley were the guests of Francis Ripley at Springfield Bradford County, last week.
Mrs. Charles Ripley and daughter Miss Rena, have returned home after visiting friends at Sylvania.
Mrs. A. M. Fuller has been granted pension arrearage amounting to $540, and will hereafter receive $12 a month.
Mrs. Sarah Barnes and daughter left here last Saturday for Leavenworth, Kansas, where they expect to spend the winter with their son.
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Mrs. J.F. Ripley is on the sick list.
Mrs. Charles Lamb, of Corning, visited friends in town last week.
Rev. Mr. Christman occupied the pulpit here last Sunday and delivered an excellent sermon.
Mr. Will Warters, of Mansfield, formerly of this place and Miss Lucy Nittrow were married last week. A large circle of friends extend their congratulations.
Mrs. C. Watrous, of Gaines. Is spending the week with relatives in town.
The masquerade social given at Geo.. Allis’ last night was a pleasant affair. A goodly number of young people from Mansfield attended.
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Mr Eugene Day and family visited at Mrs. Ellery Lambs in Lawrenceville last week.
Mr. And Mrs. Charles Swain, of Sunbury, Pa., were the guests of Mrs. Wilson Day, this week.
Mrs. Gertie Marsh is spending a few weeks with friends in Marshfield.
Mr. Orrin Kimball, son of Editor A. C. Kimball, of Westfield Free Press visited his cousins, Missess Ida and Ella Rankins this week.
Mrs. Jennie Day is having her house on the corner opposite the Church, reshingled.
Mr. George Barnes and family, of Trout Run, spent a few days visiting his brother, Miles Barnes, of this place last week.
Mrs Ira Kelly, who has been spending a few weeks with her sister in Rochester, returned home Tuesday.
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J. L. Hotchkiss, of Lawrenceville, was in town over Sunday.
Mrs. Oscar Clark, left here last week for Corning, where she will spend a few weeks with friends and relatives.
Several cases of scarlet fever are reported at Upper lambs Creek. The school is temporarily closed.
Mrs. Rose Watkins, of Pickle Hill, was the guest of Mrs. Jennie Day last week.
Mrs. Mary Wood, of this place, is spending a few days with her daughter Mrs. Bert Stage at Lawrenceville.
Orina, little daughter of Seymour Shaw, of Pickle Hill, died last week of scarlet fever, after an illness of but a few days. At the time of her death she and her mother were visiting friends at Lindley. The remains were brought to Mansfield for burial. The child having died of fever in its worst form, they were obliged to bury it as soon as they could reach Mansfield, which was about midnight.
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Mrs. Henry Cruttenden of upper Lambs Creek died on Tuesday July 29th. The funeral was held from the house, Saturday, Rev. F. W. Reynolds of Mansfield, officiating. The remains were taken to Mansfield for burial. The deceased was an estimable woman and leaves besides a large circle of friends to morn her death, a husband, two sons, one daughter and several sisters and brothers.
The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow and affliction.
Rev. E. S. Annable, of Blossburg, occupied the pulpit in the M.E. church Sunday. Three persons were baptized.
A number of our young people attended the social held at Robert Sampson’s Friday evening in Charleston. Report an enjoyable time.
Mr. Fred Thurston a theological student at Cazenovia Seminary is visiting friends here.
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Miss Ella Abernathy, of Mardin was the guest of Miss Lucy Peck, last week.
Miss Myra Ordway was a guest at the home of Abner Jenkins last Sunday.
During a severe thunderstorm last Monday afternoon, lightening struck M. H. Fralic’s office, damaging the building considerably. Mr. Fralic had been absent from the office about twenty minutes.
Mr. John Hotchkiss, of Lawrenceville, was in town on last Monday.
Miss Rena Ripley is spending a few weeks with friends in Elmira.
Mrs. John Cooper returned to Corning last Saturday.
Mr. Harry Hotchkiss, of Elmira, passed Sunday with S. L. Hotchkiss and
family.
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Mr. Sand Mrs. Peck, of Starkey, N. Y., are spending a few days with his brother, W. E. Peck, of this place.
Dr. L. G. Wood, of Mansfield, has announced that he will be at the house of Mrs. J. Day, Tuesday and Saturday and will meet all who desire medical consultation. We hope Dr. Wood will locate here and we wish him success.
Rev. W. B. Armington will preach here the coming year.
Mr. Walter lamb, of Corning, is spending a few days with his parents here.
The following are attending the Mansfield Normal School from this place : Messrs. Walter Fralic, Edward Dorsett. Those attending the Normal School of Music are : Misses Nettie Jenkins, Ida Rankin, Ollie Brewster and Mrs. Eva Gile.
Mrs. George Matteson continues quite ill of quincey at her home at Upper Lambs Creek.
The Epworthians of this place are making preparations for having an entertainment at the M. E. Church on Thanksgiving evening.
Mr D. W. Lewis had business in town Monday.
Mrs. W. H. Kelly , who has been visiting at Blossburg, for the past week returned home Tuesday.
The child of Henry Van Ness is slightly improving.
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L.A. Brewster is able to be on the street again.
Mr. Paris F. Ripley and family of Trenton, N. J., are expected here this week to visit his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Charles Ripley.
Herbert Canedy, of North Orwell, Bradford County was in town last Saturday.
Mrs. Sarah Pittsley is confined to the house by illness.
Mrs Clarence Ordway of Elk Run is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John C. Jenkins.
Mr Elmer Peck left on Tuesday for Elmira where he secured his employment.
Mrs. A. M. Fuller left last week to spend a few weeks with friend at Corning, N.Y., and Springfield, Bradford County, Pa.
Mr. Charles Lamb, of Corning had business in town on Saturday.
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Mr. And Mrs. W. S. Fralic, of Corning, N. Y., are visiting relatives in town.
Mrs Ira Kelley, who has been alarmingly ill for some time is recovering slowly.
Work has commenced on the new furnace for the Methodist Church it will be completed this week.
Rev. Armington begins a series of revival meetings at the M. E. Church next week. We wish him abundance success.
Miss Flora Dyle, The Woman Evangelist will occupy the pulpit of the M. E. Church at this place Wednesday evening.
The many friends of Mrs. Oscar Clark will be pleased to learn that she is recovering from her late illness and will soon be able to return to her house of this place.
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James Lamb will occupy D. L. Fralic’s house this year.
Miss Ella Rankin has rented her house on the corner opposite the church to Frank Ranck.
Rev. A. W. Decker, of Addison, N. Y., occupied the pulpit here last Sunday and delivered a very good sermon.
Mr. Buds, of Farmington was the guest of Mrs. Jenny Day and family over Sunday.
Chauncy Brewster returned to his home in Campbell last Monday.
E. P. Shaw, who has been teaching school at Peale, has returned to his home here.
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Miss Jennie L. Rice has gone to Elmira to pass the winter.
Mr. Chauncey Brewster, of Campbell N. Y., was in town last week.
Misses Ida J. Fuller and Maria Woodhouse, of Morris Run spent Sunday with friends in this place.
L. A. Brewster, who had so improved from his illness that he was able to be on the street, is again confined to the house.
Mr. M. H. Fralic, of this place, accompanied by his brother, D. L. Fralic, of Corning, N. Y. were numbered among the visitors of Major McKinley at his home in Canton, Ohio on Friday lst.
Mrs Charles Day, of Corning, was visiting her many friend in town last week.
Mrs. M. H. Fralic was visiting Corning last week.
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Mrs. C. C. Cooper is spending a few weeks with her sister Mrs. Luther Carpenter in Farmington.
Charles Brewster of Lowman, Chemung County, N. Y. Is in town this week buying cattle to drive back to New York State.
Mrs. Ira Kelley continues to be very ill of fever at her home in Kellytown.
Walter Fralic had business in Corning last week.
Misses Celia Van Ness, Lulu Cruttenden, and Fred Day are attending the Normal School at Mansfield.
Miss Ida Fuller, postmistress at Morris Run, spent Thanksgiving at her home in this place.
Mr. And Mrs. John Cross, of Corning N. Y., rejoice at the birth of a son.
Miss Mae Whitcomb of this place visited her sister Mrs. W. E. Fralic in Corning last week.
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Mr. W. R. Fralic had business in Big Flats, N. Y., last Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Lamb and son, of Corning are visiting friends in town.
Rev. W. B. Armington has returned from Clifton Springs, N. Y., greatly improved in health.
Wm. Whitcomb, an employee of the bicycle works in Elmira is home on a visit.
Mrs. W. E. Fralic, of Corning, has been visiting friends here for several days.
Mr. McIntyre, of Farmington, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Jenny Day of this place.
Norman Gile had returned from Concord, N. Y., where he has been teaching school.
Married at Corning, N. Y., July 4th, 1896, by Rev. H. C. Wood, John C. Jenkins, of this place, and Miss Myra Ordway, of Mansfield. Many Friends tender congratulations.
Miss Ada Jones, of Mansfield, is a guest at the home of Miss Lulla Cruttenden, this week.
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Miss Edna Day, of the S.N. S, visited friends in town over Sunday.
Mr Chauncey Brewster, of Campbell N. Y., visited his brother, L. A. Brewster, last week.
Miss Lena Cooper was called to Keeneyville, to attend the funeral of her uncle, George D. Keeney.
Mr Walton Lamb, who has been confined to the house for the past three months, with typhoid fever, is reported to be improving.
A number of our young people attended the donation at Charleston last Friday night, and report an enjoyable time.
Miss Jennie L. Rice, who is teaching the Mann Creek school, is meeting with good success and is well liked.
Mr. R. W. Scofield, who has been confined to the house with LaGrippe, for the past week, is able to be out again.
News has been received here of the death of Mr. Clarence Kohler at the home of his sister in Philadelphia. He was fatally injured while braking n the Pennsylvania road near that place.
The remains were taken to Mansfield Monday for burial. The deceased was a former resident of Mansfield and a nephew of Mrs. J. F. Ripley, of this place.
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Mrs Ira Kelley is confined to the house by illness.
Mrs. Jennie Day and Mrs. C. J. Ripley visited friends in Farmington the past week.
Mr George Ripley, of this place, has secured a good position at Warwick, N.Y., as mail messenger.
Mr. L. D. McIntyre of Farmington, who spent two weeks with his daughter in this place returned home last Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Cruttenden, who has been very ill at her home n Upper Lambs Creek, for several weeks, is considered a little better.
Mr. Walter Cruttenden, of east Springfield, Bradford County, who has been visiting his parents here the past week, returned home Tuesday.
A goodly number of people attended church to hear our new pastor on Sunday last. Rev. Armington preached an able sermon., displaying with it his fervor and zeal in the work to which he is called. May his sojourn in our midst be pleasant and joyful.
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Mr. L. A. Brewster is reported to be dangerously sick.
Mrs. Encie Dunning, of Binghamton recently visited her father, Mr. G. A. Lamb, in this place.
Mr. Walter Lamb, who is confined to the house with typhoid fever, is steadily improving.
Miss Lena Cooper was called to Keeneyville, last week, by the sudden and serious sickness of her uncle, Mr George D. Keeney. H.T. Whitcomb is teaching the school during her absence.
Mr. Samuel Fuller visited his parents her this week.
Mr. B. H. Osgood expects to move to the Miller Clark farm above Mansfield.
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The long distance telephone company reached this place with the wire Saturday.
Mrs. J. F. Ripley, who was badly injured by a runaway horse last week, is getting along nicely.
Rev. W.B. Armington preached a deeply interesting sermon Sunday afternoon "The Origin of man."
Messrs. Walter R. Fralic and Frederick E. Day are attending the Normal School at Mansfield.
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Archie Hotchkiss, of Waverly, N. Y. was in town on Sunday.
Miss Bessie Abernathy of Mardin, is visiting Miss Lucy Peck of this place.
Mr. And Mrs. John Cross, of Corning N.Y., are visiting friends in town.
Miss Rena Ripley returned home last Saturday after spending some time with friends in Elmira.
Mansfield will celebrate the ever glorious Fourth of July.
Miss Sadie Ripley of Upper Lambs Creek, is spending a few days in Millerton.
Mrs. D. L. Fralic was in town over Sunday.
A goodly number of young people from this place attended the Junior Entertainment at Mansfield Monday evening.
Mr. Lyman Hinman, father of Mrs. M. H. Fralic, who has been confined to the house by illness, for sometime, is nicely gaining.
Messrs Arthur and Charles Phelps, of Caton, N. Y., visited their cousin Oscar Clark, the past week.
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L.A. Brewster continues very ill at his home in this place. Mr. Brewster’s many friends hope for his speedy recovery.
Miss Ida Rankin who is teaching music is meeting with good success.
The young people of this place are making preparations for having an entertainment and Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve at the church.
Miss Olive Brewster is visiting friends in Gaines.
Rev. T. F. Parker, of Lima, N.Y., delivered a most excellent lecture at the Methodist Church, Sunday night on "The Second Tabernacle of the Hebrews." Mr. Parker was dressed in the costume of a Jewish High Priest, and had on the platform a model of the Tabernacle and its furniture. Mr. Parker is and able and popular lecturer and is in every way admirably adapted for the work.
Rev. W. B. Armington expects to begin revival services at the Upper Lambs Creek soon. He will be assisted by Mr. Frederick Thurston, a student from the Theological Seminary, at Cazenovia.
Our School is now conducted by Mr. And Mrs. O. R. Sumner. Both are successful and well liked.
Miss Bertha Knight is attending the Norma School at Mansfield.
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Ellery lamb, of Corning, was in town, Tuesday.
Mr. E. P. Shaw, who has been teaching school at Peale, Clearfield County, is home for the holidays.
D.B. Lamb returned Tuesday from a business trip to Elmira.
Mrs. Walter Lamb, of Corning, is expected here this week to visit her mother, Mrs. W.F. Lamb, and other relatives.
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Miss J. Louis Rice returned to Elmira lst Tuesday.
Mr. And Mrs. W. E. Fralic,of Corning, spent Christmas with Friends in town.
The marriage of Miss Cora Angell, of Elmira, formerly of this place, to George Wares took place in Elmira last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wares will reside in the city, where they have the best wishes of many friends.
Mrs. Walton Lamb and daughter Grace, of Corning, are spending the holidays with relatives of this place.
D.L. Fralic and family of Corning, visited friends in town last week.
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Miss Josephine Griffin, of Elmira, is visiting her parents Mr. And Mrs. P. Griffin.
Mr. Samuel Fuller has returned to Corning.
Mrs. Jennie Day has received a nice stock of holiday goods.
Mr. Charles Ripley had business in Wellsboro, Tuesday.
Lambs Creek sends four students to the Mansfield Normal School.
Mrs. H. S. Stevens left Wednesday for a visit with friends at Jersey Shore, PA.
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John Hotchkiss, of Lawrenceville, was in town last week.
The home of Jackson Smith, of Mansfield was the scene of a very interesting event Wednesday, Dec 30th. The occasion being the marriage of his daughter, Miss Mildred, to Mr. John Samuels, a popular young man of Wilkes-Barre. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. J. Rosengrant of the Methodist Church. Mr. And Mrs. Samuel left on the evening train for Wilkes -Barre, taking with them the good wishes of their many friends.
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Chas. Day of Corning had business in town last week.
Mrs. C.J. Ripley and daughter, Miss Rena visited friends in East Burlington and Sylvania recently.
Edmund Canedy of Seattle, Wash. Visited friends here last week after an absence of seven years. He expects to leave here for Seattle in about two weeks. His brother Herbert will accompany him.
L. A. Brewster continues very ill at his home in this place.
John L. Cooper and Alfred Warters are in Corning , N. Y., for a few days.
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Miss Lena A. Cooper, who has been very ill is improving.
Mrs James Rauch is dangerously ill at her home on Upper Lambs Creek.
John Hotchkiss, one of Lawrenceville’s enterprising young business men was in town., Tuesday.
Mr. And Mrs. Loraine Lamb are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter born on Monday, Feb 8.
George E. Clark, of this place, and Miss Lela Robbins, of Mansfield, were recently married in Lawrenceville, Pa.
Mr. Chauncy Brewster and daughter Nellie, of Campbell, N.Y., are visiting L.A. Brewster and family.
Miss R..Ida Rankin and Mr. And Mrs. O.R. Summer have joined the Mansfield Oratoria Society conducted by Prof. Hamlin E. Cogswell, director of the Normal School of Music.
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L. L. Flower, of Corning, was in town, Tuesday.
A masquerade social will be given at the residence of Mr. James Lamb on Friday evening, Feb. 26th. A pleasant time is anticipated.
Mrs. M. H. Fralic is recovering from her recent illness.
Miss Josephine Griffin is visiting friends in Elmira.
Mr. Walter Cruttenden, of Wilkes- Barre, has been visiting relatives here.
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The concert rendered by the Wilsons at the Methodist Church Monday night was well attended and proved very enjoyable to all present, Mrs. Wilson is a sister to the late P.P. bliss the great singing evangelist.
The marriage of Mr. Henry Glenwright and Miss Lena Cooper occurred at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Anna M. Day, at Corning, N.Y., Thursday March 4th, 1897. Many friends extend congratulations.
Mr. L. A. Brewster died Thursday morning, March 4th, 1897, after a long ill, at his home in this place. His funeral services were conducted by the Rev. F. W. Reynolds at eh t Methodist church, Friday afternoon, and his remains were taken to Mansfield for burial. He is survived by a widow, two stepsons, E.P. and B.F. Shaw and several brothers and sisters. The deceased had long been a resident of this place and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.
Samuel Warters died at his home at Upper Lambs Creek, Wednesday morning, about four o’clock.
A message was received from Corning last Wednesday to the effect that Samuel Fuller, an employee of the Erie railroad company had both arms cut off by the cars. He was taken to the home, of his brother Edward Fuller, who resides in the city. His parents left for Corning, Thursday, they bear with them the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of warm friends.
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Mr. And Mrs. M. H. Fralic and Mr. And Mrs. J. F. Ripley attended the party of D.L. Fralic at Corning, on Wednesday, March 24. The party was given in honor of his 56th birthday, Mr. Ripley was also a participant in the honors, it being a birthday for him, also.
Miss Rena Ripley, who has been visiting her parents here, returned to Elmira Wednesday.
Samuel Fuller who had both arms cut off by the cars while at work in the Corning yard, March 3, is recovering rapidly and is expected home soon.
Miss Hattie, daughter of Mrs. Chas. Day, of Corning, is attending the Normal School of Music at Mansfield.
Born to the wife of John Jenkins on March 26, a son.
Miss J. Louis Rice returned to Elmira, Wednesday.
There will be a warm sugar party at eh residence of H. P. Van Ness on Friday evening, April 2, for the benefit of the pastor.
Mrs. Susan Brewster will soon move to her farm at the head of Lambs Creek.
Rev. W. B. Armington gave an interesting sermon on Sunday on "Jonah and the Whale." Rev Armington is a man more than ordinary pulpit ability, consequently he gave a sermon full of eloquence and power.
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Rev. W.B. Armington will preach on "skeletons in Closets," next Sunday and on Wednesday evening April 14, Rev. E. E. Jones, of Lawrenceville, and Rev. C. E. Jones of Lawrenceville, and Rev. C. E. Hill, of Presho, will speak on Present Day Problems.
Mrs. M. H. Fralic is visiting relatives at Marathon, N. Y.
There will be a donation for the benefit of Rev. W. B. Armington at the residence of Miss Maria Lamb, Friday evening, April 9.
O. R. Sumner, who is teaching our school, is preparing for an entertainment for Friday night.
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Rev. Armington delivered a most excellent sermon, Sunday. His subject being "The Coming Young Man, and Where to Find Him."
Messrs. George Fralic and Clark Peck passed Sunday with friends in Galeton.
Mr. And Mrs. Henry Glenright, of Blossburg, visited friends in town last week.
Rev. D. L. Pitts, of Campbell, N.Y., called on friends in town Monday.
Mrs. Soule has returned to her home in Farmington, after spending several days with Mrs. Jennie Day.
Mrs. D. L. Fralic, of Corning, visited friends and relatives of this place recently.
Miss J. Louis Rice is attending the Normal School at Mansfield.
Frank Bixby has moved to Gaines where he expects to reside.
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Mr Jesse Marsh has returned from West Branch, Potter County, where he had been teaching school.
Rev. F. W. Reynolds, of Mansfield, occupied the pulpit of the Methodist Church, Sunday evening.
Mr. And Mrs. Willard F. Fralic, of Corning, are rejoicing over the advent of a son, born, Thursday, May 20th.
The funerals of Mrs. L. W. Wheeler of Mansfield, and Mr. Samuel Wilson, were held at the Methodist Church at Roseville, Tuesday, at the same hour. Mrs Wheeler was a former resident of Kelleytown.
John Persing, of Gaines, is visiting relatives, here.
Mrs. A.M. Fuller expects to leave here this week for Morris Run to live with her daughter. Edward Fuller, of Corning, will move to her farm.
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The ladies of the M. E. Church will serve ice cream on the church lawn next Saturday evening. An entertainment will be given the same evening.
E. P. Shaw has returned from Peale, where he had been teaching school.
Mr. And Mrs. M. H. Fralic and Mr. And Mrs. J. F. Ripley, left Tuesday for a visit to friends in Philadelphia
Miss Ida Fuller, postmistress at Morris Run,.passed Sunday with friends here.
The recent social at the M. E. Church netted its projectors $23.50
Harry Fralic spent Sunday with friends in Corning.
Miss Rena Ripley, of Elmira, visited friends and relatives here recently.
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Miss Ollie Brewster is visiting friends in Gaines.
Mr. Frank Adams of Mansfield occupied the pulpit here last Sunday and gave good satisfaction.
Archie Hotchkiss and wife of Watkins, N. Y., and John Livens and wife of Elmira, have been visiting at Geo. R. Fuller’s.
The funeral of Mrs. Edward Shellman of Corning was held from the Methodist Church at the Hammonds last Wednesday. Mrs. Shellman was a former resident of this place. She is survived be a husband and six children.
Mrs. John Cross of Corning was the guest of Jennie Day over Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Lamb and son Earl, of Corning, are visiting friends in town.
Will Fralic of Corning visited relatives and friends in town recently.
George Barnes of Trout Run has been spending a few days with Miles Barnes family.
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Mrs. D. L. Fralic and her son Willis of Corning were visiting friends her and attending the soldiers, reunion at Mansfield last week.
Miss Ida Rankin who is teaching music if giving good satisfaction.
Rev. W. B. Armington, J. F. Riley and wife attended camp meeting at Presho last Sunday.
Mr. And Mrs. Will Shipman, of Farmington have been visiting at L. K. Gile’s. Mr. L. Hinman and his daughter Helen of Marathon, N. Y. And Mrs. M. D. Barry and her daughter of New York City are guests of Mrs. M. H. Fralic.
Miss Minnie Brennan of Bath, N.Y., has been the guest of Mr. And Mrs. John Griffin during the past week.
Mr. Jerome Bottom of Nelson was in town last Saturday.
Mr. E. P. Shaw Normal class of ‘93 expects to leave here next month for Peale Clearfield county where he has a position as principal of the high school.
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Rev. W. B. Armington who attended the International Epworth League convention held at Toronto, gave a talk on "Chips From Toronto," and a very interesting account of the convention, last Sunday afternoon.
Ira W. Kelly is reported dangerously ill.
Ella Lamb visited friends in Corning last week.
A number of young people from this place attended the Fireman’s convention at Tioga on Thursday last.
Ira McIntyre, of Neillsville, Wis., was called to this place last Tuesday by serious illness of his father, L. D. McIntyre, who was visiting his daughter here, Mrs. Jennie Day.
J. F. Ripley and wife, visited friends in Mardin, last week.
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George R. Fralic and Miss Celia Van Ness are attending the State Normal School – Our school opened Sept. 6, with Edward Dorsett as teacher– Walter R. Fralic of the Normal class of ‘97 left here last Thursday for Sunderlinville, Potter County, where he is to teach a seven months’ term of school—A camping party consisting of J. F. Ripley and wife, P. H. Bellinger and wife, of Mansfield, have been spending a few days at Mud Lake— B.F. Shaw of this place is teaching the Canoe Camp School and Jesse Marsh is teaching the Brooklyn School at Tioga— Mr. McIntyre is still very ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Day.
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The news of the death of Willie K. Fralic who was instantly killed be an elevator in J. M. Greigs dry goods store at Corning, last Thursday, was received with profound sorrow by his friends in this place. The deceased was a son of D. L. Fralic, of the firm of Fralic & Flower, who own a large sawmill in Corning. He was much respected and loved by all who knew him, and at one time was a student in the Elmira business College. On Monday before his death he had entered the store of J. M. Greig’s as clerk. The funeral was largely attended from the Methodist Church in this place, Saturday, at 12 o’clock. Rev. F. H. Van Keuren, of Corning, officiating, reading selections from scripture and making appropriate remarks, speaking highly of Willie was a young man of sterling worth, of his high aims of his unswerving integrity. A delegation from Crystal City Hook and ladder Company attended the funeral. The floral tributes were beautiful and appropriate. The heartfelt sympathy of the community will go out with the bereaved in their hour of sorrow. The remains were taken to Mansfield for burial.
We will look away from the grave to the Heavenly home above, Where we shall hope to meet thee again, dear Willie.
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Mrs. M. C. Spencer is on the sick list.
Walter Fralic has returned home from Potter County, where he has been teaching school.
B.F. Shaw closed a very successful term of school at Canoe Camp on the 15th instant.
Mrs. W. G. Mann, of Elmira, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Angell.
Miss Ida Rankin and Miss C. C. Cooper are visiting friends in Farmington.
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John Shaw, of Mansfield, has been engaged to teach our district school.
Willie Lamkins, of Beech Cree, was a guest at the home of M. H. Fralic last week.
Miss Sadie Hathaway, of Gaines, is spending a few days with Miss Olive Brewster.
J. F. Ripley left here last week for Glen Campbell, Indiana county, where he expects to obtain employment.
Mrs. Francis Flower, is on the sick list.
Thu Van Ness and his family, have returned to their home in Mansfield after spending two years in Ovisburg, Miss.
Mrs. W. L. Cochran and her daughter, Mabel, of Gaines are visiting friends in town.
Truman Hotchkiss, of Lawrenceville, had business in town last week.
Walton Lamb and his family, of Corning, are visiting friends in this place.
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Miss Sophia Wakely of Purple Brook, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Susan Brewster, of this place.
Dr. Edith L. Flower, daughter of L. L. Flower, of Corning is spending a few days with friends in this place.
The concert given by the Armstrong family, Swiss bell ringers, Saturday evening, was well attended and gave good satisfaction.
E. P Shaw, principal of the public schools in Peale, Clearfield county, is enjoying a vacation with relatives in Illinois.
The engagement is announced of Miss Louise, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. T. Eaton, of Lawrenceville, and John H. Hotchkiss, formerly of this place.
Rev. C. E. Sutton left this week for a two weeks’ visit with relatives at Bath.
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The child of H. C. Jones who has been sick for the past two weeks, is still suffering, with little or no improvement.
Rev. D. L. Pitts, of Sci, N. Y., called on friends in town last Friday.
H. P. VanNess of upper lambs Creek has moved to Mansfield.
Our School opened August29, with J. H. Shaw as teacher.
J. F. Ripley is now home from Glen Campbell, Indiana county, where he has been employed for several weeks.
Harry B. Fralic visited friends in Corning last week.
Edw. Dorssett, of Upper lambs Creek has been engaged to teach the Canoe Camp School.
Messrs. George and Harry B. Fralic and Frederick Day are attending the State Normal School at Mansfield.
Miss Grace Newcomer, of Williamsport, has been the guest of Mrs. J. F. Ripley during the past month.
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D. L. Fralic, a prominent Corning business man, was in town last week.
Mrs. Seymour Hotchkiss and Mrs. Mary Wood, left Monday foe a visit with friends in Elmira.
George Allis is moving this week to his farm on the west side of the river. Walter Watkins will occupy the house vacated by Mr. Allis.
Mrs. John Cooper, of Camden N.J., who has had a run of typhoid fever, is now convalescent. Mrs. Cooper was formerly Miss Ollie Brewster. Her many friends here hope for her speedy recovery.
George Paris, of upper Lambs Creek and Miss Jennie Woldoff, of Elmira, were recently married.
Miss Ida Rankin has entered the Normal School of Music at Mansfield to pursue her musical studies for the coming winter.
Walter Fralic, expects to leave here soon for Potter County, where he has accepted the position as teacher of a school at a good salary, Mr. Fralic is a graduate from the State Normal School at Mansfield and is an up-to-date teacher and gives most excellent satisfaction wherever he is employed.
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Fred Day is attending the Elmira School of Commerce.
The many friends of J. L. Moore will be pleased to learn that he is recovering from his recent illness.
Miss Ida Rankin is confined to the house by illness.
Mrs. Chas. Day, of Corning, visited friends and relatives in this place recently.
Miss Nettie M. Jenkins has purchased a new bicycle.
Messrs. George Fralic and Harry Fralic of the State Normal School spent Sunday with friends in town.
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Miss Carrie Moore is confined to the house with the mumps.
Mrs. Chas. Day and her daughter Bessie ,of Corning, are visiting friends in town.
Miss Jennie L. Rice has secured a position as attendant in the Willard State Hospital.
Miss Louise Adams has gone to Elmira to visit friends for a month.
Miss Bertha Knights has returned to Elmira.
Miss Mary Knowlton, of Kelley town, is reported to be improving after her recent sickness.
E.P. Shaw, principal of the public schools at Peale, Clearfield County, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Susan Brewster, of this place.
We regret to learn of the serious sickness of D. L. Fralic, of Corning, formerly of this place. Mr. Fralic has a host of friends here who hope his recovery may be speedy and permanent.
Jesse March is improving the looks of his dwelling house with a new coat of paint.
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Miss Cora Kohler, of Waverly, has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Joseph F. Ripley.
A social for the benefit of Rev. L. D. Adams, will be given at the residence of Edward Fuller next Friday evening.
Miss Ida Rankin has so much improved in health that she is able to give music lessons again.
Messrs, George and Harry Fralic, of the State Normal School, passed Sunday with friends in town.
John Kelley, of Blossburg, had business in town last week.
Mrs. Retta Sours, of Upper Lambs Creek, is quite sick with the measles.
The many friends of D. L. Fralic, will be pleased to learn that he is recovering from his long sickness.
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George Fralic and Harry Fralic, who have been attending the State Normal School at Mansfield, have returned to their home in Corning.
Mrs. Lora Farrer of Mansfield was a guest at the home of J. F. Ripley last week.
John Shaw of Mansfield has been engaged to teach at our school.
The ladies of the M. E. Church will serve ice cream on the church lawn next Tuesday evening, July 4th. An entertainment will be given the same evening.
Walter Fralic, of Corning, was visiting friends here and attending the commencement exercises at Mansfield last week.
Fred Day, who is attending Warner’s Business College in Elmira, was home over Sunday.
Alec Buck and wife, of Farmington, visited at Mrs. Jennie Day’s one day last week.
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Joseph F. Ripley, of this place, who has been appointed Capitol Park watchman left for Harrisburg hast Saturday.
A union gospel meeting will be held in Whittecker’ groves, near Covington, August 13.
The many friends of James Clark will regret to learn that he is rapidly failing and that his physicians have no hope of his recovery.
Herbert Hazlett representing D. Smith& Son, of Elmira, was in town last Tuesday.
Miss Ella Lamb has returned to Corning.
It is stated that L. K. Gile contemplates building a handsome new residence at Kelleytown next summer.
J. L. Moore and his wife, visited friends in Corning recently.
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Miss Estell Warters, of Upper lambs Creek, is attending that State Normal School at Mansfield.
John L. Moore is remodeling his dwelling house on the west side of the river.
Walter Fralic R. Fralic, of Corning, visited friends in town recently. Mr. Fralic goes this week to Peale, Clearfield Co., this week, where he has accepted a position of teacher in the public schools.
Miss Nettie Jenkins and Ella Lamb left last Monday for Kendaia, Senca Co., where they expect to spend several weeks.
D. L. Fralic’s many friends rejoice learn of his recovery from his long illness.
Miss Ida Rankin has a music class at Upper Lambs Creek.
Geo. D. Fralic had returned to Corning.
E .P. Shaw of this place had secured a position as principal of the public school at Peale.
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Miss Lorna Paris is reported very ill at her home at Upper lambs Creek.
J. T. Hotchkiss and wife, of Lawrenceville, were in town last week.
The child of C. Sours remains very sick.
Grace Jenkins of Gaines has been visiting friends in town the past week.
D. L. Fralic and wife, of Corning, were in town last week calling on old friends. We are glad to see Mr. Fralic able to be out again.
Mrs. L. L. Flower and son Bert, of Corning, attended the fair and visited friends here the past week.
The little child of Elmer Warters is improving.
Mrs. M. H. Fralic of Corning called on friends in town recently.
Daniel L. Fralic, of Corning, of the lumber firm of Fralic and Flower of that city, died at his home Saturday morning Nov. 4, from heart disease, his age being 58 years. Mr. Fralic suffered for many months with his painful disease, but bore it all with great fortitude. Deceased was born at Lambs Creek and was engaged in lumbering in this county before going to Corning 5 years ago.
In addition to his business relations in Corning he was of the firm of Fralic brothers who ran successfully that Lambs Creek saw mill for many years. Mr. Fralic was a consistent and devout Christian and a member of the M. E. Church of Corning and to his liberality and munificent donations, the society is largely indebted for their fine church edifice of Decatur street. The funeral was held from the M.E. Church at Corning, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. F. H. VanKeuren officiating assisted by Rev. W. A. Allen and Rev. S. A. Morse. The remains were taken to Mansfield on Tuesday for burial. Mr. Fralic was a genial and hospitable man and a warm hearted friends. He was throughly alive in Business matters and his integrity was unquestioned and by his death, friends and relatives together sustain a loss. He is survived by his wife and an adopted son and one brother M. H. Fralic residing in Corning.
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Announcement is just made of the marriage of Herbert Rice and Ella Lamb which took place over three months ago. Both young people have hosts of friends here who extend congratulations.
Delbert Allis is attending the State Normal School at Mansfield.
M. H.. Fralic, of Corning, while visiting old friends here recently, sold and shipped five car loads of lumber to M. F. Randolph, of Horseheads.
Rev. L. D. Adams is holding a series of revival meetings in the Methodist Church in this place,
George Allis was quite sick last week.
Harry Fralic, of State Normal School passed Sunday with friends in town.
E.P. Shaw has returned from Peale, Clearfield county, where he has been teaching school.
Geo. Peck has moved from Charleston to his farm on Upper Lambs Creek
Thu VanNess, of Mansfield, is to open a general store in the building lately occupied by L. B. Knowlton.
Last Tuesday evening a sociable was held at the residence of Edward Fuller for the benefit of the pastor, REV. l. d. Adams.
G. A. Lamb has been quite sick for several days.
Mr. And Mrs, J. W. Adams, of Elkland, are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter.
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Mr. Fred C. Deuel, who married April 25th, to Miss Myrtle Hughes, was formerly of this place. He is a capable young businessman and his bride, who graduated form the Mansfield State Normal School, in 1899, was a very successful teacher. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs Benjam Hughes, in the presence of a large number of relatives of the contracting parties. Rev. E. A. Anderson was the officiating clergyman. Mr. And Mrs. Duel were the recipients of numerous valuable gifts. Their hosts of friends wish the happy couple much joy and prosperity.
Miss Cora D. Hakes, daughter of Ira D. Hakes, of Upper Lambs Creek,
was married last Wednesday to Mr. David Persing, of Gaines. The bride has
many friends here who wish her the greatest amount of pleasure.
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Benjamin P. Sexton, editor of the Blossburg Advertiser, died last week Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. And Mrs. John L. Sexton, in Blossburg after a long sickness with Bright’s disease. He was born at big Flats, N. Y., October 15,1859. He completed his education in Harrisburg and read law in that city. He learned the printing trade in Corning, N. Y., and with his father established the Blossburg Advertiser in 1885. He was secretary of the Blossburg School Board and Chief Engineer of the fire department at the time of his death. Ben. was a genial, whole-souled young man, industrious and steadfast, and he leaves a host of friends. The funeral was held last Friday.
Funeral of Ben P. Sexton
The funeral services of the late Ben. P. Sexton, who died April 13, were held at the residence of his parents on Granger Street at 1 o’clock p.m., Friday, April15, and at 2o’ clock the remains were taken to St Luke’s Episcopal Church, where Rev. J. M. Miller, rector of the Arnot and Blossburg churches, officiated. A large concourse of people from this and neighboring towns assembled- despite the inclement wether- to pay their last respects to the dead.
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