Looking Backwards

Aug. 8, 1874

Dr. D.E. Albright has left at our office a corn stalk 19 inches high upon which s a perfectly developed ear of corn.

The final trial and acceptance of the new steam fire engine of the vigilantes took place Friday afternoon. A one an done eight inch stream was thrown through 100 feet of hose a distance of 236 feet 3 inches solid water.

Philip Peters, of this place,was found drowned in the mill pond at the White Lentz and White saw mill Tuesday morning.

Aug. 10, 1883

Miss Alice Bonine will leave in a few days for Dakota, where she will teach in one of the Indian schools.

Brother Surrley, of the Williamsport Breakfast Table, created a great sensation in Williamsport the other day when he brought a horse and buggy. Such richness is considered out of all character in a Country editor.

On Monday Noble Campbell, of this place, caught a bass in the river that weighed three and one-quarter dressed.

July 26, 1923

Muncy’s new fire house is now completed and the members of the Keystone Hook and Ladder Company have moved in.

Died: Frank Ritter, son of John T.Ritter, died suddenly at Boston on Tuesday morning of acute indigestion.

Engagement announced of Miss Kathryn Glass.

Hyman Herr has purchased the Focart property in which he has conducted a store for number of years.

The Luminary

July 30, 1953

70 years ago

83rd Annual County Fair to Open Monday.

The marriage of Betty Yoder, Muncy, to Jerry DAy.

Marriage was announced of Madeline M. Mark and John M. Geddes, both of Williamsport, on July 20.

Marian LaVonda Schell, of Turbotville and William Bieber, of Watsontown, were married on July 26.

Births: Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Sigmor, Montgomery, a son, July 21; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Van Dine, Muncy, daughter,, July 22; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Pfleegor, Muncy, daughter, July 22; Mr. and Mrs. William D. Munns, Montgomery, son, July 23; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, Hughesville, twin sons, July 23; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins, Montoursville, daughter, July 24; Mr. and Mrs.Ralph J. Owens, Jr., Turbotville, son, July 24; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Miller, Montgomery, July 24; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rishel, Turbotville, son, July 27.

Deaths: Mrs. Pearl Bogart, Clarkstown, July 25.

At the Ritz: “The Girl Next Door.

Ad: Mom’s Lunch, Route 14, Muncy

Compiled by Ruth Fry

rfry@muncyluminary.com

The Hughesville News

100 Years Ago

July 26,1923

Picture Rocks

Mrs. J.W. Little and son, Thomas, spent Sunday at Philadelphia.

The first Miller reunion will be held at Boak’s Park on Wednesday, August 15. All relatives are urged to be present.

The Union Sunday School picnic of Picture Rocks will be held at Van Rensselaer park on Friday, August 10.

The young people of the Methodist church will hold a weiner roast at Van Rensselaer park on this (Thursday) evening. The young women are asked to bring sandwiches. All the young people of the community are invited.

V.H. Clifford will leave Saturday for England, where he will meet his wife and daughter, who have been spending some time there with relatives.

The weekly shoot of the Gun Club at the fair ground traps Monday evening was well attended and some splendid scores were made. Several marks were present from nearby towns and participated in the shooting.

BORN, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Houseknecht at the Williamsport hospital, a daughter.

Theodore Rummelt has returned to his duties at the Rishel factory after a several week’s illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fleming, of Philadelphia, are occupying their summer home on the island above town.

Mrs. Ellis Barto entertained the sewing circle and their husbands and friends at a picnic dinner at Shady Nook yesterday.

Workmen, under the direction of the street commissioner, have been constructing several new concrete crossings at a number of alleys intersecting with Main street.

The left front wheel and radiator of Mrs. Eva Redeker’s automobile was broken in a collision between her car and a new Overland car driven by Gay Taylor near the creek bridge at Picture Rocks last Saturday.

An auburn automobile had the top and front quite badly damaged Sunday afternoon, when a hollow tree fell upon it at the island above town where the camp meetings have been in progress. A passenger in the rear seat, asleep, was quite badly scared to find himself fastened in the wreckage when awakened by the noise. He was extricated and found to have no injuries of any consequence.

Compiled by Shirley

Confer Boatman

shirleyconfer@gmail.com