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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
11
A historic building north of the am track entrance to the Park, recently destroyed by fire, will be rebuilt to house automobiles on the first floor and new furnished apartments on the second. The former stable and garage for Hershey industries horses and wagons will be relocated to the new pike site. Several apartment suites will be added.
A clipped Chicago Tribune excerpt advises giving cats water to soothe thirst rather than always offering food. It notes pets often prefer water and can be content after drinking, suggesting fresh water under the sink or a milk dish for pampered cats.
Union Deposit revival on Sunday evening closed. Rev B F Bansman of Enola filled the pulpit in the Reformed Church Sunday afternoon. Wm L Miller, saddler, was in Harrisburg Tuesday to buy new stock. He sold ten front gears and made a rubber harness for John Householder of Steelton since New Year. HC Schaffer moved to West Hanover township Thursday to be with his father. He rented his shop to Daniel Nye of Round Top. Paul and Russell Miller, sons of Lee Miller, of Steelton, visited grandmother Mrs A H Miller Sunday. The Christian Endeavor Societies in the Lutheran and Reformed Church will hold a missionary entertainment on Sunday evening February 26. Abner Keller and wife Jos Etter and wife were guests at Isaac the Lord's Day.
Lizzie Snake Annie Lizzie and Carrie Whitmyer and Elmer Loy Whitmyer of Annville spent Sunday with J. M. Baker. Rumor says David Shertzer bought the Jerry Ranch. A M Kuhns made a Berks county trip. S B Gipe near Piketown will sell next Thursday then move to town. Some district schools closed for Washingtons birthday while others held programs. The sale of Thos W Lingle last Friday drew a large crowd and high prices. Few sales occur locally this spring.
Frank W. McCurtin of Harrisburg and Susan J. Minnich of Derry Church were married at the Church of God parsonage in Smithville. Rev. W. H. Snyder officiated. The bride is sister of Mrs. Snyder. A dinner followed and the couple will reside in Harrisburg where McCurtin works for the Pennsylvania Company.
The Hershey YWCA board elected officers for the coming year led by President M. L. Hershey and Secretary De Bolt. Miss Mary Johns Hopper oversaw the meeting with a large list of board members. A field secretary will not arrive until September when quarters for the association are expected to be established. An upcoming board meeting will be followed by a general gathering at 8 o'clock at the Inn, inviting all members and interested parties.
Stockholders elected for the ensuing year at the Hershey Chocolate Company meeting held last week. Officers chosen include President W. F. M. Murrie Secretary John E. Snyder and Treasurer Ezra F. Hershey.
Hatchery ad offers choice eggs for incubating at 50 cents per setting. Strong poultry product prompt for breeders seeking reliable stock. limited supply and quick order response emphasized.
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