The Hershey Store Co. and its Predecessors
The Hershey Store Co grew from a small initial shop opened by H D Kreider to a large multi department establishment by 1909. S D Clark led expansion with 27 departments plus an implement store, coal pockets, lumber yard, and more. The complex includes a drug department open until 10 PM and a furniture salesroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
H. D. Kreider
Trinidad Avenue
Spring Creek
S. D. Clark
Clark
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Harrisburg
Chocolate Av
Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues
Tilchon
Hershey co op plans to own and run large general store
The west end annex offers clothing for all ages, groceries, meats, vegetables, ice, coal, and farming machinery. It also provides carriages, wagons, seed, and feed, plus shoeing and repair services. The establishment, grown with town, will be offered to Hershey residents as a cooperative store for their benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Social visits noted around Hershey area over weekend
Residents and visitors from Hershey, Hummelstown, Middletown, and surrounding towns gathered for family visits, church services, and social outings. Attendees included John Kramer in Cornwall, J C Hite returning to Hershey Factory, and several families traveling to Pottsville, Frederick, and Harrisburg for events and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kramer
Cornwall
Samuel Blough
Hershey Farm
J. C. Hite
Hershey Factory
Royalton
T. Frank Ream
Ida
David
Palace
Snyder County
Victor Gingrich
Gravel Hill
W. H. Fasnacht
Middletown
Church of God
Middletown High School
Edward Wolfe
Table Rock
William Shakespeare
Clara
Bertha
Sand Beach
Derry Church
Roy Lloyd
David Lloyd
Pottsville
I. B. Hank
Myerstown
C. A. Weaver
Sharpsville
I. Moyer
P. V. Behney
Niagara Malls
Dorothy
Mabel Cesar Apent
Tinglestown
Beastie Witmar
Rose Cooper Wright
Hummelstown
Reed H. Walmer
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Walmar
Rose Swope
Carrie Smith
Harrisburg
Harl Boyer
Wrackville
Baptisms and parish notices prompt a local farewell sermon
Campbelltown notes many attended baptismal services in Annville while a farewell sermon is planned for the Rev. Paul J. Dundore. Other items include residents visiting Hershey and Palmyra, theft of potatoes near town, dental and medical ordeals, and villagers moving or traveling to Washington and Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbelltown
Annville
Joseph Bowman
Hershey
Alvin Flowers
Paul J. Dundore
John Flory
Palmyra
Levi Wolfersberger
Violet Eby
Washington, D. C
David Eckert
Jacob Heisey
H. N. Shaffer
Clarence Fox
Ohio
G. C. Wilfersberrer
Reformed Church
Harry Moyer
Lebanon
Alice
Harry Rhy
Mary Hallman
Charlotte Melly
Bethany Orphans
Womelsdorf
Bertha Moyer
The
Dundora
Morris Long
Kata Bolls
Medals for State Soldiers from War Department
Ninety one decorations for Pennsylvania regiments have arrived at the Adjutant General's Department in Harrisburg for issue. They include one each for the Civil and Indian wars, two for the China Relief Expedition, 36 for the Spanish American War, and 51 for the Philippine War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
United States
Adjutant General’s Department
Harrisburg
War Department
China
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hershey Store Co
Walter T. Bradley
Ss. E. Corner
Ninth and
Thompson Streets
Hoffer
Engle
George P. Hoffer
Landis
B. Cassady
Swatara Quarry
Swatara, Pa
BE. M. Hoffer
H. G. Hergelroth
Ann ST
Middletown, PA
C. P. Stauffer’s
Henry McCurdy
G. C. Wolfersberger
America
H. M. Hartz
Insurance and Real Estate
W. Main St
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