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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
8
Poetic verse recalling a welcomed oyster harvest and seasonal return. The speaker longs for summer absence and celebrates the oyster's reappearance with affectionate refrain. A nostalgic, lighthearted mood centers on food and coastal imagery.
Auction last week sold 189 acres and 102 perches to Harrison J. Gerberich of East Hanover for 30.25 per acre totaling 4224. woodland tract sold to salime buyer for 13.10 per acre totaling 97. Maria E. Gerberich widow is administratrix and will move to Jonestown. R J Emrich was auctioneer. Wm Walter attorney for estate. In a separate matter Judge Henry dismissed Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia’s motion for a new trial in a Lebanon County suit over insurance on the county courthouse fire of 1908. case, for 6276.06 including interest, will be appealed to the Supreme Court."]
The November 7 election shows Socialist votes surpassing party expectations with Taylor at 1,909 and other candidates like Boeckler 1,873 and Hoover 1,787 leading the list. Socialist strength grows outside Harrisburg in Highspire Middletown Williamstown Lykens Steelton Hummelstown and the Thirteenth Ward.
Farmers are busy husking corn at Bindnagle's Church. Absalom Darcus remains ill and his grandson Harvey visited. Kreider plans a new barn, and Frank Poorman is on the sick list.
Mr and Mrs William Aungst of Palmyra visited friends in East Hanover. Miss Mary Shellenhaier of West Hanover and mother visited her sister at Laurel Grove. Elmer Hemperly of Palmyra visited his uncle's family with sister and mother. John Kuntz made a business trip to Annville. The Swatara public road is in miserable condition with frequent complaints from travelers.
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