Theatrical Season Ends With Packed House And Strong Entertainers
The theater was filled to capacity and many stood outside as Old Home Week attendees bid farewell to the season. Harris Twins wowed crowds with contortion and a stunning performance, while George Smedley led a one man string orchestra. The Sesser Trio impressed with soft shoe clogging and eccentric dance, Helen entertained with Call Me Up Some Rainy Afternoon, and Jack Symonds delivered a hearty laugh with a strong baritone. The Brownings closed with a cheerful Gob Fest and comedy meld.
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Harris Twins
George Smedley
Massa
Sesser
Helen
Jack Symonds
Brownings
Middletown Fair Promises Superior Exhibition Next Week
The Middletown fair opens Tuesday September 13 in Dauphin county with rebuilt exhibition halls replacing those lost in the April 9 fire. The event features modern facilities and large displays of livestock poultry pet stock and ladies handiwork aiming to surpass prior years.
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Middletown
Dauphin County
Baby Born In Stable Fire After Cottage Burns Down
A baby boy was born in a manger in a horse stall at St. Joseph’s Lake in Cold Spring township, Lebanon county. The cottage of three Pottsville owners at the site burned the next day, but only the caretaker’s house burned completely. The occupants fled to the adjoining stable where the infant was born on Sunday.
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St. Joseph’s Lake
Cold Spring
Lebanon County
Charles Scheerer
W. C. Rettig
Frank Hasenaur
Pottsville
Blue Mountains
Scheerer
Manger
Local Social Notes From Bindnagle and Area
Bindnagle's Church visits include Elmer Workman and family from York meeting Prof. E E Snyder and family. John Adams of Himmelstown and Hemperlys from Hummelstown drop by Snyder home. D Webster Hemperly from Philadelphia stays with parents. John Ohmacht of Shellsville calls on friends. John Hetrick visits Manada Hill. William Gertrick and wife host Aaron Zuver of Hershey. Fall wheat sown by a few farmers. some haul fertilizer from Palmyra. Lerch hauls hay to Palmyra at $15 per ton.
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Elmer Workman
Elizabeth and
Landis
York
E. E. Snyder
John Adams
Himmelstown
Snyder
John Hemperly
Hummelstown
Abner Hemperly
D. Webster Hemperly
Philadelphia
John Ohmacht
Shellsville
John Hetrick
Manada Hill
William Gertrick
Aaron Zuver
Hershey
Palmyra
Joseph Lerch
Hemperly Burial Noted Amid Local Road Work Progress
The remains of William Hemperly were laid to rest at a local place on Wednesday. Road Supervisor Keiffer reports improving public roads as well drillers remain busy on the farms of Thomas Bomgardner and William Bacastow.
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William Hemperly
Keiffer
Thomas Bomgardner
William Bacastow
Initial Trip of the Miniature Railroad
The miniature railroad completed and tested. On Monday evening the motor and cars ran over the track for the first time. the motor and track passed the test and engineers pronounced the road finished. Participants included H. N. Herr C. V. Glynn Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Miller and Jos Hills.
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H. N. Herr
C. V. Glynn
Ernest Miller
Jos. Hills
Fehces From Old Home Week in Palmyra
Large Palmyra parade draws 2500 visitors as Grange Day washed out by rain. A Court of Honor lights festoon Main and Railroad streets. Officials A L Martin A Nevin Detrich J A MacSparran speak. Witmer alumni reunion held. Wednesday autos win prizes. Thursday Governor Stewart attends in Palmyra with Sisson Houck Olmsted. public reception hosted by G H Moyer.
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Palmyra
Main Street
Railroad Street
Court of Honor
Main
Railroad Streets
A. L. Martin
A. Nevin Detrich
Chambersburg
John A. MacSparran
Lancaster County
Peter B. Witmer
Palmyra Academy
Reunion
O. A. Stauffer
Gabriel H. Moyer
Stewart
Sisson
Congressman Olmsted
Internal Affairs
Henry Houck
G. H. Moyer
Greiner
Hershey
Carnival Highlights and Election Totals Mentioned
The text notes Miss Fannie Farling receiving 35 000 votes for a diamond ring gift presented to the Queen and Miss Verna Zentmeyer in second place with 12 000 votes. It also mentions Carnival features including the Monkey Man and the Australian Bush Girl.
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Fannie Farling
Verna Zentmeyer
Hershey Inn Guests Include Local Notables and Visitors
Hershey welcomes new tinsmith F D Stonesifer from Harrisburg to permanent residence at the Inn along with visitors and residents. Mrs. Ernest Miller of Lancaster rides the miniature railroad on its debut trip. Philadelphia’s H F Wilson takes a Hershey post with lodging at the Inn. Lancaster guests include Mr and Mrs John Snyder and their chauffeur.
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F. D. Stonesifer
Harrisburg
Hershey
Ernest Miller
Lancaster
Local Social and Farm Trade Notes from Hershey Area
Hanoverdate Graybill Zimmerman welcome guests on Sunday as neighbors and relatives gather. Labor Day outings include Mr and Mrs George Schaffer and daughters Pauline Beulah and Miss Sallie Bell in Hershey. Local workers transport and sell farm produce with potato loads to Harrisburg and peaches to market. Phosphate shipments and lime hauling support area farms. Clelen Sowers moves to Mifflinsburg. John H Lingle replaces him.
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Harvey Zimmerman
George Schaffer
Pauline
Beulah
Sallie Bell
Hershey
A.M. Schaffner
Rev. Yeagley
Campbelltown
Martin Goehering
Harrisburg
Elmer Shope
Eaton Farm
Harvey Winberger
Irvin Cassel
Rev
Thomas Patrick
Clelen Sowers
Mifflinsburg
John H. Lingle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bindnagle’s Church
Fehces
W. P. Austin
Mr. Bigley
G. C. Shearer
Cocoa House
P. F. Y. Graeff
Columbia
Charles Pugh
F. W. Ache
Allentown
George Stine
New York
Sue Telen
J. R. Kreider
SaRah
Denver
Colo
Graybill Zimmerman
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