12 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
1
Local notice for The Clarion Printing House in New Holland Lancaster County Pennsylvania. Offers subscription rates prepaid six and three months with price details and penalties for nonrenewal. Includes agents for Penn Mutual Fire Insurance and estate settlement services in Lancaster PA.
A promotional notice touts variety in stock including canned goods smoked meats baked goods cheeses coffees and numerous other table items. It emphasizes careful choice yet promises the best offerings available from the market.
The New Holland Chapter of the Woman's Auxiliary met at Mrs. Edw. DeTraven's home with Miss Hattie Diller absent. Minutes, dues, and hospital fund updates were reported. donations and letters from J. B. Kieffer and Miss Addl a Seaman noted. A Lancaster Auxiliary meeting was planned for May 2 at the Y.M.C.A. building.
Mrs Margaret Bair widow of Benjamin Bair died at her West Main Street home during Tuesday morning from apoplexy aged seventy four. She had a stroke six months earlier leaving her partially paralyzed and another stroke last Saturday night left her helpless before death. Survived by four sons Edwin near Safe Harbor Francis A Tauresville James 8 and Charles of the borough and four daughters Maggie Edwards Seaman Place Min J Annie M and Katie E all at home. Also three sisters Mrs Faick Mrs Campbell and Mrs J I Miller and a brother James of Camden N J. Funeral Thursday morning Rev J G Nossa officiated and burial followed in the Reformed cemetery.
David B Shaub of West Main Street died yesterday morning at his home aged 62 after years of declining health from asthma and dropsy. A baker by trade he worked in the borough for about thirty years retiring a year ago. He was upright quiet and obliging with many friends and is survived by his wife and five sons Wayne Ae Lemon Bay Ellwood H Percy H and Ralph H all of the borough.
Miss Stella Oberholser of East New Street and Miss Manel Jamison of 254 East Walnut Lancaster were robbed Thursday night on North Duke Street between James and Frederick streets. The taller robber grabbed Oberholser’s grip containing soap and talcum powder, breaking the handle as the thieves fled.
A fragmentary note suggests a mill owner's son was away at Hun sénker's mill for mail, with an elderly man claiming he told his young daughter about the incident.
The annual meeting of Westminister Presbytery opened at Paradise Presbyterian church Leacock charge with Rev C R Workman D D pastor and adjourned after three days. Moderators and delegates were chosen for the General Assembly in New York. A call from Chestnut Level church for Rev S B Curtis was presented. The anti polygamy amendment was endorsed and Sabbath observance urged. Upcoming anniversaries include Octoraro church centennial and Rev W G Cairnes silver anniversary.
Mrs Mary Bitzer aged eighty one widow of Daniel Bitzer died Saturday at her East Lampeter home near Stumptown. She was a member of Mechanicsburg Lutheran church and leaves children Mrs Hurst of Chester County Ferree S Bitzer a Lancaster tobacco buyer Albert and Miss Mary of East Lampeter.
The Loyal Temperance Legion of Doncaster county will hold its annual convention at the Mery church on Devotion day in May. Rev Charles Weasley Burns, a longtime state president and noted orator, will deliver the keynote. Delegates from across the county are expected. all sessions are open to everyone.
A Monday night session at Camp Sea outlines a program focused on money management and youth activities. Organizers emphasize inclusive participation and practical guidance for attendees aged 18 and under.
Easter Monday schedule notes a church installation led by the pastor with a meeting to follow. The text is garbled but indicates an installation ceremony and related gathering.
Proceedings of the Laat Regilar Meet ing of Connell report $2838 in treasury and bills $4907 approved for payment. Tax changes proposed for Lars township. April 22 appeals day set. Street work ordered after snow storm. Pipe water issue discussed but no action. Street light authorized for Miss Annie Bribaker. Mond school reports show monthly and term attendance with several pupils missing days. Anna M. Bair noted for perfect attendance.
Mrs Adam Raezer of Philadelphia has been aiding her mother Mrs Elizabeth Groff for a week. Rev James M Shelley and family visited with Mrs Shelley's sisters. Rev A Steinhaeuser spent the week in Allentown with his parents. Elvis Martin with wife and daughter Mary from Witmer visited town last Saturday. Miss Alice Grube of Lavester and friends were in town with Miss Mary F Weaver on Sunday.
Silas Wright a Philadelphia liquor dealer drove the black horse of ALG Miller's Engte hotel livery in this borough. Near Honey Brook the horse trampled on the..
An ad touts Dr. Pierce Buffalo New York offering free consultation by letter for women hesitant to discuss personal health. It claims his Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery cure female weakness and stomach issues. A testimonial from Mrs. Mattie Lon Viey praises home treatment guidance and medicines, noting nervousness and discouragement improved. Biliousness allegedly relieved by Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The event at Tame and school, taught by Miss Rita My Fry, drew an enthusiastic audience. Howard Miller of Franklin and Marshall College impressed with humorous selections. prizes awarded in several age-based classes to Clayton Bueh Susie Steffy Marty Shetzley Emma Shetzlar Terrence McVey Blaine Zorn Avon Bair Harriett Sweigart and others. Local residents attended, with many readers and families noted. funeral for Sara Daniel reported. area moves and social visits listed among community items.
Governor Stone appoints W Sherman Doebler alderman of the Seventh ward to fill the mayoral vacancy caused by Cummings resignation. Doebler, longtime prothonotary's office clerk since 1888, will serve until May 1903. Also notes the sudden death of Nathaniel Lynch near Leaman Place and a subscription offer in the paper.
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