22 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1905
Page
1
A Saturday district column details repairs at Trinity Lutheran Church starting Monday, porches and fences remodeled along East Main Street, new windows, a coal shed project, and lawn and garden upkeep. It notes bankers and merchants buying livestock, with sales by Diller & Son and shows interest in spring and summer goods.
An aging survey traces early English fiction from medieval romances to Richardson and Fielding, noting Scott’s rise with Waverley and Woodstock. It discusses authorship, education, debts, and moral concerns, arguing serious readers prefer enduring works over sensational dime novels and listing major writers.
Public release of census results shows the principal objective to form a basis for the estimation of the Philippine legislative civil government. The data underscores aims to guide governance and civil administration.
Local churches and Sunday schools plan special Easter programs with sermons sacraments and music. Trinity Lutheran leads with Matins at 6 AM and an Easter communion at 10 30 AM followed by an all day service. Other congregations in St Stephen Reformed Terre Hill and Leola outline afternoon and evening observances and gifts for scholars.
A Friday evening gathering near Greenbank hosted by Mr and Mrs John Shetzley drew about forty couples from Lancaster Reading New Holland Greenbank Alert Ellworth and nearby areas. Indoor games entertained attendees while music provided by Mrs Shetzley contributed to a refined, sociable atmosphere.
Fragmentary note references constables and wardens duties and March era dates. It mentions directing some peerage or payee business and preventing actions, but lacks complete details.
Quarter sessions opens with sixty three jury trials including three murder cases two fugitives Christian Hartstein and Harry Cleasing and a Quarryville railroad case where Italian worker Maggazone is guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Giovonna Batiste. Italian David Fonce found guilty of felonious assault and battery sentenced to 100 fine and three years in jail.
In Reading a quiet parsonage ceremony at the First Reformed Church united Thomas Miller and Marian L Henninger. Rev J F Moyer officiated and guests then gathered at the groom’s mother's South Ninth Street home for a reception. The couple will reside at 0043 North Tenth Street and receive friends there.
On Monday afternoon about 4 o'clock Mrs. J. D. Warfel of East Main street fell from a stair landing to the second floor. The fall, less than three feet, sprained her shoulder. Dr. Showalter, the family physician, attended to her injuries and she is recovering but will be unable to work for some time.
Mrs Chester Mentzer nee Marion Kling received a token of appreciation from the congregation after about seven years of service. The gift consisted of two useful household articles as a gesture of thanks and best wishes for her welfare.
Republican primary voters chose nominees for county offices amid light turnout as farmers remained busy. Key defeats included W. K. Seltzer for clerk of quarter sessions and Levi J. Shuman for county commissioner, with the organizational slate prevailing and the board of return judges in Lancaster timetable tallying results.
A regional trend shows year by year smaller wheat acres across Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota with this year marking a larger drop despite high wheat prices. Farmers shift to corn and forage crops and live stock as western millmen predict a future shortage in American wheat demand. The article notes shifts in Minnesota North Dakota and surrounding areas and mentions a Woman's Christian Temperance meeting in Hoover Tuesday evening.
The Woolworth Roof Garden in Lan caster resumes Easter Monday April 24 under Capt John B Peoples. The opening week features the sensational Magic Kettle act with ice and flame effects, plus Cinderella Up-to-Date, Dixon and Anger, Belberg sisters, the Great Chick, a bicyclist, and moving pictures.
John H. Krantz of Paradise vanished from home and sent a letter from Illinois stating he will never return to Lancaster county. Sheriff sold his property for 2584, leaving his wife with three children in destitute circumstances. J Garfield Moore of Millway, an implement dealer, also left home for parts unknown. A Midwest state letter says he has no wish to return but asks his wife and six children to join him west, enclosing money for support while his Millway business will be managed by his father.
A weather summary notes last Sunday morning opened with early March like chill and strong northwest wind. Snow began around 9 am, spreading quickly to cover the ground by 10. Temperatures fell to 36, snow melted fast, and some fell again on Monday. Ground froze overnight, ice formed in troughs, and early fruit blossoms show possible damage. The week remained damp and cold with little sun.
Officers installed for the ensuing term in Earl Lodge No 413 fraternal order include J F Seldomridge Nobl Grend vice grand R W Rosebore secretary Wm Grimley to N Gi J E B Mentzer L 3 to N G M D Good RS to V G Daniel Ziegler L 8 to VG George Willworth treasurer Henry Nagle conductor John Espenscheid warden W Snader outside guard C Bowers inside guard J D Bowers AS S K M Storb L 3 8 C My Diller chaplain B f Trustees B C Diller T M Storb Ay We Snader installed by District Deputy Henry L Stager Mt Joy.
The text argues there is no official national flower for the United States since Congress alone can designate such a national symbol. It notes twenty states have adopted their own state flowers, while Pennsylvania has not among them. The piece reflects debate over designating a national emblem and highlights state actions.
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