Stray Briefs From Wayside News Columns
A compilation from various papers notes local oddities and incidents. A Calf with three legs born to Israel Meslinger’s herd. a boy bruised after a traction wagon mishap at Quarryville. arrests for felonious assault near Lancaster. a yearling horse saved from a deep cistern. a giant chestnut tree near Brecknock. a man dying after inheritance windfall. festival brings in 115.20. local social and civic items from Denver to Gap and Christiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manheim
Denver Fire Company
Israel Meslinger
Reinholda
Andrew Miller
Quarryville
Otas
Lancaster
Philip Grabill
Anna M. Hensel
Intelligencer
Clayton Ravegum
Akron
Ravegum
Jacob L. Sweigart
Brecknock Township
Berks County
Brecknock
Lancaster County
Denver Press
Gap and Petersburg Play By Rain Delays On Home Diamond
Miller and Hartman were in today's lineup on the home field after last Saturday's seven inning rain interrupted game when Gap trailed 9 to 0. Williamstown Kinzer Bellomont combo played a six inning tilt with a Gap picked nine. Social notes mention Ruth Hess visiting Misa Cora Carpenter of Lancaster and guests of Miss Frances Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Hartman
Petersburg
Williamstown Kinzer-Bellomont
Ruth Hess
Misa Cora Carpenter
Lancaster
Mitch Ethel Dunn
Philadelphia
Frances Marsh
J. P. Sentman
Marlborough Blenheim
Atlantic City
W.P. Sanford
Indianapolis
Ind
New York
Susan Sanford
Rosie Schell
Christiana
Hatville News Highlights Local Visits and Harvest Notes
Mrs Eliza Rutter of Lancaster aged eighty five enjoyed visits from relatives and friends in Philadelphia Paradise and nearby. Neighbors and relatives gathered at Weavertown Blue Ball Kinzer Cambridge and Nickel Mines for socializing and farming updates. Wheat prices dip five cents per bushel under corn and oats yield ranges from 39 to 48 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Rutter
Lancaster
Missea Margaret
Jennie Sharpe
Philadelphia
Alta Denlinger
Gideon Petersheim
Sallie Miller
Summitville
Abraham Hoover, Sr
Amos Brackbill
Samuel Sheaffer
Albert Rutter
Abraham Hoover, Jr
Misa Mary Brackbill
Adam Longenecker
Weavertown
Geo. D. Smith
Harry Smith
Daniel Kellenberger
W. W. Buster
Jason K. Freedeuk
Kinzer
Amanda Pow
Fianna Pow
W. W. Bussey
Clara Senger
Misa Mamie Zell
Nickel Mines
Brownstown
Mary Leaman
Amanda Hoover
Amos Leaman
Patton Spotts
Cambridge
Millersville Normal School Housing and Course Information
Comfortable rooms for the Fall and Winter Terms may still be obtained in the school buildings at the State Normal School Millersville Pa. Drops postal card to the Principal. The new school law provides for additional salary to Normal School graduates and should encourage young people to complete the Normal School course. Full information by writing to the Principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersville
State Normal School
Pennsylvania State Normal School
Photogravure of William Jennings Bryan in Sunday Supplement
The Record announces a limited edition supplement for Sunday August 2 featuring a handsome bromide photograph of William Jennings Bryan. Readers are urged to order from local news agents at once as copies are scarce and not saleable below 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings
Bryan
Wheat and oats prices from High E M Rutter & Co
The feed listing shows wheat at 87 cents per bushel oats at 72 cents and corn at 92 cents per bushel quantity 8 bushels. The figures reflect market pricing offered by High E M Rutter & Co. for the commodities mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Rutter & Co
Blue Ball Community Notes and Local Updates
D W Gelat and Isaac W Dogue travel to Grand Forks North Deakers to visit relatives of Harry K Geist for about three weeks. Blaine Brown plans return to Centre County. Blue Ball National Bank adds lightning rods installed by Amos Kochel and John E Good. Mrs Salena Lutz visits with Mrs W J Lewis and Mrs Martha A Lutz at Farmersville. a handbag dropped en route and was later found by Dr H G Mumma who recovered the property s6000 was returned to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Gelat
Isaac W. Dogue
Peque
Grand Forks
Mechanicsburg
John E. Good
Salena Lutz
Reading
W. J. Lewis
Martha A. Lutz
Farmersville
H. G. Mumma
New Hollandboro
Brownstown
Religious Services Listed for Sunday in Local Churches
The notice lists worship times and pastors for Trinity Lutheran, Reform Church, A B Church, Mennonite and German Baptist Brethren congregations, and other denominations across multiple locales. It notes Sunday school, preaching times, leagues, catechism, and special services, with some locations indicating no midweek services in July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. G. Noss
New Holland
Bareville
Blue Ball
Ebya
Sale Register of Farms and Livestock in East Earl County
Public notices list sales by Geo. K. Diller & Son in Blue Ball including a carload of Kansas horses and cattle on August 6. a 138 acre tract in Salisbury township on August 15. a 62 acre farm in Earl township on September 3. a 25 acre tract with a 23 story stone house in Cranmer n township on September 5. and 8 to 37 acre farms in East Earl on September 12 by heirs and administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Blue Ball
Geo. K. Diller & Son
Salisbury Township
Springville
Welsh Mountain Mission
Robert Lynch
A. H. Hershey
Earl Township
Five Points
Isaac Stoltzfus
Geo. M. Leley
Crernarvon Township
Churchtown
Sato
D. Hyman
East Earl Township
Spring Grove
Centre Church
John Schweitzer
August Varieties and Local Sales Notes
Community notices highlight August events at Muddy Creek and a sellout sell list for corn tobacco and fruit. Local vendors advertise chicken corn soup and fresh produce while a church society changes its name to Christian Endeavor at a nearby meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xy Pah Q. U
Christian Endeavor
Spring Garden Social Notes and Local Games
Misa Marguerite Stauffer hosts with Elva Kurtz in Bear town. Minnie Reel visits Mrs. Habalar near Honey Brook. Mabel McCannon from Philadelphia visits grandparents Kurtz and Dr. William Robinson. Emma Benedict of Philadelphia stays with Mrs. Benedict. U. E. Sunday school picnic at Shady Rest draws hundreds from nearby areas. Pequen Baptist Sunday school picnic set for August 13 in church grove. Roof Garden musician Mylin to aid local orchestra. Sunflower Club to visit this Saturday. Cambridge loses to Williamstown 8 to 1 on White Horse diamond. Reeser shines despite team errors. No game Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Marguerite Stauffer
Beartown
Capent
Elva Kurtz
Minnie Reel
Near Honey Brook
William Habalar
Mabel McCannon
Philadelphia
Daniel Kurtz
William Robinson
Apeet
Emma Benedict
Benj. Benedict
U. E
Shady Rest
Pequen Baptist Sunday School
Sunflower Club
Cambridge
White Horse Diamond
Reeser
Pair Takes Trip to New York City and Coney Island
Kandis Sheaffer and Henry Becker of Schoeneek traveled to New York City and Coney Island last Thursday returning Monday claiming they had a fine time. West Earl township roads are in poor condition after heavy rains. Pineules for the Kidney's 30 days trial costs £1.00 and claims to relieve backache and kidney issues. Sold by Wm. M. Stauffer Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandis Sheaffer
Henry Becker
Schoeneek
New York City
Coney Island
West Earl Township
Wm. M. Stauffer
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Gustave Erb
Phoenixville Hospital
Erb
Switzerland
Jane Ufamer
Berne
While
Ontario Drill Co
Baltimore
George Troop
Bis
Pequea Avenue
Mattie Knox
G. W. Orendorf
Landlaville Catp
Wm. B. Orendorf
Harrisburg
Honeybrook
Joseph Gallaher
LaPark
Maurice Ebs
Gap
W. A. Hensel
Trailey
Michiner
Board of Health
Lyceums
Bart and
Paradise
Jackson's Grove
Blanche Beatrice Kilheffer
Ben Hurr
Rimer Good
Bellevue Tun
Benjamin F. Gimmell
Bellevue Church
Gimmell
United States
M. E
Beaver Club
Caldwell’s Woods
Bellevue Inn
Hatville
Philadelphia Record
A. B. Cruren
I. H. Albright
Sabbath School Ranch
Ca.m
M. FE. Cuurcu
G. H. Kertreren
Leola
Epworth League
Weaverland Conference
Groffdale
Martindale
Goods
Hersheys
Landis Vanley
Metzlers
Strasburg
Stumptown
Weaverland
Hertzler
Ephrata
Red Well
Coyesto
Antrep Evan
Elival
H. P. Hagner
Turkey Hill
Bridgeville
Goodville
Case
Pequea
Mt. Airy—School
C. E
Verre Hitt Evangelical Church
Heisler
Clarron
Muddy Creek
Perr’s. Meuones
Wright's
Spring Garden
Iria
Mary
L. Agnes McGonigle
Samuel Warner
Aldus Melling
Chia
Peoples’ Restaurant
F. K. Kilhefner
E. Main St
Roger
Gunzenhauser
Independent Phone
Atlas Paint
Diller Hardware 60
H. P. Columbus
H. P. International
H. P. Gemmer
Columbus
E. P. Gemmer
P. Anderson
New Holland Machine Co
New Holland, PA
Showalters
John W. Masury
J. W. Showalter
Iwiszvexsdz
King’ Street
Penna
Bart Lopez
Thurada
Oda
O. F. Sedomridge
New Holland Castle
Knights ‘of the Golden Ba Bele
Odd Fellows Hall
Ae Schaub
Washington
Raventne
Hall
Townsley
Becintary
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