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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
1
The Clarion readers dispute 4 or 7 dollar gains in Shreiner bull cases and tackle a counterfeit $10 bill incident. A Philadelphia reader credits Wenger, while the writer suspects simple arithmetic underlines the true profit or loss.
Harrisburg August 4 1908 W J Rose division freight agent P R R New Holland Pa forwards praise for a New Holland Clarion editorial on rule 3 official classification 1 and urges shippers to ensure proper marking and packing. He notes foreign trade loss due to crude American methods and recommends receivers insist on quality before filing carrier claims.
The August council meeting was held Monday evening in the council chamber with all members present. Bills totaling 21214.76 were approved for payment. The highway committee reported gutter concerns on Main Street. High Constable Ralph Brendle submitted his resignation and returned all paraphernals. resignation accepted. Summers was appointed to the penalty question and to grant permission for a bear shooting within Borough limits. Council then adjourned.
Text fragment notes an elected official, Eva Ne, and a council on Monday. The readable portion suggests expectations about painting work and a notable figure involved in a council matter. Further details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
The Lancaster Inquirer notes on the rise of boroughs across Lancaster County over the last 20 years. Cities like Denver and Lititz joined a long list, rivals strived to outdo each other, and towns such as Strasburg Elizabethtown and Washington Borough chartered. The piece lists numerous communities considering incorporation and hints at rivalries and banking ambitions shaping local growth.
A reunion of Eli and Catharine Hawk's children was held July 29 at D Heber Hawk's home. Ten children were present with nine living. oldest 68, youngest 40. Elmer E Hawk absent in Portland for 18 years. Names include Mary Weaver I B Hawk Sarah Stover D Heber Hawk I A Ammon Louisa Hawk Lillian Wise G LeJohnston.
In West Main street a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Ezra Bull. J W Showalter repaints his store with Wood W Mentzer doing the work. Cedar Grove Presbyterians pass through on special cars en route to Rocky Springs for an annual picnic. George Keiser Jr injured a hand at New Holland Bottling Works. doctors attended. Funeral Director Henvinger remains ill with relapse. Samuel F Ellworth hosts a chicken corn soup outing near Finnact’s mill on the Conestoga. A KF G Wenger horse injures itself tying at Stauffer’s, no injuries. Sunflowers bloom on David Overly’s Roseboro dwelling lot, largest stalks nine feet to ten feet seven inches. A group from A B Groff’s packing house enjoys a Mill Creek outing with chicken corn soup made by William Yundt.
The Locals defeated the Jolly Rovers of Lancaster at Mt Joy in a decisive win. Miller fanned nine, Glasser struggled behind the plate, and fans faced scattered misbehavior prompting a ground officer to enforce order.
Series of death and funeral notices from Ephrata area including Moses Glowner of Spring Grove age 59 who died after apoplexy, Henry R. Nagle of Ephrata aged 78, John K. Snyder near Hinkletown aged 79, infant deaths of Edward Bair and a Bixler infant in Terre Hill, with brief funeral arrangements and church affiliations.
The Frank Robbins circus visited Olean delivering clean entertaining performances both afternoon and evening. The one ring show pleased attendees with solid acts and good value, with tents full and no complaints of sharks or gamblers. The Robbins company will perform in New Holland on Wednesday August 19.
John Mentzer of Brimmer avenue collapsed from heat while talking with a neighbor on Wednesday evening. Dr. Showalter treated him, finding a serious condition, but he is slowly improving and hoped to be about again soon.
The Mt Tabor A B Sunday school plans its annual picnic with The La Park Band in attendance. At 9 pm this afternoon the White Horse and Sunflower Baseball Clubs will play a game.
Fragmentary report cites Frank Smith killed and Joseph Smith arrested after a fight with an officer near the PRR bridge on New Holland Pike weeks ago. The text notes confusion over parties involved at Farmersville and initial impressions.
Misa Anna Zinn oldest daughter of contractor Samuel Zinn of Martindale broke her left ankle above the ankle while escaping a frightened horse on a three seater bus returning from the Millway campmeeting. Driver El Zimmerman halted the horse after passengers jumped clear. Dr. T. E. Walters attended the injury and Miss Zinn was taken home. Dr. J. C. McConnell also attends.
The Suntigwer Club will cross bats with the White Horse Club on Saturday afternoon in Harry Diller's meadow. Game called early. it promises to be a good game with all invited.
The county bears only jail feeding costs for train riders while the railroad company pays arrest and commitment costs under railroad police law. In July 1907 the average jail population was 73, rising in 1908, with costs cited per warrant and per day feeding. Controller HuPRank Faway Max notes reforms reduce arrests due to excess prior practices.
Manager Howell headlines at the Roof Garden Lancaster with music dancing and comedy. A feature offers Riverhead lot giveaways free during this week and ten more 25 by 100 foot lots to be won next week in Lew York suburb. Magnani family barbers Halliday Curley May Malville Cartmell Harpie John Leclair Wedmars and new moving pictures highlight the program.
Weather cleared after a threatening morning as a county wide temperance event proceeded. Music, an excellent paper, a Bible reading, and a 2:30 pm county executive session led to a fine speech by Mrs. Parsels of Philadelphia. The evening featured a grand Gold Medal Contest with Mrs. Myra Miller Stauffer of Manheim receiving the award.
The W C T Y will meet at Mrs Annie H Roland’s residence at 7 30 oclock. Attendance is requested for the annual election of officers and finalizing club affairs.
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