Personal Notes on Those Visiting and Staying in Town
A long list of residents and guests visiting or staying in town is recorded. Names include Eva M. Stauffer of Philadelphia at the Fox family home, Edna M. Sensenig returning to Norristown, and Belle Shetter en route to Cleveland. Many others from Philadelphia, Lancaster, Norristown and nearby areas are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva M. Stauffer
Philadelphia
Thomas Fox
East Main Street
Edna M. Sensenig
Norristown
Charles Groff
Railroad Avenue
Luther Bowers
J. Emory Bowers
Honey, Brook
Mr. Bowers
Henry M. Bowers
Rebecca Stauffer
Pottstown
Belle Shetter
Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph Erb
LeRoy W. Groff
Ardmore
Milton L. Groff
Man le Evans
Local
Machine Co
Atlantic City
Jacob Mayer
Nelson
Derstine
Montgomery County
Noah H. Mack
Eli Wentzel
Anna
Dorothy
Thelma
Zook's Corner
Jacob Sweigart
Farmersville
Harvey Wingernroth
Violet
Voganville
Jason Frymyer
York
Lemon Troop
Grover Cleveland Lindsay
Gordonville
Charles V. Hoskins
Baltimore
George E. Miller
Barbara Rohrer
Lancaster
Boro
Chester E. Rosboro
Samuel W. Fenninger
Harriet Fagan
White Rock
Ethel Smith
Frankin Street
John Hinklie
Celia‘s
Marie
Abram S. Kauffman
Eagle Hotel
Abbie. Shultz
Abram Kauffman
Cécelia
Vo Doerre
Karl Zuck
Epent
Murder in Sage Hills Oklahoma claims John Hersh during mob attack
John Hersh 22 son of Mrs Elizabeth Slate Hersh of Lancaster was murdered by masked outlaws in the Sage Hills near Tulsa while traveling with three men including brother in law J M McCamant. His body remained in the automobile for days as captors drove him to Lancaster for funeral services. He leaves his mother and many siblings across Pennsylvania and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hersh
Elizabeth Slate
Spruce Street
Lancaster
William Hersh
Old Sage Hills
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Sage Hills
Young Hersh
J. M. McCamant
Shirley
Old Save Hills
Hersh
Woodward Hill Cemetery
Garfield
Rebecca Decker
Charles
Sadie
Anna
George
Jackson Street
New Holland
Harrison
Ephrata
Margaret Hays
Philadelphia
Clara McCamant
Annie Johe
Reamstown
No White Lights on Pennsylvanias Signal System
The Pennsylvania railroad will remove white lights from all signal use replacing them with green for proceed and a bright yellow for caution. Red remains stop. The change affects semaphore signals marker lights switch lamps and public crossing lights among others and will be costly but improves safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Paradise man loses control in street collision killing child
Elmer E. Kreider of Paradise struck and killed five year old Ethel Krauskopf on West Orange street Lancaster while driving slowly. The child ran from a market wagon into the street and a wheel passed over her before the vehicle stopped. Coroner's inquest exonerated Kreider of blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Kreider
Paradise
West Orange Street
Lancaster
Ethel Krauskopf
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mr. Kreider
Kreider
Installation at Strasburg St Michael Lutheran Church
Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Rev Wallace R Kerr was installed as pastor of St Michael's Lutheran Church at Strasburg. Services drew a large crowd and the program proceeded as published on Saturday. Rev M R Kurtz preached the sermon and delivered the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace R. Kerr
St. Michael's, Lutheran Church
Strasburg
Ivery
M. R. Kurtz
New Holland Summer Outing Showcases Sunday School Picnic
The second annual outing of Lutheran, Reformed, United Brethren and Methodist Sunday schools drew about 1000 people to Lititz Springs Park on August 9. Despite heat a cool breeze and a rain shower the day featured trolley and automobile trips, games for children, a bass of contests and prizes, and a program of songs and socializing with winners announced for ball throwing, nail driving, and needle threading events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
Zeltenreich Reformed
Lititz’Springs
Isaac Cauller
Paul Eschenhade
Helen Becker
Mary KF. Weaver
Henry
Barton Weiler
Sallie Weiler
Neadlé
Horrible Death for Harold Spotts at Spring Garden Creamery
Harold Spotts six year old son of Mr and Mrs J Edward Stette of Spring Garden Salisbury township died after being scalded by boiling milk at Fairview Creamery. He was pulled from the vat but suffered severe burns and died around six o clock. Survived by parents and siblings. General David McMurtrie Gregg, former Pennsylvania auditor general and Civil War hero, dies at Reading aged eighty three. native of Huntingdon served from Gettysburg to as consul to Prague and later led the Loyal Legion. He leaves two sons George S and David M Gregg of Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
David McMurtrie Gregg
Gettysburg
Reading
Huntingdon
West Point
Delaware
Latt
Prague
Bohemia
Pennsylvania
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Isul
George So
David McM. Gregg
David Gregg
Cromwell
Annie Heese
Wits
Horst
Wreagerland
David Martin
Ble Bal
Hotouns
To Oelock
Weaverland Mennentta
Frank Horst Sime
Jonas Martin
Gain
Possible murder case in Adams county sets off investigation
The body of Isaac Langhiman 36 of Mountville was found along a 150 foot stretch of the Western Maryland railroad at Bittinger station Adams county. Suspicion centers on robbery and homicide after Langhiman left Mountville with cash and a watch missing from the victim. Langhiman lived at Bittinger station and was employed at a lime kiln. He had returned from Mountville with his brother who accompanied him Sunday night. He is survived by several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Langhiman
Mountville
Western Maryland
Bittinger’s Station
Adams County
Hanover
Laughman
Pittsburg Express
Bittinger's Station
Our Young Men Compliment New Holland Youths
A Lancaster Morning News Journal correspondent notes in New Holland that local young men dress well and are sociable. He praises the town’s youth as a good, clean set and says the borough can be proud of them.
Unclaimed Letters at New Holland Post Office
Uncalled for letters for the week ending August 13 include Mrs J W McKinnon in care of Frank Eby, Miss Mary Stout, and Special Delivery Clute Ban RVR 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Pnat
J. W. McKinnon
Frank Eby
Mary Stout
Clute Ban
RVR
Death notices and obituaries from Lancaster county rural press
A long list of obituaries and funeral notices for residents of Lancaster and surrounding towns includes details on Peter Styer, Miller family members, Mrs. Susan Srey, Harry Tr, Katie Anne Engle, Catharine Bomberger, Virginia Krick, and others. The items note ages, kin, church affiliations, and burial places, with services held across local churches and cemeteries. The report records multiple deaths from illness and age, and outlines funeral arrangements and interments in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Srey Cape
Lateaster Coon
Borat Fee Harry Tr
Boawwrvanesile
Ephrattan
Trestle
Muddy Creek
Flootlock
Adi Cetitlery
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. H. Wright
Isaac W. Cauller
Frank Byler
Bessie Miller
Honey Brook
Wright
Gertrude Byler
Harry Rutter
Paul
Mr. Rutter
I. W. Cauller
David Cauller
Bernice
Pearl Ludwig
Rosa Alma Buckwalter
Beatrice
Robert
Canton
Jacob Buckwalter
Akron
Pequea
Frank Harnish
Elsie R. Fenninger
Etta Musvelmian
Pocono Mountains
R. E Seaboldt
Narberth
Katie Martin
Hettie Martin
Mabel Warner
Kathryn
Frank Hurst
Union Grove
J. P. Reese
Edwin
Ralph G. Musser
Mildred Musser
Margaret
Edith Reese
E. Reese Musser
I. P. Reese
H. Maurice Overly
Birdie Hand
George W. Bair
West Main Street
Jeremiah Leaman
Harrisburg
Mrs
Davis Leaman
Margaret McGrand
Charles Fox
Elmer
Rohrbauch
Bechtblaville
Sarah Kurtz
Annie
Vera Pearson
Dr. S. A. Zell
Wellington Z. Piersol
Arthur Fry
Fry's
Union
Lititz
Harold Spotts
Spring Garden
peetenGs
NM Uees
Wattted
Good Plain
Cook
Stovk
Peter Styer
Hye Rato Miller
Pest
Thor- Tay Ware
Susanna Becker
Mianne Becker
Will Am Becker
Bareville
Gamer Ber
Zion Lutheran Church
Lesecek
Mes Isaac Miller
Yeacachoer
Oat Zians Lutheran
Foseboek
Hehl Tet Nett
Moe
Matea
Susan Stelly
Benjamin B Good
Benjamin D
New Holland Avenue
Bernstrasse Lutheran Church
Amanda
Leah Good
Bowmansville
Jacob
Samuel
Rothsville
Harry
Frank Gehman
Benjamin Becker
Fivepointville
Weaverland
Silverduck
Katie Anne Engle
Katie Anne K. Engle
William Engle
Warwick Township
Oelock
Lancaster County Hospital
Daniel and
Rebecca Buchhter
Clay Township
Daniel K. Buchter
Ashland
Tobias K. Buchter
Trinity Lutheran Church
Brickerville Cemetery
Catherine Bomberger
Catharine Bomberger
Christian Bomberger
Amanda Brubaker
East New Street
Neffsville
Kaspar and
Magdalena Grube
Bomberger
Elizabeth Eberly
Albert
Gap
Virginia A. ‘Krick
Virginia “A. ‘Krick
Walnut Street
Henry ‘P. Krick
Rotor
Eybrata
Tf. Perey
Peter Erick Weloe
Goa
Webaek
William Bry
Woldam
Gerhare
Las Det
Dewer
Annie Horst
Chili
Jacob L. Zook
Taco le “Ook
Farrer
Banks
Altagna
Eriday
Mia
Zook
Arthur
Mr. Zook
Kansas
Chicvago
Pittsburgh
Altoona
Blackburn
Isaac Zook
John L. Fisher
Beilers
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