Obituary notices from Scranton and Bowmansville area
John Zour died at his home in Scranton on Monday. The body was sent to Ephrata for services at Hoffmans parlors and Zion Evangelical church. Burial was in Rothville Lutheran cemetery. John Marvin Musser, six months old of Bowmansville, died Tuesday evening at 1 30. Funeral services were at home at one o'clock Thursday. Interment followed in Bowmansville Mennonite cemetery.
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John. Zour
John Zour
Scranston
Zion, Ith
Services United
Evangelical Church
Rothville
John Marvin
Nowhy
Musser
Bowmlansville
Edith
Edna
Lucy
Nere
Bowmansjville
Mennonite Jeomatery
Monster Street Carnival at Terre Hill
A Terre Hill event titled Street Carnival drew crowds as the Fire Compete group performed. The chaotic scene included loud acts and a large turnout, with attendees navigating the carnival atmosphere amidst street entertainment.
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Terre Hill
Auidess
Large barn destroyed by fire near Eden
A barn measuring 46 by 100 feet burned with crops and hay scattered. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby buildings at Eden and Witmer, Mechansburg. Estimated loss 10,000 dollars, tenant loss around 2,500 with Stoltzfus and Nolts totaling 1,000. some insurance reported.
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Itimesta
Amd
Io Witmer
Mechanicsburg
Eden
Woman Killed by Rail Train In Apparent Suicide
Mrs Evang, 47, of Millway, stepped from behind a water tank onto the track as the 1 15 train from Millway to Reading began to move. The engineer could not stop in time. death appears self inflected amid despondency since her son’s draft. Survived by husband and three sons. Coroner E R Miller ruled apparent suicide.
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Ihe ‘Gtrucke
Millway
Reading
Evang
E.r.miller
Ephrata
Decid
Prices on Singer and Standard serving machines
Very special prices on Singer and Standard serving machines with free delivery on trial. George W. Gehman, Terre Hill, Pa. July 30, 1 month.
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Singer and
Standard
GEO
W. Gehman
Terre Hill
W M A Outing Plans Annual Car ning at Musser Home
The W M A of Ranick's church announce their annual outing at the Musser home near Vinita on Saturday afternoon August 20th at 4 o'clock. Members and friends are cordially invited to attend.
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Ranick’s
G. Musser
Vinitare
PAN ‘Chemibeis
Aires
Uninhabited Territory Values Questioned for Productivity
Fragmentary OCR reads about productive capacity and value in an uninhabited territory. The text is unclear but hints at assessments of resources and potential uses without present inhabitants. Further context would clarify the scope and authorities involved.
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Steebohas
Alleged forger captured in New York
Authorities say a suspected forger, who fled Lancaster, has been captured in New York. He allegedly used his mother's name, Elizabeth B. Fasnacht, to obtain requisition papers and passed counterfeit checks on banks in Lancaster and other cities. He faces charges in multiple states for forgery and burglary.
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New. York
Caisite de
Reopening of Morgantown Methodist Church
The Methodist church at Morgantown reopened Sunday after repairs. Rev M T Romans spoke on The Temple in the morning service. Rev Goody of the Convent Methodistic church Reading spoke on Spiritual Supremacy. Rev Adams of Evangelical Terre Ha spoke at the evening service on The Foundation of the Church. John W Appelbach of Lancaster sang several selections.
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Morganttown
Biers
Savas
M. T. Romans
Temple
Goody
Ithe Convent
Methodistic Church
Reading
Adams
Ithe Evangelical Chiurci
Terre Hi
Wag Ithe
Sipealker
John, W.applebach
Lancaster
Lancaster Child Burned to Death
A Lancaster child died in a fatal blaze described as panic stricken by witnesses. The scene involved efforts by the brother to save the victim but were unsuccessful. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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Lancaster
Last Sad-Rites for Comrades in Lititz Cemetery
The service opened with the hymn Nearer to Thee performed by a Lititz male choir. Rev. C. G. Bachman read the scripture and Rev. G. B. Radzer offered prayer as the choir sang Away from thy Spirit. Rev. Bachman cited I Peter stating the prophets served others, not themselves, honoring two young men who died for country and humanity. Rev. Geo. B. Raezer spoke of sacrifice and a new day for humanity, urging the living to continue the work.
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Altho
Thal
Arhebe
Lititz
C. G. Bachman
G. B Radzer
Bachman
I Peter
St. Peter
Ethens
America
Geo. B. Raezer
Severe afternoon storms sweep Lancaster area causing damage
Thunderstorms moved across Lancaster County Sunday afternoon, with west south and east sections hit. Lightning struck chimneys in Quarryville and Green Tree. hail damaged Hawkesville tobacco fields. heavy rain flooded fields in Neffsville and New Providence while many roads flooded and trucks stalled.
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Lancaster
Eversing
Avery
Hempfields
Landisville
Tronville
West Hempfield
Columbia
Gomie
Reformed
Quarryville
James Montgomery
Frank C. Musser
New Providence
Rawlinsville
Buck
Hawkesville
Eden Township
Christiana
Neffsville
Manheim
Lititz
Ephrata
Four Hess children ill with typhoid fever near Mastersonville
Four children of Reverend H. L Hess and wife near Mastersonville have typhoid fever aged eight to fourteen. They contracted illness after drinking from a well at Hereshey that has afflicted other residents in the region.
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H. L
Hess
Mastersonville
Hereshey
Agitation Over Soldier Hammond Gibble Burial Sparks Clash
The burial of Hammond K. Gibble of Manheim near World War I ended with a church dispute over flag draping and a military service. Pastor Rev. John Snavely refused to officiate with the flag, prompting a compromise and a grave service led by the Hammond K. Gibble Post with a National Guardsmen gun salute. Tensions ran high but appear to be easing.
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Nash H. Mack
New Holland
Hammond K.gibble
Manheim
Hammond K. Bibble
Memheim
Mt. Gretna
Hard luck for a Mountville motorist
Jonas Leinart of Mountville had his car overturned after steering gear fouled on the Lincoln highway en route to Lancaster. He left the vehicle roadside overnight and found the two rear tires and tools stolen when returning to tow it.
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Jonas Leinart
Mountville
Whhile
Lingoln
Lancaster
Man Held After Quick Return to Detention in Bicycle Theft Case
Patrick Davlin 21 formerly of Lititz was rearrested on North Queen street Lancaster soon after a Monday release from Huntington Reformatory. Officer Albere cited him for stealing a bicycle from J W Morrison a Pennsylvania railroad station employee. Davlin was jailed for a hearing before Alderman Hinden.
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Patrick Davlin
Lititz
Huntington Reformatory
North Queen Street
Lancaster
Albere
J. W. Morrison
Pennsylvania Railroad
Daviiti
Hinden
Rescued Woman Doorside Scene Amid Church Aisle
An unclear narrative describes Tompkins passing a bag in a church when an elderly woman hurried in. She walked down the aisle, dropped a penny into the bag, then moved to a seat near the last pew as a mysterious event unfolded.
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Tompkins
Lancaster area social notes show widespread visiting
NumerousLancaster residents and guests are listed with extended visits and hostings. Names include Miss Anna Renninger Mrs Eli Hess Edith Raymond Mast Miss Alma Sensenig Rev J B Smith Miss Myrtle Unangst Rev George B Raezer Carl Kurtz Miss Virginia ox and many others visiting relatives, attending funerals, or staying with families across towns such as Mount Gretna Ardmore Kinzer Coatesville and Philadelphia during the week.
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Anna Renninger Sae
Lancaster
Eli Hess
Edith
Raymond Mast
Ellverson
Calvin Kuntz
Joh M. Ranck
Mt. Gretna E
I. M. Groff
Missesewis
Pottstown
Flom Wright
Belle McKinley
Walter Rife
Alma Sensenig
Griffith
Narvon
Margaret DeHaven
Abram Plank
Near Town
Henry Mentzer
Chester “Mentzer
Near Vici
Evelyn Troop
Kinzer
McClain
New York
Helen Gilfillan
Paterson
N. J
Bess Gilfillan
Roy Wagner
Edward Andrew and
Familly
Fetterville
Carl Kurtz
Scott Kurtz
Spring Garden
George B. Raezer
Lititz
Virginia Ox
Afiicer
Roy Sensenig
Ardmore
Clair Troop
Mary Troop
Martin H. Mellinger
Lemon Trepp
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Eagar, R. Roger
John Marvin Musser
United States
Morgantown
Musselman Brothers
J. B. Smith
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Joseph Graybill
Harry Kurtz
Minnie Kurtz
Mrs
Isaac W. Varney
Cleveland
Ohio
Spohn
Maria
Martin
Edwin G. Stauffer
Jennie Renninger
Warsfordbure
Fulton County
Roy Wagmer
John Bowman
Goadville
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