Noble Words From A Generous Dan Donor
Col. George S Beck, formerly of Reading and long a West resident, funded an entire ward at Reading hospital with fourteen beds and related equipment. Dr Samuel L Kurtz spoke at the presentation and hospital president Smith accepted the gift. Beck rejected the notion of a gift and framed the act as paying a debt to labor, urging others with wealth to support noble institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8S. Beck
Reading
Lancaster
Smith
Col. Beck
Reading Hospital
State finances show solid year end totals for Pennsylvania
The state reports general fund receipts of 319,374,093.53 and sinking fund receipts of 3,573,707.12, with total payments of 17,787,106.19 from both funds. In the sinking fund there is 717,410.50 available to pay state debt, while the general fund holds 9,151,306.28 ready for bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Thander
DANGER TO OUR HOMES Sermon Notes Threats Warned
A fragmented text cites a preacher Rev N Ji and a moderator speaking at a previous general assembly. It references dangers to homes and urges contemplation of dangers as discussed by Dr Mintor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Ji
Dr. Mintor
The American home under threat in modern life
A voiced warning describes threats to the home from social change. It laments women leaving domestic roles, unmarried women growing timid of homemaking, and married women seeking hotels and apartments. The piece argues that a country without homes loses patriotism and stability, urging preservation of the home as national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Laat Meeting of Bird in Hand Union Sees Condolences and Social
The regular W C T U meeting at Mrs. Amos Longenecker's home featured condolences to former county president Mrs. Bether Bushong and replies from Miss Sallie J. Trainer. Ninety two pages of literature were distributed, reports sent to newspapers, and a parlor gathering highlighted by Paradize choral performances and solos. Refreshments sold well. receipts totaled 35.62. The group thanked Mr. and Mrs. Witmer Buckwalter for their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Longenecker
Annie K. Conrad
Bether Bushong
Sallie J. Trainer
Bushong
Marianna G. Brubaker
Mary H. Pusey
Witmer Buckwalter
Paradize Choral Society
J. F. Kingsley
Mabel
Ethel Brubaker
New Lancaster Electric Railways Timetable Circulates
A comprehensive timetable for Lancaster city and county electric railway lines has been issued. It lists car schedules, fare rates, and railroad connections at various points. Free distribution cards are designed for display in shops, with different advertising cards available and advertisers able to obtain one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster City
Eard
Pennsylvania. Railroad
Pennsylvania. Company
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
Northwest
Pan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Philna
Thirty-fourth Street
Arsenal
Wellington Avenue
Schuylkill
Washington Avenue
Baltimore & Washington
Baltimore Central
Lancaster
York Counties
Mountville
Gap
Susquehanna
Schock’s
Columbia
York County
York Haven
North Central Road
Cresswell
Columbian & Port
Schlock’s Mills
Lancaster & Harrisburg Road
Mount Joy
W C T U Parlor Meeting At Mrs Ranvuk Home
A Woman's Christian Temperance Union parlor meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Geo A Ranvuk on Tuesday evening at 7 30. Mrs Elma Preston of Kennett Square will address the gathering as state secretary of Loyal Temperance Legion work. All are welcome.
Unclaimed letters at New Holland post office
List of letters remaining uncalled for for the month ending November 30, 1902 includes Mrs. Amanda Chargs Mrs. H. Hrank Mrs. Dora Martin Miss Marry Paton Miss Anna M. Weaver Bh, 8S. James Grace H. Ranex Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Amanda Chargs
H. Hrank
Dora Martin
Marry Paton
Anna M. Weaver
James
Granrce H. Ranex
Amusement Notes at Fulton Opera House lineup
The Lancaster Fulton Opera House features Eight Bells by Byrne Brothers on December 9 with a pantomimic aerobatic act. December 12 brings The Mummy and the Humming Bird, John Drew’s new play, plus December 13 a return to Empire Theatre stock company. December 22 opens Charles Prohinan's Empire Theatre Stock Co. in Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Opera House
Lancaster
Byrne ‘Brothers
John Drew
Mr. Drew
Humming Bird
Staworth
Metropolis
Empire ‘Theatre
New York
Faancaater
Empire
Theatre, ‘Stock Co
Charles
Prohinan
Theatre Stock Co
Dyspepsia Risks If Stomach Is Neglected
A garbled note describes digestion problems including nervous headaches sour stomach belching and warnings that these symptoms will worsen if the stomach is neglected. It emphasizes digestive distress and the need for attention to stomach health.
Cedar Grove Schools Second Month Enrollment Attendance
Cedar Grove Schools East Earl township report shows School No 4 Florence H Bertman principal total pupils 203 with 203 in attendance including 20 males and 19 females on the roll. average attendance 16 males 17 females. attendance percent 70 for males 90 for females. Names on the roll of honor listed with many local families. School No 2 May Seyfert teacher reports total in attendance 203 with 20 males and 18 females, average 28 males and 18 females. attendance percent 68 for males 6 for females. Mothers meetings held last Friday afternoon each month with strong community interest.
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Cedar Grove
East Earl Township
Florence H. Bertman
Eva Katz
Bula Seyfert
Ada Weaver
Cora Foreman
Mary Martin
Emma Hahn
Barbarna ‘Martin
Mabel Mussleman
Frances Martin
Naomi’ Fellenbaum
Lottie Wartel
Prorence Warfel
Bertha Rutter
Mabel Richwine
Elizabeth Givler
Naomi Sensenigz
Margaret Lied
Alta Weidman
Martha’ Shirk
Lee Muckel
John Marks
William ‘Sensenig
Reuben Fellenbaum
Bruce Getz
Horace Getz
Earl Sensenig
Edgar Getz
Chas. Artz
Willie’ Wanker
Martin Martin
Peart
Wallace
Bob Wallace
D. Wallace
R. H. Good
A. G. Seyfert
Grace. Seyfert
McCrhamon
Mmagale M Nd Wallace
Space Uistanbix Martin
Sam'l Musselman
Clarissa’ Youndt
Walter Rife
Seyfert
Toales
Tales
Marriage Licenses Listed for Week in County
The record shows licenses issued for the week ending Thursday to Amos R. Gish of East Donegal and Minnie B. Shearer of East Donegal Blum, N. Hoover of West Earl and Ada B. Sander of Earl Sweigart of Denver and Aan B. Shreiner of Lincoln. Enos Byers of East Dra more and Ada L. Helm of New Providence Moses Leislovitch and Edna Zimmerman of Lancaster. Monday Ralph Bryce and May Greenleaf of Bart John R. Roff and Martha Noffz of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos R. Gish
Enos' Byérs
East Dramore
Ada L. Helm
New Providence
Moses Leislovitch
Edna Zimmerman
Lavrcaster
Ralph
Bryce
May ‘Greenleaf
Bart
Tohn R. Roff
Martha’ Noffz
Colum
Doulet Buchanan & Young Special Prices on Hats
Store offers hats and accessories with deeply discounted prices. Walking hats in white and colors, black and colored styles, untrimmed felt hats, ostrich tips and feathers, plumes, and various ornaments reduced to low prices for ladies and children.
Ladies' Black Petticoats Evening Skirt Sale
An advertisement touts two brands of black skirts including Satino, Mercerized, Peco Cloth, and Morene materials. Prices range from 75 cents to 12.60 dollars with ruffles, pleating, and trims highlighted.
Marital Names Linked Across Lancaster Area Listings
Series of couples and individuals from Lancaster County towns including Strasburg Intercourse East Earl Coatesville and Lititz appear in a sequence of Wednesday Thursday and Tuesday notices listing pairs such as Samuel Lefever Ida Leaman Jacob Ressel Mary Steckerwertz Clarence Zwally Lizzie Ames Emma Cauller Horace Martin Rosella Shoemaker Irene Keiffer and Sarah Wittel among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia
Samuel M. Lefever
Strasburg Township
Ida Leaman
Intercourse
William J. Presberry
Rena Aldridge
Lancaster
Phares Zimmerman
East Earl
Mattie Hoover
Earl
Harry N. Manning
Christiana N. Lefevre
Highville
Jacob W. Ressel
Shenk's Ferry
Mary Steckerwertz
Safe Harbor
E. Messner
Lillie F. Ye
Wash
Walker
Sarah Wittel
Maple Grove School enroll ment and attendance report
The Maple Grove school in Earl township reports third month enrollment and attendance. It lists those not missing a day including Elsie Fenninger Ruth Hoover Anna Go Groff Mary Musselman Hettie Myers Esther Hoover Grace Skra musky Esther Buckwalter Etta Musselman Anna Petersheim Mabel Miller Elva Steffy Harry Mowery Chester Perry Aaron Myer Roy Musselman Parke Drubaker Henry Fourinzer Earl Buckwalter Abram Perry William Miller Clyde Nagle Floyd Steffy and John Yoder. The report notes overall attendance and percentages for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Fenninger
Ruth Hoover
Anna Go
Groff
Mary
Musselman
Hettie Myers
Esther Hoover
Grace” Skramusky
Esther Buckwalter
Etta Musselman
Anna Petersheim
Mabel Miller
Elva
Steffy
Harry Mowery
Chester Perry
Aaron Myer
Roy Musselman
Parke
Drubaker
Henry Fourinzer
Earl Buckwalter
Abram Perry
Wiliam Miller
Clyde, Nagle
Floyd
John Yoder
Not Robbery but Mistake in crowded passenger scene
A passenger recalls a tense incident on a streetcar not a theft. A stylish young woman sits beside an elderly man as the conductor approaches. She clutches her pocket and the man asks, Madam, would you mind taking your hand out of my pocket.
Public Bequests Listed in Will of the Late Sohn
The will of the late Sohn allocates bequests to Allentown Hospital endowment fund of 1000 dollars Muhlenberg College 1000 dollars Young Men’s Christian Association 8500 dollars Bethany Orphans’ Home etc. Poor relief funds are designated for Heedy and Franklin and Marshall College endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown Hospital
Muhlenberg
College
Young
Men's Christian Association
Bethany
Womelshort
Franklin
Marshall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bow Holland Clarion
W.c.t. U
Birdin-Hand Union
W.C. T. U. Parlor Meeting
Pennsy
Cedar Grove Schools
Doulet, Buchanan & Young
Arlington
Peto
North Queen Street
Maple Grove School
Earl Township
Holiday Gifta
China
Williamson's
Cpee
East King Street
Lancaster, PA
Clarion
Lancaster County
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