08 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
1
The Clarion Printing House in New Holland Lancaster County Pa lists subscription rates and policies. One year costs 41.00, six months 60 cents, and three months 25 cents with automatic renewal and notice requirements. Discontinuation at term end results in a renewal to September, and five new cash subscribers grant a free one year subscription as a promotion.
Office listings announce ZANCARTER PA handling estate settlements and related court work in Common Pleas Orphans Court and Criminal Court. Consultations in English and German available at Main Street New Holland office formerly Dr I Bushong's location with ties to Shaub Veterinary Hospital Lancaster. Independent Telephone 1790. 16jyém
A description promotes a shop offering the finest canned foods jugs and jars along with summer markets open year round. It advertises choicest vegetables fruits and preserves at low prices to whet appetites.
The town council held its last regular meeting with all members present. The treasury showed 410.80, while bills totaling 4.70 for work were approved. A 10 tax for telephone poles was ordered paid to property owners, and last quarter rents of 89 for the council chamber and lock up were approved. A sink hole on Diller avenue was closed and snow removal laws were urged. penalties up to five dollars apply. Lights committee reported 44.06 for January street lighting and repairs. A special session is set for February 24 to finish the year’s work and close accounts.
The piece notes that two new cars were bought for the trolley line to the borough but only one was used under a two hour schedule. No. 1400 returns to service briefly before an old hook car replaces it, while a four wheeler on the line proves uneasy due to air running on the straight track. Residents question the road's high rate of jolting and aging cars being reused.
The Honeybrook garnet band plans a two week grand fair in Winger's hall starting Tuesday February 28 and ending Saturday March 1. Activities include articles for sale refreshments nightly music by visiting bands and various amusements with a 10 cent admission and hopes for strong support to financially aid the band.
Fragmentary notes indicate a shirt factory opening was postponed after several weeks of statements and checks during construction. No definitive date or party names are provided.
A new one story 20 by 40 foot mill on Railroad avenue rebuilt after a past fire will be ready next week with space for a second story. Mr Givier plans twenty five machine operators plus other workers and will hire women at home for button holes and sewing.
Miss Sarah A. Hensel, a Quarryville resident and head of the town's Independent Telephone exchange, died at her father Leander Hensel's home after long rheumatic and heart trouble. A St Paul Reformed Church and Endeavor member, she left a brother and six sisters. Funeral at 2 this afternoon with Quarryville Cemetery burial.
Martin Sensenich, a well known Eastern End resident and former Caernarvon and East Earl farmer, died Thursday at his son Harry W. Sensenich's home in Goodville at about seventy eight. Survived by wife and three children Carrie, Ela, and Harry. Funeral Monday at 10 from his son's residence with interment at Weaverland.
Local tobacco dealers buy the 1901 crop rapidly amid rising native demand and prices that range from six to nine cents per pound by quality. Dealers say the market does not pay them to pack and ship but they must obtain the leaf.
The post office department plans a southwest and south rural route from New Holland. Applications to be received at New Holland post office by Tuesday February 7. Route approx twenty five miles, pay $600 per year. Carrier must furnish own horse and vehicle and give a $500 bond.
The report notes about six inches of snow fell Saturday followed by rain Sunday. Temperature drops Sunday night transformed the slush into solid ice, improving sleighing conditions for travel and leisure throughout the week as the sun had little effect on the snow. Local residents Joe and others continue to enjoy sleigh rides amid continued cold.
At the Republican primary in FarL township on January 18, the school directors race produced results with Musselman 2A votes, Weaver 211, Nolt 180, Graff 170 and three minor candidates. Contestants claim illegal voting prompting a hearing before Judge Livingston.
Deputy U S Marshal Helms of Philadelphia arrested Nancy Hein sey alias Goshert 68 of Wogansville on a false pretense charge. She allegedly claimed to be widow of William Goshert to obtain a soldier's widow pension. She awaits a Feb 14 hearing in Philadelphia jail.
A trolley from Lancaster to New Holland halted near the Western hotel as surface water and snow froze overnight. Rain and meltwater on Sunday left tracks slick and frozen, causing the car to slip off the rails and drift away from the trolley wire.
The ad extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach diseases and digestion issues. It claims the medicine strengthens the stomach, purifies the blood, and heals related conditions, citing a testimonial from T R Caudill of North Carolina and urging use alongside Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Yesterday a large tobacco shipment arrived at the railroad station with a long line of wagons waiting to be unloaded. Buyers included C. W. Bitner Kramer & Shrift Cullman Bros Eshleman & Co all from Iavenstear. Two carloads of cattle and one of sheep were sent to Philadelphia, plus a carload of horses to Brooklyn and a carload of wheat to Philadelphia.
Money loabe Musselman drove sleigh through the borough last Saturday and paid toll with a pocket book containing two five dollar notes a two and two ones. The notes disappeared after opening the book and a two dollar bill was found later on the street. Musselman offers a reward for the return of the money.
George K. Diller advertises two special horse and mule sales at Amos Bull’s Blue Ball hotel next Friday February 1. Large lineup with more horses than any previous live stock sale. two carloads from the west and 25 acclimated. Includes good feeders, general purpose mounts and drivers. some mules well broke others unbroken. Don’t miss this big sale.
The Parkesburg Press notes Groundhog Day is not a legal holiday despite weather lore. It observes that February 2 fell on a Sunday, so the following Monday was not officially designated as a holiday by legislators.
Our townsman, Wm. M. Smith, has for several years collected rare old chinaware and looking glasses along with relics of past generations and is ready to buy any such items offered for sale.
Revival services at the U B church began in January and closed Monday evening. Twelve conversions were recorded during the meeting and new members will be received into the church tomorrow morning.
Receipt notes several very old local documents and questions. Publication is postponed due to limited time this week and will appear next week.
Mrs. Sallie Geist widow of the late TD S Geist esq of Blue Balt is seriously ill with pneumonia. She was taken sick on Thursday morning and the attack is very severe. She is above eighty years of age and her condition is critical.
On the Stok List C Li Davis a Clarion type has been off duty the past week suffering from an attack of the grip We are glad to state that he is improving and expects to be out again in a few days.
An OCR fragment indicates a notice about issuing a sample copy of the Clarion to identify missing names on the subscription list. It mentions advance payment terms of one year 91 00 and six months 5 0. It invites readers to respond to be included.
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