Obituary notices from Lancaster area families
Obituaries report Leah Bender widow of Kinzer D. Bender dying at her grandson Rev Theodore Bare's home in Fairfield due to old age. Survives include daughters Emma Diehm and Acnnna Sutton and son Kinzer I. Bender Jr. Other survivors include sisters Elizabeth Miller and Mary Fichthorn. Funeral at Rev Bare’s residence and at Heller's Church. Additional notices: Levi Witmer, 73, dies of heart trouble at Akron. Isaac H. Garman, Civil War veteran, dies at Denver of heart failure. Raymond Sheaffer, 21, dies in Philadelphia after nine weeks bedfast. Charles A Grove Lancaster liquor dealer dies in Philadelphia. Miss Barbara Smoker dies at 79 in Salisbury township. J Ralph Mutch, Palmyra, dies of consumption. H Some & Cox Lancaster merchants die aged 79. Mrs Nathaniel Ellmaker dies in Lancaster at 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Bender
Kinzer D. Bender
Theodore W. Bare
Fairfield
This County
Methodist Church
Upper Leacock Township
Mra
Emma Diehm
Intercourse
Acnnna Sutton
Dover
Delaware
Kinzer I, Bender, Jr
Leola
Elizabeth Miller
Emporia
Kansas
Mary Fichthorn
Lebanon
Bare
Heller's
Levi Witmer
Isaac
Witmer
Akron
Mennonite Church
Kanias
Levi B
Samuel Hornley
Brownstown
Clement
Bergatrasse
Eli
Paradise
Abram
Green Bank
David Stauffer
Samuel Zimmerman
Farmersville
Christian Stauffer
Lititz
Metzlers
Isaac H. Garman
Denver
Laura
Elwood
Shirk
Lancaster
Maggie
Lizzie
Reading
Annie
William Wise
Lydia
Henry Bixler
Habnatown
Christian Stedman
Ephrata
Barton
Jacob
Middlesex
Mercer County
Raymond Sheaffer
Hamford Sheaffer
Philadelphia
Quaker City
New Holland
Levi
Edwin
Lan‘caster
Mia
Smith
Kate
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Boro
Zeltenreich
Barbara Smoker
Stephen Stoltzfus
Salisbury Township
Leacock Township
Samuel
H. 8Ome
Cox
Reinhold
Nathaniel Ellmaker
Hassler presents framed picture at Emanuel Lutheran
The congregation of Emanuel Lutheran Church unveiled a framed picture at the Sunday school on the first Sunday in January. J Hassler presented the piece, described as his CSAHST, at the twentieth anniversary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
j.Hassler
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Csaahst
Sonergary
Man in Five Points area commits suicide with revolver
William Snyder, a 25 year old laborer from West Earl township, bought a thirty two caliber revolver the day before and shot himself while walking with companions about 800 yards from his home. Deputy Coroner F G Harple held a jury inquiry, and the body was taken to Ephrata for funeral. He had led a troubled life and his wife eloped, now in jail. Snyder had hired a team from Sterling’s livery about fifteen months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Points
West Earl Township
William Snyder
Snyder
John Huyard
Forendon
Showalter's Hardware Store
F. G. Harple
Bareville
L. K. Leake
Noah L. Nolt
Daniel Ellaworth
Philip Ressler
John Myers
Isaac
Sterling
Mertz
Akron
Christmas at Sheaffers School in West Earl Township
Christmas exercises at Sheaffer's School West Earl Township featured recitations dialogues songs drills and nccrostics. Large boys trimmed the room with cedar trees Santa distributed candy and oranges to pupils while gifts to the teacher included a turkey table cloth handkerchiefs honey oysters and cakes from patrons and pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheaffer
J. R. Bowers
Santa
Clause
Clarion
Renewal note for The Clarion from Davis Garber
Davis Garber sends a New Year greeting from Burianeron New Jersey and includes one dollar for renewal of The Clarion. He states he would not be without the paper for triple the cost and signs sincerely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BuRianeron
N.J
Janes
Showalter
New Move Displaces Town Businesses in Early Months
The procery hardware general store keepers jewelers druggist and printing offices will lose their places of business hereafter during January February and March at 8 o clock P M except Saturday evenings.
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Holland
Burials Listed For 1907 In Local Cemeteries
Mortuary records compile 1907 burials including Emma Gertrude Enby and many Martins, Newswangers, and Lehr family members. Groffdale old cemetery entries add notable deaths from Earl and West Earl townships.
Christmas program at U B Church praised for excellence
A large audience enjoyed Christmas exercises at the U B Church with excellent music and well performed parts. Mrs E W Hoover presented the pastor's wife with a monetary gift from church sisters, delivered with brief warm remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
E. W. Hoover
Sisters of the Church
Intercourse Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Intercourse Association of Lancaster County for the Recovery of stolen Horses and property held its annual gathering at Hoars Hall Intercourse on New Year’s Day at 2 PM. No thefts among members were reported. Membership sits at 149. Officers re-elected: President Geo W Bair Secretary Treasurer A B Slack Directors Geo W Bair H B Slack J F Brubaker Lemon Sprecher Willis R Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intercourse Association
Lancoaster County
Hoar's Hall
H. B. Slack
J. F. Brubaker
Lemon Sprecher
Willis R. Knox
Central Luther LeagueConvention Held in Lebanon
The thirteenth annual Central Luther League convention of Lutheran leagues in Lancaster and Lebanon counties met Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lebanon. Delegates from Lancaster addressed topics on Luther ideas and junior league training. Rev. Hoffman and Rev. McNair spoke on church engagement and the Luther League's influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Luther League
Lancaster City
Lebanon
Lebanon County
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. H. Sandt
Trinity League
Lancaster
Lancaster Leaguera
Walter A. Helnitsh
C. EK. Haupt
Luther League
A. M. Mehrkam
Columbia
H. Branson Richards
St. James’ Church
W. M. Mearig
P. George Sieger
W. M. Mennig
J. W. Smith
Percy Foltz
P. N.wohlsen
Muhlenberg College
G. J. Mueller
Mt. Airy Seminary
Luther
Personal News From Philadelphia and Nearby Towns
Ralph Roland of Philadelphia spends time with his parents Mr and Mrs Geo O Roland. Elizabeth Correll of Philadelphia visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Sandoe in Green Bank. A W Snader was in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Clyde Emery, of this choir, spent Christmas week visiting friends in Bethlehem and Phillipsburg. Gideon K Petersheim and family attend Hertzler reunion at Gap and visit Strasburg for a large dinner in honor of C B Hertzler and family of Grand Rapids Michigan. Elam H Bowers and cousins Miah Ivan D and Russell A Shelly of Lucknow Dauphin County spend a few days with Elam H Bowers. Warren H Hershey of Lancaster spends Sunday with H S Bowers and family. Elam H Bowers attends funeral of J Ralph Mutch at Palmyra. W E Davis spends several days in Philadelphia. Mrs J Shryock and daughter of Philadelphia spend days with her aunt Mrs S M Mountz. N C Henninger and wife and George Allman spend time in Reading. Miss Anna Elmer of Gap spends holidays with her aunt Mrs Sallie Eby. Rev John W Sprecher and family of Union Biblical Seminary Dayton Ohio spend weeks with his father John Sprecher in the west end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Roland
Philadelphia
Geo. O. Roland
Elizabeth 8. Correll
Frank Sandoe
Green Bank
A. W. Snader
Clyde Emery
Bethlehem
Phillipsburg
Gideon K. Petersheim
Hertzler
Gap
Strasburg
John Hertzler
C. BE. Hertzler
Grand Rapids
Miah
Ivan D
Russell A. Shelly
Lucknow
Dauphin County
Elam H. Bowers
Warren H. Hershey
Lancaster
Sallie Eby
John W. Sprecher
Union Biblical Seminary
Dayton
Ohio
John Sprecher
West End
Manheim Hotel Men Refuse Christmas Treat Gift
Hotel men of Manheim decided to discontinue treating patrons on Christmas Day and earmark the $30 saved for the Sunday schools of the borough. Ministers and Sunday school officials refused the gift, saying it would be inconsistent to accept funds while opposing liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manheim
Boro
Bond broker auctions bank stock then sells privately
George Crane of Lancaster offered ten shares of Farmers National Bank stock at public sale at the Styer House last Saturday. The top bid was 107.75 per share but the bid was withdrawn. Crane declined to sell, calling it a good home investment. This week he sold the stock privately to a buyer from near Sareville for more than the last bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crane
Lancaster
Farmers National Bank
Styer House
Crane
Sareville
John Sénsenig Jeweler Announces Wednesday Close Time
John Sénsenig the jeweler will close his shop every Wednesday evening at 6 o clock starting January 1. The notice specifies Wednesday closure and lists the business address at 112-28.
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John
Sénsenig
Communion Service Announced for Trinity Lutheran
A notice states communion services will be held tomorrow morning at Trinity Lutheran Church. Preparatory service starts at 10 30 in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Lutheran Church
Little Bits From The Clarion: Local Notices And Greetings
A column of small items notes: Lewis Groff is confined at home with indigestion, R W Bender left his clerk job at Stauffer's, Eagle Hotel at this bore rented to Ross Herr, James P and O L Davis visited Reading on business where Jim fell ill with tonsillitis upon return. Rev and Mrs Mountz thank friends for donation party gifts at the parsonage. Chas S Good bought the Cedar Grove Dairy milk route and named Locust Grove, with eighteen cows and two Alderney purchases. The New Holland firm’s president Eli M Martin received a Wert fountain pen from the employer, and the Denver Leola New Holland Exchange employees gifted a five dollar gold piece to Mr Martin.
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Eagle
Ross Herr
Stevens House
Lancaster
James P
O. L. Davis
Reading
Jim
M. Mountz
Chas
Intercourse
New Holland Machine Company
Eli M. Martin
Denver
Leola
New Holland
Enterprise Telegraph & Telephone Company
Martin
Captured at Last Blue Rock Fox Brought Down by Sun Flower Hunt
The Sun Flower Hunt finally secured the old Blue Rock fox after a four hour chase across Blue Rock and Sheep Hill. The veteran fox, known for eluding hounds, was dug out by Nate Howes and son John and will be released at Doc Rutter’s hunt later this month.
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Sun Flower Hunt
Blue Rock
Doc"” Rutter
Christ Rby
Charley Baby
Red Well
Sheep Hill
Stuck’s Rocks
Green Bank
Overly’s Hill
Reynard
Nathan Howes
Nate
Nate Howe
John
Wiley
Doc Rutter
Banquet at Hotel Farmersville Delights Guests With Elaborate Menu
Mine host Eby Rudy and hostess Mrs. Rudy hosted a banquet described as elaborate that impressed even fastidious epicures. The menu included Blue points on half shell, fricasseed sir loin, turkey, goose, cranberries, celery, potatoes a la Rodney, Jer seys, figs, grapes, oranges, peaches and prunes with cakes, champagne Haefner's malt and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eby Rudy
Mrs. Rudy
Youngster Surprised by Postal Shower on Lancaster Line
Le Roy Mull six, son of Amos Mull, a popular motorman on the local line, received a postal shower at his Lancaster home. He was given 182 from friends in Columbia, Lancaster, Philadelphia, and from every town along the Lancaster Terre Hill line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Roy
Amos Mull
Lancaster
Columbia
Philadelphia
Lancaster-Terre Hill
Record Breaker at Blue Ball Estate Livestock Sale
Geo K. Diller & Son held a New Year sale drawing an estimated three thousand visitors to Blue Ball. Auctioneers J N Redman and Victor D Kilng sold almost 200 head of horses and mules plus cows and shoats, with top prices around 200 dollars. Attendees came from across eastern Pennsylvania and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo K. Diller & Son
Blue Ball
Enat
J. N. Redman
Victor D. Kilng
Messrs. Diller
St Oonda Hand Commission
Pennsylvania
New Year Celebration at Styer House Hosted by Col Mann
Col William H. Mann hosted a New Year’s Eve social at the Styer House where about twenty friends gathered. Just before midnight diners enjoyed oysters roast turkey and other dishes as a barrage of dynamite crackers signaled the new year. Guests praised the hospitality and expressed hopes to meet again in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
William H. Mann
Styer House
Spangler
In Memoriam of William Grimley by New Holland Hook and Ladder
In memoriam resolutions note the loss of esteemed fellow member William Grimley. The New Holland Hook and Ladder Company expresses tender sympathy, affirms the departed’s memory, and orders publication in the New Holland Clarion and recording of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grimley
New Holland Clarion
Wruthamaon
Amos Dillek
New Holland Hook and Ladder Company
Christmas Program Shines at Methodist Church
The Christ mas service In Lowly Manger was rendered by the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school before a large audience. The crowded doors kept many from entering but those present praised the beautiful musical numbers and all participants for their excellent effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Ranck to Preach at Voganville Tomorrow
Rev. David W. Ranck a popular West Rail township school director and church worker will preach at the Evangelical Church in Voganville tomorrow afternoon at 2 16 replacing the regular pastor Rev W L Bechtel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Ranck
West Rail Township
Evangelical Church
Voganville
W. L. Bechtel
Ladies Auxiliary to meet at Miss Diller’s home
The Ladies Auxiliary plans a 7:30 evening meeting at Miss Hattie Diller’s home next Thursday with full attendance for the annual officer election. The W C T A will gather Tuesday at 7:30 p m at Mrs Anna Roland’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Hattie Diller
Anna Roland
Intercourse Council Banquet Draws About A Hundred Members
The annual Banquet of Intercourse Council No. 650 Jr. C U A M was held at M C Helms Travelers Rest Tan Intercourse on Wednesday evening. About a hundred members attended and enjoyed the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intercourse Council
C. Helm’s
Tan
Intercourse
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Charles A. Grove
J. 8
Strine
Laura J
J. Wayne Hollinger
Charles A., Jr
George F
J. Ralph Munteh
J. Ralph
C. A. Mutch
Palmyra
Hibenezer
Labanon
Ralph
Sheaffer's School
Jersey
Mortuary Record
Weaverland Cemetery
Amos W. Sensenig
George
Mattie Weaver
Emma Gertrude Enby
Albert Enby
Isaac Martin
Lavina Martin
Jonah Martin
Lydia BE. Martin
Milton
Etta Martin
Lizzie Hurst
Henry Hurst
Susan Fasnacht
Samuel Fasnacht
Jonathan Martin
George Zelser
Eli Henry
Jonathan
Ella Gehman
Amos Martin
Cyrus &. Witmer
Samuel S. Martin
Lydia Newswanger
Samuel Newawanger
Nora
Moses
Wianna Zimmerman
Martin Sensenig
William McUarty
George W. Martin
Maria Martin
Nathaniel Martin
Fannie Martin
Reny
Mattie Martin
Lizzie Gear
Leah Shirk
Cathrin Martin
Angron G. Weaver
Groffdale
Vld
Alta May Hooker
Earl Township
Rhoda Mae Musseman
Susanansa Burkhart
West Earl
Harvey
Annie Mellinger
Hunsecker, P. O. Stillborn
Lefevre Eichelberger
Joseph Wenger
Henry Hoover
James G
Jacob Bowers
L. L. Convention
Lewis Groff
R. W. Bender
Stauffer
Hotel Farmersville
Levi Plank
M. E
Ranck
Mechanica Banquet
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