06 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names such as Mrs Al and Mr Wagner and mentions Lancaster and Gordonville. The readable parts refer to families and visits, with unclear dates. The items appear as a scattered society note or personal notices with no clear event or action.
Public schools report attendance and staffing details including numbers of male and female students and a list of teachers and assistants such as Pauline Erisman Estella Bilgkrafter Evelyn Ruth and Estella Bilgkrafter. The fragment lists multiple surnames and first names across grade levels with references to principals and teaching staff.
Mrs Emia Ellmaker of Shillington Berka county died from burns after the apron caught fire while she tried to light a stove. She ran through rooms while neighbors attempted to help, leaving a husband and four children. Mrs Anna Adams of Pequea died at Lancaster General Hospital from burns after igniting clothing while singeing a chicken. Her husband works on the railroad and she left three sons.
The Knights of the Golden Eagle New Holland Castle No. 157 installed officers at last Tuesday's meeting. Elected posts include Post Chief Jason Rife Noble Chief Roy Wallace Vice Chief Milo Yunginger and others. The 141-member group reports strong finances and plans a January 23 banquet at New Holland House.
Several local obituaries note deaths in Morgantown and nearby towns. Jacob Curley a 58 year old saddler died at home of heart disease. Adam Keiser aged 93 died at Mennonite Home Oroville from debility. Elizabeth Leaman aged 87 died near Neffeville. Catherine Holler of Terre Hill died from complications of diseases in her 79th year. John Anfford died at Farmersville at 83 after old age infirmities. James Heber Handwork of Olney Philadelphia died aged 66 after several paralytic strokes. funeral from Olney home followed by interment in a city cemetery.
Governor Brambaugh presents the annual message after assembly of the legislature. A prior bitter contest over leadership and seats is noted. Watchnight services at New Holland church draw fifty attendees and revival services grow as the weekend plan includes an extra strong bill tonight.
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