21 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1905
Page
1
The Cochran libel case details a court hearing on a disputed matter involving hotel keepers, pool table operators, and forged checks cashed at a barn and other venues. The fragmented text references wrongdoing, ostensible victims, and alleged schemes tied to drink checks and hotel establishments.
New Folland boros Roseboro Hall hosts an Institute with a varied program. Friday evening features vocal solo by Helen Towneley and a debate with historical readings. Saturday offers music, devotional exercises, cornet solo by Edward Pionde, and discussions on school works and methods. The institute officers urge all teachers to attend and enroll.
The Tobacco Growers meeting on Monday elected officers for the year. President B. Ezraico and Decaidensy MeL Greider were noted. Herr stated he had received several letters from foreign countries commending the group.
A Tuesday night raid west of Groffdale Hotel saw thieves steal a hay mare, carriage, harness and a barrel of beer. They entered George F. Diller’s Hotel area via kitchen shutters then took whiskey and cigars before the team was spotted by Mr. Skiles the next morning. The burglars used the stolen team to haul the loot, and Mr. Sheaffer later recovered items. the culprits remain at large.
Andrew Carnegie has donated twenty five thousand dollars to Feuneylvdate State College. The gift supports the institution and its programs as reported in state notes from State College.
Obituary notices report the death of J Mic W Geist a Lancaster editor aged about eighty one from kidney illness after a long illness. Also A W Mentzer noted Ephrata merchant dies after a stroke aged about sixty nine and a Brubaker Miller dies at 48 from kidney trouble. Henry L Weaver dies in Canton Ohio at ninety one.
Pennsylvania road officials announced on Sunday that two large water softening plants are to be built to improve water quality for locomotives year round. Contracts have been set, with sites at Bradford and St. Fe, as part of the effort to ensure better supply in the neighborhood.
A fragmented note reports John Becker from Diner Avenue in the borough enduring a persistent hardship. The unreadable OCR leaves key details unclear but indicates local impact on the resident and area.
The New Holland Methodist Episcopal Church reopens after months of improvements. Rev J G Bickerton will preach the first sermon, with other ministers in attendance. Services include anthems, hymns, solos, responsive readings, and a sermon by Rev J G Bickerton. Details of improvements to be published next week.
Weekly list shows multiple marriages across Lancaster County with partners from Elizabethtown Weat Donegal East Hempfield Manheimboro Manor York Lancaster Earl Upper Leacock Talmage Upper Leacock Lancaster Columbia Strasburg Paradise Harrisburg. Couples include Ammon Byers Maude Ream Jacob Springer Fannie Stormfeltz Sealah Schook Snailie Stoner Lemuel Reese Florence Poff John Futer Elizabeth Nonvenmocker Morris Zook Susie Beiler Mary Rodgers John Mullen Martha Weaver William Christ Annie Willson John R Jones Leida Deets Benjamin Garber Elle Snavely James Aument Clementina McClarin.
The Auxiliary met January 12 at Mrs A Snader’s home with Mrs Snader presiding Devotional exercises were led by Mrs H E B Rutter Miss Elvaair served as secretary pro tem The annual election of officers followed with President Mrs A S Snader Vice President Mrs B Alderfer Miss Hattie Diller and Mrs Harries Wrights named for the posts
Monday afternoon marks the Bennett Moulton Company’s annual city visit with a full week of performances except Wednesday featuring a new repertoire and vaudeville between acts. Ticket prices stay at 10, 20, and 30 cents. An English Parifnal production uses electric cue buttons aiding conductor timing for choral sections.
Last Saturday evening Lytle Skiles hosted about twenty Feather Club members at the New Holland House. The club gathers leading local chicken fanciers with Mr Skiles an enthusiastic member. A banquet of roast turkey chicken and waffles followed by other good things delighted guests. The party returned to the city on the last car.
A group from New Holland and Ranoch United Brethren churches and neighbors gathered Thursday evening to surprise Rev. C. A. Mutch and his family at the parsonage. They brought necessities for the household and then attended revival services, with thanks extended to all who shared goodwill.
An announcement notes Willis R Knox of Intercourse sent nineteen new Clarion subscribers, with Knox soon adding nearly as many more. The paper thanks readers and urges others to invite friends to subscribe to improve the paper.
John Snader, driving near Groff's warehouse, was kicked when a horse bolted dragging the wagon. Bystanders attempted to seize the animal but could not control it. Snader fell from the wagon, sustaining a badly lacerated hand. Dr. Showaiter treated the wound.
A disputed car ride overheard remark on Sunday near Ephrata references rainwater filling barn roots and a curious question about time and place. The fragmented speech hints at rural concerns and quirky humor from local passengers.
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