Mary E Espenshade Dies After Illness At 79
Widow of Henry Espenshade dies at home of daughter Mrs. H S Kyle in Chester after a brief pneumonia illness. She was 79, a Bergstrasse Lutheran Church member, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Bowers. Survived by daughter Etta and several siblings. Funeral held January 18, 1929, at her home and Trinity Lutheran Church New Holland with interment nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Espenshade
Chester
John D. Bowers
Susan Shirk
Annie Fox
Jacob S. Bowers
New Holland
Elizabeth Stauffer
Amanda
Geo. Straway
Goodville
Emma
Christian Lichty
Paradise
Cyrus S. Bowers
Bareville
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mrs Barbara A Martin Dies After Five Weeks Ill
Mrs Barbara A Martin seventy five wife of Abram S Martin died at 11 Friday morning at her daughter’s home near Mechanicsburg after five weeks illness She was a Graffdale Mennonite Church member Survived by husband and children Lemon Weaver Jacob Oberholtzer John Landis Valley Am el Bareville eight grandchildren sisters Elizabeth Balthaser and S C Martin Funeral at home 1 pm and 2 pm at Graffdale church Burial in adjoining cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara A. Martin
Abram S. Martin
Lemon Weaver
Mechanicsburg
Graffdale Mennonite Church
Jacob Oberholtzer
Lititz
John
Landis Valley
Elam
Bareville
Elizabeth Balthaser
Shillington
S. C. Martin
Center Church
Clayton Slichter Dies After Illness At Home of Brother
Clayton Slichter fifty eight of Blue Ball died suddenly Tuesday morning at 1 15 at his brother Ambrose Slichter's home Elverson R D due to a complication of diseases He is survived by his wife Etta three children Rosellyn Catherine and Samuel two step children Mrs Joseph Thomas and William Brantz of Blue Ball along with brothers Ambrose Hunter and sisters Mrs A B Pietsol Mrs A L Gault and Mrs Smith Gault He was a member of the Moose Lodge Lancaster Services are set for Friday afternoon at Ambrose Slichter's home with burial in Honey Brook Methodist cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Slichter
Blue Ball
Ambrose
Elverson R. D
Etta
Rosellyn
Catherine
Samuel
Joseph Thomas
William Brantz
Ambrose Slichter
Hunter Slichter
A. B. Pie
Death of Christian U Stoltzfus near Morgantown
Christian U Stoltzfus eighty three of near Morgantown died Monday at home from complications. He is survived by his widow and children John H Sylvanus Stephan of near Morgantown and Lydia at home plus several brothers and sisters. Services were held Thursday at 9:30 am at the home and 10 am at the Amish church near Morgantown. Interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian U. Stoltzfus
Morgantown
John H
Sylvanus
Stephan
Lydia
Pine Grove
John J. Hecker 69 Dies after 34 Years in Hospital
John J. Hecker, 69, formerly of Hinkletown, died at Lancaster County Hospital at 1 AM after complications. He lived in the hospital 34 years and is survived by brother Abram L. of Murrell, sister Mrs. Susanna Getz of Lincoln, and step-sister Sara Hecker of Hinkletown. Funeral services privately at 1:80 PM Saturday at his brother Abraham's Murrell home, public rites at 2:15 PM at Voganville Union Church, burial in adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hecker
Hinkletown
Lancaster County Hospital
Reuben K
Elizabeth Hecker
Abram L
Murrell
Susanna Getz
Lincoln
Sara Hecker
Abraham
Lions Club Spelling Bee For Boys Band Benefit
The Lions Club hosts a spelling bee and package sale at the High School Auditorium to raise funds for the Boys' Band. Two spelling classes are offered with a varied quiz, auctioneer Vic Kling, and a 25 cent admission for adults. The event features school orchestra, readings, and a lively program led by committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions’ Club
Lena Ludwig
H. 8. Shirk
Ezra Ranck
Board of Arbitration
I. P. Lowry
Wilford Stauffer
Marion Mercer
Irvin Weaver
Vic” Kling
Intercourse
J. Morris Smith
W. E. Davies
J. Herbert Evans
County Firemen to Meet Tonight in Akron Hall
Lancaster County Firemen's Association meets in Akron fire hall this Friday evening. Christian E Eaby of Ephrata addresses members as Lancaster County Telephone Association president and northern district manager. A round table conference follows. Plans for a March 16 banquet are discussed and a Lancaster County Auxiliaries' association may be formed. President John G Landis of Bareville presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian E. Eaby
Ephrata
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
Akion
Eaby
Lancaster County Telephone Association
Paul Z. Knier
John G. Landis
Bareville
Lancaster County Auxiliaries’ Association
Local residents share visits across communities
A list of Sunday callers includes Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weaver of Earl Union with guests Mary Jane Musser and extended families from New Holland, Philadelphia, and Gardenville. Also seen are Mr. and Mrs. Abram Yoder of Misflino visiting relatives in the area, with groups from Bareville Lancaster and Earl Union present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Weaver
Earl Union
Mary Jane Musser
This Place
John Musser
Spencer Musser
Mildred
New Holland
Magdalene Banzhoff
Philadelphia
Clayton Weaver
Samuel Zook
Sarah
Noah Zook
Fanny Stoltzfus
Samuel Stoltzfus
Gardenville
Harry Leinbach
Bareville
George Steffy
Lancaster
Anna Mary
Alta
Leroy Shirk
Elam Horst
Abram Yoder
Mis.flin
Dog License Deadline Notice for January 15 1929
The notice warns that January 15 1929 was the last day to obtain a dog license and urges those without one to apply at STYER and EVANS Real Estate and Insurance to avoid fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Styer and Evans Real Estate and Insurance
Evangelistic Services Planned at United Brethren Church
Preliminary notice announces evangelistic services at the United Brethren Church in New Orleans beginning February 12. Rev. C. S. Thompson and wife have been secured to assist. he is a singer and director who plays multiple instruments, and she is an accomplished harpist who also plays vibraphone. Meetings run three weeks.
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United Brethren Church
C. S. Thompson
Thompson
Thomp
Blind Association banquet celebrates progress and service
A Lancaster gathering of the Blind Association marks a lively banquet with songs and speeches. Edward Marcu of Philadelphia urges opportunity over sympathy, while officials note statewide expansion and the public is invited to visit the 218 East King Street headquarters where blind children receive daily instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Marcu
Marcu and Marcu
Philadelphia
Milton Michaelis
Blind
The
Blind Association
East King Street
Overbrook
Lincoln University Male Quartette to Sing at St Stephen Church
The Lincoln University Male Quartette will perform Negro spirituals and folk songs at St Stephen Reformed Church in this borough tonight at 8 with doors opening at 7. The concert is the choir’s project and a silver offering will defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen Reformed Church
Lincoln University
Dorsey
The
Reformed Church
Lions Club to Host Fourth Annual Ladies Night Banquet
Arrangements are under way for the Bareville Fire Hall event on Tuesday February 12 at 730 PM. Attendees include Lions Club members and their ladies from New Holland Ephrata and Three Towns Clubs with Ye Colonial Inn caterer A Dommel. Tickets progress through committee members Besore Ranck and Knecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareville
Lion Club
New Holland
Ephrata
A. Dommel
Ye Colonial Inne
Musical Postponed At New Holland Schools
Illness of Miss Mercer, music director, forces postponement of the Thursday January 24 entertainment in the School Auditorium. A new date will be announced in next week's Clarion. no time is set yet.
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Mercer
New Holland
the Clarion
Mid-Winter Clearance Sale Draws Large Crowds in Three Stores
The Mid-Winter Clearance Sale in New Holland Churchtown and Honey Brook is rapidly growing in popularity with one week passed. Hundreds visit daily as bargains attract shoppers and new specials appear in almost every department.
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New Holland
Churchtown
Honey Brook
Outfitting New Holland Boys Band Nears First Rehearsal
The New Holland Boys Band project gains momentum as large instruments arrive with two BB flat helicons and mellophones boosting the roster. Clarinet delays persist due to a 30 member section, but remaining instruments including piccolos, basses, baritones, trombones and drums are now distributed to eager youths. A first rehearsal is slated within ten days, with director Mr Baldwin optimistic about a June debut and public performances for the town and county.
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New Holland
Clarion
Vicinity
Baldwin
Supper at Churchtown Fire Hall Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary
A cafeteria supper will be held at the Caernarvon Fire Hall Churchtown under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Company of that village on Thursday evening January 24. An excellent menu is being prepared and everyone is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
Caernarvon
Churchtown
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fire Company
Home For Sale In Hillcrest New Holland
Well-built six room stucco home with all conveniences and a garage. Apply Box B Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillcrest
New Holland
Clarion
Happenings Around Reading and Nearby Areas This Weekend
Sensenig and siblings visited family in Reading over the weekend. Evelyn Groff from Drexel College spent the week with her parents. Local families from Gap, Lancaster, and York visited relatives and attended Farm Show events in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ed. Sensenig
Reading
D. C. Overly
Harl
Evelyn Groff
Drexel College
C. M. Groff
Carl Kurtz
Minnie Kurtz
Harry Kurtz
Gap
R. E. Good
Manheim
Chas. Cowan
Harrisburg
Magdalene Banzhoff
John Musser
Susie Martin
Terre Hill
J. C. Martin
Donald
E. G. Stauffer
Leroy Wagner
Ulrich
Susan Shirk
J. BR. Kurtz
Raymond Anangst
Elmer and
Jay
Lancaster
Davis Ranck
Auto Club Pushes State to Take Over New Holland Pike
The Lancaster Automobile Club seeks state takeover of the New Holland pike and pressing safety fixes at the Lititz Pike bridge near the Lancaster stockyards. A committee will confer with State Secretary of Highways Stuart and push condemnation if needed to free the toll road. Civil engineer P. Shaw will survey the stockyards bridge and present drawings at a February 13 hearing, with a traffic census planned to support the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Pike
Lancaster Automobile Club
Lititz Nike Bridge
Lancaster Stock Yards
Stuart
Harrisburg
New Holland Turnpike
J. G. Forney
H. B. Treut
Chas. W. Eaby
Pl. Shaw
Stockyards
Civil Service Commission
Auto Club
Lancaster
Earl Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Directors Election
The annual election for directors and auditors of the Earl Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Company will be held at No 240 East Main street New Holland Pennsylvania on Saturday January 26 1929 between 1 and 3 PM Three directors to be elected for three years One to be elected for one year from rl Township Three auditors to be elected for one year No votes taken by proxy. B M Winters President M G Weaver Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Earl Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Company
East Main Street
New Holland
Penna
Eee
Rl Township
Helm's Delightfully Different Chocolates Ad
Kilhefner's Restaurant promotes Helm's bulk and fancy chocolate packages with distinct options for bulk orders and gift packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helm
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Christian VII
Stoltzfus
Lions Club
C.E
Boys’ Band
John A. McSparran
Furniss, Pa
Christian Endeavor Societies
Lancaster County
Christian Endeavor Movement
Christian Endeavor
Christian
America
Christ
Jesus Christ
Cristian Endeavor
F. C. Aungst
William Warner
Interntional Society
Toston
Mass
Europe
Newholeans
Ethren
Board of Directors of
David Evans
Harry Ditzler
University of Pennsylvania Conservatory
H. L. Lattimer
Pennsylvania Blind Association
Frank C. Musser
Lancaster Blind Association
Musser
Keller
Applebach
Welfare Federation
IS Organization
STATE
B. M. Winters
M. G. Weaver
Kilhefner’s Restaurant
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