Trolley Extension Planned from New Holland to Terre Hill
Local reports detail a charter for the New Holland Blue Ball and Terre Hill Railway Company with a capital stock of 30,000. Six carloads of rails arrived, workmen mobilized, and track laying proceeded rapidly from New Holland eastward toward Terre Hill, reaching Oiler’s Hardware to Showalter’s residence by Thursday noon amid injunction threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction’ ‘Company
New © Holland
Blue Ball
New Holland
Lancaster
New Holland, Blue Ball and
Terre Hill Railway Company
Oiler’ Hardware Company
Henninger
Thursay
J. W. Showalter
Obituary of Martin Myers Aged Borough Farmer
Martin Myers a retired farmer died at his home in the borough at an advanced age of seventy nine after a long illness. He farmed in the Pequea Valley for years before moving to Terre Hill and later New Holland where he resided until death. He was a member of the Reformed Church. Surviving are his wife and children Mrs. BE Kurtz Mrs Emma Martin Mrs Harry Weaver Jacob Amos George and one brother Samuel Also listed are relatives in Terre Hill near New Holland and White Horse. The funeral was held Friday at 9 a.m. from his late home with interment in Center Church. Rev Si Schweitzer officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE Kurtz
South
Hermitage
Emma “Martin
Near
New Holland
Harry
Weaver
Bive Point- Ville
Baasste
Jacob
New
Holland
Amos
Deceased Baby Funeral Held in Lancaster Area
The obituary notes the deceased as a member of Masons I C C F Knights of Pythias and Elks with Trinity Lutheran ties. Survived by widow and Reese and Baby children, two in infancy, plus three brothers Joe, real estate and insurance agent Daniel, and J M Baby merchant. Funeral Tuesday morning at Woodward Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
I. C
Knights of Pythias
Elka
Trinity Lutheran Church
Miss Reese
Ae Reese - Baby
Lancaster Par
Flora
Harry
Cessna
Bedford
Joe
Baby
Real Cena
Daniel B. Faby
Lancaster
J.M. Baby
Merchant
Paradise
Woodward Hill Cemetery
Mall despoiler captured in Lancaster box thefts
Postoffice inspector Malone's pursuit ended when Jacob Devine janitor of the Vigilant Fire Company was caught near the engine house after taking letters from a Second and Walnut street box. Devine confessed blaming rum, led authorities to a Pennsylvania railroad mileage book, and was sent to Moyamensing prison after a hearing before US Commissioner Bricker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian
Postoffice
Malone
Jacob Fulweiler
Andrew Kehoe
Devine
Squire Stover
Pennsylvania Railroad
Snyder and
Myers
Lancaster
United States
A.P. Bricker
Moyamensing Prison
Philadelphia
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and A Surprise Party
Lan caster residents Bertha Fookhl Iva Kapler Anna Raby and Cora Cadwell visited Mr and Mrs Geo B Robinson on Sunday with many city ladies enjoying a pleasant day. Harry Hershey and wife Adam Hershey and friend Miss Hambright joined the Robinsons for a day on the lawn. AH S Price spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Milton Kimer in Strasburg. Friday night a large group attended a surprise party for Mamie Miser of 343 South Ann Street Gallons-AL. Refreshments were served. Miss Em Shoper and sister visited Miss Emma Neilig of Witmer on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha .Fookhl
Iva Kapler
Anna Raby
Cora Cadwell
Lancaster
Geo. B. Robinson
Harry Hershey
Adam Hershey
Miss Hambright
Frank K. Hershey
Habaker
Mr. Eaby
Miss Bucher
Chas. Levan
Schnupp
Millpore
Apent
Emma. Neilig
Witmer
Churchtown Notes Show Local Improvements and Social Events
Churchtown residents report extensive home repairs and farm upgrades by John H. Boehringer and William Hurst enhancing the Washington House and area farms. Daughters of the Revolution entertained Miss Blanche Nevin at Windsor Forge. Local teachers’ jobs and salaries discussed as the school board fills positions and sets a 14 mill tax rate. Social events include visits by Miss Clara Furst and other townsfolk, with agricultural notes on wheat and hay prices shaping the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Boehringer
Washington Eouse
Wmn. Hurst
Vellar Ja
Hurst
Peter Foreman
Zenia
Blanche Nevin
Windsor Forge
Lancaster
Clara Furst
Chas. Witman
Springfield
Bessie Boehringer
Cotasville
Alt, Hawk
Coatesville
Mary B. Hoskins
Philadelphia
Chas. G. Bewley
Bewley
Our Town
Dr. Hawk
Wirth Bros
Beartown
Shirktown
Shirk
Smoketown
W. W. Witman
Churchtown
Ry. E. Simpson
Sénsenich
Conestoga
Katherine Kellar
Forest
Stauffer
California
Theo
Hart
Maxwell Hill
Weiler
Caernarvon
Churchtown Memorial
Rinck’s Hall
G. K. Rawley
B. K. Smith
Sorat
Hensel
Simpson
Telephone Deal Gives Enterprise Control Over Exstern Lancaster
Last week's CLA notes arrangements between United and Enterprise Telephone and Telegraph Companies. Enterprise secures control of curtain territory including exstern Lancaster county and plans to lay lines to reach uncovered areas and improve service. The deal ensures Enterprise access to all telephone service areas operated by the interstate traffic association, placing users on equal footing with wider regional access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United
Enterprise Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Exstern
Tancaster
Traffle Association
Rocky Springs Park Revamped With New Opera House
A visit to Rocky Springs park near Lancaster reveals major improvements including a $21,000 2500-seat opera house with electric lighting, private boxes, and a covered walk from the trolley station. The Conestoga Traction Company completed a new trolley line into the park, improving safety and access and promising an enhanced outlay for a popular resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Springs Park
Conestoga
Tancaster
Kor
Opera House
Jine
Placia
Conestoga Traction Company
Reidien Bach News Update On Wounding Incident
Report mentions George v Martin and Reid Bach with injuries from a cycle mishap. It notes bruising to the face and says he is improving. Names Henry Reed Henry Eckenroth Harrisburg appear in a fragmentary Sunday report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Martin
Henry
Reed
Henry Eckenroth
Harrisburg
Election of officers at Camp On0 New Holland
Weather turns warmer with several rainless days and farmers begin cultivating corn and tobacco though lowlands stay wet. In Camp On, New Holland, Monday evening the election of officers elected for the ensuing term: President Harry Overly, Vice President Gey Townsley, Master of Forms Dr J G Walsh, Conductor Fideur Led, Inspector Walter Bensinger, Guard Henry Rodman, Trustee Geo E Ranck, Delegate R O Bowers, Alternate H B Rettew. Installation will be Monday evening July by Past President R N Bowers acting as installing officer for District President George H Tanck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cau Non
New Holland
Iarry Overly
Gey Townsley
Porms
J. G. Walsh
Fideur Leed
Walter Bensinger
Henry Rodman
Geo. IE
H. BE. Rettew
Jalyela
RN. Bowers
Goo. H. Tanck
Nice Treat Delights Mail Carrier With Cherry Harvest
R C Simes, a mail carrier on route 2 from New Folland, found a cherry branch laden with fruit hanging over the box at PD W Ranek’s home near Farmersville. The gift from Harry W Mull and PD Garfield Ranch was a welcome treat, with the birds and boys enjoying a bountiful harvest as two bushels were already picked. The carrier thanks the boys and promises to bring them something again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Simes
R. F. OD
New Folland
PD. W. Ranek
Farmersville
Harry W. Mull
Garfield Ranch
Trouble With a Load of Hay on Woods Farm
On Tuesday farmer Wut Parsh loaded hay on G M Woods farm south of the borough. The wagon tongue broke, Parsh fetched another wagon but its ladders failed near Seldenridge’s residence causing hay to spill into the road. A third wagon was found and the hay finally stored in the barn after considerable trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wut. Parsh
G. M. Woods
Woods
Harsh
G. Seldoiridge
Opening Day at Rutland Park
Opening Day at Rutland Park announces a grand opening on Saturday July 11 with amusements including a merry go round path throwing phonograph and Honeybrook cornet band providing music. Afternoon and evening programs feature refreshments for sale and addresses by Hon John H Landis and other prominent speakers inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
John ‘H. Landis
Clarion Band Headlines Festival Evening Parade
A garbled note describes a Clarion band serenading citizens at the festival grounds on a Saturday evening in the borough. The event references an ongoing, popular musical group delivering a lively outdoor performance to the gathered crowd.
Local horse sale delayed by bad roads schedules next Wednesday
Farmers in Lancaster County face a postponed horse sale due to poor roads. Sellers expect a bright harvest period and buyers are advised to plan a visit next Wednesday afternoon as Mr Blackburn promises an exceptionally fine lot of horses available for viewing and bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tancaster County
Blackburn
Cambridge Cullings From Mt Zion Church and Local Notes
A Mt Zion United Brethren talk by Rev. Miler on Paton missionary work in New Zealand. Chapel library adds 165 books. Mrs Troan Lukens improving at the Chapel. Various local residents, including Miss Minnie, Clyde Emery, Miss Kya Reel, Miss Martha Ordenkirk and Mrs George Kerr, are visiting or traveling near Downingtown Waynesburg Junction and Waynesburg Junction this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Itd
Ralph Banery
Minnie
Clyde Emery
Ohio
Kya Reel
Downingtown
Martha Ordenkirk
Waynesburg Junction
George Kerr
William Martin
Prize Draw At North Queen Street Show Stirs Local Shoppers
A local event at 26 North Queen Street featured a line casting contest with prizes for correct fiber guesses. Winners receive a horse, roamabout bugey, tartess and several other prizes, to be named later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richley
North Queen Street
Maelish Watts
Daez
Lute
Trolley car derailment delays baseball event crowd
A trolley car from Tol far Lane caster jumped the track near Bareville and derailed near the turnpike. The wreck required a tow and track clearance after 10 PM delaying service and disappointing residents from Bareville and Mechanicsburg hoping to attend the New Yalland baseball festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareville
Mechanicsburg
New Yalland
Will Start Livery at Blue Ball Village
W 2 Lewis known harness maker of Blue Ball will open a livery stable in the village soon. The trolley arrival prompts travel access improvements and Mr Ta is assembling an outfit to provide needed conveyance services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Allied NJ utility firms payout on interest and rentals
On July 1 the Conestoga Practice Company Edison Electric Mlumis ating Company Lancaster Gas Light & Fuel Company and Lancagh ter County Railway & Light Company of New Jersey, allied corporations, paid out on each count of interest and rentals the sum of 263 703 480 through the Lancaster Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conestoga Practice Company
Edison Electric Mlumisating Company
Lancaster Gas Light & Fuel Company
Lancaghter County Railway & Light Company
New Jersey
Lancaster Trust Company
Breakdown Halts Wagon on Brimmer Avenue Drive
A wagon on Brimmer avenue failed after a wheel broke while hauling trolley rails from the railroad to the turnpike along the extension line. Aaron Stover resided on the Caster farm in the borough when the mishap occurred on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Stoover
Brimmer Avenue
Hinkletown Sunday School Plans Summer Picnic
The Sunday School of Hinkletown will hold its initial picnic in Sheaffer's Meadow on Saturday, July 18. A road time is promised for all who attend as the community long known for its large picnics, with the Akron Band expected to be in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkletown
Gnion
Sheaffer’s ‘Meadow
Akron
Reformed Union Plans Round Trip Tickets to Rocky Springs
Tickets available for a round trip to Rocky Springs as the Reformed Union announces a reunion event. The notice notes tickets are valid on any car and mentions activities for children and general admission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale AB
Stauffer’s
Twilight Service at Zion Lutheran Opens July in Mechanicsburg
Evening services at Zion Lutheran Mechanicsburg begin in July and continue into August. Rev. C D Clauss, pastor, will lead the Twilight Service at 7 o clock.
Copy of Jessua 9 Hearing Readout
Fragmentary OCR snippet shows a reference to Jessua 9 and a request to hear from, but no clear event, entity details, or outcome due to unreadable text. No dates, organizations, or locations are readable.
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Terre Hill
Kelensey
Martin Myers
Doswell
Lancaster Viby
Aby
Leacock
oneRee
Ship
Siong
Board of
Farmere Bank
Tsrad Clark
Miss B. Nevin
Enterprise Telephone and Telegraph Company
Rocky Springs
Grent
Reiden Bach
Gome
Rm Ols
A. Oficers
Camp Ono
Rutland Park
Clarion
Cambridge Cullings
Persomal
Adah
Wadia
Mach Mooney Para
Plenic
Twilight Service
Jessua
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