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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
5
A magazine writer describes attempting to deposit 350 dollars at a Wall Street bank and being rebuffed by a cashier who reveals the institution serves only a few thousand depositors with vast balances. The man exits empty handed with 62 dollars left, resolved to keep a nest egg for the future.
Lester D. Glowner and Clifford Townsley left for Waverly New York to attend their uncle Frisby Cochran's funeral. Mrs William Lockard visits York to see Aunt Miss Augusta Lecrone. The Kinzer family and Miss Elizabeth Hatz from Lancaster traveled to York and Gettysburg.
Mary wife of Edward Spotts of this place died at 12 30 PM Tuesday at age thirty one from a complication of diseases. She belonged to St Pauls Reformed Church. Survived by husband and four children Charles Edgar Mary Luther. Funeral Saturday at 10 AM at the house with interment Cambridge. Rev J A Wickert of Denver officiating. Edna Lich of Shafferstown visiting locals. P W Oberholtzer and family Terre Hill guests of KF S Good and family.
The WLC CT CO met with Mrs Ch W Hoover. June 28 Sunday school lesson used. Anna M Boyer led prayer. Minutes approved. L T L reports 32 Monthly Crusader subscriptions from a regional contest. Flower Mission sent 52 bouquets to Lancaster hospital. Medical Temperance distributed literature. W C T U institute at Ephrata June 6 discussed The Cigaret Evil. Next meeting at Mrs H S Bowera E W Hoover home.
Ww W Ream traveled to Coatesville on Wednesday. The union prayer meeting met at Henry Summers home on Tuesday. Visitors from Green Bank Terre Hill and Lancaster dropped by various households Sunday. An outing for the men’s Bible class is planned for Musselman’s meadow July 4 with 9 a.m. U B church gathering and name submissions to the committee W W Stauffer J F Brubaker Wan O AlbrightABM Geist committee
For the week ending July 3 1908 uncalled items include Scott Megnate Mrs R Pamre Mrs Mattie Styer Israel Weaver cigarmaker Miss Anna Zimmerman post card Amos Zimmerman post card. Also advertises ManZan Pile Remedy price 60c sold by Wm M Stauffer.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles anti pain pills as a remedy for neuralgia and nerve pain. A customer testimonial from Mrs William Beckman claims dramatic relief after trying other medicines, and the copy notes guaranteed satisfaction with a money back promise. Price listed as 25 doses for 25 cents, from Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
A historical overview recounts the origin of the U S flag on June 14 1777 with thirteen stripes and stars, changes through 1795 and 1818, Windover’s remark on a bigger flag, first battle display at Fort Stanwix, and the salute of the Ranger to a French admiral. It notes the lead used for bullets after the Declaration of Independence.
The fragmentary text references W Fort Bonano and attorneys, with incomplete names and roles. No cohesive event or outcome is evident from the legible words.
Two month old collie puppies advertised for sale or breeding. Exposure includes breeders Herbert Hershey R F D No 1 Zer Pa and contact details for inquiries.
Isaac Lord and wife of Honesdale Wayne County marked their fiftieth anniversary. Married at 15, he was a father by 16 and a grandfather by 31. Lord is a farmer and general storekeeper, and the family is among the region’s oldest.
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