Intercourse village weather storm and Fourth festivities
A severe thunder storm with lightning and hail hit Intercourse area Friday afternoon, damaging a home and crops, blackouts for lines and widespread fixtures. Despite the holiday, town commerce stayed open, Fourth celebrations and public events continued with parades, reunions, and a large turnout for local church notices and upcoming Intercourse festival activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Rutter
Ephrata
Lititz
Rocky Springs
K. of Lancaster and Company
Columbia ‘National Guard
Burger
Clara Axe
Anna Benim
Gordonville
Pequen Valley Union
Strasburg
Paradise
Presbyterian
St. John
United, Brethren
United ‘Brethren Church
Cr. B. Brane
Lebanon
Robert Apple
Lancaster
Awill
Wm, Patton
Joseph Euby
Cele
United ‘Brethren - Church
Ruy
CE. Boughter
Wm. Donnley
Naomi
Annié
Gingrich
Evahold
John ‘Fertig
al Allen Dillman
Augie’ Dillman
Mary Dillman
Fred
Fertigi
Ianon
Fréd
Fertig
Boughter
St. Paul
Brethren Church
G. Miller
Ayers
Intercourse
Claus
Reuben
Clymer
Ae Chas
Pilamer
Bios F.stoltzfus
Miller
Mary. Lapp
Stephen Diller
Mysterious poisoning studied at Hollow School House
Dr Sensenich rushed to John B Bair’s Hollow school house Leacock township to treat a sick two year old colt. The animal died after hours from poison later found to be Paris green in its stomach. A cow from nearby Seldomridge ranch died next day with similar symptoms and Paris green in its trough. A letter warned the horse would also die and more letters have been found, leaving a puzzle for those involved.
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F. W. Sensenich
John B. Bair
Hollow School House
Leacock Township
Sensenich
Paris
Green
Seldomridge
Mr. Burr
Ally
Fire destroys barn and tinsmith shop in Richland area
A large fire destroyed a barn and a tinsmith shop owned by J H Qarhart and tenanted by Wirin Renninger in Richland. Flames spread rapidly causing extensive damage to contents valued around 8200 dollars and logs totaling about 81005. Firefighters responded promptly but structures were doomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Richland
Quiet wedding reported at local venue
A quiet wedding occurred at a local venue with two families in attendance. The couple exchanged vows and began their life together without public or extensive ceremony details disclosed.
Obituary Records Honor Noted Figures and Everyday Lives
A memorial column lists prominent and humble individuals remembered by the community, honoring their contributions and noting their passing. The notice reflects on life’s turmoil and the wide spectrum of those named on the roll.
Notable figures recall in Lancaster burgher obituaries
Mrs Harriet Lane Johnston former White House mistress of James Buchanan dies at Narragansett R I at 70 seven. She educated in Georgetown convent later hosted Edward VII and attended coronation in London. Also noted are mourned local figures Mrs Aunte P Mast of Morgantown widow of preacher John Mast and Caroline Cox of Churchtown among others with funeral notices in Lancaster Berks counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Lane Johnston
White House
Guchanan
Narragansett
R. 1
Baltimore
England
James Buchanan
Mercersburg
Elliott T. Lave
Jane Buchanan
Georgetown
Buchanan
Enogland
Prince of Wales
King Edward
America
Washington
Mount Vernon
Prince Albert Edward
Edward VII
London
British Empire
Harriet Lane
Henry Elliott Johnston
Miss Lane
Wheatland
Lancaster
P. Mast
John P. Mast
Morgantown
Berks County
Christian Mast
Wits
Levi: Mast
Berks
Knevy
Caroline Cox
Churchtown
Installation of Camp Officers in Lancaster County
In Lancaster county Camp 207 Bowmansville and Camp 28 Adamsstown installed new officers. George H. Ranek oversaw ceremonies on July 1. New presidents include Harvey Zerbe Norman Gudikunst Pierce Gelsinger Irwin Weaver. Memberships range from 69 to 182 with year gains. Financials show sick benefits and substantial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Ranek
Lancaster County
Harvey Zerbe
J. F. Spotts
Geo
Heft, Jr
John Brendle
Win
Svitvit
T. B. Muaselonai
Harthig
W. FB. Brendle
B. L. Schwartz
Norman Gudikunst
Harvey Gudikunst
C. O. Henry
John Fasvacht
Henry Reaser
Martin Becker
Bank
Oteers
Pierce K. Gelsinger
Reuben R. Seigfried
O. H. Schnader
R. 8. Regar
Wm. R. Killian
Edgar P. Redeau
Kedward Tothero
F.S. Hatt
Jas
Reformed Churches Union Reunion at Rocky Springs
A large crowd gathered Thursday at Rocky Springs for the Reformed ttes Union reunion of Lancaster City and county. Special trolley rates drew about 10 000 people to the grounds for a day and evening program ending with a family picnic style dinner and a service in the great auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
County
Rocky, Springs
Summer Storm Damages and Harvest Progress In Tow
A mid July thunderstorm brought wind and rain across the county causing broken tree branches and damaged fences. Heavy heat followed with haymaking and harvesting underway as wheat and hay crops show strong yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gner
Eleventh Woods Meeting Held by Intercourse and Mt Tabor
The eleventh annual woods meeting under Intercourse and Mt Tabor United Brethren churches will start Thursday evening July 28 at Albert, Rutter's woods near Hollow school house and close Sunday evening July 26. Events include Young Men's Christian League leadership, preaching sessions and daily services with speakers from Lykens Pequea New Holland Elizabethtown Millersville and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intercourse
Mt. Tabor
United Brethren Churches
Albert
Rutter's Woods
Hollow School House
Young Men's Christian League
Covenant A. B. Church
Lancaster
A. Weidler
Lykens
HH. M. Troutman
Pequea
M. H. Jones
Pembrook
C. A. Muteb
New Holland
H. M. Miler
Elizabethtown
Kauffman
Millersville
West Earl Man Killed in Allentown Train Incident
John Weber of Reading, a 36 year old native of Farmersville, died after being struck while alighting a train in Allentown on Saturday. He was survived by a large family including wife, father Rev Jacob M Weber, and brothers Jacob B Adamstown Israel David Amos Reading Michael Steelton Henry Farmersville Levi Wisconsin Martin S Ephrata and sister Mrs Milton Mendenhall Chadds Ford. The funeral was held in Reading on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire H. B. Slack
Edward ‘Miller
Lancaster
H. B. Slack
Intercourse Council
United American Mechanica
Mechanicsburg
Edith Kaiser
New Holland
Newton. Palmer
George. Townsend
Surmna
Isaac N. Diller
Samuel Sides
Philadelphia
Elia Sides
Mary Eckeré
Nettie Diem
Newton Keiser
Parkesburg
Isaac N. Palmer
Morrison
Como
Illinois
Lena Martin
Back Horse
Chester County
Jason K. Eaby
Allentown
John
Weber
Reading
Farmersville
Jacob M. Weber
Jacob B
Adamstown
Israel
David
Amos
Michael
Steelton
Henry
Levi
Wisconsin
Martin
Ephrata
Milton Mendenhall
Chadd's Ford
Theo Opening at Rutland Park Two Day Event
Speakers consented for Rutland park reopening on Saturday afternoon July 1b include Hon. John H. Landis District Attorney F. Groff and B. S. Hoover from Lancaster. Joy Whitaker organizes entertainment with an Edison phonograph on grounds and a large afternoon crowd anticipated if weather allows. The Honey Brook band will also attend the evening festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland Park
John H
Filst
Honey Brook
Mennonite Home Chooses Site Near Oroville
The Mennonite Church in Lancaster County selects Landis Farm near Oroville west Hempfield to locate the Old Peoples Home. After surveying a dozen sites the committee approves the selection and secures several acres for a substantial, comfortable building with grounds to be improved. Representatives of the congregations will meet again to decide style and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Landis
Oroville
West Hempfield
The Trolley Extension Progress Report
A fragmented report notes track work on the Neu non in Blue limits and a mile distance on Thursday. Workers were taken to dress up the roadbed as dressing proceeds. Further details remain unclear.
Fragmentary note on Rocky Springs road work
A partial entry notes on Rocky Springs road with mentions of hand labor and hopes the work will be brief
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Springs
Expansion in Business at Williamson Store
Mr 8 Williamson a leading merchant announces a major enlargement of his store to accommodate rising trade. He plans early import orders and domestic goods to ensure best selections and makes, meeting growing public demand. A yellow ticket sale signals unusually valued merchandise across furniture and other departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Prize Draw Sets Lancaster Walnuts Record
Twenty seven bidders estimated the exact number of English walnuts in three large glass jars in Fr M Kiehley’s show window Lancaster clothier The correct total was 3427 B G Evans Lititz R F L D No 3 posted March 30 won the horse runabout bogey and harness Ten others earned prizes while one entry was ineligible
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. M. Kiehley
Queen Street
Lancaster
Clothier
B. G. Evans
Lititz
RLF
D.no. 3
Ness
Eivern
Avena
Peatival at Chavrehtown Festival Plans Set
Arrangements are belue taarte by Camp No. 54 POS of AL of Churchtown Cor for a festival on Saturday evening July 24. The Churchtown band will provide music, amusements and refreshments will be offered, and organizers hope for a successful event and a fair evening for the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belue
POS
Churchtown
Joint Odd Fellows Picnic Plans Move to Central Site
J. D. Bowers chairman of the committee of arrangements for the annual joint Odd Fellows picnic is busy in early planning for the event on the last Saturday in August. The picnic, formerly at Bard's Grove in Hinkletown, will relocate to another central location this year with further announcements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Bowers
Bard's Grove
Hinkletown
Viter
Trinity Lutheran Church Plans Parsonage Construction
At a Thursday church council meeting in this borough Trinity Lutheran decided to build a two story brick parsonage on the lot adjoining the church. Plans specifications and materials will be secured and work will begin as soon as arrangements are in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Council
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rutland Park Camp Dates Announced for July-August
Dates announced for Rutland Park events with openings on July 11 and July 18 at Bridge ville Sunday school. From July 25 to August 10 the People'a Mission from Harrisburg will hold a camp meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland Park
Bridgeville
Harrisburg
Sunday School Rally in Caldwell's Grove
Salisbury Township Sunday School Association holds a rally in Caldwell's Grove on Thursday July 2 23 with speakers from different parts of the county and a missionary from China delivering addresses. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury Township
German Baptists to Hold July Sunday Services at Hinkletown
The old order German Baptists announce preaching at Hinkletown on Sunday July 12 starting at 9 30 in the morning. Public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Order
Hinkletown
Local resident suffers from painful carbuncle on wrist
A resident on West Main Street has endured several days of pain due to a carbuncle near the left wrist. The report notes ongoing discomfort and the borough area affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jac. F. Showwalter
Weat Main Street
Illness Update on BF Alderfer After Scratch Incident
Reports indicate BF Alderfer remains very ill for several weeks following a scratch by ny mailing. Doctors note some indications of improvement, with cautious optimism despite continued weakness and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BF Alderfer
Deen
Improva
Good Service on the Fourth The Conestoga
A reader praises the Conestoga Traction Company for excellent service on July 4. Cars ran regularly all day with half hour intervals, ensuring smooth transportation for holiday crowds.
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Conestoga’ . Traction
Lancaster Amateurs Face New Holland On Home Diamond
The Lancaster amateurs host New Holland this afternoon on the home diamond in a local baseball matchup. Both teams seek a win to boost standings and gain momentum for upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaate
Will. Cross
Holland
Sample Copy Navigation Notes
Erratic OCR text fragment mentions subscription name, date and hearing at Fr 08. No coherent event or names emerge. cannot determine person or organization. This item reads like garbled page copy with no clear news value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cbanton
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George Seivert
George ‘Selvert
Deeeased
Sol Mer
P.O
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Campa
Hantern
Bowmansv
DeNyon
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