15 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
1
The writer reflects on leaving New Holland on Wednesday July 5 and notes ties to Cambria Clearfield and Tower, mentioning local industries and social scenes. It contrasts hotel conduct and licensing with other towns while praising the community spirit and schools.
A brutal attack occurred Wednesday morning near Martindale and Terre, as a woman woke to a noise from the cellar and fought off a thief attempting to seize her ring. The assailant fled after injuring her hand. authorities report no further details on suspect or motive.
Funeral notices for John Hoover of Styer House Grampian and Elmer Goshen of Terre Hill describe town mourning and resolutions. Amanda Buch of West Earl and descendants are reported as survivors. Christian Leib, Akron resident, is listed among the deceased with limited details.
A fragmented report lists several defendants and officials including Geo M. Deibler and Kias M. Deibler tied to Terre and Wim areas. The garbled record suggests a legal proceeding or warden’s mention with multiple individuals named across the docket.
A stream of brief notes and gossip items recount community happenings. Name changes, arrivals, sales, repairs, and small events are touched on including church and local business activity, travels, and a few personal updates from residents like Brubaker Overly and Amos Dietrich.
Matrimonial notices describe Saturday weddings at the Oscar Moore home in Alert with Ann M Moore and Elmer W Rambo of Spring Grove. Reverend Ay Ls Kaesler officiated at Mt Zion U B Church. Flora Myera played the wedding march. Delia Martin and Harry Moore served as bridesmaid and best man. Guests hailed from Coatesville Christiana Columbia New Holland Blue Ball Cambridge and nearby areas. A second ceremony joined Charles Roberts and Florence Studenroth at Talmage with Rev C W Heffner officiating. A third couple, John Carvell and Emma Wenger, wed in Manheim township with congratulations extended.
The Avon-Comedy Four deliver a top laugh act with song while Edgar Allen and Company present a lively farce The Victor with a realistic duel scene. Gardner children charm the crowd and moving pictures offer fairy land scenes ahead of next week’s vaudeville lineup.
On Tuesday morning at about 1 o clock B bebty Climenson an employee of Bru bakers shop was approached by Hindor then returned frightened. Amos Seldomridge another worker heard noises. In the alley they found an object moving away and two chickens. The next day Samuel Sweigart reported ten fowls stolen from his nearby chicken house. Albert Burkey also reported missing chickens prompting increased vigilance by neighbors.
A brief note requests funds to help cover the cost of additional equipment. The message indicates prior discussions in these columns about needing support and asks readers for contributions.
Fragmentary OCR text presents no identifiable people, places, events, or dates to summarize into a valid newspaper item.
Sunday service at the Lutheran church will feature a mechanical demonstration and a picnic for parishioners. Events include a community gathering at Mechanieburg with invited families and local groups.
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