Notices of residents visiting and staying with town families
Local residents and guests are listed as visitors or visitors' hosts across town. Among those mentioned are Amos and Mrs Seldomridge in Lancaster with daughter, H F Grabe and family, and numerous visitors from Intercourse, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Reading, Blue Ball, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Seldomridge
Lancaster
H. F. Grabe
George Knobb
Mabel
Intercourse
Frank Showalter
Elizabeth
Kathryn Seaboldt
Harrisburg
Mrs
Morris Seaboldt
Martin Diehm
Springville
Kurtz
Effie
Erma
A. G. Diehm
Elsie
Elizabeth Bai
Esther
Claudella
Margaret Groff
Mervin Groff
Charles R
Eby
Gon
C. Edward
Reading
Francis Crowell
Philadelphia
Myrtle Frybarger
Edith M. Patterson
Gordonville
Elsie S. Doerr
Adam R. Klaud
Erma Myer
Harland Overly
Ardmore
William McWilliams
A. Y. Geist
Roy McWil
Amos H. Hershey
Martina Clyner
Jason Buckwalter
Dry Hill
Buckwalter
Sarah Kutz
Annie Rooney
Akron
Anson Hinsey
Ellis
Reception To Wedded Couple At Musselman Home
A large gathering of kindred and friends assembled at 392 East Main Street to honor G Paul Musselman and Miss Corn E Herr after their marriage at the bride’s parents’ home. The event featured a four week wedding tour to major cities and a three course buffet luncheon catered by Mrs Stegeman of Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Layman
Lewis
Lancaster
Paterson
N. J
Sarah Garber
West Reading
George Musselman
East Main Street
G. Paul Musselman
Corn E. Herr
Henry B. Herr
Lampeter
Philadelphia
New York
Albany
Utica
Rochester
Ilalo
Ninaeara Falls
Toronto
Berlin
Guelph
Waterloo
Galt
Masselman Mansion
Stegeman
Coming Events Yardwide Summer Gatherings in Lancaster Area
List of summer events across Bareville Intercourse Churchtown and other towns. Festivals and picnics run July 15 through August 9 with bands, free suppers, and musical programs. Includes Sunday school reunions and joint picnics in Hershey Hinkletown Lititz New Holland area.
Preparedness Sale Ad From S B Harris Co
An in store preparedness sale at S B Harris & Co promotes big bargains across many lines for men women and children. Prices are pitched as wise and profitable for future needs before higher costs arise. Shoppers are invited to inspect stock and hear prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.B. Harris & Co
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Picnic At Rocky Springs Park
The Cedar Grove Presbyterian Sunday school holds its annual picnic on Wednesday July 19 at Rocky Springs Park near Lancaster. Special cars depart Blue Ball at 7:20 a.m. and return from Rocky Springs around 6 p.m. Public invitation extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Sunday School
Rocky Springs Park
Lancaster
Rocky Springs
Prominent New Holland Citizen Dies in Suspected Apoplexy
Eli M Martin a well known local businessman and former Rural Mail Carrier died suddenly in his brother in law Mary Sutton's parlor from apoplexy believed triggered by heat. He helped organize the Enterprise Telephone and Telegraph Co and New Holland Machine Co serving as manager or director. Funeral services set for Weaverland Mennonite Church with interment in Weaverland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MO Martin
Mary A. Sutton
West Main Street
Martin
Gyendrixson
Enterprise Telephone and Telegraph Company
New Holland Machine Company
New Holland
Mennonite Church
Masonic Fraternity
Misa Lydia Weaver
Francis B. Weaver
Earl Township
Margie Suttor
Mary A
Albert G. Sutton
Elmer
Florence
Harland Heller
Ephrata Township
Anna Maury
Iesaac Martin
Weaverland’ Mennonite Church
Weaverland Cemetery
Lutheran Sunday School Convention Anniversary at Hershey
The Lutheran Sunday School Convention marks forty years in Pennsylvania with a gathering of school partners at Hershey Park. Dr Long of Mansfield and Obie Sehrmauk, president of the General synod, are among speakers. Music, social features, and a large turnout are expected for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Miusico
Long
D. Do
Mansfield
Obie
United States
Longat
Altona
Sehrmauk
General Compen
Freight Engine Derailed on Downingtown & Lancaster Line
An engine dumped the track near Charhetown Road Station Friday afternoon, derailing a short distance but causing no major damage. Columbia Wis wreck crew repaired the line, delaying westbound service to Honey Brook and forcing eastbound trains to reverse at the wreck to Lancaster. The westbound train did not arrive until late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downingtown
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Stauffer Family Reunion Held Near Reams Town
The first annual Stauffer family reunion took place in Stauffer’s meadow near Reams town with music and readings led by Gideon S. Eberly. Samuel Bally presented the family history. Miss Elva Stauffer performed. other Bally siblings contributed. A second gathering is set for May 10 at the Wabash Mill near Stevens with Gideon S. Eberly as president, J. Bally as secretary, and Frank Stauffer as assistant secretary and treasurer.
Union Picnic at Hinkletown Park
The Union Picnic held at Hinkletown park on the Conestoga banks occurs Saturday July 22 from 9 a.m. to p.m. Organized by Veganville and Hinkletown Sunday schools, the event features music by Citizens Band of New Holland and a program of songs recitations and brief addresses. Refreshments will be on sale and a free supper is served at 4 p.m. Remember the time Saturday July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Lutheran Conference
Hershey
Voganville
Hinkletown
Hinkletown Park
Young Ladies’ Bible Class
United Brethren Church
Citizens Band
New Holland
Odd Fellows
Mill Creek
Musselman’s Mill
Conestoga
Veganville and
Citizens Band of
Examinations for Teachers Announced at Stevens High
Secretary Daniel W Geist of the Board of Examiners announces preliminary branch examinations start Thursday morning August 3 at Stevens High Lancaster. Final branches tests for all groups and specials will be Friday August 4 at 3:30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Geist
Board of Examiners For
Stevens High School
Lancaster
Wanted Good plain cook at Union Stock Yard Hotel
Help wanted for a plain cook at the Union Stock Yard Hotel in Lancaster. Wages offered are seven dollars per week. Contact H. F. Grube, proprietor, for details or to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yard
Lancaster
H. F. Grube
Weaver Ends Life Journey Leaves Family Legacy
Terry Woy 22 and Mary Weaver mourn the death of Bete Weaver who lived in Lancaster all his life. A veteran of World War II, he worked as a tinsmith and farmed, survived by his wife and children, with services held at a Mennonite church and burial at the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Woy
Menneeho
Bete Weaver
Pelenat
Poe Dehue
Bern
Mary Myers Weaver
Nethaville
Rheaiy
Weaver
Tuteycepres
Aronate Elizabeth M Elwain Rodiers
Moe
Toancaster
Hs Ow
Irene Setlenterger
Rodgers
Bessie Phise
Nikeabet Rode
Minnie Miller
Weiling
Umd
Chester Moo
Harry Ao Lancaster
To Abe Pate
Tater
Tye
Peter
Andren Martin
Daniel Vie
Picnic Notes and August Lititz Second Wednesday
A program committee outlined plans for a day of activities promising for all ages. Details are incomplete but excitement builds for August in Lititz with the second Wednesday event drawing community attention and funding discussions ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess
Lititz
Will-Be-Juniors Picnic at Martin's Mill
The will be juniors of the local high school held a picnic at Martin's Mill on Wednesday. The warm day brought bathing in the Conestoga and many outdoor games were played. A hearty luncheon was served, with Brownie No. 2 noted for its activity. The class included Edna Dickerscheid, Viola Rutt, Pearl Ludwig, Ethel Lengel, Emma …
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's Mill
Edna Dickerscheid
Viola Rutt
Pearl Ludwig
Ethel Lengel
Emma
Return match set after high school doubles tennis clash
In New Holland observers watched Pyparataen and Doubles partner defeat Carl Epurat and Bensing of Ephrata 6 43.65. Rettase and Deflbaughb of New Holland also beat the Ephrata pair, 4 20.9-7. A rematch is scheduled in New Holland this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Tema
New Holland
Carl
Bensing
Ephrata
Prof. H. K. Ober to Speak at Bareville Singing Class
The Bareville singing class closes the term with a program on July 22 at 745 PM featuring readings from Kingdom Songs, male and female quartets, and six solo girls. Prof. H. K. Ober of Elizabethtown College will address The Blight of Intemperance. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bareville
Kingdom
H. K. Ober
Elizabethtown College
Our Soldier Boys Face Front Lines If Mexico Tension Persists
The notice warns that soldiers may be mobilized if Mexican troubles persist and mentions Matchless Flour being rushed to front lines in baking industry turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miriam Fasnacht
Emma Snader
Minerva
Misa Verna Seaboldt
Adamstown
Oregon
A. D. Geist
Ray
Wesley
Miriam
Jacob C. Myer
Daniel Geist
Esther Kurtz
South Hermitage
Martin Heigel
Park Kurtz
Kathryn Heigel
John H. Weaver
Blue Ball
John S. .Deitrich
Aaron Hooker
Ocean Grove
New Jersey
Warren Kreider
Luzerne County
Boro
Helen Sheaffer
Nellie Baby
Leola
Atlantic City
Elizabeth Weaver
Anna Sensenig
Newport Rhone
Island
J. C. Henninger
Baltimore
Benevolent Order of Elks
Richard N. Winters
Winters
Serenas Espenshade
Daniel E. Overly
Elva
Levi
Susie
Lloyd Killian
Daniel
Annie E. Swinehart
Quarryville
Beck
Jonas M. Martin
Clay
Mr. Martin
C. B. Snyder
Elva Raezer
George B. Raezer
Virginia Fox
Roy W. Sensenig
Mary Brown
Narvon
Elizabeth Dissinger
Ivan Lowery
Child
Sallie Martin
Florence Mohler
North of the Boro
Ethel Martin
Monroe Good
East Maine Street
Elaie Herahey
Millwood
Ada, Eby
Viola Shelly
Martin Witmer
Weaverland
Mary Weaver
John Shelley
Barry
Aboullion
Sandwietes
Cattee
Pienles
Mrs. Musselman
The
New Holland and Vicinity
Cedar Grove
S. S. Picnic
Eli M. Martin
Mary Sutton
Luther
Onailrend
Hegdepet Lancaster
Stauffer
Union
Callca
Henry Weaver
Juha
Jacob EO Rolsars
Jacob Harnoish
Aaron Sensentz
Nre
Gonz Syme
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