Zimmermans Graveyard Area Key Local Mennonite History
East Earl Township reveals Zimmermans Graveyard near the Crernarvon line on J. A. Martin’s farm. It links Hans Zimmerman’s 1748 acquisition, Mennonite worship, and notable descendants including bishops Jacob Zimmerman and Emanuel Newswanger, with land transfers to Mary Zimmerman and later owners shaping Caernarvon’s religious heritage.
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Earl
Lancaster County
Zimmerman
Crernarvon
J. A. Martin
Zimmermans
Hans Zimmerman
Cocalico Township
John
Richard Penn
Barl
Caernarvon
Churchtown
Bangor Church
Lichty
Martin M. Lichty
Peter Weaver
Christian Zimmermans
Europe
Christian
Christian F’zimmerman
Pateurg
Contaig
Mary Zimmerman
Peter Shirk
Samuel
Shirk
Joseph Martin
S. S. Convention Brings Sun day School Workers Together
Delegates from Earl township and New Holland boro gathered at St. Stephen's Reformed Church for their first annual S S convention. Officers were elected Isaac W. Cauller president J Frank Brubaker vice president E H Burkholder secretary treasurer. The gathering featured talks by Rev Jas B Musser Rev S S C Enck D D and a choir concert.
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Boro
Earl Township
New Holland
Jas. B. Musser
Lititz
W. W. Stauffer
U. B
Isaac W. Cauller
J. Frank Brubaker
E. H. Burkholder
J. G. Noss
New Hollandboro
Officers Installed by Ladies of the Golden Eagle
On July 1 the grand officers of the Ladies of the Golden Eagle installed six month officers for Daughters of Freedom Temple No. 164 L. E. with Lydia Jacobs as Past Templar and Leona 8. Keiser as Guardian of Records and Representative to Grand Temple. Mary Winters and Eva Irwin served as trustees and Ella Davis as Guardian of Inner Portal. Supper was served by Mrs. E. Ross after the ceremonies and all enjoyed the gathering.
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Ladies of the Golden Eagle
Daughters of Freedom Temple
Templar
Lydia Jacobs
Noble Templar
Ella Swope
Mae Whittaker
Eva Irwin
Martha Henninger
Lily Baby
Leona
Keiser
Flora Yost
Finance
Mayme Kochel
Music
Mary Winters
Inner Portal
Ella Davis
Outer Portal
Lily Bair
Emma
Alderfer
Grand Temple
E. Ross
Tany
Barbara Enoar of Gap Died at 61 After Apoplexy
Barbara Enoar of Gap died at home after a stroke on Sunday. She was 61 years old and survived by her husband Blank. Funeral arrangements were not listed.
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Barbara
Enoar
Gap
Old Home Week proposal urged for New Holland boro
A local subscriber from the boro advocates an Old Home Week to bring former residents back to New Holland. He cites family reunions spanning eight states and urges planning for a yearlong effort to organize a celebratory event that would reconnect the community with its origins. Oxup Home Werk
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Boro
New Holland
Clarion
Rolands
Dillers
Kinzers
Overlys
Diffenderfers
Heisters
Davises
Borough Council Clears Water Plant Plan After Quorum Gap
In a special session held Monday due to no quorum, council approved paying a $362.01 light bill and heard a legal report by Solicitor F S Groff authorizing the borough to build its own water plant. A draft ordinance would authorize a debt up to 80000 for the plant, subject to a vote of the people before it takes effect.
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Boro
F. S. Groff
Lightning Strike Destroys Home In Mechanisburg
Sunday afternoon storm hits the county as a lightning bolt strikes the house of Levi Steffy in Mechanisburg. It enters through the chimney and travels to the kitchen where Mrs Seatty was preparing supper. Dr. ene and the family were present.
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Levi Steffy
Mechanisburg
Frank Brubaker Appointed To New Role
Frank Brubaker has been appointed to a new position. Officials announce the appointment and outline responsibilities and expected impact on the unit or department.
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Frank’ ‘Brubaker
Second Team From the Borough Beats Churchtown in Close Game
The boroughs second team traveled to Churchtown last Saturday and defeated the home side by a tight 4 to 2 score. The contest stayed close throughout with many notable local plays.
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Boro
Churchtown
YoungLancaster farm accident leaves Clare Leeds gravely injured
Clare Leeds, sixteen, son of Jacob S. Leeds of Belmont farm near Lancaster, was badly hurt Monday while helping his father on a reaper. He fell, was dragged about 100 yards, and suffered broken thigh bones, mangled hips, skin loss, and internal injuries. taken to Lancaster General Hospital.
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Clare Leeds
Jacob S. Leeds
Belmont Farm
Lancaster
Lancaster General Hospital
Leed
Mr. Leeds
Clare
Leeds
Lutheran Reunion At Mt Gretna Draws Local Delegates
The annual Lutheran reunion for this section was held Thursday at Mt Gretna in fine weather. Local attendees included Charles Diller and family, Alta Diller, Lillie and Mary Rutter, George Mearig, Elmer Fasnacht, and Rev. S. Mountz and wife. Addresses were given by Rev. Wolf of Baltimore and Rev. F A Bowers of Philadelphia, with attentive listening from all present.
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Mt. Gretna
Charles M. Diller
Wolf
Baltimore
Board of Foreign Missions
General Synod
F. A. Bowers
Dr. Kunzman
Philadelphia
Publishers Outing At Wild Cat Falls Inn
Lancaster County Publishers Association held their midsummer outing at Wild Cat on the Susquehanna. An excellent dinner was served by Mr. Pickle, proprietor of Wild Cat Falls Inn, featuring chicken and waffles with ample side dishes. The editor of the Cuanion and his wife attended.
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Lancaster County Publishers’ ‘Association
Wild Cat
Susquehanna
Pickle
Wild Cat Falls
Cuanion
Good For Al One Thursday Evening Delights Farm Stand
A fragmentary note describes an evening event featuring treats and fruit offered by a manager. Aimed at pleasing Al, the scene hints at ice cream and a pleasant atmosphere, with a focus on a light social gathering.
Heaviest storm in years floods town and damages crops
A severe thunderstorm swept through the area Sunday, with three back to back uprisings, heavy rain and hail. Flooding filled gutters and low spots, damaging tobacco fields, barns, a pig sty, and a turnpike washout. Storm struck several homes and caused narrow escapes and widespread outages.
Personal greetings mark week in Lancaster county
Frank Horst and wits of Newton Kansas visit with Noah Mack. Levi Snyder and family of the Welsh Mountain Mission spend time with them. Mary and Eric Snyder from Blair County stay at the Welsh Mountain Mission. Several residents and visitors from Coatesville Intercourse Philadelphia Harrisburg and York travel, visit, host at gatherings and share calls with local families and the CLarion office. A touring trip to Atlantic City pleases Kinzer and his employees.
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Frank Horst
Wits
Newton
Kansas
Levi Snyder
Welsh Mountain Mission
Noah Mack
Mary
Eric Snyder
Roaring Spring
Blair County
M. M. Richmond
Coatesville
A. B. Groff
W. R. Knox
Intercourse
John Bair
Intercourse Telephone Company
Clarion
W. D. Kling
E. E. Schlauch
Philadelphia
James Bair
Harrisburg
Bowman
J.W. Showalter
Geo. W. Kinzer
York
Ralph Roseboro
John ‘Hoober
Ralph
Roséboro
Ee Harvey Moore
Gon
Walter
Wheat Stacks Highlight Kansas Style Farm Practices
A farmer named J. M. Zimmerman at afne Reidenbach shows a wheat stack of eight four horse loads while Michel M. Nolt of the electric light plant builds a stacked display along the Kansas style with twelve four horse loads. The piece notes Kansas farms must wake up for Lancaster County farmers.
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J. M. Zimmerman
Reidenbach
Hurst
Kansas
Michel M. Nolt
Propri
Electric Light
Handy’ S
Lancaster County
A House Full Sunday Gathering on Railroad Avenue
A crowded Sunday gathering at a home on Railroad Avenue with attendees from Manheim, Hinkletown, and Bowers present. The event appears to be a social or family gathering, with multiple local residents in attendance from the named towns.
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Railroad Aven
Manheim Town
Hinkletown
Bowers
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East Earl
East End
Emanuel Newswanger
Jacob Newswanger
John M. Weaver
Weaver
Jacob Zimmerman
Weaverland
Cedar Lane Station
Christian Shirk
Caernarvon Township
Waterloo County
Ontario
Harry County
Joseph Shirk
Christian Lichty
Reuben ‘Weaver
Ravnotaty
S. S
Ladies’ Lodge
Miss B
Viola Grove
Maddy Crek
R. Wright
Martin
F. Bair
Glowner
Eay
E. Wright
Rettew
W. Bair
Tae
Albright
E Weaver
Ree Ae
Irving
Simpson
Ieee Os
Arney
Oun
Beee Coffroth
Horst
Peete Eer Miller
Eee
Eens Forman
Lutheran Reunion
Publishers’ Outing
Samuel Brubaker
Mr. Brubaker
Harry P. Warner
Amos W. Martin
L. H. Hendrixson
Mill Creek
Conestoga
Elam Bushong
Leola
Groff
West Earl
Farmersville
Baroville
Voganville
Isaac High
George W. Ream
Lancaster Post Office
Mr. High
Mr. Ream
Enterprise Telephone Company
New Holland’ Machine Company
St. Musselman
Blue Ball
Terre Hill
Canton
Ohio
Gordonville
Oliver Brubaker
Marcus Seldomridge
David Cauller
Banecaster
Philip Vogt
Vogt
Styer House
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