Local residents host many visitors in weekly notices
Milton Steffy and wife of Kinzere hosted Mrs. Annie E. Nahaley and Clyde. Mr. and Mrs. Harriman of Juniata County visit locally. Dozens of relatives and friends from Lancaster, Leola, Intercourse, Honey Brook, and beyond are listed as spending weekends, Sundays, or a week with local families, reflecting a steady stream of social calls and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Steffy
Kinzere
Annie E. Nahaley
Clyde
Hannah Nambera
Colebrook
J. Frank Brubaker
Charles Harriman
Juniata County
Ira M. Metzgar
Lancaster
Misa Cecelia V. Doerr
Nellie Eby
Leola
Honey Brook
Victor Kling
Intercourse
S. W. High
Styer House
Walter Mellinger
Jonathan Diller
Martha Mansen
West Philadelphia
Ethel McGingan
Emma B. Hoover
Helen
Sarah Himes
Gettysburg
Maria Bateman
Northumberland
John E. Tierney
Mayme Wise
Thomas Wise
Benjamin Kartz
Murrall
Elam Minnich
Isaac Weaver
Elanora
Nelms
Arthur
E. Barna
Danby
Migs
Lillian
Ivas
Edith Weaver
W. RB. Piersol
Dorothy
Phoenixville
Amen
John
Kartz
Lena
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
Clarence
Everheart
Barrieburg
H. B. ‘Coulter
New York City
Borg
Chester Martin
Coming Events Festivals and Picnics Across Communities
A list of community events scheduled from July through October. Activities include church and sunday school picnics at Hinkletown Swartzville Goodville Tyrrel Hill Womelsdorf and Intercourse with festivals by church groups, the Mechanicsburg Fire Co and the Intercourse Athletic Association plus county fairs in Berkin Reading Lancaster and York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intercourse
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
U. B. Church
Intercourse Athletic Association
Goodville Union
Goodville
Voganville
P. O
Tyrre Hill
Mith— Centre Reformed and Lutheran U. S
Ranch’s
U. B
Fatally Injured In Wheat Wagon Fall
Lan dis Myers of near Gap died after a wagon loaded with wheat overturned on Tuesday. He suffered internal injuries despite three broken ribs and died in his sixty first year. Survived by one son A. William. Funeral at his late home followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis Myers
Near
Gap
William
Strasburg Mennonite Church
Union Picnic Notes in Ephrata August 5
Arrangements for a union picnic by Zeltenreich Reformed and several neighboring churches and schools. All invited to Ephrata on August 5 with noon table unity, services, baseball, potato races, and a shared program. Special cars from New Holland leave 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeltenreich
Ranck's United Brethren
New Holland Methodist
New Holland United Brethren
Ephrata
New Holland
Trolley Car Jumped the Tracks Near Kieinfelternville
About seventy passengers on an inbound Ephrata Lebanon street car were jolted and frightened when the car jumped the tracks near Kieinfelternville. The motorman stopped the car after it bumped along the ties for several yards, narrowly avoiding a potential plunge down a steep bank with possible loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ephrata and
Kieinfelternville
Will Builds New Church On Philadelphia Pike
Work to tear down the old Mellinger’s Church on the Philadelphia pike near Lancaster began last Monday with excavations for the foundation to follow on Wednesday morning. The new church will measure 60 by 110 feet and will be the largest in the conference district upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellinger
Philadelphia
Pike
Lancaster
Jurors Drawn for September and October Courts
Judge Landis Sheriff Eby and jury commissioners name grand jurors for September 14 and list common pleas jurors for September 22 and October 12. Names include Emil Uibel Samuel Reeser C W Weaver Wayne M Munselman B L Kurtz Eli W Martin J M Newpher R M Shiffer Aros M Landis Clayton Overly Amon Sen senig John J Zinn Martin R Good Emory Sheibley Webster Ellis Lemuel Wolf Israel B Weber Isaac Mentzer Howard Hoffman W S Kurtz H N Mearig David Ranck J B Lich ty Frank W King Clayton Groff John W Gehr John M Ranck John Johnson Jacob Williams Everett Geist W Bunser C E Esbleman Maris Hess Levi Good George BE Kurtz Levi Good George Burn Charles Styer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Kurtz
Salisbury
Eli W. Martin
East Earl
E. J. C. Newpher
Terre Hill
R. M. Shiffer
Tinamith
West Earl
Aros M. Landis
Pequea
Clayton Overly
Amon Sensenig
John J. Zinn
Earl
Martin R. Good
Emory Sheibley
Upper Leacock
Webster Ellis
Common Pleas
Isaac Mentzer
Howard Hoffman
East Cocalico
W. S. Kurtz
H. N. Mearig
David W. Ranck
J. B. Lichty
Frank W. King
Brecknock
Clayton Groff
Lenacok
John W. Gehr
Ephram Township
John M. Ranck
Everett S. Geist
W. W. Bunser
Leacock
C. E Esbleman
Sawyer
Maris B. Hess
George BE. Kurtz
Levi Good
George F. Burn
Caernarvon
Charles Styer
Tragic Trolley Crossing Fatality Near Rheems
George Geyer, nineteen, died at Lancaster General Hospital after injuries from a collision between his team and the Lancaster Elizabethtown trolley near Rheems. The accident happened as the team emerged from a field on a curved, tree screened road. the motor man could not stop the car in time. Both horses died. Geyer suffered a fractured skull and punctured lungs, and lingered until afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Geyer
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster and
Elizabethtown
Rheems
John McBride
Young Geyer
Birthday surprise for Bessie Kreider at Kinzer home
Last week Bessie Kreider received a birthday surprise at Willis Kreider’s home near Kinzer. She brought in mail left by the rural carrier and found many packages bearing post marks from Paradise Gap Kinzers Vintage Gordonville Seaman Place Intercourse Quarryville Willow Street. Miss Kreider thanks everyone who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Kreider
Willis Kreider
Kinzer
Paradise
Gap
Kinzers
Vintage
Gordonville
Seaman Place
Intercourae
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Picnic Announcement
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church will hold its annual Sabbath school picnic on Wednesday July 29 at Rocky Springs. Special cars will depart Blue Ball at 8:08 a.m. All are invited to join for a day of a pleasant outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Presbyterian Church
Rocky Springs
Bank's Centennial Celebration in Reading This Week
Farmers National Bank of Reading marked its centennial on Monday at the transformed Federal Inn, built in 1963, with decorations and orchestral music. Washington attendees and the bank leadership attended a dinner praised as a treasured relic of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Mormon Visitors Sparked Christiana Disturbance
Two men claiming to be Mormon elders from Utah sparked a near riot in Christiana when they attacked other faiths at a Bridge Street corner gathering. A Methodist pastor defended his faith, the crowd cheered, and the elders retreated to a hotel before leaving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Utah
Gap
Bridge Street
Slokum Avenue
William May
Methodist Church
Rev. May
Store changes announce Samuel Robin son departure
S. B. Harris & Co announces Samuel Robin son will discontinue duties Monday Anguat Std. Lewis Kimmel of York Pa will manage the store in the future and offer friendly service while Sol B Harris will spend most of his time in the store. They thank customers for past patronage and promise honorable dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Robinson
Philadelphia
Lewis Kimmel
York
Sol. B. Harris
S. B. Harris & Co
Gradatun Farm News Visitors from New Holland
Gradatun Farm reports lively social visits with Mrs Maury Taylor from Reading and O W Taylor from Weaverland stopping by. New Holland callers included Mr and Mrs George Varns and daughter Missouri J P Lafferty Martin Lafferty John M Ranch and P B Hess. Everyone welcomes guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gradatun
New Holland
O. W. Taylor
Weaverland
George Varns
Missouri
J. P. Lafferty
Martin Lafferty
John M. Ranch
P. B. Hess
Visiting Ministers Preach Harvest Sermons in Lancaster County
Daniel Kauffman editor of the Gospel Gerald and C R Strite of Hagerstown Md visit to preach harvest sermons at Weaverland Metzler s Meeting House Bowmansville Goodville and Graffdale. Kauffman preaches July 28 with a second service at Graffdale on August 1 at 2 oclock. Strite speaks at Goodville Wednesday evening and Graffdale August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Kauffman
The
Gospel
Gerald
Scottdale
Weaverland
Metzler's Meeting House
Farmersville
Bowmansville
C. R. Strite
Hagerstown
Goodville
Strite
Will
Trinity Luther League Picnic at Martin's Mill
Attention Leaguers. This Saturday after noon Trinity Luther League holds its picnic at Martin's Mill along Conestoga Creek. They depart on the 12:80 trolley for a day of races and games including bag races peanut races potato races and pitch. All league members are invited to attend for a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Luther League
Martin's Mill
Conestoga Creek
The
League
Services in Trinity Lutheran Church Tomorrow
Regular services will be held in Trinity Lutheran Church tomorrow led by Pastor Rev. Mountz. Sermon details are not provided but worship is scheduled for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Lutheran
Rev. Mountz
Obituary notices from Eden area deaths and services
Several local obituaries announce the passing of Robert Co six weeks old son of Charles and Barbara Kerstetter of Cat Tail Ray died from infant trouble. Henry K. Burkhart a Brecknock farmer died of typhoid fever at 50 years. Lizzie Messner of Rothsville died after a long illness. Ames L Kreider of near Eden died and Rev John L Landis, Mennonite minister, collapsed during a funeral cortege in Lancaster. Funeral services and interments were held at local Mennonite and Lutheran churches with graves at nearby cemeteries. The reports name surviving spouses children and siblings across multiple farms and towns in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Co
Oll
Charles
Barbara Kerstetter
Cat Tail Ray
Ranch
A.B. Church
Mac Donald
Henninger
Henry K. Burkhart
Red Ran
Brecknock
Emmis
Elaie
Berggetrasse Tain H
Lizzie Messner
Rothsville
Tae
Ephrata
Annie
Ava
Irwin Sheaffer
Ephraty
Enchit
Mroo
Peter Jacoby
Hahnetown
William
Jacoby
Akron
Erna
P W Weidman
A@ Killian
Lititz
Leah
George Root
Terre Hill
Reuben
Wabash
Indiana
Barry
Near Hinkletown
Hose
Lutheran
Chestnut Street
Lancaster
Chestnut Street Mennonite
Posepmon
Landy
Landis
Sanford
Radio Institute Man Is Arrested On False Pretense Charge
L How ard, manager of the Atotre Radio Institute in the Fehl Building on North Duke Street Lancaster, was held for bail on a false pretenses charge. Allegedly, on February 11 1914 he examined Mrs Hambleton for stomach cancer though not a registered physician and said he could cure her for sixty dollars, with treatment by his assistants. Mrs Hambleton later consulted a registered practitioner who found she was not ill as treated. Hearings set for August 3 PM. Community notes record mixed opinions from former patients and prior practice in Easton and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.howard
Atotre Radio Institute
Fehl
North Duke Street
Lancaster
Alderman Spurrier
Howard
James E. Hambleton
Radio Institute
Radio“ Institute
Easton
Scranton
Lancaster Morning News
W. C. TV Cook Meeting Held at Mia Anna Roland Home
Tuesday evening gathering presided by Annie Boyer at the home of Mia Anna Roland. W. C. TV Cook was the host group and discussed community matters with attendees in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. Cook
Mia
Anna Roland
Aiss
Annie Boyer
A Farewell to My Friends
SaMCEL RUBINSOS resigns from Messrs S. B. Harris Co after three years. He thanks the people of New Holland for their courtesy and friendship and says he plans to start a business in Philadelphia, wishing all success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
S. B. Harris , Co
New Holland
Vicinity
Philadelphia
Samcel Rubinsos
Appointments in Ninth Internal Revenue District
C G Bassler of Lancaster named Deputy Revenue Collector in the Ninth District. He succeeds Thomas Mee Gowan of Christiana. John J Zinn of Martindale takes over from C T Shenk of Millersville, and H L Ruetter of Gap replaces Jacob B Kreider of Bird in Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G. Bassler, Esq
Lancantar
Internal Revenue District
Thomas ‘Mee- Gowan
Christiana
John J. Zinn
Martindale
C. T. Shenk
Millersville
Hl.ruetter
Gap
Jacob
B Kreider
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ross McWilliams
George McElroy
Barton Weber
Emma Brown
Benjamin Weaver
Edna Sensenig
Norristown
Edna Stauffer
M. Hull
Clarence C. Ruess
John B. Rife
Walter C. Rife
Near Our Boro
Edwin Meredith
Allentown
E. C
Chas. M. Diller
Elizabeth Diffenbach
Weaver W. Martin
Union Grove
Amos Good
J. B Glattelter
Frank Glattell
Chas Brown
Jasoo
Barr
Ralph Shank
Pottstown
Samuel Richards
Ethel Potts
Pughtown
Chas. Brown
Miriam Baum
Rosa Bauw
Blanche Henninger
Thomas Miller
Prof
D. C. McLaughlin
Slippery Rock
A. I. Skramusky
East Walbour Street
Sue Shrow
Atlantic City
T. H. Gorman
Misa Helen Evang
Ida Schnupp
Ida Schnanpp
Wayne Seiverling
Elizabeth Wanderlich
Harvey Weber
Manheim
Shimp
John Harsh
John Patton
Robert
John D. Foltz
Birdsboro
Luther Schnupp
W. G. Schnupp
Lena Harsh
Wm. G. Schnupp
John Weaver
Blue Ball
John S. Deitrich
Banks Benner
Viola E. Shelley
Harry K. Wyble
Susan Paules
Columbia
Elina Dickersheid
Mary G. Maurer
Our Town
Rudy Dickersheid
Tobias Renninger
Chickies Park
Harry
James
Raymond Schwering
L. H. Hendrixon
Lewis
Howard Hendrixson
James Elliott
Mrs
James T. Eliott
Israel Bair
W.8. McCreary
Fairfield Adams County
Barbara Zimmerman
Ella
Fritz
Lena Adams
Styer
Emma Bair
Tarael Bair
Mountz
Yonkers
William Ranck
E. W. Hammond
Cleveland
Terre Bi
Misa
Mary Roseboro
Seaman-Price
Hershey Family
Osan
Near Gap
Union
Eby
Trout
Deitrich
Emil D. Uibel
Samuel J. Reeser
C. W. Weaver
Wayne M. Munselman
David Sander
John M. Hershey
Parke Kramer
Milton B. Landia
John G. Schnader
Justus Myer
Lemuel C. Wolf
Israel B. Weber
Gradatun’” Farm News
Mrs. H. J. Brown
Attention Leaguers
Grim Reaper
Death
Robert C Kerstetter
John L. Landis
Ser
Pvive PD Sas
Mellingers
Faye Coma
Colomads Uim
Pescheel
Denner
Aaron
L. Howard
Martin
Mel Kolatwdl
Angie Hear
Abe Bowers
Wim Bower
Altan Diller
EC Diller
Annie Bair
Havimond
Aungust
Annie Diller
Nuuibers
W.c. Tv
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