Obituary notices for Rachel Dunlap and Sadie Myer
Miss Rachel Dunlap died at her niece in Philadelphia on Friday July 22 at 83. She lived mostly in the eastern county and is survived by brother Benjamin and sister Mrs Northeimer. Interment followed at Peques Presbyterian church and Mohler cemetery with J C Henninger Funeral Director in charge. Miss Sadie Myer died at her Bareville home Monday morning at 2:30 aged 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Dunlap
John Correll
Philadelphia
Benjamin
Allert
Northeimier
Gap
Peques ‘Presbyterian Church
O'Ollock
J. ‘C. Henninger
Sadie’ ‘Myer
Bareville
Muddy Creek Church Sunday School Celebration Planned
The 61st annual Muddy Creek church Sunday School celebration will be held Saturday August 6 at Harting's Grove near Swartzville on the Ephratm and Adamstown branch lines. The Ringgold Band of Reading and the Iroquois Band of Lancaster will provide music with two performances. A short afternoon program will feature vocal music and addresses in English and German by Rev. J. Frederick Stolte Rev. Martin Schweitzer and Rev. A W Leibensperger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddy Creek
Harting's
J. Frederick Stolte
St. Mark’s
B. G. Welder
Reamisdown
Lebanor
Adamstown
Lancaster stock broker burned in auto fire
Stanley R. Still, a prominent stock broker from Lancaster, was burned in an automobile fire. Police and emergency crews responded quickly, but the extent of his injuries and the cause of the blaze remained under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Stanley
R. ‘Still
Goodville Barn Fire Destroys Straw Shed and Tobacco Shed
A large barn, straw shed, and tobacco shed in Goodville were engulfed within minutes. Firefighters saved surrounding buildings but the rear end torched the barn before it could be cleared. Losses run up to ten thousand dollars. insured parties report insufficient coverage. Local fire brigades and nearby companies responded promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Shirk
Weaver
Brendle
Amos Shirk
Earl
New Holland Co
Blue Baill ‘Co
Chunchitown
Mr. Brendle
Date Confusion In Festival Notices Sparks Errata
The Picnic Booster and Clarion misprinted dates for the New Holland Union Sunday Schools festival. Confusion centered on August 13 and 23 with a July 28 reference in an editorial note. An error also listed a Cavns basketball festival for July 23 instead of July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Union
Clarion
Whiting
Cavns
Lancaster Turnpike Purchased by State
Lancaster county took over the Lancaster and Manor turnpike Tuesday for 48000 dollars. The purchase was funded half by the county and half by the State under highway officials, with the line running from Manor through Millersville to the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
The
Lancaster and Manor
Joseph. W. Hunter
Depulby
Commissonleht
Ithie
Manor
Millersville
Bodies of Two Soldiers Brought Home From France
Levi Moore of Leacock township near Zeltenreich church and Raymond M. Dunlap of Mit, Tabor both fell in World War I. Moore died July 26 1918 at Hill 212 France with the 151st Machine Gun Battalion 42nd Rainbow Division. Dunlap killed November 4 1918 at Hill No 378 France with Company I 816th Infantry 79th Division. Bodies arrived separately on different vessels, funerals to be held same day at Zeltenreich church with military honors. Public notice will announce service times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi ‘Moore
Leacock
Zeltenheich’s
Hill 212
France
151St Reg
42Nd
Rainbow
Dunlap
Harry
Moore
Spattille
Hill No. 378
Counbry
Altho
New York
Hoboken
Raymond
Char
Firefighters Restore Hay Fire Caused by Thistle Burn
Norman Diem and George Carpenter attempted to burn thistles on the Hiemenz tract when wind drove flames into hay piles along the New Holland pike. Eden Fire Company and 28 Stake Troopers aided, Diem revived from smoke, and fires were smothered with sacks. A doctor arrived. only a few hay heaps were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Diem
Manheim Pike
George Carpenter
Hiemenz
New Holland Pike
Diem
Carpenter
Eden Fire Company
Stake
Bitner
Town property sold at public sale on West Main
Amos H. Hershey acted as auctioneer for a public sale of real estate on West Main, with Bryson of North Railroad Avenue the purchaser. The sale realized about $506.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos H. Hershey
Michael” "Waide
West Main Atvest
Arrén ‘Bryson
North Railroad Avenue
Notice of Claim Against J. R. Watkins Co.
Special notice indicates an action against the J. R. Watkins Co. with a forthcoming hearing or claim process. The readable fragments specify a defendant and procedural steps but lack full details of parties or dates.
Destructive Fire Destroys Barns and Grows Toward Town
A large fire damaged John Buchter's barn and nearby structures including a hitching shed and a garage. Fire crews from East Petersburg and neighboring towns battled the flames using chemical engines, preventing extensive loss to several dwellings and possibly saving a substantial portion of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Ride
E. Dankle
Bari
Trath
Piack
Eafetty
Buchter
Weidler
E. W. Johns
Nissley
Thay
Theouse
H. E. Dunkle
Patensburg
Uaticaster
Ephrata
Lititz
Brownstown
Rothsville
Tip to Letter Writers About Public Gathering
A note asks all letter writers today and next week not to seal mail until delivery. It announces a social gathering to be held Saturday August 18 inviting friends and acquaintances to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pos
Festival Tonight Promises Big Crowd and Lighted Grounds
The annual Finemen's festival will be held tonight at the long promised festival park with ample parking and police aid. The city band from Lancaster will perform, the field is wired and brilliantly lit, amusement booths and new novelties fill the area, and a large turnout is expected with donations from fire departments and locals to support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibaige
Finemen
Holland
Lancaster
Forby
Tival Park
Boith
Old House Burns at Stober's Mill Fire
Fire destroyed the old log house at the Stober Mill near Claytown on Friday evening. A lantern and gasoline caused an explosion igniting fumes. Harry Root escaped by jumping into the millrace, Ellen Redway's hair singed, while flames consumed the interior. Ephrata, Reamstown and Stevens fire companies aided, preventing spread to nearby structures. The property belonged to Jacob H. Stober and Allen H. Stober, who operated the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stober Mill
Hary Root
Allen H. Stober
Ellen Redway
Ephrata
Reamstown
Stevens
Jacob H. Stober
Special sewing machine prices advertised by Gehnan Terre Hill
Very special prices offered on Singer and Standard sewing machines with free delivery on trial. Geor ge W Gehman located at 7 30 1m Terre Hill Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Standard
Geo
W. Gehman
Terre Hill
Bequests To Church and Cemetery
A bequest by Margaret A. Reser widow of the late John E. Reser who died in the borough last week to Ramck's United Brethren church of 100 dollars for church support and 100 dollars for cemetery upkeep for the family burial plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A. Reser
John ‘ E. Reser
Ramck
United Brethren. Church
Special church service at Heller's Church on Sunday evening
Readable fragments mention a church service at Heller's Church scheduled for Sunday evening July 31st at 1 30 with Sunday School to close later. The text is garbled but indicates a public worship event and timing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller’s
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association Plans September Convention
Delegates from Manheim Ephraim Reamstown Akron East Petersburg Elizabethtown Lititz Lititz Columbia Keystone Columbia Fire Co. Columbia Franklin Durst New Holland Rohrerstown Millersville Lancaster Fire Co. Marietta and many volunteers meet to set a county convention in Manheim in September with plans announced for items including constitution and bylaw reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
Manheim
Pres
H. Shenck
H. H. Schenck
Ephraim
W. B. Gable
Reamstown
Pierce Lesher
Akron
James T. Richardson
East Petersburg
S. F. Andes
Elizabethtown
H. C. Horst
Lititz
M. EB. Frey
Wiligant
Columbia
C. E. Grove
Keystone
A. L. Campbell
Columbia Fire Co
Franklin Durst
Terre
Millersville
Paul Helm
Lancaster Fire Co
Wilmer E. Kurtz
Stevens
J. Frank Lutz
Marietta
Francis J. S. Morrow
Hope Hose and Fire Company
Lancaster County
New Holland Dominates Gordonville In Strikeout Show
Bill Kochel, the New Holland pitcher, blanked Gordonville for a third straight win, allowing only one hit as his teammates knocked in six runs last Saturday. No game today, but August 6 the dooal club faces New Holland All-Stars on the local field. Ike Bair, All-Stars manager, predicts an easy victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill” Kochel
New Holland
Gordonville
Bill
Railroaders
Dooal
New Holland All-Stars
Ike” Bair
All-Stars
Seere
Personal notes on local residents and weekend visits
Martin Ranch and Elam Minnich families spent time at Mt Gretna and Atlantic City. Various local residents visited relatives, spent weekends with kin, shopped in Lancaster, and joined camping trips near Mountville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Ranch
Elam Minnich
Vera
Mt. Gretna
el Hess
Daugher
Edith
Atlantic City
Breneman
Muddy Creek
Helen Anangst
Maria Kinzer
Spohn
Lancaster
Henry Kurtz
Isaac Kurtz
John
Jason Rife
Steelton
Walter Rife
Walter Kurtz
Philadelphia
Karl Kurtz
Martin Ranck
Clay Weidler
Lititz
Margaret Kepplemian
Reading
Gertrude Swope
Margaret Myers
Mildred Stauffer
Eli W. Martin
Terre Hill
J. F. Henkness
Batty
Mt. Union
Richard Bard
Earl Mantin
Faimily
Winters Weaver
Beantown
Clarence Weaver
Mr. Weaver
John Weaver
Murrell
Abram Shiffer
Daniel Groff
Neffsville
Reese Given
Honey Brook
Edward, Oat
Rye Ee
Davis
Daniel Overly
Lloyd Killian
Earl Stone
Near Terre Hill
Edwin G. Stauffer
Martin H. Melsinger
Clair
Arthur
Narberth
George Miller
Clarence Anangst
Clarence
Davis Raneck
Wiliam K. Hurst
Clara
Churchtown
Margaret DeHaven
George F. DeHaven
Paul
Silas Graybill
Near Town
David Weaver
Charles Immerman
Weaverland
Harem Brenner
Gordonville
Juniata
Cumberland
Tow
Cami Chiquetan
Mountville
iMer
Martin H. Mellinger
Mats
J.p.rutter
Bobby
Stieff
le Mivetei
Ch ] Phon" Rae
Lio
Wenger Reunion Set Near Intercourse at Hess Mill Farm
The Samuel Wenger clan plans a reunion on Saturday August 6 at the old homestead now occupied by Levi Wenger and son Christian Wenger two miles east of Intercourse near Hess Mill. Attendees meeting at Seaman Place by trolley or train should inform Levi Wenger at his Gordonsville RR2 address. Bring lunch and visit with relatives while enjoying a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wenger
Levi Wenger
Christiaw
Wenger
Intercourse
Hess’ Mill
Seaman Place
Levi’ Wenger
Gordonsville
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Mohler
Miss Sadie Myer
Church S
Goodville
Zeltenreich’s Church
I.a. Mimor
Thiait
J. Or. Watkins’ Co
Will Hhave
A. Repre
Jamily
Stober
NEW Holland E Geist
Kochel
Kendig
Wolfe
S. Kendig
Peene
Ranck
Gordonviller
Seaman
P Vases
Miller
Yee
Rate Wens
Diehl
Youre
Bees
J. Miller
Eee
Ene Fultenbager
Balir
Mentzer
Liempenscher
Vee Wees
Joseph Graybill
Graybill
Caleb Graybill
Linglestown
Dauphin County
Elizabeth Marks
Emma
Georie Reynolds
Aron Weaver
Martin's Mill
Jason Frymyer
Margaret Belle
Junior
Mechanicsburg
Lemon Troop
Myr
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