Personal notes from Blue Ball region weekly
Martin R Good and Mary Rutherford of Blue Ball spent Sunday with R N Bowers and family. Many locals and visitors from Harrisburg Lancaster Coatesville and Philadelphia are noted for weekend visits Memorial Day and various trips. Notable names include Noah H Mack Mae Ackerman Lydia Burkey Anna Mearig and Anna Yohn among others from Lancaster Berks and Chester counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin R. Good
Mary Rutherford
Blue Ball
Down
R. N. Bowers
Eli Sensenig
Harrisburg
Sensenig
Jobb Sensenig
Town
Helen
Martha Anangst
Honey Brook
Snyder
Mount Union
Noah H. Mack
Mae Ackerman
Farmeraville
John Sauder
E. O. Reese
Denver
Daniel Z. Heller
Wheeling
West Virginia
Lydia Burkey
Margaret Burkey
Lancader
Dorothy Prokop
Lancaster
Jonas Ranck
U. S. Cavalry
Points
Texas
California
Bore
Alice Ranck
Prospect Street
William Gilfillan
Atglen
George Stauffer
Edgar Warner
Modens
Katheryn Martin
Earl
Monroe
Mohler Good
Lesh Myers
Ancaster
Anna
Mearig
Anna Bair
Misa Myrtle Bowman
Sallie Diem
Gap
Ira Keiser
Parkenburg
George
Kelser
Evelyn
Roseboro
Migs
Mary’ Rosehoro
Dent
Edwin Coldren
Clayton Seldomridge
Biscoe Sr
Biscoe Jr
Kempf
Winfield Kempf
Ethel Haines
Philadelphia
John B. Thomas
Beagle Prizes Awarded At Devon Show Bryn Mawr 1917
David H. Styer of this borough won first prizes in American bred and limit classes and reserve for beagles with Styer's Pride 917888 at the Devon Dog Show in Bryn Mawr on May 26 1917. Louis Lee Haggins led Mount Brilliant Comet from Kentucky kennels to contend as judges noted a contrast between American and English hunting dog types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Styer
Styer
Bryn Mawr
Louis Lee Haggins
Mount Brilliant
Kentucky
Fragmentary Classified Notice Teases Local Sale
OCR reads as a partial classified line mentioning wear items and prices. The readable fragment lists 45 cents and a street or location tag, suggesting a local sale or ad listing with limited legible details.
Registration Day in Lancaster County Prompts Universal Draft Checks
Authorities announce statewide registration for all men aged 21 to 81 on Tuesday June 5 at usual polling places. Volunteers will work unpaid to complete by 9 PM, with no exemption from registering though exemptions exist for some religious groups and the sick. One inmate in the state penitentiary is the only known exemption from registering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Theatre schedule features Lillian Walker and Buffalo Bill showcases
Tonight a Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature stars Lillian Walker in Sally in-a-Hurry followed by Capt. Jinks Baby. Admission 10c. Monday June 4 Buffalo Bill Wild West and Pawnee Bill Far East reels plus Marshal Joffre, 8 pm, 10c and 20c. Wednesday June 6 Anita Stewart in The Glory of Yolanda and Hughie Mack Never Touched Me, 8 pm, 10c. Next Friday June 8 New Holland High School commencement at this theatre, full details in column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitagraph
Lillian Walker
Sally
Frank Daniels
Jinks
Buffalo Bill
Thies
Marshal Joffre
United States
Anita Stewart
Yolanda
Hughie Mack
New Holland High School
Auto Collision Near Mt Vernon East Of Gap
Two cars collided Sunday evening near the Mt Vernon Hotel on the Philadelphia turnpike two miles east of Gap. Driver R E Sommers of Philadelphia and William Townsend of St Peter's Berks county were in the accident along with Miss Mary Townsend and others. Both cars wrecked and occupants injured taken to the Mt Vernon Hotel then home. Townsend sustained internal injuries and Mary Townsend a fractured spine and facial injuries in serious condition. R E Sommers and Miss Kime had lighter injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Hotel
Philadelphia Turnpike
Gap
R. E. Sommers
Philadelphia
William Townsend
Berks County
Mt. .Vernon
Superior Refrigerators and Oil Cook ing Stoves and a full line
I.G. Davis Sons advertises a complete stock of home warming goods including refrigerators and cooking stoves. The notice highlights a broad selection and emphasizes readiness to meet customer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
I.G. Davis’. Sons
Nation's Heroes Honored At Memorial Day Parade
Crowded Harner's Theatre and city streets honored national service. A detailed parade order featured Boy Scouts Red Cross and school children applauded by a sunny Memorial Day crowd. Prof. Dilworth spoke on the nation’s past wars and fund drives for a community hut at training camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harner
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Blue Ball
G. H. Ranck
America
Pauline Erisman
Helen Shirk
F. A. Tyson
M EB
Kiemmer
Columbia
Homer F. Dilworth
Milleraville State Normal School
Lancaster County
Fort Sampter
Army Huts in Camps Appeal Seeks Local Support
Lancaster May 9 1917 letter urging Lancaster County residents to donate to a $10 000 fund for Huts in Army Camps run by the YMCA. The goal is to give soldiers reading letters recreation and protection from bad influences, with local officials aiding fundraising. Executives Jason D. Bair and Chas L Landis lead the effort for New Holland Borough and Earl Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Clarion
Lancaster
New Holland Clarion
Young Men's Christian Association
Red Cross Society Holds Meeting and Plans Memorial Day Parade
The Red Cross Society of this borough met Friday evening last week and added members bringing total to 87. Lancaster chapter material is on hand for making needed articles and was distributed to members. Scouts attended in a group and offered service. G H Ranck praised the agents for their efforts. A market at the school grounds is set for this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Lancaster
G. S. Townsley
G. H. Ranck
Birthday Observed by Family in West Main Street Reunion
Comrade Israel Burr, aged seventy three, celebrated his birthday with a family reunion at his West Main street home. Present were his children Ivan D. Bair of Lancaster, Clayton Bair of New Holland, Mrs. Martin M. Supple of Honey Brook, Mrs. David Styer of New Holland, and Mrs. Celia McCreary with Cora Bair at home. Daughter G Arthur Fry of Pittsburgh could not attend. A great grandson, William Storb Jr., joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Burr
West Main Street
Ivan D. Bair
Lancaster
Clayton Bair
New Holland
Martin M. Supple
Honey Brook
David Styer
Celia McCreary
Cora Bair
G. Arthur Fry
Pittsburgh
Little William
Lewis M. Storb, Jr
War Work Council appoints Bair to lead at New Holland
The CLarion reports Jason D. Bair of the borough named executive chairman for New Holland and Earl township under the War Work Council. Contributions may fund a suitable building or war hut at a training camp under the auspices of the M C A for soldier comfort and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Council
Jason D. Bair
New Holland
Earl Township
Clarion
War Work Council
John D Barr
New Holland and Earl Township
Boro
Rev J G Noss Preached at Shiloh Lutheran Church
Rev J G Noss from this borough spent last Sunday at Shiloh near Weiglestown York County, the home of his boyhood, attending rededication services of Shiloh Lutheran and Reformed church and preaching the morning sermon. Rev Oliver P Schellinyer D D assisted at the Reformed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Noss
Boro
Shiloh
Weiglestown
York County
yeBra
Ermon
Oliver ' P. Schellinyer
Prominent Citizen George Roland Dies After Illness
George Oliver Roland, longtime president of the New Holland National Bank, died Tuesday night after a brave battle with pneumonia and heart trouble. Born September 5, 1850, in Mill Creek, he built a noted career in banking, served in numerous fraternal orders, and left a widow Kate Hull and two sons Seeger and Ralph. The funeral was held at Trinity Lutheran Church with Masonic rites at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ©. Roland
New Holland National Bank
George Oliver Roland
Jonathan H
Elizabeth Roland
Roland
Mill Creek
Earl Township
Hooker
New Holland
West Chester
E. C. Diller
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lodes
A. M
Lancaster
Knights Templar
Lodge of Perfection and Consistory
Philadelphia
New Folland Castle
Moss Kate Hull
Lititz
Seeger
Ralph
Jobin
Elc, Diller
Theodore E. Kinzer
Obituary notices from Lancaster County area
Obituaries report Catherine Mayer age 75 died at Lancaster County Hospital after residence at county home since 1914. Francis B. Weaver, 82, died at son-in-law’s home near New Holland after illness. services held at Weaverland Mennonite Church. Lydia Ramer, 78, died of pneumonia near Hollow School House in Leacock township. funeral at Groffdale Mennonite Church. Elizabeth Gault, 68, died near Cambridge. funeral at Pequea Presbyterian Cemetery. Ross Haby of Intercourse, 40, died after years of poor health. member of Paradise Presbyterian Church and Intercourse Council. services from Paradise Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Mayer
Lancaster County Hospital
Henninger
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Francis B. Weaver
John H. Weaver
New Holland
Bright
Mennonite Church
Harry M
Anna M
Near
Harry B
Weaverland
John M. Weaver
Weaverland Mennonite
Weaverland Cemetery
Lydia Ramer
Hollow School House
Leacock Township
Jos G. Grayhill
Groffdale
Elizabeth Gault
Henry Gault
Cambridge
David and
Mary Kessler
Mt. Zion A. B. Church
Bowmansville
John Keasler
Ross Haby
Intercourse
Amanda
Jason K. Eaby
Paradise - Lodge L.O
Misa
Ella Keene
Bart
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R. H. Wright
Valley Forge
Noah R. Rissler
Mia
Anna Rutter Barton
Leola
Amos
BR. Wenger
Jonathan Shirk
Churchtown
Donald O. Smith
Waterville
Maine
National Survey Company
Chester
Parkesburg
Chester County
Charles R. Fry
Davis C. Raock
Coatesville
Harry S. Strohm
Waverly
Virginia
Annie Mason
Ephrata
J. C. Harner
G. H. Heftshu
Kissel Hill
The
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Our Town
Thomas A. Martinee
Coatenville
Martha E. Bowers
Plymouth Methodist Episcopal Church
Buffalo
N. Y
H. 8. Bowers
Minnie
Elsie Worst
Eddie Worst
H. C. Gemberling, Jr
Mechanicsburg
Horace Sweigart
Near Ranek’s Church
Ewell
East Earl
Chas. F. Bair
Anna M. Yohn
Benjamin Mowery
F. W. Kohler
Rochester
Elizabeth
Irving College
W. M. Mearig
Jane
Annie Kobler
David H. Styer, Esq
Walter Overly
W. P. Hoover
Lebanon
Elam Kreider
I. G. Kochel
Henry Decker
Miss Riggs
Carl Oberholtzer
Clara Bair
Springville
Wm. J. Buckwalter
Pearl Ludwig
Christiana
James Ranck
Charles Trostle
Beartown
Pearl Ludwick
Bernice Candler
Herbert Doerr
George Kripper
Our
H. Maurice Overly
George W. Bair
Bryn ‘Mawr
Stan
Theatre News
Harner’s Theatre
Mt. Vernon
A. Y. Geiat
Aids
Daniel Hoover
Chester Brimmer
Leon
Knights of Malta
Burgess and Town Council
Boy Scouts
Clarence Swope
Judge Landis
Chas. L Landis
George O. Roland
Moval
Mr Diller
Pony
Bank
Trinity Lutheran
George Liver RoLaNny
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