Jefferson Davis Memorial Unveiled in Richmond
In Richmond on June 4 the Confederate veterans unveiled a Jefferson Davis memorial on Monument Avenue. The ceremony drew many veterans and guests including William Jennings Bryan who received an enthusiastic reception. Descendants of Davis were introduced to the crowd while speakers urged reverence for the Lost Cause.
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Richmond
Dixie
Maryland
Monument Avenue
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
United Confederate Veterans
South
Dixie Land
William Jennings Bryan
Stephen D. Lee
Mr. Davis
J. Addison Hayes
Colorado Springs
Colo
President Davis
Alice Hayes
Jefferson Hayes Davis
William Davis Hayes
Webb
Hayes
Davis Hayes Webb
Davis
Mrs. Hayes
Murder at Atlantic City ends in fatal razor attack
In Atlantic City New Jersey on June 7 John Cleggitt a 66 year old colored man was killed in a fight over a woman. Garfield Mann 28 was captured and other suspects Louella Davis and John Broughton are jailed. The assailant forced entry into the home of his former sweetheart and mortally wounded Cleggitt after a confrontation.
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John Cleggitt
Atlantic City
N. J
Garfield Mann
Mann
Louella Davis
John Broughton
Broughton
Cleggitt
Dying Drug Victim Found in Philadelphia
A man believed to be Dr Troth of Altoona was found dying on a Philadelphia street from cocaine and opium poisoning and died at a hospital. A business card for Dr Troth & Co was found in his pocket. Police think the man, about 35, resembled a dentist's card, and are pursuing identification.
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Dr. Troth
Altoona
Philadelphia
Troth
Dr. Troth & Co
Eleventh Avenue
Gentists
Intercourse Church Services and Local Visits
Mrs. Jacob Flershey and son Parke of Palmyra are visiting. Norfolk visitors Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smoker return home. U B Church Sunday services 9 Sunday school 10 30 preaching 7 30 P M Y M P L A at 7 30. Old Leacock Presbyterian Church services Rev Workman. Children's Day June 16. Choir with full orchestra. Ladies Aid festival June 29 Park Band provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Flershey
Parke
Palmyra
Jacob Eby
Benjamin Smoker
Norfolk
Michael Smoker
U. B
Leacock Presbyterian Church
W. R. Workman
Poator
Mra
W.H. Boyeria
Aick
Hatville News Briefs Include Socials and Farm Outlook
Mrs. John Horning and Mrs. Eliza Rutter of Lancaster visit Hatville relatives. Miss Cora A. Bair and John R. Bair spend Sunday near Kinzer with Freedeck family. Hay crop prospects are poor with 14 per ton selling price. Tobacco growers plant in favorable weather. Libbie Snyder reappointed Hatville teacher. Wheat prices rise with some selling at 94e per bushel and others at a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horning
Eliza Rutter
Lancaster
Cora A. Bair
John R. Bair
Jason KK. Freedeck
Libbie Snyder
Hatville School
Lineman Shot in Face Near Downingtown Incident
A Standard Oil line operator named A L Whitmer of Millway Philadelphia area was shot in the face while walking the line near Downingtown. Robert Lily fired while pigeons were being shot nearby, striking Whitmer in the cheek and neck. Dr Hostetter and Ir Kohler attended. Whitmer is confined at home with pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L. Whitmer
Standard Oil Company
Millway
Philhadelphia
Downingtown
Robert Lily
Mr. Whitmer
Dr. Hostetter
White Horse
Ir. J. B. Kohler
Italians Likely to Swing in Pennsylvania Court Decision
The Supreme Court in Harrisburg upheld the murder verdicts of Stephen Carlini Joseph Celione Anthony Celorenzo and Joseph Rodelli convicted of Albamese killing in Gap last summer. Unless the Pardons Board acts, the four face hanging. lawyers claimed insufficient prep time and the governor will set the execution date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Stephen Carlini
Joseph Celione
Anthony Celorenzo
Joseph Rodelli
Plato Albamese
Gap
Board of Pardons
Miss Sue Blair Receives Handkerchief and Postal Surprise
Last Friday at Intercourse area Miss Sue EK Blair turned sixteen and was surprised by friends with eighty handkerchiefs and twenty five post cards bearing post marks from Philadelphia Illinois Columbia Lancaster and New Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue EK. Blair
Intercourse
Philadelphia
Ilinois
Columbia
Lancaster
New Holland
Lebanon Valley College Commencement This June
The forty first annual commencement at Annville Lebanon Valley College runs June 8 to 12 with a baccalaureate sermon by President Funkhouser on June 9 and the commencement oration by Rev. William Edgar Geil. Senior Lancaster County students include E M Gehr Cedar Lane P F Esbensbade Bird in Hand and Helen E Myers Mt Joy.
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Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Funkhouser
William Edgar Geil
Lancaster County
E.M. Gehr
Cedar Lane
P. F. Esbensbade
Helen E. Myers
Mt. Joy
Teachers Are Chosen by Earl Township School Board
Earl Township and East Earl boards name presidents secretaries and treasurers and announce seven month terms and September 2 openings. Many teacher appointments listed including Elam Hoover Breta Hoover Fannie Smith Edith Weidler and more with multiple schools and vacant posts.
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Earl Township
W. High
Weaver Musselman
Harry M. Weaver
James Weber
Aaron Weaver
James Brubaker
Hinkletown No
Elam N. Hoover
Hinkletown
Breta Hoover
Martindale
Fannie Smith
Edith E. Weidler
Amsterdam
H. M. Hoffman
Cross Roads
Margie DeHaven
Conestoga
Cloyd Acker
Maple Grove
Carrie V. Grabill
Western
Daniel M. Sensenig
Earl Caron
Mary W. Reemanyder
Linden Grove
John Gehman
Eastern
Bertha Bitzer
Red Well
Susie J. Ranck
Center
Ella Goedhnaeur
Voganville
Summitville
WERTZLER. Turkey Hill Church Sets Children’s Day Services
The Turkey Hill M. E. Church plans Children’s Day services for Saturday June 15 at 7 30 pm with a rain date of June 16. Miss Sue Musser with Mrs. Cyrus Showalter and Naomi of Terre Hill visit Lancaster. Local measles cases noted and a woodland fire on the east end near Samuel Lambert’s. Jacob Witwer builds a new tobacco shed. Rev H P Hagner to preach Saturday evening, Sunday school at 9 am.
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Turkey Hill
Sue Musser
Cyrus Showalter
Naomi
Terre Hill
Lancaster
John W. Brown
Churchtown
Geo. Kauffroth
Salisbury
John Seusenig
Jacob Witwer
Samuel Lambert
Lost a Valuable Horse of Diller Bowers Slain after Injury
A horse owned by 8 Diller Bowers near the bore section suffered a leg fracture three months ago. Despite nine weeks in a swing and medical care the animal could not recover and was killed on Thursday. The loss is described as heavy due to the animal's value. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is promoted as a remedy for coughs and colds for all ages, sold by Wm M Stauffer junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Bowers
Kennedy
Wm. M. Stauffer
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Says Best Remedy
For scratches burns cuts and insect bites DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is soothing cooling and healing. Be sure you get DeWitts Sold by Wm M Stauffer jun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wm. M. Stauffer
Children’s Day Service at M E Church Tomorrow Evening
The M E Church will hold a Children’s Day service tomorrow evening at 7 30. An excellent program is planned and a new organ recently purchased by the church is expected to be used. All are cordially invited to attend.
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M. E
Birthday thanks from Mrs. Amos Haines in Philadelphia
Mrs. Amos Haines of Philadelphia thanks her many friends for their birthday greeting sent by post card on her June 5th birthday and expresses appreciation for the kind remembrance through these columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Haines
Philadelphia
Mothers Bread Leads Local Sales Surge
Mothers Bread from R. H. Wright & Bro. continues to lead local bread sales with many customers sticking to this preferred loaf. Strong demand highlights its standout position in the market.
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R. H. Wright & Bro
Pastor Installed at Salem Reformed Church
Rev Hiram J Hillegass of Shrewsbury York County was installed as pastor of Salem Reformed Church Hellers last Sunday morning Officiating ministers were Revs W Stuart Cramer and DJG Glass Services were well attended despite inclement weather Rev Hillegass will reside in Mechanicsburg
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Hiram J. Hillegass
Shrewsbury
York
Salem
Hellers
W. Stuart
Cramer
Djg
Glass
Hillegass
Mechanicsburg
Shipment of 12 carloads of cattle ships from Aaron Hooker
A large shipment reached this week with Aaron Hooker as dealer sending 12 carloads of exceptionally fine cattle including Durhams. A drove led by J. J. High averaged 1541 pounds.
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Aaron’ Hooker
Talmage Festival At Brownstown With Balloon Ascension
A grand festival is planned at Brownstown on Saturday evening June 8 under Washington Camp No. 604 P O A A. A balloon ascent is scheduled for 9 o'clock. The Citizens Band of Mechanicsburg will provide music with admission ten cents. Children Day exercises follow on Sunday evening June 9 at the Brownstown U E church. A painting group from the town includes Chas Swartz Martin Cooper John Sensenig Joseph Sensenia Arthur Klopp A D Miller Elmer Grabill Clayton Hellinger John Kreiner and Samuel Wenger.
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Brownstown
Washington Camp
Citizens’ Band of
Mechanicsburg
Ebenezer United Evangelical Sunday School
Brownatown U. E
Burg
Chas, Swartz
Martin Cooper
John Sensenig
Joseph Sensenia
Arthur Klopp
A.D. Miller
Elmer Grabill
Clayton Hellinger
John Kreiner
Samuel Wenger
M. EK Church of Leola to Hold Weekend Dedication
The M. EK Church of Leola nears completion and will be dedicated Sunday June 16 with praise services at 9 30 a m by S M Myers of Lancaster followed by 10 a m sermon by Rev John Krantz D D of New York City and 2 20 p m sermon by Rev W H Shaffer D D of Philadelphia Pa. A 7 30 p m sermon by Rev J G Brickerton D D of Philadelphia Pa and a fellowship meeting Monday at 8 p m with addresses by former and visiting pastors conclude the week with preaching by former pastors on the remaining evenings. Public invitation extended and a DeWitts Little Marly Riser pill ad ends the item.
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M. EK
Leola
S. M. Myers
Lancaster
John Krantz
New York City
W. H. Shaffer
Philadelphia
J. G. Brickerton
Roof Garden Presents Comedy and Musical Farce at Lancaster
The Roof Garden at Lancaster under Manager Howel offers a lively program with funny comedians graceful dancers and pretty girls. The Telephone Girl in musical comedy has drawn favorable notices and next week Hoyt Roy's A Trip to Chinatown will be staged as a follow up.
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Howel
Lancaster
Hoyt Roy
Chinatown
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Hickman
Army
Campbell
Nemons
Ark
St. Louis, Kenneth
Czar
Sts ‘Petersburg
Nicholas
Ladies Aid Society
Muate
la Park Band
Hatville
Eant Earl School
A. M. Clime
Thomas Sweitzer
Clayton Bair
Solomon High
J.J. High
David Wenger
Terre Wild Wigh
Warren C. Weaver
Grammar
Elva G. Bair
Mary Watta
John W. Mentzer
Goodwill
Sorrel Horse
Wayne Martin
Cedar Grove
D. W. Geist
Clara Myers
Green Bank
Wilmer Martin
Weaverland
Blanche Lutz
Wenger's
I. W. Martin
West Terre Hill
Wertzler
Children’s Day Service
Boara
BLISS
Alonzo O. Bliss Company
Washington, D. C
Samuel Austin
S. Ann ST
Lancaster, Pa
A. D. Bliss CO
Weaver's Store
Atlas
Reidenbach, ‘Pa
Enterprise
Chichester
Ste Mont
Parker's
Gures Genip
Pauls
McVicker
H. L. Bauman
Goodville,Pa
Castoria
What Is
Centaun
J. G. Davis’ Sons
E.G. Diller & Sons
New Holland, Penna
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