Death notices and obituaries update from Morgantown area
The week’s death notices honor Kathryn Keller age twenty one of Morgantown near Lancaster, longtime Mennonite Church member, and Mrs. Ross Hoffman of Reading with services in Morgantown and interment in Caernarvon. Also notes Weaverland and Zion Lutheran Church mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Keller
Kathryn
Eller
Mra. Keller
Morgantown
Ephrata
B. Good
Conatoga School
Caernarvon
The
Sistent
Mennonite Church - Lancaster
Weaverland
Tadao
Alzzie
David Hurst
Hettie
Abraham
Blue Ball
Aaton
Bishojace
Rey
Henninger
Fica
Ross Hoffman
Reading
M. E
Theo, W. Bare
Caernarvon Cemetery
Hoffman
William D. Hoffman
Feast of Roses Brings 4000 to Manheim for Annual Rose Rent
The Manheim Zion Lutheran church festival marks the annual rental of one red rose for ground use, a custom revived in 1801 by Dr. J B Seiling. Governor Pennypacker attended and spoke as roughly four thousand people gathered despite threatening weather. M Horning of Neepert delivered the presentation, with York Daily and Dispatch coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Manheim
J. B. Seiling
Baron Steigel
Progran
Neepert
the. York ‘Daily and
Dispaton
Eastern traveler recalls western journey to Denver
An eastern woman describes her Western trip from Shawnee Oklahoma to Denver via Amarillo and Pueblo. She notes heavy May rains delaying crops, scenic mountain views including Pike's Peak and Cripple Creek, and a pleasant Pullman ride. She arrives in Denver June 2 and enjoys City Park and a band concert.
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Tete
Shawnee
Oklahoma
Denver
Rock’ Island
Panhapidle
Amarilla
Texas
Fort Worth
New Mexico
Trinidad
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Cripple Creek
Dénver
Journey Through West to Portland Ending in Denver 1905
A letter from Denver dated June 10 1905 describes a traveler planning to continue a journey to Portland Oregon via Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake City with a school friend. The writer promises to respond after reaching the destination.
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Portland
Oregon
Glenwood
Springs
Salt Lake City
Personal notices from a local community column
A compilation of short personal items noting visits, travels, and social engagements. Ralph Roland spends a vacation at home in Philadelphia. Joseph Lynch visits Booth Hermitage with his daughter. Mrs J D Rauch visits Langaster area. Mrs H A Hess visits Eli Hess at his home. Warren Hershey seeks work in Philadelphia. Dr A Zell makes a business trip to Philadelphia. Deitrich of Fairview visits. Cyrus Detterline and wife visit Mrs D's parents. Mrs Esther Beck and mother-in-law visit Lancaster. Kate Brendle of Shillington stays with Mentzer family. N C Henninger attends the State Undertakers convention in Philadelphia. A W Snader attends the attorneys picnic at Bleak House. Snader couple and guest Miss Margaret Keller attend Nevin Memorial unveiling. Claude and Roy Brubaker with relatives visit J F Brubaker. Mrs George Brubaker and two daughters, Oliver Ream of Reading, Miss Clara Ream of Philadelphia, Mrs Adams and daughter Lily and sister Emma of Camden visit J F Brubaker.
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Ralph
Roland
Philadelphia
Joseph Lynch
Jos. Henry
Booth Hermitage
J.D
Rauch
Langaster
Eli Hess
H. A. Hess
Gap
Eli’ Heas
Warren Hershey
A. Zell
Bi -Deitrich
Fairview
Cyrus Detterline
Pottatown
John Deitrich
Esther Beck
Lancaster
George Keiser
Kate Brendle
Shillington
Simon Mentzer
N. C. Henninger
State Association of Undertakers
A. W. Snader
Bleak House
Margaret E. Keller
Churchtown
Nevin Memorial
Claude and
Roy. Brubaker
Mary
Elizabeth ‘Brubaker
Clarissa
J. F. Brubaker
Mra
George Brubaker
Oliver Ream
Reading
Clara Ream
Adams
Lily
Emma
Camden
J.F. Brubaker
Dangerous Night Disturbance Leaves Home Struck by Bullet
Last Saturday between 11 and 2 investigators report gunfire at the western end of the borough. Samuel Sweigart and family heard a suspicious departure before shots rang out. A bullet pierced the kitchen window curtain and floor, likely from a thirty-two caliber weapon, showing deflected impact. No arrests announced.
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Boro
Samuel Sweigart
Attempted death by own action reported in Milton
An incident at a local hotel in Milton on a Wednesday evening involved Sheaf Fer of R Ville attempting to take his own life. He is a good mechanic and was briefly aided by a bystander. his condition is improving and recovery is hoped.
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Milton
Sheaffer
R Rille
I . Etten
Ees
Aera
Local notes mix of people visits and small town business
A column lists various town happenings and personalities including Francis A. Bear and a newborn daughter, Aaron Hooker shipping fat cattle, Noah G. Lauder’s visitor, Marnetto & Company performances, and PRR pay car visit. It notes home improvements by B G Good, Drake & Falkner’s show in town, and praise for Carion office printing. Other items mention a Kinzer chicken house project, a minor burn from oil, a runaway horse incident, Sacred Heart Academy graduates Elizabeth and Kathryn Showalter, Kathryn Forster’s scarlet fever illness, and a forthcoming reach toward road work and macadam posts in the town.
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Francis A. Bear
Aaron Hooker
Noah G. Lauder
Drake & Falkner
United Railroad
Carion Office
David Gockley
John Murr
Napierville
Tuicoié
Express
Geo. W. Kinzer
Brimmer Avenue
Eby Rudy
William Smith
East ‘End
Dehme
New Holland
Elizabeth
Kathryn Showalter
J. W. Showalter
Kathryn, Forster
Diller
Philadelphia
Medico Chi
Andy
168th Annual Meeting Opens of Ministerium of PA
The 168th annual meeting of the Ministerium of Pennsylvania and adjacent states began at Trinity Lutheran Church Lancaster. Officers listed include President Rev Dr Horiue and treasurer Dr Weller. The gathering marks the church’s 176th anniversary and involves about 300 ministers and 200 lay delegates.
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Pennsylvania
Trinity Lutheran Church
Lancaster
M. C. Horiue
Reading
M.A. Weller
Orwigsburg
Fourteenth Mt Gretna Summer Assembly Program
The Mt Gretna summer assembly runs July 3 to August 5 with daily instruction and all day July 4 activities. Notable educators include Prof McGinnis Filler Deatrick Keener Shimmell Bittner and Miss M Frances Williams leads the art department. Cooking by Mrs Sarah Tyson Rover. Lecturers and performers include Prof Robert Ellis Thompson J H Walton Homer Sprague Dr J Max Hark Helen Mar Wilson Anna Delaney Martin Dr Geo W Richards Boston Concert Company and Southern Jubilee Singers among many others.
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Mt. Gretna
McGinnis
Filler
Deatrick
Keener
Shimmell
Bittner
M. Frances Williams
New York City
Sarah Tyson Rover
Robert Ellis Thompson
J. 8. Walton
Homer B. Sprague
J. Max’ Hark
Helen Mar Wilson
Anna Delaney
Martin
Geo. W. Richards
Boston
Southern Jubilee Singers
Elizabethtown College Holds Fifth Annual Commencement
Elder Isaac W. Taylor delivered the baccalaureate sermon to twenty six graduates of Elizabethtown College during the week of exercises. The class includes graduates in Academia teaching training English scientific commercial banking regular commerce. The college, founded by the Baptist Brethren, is in prosperous condition. Principal N H Beahm reports.
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Isaac W. Taylor
Elizasbethtown College
N.H. Beahm
Anniversary Celebration At Hellers Church
Preparatory services were held Saturday at 2 PM and a communion service followed Sunday for the eighteen anniversary of Dropson Gerbara's pastorate. The church was decoratively prepared and special music was provided by the choir in a festive congregational gathering.
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Saarmed
Hellers
Gerbara
Sunda Phing
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Bard
Meshanlosium
Orcookk
Leacock
Zion’s. Litheran Church
Mephanicsburg
Elia
Bry
Hast 'Earl
EB. M. F
Uninéley Stroxe
Lutheran Ministerium
Lutheran Church In America
General Council
General Synod
United Synod of the South
Synodical Conference
Missouri Synod
Ministerium
General Council of North America
United States
Mother Synod
Susquehanna River
Pittsburg
United Synod of the
South
General Council of North
Elizabethtown College
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