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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
1
The Clarion Printing House in New Holland Lancaster Co Pa advertises subscription options with annual payments of 1.00 and six month terms at 50 cents. Delayed payments are charged at year end and advance payments required monthly. Subscribers renewing or referring five new cash subscribers receive one year of the Opinion.
An OCR fragment lists a mutual insurance company in Chester County and an attorney at law in Lancaster PA involved in estate settlements. It notes consulting in English or German, a veterinary office in New Holland, and references to local businesses and addresses.
A promotional note extols potatoes sold by the bushel or by the pound highlighting bulk and weight measures. It promises customer satisfaction in quantity quality and price as vital points of merchandising and suggests repeat business after first purchase.
Our stock includes men’s and boys’ soft hats and straw hats. Men’s furnishings sold by us are all right and in good order.
A series of severe storms last week caused widespread damage across multiple counties. Lightning struck barns and outbuildings, destroying tobacco sheds, grinding crops, and killing cattle while other structures suffered fire and structural damage. Losses from several fires range up to ten thousand dollars or more, with insurance partly covering some claims. No injuries reported for residents though some individuals were shocked by lightning.
Weather battered Lancaster area with a frame barn destroyed along with hay and feed, estimated at 400 dollars, likely insured. Hotel Cocalico in Ephrata sustained minor damage amid exciting scenes. A field near Erata reported two steers killed by the storm. Trolley car 11 from Lancaster to New Holland was struck by lightning and disabled, passengers waited as lines burned out and dispatch delayed. Severe floods lingered into Sunday with heavier rainfall in Seacook township. John Zook’s barn near Hatville caught fire from a lightning strike but was quickly extinguished.
Goodville Gleanings reports Alvis Houltry’s eye injury from a stone during road work led to years of pain until Dr J L Whittters removed a spall, one eighth inch long, ending his suffering. The column notes rain, lightning strikes near Cedar Lane and Isaac Gehr’s barn, tobacco planting, haymaking, and local commerce. It also announces Goodville Sunday School Children’s Day on June 29 at 9 AM with a prepared program.
The New Hollata bust ball club and friends plan a grand festival at Sensenig's orchard behind Davis & Son's tin shop. Food and refreshments will be sold and amusements provided. The Mechanicaburg Band will perform as the town expects a large crowd.
On Wednesday the superintendent of the United Telephone Company for this district examined a partial arrangement in the Showalter building used by Isaac Witwer as a workshop when he owned the building. About present, the phones serve Elise, Ball, Goodville, Churchtown, and this borough.
Fragmentary obituary-style text notes Mrs Annie Groff wife of Christian W. and mentions survivors. Details are incomplete due to damaged OCR but indicate a death notice with familial connections.
The Has Beens could not field a team as Lancaster Thera defeated Martindale club 8 to 1 with the Ares prevailing. The evening featured former players under New Holland pennant and a schedule of upcoming games announced by Manager Harner.
On Monday evening Constable Eby arrested a man found lying in a grass field on Levi Grabill’s farm and brought him to Lancaster for a hearing. The man, naming himself John Mahone, a Civil War veteran, was discharged after questioning. On Tuesday afternoon Constable arrested William Lew, a traveling musician, on a warrant from A C Heinsey over a stolen dog dispute. Lew was found armed and charged, but the case was dismissed after costs were paid.
The 108th Linden Hall seminary commencement took place Wednesday morning in the Mary Dixon Memorial chapel. The crowded service drew alumnae patrons and friends of the venerable institution. The pulpit and choral area were tastefully decorated.
The ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for sleeplessness tied to “disease of the delicate womanly organs.” It claims insomnia can cause insanity and urges use with Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for a gentle laxative effect. A testimonial from Albert Ef of Altamont claims a wife found relief after taking the remedy.
Lancaster county forms Donecaster County Pair and Horne and Cattle Show to rival regional fairs with horse judging on one half day and three racing afternoons. Ground improvements remove northeast fence to Franklin Street. headquarters at McGrann’s park. Officers named: President R P McGrann Vice President Richard McGrann Secretary Treasurer William J Fordney Manager Michael Burns. Dates set for September 16 17 18 and 19.
Mr and Mrs Wm K Hurst were in Lititz on Wednesday for the Linden Hall Seminary commencement. Their daughter Clara has studied there this past session. Farmers report tobacco nearly planted, hay short, wheat about half a crop, heavy rain damages corn, potatoes look promising.
On Monday afternoon a white and black spotted dot appeared near Squire Jacoby's place between Habustown and Hinkletown. It acted queerly, the farmers chased and cornered it at Henry Martin’s farm where Isaac Tagaby killed it. Its owner and origin remain unknown.
A carrier pigeon with the initials 6 Be S 28960 was found at the home of Tazob Showalter in the western borough. It had been fed and watered by Mr Strowalte Pason before flying away, then returned. the bird appears at home with Showalter’s flock.
In Frailey's and Stauffer's drug stores, Dr John Shreiver described as a veteran in the trade and formerly owning a drug store opposite the Charron office. The report notes his long experience and recent duty in the borough.
On Friday last week mail carrier Kutz was trampled by a horse near Viet, causing the quadraped to step out of service for some time. No further details are provided on injuries or aftermath.
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