Amish Funeral Notices Refine Local Obituary Details
The notice outlines multiple Amish death and funeral events: Susan Fisher of Soudersburg died at age 55 due to illness, with survivors including husband Isaac and several children. George R. Ansel of Mechanics Corner died at 37 from Brights disease, with a service at Muddy Creek church. Mattie Kennel of Atglen died at 70 from illness, survived by children Joseph G. and Isaac Atglen, David of Gap, John AL of Parkesburg, Agron and Blan of Honey Brook, and Fannie of Auk. Interments occurred at Beiller’s cemetery near Ronks and Muddy Creek cemetery respectively. Funeral times and locations are given for each family, reflecting local Amish obituary practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan ‘Fisher
Susan Fisher
Isaac ‘Fisher
Soudersburg
John
Skelp Level
Naomi
Gap
John. King
Elam
Annie Fisher
Near
Ronks
Jacob Esch
Gordonville
Beiller’s Cemetery
George - R. ‘Ansel
George
R. Ansel
Lelever
Louisa Ansel
Mechanics Corner
Rear
Reamstown
Bright
Mr. Ansel
Mechanics Grove
Martin
Denver
Pierce
Katie
Paul
Muddy Creek Church
Mattie Kennel
Mattie ‘Kennel
John Pr. Kennel
Isaac Kennel
Atglen
Joseph
Isaac
David -of- Gap
Parkesburg
Parkesburg - R
Devoga
United Brethren Church Children Day Recitations and Songs
A fragmentary program listing various children’s day activities at the United Brethren Church. Items include recitations titled Cheer Up Overly, The Magic of a Smile, Flowers for, Roses, and The Royal Legion, plus songs such as Star Gardens and Wonderful Name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plank
Mohler
Grace Groff
The
Royal Legion
Physicians Decide to Raise Their Fees
Reported by the Physicians Association, doctors across the region agreed to raise consultation and service charges citing rising costs and professional standards. The move signals ongoing debates over fair compensation within medical practice.
Grace Luther League to entertain Trinity Lutherans next Tuesday
A fine literary and musical program is being arranged by the Grace Luther League of Lancaster to entertain the Lutherans of Trinity Church in the borough Tuesday evening. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
League
Lancaster
Trinnity
Vacancies in the Schools Open for Applications
The notice announces vacancies in the school system and invites applications. It specifies eligibility and submission details and urges interested parties to apply promptly to fill open positions.
Annual Chester County trip ends with home hospitality
Eli Hess and companions visited Lyndell in Chester County for their traditional outing at Mr. and Mrs. Jacob H. Myer. The group arrived about 7 pm in Hesss machine, enjoyed a livestock view and crops outlook, then shared a hearty home cooked feast. They departed about 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Hess
B. I. Alderfer
Mr.w. Witmer
Clarence Weaver
Wayne Ranck
Harland Martin
Johnn Digsinger
Lyndell
Chester County
Mrr
Jacob H. ‘Myer
Johnnie Dissinger
Wayside Mission Camp Meeting Draws Large Crowd
The Wayside Mission camp meeting opened in Sensenig Grove Terre Hill with Rev George Brownmiller Reading Rev A Martin Lancaster Rev Elias Weaver Ephrata and Mr C Miller Lebanon delivering uplifting messages. Miss Palmer Reading and Mrs H F Dougherty provided solos and duets as the meeting featured old time singing and great power. A large crowd is expected Sunday with favorable weather and ongoing services planned each Sunday through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sensenig Grove
Terre Hill
Wayside
George Brownmiller
Reading
A. Martin
Lancaster
Elias Weaver
Ephrata
C. Miller
Lebanon
Palmer
Local Weddings Highlight Ephrata and Terre Hill Couples
The community reports several marriages this week. Harry Rupp wed Martha Haines in Ephrata at Trinity Lutheran, while Hiester Slater and Maude Weaver joined in Terre Hill with Rev. H J Glick officiating. Van Hyning wed Esther Graybill at the United Evangelical parsonage and Jacob Seldomridge announced Mary Seldomridge Price of Boston’s marriage to Harvey A Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ke
Rupp
Martha Haines
Ephrata
Trinity Luthérag
J. W. Smith
Yator
Mounilder
Louis Haines
Hiester ‘Slater
J. M. Slater
Terre Hill
Maude J. Weaver
Barton
W. Weaver
Near
Terre Hil
H. J Glick
United Evangelical Church
Slater
Atlantic City
Jacob F. Seldomridge
College Avenue
Mary
Harvey A‘.Price
Boston, Mass
Wedding Wardrobe Stolen From Auto
The eight days wedding trip of Robert H. Wright and bride suffered a theft in Philadelphia. After dinner the couple found their automobile left with two suit cases missing. Stolen items included their wedding suits, bride’s pearl necklace, diamond pendant, packed book with over $20, souvenirs, and other garments. Total loss estimated in the hundreds for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Wright
Hudson
Ita
Philadelphia
Prosperous Congregation Will Hold Anniversary
Twenty five years ago Emmanuel Lutheran church Lancaster was organized with seventeen members. Re George Sieger just graduated from Lateen Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Lutheran, Church
L.ancaster
George
Sieger
Lateen Seminary
Edwards and Huyett Saga in Bewley Letter
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Edwards and Barton Huyett, a Miss Sue, and Bewley. The garbled text suggests a personal or family context with names tied to a rural locale, but no clear event or date is discernible.
Reunion of Hershey family at New Holland referenced Mennonite lineage
A large family reunion held at a New Holland farm features Hershey descendants tracing lineage to Andrew Hershey who settled in Lancaster County in 1719. Amos H. Hershey of New Holland welcomes attendees after hymns and prayer, while M. G. Weaver and Amos W. Hershey recount ancestral history. The gathering includes lunches, socializing, and a focus on heritage across generations with names like Jacob Hishey and Tobias Hershey noted.
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Dasciel
Hershey ‘el
Jesus
Amos’ H., Hershey
New Holland
Baye
Joseph Weaver
Augusta County
Joseph Hershey
Benjamin
New World
Christian
Jacob Hishey
Andrew
Anna Newcomer
Dauphin County
Middletown
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Atglen
Jacob R. Hershey
John Hershey
Anna Horst
Joseph
Fanny Hartman
Annie
New -Holland
Mattie
Lydia
Tobias ‘Hershey
Tobias Hershey
Argentine
America
New Hotmonite
Death of Dr Robert K Buehrle former Lancaster schools head
Dr Robert K Buehrle, first city superintendent of Lancaster schools, died Friday at 4:45 pm at his Manor Street home, following a long illness after his wife’s death a week earlier. Born in Germany, he moved to America at age six and began teaching at 18. He led Lancaster schools from 1880 to 1911, earned a PhD in 1887, and later helped organize Christ Lutheran church. He is survived by a brother and a sister.
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Robert K
Buehrle
Lancaster
Germany
America
Bucks
Lehigh
Franklin and Marshall College
State Normal School
Millersville
Lutheran Church
Christ Lutheran Church
Children’s Day Observed at California U. E. Church
Children’s Day was observed at the California United Evangelical Church on Sunday evening June 20 with singing by the school, recitations, Bible treasures, duets, and an offering for western missions. An upcoming Mt Shiloh U. E. Church Children’s Day is planned for June 27.
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California
U. E
L. Bixler
Charles Trate
Florence Leininger
Kathryn Boabhringer
William Trate
Walter Wymme
Irvin Hyman
Mildred Boehringer
Marle Hoffman
Elsie Kohl
Inza Troop
Marie
Leslie Hoffman
Jesus
Oscar Trate
Mt. Shiloh
Community Notes From Sunday Visits And Illnesses
Levi Umble and family spent Sunday afternoon with Samuel Martin and family. Mrs Althouse visited her son Robert and family. The Wengers entertained Harry Wenger and family Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Christ Shirk is on the sick list. Annie Zieset spent Sunday with P E Shirk and family. Elmer Zimmerman, an employee of Harry Zinderranys garage, spent several days last week in Detroit. Alvin Witmer and family visited Michael Witmer and family on Sunday.
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Levi Umble
John Umble
Elmer Umble
Samuel Martin
Charles
Althouse
Robert
Lydia
Barbara Wenger
Harry Wenger
Christ Shirk
Annie ‘Zieset
P.e.shirk
P.-E. Shirk
Annie Zieset
Martin’ Ziesch
Elmer
Zimmerman
Harry Zindeeranys
Detroi
Mich
Paige
Alvin Witmer
Michael Witmer
Jefferson Busser
Groth
Denver
Susie Busser
Wm. Smith
Lancaster
Cora Bair
Harry R. Bair
Roy H. Burkey
Reuben Stoltzfus
John Wilworth
Voganville
Monroe Davidson
Lititz
Annie Zook
Jonathan Zook
Greenland
Mary A. Good
Martin Good
Centerville
Charles Good
Ohio
Eugene ‘Sensenig
A. K. Beiler
Mifflin County
Edna Martin
Minnie Davidson
Amos Myers
Susan
Edna
A Ee Skramusky
Anna
Ethel
Esther Rees
Miltion
Hilton
White Horse
William Martin
Akron
Earl Snyder
Lestier
Hinitetown
Mason-Axe
Christiana
Lewis Yost
Wava Dot
Montpiler
John Good
Miss Witmer
Noah Groff
Roland, D. Good
Locust Lay Farm
William Troster
Martin Hildebrand
Locust Lawn Farm
William Shrock
Bondsy
Pocomoke
G. Bentton Massey
Philladphia
Winters
Percy B. Kurtz
New Holland defeats Manheim in Saturday baseball clash
New Holland beat Manheim 8 to 6 after a fast first inning and steady fielding. H Kendig and Zeimer stood out on defense and Ziemer allowed few runs. Brownstown next hosts New Holland with another tough test anticipated.
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New Holland
Manheim
End
Ziemer
H. Kendig
Brownstown
New Holland R. H. C. A. EL S. Kendig
Geist
vKochel
Kendig
Wolfe
Ames
Mlemer
Manheim R. H
EF iMalmer
Ressel
Sprinkler
Fry
Hahn
Zeimer
Bosler
Local social notes from Hatville and surrounding area
Residents and visitors from Hatville and nearby communities are noted in a series of social calls and visits. Names include Busser, Groth, Bair, Stoltzfus, Beiler, Davidson, Zook, Good, Sensenig, and Mifflin county funeral attendance is mentioned.
Bareville sale notice uncertain sale action
Fragmentary OCR reads local sale notice with unclear action name and date. Readable parts show Bareville Pa references and a possible sale by a person or firm with no clear buyer or exact time.
Social notes from Donegal and surrounding townships
Social column records visits and greetings across Lancaster County communities. Families such as Styer Moore Bair and McCleary share gatherings near Churchtown and Fairfield Adams County, with birthdays, Sunday visits to Valley Forge, and numerous relatives listed. Also notes Dr G Bentton Massey and Percy Kurtz incidents and professional topics in electro-therapeutics.
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David H. Styer
Celia McCreary
Hattie
McCr
Margaret Moore
Blaine Shirk
Churchtown
Bair
D. H. Styer
Cecelia McCleary
George Kauffmaverick
Maryland
Fairfield
Adams County
Elizabeth Grove
Donegal Township
Helen Shirk
Katherine Martin
Marion Hoover
Milton Maxe Finnery Bowers
Bert Foye
Valley Forge
Community Chautauqua Meeting Scheduled at Fleee Hall
A meeting of the guarantor group the Community Chautauqua for summer will be held in Fleee Hall on Monday evening June or while all others interested in the success of this instruction are urged to attend.
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Iim
Special Notice on Fireworks Prohibition in Borough Borders
A formal notice prohibits sale or ignition of fireworks within the borough limits before July 51. The wording is garbled but indicates enforcement by local authority and requests compliance.
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Arter
Eee Ta
John Reand
David ‘Weaver
Bare
Penrose
Sterling
Science Ridge Mentonite
Children's
United
Brethren, ‘Church
Tea ‘Suerg
Abe Physicians’, Associatio
Grace Luther
Tertain
Trinity
Wayside Mission
Wright “Eriaman
H. Waight
Weight Bakery
Eas
Eilean
Ceremibny
Abeainien
Yewesday
Rupp—Haines
Slater—Weaver
Price—Seldomridge
DR. R
U. E. Church
Hatville
YBILL
Bareville
M. A. Faw
Dorothy Groff
Paradise
David Gockley
E. B. Wolfskill
Paul Hshenshadé
Howard Irwin
Harrisburg
Katherine Bowman
Marcus
John L. Herr Lancaster
Israel Bair
P. R. Kreybill
Williams
Martha Musselman
Marion Brubaker
Near Town
Walker
Jacob Gockley
MM Watnyenue
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