Local notices and accidents reported in Lancaster area
A Lancaster page itemized various local events. Deceased man Rev Siman Young of Manheim, former postmaster during Cleveland's first administration, died suddenly from heart trouble. A fourteen year old boy, William Riddle, injured when a heavy stone fell on his leg. Reports of thefts, injuries, and a carman’s accident are noted along with patent medicine ads and public notices.
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Riddle
William Riddle
North Lime Street
Lancaster
A. H. Worrest
de. Muhlenberg
Siman
Young
Manheim
Tavanmelieal Association
United Evangelical Church
Pin
Cleveland
Tragic Street Corner Death Listed Ages and Survivors
A woman waiting for a car at a street corner collapsed and died minutes later. She is survived by a husband and nine children. The obituary notes her church membership and family details with limited readable context.
Madam Cotta College Receives Notable Reception
A large crowd attended a reception at Madam Cotta College in Lameaster city honoring President Prof. W. W. Moore. The event showcased the school’s aims in higher education for women and highlighted future plans including a chemical laboratory, library expansion, gymnasium, and new departments.
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Lameaster
W. W. Moore
College
Coes
Theo
Emn Beoeveriedomo
Royery
Nashua
Amy Pew
Wealth of Beauty Salve advertised with sweeping claims
An old advertisement touts Bueller's riea Salve as a cure for facial eruptions, catarrh, erysipelas, salt rheum, boils and other skin ailments. It promises guaranteed cures and is sold by William M. Stauffer, a druggist.
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Bueller
Wmn
M. Stauffer
Bearded Lincoln County Native Visits Father in Ashland
Daniel K. Buehter, a county native now living in Ashland Q, visits his father Daniel Buchter in Lincoln. The elder Buchter, once clean shaven, now sports a beard nearly six feet long that trails the ground when let down. He attributes the growth to years of throat trouble and a physician advised treatment that let the beard crow. This protection aided the affected parts and the beard continued to lengthen.
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Daniel K. Buehter
Ashland, Q
Daniel Buchter
Linccoln
Mr. Buchter
Lightning Strikes House Wrecks Farm Near Trouville
A severe thunderstorm struck West Hempsfield township causing Ed ward Staley's house near Trouville to be badly wrecked. One gable end splintered, plaster fallen, furniture overturned, and a cistern shattered. Mrs Staley and three children were stunned or unconscious, the home heavily damaged beyond repair. The storm also hit Lancaster with several buildings struck by lightning.
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Edward Staley
Trouville
West Hempsfield Township
Evehy Corner
Hoy
Wis
Lancaster
Summer Shirt Waists at Sou pter Buchanan & Young
Listing of multiple white waists in various styles and finishes by Sou pter, Buchanan & Young. Prices range from 81 25 to 2 0 5, with special lots of fine waists described as slightly soiled and available in white and colored, all sizes.
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Ima
Summer Selling in Wash Goods at Low Prices
Advertises a vast selection of summer fabrics including lawns dimities and silks. Highlights reduced yard prices on white grounds pinks greens and reds with many patterns and widths, plus stripes and dotted Swiss in multiple grades and domestic and Irish fabrics.
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Andersen
Patton
Tailor Made Suits Sale Aids Dapper Fashion
Fragmentary notice describes tailors offering made to measure suits and jackets in silk finish and varied colors. Mentions price reductions and stock draws in fine cloths with silk linings and new colors. Details are incomplete but indicate a sale event with reduced prices.
Lancaster Milestones as Largest Normal School Class Graduates
The 188 graduates of the First Normal School of the State at 115-117 North Queen St Lancaster marked the largest class in the school’s history. Exercises opened at 9 o’clock with addresses by Rev Kaun and Dr Lyte, featuring valedictorian Clyde Peightol and salutatorian Miss Anna M Black. The article also notes government survey and local subscription details.
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Millersville
Noriesad
Chston
Thiurseliy
Eliass
de BO. Lyteyanel
Kaun
Miltersville U. G
Gheechiss
Clyde Peightol
Connelsville
Anna M. Black
Flora Dade
Jarry C. Symons
New Tolland
Wickersham
Emima
Weir
Darlington
Slorner
Johnstown
Kauffman
Wooden
Tyrone
Wilcox
Carbondale
Messrs. Mentner
Salisbury
Lingle
Linglestown
Weaver
Gordonville
Lulu P. Hall
Coatesville
Dr. Lyte
Chase
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised as Cure All
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe and certain remedy for stomach and bowel issues. It claims to relieve constipation and supports benefits for organs nerves muscles and brain with a price of 25 cents at a local drug store.
Up-to-Date Little Liver Pill advertised with reward
An 1890s ad offers a $509 reward for curing liver complaints with Lixerita the vegetable remedy. It promotes Liver Pill boxes of 200, 40, or 15 pills and warns against substitutions. Sent by mail with stamps to Nervita Medical Co. Chicago at Clinton and Jackson Streets.
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Nervita Medical Co
Cor
Ciintom
Jackson Sts
Chicago
Tiesgalyr
Tar township resident George Werntz dies at 81
George Werntz a respected Tar township resident died at his home after a five week illness from an apoplectic stroke at age eighty one His daughter Mrs Reuben Martin of Martin dale survives along with another unmarried daughter The funeral was held Thursday and burial was at Bergstrasse Lutheran Church
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George Werntz
Tar Township
Reuben ‘Martin
Martindale
Werntz
Bergstrasse
Lutheran. Church
Death of Mrs. Good Widow of Franklin Good
Mrs Good of Bureville widow of the late Franklin Good died Wednesday morning at age eighty four. She was a member of the Mennonite church and esteemed. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from her son Jacob S Good’s residence with services at Heller church conducted by Revs Joseph Wenger and W Gerhard.
Miss Margaret Snader Taken From Home
Miss Margaret Snader daughter of As aw Sninder esq of this borough had gone to Lincoln university Chester county to spend a few weeks with a school friend Ming Cann She was taken ill there for several days and confined to her bed On Monday her brother Edward went to Lincoln university and brought Miss Margaret home on Tuesday She is now about again.
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Margaret Snader
Asaw. Sninder
Lincoln University
Chester
Ming Cann
Bea
Edward
Margaret
Community gathering in E church draws large crowd
A large audience assembled in the East church borough last Sunday evening to hear the end of day sermon and view flowers honoring Lanier and the American flag.
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E. Church
This
Borough
Serand
Muffled Fragments Mention Carrie Wansel in County Note
A damaged clipping references Miss Carrie Wansel daughter of George, with unclear surrounding context and fragmented details from a county notice or obituary.
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Carrie Wansel
George
Local Socials and a Wedding Mentioned in Lancaster Area Notes
Residents at Jacob Rotter's and Newton Bxner mingle with neighbors as visits and Sunday gatherings occur around Blue Ball and Leola. Dr B S Miller wed Miss Sallie Diler in Washington with Rev W C Alexander officiating. couple to reside nearby after a southern trip. Robert Floar breaks arm cherry picking. Drs Seaman attend the fracture.
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Missea
Lucretia Haurzhbmian
Lancaster
Vaghlne Lincolav
Missouri
Jacob T. Rotter
Newton
Misaes Jonnie Parmer
Grace Bekeneath
New Houma
Brubacser
Ttworth
Lev
Beach
George WW. Lewis
Leola
Bagh
Sawer
B. Witehbieson
Grace Sekenroth
Jennie Palmer
Blue Bal
John Hutchinson
Blue Ball
J.B. Hutchinson
Wm. Bench
Miller
Tugeday
Sallie Diler
Washington, de
W.C. Alexander
Pequen Presbyterian Chapuh
Old Point Comfort
Robert Floar
Drs. Seaman
Seaman
Horse Drops Dead At Boilner Creamery
On Tuesday morning a horse belonging to Wilmer Esbenshade of Stump Town dropped dead at Boilér's creamery. Death was caused by a hemorrhage.
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Wilmer
Esbenshade
Stumptown
Fall from overhead injures resident of the borough
Jacob C Myer of the borough fell from an overhead beam in his barn about twenty feet to the floor. He was stunned but escaped with painful shoulder bruises. Had he struck his head the outcome could have been more serious.
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Jacob C. “Myer
Looking After the Interests of the College
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of college interests and higher education for young women. Mentions Professor Moore and cultured education but content is unclear and incomplete.
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the ‘College
Moore i
Unfair Old Glory on the Fourth and Local Notices
The item notes a Fourth of July dispute over Old Glory symbolism and tax abatements. Also advertised are coal and fuel supplies, stationery, fountain pens, tissue paper, and a used steam engine with inquiries at the office. Campers at Millerodk and various seasonal goods are advertised alongside weather and rate notes.
Religious Services Planned Across Churches Tomorrow
A detailed schedule lists Trinity Lutheran Crunca Rev Albert Steinhaeuser preaching at 10 am with Sunday school at 9 am and midweek service Wednesday at 7 pm. Holmans Church details include New Holland Rancks sid a.m. preaching and Young Peoples Christian Union events at 6:30 pm with P. ing Zeltenreich at 10 am.
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Trinity” Lutheran
Albert. Steinhaeuser
Aencoy
Luther
League
QwuRcHeev
Astor
Ing Zeltenreich
Ue B
Catron
G Smoker
New.-Holland
Ranck
Sid’ A. Om
New
Holland
Peoples” Christian
Union
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Fainkiner
Montreal
James T. Dixon
St. James
Christ Church Cathedral
Penny Davis
Pats-Kinneram
Perry Davis
Thig
Casaatites
Ldte
Afoseph Vilious
Sun
Brenetont
Bart Peters
Tae
Gastris
le Roy
Alco Ackaon
Walter Miller
Sreen Street
Teanne Miller
Gooch
Petersburg
New Zealand
Baudix
Eric
Wim
Stoner
Ee Rae Jae
Myre
Amanda
Huber
Amanda Herr
King - Street
Leis
Mary Engen
Bronh Engoft
Madam Cotta College
WW. Moore
Scott’s
Soupter
Buchanan & Young
Vitlencien
Hale
Salis
Milwaucker
Milwackee
Amd
McCormic
Eli M. Martin
Holland, Penna
W.W. Kinzer&son
Eloil Land, Ps
North Queen St
Trom Oke First Normal School
Wansel
Maarietin
Olive Bruce
Chriskiana
George GL. Martin
Facob Tolman
Chareltown
Hofman
Jefferson Mediene
Yfe
Conroy
Idaeth Regiment
Posylvania Volunteers
Vostinestoys
Dite
Washington
Columbia
Lanecaster
Bligh Schon’ Compan
Ent
Lancaster High School
Cliss
Heln
Rowand
Franklin Good
M.h.church
Weat Chester Normal
TMS
Wren
Vanlicvies
Muniol
Ud County
Tas Bo
J. W. Weaver
Rutter
Gilad
Colora At
Tiana Stationery Store
Heap
Millerodk
Postoffica Stantionery
A. G. Miller
Eagle
Ful
Postoffice
Bowers
Olives
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