Notes on Those Visiting and Staying Nearby
Personal notices list visitors and residents in the area, naming Reuben C. Fellenbaum, Rev. E. P. Fellenbaum, Harry Matthews, Lila Wise, Mayme Wise, G. W. Harner, Virginian Harner, Anna Richwine, Willis Pierce, Margueritte Smith, Esther Henninger, Uri Varns, Catherine Brill, Levi Ames, Isaac Ames, Paul Weaver, Elmer Weaver, Helen Curley, Ira L. Hambright, J. Harrison Goss, Misses Elsie I. Doerr, Cecelia Doerr, Mae Pfalagraff, Thelma Fletcher, Minnie Marks, Agnes Overly, Anna B. Diller, Annie B. Diller, Margie Ashley, Miss Cora E. Forman, Bair, Bensinger, and many others visiting Lancaster, Millersville, Honey Brook, Philadelphia, Reading, York, and Baltimore with family ties and travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Wise
Horey Brook
Mayme L. Wise
S. S. Hollinger
G. W. Harner
Virginian
Berwyn
Illinois
Baltimore
Anna Richwine
Brownstown
Willis Pierce
Esther M. Henninger
Uri Varns
Millersville
Catherine Brill
Levi W. Ames
Sandersburg
Mr. Ames
Isaac Ames
G. G. Logan
Germantown
Paul Weaver
Elmer
Mis
Helen Curley
Reading
Ira L. Hambright
Maryland
J. Harrison Goss
City Point
Virginia
Margueritte Smith
Harrisburg
Harry Kress
Camden
New Jersey
Minnie Marks
Lancaster
Agnes
Elsie I
Cecelia V. Doerr
Philadelphia
Mae Pfalagraff
Thelma Fletcher
Marian Dukeman
Lydia Hillus
Honey Brook
Myrtle
Pearl Wolfe
Besse Houck
Robert Houck
William M. Sprecher
Cora E. Forman
Guy
Bair
State Senator D Sensenich Bids for Renomination in May
Westmoreland county Senator D Sensenich attended the funeral of his aged aunt Mrs Elizabeth Weaver in Bridgeville where she was 84 and Evangelical church member. On returning home he visited the A H Bear family and left a card announcing his Republican renomination candidacy for the May 16 primary. The senator first term was won by a large majority with temperance a key issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Sensenich
Westmoreland County
Elizabeth Weaver
Bridgeville
Isaac Weaver
O'Clook
Camden
Winters
William Weaver
Harry Weaver
Philadelphia
Richard
Intercourse
John Sensenich
Lynn
Mass
Grammar School Spelling Bee Planned in Showalter Hall
The grammar school of this borough under Miss Mary F Weaver will stage a spelling bee next Friday evening in Showalter's hall. Two classes for under 12 and a free last-letter class will compete with prizes donated by local businesspeople. Music recitations and dialogues will accompany, with proceeds benefiting the piano fund and the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Weaver
Showalter
The Good Roads Problem on Harrisburg and Downingtown Pike
A citizen urges Lancaster County neighbors along the Harrisburg to Downingtown pike between Hinnletown and Blue Ball to press for improved road conditions. He argues the neglect harms farm values, calls for public action, and insists residents must unite and advocate to reclaim state highway funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinnletown
Blue Ball
Lititz
East Petersburg
Brownstown
Rothsville
East Donegal
Large Farm Sale At Clayton Man Near Mechanicstown
A public sale at Clayton Man near Mechanicsburg drew 1200 to 1400 buyers, with livestock and farming implements auctioned. Clerk David G Ranck read terms as bidding reached $4 187.68, and Mr Mall and wife planned moving to a new home after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Man
C. F. Roland
Amos H. Hershey
Farmersville
Mall
Mall Success
Mechanicsburg
Singing Class A term begins April 1 in Bureville
The Organization of Singing Class A will run thirteen lessons starting April 1 at the Church of the Brethren in Bureville Pa. Applications for membership will be accepted March 18 and 25 at 7 15 p m at the same location. The class is non denominational and liberal in terms. Organizers D M Wenger and C E Myer invite all interested in vocal music to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Bureville
Communion Services at United Brethren Churches
A Communion service will be held in the United Brethren church led by Rev. J. R. MacDonald beginning at 10 15 oclock tomorrow. On Sunday morning March 26 a Communion service will be held at Ranchs United Brethren church of the same charge starting at 10 80 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
J. R. MacDonald
Ranch
Paul Ebenshade
Trinity Class
S. M. Mountz
Tiatheran
Townsley
Card of Thanks to Neighbors for Kindness and Sympathy
The family of Graybill Garman thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the long illness and after the death of husband and father. Mrs Creeria Garman and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graybill. Garman
Creeria Garman
Men’s Address at Trinity Lutheran Church Urges Active Faith
Rev. J. E. Whittaker delivers an instructive sermon to a large male audience from multiple local Sunday schools. He warns against secular reforms eroding Bible authority, urges personal evangelism, and stresses church work over social movements while citing faith as national strength.
Womans Christian Temperance Union Meets at Mrs Roland's
The W C T U held a meeting at president Mrs Anson Roland's home on a Tuesday evening. Presiding, she read several communications including one from Edith Smith the national superintendent of Scientific Temperance Instruction. Reports from superintendents praised school work and Temperance Sunday plans. The next gathering is set for March 28 at Mrs Roland's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Christian Temperance Union
Anson Roland
Qgriest
Amd
Tancaster
Roland
Campai gn for 1916 tobacco prices organized in Lancaster area
Col Joel Bo Fort of Tennessee launches a campaign to raise prices and improve acreage returns for the 1916 tobacco crop. He addresses the Lancaster County Tobacco Growers Association at the Chamber of Commerce urging informed production and market awareness. A Quarryville meeting drew twenty five growers pledging to back Kimbrough plans for higher prices. Fort and R L Kimbrough plan talks at Showalter hall New Holland Pa Monday night March 20 1916 at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Bo Fort
Tennessee
Lancaster County
Tuobacco Growers’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Lancaster
Quarryville
Kimbrough
Col
Fort
R. L. Kimbrough
Showalter Hall
New Holland
New Holland Fair Ends With Prize Won by Gilfillan
The New Holland Athletic Association wrapped up its annual fair last Saturday night drawing the season’s largest crowd. The hall was crowded as many articles were sold and the top prize, a Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet, went to William Gilfillan. Proceeds will fund a ball club for next season and the association thanks donors and volunteers while promising that Seischwam will again be represented in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Athletic Association
Remark on Blue Ball Live Stock Company Books
Prof H C Weidler reports the Blue Ball Live Stock Company books are correct after examining them. Brubaker is praised for excellent work and friendly character, with stockholders and others who gossip noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8.C. Weidler
Lancaster
Blue Ball Live Stock Company
Ray W. Brubaker
Brubaker
Algo
H. C. Weidler
Free Sauer Kraut Supper At Eagle Hotel Public Sale
A public sale will be held this Saturday afternoon at the Eagle Hotel conducted by proprietor H. F. Seber. He plans to quit the place on April 1 and after the sale a free Sauer kraut supper will be served. all are invited by Mine Host Seber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Hotel
H. F. Seber
Seber
Multiple Obituaries Mark End of Earthly Cares
Local notices report Mary Bester and family mourning deaths from illness and accidents. Churches and banks in Terre Hill area note funeral services, interments, and survivors including spouses, children, and grandchildren across Lancaster, Reading, and nearby townships.
Entertained Sewing Cine On Pres bes evetings Moss Bobi Seber
A community event featured several vocal selections by Misses Rheashen Helen Disse and a dance by Misses Carolyn Ante Seber. Attendees included Misses Lona Mas Wal Helen Dirks Mary Eber Hart Rhea Shenk Ethel Tae Galdia Grahan Maude Rohrer and others in a social gathering at a local home recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobi Seber
Tyler Perpetead
Beate Poatet
Rheashen
Helen Disse
Carolyn
Ante Seber
Wasi
Len
Lona
Mas Wal
Helen Dirks
Mary Eber- Hart
Rhea Shenk
Ethel Tae Galdia Grahan
Maude Rohrer
Gdua
Anna Seber
Mandolin Orchestra Formed by Knights of the Golden Eagle
Members of Knights of the Golden Eagle met in the KGE hall last Wednesday and organized the KOGFE Mandolin Orchestra. Elected officers include Joan Mentger as president Ralph shonb and Richard Winters as general directors Willian as secretary and treasurer. Members are urged to attend the next meeting on Wednesday March 2 at Pthorcdork in the Koc Eo hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Golden Eagle m
KGE Hall
Kogfe Mandolin Orchestra
Joan Ment Ger
Ralph Shonb
Richard Winters
Uinereal
ACLG
Willian
Aressurer
Pthorcdork
Koc Eo Hall
AOL Kibians
Thieving Report Near Reidenbach’s Store
A burglary occurred last Friday night at Moses Wo Sensenie near Reidenbach Store Earltownship. A witness reported missing items including some tea and bread. Police investigate and seek witnesses to identify suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Sensenie
Reidenbach
Earltownship
Entertained Friends at East Main Street Home
Mrs Hennineer hosted Thursday evening at her East Main street home entertaining Mrs Marie Ashley Elsie L Doerr Gertrude Swope Mary Miller Helen Miller Kathryn Hadley all from Atlantic City and the borough. Mary Miller sang several solos with beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary G. Miller
Atlantic City
Margie Ashley
Helen Royer
Huntingdon County
Morris B. Seaboldt
Lancaster
Mary and
Helen Miller
Kathryn Headley
Thursdas
Hennineer
East Main Street
Marie Ashley
Elsie L. Doerr
Gertrude Swope
The
Boro
Kathryn Hadley
Mary Miller
New Barber at Blue Ball
H Parke of Lancaster will open a barber shop at Blue Ball on Tuesday March 21 to succeed Daniel J Reese who died recently. Parke is well recommended and expected to be welcomed by the town’s citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Parke
Lancaster
Blue Ball
Daniel J. Reese
Parke
Spelling Bee Planned at Blue Ball Friday Evening
The Young People's Society of Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church will host a spelling bee in the Fireman's Hall at Blue Ball on Friday evening March 31. Admission 15 cents, children 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Blue Ball
Grand Fox Chase at Levi Brimmer Residence
A grand fox chase will be held at the residence of Levi Brimmer in New Holland on Saturday afternoon March 25, 1916. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Brimmer
New Holland
DiutEn
Qetsr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reuben C. Fellenbaum
Near
Rev. E. P. Fellenbaum and
Forrest Hill, Md
Harry Matthews
Lebanon
Blanche Henninger
State Normal School
S A. Allison
York
Wm. Lockard
George O. Roland
Annie B. Diller
Wm. BE. Harner
Taylor Hotel
Coatesville
D. W. Harner
Anna
Levi W
Charles Brown
Lucetta Ressler
Sheridan Clark
Green Bank
Eli M. Brackbill
East New Atreat
Jno
Clara Hermenz
Wm. White
Peter Deitrich
Ephrata
Mary Eberhart
Carolyn Seber
Cora Foreman
Lydia Hershey
Catherine Buckwalter
Elmer D. Leaman
Ronka
Aaron R. Hershey
Paradise
Anna Hershey
Henry R. Leaman
Jackson Street
Elwood Hershey
Smoketown
Beasie Edwards
Florence M. Barr
Henry Decker
East Earl
John B. Thomas
Paul B. Neuhauser
William
Reginald B. Nagle
Reginald
Our Town
Reba Conlin
New York
Elmer J. Loomis
Columbia
Ruth Musser
Lemon
H. W. Hammond
S. N. Mumma
Landisville
J. R. Hollinge
T. M. Erdman
Shamokin
H .K. Cooper
Allen
Franktin and Marshall College
A. H. Baker
Grammar School
Harrisburg and
Downingtown
D. M. Wenger
C. E. Myer
Communion Services
J. E. Whittaker
D.D. of
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. K. Whittaker
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster
Reformed
United Brethren
Methodist
Cedar Grove Presbyterian
Jesus Christ
Gord
Church of Rome
Delly
William ‘M. Mearig
Frad. Mearig
W.C. T. Az
Mary Bester
Tine
Mera
Jbspah
Peter
Giordaville
Michael Weller
Michael Wether
Wileawis Haine Beldion
Pete
Hertitser Weil
William R. Redeay
William Honey
Terre HG
Chealecease
Terre Hon
New Holland National Bank
United Evangelical Church of
Terre Hill
Wom. Snyder
Obo
John
Henry
Daniel
Adamstown
Mary Sueber
Emmi
Katie Warfel
Trinity United Evangelical
Graybill Diller
Graylill Daler
Orange Street
Oorlock
Mro
Lewis Diller
Earl Township
Ranch’s Church
Farmine
Paradise Township
Gangaster Farleda
Teds
Naomi Brackbil
John Burkhart
Marthet
Marc
Parkhart
Poe
Christian
New Terra
Mie
Wee
Grand Fox Chase
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