Personal notes on Monday visitors and town guests
A string of arrivals and brief sojourns fills the week as residents host relatives and friends from Philadelphia Reading Lancaster Leola Ardmore St Louis and beyond. Names include Edna Seber Harold Waltman William Goldye John Forsyth Maud Burns Eva Martin and many others visiting for weekends, visits, or longer stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna M. Seber
Harold N. Waltman
Scranton
Wm. Goldye
Philadelphia
John Forsyth
Merchantville
N. J
Elizabeth Shetzley
Lancaster
John Shetzley
Green Bank
Omer Stauffer
Parkesburg
Edwin C. Mentzer
Verna L. Kulp
Leola
Ruth Landis
Bureville
Grace Caldwell
Gertrude Swope
Trinity Church Notes Highlight Lent Services and Musical Event
Tomorrow marks the twelfth anniversary of Rev Mounts pastorate at Trinity Church. Miss Mary Miller from Atlantic City sang beautifully on Sunday, and the Sunday school class elected officers and reorganized. Maria Bender will sing at the morning service, and on April 9 a Lenten and Easter musicale by Trinity choir and musicians from New Holland Lancaster will feature vocal and instrumental pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount
Mary Miller
Atlantic City
Moat
Ladies' Bible Class
Sunday School
Nina Defibaugh
Mary Rutter
Vera Dickersheid
Clinton Fritz
M. Mearig
Maria Bender
Pontius
Trinity Choir
Lancaster
Trinity Lutheran Church
New Holland
Fifth Sermon Of Series On Bible Characters
Rev G Buz D D will preach the fifth sermon of his series on Bible characters on Sunday evening. Theme Love Passing the Love of Women based on the story of David and Jonathan.
Easter Flowers at the Wagon for sale assortment
Easter display offers hyacinths tulips and lilies for sale from the Wagon. Arthur Good lists available flowers and prices for an Easter display.
Phillies Visit St Petersburg For Spring Training
From St Petersburg Florida March 18 1916 a large depot crowd welcomed the Philadelphia Phillies who will stay a month or more for practice before the season. The editor notes local life shows many Browns Smiths and Davises in New Holland and recalls London Times issues from 1805 and 1815. The piece describes local culture weather and social life with concerts lectures dances and varied amenities as summer approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterspura
Florida
Depot
Phillies
Philadelphia
St. Petersburg
New Holland
Boston
Caruso
Local Matrimonial News From Lancaster Area
Multiple marriages noted in Lancaster region with details. Samuel M. Gockley and Lizzie M. Brandt wed March 18 at 126 West Lemon Street. Agnes M. Gockley bridesmaid. John W. Shirk and Mamie I. Bander married at UB parsonage March 22 in Blue Ball. Porter C. Diller and Catherine Bair wed in Hagerstown March 18, plan home on Wet Mein Street. Stephen S. Spece and Pannia Mo Sader wed March 13 at bride’s home on Jackson Street. Bishop Benjamin Weaver officiated. couple to Philadelphia for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Gockley
Chetf Gle
Lizgie M. Brandt
Lean Otter
J. W. Myer
West Lemonstreet
Lancaster
Agnes M. Gockley
Aaron 3. Warner
Millway
John W. Shirk
Mamie I. Bander
Blue Ball
UB Parsonage
MacDonald
Mrs. Shirk
Porter C. Diller
Catherine Bair
Hagerstown
Maryland
Diller
Wet Mein Street
T.+ Chariton
Stephen S. Spece
Pannia Mo Sader
Sarah Snader
Jackson Street
Benjamin Weaver
Union Grove
Philadelphia
Happy Reunion St Patrick Party At New Fdland High
Alumni and friends gathered at Showalter building for a St Patrick s party with green decorations and games. About seventy attended as Tadies led games and music. ice cream candy and coffee were served. committee led by A F Martin and others received praise for a successful social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareh Ito
Alaunnt Association
Ffdaend High School
St Patrick's
Showalter
Thighoro
Anl Trishman
Tadies
Giese
A. F. Martin
Anna &. Wright
Anna Mearig
Birthday Surprise for Master Lewis Yunginger
The five year old son of Mr and Mrs Milo Yunginger at East Main street received many gifts on his birthday. Packages and post cards came from Downingtown Lancaster Ardmore Fetterville Narvon Beartown Parkesburg Farmeville Gap Kinzer and this borough. He thanked friends for the kindly remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Yunginger
Milo Yunginger
East Main Street
Downingtown
Lancaster
Ardmore
Fetterville
Narvon
Beartown
Parkesburg
Farmefaville
Gap
Kinzer
Boro
Lewis
Movers urged to include current and new post office data
A notice to CLARTON subscribers moving this spring asks them to supply both the current post office and the destination for mail changes. The paper notes locating a single name in a long list is hard, but listing the current address limits the search to about a hundred names beyond the New Holland list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarton
New Holland
Farewell Supper at Eagle Hotel Meant for Public
Seber proprietor of the Eagle Hotel announces a farewell supper for patrons and the public on Tuesday evening March 28 as he plans to quit the hotel in the borough on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boro
Ce -Seber
Eagle Hotel
Shoest-Shoest Douglan Shoes for Droga
A fragment hints at a tale involving Douglan and shoes linked to droga. Readable details are limited. the piece sketches a curious footwear angle in a local or regional context.
Atlantic City guests honored at Mrs Ashley’s entertaining
Mrs Margie Ashley hosted an evening for Misses Miller and Headley and other guests from Atlantic City. The gathering featured a pleasant program, ample luncheon, and warm thanks to Mrs Ashley as attendees departed for home. On Sunday further visits included dinner at the Hooker residence with Lancaster and vore area guests and a Jackson Street gathering hosted by Mrs Addison Warner with Miller Headley and other friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Ashley
Miller and Headley
Atlantic City
Indalgagein
Apason
Boura
Marvie Ashley
Mary E
Helen Miller
Kathryn Headley
Anna R. Wright
Elsie I. Doerr
Esther M. Henninger
Gertrude Swope
Florence
Barr
Libro
Ashley
John M. Hooker
Roberts Avenue
John Greenly
Lancaster
Wilson H. Duck
Frank Showalter
Vore
Addison W. Warner
Jackson Street
Mary E. and
Helen G. Miller
Grace Caldwell
Elsie I Doerrang S. Gertrude Swope
The
Boro
Call For Calendars Held For Subscribers
In our office we hold about a dozen calendars for subscribers who could not be supplied at the time of their call. We have the names and ask those persons to call and claim them as soon as possible.
Fire destroys home of John Blontz near Akron
A house belonging to John Blontz near Akron burned Sunday morning around 6 o clock, with most contents lost. Neighbors and the fire department saved much of the first floor furniture. The cause is unknown and part of the loss is insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blontz
Akron
Spelling Bee Planned at Blue Ball by Cedar Grove Society
The Young People's Society of Cedar Grove Presbyterian church will stage a spelling bee in Fireman’s Hall Blue Ball next Friday evening March 81. Doors open at 7 30 and exercises begin at 7 45. Music recitations and dialogues accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Fireman's Hall
Blue Ball
Workmen Wanted for City Water Project Contract
Te Fritchey and Son contractors seek skilled workmen to begin a water system project. Applicants should report to the job site and provide qualifications. Immediate start anticipated with steady work and competitive wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te -Fritchey & Son
St Patrick Social At Mrs MacDonald Home
A Friday St Patrick social hosted by the Ladies' Bible Class at Mrs. MacDonald's home featured a program with songs readings prayers and an address by Rev. J R MacDonald followed by games. Sunday quarterly communion drew a large crowd with 37 communed including long time attendee Aaron Bair who has not missed a service in 54 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
Aaron Bair
Record Breaker as Clarion Tops Sale Bills and Circulation
The Clarion set new records by printing more bills and advertising more sales in the sale register during February. The paper led in circulation and territory with sixty two to sixty eight on the register, about 25 percent above rivals. Over six months seventy five new subscribers joined without solicitation, and total circulation rose by over sixty, signaling loyal local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clarion
Critarion
Fastnacht Sale Profits Benefit Church Building Fund
The Fastnacht sale by the Willing Workers class of the United Brethren Sunday school raised 7590 dollars for the church building fund. Many friends helped with baking including Mrs. David Gockley and several others. the girls regret not being able to accommodate all helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Sunday School
David Gockley
Clayton Bair
Levi W. Brown
Seifret
Henry McCarty
Israel G. Kochel
M. L. Groff
Ira B. Groff
Jerre Menizer
Edna Groff
Anna Groff
Loretta Weinhold
Anna M. Brubaker
Roland Richwine
Bair
Card of Thanks for Anna Irene Brown
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and after the death of our daughter Anna Irene. Charles Brown and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Irene
Charles
Brown
Harris & Co Prices for Men Young and Boys
Fragmentary OCR notes show a listing titled Harris and Co with prices for men young and boys, indicating a shop catalog or sale notice. No clear dates or full items are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand
Harris & Co
Local Obituaries Prize List From Ephrata Area
A sequence of obituaries from March events notes the deaths of Mrs Mary Katfreth aged about seventy four at Howey Brook after illness, Reverend Joseph Brubaker of the Mennonite church, and community members including Wayne C Roland, Lydia Sweigart, Leah Ulrich, and Abraham W Martin. Funeral details, survivors, and local church affiliations are listed for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Katfreth
Cheops
Howey Brook
Teterrh Gates
Fiolbowiar
George
Millway Poe
Dee le Watts
Joseph O S. Brubaker
Tinkletown
David
Reidenbach
Mary
Lydia
William Carpsnter
Hinkletown
Isaac
George Fagan Returns to Barber Shop Post at Werner’s
George Fagan, a respected local barber, has returned to work at J. P. Werner’s barber shop near the Styer House. He is praised as a skilled, genial worker with many friends pleased to see him back on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fagan
J. PF. Werner
Styer
George
Spelling Bee Planned at Green Bank School
A standard spelling bee is set for Green Bank school on Tuesday evening March 28. If bad weather occurs the event will be held the next evening with doors opening at a stated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bank
Green Bank School
Redeem Your Coupons at Lt Davis Sons Now Appearing
Local notices promote redemption of coupons at Lt Davis as Sons appear in editions of New Era Intelligencer and Jaour de WEAREVER. Stew Pan featured for a 25 1h.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Intelligencer
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E. F. Dunwoody
Glen Moore
J. Alvin Ames
Maud Burns
Pearl
Allentown
R. V. Miller
Washington D.C
Our Town
Parker H. Kuhns
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
Eva Martin
Clay
Christ Snyder
Walter S. Ludwig
Reading
Roy Sprecher
Robert B. Bair
Frederick Rupley
York
Clarence M. Houck
City Point
Virginia
David B. Houck
George W. Wyble
Juniata County
Blanche Henninger
Millersville State Normal School
W. Leon Smith
Town
Mrs. J. Maurice Smith
Myrtle
Ruth Clauser
Leroy W. Groff, Jr
Chester A. Wenger
Missouri
Varns
Jacob R. Hooker
Jennie
Flory
M. ‘Bair
Misa
Helen
Weidman
S. A. San
Dorothy McCaslin
Harrisburg
Amos M. Yohn
St. Louis
Mr. Yobn
Anheuger Busch Brewing Company
A. J. Kutz
Sarah Kutz
Annie
Mayme L. Wise
UL. D. Browner
Cambridge
Phares Buckwalter
Sarai M Himes
Lebanon
Rufus C. Himes
Frances Houser
Camden
Annie Bohnert
I. G. Kochel
Adam Overly
Leroy Hull
Honey Brook
S. S. Hollinger
Victor
Ruth
Denver
Trinity Church Notes
Abrthur
Sweet Chariot
London Times
Nelson
Trafalgar
Napoleon
Waterloo
Wellington
Central Avenue
Chestnut Street
City
Ram‘s Horn
Gov. Patterson
Tennesseed
Mercury
Keefer
Illinois
Martins
Gockley
Brandt
Shirk-Bander
Diller—Bair
New Holland Alumni Association
Douglan
Droga
Deaton
Mereharks
Cister
Bron
Tatass
Herne
Trelen Princessor
Trelen Princessor Vives
Anou
Fo Ovelook
Feueral
Henninger
Joseph S Brubaker
Wayne C. Roland
Catherine Roland
Lloyd
Albright College
William
Upper Leacock Township
Suwanee Tribe of Red Men
aAkron
Lydia Sweigart
Henry Sweigart
Fivepointville
Peter
John Zag
Red Lion
Asta O'clock
Muddy Creek
Mrs
Leah Ulrich
Samuel Ulrich
Fulton Street
Ephrata
Brethren Church
Susan Mohler
Ashland County
Ohio
Brethren
Jacob
Will
Baty Ciearer
Elias Moher
Ephratal
Dawid
Larrcaste
Loi Hildetrand
Eydareta
Pentel Mediter
Car Aphrata
Abe
Harry Wy. Mler
Terre Hill
Weeloeds
Angelica K. Smith
Bounty
Mars
Abraham W. Martin
East Earl Township
Mennonite Church
Tle Js
Diones Mo
Aja
Danas Ho Martin
Goodville
Joseph Martin
Weaverland Mennonite Church
George F. Groff
George F.katf
Bareville
Frank EL
John Hagel
Ella F. Nathan
Irertraude
Lemon Groff
Solomon Schaefer
William Sprecher
Leacock
Wayne
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