Obituaries and death notices from a Lancaster area page
Michael Leopold 72 drops dead at Brownstown Road trolley station while planning to take a car for Lancaster. Mrs. L R Brown Ellen Catharine Brown dies from long asthma at about 60. Malinds Eichleberger dies at Springville at 61 years 9 months 16 days from heart disease and dropsy. funeral in Zoltenreich cemetery. John Fetter 28 dies at Fetterville from diabetes. survived by widow and four children. funeral at Bridgeville U E Church. Charles A Landis 57 dies at Leola from cerebral hemorrhage. funeral at Leola Memorial M E Church with interment in Heller's Cemetery. Daniel M Echternacht dies in Paradise township from a gastric ulcer. age 64. funeral at 2 PM with interment in Strasburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Leopold
Brownstown Road
Lancaster
L. R. Brown
Ellen Catharine
Lemon R. Brown
Monroe Eichleberger
Malinds
Monroe Hichleberger
Springville
Walter
Hichelberger
Pequea A. BE
Zoltenreich
Henninger
John Fetter
Joan Fetter
Fetterville
William Fetter
Fetter
Bridgeville
Charles A. Landis
Leola
Elsie
William Plank
Landis
M. E
Heller's
Daniel M. Echternacht
Paradise Township
Echternacht
Presbyterian Church
Samuel Kling
City
William Blair
Harrisburg
Frank Stevens
Strasburg Township
Marion H
Philadelphia
Harry L
Strasburg
John
Margaret
Rachel
Louise
Strasburg Cemetery
Seed Potatoes Warn of Imported Disease Risk
A Washington bulletin urges careful action on seed potatoes as foreign imports threaten the American crop. It warns that Europe carries diseases unknown here and that introducing them could devastate potato production in the North or South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Europe
Amateur Theatrics Home Ties at Hess Hall Draws Crowd
Alumni Association of the local high school staged Home Ties in Hess Hall on Saturday March 16 to a packed house with many turned away. A repeat performance is set for tonight with reserved seats selling fast and music by the F. M. quartet and alumni members. Directed by W. E. Keefer. Doors open 7:80. program 8. seats 25c to 20c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess Hall
Iocal High School
W. E. Keefer
Lancaster
Palm Sunday at Trinity Church Beams With Music and Worship
Palm Sunday observances at Trinity Church include palms ferns and flowers with baptismal rites. W M Mearig and George Mearig will sing The Palms and Jerusalem. The pastor will preach the day and his eighth anniversary sermon. Evening services run 7:30 nightly next week with Good Friday two services. Easter services to be announced. Congregation meeting Monday reviews reports and elects officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Mearig
George Mearig
Jerusalem
Clarion
Blue Ball Primary School Closes After Seven Month Term
The Blue Ball Primary School ended its term with 47 pupils and a 98 percent average. List of students with perfect attendance includes Virginia E. Ames and Mary Burkey among others. several missed only one day. The spring term starts Monday April 8, 1912 with a new beginner class and extra help available from teacher Marale L. Ranck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ball
Virginia E. Ames
Lizzie Burkey
Mary Burkey
Lillian Clayton
Anna Sensenig
Clara G. Shir
Viola M. Stafford
Clara M. Stuur
Agness. Weaver
Ruth E. Weaver
Joseph B. Horst
George Rutter
Arthur Weaver
Harry D.yundt
Landis Herr
Lizzie B. Horst
Ruth Sensenig
Charles Kern
Raymond Katz
Emery Witmer
Marale L. Ranckg
Passion Week Services at Reformed Church
Weekday services run Monday through Friday evenings at St Stephen Preparatory service and election of officers at 2 80 p.m. Holy Communion Saturday. Easter Sunday morning service at 10 80 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
St. Stephen
Hospital Board Approves Rate Increases in Lancaster Meeting
At a Monday meeting at General Hospital in Lancaster, the board of directors decided to increase hospital rates. The action affects patient charges and service fees across the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Typhoons on Chinese coasts described briefly
The article details fierce Chinese typhoons with speeds up to 108 mph, wrecking junks and ships along the coast. It explains the circular storm structure, central calm zone, and the saving role of weather networks from Hong Kong Manila Guam and Jesuit Father Algue's insights for early warning to prevent loss of life and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Weather Bureau
Hong Kong
China Sea
Father Algue
Guam
Manila
Sunday School Convention Brings Townships Together at Bridgeville
Workers from East Sarl and Crernarvon townships gathered at Bridgeville United Evangelical Church for a two session Sunday School convention. A county banner display, graded lessons, literature and handwork were shown as officers were elected including President B. W. Weaver and Secretary Miss Mary C. Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville
East Sarl
Crernarvon
Paradise High School Class Day Exercises Schedule
A large audience gathered at Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday evening for Paradise High School Class Day. The program featured music, the president's address by Claude Eby, recitations by Nora E. Martin and Miriam E. Frew, cornet solos by Claude Eby, a class history and statistics by E Esta Blackbill, mantled oration by Harry W Hershey, and remarks by J Raymond Sheaffer and Charles Workman. Officers include President Claude Eby and Vice President Anna T. Buckwalter with Miriam E. Frew as Secretary and Harry W Hershey as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Paradise High School
Claude Eby
Nora E. Martin
Elmer L. Snavely
E. Esta Blackbill
Miriam E. Frew
Harry Whershey
Miller
Anna
Buckwalter
J. Raymond Sheaffer
Anna T. Buckwalter
Miriam ° EB. Frew
Harry W. ‘Hershey
How to Plant the Trees Given Away by Watt and Shand
Instructions for planting a free tree from Watt and Shand in Lancaster City. Advises planting depth 12 to 15 inches, a foot square hole, firm soil, about a gallon of water, sun exposure, minimal compost, and optional well rotted compost on the surface for faster growth. Encourages recipients to plant promptly and request allotments if not yet received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster City
Musselman Bros Roofing Ad Teaser
For all kinds of ready roofing go to Musselman Bros. offering quick service and materials. Visit Musselman Bros for roofing options and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musselman Bros
Pastor'at Leacock Zion Left Behind by Sapienee Ge Br AL
A fragmentary note mentions Pastor'at Leacock and Zion, with a reference to Sapienee Ge Br AL Weickeel left behind. The terse text suggests a church or community context but lacks clear details or a readable narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapienee
Complete Surprise for Mrs. Plank on Twenty Ninth Birthday
Mailbox gifts arrive bearing Mrs. A. W. Plank’s signature for her twenty ninth birthday. Packages include ginghams stockings jabots cooking utensils jewelry handkerchiefs drawn work collars aprons linen items towels centerpieces and eleven dollars. Postmarks show multiple Lancaster area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Plank
New Holland
Intercourse
Blue “Ball
East
Wart
Churchtown
Hinkletown
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Reading
Green Bank
Plank
Citarion
Doerr Player Pianos Delivered by Kirk Johnson Co
In the past weeks Kirk Johnson and Company of Beansaster delivered Doerr players pianos to customers. The notices indicate rapid sales and availability of these player pianos for local music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk John-son &. Co
Beansaster
Boro Schools Report From The Halls Of Education
The boro schools monthly report lists attendance and lists students with perfect attendance across Primary Secondary Grammar and Hiatt schools. It names teachers and the principal BE R Kpayaitt and notes multiple students present every day.
Salisbury High School Class Honors and Commencement Plans
Salisbury High graduates eighteen students this year sixteen boys and two girls. Baccalaureate at Gap M E Church April 14 by Rev Thos Minker. Commencement at Pequea Presbyterian April 18. First honor Paul Edward Schlechter valedictorian second Ellen Bullock salutatorian third Bessie Plank Salisbury oration. Prof Moore speaker from West Chester State Normal School. John Bullock elected president Agnes Marsh secretary Parke Coffroth class prophet. Class colors gold and royal purple. flower pink carnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gap M. E. Church
Thos. Minker
Pequea Presbyterian Church
Paul Edward Schlechter
Ellen Bullock
Bessie Plank
Salisbury
Prof. Moore
West Chester State Normal School
John Bullock
Agnes Marsh
Parke Coffroth
Fertilizer makers Baugh & Sons advertise seed and tobacco products
Baugh & Sons Fertilizers promotes 58 years of soil knowledge and scrapper leaf brand fertilizers for seed leaf tobacco and potatoes. Sold by M. B. Graybill & Son Bareville Pa and Jos S Graybill Hast Earl Pa with date 8 16 41.
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Baughs
M.-8
Graybill & Son
Bareville
Jos
S. Graybill
Hast Earl
Seed Oats and Wheat Offered at Weaver Hurst's mill
Advertises a sale of seed oats and a pledge to pay the highest market price for good wheat at Weaver Hurst's mill. Mentions bringing wheat and trading for seed oats. Contains a street-style line with numbers 28-88-86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Hurst's
Dr Piersol Announces New Downtown Location
Dr. Piersol, veterinarian, informs patients of a move to the Styer House. He will be reachable at the new address and via Independent and Bell phone calls. The office relocation takes effect immediately with notes of the change to ensure continued service.
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le Dri
Piersol
Styer
Numerous Visits and Family Trips Reported in Local Notes
Mrs William Lockard attended her aunts funeral in York Ida Lechrone. Samuel Shank of Danville Pa visited his sister A L Whitmer and old schoolmates. Miss Mayme Wise visits home near Cambridge while father recovers. Florence I Styer stays with grandparents in Co B. Townsley travels to Ithaca and Waverly. S R Burkholder and daughter from Salina Kansas visit Lloye Overly. Mrs Benjamin Buckwalter from Newton Kansas guests at Noah Macks with Christ Fershey Mussleman Thurs. Noah Mack travels to Boyertown. Mr and Mrs S F Retten visit daughter in Reading. Mrs M E Yeardsley of Germantown visits E L Roseboro. R H Wright and son Robert go to Philadelphia for a machinist position. he later goes to York and secures a job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lockard
York
Ida Lechrone
Samuel Shank
Danville
A. L. Whitmer
Mayme Wise
Cambridge
Florence I. Styer
Lancaster
Israel Bair
B. Townsley
New York State
Ithaca
Waverly
S. R. Burkholder
Salina
Kansas
Lloye
Benjamin Buckwalter
Newton
Noah Mack
Christ Fershey
Sandersburg
S. H. Mussleman
Frank Stauffer
Round Town notices from a small town
John Woomert suffered a stroke and was taken to County Hospital by High Constable Samuel Jacobs. Arthur Kinzer is confined to his room with pneumonia. William B. Bair returns after seven years away to run his father’s place. Eli M. Martin delivered a Hudson 38 touring car to B S Hoover. E Ross Herr held a public sale of Eagle Hotel outfit and Dolly Woods sold for 183 to Jason Houck. Herr moves to Lancaster. Seber to run Eagle. WCTU to meet April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woomert
Eby
Samuel Jacobs
Arthur Kinzer
William B. Bair
Mr. Bair
New York
Eli M. Martin
B. S. Hoover
Mr. Hoover
E. Ross Herr
Eagle Hotel
Dolly Woods
Jason Houck
Herr
Lancaster
Central Market
H. F. Seber
The
Eagle
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mull Rynier wed in Lancaster with Meminger officiating
Christian R. Mull of Leacock and Edna R. Rynier of Seaman Place were married on Tuesday at Rev. Dr. J. W. Meminger's East Chestnut Street residence in Lancaster. They were attended by several relatives of the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian R. Mull
Leacock
Edna R. Rynier
Seaman Place
J. W. Meminger
East Chestnut Street
Lancaster
Sugarota Offer At Musselman Bros Free Feeding Book
Local ad promotes Sugarota at Musselman Bros with a free copy of Saccharine Feeds and Feeding. The short notice mentions a special deal on the product and a published book title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musselman Bros
We Believe It Was Good On Friday Evening
The fragment hints at an event or evaluation described as good, occurring on a Friday evening last week. Names, places, or specifics are unclear in the readable text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ess
Ladies’ Auxiliary
General Hospital, Lancaster
W. S. Keefer
Trinity Notes
Blue Ball Primary School
Donald McCaskey
Witmer, Pa
J. G. Rosenberger
Mary C. Wallace
G. A. Maurey
Jacob Landis
Maurey
H. Frank Eshleman
B. W. Weaver
S. 5. Watts
D. G.weidman
IE. Pearl Wallace
Carrie Ammon
Harry Killian
Mary A. Watts
Ira Kurtz
Watt & Shand
Attie Hospital
BORO
Emory Bowers
Cheater Fritz
Albert Frey
George Good
Paul Kochel
Joseph Mentzer
John Ochme
Levi Overly
Amos Warner
Lloyd Whitmer
Robert Witmer
Maurice Smith
William Kinzer
Florence Brown
Erma Defibaugh
Elizabeth Dissinger
Eva Diller
Grace Groff
Mary Grossman
Esther Hull
Catharine Martin
Ella Martin
Eva Martin
Susie Overly
Ella Palm
Grace Rishel
Esther Shaub
Marian Shaub
Elizabeth Kinzer
Mary Weaver
M. Apele Hosterrer
Schoor
Esther Oehme
Verna Seabollt
Amy Swope
Edna Dickersheid
Alta Witmer
Elva Overly
Rosa Stauffer
Beulah Brown
Juliet Defibaugh
Miles Martin
Raymond Hull
Abram Martin
Harold Kochel
Lewis Hendrixson
Isaac Davis
Guy Hull
John Whitmer
Parke Bowers
Anna Rutter Barron
Mary Stauffer
Grace Witmer
Edith Hess
Esther Diller
Lester Kochel
Elwood Lutz
Theodore Storb
Charles Fassnacht
R. N. Bowers
Salisbury High School
Baugh & Sons Fertilizers
New
Boyertown
S. F. Retten
M. E. Yeardsley
Germantown
E. L. Roseboro
R. H. Wright
Robert
Bobby
Mull-Rynier
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