Week of visits and travelers fill local notes and town ties
Miss Helen Unangst visits sister in Philadelphia while many Lancaster area residents host and travel. Local residents, including the Bowman family, Kauffman, Renninger, Ames, Glowner and others, spend weekends with friends and relatives in towns such as Lancaster, Coatesville, Honey Brook, Mechanicsburg, Hatboro, Reading, Voganville and Philadelphia. Numerous visits, business trips, and familial gatherings thread through the week, with travelers moving between towns and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Unangst
Estella Unangst
Philadelphia
Marcus Bowman
Esther
Lancaster
George Kauffman
Norman Renninger
Terre Hill
Tra Defibaugh
Parke Ames
Ethel Smith
Banks
Odd Fellows Mark 98th Anniversary With Sermon at St Stephen
Members of Earl Lodge No 413 observed the 98th anniversary of Odd Fellowship with a credent service at St Stephen Reformed Church led by Rev. Geor. Butz D. D. The 66 attendees heard a sermon on the Good Samaritan and the duty of neighborly mercy. The service closed with the Lord's prayer and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lodge No 413
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Institution of
Odd Fellowship
Cbcred
St Stephen Reformed Chaorch
Geor. Butz
Good Samaritan
America
Two Small Fires Threaten Mrs Marks Home
Fire began from a gasoline iron or coal oil stove in a back kitchen at Mrs. Marks on E Main last Monday evening around 7 80. Firefighters and residents formed a bucket brigade to extinguish the blaze before it reached the main building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks
Main St
Squire Snader
Kivehen
Aiting Nidhing
Florida Letters Promise Winter Haven in 1917
The writer praise Florida as a growing winter refuge citing easy access from the North, lower costs, and milder climes. They note two thousand local students, new high school bond plans, and tourist vitality from St. Petersburg to Miami. Risks include pneumonia for travelers returning north. The letter from St. Petersburg dated April 20, 1917, also mentions local industry and climate benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itinlettes
Suey
Thiquonth
Pontiats
Cerigimie
Stimgers
Reader Mayers
Vieuite
Ott
Europe
Florida
California
Deeres
Miami
Wanamaker
Masons and Elks
Odd Fellows
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Nashville
Evansville
Ohio
Chicago
Old Sterling
Anf Wieder‘sehnt
W. W. Davis
St. Petersburg
Attendance Report From New Holland Public Schools Sevent Month
Attendance figures for New Holland public schools show total enrollment and daily presence across grades with named teachers and students listed as those present every day. The report details male and female attendance, overall percentages, and notes multiple school sections including primary and secondary, with principal listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
New Helland Boro
Tering
Hiei Segroup
Nanmiber
Ales Mediales
Vertert Thondr
Bidisa Diehert Sditeeed Vannes
Davis Elizabeth Dissinger
Phadrag Hah
Keiher
Faby Lewis Ho
Hendergsen
My Hess Flizabeth
Harold B. Woeher
Heaths
Ladbwie Lester le Naoeher
Beart Myer Waardiaid
Martin Pboruthy
Henry Weller
Helen Shirk
Heber Voeeher
Aita Witnter
Coudber
Loxeksrckan
Proncipal
PAC Lines
Betteat A. Wisst Prt
Secoruary
Dnce
Thace Thyis Josep Snader
Annie OyYendertes
Cotfbert Gate
Bitist
Thelen Troll Eetward
Ben Baus Baton
William Sports Mildred Misser Weaver
Martin Ednastaulter
Hates Moekle
Ruth Waulfoan Basar Leed
George Ulssliges
William Richie
Rtaymond
Martin Weber Dd
Cereitt
Roy Fritz Hahn
Bera Haack
Albert Stief
Nausher
Harold Bensinger Trantelehne Willis Diemation Tietinthe
Henry Disstner
Harold Rutter
Carl Grow
Robert Spreeder
Abraham Kauffman
Harold Stauffer Leroy Martin Watherine Helel- Chester Mellinger
Martha Overly
Joseph Murr
Esther Bashel
Harold Musser
Gertrc OR
Scio
Local Obituary Notices Detail Deaths From Lancaster County
A flurry of death notices from Reading and nearby towns lists Harvey Soreigert Dest Known Git Zens of Sotsweg Township, Leah Sweteart as survivor, with services held at Peqnea Evangeleabebnrebiternment ACen and interment in local cemetery. Other deaths include Mrs Annie F. Ranck of Laurelville, Samuel E. Miller of Reading, and several regional residents with funeral details and surviving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Swelgarr
Sotsweg
Wick
eRtire
Daichter
Leah Sweteart
Ceaidita
Pires
Annie F. Ranevk
Elijah Ranck
Harry Welsh
Laurelville
Tissa O'Clock
Ranck
United Brethren Church
James
Christiana
Harry
Gap
Memorial Day Observance Plans In Fraternal Row
A fragmented notice describes Memorial Day events with details on parades and committee roles. It notes observance by veterans groups, community organizers, and fraternal participants, with plans for ceremonies and a parade as part of the day’s observance.
Large Egg Shipments Indicate Bumper Local Crop
In the past days Eli Hess the merchant shipped to New York and Philadelphia one thousand one hundred seventy six thirty dozen crates of eggs. Totaling eighty five thousand eight hundred eighty dozen or four hundred twenty four thousand five hundred sixty eight. This and other large shippers from the area show a strong local hen fruit crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Hess
New York
Philadelphia
Fatal Fall at Barn Raising Claims Exust resident
Jonas Zook, a respected Exust Lampeter township resident and Amish member aged 58, died at General Hospital after a barn-raising accident at Jacob E B Miller’s farm. He fell from a timber over thirty feet high, struck another beam, and suffered a fractured skull. He died en route to the hospital. He leaves a wife and eight children: Eli, Amos, Lydia, Leah, Jonathan, John, Samuel, and Jonas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Zook
Exust Lampeter
General Hospital
Jacob EB. Miller
Zook
Eli
Amos
Lydia
Leah
Jonathan
John
Samuel
Jonas
Panamanian Straw Hats Featured in Fall Style Display
Museum of hats showcases a large assortment of men's and boys hats including latest patterns and styles. Includes young men's headwear and wide selection of straw hats in Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Panama
United Brethren General Conference Opens in Wichita
The twenty sixth quadrennial session of the United Brethren General Conference begins May 1 in Wichita Kansas and runs three weeks. Delegates from East Pennsylvania include Revs. D D Lowery J A Lyter I H Albright J D Batdorf H E Miller S C Enck R R Buternck with lay members A S Kreider J R Engle A S Light H J Roop C L Grahill H L Call and E P Strickler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Ceneral Conference
Wichita
Kansas
Oiinisterid
Lay Delewater
Tealy
East Pennsylvania Conference
D. D. Lowery
J. A Lyter
Harrisburg
I. H. Albright
Middletown
D. Batdorf
Lancaster
H. E. Miller
Lebanon
S. C. Enck
Philadelphia
R. R. Buttervnck
Hershey
A. S. Kreider
Annville
J. R. Engle
Palmyra
A. S. Light
H. J. Roop
Highspire
C. L. Grahill
H. L. Call
E. P. Strickler
Minister's Daughter III Ill With Pleuri sy In Lancaster
The little daughter of Rev. and Mrs. George S. Batz has been seriously ill for ten days with pleurisy and is convalescing in Lancaster at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Russ, who remains critically ill. The illness hindered Dr. Butz from preaching last Sunday evening at St. Stephen church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Elliot
Cressfield
Maryland
William Lockard
Elizabeth
John
Lancaster
Irene Buch
Voganville
Blanche N. Hoffman
Eli Hess
Charles Ream
Reading
George W. Ream
Thomas Miller
Nathaniel
Mr. Callbach
J.C. Henninger
Jennie Seitz
Schuylkill Haven
Sarah Seitz
William Jacobs
Samuel W. Jacobs
Atlee Houghton
J. E. Tierney
Tierney
Northumberland
A.D
McMahan
Middleburg
Karl Schweitzer
Sinking Springs
Emma Kartz
George S. Batz
Also Mentioned on This Page
John F. Glowner
Henry
John Kensinger, Jr
Mechanicsburg
R. Scott Harner
W E Garner
Coatesville
D. Warner
Janes Whitmer
Robert and
Carl
Bowmansville
Levi W. Brown
Addison W. Warner
Bertha Ames
Frank Ames
Hugh Carpenter
Waverly
Virginia
Lloyd Overly
J. Ross. McWilliams
Honey Brook
B. F. Hoover
Boro
Hatboro
Lacey Wright
Ethel Robinson
D.C. Moist
Charles Fasgnacht
Tanaeetay
William
McWilliamy
Mo McElroy
Minerve
Leola
Christian Groff
Elverson
Grover Lindsay
Gordonville
Edwin Caulwell
John Greenberger
D. W. Senseniy
Ralph G. Musser
Reese
Denver
J. G. Kurtz
Samuel W. Pyh
Styer Thouse
Weaver Musselman
A. Ro Stell Andson
A, Vy.geist
Eva M. Kmmery
H. B. Krlemamer
Joan
Jason Rite
New Holland Machine Company
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Dorothy Groff
Paradise
Myr
David Gockley
Jacob HH. Myers
Lyndell
Our Town
John & Myers
Mast Earl
Margaret Cramer
A. W. Snader
John A. Thalmer
C. Wikinson's Sons
Elwood Lookerman
Sherwood Brothers
Baltimore
C. Moist
Monroe Good
Noah Mack
Harold A. Butz
Princeton
New Jersey
Geo. S. Butz
Jacob C. Doerr
Leon
R. E. Bair
S. Gertrude Swope
Alta
Elizabeth Weaver
Edward P. Brinton
Henry Martin
Bareville
Roy. Weinhold
Reidenbachs
Steelton
John He ‘Sensenig
Mumma
Landisville
C.B. Roseboro
Howard
Tie
William Gelstane Familly
Earl Lodge 1
C. F
Ninth Street
Dr Watts
Deus
Alabama
Birmingham
Massachusetts
Bryant
Pugiber
Phos
Vitissea Depeatt Ps Rede
Hoggens Niaverte
Nivry Pd
Pirie Pt
Povston
Chester
Saintes
Martin Vere
Dt Howard Batter
Wake Munir Heaward
Verna
Adbert Kay Baste
Asxsa Berres Barres
Secon
Privary
Uutober
Grace Brown
Vesta
Virginla Pos
Margaret Rani
Evelyn Girott
Mary Lauder
Leah Grott
Theodore Ayers
Violet
Hibbs
Harold Hawers
Ramona Hibbs
Abram Buckwalter
Ftuth Hendrivsor
Paul Rill
Anna Elite
John Fiekes
Leona Keiser
Arthoe Futer
Margaret Martin
Robert Helzie
Viola Martin Urnold
Soniative
Edna Martin Walter Wautfore Lath
Mary Chiles Keiser
Eugene Rishel
Maurice Smith
Albert Werner
Movi
Pike
Harvey Soreigert
S Frank Cox
Chitrehtawa
RTE
George Murr
Ciera Maaor
New Hedland
Talusase
Ital
Pliers
Docun
Ralph
Scranton
Etta
Joli Brotaker
Talmie
Maeid
Tharty Kooheart
Margie
Clyde Raehards
Mary
Paliis Setem
Pety
Henninger
Caneral
St Stephen Reformed Church
William C. Speee
Willian Oo Speer
Loclock
Wied
Mary Ay
William Aitheen
Stephen
Fadward Bowers
Lateister
Susan
John Beam
Untercourse
Thovelock
Uovelock
Groffdale Mennonite Church
Nnde
Menumeer
Annie F. Ranck
Samuel E. Miler
Samuel E. Miller
Keystone Vehicle Co
Bright
Eberly) Miller
Clara
Nes Steffy
Alicé
Joseph
Shupp
Elila
Victor
Geist
Charles
Agnes
Charles Grim
Sagan
Bier
Todd
Wits
Pieter Seep Achar
Suita
General Conference of the
UB. Church
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