Obituary of Joseph S. Erb in New Holland
Joseph S. Erb age 36 died at 234 West Main Street Sunday morning after a three week illness from complications. He was a salesman for Wear-Ever Aluminum Co and a longtime member and secretary of the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday School assistant superintendent. He is survived by widow Mary Clinenson five sisters and his parents. Funeral at his home then New Holland Methodist church with burial in Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Erb
Erb
Wear-Ever ’ Aluminum Company
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church
Mary ‘Clinenson
Mra. Groff “Erb
Lancaster
Walter Groff
Bareville
Allen Whitcraft
Lititz
Howard Richter
Manheim
Joseph Styer
Roy Snavely
New Holland Methodist Church
Mrs Sara Geist Dies After Seven Year Illness
Mrs Sarah A Geist nee Yohn 71 widow of Daniel B Geist died Thursday evening at her daughter Mrs Jacob B Myers home 542 West Main New Holland after seven years illness. Survived by daughter Ella two sons Jacob and Daniel Lancaster Abraham New Holland Parke Intercourse twelve grandchildren one great grandchild and sister Rebecca C Plank New Holland. Funeral services held at New Holland United Brethren church Monday at 10 30 with services at the home preceding and interment in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A’, Geist
Yohn
Daniel B. Geist
Jacob B. Myers
West Main Street
New Holland
Ella
Jacob
Daniel
Lancaster
Abraham
Parke
Intercourse
Death of George Rouss in Morgantown
George Rouss aged 85 died at his Morgantown home on Saturday April 24 after a lingering illness. He was blind for nearly seven years, a cheerful patient, and a member of the Eutheran church at Plowville. Survived by four sons and six daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren, with a funeral to be held from his late home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rouss
Morgantown
Martin
Mechanicsburg
Christian
Oley
Mothers and Daughters Meeting at United Brethren Church
A Rainbow Service for mothers and daughters is planned in the Sunday School room on Tuesday evening May 12 at 7 30. The Woman's Missionary Society and the Otterbein Guild will present the program, promising an interesting event with a friendly welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Otterbein Guild
New Arrivals Update at Local Store
New arrivals include children's knickers in khaki and weed, men's white pants, straw hats, summer dress goods, oxford shoes and pumps, table cloth patterns, dress pants, special line suits for men and boys, ladies spring coats, summer hats for boys, and a call to see these new lines before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is. Robinson
Mothers and Daughters Meeting Set By Ranch Church W M A
The regular monthly W M A meeting of Ranch's church will meet at Mrs John Thomas home on Saturday afternoon May 9 at 2 o'clock. Attendees will welcome a report on the East Pennsylvania branch meeting held at Penbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. A. of Ranch's Church
John Thomas
East Pennsylvania
Penbrook
New Holland School Board Thanks Town For Support
The New Holland Borough School Board expresses gratitude to town individuals and organizations for kindness in providing temper children during the first seven months of the term. The public spirit has aided officials in maintaining school efficiency at usual standards. By order of the Board. Dr. J. F. Hope, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Borough
J. F. Hope
Sauder Brothers Charter Filed in New Holland Borough
The charter for Sauder Brothers Inc of New Holland was received at the Lancaster recorder's office. The company intends to buy sell repair autos and machinery and deal in accessories with $50,000 capital. incorporators Noah N Sauder, Martin G Sauder and Wayne S Martin. Also notices prompt new coats and winter wear and limited apple and seed potato offerings at New Holland Ice Co cold storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauder Brothers, Inc
New Holland
Recorder’s
Lancaster
Noah N. Sauder
Martin G. Sauder
Wayne S. Martin
Goodville
Ice Co
New Holland, Pa
Notice From Perrone County Court
Public notice from Perrone County Court dated June 31 1885 lists claims and deadlines for interested parties to respond. The document emphasizes filing requirements and official actions to be taken by involved residents and creditors.
Thief of Bagdad at Harner's Theatre This Friday and Saturday
Harner's Theatre promotes The Thief of Bagdad starring Douglas Fairbanks with magical and adventurous elements. The run includes May 8 and 9 with 8:00 pm showings and admission 60 cents for adults 25 cents for children. The piece highlights reviews from The New York Times and the Evening Telegram praising the film. Also announced is a Memorial Day program with Hon. C E Kreischer as speaker and Perseverance Band performances.
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Douglas Fairbank
Bagdad
Harner's Theatre
Fairbank
Douglas Fairbanks
Araby
N. Y. Times
Evening Telegram
New Holland
C. E. Kreischer
Bloomsburg
Perseverance Band
Canon
Lancaster County
I C. E. ‘Knischer
Columbia County
Mothers Day Observed at St Stephen Reformed Church
St Stephen Reformed Church will observe Mothers Day next Sunday with Sunday School exercises in the morning and a sermon theme Twig and Tree. In the evening Frederick Noss a Lancaster Theological Seminary student will preach. Noss is son of missionary Christopher Noss and grandson of Rev John G Noss longtime pastor. The Hustler contest is mentioned as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Noss
Lancaster
Theological ‘Seminary
Noss
Christopher ‘Noss
The
Reformed Church
Tto
Japan
Sr. John
G. Noss
Ford Rams Scott Powell milk truck in Main Street collision
The Ford truck driven by Alfred Sailor rear ended a Scott Powell milk truck on Main Street near North Railroad Avenue around 9:00. The milk truck suffered no damage while the Ford truck had a broken front wheel, punctured tire, and bent fenders and headlights. the driver escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Avenue
Main Street
John Maser
New Holland
Alfred Sailor
Scott Powell
Local Young Man Honored at Boston University
Word arrives that R. Stanley Kendig of New Holland has been elected president of the Men's Council at Boston University for 1925 1926. The role governs men's activities under the School of Religious Education and Social Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
University
R. Stanley Kendig
New Holland
Boston University
School of Religious ‘Education ‘and Social Service
Ody
On Nen
Local boys raid hotel thwarted by proprietor and son in law
An early Sunday attempt to rob the Murrel Hotel south of Ephrata failed when owner Phares Gockley and son in law William Saylor found intruders in a side room. Shots were exchanged, two men escaped, and one captured suspect from New Holland was jailed in Lancaster County after being turned over to state police. Police seek two more fugitives as authorities in adjacent towns coordinate.
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Murrel
Ephrata
Phares Gockley
William Saylor
New Holland
Young
Lancaster County Prison
Athas Nour All
Jhave
Straw Hats Feature Latest Styles by S Rubinson
The straw hat season is here with panamas and new designs. Mr Rubinson promotes a wide selection and urges customers to inspect the latest headwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Rubinson
Organ Recital at United Brethren Church Delights Attendees
The organ recital by Mr. Earle Echternacht Friday night drew praise from listeners. He performed Liszt pieces Leisbestraum and Marche Slave with skill, highlighting dreamy tempo and vivid rhythm. The second part introduced a novelty as Echternacht and Miss Anna Mearig paired to present Yon Concerto with intricate pedal work done deftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Earle Echternacht
Echternacht
Liszt
Anna Mearig
Yon
Me Ladies Auxiliary of Lane He Will
Me Ladies Auxiliary of Lane He Will is described in fragmented OCR text as organizing a local event or meeting. The readable portion hints at a community women’s group with a focus on fellowship and support activities within Lane area.
New Holland Drops Two in Weekend Set
New Holland opened 1925 Lancaster County League with losses to Eph rata and Denver. Sherid of Eph rata limited New Holland to two hits in a 16 to 2 rout while Eph rata rapped nineteen hits off Neville and Park Ames. Denver game featured fielding errors aiding a quick Denver lead, though New Holland improved at the plate.
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Lancaster ‘County
New Holland
Ephrata
Denver
Sherid
Norristown
Neville
Park Ames
Personal notices of visits and guests across multiple towns
Local society page lists numerous visits and weekend guests. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Kolb, Amos Hersher, Martin Hershes family, Aaron Kolb, Abel Weber, Edgar Osborne, Davie Co Ranch family, Jane DeHaven, Sara Geist funeral, Yoder family, George Ranck, Ruth Loyer, Elizabeth Whitmyer, Laura Coldren, Marence Kurtz, Wayne Bair, Philadelphia visitors, and many others from Lancaster, Gap, Blue Ball, Strasburg, Reading, Coatesville, Mechanicsburg, Annville, Denver, and Atglen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Kolb
Amos Hersher
Martin R .Hershes
Gordonville
Aaron Kolb
Edenih T
Abel Weber
Piraex
Clayton Kol
Edgar Osborne
Coatesville
Davie Co
Auatine Kurtz
Lancaster
Herine Jennie M. DeHaven
John Rife
Steelton
Sara A. Geist
Town
Robert Yoder
Yoder
George Ranck
Reading
Nolt
Bareville
George Musselman
Ruth Loyer
Elizabeth Whitmyer
Lebanon
Laura Coldren
Marence Kurtz
Martin
Adamstown
William F. DeHaven
A I
Sant
Nae Anangst
Ark
James
Jack
Davis C. Ranck
Harry Dicely
Maria Kinzer
Ralph Dicely
Soit
Parke Bair
Gap
Wayne Ranck
Alexander Ryback
Miriam
Ricers’e Naranta
Beaverly
Philadelphia
Martin H. Mellinger
Mildred, McMichael
George and
Daniel Dicely
Wayne Ranch
Betty
John M. Ranch
Paul B. Hess
Albert Mowrer
Esther Denlinger
Florin
Marguerite Ryback
Cora Foreman
Mary Foreman
Blue Ball
Evelyn Eby
Harry Kurtz
Denver
John F. Renninger
Harry
Numbers
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Sara Geist
Mothers and Daughters Meeting
W. M. A. Meeting
Sauder Bros, Inc
Perrone County
Harner's
NEW
Holland
Douglas New Holland
Fairbanks
Afterntoon and
Eyenvérance
ST. Stephen Reformed
Ford Rams
Powell
Is. Rubinson
Ephrata Hurler
Davis
Keeler
Roussey
H. Doremus
Fishburn
P. Doremus
P. Ames
Wolf
Shields
Skull
W. Doremus
Doremus
Cr . Roussey
Wees Ae Fishburn
Errene Wagner
Eichelberger
Kochel
Kendig
A. Ames
Geist
R.wolf
C Neville
Toe
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