Personal notes and social visits across Lancaster area
Misses Mae Reinhold and Ruth Mel Minger of near Hinkletown hosted Sunday guests. Many residents and relatives from Lancaster, Gap, Intercourse, Strasburg and Bird in Hand visited friends and family, with weekend trips to Lewis, Reading, Philadelphia, and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Reinhold
Ruth Mel Minger
Near Hinkletown
Near
Green Bank
C. Comanff
Bertha
Beiler's Creamery
Catherine Brill
Eagle Hotel
Leroy W. Groff
James Bair, Jr
Reading
Washington
Sanjay
Mayme Wise
Gap
Carson ,Sterling, Jr
Charles Hendry
Amos Myers
Isaac Myers
Strasburg
Pearl Hernbey
West Chester
Martin Mohler
Pan Brill
Akron
A. C. Brill
Harry K. Mohler
Terre Hill
Emma Brown
George E. Dank
Columbia
Levi W. Brown
Lemon S Blair
Elizabeth Russell
Intercourse
Rudy Dickersheid
H. F. Diffender
Honey Brook
Sprecher
Robert Houck
Bertha Weinhbold
Lancaster
Bertha Ames
Edna M. Seber
Eugene Rishel
Philadelphia
William Yandt
John Grossman
Davis Warfel
William B. Bair
Charles Bensinger
Walter Bensinger
Harry Nagle
Knights of Malta
Pottaville
Mra
Ira G. Bair
John B. Rife
Isaac B. Shirk
Bord
Quarryville
Helen Curly
Our Town
William E. Harner
Taylor
Coatesville
Annie Wentz
Paul R. Wentz
Anna W. Martin
Grace McCarty
Helen Fasenacht
Norman Giviler
Curtis Thomson
Downingtown
B. J. Clemenson
D. S. Cauller
Isaac Caull
Elva Raezer
Ira Mohler
Earl C. Good
Ephrata
Tobias Renbinger
Mary Vf. Seber
Harry L. Overly
George Leon
Bird In
Geo. W. Bair
Ella
Irma Kreider
Esther Saunders
West Philadelphia
Guy F. Bair
Charles F. Bair
Pearl Doner
Addison M. Sheaffer
South
William Sprecher
Ss Arthur Griffith
Thelma
Pittsburgh
Ella Davis
Mary E
Newton Eby
Catherine Sheaffer
Ella Davie
Mary
Elizabeth Diffenbach
Freeland N. Buckwalter
Loretta Weinbold
H. C. Weaver
Lizzie Wilson
Elvyerson
David Sheller
Katie Jackson
Frank B. Keiser
Trinity Lutheran Congregation Plans 185th Anniversary Events
The 185th anniversary week of Trinity Lutheran features former pastors Rev. F. F. Buermeyer and Rev. A. T. W. Steinhauser visiting for Wednesday evening services. Thursday unites congregation and Sunday school with speakers from Lancaster Ephrata and Rewmtown, and Friday offers an anniversary sermon by the pastor serving since 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Congregation
F. F. Buermeyer
A. T. W. Steinhauser
R. S. Brubaker
New Holland School Visited by County Superintendent
County Superintendent Fleisher completed visits to Lancaster county schools with the final stop at New Holland. Directors pay the highest average salaries to grade teachers, keeping the borough schools superior with strong teachers, good reading, cheerful rooms, and attentive care for student success. Hon. A. W. Snader and Dr. L. H. Hendrixeon accompanied the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleisher
Lancaster County
New Holland
A. W. Snader
L. H. Hendrixeon
Tis
Rally Day at New Holland U B Church a Grand Success
The Men's Bible Class held Rally Day services at New Holland U B Church last Sunday evening. The large auditorium filled from 6:80 pm, with exercises starting at 7:30 pm and floral decorations by a capable committee. The Leola Young Men's Bible Class and many out of town attendees joined, and the program featured class orchestra music. The event inspired attendees to higher ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland U. B
Leola
Missionary Service Program At St Stephen Reformed Church
The Missionary Society of St Stephen Reformed Church in this borough invites all to a Sunday evening program at 7:80. Reading by M Stauffer, recitation by EvS Diller, solo by Grace… Questions listed include who sold his birthright and what it meant, and a “Missionary Journey” note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of
Bistae Rook
Nats
Isaac Buckwalter
Letter From W W Davis Sterling ILI May 10 1915
A hometown letter from Sterling Illinois recounts local families and surnames from Pennsylvania and nearby counties, notes an Historical Society, a few city hall curios, and mentions a 1528 volume among books. It reflects on neighbor Kate Wallice’s death, a Galts lineage, and April weather turning warm with garden produce and stable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Ili
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Franklin
Martin
Hoover
Brenbaker
Crawford
Galt
Diller
Roger
Werle
Ahrens
Shaler
Breiding
Grebner
Stolizens
Mentzer
Rutter
City Hall
Frankfort
Maine
Betterland
Montgomery
Kate Wallice
Naylom
Galts
New Holland
Conestoga
Hugh Wallace
Franklin County
Mary
Agnes
Kate
Tom
Goldsmith
Quiet double weddings at Akron and Lancaster
In Akron on Saturday evening Art Wendler Batzer wed Edna Dixon of Talmage in a quiet ceremony at the United Evangelical parsonage. In Lancaster Mrs Lila Locher McVay married Seeger Roland at her mother’s home with a ring ceremony and small family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sprecher
Honey Brook
Robert Houck
Rey
I. W. Wanner
Dayton
Ohio
Mary Wanner
Arthur ©. Brill
William MM. Stanffer
Lancaster
H. F. ” Diffenderfer
United Evangelical Parsonage
Akron
Wendler , Batzer
Rotheville
Misa Edna Dixon
Talmage
H. Wagner
Charles H. Locher
East King Street
Lila Locher McVay
Seeger Roland
Geo. O. Roland
New Holland National Bank
James R. Locher
Ss. M. Mountz
Mr Roland
New York
Jame 1
North Lite Street
the Clarion
Harner to Erect New Theatre in Coatesville
Workmen excavate for a two story theatre to be built by William E. Harner operator of the Taylor House on East Main Street. The 120 by 41 foot structure will seat about 700 in the main auditorium with bowling alleys pool and billiard tables in the basement. The metal and hollow tile front promises a premier amusement house in a growing town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Harner
Taylor House
Coatesville
S. B. Barris & Co
East Main Street
Notice to Contractors for Earl Township School Building
Earl Township School Board intends to erect a new school building at Earl Union. Plans and specifications will be ready for inspection by Wednesday May 19 1915 at the secretary I G Sensenig New Holland RD No 3. The board meets Tuesday evening May 25 at 6 at the Styer House New Holland to receive bids for the erection of the school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Township
Earl Union
Board of
I. G. Sensenig
New Holland
R.D No
Styer
Board of SoHnoon Directors
Alumni Banquet Planned by New Holland High School Association
The Alumni Association of New Holland High School announces its annual banquet on Saturday evening May 29 1915 at the New Holland House owned by J P Rutter. A fine program is in preparation and many members and friends are expected. Supper is described as a swell meal and all attendees are assured of a royal good time.
Farmer Dies by Suicide at Mountville Farm
Benjamin F. Weaver a retired farmer near Mountville cut his throat with a pocket knife Saturday afternoon. He had been in an institution for the insane in the past but had improved at home. The act occurred during a brief absence of his attendant. He leaves two wives and multiple children. The funeral was held at Longenecker's Reformed Mennonite Church with interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Weaver
Mountville
East Lampeter
Isos
Isaac and
Catherine Barr Weaver
Reformed Menononite Church
Weaver
Naomi Brown
Refton
Lizzie Weaver
Manor Township
Mabel F
Ira
Naomi R
Sue B
Lancaster
Harry
Lillian M
Ella E
Jacob B
Annie M
Maude M
Longenecker’s Reformed Mennonite Church
New Holland High School 11th Annual Commencement May 24
The Eleventh Annual Commencement exercises of New Holland High School will be held at the United Brethren Church on Monday May 24. Irene Numbers Edna Edyths High School and Charity Musselman will deliver the salutatory and valedictory orations. Dr Charles H Gardimier of Millersville will address the audience on What Is a Man Worth. A silver offering will be taken at the door to cover expenses. The Baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev J R MacDonald at the United Brethren Church on Sunday evening May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland High School
United Brethren Church
Irene Numbers
Edna Edy
Charity Musselman
Millersville
Notice to Tax Payers in Earl Township Taxes Reduced for Early Payment
Notice to Tax Payers states a 5 percent discount on all state county and road taxes in Earl township if paid by June 1, 1915. Tax collection will occur at Martindale May 20 7 to 11 am Hinkletown May 21 7 to 11 am Voganville May 23 7 to 11 am Reidenbach's Store May 27 Trolla May 28 8 to 9 am Frank Bair's Shop May 29 7 pm to 8 pm Jacos R Hooser Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Township
Martindale
Hinkletown
Voganville
Reidenbach’s
Trolla. m
Frank. Bair
Multiple Deaths Reported in Lancaster Area Obituaries
Obituary notices recount deaths in Lancaster County including Irene Elizabeth Nolt dau. of Henry and Lizzie Nolt who died at home after whooping cough. Mary Martin near Martindale aged fourteen. Mrs Martha Hess widow of sionel R. Hess in Witmer after a stroke. Mrs Mary A Raezer of Brownstown after a stroke. and Mrs Frances Gertrich Leaman wife of Jacob Leaman, with funeral services held at local Mennonite and Evangelical churches. Interments followed in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Elizabeth
Henry
Lizzie Nolt
Torsday
Esther
Elsie
Virgie
Aviron
Groffdale Mennonite Church
Adjuning
Mary Martin
Moses Martin
Martindale
Reuben
Froville
Reuben Weaver
Moses
New Holland
Anna
Isaac Mortons Cemetery
Martha Hess
Sionel R. Hess
David Lo Burkhodder
Witmer
Sue
Tess
Martha Wissler Sheix
Mra Hood
Feller Lancaster
Wothsiete Ephrata
Moow Hess
Ephratee
Mary Hess
Ephuta
D .L. Burkholder
Wituier
Mary A Raezer
Matthias Raezer
Evangelical Church
Brownstown
Elizabeth Birch
William Bo Rae2er
Wrest Reading
Harry
Spencer Raeser
Milton
Minnie Raezer
Tome
Acd
Alfred Bear O
Drowneteen
Tainae
Vernon Town
Brownestown
Forsera Darector
Hengdue
Cedar Grove Church to ordain new pastor candidate
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church will host the Presbytery of Westminster on Monday May 17 for Mr Robert C Pitzer a Princeton student and Licentiate to face ordination in the afternoon session at 2 30 and installation in the evening at 7 30 open to all. Clergy from several towns will preside preach and deliver sermons and charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church
Robert
C. Pitzer
Princeton
Presbytery of
New York
Dresbytery
Westminster
Cedar Grove
Pitzer
Cedar Grove Church
Robert L. Clark
Lianester
A. Lewis Hyde
Cardiff Mi
Raymond H. Wilson
Gry
George Wells Ely
Columbia
Stockholders Meeting and Directors of New Holland Machine Co
The New Holland Machine Company held its stockholders annual meeting on Saturday May Sth at 2 pm electing Jnc G Noss R H Wright as directors and J D Bair as auditor for three years. On May 10 the directors elected A M Zimmerman president and general manager Weaver Musselman vice president and P B Wess secretary and treasurer for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New Holland Machine Company
Jnc. G. Noss
R. H. Wright
J. D. Bair
A. M. Zimmerman
Weaver M. Musselman
P. B. Wess
For Sale Sweet Potato Plants Jersey Varieties
For sale sweet potato plants ready to transplant Jersey red white and yellow varieties. Seller Samuel W. Fox located in East Earl R. D. No. 2 near S. S. Gehman's Mill. Ind. phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Fox
East Earl
S. S
Notice-Painness at Terre Hill and New Holland
At Terre Hill every Wednesday and Thursday at New Holland the balance of the week. Da. J. E. Treexex, Dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Hill
New Holland
da. J. E. Treexex
Werner Family Obituary Tribute From Monticton Notes
A memorial notice lists numerous Werne r family members including Jerry F Werner Minerva Werner Albert Werner and Elmer Leininter among attendees. Other listed guests include Ella Werner Lizzie Miller Ruth Miller and John Walker with several surnames such as Corwin Slichter and Blankenbiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemi
Werner
Erry
Revo MacDonald
Jerry Fo Werner
Minerva Werner
Albert Werner
Gertie Werner
Mra
Elmer Leininter
Williams
Willeimuth
Mro
Chiaude Rath
Ella Werner
Lille Angstadt
Lizzie Miller
Mame Corwin
Edna Corwin
Verona Noll
Ruth Miller
Verne Mackie
Anna Swelsare
Miriam Wealand
Erina Slichter
Annua Blrohone
Gertie Artz
Mabel Bixler
Samuel Parssnacht
Edna Troatle
Edna Schlabach
Edna Moyer
Esther Blintine
Esther Ruth
Carrie Wolfskill
Victoria Burkhart
Graces Leininger
Marguerite Anestadt
John Walker
Werner Miller
Leroy Werner
Raymond Blankenbiller
Charles Werner
Landis Sheaffer Hosts May 9 Wedding Reception
Mr. and Mrs Landis Sheaffer of Farmersville gave a dinner May 9 honoring sister Lizzie. Guests included the Spotts and Martin families from Habnstown and Churchtown, Hinkletown, New Holland, and Lancaster. A fine noon dinner satisfied all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis Sheaffer
Farmersville
Lizzie
Ray Spotts
Samuel Spotts
E. H. Marcin
Elias Martin
Milton Martin
Habnstown
Hettie S. Myers
New Holland
Horace Ratt
Abiah Martin
Earl. Snyder
Hinkletown
E. K. Martin
Churchtown
Tobias Warner
Lancaster
Big Saturday Livestock Sale Scheduled in New Holland
Bills printed at the Clarion office announce a large Styer House Sales Stables sale in New Holland on Saturday May 22 featuring an express load of Virginia horses bought by A M Sheaffer 20 Lancaster County cows fat and Bologna cows stock cattle 50 shoats and other items. Stauffer plans weekly sales each Saturday offering any party items for sale and charging a reasonable commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Harry L. Stauffer
Styer House
New Holland
Virginia
A. Mf. Sheaffer
Lancaster County
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Carl Moist
Newport
H. A. Showalter
Mary A. Reese
Rock Hill
Ralph G. Musser
Samuel Snyder
Edna Myer
Miss. Myer
Viola Myer
Jackson Street
Paul Reinhart
L. Harper Himes
Schuylkill Haven
the Boro
Samuel Baker
Elizabeth
Wm. John
Blue Ball
Tobias Renninger
Louis
Storb
William
Trinity Lutheran Church
Whitsunday
Henry E. Jacobs
Philadelphia Theological Seminary
New Holland School
Missionary Service
W. W. Davis
Wieter
Butzer
Dixon
Roland McVay
Farmer
N. H
Irene Elizabeth Nolt
Mary Martino
Peter Rohrer
East Petersburg
Mentienite
Phrata
Hamner Creek
Mrs Blary
Raezer
James Giitith
Garfich
Fanny Kehrer Leaman
Swinehart
Merchain
Rineer
Quarryene
Plepkins Millard
Themous
Walttean
Ales
Henry Leaniats
New Uodland
Aros
Owas Heldolan
Stockholders’ Annual Meeting
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