Last Days Abroad Revealed by Mr Davis Travelogue
Mr Davis recounts a European tour from Chester to Edinburgh noting sites such as Eaton Hall and Wellington’s monument, birthplaces of Gladstone and Scott, Melrose and Dryburgh, Scotland’s hospitality, and Irish Sea crossings. He reflects on labor unrest, passage aboard a steamer, and his longing for home and garden. The entry ends May 12 with Davis signing W. W. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Duke of Westminster
Eaton Hall
Henry
Conestoga Valley
Liverpool
Wellington
Gladstone
Lincoln
Darwin
Melrose
Edinburgh
John Knox
J. K
Walter Scott
Maxwell Scott
Dryburgh Abbey
Caledonia
Germany
France
Scotland
Stranger Assaults Boy on Street, Tramp Suspected
Report states a boy was assaulted by a tramp described as lurking nearby. Police are searching for the suspect and reviewing witnesses.
Lancaster Entry Highlights Finest Percheron Pair
Department heads report many entries with Vance McCormick of Harrisburg leading in the show. He has imported a renowned pair of Percherons from Europe regarded as the state's finest horse types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance. McCormick
Harrisburg
Europe
A Delightful Drive From St Johns To New Holland
A writer and Editor Showalter take a country buggy trip visiting family graves in New Holland and Compass, recalling ancestors from 1728 to 1846. They pause at Springville and White Horse, discuss Mossy tombs, Peter Bezellon Road, and a city church with fond memories of parents, friends, and neighbors. The journey ends with a generous New Holland dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Paris
Wellington
London
Showalter
Brimmer Avenue
Sitn-Of- Om
Hildebrand’s
Lizzie Kurtz
Springville
White Horse
Dick Weaver
Jordan
Solomon
New Holland
Isaac” Mason
Henry
Davises and Piersols
Reese Davis
Wales
Jane Davis
Peter Bezellon
Peter's Road
Hendersons
Samuel
Coleman
John
Justina Mason
Moses
Alonzo Potter
Sallie Wilson
Johnny
Isaac Mason
Seldomridge
White _Horse
Benedict
Spring Garden
Merchants in New Holland Plan Early Evening Closings
Local shopkeepers in New Holland and nearby areas vote to observe earlier closing hours several nights a week during the summer months. While some favored three weekly closings and a longer period, the plan as adopted marks New Holland behind smaller towns in retail hours. The participating merchants listed below will close on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from January onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
New ‘Holland
Swill
Janethan Bai 1
Claron
Farm building destroyed by fire near Pantera School
On Monday morning a 10 by 12 feet farm building on Joseph E Frank's farm near Pantera School burned. Neighbors aided, contents largely saved, house and other structures survived. building insured with Earl Mutual Company. Mr Frank was returning from Maryland fishery when fire started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Frank
Pantera
Houge
Mra
Maryland
Obituary notices from Farmersville and nearby areas
Obituaries announce the death of Jacob M. Buchen, age 12, from tetanus after illness. Mary Martin, widow of Solomon Martin, of New Holland, dies in Philadelphia with remains to be brought to East Earl for services at Weaverland Church. Ellen Witwer Showalter of Terre Hill dies, survived by husband Cyrus and children Naomi and Sylvester, with a large extended family listed. Daniel Bixler, 85, dies in Ephrata. John R. Hooker, 81, dies near New Holland after a long illness, with history of farming and Hooker’s mill on Mill Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob M
Aaron
Amanda Buchen
Farmersville
Graffdale
Benjamin ‘Weaver
N. H. Mack
Bowers
Mary Martin
Solomon
Martin
New Holland
Mantua Avenue
Philadelphia
East Earl Station
Weaverland Church
Minnie Fantom
Lesh
Winters
Peter Ranck
Terre Hill
Ellen
Cyrus F. Showalter
Jacob Witwer
Caernarvon
Naomi
Lewis Smith
Sylvester
William Witwer
David Halligan
Harry Foltz
Showalter
Evangelical Church
Daniel Bixler
Daniel L. Bixler
Marshall Street
Ephrata
Brecknock Township
Berks County
Lancaster
Reading
Hahnstown
John R. Hooker
Mr. Hooker
West Earl Township
Hettie Hunshberger
Hooker
Mill Creek
Local Club Triumphs Over Adamstown In Weekend Baseball
New Holland routed Adamstown 15 to 5 with three base hits by Leed and multiple two base hits. Umpire was Martin. time 1 30. Dusty Myers returned from Sunbury and showed stage fright after last week. Memorial Day slate includes two New Holland games at Terre Hill and upcoming appearance of Lancaster’s Cincoes and Reading City champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leed
Doremus
Fichthorn
Brenner
Balla
McDennis
New Holland
Adamstown
Noecker
Rudy
Martin
Quarryville
Cincoes
Lancaster
Reading
Terre Hill
Dusty” Myers
Sunbury
Dusty
Residents and visitors share weekend travels and visits
Local residents and relatives flocked across towns and states with many staying several days. Names include Lewis Storb Martha Witmer Emmaline Styer Mary Weiler Isaac Cauller B Davis John Roland Harry Dickershied George Varna H F Showalter Samuel Fasnacht Edna Dorwart Henry Davis and M B Dissinger visiting family, attending events, or traveling to Gettysburg Lancaster Hagerstown Thompsontown and Sterling during the weekend and early week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Storb
Gettysburg College
Martha Witmer
Union Grove
Emmaline Styer
Lancaster
Annie Diller
Mary Weiler
East Earl
Isaac Cauller
John Roland
Gettysburg
Harry Dickershied
Mifflintown
George Varna
New York
Aaron Hooker
H. F. Showalter
Denver
H. A. Showalter
Samuel H. Fasnacht
Hagerstown
John Dorwart, Jr
Edna
Thompsontown
Juniata County
Henry Davis
Sterling, Ill
W W. Davis
M. B. Dissinger
Oliver Brubaker
Mr. Dissinger
Accident at Mast Stoltzfus Farm In Morgantown Berks
A serious accident occurred Saturday at the Mast Stoltzfus farm in Morgantown Berks County. A carriage drawn by a pair of horses attached to a roller ran away after the animals were frightened. No further details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mast
Stoltzfus
Morgantown
Marriage Vows for Ella N Rettew and Edwin R Leeking
Last Sunday at 8 in Rothsville Ella N Rettew wed Edwin R Leeking of Millway in a private ceremony at the bride's mother's home. Rev J W Bittner officiated with a ring ceremony. The groom, a gas company surveyor, is working on a High Bridge New Jersey contract and plans to move to Boston after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella N, Rettew
Edwin R Leeking
Millway
Rothsville
J. W. Bittner
Lutheran Church
High Bridge
N. J
Band Out Parade Raises 86 61 For New Holland Benefit
The P. O. S. of A. Band paraded through town earning public praise and raising 86.61 in contributions. Collectors J. P. Davis and G. B. Townsley reported the fund as a notable show of town support and the band plans an advertising tour in the county’s eastern section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Davis
G. 8. Townsley
Clarion Lawn
New Holland
Up-to-Date Service Report From Rural Lines
Last week D B Frymyer of Enterprise Telephone called from Reinhold's Station about thirteen miles from New Holland. He held his watch to the phone and heard it tick. The line to Reinhold's and other points about seventeen miles away remained conductive and parts operated normally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Frymyer
Enterprise Telephone Company
Cuarion
Reinhold
New Holland
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MR. Davis
Ee Page Greee Catabastien
Britain
Charles I
Cromwell
Charles Kingslay
Mary
Glasgow
Trossachs
Katrine and Lomond
Abérfoyle
White House
Scott
America
Astor
Carnegie
Ayr
Robert Burns
Sterling Gazette
Lutheran Observer
the Clarion
Kenilworth
Goldwin Smith
India
Cecil Rhodes
Nelson
Queen Elizabeth
Dixie
Columbus
Italy
Abbotsford
W. W. Davis
e-Boy
Voganville
Lotal Girl
St. John’s
Co. F. Showalter
John BR. Hooker
Paradieo
Tight la Desiger
Ead Brenner
Dommel
Keifer
Udy ci
Glowner
Fichthorn P
Wright
Wees
Total Berets
Hoo
B. Davis
High
Leeking-Rettew
Farmers’ Institute
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