A Peculiar Character and General Taylor in Lancaster
A narrative recalls General Zachary Taylor and his era. The piece notes Taylor’s 1848 Lancaster visit, presidential ascent, and ties to Lincoln and popular memory. It contrasts Taylor with Scott, praising his plain manners and leadership. It also recalls his campaigns from 1812 to 1847 and the famed Buena Vista defense.
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Conqueror of Santa Anna
Buena Vista
Lancaster
Taylor
Scott
Lincoln
Old Abe
Mexico
Monterey
Beina Vista
Santa Anna
Santa
Longfellow
Fillmore
Casa
Butler
John’ M. ‘Clayton
Delaware
William’ ‘M. Meredith
Phila
Bense
Death of President Zachary Taylor in 1850
The text recalls Zachary Taylor's sudden death on July 9 1850 after a hot Fourth of July fever. It notes Millard Fillmore's cautious assumption of duties amid seven months of congressional controversy over Clay's compromise. Taylor is depicted as genial and duty bound, with wife Margaret, daughter Sarah who married Jefferson Davis, and son Richard siding with the South in the war.
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Congress
Henry Clay
Millard Fillmore
Zachary Taylor
Margaret
Sarah
Jefferson Davis
Richard
Goose bone forecast for winter of 1907 1008
A friend of Elias Hartz uses a goose breast bone to forecast the coming winter. Predictions expect frost and snow from late November to December, a cold spell January 10 16, a possible old fashioned snow storm, milder weather by late February, an ice crop late January to early February, sleighing likely, and a cold March with storms.
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Reading Eagle
Elias Hartz
Hartz
Pennsylvania
Behalf of the Heathen Fund Drive Seeks Help Abroad
Mrs D B Schneder sails from San Francisco January 31 to join her husband, president of North Japan College Sendai, to raise funds for Reformed Churches and eliminate a 70000 debt on the Board of Foreign Missions. She will be joined by Mrs Dr William B Hoy who will go to Yoochow Hunan China.
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D. B. Schneder
Japan
Board of Foreign Missions
Yoochow
Hunan
China
Schneder
Mra. Hoy
Woman's College
Frederick
Maryland
Franklin and Marshall College
Brecknock Township
Bowmanaville
Hoy
J. W. Ault
New Providence
Pioneers and Landmarks of the United Brethren Church
Rev. Dr. I H Albright of New Holland spoke at the local U B Church on Saturday evening delivering a detailed history of the United Brethren Church in Eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland. His talk combined reminiscences with data and was well received by a large audience.
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Ephrata
New Era
United Brethren Church
I. H. Albright
New Holland
U. B
Albright
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Miss Dorothy Diller Recovers After Operation
Friends of Dorothy Diller daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas M Diller report she withstood a hospital operation well at St Josephs Hospital last week and is progressing nicely. She received 87 post cards from many friends who remembered her during her illness and she thanks them for their thoughts.
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Dorothy Diller
Chas. M. Diller
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lancaster Crops Lead Nation at State College Address
Governor Stuart spoke at the Pennsylvania State College dedication of new agriculture and dairy buildings costing 300000 dollars. He praised agriculture's place amid rail, steel, and mining industries, noting Lancaster County leads U S farm value and Pennsylvanias strong crop and dairy stats with wide county presence.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State College
A. Woodward
Stuart
Obituary notices for several local residents
The section reports the death of Mrs. Susann Gehr wife of George Gehr at her home near Fetterville from a stroke. She would have been sixty five. Survived by husband and four daughters. Funeral at Centre Church East Earl township. Also noted are the deaths of Rev Benjamin Lehman aged eighty six after six weeks illness, and Katie L daughter of George Smith age eight, plus William Edgar son of Frank Kemrer aged two years two months. Funeral arrangements by Henninger with services in Mennonite meeting houses.
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Susann
George Gehr
Fetterville
Frankbourer
Lutheran Church At
Centre
W. L. Jacoby
Lancaster
Emanuel Eshleman
East Earl
Rachel Carpenter
Benjamin Lehman
Mt. Joy Township
Menno Hess
Milton Grove
Lehman
Benjamin, Jr
Benjamin Westenberger
Menno Heas
Ressler
Katie L
George Smith
Old Road
Tatercourse
Mia
Ida Kellenberger
Misa Leah Good
Hershey
Henninger
William Edgar
Frank Kemrer
Harristown
Paradise Mennonite Meeting House
Nineteenth P.O.S. of A. Convention Held at Strasburg
The nineteenth annual county convention of the P.O.S. of A. met in Strasburg on Thanksgiving Day with county president David Mattis opening the session. Officers were elected including H. A. Showalter as president and Adamstown chosen for the 1908 convention. A public session featured remarks by M. B. Fasnacht and State Senator Stober, followed by songs and local performances.
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P. O.S. of A
Strasburg
David Mattis
3. V. Hosterman
Sons of Vetrans
M. B. Funsvacht
Burgess Bruenninger
Stober
W. Scott Brevdle
Adamstown
America
Sleighs Offered Ahead Of Snow Storms By Rosznoro & Sons
E. L. Rosznoro & Sons advertises a complete sleigh stock now with many swell styles and high quality at prices far below expected, urging readers to buy before the first snow and winter prices rise.
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E. L. Rosznoro & Sons
Just a Little of Everything in New Holland
Local notes recount Thanksgiving gifts and events in New Holland. Wheat price at 94 cents a bushel. mill and factory closings for holiday. birthdays and school enrollments. a shoe shine chair venture. a moving pictures program at Hess Hall with five cent admissions. a bird show at Hess Hall by Enterprise Amusement Co. plus community happenings and transportation notes.
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Frank Reasler
New Holland House
Frank
J.R. Royer
New Holland
Hess Hall
Welsh Mountain Mission
Amos Musselman
Graffdale
F. W. Semenich
Enterprise Amusement Company
Carroll Family
Keith
Revival Services Start at Mt Tabor U B Church
Revival meetings begin tomorrow evening at Mt Tabor United Baptist Church and will continue for some time. All are invited to attend.
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Mt. Tabor U. B. Church
Bank Examiner Finds New Holland National Bank in Good Condition
Bank examiner Zerke conducted an inspection of the New Holland National Bank and reported all aspects in good condition with no deficiencies observed.
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Bank Examer-Zerke
New Holland National Bank
Chickens Decide Ownership in Courtroom Roost Test
In Columbia Justice C. H. Stover hears a case over seven chickens between Mrs. A. M. Sherk and R. Miller. A roost experiment by Constable Campbell used a corn scatter and a rooster leading the hens home to determine ownership, with the judge taking the result under advisement.
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C.H. Stover
Columbia
R. Miller
Hinkle Farm
A. M. Sherk
Sprune Street
Campbell
Annaristant
Stover
Sherri Ig
Daily New Era
W C T U Meeting Reports State Convention and Lecture
The Lancaster County W C T U held a meeting at Mrs EK Diller's home with scripture and prayer. Treasurer Mary Hershey reported on the October Beaver Pa state convention. A December 6 lecture by Richard Evans of Massachusetts is announced. The group plans to meet again at Miss Annie E Diller's home in two weeks.
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EK. (. Diller
Hershey
New Holland Union
Mary H. Hershey
Lancaster County
W. GT. U
Beaver
Bore
Richard Evans
Lt.gl
Massachusetts
U. B
Annie E. Diller
Ex Lebanon fire chief promotes chemical engine in boro
Former Lebanon Fire Department chief EH O Hartman now a Globe Fire Apparatus agent toured the boro to sponsor a public exhibition of a chemical fire engine. He cited prior installations in several towns and strong testimonials. The Steigel Fire Company of Manheim recently bought one, and a Thanksgiving test demonstrated performance as claimed.
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EH. O. Hartman
Lebanon
Manheim
Hartman
The Biggest Ear of Corn at Pennsylvania Show
A Pennsylvania farmer sent ten ears to the Pennsylvania Live Stock Breeders' Corn Show at Harrisburg winning 20 dollars. The crop sold for seed at 2 dollars a bushel. The Second Annual Show will be held in Pittsburg on February 5 and 6 with prizes for best and biggest ears across several varieties. Write Secretary E. S. Bayard for details.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Live Stock Breeders
Garrisburg
Pennsylvania Live Stock Breeders’ Association
Pittsburg
E. 8. Bayard
East End
Thanksgiving Service at Trinity Church Gathers Many
The Lutheran and Reform led congregations held a union service at Trinity Church on Thanksgiving morning. Rev. O. Noss of Lancaster delivered the sermon. The offering totaled ten dollars and was given to the General Hospital.
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Trinity Church
Noss
D. D
Lancaster
General Hospital
Good Roads for Rural Carriers
Farmers in Lancaster County are urged to maintain roads to keep rural free delivery viable. The Post Office Department in Washington emphasizes road conditions as essential to continuing reliable rural mail service.
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Lancaster County
PostoMod
Washington
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E. M. Rutter & Co
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Mill Creek Gun Club
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Wright's Bakery
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Italy
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