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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
5
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy that cleanses the blood and supports overall health. It claims many diseases begin with weak kidneys and urges readers to try a sample bottle or buy the 50 cent to one dollar sizes.
Community notes report Founders' week events in Gap including a Taft and Sherman Marching Club formed at Good's hotel with 84 members. White Horse township clubs merged to form a parade contingent for Lancaster on October 24 carrying torches in white uniforms. Also listed are visits by Luther Ewing and Mr. Shaner Hurat and various social calls.
Ivan Richwine and wife of Philadelphia visited Horace Sweigart on Saturday. W. W. Martin visits Philadelphia. Mary Patton returns to the city after weeks away. Walter Usner of Pequea visited his mother Mrs Mary Usner. Mrs Bun and Miss Becky Evans visited Horace Sweigarts. Ranck Ladies organize for missionary work with officers elected Miss Ella Ranck President Alta Weldman Vice President Blanche Brubaker Secretary Bertha Rutter Treasurer Susie Ranck Solicitor. First meeting at 10 30 AM next Sabbath in the church. Also ad for Man Zanile Remedy for piles sold by Wm M Stauffer.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Reidnebach tin visit was planned for a few days, with unclear timeline and context. No clear dates, places, or participants are readable. The garbled text offers minimal concrete facts beyond a brief, undecipherable visit reference.
Henry Reed buys property near the Martindale school house from John Louder and plans spring move. Edwin Frank coats David Hoover’s new house and barn. Addison Fasnacht and family visit Millway relatives. Allan Martin and wife attend York fair. Jacob Dickersheid Jr visits parents. Lemon Snader family calls on W M Snader. Samuel Weaver family in Chester County with Aaron Butt. Mia Oberholtzer and daughter Minnie with Stanton Michigan relatives visit. John N Martin and Martin Zimmerman go to Lebanon County for apples and plan another trip. Mothers Bread by R H Wright & Bro remains popular as sales surge. 8-11tf
Rev Daniel Stoltzfus sustained two broken ribs and injuries after a runvawnay when his horse balked after passing an automobile. David H Weaver sold five acres with improvements to A B Witmer of Green Bank for 3400. Mitton Hershey rented Amos Fitter farm and will take possession in spring. Amos Axe plans to move to Lanewater soon. 1908 tobacco sales occurred locally. John A Caldwell and family visited Narberth relatives by automobile weekend trip.
Mrs Wm Kern of Philadelphia visits her Gebr parents in Cedar Lane. Rev Elias Gebr returns to New York after a stay with his parents. Miss Lottie Warfel visits relatives in Philadelphia. Primrose Mandolin Club of the borough entertains Townsley family on East Main Street. Chestnuts ripe but scarce. Calvin Zorn withdraws public sale bid at 32210.
The 1885 87 congress fixes presidential succession: if both president and vice president die or are removed, the secretary of state acts until disability ends or a president is elected. if no secretary of state, the secretary of the treasury acts. Succession then proceeds to the secretaries of war, the attorney general, the secretary of the navy, and the secretary of the interior. Cultivate Your Power quote urges strength over easy lives.
In a brief from the Philadelphia Press a speaker notes Tess accuses her husband of marrying for beauty and another replies that he now feels like a widower, prompting a sharp exchange.
WANTED Success Magazine needs a man in New Holland to manage expiring subscriptions and secure new business. Permanent position with $1.50 per day plus commission. Experience preferred but strong natural qualifications considered. Apply with references to R. C. Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Blog New York.
In Waterbury on Bank Street four people died and six were unconscious from illuminating gas. A barber alerted police. officers and a man found two dead in a room, others injured on different floors. Doctors treated the living as more victims were located and moved outside.
A northern Pennsylvania theater manager displayed reminders exploiting local disasters. He posted signs saying Do Not Smoke and Remember the Iroquois Fire, then added Remember the Johnstown Flood to profit from misfortune, drawing criticism for insensitivity.
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