Massive political rally draws thousands to New Holland
A large political gathering in New Holland drew about 3000 attendees from rural districts and nearby towns for a Taft and Sherman campaign parade. The event featured multiple marching clubs, a formal mass meeting on the Clanton office porch, and speeches by Freeman, Moyer, Brobst, and Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Traction Company
Charles 8. Good
Marshall
Roberts Avenue
Main Street
Clanton
J. F. Seldomridge
H. A. Showalter
A. W. Snader
Sheaffer
Adam H. Weaver
A. B. Groff
G. C. Mentzer
Weaver Musselman
M. Seldomridge
A. M. Seldomridge
H. L. Worst
M. H. Grube
F. Foltz
A. @. Bard
W. G. Eaby
George K. Diller
Harry M. Weaver
W. Hoover
John H. Greenberger
Israel Bair
Henry Nagle
J. H. Hildebrand
Johns
Dr. I. N. Lightner
H. L. Rhoads
J. H. Hirshman
E. J. Miller
L.S. Manbeck
James A. Gilfillan
R. N. Bowers
Harry Musselman
J. F. Brubaker
H. M. Hoffman
C. F. Roseboro
L. M. Storb
E. Ellworth
Edgar D. Leed
National Guard of New Jersey
Cyrus Sandoe Captured in Lancaster County Theft Case
Cyrus Sandoe, a noted Lancaster County horse thief, was arrested by Constable Harry Hess of Salisbury and Chief of Police Harry McEihare of Shippensburg after police tracked stolen property to Cumberland County. The case includes multiple charges of larceny and felonious entry across the eastern section of the county. Sandoe faces a heavy sentence at the November quarter sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Sandoe
Lancaster County
Harry ‘Hess
Salisbury
Harry
Cumberland
Levi
Sandoe
Smiths
Harnes
Jacob Enaby
Henry Palmer
Butcher
Groff
Moses
Riehl
Bandoo
Styer House Sold to Ephrata Proprietor
Spangler proprietor of the Styer House sold stock furniture and fixtures to Phares M Waltman of Ephrata on Thursday. The change of proprietorship will take place later and Spangler has run the Ephrata House and the J Hotel for many years.
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Millie
An “Spangler
Styer House
Hhostlery
Rutter Receives Indemnified Bond to Dissolve Injunction
A Monday council meeting ended with a vote to dissolve the injunction against Henry E. Rutter after he agreed to indemnify the borough for any damages if the building on Luther Avenue were removed later. Rutter resumed brick building to create a 28 by 28 foot one story brick grocery addition.
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Nino
Boro
F.S. Groff
Kay
Henry E. Rutter
Luther Avenue
J. Fr. Brubaker
Clay
Hinkletown
Tanac Elimaker
Yens
Elias Groff
L. M. Storb
J.D. Bowers
Milton Groff
J. D. Bair
O. &. Davis
Nay
Eli Hess
Mr. Rutter
Rutter
Lancaster
New Holland Boro High Literary Society Holds Second Meeting
The New Holland borough high school literary society held its second term meeting last Friday afternoon. The program featured roll call singing oration readings essays debates and questions with women defeating men in the suffrage debate. Officers are George Mearig president Allan Hammond vice president Anna Wright secretary Pauline Rutter critic Anna Hoover editor in chief Irma Shaub treasurer. Next meeting scheduled for October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland Boro High School Literary Society
Edna Brubaker
Emma Hoover
Florence Wright
Arminta Harsh
Wissler
Francis Hoover
Rebecca Stauffer
Evelyn Weidman
Florence Bair
Mahlon Weber
Paul Musselman
Samuel Shank
Irma Shank
Harry Mowery
Katie Musselman
Helen ‘Good
Pauline Rutter
Mountz
George Mearig
Allan Hammond
Anna Wright
Anna ‘Hoover
Irma
Shaub
Just a Little of Everything. Community Notes and Updates
Local column shares brief items about residents and businesses. J D Barr relaid brick pavement in front of his home. Harriet Rutter remains frail after a stroke. A new elementary band visited Showalter House, and Diller Hardware updated its storefront with a plate glass insert. G L Davis Sons installed a Peck Williamson furnace in the Clarion office, the third they have placed. Edith A Doerr chaperoned a youth group on a trolley trip to Martieville for a chicken dinner at the Hinsey Hotel. Maria Yundt visited Ellwood Shaub, injured her foot by stepping on a nail. Rabbits are plentiful but small and hard to trap as hunting season nears, with locals debating repeal of the game law for earlier access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Davis’ Sons
Peck-Williamson
Charon
A. A. Showalter
Edith A. Doerr
Lancaster
Lititz
Strasburg
Farmersville
Martieville
Jacob L. Hinsey
Martieville Hotel
Dangerous trolley crossing blamed for repeated wagon damage
A report from Graffdale describes a risky crossing in front of a hotel where wagon wheels slip through gaps between rails and planks. C A Baby and other drivers suffered wheel damage as the crossing runs parallel to the turnpike. The livery man and hotel owner note multiple incidents and call on the Traction Company to improve safety.
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Graffdale
C. A. Baby
New Holland
Bby
Loader
Traction Company
Local Gun Incident Reports Accidental Wounding Near Farmersville
Jonas Noir son of Christian Noir residing near Farmersville attempted to draw a loaded gun at the wagon in front of Ephrata post office. A misfire tore into his arm causing injuries described as not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas
Christian Noir
Farmersville
Ephrata
Rally Day Services Take Place Tomorrow Across Local Churches
Rally day events are planned in Kiaboro First United Brethren Church with a 2 PM program including anthems, solos, addresses, and roll calls. Officials urge all home department and cradle roll members to meet at 2 PM. Similar observances are set for the Methodist Episcopal and Trinity United Evangelical Sunday schools with evening and afternoon services featuring hymns, sermons, and special programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Hill
Clarion
First United Brethren Church
Kiaboro
Home Department
Elmer Sood
Annie Wenever
Robert Keiser
Annie Brubaker
Myrtle Good
Anna S. Best
Howard Wright
Good
H. Albright
A. A. Bear
R. W H. Wright
FE. W. Hoover
Miss Mollie Bear
W. W. Stauffer
JL. H. Albright
B. G. Good
J. F. Brubaker
R. H. Wright
Anna
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hasdel
Mary Davis
Jesus
New Holland
Nellie Bfumphreville
Our
Delta Alpha Class
Cornet
Mannie Stauffer
Newton Mearin
Marta Bowers
Frank Steelman
Rock of Ages
Warren HH
Hershey
Bo OG. Good
Binner Goody
A. Maria Bowers
Colleation
God the Father
New Hotland
G. A. Ketlerer
Isaac W. Caniler
Trinity United Evangelical Sunday School
Atdao
T F. Johnson
Etek
Watts
Runaway Wagon Wrecks Weaver’s Leg Injuries
Clayton Weaver’s two horse wagon ran away last Friday injuring his right ankle ligaments and bruising him while his horses and Miss High’s team escaped unharmed. The buggy struck a gutter and damaged the road edge before the horse fled to Eli M. Martin’s farm where it was caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Weaver
Clarion
Mr. Weaver
Hornes
Bowers
Miss High
Eli M. Martin
White ribbon reception honors Lancaster union member
A white ribbon reception at Mrs. Annie H. Roland's home featured Rev G H Ketterer and Rev I H Albright in a program of scripture, readings, a recitation and music. Mrs Mary A Hershey praised the New Holland union's past wins and welcomed new members. EB Hoover received a certificate of membership from Lancaster county W C T U. Refreshments followed as plans announced for the next meeting at Mrs W Hoover's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie H. Roland
G. H. Ketterer
I. H. Albright
Mary A. Hershey
Lancaster
New Holland Union
EB. W. Hoover
Lancaster County
W. Hoover
A Good Big Party for Esta Mae Zwally at Midway Hotel
A social was held last Saturday evening at the Midway Hotel in honor of Esta Mae Zwally, eldest daughter of proprietor A. R. Zwally. Over a hundred friends attended with games music and other diversions and refreshments were served.
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Midway Hotel
A. R. Zwally
Esta Mae
An Old Flag Displayed by Nagle at RepublicanMeeting
Boro Assessor Henry Nagle displayed an American flag in front of his home during a Republican mass meeting. The flag, four by six feet, once belonged to the New Holland Band and dates to the 1860 presidential campaign. Nagle, 78, born on a nearby farm, has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1852 and never wore eyeglasses.
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Lancaster
Taft
Sherman
Court’ House
Chauncey ‘M. Depew
New Holland Q
New Holland
Republican ” League
Ringgold Band
Reading
Boro
Henry Nagle
Nagle
Benjamin Rancek
Winfield Scott
Fremont
Mr. Nagle
Viewers OK Widening Main Street in Brownstown
J J High of Blue Ball E C Diller and J E Brubaker of this borough conducted a court appointed viewing and on Wednesday reported in favor of widening Brownstown main street. A petition with seventy residents opposed was filed, while leading citizens argued for the wider street. The current width ranges from eighteen to thirty three feet and the street serves many industries and transports to Lancaster. The widening aligns with progress and improvements, per the intelligent jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. High
Blue Ball
E. C. Diller
J. E. Brubaker
Brownstown
Lancaster
Pleasant Sunday at the Weavers Residence
A social gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weaver near Center Church included guests from Bowmansville Beartown East Earl Terre Hill Intercourse Habnstown Reading and Adams town. Attendees praised the hostess and an elegant supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Weaver
Center Church
William Reifsnyder
Bowmansville
Lizzie Gehman
Beartown
Alvin Myers
East Earl
Harvey G
Elsie
Eshleman
Rosco Bender
Gertrude Hallar
Terre Hill
Clarence Good
Hatville
Stella Hoar
Intercourse
Sadie Hoffman
Martindale
Martha Martin
Mabel Buch
Habnstown
B. C. Stauffer
Reading
Ja. We. Sweigart
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Chief Marshall
Aida
New Holland Marching Club
Mountains Springs Rifles
Ephrata Taft and Sherman Club
Akron
Taft and Sherman Scouts
Lincoln Military Band
Murrell and Hinkletown Club
Leacock
Salisbury Marching Club
Salisbury Mounted Club
League
Board of Trade Rooms
Democratic Rally
Hess Hall
Plank
Cornet Band
Morgantown
J. Burnwood
L. N. Spencer
B. F. Davis
John H. Moore
Goodville
Lemon Witwer’s
James F. McCoy
W. R. Brinton
H. M. North, Jr
Columbia
Court House
I. C. Chamberlayne
Tennessee
Charles J. Reilly
Williamsport
H. M. North, Esq
Esqa
Bryan
Kern
Murrell
B. W. Sheaffer
New Holland Club
John G. Weaver
Churchtown Band
Murrell, Terre Hill
S. R. Weaver
Bnaq
H. J. Lowell, Esq
E. R. Miller
Warren C. Weaver
Taft and Sherman
M. A. Walter’s
Stevens
D. K
Franklin County
H. E. Rutter
Connell
Merc
Ratter Ie Building
Ratter
Samuel Hoover
Jacob H. Townsley
High School Literary Society
Thomas Ae Edivon
J.D. Barr
Punt Espensehied
Harriet Rutter
Diller Avenue
Joly i
Diller Hardware Company
Maria Yundt
West Main Street
Ellwood Shaub
U. B. Chuarch
Thin Born
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