Thieves terrorize village. Mrs Smoker repels intruders
In a village episode a pair of burglars raided Menno Smoker’s residence but fled after Mrs. Smoker fired a double barrel shot. Later a man on the back porch frightened away by the sound. The same night others damaged Mrs. A. K. Smith’s grape vines. reward offered for information leading to arrests. Local merchants plan a store sale. community news follows with social and church notes.
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Menno
Jacob
Tess Wan
Mra. A. K
Smith
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Manor
M. T. Bach
Millersville
United Brethren Church
Farmers Institute Sets Saturday Program at Rutland Park
The Farmers Institute for eastern and western Lancaster and Berks counties will be held next Saturday, September 12, at Rutland Park under the Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture. County managers W H Broniua of Ferngsen and E 8 Hoover of Lancaster coordinate the event with morning and afternoon sessions featuring prayers, speeches, and a Query Box. Local committee members are listed and urged farmers to attend and spread the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Tancaster
Berks
Rutland Park
Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture
W. H. Broniua
Ferngsen
E. “8. Hoover
Lancaster
Birthday Surprise for Mr Ulrich on Seventy Fifth
Friends and children gathered in Strasburg to honor Christian Ulrich and his wife on October 20. More than fifty people attended the pleasant surprise celebrating his seventy fifth birthday and their golden anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ulrich
Samuel Lincoln Calety Lincoln of Churchtown dies aged eighty
Samuel Lincoln Calety Lincoln a prominent Churchtown resident and descendant of Abraham Lincoln dies at his home on Sunday August 28 at age eighty. He was married to Rachel Rogers and survived by three children Martha K James B and Roger Lincoln. Lincoln paid off debts and rebuilt his fortune after a major financial setback about twenty years ago with the help of friends and a steadfast moral character he is buried in Presbyterian cemetery Churchtown.
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Samuel
Lincoln
Caernarvon
Churchtown
Calety Lincolt
Margaret
Henderson
Oréat
Abraham Lincoln
Exeter
Airécot
Booné
Anna Boone
Abraham “Lincoln
Presbyterian
Bud
James S. Bair
Russell
Bua
Battlea
United’ Brethren
Ragael
Duene
Elizabeth
Wenger
Joagph
Han
John Munser
Jacob R. Munser
Upper
Lescock
Mennonite Churgh
John B. Martin
Groffdale Mennonite Cemetery
Carrie Nation to Speak Again in Lancaster
Carrie Nation, famed Kansas prohibition lecturer and saloon smasher, returns to Rocky Springs park near Lancaster for a two session talk next Tuesday September 8 with afternoon and evening programs. Special trolley accommodations are noted for attendees.
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Carrie Nation
Kansas
Nation
Rocky Springs Park
Lancaster
Lancaster City
Rocky Springs’ Park
Our Schools Opened with Mixed Early Enrollment
The article notes public schools opened on Monday with enrollments including 235 in grammar and 57 in primary, totaling 138 more than last year’s first week. It praises cooperation from parents and predicts the year will be successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Mara
Mar, R
Tess
Weather and crop notes from town session
Rain from Thursday to Tuesday slowed farm work and increased potato rot. Low temperatures lingered with a Sunday low near freezing. Sunshine improved conditions midweek, warming on Thursday and bringing plenty of sun for crop growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Man and Woman Injured After Horse Derailed Vehicle Clash
William Wallace of the borough drives on Main Street when his horse shies at a trolley car near Henninger's Furniture. Mrs Wallace leaps from the buggy, falls on the cement and is severely bruised and stunned but recovers quickly. the pair resume travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace
Henninger
Wallace
Wallage
Woman Falls 30 Feet Into Well and Survives
Mrs. Martin Kissinger of Rothville dropped thirty feet into a well when a hound bullled a pump bed. She avoided drowning in eight feet of water but suffered two broken leg bones and severe shock. Her husband and neighbors rescued her with ladders. Dr. Paul Roebuck of Lititz treated the injured woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kissinger
Rothville
Paul Roebuck
Lititz
Me chanicsburg Band Festival Sets Evening Event
A grand festival will be held in Mechanicsburg on Saturday evening September 12 under Citizens Coronet Band auspices. Renamstown Coronet Band plays music with refreshments, games, and amusements for all. Proceeds support an excellent organization. attendees are assured a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Citizens Coronet Band
Renamstown Coronet Band
Remembered Their Elder at Harvest Home Donations
Members of German Baptist congregations in Ephrata Spring Grove and Bird in Hand presented Rev Isaac W Taylor of Voganville Bilder with a generous donation after harvest services at Kemper 35 beyond Bergstrasse church on Saturday afternoon. The surprise gift reflected the unity of the congregations under his eldership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephrata
Spring Grove
Isaac W
Tevlar
Carrier Injured While Working On Route No 8
Tuesday morning near Matt's area a Rural Carrier on route No 8 from New Holland was injured after his horse began jumping. He remained with his horse and received assistance at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
New
Holland
Matt
Odd Fellows Rally Draws 50000 to Baltimore
A demonstration in Baltimore is expected to attract about 50,000 Odd Fellows as a major event. The excursion rate covers all others who wish to travel, with tickets valid for return on any train through the 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
City
Miss Clara Diller Rescued After Boating Mishap at Sea
Miss Clara Diller of Ledger Gap and four companions including Dr Glen Colescotte and Prof James Walburn of Virginia and Miss Agnes Scullin of Chester set out from an inlet toward Brigantine Beach in a haptha launch. After the motor failed at dark, they drifted at sea until a patrol boat towed them ashore.
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Clara Diller
Ledger
Gap
Atelantic City
Glen Colescotte
James Walburn
Virginia
Agnes Scullin
Chester
U B Woman's Missionary Society Institute Scheduled
The Woman's Missionary Society of the eastern Pennsylvania conference will hold a district institute at the U B Church in this borough on Thursday September 10. Mrs Albert a returned missionary from Africa is expected. Delegates from various societies will attend with morning afternoon and evening sessions. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Eastern
New Trolland Machine Company Opens Franksin Street Shop
The New Trolland Machine Company begins moving machinery into a new Franklin street building. Some equipment comes from old shops, but much is new as demand requires more machinery. Work starts immediately to meet orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trolland Machine Company
Macchinery
Franklin Street
Pears Brought From Borough Orchard Impress Editor
Israel Bair of this borough delivered a twig bearing four large pears of the Barriett variety. He has several pear trees, all heavily laden. The office expects to make full use of the cluster once it ripens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Bair
Barriett
Bair
Disorderly Conduct Charges In Trolley Car Incident
Clayton Ayres of Salisbury and Joseph B. Frank of Farr face disorderly conduct charges after a rumpus on a New Holland trolley car returning from Lancaster last Thursday evening. Bail was set for a hearing Thursday before Alderman Spurrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Ayres
Salisbury
Joseph BE. Frank
Farr
The
Traction Company
Iwolland
Lancaster
Alderman Spurrier
Hotel Sale to John I Kurtz Keeps Classic Nostalgia Alive
Jacob A. Bair sold his vintage hotel to John I Kurtz who will own it into a second year. The price remains private. Fox hounds will greet old time sportsmen again when frost returns, as Kurtz supports the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Bair
John I. Kurtz
Fox Hounds
Mr. Kurtz
Mules Sold by Geo Diller and Andrew Schaubach at Blue Ball
Geo Diller and Andrew Schaubach of Blue Ball report heavy mule trading with seventy head sold at private sale in recent weeks. They specialize in young mules viewed as beneficial for farmers and keep a steady stock at Blue Ball stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
C. Diller
Andrew Schaubach
Blue Ball
Bethany Orphanage Home Anniversary Celebration
The fortieth anniversary of the Bethany Orphanage Home of the Reformed Church was celebrated at Womeladarf with nearly 15 000 attendees. Rev Dr T J Hacker of Allentown delivered the address on Thursday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Reformed Church
Womeladarf
T. J. Hacker
Allentown
Diller Opens Phone Link With Enterprise Company
Geo Diller, a well known stock dealer, has a new telephone connection placed in his large residence through the Enterprise Telephone and Telegraph Company. The addition will benefit both Mr Diller and his many customers by improving convenience and communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
KK. Diller
Enterprise, Telephone ‘and Telegraph Company
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Notice at New Holland Hospital
The Lancaster General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary announces its next regular meeting at the home of Mrs. M Bevershey on Diller Avenue next Thursday evening September 10. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. Holland
The
Lancaster
General Hospital
Camp Meeting at Adamstown Planned This September
Readers are invited to the Adamstown camp meeting in September with gatherings labeled Eth to the Wen. Details suggest a neighborhood spiritual event hosted by local groups in Adamstown.
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Adamstown
Wen
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