Final Call for Mrs. Musselman of Lancaster
Mrs. Margaret M Musselman widow of Christian Musselman dies at 7 p m Sunday night at No 131 East Walnut Street Lancaster after a two year illness aged 78 born in Leola daughter of Samuel and Anna M Barez Weidler resided New Holland later Lancaster survived by children Adam B Hilda and Margaret E Musselman Weidler B Musselman Gibbs and others two grandsons and two great grandsons in addition to siblings Funeral held Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster interment in Lutheran cemetery Also noted Edwin Breneman of Ephrata township died at 78 from apoplexy buried in Bergstrasse church cemetery services held at his son in law Samuel Sports home then Bergstrasse church Mrs Elizabeth Ann Weaver died in Dover Del at 41 after tumor operation surviving 11 children and several siblings services held at Mennonite churches in Martindale and Pike Church Interment in cemetery Sarah Sowers widow of John Sowers dies Sunday age unspecified funeral Sunday at Brownstown Evangelical Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret M. Musselman
Margaret
Fife
New Holland
Lancaster
Musselman
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Church
Herg
Adam B
Hilda W
Margaret E
Weidler
Coronado Beach
Cal
Margaret A. Gibbs
Christian M. Musselman
Charles F. M. Gibbs
Weidler B. Musselman, Jr
California
Geo. B. Weidler
Mattle Creek
Mich
Mary A Rife
Annie E. Bair
Downingtown
J. E. Whittaker
Edwin Breneman
Ephrata Township
Hahnstown
Severty
Samuel Spotts
Ada
Louis C. Wingenroth
Ephrata
Township
Bertha
Ralph Adams
Sallie
Christian Burkhart
Eva
Ivan Wingenroth
Near Springville
Gertrude
John Weaver
Isaac
Hanover
Angeline Line
Fyhrata
Samuel
Bergstrasse
Elizabeth Ann. Weaver
Jacob I. Weaver
Dover
Del
Mennonite Church
Henry
Jacob
Abram
Phares
John
David
Elias
Paul
Mary
Fannie
Elizabeth
Buglewalter
Pike Mennonite
Sarah
Sowers
John Sowers
Daniel Re Brown
Mifflin’ Street
Ares
Brownstown
Diller Defends County Toll Road Savings and Policy
Lancaster County Commissioner Diller rebutted O Neil accusing him of political spite. He outlined negotiating saves on the Lancaster and Williams town turnpike reducing cost from 108000 to 90000 and County share to 25000 with state paying 65000. He logged prior road savings and said public opinion did not force actions, noting support for Governor Sproul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil
O‘neil
Lancaster County
Sproul
O'Neil Blames Lancaster County Officials for Bad Roads
J Denny O Neil faults Lancaster County Commissioners Diller and Shirk for failing to obtain State road funds. He asserts county inaction kept roads from improvement and credits Zook’s committee for pushing cooperation with the State. O Neil recalls as former Highway Commissioner setting aside county share but being unable to win countyjoin with State funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Shirk
O’neil
C. A. Bi Zook
Lancaster County
Samuel W. ‘Diller
J.R. Shirk
Lancaster ‘County
O'Neil
Ditler
Zook
Mr. O'Neil
Alls
McKeesport
A. B. Zook
Lancaster
Mr. Zook
J. Denny O’neil
Letter to editor hints at political reform
A fragmented letter from a former official discusses potential improvements. The text references political changes and urges consideration of reforms, signaling contemporary governance concerns.
New Holland Turnpike to be Free After Sale
At a Sept 10 Lancaster stockholders meeting the New Holland Turnpike Co agreed to sell the nine mile Sproul Highway route from Mechanicsburg to Blue Ball to the County Commissioners and State Highway Department for a price set by the parties. The sale will provide Eastern End residents with a free highway in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland-Turnpike ‘Road ‘Company
Lancaster
Newee
Holland.‘Turnpike Co
Sproul
Mechanicsburg
Blue Ball
The
Turnpike. Co
State Highway ‘Department
Eastern End
Public sale details amid auctioneer confusion noted
A local auctioneer conducted a public sale on Saturday with a truck and other items described. The event drew attention for unclear bidding and included names such as Schnupp and Amos Hi, with a total amount of 14 936 dollars mentioned in the fragments.
New Holland Plans Welcome Home For World War I Vets
Local residents honor 78 noble young men from New Holland and surrounding areas who served in the great war with six fallen heroes. Communities from Quarryville to Elizabethtown and Terre Hill held large welcomes, while New Holland contemplates a permanent memorial and timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Francé
Quarryville
Paradise
Elizabethtown
Terre Hill
the Clarion
Brother shoots brother over a girl in Welsh mountain district
In front of the Welsh mountain Mission last Thursday night Henry Green shot his brother William after a dispute over Laura Parker. William dodged four gunshots before a final hit to the leg as Hen abducted Laura and fled with her, pursued by state troopers from Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Green
William
Laura Parker
Laura
Hen
Connstable Steigerwalt
Lancaster
Campmeeting in Grove Terre Hill under Wayside Mission
A campmeeting begins September 14 1919 in Martin Sensenig's Grove Terre Hill under the Wayside Mission Lebanon. Speakers include Rev George Brownmiller Reading Rev John Knarr Howard Center County and others. Special singing by Miss Luella Slike Mrs R Heilman H L Dougherty and wife of Lebanon and Miss Lucy Dissinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Sensenig
Grove
Terre Hill
Wayside Mission
Lebanon
George. Brownmiller
Reading
John Knarr
Howard
Center County
Clinton Miller
George Lowe
L. Wagner
Luella Slike
R. Heilman
H.l.dougherty
Lucy. Dissinger
Diller and Shirk Defy State Aid for Road Build
In a county decision described as costly and busy, officials refused to take state aid for road construction. The move highlights local priorities and concerns over funding channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Shirk
Zook Campaign Push for Lancaster County Roads
A letter from J Denny O'Neil endorses C A B Zook for County Commissioner. It argues state aid should fund Lancaster County roads, claims Diller and Shirk refused help, and urges voters to back Zook to bring state money to Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
O'Neil
Lancaster County
J. Denny O’neil
Mr. Zook
York County
Republican Nominees for Boro Officers
The following persons have been announced as candidates for the Republican nomination for boro officers to be elected at the general election in November. Gourhilmens L. Ms Storb, d. Bowers, Blige, Groff, Constable cael G Kodler, onstab eens W. Jac ee 08. Election Davis, Inspector of Election Roy W. Bru baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boro
Unclear Text Fragment Sparks Brief Item
Readable lines suggest a fragmentary notice or column note. Names, dates, and events are unreadable, leaving only hints of a social or civic reference without definite details.
Multiple Public Jobs Spark County Commission Controversy
Critics denounce Samuel W. Diller and J. R. Shirk for holding three public roles simultaneously while backing C. A. B. Zook in the county race. Diller, long time commissioner and former assessor, also served on the draft board, raising questions about conflicts and overwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirk
Samuel “W. Diller
J. R. Shirk
C.A
Hourth
Lancaster
Diller
Cocalico Way
Thieves Break Into Gap Store in Early Morning Burglary
The Marsh & Son general store at Gap was broken into before dawn on Wednesday. Goods including shoes shirts and shirt waists and eight watches were stolen before suspects fled as neighbors investigated after a window was shattered. Two men seen fleeing were identified as strangers seen around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gap
James Marsh & Son
Altho
Candidate Favors Good Roads In County Commissioner Race
The Democratic candidate Joseph W. Houk of Columbia emphasizes good roads and cooperation with the people. He seeks the party nomination in the September 16 primary, promising a county commissioner who will advance road projects with community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Joseph W. Houk
Columbia
Houk
Adv
Earl School Board Sets Twelve Year Attendance Rule
A State Board of Education letter notes the Compulsory Attendance Law now applies for the entire term and may raise compulsory age to 12 by board action. The Earl School District fixed twelve as the limit and appointed Joseph Frank as truant officer to ensure regular attendance of all children under 12 during the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Earl School Board
Board of Earl School District
Joseph Frank
Credit Belongs To Zook-Com Missioners
Unclear text but asserts officials forced to act on highway tolls and public opinion. Describes ONeill and committee leadership. claims electors and commissioners push public opinion while facing rearward challenges.
Strasburg Triumphs Over New Holland In 8-4 Baseball Showdown
Strasburg defeated New Holland 8 to 4 after Davis and Gurtizen started on the mound. The local lad shut down the visitors in the fifth before Good took over and prevented a hit. Gurtizen endured two rough innings but finished strong as both teams each claimed a victory in the ongoing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
New Holland
Strasburg Graeff
Ever Gurtizen
P. Rhoads
Hensil
Hutton
Metzler
Fritz
Good
Aweee Davis
Prfile Ames
Reem Wages Wright
Kiemmer
C Kochel
Geist
Davis
Rhoads
Graeff-Rhoades-Hensil-Metzler
Gurtizen
What Every Woman Craves in Drame at Harner’s Theater
Photo drama What Every Woman Wants starring Grace Darmond from Jesse D Hampton and Exhibitors Mutual shown at Harner's Theater. Darmond plays Gloria Graham a secretary who marries a wealthy bachelor while her lover is reported dead in France. A sequence of betrayals leads to murder accusations, a sensational trial, and the reveal that love of a real man is what she desires. Admission 10 and 22 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse D. Hampton
Mutual
Grace Darmond
Harner’s
Miss Darmond
Gloria Graham
France
Gloria
Contests in Lancaster By Boy Scout Troops
Boy Scout troops from Lancaster city and county held a field meet at Williamson Field last Saturday. Troop No. 14 of Lancaster won first prize in the wall scaling contest, while Troop No. 1 of New Holland took second. The Paul Revere race was won by New Holland, with prizes awarded later at Martin Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Lancaster
Williamson Field
No. 1
New Holland
Troop No. 14
Columbia
Martin Auditorium
Ayumbia
Lancaster County balked at joining state road work
Letter from former Highway Commissioner Neil to C A Brook reveals Lancaster County Commissioners refused to cooperate with a state road project. The correspondence discusses money matters and shows resistance to the state's road initiative, indicating local political reluctance and fiscal concerns.
Social Side: Sunday visits honor local families
Mrs William Ream spent Sunday with relatives at Narvon. George Stambaugh of Philadelphia visited Eugene Risel's family. Dr Lewis Hendrixson of Cam Dix spent the weekend with kin. Various locals enjoyed Sunday visits to Lititz Denver Lancaster and beyond with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ream
Narvon
George Stambaugh
Philadelphia
Eugene Risel
Lewis H. Hendrixson
Cam Dix
Jacob Clime
Chester
Emma Clime
Elva Raezer
Ruth
Bair
Lititz
Geo. Raezer
David H. Styer
W. K. Fleck
Marcus Bowman
Lancaster
Kate Bowman
Margaret Hummel
Jesse Hummel
Lillie Rutter
Callie Sheaffer
Denver
Eshleman
Jere Seaman
Harrisburg
Davis Leaman
William Sweigart
Murrell
C. S. Fritz
Ella M. Fritz
Gee. Benkett
Marvin Brubaker
Bore
Martha Musselman
Edward E. Schlaugh
Henry Raezer
David C. Overly
Martha
Clayton Overly
Green Bank
Elwood B. Wolfskill
Treva
Terre Hill
Martin Wolfskill
Noah Groff
Ardmore
Daniel B. Hoover
Lewis H. Hendrixson, Jr
L. H. Hendrixson
Camp Dix
Victor D. Kling
Intercourse
Kling
Samuel W. High
Styer House
Laura Overly
Ephrata
Overly
Frank Brubaker
Colebrook
Lebanon County
Roy Brubaker
David Gockley
Boro
Franklin and Marshall College of Lancaster
Cora Bair
Cecelia McCreary
M. M
P. R. Kraybill
Elizabethtown
Olive Bear
Annie
Aaron H. ‘Bear
Hom
Herd
P.r.kraybill
John Roland
Paul Esbenshade
Wm.m. Stauffer
Pottstown
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Elizabeth Weaver
Commissioner Diller
Tong
Williamstown
Lincoln
Lee
Uni
Lane
Manheim
Susquehanna
Lancaster and
Lawsden
Holland
Sic
Pale
Marsh
Jett
Gage
BASE
New, Holland
BOY Scout
C Neil
C. A.brook
Gatthe
Daniel ‘B
Geist’s Schlackamuth “Shop
New
Hollan Walt
Chis
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