Lancaster widow, multiple deaths mark week of obituaries
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs Margaret Trewitz of 1899 North Concord street Lancaster at 78 with 69 years of marriage and Lutheran service. Also listed are Suzannah Schweitzer of Blue Ball and Jacob M. Horst of Weaverland Mennonite Church and other survivors from Allegheny Berks and surrounding towns. Funeral details given for each, with interment at local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Trewitz
Daniel
Lancaster
Concord Street
Coe
Lutheran ‘Church
P.george Seigar
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Aretin
Geredn Toro
Deaths and funerals spanning several communities
Obituary notes list Mrs. Martin of Blue Ball dying after months of illness at age eighty four, with extensive survivors including children and grandchildren. funeral set for Monday at her late home with services at Weaverland Mennonite church. Additional notices report John J. Miller of Paradise dying after kidney trouble at 75, funeral in St Johns A. B. Church. Magdalena T. Ebersole of Weavertown dies at 71 from cancer with multiple children and relatives named. services planned in Weaverstown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzannah Schweitzer
Benjamin Schweitzer
Michael Witmer
Blue Ball
Allegheny
Otis
Plowville
Emily
Wyomissing
Nathaniel
Sinking Spring
Emeline
Harvey -Hufford
Susan
Blue’ Ball
Charles
Freemansville
Franklin
Harry
Bowmansville
Theodore
Shillington
Elizabeth Overholtzer
Allison
Elverton
John
John Cramer
Nie
Thurday
Aaron
Wengér
Joseph
New’ Holland
Tsaacis Wi
Perre
Eli Weaver
Samuel
Church
Mia
Fannie Clinger
Doncaster
Sarah Snader
New
Holland
Levi
Amboy
Jacob
Lizzie Degler
Lancaster
Gervices
John LS Miller
John’ J. Miller
Chhildren
Laura
James Mi F Gordonville
Clara
Henry’ Miller
Paradise
St.johns-A. B
Mein
Magdalena T., Ebersole
T. Ebersole
John Ebersole
Wea-vertown
Leacock Township
Fannie
Andrew
Bards Crossing
Primary Election Results in County Commissioner Race
Tuesday's primary drew a solid turnout though no general contest existed except for county commissioner. Four Republican and nine Democratic candidates appeared with votes split among Diller Shirk McAllister and others. Behm Dommel and Ig led the Democratic side while Dil sipiven and Shirk showed light GOP totals. Coroner races saw D G Martin and E R Miller receive 46 and 81 votes respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho
Diller
Shirk
McAllister
Behm
Strasburg
Dommel
Lancaster
Ttsboro
Dilsi Piven
Zook
Hess
Hou Magee
Myers
Winters
Boro
E. R. Miller
Ephrata
Guimbent
Tobacco dealers buying hail cut tobacco in county
The Lancaster Daily New Era reports two firms in the county were buying hail cut tobacco last week. One firm operated in the upper end visited by eyes. Prices paid ranged from eight to twelve cents per eco on bundles, suggesting farmers may get a good round price for sound crops this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
New Era
Eco
Back to Duty Again Grateful to Dr
A clipped note from the era reflects gratitude toward a doctor cited for returning someone to duty. The brief item underlines respect for medical aid and swift service in a community context.
Letter from Florida describes growth and local life in 1919
The writer cites booming building with apartment houses, rising wages, and a bustling St. Petersburg scene. Debates bacon shortages, railcar curios, and civic note on churches and local families. Includes notes on obituaries, fruit season, and memories of New Holland figures.
Law Board Enforces Compulsory Attendance
The State Board of Education has received information that the compulsory attendance law applies to students up to age 12. The board issued orders reinforcing attendance requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State ‘Board, of Education
Earl ‘School
Boa
New Holland Welcomes Noted Aviator Flight Trio
A 490 horsepower Curtis JN D4 aircraft piloted by G Paul Musselman landed at Wm P Martins farm in New Holland after a one hour eighteen minute flight from Hatboro. The crowd viewed eleven passengers on Wednesday and eleven more on Thursday with Grace Musselman and Dorothy Musselman among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Musselman
New York
Signal Service
Signal School
Leavenworth
Kas
San Antonio Texas
Chenute Flying Field
Indiana
Richfield
Warra
Texas
Overseas Training School
St. Paul
Wis
Sacramento
Calif
Aero Squad
Air Service
Corporation
Philadelphia
Hatboro
Montgomery
County
Paul Musselman
Wm.p. Martin
Downingtown
Curtis .J
Grace Musselman
Charity ‘Musselman
M. M.kurtz
H. S. Zimmerman
Eugene Rishel
B.F. Sterling
Paul Worcester
Rutter
Henry +Rutter
Dorothy
S.W
W. Z. Martin
Sensenig
S.shrack
Jrmory Bowers
Guy Musselman
Harry
EB. Keffer
Harrisburg
Edward’ .G. Coldren
G. Zeamer
Lancaster
Examiner
Paul' Musselman
H. Rarick
Roy ‘Hoober
Lemon
Boyer
Mays
W Rohrbsch
G. E. Summing
Elsie -Reidenbach
Helen
Fenninger
H.E. Rutter
da Byvanother
Dorothy Musselman
Paul
Thirteenth District Convention Plans at Zeltenreich's
The Thirteenth district Sunday schools of New Holland and Bar Township meet this Saturday afternoon and evening at Zeltenreich's for a full program. Afternoon sessions cover topics on graded systems and home department duties led by Cragg, Stauffer, and Bowers, with later talks on Sunday school development by Rev. Pilgrim. Officers include Townsley as president and Stauffer as secretary, with all schools urged to send two delegates and bring lunch for social time on the church lawn or basement if rain delays activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
New Holland
Bar Township
Peri
B.cragg
Cass Roll
Mary. Wallace
W. B. Bowers
Mary-Swope
Rev. Rettew
Bachman
R. J. Pilgrim
George S. Townsley
I. W. Cauiller
Mary Stauffer
F. W. Miller
Fall From Scaffold Injures New Holland Worker
Thomas Fox of New Holland Machine Shops fell from a six foot plank while at work last Saturday. He suffered a deep forehead gash, fractured ribs, and a severely bruised arm. He remained unconscious until late Saturday night, then regained some use of his legs. A nurse assisted Dr. Hoffman in stopping heavy blood loss before Fox was taken home for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fox
New Holland Machine Shops
Hoffman
Brubaker Avenue
Miss DeHaven
Welcome Home for Terre Hill Soldiers
Terre Hill residents plan a welcome home event for soldiers of the late war on Saturday September 27 with a carnival proceeds from a recent fundraiser. The program features a 9 30 am baseball game a 1 30 pm parade cemetery park exercises with Gen E C Shannon Maj Q C Reitzel and Capt W Co Rehm a 4 pm baseball game and a grand festival with three bands including Spring Garden Ephrata and Denver. Veterans and Civil War vets are invited and urged to attend in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Hill
Park
Cwill
W. Co" Rehm
Spring Garden
York
Ephrata
Denver
September dates listed for Collector event
Readable fragments indicate September dates including the 20th and 26th and a Saturday reference linked to a collector event. Details are sparse but imply a scheduled collection activity on those days. The text lacks locations or organizations.
Real estate auctioneers report farm sales with high prices
Auctions held for farms in Pennsylvania venues including New Holland Intercourse and Bareville. Purchasers include Michael M Nolt Samuel Nolt and Marvin Brubaker with prices ranging from $221.25 to $450 per acre. Private sales include 61 and 80 acre farms in Paradise and Intercourse and 105 acres at Compass Chester County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hérshéy
Brimmer. Avenue
New. Holland
Fannie ‘Martin
Michael. M
Nolt
New
Holland
Benjamin
B. Brubaker
Marvin Brubaker
John” Rariek
Intercourse
Bareville
Henry Mentzer
Samuel Nolt
Mourrell
New Holland
Weaver .Musselman
Jacob H. Hooker
S. P. Smoker
Levi Fisher
Compass
Chester County
David
Scout Masters Hold Interesting Round Table in New Holland
Seventeen scout leaders from Lancaster Columbia and Lititz attended a monthly meeting at Rishel's Cafe and K G E Hall. They planned a rally at Maple Grove Pool on September 27 featuring swimming life saving and fancy diving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
Lancaster
Columbia
Lititz
Rishel’s
K. G. E Hall
Ernest Miller
Smiling Desmond Shines in Bare-Fisted Gallagher at Harner's
William Desmond stars in Bare-Fisted Gallagher produced by Jesse D Hampton for Robertson-Cole. The Exhibitors Mutual release plays Harner's Theatre tonight at 8 pm with fast action and humor. A pretty girl stage-robber, a Mexican desperado, a shootout near a creek, and a poker scene with cattle rustlers keep a Southwest mood lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
William Desmond
Jesse D Hampton
Robertson-Cole
Mutual
Harner’s
Tragic Accidental Death Of Millport Boy
Edward C Linville of Millport area hauled tobacco when a wagon struck his son Clarence F leading to severe facial injuries and fatal brain concussion. Clarence died Sunday morning after hospital admission. Survived by parents and siblings Elmer Marybelle Minnie Ellis Verna and Jay. Funeral held Tuesday at the family home and Mellinger's Mennonite Church with interment nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Linville
Millport
Clarence F
Lan
Easter’ General Hospital
Elmer
Marybelle
Minnie
Ellis Verna
Jay
Mellinger’s
Complaints Grow Over Wagons Coasting on Sidewalks
Residents report hazards as wagons and street-vehicles drift along sidewalks. Citizens urge authorities to enforce laws and stop dangerous coasting on pedestrian routes, citing near misses and public safety concerns.
Social Side of Everyday Life in Lancaster Area
Chester resident Jacob Clime visits his mother Mrs Emma Clime. Mrs Kate Bowman spends weekend in Lancaster with her son Marcus. Mrs Milton Yah visits Churchtown with Mrs Jennie Renninger. John Roland attends Philadelphia Masons meetings. Mrs John P Sheid visits Jac ob Kauffman in Lancaster. Lewis Hendrixson returns from Camp Dix. Miss Mary Hoover and Mrs Kaulmary visit Philadelphia and home. Miss Bessie Rutter from Michigan visits Rutter family. Marcus Becker and daughters and friends near Quarryville. Lillie M Rutter and Mrs Jason Rutter tour York and Washington DC by car. David H Styer and family visit Mrs Mary Styer in Goodville. Graybill families visit R E Benner in Fairfield. Jesse Showalter and wife from Columbus arrive for two months east. Mrs Mary A Grube returns from Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Clime
Chester
Emma Clime
Kate Bowman
Lancaster
Marcus
Milton
Yah
Churchtown
Jennie Renninger
John Roland
Philadephia
John P. Sheid
Jacob Kauffman
Lewis H. Henrixson
L. H. Hendrixson
Camp Dix
N. J
Mary Hoover
Kaulmary
Philadelphia
Israel Bair
Bessie Rutter
Michigan
Jason Rutter
Lillie M. Rutter
Frank Harnish and Son
Cecelia McCreary
Mary Styer
Goodville
Henry B. Graybill
Talmage
Ira T. Graybill
Famiy
Bareville
R. E. Benner
Adams County
Fairfield
Jesse Showalter
Columbus
Ohio
H. C. W. Showalter
Edward A. Grube
Mary A. Grube
Theoasin
Wisbhe
Local families attend weddings and funerals in Terre Hill area
Frequent visits mark a quiet week as Hertzler and Sensenig households host relatives from Red Run and Churchtown. Reifsnyder, Coldren and Horst families gather for reunions, with Mrs Coldren joining the Muddy Creek reunion. Alva Kieffer and Mrs Seldomridge funerals draw local attendance. attendees dine with Houck family after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon Sensenig
Terre Hill
John Sensenig
Enos Eby
Red Run
Geo. Seiverling
Ben Shirk
Katie Coldren
Coldren
Muddy Creek
Martin Reifsnyder
Joseph Martin
Heber Ziemer
Charlies Kieffer
John. Sensenig
Ruth Spotts
Seldomridge
Ranck’s Church
David Houck
Mr C H Weller to Speak at Trinity Church Tomorrow
Mr C H Weller, a prominent Lutheran layman, will address Trinity Church tomorrow morning. The speaker backs a movement toward more active service among all church members, urging full congregational attendance at the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Weller
Trinity
Soldiers welcome home at Caernarvon church
Soldiers received a welcome home at Caernarvon church on a Saturday in October. The event celebrated local troops returning from service and honored their sacrifice with a community gathering.
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Ater
Brand
Irdars
Jacob M. Horst
Weaverland
Decersed
Mennonite Church
Frank Union
Grove
Isaac
Catherine Zimmerman
Reuben
Clay
Harry. Gehman
Selinsgrove
Union
Samuel‘. Gelman
Sand Noah
Hinkletown
Burkhart
Blainville
Hollinger
Bowsmansville
Lucetta R. Seldomridge
Isaac Lytle
Isaac ‘Lytle
Noi
James
Soudersburg
Wallenee
Florida
Petersburg
Fae Iscon
Edwards
Edward
Milton Wallace
Stacion
Henry
Agnew Wallace
Davis Wallace
Bhue Ball
Henderson
Will
Eda
Elizabeth Smoke Henderson
Agnew
Williams Park
Olest
Jordsin
Congo
Brimmer
Custer
Clarion
Amelia E. Roberts
Ella
Appel
Anthony
B. Roberts
Marshall
Pennsylvania
Congress
Thaddeus ‘ Stevens
Iadac
Hollandoe
W. W
Davis
Ena
Scout Masters
Smiling Desmond
Harner's
Hertzler
Caernarvon
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