. ettled in 1714. If so there must have been a church soon after. As early as 1721 supplies were asked from Newcastle Presbytery and are spoken of as sent by that body. The first pastor was the Rev. James Anderson, who was installed Interior View of Donegal Church hauled them to the church by the aid of an old horse. Just as the church was completed, the old horse died. His head was removed and buried under the pulpit where it re- mains to this day. In the year 1740, a charter was granted by the sons of William pr was fought, the their independence ain, and the war the. mew nation commercially free. In all of these events, the members of Donegal Church took a prominent part. In the early period, many of them were trappers and traders and thus came in direct contact with the Indians. When the Revolutionary War broke out, they did not hesitate to give their lives for their country. Donegal Church had 17 colonels in the Revolution, besides captains, lieutenants and other officers. Colonies gained from Great Brit- of 1812 rendered The members were very patriotic. It is said that on a Sabbath morning in June, 1777, when a message came from Col. Galbraith to raise the regi-)of the glebe land had been sold the | 1787. ment, Col. Lowery assembled men under the large oak tree in front of the church, and there took the oath of allegiance to the Colo- Twenty-two Members of Association Tour Points in Northern Part of the County Twenty-two members of the Busi- ness Men's Association of Elizabeth- town, occupying five machines, spent ‘ yesterday automobile run through the county. The party left Elizabethtown af 6:30 o'clock in the morning and went by way of Mount Joy to Manheim, where they stopped to inspect Danner’s Museum. They then | proceeded through Clay and Lincoln to Ephrata, where they stop- ped for dinner. In the afternoon the + run was through Stevens and Den- ‘ver to Schoeneck and thence to Lan- caster from which point they return- in an pe me pete Penn—John, Thomas and Richard, endowing the church with 200 acres of land. This charter is still in ex- istence. The Rev. James Anderson died one month after the granting of the charter, He was succeeded by the Rev, Hamilton Bell, 1741-1744; Rev. | —g eunion in 1727 and continued to serve the church until 1740, The first house of worship was probably built of logs. This was replaced in 1740 by the present permanent structure of stone. It is said that while the men grubbed the stone, the women E BULB NE man and family. Charles Breneman Middletown, are guests Annie Breneman. Mrs. M C. Kilpatrick and son of State College, are guests of Allen Hertzler and wife. | a — and wife of of Mrs. Mrs. Harry Doede and son of Har-| risburg, were guests of Charles | Doede and wife. | Raymond Reem and wife of Rock | Island, Ill, are visiting the former's | | parents, John Reem and wife. | | J. H Markley and wife of Steel-| [ton, passed Sunday with the former's | | parents Jacob Markley and wife. Mrs. N. G. Longenecker and daugh-| {ter Helen of Palmyra, passed a few | | days with Burwood Brandt and fami- | ly. | The Odd Fellows initiated six new | | members into the order at their last meeting, There was a large attend- ance Rev. 1. YH. tie, S. H. Hertzler and wife and Hertzler and wife left for Seat-| Wash., to attend the Brethren’s | annual meeting. Dr. H. W. Hinkle and J. B. Denni-| son and wife of Columbia, and Geo. | | Smith and wife of Norristown, were | | guests of Mrs. Mary E. Sheaffer and | | family. | {| Prof. D. C. Reber and family, Prof. |H. K. Ober and family and H. L. | Hess and family attended the funeral | Rev. Colin |of Cashier F. L. Reber at Richland, | McFarquhar, 1777-1806; Rey, Willi-|on Sunday. | am Kerr, 1807-1821; Rev. Orson Dou-| Charles M. Stephan agent for the elas, 1822-1836 and Rev. Thomas Prudential Insurance Company at Marshal] Boggs, 1837-1850. |thig place attended the banquet given During this period of more than | by the company at the Wheatland 100 years, many important events oc- Hotel at Lancaster. curred. The French and Indian War| Rev. Father Martin, of Harrisburg, Joseph Tate, 1748-1774; SEIT TL Witness Tree, Donegal Church stands, and has the Witness The tree still been known nies, since Tree. After the Revolution, gation began to decline in numbers. Part moved westward to the new lands in Washington Co., Pa., anoth- er part to South Carolina, and still another in Virginia. Earlier, large numbers had settled in Cumberland Co. Robert Chambers, who founded Chambersburg, was a member of Donegal Church, this from churches began to split off from the parent stock. Marietta was found- ed in 1822, Mount Joy in 1839 and in 1840. The greater part in rest was sold to and altera- as the congre- Besides loss removals, Columbia In 1851, the make necessary repairs tions. Originally, the church had a door led to Elizabethtown. The members of the association who took part were M. G. Keller, H. C. Fahs, F. G. Hershey, G. W. Dulebohn, J. Olweiler, F. G. Bishop, J. F. Binkley, J. Risser, Leo. Kobb, H. F. Hoffman, Edgar Hoover, J. W. Brandt, H. W. Huntzberger, H. H. Nissley, A. A. Able, Martin Heisey, George West- haeffer, Eby Painter, H. H. Good, F. C. Fisher, Robert Forney and H. Walters. The run was arranged by a committee composed of H. W. Huntzberger, A. A. Able and G. W. Dulebohn. A CE eee Read the Bulletin Advertise in the Mt. Joy Bulletin. Stop! Look! Consider! I have taken the agency for three FEDERAL DIXIE Get my prices and be convinced 3.500 good buy as they represent service in of the leading makes of tires, namely 5,000 Mile Guarantee PENNSYLVANIA, Oil Proof, 4,500 Mile Guarantee Mile Guarantee that any of the above would be a every detail Lubricating Oils I have a full line of the best line of Iu and will cheerfully give you trial samples F Cars storeq and cared for while I also have a Prestolite BARR'S GARAG 'W HAVEN ST. the market call. + bricating oils on if free of charge. ree you will in town service station. F MOUNT JOY, PA. N.! EN |officiated at the services at St. Pet- ler's Catholic Church on Sunday in | | the absence of the regular pastor, | [Rev. J. T. Nichols, who was out of [the borough. Mrs. Mary Cox of Altoona, Mrs. | Kate Ferguson, of Ambler, J. A. Boy- | ler and wife and Mrs. Harriet Leon- | |ler of Philadelphia, B. F. Hiestand | and wife of Mt. Joy, and F. B. Snave- ily of pleasantly entertained by J. H. Royer and wife. The ! cises were Harrisburg, were annual children’s day exer- held at Geyer's Church on interesting large con- Sunday evening, when an rendered to a The readings, imme was ation programme solos, recitations addresses. W. of Le: built the fine high school Elizabethtown, has been for the new Cumberland, Elizabeth- actor C. Strayer, ne, who building at awarded the contract Church of God at New Rev 8S. N. Good, a former town boy is the pastor. The building will be of iron shot brick, and brown- stone and will be 49 feet in width, and 98 feet long. H. and wife, A. and D. H. wife, attended the fourth |annual reunion of the East Pennsyl- | vania branch of the Blough family at Saturday. Among provided was an | orchestra of members of [the family. Other features were priz- for the youngest, and heav- The largest family and the one {coming the longest distance and the The pulpit was on the north side most recently wedded couple. of the church and had a precentor’s | The of Christ Re- desk in front of it. The aisles were | formeq Church at Elizabethtown paved with bricks, hexagonal in |celebrated its 69th on Shape and hp ghey Suro Now [Sunday when the following program the pulpit is placed at the west end, | vas re 3 : : the pews modernized and [0 renee ee brick removed. recitation, His Blough and family, Doctors K. S. Blough Blough and Hershey Park on the new features composed | Hea : 2S dest and one in the centre!’ olde pulpit. ist, at each end opposite the Sunday school anniversary to large invocation, [.eedom ; Recitation, Rutt; department; by primary de- Real Reward, exercise, Rainbow a are have been the | processional, aisle aisles Leroy | L.esson by James L. Rod-|Ruth John J. Lane, | Secret, Edgar, 1869- Buds, Browne, 1872-|singing, B. Whitcomb, | Campbell; by Glenn the Soldiers The pastors—Rev. gers, 1851-1856; Rev. 1859-1868; Rev, John 1870; Rev. Wm. B. 1880; Rev, Cyrus 1882; Rev. Robert Gamble, 1883- 1886; Rev. Edward A. Snook, 1887- 1889; Rev. David Conway, 1890-1899; ling, Rev. Richard Downes, 1899-1904; cise, Her Early Choice. Rev. K. J. Stewart, 1904-1908; Rev.| After seventeen long years of woo- Frank G. Bossert, 1909—date, have |ing, Clarence E. Barnes, a prosperous served this church since 1851, cobbler of Elizabethtown, {the girl of his choice, celebrating his wedding on Sunday evening. The Ebersole of Waynesboro, second party to the contract was of his mother, Mrs. | Miss Ella Jacoby, the accomplished Ebersole. |daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Miles Roback of Harrisburg, was|Jacoby. The ceremony was perform- the guests of H. N. Coble and wife | ed by Rev. B. M. Meyer in the par- on Saturday. | sonage of Christ Reformed church. Rev. G. R. Hoverter of the Church| Barnes, before he reached his ma- of God, attended the Strickler reun-|jority, met pretty Ella Jacoby, and Hershey. limmediately a friendship sprang up, | Miss Hsta Kilmer of Hummels- | Which, fayned by Cupid's garts, town was the guest of Homer Poor- | 'ipened into love. Night after night [the couple were together, and | they became the Romeo | For : and Juliet courtship last- primary All, recitation, by partment; by of Paul Seibert; Junior sing- of love, department; and by the Banner Jesus exel shoe won ELIZABETHTOWN L. guest Frank was the Laura ion at seen 1 1 LEBANON COUNTY FARMS FOR SALE have known as of Elizabethtown. seventeen years this Elizabethtown find wife. = led. Suddenly, staid awoke Monday morning to | and Juliet = | They are on a i Romeo man and I honey moon trip fc |the seashore | — of new = een We farm a big list bargains this RHEEMS Kraybill, year near and suit Lancaster Best Limestone, sand will hold up quickly. one-half what paying. and let while churches, | N. of this | ® | place, has resigned owing to his de- ® | clining health. He has held the of- m fice the past few vears, increasing extent, that schools neigh- P postmaster bors that will County | farm buyers. quality of and soils that and build only used to for list farms standing, J. L. RUTTER REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE FARMERS’ TRUST BLDG, 829 CUMBERLAND ST. LEBANON, PA, gravel the business to such an fertilizer =| : rel wmileer the revenue has increased each year, causing it to be a desirable position. | They expect quite a number of appli-| cants for the examination to be held | next month. A. S. Bard and family spent last Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. | Reuben Kauffman near Manheim. Jacob Loraw of Florin, is beauti- | fying the house of John C. Smith at | the east end, with a coat of paint. | Dr. Thome of Mt. Joy holds the record for making fast runs with his Mt. Joy and 1 Prices are you are Send us show the the Crops are PRR OW RE REE antomobile between exercise, ° ) 0 x loaded about 12 cars, two at Rheems East Main Street OUBLE S. & H. Green Trad Stamps will be given on Saturd June 20th. Great reductions in clothin If you will call and see the Excellent Ba gains in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing which! we are now offering, you’ll soon convince yourself that it will pay you well to buy here. Don’t let this opportunity pass Now is your chance to save money by. Beati- ful Suits way below the usual price. Trousers are also reduced. We have a very fine assortment in White, Blue, Tan, Grey and black. We have a complete line of White Canvas Shoes and Slippers for Ladies, Misses and Children. vas Flats for Men. Men’s Scout and Tennis Shoes. Also White Can- and Boys, Children’s White Dresses greatly re- duced. Don’t forget on Saturday, June 20th, we will give double S.& H. Green Stamps AN East Main Street Mount Joy, Pa. Elizabethtown. Scott Smith and {repairing the road leading through Sylvester Shank the village. have pitched their tents upon Cana-| Mr. Charles dian soil, They found employment Charlec were the in a canning factory. | Amog Garber acted Gingrich and guests of Mr. and | Mrs. George Campbell. of Donegal trans: | Joe Bard is suffering with a very in this place last sore foot. It was injured several Monday the reports having 14 acres weeks ago and it does not seem to of tobacco planted. heal as it should. E. H. Hersh, general mechanic, is| Rev. C. D. Rishel, of Mt. Joy will equipping an automobile which they |deliver a lecture on Thursday even- will use to make trips thru the coun-|ino in the Ironville U. B. church. It try, in order to save his horse. be illustrated with a large paint- Mrs. Jacob W. Heisey left Admission free. extended trip to Hyner, Subscribe for the Mt. Joy Bulletin. a husiness Iwill on an line. where ghe visiting her contemplates sons, Christian and Samuel and their fami- Subscribe for the Mt. Joy Bulletin. Read the Bulletin Advertise in the Mt. Joy Bulletin. Read the Bulletin Noned, For Sate, For Renl 2OR SALE—Binder, Hay rake, 8- horse-power Gasoline Engine, fodder | shredder, beds, 1000 Mason and 2-qt, etc. Wm. Darren- kamp, Mt. Joy. > | BUTTER MAKER WANTED—AL Lone, a Butter Maker. Write or phone |to J. Frank Buch, Lititz, Pa. 1t. WAN lies. | Samuel Fry, small truck fa mer, east of Elizabethtown, picked 7 lush-| Friday a strawberries eveling, | 12. The Moncay, | 16. | 8S. G. Graybill, dairyman of Eliza-' bethtown, purchased 5 acres of alfal- | fa hay from the W. L. Heisey farm, Le hauled to his farm last Monday. Milton Boll is making daily of his choice cherries of which his supply will last for several weeks. He has a number of early and late varieties. An large. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Baker of Mount| els of June same amount June which : chairs, deliveries Jars, of near the Grand View school shouse | oe Florin Shirt Factory. Mt. Joy township, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Sauders last Sun-| day. Mrs. David Esbenshade and fami-| ly left for York last Friday morning, joffice, Write Joy. andirons. Mt. or mother, Mrs. Mary ters. They expect to remain a week [nq 180 ft. deep. or ten days. linger, Mt. Joy. Sudden demand for baled hay has caused the farmers of this vicinity to made an effort to supply the demand. D. G the past 10 days may 27-tf: For Sale Cheap—A 3%-horsewower gasoline engine will be sold for only $25 if taken soon. This engine was replaced by an electric motor reason for selling. Come and see it run. Just the thing for a farmer. Bulletin Office, Mt. Joy. tf. FOR SALE CHEAP—A large new gas stove with a double oven. Will sell very reasonable as I live in the can’t use same. Apply tr Brinser has last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. automobile Pierce, Mr. enjoyed an last from Frank Groff one day Hershey, Indiantown return- of Lebanon. They for huckelber- as they had and Landis week there ride by going fo through the yap, ing by the way country and report the prospects at this office. ries in large quantities, plenty of rain to develop. eel EB Cheap for Quick Sale—Two good pool tables complete with balls, cues, apply to Mt. Joy Hall Pr. J. J. Newpher, 154 racks, etc. Association, Manager. CORDELIA Samuel Kauffman suffering with a bad cold and is unable to work. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hoffmaster of Mt. Joy were visiting in the vil- lage. Miss ville, Berntheizel. . Supervisor Kane , has several men is wood, load. tf. A of kindling $1 a lot stove Mt. For ready for Wm. Darrenkamp, Sale use; Joy. cut For Sale Cheap—A large gas gener- for an automobile in first-class complete with bracket. Apply this office. of Center- Mrs. Joe Harmon of Margaret the ator condition Only $5.00 was guest at son | TED—Sewing Machine opera-| Joy and Mr. and Mrs. Enos Earhart| .. steady employment and good june 6-3t. | WANTED—Pair of old fire dogs or phone Bulletin | tf. | where they will be the guest of her | Private sale—A desirable building | Shank and sis-|jot on New St, Mt. Joy, 54 ft. front] Call on Wm. Dil- | NOTICE—] am prepared to do all kinds of hauling, plowing lots, and work of that kind. Charges very reasonable. Jacob Brown, Mt. Joy. ti. For Sale Cheap—A good as new marble-top table. Bulletin Office. FOUND—A Penna. Railroad Mile- age Book, Owner will please call at this office. juel0-2t FOR SALE—A fine 9-room house, corner Columbia Avenue and Walnut street, Mt. Joy. Apply on premises. tf If you raise Currants, Celery, Tomatoes, Melons, Squash, Beets, Etc. USE BUG DEATH There is absolutely no preparation on the market that will rid your vines and leaves of the income killing pests so satisfactorily, thoroughly, economically and speedil ly WITHOUT the remotes, possibility of injury to plant, leaf or vine in any way. Absolutely Free from Arsenic. In 100 1b. Kegs, 12%, 5, 3 and 1 1b. Packages. Ask for the free booklet—"'Crop Insurance.” The Acre=-An=Hour Sifter for Applying Bug Death dry is the latest in design & low in price. Can also w used in applving Paris (Green. This si- fter will do more and work bugs, cabbage easier Killing Potat etc. than worins any Spray and in- Fxpensive ATEN DC f } i SN reouir’® Pump Call spect it at. Chandler's : DRUG STORE | West Main Street, Mount Joy, Pa. Sunday Hours, 8 to 9 A. M. { Sunday Hours 5 to 7 P. M.
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers