The Mount Joy Bullet: VOLUME XXIV NO. 10 Mount Joy, Penna., Wednesday, August 6, 1924 $1.5(¢ Business len, Wake Up! Boost Your Sales During the Dull Season by Advertisi Interesting Facts From Denver, Col. MR. SEWARD A. RICKER, A NA. TIVE OF OUR BORO, NOW LOCATED IN THAT CITY Denver, Colo. July 22, 1924. Mr. Editor: I thought I'd get busy to-day and write the letter for the Bulletin I promised you from this Rocky Moun- tain State. The other day while looking in a store window, the fol- lowing poem caught my eye. I cop- ied it and will include it in this letter: Out Where the West Begins Out where the hand elasp’s a little stronger, Out where the smile dwells a little longer, That’s where the West begins; Out where the sun is a little brighter, Where the snows that fall are a trifle whiter, Where the bonds of home are a wee bit tighter. That’s where the West begins. Out where the skies are a trifle bluer, Out where friendship’s a little truer, That’s where the West begins. Out where a fresher breeze blowing, there’s laughter streamlet flowing, Where there’s more of reaping and less of sowing, That’s where the West begins. is Where in every Out where the world is in the making, Where fewer hearts with despair are aching, That’s where the West begins; ‘Where there’s more of singing and less of sighing, Where there’s more of giving and less of buying, And a man makes - friends without half trying, That's where the West egins. (Turn to page three) mn cs CR —— Lone Scouts Will Hold Big Rally WILL TAKE PLACE AT CAMP BOYCE, NEAR THE MT. JOY BORO WATER WORKS, SAT., AUG. 9 A A The first Rally ever held by the Lone Scouts of America, in Pennsyl- vanio will be held at Camp Boyce on Saturday, August 9th. Camp Boyce is located near the borough water works. The following commit- tee will be in charge of the Rally: Chairman, LeRoy Bare, Lititz; Harry W. Wagner, and Abram Geltmacher, of Mount Joy. Since the programs have been printed the chairman has secured promise of the Pennsylvania Dept. of Forestry that they will have a repre- sentative at this rally to give a talk on forestry. Just who it will be is not known yet, but it will be publish- ed later. This part of the program, alone, should interest all scouts and the public in general. Everybody is welcome to attend and become better acquainted with the organization and find out for themselves what can be done if the public stands back of an organization of this kind. The fact that the Pennsylvania Dept. of Forestry, the United States Forest Service, and the Dupont Powder Plant are all lending their services proves that the Lone Scouts of America are receiving a helping hand in spreading the spirit of the | outdoors. The Lone Scouts of Amer- jea are now controlled by the national officers of the Boy Scouts of Amer. iea. The change took place on Hay, 1, 1924. Lone Scouts are expected from | many parts of the state. The expenses | of this Rally are made up by each | Lone Scout attending paying a fee | of $1.00. Ice cream and soft drinks | will be sold to help along. Scout | equipment will be given as prizes in | the different contests. { It is the wish of the eommittee | that the pubHe attend during | afternoon as the greater part of the | program will be furnished during | that period. Will Receive Bids The Board of Supervisors of East Donegal township, H. Roy Nissly, secretary, will receive bids for the erection of a bridge in said township across the Chickies creek near Chickies. For detailed information see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A A Auto Club’s Picnic The Lancaster Automobile Club will hold its annu sonia Park, Re August 14. Thursday, ing, { August 8. | report Friday night. picnic at Car- |. ANCIENT OAK TREE HALTS WORK ON STATE ROAD A halt was called by Governor Pinchot on plans of State highway engineers now engaged in building the Parkesburg to Oxford State road, to destroy an ancient oak tree which is probably more than 300 years old. It marks the intersection of five Indian trails and the shot where the first Scotch-Irish settlers, who invaded this part of Chester county about 1700, first gathered for public worship. The governor acted upon the plea made by the trustees of Upper Octorara church, which was organ- ized 204 years ago and which now stands within fifty feet of the ancient tree. The engineers had planned to chop down the tree with- in a day or two in cutting the road, and the trustees appealed to Re- presentative William W, Long, who called up Governor Pinchot at his home in Milford. The governor in- structed the engineers to wait until he could make a personal investiga- tion. Injuries Fatal To Well Known Farmer FALL FROM A WAGON CAUSED THE DEATH OF ABRAM SS. NORNHOLD, A NEARBY FARMER Injuries received when he fell from a wagon load of wheat caused the Abram S. Nornhold, aged 73, a very well known farmer of Mount Joy township, his daughter near town. Death was due to a fracture of the spine, after an illness of about two weeks. death Thursday morning of who died at the home of Deceased was a member of the Brethren in Christ Church, being a faithful member for more than a half century. He one son and two daughters, Samuel D., and Emma, is survived by of Hiram E. resided, wife Eshleman, with whom he and Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Hei- sey, grandchildren and two great-grand children; Pasadena, ters, of Rapho township. Eleven one brother, Jacob, of California, and two sis- Susanna E. Strickler, Man- heim, and Anna Nornhold, Quiney, Pa., also survive, Funeral services were held from his late home at 1 p. m., Saturday, and at 1.30 p. m. from ‘the Mt. Pleasant Brethren in Christ church. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery. een SR ———— ENJOYED “DOGGIE” ROAST IN SEIGRIST’S MEADOW A number of young ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a “doggie” roast and marshmallow toast Friday evening in Seigrist’s meadow. The party was composed of the following: Thelma Lewis, Mary Breckbill, Edna Huber, Martha Seigrist, Margaret Hamaker, Gertrude Hiller, Fanny Bard, ‘“Norn” Seigrist, Frank Leib- fried, Reginald Fisher, “Bud’”’ Lu- cas, “Red” Feltch, “Bill” Hogentog- ler and “Whip” Swartz. iain F. P. A. DEGREE TEAM IS GOING TO MAYTOWN The Degree Team of General Cameron Council No. 851 F. P. A. will do the degree work at the in- stitution of a council at Maytown on Monday evening, August 11th. C. Z. Derr’s truck will leave the Hall at 7 o’clock on that evening. De- gree team practice Friday evening, All who wish to go kindly W. G. Loraw, Secretary. meet CR Good Yield of Wheat Cleveland Gantz, Conoy township, threshed the best yield of wheat of the year securing twenty-two bush- els to the acre. The straw is very heavy, and the grain clean. Many farmers will thresh during the week. A A ME The Hoffman Reunion The annual summer reunion of the Hoffman association, comprising members of this clan from several states will meet at Millersburg, Aug- ust 16. Special programs are being prepared for the day. Ali Blackbird Season Open Under the laws of the state the season for blackbirds opened Friday. New license tags will be received at the county treasurer’s office by next week. rr RR A, An Appendicitis Victim Mr. William Miller, on East Main street, who was operated on for appendicitis at the hospital at Lan- caster last Tuesday, is rapidly re- covering. a A Arn “JA 70-ft addition | will be built to | the silk mill at ne. \ : i Reunion Saturday, Aug. 16 THIS YEAR'S EVENT WILL BE HELD ON THE CAMP-MEET.- ING GROUNDS AT LAN- DISVILLE The Grieder reunion will be held at the Landisville Camp Grounds, Landisville, Pa., on Satur- day, Aug 16. There will be a business meeting at 10.00 o'clock A. M. There will be an afternoon program at which time Capt. Emig, of Washington, D. C. who is histor- |ian, will give the history of the Grieder family and Rev. Simon B, Landis, of Elizabethtown, who in company with B. H. Grieder a few years ago visited the Greiders in Switzerland, will tell of what they found over there that may be of interest to the Greiders and others there. Other interesting numbers will feature the program and interest you. All Grieders and those interest- ed are requested to come. If you have not received an invitation it is because the records are incom- plete. Be sure to come and register. If you know of any relatives who did not receive notice notify one of the officers that they may be noti- fied. All others are welcome. The officers are Chas. A. Greider, Pres; A. H, Greider, Vice Pres; Mrs. J. Clarence Riest, Secty; C. C. Grieder, Treas; and Captain Clay- ton Emig, Historian. The Executive committee consists of the following officers: P. G. Breneman, Columbia; C. E. Rohrer, Manheim; . Mrs. David Landis, Flor- in; Andrew Frey, Lancaster; Mrs. Mazie Probst, Columbia; Mrs. Mazie Rhoads, Quarryville; Andrew Grei- der, Mount Joy R. 2; Jacob M. Greider, Salunga; Mrs. Elizabeth G. Harnish, Lancaster R. 7; Clar- ence Emik, Helam, Pa; Mrs. Bar- bara Bausman, Millersville. Last year the reunion was held on the Greider farm and the attend- ance was so large that it was deemed advisable to meet on the camp-meet- ing grounds this year. Picked From Our Weekly Card Basket PERSONAL MENTION ABOUT THE MANY COMERS AND GOERS IN THIS LOCALITY Mrs. Anna Hendrix is in town visiting relatives. Master Russel Halbleib Sunday in the capital city. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buohl, of Reading, are spending several days in town. Prof. Grover C. Bair spent from Saturday to Monday with his mother at Lewistown. Miss Arie Bair, of Lewistown, is spending two weeks with her brother, Prof. G. C. Bair. Mr. and Mrs, Jacob M. Schroll and Miss Pearl Schroll spent Sun- day at Harrisburg. Mr. Reuben Shellenberger Saturday at York as the guest of Mr. Theodore Sterner. Miss Belle Brady, of Chicago, Ill., is spending several days with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Brady. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Carpen- ter, of Lancaster, spent the week- end in town visiting friends. Mr. J. W. Eshelman and Dr. Nissley, of Lancaster, were of friends here Monday evening. | Mr. and Mrs. Simon Zeager and | sons, Ellis and Earl, spent Sunday | at Mount Gretna visiting relatives. | Mr. and Mrs, D. C. Wickenheiser | {and Mr. and Mrs. Gantz left Satur- | | day for Kansas City, Mo. and Den- | { ver, Col. i | Mrs. J. K. Everett returned to| | her home at Jersey City, N. J., af- | ter spending several days with her | mother, Mrs. Brubaker. | Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder and | children of Bethlehem, are spending | some time here as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Snyder, Mr. Daniel Brubaker, of Florin, a former clerk at H. E . Hauer’s store, was heard from at Paris, Ill. He is having a fine time. C. G. Stoll, of Chicago, Ill.,, and J. A. McNichol and family, of Merchantville, N. J., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stoll Mr. Charles E. Humer, of Wake- field, former live bird champion of Pennsylvania, made a pleasant call at the Bulletin office Monday. Miss Dorothy Schroll returned home from a ten days’ visit to Harrisburg, Sunday, where she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. R. Lauer. ; Mr. and Mrs, Charles A. White, of Auburn, Illinois, who have been touring the East and South, spent (Continued on page five.) spent spent \ | East Donegal streets was a Luther- SWARR FAMILY PLANS / REUNION ON AUGUST 9 The Swarr family will hold its annual reunion at the Landisville Camp Grounds, Saturday August 9. All members of the family are in- vited to attend. There will be morning services at 10:30 o’clock and the afternoon session at 2 o'clock. All persons are requested to bring their lunch with them. The following persons are arrang- ing a good program for the occa- sion: M. L. Swarr, East Petersburg; Clarence Gochenaur, Lancaster; Harry H. Swarr, Lancaster; John Swarr, Mechanics Grove; and Rev. Harvey Hershey, Landisville. Child Is Killed By a Motor Car LITTLE BOY WAS JOLTED FROM HIS FATHER’S AUTOMOBILE AND CRUSHED BENEATH THE WHEELS Automobile accidents in this sec- tion were numerous over the week- end and one fatality resulted, the death of a child following a peculiar accident near Round Top, between Elizabethtown and Middletown. John Aldinger, of Middletown, R. D. 2, started from home with his family to attend revival services om Saturday near his home. He was backing his car down a lane leading to the main artery of traffic when the car listed to one side and a door was jolted open. His one-year-old son, Charles, was thrown from the car, landing directly in the path of the wheels of the machine, which passed over the little body. The child was taken immediately to the office of Dr. Vere Treichler, at Elizabethtown, and from there brought to the Lancaster General Hospital, where death occurred early Sunday morning. The child is survived by his par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. John Aldinger, and one brother, Herman and one sister, Helen. Funeral services were held from his late’ home vester- dayat1 P.M. and 2 P. M. in the Spring Creek church, Hershey. nt A Mr SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS PICNICS AT COVE NEAR TOWN The Sunday School Class, of the Bethel Church taught by Minnie Kraybill and a number of invited friends, spent Tuesday afternoon at the Cove. After swimming and playing games, ‘refreshments ‘were served. The following were in at- tendance. Catharine Margaret Chalrles, [Helen Schroll, Ruth Bear, Fannie Kramer, Sarah Bear, Esther Barnhart, Beatrice Sprout, Eleanor Brown, Pauline Henry, Elsie Sprout, Mary Barn- hart, Ellen Smeltzer, Maude Hipple, Mrs. Annie Pennel, Mrs. Frank Schroll, Robert Schroll, Henry Smelt zer, Thomas Schroll, Joseph Schroll, James Kipple, Jay Barnhart. r etl Cee A SKELETON UNEARTHED EXCAVATING FOR CELLAR * The skeleton of the head of a hu- man being was found by workmen who were excavating for the cellar of a property to be erected on South Barbara street by Mr. J, W. Eshleman. It was a surprise to young folks but the older ones well remember that the entire plot at the southwest corner of Barbara and an cemetery years ago. When the plot was sold and the bodies rein- terred, evidently some were looked . BA PM LRA h>L 2 ffsrj) Miller—Geib Miss Katie W. Geil Mr. and Mrs. Christian came the bride of Ja Manheim, Saturday couple w unatter married at the parson bein United Brethre risburg, by the pastor, Snavely, The ring ceremony was used. The bride is a member of the Mt. Joy St. Mark’s United Brethren Church and is secretary of District Number six, Young People’s Divi- sion of the Lancaster County Sun- day School Association. She is al- so an employee at the Gerberich- Payne Shoe Factory, Mt. Joy. rr A A That’s a Good Record There were 352 babies born and 3,694 patients cared for at the General Hospital at Lancaster dur- ing the past twelve months. nt A A A Deeds Recorded Annie H. Walters and Albert G. Walters to Nathan S. Shelly, tract of land in East Donegal township, $300. Miller, g. and in led as over- | ), daughter of | 1 S. Geib, be- | of | The | > was | age of Otter- | Council Convened Monday Evening VOTED NOT TO OPEN SOUTH ALLEY-—CONTRACTOR MAS- TERSON TO START ON CONCRETE WORK AT ONCE V The regular monthly meeting of! Mount Joy Boro Council was held Monday evening with all the mem- bers present. The minutes of the previous regular and special meet- ings were read and approved. President Garber, who is acting Burgess during the absence of J. A.| Bachman, reported collections the amount of $32.50 during month. Mr. S. F. Eshleman, of the Street committee, stated that contractor John Masterson was ready to go a- head with the boro work at once. The committee was instructed to proceed immediately. Mr. Eshle- man also reported West Donegal street repaired with cinder, several new crossings laid, and some patch- ing done on the streets. Mr. Barto reported that surface water collects at the corner of East Donegal and Barbara streets, and suggested laying an 8-inch drain pipe under the trolley tracks to carry water away. The matter was left in the hands of the Street com- mittee with power to act. Mr. Garber reported having oiled the street for Mr. Aungst at Florin for which the Boro received $25, and also the drives for Messrs. Ger- berich for which they paid $10. Opening South Alley President Garber asked that ordinance be prepared South alley from Barbara street! west to Walnut, thru property of Jno. W. Eshleman and others. Mr. Eshleman appeared before’ Council and stated that he contem- | plates converting a stable on the, proposed alley into a house, that he! does not want this alley opened,! that ne one in that neighborhood] wants the alley opercd, that he has (Turn +5 page 5.) mi AN Ar to} the | an | General News for | Quick Reading INTERESTING HAPPENINGS FROM ALL OVER THE COUN. TRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF BUSY PEOPLE The police at Columbia nabbed 20 people in a raid Saturday night. 130 hotel men were arrested at Pittsburgh for violating the liquor laws. / The foundation walls for, Jacob G. Brown’s large new building are completed. The Bainbridge Sunday . Schools| ‘held their union pienic at Maple] Grove today. Don’t miss the very advertisement of Jno. Booth in an- | other column. { Mr. Harry Smith has charge of} Benj. Groff’s pool room during the | owner’s absence. i It was estimated that 12,000 peo-| ple attended the annual picnic at] Muddy Creek church. | Eighteen persons were arrested at | { Lancaster for trespassing on the| Pennsylvania Railroad. Isaac Brown, aged 61 years, fell down stairs at his home in Lancas- ter, and was instantly killed. | A large number of our rural folks| | will attend the annual Perry county | reunion at Blain on Saturday. | There were 422,000 dog licenses {issued in Pennsylvania during the | first six months of this year. Beer will be beer many. A new law just mits the brewing of beer, N Boro kmen are busy taking] the tree a in the front of J. G.| { Eberle’ on East Donegal | street. The Dorsheimer Brothers, arrest- | ed last week for the murder of their | Lancaster, were dis-| suggestive | : . + | again in Ger-| passed, per- 6 per cent] wor S residence parents at | charged. The Good Samaritan Class of the] United Brethren church will hold their class picnic at Rocky Springs on Thursday. The Conestoga Traction Company] is busy oiling their tracks on South Barbara street, Columbia avenue and Delta street. Jonas E. Witmer of Marietta, is the executor of the estate of Eliza- beth E. Nissley, late of East Hemp- fleld township. The legal may be found in another column. a Police Company at Mt. Gretna are quite ill with ptomaine poisoning due to an unsanitary refrigerator or tainted canned food. | to opening, of grades. {rollment of 406 pupils, just 20 more {than last year, all of which are from {this boro. among which was one to the amount of $1,298.00 for new books, and the | wotld make notice | Nineteen members of the Military | ST. LUKE'S CHOIR SPENT ) THREE DAYS AT ACCOMAC wr At the invitation of the estry the choir of St. Luke’s churcl a glorious three days last week. Bright an: day morning automob the members off t the luxuriously upholstered paddle steamer belonging to the Accomac Hotel. The mornings were spent in hiking-—the' delightful beauties of Wildcat Falls delighting all who saw them, the view from ound Top was a revelation to those who had enough energy for the pleasant climb. The afternoons were devoted to aquatic sports, the evenings to dancing, and the nights rough-housing, and there are grounds for believing that some of the seniors enjoyed this latter sport as much as, if not more than, the youngsters. The party returned to the city about eight o’clock on Sat- urday night after having spent a wonderful time. Twenty-one per- sons made the trip. School Board in Monthly Session DECIDED TO DIVIDE THE HIGH SCHOOL ' AUDITORIUM IN- TO TWO CLASS ROOMS.- ERECTION OF NEW BUILDING BEING CONSIDERED spent | hoe | MANY WELL KO HAVE PASSED GREAT BEYC Thur whisked tta, whence Miss Hannah Hof Miss Hannah Hoffer, « known resident of this at her home here at 9.20 § noon, just as the Bulleti press. 1] 3 panoramic Mrs. Salinda G. H Mrs. Salinda G. Hess, Levi Hess, died Sunday her home, Manheim, of due to her advanced age of She was a member of Petersburg Mennenite chu Funeral services were her late home, this aftern further services in the Eas burg Mennonite church. B made in the adjoining cem Mrs. John H. Mille; Mrs Sarah, wife of John H of the firm of Miller Company, at Marietta, pass at her home, after a lingeri of cor 1] lication of disea ceased a daughter of C. G. genecker, and in Maytown. Besides her she is survived by a son, Jo three daughters, Misses Katharing and Harriet. A Howard,| of Norristown sisters, Mrs. 1. B. Haines, and Mrs. Lewis Lite, Michig survives. wa The regular monthly meeting of our local School Board was held Monday evening in the Director’s room with Vice-President Joseph T. M. Breneman presiding on account the absence of President W. D. Chandler, who is making a tour of the Western states, All other dir- ectors, and supervising principal Grover Cleveland Bair, were also present. The High School auditorium will be divided into two rooms for class room purposes. This will done by a large curtain. The of uic school wili not be frescoed as had been planned. A typewriter be bought by the board for use in the office. New desks were bought for the First and Second mixed grad and the Fifth and Sixth mixed The first two grades will later be divided in three grades as will also the Fifth and Sixth, The enumeration showed an en- ido Plays S A base ball team comp best players in our Indus has been organized and Saturday games on the Red grounds. The first game played here Saturday with town at 3.00 P. M. The team is all home tal a very good game may be Sta PX) be henden walls UDG On § Oil Comp business as ness being tra Independent O The following self explanatory A number of bills were then paid Board adjourned. A Rr SEEK PERMISSION TO SELL LICENSES TO ALL HUNTERS corp Stay tra de There promises to be a furor over the issuing of gunners’ licenses this fall, according to the confused state of affairs at the County Treasurer’s office Monday. Word was received some time ago that last year’s tags would be good this fall until the metal tags for this year have been issued. And lately a communication was received that a few of the metal tags have been forwarded for distribution. But it appears that if these few tags are issued, all old tags will then become invalid. Such a situation would be a great injustice to many huntsmen in case there not sufficient metal tags issued by the time hunt- ing season opens. The office is therefore con communicating with the Gan partment at Harrsburg, wi of getting permiss 3 certiflcates that wi year, and mail the plate main of step 1 ment, able expan distrib produc? The engaged product Lancaster, zabethtow? Steelton, Carlisle and a 9 MR. AND MH were GAVE Mr. and Mrs, J.'% a birthday dinner East Donegal str nonor of their graf Elsie Touey, Jr., years old. Mr. and Mrs. J. daughters, Anna Rit Junior, Mr. Thomas Philadelphia, and 1} Parker Heilig, of Hd tended the dinner, THE HEISEY REUNIQ THURSDAD, whenever they are av it 1L possibie selling licenses at once. Met Last Evening Mt. Joy local of the Inter- Milk Producers’ ion met last ill The State Associa evening at the Landisville school building, Landsville. Frederick Shangle vice president of the Inter-State Milk Producer’s Association and County Farm Agent F. S. Bucher addressed the meeting. i a bethtown, Pa. There will \ Harvest Home Services hoon ‘and afternoon “e255 Harvest Home services will be | is extended to and friends to spend the 4 held at the home of Abram Koser, . on the Samuel Meckley farm, on beautiful spot. Everybody Saturday afternoon, August 9. The committee invites you Everybody is invited to these ser- and enjoy the day. vices. On Thursday, August Heisey folk will hold thei annual reunion at the Eli College Chapel and camp EE Oiling the Road The East Donegal Supervisors be- | gan oiling the Donegal road on Mon- day and expect to complete the work today. _. The main streets on the East Donegal township side at Florin were oiled the latter part of fast week. Target Shoot Su The Savage Rifle and ¢ will hold a target shoot on Sunday, August be four 25-target There will 3 Cedar Top large ne dedi