74 a — VOLUME XXV NO. 11 Advertising Will Ruin The Campaign Is Now In Progress es eee EFFORT TO GET 75 PER CENT OF TOBACCO GROWERS OF COUNTY LOOKS VERY ENCOURAG- ING The campaign to obtain 75 per cent of the tobacco acreage of Lan- caster County under contracts of the Pennsylvania Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association is now in full swing under the personal direction of E. K. Hibshman, se- lected by the Board of Directors as president of the association. Mr. Hibshman, who is secretary to the president of Pennsylvania State College, has obtained a town month's leave of absence from his duties to devote his entire time to putting over the co-op in this his home county. After October 1, there will be a general meeting of the member- ship of the association, the resig- nations of the present board (which are now in the hands of the attor- ney) will be presented, and every signer of the contract will be en- titled to vote for the permanent board of directors. Meetings are being held this week in Manor, Manheim and East Hempfield townships, at which Mr. Hibshman explains the terms of the contract, section by section. Last week meetings were held to acquaint the growers of Rapho, Mt. Joy, East and West Donegal, West Hempfield and Conoy Town- ships, and this week in these town- ships committees composed of ac- tive tobacco growers are preparing to make a systematic canvass of their territory. Next week it is expected that the campaign will be carried into Warwick, Penn, Elizabeth, East Lampeter, Strasburg, Leacock and Upper Leacock Townships. In a recent interview President Hibsh- man said: “There is a definite responsibil- ity in connection with this move resting squarely on the shoulders of every tobacco grower in Lancas- ter County. Why? Because . it depends for success on the accept- ance of the contract by growers representing 75 per cent of the acreage. Therefore, it would na- turally appear to be the duty of every man who grows tobacco to give the contract serious consider- gHion and govern himself according- y. “There certainly cannot be many! valid objections to this project, for its chief purpose is to stabalize the price of tobacco by improving the general quality of the product and distributing it to the manufac- turers as they need it. Not only the tobacco grower, but the entire industry will benefit under this system and therefore every grow- er should be a member and contri- bute his share to the success of the undertaking.” Young Folks Are Joined in Wedlock NUMBER OF VERY WELL KNOWN YOUNG FOLKS ARE JOINED IN THE HOLY BONDS OF MATRIMONY Zink—Shireman Harvey S. Zink, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Zink, of near Eby’s church, and Miss Edith E. Shireman, of Maytown, were united in mar- riage on Saturday. Frey—Zeigler Alvin M. Frey, of Manheim R. D. 2, and Miss Ruth S. Zeigler, of White Oak, were married on Satur- day evening by Rev. A. S. Hotten- stein at his residence in East Peters- burg. There were no attendants. Germer—Lutz Miss Pearl E. Lutz, State street, of Lancaster, and Mr. George Ger- mer, of this place, were married by Rev. William A. Howard, in Eliza- bethtown. The bride wore a gown of white taffeta, with a picture hat of white and carried a bridal bouquet of cream roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Eva Germer, sister of the .bride- groom, wore a gown of white with a hat to match, and carried tea roses. A wedding supper followed the ceremony and was served at the home of the bride on State street. Members of the immediate famil- ies were present. Mr. and Mrs. Germer will in this place. reside’ } Were at Wildwood The following persons from fown accompanied the Grovers’ picnic to Wildwood, N. J. last Thursday: Mr. and Mrs. David Zerphy, Mr. D. F. Gable, Mr. A. B. Hoffer, Miss Ethel Hendrix and Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Gillums, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mor- ton, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beames- derfer, son, James and daughter, Mae and Mr. Cyrus Gainor. eet Ce Caused Some Excitement On Monday night about 10:20 from some unknown cause, the burg- lar alarm on the First National bank was set off. It attracted the attention of many and kept ringing until some one phoned Cashier Mr. R. Fellenbaum, who came to the bank and shut it off. Meet Thursday Night egular meeting of the W. e Post will be held on ening in their rooms mportant business to TE [ STATE MAKING TESTS OF COUNTY WATER The traveling laboratory wagorl of the State Dezartineny of Health started on a tour of Lancaster and Chester counties, beginning near Mt. Vernon, making tests of water supplies that are available to the traveling public. A similar health measure was carried out last. sum- mer with good results. Water that is contaminated and is unfit for drinking, is placarded while good water is indicated by proper plac- ards. Bc Two Brothers Drowned Hilliard and Earl Stein, 17 and 14 years, sons of Moses E. Stein, of Red Lion, drowned in the Sus- quehanna river at Long Level on Sunday. Six weeks ago, Kenneth Spangler, of York, drowned at the same place. The Entertainers and Their Guests NUMBER OF LOCAL RESIDENTS ENTERTAIN OVER THE WEEK-END Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Stoner en- tertained on Sunday: B. F. Stoner, of Waynesborc; Rudolf Gamber and son, John, and daughter, Romane, and Mable Wagner, of Lancaster, S. R. Wagner, and daughters, Flor- ence and Ruth, of Mt. Joy. Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schaef- fer and family, of near town, en- tertained the folowing guests on Sunday: Mrs. Susan Hoffman, Mrs. Mary Longenecker, Mrs. Amelia Shearer, Miss Katie Shearer and Mr. Irvin Shearer, of Eliza- bethtown. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Miller ¢:nd children, Rhoda, Flor- ence, nufus, Dorothy and Helen, of near Sunnyside; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Eshleman, east of Elizabeth- town; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shearer and daughter, Rachael and Master Richard, Mr. and Mrs. John Booth, of Mt. Joy; and Mr. and Mrs. Har- ry Stauffer, and daughters, Al- meda, and Helen, of Staufferstown. tp AR U. E. LADIES’ BIBLE CLASS MET FRIDAY EVENING The Ladies’ Bible Class of the United Evangelical church held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs, Alexander Kramer, on Fair view street, Friday evening. It was also Mrs. Kramer's birthday anniversary. After the business meeting games were played and refreshments served to the mem- bers of the class and friends, as follows: Miss Katie Eshleman, Mrs Clyde Eshleman, Mrs. Harry Kay- lor, Dorothy Kaylor, Bernice Geist- weit, Mrs. Charles Sheaffer, Mrs. Joseph Weber and daughter, Anna; Mrs. Harry Geib, Mrs. Paul Peifer, Mrs. Harry Seaman and daughter, Helen; Mrs. Bessie Rog®rs, Mrs. Samuel Eshleman and daughter, Blanche; ‘Mrs. Paul Smith and daughter, Janet; Mrs. Heward Arntz and sons, Gerald and Robert. Miss Rita Hershey, Mrs. Anna Fet- ter, Mr. and Mrs. David Strayer and sons, Gwynn, Billie and Buddie Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swisher and daughter, Doris; Mrs. Mary ‘Zink, Miss Vivian Berntheizel and Mr. and Mrs, Alexander Kramer. Dav- id Strayer gave a reading and Blanche Eshleman recited. , eet GA \ LOST FIVE FINE COWS |, DURING RECENT STORM Harry Bomberger, of Masterson- ville, lost five cows in the recent storm when the animals were struck by lightning while grazing. One of the cows was hurled thru a fence by the bolt. The discovery was made by Clarence Hostetter who was re- turning from Elizabethtown and found the road blocked by a fallen tree. He went to the Bomberger home for an axe to clear the road- way, and discovered the dead animal. re A 81 Cared For The local fresh air children’s eom- mittee succeeded in placing one of the kiddies in families here. If there are others who care to give these deserving youngsters an out- ing they will be provided by appeal- ing to any of the captains of the drive or the officers. I Suit for Damages Melvin M. Newcomer, of Salunga through attorney M. E. Musser, has filed suit against his neighbor, Abram M. Kolp, for damages to his property. No -statement of claim setting forth the amount of damages asked has been filed. Has a Fine Crop Mr. John Brubaker, at has an exceptionally fine crop of crabapples. There is a sample branch in our window. The branch is so full of apples it resembles cherries. rt QL . Fish Hook in Her Thumb. Mrs. Frances Good, residing in East Donegal, went to the office of Dr. John S. Simons on Wednesday evening with a fish hook deeply em- bedded in the thumb of her left hand. It had to be cut out. Ee Florin, Better Get Vaccinated Prof. Bair, supervising principal of our public schools, requests that all children be properly vaccinated before the beginning of the school term as the law relative thereto will be enforced. Wants A Divorce Christian Herr, Elizabethtown, R F. D., No. 4, has applied for a div- ‘orce from Harriet Herr, a serious ’ cooperation to the Lancaster Wheat Quality Improves VARIOUS CROPS TESTED—FAR- MERS ACQUIRE MORE CARE IN HANDLING GRAIN SUMMARY SHOWS There is considerable improvement in the quality of the wheat now be- ing shipped from Lancaster County is evidenced by reports coming from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Markets Recently a statement was issued showing the quality of 24 carload shipments from this county to Phila delphia and the number of lots grading “No. 2 Red Winter” (the highest grade that can be expected) indicates that our farmers are ac- quiring more care in handling their grain. Following is a summary of the shipments referred to: Lititz, No. 4 Red Winter Light garlicky 15.2 per cent moisture, 58.6 weight per bushel. Elizabethown, Sample Grade Red Winter, 16 per cent moisture, 59.1 weight per bushel. Rheems, No. 2 R. W. Heavy Gar. 8-10 per cent M, O. T. C. gr, 14 per cent moisture, 58.5 weight per bushel. Rheems, Sample Grade Red Win- ter, 15.8 per cent moisture, 59.3 weight per bushel. Mount Joy, No. 4 Red Winter, 15.4 per cent moisture, 59.8 weight per bushel. Rheems, No. 4 Red Winter, 14.8 per cent moisture, 59.6 weight per bushel. Elizabethtown, Sample Grade R. (Turn to Page 4) — ee GE A BOLT OF LIGHTNING +» . KILLED THREE MULES Vv Mr. Reuben Forry, who tenants the J. E. Longenecker farm a short distance north of here, in Rapho township, was very unfort- unate on Sunday. He had his mules in pasture Saturday and next morning found all three of them dead lying along a fence. The presumption is that a bolt of lightning struck a post and followed the wire fence to a point where the mules were. This is quite a loss for Mr. For- ry as the mules were good ones. lI fp STATE APPROPRIATIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS On August 1st State Treasurer Lewis mailed checks to Fourth Class School Districts of Lancaster county amounting to $152,268 33. The local districts received fol- lowing amounts: Manheim Borough, $4,713.75; Mount Joy Borough, $4,- 005.00; Elizabethtown, $4,612.50; Lititz, $6,551.25; Ephrata, $5,122.- 50; Rapho township, $3,570.00; Penn township, $2,590.00; Elizabeth town- ship, $980.00; Mount Joy township, $2,880.00; West Hempfield township, $1,600.00; Warwick township, $3,- 960.00. Auto Clubs Piri At Willow Grove EVERY INDICATION THERE WILL BE SOME CROWD ACCOM- } PANY THE AUTOISTS PHILA. TOMORROW YAutomobilists numbered by thou- sands will on Thursday, August 13, join the caravan of tourists who will go to Willow Grove Park on the outskirts of Philadelphia, the occasion being the seventh annual picnic of the Lancaster Automobile Clubmen, which is the largest civ- ic organization in the county. An especial effort has been made by the club picnic committee to make this year’s outing a red letter event, and the park manage- ment is entering into the spirit of extent that a assured to all roval good time is ] with their members who attend, families and friends. While essentially a motor _ club affair any Lancaster countian is in- vited to join in the festivities. To obviate the necessity of going through the congested sections of (Turn to Page 4) / —_— EFFORT BEING MADE TO REORGANIZE BOY SCOUTS ¥ The movement of re-organizing the Boy Scouts is receiving much encouragement and the indications are that Mount Joy will have one of the largest troops in the county. This is made possible by the efforts of a number of citizens who have interested themselves in the work and have labored to bring about the rehabilitation of the organization which was once a flourishing one here. etl Ae Visited Here Saturday Mr. James Longfellow, represent- ing the Armour Fertilizer Ce at Greensboro, North Carolina, called on the editor Saturday. Jim, as he is known among his friends, is quite a trap and field shot and is also the owner of some wonderful hunting dogs. Among them is Ben Shore Freckles, the dog that defeated Mrs. Vanderbilt’s $5,000 Lady Amity at several dog *shows recently. The editor had the pleasure of hunting quail over this wonderful dog in North Carolina last December mm Classes Held Outing Several Sunday School Classes of the Lutheran Sunday School held an outing at Long’s Park, the past week. The members of Miss Lena Dillinger’s class, Mrs, Lee Ellis'’s class, and Mrs. Jacob H. Zeller’s class were present. You--If You let Your Competitor Do It Al Then Too, While Waiting For SUES TO COLLECT $1,000 LIFE INSURANCE MONEY The estate of John R. Copeland, deceased of Washingtonboro, Bertha W. Copeland, executrix, through At- torneys F. Lyman Windolph and M. E. Musser, has filed suit in Common Pleas Court against the North Amer- ican Accident Insurance Company, of Chicago, to recover $1,000 on an insurance policy. Mr. ‘Copeland was killed on Oec- tober 30, 1924, near his home at Washingtonboro. When returning home « from work in a truck, he jumped from the machine while it was still in motion and fell under the rear wheel. His head was crushed. The plantiff claims the deceased was insured for $1,000 in the defendant company but never received the insurance money. semesters A Florin Youth Met Tragic Death HENRY NISSLEY, AGED 19, HAD HIS HEAD CAUGHT IN AN ELEVATOR AT NISSLY SWISS FACTORY A sad accident occurred at the plant of the Nissly Swiss Chocolate Company, at Florin, late Monday afternoon when Henry Nissley, an employe, was almost instantly killed. A number of workmen at the factory were loading a car on the siding with chocolate. Mr. Nissley was operating the elevator and was on his way up. He got on his knees and was speaking to the other work- men as the elevator ascended. The workmen noticed that his head would strike a protruding sill unless he stepped back and called to him to look out. Just at that moment he turned his head and was caught between the elevator floor and the sill. A fellow workman saw the acci- dent and quickly stopped the eleva- tor but it was too late. The unfor- tunate young man’s head was so badly squeezgd that, he bled from the nose, mouth and ears. His skull was not crushed as was reported but blood vessels were ruptured and he died shortly thereafter, death being due to hemorrhages. A physician was hurridly sum- moned but he died soon after the doctor arrived. The body was then removed to the morgue of under- taker H. C. Brunner where it was prepared for burial. Deceased was a very well known young man, being a student of our public schools. He was aged 19 years, 7 months and 6 days. He was a son of the late Amos R. Niss- ley, of Florin, who died about a month ago. Besides his mother, Mrs. Frances Nissley, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Henry Garber, of Route 3, Mount Joy, and two brothers: Charles H., of New Brunswick, N. J., and Wal- ter B., of State College, Pa. The funeral services will be held from his late home in Florin at 9:30 A. M. Thursday. Further services will be held in the Mennonite church on Donegal Springs street at 10 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Mount Joy cemetery. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FIRE COMPANY i. regular monthly meeting of Friendship Fire Company No. 1 was held last Thursday evening with a good attendance. A check for $26.72 was received from Boro Council and placed in the Relief Fund, this being the companys share of foreign fire insurance of last year. 2 The receipt of a donation of $5 00 was acknewledeed from Mr. Howard Sipling, of Rheems. Five new members were the company’s roll. : A resolution was passed granting parties holding festivals in the park the use of the engine room in case of rain. : All the bills were then paid and after the meeting a luncheon was served at Mr. Benj. F. Groff’s res- taurant on Marietta street. added to A THE RAPHO TOWNSHIP 7. a SCHOOLS OPEN“AUG. 31 The public schools of Rapho township will open August 31 for an eight-month term. The School call attention to the fact that the requirements on attendance this year are 100 per cent for pupils under 14 years of age. From 14 years and over com- pulsory attendance begins Oct. 12. Beginners or others shall not be accepted by a teacher unless they are vaccinated and hold proper certificates. The School Board will meet Aug. 29 at the office at 9 A. M. and all township teachers are requested to be present. ———— Decedents’ Estates Letters in decedents’ estates were issued as follows in the office of the Register of Wills: Testamentary in the estate of Henry P. Giner, late of Mount Joy Board wishes to township, to Phares $8. Ginder, of Mount Joy township. Testamentary in the estate of George Frank, late of Mount Joy, to Mary Frank, of Mount Joy. Gl rn } Tendered a Surprise Mrs. Joseph Weber was tendéred a handkerchief surprise on Thursday when she celebrated her 58th birth- day anniversary. The surprise was complete and she received many useful gifts from her friends. rns rr A Am St. Joe Saturday The strong going Mount Joy A. A. nine will have a real opponent in the St. Joe nine on the Recrea- tion Grounds Saturday. The Lan- casterians are going fine and this should be a good game. Mount Joy, Penna., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1925 Poor Headlights Come Under Ban STATE HIGHWAY PATROLMAN TO WAGE A CAMPAIGN AGAINST VIOLATORS OF LAW ) : 7. Because the evenings are arriving earlier and there is a greater men- ace from glaring automobile head- lights, the state highway police have started a drive over the entire state to curb glaring headlights and other infractions of the light law. The local detachment of highway patrolmen consisting of Corporal Harry Edie, Ellwood S. Grimm and E. H. Snavely warn all motorists to have their headlights reinspected by their garageman, as the lights have probably gotten out of focus during the summer driving. “We are trying to make the high- ways safe, said Corporal Edie, “and glaring headlights are a menace. Your headlights are blinding to the approaching driver or pedestrian un- less an approved device is used, 21 candlepower bulbs properly focused and headlamps tilted correctly to allow for loading of vehicle and road contour. “The loading allowance is ex- tremely important. “The installation of an approved device, lens or reflector, is not in it- self sufficient. Constant attention to the adjustment of the focus and tilt is necessary, and will eliminate objectionable flare and dazzle. And remember the driver is responsible. “Arrests of persons found violat ing these requirements will result and probably entail a fine of $10 in addition to the costs, so it is cheap- er to have the lights looked after | rather than take a chance. ! “The following electric headlight | devices are legal in the state: Alpreco, Bausch and Lomb, Ben- | dopted The Mount Joy Bulletin THE ESBENSHADE CLAN HELD ANNUAL REUNION The sixteenth annual reunion of the descendants of Jacob and Susan Bushong Esbenshade was held at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Shearer, of Rheems, with an attendance of two hundred and four. Pleven births occurred among these descendants during the past year and there has been no death for two years. Recitations were given by Marie Kreider, Mark Myer and Grace Es- benshade; Mary and Ruth Hershey sang a duet; Rev. Amos Martin of- fered prayer, as did Rev. Martin Ebersole. Mrs. Parke Weaver and Frank Buckwalter entertained the children with games and scrambles, Many prizes were awarded to the winners and favors were given to all. Road We Must All Travel Sometime MANY WELL KNOWN PEOPLE HAVE PASSED TO THE GREAT BEYOND Mrs. Henry Keath died at Penryn Saturday. Charles G. Mutzabaugh, aged 87 vears, died at Columbia. William Henry Bradley, a retired butcher of Columbia, died aged 80 years. Mrs. Elizabeth, widow of Frank C. Shillow, formerly of Columbia, died at York, aged 64 years. John G. Sauer, aged 40 years, a barber of Lancaster, committed sui- cide Saturday by shooting himself. Miss Lena Jane Kise Markley, a- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phares Markley, of Columbia, died aged 20 years. zer A, Broadlight, Brown Reflector. Brown Universal (Reflector), Cona-! phore F (Clear), Conaphore F (Amber), Deglarescope, Dillon I, Dodge Bros. DB, Elite Headlamp, E and J Type 20, (Headlamp), Flat- | lite Standard (Reflector), Flintex, Ford H, Guide Ray Type A (Head- | lamp), Holoplane 855, Hudson, Johnson, Lee Knight, Legalite MIII, | Likerty, Liberty D, Lincoln Projec- tor, Macbeth D, McKeelite, Miro Tilt Headlamp, Wills St. Claire (Headlamp), Monogram, Monogram bearing car mfg’s name, Osgood B- 23, Parab-O-Lite FW, Patterson, Smith, Spreadlight, Standard, Twin | Beam. (Headlamp), (Monogram). Motorcycle Sizes—Conaphore F, (Clear), Conaphore F, (Amber), McKeelite, Monogram, Patterson, Spreadlight and Standard. “Clear plain glass lenses shall be used with Brown, Brown Universal and Flatlite Standard Reflectors Check your equipment—Unless it is of a name and type (either letter or figure) as shown above it is not “Printed instructions for the prop- | er adjustment of headlamps fur- nished by the Depart. of Highways, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Harris- | burg, Pa., upon request or consult a dealer who knows how to make your headlamps comply with the law.” | ———-——————— General News for Quick Reading INTERESTING HAPPENINGS FROM ALL OVER THE COUN- TRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF BUSY PEOPLE John Metzler is about again after a sickness. ) The price of gas cent a gallon, Monday. William Snyder, who is confined to his home due to a stroke, is im- proving. A 38-inch copperhead snake was killed in the P. R. R. yards at Co- lumbia. After being divorced for twenty- five years, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smal- decided to dropped one | ing at Lancaster, re- marry. A Lancaster newsboy was sent to jail for 30 days because he blocked an alley with papers after being notified. Mrs. John Way, of the Evangel- ical Sunday School, took her class of bovs to Maple Grove, on Friday for a picnic. Although the rain greatly inter- fered with the festival by the Amer- Legion Saturday evening, it ican was a success. It is estimated that there is an aggregate of nearly two billion pounds of tobacco in the hands of dealers July 1. \ /The 112th Infantry Regiment Yrom western Pennsylvania won the rifle honors at Mount Gretna for the encampment there. = On Friday, Roscoe Hassinger, teacher of a Sunday School class at the Lutheran church, will take his class for an outing to Paxtang park. + CIs Vv Injured His Heel Mr. Robinson, an employe of the Bachman Chocolate Company, while riding on the elevator on Monday, "stood too close to the edge and had his heel injured in passing from one story to the other. Is Critically Ill Mrs. Louisa Frank is critically ill at her home on Frank street. She had several strokes recently and is suffering from the effects. Mrs. Frank is seventy-eight years of age. rr A A AI It has been estimated that about one-fifth the population of the United States attends the movies each day. The amount of admiss- ions in one single vear totaled William G. Schwebel, aged 58 years, fell out of bed at his home in Lancaster and died from edema of the brain. Mrs. Anna Wohlsen, of Elizabethtown, is a daughter. Rachael A. Bradley Rachael A. Bradley, aged 85 years, died Monday at the hospital of the Masonic Homes at Eliza- bethtown, to which she had been confined since July 20, when she] fell from bed and broke her right thigh while on a visit her nep- hew, H. B. Yentzer, of Columbia. to Mary Ann Felker Mary Ann Felker, widow of the late Andrew B. Felker, died at the home of her son, Andrew, on North Barbara street on Wednesday from | a complication of diseases, aged 8 held vears. Funeral services wert from her late he on Sunday at 1:30 and 2 o’clock in the Cross Roads church. Interment in the Eberle cemtery. Russ Shumaker Ross Shumaker, aged 25 years, of Falmouth, died Tuesday evenihg in the General Hospital of complica- tion of diseases. He is survived by nis widow, Myra, a daughter, Ruth, a brother, William, and two sisters, (Turn to page 8.) eee eel Gp ener GEYER FAMILY HOLDS REUNION AT MIDDLETOWN reunion of The second annual the Gever family was held yester- day in Hoffer Park, Middletown. More than one hundred persons were present from Altoona, Phila- delphia, Lancaster, and Dauphin county. The following program was given at 2 o’clock: song service, con- ducted by S. R. Geyer, R. R. 1, of Middletown. Scripture reading, by Miss Emma Geyer, of Elizabeth- town; prayer; song; recitation, “Welcome,” by Helen Jean Geyer, of Marietta; dialogue, by Helen Geyer, of Middletown and Ruth Geyer Moyer, of Middletown; solo, by Winifred Geyer Kob, of Eliza- bethtown. recitation, by Grace Eleanor Geyer, of Middletown; of- fering; recitation, by Charlotte Gey er Kob, of Elizabethtown; song; business period; historian’s address, by Christian E. Geyer, of Harris- burg. The following officers were elect ted: President, George A. Geyer, of Florin. vice president, A. L. Geyer, of Harrisburg; secretary, Susan R. Gever, of Lancaster; treasurer, A. R. Gever, of Middle town, and historian, C. E. Geyer, of Harrisburg. rr QR MISSIONARY LOSES RACE WITH DEATH BY MILES Susan Bach- missionary Lebanon, Pa.—Miss man, a United Brethren to Africa, arrived here Tuesday from Freetown, Sierra Leone, to find that she had lost her race with death. Learning by radio at Freetown on June 24 of the seri- ous illness of her mother, Mrs George Bachman, of this city, Miss Bachman began her race halfway round the world in the hope of reaching the bedside of her strick- n parent in time. Four days out from Freetown the ship on which Miss Bachman was a passenger was wrecked, but all on board were safely landed in life- boats on a nearby island. A week later a passi ship was halted and took the passengers aboard, land- ing them last Saturday at Pensa- cola, Fla. By boat and rail Miss Bachman continued her journey here only ‘0 learn on her arrival of the July 12. year’s fur- mother on spend a leath of her She plans to ‘ough here and then return to Freetown. ene Swiss girls of high school age wear their hair in two long braids that hang in front of their shoulders $906,000,000. rather than down their backs. $1.50 a Year in Advance Your Ship To Coma In, It Might Be A Receivership, Recent Local Real Estate Matters CASSEL’S MILL AND COAL YARD AT LANCASTER JUNCTION, SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE FOR $6,100 Mrs. M. M. Cassel, Administratrix of the estate of the late M. M. Cas- sel, sold the mill and coal yard near Lancaster Junction to Clarence L. Cassel for $6,100. The sale involved eight acres and 117 perches of land, a three story stone mill, a large two story stone house, a one and one- half story frame building, a frame barn, a tobacco shed, coal yard and railroad siding. A three story chopping mill and grain warehouse at White Oak sta- tion was sold at the same time by Mrs. Cassel to William H. Greenley for $5,800. . a Mrs. Fannie Ebersole sold hgr 63- acre farm near Good’s churéh to Amos Ebersole. Mr. Ebersole will take posession October 1st. Consid- eration private. } Mr. Jacob H. Shenk, who resides just west of the boro, sold a build- ing lot fronting 60 feet on the west side of Florin Avenue and extending 160 feet in depth to Mr. Melvin Frey, on private terms. The purchaser contemplates build- ing a house thereon, starting work this Fall. There was an important _ realty transaction in town this week when Mrs. Annie Baker purchased at pri- vate sale and on private terms, four frame properties from the Heirs of the late E. F. Baker. Two of the properties are a few doors east of the Bulletin office and the other two adjein Mr. S. B. Bernhart’s property on the west, all being on Main street. The consideratin was pri- vate. David H. Harnish, of ZManheim township, Saturday, purchased at public sale the property in Landis- ville, belonging to the estate of S. N. Mumma, for $12,500. H. M. Koser was the auctioneer. The property consists of a tract of land with a brick dwelling house and frame stable, and it was offered by Laura B. Garber, Grace M. Mumma, Harvey B. Mumma, and Stanley N. Mumma, S. N. Mumma. executors of Births Mr. and Mrs. Earl Garber an- nounce the birth of a son, on Sun- day. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Eaches, of South Market street, announce the birth of a daughter, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, William Schvears, of Lancaster, announce the birth of a son. Mrs. Schvears will be re- membered as Miss Verna Cunning- ham, formerly of this place. eal Gp Grrr What? When? The Ladies’ Aid Salunga M. E. church will hold a chicken corn soup supper on the lawn at the residence of Dr. J. S. Kendig, at Salunga on Saturday, August 15, from 5 to 10 P. M. Where? Society of the Family Reunions By Various Clans A LARGE NUMBER ARE SCHED- ULED TO BE HELD THRU- OUT THIS ENTIRE COM- MUNITY Many, many family reunions will be held by the relatives and friends of some of our early set- tlers. Appended are some f them: Witmer Reunion Aug. 20 Witmers from Lancaster, York, Dauphin, Lebanon, Franklin. and Cumberland counties are expected to be present at the third annual Witmer reunion to be held August 20, in Lititz Springs Park. At the same event last year, about 800 members of the clan were present. An interesting program has been arranged by the officers of the clan. It will be presented in the afternoon of the above date. In the morning games will be played by the child- ren. The program includes a vocal solo by Mrs. Lehman Shellenberger, of Columbia R. D. 2; several mus- ical numbers by the Jonas Witmer family, of Manor township; a male quartet from Elizabethtown; a read- ing by Mrs. Esther Weller Strickler, of Millersville; and an address by Professor Martin Witmer, of Ursinus College. The officers of the clan are: Dr. C. Howard Witmer, Lancaster, pres- ident; I. N. Witmer, Millersville, Deodate, secretary; Clayton Witmer, Elizabethtown, treasurer; Charles K. Witmer, Palmyra, chief historian, and Charles M. Witmer, Letort; I. (Turn to Page 5) — Eee. A Flag Presentation Saturday evening the American I egion presented a flag to the Mt. Jo School Board. The presenta- tion was made on the grounds and the American Legion Band, of Lancaster, furnished mu- sic for the occasion. Frank & Bro’s. Sale On Friday evening, Aug. 21 at 7 P. M,, C. S. Frank & Bro., will sell a ecarload of Tioga Co. cows, bulls, cattle for beeves and home- raised shoats at public sale at their yards near Mt. Joy. 2t Bequest to Church According to the will of the late Henry P. Ginder, of near here, an estate of $7,500 is distributed amon his children with the exception © $200 to the River Brethren church at Mount Pleasant. vice president; Mrs. J. Ezra Foltz, - Ba