BASE BALL - The first of a series of Base Ball games - for the championship of Lancaster county - was played on Saturday, the 20th inst,. Between the Tecumseh B.B.C. of Millersville, and the Keystone B. B. C. of Lancaster, on the grounds of the former, resulting in a hard won victory for the Tecumseh.
The Keystone, on their arrival at Millersville, were received by the Captain of the Tecumseh - were introduced to our worthy Principal - and then escorted to the base ball grounds, where they were warmly welcomed by the Tecumseh. After some handshaking, &c., the game began with the Tecumseh to the bat - a slight advantage to the Keystone. Both nines made a fine appearance - the dark blue of the Keystone contrasting beautifully with the light of the Tecumseh. The game drew a large and select number of spectators from different parts of the county, who apparently were deeply interested in the game. Its soon became evident that both nines were in warm earnest - having their hearts in the game. It soon became evident that both nines were in warm earnest-having their hearts in the game. The clubs being well matched, caused to be intensely exciting, as well as interesting. Some fine plays were made by both sides.
Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Totals
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Tecumseh 3 2 6 2 6 0 0 1 8 28
Keystone 3 0 4 1 3 2 3 0 0 10
Umpire - W. L. Stouch, of the National B. B. C., York Pa. Time of age 240 minutes
The return game will be played on Saturday, June 3d, on the grounds of the Keystone, at 2 p.m.
The Tecumseh is now permanently organized, and ready to receive challenges, which should be addressed J. E. Brown, secretary of T.B.B.C., Millersville Pa.
The Columbia Spy
September 7, 1872
MAN FATALLY INJURED - On Wednesday afternoon, Joseph Brimmer, one of Allen Guthrie’s gang of painters, while at work on Grubb’s new two and a half story house, fell from the roof to the ground, striking a pile of stones. His back was broken and he was otherwise fearfully injured. As soon as possible he was removed to his boarding house on Fourth street. Little hopes are entertained of his recovery. Mr. Brimmer is a citizen of Millersville, this county.
Dr. Hinkle was called in to attend the unfortunate man, and pronounced the injuries dislocation of the spinal column and of the hip joint. He may possibly recover.
The Columbia Spy
October 12, 1872
DIED - Joseph Brimmer, who broke his spinal column in falling from Grubb’s new house, died on Wednesday. The body was sent to Millersville for interment.
The family of the deceased is in indigent circumstances.
An aged father was dependant on his son for support.
Any contributions in money left at this office will be forwarded to the proper persons, in Millersville.
The Columbia Spy
January 9, 1875
Lancaster Notes
During the month of December the Millersville Railway carried nearly five thousand passengers between this city and Millersville ! By another month or two the "novelty of the thing" will have vanished and so will the list of passengers.
The Columbia Spy
October 2, 1875
FATAL ACCIDENT - On Monday morning about 9:30 o’clock, Reuben K. Stoner, a millwright, residing at Millersville, was instantly killed on the Penna Railroad a short distance east of Columbia. It appears that the deceased was coming to Columbia to work for F. S. Bletz, and was walking on the south track, when he was struck by engine No. 223, attached to a freight train, opposite Groom’s mill, and instantly killed, his skull being crushed in by the force of the blow. Deputy Coroner George A. Souders, was notified of the sad event, and summoned a jury, who held an inquest on the body and rendered a verdict of "accidental death". Mr. Stoner was a steady, sober and industrious workman, and was about 40 years of age. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. The remains were taken in charge by relatives of the deceased, and sent to his late residence, in Millersville.
Examiner & Herald
January 12, 1876
The Millersville Fair. - On Saturday evening last the fair for the benefit of the Cornet Band of Millersville, closed, after a successful run of about two weeks. Upwards of a thousand persons were present upon the occasion and many were turned away from the doors, being enable to gain admission. By this fair the members of the band will realize enough to liquidate their debt and have enough remaining to leave quite a comfortable little sum in the treasury. We are requested to return the thanks of the band for the liberal patronage bestowed upon them by a generous public. The articles that were contested for were won by the following persons:
Gold Watch - William Hoofstetler, 4571/2 votes Emanuel Hoffman, 3461/2 votes.
Claricord -Christian Sangree, 148; Harry Stall, 25
Cigar Cutter - Christian Lintner, 217; Benjamin Wertz, 160
Oil Painting - H.C.D. Killheffer, 61; Capt. Harry A. Lehr, 11.
Revolver - William Cox, 1891/2; John Bunham, 110.
Gun - John Miller, 231; Wesley Roney; 75 ½.
Cake - John Newpher, 70; Jacob Lehman, 30.
Cottage Sett - Mrs. Amos M. Sourbeer, 352½ ; A.M. Brubaker, 210.
Lap Blanket - Amos Fenstermacher, 4521/2 Lewis Miller, 130.
Harness - Samuel Cox, 6621/2.
Sewing Machine - Mrs. Fanny Brady, 1150; Miss Lizzie Wissler, 1092.
Buffalo Robe - Samuel Holman, 660; Henry B. Shank, 241/2
Dr. A. S. Miller won the pig, getting 60 votes to Jacob F. Warfel’s 50.
MARRIAGES
KEPLINGER-GOCHENOUR Dec. 30,. 1875, at the parsonage of Trinity church, by Rev. Dr. Greenwald, John H. Keplinger to Kate Gochenour, both of Millersville.
Examiner & Herald
March 22, 1876
MILLERSVILLE RAILROAD - The lease and the stock of the Lancaster & Millersville passenger railroad has been bought out by J. G. Brenner, of Millersville, liveryman and proprietor of the omnibus line between this city and Millersville. The new proprietor took charge of the road on Thursday.
Examiner & Herald
July 5, 1876
Millersville Park. - John G. Brenner, lessee of the Lancaster and Millersville Street Car Railroad, has established a new park, in Shenk’s Woods, within a distance of three squares of the terminus of said road, at Millersville. This is a most desirable place for holding picnics, being convenient of access by street car and being located on high ground, having fresh spring water, gravel, shade and ample shelter, with arrangements for boating and refreshments. All persons desiring the use of said grounds should apply at the office of said railroad in this city. From to-day, during the season a train will leave Lancaster and one will leave Millersville at six in the morning.
Intelligencer
August 7, 1876
CORNER STONE LAYING AT MILLERSVILLE - Yesterday at 2 ½ o’clock p.m., the corner-stone of the new Lutheran church at Millersville, was laid. The exercises opened with an anthem, by the choir of St. Stephen’s Lutheran church, of Lancaster. Then followed a prayer by Rev. A. B. Shenkel, of the Reformed church, Millersville. Rev. J. C. Burkhalter, of Columbia, delivered a sermon on the text, "What mean ye with these stones ?" After a hymn Rev. B. Bausman, D. D., of Reading made a short address. Rev. W. S. Porr, the pastor, followed in the German language. Rev. R. W. Hufford was then introduced, and gave a statement of the financial condition of the congregation, and announced that a collection would be taken up. While this was being done, hymn No. 495 was sung. After the collection all the ministers present stepped to the corner stone, where Rev. Hufford made a short address, and offered a prayer. Rev. Burkhalter made some remarks with reference to each article to be place with-in the stone. The articles deposited were a Holy Bible, Luther’s smaller catechism, Augsburg Confession, Lutheran Hymn book, Lutheran Observer, constitution of the congregation, names of the pastor, the building committee and church council, an envelope containing several pieces of currency and coin, and Lancaster county papers. The stone was laid by the pastor Rev. W. S. Porr. Rev. Bausman, D.D. pronounced the benediction, and the long metre doxology concluded the exercises.
Examiner and Herald
June 14, 1876
Millersville - Our correspondent L.W. K., has the following to say:
The first of June marked the incoming of golden summer. Golden is its’ ripening fruit, its waving grain, its fragrant flowers and its glorious sunshine. What season can vie with summer, in the number and variety of her gifts, and the beauty and grandeur with which each is adorned.
AGRICULTURAL - The copious rains during the month of May, have had an excellent effect upon vegetation. This is particularly observable in the case of grass, which has pushed forward rapidly and promises considerably more than an average yield. The corn looks well, and has, thus far, required but little replanting. The wheat never looked better, the lowest estimate placing the yield at twenty five bushels to the acre. Tobacco is generally all planted, the indications being that this years crop will cover a larger area than that of any former period.
IMPROVEMENTS- Within the past two years many fine dwellings have been erected in the village, the most prominent being those of Dr. Heistant, David Landis and A.H. Howard. All of these are large and substantial brick structures, handsome in design as well as perfect in finish, and finished with every convenience which taste could suggest or wealth supply. Of the many other houses lately erected, those of Messrs Immel, Herr, Kendig, Grim, Behr, Nuding, Myers, Fenstermacher and Dentlinger, are most worthy of mention, being, generally, handsome and commodious buildings, with amply yards adorned with shrubbery and presenting all the comforts and attractions of a home.
MILLERSVILLE CORNET BAND - This excellent body of musicians was organized on November 6, 1874, with a full complement of members, and four brass horns. The requisite number of instruments were, however shortly afterwards procured, and under the tuition of their able instructor, Prof. Ermentrout, of Lancaster, a degree of skill was acquired that occasioned much comment, and seemed prophetic of the bright future that lay before them. Desiring to secure the advantage of incorporation the members applied for a charter which was granted in April, 1876. On the 23d of December, 1875, a fair for the benefit of the Band was opened in Union Hall, and was one of the most successful ever held in the village; the net proceeds amounting to more than five hundred dollars. A full set of magnificent silver instruments were now procured from Baltimore, enabling the Band to exhibit more fully the high degree of perfection which, as musicians, they had attained. Still, with all these advantages, they were not contented . One thing thou lackest was constantly before their eyes, seemed ever ringing in their ears: that one thing being uniforms. These were finally procured, at a cost of five hundred dollars, and their equipment was complete. The uniforms are a bluish gray, trimmed with red, with high hats and flowing plumes, the whole setting off the naturally fine forms of the wearers to advantage, and imparting to them a gentlemanly appearance. They have attained a proficiency in music, as well as skill in the use of their instruments, most remarkable, and will not, we believe, suffer by comparison, with any musical organization in Lancaster County.
RELGIOUOS MEETING - During the past month two meetings for the spiritual advancement of the young, were held in the village. The first under the auspices of the Evangelical , and the second in charge of the Pastor of the M.E. Church. The Evangelical meeting was the largest and most interesting meeting of the kind we have even attended; the house being crowded to its utmost capacity, and the interest unabated to the close. The addresses were able and instructive while the excellent music under the direction of Mr. A. O. Newpher, added new charms to the occasion. It is said that Thackery, the great English author, on being shown a large collection of illustrated works for the young, exclaimed, "What I should like to know, have the children of the generation done, that they should be provided with all these things." It is now what our children have done, but that they are to do, and be in the great drama of life that should engage our attention and vie direction to system of culture. Upon that system, will depend in great measure in the future the stability of our Government, and the safety and perpetuity of our institutions. How important that the instruction these children receive shall be right, right as to physical culture, right as to mental culture, and right as to moral culture.
SKETCH OF A PORMINENT CLERGYMEN
Rev. A. B. Shenkle, pastor of the Reformed Church in this village, was born in Unionville, Chester county, Pa., on March 27, 1815. The following year the family removed to Chester Hill, where they remained until 1832, when they finally located at East Vincent, Chester county. In 1836, Mr. Shenkle united with the Reformed Church, embracing, thus early, that religion
"Which teaches mortals how to live,
And better, how to die."
Up to this period his time had been occupied in performing the ordinary work on the farm; but, developing a natural love of learning, as well as an inclination for the ministry, it was decided that he should receive the advantages of a collegiate education. To this end, at the age of twenty-six, he entered Mercersburg College, graduating with honor in 1847. He entered at once upon the ministry at Trap and East Vincent, Chester county, Pa., continuing as pastor of this charge for a period of twenty-one years; during which schools, churches and other moral and religious agencies were established; the blessed truths of the Bible spread abroad, and hundreds of precious souls, through his instrumentality, brought into the fold of Christ. In 1868, through failing health he was obliged to resign his charge, spending the same year in travel; visiting scenes memorable in our history, as well as most of our large cities - mining their libraries, inspecting their works of art; forming the acquaintance of men of culture, and thus fitting him for a higher - broader sphere of usefulness in his profession. In 1869, he accepted a call from the Millersville charge, and was installed pastor on July 4th of the same year. The zeal and energy with which he entered upon the new field of labor, promised the largest measure of success. The zeal of the slothful was quickened, reforms inaugurated, minor differences healed, and a Christian spirit infused into the whole work. Large accessions were, also, made to the membership of the church, and a grand and imposing edifice was dedicated February 25, 1872, to the services of God. Mr. Shenkle unites the earnestness of a Bourdalone, with the courage of a Luther, pulpit-pride, fashion, dishonesty, evil speaking, love of money, intemperance, and kindred evils that are too often practiced by professing Christians, and for this reason, more than aught else, are sapping the foundations of our whole Christian structure.
On the question of liturgical exercises he has taken strong grounds in opposition, believing it an innovation upon the primitive customs of the church, and that all such forms and ceremonies lower the pastors influence, falsify his teachings, and lead indirectly to the Church of Rome. During this labors in the ministry Mr. Shenkle has performed 225 marriage rites, conducted 450 funeral services, confirmed 800 persons, and preached 5200 sermons. His career has been marked by an earnestness, of purpose, a devotional duty, and a zeal in the cause of his Master, that my be attributed in large measures, to a judicious system of early training. Through this his mind and heart were early imbued with those principles, that have led to a useful and virtuous life, and which we know will secure for him at last, that rich inheritance-a crown that of fadeth not away.
The Columbia Spy
May 12, 1877
LET THE BAND PLAY
The Millersville Cornet Band paid Columbia a visit on Thursday afternoon. The band, taking advantage of the holiday, started out early in the morning in a four horse coach and visited and serenaded a number of their friends through the country. They paid a friendly visit to the Ironville Cornet Band and then came to Columbia. Everywhere they were cordially and hospitably received. In Columbia they surprised our people with delightful music. At the Continental hotel they were hospitably entertained by the proprietor, Mr. Leece.
Subsequently they serenaded the Spy office, playing "Hold the Fort", "Pull for the Shore", &c,. rendering them in excellent style. The band is composed of young men, numbers 18 pieces, is neatly uniformed, plays well and should be encouraged with all the engagements possible. Address Millersville Cornet Band, Millersville, Pa.
The Columbia Spy
October 20, 1877
SHOOTING ACCIDENTS - On Thursday morning Frank Erisman and Geo. Brimmer, of Millersville, went out gunning. In getting over some stones, Brimmer’s gun was accidentally discharged, the entire load entering the abdomen of young Erisman, making a frightful wound and causing instant death. Millersville, says the Examiner, is in a state of intense excitement.
The Columbia Spy
June 29, 1878
COUNTY ITEMS
Abraham Neff, near Millersville fell in front of the cutter bar of a mowing machine on Friday last. The knives cut off a thumb and lacerated his arm very badly.
The Columbia Spy
April 26, 1879
A JOLLY MILLER IN TOWN - We had a call on Tuesday afternoon from John Bickhart, Esq., formerly of Columbia, and an engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad, but now in partnership with his father in the Millersville Four Mill. His is jolly and good natured, is making money, sells good flour, has a clear conscience, and is supremely happy. He claims that he has about the best flour in the market, and has made C. W. Bartley, No. 239 Locust street, his sole agent in Columbia.
The Columbia Spy
July 19, 1879
THE BLUE LAWS OF MILLERSVILLE
Four Students Expelled from the Normal School for Playing Cards
Normal School circles in Millersville were excited this week over the expulsion of our students for breaking a rule of the school by playing cards in one of the rooms. The students were C. E. Montgomery, son of Prof. J. V. Montgomery, a teacher in the school; J. S. Parry, of Bucks county; I.K. Witmer, of Millersville, and J. E. Fox, of Hummelstown, son of the Prothonotary of Bucks county. Witmer was a resident graduate of the Scientific course, and would have finished his course on Thursday; Parry was in the graduating class of the Elementary course, and would have finished on Thursday, and Montgomery and Fox were juniors; and standing high in their class.
The young men were deeply engaged in a game of cards, on Tuesday afternoon, when one of the lookers- opened the door to leave the room. At that moment, Professor Hull happened to pass along the corridor, and glancing in at the open door saw how the students were engaged. Entering the room, he seized the cards, administered a rebuke to the boys and left. Nothing more was heard of the matter until all the students gathered in the Chapel in the evening, just before supper, when Dr. Brooks, the principal, announced that the four students, Montgomery, Fox, Witmer, and Parry, had been reported to him for playing cards in the defiance of the rules, and that they were expelled from the school.
Much sympathy is felt for the expelled boys, especially Witmer and Parry, who were thus, just as they were about to receive the regard of their years of labor, checked in their career. A petition was immediately written and signed by almost every student in both the ladies and gentlemen’s hall, but whether it has been presented or not we have not learned.
Of course the scholars say nothing against Dr. Brooks, for his duty was plain and must of necessity be performed, but in view of the fact that card-playing is a most common thing in every part of the institution notwithstanding the rules, Professor Hull’s eagerness to report the names of those detected, when he must have known that may other guilty ones would never be punished, is condemned by them, and many threats of dire vengeance have bee uttered. -Examiner.
A.M.E. = African Methodist Episcopal. There was no AME church in Millersville so this camp meeting probably included the AME Churches in Columbia, Lancaster, Conestoga and Martic.
The Columbia Spy
August 16, 1879
County Items
An AME camp meeting is in progress in Shenk’s grove, Millersville. Among the clergy present is Rev. F. M. Sluby, of Columbia.
The Inquirer
June 5, 1880
MILLERSVILLE ITEMS - Industrial It has often been remarked that our town has so little to boast of in the way of manufactures that it has become a source of wonder how the people manage to live. Yet we manage to live somehow- we raise tobacco, practice trades, make cigars - or teach school. Messrs. Nunamacher & Levenite added to our industries by erecting a steam saw mill about two years ago; and recently they added a circular saw, a planer, and a machine for grinding corn. With these appliances they add a more business-like air to the "lower end." Samuel B. Shank & Co.’s agricultural implement shop contributes likewise to the glory of the "upper end."
Accident: Miss Jennie M. Young, of Beaver, Pa., now of the State Normal, accidentally ran the point of a hot curling iron into her eye on Wednesday morning. For a time the injury was very painful, and her sight was threatened; but we are glad to say the danger now seems to be averted.
Tramps We have noticed for some time that the tramps are again becoming numerous in this vicinity. For several days a trio of them - two men and a young woman - have been loafing around. What of our constable ? Does he know there is a tramp law ? Does he know it is his duty, as an officer of the aw, to arrest such persons and convey them to prison ? If he doesn’t know this it is time that he learns the fact; and if he doe3s know it he is very derelict in performance of duty and the voters must remember this. Wake up Emanuel !
Personalities: Miss Mary C. Newpher, daughter of A.O. Newpher, esq., has taken her journey westward, intending to make a two month’s visit to Ohio and Illinois.
The census has opened, and Wallick writes his name J. R. Wallick, C.E. When asked when and where he studied civil engineering, he replies, "Oh, that stands for census enumerator; don’t you fellows know that much ?" His case is similar to that of one of our citizens, who opening a sand bank, gave his occupation as a banker.
We are having quite an influx of doctors, physicians, or man-killers - just as you choose to call them. M.T. Reeder hands out his shingle with Dr. M.L. Davis; A. G. Keemer decides to take an additional year at Bellevue; and John J. Newpher goes with him to complete his course and sport the same title- M.D.
Junior Re-union; The Page and Normal boys are getting ready for the annual Junior Re-union. It will come off in a week or two. All the preparations are being made to have a grand time. They will debate " Resolved, That the mission of the Republican party has been fulfilled." Bob Coates of Lycoming will be chairman; other details I am unable to give.
Ventilatory: I have been astonished so frequently at the total lack of common sense sometimes displayed in the ventilation of public buildings that I am even constrained to rush into print about it. The worst case we have here is the Methodist church. On warm evenings when the audience perspires and gasps for pure air the windows are so nearly closed - and some of them altogether, that the air becomes so foul and the stench so horrible that it is almost impossible to remain. For humanity’s sake, janitor, open the windows and let us breathe God’s blessing and enjoy the sermon in our right minds. Is it any wonder that we fail to appreciate the sermon ? Let us have air !
Notes Doctor Edward Brooks goes to Europe in a few weeks. The senior class is of about the average size, and includes about a dozen Lancaster countians. Quite a number of them have secured schools in our county. The number of diplomas is yearly increasing in the ranks of our county teachers. The Manor examination comes off on Monday.
We notice the papers cursing the Crawford county system of nominating candidates. A question for us all to consider is: Is it the system that is to be deplored and cast aside, or the men who are engineering things ? In other words, is it not true that the same results will attend any system so long as the honest voters remain passive and allow the professional politicians to run things ? I believe that such is the case. What think you, Republican voters ?
O. Phiddle Styx
The Columbia Spy
January 29, 1881
IMPORTANT TO LANDLORDS
James Keemer vs. Elizabeth Brady - Action to recover $175, the rental claimed to be due from defendant, for a house in Lower Millersville, used and occupied by her from April, 1880, and on which not any part of the rent ahs been paid. On cross examination it was proven that the time of leasing and until December, when John Brady died, the defendant was a married women, and was still so at the time of the bringing this suit, in May, 1879.
At the conclusion of the testimony of plaintiff the defendant, on the plea of coverture, moved for a non suit, on the ground that she being a married woman, was not competent to enter into a contract without the recognition and consent of her husband, and that in entering upon such, and in all suits against her on said contract, she must be joined with her husband.
The plaintiff contended that it had been decided that in losses for rent, a married woman could enter upon such a contract, and be held liable for any indebtedness arising therefrom.
The defense, in reply, quoted authorities sustaining the position, that a married woman was not able to contract, nor was liable for any indebtedness under such contract, unless she had previously become a feme sole trader.
The Court disallowed the motion, and the defense then moved for a non suit, on the ground that the plaintiff did not allege that the claim was for necessaries, it being obligatory on him to set forth this fact as well as to prove it.
The court disallowed the motion and the defense then proceeded to prove a setoff by showing that, in 1873, the defendant placed in the hands of plaintiff $150 to indemnify him for entering upon a bond for her under the interpleaded act, which suit has since been decided in her favor, but the indemnity money never returned to her by plaintiff.
The plaintiff endeavored to show counter set-off by showing that he had advanced money to Mrs. Brady to carry on her law suit, but the Court rejected it.
The jury allow the set-off claimed by the defendant to be in the plaintiff’s hands, and, therefore returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, certifying that there was yet a balance in her favor, due form the plaintiff of $23.65
The Columbia Spy
February 21, 1881
Local Brevities
Rev. J. V. Eckert, of his place, was elected pastor of the Bethany Lutheran congregation of Millersville.
The Columbia Spy
March 5, 1881
A NORMAL SCHOOL BREEZE - Quite a breeze has been caused at the State Normal School at Millersville, Lancaster county by the expulsion o f G. S. Laugan, a member of the Senior Class, by Dr. Brooks, President of the institution. Several of the lady pupils of the school were going to Lancaster city see the play of "Hazel Kirke," and Dr. Brooks accompanied them, and wished to take all the ladies in a car by themselves, unaccompanied by gentlemen. Young Laugan came to the car, but Dr. Brooks stood at the door and refused to allow him to enter; Laugan insisted on his right to go in, and as the car was a public conveyance, in which he had a right to ride if he paid his fare and behaved himself. The conductor was asked to put the young man out, but he declined to do so. Dr. Brooks was so incensed over the affair that he afterwards expelled Laugan from the school. The young man contends that he has been unjustly treated, and is endeavoring to have himself reinstated, but without effect. The matter is to be brought be the Trustees, and if they do not take action, it is said Laugan will bring a suit for damages against Dr. Brooks. The young man is a school teacher, and expects to follow it as a profession, but his expulsion will be greatly to his detriment in the future.
THE LATEST FROM THE SCHOOL
The expulsion affair at Millersville still continues a favorite topic of conversation in that village and in Lancaster city. Mr. H. C. Fickes, a member of the graduating class, has left the school by reason of what he conceives the gross injustice of Dr. Brook’s action. Last year Mr. Fickes taught school in Strasburg township, this county. It is rumored that unless justice is done, a number of other students will not return next session.
POSTSCRIPT
When George Shaub and wife, of Millersville, celebrated their golden wedding recently, they both expressed the wish that they might die on the same day. Mrs. Shaub died a few days ago and not many hours afterward, Mr. Shaub also died.
The Columbia Spy
June 11, 1881
CAMPUS AT MILLERSVILLE NORMAL SCHOOL
Trouble between the Faculty -70 to 80 Students Resolve to Leave-They March into Lancaster City in Procession with a Band
A difficulty exists at the Normal School at Millersville, Pa., between the faculty and students. At the meetings of the literary societies articles have been read reflecting upon some of the rules of the school, which the students thought were arbitrary. The faculty determined to put a stop to this criticism, and so ordered that no more such effusions should be read. This order was not obeyed, and at a recent society meeting several articles criticizing the school regulations, the faculty, &c., were read. Papers were signed by a large number of students pledging themselves to leave if any one was punished, but the faculty at once took the bull by the horns. Resolutions were adopted censuring the students and declaring that all absentees from their classes or the school should be suspended or expelled. Two students, J. W. Coates and J. B. Hipple, were expelled and suspended respectively.
As the result of the expulsion and suspension of the two students, Mr. Coates, of Lycoming county, and Mr. Hipple, of Mount Joy, 140 students of the Normal School marched from Millersville into Lancaster city, a distance of about four miles, on Wednesday morning, with the Millersville Band at their head, resolved to leave the school. Each student wore a white badgel and two young men, who were designated as marshals, wore sashes. At the head of the line, in a buggy, road a young man, and behind walked Mr. Coates, the expelled student and the hero of the occasion, carrying in his hand a bouquet.
A large banner, inscribed, "FREE SPEECH," was a prominent feature of the parade.
The determination and courage of the pupils have caused quite a sensation in Lancaster, and the citizens are about equally divided, in their sympathy with the faculty and the students.
Both sides have their grievances. No doubt some of the rules are arbitrary, but students should thoroughly understand and be ready to obey they, or else stay away. On the other hand it is a State Institution in part, supported in part by the State, and the people, whose money and support it enjoys have a right to demand intelligent and successful management. The students have made a mistake, but their action may result in much good. There is on tyranny connected with the Normal schools, which is as despotic as any that trades union ever devised - the exclusion from all other Normal schools of a suspended or expelled from any one of these schools. This rule could easily be modified or relaxed. An article from the PRESS, on the opposite page, expresses the situation pretty clearly.
The Columbia Spy
July 23, 1881
The Normal School Commencement at Millersville took place on Thursday. There were thirty-nine in the class - twenty gentlemen and nineteen young ladies The gentlemen’s age range from 18 to 25 years and the young ladies - well, that is something no fellow can find out.
The Columbia Spy
June 25, 1881
AT MILLERSVILLE
Things have settled down at the Millersville Normal School to the usual monotony of every-day life. A number of the students who left have returned, those who remained are glad they didn’t go off in the excitement of the hour and the daily routine work of the school has been resumed. The school has lost from fifty to seventy pupils, but they will hardly be missed out of six or seven hundred.
As to the policy and propriety of the faculty and trustees enforcing strict discipline, there can be no question. Their rules were known to the pupils before they matriculated, and if they did not intend to obey them they should not enter the school. The determined stand taken for the enforcement of the rules regulating the intercourse of the sexes will only serve to strengthen the school and its management in the opinion and affection of the people, and go further than anything ever done to confirm the confidence of parents and guardians that it is a safe place to send their sons and daughters.
So far as the public have been made acquainted with the facts, the only mistake of the management was the suppression, or rather the punishment of criticism. But we understand, from conversation with those in co-authority at Millersville, that the faculty did not seek to suppress or regulate, or even punish respectful criticism, but it was only when the utterances of the pupils, in the presence of each other, and of both sexes, were not only disrespectful, but improper, and clothed in impolite language that the management decided that the time had come to put a stop to it. That portion of the critic’s language has never yet been given to the public and probably never will be, but it is safe to assume that it justified the measures adopted.
Whatever the cause or the motive of the criticism, and however we may view the action of authorities, of one thing we feel certain - that instead of injuring the school, it will promote its prosperity; for every parent and guardian will seek that institution for the education of his child, whose rules and their rigid enforcement, protect him or her from harm, and compel a pure and untainted atmosphere to surrou8nd and mould their young lives.
The Columbia Spy
August 13, 1881
LOCAL BREVITIES
The wife of Prof. J. V. Montgomery, of the Millersville Normal School, died of consumption. She was a sister of Dr. J. P. Wickersham.
The Columbia Spy
June 10, 1882
Drowned in the Conestoga
A Normal School Student's Death With in Sight of His Companions.
A very sad accident occurred between four and five o'clock on Saturday afternoon, in the Conestoga creek, not far from Millersville, Alfred L. Specht, a member of the Senior Class of the Millersville State Normal School, with two of his classmates named Henry P. Aston and William Henderson, on Saturday afternoon walked down to the creek from the school and got into a boat. After rowing about for some time, Mr. Specht proposed to go close to the dam, but as the water was very rough at the time, his companions objected and tried to dissuade him from making the attempt. After laughing at their fears, he put Henderson and Aston on shore, and with nobody in the boat but himself rowed very close to the dam. There were about twelve inches of water flowing over the breast of the dam at the time, and a whirlpool was formed into which the boat was drawn and whirled rapidly around. Mr. Specht, after vainly attempting to row the boat out of the whirlpool, stood up in the boat and tried to push it out by using his oar against the breast of the dam, but he lost his balance, fell into the water and was almost immediately drawn out of sight, his horrified companions witnessing the accident but being unable to go to his assistance. They at once started for the school and gave the alarm, but before assistance arrived his lifeless body was recovered by a gentleman who was fishing in the vicinity at the time. Dr. Huebner and others tried every method known for restoring respiration, but after laboring for over an hour the attempt to resuscitate him was given up, and the body was carried to the school. The deceased was about 20 years of age, a member of the Senior class, and would have graduated with honor next month. He was one of the brightest members of the class, a faithful student, a man of very steady habits, and one who had many friends among his teachers and classmates. His sister is a member of the Junior class at the school, and was almost crazed when the news of the death of her brother was carried to her.
The Columbia Spy
July 8, 1882
MARRIED
On Sunday, July 2d, 1882, by Rev. Geo. P. Miller, John G. Raycugle, of Millersville, and Miss Emma Zuch, of Marietta.
The Columbia Spy
July 22, 1882
Personal and Business Items
Miss Marianna Gibbons delivered the salutatory address before the Alumni Association of the Millersville Normal School on Wednesday. Her subject was "The Day and the Hour." It was political. She handled the bosses without gloves. Wolfe, McKee, Cooper, et, al,. were not present
Breneman's Tavern was at Central Manor
The Columbia Spy
August 19, 1882
Another election poll has been located in Millersville for spring elections. Heretofore every voter in Manor township had to go to Breneman’s tavern. There are three polling places for the November election.
The Columbia Spy
August 26, 1882
POSTSCRIPT
Isaac W. Groff’s four mill on the Blue Rock road near Millersville, was destroyed by fire on Thursday morning. The fire originated in the engine room, and was not incendiary. The loss is about $25,000, without insurance. Mr. Groff may not rebuild. The mill is said to have been one of the most complete in this section of the State, having been supplied with all the latest improved machinery now in use..
New Era
September 22, 1882
Died
MILLER, September 21st, 1882, at Millersville, Pa., Ella Z., wife of Frank Miller and daughter of Anthony Ernst, in the twenty second year of her age.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of Anthony Ernst, Millersville, Pa., on Sunday Sept. 24, at 1 o'clock p.m. Services at the Reformed church.
New Era
November 10, 1882
DIED
LINTNER November 9th, 1882, in Millersville, Jacob Lintner, aged 65years, 8 months and 22 days.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, at Millersville, at 1 o’clock on Sunday, Nov. 12th, and at 2 o’clock at the Mennonite meeting house.
The Columbia Spy
November 20, 1882
Items about Town and Country
"While out gunning on the farm of John Martin, George Gerth, of Millersville, killed two rabbits at one shot." This is from the Lancaster Inquirer.
The Columbia Spy
March 10, 1883
NOTES ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY
Dr. Edward Brooks, for twenty-seven years connected with the Millersville Normal School, has sent in his resignation to take effect at the close of the term.
The Columbia Spy
April 28, 1883
County Items
Rev. J. P. Moore, pastor of the Millersville Reformed church, has resigned his position, and will hereafter engage in missionary work in foreign lands.
Isaac Groff's flour mill, near Millersville, which was destroyed by fire some months ago, has been rebuilt and furnished with complete machinery for making "new process" flour. The power is supplied by a fine fall of water from the Conestoga, and a fifty-horse power engine built expressly for the purpose.
The Columbia Spy
May 19, 1883
POSTSCRIPT
Ephraim Grevinger, of Millersville, lost four children within three weeks from diphtheria, in its worst form.
The Columbia Spy
May 26, 1883
Local Brevities
Andrew Slattinger, a hostler, at Millersville, this county, was kicked in the abdomen by a horse, and so seriously injured that he died in a few hours.
The Columbia Spy
June 9, 1883
Another Student Drowned. - George McKinley, a student in the State Normal School at Millersville, this county, was drowned on Monday while bathing in the Conestoga creek, a short distance below the park at Millersville. A sudden cramp did it. He had a sister at the school, and a brother, a preacher, at Kennett Square. He was about eighteen years of age.
This is the third drowning accident in twenty-eight years. The first was Mr. Styer, of Montgomery county, about twenty years ago. The second was Mr. Specht, who was drowned while rowing a boat too near the dam, a year ago.
The Columbia Spy
June 16, 1883
County Items
A three-year old son of Prof. Westlake of the Millersville State Normal School. died on Monday.
A search on the Internet didn't turn any clear definitions of this term, there were a lot of non-English references.
The Columbia Spy
July 7, 1883
Local Brevitites
One of the questions asked at the examination of the Millersville seniors was this:
"What is a diexodus ?" Is it alive ?
The Columbia Spy
July 14, 1883
Dr. Brooks has said farewell to Millersville, after nearly a life time of constant and uninterrupted connection with the Normal School.
The Columbia Spy
August 4, 1883
Personal, Business and Other Items
Rev. J. P. Moore and wife, of Millersville, left on Wednesday for San Francisco, from which port they sail for Tokyo, Japan, the place of their missionary duties.
The Columbia Spy
September 15, 1883
County Items
Diphtheria prevails in Millersville.
New Era
November 10, 1883
SUDDEN DEATH AT MILLERSVILLE
Miss Elizabeth S. Eschbach, who for 33 years past had made her home with her brother-in-law, Mr. R. R. Haverstick, left the latter’s residence on East Orange street, this city, on Monday, to visit her brother, John Eschbach, at Millersville. She was apparently in her usual health, and remained so until this morning, when she suddenly took ill and died in twenty five minutes. Deceases was sixty years old, had had a very numerous family connection in this county. She was a most estimable woman, and her loss will be deeply felt.
DIED
ESCHBACH. November 10th, 1883, at the residence of her brother, John Eschbach, near Millersville, Miss Elizabeth S. Eschbach, who resided with her brother-in-law, Mr. R. R. Haverstick, in the 60th year of her age.
Her funeral will take place from the residence of John Eschbach, on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services and interment at the Millersville meeting-house.
The Columbia Spy
Dec. 29, 1883
Local Intelligence
On Monday night the large barn of Mr. David Kready, in Millersville, was wrecked by the weight of snow on the roof. The barn was about 89 by 99 feet in dimensions and was filled with tobacco, hay, feed, etc. A horse and cow which were in the building escaped unhurt.
The Columbia Spy
April 26, 1884
CHANGE OF BASE - Dr. J. C. Gatchell has removed form Safe Harbor to Millersville, where he will ignore politics and devote himself to the practice of medicine.
The Columbia Spy
June 13, 1885
A Postmaster Resigns A.O. Newpher, postmaster at Millersville, had tendered his resignation of the office, to take effect from June 4th. He no doubt saw the hand-writing on the wall- by Chairman Hensel, Was Newpher an O.P ?
The result of the election of a Democratic President, Grover Cleveland.
The Columbia Spy
August 8, 1885
ITEMS OF ALL SORTS
Frederick Gerth is the new Democratic postmaster at Millersville.
Weekly Examiner
January 12, 1887
Death of a Former Lancaster Boy.
The many friends of Edwin S. Brenner, formerly of Millersville, will regret to learn that he died at Philadelphia, on Monday, at 1 P.m. The cause of his death was typhoid fever brought on by overwork. During the first few years the young man developed considerable histriome talent and a pronounced taste for the stage. Imprudently encouraged by his friends and admirers, he chose the stage for his future vocation and worked far beyond his strength to prepare himself for it. Under the tutorship of Prof. J. A. Nagle, an amateur dramatic company was organized and Mr. Brenner appeared in leading roles with much success. He was employed by Jacob Reed's Sons, 918, 920 and 922 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, and spent his days at his employment as salesman and his nights in the study of his favorite profession. On Thursday, January 6, he was to appear at a concert in Chester, Pa., but the strain of several years of double labor proved too much and on Christmas day he was forced to take his bed from which he never rose - dying a victim of ambition and overwork.
The deceased, though young, was well known here, having been in the employ of G. H. Danner, of Manheim, and Williamson A. Foster, of this city, for several years prior to his removal to Philadelphia.
The Inquirer
March 26, 1887
DIED
HERSHEY March 18, 1887, suddenly at Millersville, Elizabeth Hershey, widow of the late Henry Hershey, in her 71st year.
The Columbia Spy
July 16, 1887
Dr. B. F. Shaub has resigned the Principalship of the Millersville State Normal School.
The Columbia Spy
September 10, 1887
JUST BEFORE GOING TO PRESS
The large sale and exchange stables of H. C. Lintner, at Millersville, were destroyed by fire on Wednesday evening.
The Columbia Spy
November 5, 1887
SHOT THROUGH THE HAND
To show the carelessness of gunners, an accident happened on Wednesday that crippled a young man for life. Frank Rooney, a dial painter at the Lancaster Watch Factory, in company with his brother and brother-in-law, Jacob McGuire, went gunning a short distance from Millersville. In getting over a rail fence, Frank stood on the top rail, and placed the stock of the gun on the ground. Placing his hand over the barrel he let his weight rest on the gun and jumped. When he was between early and sky the shell was discharged and Rooney fell to the ground, his hand blackened and bleeding. The hammer was raised and the shock imparted by Rooney’s jump caused it to fall. The unfor4tunate young man was brought to his home and Drs. M.L. Herr and Netscher dressed the wound. The heavy charge of the shot passed through the middle of his right hand, and he will be crippled for life.
The Inquirer
May 5, 1888
HE IS CALLED A "SCAB"
A Millersville Steel Worker Who is Not Afraid of What Strikers Call Him
MILLERSVILLE, May 3. - (Special) Mr. H. L. Bowman is at home again for a day or two from the Black Diamond Steel Works, in Pittsburgh, where he holds a responsible and lucrative position as night superintendent of rolls. Mr. Bowman graduated in our Normal here in ‘81 and subsequently took a four year course in mining engineering at Lehigh University. When asked regarding the strikes in the "smoky city," he replied that as he is working on with the non-strikers there he is listed as a "scab," the opprobrious epithet used to designate the people who prefer work to idleness. The glass-blowers in that region, he says, have been on a strike for fourteen months, and even were they at last to gain even a 20 percent increase in wages, "fire years of work won’t make up the loss they have sustained." "Heikes is a scab too," said he., "for he has taken a place in the Edgar Thompson Steel Works at Braddock, where Carnegie’s men have been on a strike for several weeks." Mr. Irving A. Heikes here referred to is a well known Millersville man of the same class, who also took technical course at Lehigh at the same as Mr. Bowman. Mr. B. will return to Pittsburgh in a few days, a break in the machinery in his department having let him off for a short time.
The Columbia Spy
May 19, 1888
LITERARY AND SCHOOL NOTES
The anniversary exercises, of the Page Literary Society, Millersville, will take place on Friday evening, may 25th.
The directors of Manor think that three schools are as many as they will need next fall at Millersville, instead of four.
NOTES ABOUT TOWN
Millersville is badly afflicted with the base-ball fever.
The Inquirer
June 30, 1888
DEATHS
HESS. June 22, 1888, at Millersville, Lizzie, wife of Isaac Hess.
The Columbia Spy
July 7, 1888
ITEMS ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTRY
Benjamin Epps is a colored coal dealer at Millersville.
The Columbia Spy
July 20, 1888
Some Old People
John Baker, living at Millersville, was a boy of seven when George Washington died. He was born five years after the Constitution was adopted and is now 96 years old.
The Inquirer
July 21, 1888
DEATH IN MANOR TOWNSHIP
In Millersville on Sunday evening, the widow of the late Daniel Kendig died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Wissler, Mrs. Kendig was 89 years of age. Her husband, known as Squire, died at Safe Harbor forty years ago. Dr. Benj. S. Kendig at Salunga is her only son. Rev. J. W. Goodlin, of Bethany Lutheran church, preached the funeral sermon in Zion’s Evangelical church this morning, and the interment took place at Conestoga Centre.
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 30, 1889
CALL ACCEPTED
Rev. Mr. Lentz, of Millersville, this county, preached for the Lutheran congregation of Wrightsville last Sabbath, and has accepted the call tendered him by that congregation. He will enter upon his pastoral duties the first week in January, but will not move there with his family until spring.
Daily New Era
August 5th, 1890
Received an Handsome Present
Carrie A., daughter of A. S. Diether, of Millersville, was the recipient of a handsome present from Madam Anderson, the glassblower, who recently exhibited there. It was a gift to the child receiving the largest number of votes, there being eight babies in the contest. The present consisted of a glass case, about thirteen inches in diameter, and contained a lighthouse and three ships, all made of a very fine glass in colors.
New Era
June 1, 1892
Normal School Notes
The Normal base ball team won three victories last week in two days. The first was on Friday afternoon over the F. and M. Academy boys. Five innings were played and the score stood 16 to 2, in favor of the Normal. On Saturday morning the Normal nine played the High school nine. Game was called at seven innings with a score of 16 to 0 in favor of the Normal. On Saturday afternoon the redoubtable Normal crossed bats with the Millersville team. Result, 20 to 0, in favor of Normal.
To match The New Era's account in Saturday's paper of shooting carp in Engleside, the Normal has a fish story, entirely true too. On Saturday morning a party from the Normal went boating on the Conestoga, south of the school. Observing a number of large fish in the rushes along the shore, they succeeded in striking a number of them with the oars and stunning them, and then catching them with their hands. The party came home with a number of fine fish, and the result was a good fish dinner for them and a number of their friends.
On Sunday afternoon a joint song service was held by the Young Men's and Young Woman's Christian Associations, Rev. C. Lee Gaul, of St. Paul's M. E. church, of Lancaster, delivered a very earnest and helpful address.
New Era
June 6th 1892
The State Normal School
The trustees of the State Normal School, at Millersville, organized on Saturday by re-electing George R. Reed, President; Andrew M. Frantz, Esq., Secretary, and Prof. J. W. Lansluger, treasurer. The President appointed the standing committees, but made no changes, so they remain as in the past year.
The school is in a very prosperous condition. The work on the new Library and Science buildings is being pushed vigorously. Many needed improvements to the old buildings have been ordered and it is expected will be completed during the summer vacation. And the general outlook for a season of uncommon usefulness for this noble institution is such as to warrant the greatest satisfaction with its authorities or manages and by the friends of a liberal education generally.
New Era
April 17, 1897
Obituary
Death of a Millersville Student
Alfred Longacre, of Pottstown, a student of the Millersville State Normal School, died at that institution on Friday afternoon, of congestion of the brain. He entered the school a week ago last Monday. He was weak, physically and was a very hard student. Deceased was nine-teen years old, and during the past two years he taught school in Chester county. He was attended by Dr. Pickle. The body was taken to his home this morning, and the funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at half-past two o'clock. A committee from the Normal Literary Society and a delegation representing the school will attend.
New Era
April 14, 1899
Former Lancaster Countian Dead
Information has been received here of the death of Henry R. Witmer, a native of Lancaster county, which occurred at Newton Iowa, on March 30. He was sixty-nine years old. Deceased was married to Miss Fanny Kendig, and in 1866 they moved to Canton, O., but two years later went to Greencastle, Iowa. He because a successful farmer, owning one of the finest farms of the county, but about a year ago he sold that property on account of failing health and moved to Newton. His wife and six children survive. Mr. Witmer was a brother of Squire A. R. Witmer and B. R. Witmer, of Millersville.
The New Era
May 8, 1900
Trustees of the Normal School
The annual election for Trustees of the Millersville State Normal School was held on Monday afternoon, those elected, by the stockholders, being Hon. W. W. Griest, Sam. Matt Fridy, Jonas Be. Martin and Hon. Ephraim S. Hoover. The others are yet to be appointed by the State.
The New Era
July 25, 1900
Fell Forty Feet
Four Carpenters Seriously Hurt
Two others Make Wonderful Escapes - A Scaffold Gives Way at the Millersville Normal School - Two Men May Die
A terrible accident occurred about 7:30 o'clock this morning at the Millersville State Normal School, by which six men were placed in jeopardy of their lives. Four men were injured and two will probably die. The accident occurred at the splendid new Model School building, which Contractor D. H. Rapp, of Lancaster, is erecting. It is a high basement, two-story structure, and the cornice work, when put up, will be about forty feet above the ground. The woodwork on which the metal cornice will be fastened is not yet finished, and a scaffolding was built for the eight carpenters who were to go to work there this morning. Six of them had already ascended to the scaffold when suddenly a cracking sound was heard and then a section of the scaffold gave way under the men's weight. At the first cracking noise John F. Reese, of No 686 Columbia avenue, this city, sprang to another part of the scaffold from that where his fellow workmen were and as it stood firm he escaped injury. As it was the cross-pieces supporting the flooring that gave way Reese probably owes his safety to the presence of mind which induced him to grasp a cross-piece over his head, which relieved the flooring he stood on of his full weight. Frederick Diem, residing on North Mulberry, this city, also had a wonderful escape. Just as the scaffold gave way he sprang upon the roof, and his hair fairly rose on end as he realized how close had been his call.
The other four carpenters were less fortunate than the two named, for they went down in the crash. Beneath them, at a height of the second story, was another scaffold, which they struck in their descent. It gave way under their weight and the unfortunate men dropped to the ground with terrible violence. Other workmen were employed on the building when the crash came, and the cries of horror uttered by the men on the scaffold notified them of some catastrophe. Quite recently the debris about the new building had been removed, so that instead of falling upon piles of stone and brick the four men landed on the bare ground. Had it been otherwise all must have been instantly killed. The victims were carefully attended by their fellow workmen until the arrival on the scene of three Millersville physicians, Drs. Reeder, Shartle and Pickle, who rendered every attention possible. They found that Abram Geist, of No. 21 Green street, Lancaster, his right leg broken, and was so badly hurt internally this his condition is critical. Jacob Henry, of 728 Fremont street, Lancaster, hid his right arm broken, his back hurt and was injured internally so seriously that his recovery is considered nearly hopeless. Both of these men were brought to Lancaster during the morning in the city ambulance by Patrolman Amwake and Officer Glassley, John F. Reese, one of the carpenters who made such a narrow escape, and John Hartmen, another carpenter, accompanying them. Henry was taken in an unconscious condition to St. Joseph's Hospital, but Geist insisted upon being taken home. Milton B. Long, of 238 West Lemon street, had a wrist and his nose broken and was badly hurt about the face and head. He came to Lancaster during the morning on a trolley car and was taken to his home. The other injured man was Charles Asper, of Millersville whose injuries are of an internal character altogether, excepting a few slight cuts and bruises, but it will be impossible to tell how seriously he is injured for a day or two. He was taken to his home.
The news of the accident spread rapidly in Millersville and a large crowd of people gathered very quickly at the Model School building, all eager to learn the details.
The exact cause of the accident is unknown, beyond the fact that the cross-pieces on which the flooring of the scaffold was laid gave way.
Lancaster New Era
July 30, 1900
Another One Dead
Jacob Henrich, one of the four men injured by the fall of a scaffold at the Millersville State Normal School, on July 25, died from his injuries at six o'clock on Saturday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital. This is the second of the injured men to die. Deceased was sixty-one years of age. The body was removed to his home, No. 758 Fremont street.
Henrich was a native of Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, but has resided in this country many years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and belonged to the Schiller Death Beneficial Society. A wife and five children survive, the latter being Jacob J., William J., Amelta, Peter and Matthew.
Tien Tsin is in North East China and was occupied by U.S. troops as part of the Boxer Rebellion.
New Era
August 7, 1900
WOUNDED AT TIEN TSIN
Wesley Bickhart, of Millersville, One of the Victims
A latter has been received by the New Era from the Adjutant General’s office of the War Department stating that the official report of casualties among the enlisted men of the Ninth Infantry in action at Tien Tsin shows that Wesley Bickhard, First Sergeant, Co. H. was wounded. Mr. Bickart is from Millersville and this letter corroborates the newspaper accounts of the engagement.
The letter adds it is quite probably that no further information concerning this soldier will reach Washington until the receipt of the official report by mail, which will not be due for some weeks.
The Inquirer
February 23, 1901
THE SICK ARE RECOVERING
Millersville, Feb. 22 (Special) - Mrs. David F. Warfel, of Slackwater, who dislocated her right hip a few weeks ago, is still in bed at her son John’s home, at which place the accident occurred.
Amos Wenger, the Mennonite evangelist, who has been seriously afflicted with nervous prostration for the last few months, is again able to be about with the aid of two canes.
Isaac Hess, of the Black Horse hotel, is said to be critically ill - grippe.
Mrs. Jacob Crist, aged more than 80 years, has been very sick with grippe for the past few weeks but is improving, slowly.
Frank Kauffman has rented the confectionery in Union Hall from Mrs. J. F. Warfel, her son Charles retiring from the business on account of extremely poor health.
Frank Miller has sold his hotel property to Adus Warfel, of Conestoga township, who intends running the hotel himself.
Ezra Good, the hotel keeper at Central Manor, has sold out to Elmer Good, of Monterey. Mr. Good has purchased Henry Seitz’s property, near the Mennonite meeting house, east of this village, and will reside there.
James Myers, drayman, has purchased George Shenkle’s property in "New Millerstown," on private terms.
Prof. John W. Lansluger had seceded to put up a brick residence for himself on the corner, opposite the Normal.
Miss Anna Shober has about completed another fine frame double house, which is already rented.
Last Saturday afternoon A. Herr Funk’s horse took fright at an electric car while in front of Rev. G. W. Crist’s residence, jumped across the iron fence with his front feet and cut himself in his abdomen, but the wounds were not serious.
Grace United Evangelical congregation will build a parsonage. The old one is to be town down early in the spring.
DIED
Rev. Lewis M. Hobbs, founder of Millersville academy and first steward of the Normal, died in Bucks county on the 7th inst., aged 76. He taught in Landisville, Mt. Joy, Safe Harbor, Millersville and this city prior to established the academy. He was chaplain of the Third regiment U.S. colored infantry and for a time served as state superintendent of the schools of Florida. He entered the Methodist ministry in ‘73 and retired in ‘95. Interment was made at Stroudsburg, where his wife was buried ten years ago. Mrs. T. P. Garman, of this city, is one of his five surviving children.
HANSESLMAN, Fannie, widow of Peter P., in Millersville, Feb. 19, of apoplexy, in her 83d year. John K., and Mrs. Geo. Rockafellow are her children.
Intelligencer
March 2, 1901
DIED
WITMER, Benj. R., late of Co. B., 214th Penn’a regiment in Millersville, Feb. 27, of heart trouble and paralysis in his 66th year. Interment this afternoon. Children - Mrs. Chas. S. Miller, Millersville, Isaac N., a clerk in Philadelphia post-office; Ida M., and Anna L., stenographers in this city; and I.K. of the Inquirer.
Inquirer
April 24, 1906
Deaths
Grebinger, Henry, tollgate keeper on the Millersville and Slackwater pike and for 18 years a Manor teacher, Apr. 21, at Millersville, suddenly, of neuralgia of the heart, aged 78; left wife and 3 children; funeral this afternoon.
Inquirer
October 12, 1907
DIED
SHANK, Andrew, retired farmer, Oct. 7, at home of his son Jonas E., at Levan's Mill, aged 88; interred at Millersville meeting-house.
Lancaster Inquirer
May 2, 1908
Married
PEFFERLY-CLARK. By Rev. C. E. Haupt, April 30, Jacob Pefferly of Millersville and Jennie Clark of Lancaster.
Intelligencer
December 29, 1908
MICHAEL YAKE
The funeral of Michael Yake, a well known resident of Millersville, will be held on Thursday morning, with services at the house at nine o’clock, and at ten o’clock at Habecker’s meeting house. He was 76 years old, a native of Switzerland, and a resident of Millersville for many years. He was a tobacco farmer until old age compelled his retirement. One son, Amos F., with whom he lived, survives.
The Inquirer
January 2, 1909
YAKE, Michael, Dec. 26, at home of his son Amos, in Millersville, of cancer of the bowels, aged 75, left son.
Intelligencer
January 13, 1909
Ellen May Stambaugh
Ellen May Stambaugh died Tuesday at her home in Millersville. She was 35 years old and an invalid for many years, and was a daughter of Christina and the late Cyrus Stambaugh. Mrs. Christian Mayer, of Millersville, is a sister, and William and Elmer Stambaugh are brothers of deceased. Her funeral will take place on Friday morning, with services at the house at nine o’clock and at ten o’clock at the United Evangelical church, Millersville.
Daily Intelligencer
April 5, 1909
Mrs. John Miller
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, wife of John Miller, died on Sunday morning at six o’clock at her home, No. 816 Columbia avenue., from a complication of diseases, after an illness of about six moths.
The deceased was fifty-nine years old and was born in this county. The family moved to the city from their farm, near Millersville, about a year ago. She was a member of the Mennonite church. The funeral will take place on Wednesday morning at nine o’clock at the house and at ten o’clock at the Millersville Mennonite church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Inquirer
May 1, 1909
DIED
HARNISH, John S., in this city, Apr. 23, of apoplexy, aged 56; left wife and 3 children; interred at Millersville.
Lancaster Inquirer
May 29, 1909
Died
Erisman, Philip, oldest man in Millersville, May 8, in his 95th year; left 6 married children.
The Inquirer
July 29, 1911
MARRIED
WARFEL-LINES. By Bishop Abraham B. Herr, July 15, at New Danville, Elmer G. Warfel of Safe Harbor and Minnie H. Lines of Millersville.
The Inquirer
July 5, 1913
DIED
MAYNARD, Anna Mary; wife of Peter, July 1st, at Millersville, in her 51st year; left six children.
The Inquirer
July 19, 1913
HIESTAND, Maria H., wife of P. W. Hiestand of Millersville (vice president of the Conestoga National Bank), July 15, in her 84th year; left two sons - Frank and Dr. Ira C.
Daily Intelligencer
December 29, 1913
OBITUARY
Miss. Fanny M. Landis
Miss Fanny M. Landis, a life long resident of Millersville, died at her home at that place on Saturday afternoon, of pneumonia after a short illness. The deceased was 64 years of age and was a member of Zion’s Reformed church, Millersville. A brother Amos, of Pequea township survives her. The funeral services will be held from her late home on Tuesday, afternoon and later at the Millersville Mennonite church, Interment will be made in the New Danville Mennonite cemetery.
The date of birth in the New Era account is incorrect, the 1910 census shows Barbara as age 71.
New Era
December 31, 1913
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN K. FUNK
Mrs. Barbara B. Funk, widow of John K. Funk, of Millersville, died on Tuesday afternoon from general debility. She was born on May 5, 1858, and was a member of the Reformed Church. A son and a daughter, John and Katie, survive. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the house.
Intelligencer
December 31, 1913
Mrs. Barbara Funk
Mrs. Barbara Funk, the last of a well known family of eight died at her home in Millersville, Tuesday afternoon from pneumonia, in her 74th year. She is survived by two children, Katherine and John, both at home. The deceased was a member of the Reformed church.
The Inquirer
October 30, 1915
DIED
WILE, Annie B., at Lancaster Oct. 23, in her 59th year; was buried at Millersville, where most of her life was spent.
Lancaster Inquirer
January 6, 1917
Died
Epps, Lydia M., daughter of Benjamin and Mary W., at Millersville, Jan. 4, of dropsy, aged __.
Lancaster Inquirer
January 13, 1917
Died
Diegel, Elizabeth, widow of Henry, at Millersville Jan. 9, in her 85th year, left 2 married children.
Lancaster Inquirer
April 28, 1917
Millersville Pike's a Mint
Stockholders Have Been Getting 40 Per Cent Dividends
An argument in favor of abolishing toll roads, or at least reducing their charges, is given in developments following the Lancaster Automobile Club's attack on the charter of the Lancaster and Millersville turnpike owners.
Last year the club secured an order from the Public Service Commission to have the company place its roadway in first-class condition by November 1. Later a five-month extension was granted. The time has expired and the road is still in bad condition.
The proceedings before the commission developed that the company is restricted to paying 8 percent dividend on the stock, but has been paying an average of 40 percent for years. One year 150 percent was paid, it is alleged.
Recently one-third of the road was sold to the city of Lancaster, and instead of using that money for reducing the outstanding stock; it is alleged that it was divided among the directors.
The Inquirer
June 1, 1918
Practiced at Millersville 50 years Ago
The body of Dr. S. B. Hartman, the millionaire physician and patent medicine mane who died at Columbus, O., last winter, was buried Friday of last week on the family plot at Lancaster Cemetery, where his only son was buried 25 years ago.
The Inquirer
June 22, 1918
Obituary
Benjamin F. Shaeffer, a Millersville butcher, June 13, of apoplexy, aged 53, left wife and son.
The Inquirer
June 29, 1918
DIED
Clara L. Hufford, wife of Rev. Rufus W. Hufford (ex pastor of the Bethany Lutheran church) at Millersville and sister of H. K. Baumgardner of Lancaster, June 24, at Reading, aged 70; left six children,. One of her sons is a lieutenant in Pershing’s army in France; another is an army surgeon in a camp in the South.
The Inquirer
July 20, 1918
DIED
Mrs. Baner B. Miller, of East Petersburg, July 16, very suddenly, in her 72nd year., survived by her husband and one son. She was a sister of Harry and Ezra Brenner of Millersville.
The Inquirer
July 27, 1918
FLAMES AT MILLERSVILLE
Butcher Shop and Barn Went UP, Other Buildings Saved
A defective flue in Jacob Thomas’ s butcher shop at Millersville set that building afire on Monday afternoon. The shop was on the old Rev. A. B. Shenkle property which was lately occupied by Dr. Abram H. Metzger. The shop and barn was entirely destroyed; the damage ran into some thousands of dollars, with part insurance. A half dozen near-by buildings took fire, but prompt action saved them all.
Mr. Thomas and his employees were completing butchering cattle for market, about 4:30 o’clock, when flames were discovered in the loft. The ship and barn, which is one building, about 60 by 40 feet in dimension was in a very short time a mass of flames, the latter communicating with houses within 300 yards. The Millersville fire company and a bucket brigade got to work, but being unable to control the fire in the butcher shop and barn, abandoned their efforts, ther eis an attempt to extinguish the flames on an adjoining building, in which they were successful. The fire, however, assumed such a threatening aspect in spreading to other buildings that it was deemed necessary to call upon the Lancaster fire department. A chemical engine responded. after a hard fight the fire was got under control.
Three steers and two hogs which had been killed and dressed were consumed in the blaze, together with the machinery and refrigerating plant and much of the dressed meat in the butcher shop and all the contents in the barn. Men succeeded in rescuing two horses, a wagon and an automobile truck from the barn.
The houses damaged by flames from the Thomas fire are these:
The old residence of Clyde Pretzman, now occupied as the Millersville post office; roof damaged.
Residence of Harry Herr, two large holes burned in the roof.
G. William Beisner’s residence; roof damage.
Residence of Andrew Metzger; roof damaged.
Jacob Thomas residence; roof damaged.
Stable of John Bausman, damaged on the roof.
The Inquirer
August 3, 1918
Obituary Notes
Mrs. Barbara Hoffstadt, of Millersville, July 21, in her 78th year, survived by four children and 10 grandchildren. Interment tomorrow morning at the home of her son Eli at Letort.
A Trustee for Harry
Weak-Minded Man Has a Guardian Named for Him
About two years ago Harry G. Brockway of Millersville told the writer, during a call at the Inquirer office, that he (Brockway) was pestered by spirits who sent messages to him by wifeless telephone and forced him to do things against his will. "They’ll get you too some time" he declared; "you’ve got to do whatever they tell you. I got orders from them when I was in London and when I lived in Texas." Inquiry at Millersville showed that Brockway was wealthy but "queer," had formerly lived in Martic township and never was in Texas or abroad.
In court on Saturday, Brockway was declared weak-minded, and a guardian was appointed on application of his wife. The evidence showed that Brockway believed he was being persecuted by wireless telephone. He was taken to a Philadelphia institution a few weeks ago, where he is now interned. The court appointed David L. Waldich, a brother-in-law of Brockway, as trustee, and fixed the bond at $385,682, which is double the personal property involved. It is said that he was afraid of banks and carried thousands of dollars worth of securities in his pockets constantly.
Daily Intelligencer
August 10, 1918
Isaac Dickel
Isaac Dickel, a veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday at 9 p.m., at his residence, 121 East Walnut street, of a complication of kidney trouble and heart disease, from which he had suffered for about a year. He was 73 years old. He was born at Millersville on November 23, 1844, being the son of the late Isaac and Anna Shartzer Dickel. He spent his early life in Millersville, but for many years was a resident of the west. During the Civil War he served two years in the United States army. During the time of his residence in this city he has lived retired. He was a member of the Christian church. His wife, who was a native of Ohio, died about 18 years ago. A. brother, J. W. Dickel, Washington, D. C., survives him. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o’clock from the Groff undertaking parlors, 234 West Orange street. Interment will be made in the Millersville Mennonite cemetery.
Lancaster Inquirer
September 14, 1918
DIED
Barbara E. Neuhauser, widow of Jacob, at Millersville, Sept. 6, aged 67; left four children.
Barabar B. Hershey, at the home of a niece (Mrs. David Harinsh), in Manheim township Sept 8, of heart disease, at the breakfast table, in her 68th year; was buried at Millersville.
Mrs. David Warfel (widow), Sept. 11 at the home of her son John B., near Millersville, in her 85th
The Inquirer
September 21, 1918
DIED
MRS. HARRY WISSLER, of Lancaster, formerly of Millersville, Sept. 16, after long illness, in her 61st year: left husband and two married children, R. P. Wissler of Philadelphia and Mrs. H. W. Snavely of York.
Intelligencer
September 21, 1918
Obituary Notes
The oldest woman in Lancaster County, Barbara Kready, died at Millersville on Monday, six months and 12 days after her 100th birthday. She is believed to have been the oldest member of the Reformed church in the United States. She was a sister of Kate Kready of Millersville and a cousin of Benjamin C. Kready, the oldest lawyer at Lancaster. Despite her great age, she was able, until a short time ago, to do light house work, visit friends and attend church services, and to read and sew without glasses. She was always cheerful and fond of company: her hearing was unaffected by age and her mind was clear to the last. Her father died at the age of 84, her mother at 82; her sisted at 86 and her only brother, who lives in Adams County, is 90. Interment was made on Thursday at her birthplace, Fairfield, in Adams County.
Mary G. Shaub, widow of Joseph, born at Millersville, died Sept 15 at Lancaster in her 61st year.
Intelligencer
October 5, 1918
Martin G. Funk of Upper Leacock, formerly of Millersville, at the General Hospital Oct. 1, at advanced age. he left wife and six children and was buried at the Habecker meeting house in Manor.
The Inquirer
October 6, 1918
Obituary Notes
Martin G. Funk of Upper Leacock, formerly of Millersville, at the General Hospital, Oct. 1, at advanced age. He left wife and six children and was buried at the Habecker meeting house in Manor.
These were deaths caused by the Influenza pandemic of 1918
The Inquirer
October 26, 1918
Elmer L Rittenhouse, at Dillerville, Oct., 28, aged 25; was buried at Millersville.
Intelligencer Journal
January 15, 1951
C.H. MILLER DIED AT MILLERSVILLE;
WAS BASEBALL STAR
Charles H. Miller, seventy-three, 244 N. George St., Millersville, an outstanding baseball pitcher in his younger days, died at his home at 4:15 p.m. Saturday after a lengthy illness.
He attended Millersville State Normal School, where he gained prominence in the local and professional baseball world as a pitcher, and in later years as an umpire.