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away, but it was not from any word of complaint on the sufferer 's part. He was faithful and/cheerful until the last. David U. Swartz was the son of Jonah Swartz and Esther Cassel:: He was married on April 28, 1892 to Annie Painter, to whom have been born five children: Elmer, Mark, Charles, Chester and Paul. The wife and five children survive. Mr. Swartz . was a member of the Church of God and^was a Christian gentlemen. His true char-acter was displayed in his home where all of his spare-time was spent and to-ward the members'of which he showed' unusual love and thoughtfulness. "His youth was innocent; his riper age, Marked with some " act of kindness, every day ; r And watched by eyes that loved him, calm, and sage, Faded his declining years away. Cheerful he gave his being up, and : went To share the-holy rest that waits a life ' well spent." . * The funeral was held on Wednesday morning at the United Brethren Church after a brief prayer service at the house. It was largely attended. The sermon was preached by Rev. Romig and music was furnished by the church choir. The bearers were John Heckert, Michael Yingst, John Funk and Robin-son Patrick. Interment was made at Fishbum's Church. Masonic Banquet at the Cafe Members of the Fraternity Entertain Their Wive s and Friends. The Ladies- Present an Elegant Gift to the Order n " IHE Masonic fraternity of Her-shey and vicinity held a de-lightful- banquet in the new ¦ 1 Hershey Cafe on Wednesday evening. Forty masons, their .wives and friends were present on this occa-sion. The banquet was under the supervision of Charles V. Glynn, chair-man of the committee of arrangements, assisted by E. B. Cassady and Dr. M. L. Hershey. ' 7 About 8 o'clock the company gather-ed at the Cafe where a formal recep-tion was tendered the "ladies until nine o'clock when the guests repaired to the dining room. A bounteous course din-ner was served by caterer Frank Roth. The Hershey Y: M. C. A. orchestra furnished music during the entire dinner. ' William H. Earnest, Esq., of Hum-melstown, acted as toastmaster and presided in a very able and genial man-ner. The first toast was by Dr. Wil-liam C. Baker, who spoke interestingly and humorously on "The Uninitiated Mason. " The next speaker was Rob-ert W. Spunk whose subject was "The Woman in Masonry." Other speakers were William S. Essick, of Reading, and John R. Geyer, of Middletown. Another feature of the evening, a complete surprise to the gentlemen, was the presentation by Mrs. Charles V. Glynn, on behalf of the ladies, of a pair of beautiful' gavels bearing the appropriate monograms of the Brown-stone Lodge, No. 666. Now Governor Tener The Inauguration on Tuesday Witnessed by Thousands. Most Spectacular Parade Harrisburg Has Ever Seen H " JOHN Kinley Tener, whom the majority of the voters of the State of Pennsylvania chose ¦ I to be their governor at the last election; took his oath of office at noon on Tuesday. The impressive cer-emonial took place in front of the Capi-tol and was witnessed by thousands of spectators. The exercises were opened by Lieutenant-Governor Murphy. The prayer was offered by Bishop J. H. Darlington of the Episcopal Diocese. Following this, Harman M. Kephart, chief clerk of the Senate, read the cer-tificate of election . The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Fell. Following the oath of office, Governor Tener received the congratulations of David u. Swartz Succumbs to La Grippe on Sunday Morning H HE cares of Daud U. Swartz were ended and forgotten when, on Sunday morning at .¦-; 1 1:50 o'clock, his life went out. Mr. Swartz was one of Hershey's best known and most highly respected citizens. His position as clerk in .the postoffice brought him in contact with jnany, all of whom were his friends. His life closed when but little past the century mark, his age being 56 years, 5 months and 26 days. Mr. Swartz was born on July 19, 1854 on a farm between Linglestown and Paxtang. He spent most of his life as a farmer, in fact all but the last few years. Mr. Swartz was not well for about six days before his death and suffered an attack of la grippe which seriously affected his heart. He worked at his post, however, until Friday night when he was compelled to give it up. On Thursday it was necessary to assist him to his work. Even on Saturday it was hjs desire to make the .effort to reach the office . Many who saw him on Fri-day realized that the "end was not far Respected Citizen Dies official s and then began his inaugural address. His voice was clear and strong and could be heard well far back among the crowd. He stated that he approach-ed his duties conscious of the import-ance of the oath just taken and of the responsibilities in the lawful execution of the same. The address consumed 31 minutes during which time Mr. .Tener stood bareheaded. ' The afternoon inauguration parade was the most spectacular ever seen in the :apital city! ' The local band form-ed a part of this marching line consist-ing of National Guard, civic organiza-tions, fire companies, etc. In-the even ing a public reception was held in the State Capitol when Governor Tener re-ceived the people of Harrisburg and visitors. Wiisdom is knowing what to do next; skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.—Jordan. Rev. G. Benjamin Segelken Takes Charge of the Steelton Presbyterian Church jF=5S|EV. C. BENJAMIN SEGEL- ¦ •JJ KEN, formerly pastor of the fcjj Derry Presbyterian Church and 1 • President of the , local Y. M. C. aI, was installed on Wednesday even-ing as pastor of ' the Presbyterian Church at Steelton. The services were in charge of Rev. W. H. Leslie who presided. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Francis H. Laird, of Harris-burg.', . Installation Services H " INITED STATES Senior Geo. j T. Oliver was re-elected for . the full term of six years. His I total vote was 181, made up of 147 in the House and 34 in ' the Senate, or 52 more than necessary to a choice. Oliver Re-elected For Six-Year Term
Object Description
Title | The Hershey Press 1911-01-20 |
Subject | Hershey (Pa.)--Newspapers |
Description | The Hershey Press (alternatively published as "Hershey's Weekly" or "Hershey's The Progressive Weekly") was the first local newspaper, published from 1909 until 1926, covering news and events throughout the Township of Derry, Hershey, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities. |
Date | 1911-01-20 |
Location Covered | Hershey (Pa.) |
Type | Text |
Original Format | Newspapers |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact Hershey Community Archives at contact@hersheyarchives.org. |
Contributing Institution | Milton Hershey School |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Description
Title | The Hershey Press 1911-01-20 |
Subject | Hershey (Pa.)--Newspapers |
Description | The Hershey Press (alternatively published as "Hershey's Weekly" or "Hershey's The Progressive Weekly") was the first local newspaper, published from 1909 until 1926, covering news and events throughout the Township of Derry, Hershey, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities. |
Date | 1911-01-20 |
Location Covered | Hershey (Pa.) |
Type | Text |
Original Format | Newspapers |
Rights | https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact Hershey Community Archives at contact@hersheyarchives.org. |
Contributing Institution | Milton Hershey School |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Full Text | away, but it was not from any word of complaint on the sufferer 's part. He was faithful and/cheerful until the last. David U. Swartz was the son of Jonah Swartz and Esther Cassel:: He was married on April 28, 1892 to Annie Painter, to whom have been born five children: Elmer, Mark, Charles, Chester and Paul. The wife and five children survive. Mr. Swartz . was a member of the Church of God and^was a Christian gentlemen. His true char-acter was displayed in his home where all of his spare-time was spent and to-ward the members'of which he showed' unusual love and thoughtfulness. "His youth was innocent; his riper age, Marked with some " act of kindness, every day ; r And watched by eyes that loved him, calm, and sage, Faded his declining years away. Cheerful he gave his being up, and : went To share the-holy rest that waits a life ' well spent." . * The funeral was held on Wednesday morning at the United Brethren Church after a brief prayer service at the house. It was largely attended. The sermon was preached by Rev. Romig and music was furnished by the church choir. The bearers were John Heckert, Michael Yingst, John Funk and Robin-son Patrick. Interment was made at Fishbum's Church. Masonic Banquet at the Cafe Members of the Fraternity Entertain Their Wive s and Friends. The Ladies- Present an Elegant Gift to the Order n " IHE Masonic fraternity of Her-shey and vicinity held a de-lightful- banquet in the new ¦ 1 Hershey Cafe on Wednesday evening. Forty masons, their .wives and friends were present on this occa-sion. The banquet was under the supervision of Charles V. Glynn, chair-man of the committee of arrangements, assisted by E. B. Cassady and Dr. M. L. Hershey. ' 7 About 8 o'clock the company gather-ed at the Cafe where a formal recep-tion was tendered the "ladies until nine o'clock when the guests repaired to the dining room. A bounteous course din-ner was served by caterer Frank Roth. The Hershey Y: M. C. A. orchestra furnished music during the entire dinner. ' William H. Earnest, Esq., of Hum-melstown, acted as toastmaster and presided in a very able and genial man-ner. The first toast was by Dr. Wil-liam C. Baker, who spoke interestingly and humorously on "The Uninitiated Mason. " The next speaker was Rob-ert W. Spunk whose subject was "The Woman in Masonry." Other speakers were William S. Essick, of Reading, and John R. Geyer, of Middletown. Another feature of the evening, a complete surprise to the gentlemen, was the presentation by Mrs. Charles V. Glynn, on behalf of the ladies, of a pair of beautiful' gavels bearing the appropriate monograms of the Brown-stone Lodge, No. 666. Now Governor Tener The Inauguration on Tuesday Witnessed by Thousands. Most Spectacular Parade Harrisburg Has Ever Seen H " JOHN Kinley Tener, whom the majority of the voters of the State of Pennsylvania chose ¦ I to be their governor at the last election; took his oath of office at noon on Tuesday. The impressive cer-emonial took place in front of the Capi-tol and was witnessed by thousands of spectators. The exercises were opened by Lieutenant-Governor Murphy. The prayer was offered by Bishop J. H. Darlington of the Episcopal Diocese. Following this, Harman M. Kephart, chief clerk of the Senate, read the cer-tificate of election . The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Fell. Following the oath of office, Governor Tener received the congratulations of David u. Swartz Succumbs to La Grippe on Sunday Morning H HE cares of Daud U. Swartz were ended and forgotten when, on Sunday morning at .¦-; 1 1:50 o'clock, his life went out. Mr. Swartz was one of Hershey's best known and most highly respected citizens. His position as clerk in .the postoffice brought him in contact with jnany, all of whom were his friends. His life closed when but little past the century mark, his age being 56 years, 5 months and 26 days. Mr. Swartz was born on July 19, 1854 on a farm between Linglestown and Paxtang. He spent most of his life as a farmer, in fact all but the last few years. Mr. Swartz was not well for about six days before his death and suffered an attack of la grippe which seriously affected his heart. He worked at his post, however, until Friday night when he was compelled to give it up. On Thursday it was necessary to assist him to his work. Even on Saturday it was hjs desire to make the .effort to reach the office . Many who saw him on Fri-day realized that the "end was not far Respected Citizen Dies official s and then began his inaugural address. His voice was clear and strong and could be heard well far back among the crowd. He stated that he approach-ed his duties conscious of the import-ance of the oath just taken and of the responsibilities in the lawful execution of the same. The address consumed 31 minutes during which time Mr. .Tener stood bareheaded. ' The afternoon inauguration parade was the most spectacular ever seen in the :apital city! ' The local band form-ed a part of this marching line consist-ing of National Guard, civic organiza-tions, fire companies, etc. In-the even ing a public reception was held in the State Capitol when Governor Tener re-ceived the people of Harrisburg and visitors. Wiisdom is knowing what to do next; skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it.—Jordan. Rev. G. Benjamin Segelken Takes Charge of the Steelton Presbyterian Church jF=5S|EV. C. BENJAMIN SEGEL- ¦ •JJ KEN, formerly pastor of the fcjj Derry Presbyterian Church and 1 • President of the , local Y. M. C. aI, was installed on Wednesday even-ing as pastor of ' the Presbyterian Church at Steelton. The services were in charge of Rev. W. H. Leslie who presided. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Francis H. Laird, of Harris-burg.', . Installation Services H " INITED STATES Senior Geo. j T. Oliver was re-elected for . the full term of six years. His I total vote was 181, made up of 147 in the House and 34 in ' the Senate, or 52 more than necessary to a choice. Oliver Re-elected For Six-Year Term |