General Reynolds Cornet Band, Conestoga, 1903. Picture taken in front of Dr. Maris Kendig's office. Notice the Band Wagon in the rear. From Diary 1882, January 14, 15, 28 and Memoranda. Identified, seated left to right, are: Grant Gardner, B. Frank Zercher, David Caldwell, Grant Gardner, Martin Markley, George Pries. Standing left to right: Maris K. Jones, ?, Earl Pries, Ray Aston, Charles Kreider, Amos Aston, Christian Smith, Harry Binkley, Edward Wade
Lancaster High School Orchestra All persons are listed according to the instrument they played. All selections performed during 3 year period and history of music department also on back of print. Persons listed are: First violins: Herbert G. Waitz, James T. Lane, John L. warfel, Raymond L. Myres, Herbert Smeltz, Anna H. Watt, Sarah Lutz, Irene Ranck, Marguerite Herr. Second Violins: Eugene W. Fickes, Morris Cohn, Wm. W. H--n,Chas. P. Weise, Charles Mehl, Frank J. Everts, Gertrude Leachy, Mabel W. Patterson, Amelia L. Aukamp, Nellie Hoopes, Anna Rorher, Agusta Cox. Violas: Eva H. Thorbahn, Walter H. Leaman,Michael Felser. Cello: J. Stuart Thorbahn Bass: Don W. Gorrecht Oboe: Albert C. Peterson Flute:A--- Mohring Piccolo: Karl Gorrecht Clarionets: Jennie Moring, Wm. F. Myers, Fred Z. Haldy, Walter K. Swords Cornets: William G. Trost, John W. Eckenrode, Winfred Daniels, Fred K. Freund French Horn: Clarence H. Smith Drums: William D. Bowers, George W. Banzhoff Piano: Cora Fisher Instructor and Leader: Prof. Carl Thobahn
Jacob Leroy Mehaffey in Navy uniform. Served on the U. S. S. Yosemite during the Spanish - American War. Died during a typhoon in Guam, November 13, 1900. Buried in Lancaster Cemetery.
Carl Matz, Musician. Taught German and vocal music at the high school in Lancaster. On back of one is printed Dr. McCaskey's Valedictory, June 7, 1906. Also section from a speech by J. P. McCaskey given at Montreal.
