Floods and Tornadoes Hit Nation Early in 1913
The floods and tornadoes cause brief transport disruption but longer lasting production losses as mills and factories suffer damage. Property losses are estimated in the hundreds of millions by New York authorities, while relief work continues for thousands of homeless. Local communities raise funds and aid is needed until outside help arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Dayton
Red Cross Society
Remarkable Ohio Flood ordeal of Charles Adams family
The Adams family of Riverdale endured a harrowing flood rescue as they fled in a skiff then a second story escape. Their canoe capsized on a telegraph pole while Adams, splashing through icy water, was saved. He later awoke in an attic beside his rescued wife and ten year old twin daughters, with more survivors arriving from the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Charles M. Adams
Riverdale
Adams
First of April at Lancaster
A settlement day in Lancaster drew a large crowd though the city was not as crowded as in past years due to many new banks in the county. Extra clerks were needed at the courthouse and city banks handled heavy business. Despite abundant money, high interest rates prevailed with banks and trust companies around 54 to 6 percent. private loans as low as 4 percent. A strong police presence guarded against pickpockets. An ice cream sale for the W C T U will be held Saturday afternoon and evening April 5 at Mrs. Sarah Jenkins home. Flavors include cherry sherbert peach surprise vanilla chocolate and apricot. Sale opens at one o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Sarah Jenkins
Injured on Railroad At Night Near Stevens
Miss Agnes McQuate of near Stevens was struck by a P and R passenger train while walking on the track between Ephrata and Stevens Saturday night after 7. She was thrown down a seven to ten foot embankment and found at 8:30. She suffered two broken arms a spinal injury facial contusions and head wounds. She was taken to St Joseph's Hospital in Lancaster after treatment by Dr E R Miller others. She is forty years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes McQuate
Stevens
Ephrata
E. R. Miller
Lancaster
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Knights of the Golden Eagle plan April boom session banquet
Correspondents report the Star of Akron Knights of the Golden Eagle will hold a boom session and banquet Friday night at the Lodge and Fire Company Hall. Local notes cover school visits by County Superintendent Fleisher, new arrivals and moves, a small fire, changes in shops, and community life in Brunnerville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of Akron
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Lodge and Fire Company
Fleisher
Lancaster
Isaac Givler
Usner
Seales
Leah Albright
United Evangelical Church
Evangelical
J. P. Hess
Council Bluffs
Iowa
S. P. Hess
A. N. Wolf
Alvin Myers
Brownstown
C. F. Wenger
East Main Street
Milton Martzall
Chas. Garman
Ephrata
Brickerville Cemetery Association Elects Officers
The Brickerville Cemetery Association met last Saturday and elected officers: President John K. Elser, vice president H. H. Reifsnyder, secretary and treasurer F. E. Lehnerer, superintendent Henry D. Shhenk, with A. K. Reist and John B. Landis as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brickerville Cemetery Association
John K. Elser
H. H. Reifsnyder
F. E. Lehnerer
Henry D. Shhenk
A. K. Reist
John 8. Landis
Rostville Notes Highlights Local Commencement
Sermon by Rev. Harvey J. Kline to graduates at the Lutheran church Friday April 4 at 3 o clock. Hackmans orchestra to furnish music. Various town residents visit Reading and Columbia. Secondary school ends Monday, high school Tuesday, grammar closes Friday. Miss Martin opens a select school April 14. Brunnerville A B Sunday school Easter program praised with recitations, drills, and choir pieces. Alvin Wertsch gives a noted address. Martha Kitnier, Minnie Knable, and Mary Smith cited for readings. Miller's store advertises tobacco muslin and cheaper rug coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Hartranft
Ephrata
S. P. Hartranft
Oscar Spayd
P. B. Farlow
Lititz
J. W. Roth
Alvin K. Enck
Lexington
Frank Keith
Wm. Rodman
Levi Risser
T. EB. Will
E. B. Buchter
Rev. I. H. Kauffman
Risser
Hopeland
Mary Bingaman
Morris Irwin
Wissler
Solomon Irwin
Baker Bander
Brunnerville Secondary School
Gertrude Dietrich
Elizabeth Gibbes
Henry Keith
Norman Risser
Anna Gibbel
Lida Hackman
Harvey J. Kline
Lutheran Church
Hackman
Mabel Kefroth
Reading
Henry Fry
Manheim
C. C. Kefroth
G. R. Pfautz
Lancaster
Agnes Mellinger
Columbia
LeRoy
Ida Speran
Chas. B. Peters
Tues
Miss Martin
Brunnerville A. B
Mary Smith
Minnie Knable
Gethsemane
Anna Kitnier
Minnie Hitnier
Alvin Wertsch
Harry Buchter
Soaproof Curtain Shades and Rugs Supplied for Homes
Soaproof curtains in full width and length for doors and windows range from 3.75 to 10 dollars per pair. Sunproof fabrics 75 cents to 1.25 per yard. Cretonnes from Liberty and Company and Swiss Muslins offered in various patterns and widths. Awnings, rugs, linoleum, and slip covers promoted with delivery and estimates by phone.
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F. Buch
Hatered
Lititz Pa
Akron
Lexington Points
David Rickert
Barbara Kline
S. E. Miller
Elizabeth Farms
Clarence Dillman
Clarence
Addison Weachter
Lincoln
John Enck
Menno Habecker
Reuben Habecker
Leona Williams
Samuel Miller
Wm. Williams
Moses Habecker
Zartman’s Mill
Emanuel Wolf
Brunnerville
Habecker
Wolf
Brownstown and Vicinity
Lizzie Cammaus
John Boyer
Kmport Cigar Factory
Millway
Jacob R. Bowers
Harry Weaver
Farmerville
G. M. Leicey
Christian Witmer
Rothsville
Rothsville Notes
Miller's
Fry’s Drug Store
Lititz, Pa
Ust
New
Asparagus
John L. Hosler, Jr
Spruce Street Grocery
Serim
John Boyle
Kazak
Brussels
Suitabe
Kofroth Electrical CO
Ag Center Sk
Miller’s Big
H. C. Miller & Bro
Chas. Miller
Chas. R. Miller
Broad & Orange Sts
California
B. B. Leaman
N, Broad St
E. Myer
Cedar Street
J. C. Felker
Orange St
Warwick
Watt & Shand
Corner Square
East King Street
Lancaster, PA
Pena Yin
Amina P,pelen PT
E. Main Street
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