Manheim and County News Highlights and Parish Events
East Petersburg fire company to test a new chemical engine on Saturday afternoon the 27th and serve a supper in the engine house the same evening. Joseph H. Zeamer of Central National Bank Columbia marks his 66th birth anniversary after 42 years in Columbia banking. Dr H M Walters returns to Manheim to resume leadership of Manheim Dental Parlors. A grand celebration plan aims to promote Manheim’s history and progress to attract visitors. Erb’s Mennonite meetinghouse near Erb Dale will be rebuilt after storm damage. Jacob B Sample, longtime Columbia railroad operator, owns two 76 year old colored Easter eggs once colored by his grandfather Daniel Zahm for Easter 1886. kept in a velvet case.
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East Petersburg
Joseph H. Zeamer
Central National Bank
Columbia
Myr. Zeamer
H. M. Walters
Manheim
South
Erb
Erbdale
Fifth Street
Lancaster Avenue
Peter Shaub
Mr. Sample
All Must Have Licenses for Auto Operators
A state highway decision requires every person operating a vehicle to obtain a license. Previously family members could use the owner's machine without separate licenses. Now each operator must procure a license at a cost of two dollars, regardless of family size.
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State Highway Department
Highway Commission
Pop
Peter Ammon Retires From Lancaster Hotel Business
Peter C. Ammon of Lancaster sells the Franklin house on North Queen Street to A. E. Rothermel of Williamsport. Rothermel takes possession April 20. Ammon ran the Franklin house 18 years and 36 years in hotel work, praised for reputation and service. His wife and son John M. Ammon helped as dining room manager.
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Lancaster City
Franklin House
North Queen Street
Peter C. Ammon
A. E. Rothermel
Williamsport
Ammon
Lititz Springs
Reading
German Worker Found Dead in Barn Near Hunsecker Mill
A German man known as Gus was found dead in the barn of Martin Weidman near Hunsecker's Mill last Wednesday. He had been employed on the farm for several days. The county morgue awaits identification. Dr. A. V. Walter investigated and the death is thought due to rheumatism of the heart. He was about fifty, five feet eight, with dark hair and a smooth shave.
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Martin Weidman
Hunsecker’s Mill
A. V. Walter
Gus
Boy Sent Black Hand Threat Letter Faces Probation
Thomas Coolidge aged 14 mailed a Black Hand note threatening Elmer Browsey to meet at Poorhouse Row for $25. A post office error sent the letter to Elmer Brown, leading to federal involvement and Deputy Marshal Helms arrest. After a hearing before Commissioner Lowell, Coolidge was placed on probation and claimed remorse.
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Thomas Coolidge
Elmer Browsey
Joy Lad
Elmer Brown
Coolidge
Browsey
Poorhouse Row
Brown
United States
Helms
Lowell
First Commencement of Warwick High School
The Warwick High School first commencement, held at the Warwick U B Church last Thursday evening, drew a full audience and showcased strong talent from the graduating class. Led by Prof A J Greenleaf, with Dr H M J Klein as speaker, the program featured orations, music, and diplomas, highlighting Warwick township’s educational progress and the class’s bright prospects.
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Warwick High School
Warwick U. B
Hackman
A. J. Greenleaf
Warwick
Warwick Township
Greenleaf
H. M. J. Klein
J. E. Keene
Mighty Mission of America
John G. Habecker
Stella H. Buchter
William E. Vetter
Jacob L. Heilman
Mary E. Seitzinger
Robert R. Buch
Little
Margie M. Fry
Virgie M. Keener
Franklin and Marshall College
Aged Ohio Woman Seeks Pension Increase to 100
Mrs. Sarah Sweeney of Jacobsburg Belmont county Ohio seeks a pension raise from 12 to 100 dollars a month. At 114 she is noted as mother of 33 children and 16 Civil War soldiers, including John Brandon who died at Andersonville. A special bill by Representative Francis is before the House committee on invalid pensions. relief urged as an exceptional case. An oil painting of her 16 soldier sons hangs in the Columbus State House.
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Congress
Sarah Sweeney
Jacobsburg
Belmont County
Ohio
Francis
House Committee On
Sweeney
State House
Columbus
Seek Law to Fret Back Free Smokes for Lancaster Cigar Makers
A pending bill in Congress could restore free cigars for Lancaster County cigarmakers. The year earlier revenue ruling required stamping of smokers or free samples, prompting protests from manufacturers and workers. The bill by Representative Greist would permit up to 21 cigars per week per employee, or 3 per day, to test and reward workers. Also noted is a German consular search for E Richard Hahn born Florin December 27 1877, heir to about 4800 from an Ebendorf will. his father Charles A Hahn was killed in Lebanon railway accident in October 1890.
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Lancaster County
Revenue Department
Greist
Philadelphia
E. Richard Hahn
Florin
This County
Ebendorf
Germany
Charles A. Hahn
Lebanon
Electric Light Granted to Terre Hill by Borough Council
The Terre Hill Borough Council approved an ordinance granting the Denver Electric Light Company the right to erect an electric light line in Terre Hill. The cables will run into the borough on the same poles used by the Denver and Ephrata Telephone and Telegraph Company.
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Denver’ Electric Light Company
Terre Hill
Denver and Ephrata Telephone and Telegraph Company
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Balbrigan
India
W.H. Buch
Clothier
Record Building
Lititz, Penna
Peter G. Ammon Wi
Reidnbach
Mary E. Seit Bey
Dabab L. Heilmann
Stulla A. Bachter
Willian . Vette
A. d. Greenleaf
Virgin M. Keener
Murgie M. Vr
U. B
England
C. B. Risser
A. B. Oberholtzer
A. B. Risser
Sec
Dr. H. Walter
Treas
H. L. Binkley
Electric Light
Wingert & Haas
Queen St
Lancaster, PA
Farmers National Bank
Chas. H. Frey
King St
Duntley Cleaners
Duntley
Heinitsh
S. Queen St
Lancaster
N. Queen St
North Queen ST
AI Lancaster, PA
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