Local notes and odds and ends from Lititz area
A roundup of small town happenings includes Alvin Rachel with a new Buick on Locust Street, a key found near E A Sturgis bretzel bakery, Nathan Buch taken to county hospital, and a chimney collapse at H J Pierson’s on South Broad Street. Bank directors declare a 24 percent semi annual dividend payable May 3. Initiatory degrees to be conferred by Lititz Lodge No 1050 I O O F on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Rachel
Locust Street
E. A. Sturgis
Bretzel
Nathan Buch
Frank G. Buch
South Locuat Street
H. J. Pierson
South Broad Street
Farmers National Bank
Lititz Lodge
Rothsville coal dealer injured when auto overturns near Port Deposit
Samuel S. Shober, a Rothsville coal dealer, was seriously injured when his Ford touring car overturned on a narrow road north of Port Deposit Maryland. Shober, who has one arm, was pinned under the vehicle while other occupants escaped unharmed. He suffered a head gash and body bruises and was treated locally before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel 5. Shober
Samuel S. Shober
Rothsville Station
Port Deposit
Mr. Shober
E. S. Mumma
Rothsville
Maryland
Patten
Messrs
Mumma
Patton
Mr. Mumma
Manheim Man Arrested for Fraud in Lititz
Ira Brosey of Manheim charged Tuesday in Lititz with fraud after meeting a man who claimed to be Brown. Constable Greek arrested Brown and brought him before Squire Reidenbach. Walton, Brown's partner, intervened. Brown allegedly took money for maps and a magazine subscription, but did not deliver. A compromise settled the matter and Brosey was reimbursed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Brosey
Manheim
Fatterngon
Brown
Greek
Squire Reidenbach
Walton
Brosey
Lititz
Rascals Beheaded Fine Turkey Hen Near Keller Mountain
Farmer Michael Hess reported a 16 pound bronze turkey hen beheaded by one or more rascals near his mill east of town. The nest on Keller's mountain had eggs destroyed and the hen killed. Hess suspects local boys may be involved during a weekend incident. In a separate note, H. Snavely and F. Buch toured Havre de Grace Md. to watch herring fishermen harvest thousands of fish. They also purchased fine shad to take home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alonzo Mikseh
Weidler Bender
Morris Frederick
Horace Sturgis
Palmyre
J. H. Keener
Maytown
Harold Kissinger
Morris Mearig
Penryn Park
Poplar Run
Mt. Hope
Elm
Hallville
Leaman & Leed’s
Lewis Haines
Horace Keller
Philadelphia
Jacob Snyder
Here
New York
I. H. Doster
Mr. Doster
Lancaster
H. Miksch
Mercury
Lititz
W. H. Buch
Broad Street
Gents
Michael Hess
H. . Snavely
Frank B. Buch
Havre de Grace
Messrs. Snavely
Buch
Rooster Attacks Boy In Yard Sparks Potpie Talk
A brown Leghorn rooster owned by Scrapper Sherman Steffy attacked Lester Steffy in the yard, sinking spurs and drawing heavy blood. The family plans to end the rooster's reign, fearing more harm and joking that it will become a future meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Steffy
Mr. Steffy
Lester
Steffy
Warwick Voters Gather Over Polling Place Change
Owing to annexation of part of Warwick township to Lititz borough the West Warwick polling site at Warwick House moves. Voters urged to meet at Warwick House on Saturday evening May 8 at 7 30 to discuss changing the polling place and arrange steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Township
Lititz
West Warwick
Warwick House
Last summons for James A Miksch longtime Lititz resident
James A Miksch 62 8 14 died after two weeks of illness including a past lightning injury. A tinsmith by trade and Moravian church musician, he led the Lititz cornet band and sang in choirs. Survived by wife Lillian and children Rev G Harry William Mrs Charles Siegel and Mrs Arthur Keller, plus sisters and a brother. Funeral Monday at Moravian church with readings by Rev E S Hagen and prayers by Rev RE W Gaylord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alonzo Miksch
Lititz
Lititz Academy
John Huber
Samuel M. Huber
Lillian Buckins
Lancaster
Moravian Church
Miksch
Washington, D. C
Garfield
G. Harry
Parke
York County
William
Charles Siegel
Arthur Keller
Philadelphia
Mary Jane
Indianapolis
Ind
Anna Fry
Nazareth
Clara
Bethlehem
Haydn
E. S. Hagen
RE. W. Gaylord
Brickerville
H. E. Sturgis
B. Kofroth
M. Huber
M. J. Steiner
Sunny Jim Evangelist Opens Two Weeks At Local Church
Evangelist Rev. James T. Lowe of Cleveland known as Sunny Jim opened a two weeks campaign at Trinity United Evangelical Church. Large crowds attended the opening service with a 3000 souls claimed to have reformed in six months. A women’s talk and men’s mass meeting are scheduled with topics The Happy Golden Wedding and Diamonds in the Rough. Police report Charles Wilson jailed for larceny after pocketbooks found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity United Evangelical Church
James T. Lowe
Cleveland
Ohio
Sunny Jim
Jericho Road
Lititz
Lange
H. C. Reedy
Lowe
Death of Mrs Daniel Daveler in Lititz Moravian Church
Mrs. Daniel Daveler died Monday at Lancaster County Hospital aged 59. She resided on South Spruce street Lititz since 1897 and was married to Daniel Daveler thirty four years. She was born in Manheim township and united with the Moravian church sixteen years ago. Survived by husband son George and three brothers Geo L Shreiner Rome Frank Shreiner Kissel Hill and David Shreiner Lincoln. Funeral today at 2 in the Moravian church with interment in Moravian cemetery officiated by Rev E S Hagen and Rev John Lefevre Neffsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Daveler
Elizabeth
Shreiner) Daveler
South Spruce Street
Lancaster
Daveler
Manheim Township
Lititz
Moravian Church
George
Geo. L. Shreiner
Rome
Frank Shreiner
Kissel Hill
David Shreiner
Lincoln
E S. Hagen
John Lefevre
Neffsville
Death of Mrs. Mary E Hess Near Kissel Hill
Mrs Mary E Hess wife of Martin H Hess died after a ten day illness at age 73 years 9 months and 17 days at their home one mile southwest of Kissel Hill. She suffered a stroke on April 18 and later pneumonia as her health declined. Her passing ends a more than fifty year marriage and follows a prolonged illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. Hess
Grim Reaper
Mary E. Hess
Kissel Hill
Overheated Pipe Sparks House Fire In Borough
A pipe overheating in a northeast enlarged borough home owned by John Inmnaker started a blaze in the summer kitchen ceiling and roof. Ephraim Eby arrived and opened the ceiling while neighbors formed a bucket brigade, preventing major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Inmnaker
Ephraim Eby
Helman’s Row
Bucket Brigade
Eby
Illness Touches Breneman Family and Orange Street Resident
Among the sick, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Breneman are recovering from a severe grip. Mr. Frank Becker, living on Orange Street, was quite ill on Tuesday but by Wednesday had recovered considerably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Breneman
Frank Becker
Orange Street
Travel Notes of district residents visiting towns and townsfolk
Dr L N Moyer visited his mother in Robesonia on Sunday. Many locals and visitors list trips to Atlantic City Lancaster City and Philadelphia as weekend getaways. Memorial services at Rohrerstown honored Rev Derr, while a large ice artifact was found near Pequea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Moyer
Robesonia
Wm. H. Zartman
Atlantic City
Martin Wolf
Akron
Janet Buch
Brick
Lancaster
J. H. Breitigan
Mr. Breitigan
Sun Hill
Irvin Staver
Philadelphia
Lydia Mearig
Erla Garber
Landisville
Addison Harding
Stevens
Mary A. Dualer
Florence Buch
Bryn Mawr
Delaware County
Louisa Buch
Fanny Groff
New Providence
Warren S. Buch
James Goldsthwait
Amanda Hernberger
Katie Hertzler
Manheim Borough
Clayton Bomberger
Jacob Bomberger
Harvey Mumma
Hershey
D. W. Dietrich
Agnes Adams
Alvin Rachel
Jeremiah Adams
J. Barfield
Rose Barfield
New York City
Springs Hotel
Laura Smith
Detroit
Mich
W. H. Greek
Rathel Bernald
Richmond
Sarah Beckler
Martha Derr
Rohrerstown
Derr
Aldus Royer
Fulton House
Arings Rollman
Edwin H. Mengle
Sarah
Steelton
Lititz
Mengle
Susan Mengle
John Seaber
Columbia
D. C
Henry Seaber
Mr. Seaber
Samuel Pfautz
Warwick House
Eby
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Portland
Seattle
Yellowstone Park
Mary Pfautz
Ephrata
Jacob Herzog
Ammon Weidman
Pequea
J. A. Miksch
Jane Miksch
Indiana
Clara Miksch
Bethlehem
Anna Fry
James
Nazareth
G. H. Miksch
Parke
Arthur Keller
Philada
Isaac Reinfried
Carrie Kreiter
W. K. Fishburn
Lititz High School Commencement Address Planned
Lititz High School will hold its commencement exercises on Thursday evening May 27 with Dr. H M Kline of F and M College Lancaster to deliver the main address. The sermon for graduates will be given by Rev E S Hagen on Sunday May 23 at 10 A M. The class comprises eighteen students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz High School
H. M. Kline
F. & M.college
Lancaster
E. S. Hagen
Borough council to use street oil for dust control
The monthly borough council report notes street oil will be the main dust settling method. Two carloads of road oil have been ordered, including about 9000 gallons arriving last night for immediate use. About 3250 gallons of tarvia were ordered, but macadamizing reduces tarvia needs.
Odd Fellows Sermon and May 8 Livestock Sale Announced
About 60 Odd Fellows gathered at the United Brethren church for a ninety sixth anniversary sermon by Rev. S. G. Haas. A Warwick House semi monthly sale followed with pigs cattle dogs ducks and 170 bushels of potatoes sold and the big annual sale set for Saturday May 8 with livestock and general goods offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Odd Fellows
Lititz Lodge No
United Brethren Church
Order
S. G. Haas
Haas
Odd Fellows
Christ
Warwick House
Diehm Wins Second in Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest
Edgar G. Diehm of Juniata College Huntingdon son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Diehm Elm Penn township won second prize in the Sixth Annual Inter collegiate Oratorical contest of the Pennsylvania Arbitration and Peace Society last week. Six colleges Bucknell State University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh St Josephs and Juniata participated. Diehm spoke The Brotherhood of Man prize includes 25 dollars and marks his second consecutive second place in this event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar G. Diehm
Juniata College
Huntingdon
Oliver Diehm
Elm
Penn Township
Pennsylvania Arbitration and Peace Society
Bucknell
State
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
St. Joseph’s
Juniata
Keep Children Off the Street
The article warns of dangers when small children roam streets unattended near the fountain crossing on Monday afternoon. Three tots with an express wagon narrowly avoided being hit by a high powered car, which stopped in time after the driver stayed alert. It urges parents to supervise youngsters and notes drivers are sometimes unfairly blamed after accidents.
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Goncisely
Janey
Turkey
Warwick
South Cedar Street
Mr. Miksch
East Main and
Cedar Streets
Fry’s Drug Store
James and
Matilda
Kreiter) Miksch
C. N. Derr
Charles Wilson
Carlisle
Wilson
Ezra Habecker
Habecker
Squire Derr
Hacker
Lebanon
Bologna
East Front Street
U. B. Church
W. B. Ochme
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