Lincoln Memorial Highway Proposal and European War Fears
A 1911 editorial argues for a grand Washington to Gettysburg highway as a Lincoln memorial, notes wireless telegraphy lowers sea voyage risk, and urges congress to curb parcel hauling by railroads to boost express firms. It also critiques tariff myths, praises corn bread, and Reports on wool costs, Morocco tensions, and European naval power with cautious optimism for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Morocco
English
England
No Room for Pessimism in 1910 Pennsylvania Census
Pennsylvania farmers show steady progress with industrial growth according to the 1910 Census Bureau report. The statement argues against pessimism, presenting optimistic farm statistics that align with broader economic advancement in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Census Bureau
Farm value gains and local events across Hart County
The document notes rising values for domestic animals, poultry, and bees from 102 million to 141 million dollars over ten years, with poultry excluded figures up to 1383 million in 1910. Melon growers show progress in the county, led by Dissler of Blainsport with ten acres. Muddy Creek Church Union Sunday School plans a August 5 gathering near Swartzville with bands and multilingual speakers. A Pennyslvania Water and Power Company dam project faces a preliminary injunction from Judge Landis, with the case to proceed toward a dissolution motion. work involves drilling holes to mount tall supports, potentially boosting power by about 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddy Creek
Harting’s Woods
Swartzville
Ephrata
Adamstown
Ringgold Band
Burger’s 4Th Regiment Band of
Lancaster
United and
Conestoga Traction Companies
Judge Landis
Pennsylvania Water and Power Company
McCall Ferry
W. F. Beyer
Conestoga Creek
Safe Harbor
Rock Hill
John A. Coyle
Lancaster Electric, Light, Heat and Power Company
Wabank
Waldeck-Lexington wedding and local news roundup
Abraham Schaak and Anna Wagner wed at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. E. E. Shantz officiating. The groom works as a cigar maker. Nearby, tobacco crops grow well as Lebanon area social notes recount visits, picnics, meetings, sales, and local business promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Schaak
Samuel
Mary Schaak
Waldeck
Anna Wagner
Ida Steffy
Lexington
E. E. Shantz
Harry Miller
Lebanon
Harry Hewitt
Richard Bedgar
P. C. Ream
Wm. Hartman
Nevin
Avon
Israel Hartman
Reformed
Fountain Park
Schaefferstown
Stouchsburg
J. N. Bagenstose
H. B. Rhoads
Morris Potts
Tom Wallace
New York City
John Hoke
Millwood Farms
Cornwall
A. J. Baehman
Beulah Boltz
Reading
T. P. Brendle
J. C. Ream
J. W. Zug
William Penn Stables
Harry Sanders
Frank Zimmerman
Denver Press Editors Hurt in Runaway Accident
Silas E. Bard editor of the Denver Press and S W Miller of Denver were thrown when their horse ran away on Monday night. Miller fractured a collar bone and was otherwise hurt. Bard was semi conscious until morning, bruised but with no broken bones. A passer-by drew attention to their condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas E. Bard
Denver Press
S. W. Miller
Denver
Miller
Bard
Penryn Pennings and Local Notables Gatherings
Benj Z Graybill and sister Mrs Cyrus Dohner visited relatives in Franklin county over the weekend. Henry Netzley, a threshing contractor, is busy with farmers big and small using his new rig. Schuyler Hassler and family from Lititz visited Isaac Diehm and mother. Joseph Graybill of Birdsboro called on Seth Graybill family. Seth Graybill and family visited Neffsville with Drover Hauck's kin. Diehm and Heagy families visited north of the mountain. White Oak schoolhouse fresh paint, teaching staff and pupils honored for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Z, Graybill
Cyrus Dohner
Franklin County
Henry Netzley
Henry
Schuyler Hassler
Lititz
Isaac Diehm
Jos. Graybill
Birdsboro
Seth Graybill
Neffsville
Drover Hauck
Diehm and Heagy
Mountain Wall
Monroe Keller
Schaefferstown
White Oak
Singer
Brickerville Budget Local Socials and Telegraph Work Progress
BRICKERVILLE Budget notes visits by local residents from Lititz Hallville Reistville and Lancaster. The Elizabeth and Warwick Township Telephone Company is rapidly progressing with poles erected to the line ready for wiring. Many residents attended a Reformed Sunday-school picnic at Schaefferstown and the Millway camp meeting. اپ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Meek
Lititz
Charles G. Buck
Ralph Todd
Hallville
W. P. Beamesderfer
Elizabeth and
Warwick Township
Akron Barn Fire and Local News Roundup
A fire destroyed the Dietrich barn but Akron volunteers with chemicals saved the house and kept livestock safe. Prof. I F Seiverling returned from Ursinus college with top marks in math and Latin. Bethel A C Lancaster beat Akron 5 to 8 on the diamond. Maytown guest Charles D Zell attended Millway camp meeting. Harry Werntz of Hamilton NJ visited with sister on Main street. Akron male chorus performed at Millway camp meeting under Prof Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David P. Dietrich
Akron
I. F. Seiverling
Ursinus College
Collegeville
Bethel A. C.’s
Negroes
Lancaster
Pete
Charles D. Zell
Maytown
Millway
Harry Werntz
Hamilton
New Jersey
Wayne R. Bender
Prof. Taylor
Manheim Electric Light Co Sold to Susquehanna Railway
The Manheim Electric Light Company which serves Manheim and Mount Joy was purchased by the Susquehanna Railway and Light Company. The transfer occurred Tuesday and the Susquehanna company will operate the property henceforth. About 50,000 in bonds and 50,000 in stock were bought, with C. B. Stover of Philadelphia holding the bulk of stock. The sale price was not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manheim Electric Light Company
Manheim
Mount Joy
Susquehanna Railway & Light Company
Susquehanna Company
Manheim Company
Susquehanna People
Stover
Broad Street Station
Philadelphia
Angle Tin Tub Prices From Old Hardware Ad
An old ad lists tin and wood tubs with bulk pricing. Angle Tin Tubs range from 75 to 98 cents with sale prices around 79 cents for 2 quarts. Crystal Wood Tubs priced from $1.91 to $3.19 at sale, including 4 qt $1.59 and 8 qt $3.19.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Buch
Tititz, Pa
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Gettysburg
Campbell
Kansas
Tariff Board
Utah
B. Dissler
Blains
Water Company
Schaefferstown Savings
Brownstown and Vicinity
Landisville
Chas. D. Brown
H. L. Keith
Keith
Alvin Seiverling
Edward E. Smith
Shillington
P. Willard Brown
Wilkesbarre
Schleith
Warwick News
Isaac Minnich
Penryn
Lizzie Walters
John Hossler
Christ Grott
Rothsville Station
Grant Buchter
Charles Peiffer
Harry Peiffer
Newmanstown
Cyrus Engle
Mary Spayd
Columbia
Penryn Pennings
Brickerville
Manheim Light Co
St. Paul's ME
Rothsville Lutheran
Bollinger
Lititz Springs
Bueh
Strasburg M
Elser-Oberlin
Oxford
Hanover
Kutztown
Mrs
Harry Wagarman
Ben J. F. Lutz
Cedar ST
Lititz PA
B. B. Leaman
N. Broad St
Lititz, Pa
A. R. Kochel
Leola
D. E. Light
Penna
Felker’s Store
J. C. Felker
S. Spruce St
Watt & Shand
New York
Corner Square
East King Street
S. and
H. Green
Leinbach & Co
Queen St
Lancaster’s New Hardware Store
J. P. Reese’s Hardware Store
West King Street
Tool and Cutlery Store
I.P. Reese
King St. Lancaster, Pa
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