Dawn of universal peace via arbitration treaties
The August 8 1911 signing of United States England and United States France arbitration treaties marks a major step toward universal peace. The articles promise unqualified arbitration preventing war between the contracting powers and influence other nations. Preparations with three additional European nations are under way, with growing global interest in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Bull Run
United States of America
Europe
Triplets Born Near Eric at Habecker Farm
The Habecker family on the Benjamin Sheaffer farm near Eric's meeting house welcomed triplets two boys and a girl last Friday. Dr. J. L. Hertz attended, noting the babies weigh twenty pounds together and mother is well. Birthday gifts urged for visitors. the doctor and his son celebrated birthdays the same day. Meanwhile a Saturday market drew many buyers despite rain, with corn 10-12 cents a dozen, sugar peas 10 cents a box, beans 6 cents a quarter peck, tomatoes 8 cents a box, potatoes 15-17 cents per half peck, elderberries 5 cents per box, dressed chickens plentiful, butter 28 cents a pound, eggs 19 cents a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Stork
Wayne Habecker
Benjamin Sheaffer
Eric
J. L. Hertz
Dr. Hertz
Raising Guineas Successfully in a Small Yard
William Mathers, a barber on W Orange Street, raises 82 young guinea fowl with foster mothers in his yard. From three old birds he hatched the flock and has not lost any. broilers weigh about a pound and a half and fetch a dollar. The birds attract attention and fetch fancy restaurant prices in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mathers
W. Orange Street
Mr. Mathers
Drowns After Saving Girl in Cones toga Creek Rescue
First Baseman J M Smalling of the Lancaster Tri State baseball team saved his girlfriend Susanna Steele when a canoe trip on Cones toga creek near Lancaster overturned. Smalling, a six footer, lifted the girl to safety but disappeared while trying to secure oars. A Bridgeport, Conn native, he hoped to study for the priesthood at Villanova, funded by baseball earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Smalling
Lancaster
Conestoga Creek
Susanna Steele
Smalling
Bridgeport
Conn
Villanova
Personal Notices From Lititz Residents and Visitors
A string of local social notes highlights visits and travels of Lititz families and guests. Caroline Grosh travels to Reading to stay with daughter E B Barr. Philadelphia visitors George Smith and family tour the area. Relatives from Sparrows Point and Mt Gretna enjoy cottage stays and hill outings. A mix of doctors, missionaries, bankers, and clergy are noted among short trips, recoveries, and returns, with several planning upcoming engagements and addresses in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Grosh
Reading
E. B. Barr
George Smith
Philadelphia
Catharine Smith
Monroe Smith
Katie Smith
Albert Smith
Poplar Run
Messrs
Linnaeus Roth
William Oehme
Reuben Albright
Helen
Sparrows Point
Catharine Heiserman
Albrights
Alice
Emma Sauerwald
Glen Rock
York County
Holtzhouse
Witmyer
Sarah
Rebecca Stormfeltz
Elsie Mumma
Adamstown
Ephrata
Susie Spickler
West Haven
Mt. Gretna
George W. Harpel
Mt. Carmel
L. B. Studenroth
Harpel
Samuel Schutts
Lancaster Trust Co
Geo. C. Ball
Lititz National Bank
Richard Mohler
Earl Wilson
Grand Rapids
Mich
H. S. Meek
Mohler
Gabriel Carpenter
Lexington
Laura Oehme
Hong Kong
China
Lititz
Daniel A. Oehme
East Earl
William L. Wissler
Utica
N. Y
John K. Wissler
Charles E. Wehler
Georgia
H. H. Gingrich
Wehler
Manheim Reformed Church
Frederick, Md
Women’s College
Manheim Youth Ends Life After Mental Strain
Haydn Brackbill a twenty year old man from Manheim shot himself near White Oak Penn township. He tied a 32 caliber revolver to a fence post and likely pulled the trigger with a stick, the bullet entering above the right eye. He was found unconscious, taken to Lancaster General Hospital where he died. Brackbill had recent signs of mental disturbance and family ties include parents, a brother and sister. He worked at the asbestos plant and was involved with a girl whose parents objected to the relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydn Brackhill
Blackbill
Manheim
White Oak
Penn Township
Anthony Fauser
John T. Hershey
J. H. Seiling
Penryn
Lancaster General Hospital
Brackbill
David E. Brackbill
Landisville
Lititz W C T U Plans Annual Meeting and Luncheon
The Lititz W C T U annual meeting is set for Wednesday August 23 at the Spring grounds. Officers will read reports at 2 30 PM and a luncheon for all members follows at 4 30 PM. Luncheon tickets free but require advance purchase by August 21 from local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Auust
Grube
Lancaster area social and visit notes gathered
John Flory and his uncle Harry spent weekend in Lancaster while Mrs. Jacob and Lizzie Habecker called at the Home for Friendless Children. Brunnerville orchestra played in Manheim. A B Risser entertained Abner Miller and wife and their son John Miller and wife near Petersburg. Esta Flory visiting Liita with sister Mrs. Harry McCreary. Benjamin Eberly and Akron family called on Jacob Hackman. J G Geyer remains in Lancaster General Hospital, his father Geo S Geyer of Lancaster assisting during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Wolf
Porney’s Crossing
Lancaster
New Slolland Pike
Edith Wolf
Julu Buch
Mechanicsburg
Frank McCarthy
Q. F. Brown
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Samuel W. Brown
U. S. Mint
Muddy Creek
Landisville
William Garner, Jr
Adam R. Brown
Reading
John Flory
Harry
Benjamin Eberly
Akron
Jacob Hackman
J. G. Geyer
Lancaster General Hospital
Geo. S. Geyer
Manheim Market Deals Show Local Real Estate and Visits
Peter Murr purchased from Mrs. Annie Boyer a two story frame dwelling on North Prussian Street for 1350 dollars in private sale. Emanuel S. Sahm sold his 104 acre White Oak farm to Aaron Grossman at 133 dollars per acre. Mrs. Jacob Walter and Miss Kate Badorf visited in Lititz and Harrisburg. local guests in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Elam Showers and others. Henry Arndt sold his three story brick store on North Prussian and East High streets for 8750 dollars to Herbert Dubois Leman, who will immediately remodel and reopen with a new stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Murr
Annie Boyer
North Prussian Street
Emanuel S. Sahm
White Oak
Aaron Grossman
Jacob Walter
Lititz
Kate Badorf
Harrisburg
Henry Qewhsle
John Helter
Sue Furlow
Ralph
Charles Souders
Hiram Souders
Akron
Seymour Eitnier
Reading
Elam Showers
Sue Ringer and Sons
Eli Miller
Emanuel P. Hostetter
Henry Arndt
Herbert Dubois Leman
Lescock
East High Street
Leman
Millersville Honors Prior Knowledge for Accelerated Graduation
Millersville offers full credit for what students already know and allows graduation as soon as possible with credit to both the student and the school. Students are not pushed through without study, but are expected to perform faithful, energetic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersville
Coming Events List From Lititz Area Gatherings
A long roster of local reunions fairs and picnics mostly at Lititz Springs or nearby Lititz venues. Beck Grosh and various families hold picnics August through September with Lutheran and Sunday school events and county fairs in early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed
Lititz Springs
Bothsville Lutheran
Bollinger's Grove
Kemper
Little Springs
Lutheran 8Th Stephens S
Patersburg Union
Litiz Springs
Lutheran League of Trinity Lutheran Ohurch of Lancaster
Akrun
Lititz Spring
Beck Family
Grosh
Strashirg M. H. Sueday
Lebanon
Chuster
Candidate for County Commissioner Seeks Democratic Primary
A candidate for COUNTY COMMISSIONER faces the Democratic Party Primary rules set for Saturday September 30 1911. The race is subject to party guidelines and local election procedures.
Ham Giveaway Advert By Local Merchant
A local business owner invites customers to visit on Saturday for a free ham, noting the first customer to enter after 5 45 PM will receive the prize and promising another ham giveaway the following Saturday to a customer, following a June decision to skip Atlantic City vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Madlem
Atlantic City
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Buch
Tilitz, Pa
Manheim Youth
Revolver
Brownstown and Vicinity
Manheim Matters
MO. P. Troutwine E. Front ST
Lititz, PA
John R. Bucher
Columbia
B. B. Leaman
N. Broad St
A. R. Kochel
Leola
Koehel
D. E. Light
Penna
Felker’s Store
Benj. F. Lutz
Cedar ST
Lititz PA
Ind
J. C. Felker
Spruee
Wait & Shand
Watt & Shand
China Dept
New York
Corner Square
East King Street
S. and
H. Green
Leinbach & Co
Queen St
Lancaster’s New Hardware Store
I. P. Reese’s Hardware Store
4& West King Street
Iquart
Tool and Cutlery Store
I. P. Reese
King St
Lancaster, Pa
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