TROLLEY vs AUTO Blame shared in Lititz Pike trolley fatalities
The article notes a rising toll of trolley and auto accidents on Lititz Pike as Conestoga Transportation expands service with an 80 minute Lancaster-Lift run. It urges signals at intersections and calls for roadway repairs to curb frequent crashes and improve safety despite cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz Pike
Conestoga Transportation Corporation
Lancaster-Lift
Traction Company
Lititz
Stop Sign Warning Prompts Police Notices in Town
Chief Kreider and Constable Singley report lax obedience at town intersections. They warn motorists over the past two weeks and say arrests will follow if signs are ignored.
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Kreider
Singley
Take Time To Be Careful As A Money Saving Slogan
A reflective notice urges caution at stop signs and warns against reckless spending. It likens luck to money that can vanish quickly and advocates prudent behavior to save money. Public safety emphasis accompanies a reminder to value careful driving.
Federal Radio Ads Target Falsities in Broadcasts
The piece argues the Federal Radio Commission should curb false advertising on air. Publishers warn against overblown claims like Ganny, noting many listeners tune out or are swayed by exaggerations. It urges advertisers to focus on local newspaper columns and cites postal law restrictions.
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Federal Radio
Local social notes list neighbors visiting and family gatherings
Local column records visits and family ties with Mrs. Kane and two daughters, Miss Ruth Alda, Mrs. Agnes Keach, and others from Wabash Indiana Reading and Cleveland among those mentioned. It notes appointments like a medical inspector of Lititz and Warwick Township schools by the county superintendent.
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Neffsville
Lititz and
Warck
Arthur ¥. Mylin
Local notes on farms and people near Lititz and Elizabeth Town
Last week items report a sheep death after eating Paris green near Brubaker’s mill. fruit and tobacco harvests include a peach tree with 105 peaches and Havana tobacco lengths. Residents plan moves, garden finds, a New Orleans exposition interest, church events, school openings, and social visits in Lititz, Elizabeth Town, and Lancaster areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiarry H. Brubaker
David J Snavely
Elizabeth Township
Carridge House
Ward
George Keats
Brunnervys
Samual Melinger
West Coceliia
John Loose
Lower Belle
Samuel Snavely
Tim
Steers Escaped Pen In Wild Chase North of Lititz
Twenty five years ago on Thursday August 26 1909 two steers destined for Milton Benders barnyard broke loose and fled like deer. Eugene Long and Rainn Dueh took up agency for a pigeon exporter at Belginn. A search for a stray shearer led to discovery of a kit of bureau tools in a corn field on Abram Twacher farm a mile north of Lititz.
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Milton Bender
Aiima
Eugene Long
Rainn Dueh
Belginn
Bender, Ewa
Abram Twacher
Lititz
Wison Imhoff
Local Highlights From Weekend Visits and Reunions
Dr J L Hertz attended the Krick family reunion at Sink ing Springs and was reelected vice president. Morris McCloud and sister Carrie left for five days at Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Mary Reidenbach returned from Greater Pittsburgh with her nephew. Mrs TI Grosh and daughters Anna Emma Grosh Lottie Sturgis Myrtle Wolfman Ruth Oehme plan ten days at Pane Colonial cottages. Seventeen guests arrived by bus from Newmanstown and Lancies to visit Mr and Myg Peter Yeiger. N Ditzler and Emma S Stehman united in marriage at LU B parsonage with S Daugherty. Florence Seldomridge left for a week at Atlantic City with W T Math.
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Morris McCloud
Casrie
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Mary Reidenbach
Pittsburgh
TI. E. Grosh
Anna
Ema Grosh
Lottie Sturgis
Myrtle Wolfman
Ruth Oehme
Newmanstown
Lancesick
Myg
Peter Yeiger
Centre Street
N. Ditzler
Enma
Stehman
Petersburg
LU. B. Parsonage
Daugherty
Florence Seldomridge
W. T. Math
Charter Granted for Longs Memorial Church in Neffsville
Court news shows a charter granted to Longs Memorial Church of the United Brethren in Christ in Neffsville. Incorporators listed include Harry Krick Harry Dunkle Rufus Brookmyer Abram Binkley Milton Landis John Graver and Frank Lone all of Lititz area. Also details of a former convict Werman Dissinger sentenced for felonious entry and larceny to hospital for criminal insane after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long's Memorial Church of the United Brethren In Christ
Nefsville
Harry &. Krick
Harry E. Dunkle
Rufus I. Brookmyer
Abram I. Binkley
Neffsville
Milton H. Landis
John S. Graver
Frank B. Lone
Lititz R. D. v
Werman Dissinger
Hopeland
Fairview Hospital
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B.D. Falweiler
J. BR. Jolson
Editors and Publishers
Lititz, Pa
Post Office
Yretnpul Advertising
Frank Kane
Ruth Alda
Agnes Keachoxander
Fred Gunes
Lyroe Mes
FP. A
Wabash
Ind
Leib M Tyner
Kia Kling
Lancasvidi Jer
Zaron Linden
Herries
Amos Dietrich
Letitia Light
Reading
J.C
Light
Wilmer Frans
Workman
William Garner
James Stare
Ralh DeWait
Cleveland
Ohio
James Steirgis
Ruth Kofroth
Har Read
Lottie Kauffmans
William Oehme
Katie Shirk
Lancaste
J. W. Hollinger
Cordelia Eberman
Emma Grohman
Bethlehem
J. F Sturigs
Oregon
Danie. Witmessex
Lincoln
Vo Yeager
Wislot
Jesse Jones
Maber Hag
Charles Ho Stargis
Orange Street
Marietta Avenue
Lancaster
Tt Cement Paventen
Ritehrestau
Elamecht
Chocolate
Farcory
Middle Creek
Arias Ro Ws
New York City
Ammon Urlinger
Larry Witters
Allen Baimer
Paul E. Beck
Miriam Hepp
Mr. Beck
Moe
John Masnachi
H . Fasnathi
William Faeenachi
James Dussi
Harvey Krick
Narvey
Plymouth Rock
St. Paw’s Lutheran Church
George D
Wallace Evans
Esther
Wilmington
Del
Aaron Shue
Mabel
Lakewood
N. J
S. Scoitz
Elya
Mildred
Mariettn
F. G B. Buch
Bertha Harwrantt
Broad Street
Aaron Habecker
Locust Street
Mr. Habecker
Nathan C. Sturgis
Salam
J. L. Hertz
Krick
Sinking Springs
Court News
Schaeffer
Dissinger
Lloyd Ober
Ivar Gray
Paul J.buettner
Schoeneek
Frisr
Schaefer
Buettner
Mueller
Bueliner
C. E. Good
Marvnsurg
State Liquor Control Board
iTarold E. Witmer Witmer
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