Rail accidents plague summer record nationwide
The article notes a string of deadly rail accidents including the New York New Haven Hartford Bridgeport disaster and a Lehigh Valley crash. It argues crashes reflect human and material faults, urging vigilance and reforms. It mentions Postmaster General Hirencock backing rural parcel post and criticizes railroad alliances with express companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Bridgeport
Chicago
Lehigh Valley Road
Hirencock
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ses
Newlyweds and a Magistrate Weigh Dinner Options
A New York bride sues for non-support after six weeks of marriage claiming variegated meals are needed while her husband cites corned beef and cabbage as a staple. The magistrate advises changing diet and they reunite, embracing as a newly married couple. An auto party in Philadelphia disputes a police report about alleged violations at police headquarters, alleging the informer exaggerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
New York
Auto Party
Philadelphia
Neffsville Sunday School Picnic Postponed
The Neffsville Lutheran Sunday school postponed the annual picnic due to bad weather. The event will be held the coming Saturday in Peter R. Landis's woods near Neffsville.
Millport S S Celebration Set at Reist's Grove
The Millport Union Sunday school plans its annual celebration at Reist's grove on Saturday September 2 with addresses by speakers and music by the Petersburg band. All are invited to attend. On Sunday a gathering at the home of Miss Amanda F Longenecker in Warwick honored nephew Mr Clarence Cassel and bride with numerous relatives present from Utica Fairland Mastergonville Akron Washington La Oregon and Lititz. Guests enjoyed a very enjoyable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millport Union
Reist’s Grove
Petersburg Band
Amanda
Christian F. Longenecker
Warwick
Clarence Cassel
Wm. L. Wissler
Utica
N. Y
Nora
Florence Cassel
Fairland
Harry Hess
Ephrata
Benjamin Stauffer
Mastergonville
Amon Longenecker
Nettie
Akron
Ella Hess
Washington
Amanda Hess
Oregon
Christ and
William Hess
Landisville
Levi Longenecker
Lizzie Hess
Ed. L. Wissler
Lititz
Noah G. Hess
Carorie
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
M. Ruth
Pottsville
P.O. S. of A
Daniel Smith
C. B. Hertzter
B. F. Winkelbiech
Lancaster
Mabel Koforoth
York
Bellaire
Neffsville
Victor Hallacher
Wildwood
N. J
Pennsylvania Business College
David L. Blumberg
New York
Mamie Weidman
Ora
Reading
T. H. Shaar
Bessie
Gibbsonburg
Harry
Leroy Mellinger
Columbia
Agnes, Mellinger
Andrew Dunlap
Kisse! Hill
Abram Bollinger
Geo. K. Retten
Williams Grove
Grangers
M. Prankfort
Albert Momma
Fogley
Gladys
E. S. Mumma
Personal Items From Across Town Attendances and Travels
STRICTLY PERSONAL TEMS continues with visits from Akron and Manheim guests. Lizzie Wissler hosted family, while Pearl Shiffer returned from Manheim to Warwick. Irene Light plans months in Weymouth Mass near Boston after Pasadena ties. Yeiser family travels Lebanon County and Pleasant relatives join. Stechert visitors arrive from Philadelphia with daughter Beatrice. Kochs of Erie visit Bru baker family and depart. William Mumma hosts a diverse group from Lebanon Lancaster York Brownstown for a weekend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wissler
Akron
Ohio
Lizzie Wissler
Pearl Shiffer
Manheim
Amos Barkholder
Warwick
Irene Light
Weymouth
Mass
Boston
Pasadena
Cal
P. L. Yeiser
Newmanstown
Lebanon County
Lela
Levi Brubaker
William Mumma
James Wagner
Lebanon
Annie and
Roy Hart
Lancaster
Jesse Mumma
Harry
Brownstown
Charles Mumma
York
Mumma
Immanuel Lutheran Brickerville Festival Night
The Immanuel Lutheran Sunday school of Brickerville hosts a grove festival opposite the church on Saturday evening September 2. The Mt Airy band provides music. Refreshments aid the school and admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Sunday School
Brickerville
Mt. Airy Band
Everlasting Gong Provokes Ride of Civic Action
A reader calls for abolishing the railroad depot gong at the crossing saying it serves no public protection and becomes a nuisance. The note suggests Reading Railway should remove it and post a watchman. Also reports a strong tobacco harvest with weather aiding maturity and cautious farmer selling at low offers under contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinking Springs
Reading Railway Company
Emanuel Lutheran Sunday School Picnic Set for Saturday
The Emanuel Lutheran Sunday school picnic, postponed due to bad weather, will be held this Saturday evening in the grove beside the church. Mt. Airy Cornet Band will provide music. Notables include Mr. Charles Marks and family visiting from Manheim, and Mr. Aarons Z. Weidman returning from reunions in Ohio and Michigan. Misses Sue Becker and Elizabeth McMullen of Manheim visited Miss Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Lutheran Sunday School
Mt. Airy
Charles Marks
Manheim
Dem
Aarons Z. Weidman
Zartman
Ohio
Michigan
Sue Becker
Elizabeth McMullen
Huber
Park Association picnic to aid Fountain Park beautification
The Park Association plans a picnic on Saturday September 9 at Fountain Park. A local band and another musical group will supply music to raise funds for beautifying the park by planting trees. The High School opened a nine month term with Prof. Irvin Baeshore as principal assisted by Nathaniel Stober. Harvest Home services were held at the Lutheran Church led by Rev. E S.
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the Park Association
Fountain Park
Irvin Baeshore
Hamlin
Nathaniel Stober
Harvest Home
Local residents host visitors and recount town events
Schantz preaching decorates church with fruit. Tom Derrickson of Chattanooga is visiting his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. T. V. Miller. Several locals visit relatives, attend parades, and travel to Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Akron, and Wildwood. Various residents take turns hosting guests and reporting minor incidents and health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Kerling
Brownstown National Bank
Justus B. Meyers
J. R. Bowers
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Aaron Bear
R. D. Grayhill
Mr. Bear
Lemon Bear
Hoke
Lancaster
Dallas Graber
East Greenville
S&s
Coming Events List of Local Fairs and Reunions
Local notice lists community events including fairs and family reunions. Dates include August 22-25 Lebanon fair, September 2 Hassacht reunion at Lititz Springs, September 5-8 Chester County fair, September 1-22 Oxford fair, September 10-22 Hanover fair, September 26-24 Lancaster fair, and September 9-29 Kutztown fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Lititz Springs
Chester County
Elser
Oberlin
Reading
Oxford
Hanover
Lancaster
Kutztown
Mrs Ezra Offers Fifth-Discount Lard to Early Saturday Customer
An ad notes opening hours at 8.30 and invites the first customer after that time to receive a 5-lb can of lard free. The message touts a busy Saturday and credits low prices and good goods as the secret to heavy business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hava Haurtranft
Benj F. Lutz Cedar Street in Lititz Fa
Fragmentary notice mentions Benj F Lutz Cedar Street in Lititz PA with unclear details about an estate or local matter. No dates or explicit actions are readable.
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J. F. Buch
Millport S. S
Ebrickerville
Schaelfferstown Savings
Israel Shultz
Menno and
Vernon
Near
Shoeneck
Clayton .S. Keith
Jos. Habecker
Harvey Flory
Jos. Flory
Abraham Habecker
Myr
J. W. Roth
G. A. Kemper
J. H. Shirker
Willis Gibble
Brumerville
Rothsville Notes
Brownstown and Vicinity
Mrs. Ezra
Benj. F. Lutz
Cedar ST
Pin
John R. Bucher
Democrat
Weachter
L. Ml. Weachter
Brannerville, Pe
B. B. Leaman
N. Broad St
Lititz, Pa
A. R. Kochel
Leola
D. E. Light
Penna
Felker’s Store
JD. C. Felker
S. Spruce St
Watt & Shand
Corner Square
East King Street
Soc
S. and
H. Green
Leinbach & Co
Queen St
Lancaster’s New Hardware Store
Tool and Cutlery Store
I. P. Reese
W. King St
Lancaster, Pa
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