Akron fair Saturday concert by Hackman orchestra
Hackman's orchestra will perform at the Akron fair this Saturday evening. The report notes improving health for Mr Elmer Breneman and ongoing sickness for Mrs Samuel Hacker of Cedar Street. A new concrete house on West Marion Street nears roofing and Hershey-Seaman Co buys a Republic truck. Six acres in Lititzborough with tobacco shed will be sold at public sale on Wednesday evening December 1 at Springs Hotel by B F Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackman
Akron Fair
Elmer Breneman
Charles Regernas
West Marion Street
Lititzborough
N. Locusst Street
N. Water Street
Springs Hotel
B. F. Lutz
Main Street
Sturgis House
RECORDINGS - Who has the champion porker in Lititz this winter
Lititz notes winter events and social commentaries. The column mentions Christmas season concerns, turkey readiness, and town life including sermons, shopping and charitable pleas. Deer hunter anecdotes appear alongside civic mentions and local humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Reverend Miksch Bags Ten-Spike Buck At Cleono Park
Jeffersonville pastor Rev J Harry Miksch hunting with a congregant on the second day of the season shot a ten spiked buck at Cleono Park. The deer dressed at 123 pounds and will be head mounted. He sent venison to his brother William as a Christmas gift. The item also notes local shop ads for coats and wool blankets from W H Buch and Plantz Bros Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harry Miksch
Jeffersonville
Valley Forge
Cleono Park
Grand Old Man of Lititz 88 Years Old
Abraham R. Beck to celebrate his 88th birthday tomorrow in Lititz. A longtime educator, he ran Beck's Family School for thirty years and remains active in Moravian Church archives. A botanist and artist, he once led an orchestra and choir and translated German texts. The article notes his family, health, and community service talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abaham R. Beck
Beck
Moravian Church
Lititz
Orchester
Christmase Services Ticket Sale Details at Old Chapel
Tickets for Christmase services will go on sale Tuesday evening December 2 in the Old Chapel from 7 to 10 o'clock. Eligible buyers include church members, stated worshippers, and all Sunday School scholars. The John K. Carper Medicine Man ran his auto into a telephone pole near Bel Air last week. The steering wheel broke the pole. a passenger from Charley’s entertainers was thrown onto the road. No injuries occurred and the vehicle suffered only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rosenburg
Bel Air
Cement Block Crashes on Man at Burkholder Garage
A fifty pound cement block fell from over ten feet at Burkholder's new garage, striking Harvey Shumaker's left foot and breaking several bones. He was confined to bed several days and now travels on crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkholder
Harvey Shumaker
Hog near Littts weighed 612 pounds after slaughter
Samuel Buchter of near Littts had a hog slaughtered on Tuesday tipping the beam at 612 pounds. Hiram Markley was the butcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Buchter
Littts
Hiram Markley
Dog Found at Speedwell Farms After Stray Belonging to Dr Hertz
A dog named Pepper belonging to Dr J L Hertz strayed but was found at Speedwell Farms. The Doctor's son John and Pepper became close friends and both were very happy on the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper
J. L. Hertz
Speedwell Farms
John
Trio of Lititz men join Brubaker on Danville trip
Menno Brubaker took Benjamin Seaman aged 85 David Snavely 88 of Lititz and Samuel Snavely 80 to New Danville on Monday. Jonas Snavely 86 of Salunga is the other brother. Benjamin Snavely died months ago in his 87th year. Ammon Longenecker near Lititz grows pecan trees. frost harmed buds this season. Pecans may fetch a dollar a pound. northern variety matures in the north while southern does not. A local worker slept in a shipping case. colleagues teased by tapping the lid so a drayman could have moved the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno Brubaker
New Danville
Benjamin Seaman
David Snavely
Lititz
Samuel Snavely
David
Jonas
Salunga
Benjamin Snavely
Mr. Brubaker
Ammon Longenecker
Mt. Vernon
George Washington
Springs
Remember the Unfortunate Christmas Message to Townsfolk
A holiday plea urges residents to look for those in need during Christmas. The note invites everyone to remember the less fortunate and follow the golden rule, promising joy in helping others. It speaks of Santa Claus visiting and the town's shared mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Edison predicts gold making within months
Thomas A Edison quotes a Record article asserting that gold can be manufactured from base metals at low cost within a few months. The claim centers on Dr Victor Lender, a chemist and son of a Lititz woman, who allegedly produced gold from telluride, a once worthless rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Victor Lender
Lititz
Brubaker Honored by State Agriculture Committee
Clayton Brubaker named to a five member committee after the State College agriculture conference to promote farming in the state. Lancaster County members include Brubaker, president of the county farm bureau, and John A. McSparran, master of the state grange. Also listed is Dr. Leonard P. Fox of the state grange. Gold fish on sale at Plautz Bros. Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe T. Shue
Lititz
Owl Hill
Warwick Township
J. E. Raidenbach
White Oak
Penn Township
L. G. Grayhill
Elizabethtown
Rapho Township
John B. Wenger
Elizabeth Township
Samuel ¥. Rider
Lancaster
Joseph Myer
Columbia
State College
Plautz Bros
Lexington Man Keeps High Egg Yield From Leghorn Flock
David Rickert of Lexington raises 214 white Leghorn pullets hatched in April and reports egg production from forty to forty seven dozen weekly during high prices. He uses electric lights, dry mash, and clean straw for scratching. He plans to replace two year old hens next year. His children keep a tame pet goose that taps the house with its bill when they play or call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rickert
Lexington
Linden Hall Alumnae Tea Recaps at Lititz Event
The Linden Hall Alumnae Tea drew twenty five Lititz alumnae and guests last Saturday afternoon. Treasurer H C Miller reported 82.71 on hand and a purchase committee was formed for an electrical coffee urn. The next tea is set for January 7 1922 with New Years reception style plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Hall
Lititz
M. M. Scuders
Mary Miksch
H. C. Miller
Association
Siesta Night Promises Big Crowd for Bagdads in Malta Temple
A large crowd is expected this evening as the Bagdads of Lancaster County hold their siesta at Malta Temple. Special cars depart Lancaster at 6:25 with the Patrol and Sultan E. J. Sterner leading a full degree team. Attendees from Manheim Rothsville Ephrata and other areas are noted. Malta members may join by seven P.M. Refreshments to follow from White Dove Commandery.
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Bagdads
Lancaser
Malta
Lancaster
Sultan E. J. Sterner
Manheim
Rothsville
Ephrata
White Dove Commandery
Siesta
Mrs Laughlin Dies Suddenly in Baltimore Home
Word reached of the death of Mrs A R Laughlin at the Homewood Apartments Baltimore on Sunday evening. Age about sixty six she had no near relatives and was a native of Baltimore. She spent summers at the Springs Hotel for about twenty years and last summer at Mt Gretna. She had many friends in town. The funeral was held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Laughlin
Homewood Apartments
Baltimore
Springs Hotel
Mt. Gretna
Millerville to Meet Garden Spot at Lititz High Gym
Millerville, an all Legion lineup, faces Garden Spot in Lititz, while Edison Junior High of Harrisburg meets Lititz High here Saturday. Lititz High dominates recent games and schedules December matches including Manheim, St Luke, Parkesburg, Millerstown, Mohnton, and Eph rata. Rothsville and Reading Walnuts also on tap in coming weeks.
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Millerville
Lititz High School
Legion
R. Warfel
Kline
Henry
C. Warfel
Wolfenberger
H. Benar
Edison Junior High
Harrisburg
Lititz High
Manheim
Lititz
St. Luke
Lebanon
Parkesburg
Millersville
Tarsus
Mohn
Rothsville
Mohnton
Ephrata
Rothsville Basketball Tonight Features Local Rivalry
Rothsville faces Ephrata Big Five Saturday evening December 17 in the High School Auditorium with a preliminary match between High School Reserves and Akron High School. A large crowd is expected amid strong local interest.
Obituary: Joseph R. Royer 1844 Lexington Resident
Joseph R. Royer died at his Lexington home Wednesday morning at 9 after over five months of dropsy. Born October 28, 1844 in Lebanon county, he was 177 years 1 month 16 days old. Survived by wife Amanda Haldeman and six children: William Manheim Minnie Maggie Harvey Lizzie Clayton, plus brothers John R. Royer and sisters Eliza Hertzler Leah Board. A retired farmer and butcher, he was a Brethren church member. Funeral Saturday December 17 at 1 at the house and 2 at Middle Creek Brethren church. E B Beck in charge.
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Joseph R. Royer
Lexington
Lebanon County
Daniel
Veronica Royer
Amanda Haldeman
William Royer
Manheim
Minnie
Elmer Bollinger
Lititz
Maggie
Henry Nissley
Richland
Harvey H. Royer
Lizzie
Curtis Burkholder
Williamsport
Clayton Royer
Neffsville
John R. Royer
Brethren Church
Middle Creek
E. B. Beck
Mrs Sarah Donmoyer Dies Near Lititz After Long Life
Mrs Sarah Donmoyer aged 78 died at the home of Thomas Christ in Lititz after a long illness. Born in Berks County she lived near Mt Airy for fifty years. Survived by daughter Mary, married to Madison Schnerer of Lititz. Funeral at 9 30 home and 10 15 United Brethren church Hopeland. Interment in adjacent cemetery. Revs J M Walters and Rev Fake officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Donmoyer
Thomas Christ
Berks County
Mt. Airy
United Bretheren Church
Mary
Madison Schnerer
Lititz
Cedar Street
United Brethren Church
Hopeland
J. M. Walters
Fake
Ellsworth A. Haines Dies After Weeklong Illness
Ellsworth A. Haines of Reamstown died Tuesday at 4 AM from pneumonia after a weeklong illness. A 58 year old, he belonged to Lincoln Lutheran church and Luther League, and was a member of the Ephrata Foresters. Survived by widow Harriet and children Harry Anna wife of Ivan Snader and Raymond, plus five grandchildren and three brothers Albert Lititz William Milhway and Louis of Ephra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth A. Haines
Reamstown
Lincoln Lutheran Church
Luther League
Albert
Lititz
William
Milhway
Louis
Ephrata
Travelers near and far at Lititz poultry week events
D G Witmyer judges poultry in Rochester this week and many locals visit relatives in Lancaster Lititz and York. students from Lancaster County plan extended break. Penn State College hosts fifty nine county pupils with long vacation planned through January third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Witmyer
Rochester
Myers Frederick Gilbert Myers Grace N Frederick Wed
Gilbert G. Myers son of Mr and Mrs Harry R Myers of Lititz and Grace N Frederick wed Tuesday evening in a ceremony led by Rev E S Crosland. Afterward friends toured the town by automobile and they will live with her parents on East Main Street for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert G. Myers
Harry R. Myers
Lititz
Grace N. Frederick
E. 8. Crosland
Morris Frederick
East Main Street
Surprise Birthday Party for Benjamin F. Gresh
The Lititz Paper Box and Printing plant honored Benjamin F. Gresh with a surprise party for his forty first birthday. Ken Gresh, aged 41, was among the attendees and the event occurred Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Benjamin F Gresh
Ben
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Eden
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Paul Schmuck
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Roy Gollman
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May Erb
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Harry Gorton
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Eyning
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F. K. Miller
C. H. Kreider
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