Former Lititzites Like California Enjoyment and Industry
Henry Sahm of Pasadena notes Lititz people like California climate and new homes such as John Gibbel at 230 North Newton Avenue. Levi Fahnestock and family also approve, while Miss Fannie Light builds a bungalow near her former home. California citrus thrives with marmalade and byproduct factories expanding. A snowcapped nearby range contrasts with sunny valleys, and tourists arrive by train and car. Old John Barleycorn reacts to treaty defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sahm
Pasadena
Calif
Manheim Sentinel
John Gibbel
Lititz
Mr. Gibbel
North
Wenton Avenue
Levi Fahnestock
Manheim
Fannie Light
D. W. Light
California
Prefers Walking at 94 Recalls Frederick Visit and Barbara Fritchie
Almost 94 year old Daniel J. Kyler plans a winter stroll to Frederick, 32 miles away, preferring fresh air over steam cars. He recalls butter and eggs sales at Frederick market with Barbara Fritchie as a regular customer who gave him two satin vests still in good condition after 70 years. Kyler, who came to Gettysburg recently, mentions General Taylor and Civil War memories while noting six great-grandchildren and four-generation photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Daniel J. Kyler
Frederick
Eyler
Gettysburg
Barbara Fritchie
Barbara
Kyler
Taylor
Tie
Moravian College
Bethlehem
Allen Canry Manufacturing Company
Weatherly
Lewistown Housing and Developing Company
Odd Fellows of
Strausstown
Evangelical Home
Lewisburg
Board of Trustees
Robert A. MecMeans
Dayton
Armstrong County
Punxsutawney
Mr. McMeans
Blur
Indiantown Gap
Nicholas Steiner
Potter and
McKean
Seth E. Gordon
State Game Commission
Potter and McKean
New Trolley Lines Aim to Link Lancaster Berks and Dauphin
The spring plan proposes two major traction extensions to improve service. One line would connect Elizabethtown and Middletown with direct trolley links to Harrisburg. The second would run from Lancaster to Reading, replacing the current Adamstown route with a through service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Berks
Dauphin Counties
Elizabethtown
Middletown
Rim
Reading
Adamstown
Keystone Removed from Venna Auto License Tags
The Keystone emblem on Pennsylvania auto license plates will disappear in 1919. Plates will be plain with no keystone or manufacturer’s number, and serials will be divided into thousands.
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Keystone
Pennsylvania
Wonderful Preacher Engaged for Lancaster Campaign
Rev Dr Henry W Stough spoke to 1590 people at St Pauls Reformed Church in Lancaster last week and agreed to conduct a four week evangelistic campaign there in the coming month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Stough
Lancaster City
U. S
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Rowe Motor Co expands yard with 100 by 120 building in Ross
In Garden Spot news Rowe Motor Co plans a new 100 by 120 foot extension on its Rossm ore grounds. Lancaster hardware dealers report nails in short supply and a town lacking 50 kegs. The piece also notes varied local happenings including farming yields, hunting, and civic projects across Lancaster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe Motor Co
Rossmore
Lancaster Hardware
Samuel H. Tressler
East Donegal
Benjamin Wiedderecht
William A. Eckman
Lancaster
Sullivan County
George R. Reich
Canada
Marietta
Germany
Belgium
Florence Ronan
Columbia
Camp Merritt
N. J
Farmers Oil Co
E. L. Kreider
Seaman Place
South Duke
West Vine Street
Elizabethtown
Pine Grove Furnace
Leroy Hopkins
Unicorn
Drumore
Holling
Florida
Lakeland
Sulphur Springs
N. Bucher
Temple University
Philadelphia
Lancaster Inquirer
Bucher
Clay Township
Isaac Tschudy
Colebrook
Edward J. Guilford
Hamilton Watch Company
Edward
Dial Department
Guilfords
Lititz
Fannie Hershey
India
Manheim
New Standard Hardware Works
Joy
Bach Choir to Sing in New York in April 1920
Bethlehem Bach Choir accepts invitation from the Ontario Society of New York to perform in New York City on April 10 1920 during the Ontario Society festival of music. Charles M Schwab will cover all travel expenses for the 300 Bethlehem singers, as he did in 1916 and 1947. The invitation came via Dr Walter Damrosch to Dr H S Drinker and Dr J Fred Wolfe, and the decision was unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Bach Choir of
Lehighversity
United States
Ontario Society of New York
New York City
Ontario Society
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Singers
New York
Walter Damrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
H. 5. Drinker
Bach Choir
J. Fred Wolfe
Squirrels and a humorous spring tale from Quarryville
Christian Wissler recounts a funny episode about red and gray squirrels at his Dramore Township farm. A clogged spring overflow was traced to walnuts dropped by animals, later reburied in the water to soften shells. A separate courthouse anecdote ends with a motorist cautious after insulting a policeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Wissler
Quarryville
Dramore
Honored His Great Foe at Crystal Palace Scene
An early scene at the Crystal Palace during the Great Exhibition records the Duke of Wellington visiting with his daughter the marchioness of Douro. As French works unpacked a Napoleon statue, Wellington paused, removed his hat, and bent in a moving gesture, silencing the crowd without words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palace
Imperial War Museum
Wellington
le Palais de Cristal
London
Duke of Wellington
Douro
Napoleon
Dogfish Eggs Promoted as Marinade Or Omelette Ingredient
Maritime notes cite The Pele Mele Paris claiming dogfish eggs possess maritive qualities similar to farm eggs. Once neglected, the dogfish now attracts ships fitted for this fish. Eggs reach sizes comparable to hens eggs. tortoise eggs are praised as delicacies but not suitable for boiling due to the white not hardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Todlay
Offended Dignity On The Lawn With Gertrude And Baby
Gertrude plays mother to a two year old on a front lawn when a young man tries to engage the children. He greets them, then asks which is which. Gertrude identifies herself and the baby, maintaining composure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Taan
Experts debate divorce rates amid marital tensions
In a conversation filled with sarcasm, two speakers discuss divorce statistics, noting that about one in three marriages ends in divorce and that vague language often fuels disputes. The exchange underscores longstanding tensions around marriage stability.
Manheim Girl Weds Plans Two Year World Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs L W S Martell married at Manheim embark on extensive world tour lasting two years. They will visit Asia Europe and the Holy Land then return via New York to San Antonio Texas where they will reside. Also promoting United States Geological Survey maps with cash-in-stamps offer and mail order details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. S. Martell
Manheim
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Iawaiin Islands
Vladivostok
Singapore
Bombay
Aden
Suez Canal
Holy Land
Africa
Italy
Naples
Pompei
Vesuvius
Venice
Florence
Rome
Milan
Europe
Paris
London
New York
San Antonio
Texas
United States
United States Geological Survey
Record
Washington
R. I. Leeraw
New Hampshire Ave
Washington, D
Disabled Soldiers Train as Watchmakers at Lancaster
Fifty returned service men from Pennsylvania, many crippled, study watch making and small instrument courses at Bowman Technical School in Lancaster under government direction. They are nearing entry into lucrative positions and may become the first batch of disabled fighters to enter the business world with Uncle Sam's help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Bowman Technical School
Uncle Sam
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W. H. Buch
Lititz Fire House
Manheim Boy
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
John Barleycorn
the County
John Shimp
Hessdale
Beecham
Ap Bozes
Everetts
Romeos
Has.h. Frey
East King St
Lancaster, Pa
Tere
Wingert & Haas Hat Store
John A. Haas
N. Queen St. Lancaster, FA
England
Heinitsch’s
W. A
S. Queen St
W. Appel & Son
9 & Tions
Pet
Queen Street
Landgageter
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