Remains of Stranger Found in Fire Ruins
A man’s remains were found among the ashes of a barn on the Allen Weidler farm near Rothsville after a fire on Saturday morning. The skull and bones lay beneath a floor opening suggesting he fell or tried to escape. An old revolver and personal items were nearby. Identification is impossible. the body was buried in Rothsville Cemetery. The fire also destroyed a tobacco shed, crops, and livestock. only the house survived. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars, partially insured. The incident prompted investigation and community attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Weidler
Rothsville
William Gast
Norman Carvel
Spacht
Mr. Weidler
Harry Zentmyer
Jacob Bomberger
Rethsville
Brownstown
Millway
Lititz Agricultural Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Dempsey Gives Gifts Richly to Family in Santa Claus Role
Jack Dempsey, star of the Pathe serial Dare Devil Jack, used his fortune wisely after becoming heavyweight champion. He bought a 537 acre ranch for his father, a $48,000 Salt Lake City home for his mother, deposited $50,000 in her bank, and funded siblings in business ventures in Texas and Oregon. His true name is William Harrison Dempsey. A Christmas wish poem follows, and a bazaar at the F W C A raised funds. A F M A basketball game in Millersville ended 15 to 25. A Sunday prayer meeting led by Mr. Thomas featured musical numbers and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Santa Claus
Pathe
Jack
Paramount Theatre
Dempsey
Salt Lake City
John Dempsey
Texas
Jim
Oregon
John
Millersville
Thomas
Christmas Dinner Guests Gather in Lexington
A Lexington news item notes Mr and Mrs John Boyd hosted a Christmas dinner Sunday with attendees including Mr and Mrs John Dommy and Kathryn of Lititz Miss Anna Myer of Rothsville Mr and Mrs Harvey Kline and two children near Brunner ville Mr and Mrs Samuel Habecker Brunnerville Mrs Sue Hainley Mr and Mrs Monroe Zartman Mr and Mrs Elmer Todd Mrs Kathryn Habacker Mrs Florence Bomberger and two children Miss Mary Enck Miss Lillian Himmelberger of Lexington Also Miss Hettie Hess Willow Street spent weekend with Miss Jennie Enck and Miss Anna Myers Rothsville visited Mrs Florence Bomberger and children Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyd
John Dommy
Kathryn
Lititz
Harvey Kline
Near Brunnerville
Anna Myer
Rothsville
Samuel Habecker
Brunnerville
Sue Hainley
Monroe Zartman
Elmer Todd
Kathryn Habecker
Florence Bomberger
Mary Enck
Lillian Himmelberger
Lexington
Hettie Hess
Willow Street
Jennie Enck
Anna Myers
Runaway Horse Tramples Boy in Eden Township Fatality
A horse owned by Giltert Rineer of Eden township ran into a group of boys. Clyde House, age 14, was trampled and died from injuries. Lititz basketball team to play Rothsville ex-high team in Rothsville next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Rineer
Eden Township
Clyde House
Lititz
Rothsville
Man sought to follow up trade for large national nursery
Job notice seeks a reliable man of good standing to follow up trade and solicit new business for one of the largest nurseries in the country. Full time or part time permanent position with good wages. The nursery spans 600 acres and has been established 67 years. For particulars address.
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Penna
Broad Street Department Store
New Orleans
Chase & Sanborn
Miller & Habecker
South Broad
East Orange Streets
Millersville Normal
Lexington News
Co. S. Zartman
Hensels Drug Store
Main & Cedar Sis
Lititz, Pa
J. B. Young & Son
E. Orange St
Harry H. Wire
N. Locust Street
Choice Peanuts
A. G. Fahnestock
General Merchandise
Brunnerville & Lexington Stores
J. Rollman
Santa
E. Main St
Pfautz Bros. Dept
Spruce St
Merry Christmas
Lost City
Mack Sennett
THE
RED
Naredevil
Hart
Dorothy Dalton
Market of Souls
Lititz Clothing & Shoe Store
S. Broad St
Stephen Girard
Philadelphia, Pa
Elizabeth
Warwick
Clay
Joseph Bucher
Henry L. Risser
Joseph Hackman
Thomas Eitnner
Henry H. Risser
Jacob B. Risser
HH. Snavelyy
Harry L. Wealand
Joseph B. Wissler
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