County Happenings Roundup of Local News
Aaron Leiser, a Lan caster and Mphrata trolley conductor, broke a leg after a fall near a curve and post. Prof Atgin Wertsch, Tippeland native, is MW. Cocretary at Aberdeen Provi Cromnds. A farmhouse near Marietta along the Susquehanna River owned by Samuel McCraken was destroyed by incendiary fire after two prior attempts. Clarence St. Mowery of Paradise, a soldier in the 210 infantry, reported eight German kills, later missing then returned to his unit. Thomas Hess and Thomas Baker of Rohrerstown hunted in Chester County and captured four skunks. Lo Kmer Russel, City hospital orderly in Coatesville, learned he inherited $100,000 in Omaha from an uncle. Deer, bear signs seen by hunter Harry Sattamaan near Karthaus, Clearfield County. he also shot a 30-pound wildcat. Moses McCarty, 70, of Bowmansville, died in Jockiaw General Hospital after a horse kick. he leaves a son Harry and daughter Mrs Jane Witmer.
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Aaron Leiser
Lancaster
Prof
Atgin
Wertsch
Tippeland
Aberdeen Provi Cromnds
Aberdeen
Lancaster General Hospital
Susquehanna River
Marietta
Samuel McCraken
Clarence St. Mowery
Paradise
Wiles Hoite
Thomas Hess
Thomas Baker
Rohrertown
Chester County
Rohrerstown
Lo Kmer Russel
Coatesville
Omaha
New
Karthaus
Clearfieid
Harry Sattamaan
Moses McCarty
Bowmansville
General Hospital
Jockiaw
Ile
Harry McCarty
Epbrata
Janes Witmer
Terre Falil
Flu at home in Maytown and other local items
Mrs. David Trollenbaugh at home in Maytown reads a letter from son Willian in France, then lapses into unconsciousness and is fed an hour later. Hazleton merchants press repeal of mercantile tax law for next Legislature. Lebanon liquor dealers decide not to renew licenses for 1919. Jonathan Dauh’s minor eating a bite of Sted Seariyé causes mouth and tongue burns. Barber C Fuirman of South Union Middletown has seven nephews in service. William Mavis on A R Deardorff farm near Waynesboro raises barrels of corn on 43 acres. A Roaring Creek farmer reports $2 per barrel. Joseph Yeasle near Montoursville butchers two large hogs weighing 1,524 pounds total. Thirteen cans of lard secured. Four-year-old Andrelt Martz of Sunoury coughs up a tack swallowed a year ago. X-ray shows tack in right lung. Wallace voters gamble with Rick Gaskell of Milltown over a Milltown schoolhouse conviction. Schoolhouse burned last month causing $8,000 loss. A note to Violet found in Clarence E Coles pocket leads to jealousy and divorce proceedings. court orders $40 monthly alimony.
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Maytown
David Trollenbaugh
Willian
France
Hazleton
Lebanon
Jonathan Dauh
C. Fuirman
South Union
Middletown
William Mavis
A. R. Deardorff
Waynesboro
Joseph Yeasle
Montoursville
Lycoming County
Andrelt
George Martz
Sunoury
Wallace Yoters
Rick Gaskell
Milltown
Cashell
Clarence E . Coles
Harrishire
Coles
Lebanon County Soldier Adopts French Mascot in War Tale
In war torn Frances near the Toul sector a Lebanon County unit recovers a 2 year old French girl, Joan of Ave, found under a bed among wreckage after a German attack. She becomes a mascot for Co. B, Sixtieth Engineers, cared for at the front by soldiers including Roger Monroe. The piece also reports a pheasant case and a proposal to mark blue star veterans with a blue circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low Monroe Roger
Lebanon
Frances
Toul
Roger
Ed. Perry
Chicago
Pala
France
Jacob Glick
Rockhill
Samuel Keen
Lick
Glick
Postmaster General rule on mail box placement
The Postmaster General outlines a rule followed in many cases that all mail boxes of rural routes must be on the right hand side of the road as the rural letter carrier travels, though many instances show it not being observed.
Beecham's Pills Promise Beauty Beneath Skin
An advertisement touts Beecham's Pills as a quick and sure way to beautify complexions. It claims the product purifies blood and tones digestion by removing poisons, promising clear skin bright eyes rosy cheeks and red lips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Reverend Finds Coincidence In Armistice Remark
Rev. Nicholas Jakubourski of Strasburg discovered an odd link to the armistice signing on November 11 1918. A Polish man, Jakubourski arrived in Christiana on December 17 stayed at Jeles Br hotel and was found dead hanging from a bedpost the next morning. Deputy Coroner Samuel Garter determined from a letter his home was Wilmington where his brothers identified the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Main
Strasburg
Solomon
Nicholas Jakubourski
Christiana
Wilmington
Jeles Br
Samuel Garter
Preventive Health Advice for Influenza Care and Remedies
A domestic guidance piece urges fear reduction and crowd avoidance during influenza, recommends gauze masks soaked in zinc sulfate, rest in bed, hot foot soaks, laxatives, lemon hot drinks, An uric Tablets, Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, and iron or herbal tonics like Dr Pierce's Garden Medical Discovery to boost strength and speed recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Confessed on way to citair at Hellefonte in death
Samuel Garner made a confidential confession to Chaplain Young before his execution in the electric chair. Garner admitted killing Elizabeth Lausch of Swartaville, expressed regret, and blamed alcohol for his crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Garner
Hellefonte
Chaplain Young
Garner
Hlizabeth Lausch
Swartaville
Coal Gas Poisoning Claims Life of Samuel Hamlin
Samuel Hamlin of Akron died at age 73 from coal gas poisoning traced to inhalation. He was found Sunday night in Milton Martwall’s home, with a stove and strong odor of gas in the room. Hamlin, formerly a carpenter and cabinet maker, had lived in Tatnags for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Akron
Hamlin
Milton Martwall
Martnall
Tramlin
Tatrnags
Memorial note for Emanuel Evangelical Church member
A Brownstown resident, a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Church, died recently. He is survived by sons Wesley of Wohrata, Geul of Hagerstown Maryland, Samuel of Lancaster, Rufus of Akron, and daughters Mrs. T Touck of Brownstown and another daughter from Brownstown. Funeral services were held at the daughter's home in Brownstown and burial followed in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmmanuel Evangelical Church
Brownstown
Wesley
Wohrata
T Touck
Geul
Hagerstown
Samuel
Lancaster
Rufus
Akron
BPAVOR BOYCOTT DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON SUPPORTS GERMAN BOYCOTT
A 10 000 strong Clyde Park rally in London under the British Empire Union proclaimed support for an economic boycott of Germany. The resolution condemned brutalities against British prisoners since the armistice and urged action in response to their cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Park
London
Esne
Emspire Union
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W. H. Buch the Record Building Clothier
Lititz, PA
the County
Lebanon County
Kinele Sam
Oriers
Franklin Duane
W. W. Appel & Son Jewelers
Wingert & Haas Hat
John A. Haas
N. Queen St, Lancaster
Chas. H. Frey
East King St
Lancaster, Pa
Citair
Samuel Hamlin
North Queen Street
Bpavor
Hlyde Park Meeting
LDH
W. A
Swift & Company
U.S. A
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