Free passes end for lawmakers in Harrisburg shift
The article notes that with railroad firms abolishing free passes, state legislators must pay to travel or remain in Harrisburg. It recalls past practice of extra cars on Friday trains to Philadelphia to serve lawmakers with passes. It discusses grain markets and farm protection in Canada and the United States, arguing reciprocity and protection do not hurt farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Canada
United States
Fire at Lancaster Junction destroys two story farmhouse
A high wind fuels a daytime fire at the two story stone farmhouse owned by Jonas Snavely near the station in Lancaster Junction, wrecking the building while a bucket brigade saves surrounding furniture and a summer house. John Snavely’s family were present. origin unclear, 2:30 PM start, extensive flames lasting hours.
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Lancaster Junction
Jonas Snavely
John Snavely
Snavely
Man Ordered to Support Wife and Three Children
Barry Progress of Rothsville was granted a hearing on failing to support his wife and three children. His wife said he contributed nothing since July. He claimed she deserted him. The court ordered $4 per week for family support. References noted an arrest at York in last week's RECORD.
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Barry Progress
Rothsville
York
Rothsville notes show fair opening and community events
Rothsville notes report a fair opening at Kieffer's Hall on Saturday Feb 4 with Beck's Concert Band of Lititz providing music. The column lists local visits, moves, and a revival at Salem Evangelical church, plus ten new members for Washington Camp No 694 P O S of A and a double funeral for the King family after pneumonia.
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Rothsville Castle
Kieffer’s Hall
Beck’s
Lititz
J. E. Leed
Gertrude
Edna Hallacher
Bellaire
Beott Longenecker
Philadelphia
Salem Evangelical Church
Washington Camp No
Brownstown
Elizabeth Myers
Millersville
Susan Young
Michael Hess
Lutheran Church
N. L. Bechtel
Evvangelical Church
Harry B. Raezer
Harry Proutz
Frank Andes
S. M. Herr
Jacob Meashy
Mary Raezer
Kathryn Raezer
Annie Bare
Lottie Bare
Lizzie Herr
Sadie McCloud
Washington Camp
P.O. S. of A
Rothsville
Asner Bare
Conestoga Traction Company
Brunnerville Briefs Highlight Local Visits and News
In Brunnerville last week Mrs. Mon roe Eckert and Mrs. Geo Wechter visited friends in Manheim. R efus Kline recovering from rheumatism. Lydia Minnich ill with pleurisy. Simon Meek Sr. confined to home. Sunday callers included Rudy Carpenter family from Lititz and J Singley family from Lititz. Rev C R Gibbel attended Fannie Ruhl funeral at Kreider's. Minnie West from Weidmanville visited. Henry Heckel and son of Leola visited Fiasma Smith. John Simmons of Lebanon visited cousin P Meek and rented farm tenant house. Nathan Kauffman moved near Lexington. Wm R Meck of Denver visiting S P Meck. Elmira Hess notes early snowdrop blooms. Levi Habecker shows a 20 inch parsnip. Brunnerville meeting for tobacco farmers set Feb 4 at 1 PM in the hall. O L Risser of Snavely’s mill injured head after fall from wagon near Evendale. minor injuries.
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Monroe Eckert
Geo. Wechter
Manheim
Rufus Kline
Lydia Minnich
Simon Meek
Rudy Carpenter
Lititz
Morris
J. Singley
Leola
Fiasma Smith
John Simmons
Lebanon
P. Meek
Wayne Kline
Lemon Simmons
Nathan Kauffman
Fannie Hittner
Gideon Schmuck
Lexington
Moseman
Wm. R. Meck
Denver
S. P. Meck
Elmira
M. R. Hess
Levi K. Habecker
Brunnerville
Speedwell school house gains modern additions
In Penryn and vicinity the Speedwell school house received a boost with a new vestibule, bell tower and bell. The crew rebuilt the entrance as carpenters and lumbermen worked, while Miss Miller let her class learn from home for a week amid the construction. Family visits and a rheumatic illness are noted in local affairs.
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Moyer
Groff
Brecht
Emil Diehm
Kopp
John Boyer
P. K. Bomberger
Eshleman
Speedwell School
Gas light system installed at Haston’s cigar factory
Lincoln notes report K Fraser has installed his gasoline light system in D D Haston’s cigar factory. A Reformed Choir rehearses a cantata to be sung at Haster. Mrs Elizabeth Meiskey injures her thigh while carrying ashes with Dr G C Kinard attending. Visitors include Samuel Nissley near Weidmanville and Abraham Kauffman of Chicago. Mrs Valeria Shirk from Philadelphia visits the Hi Shirk home. A trolley company board meeting in Clay notes prospects for construction. Charles Murr serves on Lancaster Common Pleas jury.
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K. Fraser
D. D
Martin Gerhart
Grill
Berks
Hacker
Valeria Shirk
Philadelphia
M. Hi Shirk
Ephrata- Lebanon Trolley Company
Clay
Daniel Miller
Reading
Elizabeth Meiskey
Charles Murr
Common Pleas Court
Lancaster
Funeral services for Jacob Hickerwell at Lutheran church
Jacob Hickerwell, pensioner and postmaster for seven months, died aged 64. Funeral from his residence and Lutheran church conducted by Rev. Schantz. Interment in local cemetery. Survived by widow nee Zerbe and children Chas Lebanon, Cyrus Newmanstown, and others. Related notes include marriage of Adam Eberly to Lizzie Noll, and visits by David Newman, Simon Royer, and others. several locals ill.
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Jacob Hickerwell
EH. E. Schantz
Zerbe
Chas
Lebanon
Cyrus
Newmanstown
Frank
Fred
Jennie
Annie
Norma
Adam Eberly
Town
Lizzie Noll
Cocalico
A. J. Bachman
David Newman
Simon Royer
Steelton
A.J. Bachman
Nancy
Reading
Kutztown
Akron Notes Brief local items and upcoming events
P W Weidman plans to close furniture stock with discounts through April 1 1911 while continuing undertaking upholstering and repair services Mrs Catharine Roland remains bedridden with rheumatism needing full time care Wayne C Roland assists The Akron Fox chase at the hotel concluded peacefully with Reynard captured by an Intercourse party Useful for school children and adults H W Oberholtz ey may remodel his business and home Rev S P Erisman conducts revival meetings at Grace United Evangelical on S Ninth St The Akron Literary Society will offer a program Friday at 8 PM
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P. W. Weidman
Weidman
Catharine Roland
Wayne C. Roland
Fox Chase
fAkron
Reynard
Selah
H. W. Oberholtzey
S. P. Erisman
Grace United Evangelical Church
S. Ninth Street
Akron Literary Society
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J. F., Buch
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia North American
Baer
Chester County
Rothsveilue Notes
Brownstown and Vicinity
Brunserville Brieylets
Penryn and Vicinity
B. B. Leaman
N. Broadst
Lititz, Pa
Felker’s Store
Grocery and Nation
J. C. Felker
St. Lititz, PA
Will Graul
D. Bd, Graul
Eas
Lincoln
Schaepferstown Savings
Charles Zerbe
George Keener
Oscar D. Miller
Harry
Israel Bomberger
Daniel Brendle
Henry Lousee
Selma Hartman
Habecker
Habecker the Baker
Rene
Litita
Amelia KE. Miller
Swan Hotel
Lancaster, PA
Iowa
Jonas Minnich
Henry Weill
So. Christian
Akron Notes
Watt & Shand
New York
Corner Square
East King Street
Penna
Sagmore
S. and
H. Green
Leinbach & Co
Queen St
Lancaster’s New Hardware Store
Tool and Cutlery
I.P. Reese
King St. Lancaster
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