Local notes highlight mishaps, markets, and community links
Miss Louisa Weitzel and Miss Esther Wolfe suffered injuries from falls on the street and ice. Mrs. Laura Shenk lies seriously ill, while a small local market sees butter at 38 cents and eggs at 30 to 31 cents. Readers learn of birthdays, new offices, lodge meetings, and a 50th wedding anniversary, plus a run of spring event bookings and a runaway accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Weitzel
Esther Wolfe
Laura Shenk
J. H. Shenk
East Main Street
Fredericka Kling
J. Clement Jenkins
Woolworth
Lancaster
Lititz Lodge
Sara Jenkins
H. A. Seather
Harry Martzall
Charles Sturgis
Helen
A. E. Farlow
Ephrata Union
Frank Herr
Herr & Co
On the Way Home and Gall Stones Removed
Mr. Horace L. Eschbach left for Casselton North Carolina after visiting relatives, planning to stop in Ann Arbor Lake Mills and Chicago and arrive home in March. 278 gall stones were removed from Mrs Allan Ditzler at Good Samaritan Lebanon along with her appendix, after seven weeks of precarious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace L. Eschbach
Casselton
N. C
Ann Arbor
Mich
Lake Mills
Wis
Chicago
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Allan Ditzler
Lebanon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Meat Store and Confectionery Change Hands
Howard D. Bollinger sold his smoked meat store and confectionery at 25 S Broad street to Hiram Hollinger of Tylersport Montgomery county. The sale will take place soon and Hollinger is welcomed back to the area. Also noted is a Frances E Willard memorial meeting planned Sunday at 8 pm in the Moravian Sunday school chapel with an elaborate program by local Sunday schools. The Grosh carriage works are noted for turning out good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard D. Bollinger
S. Broad Street
Hiram Hollinger
Tylersport
Montgomery County
Bollinger
Bolling
Frances E. Willard
Record Cold Just Ahead of Spring in Eastern Pennsylvan ia
Winter's chill lingered in Eastern Pennsylvania with subzero mornings and 1 degree highs. A light snowfall broke the spell briefly, but freezing conditions persisted. Ice harvests reach 12 to 15 inches, two crops stored. coal dealers report strong fuel sales as rail mechanics work to keep engines running amid the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Death notices from Allentown and surrounding areas
Multiple obituaries and memorial notes for Rosa Hacker, 76, who died February 7 in Allentown. burial in Bowman's Cemetery after services in Ephrata. Also reported are the deaths of Nathan K. Reifsnyder, 1887–1911, musician and piano dealer associate, at St. Joseph’s Hospital Lancaster. Simon P. Meck, 68, of Brunnerville, with funeral and church services in Hopeland and Warwick townships. and related memorial services and funeral details across Ephrata, Brunnerville, and Lancaster counties.
Samuel M Gockley Dies at 64 in Akron Area
Samuel M. Gockley, a well known farmer and miller, died at his home near Akron on Friday night aged 64. He was a son of the late John and Elizabeth Gockley, born near Mellinger's Meeting House. Survived by wife Susan Brubaker and children Levi Lancaster Junction, Samuel Petersburg, Aaron Rothsville, Noah Weidmansville, Mrs Jacob Nissley Silver Springs, Mrs Harry Hunter near Clay, Mrs John Sherman Reading. Funeral from his home then at Mellinger's Meeting House followed by service at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan K. Reifsnyder
Reifsnyder & Sons
Lancaster
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mr. Reitisnyder
Brickerville
Lebanon Valley College
Boston
Mass
Becker von Grabill
Emmanuel Lutheran
Phares
Harvey
Gertrude
Perry
Jennie
Alton
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Catetery
D. W. Gaylodd
Ey Ey-Shantz
P. Geo. Seiger
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Reifsnyder
Emmanuel Sunday-school
P. George Sieger
Simon P. Meck
Brunnerville
Clay Township
Elizabeth
Ephrata
Warwick
Hannah Reed
Jeremiah
Oregon
William
Denver
Isaac
Alice
Hartranft
Kate
Oscar Spayd
Simon
Sallie Meek
H.S. Meck
Hopeland
Samuel M. Gockley
Akron
John and
Elizabeth Gockley
Mellinger
Susan Brubaker
Levi
Lancaster Junction
Samuel
Petersburg
Aaron
Rothsville
Noah
Weidmansville
Jacob Nissley
Silver Springs
Manheim Resident George W. Moyer Dies at 76
George W. Moyer, a well known resident of Manheim, died at his home Thursday morning February 8 at age 76 years and 12 days from congestion of the brain and other causes. Continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Moyer
Manheim
Music Festival by School Children Draws Small Linden Hall Crowd
Public school pupils present a two act musical program at Linden Hall Auditorium on February 24. Grades from Second through High School perform unison to four part songs, with the High School Orchestra of twenty performing. Admission is 15 cents general, 25 cents reserved. proceeds fund art reproductions.
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Linden Hall
Habecker’s
Holtzhouse Takes Over Rudy's Hall Moving Picture Theatre
J F Stoner sold his moving picture theatre to H H Holtzhouse who took possession Monday. Grand opening Saturday will feature four reels and the Carroll children vaudeville act. Charles Kiscadden walked 18 miles from Lebanon to Lititz in 4.5 hours, seeking work after leaving a paper box plant.
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J. F. Stoner
Moving Picture Theatre
Rudy’s Hall
H. H. Holtzhouse
Carroll Children
Lititz
Charles Kiscadden
Lebanon
Bowling Notes at Linden Hall End in 682 Tie
Sturgis eastenders faced Huber's tinsmith crowd in Linden Hall alleys. A new bowler Doc Bender posted 170, offsetting Lan sing's strong play. With six men per side the game finished 682 tied, prompting a buck and wing dance. Cats-sandwiches, bretzels, cheese and pickles featured as a light moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis Eastenders
Huber
Linden Hall
Lansing
Eastenders
Doc
Bender
Coats
Strictly Personal Items Show Warm Week End Travels
Local notes list visits and family trips across Lititz and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Henry Keller spent Sunday at Manheim. Miss Mabel Brucker visited Ephrata. many others traveled to Reading Philadelphia and Bethlehem for family gatherings and illnesses.
Fastnacht Day Observed With Doughnut Demand
Next Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday known locally as Fastnacht day. Bakers report rising demand for fastnachts while many households bake them at home. The day peaks when fastnachts are served throughout the day and molasses sales rise with the syrup for topping.
All night street lighting debated by Lititz residents
Borough residents debate extending street lights from sunset to sunrise citing safety during fires and burglaries. Cost believed modest, with extra hours aiding emergencies and late-night calls. Also notes Linden Hall gym entertainment by High School Alumni Association featuring two plays Buttermilk Hollow Surprise Party and Pocahontas with orchestra, March 16 and 18.
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High School
Linden Hall
High
Capt Jack Crawford Lecture The Poet Scout at Linden Hall
Capt Jack Crawford lectured at Linden Hall gym last Thursday on The Poet Scout. He recited his own poems and shared sketches of their origins, drawing laughter and pathos. A noted temperance advocate, he wears a white ribbon from Frances Willard and saluted Carnegie for future support. Also in Clay township a two year old wild deer escaped hunters, was captured, and later released as the open season ended, now feeding near a Clay farmer’s barn and shelter by the lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Crawford
Scout
Linden Hall
Jack
Frances Willard
Carnegie
Linden Hall Seminary
J. R. Nics
Clay Township
Lincoln
Clay
Elizabeth Township
Hill and Dale
Clay Township Farmer Statesman
Denver Press
Care of the Teeth Talk For Mothers Association
Dr C E Lane will address the Mothers Association in the W C T U Room this evening February 15 at 7 30 on The proper care of the children's teeth All mothers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Lane
Mother’s Association
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Washington
Union
Squire C. N. Derr
John Burns
Hacker
Greek
David Bomberger
Norman
Mr. Bomberger
J. L. Hertz
John Dillman
Joseph Bollinger
Jacob Buch
Kissel Hill
Lebanon County
Andrew Gochenour
Grosh Carriage
Mrs
Rosa Hacker
Rosa
John Hacker
Allentown
Lillie
H. E. Semmel
Spahn
Susan Konigmacher
Bowman’s Cemetery
Linden Hall Auditorium
Stanley L. Krebs
Jeanned
Hidden Hand
Dr. Krebs
Henry Keller
Paul Schmuck
Reading
Mabel Brucker
M. B. Weitzel
Frank Marks
Harry
Columbia
N. W. Keller
White Oak
Wm.h. Bollinger
Paul Evans
U.S. Mint
Philadelphia
David Weber
Terre Hill
Emma Rollman
Arias Rollman
Howard Ritz
Altoona
Stella Grosh
Bryn Mawr
Joseph Dreifus
Stoechert
Lillian Falkenstein
Maud Hertzler
Elizabethtown
Mary Hershey
Lloyd Smith
Philadelphia Telegraph
Thomas Gochnauer
Emanuel Baker
Isaac Stedman
Bertha
H. A. Maaselman
Landisville
Margie Kautz
J. Bishop
M. G. Sheaffer
D. E. Light
Clarence Beck
George Butzer
Geo. Butzer
Ida Weiler
John C. Harting
Rome
Iis
Delta
York County
A. B. Warner
Warner
Beckie Filbert
Paul Shultz
Jamaica
A. E. Furlow
Mary Rogers
Catharine Reinhold
Harry H. McCloud
St. Agnes Hospital
C. L. Moench
Moravian Provincial Elders’ Conference
Paul de Schweinitz
The
P. EB. C
Alumni Association
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