Heavy Porkers at Hopeland Slaughter Totals Listed
Hope land butcher I H Weitzel records hogs slaughtered this season with weights for several customers. Roy Laser 323 pounds Thomas Eberly 328 John Laser 413 I H Weitzel 668 across two hogs John Ditzler 411 Harry Wealand 327 A P Miller 355 W Hacker 605 across two KK Scheetz 475 Samuel Stump 480 Harvey Rock 1150 across four Lou Isaia Wealand 27 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac H. Weitzel
Hopeland
Roy Laser
Thomas Eberly
John Laser
I. H. Weitzel
John Ditzler
Harry Wealand
A. P. Miller
W. Hacker
KK. Scheetz
Bridge bill extends start date for Susquehanna River bridge
The Senate passed a bill extending the time before work begins on the Susquehanna River bridge between Columbia and Wrightsville. President Coolidge is expected to sign soon, clearing the way for construction. Lancaster and York counties said they would wait for that passage before starting preliminary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Wrightsville
Senate
Coolidge
Collidge
Lancaster
York Counties
Robins Seen Amid Snow Hint Spring Is Near
Just before the snow several people reported seeing a robin and believed spring was near, but later notes say the sighting did not prove the season’s arrival. Occasional winter robins are not rare, with flocks in southern sheltered spots. They emerge with warmth and usually survive cold snaps.
Lancaster Airways Suc seeks incorporation in State Bureau
The State Corporation Bureau received an application to incorporate Lancaster Airways Suc to provide a full flying service for passengers merchandise mail and express. Capital stock listed at 30000 with incorporators Albert R. Jacobs J P Jones A D Howry William D. Grant and L Esbenshade who also serves as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation Bureau
Lancaster Airways
Suc
Public Service Commission
Albert R. Jacobs
Philadelphia
J.P. Jones
Pottstown
A. D. Howry
Lancaster
William D. Grant
Christiana
L. Esbenshade
Truck driver survives crash with Reading train in Lewisburg
Frederick Herman of Sunbury drove his truck in front of a Reading passenger train at Lewisburg last Thursday night. The train derailed and was reduced to junk. Crew searched the wreckage and found Herman sitting among the debris uninjured.
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Frederick Herman
Sunbury
Reading
Lewisburg
Herman
Soldier found dazed on streets of Harrisburg
Dudley a former soldier found dazed in Harrisburg without a known home or relatives. Veterans Bureau Hed Cross and Harrisburg War Mothers chapter coordinate aid. Major H H Barnham appealed to two nearby Baltimore soldiers but no definite data obtained. Dudley is in care at the American Rescue Workers home in Norrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Harrisburg
Veterans Bureau
Hed Cross
Uarrisburg
War Mothers
H. H. Barnham
Baltimore
Norrisburg
Gypsies Cheat Storekeeper in Gilbertsville Scam
Two gypsy women posed as fortune tellers in Gilbertsville victimized Charles Christman, owner of a two store merchandise shop, out of 25 dollars. Chief Henry Gruber and Detective Paul Kleinspohn led rapid efforts, leading to five gypsies being detained by Reading police and others along the Pike at Collegeville. The parties offered restitution and the case was settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Christman
Gilbertsville
Henry Gruber
Paul Kleinspehn
Hoyertown
Callageville
Christman
Collegeville
Correspondence School Detective Fooled the Town
James Clayton McKinley a Lewistown correspondence school detective and alleged fingerprint expert resigned as a private detective after staging a Belleville hoax ten days ago. He warned businessmen of a planned robbery, fired a shot at two in the morning, and later confessed the incident was a hoax to gain attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clayton McKinley
Lewistown
Mifflin County
McKinley
Kishacoquillas Valley
Belleville
McKinney
94th Birthday for Mrs Bolster in Ephrata
Mrs Berita Bolster widow of George Bolster observed her 94th birthday in Ephrata with her son George W Bolster. She is mother of ten children six living and her memory remains bright though she is confined to her room after illness since Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berita Bolster
George Bolster
George W. Bolster
Ephrata
Hannah Fishburn To Travel With Lyceum Bureau
Miss Hannah Fishburn daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Fishburn Eph rata left for Ohio to join the entertainment company touring a circuit of towns and cities for the Redpath Lyceum Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Fishburn
W. K. Fishburn
Ephrata
Ohio
Company of
Entertainers
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Keares Bros. confectioners member returns from Greece
Theodore Keares of Keares Bros. confectioners returns to Ephrata after visiting his parents near Athens. He left Ephrata April 6 last year, his first trip back home in eleven years. He enjoyed the visit but prefers America to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Keares
Keares
Cigar Plant in Lancaster Closes After Takeover
The G. H. P. cigar factory at 31 North Mulberry Street Lancaster closed last week after Consolidated Cigar Company took over the plant more than a year ago. The site has been replaced by a modern plant in Philadelphia affecting over 250 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. P. Cigar
North Mulberry Street
Lancaster
Consolidated Cigar Company
Philadelphia
Woman seeks arrest. divorce filed naming co respondent
A woman urged authorities to arrest a man but they declined as her husband filed no charges. Later Shertzer filed for divorce naming Kline as co respondent. The local court handed down the decree several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shertzer
Kline
Dr Wertsch Enrolls In Optometry Special Course
Dr J R Wertsch of Ephrata has joined a special optometry course fostered by the Philadelphia Optical Association led by Prof Edward F Taic of Pennsylvania State College of Optometry. The program lasts at least a year and began with Wertsch attending the first Philadelphia class meeting last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wertsch
Ephrata
Philadelphia Optical Association
Edward F. Taic
Pennsylvania State College of Optometry
Wertsch
Philadelphia
Boy Loses Eye In School MISHAP At Wood Corner
Harvey Martin 38 year old son of Amos H Martin of Clay township injured while tossing broomsticks at recess. The broomstick struck his eye, requiring stitches and drainage. He was treated at Aaron Weaver’s home by Dr A V Walter Brownstown and may face eye removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Martin
Amos H., Martin
Clay Township
Wood Corner
Aaron Weaver
A. V. Walter
Brownstown
Quarryville Plant Sold At Auction
The canning factory of William W. Finney at Quarryville was sold at public auction to Ferguson and Hase for $800. Included in the sale were part of the building’s equipment. The sale followed an order from the United States District Court of Maryland in Finney’s bankruptcy. Simon Groff of Quarryville served as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Finney
Quarryville
Ferguson & Hase
United States District Court of Maryland
Finner
Simon Groff
Borrow Heads Owing to Dutch Opposition
The Bornean tribesmen, once needing fresh burman heads for rites, now borrow heads from neighboring groups due to strong Dutch opposition to head hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphianquirer
Denver Man on Western Trip
Harvey S Steffy son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Steffy of near Denver left Lancaster for Dilworth Oklahoma to visit cousins Tra Shimp and Hlmner Dickason. After a short stay he and Shimp will tour Texas and Mexico with return expected around April first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey S. Steffy
Lewis Steffy
Denver
Lancaster
Dilworth
Okla
Tra
Shimp
Hlmner Dickason
Steffy
Texas
Mexico
Hitler J. W. Taylor Attends Brethren Mission Meeting
Hitler Taylor J. W. Taylor of Ephrata left for Chicago to join a Brethren committee discussing China mission work. He will stop in Canton, Ohio, on the return trip where several nephews reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler J. W. Taylor
Ephrata
Church of the Church
Chicago
Brethren
China
Hitler Taylor
Canto
Ohio
Wedding sequel ties Lancaster couple after safety incident
Samuel M. Kline and Margaret TG. Shortzer of Lancaster wed in Baltimore after a public safety incident and a divorce. The bride, then Mrs. Shertzer, was wounded in Harrisburg when a bullet from a public safety item struck her leg. Kline reported an accidental strike to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Kline
Margaret TG. Shortzer
Lancaster
Baltimore
Kline
Earl B. Shertzer
Penn-Harris
Harrisburg
Going Up on Farm Land Prices Echoed in Vintage Tale
A city man returns to his hometown seeking land price truths and nostalgia. He asks for land valued at a dollar per front fest, recalling childhood acres once costing ten dollars per acre, while a grand figure of one thousand plunks looms as the price for acreage.
Who's Gertie in the Faust Broadcast Anecdote
A man tells a story about returning from Germany and at dinner says he went to Goethe's home on the Sunday. His wife interrupts with the question Who's Gertie revealing the mishearing of Goethe as Gertie.
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Faust
Germany
Goethe
Gertie
Conscience Catches Nat in Caddie Master Moment
A man caught stealing on a golf course is admonished by the caddie-master for dishonesty and awareness of the incident. In a separate vignette a diner questions broth mislabeling, only to learn it is made from boiled eye water.
Would Keep Her Quiet
A reader quotes a husband giving a sly instruction about taking a wife temperature and keeping her mouth closed for two minutes prompting a grim joke about longer methods.
Window Pane Joke Sparks Quiet Laughter
Fragmentary dialogue shows a light exchange about jokes and visibility. The lines hint at a simple pun or playful banter focused on seeing through things and keeping the mood light. The text preserves a small social moment amid unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jou
Had the Wrong Eye
A patient asks a doctor about his problem while he reveals that one eye is a glass eye and the other is the real eye. The doctor tentatively notes signs of trouble and nervous fear, but the exchange ends with a humorous twist.
Not Necessary Jones Fixes Up Match With Blinx
Jones arranges a match for Blinx after a brief exchange with Smith and Jones. Smith expresses thanks and hopes the deal conveys his self view as a ham. Blinx appears to already know of the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Blinx
Smith
Old Man
True Blood Attorney Gambles on Pursuit
Sheriff recalls gamblers who bet on which officer would capture the criminals as they pursued suspects.
Maud Seeks Edward After Shared Warning About Move
Maud calls Edward asking if he recalls last night’s warning that he cannot enter their home again. They discuss moving and Maud promises to share the new address. The conversation reveals a plan to relocate after the prior admonition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
Aing
Edward
Avenant
Bensy
Manard
Barred Plymouth Rocks Dominate Hen Pen
The text indicates barred Plymouth Rocks are kept in a hen pen, with emphasis on strict baring to keep hens, including a pair referred to as Diack and White. The sentence structure is fragmented but centers on barred Plymouth Rocks as the preferred stock.
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Plymouth Rocks
Not So Mean as That Doorkeeper
A fragmented dialogue scene shows a doorkeeper and Vietlin in a bantering exchange about returning, enemies, and a case check. Readable lines hint at mock confrontation and offhand remarks in a stray story fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietlin
Is Your Boy Josh Learning to Fly
Farmer Corntessel says Josh is taking flying lessons and is worried about him flying solo next week to test what he has learned. Washington Star notes the family awaits the solo flight to gauge progress.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
The Row Starts Mrs Jones Over Outerwear Demands
In a brisk dialogue Mrs Jones requests another wrap and insists on three coats. Jones counters that three coats were already needed for her face during the passing show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Jones
Better Than Nothing The College Graduate And Employee Pay
A short dialog about starting salaries for graduates. The employer offers a small initial salary, while the graduate questions worth and future earnings prospects. The exchange highlights tension between expectation and market pay for new hires.
Exercise and dance as healthful activity discussed
A dialogue explores whether dancing counts as healthful exercise. He questions the health benefits while she affirms and asks about attempting it herself.
The Playgoers Plan for a Return Tomorrow
Waiting audience members question a performer after leaving at intermission. They explain they planned to return for the second act the next night, citing the program's note that the act would occur twenty four hours later.
Divorce Tale Sparks Frightful Nighttime Rift
Mrs Biggs asks why she divorces her husband amid a quarrel over a midnight search for vanity items. Mrs Binks recalls waking to find him rifling through a vanity case, prompting suspicion of infidelity and a frayed marriage.
A Generous Offer in Munich Magazine Exchange
A fragment notes a conversation about room rent in Munich, asking about yen price, inclusion of sight, and whether electric light or daylight is included in the rate. The source presents a humorous, partial dialogue from the Blaetter publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Maggendorfer Blaetter
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W. H. Muth
J.albert Hall
E. Main St
Lititz, Pa
W. H. Buck
Clothier & Gents’ Furnisher
Mr. Valentine
Keystone Exchanges
Tective
the County
Miss Fishburn
Lyceum
Ctrctit
Greece
DR. Wertsch
Josh Billings
Taylor Leff
Cimcago
Lititz
Penna
Wife’s. Little
Theoks
Plymouth
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