Trade in Lititz Urges Local Support for Merchants
This Lititz Pa note highlights Mr Brennan’s lecture urging residents to trade locally to support home businesses. He stresses loyalty to the town, backing local merchants, and avoiding shopping in surrounding cities to prevent hindering Lititz’s growth and development. The piece also records social visits and a successful spelling bee at the U S chapel with tickets and candy sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Brennan
Eva Metzler
Florence Grube
Kissel Hill
Minerva Zartman
Gladys Weidler
Rothsville
Edwin Enek
Margaret
Anna Schaeffer
Manheim
Linneans Firestone
Ida Kauffman
Pine Hill
Mildred Carpenter
Melvin Oberholtzer
Christ Stauffer
John Stauffer
Lizzie Witmer
Middle Creek
Christ Risser
Brickerville
Leyi Hornley
Hallville
Christ Hernley
Halfville
Samuel Hernley
Hettie Eberly
Weinhold
Ephrata
Springs Hotel
Mary Bixler
Leola
William Mease
U. S. Chapel
Roy Enck
Alvin Mease
Isabelle Groff
Grace Miller
Lester Balmer
Russel Balmer
Paul Diehm
Barton Sharp
Jaime Kline
Paul Markley
Industrial Baseball in Lititz Promotes Community Cooperation
The letter extols an Industrial Baseball League in Lititz and praises cooperation between employers and employees. It cites last summer’s successful league, the value of athletic sport, and the aim to build a livelier 1921 season. Grace Peters and Mary Biemesderfer are noted in local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Fire destroys Ephrata Cocalico Hotel in heavy snow
Nine families flee a blizzard as the Cocalico Hotel in Ephrata is destroyed by fire. A defective flue is blamed for the blaze, with losses estimated at $160,000 and insurance partial. Fire crew from multiple towns battled the flames for hours amid impassable snow drifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephrata
Cocalico Hotel
Paris Hildebrand
John Bensing
Rudy Foltz
Financial Collapse of Dr Detweiler in Quarryville
The former Lancaster resident and late physician in Quarryville faces a vast financial collapse with liabilities possibly reaching 600000. Creditors Lancaster Chemical Company and Lancaster Trust Company pursued him for fertilizer bills and a 20000 execution. His assets include farms south of Quarryville valued at about 26724.29. He reportedly lost 50000 in a Lancaster real estate deal with seller H C Butterneck who went bankrupt. Detweiler plans to file for voluntary bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Detweiler
Lancaster
Quarryville
Lancaster Chemical Company
Lancaster Trust Company
H. C. Butterneck
Detweiler
Near East Relief Reorganized in 1921 Lancaster County
The Near East Relief Committee of Lancaster County reorganized at the start of 1921. New members join, including Gen. E. C. Shannon and others, totaling 55. Rev. George F. Schaum becomes chairman as the county raises funds to aid 29,176 children nationwide with a goal of 850 local cases. By Feb 1921 the drive has $5,008.73 cash and pledges of $15,393.28, with additional funds promised. The letter highlights the trusted national board and local workers, and asks if county clothing aid reached its destination, noting a Lancaster donor and a Turkish recipient. The note ends with a promise of next week’s update.
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Near East Relief Committee
Lancaster County
E. C. Shannon
A. B. Hess
J. T. Evans
Frank McClain
J. G. Homsher
John MecSparran
George F. Schaum
Near Mast
National Exchange Committee
Congress
Jacob Kreider
Kreider
Ernest HE. Weaver
Lyceums a Valuable Asset to Community
A historical piece argues lyceums remain a community asset despite decline. It cites nostalgia for old debating societies, notes shifting interests toward movies, and stresses public speaking benefits, social ties, and lifelong learning for youth and adults alike.
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Lyceums
Industrious Butcher Hiram Markley Manages Rural Trade
Lexington butcher Hiram Markley slaughtered 161 hogs and 25 beeves for rural patrons this season and produced 2000 pounds of bologna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Markley
Lexington
Local student sent home with illness and quinsy
Miss Lottie Nies of Elizabethtown College was taken home ill with grip weeks ago. After partial recovery she contracted quinsy and is now slowly recovering from that illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Nies
Elizabethtown College
Grip
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Lititz, Pa
Lexington News
Grace Peters
Lillian Himmelberger
Mary Biemesderfer
Penryn
Reamstown Fire Company
Reamstown
New Holland Fire Company
Lititz Fire Company
Weidler Bender’s Place
Keller’s Mountain
Dr. Detweiler
Hyccum
Geo. EH. Smith
Philadelphia
Fleck
Roy Myers
Charles Dussinger
James Seaber
A. C. Wertz
Young People’s Division
Sarah Huber
Neffsville
Mary
E. W. Gaylord
Edward Grube
Dorothy Jenkins
Margaret Peck
Yndustrious Butcher
Pearl
THE
Abbott Ink Company
Akron, Ohio
Martin
Lancaster Y.M. C. A
Parke
E. K. Singer
Kissel Hill, Pa
Broad Street Department Store
M. A. Minchoff
E. Main St
Jerry K. Adams
MR. Adams
Women’s & Children’s Shoes
A. G Fahrnestock General Merchandise
Lexington and Brunnerville Stores
Oakland
Hudson
Nash—Studebaker
Dodge
Maxwell
Co. T. Ritchie Lititz, PA
CO. T. Ritchie
BORO
East Main Street
Price
J. Fred Essig
Pfantz Bros
Payer
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