Death notices mark McSparran and Rupp deaths in Lancaster region
Mrs Betty McSparran wife of Mason John McSparran Pennsyl vania State Grange and Fairfield Drumore resident died Saturday in Scranton hospital at thirty five She was a Virginia native and active in Zion Methodist Church She leaves husband and four children Lacey Margaret Charles and Collins Albert Rupp of Reamstown died suddenly at 84 while visiting his brother George Rupp He was a Muddy Creek Reformed Church member and widow married twice Surviving children include Mrs Lefever An Reamstown Mrs Solomon Legh near Muddy Creek Lizzie wife of Ephraim Wealand Mohnton Kate wife of Charles Ansel Reams town and Harry of Reamstown Funeral Thursday at 150 from Harry Rupps home and at Muddy Creek church at 2 o clock Rev M W Schweitzer to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. McSparran
Betty McSparran
John McSparran
Pennsylvania State Grange
Lancaster County
Scranton
Fairfield
Drumore Township
McSparran
Nottaway Court House
Nottaway County
Goodwin
Virginia
Zion Methodist Church
Lacey
Margaret
Charles
Collins
Albert Rupp
Reamstown
George Rupp
Millway
Rupp
Muddy Creek Reformed Arch
Lefever An
Death of Mrs. George B Grube at Neffs ville
Mrs. Clara E. Grube wife of George B Grube died at her home Neffsville Sunday from heart failure She was a member of St Peter's Church Neffsville Survived by husband and one son Harry of Brooklyn NY Funeral held from her home Wednesday with private interment in Lancaster cemetery
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Clara E. Grube
George B. Grube
Neffsville
St. Peter’s Church
Harry
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lancaster Cemetery
Mrs Wayne Schload dies at 50 in Ephrata home
Mrs Frances Schload wife of Wayne Schload died Monday morning at 8 at her Washington avenue home in Ephrata from diabetes after a year of ill health. She was 50 and a member of the Hope Evan church.
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Frances Schload
Wayne Schload
Washington Avenue
Ephrata
The
Hope Evan
Ephrata woman obituary notes survivors and funeral details
The deceased is survived by her husband a daughter Sadie wife of Raymond Weaver of Ephrata and her father Lewis Wingenroth of Ephrata. Surviving siblings include Mrs Rudy Buch Harvey Wingenroth Fred Lancaster Lewis C Ivan and Emory of Ephrata township Mrs Jacob Dickscheid Dan iel and Isaac of Ephrata township and a brother Rufus who died three weeks ago. Funeral Thursday at 10 from the late home with services at 10 80 at Hope Evangelical church Ephrata. Interment Mt Zion Evangelical cemetery Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelical Church
Ephrata
Sadie
Raymond Weaver
Lewis Wingenroth
Rudy Buch
Hahnstown
Harvey Wingenroth
Vogarisville
Fred
Lancaster
Lewis C
Ivan
Emory
Ephrata Township
Jacob Dickscheid
Daniel
Widow Mrs Fannie Frey Dies in Reading at 79
Mrs Fannie Frey widow of Daniel Frey died at her daughter Mrs A J Longenecker’s home in Reading on February 18 at 3 o clock from age related infirmities aged Sed year Her church is Brethren She is survived by children Mrs A H Longenecker Mrs Carpenter Kafroth Rothsville Mrs Fred M Widmyer Manheim Henry Manheim and Daniel Penn township Remains brought to Longenecker's church near Lititz for services at 2 o'clock Saturday Burial followed in the adjacent cemetery.
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Fannie Frey
Daniel Frey
A. JL. Longenecker
Reading
Church of the Brethren
A. H. Longenecker
Carpenter Kafroth
Rothsville
Fred M. Widmyer
Manheim
Henry
Daniel
Penn Township
Longenecker’s Church
Lititz
Henry Roland dies on 71st birthday in Reading home
Henry Roland formerly of Lincoln and Akron died on February 17 at his son in law Morris Geisinger's Reading home after eight days of illness. He leaves Elizabeth Fassnacht, daughter Anna wife of Morris Gelsinger, and three sons Phares Edward and Harry. An 80 year old brother lives in Florida. Remains brought to Ephrata for Salem Lutheran Lincoln services and interment at Fairview cemetery Lincoln.
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Henry Roland
Lincoln
Akron
Morris H. Geisinger
Reading
Elizabeth
Nee Fassnacht
Death of Lititz Native Harry Reinhold at Ardmore
Well known Lititz figure Harry Reinhold died at his Ardmore home last week aged 78. A Civil War veteran of the 127th Pennsylvania Volunteers he hailed from West Cocalico and was son of the late Jesse Reinhold a former coachmaker and hotelkeeper at Blainsport when it was Reinholdsville.
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Harry Reinhold
Ardmore
West Cocalico Township
Jesse Reinhold
Blainsport
Longtime Philadelphia salesman dies after 55 years with firm
The obituary recalls a man who joined Joel Baily & Co. in Philadelphia and served as a salesman for 55 years before retirement two years ago. He traveled enough miles to circle the globe, sold to Lititz merchants, and was once listed among Johnstown Flood victims in 1889. A Mason, he was known for his friendly manner. Survived by his wife and children Alfred, Mary, William, Mrs. Mary Hunt.
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Joel Baily & Co
Philadelphia
Lititz
Johnstown
Tie
Alfred
Ardmore
Marry
William
Chicago
Mary Hunt
Malvern
Chester County
Mrs Stamm of Erb's Corner Dies at 68
Mrs Charles M Stamm and Mrs Mary Stamm of Erb's Corner near Nph yata died Saturday at 6 am from complications of diseases aged 68. Survived by husbands and children Alvin Loose Lucy? and others: Mrs Alvin Loose, Mrs Harry Wealand of Clay, John Eisenberger Sunbury, Charles Eisenberger Lincoln, Mrs Elam Kready Erb's Corner. sister Mrs Charles Shelley Lincoln. Member of Zion's Reformed Church Lincoln.
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Mary Stamm
Charles Stamm
Erb’s Corner
Nphyata
Alvin Loose
Harry Wealand
Clay
John Eisenberger
Sunbury
Charles Eisenberger
Lincoln
Elam Kready
Charles Shelley
Zion’s Reformed Church
Built Atlantic City's First Pier and First Boardwalk
Simon L. Wescoat, a native of Atlantic County and early developer of Atlantic City, died in the city last week at age 16 joined the Civil War effort, later became a general contractor who built the Iron Pier now Heinz Pier and the first crude eight foot wide Boardwalk. He served as the citys first police chief from 1898 to 1914, was a charter member of the Belcher Lodge of Masons and the oldest living Knights of Pythias member, and organized Joe Hooker Post G A R.
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Atlantic County
Atlantic City
Simon L. Wescoat
Wescoat
Belcher Lodge of Masons
Knights of Pythias
United States
Joe Hooker
G. A. Re
Farmer Knowledge Gaps Raise Farm Costs Debate
The speaker complains that farmers must know the botanical name of crops, the entomological name of pests, and the pharmaceutical name of chemicals to combat them. This knowledge burden, he argues, contributes to higher farm product costs, implying somebody must foot the bill.
Old Fashioned Food Combos Digestible and Cheap
A 25 man study supports digestion-friendly old time meals High digestibility found for cheaper cuts such as pork rump shank and tripe Ham sandwiches bread aids digestion while liver and bacon and bacon alone both digest well Bacon and eggs digestion noted as quick Combination dishes cited as economical and intuitive for cooks of earlier eras
Fire the Hidden Force Behind All Our Lives
The passage declares fire as a primal force born from tough elements, growing into a tornado of power. It claims countless U.S. casualties yearly, fuels commerce, destroys wealth, and commands fear and reverence. Fire is described as both creator and destroyer, guiding civilization yet demanding caution.
Gingham in High Favor As War Sets Fashion Tone
Gingham remains in high favor for summer fashion though scarce and pricey. Dresses in gingham and white fabrics with gingham trims rise in popularity, with lavender, rose, and blue pairings to complement sport skirts in silk.
Posies for trimming hats in thriving millinery demand
The Retail Millinery Association of America bulletin reports a booming flower trimming season with high demand for poppies lilacs daisies and bluets. Black glycerine ostrich trims and ostrich plumes are popular while cog poms and fountain sprays appear on Fifth Avenue shop models especially on Mitzi sailors.
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Retail Millinery Association of America
Moses
Fifth Avenue
Beaded Necklaces and New Spring Fashion Trim
The article notes a range of accessories for women including bead strands, a new silver seutoir with rhinestones or pearls, and lockets or tiny watches. Modest white bodice pieces and lace trimmed veils create a refined line, while bright spring tailleur linings and bold vests add color.
Typifies Youth and Spring Ostrich Accessory Trend
An attractive neckpiece of ostrich and maribou becomes a favored item among stylish young women seen as careful dressers, reflecting seasonal fashion sentiments and the era’s refined accessorizing.
Multilingual Washington translator Wilfred Stevens knows 33 languages
Wilfred Stevens, a chief translator for the State Department in Washington, claims to know 33 languages including five Oriental tongues and three universal languages. He invented a language of his own, Ufono, and notes surprising similarities between Dakota and Japanese. Stevens, 4 years old in appearance, has never left the United States or attended college, yet his linguistic curiosity drives him to think in foreign tongues rather than translate back to English.
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Wilfred Stevens
Stevens
State Department
Washington
United States
Minnesota
Sir Stevens
Cutting the Nation's Tire Bill
In Kv erybody's Thomas H. Uzzell reports forty tire makes submitted to the bureau of standards by the quartermaster general. After durability runs and autopsies, rubber was found lacking proper toughening. Experts refined the process with oxid sifted before mixing, yielding better tires and saving government $30,000,000, leading to a lower tire bill for consumers.
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Bureau of Standards
Office of the Quartermaster General
Thomas H. Uzzell
Kverybody’s
Hoyen
Successful Woman Trapper Leads In Predatory Game
Ada Tingley of Idaho is noted by the North Western division of a federal survey as highly successful in trapping predatory animals. Her six lines of 50 traps each are baited with a secret fish mixture. She departs at 8:50 each morning, using a rifle when needed to secure her catches.
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Ada Tingley
Idaho
United States Analogical Survey
Watering House Plants by Soil Moisture Cues
Plants need water to transport nutrients and enable exchange between leaves and roots. Do not water on a fixed schedule. indoors and outdoors differ. Check soil moisture and water only when the earth feels dry to the touch.
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Mrs. Wayne Schload
Longeneckers
Charles M. Stamm
Lititz Motor Company
Frank 8. Burkholder & Bro., Propr’s
Tripe
Shiveriz
Midas
Tamman
Cascaras
LeRoy Plow Co. LeRoy
N.Y
Groff & Wolf Co
North Queen
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