Deaths During the Past Year List of Lancaster Area Names
A long obituary roundup lists numerous local residents by name and age from Lancaster and surrounding towns including Lititz Manheim Neffsville and Hopeland. Entries cover ages from infancy to 89 with church affiliations and cemeteries noted, future continuation teased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Christ
Hopeland
Schaefferstown
Neffaville Brethren Home
Hess
Tsade M. Weidler
Rothsville
Rothsville Lutheran
Dieree Lesher
Lancaster
Mary M. Roether
Lititz
Wolf's
Ephrata
Elizabeth Zell
Akron
Mt. Zion Evangelical
Sadie M. Metzler
Linte Rock
Hart Petersburg Mennonite
Elmér Hershey
Graybill's
Stella Hershey
Litita
Graybill
Hallville
Pentyn Twatheran
John F. Krsmer
Pine Hill
Middle Creek
Jacob L. Garber
West Donegal
Bossler’s
Mennonite
Henry Weaver
Machpelah
Anna Stauffer
East Lampeter
Mellinger
Mt. Tunnel
E-town
Elizabeth Lausch
Landis Valley
Henry W. Buckwalter
Silver Springs
U. B
Make Every Shovelful Count Coal Ad from Lititz PA
An old advertisement from Lititz Pennsylvania promotes using the right coal to ease furnace work. It claims good coal reduces maintenance and leather wear, promising a better fire and warmer horse via LONG & COAL LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIAL.
Hick Town Birthplace of Nation's Greatest
Article argues that a hick town serves as cradle for national greatness, citing Lincoln and Edison as examples. It frames such towns as sources of inspiration and future opportunity, reflecting a Camas Wash. Post viewpoint on rural origins of fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrily Weney
New York
Lincoln
Camas Wash
Post
City Planning Progress Across 500 U.S. Cities
Mrs Theadory Kimball Bucnard honorary librarian of the American City Planning Institute reports in City Planning 1826 survey that over 500 cities and towns nationwide are actively planning and growing. The map shows planning in 27 states plus the District of Columbia, with fair activity in 16 and slight activity in three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Theadory Kimball Bucnard
American City Planning Institute
Hubbard
Home Value Praised as Center of Hospitality
A recognized authority on home ownership argues that half the appeal of owning a home lies in entertaining relatives and friends. Gatherings in a plain house, welcoming guests from distant places, create precious memories and strengthen bonds, suggesting prosperity and camaraderie. The home should feel human, with its own personality reflecting the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
Semnes
Industry and taxes in Rowe Massachusetts
A muddled observation extols industry in Rowe Massachusetts where higher Baldings by a power company allow assessors to halve the tax rate from 20 to 10. The piece argues low taxes attract industry, boosting wages and production and drawing citizens toward a lower cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Masseachusetts
Christian Scietee Monitor
Pavements Tell Story of Civic Spirit and Decay
Fragmentary note laments neglect of streets boulevards and parks in towns and cities. It praises pavement progress and civic effort in brighter centers while warning that where community spirit wanes streets remain unpaved and schools lack inviting appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Tig
Smater
California patrol clears road debris to aid motorists
A new California patrol service uses a motorcycle and sidecar to remove broken vines and road debris from the lights and highways, sweeping up fragments likely to puncture tires. The plan aims to save motorists thousands of dollars by reducing ongoing repair costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lighaas Aiman
Sideeir
Trouble With Town Boosters Split of Work Tug of War
The town faces friction as boosters urge others to fund efforts while the Laulies Aid Society bears the major workload. Blunt critique appears in the Glan Elder of Kan. Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laulies
Glan Elder
Kan
Sentinel
German Olympic Hope Otto Peltner Seeks Honors in Hurdles
German Olympic hopeful Otto Peltner trains at George-town University in the United States and studies American track techniques. He predicts the United States will win most honors at the Olympic Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Peltner
Certiamn
Hope
Germany
Georpetayon University
Peltnar
United States
Impeached Gov Henry Juhusten Faces Six Charges
Oklahoma House of Representatives voted six charges of impeachment against Gov Henry Juhusten in a secret session. The action marks a dramatic political move amid ongoing controversy surrounding the state executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Henry
Juhusten
Oklahoma
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Lake Bonnevillé and the Lost Great Salt Lake
A historical note describes Lake Bonnevillé once filling northwestern Utah with an area near 20 000 square miles and depths of about 1 600 feet. It explains a second expansion that allowed overflow toward the Shostuine river and Pacific, with evaporation leaving only saltwater remnants, notably Great Salt take as the largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnevillé
Utah
Pacific
Infernal scrumber praised at dinner despite flaws
At a dining event a famous internaria figure faced mixed remarks. Ogintons debated his role while AL Barrie, present, listened quietly and remarked that he was an infernal scrumber, but that was his only fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internaria
Ogintons
AL Barrie
Tests of Virtue and Hidden Strength
Fragmentary entry speaks of virtue, gods, and storms stirred by mankind. The text hints at occasions to exert hidden strength and praises practiced virtues that shine, though concealed in smooth seasons and the paths of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aidiligou
American Girl Scouts Emit Early Controversy in 1922
A fragmented 1922 note credits Mel Junette Law, a confidant of Sir Robert Baden-Powell, for sanctioning Girl Guides of Europe encounters. It references a controversial surge in leadership and misdirected aims, reflecting early tensions in international scouting circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Guides of
Europe
Mel
Junette Law
Robert Baieu-Powell
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Frank Weidman
Manheim
Hornley
Cotheran
Joyce Carpenter
Millway
Hopeland U. B
Linn Longenecker
Longenecker
Holy Trinity Catholic
Aaron G. Buch
Wernley’s Mennonite
Levi Showers
Pakview
Albert W. Smith
San Bernardinoo
Calif
San Bernardino
Sara B. Stauffer
Hast Petersburg
Hammer Creek
Harry
Gohn
United
Evangelical
Reuben Wolf
St. Anthony’s
William Rock
Charlotte
N. C
Eisa Huber
Brickerville
Benjamin R. Hollinger
Petersburg Brethren
Samuel R. Ruth
Akron Lutheran
Jacob W. Ditzler
Opeland
Topeland U. B
Susan B. Snyder
Church of the Brethren
Henry KR. Bucher
Mary G. Killian
Zinn Children’s Church of
Mers
Catherine Unberker
Mallville
Brickerville Reformed
John Lelever
Neffsville
Anna Martin
Robert
Logan Carpenter
Levi
Brown
Sarah K. Singer
Penryn
Penryn Lutheran, 5—William A. Dixon, Rothsville; Aged 87. Zion Children’s Church
Isaac Hauck
Brownstown
Jacob Shissler
la Grange
Ill
Andrew H. Snavely
East Petersburg
Petersburg Mennonite
Layton
Shimp
Mohler's
Jesse B. Drybread
Red Run
Zion Reformed
George K. Mohler
Mohler
James Lausch
Arlingtonville
Robert B. Koch
Fidward B. Morrison
Lexington
St. James Catholic
George Q. Shyreincer
Kissel
Elias PL Will
Ai Penryn
Penryn Reformen
Elizabeth Dernbach
United Zion Tome
Coleman Memorial Church
Paul Zug
Moravian
Hi BR
Mumma
Landisville
Christian Wendling
Fahruta
Muvhpelah
Jacob H. Kramer
Limeoln Reformed
Hahechker
Alverta G
Ralph Haldeman
John
Long
Rothaville
Liszzie
West Hopeland
Jennie Wacker
Ephra
Lindisin
H. G. Stobler
Schoenecik
Rothsville Lutherar
Long & CO. Coal
Lititz, Pa
Home Value
Quebec
Necy
Rouyn
Lindbergh
Mexico
Charles A, Lindbergh
England
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