Organizational officers elected in Lititz and Knights of Pythias
A list of officers elected for Sturgis organization roles, Mennonite Young Men's Bible Class at Lititz, and Lititz Knights of Pythias officers for six months. Includes names: J. C. Brubaker, E. H. Risser, B. M. Leaman JR, Walter Smith, A. F. Godhenaur, EH. V. Classen, William Rapp, Willis Gochenaur, H. A. Herr, H. C. Sturgis, and others. Also a brief note about an overworked man who collapsed after lengthy bouts of activity.
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Mennonite Young Men
Young
Lititz Mennonite Sunday School
J. C. Brubaker
E. H. Risser
B. M. Leaman
JR. Keener
John Troutwine
Sec
Frank Eby
Treas
Jacob Leed
Jacob Keener
B. M. Seaman
Albert Hornley
Lititz Lodge No. 253
Knights of Pythias
Walter Smith
A. F. Godhenaur
EH. V. Clausen
William Rapp
Willis Gochenaur
H. A. Herr
Soft Spot in His Heart Prompted by a Judge
Dialog reveals Gladys claims Muriel that Gladys-Jack loves her, while Muriel mocks the idea, noting a man’s heart isn’t where thoughts come from, a quip ending with the judge’s remark about the soft spot being in his head.
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Gladys
Jack
Muriel
Ice Dealers Speak as Hearing Postponed
Local citizens bound for Harrisburg to attend a Public Service Commission hearing on freight station conditions were informed the session has been postponed to a date next month. Ice dealers report ample, high quality supply and plan further cuts. Skaters enjoyed excellent ice at Brubaker's dam with very smooth conditions.
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Harrisburg
Public Service Commission
Iocal
Brubaker
Granite and Marble Works Featured in Bolster Bro’s Ad
An advertisement from Bolster Bro’s Granite and Marble Works in Ephrata promotes a large stock of designs with over 25 carloads and special two month bargains. Also included are burial interments at White Oak church cemetery for 1914 listing names and ages of the deceased.
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Bolster Bro
Ephrata
Sheaffer
White Oak Church
Mary C. Doster
Esther Kahler
Pearl White
Matilda Shiffer
Milton Diehm
William Hammer
Eliza Beamesderfer
John Caulwell
Mary Tobias
Harvey Keath
Edward Boyd
Margaret Beamesderfer
William Wallierd
Tax Rate Fixed by County Commissioners at 2.5 Mills
The County Commissioners fixed the tax rate at two and one half mills, the same as in force for several years, following commendations from the County Controller.
A Bride From the Tomb Of Venetian Composer Marcello
A Venetian legend tells Benedetto Marcello fall for Leonora Manfrotti who died after marriage to Paolo Seranze. He stole her corpse to a crypt, sang by her side daily. Leonora's twin Ellade swapped in, awakening as Marcello returned, and he married Ellade before dying years later. London Telegraph.
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Benedello Marcello
Benedetlo Marcello
Leonora Manfrotti
Paola Seranze
Leonora
Hliade
Marcello
Eliade
Ellade
London
Telegraph
Damp Room Test for Dampness Assessment
A method to detect dampness in a room by placing a weighed amount of fresh time in an open vessel, sealing the room for 24 hours, then reweighing the time. If the weight increase exceeds 1 percent of the original, the room is deemed unsafe to inhabit.
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Flinabeth
Bronnerville
H. B. Stan Iler
Value of black silver fox fur by color and size
The article notes that the black silver fox fur is most valuable when entirely black with no silver. A dressed skin of about 80 by 10 inches can fetch $3,500. A good silvery skin with bluish underwool is worth around $2,000.
Young Bride Seeks Carpet Cleaning Advice
In a cordial exchange a correspondent named Young Bride asks what to use on carpets. The answers editor replies with a cheeky prompt about trying the husband, noting the editor’s recent job loss after the humorous reply.
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Answers
Cleveland Flain
Willie defies teacher in minister’s condescending quiz
In a Chicago News snippet Willie challenges his teacher after the minister remarks on study. Willie protests that he would know as much if he looked at the book as much as the teacher does.
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Willie
Chicago News
Lincoln man charged with trespass on Weinholz property
Jesse Drybread of Lincoln and former Lititz resident faced Squire William Kline in Adams town on a trespass charge for entering Frank Weinholz’s property where signs warned gunners to stay away. He was released on bail to appear in court.
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Jesse Drybread
Lincoln
Lititz
William Kline
Adamstown
Frank Weinholz
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York
Reading
Lancaster
Jestor
Egie Donovan
King St
Lancaster, Pa
Sturgis
Buelah Sturgis
B. G. Weir
N. D. Sturgis
Laura Smith
Katie Way
J. A. Seaber
Grace Sturgis
Bernell Imhoff
Alice Sturgis
Susie Smith
Emma Smith
Wilson Gibbes
Bertha Gundrum
Laura Sturgis
Home Dept
D. M. Weidman
Missionary
EH. G. Geyer
Temperance
J. P. Miller
Knights of Pythias Officers
Floctor
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Lewis N. Moyer
White Oak Cemetery
Lititz, Pa
Campell
Hershey
Bell
John L. Hosler, Jr
Spruce St
C.R. Miller’s
Big Department Store
Chas. R. Miller Corner Bread & Orange Sts
C. H. Kreider
Corsitiere Ind
Springville
Stevens
Barry Mellinger
Harry Mellingar
Elm
Speedwell Farm No.2
Hiram Hammer
Will Lever
Male and Exchange
Kansas & Nebraska
Jos. W. Baker Menno KouRrz
Anct
Engle
Illinois
Proso Bros
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