Local column rounds up town happenings and notices
A quick parade of events and small notices from town life includes a missing eyeglasses reward at Arcorp, Margie Ritchie reciting at Paradise, slag roofing at Bomberger's, stronger spring creek flows after rain, a street piano visit, Mrs. Workman hosting a Sunday school class, the Daughters of Naomi moving to Rudy's Hall, Ideal chocolate factory reopening after boiler repairs, longer days with sunrise at 7.18 and sunset near 5, a Fox chase from E P Althouse’s Pleasant View, unclaimed mails to locals, Garfield Castle officers installed in Lancaster, Mrs. Beckler hosting Moravian Girls class, Bell telephone exchange move proposed, Isaac Lorsh selling mules, leaf bought for bagco, and a sunny spring Sunday with strong church and Sunday school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcorp
Margie Ritchie
Paradise
Lancaster Sheet Metal Company
Bomberger’s Hardware
H. B. Workman
Clase
Daughters of
Naomi
Rudy's Hall
Brobst’s Hall
Ideal Chocolate Factory
Blue Ribbon Hunting Club
E. P. Althouse
Pleasant View
Mr. Althouse
Daniel Eschelman
John Gaul
Antonio Gastano
Allan Hollinger
Charles B. Webb
Lititz
P. C
George W. Locher
Lancaster
Garfield Castle No
G. E. Beckler
Moravian Sunday School
Linden Hall Seminary
Bell Telephone Exchange
East Main Street
Bamberger
Fanxaes
Isaac Lorsh
Penryn
John D. Bear
Bell
Warwick residents plan California trip for work
Clayton Wagaman of Warwick and Robert Witmyer near town plan to leave for Riverside California next Monday to seek employment and stay indefinitely. Also noted are illnesses: Mrs E B Hagen bedridden, John Evans ill after a stroke, Emma Hall injured in a garden fall, Carrie Huber at Lancaster General Hospital, Mary Rader undergoing gallstone operation, Theodore Dussinger with nervous prostration, and Isabella Miller seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Wagaman
Warwick
Robert Witmyer
Riverside
California
Rev
Hagen
John Evans
Emma Hall
Carrie Huber
Lancaster General Hospital
Mary
Frank Rader
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lancaster
Gail Stones
Theodore
J. B. Dussinger
Isabella Miller
New Street
Exposing Spiritualism Dr Krebs Teases Mysteries in Lectures
Rev Dr Stanley L Krebs of Philadelphia addressed a Linden Hall audience on spiritualism and the mechanics behind mediums. He demonstrated slate writing and cabinet tricks, debunking supposedly miraculous acts and outlining how performers use props and misdirection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krebs
Ray
Stanley L. Krebs
Philadelphia
Linden Hall Gymnasium
London Society of Arts
American Society of Political and Social Science
International Society For Psychological Research
Laboratory of Psychology
Washington
Walter E. Krebs
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
St. Andrew’s Reformed Church
Reading
Mr. Kreider
Baker Leads Ephrata Horse Exports in 1910
Jos W. Baker of this place shipped more horses to Ephrata for sale in 1910 than any other person, delivering 66 carloads to Will Leber. Western buyers from Kansas to Illinois purchased 2 260 head totaling 400 600 dollars, with freight bills over 18 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephrata Review
Jos W. Baker
Ephrata
Will
Leber
Baker
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Harges
Lititz
Epirata
Death of Levi Hesse in Manheim at 74
Levi H. Hesse a well known retired farmer died last Friday at his home in Manheim from a complication of diseases in his 75th year. He had been in failing health four years. Survived by wife and children Nash G Rothsville Martin G Manheim Mrs Anna H Brubaker Robers town Levi G Myerstown Phares G Chicago Ammon G Philadelphia Dr Jerome Elizabethtown Salinda at home plus three brothers John H Jonas H Lititz Martin H Kissel Hill. He belonged to the Mennonite church. Funeral was held Monday at the Mennonite church East Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi H. Hesse
Manheim
Hess
Nash G
Rothsville
Martin G
Anna H.brubaker
Roberstown
Levi G
Myerstown
Phares G
Chicago
Ammon G
Philadelphia
Jerome
Elizabethtown
Salinda
John H
Jonas H
Lititz
Martin H
Kissel Hill
Mennonite Church
Mennonite
East Petersburg
D. D. Graul
Mastersonville
C. D. Kreider
Bethlehem
New York
Dougherty
D. S. Stauffer
Reading
William Weaver
Albert O. Sturgis
Nazareth
John Leed
H. H. McCloud
John H. Purdy
A. Laughlin
Baltimore
A. R. Bomberger
Reuben Diehm
Lebanon
Paul Smith
M. J. Derr
Charles Kline
Wm. Graut
Marguerite
Brickerville
Jos. B. Baker
Gettysburg
Jacob M. Baker
Joseph Dreifas
Washington, D. C
Messrs
J. C. Brubaker
James Breitegan
Harvey 4Wailey
Lippincott
Philada
Kauffman
State Board of Health
Myersdale
Somerset County
Clarence Regennas
Jos
Bahm
L. Simcox
Kinderkoot
A. B. Glennger
Ideal Cocoa and Chocolate Co
E. E. Stauffer
U. B E
Mary
Carrie Tshudy
Dollie Hall
New Holland
W. A. Busminger
Kreb
Linden Hall
William Keller
Gertrude Keller
Eugene Keller
Lancaster
M. Huber
Willian Longenecker
Morris Frederick
McCall's Ferry
Susquehanna River
Harry Grazer
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Lizzie Miller Dies After Week Long Illness at 55
Lizzie wife of Martin Miller of near Stevens died Thursday morning after a week with pneumonia at age 55. Born to Elizabeth and the late Joseph Doster on the old Doster homestead in Ephrata Township she leaves husband and son David. Surviving siblings include Mrs Henry Sauders Akron Mrs Sam Brubaker Read ing Israel John Ephrata and Daniel California. A German Baptist Church member she was eulogized at a funeral from her home with service and interment at Middle Creek conducted by Revs I W Taylor and Cyrus Gibbel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie
Martin Miller
Stevens
Elizabeth
Joseph Doster
Doster
Ephrata Township
David
Henry Sauders
Akron
Sam’ Brubaker
Reading
Israel
John
Ephrata
Daniel
California
German Baptist Church
Middle Creek
I. W. Taylor
Cyrus Gibbel
Death of Rev. William Henry Rice Moravian pastor and Civil War chaplain
Rev. William Henry Rice D D pastor of the Moravian church at South Bethlehem and chaplain of the 129th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers died on Wednesday at age 70 from apoplexy. He was known in Lititz and attended synod gatherings. Previously he served at Gnadenhuetten Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Rice
South Bethlehem
129Th Regiment
Pennsylvania
Rice
Lititz
Gnadenhuatten
Ohio
Death of John Sweigart After Trolley Car Injury
John Sweigart of Ephrata died at General Hospital Lancaster on Sunday from injuries after being struck by a trolley near Ephrata on the night of November 16. He was 45. The accident occurred at Good's crossing near Hipbrata. Brother Martin Swaigart of near Lititz survives. His father and two brothers also died violently in similar circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sweigart
Ephrata
General Hospital
Lancaster
Sweigart
Good's Crossing
Hipbrata
Martin Swaigart
Lititz
Horse Runs Away Again Near Brunnerville
Harry Zook son of the Millport miller lost control of his horse while driving near Snavelys mill east of Brunnerville. The horse ran to Lititz before being caught. the vehicle was badly damaged with shafts and dasher kicked in. This horse had escaped twice before in the last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Zook
Millport
Snavely’s Mill
Brunnerville
Lititz
Farmers National Bank Praised for Strong Showing and Health
The bank reports its best statement in nine years with sworn figures showing prosperity. Bank Examiner Southby visited Tuesday and praised the cashier and staff for maintaining excellent conditions across bank operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers National Bank
Farmers Bank
Southby
Imperial autos shine in Lititz Warwick show
Thirty cars in Lititz and Warwick showcased Imperial models praised by locals after a New York exhibit. Jno F Longenecker sold two cars and ordered six for February delivery, with buyers in Berks county and East Petersburg. Total Lititz Warwick ownership reaches thirty autos with several more owned nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
New York
Jno
F Longenecker
Imperial Auto
Berks County
Adam Burkholder
Warwick
Abram Erb
East Petersburg
Burkholder
David Pfautz
New Jersey
Ideal Ghogolate Plant Sold Surprises Lititz Town
The Meal Cocoa and Chocolate Company directors sold the Ideal Ghogolate Plant to a New York party for 115 dollars a share. The deal funds expansion and new employment with 280000 in 6 percent mortgage bonds and 200000 in preferred stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meal Cocoa and Chosolate Company Directore
New York
McRe
Lititz
The Nuptial Tie at the Hess Home
Miss Fannie Francke and David Brubaker Betzner wed at 11 o'clock Wednesday in the Moravian rite performed by Rev. E S Hagen on South Broad street. The reception followed with a formal feast and a wedding tour to Lancaster then Berlin Ontario where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Francke
Jonas Hess
David Brubaker Betzner
Berlin
Ontario
Canada
E. 8. Hagen
South Broad Street
Philadelhia
Baltimore
Henry Brubaker
Josiah Cressman
Cameron Street
Kesner Baer Nuptials Tie Warwick Couple to West Hempfield
Benjamin L. Kesner of Warwick and Frances N. Baer of West Hempfield married on Thursday January 5 at the bride's home, with Rev. Jacob N. Brubaker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin L. Kesner
Warwick
Frances N. Baer
West Hempfield
Jacob N. Brubaker
Hoover Strauss wedding at Lititz details
Mr. Harry K. Hoover of Weidmans ville and Miss Anna M. Strauss of Brickerville married on Saturday evening at 5:80 o'clock at Rev. Jas. B. Musser residence. The ceremony was unattended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Hoover
Weidmansville
Anna M. Strauss
Brickerville
St Lititz
Jas. B. Musser
Notable local visits and travels across Lititz area
A sweep of social calls, business trips, and family visits spans Lititz and nearby towns this week. Clergy, professionals, and residents like Rev. Kreider, Rev. Stauffer, and Dr. Glennger appear in various towns from Reading to Bethlehem.
Fire Ravages Corn Starch Plant on Water Street
A Friday afternoon blaze at the American Corn Starch factory feed house near the main plant in the borough caused heavy damage to the northern end of a two story frame building. The fire originated in the drier area likely from spontaneous combustion and forced extensive water use. insurance will cover the several thousand dollar loss. A large crowd watched as firefighters battled the flames amid smoke and cold winds, with the main building remaining operational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
American Corn Starch Factory
Fire damages Manheim greenhouse boiler room blaze
A Tuesday morning fire at Monroe Hostetter’s Manheim greenhouse started in the boiler room and partially destroyed one building. Hope Fire Company responded after alarms. The adjacent property was saved and losses are estimated around 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greet House
Monroe Hostetter
Manheim
Hope Fire Company
Proprietor Robbed at Rome Hotel by Mysterious Tramp
Rome hotel proprietor Imhoff lost about eighty dollars left on the bar while summoned away. A middle aged tramp in the barroom vanished during the absence, later believed to have boarded a Kissel Hill trolley to Lancaster, suspected as the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vubrist M. Imboff
Rome
Imhoff
Lancaster
Kissel Hill
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