Local items and business notes from Lancaster County
A pig weighed 672 pounds dressed. Bamford seeks a postmaster as the village risks losing its office. Lancaster Farm Bureau and Tobacco Growers plan a February 9–10 show with admission. M. Bachenheimer resigns after 25 years at Columbia National Bank. Barton Witmer sells Quarryville store to Abram Lewitas. Gap M E church reports the greatest revival yet with large crowds. Potatoes drop in price prompting cautious buyers. dealer shipments at 43 cents a bushel. B R Hollinger sells a Manheimboro dwelling to Ezra Musser. Musser buys a lot from A H Danner. Lancaster city ps pure food show next month with demonstrations on eggs. Tobacco growers face tough times in Lancaster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Winters
Providence Township
Bamford
Landisville
Lancaster County Farm Bureau
Lancaster County Tobacco Growers’ Association
Farm Bureau
Columbia National Bank
M. Bachenheimer
Quarryville
Barton B. Witmer
Abram Lewitas
Lancaster
Witmer
Gap M. E
William May
Anderson
Coatesville
B. R. Hollinger
Manheimboro
Ezra N. Musser
Rapho
Musser
A. H. Danner
Lancaster City
Philadelphia
Lancaster County
Tobacco farmers tout 1914 crop as finest in 25 years
Season optimism claims the 1914 crop is the county’s best in a quarter century, but dealers doubt its value. Despite perceived quality, a large portion is off color and regarded unfavorably by buyers.
Lancaster Industry Showcases Dry City Might
Lancaster claims prominence as a manufacturing hub with major output in umbrellas silk mills and linoleum cloth. The Armstrong plant stands as the world’s largest linoleum producer, dwarfing rivals in quality and volume. Padlocks and night latches deter theft while German toy factories face strong competition from local Lancaster production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
America
Armstrong
England
Germany
Billy Burns
Columbia Postmaster Free. Charge Dropped in Government Funds Case
The indictment against John 8. Wilson, former Columbia postmaster, for exchanging money order funds for private checks was nolle pressed in U S district court after a witness absence postponed trial. Frank G. Payne testified that Wilson knew funds were used to cash private checks. A separate clerk, Charles Hougendobler, is serving a two year term and fined for misappropriating third class mail funds. Evangelist Stough campaign in Lancaster to start around February 15 with 30 cooperating churches and a large tabernacle to seat 8000. Ex-Gov Francis praises local newspapers for community benefit and suggests support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Wilson
Columbia
Nolle
United States District Court
Dickinson
United States
Kane
Wilson
Lancaster
Frank G. Payne
Payne
Charles Hougendobler
Columbia Post Office
Evangelist Stough
Stough
Cartwright
Stough Party
Jd. P. Breneman
Home Prayer Meeting Committee
Doctor Dixon Regulates Lancaster Markets On Sidewalk Tables
The Philadelphia North American reports Dr Dixon will require farmers to place vegetables for sale on sidewalks on tables at least two feet high in Lancaster’s East King street and Barbary Coast markets. Vendors and buyers will navigate stands, with carters and barbers daily routines disrupted while carpenters rush to build the new fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Dixon
East King Street
Barbary Coast
Lancaster
United States
Philadelphia
North American
Philadelphia Record launches weekly Pictorial War Magazine
The Philadelphia Record begins a separate weekly pictorial magazine of European war scenes. It is a 24 page rotogravure publication selling at 10 cents per copy with news stands carrying it. Subscriptions are available at 1.00 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Wheat prices rise while farmers hesitate to sell
Farmers wait for higher prices amid uncertain European crop conditions and poor yields. Thaws and heavy rains have hurt fields, and past crops often outpaced expectations. H. D. Denlinger of Strasburg touts feeding porkers after recording three hogs weighing 275, 300, and 312 pounds with total feed cost about $65.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Denlinger
Strasburg
Denlinger
Game Law Amendments by State Hunting Groups
The Wild Life League of Pennsylvania and allies at Harrisburg backed a legislative program. It includes immediate funding for resident hunters licenses, uniform November openings for small game, deer season from November 25 to December 10, bear season November 1 to December 10, and other limits adjusted. It calls for banning sale of squirrels and rabbits killed in state, 50 game protectors, new bounty laws, propagating centers on leased land, two year closed birds seasons in counties, funds to game protection, and later raccoon season. An additional conference on fish and forestry laws is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Life League of
Pennsylvana
State Sportmen’s Association
United Sportsmen
Harrisburg
Game Commission
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W. H. Buchcothier
Nimrz
the Home Paper
David R. Francis
Missouri
Pictorial War Magazine
The
Bell Telephone Co. of
R. E. Smith
E. Orange Street
Lewis N. Moyer
Farmers National Bank
Lititz, Penna
Wingert & Haas
Queen St
Lancaster, PA
Appel
Appel Optical Department
W. A
Dr. Reed
Chas. H. Frey the Shoe Man
King St
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