Bridge spans on Susquehanna burned in locomotive fire
The tying and stringers of the Montgomery bridge over the Susquehanna River between Muncy and Montgomery caught fire from a passing locomotive. The woodwork and three spans burned before firefighters from Montgomery and Williamsport could extinguish them. Rails bent on both tracks and girders warped as the bridge burned for about three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Susquehanna River
Muncy
Williamsport
Percupines Cause Havoc in Viega County Signal Tower
In Viega county a group of percupines climbed a northern forest fire signal tower and caused heavy damage. They chewed the telephone pouch, gnawed wood, and tore leaves from the beak used for nest lining. Rangers noted destruction after entering the tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forcupines
North Tier
Viega County
Forestry Department
Man seeks wife to make home the happiest place on earth
Saul P. Farren, 55, offers himself for marriage to “any woman at any age” who is decent and won’t fight. He calls himself a hard working man with a godly disposition and says he wants a partner to create a happy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul P. Farren
Man From Betula Faces Trial Over Hay Theft
D. P. Green of Betula McKean county is to stand trial June 6 for allegedly stealing about a ton and a half of hay. He purportedly carried hay in a gunny sack of limited 25 pound capacity and is said to have confessed to county detective H. B. Alligon. The hay was moved over a long distance and required three weeks to complete removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Green
Betula
McKean County
H. B. Alligon
Fishermen Protest License Laws and New Gas Tax Plan
Anglers voice anger at a proposed fishing license crackdown and a new one cent per gallon gasoline tax. Critics say state and local taxes burden sport lovers, prompting some to fish in other states. The net result could be license forfeiture and possible one day per dollar fines for nonpayment.
Happenings Across the Garden Spot and County Tales
A Lancaster county round up notes Isaac B. Smith, last week died at the Masonic Home Elizabethtown believed oldest Mason in Pennsylvania. George A Shelley longtime Lancaster Intelligencer employee suffered a paralytic stroke. Mr. and Mrs. John P Eager of Strasburg celebrate 60 years of marriage. Rohrerstown plans to buy two chemical engines mounted on an auto wagon. Mrs Fry near Reams town hatched 18 turkeys from 11 eggs, a rare high hatch rate. Mary A Sutton 92 New Holland’s oldest ex teacher. Lancaster schools see teacher supply exceed demand. Neffsville expands with three rooms. Manheim township to consolidate nearby schools. London to get first Yiddish theater in the West End with a permanent home and 50 plays to be produced nights. Jewish actors from around world eye London project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac B. Smith
Elizabethtown
Pennsylvania
Long Branch
WN. J
Lancaster County
Mary A. Sutton
New Holland
Fleisher
Neffsville
Manheim Township
Lititz Pike
Frick’s
Weidler
Noeffsville
Lancaster Inquirer
Yiddish Theater
London
West End
Caponizer Turkey Quieted by Canopizing Advantage
A note on caponizing turkeys states the process has yielded quieter birds with calmer dispositions and broader range. The finding suggests caponed birds may reach market in better condition and more readily.
Superior grain for chicks promises strong early growth
A fragmented note touts a grain mix for chicks and old fowl, claiming improved growth and health. Readers reminisce about its effectiveness, noting positive results after a week of use.
Protect the Quail Taking igan¢ with those who would oppose the quail on the song bird list
A long, fragmented discussion defends the Bob White quail against adding it to Pennsylvania’s songbird list. It cites farmers in Berks County who feed and shelter quail to protect crops, questions claims against game status, and quotes naturalists about bob white behavior and breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Adams
J. Terks
America
Bob White
Berks County
New
Nature Library
Nellge Blanchan
John Burroughs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keystone
Gan Be
Cooper and Munsing Union
Lititz Fire House
George
A. Shelley
Joy
Lancaster Intelligencer
John P. Eager
Strasburg
Rohrerstown
Samuel Fry
Near Reamstown
Bull ‘Durham
Caponizer
Turkey
Che Pic
Hank and
Pete
Mercy
Hank
By Ken Kling
Pip
Utah
Mest
Varrisburg
Rob White
Tabits
Mmindle
Fox
Hawk
W. W. Appel & Sor Jewel
Queen Street
Lancaster
Lewis Cigar Mig. Es
Newark
N. J
Independen Cigar
the Iron Man
Tno
Record Printing House
South Broad St
Lititz
Chas. H. Frey
East
King St. Lancaster
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