Fragmented State News From Across Pennsylvania
Reports from Morris township Hunt ingdon county describe J B Thomas death after drinking bay rum when whiskey ran dry. Auburn area sees William Runkle fracture from a fall after fear of a blacksnake. Rockland township Berks farmer Stahler signs a $140 contract for a lightning rod. settlement totals $93. Northwestern flood yields many arrow points and historic trophies. Oscar G Klopp Lebanon foreman seeks Sheriff GOP ticket. Westford Crawford milk stand fire from sun focused rays. John Oliver wealthy Wheeling landowner claims assets and miner's collection in Lancaster. Wilkes Barre magistrate Millar recalls rope defense in youthful heifer theft case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Thomas
Morris Township
Huntingdon County
William Runkle
Auburn
Jonathan C. Stahler
Rockland Township
Berks County
Pennsylvania
Oscar G. Klopp
Lebanon
Lebanon Valley Iron and Steel Company
East Lebanon
Klopp
Board of County Commissioners
Harry Britton
Westford
Crawford County
Britton
John Oliver
Warren County
Wheeling
W. Va
Oliver
Lancaster
W. S. Millar
Wilkes-Barre
West Mountain
Pittston
Millar
Wages of sin and dating ironies
People reflect that the wages of sin are death yet hope for delay in pay. A girl who believes no man is worthy is surprised when men accept her stance, finding contentment in that belief.
Watching baby squirrels on Capitol Grounds
Capitol Park in Harrisburg overflows with baby squirrels born this spring. Each nest hosts two to eight youngsters, with five as the common maximum. Mothers fret over dogs while teaching youngsters to forage, and visitors have asked to take pairs home, though capture is dangerous due to sharp teeth and quick bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Park
Harrisburg
Capitol Walk
Baggage Smashing by Russian Customs Officers
Railway Magazine writer Robert Weatherburn recounts a chaotic St. Petersburg arrival. Customs officers seize trunks, taste preserves, inspect plum cakes, and repack items with chaotic, indiscriminate methods. He notes heavy boots, shirts, and personal items dumped together, then jokes about cabmen and the ordeal ending in an English hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weatherburn
St. Petersburg
Weatherburn
Washili Ostroff
WORNOUT FLAGS BURNED WHEN UNFIT FOR SERVICE
The government enforces burning wornout flags no longer fit for service. Army and navy practice preserves battle flags. old colors at public buildings are disposed of by destruction. Custodians sometimes buy new flags from the government. repairs keep usable flags in service. Humorous snippets close the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Washington
War Department
Boston
Simplified spelling debate and lawn dispute humor
A composite note references a Louisville Courier-Journal joke about a man inspecting houses asking where the lawn is, with a neighbor’s doormat placed nearby. It plus a Rankin-Whatley quip and Judge Rogers remark on simplified spelling sparking missionary-like effort in Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Rankin
Rogers
Wales
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Royal Baking Powder
Capitol
London
Massinger
Tam
Albert Hubbard
DR. Pierce
Golden
Medical
R. ¥. Pierce
Buffalo
Russia
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Deirelt Free Press
Levi F. Longenecker
Front Street
Lititz, PA
W. M. Grube
Hershey & Gibbes Conveyancers Scriveners
Realstate and
Ind
Lititz Pa
Brandies
Hollinger
Buke Sts
Lancaster, PA
C. H. Kreider’s Hardware Store
Main St
Lititz
Oil Waverly Oil Works Co
Pittsburgh
Lewis White
A. R. Bomberger & Co
A. R. Keller
Lititz, Penna
W. A. Heinitsh Big Furniture and Carpet Store
S. Queen St
Boy Scout
Chas. H. Frey
East King St
Spruce Villa Dairy
J. C. Brubaker
Imhoff’s Restaurant
Marrow
Maurice River
Daniel Imhoff Joanoue
East Main Street
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