Local events mix with small town notes and notices
James Sheaffer shot a red fox near Quarryville. A cross is going up on a Front street church steeple. Lititz Hosiery Mill suspends work for about three weeks. Benj Lutz advertises cheap meat. Mrs. Eliza Kling suffered a paralytic stroke. her daughter Mrs. Henry Miller assists. Community Day exhibits are free. displays open to the public. A porch rocker was stolen on Halloween. the thief may return it. David Snavely, 83, harvested 75 bushels of apples. Benjamin Grosh builds a bungalow by his Rome home. Water street brickwork complete. Hackman’s orchestra to perform at Lehman’s garage, Stevens, and Community Day events. A gold wrist watch found on Cedar Street. owner to claim at 120 N Cedar. An error corrected in Hess farm sale notice. Frank Vess farm sold to Frank Kline at $133/acre. Keath Planing Mill workers enjoyed a chicken dinner across the river. Lancaster County Dog Protective Association to meet Nov 9 in the Court House. Lititz Fire Company yard sale planned for Nov 19-20. Sailor Jim White to perform feats at Community Show. Old coal office moved to Morris Eckert’s home at Rome. Winfield Wilson enlists in Navy, to Hampton Roads. Roy Miller also enlists, wounded in World War I. Hiram Reedy led evangelistic meeting. Dr. Benfer spoke. collection exceeded $1,000. Robert Innhoff injured his left arm in a motorcycle fall. bone chipped in several places. Tail-less cats noted. man-made tails not present. rumors of tailless kittens from a local tailless cat. Residents report feeding a tailless cat, suspected father Tom among local cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sheaffer
Quarryville
Front Street
Lititz
Benj. Lutz
Eliza Kling
Henry Miller
David Snavely
Harry Snavely
Benjamin Grosh
Rome
Water Street
Hackman
Lehman’s
Stevens
Cedar Street
Hess
Brunnerville
Frank Vess
Frank Kline
Keath Planing
Mill Clo
Accomac
Marietta
Lancaster County Nog Protective Association
Lancaster Court House
Lititz Fire Company
Jim White
U. S. Navy
Hershey-Seaman Coal and Lumber Yard
Morris Eckert
Winfield Wilson
Navy
Hampton Roads
Roy Miller
Roy
Chateau Therry
Hiram Reedy
Columbia Evangelical Church
Dr. Benfer
Red Lion
Myr
Reedy R
Robert Innhoff
Harvey
Tom
Man
Mr. Leather
U.S. Delp
Robert Delp
Amog Hershey
Samuel Lane
Eugene Long
Atwood Kreider
Hiram Frederick
Conewaga
Frank Runk
Guy Buch
Harry Smith
Adamstown
Jacob Snyder
Walter Miller
Jap Doremus
Frank Rader
Arlie Rader
Eugene Weidler
Frank Spickler
John Baders
Elmer
Norman
Paul
Fairfield
Wayne Longenecker
Harry Nagel
Addison Harding
Schoeneck
William Wood
Harry Wertsch
Roy Myers
Edwin Wertsch
Hopeland
Apple pickers home from New York trip returns
Jacob Leed brought Lititz youths home from Albion New York after a weeks long apple picking run. A Chevrolet truck covered 1500 miles with side trips including a Niagara Falls visit. Eight carloads shipped with ten more to come. Leed’s firm Seaman and Leed bought the orchard’s entire output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Leed
Albion
N. Y
Lititz
Mr. Leed
Benjamin Snavely
Niagara Falls
Seaman & Leed
Stifel-Freeman Stock Change Ends Ownership Change
Ninety eight stockholders of Stifel-Freeman Co surrendered shares and received 110 dollars per share with accrued interest, above par value 100. A New York man took over, the plant continues with the same force, and the new owner joins the board. The factory will join an association of similar industries and standardize work, with expansion and more employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiffel-Freeman Co
New York
Halloween at Linden Hall Festive Hallowe en Night
Linden Hall hosted a costumed Hallowe en celebration in a decorated gym with pumpkins corn stalks and lanterns. Faculty members organized games and a ghost themed tour while guests enjoyed fortune telling dancing cider and crofters. Dr H A Cuppy and Dr Guppy returned from extended travels including Yellowstone Grand Canyon and a 250 mile auto trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Hall
Hallowe'en
H. A. Cuppy
Representative Diehm Visits Penwyn Home After Long Absence
Representative G. G. Diehm was seen Monday near his parents' Penwyn home. He recalled farm days and rabbit hunts, noting hound dogs and wild game, and mentioned breakfast at home for the first time in twenty years. He serves on Harrisburg's game committee and plans to discuss state game policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Diehm
Penwyn
Commonwealth
White Oak
SPRY FOR HER AGE MRS DELIA Small VISITS LITITZ
Mrs Deliah Small age 91 of Reading visits Lititz relatives over the weekend, walks six blocks between houses and retains sharp faculties. In her honor, Mrs Seldonbridge hosted a ham dinner with relatives from Reading Lititz Rothsville Neffsville and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deliah Small
Reading
Lititz
Wayne Seldomridge
Small
William Dixon
Rothsville
Andrew Grube
Neffsville
Birthday celebration marks 76th year for Lititz resident
Jeremiah Adams of Lititz was honored at his home on Locust Street by Faith Reformed Church leaders and friends from Lancaster and Ephrata. Pastor Rev. D G Glass conducted a short service and presented a gift in appreciation of service rendered. A large supper followed the gathering attended by numerous relatives and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Adams
Locust Street
Lititz
Faith Reformed Church
Lancaster
Adams
D. G. Glass
Arthur M. Weaver
Ethel Dieter
John E. Bortzfield
Samuel N. Kashler
George L. H. Dommell
Benjamin R. Landis
William J. Schiffer
Samuel B. Good
Henry Huth
Henry Huth, Jr
Amos B. Musser
Ephrata
8. R. Posey
Henry Bornberger
Elmer Frederick
Aenes Adams
Gantz visits Lancaster. California retiree plans return
Frank Gantz of Pine Hill arrived in Florida to visit relatives after a fortune in orange growing in California and land in Kansas. He is 53, native of the county on his father’s side, and plans to return to California. Dorcas Circle hosts a Hallowe'en social at the Moravian Sunday School with about sixty attendees, many in masks, including a monument-themed costume by Lewis Haebener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gantz
Pine Hill
Theodore Gantz
Florida
Lancaster County
Dorcas
King’s Daughters
Lewis Haebener
Mary Huebener
Vaudeville Performer Ralph Smith Visits Lititz
Ralph Smith of Columbia, a singer and dancer and son of William Smith, visited Lititz over the weekend. Recently injuring his arm, he plans vaudeville work again once healed. A performer for over three years, he entertained soldiers at home and overseas during the war. He appeared twice at the Colonial Theatre in Lancaster and his Lititz audience praised his talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
Columbia
Lititz
Wiliam Smith
Ralph
Soldier Boys
Colonial Theatre
Lancaster
Victory Parade at Lititz This Evening
Republicans in Lititz and nearby townships plan a seven thirty parade to celebrate Harding and Coolidge victory. The Lititz band leads with drum corps, horses, autos, and many parade participants. Norman Badorf is chief marshal as Hon. G. G. Diehm urges all Republicans to join and enjoy a lively, colorful procession through Spruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Harding
Coolidge
G. G. Diehm
Harrisburg
Spruce Street
Norman Badorf
Lancaster
Rabbit on the Menu in Lititz
Opening day of rabbit season brings heavy hunting around Lititz with numerous gunners and many bagged rabbits. Local residents report abundant game but warn of cautious, self-protective posting. visitors from Texas and Kansas recall family ties to the area.
Lancaster and Lititz Turnpike Company Elects Officers
At the annual meeting the Lancaster and Lititz Turnpike Road Company elected D. M. Graybill as president Warren Rehni as secretary treasurer and appointed a slate of Lancaster Lititz area managers. A 614 percent semi annual dividend was declared. The American Legion will sell refreshments at the Community Show with a Kewpie doll raffle. Halloween crowds enjoyed parades and costumes with ample spectator turnout and minimal mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster and Lititz
The
American Legion
Lititz Voters Support Harding and Borough Loan
In Lititz borough election, 231 women helped swell turnout. Ward one saw 492 Republican, 95 Democratic, 66 Prohibitionist, 13 Socialist votes, with 194 in favor and 85 against the borough loan. Ward two had 227 Republican, 39 Democratic, 4 Socialist, 11 Prohibitionist votes, 68 in favor and 50 against the loan. G. G. Diehm led in the first ward with 506 votes, totaling Lititz: 719 Republican, 134 Democratic, 17 Socialist, 77 Prohibition, 257 in favor of the borough loan and 136 against. Diehm total 727.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Harding
G. G. Diehm
General Assembly
Community Show Preparations Set in Leman Garage
The arrangement committee for the Community Show met in Leman's garage to finalize plans for the event tomorrow and Saturday. Lancaster auto enthusiasts will display on First avenue south of the garage, with J. G. Rush presenting a nut exhibit and bees and honey from A Newtown’s Mr. Hacker. Theodore Witman will judge the poultry show and no gambling or games of chance will be allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leman’s
Lancaster
First Avenue
Leman Garage
L. B. Haher
J. G. Rush
West, Willow
Theodore Witman
Newtown
Manufacture Exhibits List of Local Exhibitors
The event features a wide range of manufacturing exhibitors including Eby Shoe Company Solotone Manufacturing Co Lithograph Printing Ga Keystone Underwear Co and more. Other participants include Regennas Candy Co Norman B Kline Candy Co Keller Bakery Meldor Knitting Co Workman Manufacturing Co and Hershey Leaman Co. Displays cover feeds floristry banking and child welfare work with Leaman Seed peanut butter makers and Keath Planing Mill Co among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eby Shoe Company
Solotone Manufacturing Co
Lithograph & Printing Ga
Keystone Underwear Co
Animal Trap
Ideal Chocolate Co
Stiffel-Freeman ‘Co
Tanker-Lipton Co
Regennas Candy Co
Norman B. Kline Candy Co
Keller Bakery
Meldor Knitting Co
Workman Manufacuring Co
Sanitary Milk Co
Leaman & Seed
Keath Planing Mill Co
Elmer Eby
Hershey-Leaman Co
Builders Express Printing Co
Lititz Springs Bank Farmers Bank Co
S. Loeffler
Flowers
Granger
Poultry Show at Fire House Continues on Page Four
A brief notice announces a poultry show at the Fire House with continuation indicated on page four. The readable fragment suggests local civic event coverage and future details to be published further in the issue.
First Time in 65 Years Henry Seaber Misses Vote
Henry Seaber was unable to vote on Tuesday marking the first presidential election he has missed in sixty four years. Confined to home due to limited mobility, his health remains fair. He recalls voting for Gen Fremont in 1856 and meeting Gen Sutter and Gen Taylor in past years. He turned eighty five in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Seaber
Seaber
Gen
Fremont
Lititz
Gen. Sutter
Gen. Taylor
Seather
Travelers Near and Far Visitations Report from Town
A string of regional visitors and hosts fills a long social column. Residents and guests include Linnaeus Nies of Reading, Mrs. Hollinger at Elizabeth town, Mr. and Mrs. Eaches with family in Reading, Mrs. Mohler of Ephrata visiting Reuben Keller, and others from Manheim Shoemakersville Philadelphia Lancaster Nazareth Sayre Nazareth College. The piece notes shared meals, arrivals, and local gatherings including a sale in Robesonia and a Moravian service in Nazareth with Rev. Vogler.
Quiet Election Night Highlights Women Voting
Election day was quiet due to rain as residents watched returns at the Young Men's Business League. Women voted with practiced ease, sharing positive remarks on courtesy and participation. Notables include Miss Elsie Balmer visiting from Norristown, Mrs Linville Dellinger as Lititz’s first woman voter, and Mrs Martha Hepp at eighty three among the oldest voters. Six Moravian Home residents also cast ballots, and a well known businessman attended with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Balmer
Norristown
Linville Dellinger
Lititz
Martha Hepp
East Mainstreet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benj. Vutz
Jdr
Stifel-Freeman
Diehm
California
Hallowe'en Social
Chester Ritchie
John Helter
Adams County
Harry Beagy
Mr. Charles
Lewis Haines
Homer Sturgis
Howard Bollinger
River Hills
Melvin Hoover
Clayton Schmuck
Stricklerstown
Lebanon County
Leon Sehmuck
Wiliam Sturgis and Sons
Vermont
Meiley and Brothers
Perry County
Julius
Lewis Sturgis
John Weaver
Song
Jacob Eberly
Allen Dutaler
Percy Furlow
Harvey Fetter
Waldeck
Elbwood
Lemon
Thomas Furlow
Harry Showers
Sherman Steffy
Abram
Newton
Henry
Owen Hershey
J. W. G. Hershey
Thesone Star State
John Seaman
Houston
Texas
B. B. Leaman
Nathaniel Leaman
John Leaman
Leaman
Mattie Graybill
Pennyyille
Kansas
Mrs. Leaman
Mr. Leaman
Furnpike Companies
Hallowe’en
Leman
Linnaeus Nies
Nathaniel B. Hollinger
Elizabethtown
Lester Eaches
C. B. Mohler
Reuben Keller
Harry Kepple
Violet
Grace
Manheim
A. O. Sturgis
Nazareth
Belle Wantz
York
Herman Fisher
Main Street
Samuel Pfautz
Lebanon
Ada Shenk
S. R. Posey
Benjaminn Mohler
Galen
Messrs
Bright
William Keim
Shoemakersville
William Stoudt
John Purdy
Philadelphia
William Amer
Frances Flory
Alice Sturgis
J. Frank Buch
Harold Weidman
Clarence Mowery
Paradise
Weidman
Mr. Mowery
L. N. Moyer
Robesonia
Mr. Moyer
8. C. Hassler
Rohrerstown
New Danville
Anna Brubaker
Elizabethtown College
Elizabeth Barbaker
Mary Royer
India
Martin Muth
State College
Cumberland
W. Va
Wm. H. Muth
Eleanor
Robert Packer
Sayre
William Vogler
Crosland
Arthur Francke
South Bethlehem
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