My Impression of the World's Series at the Polo Grounds
Sport writer recounts attending New York World Series games at the Polo Grounds. He describes the crowd, band performances by Altrock and Schacht, Mayor Hylan's arrival, and key moments including Goose Goslin’s homer and George Kelly’s late swing. Washington wins the series in the writer’s view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo Grounds
New York
Hast River
Coogan’s Bluff
Nick Altrock
al Schacht
Altrock
Schacht
Hylan
New York City
Hizzonah
Mayah
Dineen
Capitol City
Washington
Goslin
Mrs. Stenog
Nick
Mogridge
John McGraw
Barnes
Goose
Washington Monument
Giants
Kelly
Long George
Lititz Boro Council Reviews Streets and Water Works
The Lititz Borough Council met in regular session with Burgess Norman Badorf and six councilors present. Minutes were approved. Second Avenue graded and curb and gutters installed by owners. 360 feet of water main laid on Third Avenue and another on North Water Street. Authorization given to obtain a water plant stove and air drill. Requests for street lights referred to the light committee. Fire Company insurance for volunteers under consideration. Sunday Schools propose cooperation on enforcing prohibition laws. Bills paid include labor charges for Watson, Sturgis, Baker, and Longenecker.
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Council of
Lititz
Boro
Norman Badorf
H. J. Pierson
E. B. Weber
Levi Rudy
J. C. Helter
Joseph B. Wissler
J. B. Herr
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
North Water Street
Water Department
Fire Company
Council
Charles Watson
J. F. Sturgis
Monroe Baker
C. F. Longenecker
Local Public Works and Labor Expenditures Ledger
A mixed item list shows payments for labor from J B Wissler and H H Shenk among others, amounts ranging from 6.00 to 155.76, plus stone and concrete work by Theodore L Forney and Ephraim Herr. Salary disbursements include Walter Miller and G R Kreider. Utility, supplies, and police services entries appear, indicating a municipal accounting record of expenditures and payments to contractors, laborers, and vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wissler
H. H. Shenk
J. KE. Kready
Amos Roth
Mason
Charles Watson
J. F. Sturgis
Monroe Baker
C. F. Longenecker
J. B. Wigsler
WH. Shenk
Cc. F. Longenecker
H. N. Shenk
H. E. Kready
Theodore L. Forney
Stone
C.F. Longenecker
J. J. Sturgis
Walter Miller
G. R. Kreider
Ephraim Herr
E. HE. Breneman
Birkenbine
Daniel Ludwig
Harvey Kofroth
George F. Matters
Donaldson Iren Co
Consumers Box Board & Paper Co
Foliz
Gas
Cummings
Bevis & Logan
Penn State Tel
Darling Valve & Mfg Co
Cee Creas
Edison Electric Co
Sept Light
Water Dept
Jacob Singley
Smith
Financial and Nursing Report Fragments Mention Care and Payroll
A mixed ledger fragment lists payments to American Express and suppliers, plus staff notes from Mrs. Sara K. Jenkins who reports April through September visits, deaths and births. The text notes Berkshire Hills Camp Director and a six week leave of absence, with September visits recorded.
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American Express Co
Monroe Whitcraft
A. H. Gochenour
Hershey Seaman Co
Pega Peger
Valentine Brohst
Gilbert Myers
Ice
Sara K. Jenkins
Berkshire Hills
Leaves Turning and Fall in Lititz Fair Season
The article notes leaves turning, fair season nearing end, and warm days aiding farmers. It touches on voters, doughnut movement, road accident notices, political honesty, and street racing. It mentions community day at Lititz and a broad mix of locals and opinions without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
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Grube’s Shoe Store
Lititz, PA
ASCO
Victor Bread
Santa Clara
Asco Coffeg
Tom Dussinger
Boro Council
Robo
C. S. Zartman
Wee
Albert Gochtnaur
Liberty
Scott’s Book Store
Liberty Weekly
Bieta
Gig
Price Bo
Jowest
Jos
Harris & Co
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