Local court jurors and community travel noted this week
Correspondents report Messrs Henry Singer and Clayton Adair serving as jurors at court. Pedagogue Isaac Singer and his school walked to Airy Hill school last week. Harvey Ober plans to move near New Holland into the Habecker estate tenant house soon. Five families visited Lebanon county as season inspires trips. Isaac, Mrs Heagy, daughter Nancy, Hiram, and Mrs Diehm with the Lindz family visited relatives. John and Mrs Galebach attended an fair at the wife's parents home. P K Bomberger and family, Elam and John, Lizzie visited Elmer Minnich, their former store clerk. Emma Singer joined the Gables at Waldeck. Public sale of late Elizabeth Wenchter’s personal property held at Talton Wenchter’s home with brisk bidding. Rumors say Jacob Snavely may again become north Pennant tenant. John Greiner suffered a facial injury from a corn stalk fragment near the eye. a doctor attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Singer
Clayton Adair
Isaac Singer
Airy Hill School
Harvey Ober
New Holland
Habecker
Henry Plasterer
Lebanon County
Isaac
Heagy
Nancy
Hiram
Diehm
Samuel Lentz
John Galebach
An Anfair
P. K. Bomberger
Elam
John
Lizzie
Elmer Minnich
Emma
Waldeck
Elizabeth Wenchter
Talton Wenchter
Crrer
Jacob Snavely
North Penn
Excavation for large hall underway at Volunteer Fire Co
The Volunteer Fire Company advances a 40 by 80 foot brick hall on Tenth Street with plans by Architect Bartholomew Lancaster and foundation contract by Way. The item also lists numerous local social visits and notices, plus upcoming Reformation services at the Lutheran church on Oct 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Street
Bartholomew
Lancaster
Way
Stand ard Oil dissolution boosts independent producers
The National Petroleum Association says breaking up the Standard Oil trust benefits independent producers, though critics note higher crude and refined oil prices. They cite gasoline demand and rising consumption as drivers, while a Balkan relief effort shows mixed public enthusiasm with $16,000 raised in New York, including $5,000 from a Servian farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan
New York
Pupin
Columbia
Montana
Sound business basis and roaring factories celebrate prosperity
On a sound basis business is conducted more firmly than in past years. The nation now faces a strenuous political campaign, yet industries overall enjoy prosperity with extended hours to meet demand. Citizens should feel gratitude as factory whistle, smoke from stacks, and bustling workers reflect a buoyant economy. Let us hope it continues.
Penn Germania Publishing Company Organizes
At a meeting of stockholders the Penn Germania Publishing Company elected A F Berlin as president with Richard W Iobst as secretary and treasurer. H W Kriebel becomes managing editor and will move from Lititz to Allentown. Directors include Rev Dr M W Grubb Rev A E Gobble Dr M C Bergey F A Stickier Rev J A Shaffer James L Schaadt and other officers. A big week at the Colonial Theatre in Lancaster features Captain Tiber and a strong program with comedy and moving pictures, priced 5 10 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Germania Publishing Company
Alientown
A. F. Berlin
Richard W. Iobst
H. W. Kriebel
New Concern
Lititz
Allentown
Pennsylvania German
M. W. Grubb
Philadelphia
EB. Gobble
Myerstown
M. C. Bergey
University of Pennsylvania
F. A. Stickier
Lebanon
J. A. Shaffer
James L. Schaadt
Colonial Theatre
Lancaster
Captain Tieber
Bootblack
Charles E. Howe
Lancaster road supervisors plan annual convention in city
In Lancaster county about 8 200 miles of road are managed by 123 supervisors who meet Thursday December 12 at the Lancaster courthouse for the fourth annual convention. Topics include culverts road labor costs and a practical 100 dollar road job with ten cents in treasury plus handling chronic kickers with obstreperous behavior. District Attorney Groff is slated to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Lancaster Court House
Association
Attornney Groff
Leaf Tobacco Market Brisk Demand Buoys 1911 Crop
Market reports from New York and Philadelphia show brisk demand for 1911 Pennsylvania tobacco as cigar industry activity remains strong. 1909 crop sales continue at lower prices amid poor warehouse stock, with growers warned by the County Tobacco Growers association that higher prices will come when competition intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Intelligencer
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Levy
County Tobacco Growers’ Association
Residency Rules For Voting in Pennsylvania
A question often asked explains that a full year of residence in Pennsylvania is required to vote when moving from another state. If a person was once a Pennsylvania voter, left the state, and returns, six months residence suffices if taxes are paid and registration is current, provided the person resides in a city.
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Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Buch
Lititz Pa
Penryn Pennings
John Greiner
AKON
Bowers
Penn Township Mutual Fire Insurance Company
S. R. Ruth
Elmer Landis
Reading
Smith
Reading and Columbia Railroad
Monroe Hebert
Morris
R. L. Keith
Spring City
Chester County
Susan Eberly
G. C. Hackman
M. I. Schaeffer
N. Eby
Salunga
Levi K. Habecker
Lydia Minnich
Samuel Stief
Levi B. Risser
Manheim
Milton Ulrich
Martin Althouse
M. Lebo
Denver
G. M. Weachter
A. K. Shultz
Jacob Ault
Neffsville
Milton Hornberger
Miriam Weltmer
Seth Lorah
Pine Hill
Oscar Spayd
Elmer
J. F. Landis
Mary Spayd
Poplar Springs
Lexington Doings
Abram Fry
Middle Creek
Hiram Meek
Warwick
John Buck
Cyrus Singer
Penryn
John Singer
Edwin Enck
Rothsville
Addison Zartman
Bessie Brackbill
Fannie Bollinger
Lincoln
Grube
Kissel Hill
Monroe Zartman
Rothsville Notes
Beech
Harry Moyer
John L. Shaar
Sarah Shaar
Wesley Hellinger
Ephrata
Albert Mumma
Gertrude Hall
Mabel Kofroth
Harry Fetter
Brickerville
Benj. Shaar
Rev. Bittner
Kochel
John Bricker
Strausstown
Berks County
Alvin White
Hinkletown
Martin Hartman
Lexington
Harry Hertzler
Luella
Bomberger
Grace Bomberger
Daniel Smith
Akron
Daisy
Florence Draker
C. B. Hertzler
Chas
B. Peters
the Colonial Theatre
W. King ST
West King Street
Heatherbloom Petticoats
Heatherbloom
Russia
Buchanan & Young
Queen Street
Lancaster, Penna
En Agile
Newwest
Oriental
E. Main Street
Lititz, Pa
Warwick Grocery Cornmeal
Brinser
J.C. Felker
Broad & Orange St
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