Local items note blooms, births, fish, and fowl news
Elmer Eby adds a scale house to his Cedar street grain elevator. A lost K G E B pia offers a reward. Mrs. Jennie Hacker underwent an operation at Lancaster General Hospital. Wilson Hacker welcomed a new baby boy. John Heiserman caught a 15 inch bass near Millway. Pauline Kreider’s chrysanthemum bed bloomed lavishly and bouquets were given away. William Derr and Abram Miller fished along Mill creek near Hessdale. The Roebuck fountain closed for winter. spray froze creating a pretty scene. Lawrence K. Grosh will enter real estate while maintaining his Lancaster insurance office. The Farmers National Bank declared a 4.5 percent semiannual dividend, payable Nov 2. Jacob Bomberger, Jr. took high school pupils to the Furnace Hills chestnut quest in a four-horse conveyance. Mrs. Catharine Reinhold will sell her property at public sale and move in with her daughter. Citizens attended political speeches by Theodore Roosevelt at the railroad station and Martin Brumbaugh at the courthouse. Clayton E. Martin, widow’s husband, will move into a Benj. Lutz home. children to Oroville Home or stay with father. Local gunners report plentiful gray squirrels. Frank Rader shot a rare stump-ear gray squirrel, not seen for 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Eby
Cedar Street
Paul Perry
Pia
Jennie Hacker
Lancaster General Hospital
Wilson Hacker
Hacker
John Heiserman
Millway
John
Pauline Kreider
William Derr
Abram Miller
Grosh
Lancaster
Farmers’ National’ Bank
Jacob Bomberger, Jr
Furnace Hills
Catharine Reinhold
Reinhold
Elmer Reidenbach
Neffsville
Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington Party
Martin Brumbaugh
Clayton E. Martin
H. BR. Gibbel
Boro
Benj. Lutz
East Main Street
Mr. Martin
Oroville
Frank Rader
Rader
Farewell Sermon for Rev Bittner at Brickerville St James
Reverend J W Bittner preached a farewell sermon at St James Church Brickerville to a large crowd. He reviewed four years as pastor citing 78 infant baptisms 50 adult baptisms 69 confirmations 51 weddings 909 sermons and 92 funeral sermons. He greeted worshippers with farewell handshake and departed with wife and her mother to Kutztown on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bittner
Brickervillle
Lutheran Church
St. James
Bittner
Ranchett
Kutztown
Farmer Lamparter Survives Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
John Lamparter of the Sheaffer-Moore farm near Kissel Hill survived a self-inflicted gunshot to the temple. The 89 year old man was found unconscious in a barn, the bullet passing through brain and eye, with the left eye removed. He remains in serious but improving condition at St Joseph's hospital, conscious and able to speak. Authorities cite financial troubles as a likely motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lamparter
Kissel Hill
Sheaffer-Moore
Mr. Lamparter
Lamparter
M. H. Yoder
Lititz
H. G. Barsumian
Lancaster
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Willow Street
George Lamparter
Two Bank Examiners Visit In Town Last Weekend
National Bank Examiner Logan and his wife conducted required examinations of two local banks over Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Logan, a Virginian by birth, is described as highly skilled and assisted fully without extra pay, aiding efficiency across territories. A separate report notes a 150-man barn-raising near Zartman’s mill in Elizabeth township, guided by Walter Hess of Hershey Seaman Co. The 54 by 90 foot barn and 36 by 40 foot attachment were completed by early afternoon, followed by a hearty community dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno Brubaker
Warwick
Zartman
Ail
Old heirloom rocking chair dates to 1654
John Long, the main street undertaker, reports a solid wood rocking chair as an old family heirloom. The chair bears the date 1654 on the seat bottom and has passed down through generations, recently owned by his son who died some time ago in Womelsdorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Long
Main Street
Mr. Long
Womelsdorf
Death of Amos Shiffer In Field Near Ephrata
Amos Shiffer aged 65 was found dead in a field near his home near Ephrata on Saturday evening. Death likely from heart disease while he hauled corn fodder. He retired in 1908 after 31 years as proprietor of the Murrel Hotel. Survived by widow Caroline and daughters Lillian and Nora. Funeral held this morning at Berg strasse Church with interment nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Shiffer
Ephrata
Shiffer
Eitnier
Murrel Hotel
Caroline
Lillian
Wm. Neidermyer
Nora
Bergstrasse Church
Breaks Neck in Barn Fall Near Schoeneck
Levi Hainley of Stoker's Mill broke his neck after falling through a second floor opening in a barn at John Fair's hotel while driving cattle through Lincoln. He died at age 60. widow Mollie and children Jacob Airy Robert Mrs. George Zartman Monroe and Charles survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Hainley
Stoker
George Zartman
Indiantown
Monroe
Charles
Lancaster businessman Michael Haberbush dies after long career
Michael Haberbush, 80, longtime Lancaster realty owner and prominent businessman, died Monday morning. His grandfather Johanes Haberbush accompanied Lafayette during the Revolution. A son, Charles Haberbush of Philadelphia, and a daughter, widow of Judge Henry F. Gocken of Newark, N J., who cared for him, died October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Haberbush
Lancaster
Johanes Haberbush
America
Lafayette
Charles Haberbush
Philadelphia
Henry F. Gocken
Newark
N. J
Death of Miz Henry Bingaman
Mrs Annie Fry Bingaman died Oct 21 at 43 from heart disease. She was a Brethren church member and wife of Henry Bingaman of Middle Creek. Survived by husband Irvin M Hitnier and Monroe Bingaman Stella Balmer Sallie Fry. Funeral held Saturday at Longenecker's meeting house near Lititz with burial nearby. Elders I W Taylor and David Kilheffner officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Fry Bingaman
Henry Bingaman
Middle Creek
The
Brethren Church
Irvin M. Hitnier
Monroe Bingaman
Ephrata
Leroy
Lititz
Stella
Omar Balmer
Sallie Fry
Rothsville
Longenecker
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Senft at church home near Neffsville
Mrs Elizabeth Senft died Monday at noon at the Church of the Brethren Home near Neffsville where she had lived four years. She was 78 and suffered from multiple illnesses. Surviving are two children Amos of Montreal and Elmer of Wilkes Barre, with brother Amos Lutz also at the Home. Funeral services Friday at the Home then East James Street Reformed Mennonite Church Lancaster at 1:30 and burial at Longenecker's Cemetery six miles south of Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Senft
Church of the Brethren Home
Neffsville
Amos
Montreal
Canada
Elmer
Wilkes Barre
Amos Lutz
East James Street Reformed Mennonite Church
Lancaster
Longenecker’s Cemetery
May Be Fatally Injured Fireman Brubaker in Denver Plant
Robert Brubaker an 80 year old married fireman at a Denver shoe factory sustained serious injuries on a Saturday when he vanished after the half holiday whistle. He was found unconscious behind machinery in the basement later that evening. Doctors fear skull fracture and an uncertain outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brubaker
Denver
Brubaker
Warwick Combination Sale At Warwick House
The semi monthly sale at Warwick House drew a large crowd though many items remained unsold as 600 lots were sold before sunset. Two steers sold for 29 dollars each and about 100 suckling pigs and sheep fetched 2.10 to 6.70 dollars. Chickens ranged from 0.30 to 0.42 dollars and a litter of dogs had no bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick House
Borough Council Moves to Enlarge Borough Area
The Town council, with Chief Burgess Marks and six councillors present, received a petition from H. J. Pierson signed by a majority of freeholders to annex lands adjacent to the borough including Warwick areas. The petition goes to the Ordinance Committee for report at the November meeting.
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Marks
Neidermyer
Miksch
Schnerer
Graul
Miller
Masser
H. J. Pierson
Warwick
West Warwick
Leaman’s
Broad Street
Broad
Front Streets
Kline Street
Huebener Bretzel
Young Men’ 'S Business League
Merchants Association
Pine Alley
Center Alley
Lemon Street
Excellent Kin yon Koncert Kompany Charms Lititz Audience
An outstanding High School sponsored concert by the Kin yon Koncert Kompany drew praise from a town critic despite a smaller crowd. Violinist Mr. Kinyon impressed with notable talent, reader Misa Bach captivated the audience, soprano Miss MacPherson delivered a superb range, and Miss Bowman on piano satisfied with refined performance.
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Kinyon Koncert Kompany
Linden Hall Gymnasium
Lititz
Kinyon
Misa Bach
Miss MacPhearson
Miss Bowman
Bull Moosers Hold Evening Rally for Local Candidates
A Monday rally drew a good-sized crowd in front of the Farmers National Bank where J. N. Hetrick for Congress and Charles S. Garman with Daniel G. Engle for the State Legislature spoke. Clarence Regennas introduced the speakers as they urged support for their ticket. Creamo Butterine ad promotes a life-long friend, sold at J. F. Schleith's 25 Sprace St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hetrick
Congress
Charles S. Garman
Daniel G. Engle
Clarence Regennas
Farmers National Bank
J. F. Schleith’s
Sprace St. Pail
Travelers Near and Far Moves of Friends and Relatives
A litany of local and visiting residents includes E L Garber in Chicago on business, Yoder and Daley and Bushong families in Lititz and Lancaster, Philadelphia visitors with kin, and others traveling to Port Hope Canada Bethlehem Nazareth and Northeastern Penn sylvania trips.
Progressive Farmer Portrait of Albert Longenecker’s Busy Penn Farm
A Penn township farm near Lime Rock shows rapid improvement with a standout corn crop and large red ears. An automobile and implement house with a concrete foundation rises as every building is repainted in natural brick gray, reflecting a diligent, paying-scale farming approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Longenecker
Penn Township
Lime Rock
Overland
Mr. Longenecker
Doctor H A Cappy Sustains Leg Injury in Sewer Fall
Dr H A Cappy president of the Ideal Cocoa and Chocolate Co. was visiting Larchmont New York last week when he broke a bone in his right foot after stepping into a sewer mouth while walking to an automobile. He now walks with crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Cappy
Ideal Cocoa Fand Chocolate Co
Polls Open as Vote on Senate and Local Races Loom
A generation's fiercest campaign ends Tuesday as voters head to the polls from 7 AM to 7 PM to choose United States Senator, Congressmen, and state officers. The paper urges all citizens to exercise their sacred right and duty to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mrs Grube Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday at Lancaster
A Saturday social at the home of Mr and Mrs Cuvier Grube in Lancaster honored Mrs Grube on her fiftieth birthday. Relatives and friends attended and presented many gifts. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs 8 C Seaber of this place, with attendees including Mr and Mrs S C Seaber, Mr and Mrs Paul Seaber, Mrs W M Grube, and Mrs M M Souders.
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Lancaster
Cuvier Grube
S. C. Seaber
Paul Seaber
W. M. Grube
M. M. Souders
The First Snowfall Signals Winter Arrival
The week brings a dip in temperatures with Monday night and Tuesday morning seeing the mercury fall to 28 degrees. Ice forms on stagnant water as heavier clothing sells well while the first light snowfall is observed on Monday night between 11 and 12.
Former Residents Head to Oklahoma City by Auto
Mr John Lansing Sr and his son John with family left Lititz for Oklahoma City Oklahoma by auto aiming to cover nearly 2000 miles in three weeks. They previously lived in Perkasie Bucks County and ran a chicken business on a farm near Perk sie. The trip includes Gettysburg Ohio Indiana Illinois and Kansas City with Santa Fe trail into Oklahoma. Gunners Ready for Opening of Rabbit Season Monday of next week marks opening day for rabbits and partridges. Many hunters prep gear and dogs while some landowners post trespass notices to protect game. Each gunner must have a $1 license to shoot.
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John Lansing, Sr
John
Lititz
Ford Auto
Lansings
Perkasie
Bucks County
Lansing, Jr
Perkssie
Oklahoma City
Okla
Gettysburg
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas City
Eugianere
Lititz Forms Local Basketball Team This Season
Lititz fans expect a five man squad with Ray Shott as manager. Renzie Deal from Lancaster has agreed to play, and Ray Todd may join the lineup. The team aims to field a fast unit for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Ray Shott
Renzie Deal
Lancaster
Deal
Ray Todd
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