German Casino sends aid to Red Cross and local notes
In Lancaster county the German Casino contributed 1350 dollars to the German Red Cross Society. Authorities note over 4000 gun licenses issued with plans to double. Columbia hosts a large temperance parade signaling growing sentiment. Kirks Mills post office, in operation 101 years, was discontinued as rural delivery advances. Last postmaster Lewis J. Kirk praised as a fine citizen. Emma Shenk, 80, was found dead by her husband in Coney township, apparently by suicide due to prolonged ill health and despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Kirks Mills
Lancaster County
Kirk
Lewis J. Kirk
Coney Township
Emma Shenk
David Shenk
Halloween Festivities Spark In Store Windows
As Halloween nears shoppers admire store displays featuring witches on broomsticks black cats owls and pumpkins in many styles. The piece notes excitement for October 31 with plans for costumes invitations place cards and favors and a cheerful festive mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Parkesburg man fined for killing seven squirrels
James Boyer of Parkesburg was fined $10 and costs for killing seven squirrels in one day, exceeding the six per day game law limit. Other brief notes include a 31 inch pickerel at Lake Hopatcong, Reading firehouse opposition to a 1915 State convention, and various local curiosities and incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boyer
Parkesburg
George Rumor
Reading
Lake Hopatcong
the Orphans Court
Lancaster County
Samuel W. Spickler
Springs Hotel
Lititz
East Main Street
Willow and
Locust Streets
Cassiah Spickler
Lititz Springs Hotel
G. Hassler
Aud
Pharess
Spickler C
N. Derr
M. G. Schaetter
Hershey to Host Brethren General Conference Alternate
The Church of the Brethren adopts Hershey Pennsylvania as the East site for the General Conference to be held every three years. A dancing pavilion planned by Howard E. Dean opens soon in Conestoga Park with current details and local rail and music arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Church of the Brethren of the United States
P. S. Miller
Roanoke
A. B. Barnhart
Hagerstown
H. B. Brumbaugh
Huntingdon
Charles D. Bonsack
New Windsor
P. S. Thomas
Harrisburg
Miami
Ind
Pacific Coast
Howard E. Dean
Colonial Theatre
Lancaster
Conestoga Park
Ferdinand Grebe
James Hubbard
Joseph E Doyle
Conestoga Traction Company
Trespass Notices Printed at RECORD Office
Notices ready printed on muslin at the RECORD office and mailed to any address for 4 cents each plus postage.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norfolk
Dr. Wright
W. H. Buch Clothier
Frre
German Red Cross Society
Hallowe'en
Chamber of Commerce
William Matter
Marble
Shippenville
Clarion County
Matter
Milltown
Ralph Williams
West Chester
Samuel Ensminger
Lebanon
Hemlock
Warren County
George Berry
Ben Daley
Walter Brough
George Hart
David Hart
Williamsport
Penryn
Old Baer
Bauer
Baer
George BS. Raezer
Ferrer Kline
King St., Lancaster
Frye
A. R. Keller
PENNA
Farmers National Bank
Capiial
Rem Mn, Me
Lancaster, PA
McDougall
Liberal Club
W. A
Ule
W. W. Appel & Son
Appel
Ruben Stenorth
S. M. Huber
Lititz, Or
F. M. Bowman
Rothsville
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