Local Lititz items note sales and community events
Minor notes from Lititz and vicinity cover household sales and moves. Anna Kreider's hardware stock sale begins Nov 1 with 20 percent off, families relocate, and the community records deaths from Oct 8 onward. A public sale of the Kreider property reached 7000 before withdrawal. Lititz real estate closings include Ditzler parcels and a Lemon Street lot sale.
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Anna Kreider
P. B. Parlow
Lemon Street
Lot & Co
Turnout urged for Tuesday election in Lititz district
Election set for Tuesday November 5 focuses on state officers including governor and lieutenant governor. Local notes praise Diehm for assembly candidacy and recount polling place changes in East Warwick and Warwick proper. Reports from Lititz about ships, a French hospital linen shower, and community support fill the page with varied civic mentions.
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CL Ns
William C. Sproul
Eugene
Bonniwell
G. Liem
Lititz
Diehm
Ispite
Hartisburg
le Nits
Ile
Littlv
Keystone Knitting
Thorse
East Warwick
Swan Hotel
School House
Warwick
Brunnerville Hotel
Red Cross
Mfvensa
Tandafields
Beth Lowels
Naycins
Statl
Notable Brownstown Banker Maat Dies in Brownstown
Last summons for prominent Laness county figure Maat, longtime director of Crownstown National Bank and Lancaster County Fair Association, dies of pneumonia after illness. Survived by wife, children Dew Tah Blanche Chester, plus siblings. Funeral held Tuesday with interment at Brownstown Evangelical Cemetery.
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Athias
Golden Hagia
P.O
Agwoth
Lrownslows
Masonic Lodge
Lancaster
Lie Crownstown National Bank
Lancaster County Pair Association
Dewtah
Blanche
Lome
Chester
U. S. Army
Camp Lee
Lismethler
Fiiabeth Keith
Manheim
George
Rophen
Joneygh
Brunnerville
Jacob Tuhl
Nathan Llam
Brownstown Evangelical Cemetery
Obituary notices for Weitzel family and local deaths
Mrs John Weitzel Jr died at home from pneumonia and mortification at age 23 years 6 months 21 days after a week of illness. She was daughter of John and Elizabeth Merer near Lexington, wife of John Weitzel Jr for six years, survived by husband, parents, three children, Mabel Steinmetz Alice and Sylvester. Funeral held Tuesday at Emanuel Lutheran Brickerville cemetery. Also listed are death notices for Cyrus Hagene infant of Cyrus and Susan Zaranan of Lin orty street who died Thursday morning aged 1 year 2 months 4 days from influenza. Booker Blocker ten year old daughter of Mrs Quinn Blocker died Friday morning at home in Hissel Hl from pneumonia. and Weaver Knier, wife of Frank Knier, died near Manheim Sunday afternoon aged 28, survived by both parents.
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Society of Farm Unl
Hig
Willigm
Warweick House
Monroe Shue
He SR. C
Woyer's Drug Store
William Isshlomaan
Adams
East Main Street
Crozy
Burgalow
Tyont Street
Lancaster
Tne Traverty Wie
Galitorvuia
New York State
Renin
Amanda Berk
Amanda Mberly
New Street
Lititz
Hes
Schoencel
Llannerville
Titeitz
Mennonite Church
Daniel Bher
John Weitzel, Jr
Sallie
John
Elizabeth mRer
Lexington
Mabel
Isaac Steinmetz
Alice
Sylvester
Tormernuel Lutheran, Ecutery
Brickeryiile
Cyriy Hagene
Cyrus
Susan Zaranan
Linorty Street
Punerali
Tan Booker
Quinn Blocker
Hissel Hl Froi Puentaeda
Risse Till
Hila Kuier
Frank Knier
Manheim
Insvelaa
How Parente
Joseph W
Ohio
Lalcaster
Henry Th. Witmyer
Lienry
HH. Witmyer
Dora A. Gross
Penryn
Hs Rushband
Itar
France
Charles
Wisia
Hlmer Water
Jtalfville
Gertrude
Wayne Wolfskill
White Oak Reformed Church
White Oak Cemetery
Death notices span families from Rotheville to Penryn
An obituary column reports Barry B. Navegum Ravegum dying at his brother Harvey’s residence near Rotheville from influenza followed by pneumonia aged about twenty. Other deaths include Joseph W. Alle nducied at 39 after illness. Katie a late twin sister. Dora A. Gross of Penryn aged 40 with influenza and pneumonia. Burial details and church ties noted for Rothseville Lutheran White Oak Reformed Church.
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Barry B. Navegum
Ravegum
Harvey
Rotheville
Disston
Henry Baum
Warvey
Frank
Mints
Annie Sunder
Bareville
Wisabeth Levering
Landis Vale
Rothseville Lutheran Cemetery
Obituary fragment for Elizabeth with influenza nurse context
An elderly woman nearly 82 years old, Elizabeth, nursing at a son’s home during an influenza outbreak, is reported as well preserved in health. She is survived by six sons and is connected to the Carl sath of Hix location referenced in the fragment.
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Titusville
Howard Strickler
Dinston
Harry R. Wertsch
Tlapeland
Sam
Hazeston
Ciy Hall
Litiiz
Hell
Barineton
Wilson Aidsler
Lars
Peort
Yeath
Nother
N. A. Trbogier
Noah
Trimmer Sturday
Carl Sath
Hix
Elizabeth
Week USA
Doctor Dr. Posey Extends Medical Duty Leave
Dr Posey received a government call to report for duty with fifteen days notice and was granted a further fifteen day extension. He had influenza and relapsed after going out too soon but is now improving.
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St. Posey
Travelers Near and Far Train Trolley and Auto Visit Towns
A long list of visitors and residents traveling by train trolley and auto Sunday posted a lively scene in the town. Evelyn Ne and Mrs Mary Ging, Hlan Fasnachi, Herman Helmian, Toward Baum, James Sesseman, Shester Spickley, Ray mond Spickley, Harry Hertuler, Emma Groff, Arvil Burkholder, Charles Kline, Horace E. Sturgis, and other locals were noted visiting relatives or returning from nearby communities. Several trips to Chambershire, Carlisle, and New York were mentioned, with local reflections on scenery and old home ties.
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Evelyn Ne
Toward Baum
Pennsylvania
Almona
James Sesseman
Lancaster
Job Sesseulau
Shester Spickley
Raymond
Akyron
Harry Hertuler
Manheim
Emma Groff
New Providence
Mary G. Buch
Arvil Burkholder
Sfrday
Stoney Krosk
Charles Kline
Simday
Mary Gingrich
Horace E. Sturgis
Brickerville
Samvtel
Lititz Boy Wounded In Battle Letter Details
A letter from Archie Rosenberg, a Lititz boy, reports that his first battle left him unharmed while Monroe Witmer was seriously wounded. He notes other Lititz boys escaped injury and the Witmers live at North Broad Street and Lincoln Avenue. Further information is expected soon.
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Archie Rosentiere
Archie Rosenberg
Lititz
Monroe Witmer
Tle
Schools and Churches Closed Amid Flu Spike
Despite improving cases, a town health board meeting led to the temporary closing of churches and schools. Several patients show better, but new influenza cases keep arising. multiple residents including Benjamin Weir and Aaron Kablar recover at home.
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Board of Health
Uay
Benjamin Weir
Aaron Kablar
A. S. Detp. Miner E Mby
Jacob Ruhl
Alya Leigh
David PL Bricker
Grace Frederick
Emory Wagner
Wilegon Sheneverger
Thomas Steffy
Robert Steffy
Kissel Alanor Farm
Tee Covering
Honte
William Stantifer
Auto Kelivess Dull Watch for Biggest Auto Boom After War
Longenecker John K. Longenecker, a top local auto dealer, says postwar auto demand will surge. Influenza and Liberty Loan has kept buyers away. factories limit production and supply remains tight. He expects a great shift in sales once peace is declared and plans to be ready to meet demand.
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Inc
Longenecker
John K. Longenecker
Government appeals for nut shells for gas mask charcoal
War era plea cites shortage of coconut shells and fruit stones needed daily for gas mask charcoal. Trade partners report scarce coconuts worth about 75 dollars per thousand, with demand far exceeding supply. Authorities urge saving kitchen waste and delivering items such as peach seeds apricot pits date pits Brazil nut shells hickory walnuts and more to local stores to aid production.
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OL PF Rogennas & Song
Chemical Warfare Headquarters
Far East
West Indies
Central America
Plaute Brothers
Elore
Brazil
New Kimi of Corn Barn Tershey-Leaman Plan AGx40 Extension
Unclear text describes Kimi of Corn Barn Tershey-Leaman constructing a 40 foot AG extension at Elizabeth farms for an implement shed and corn barn. Fragmentary wording mentions Warng, enwira eliding evi flour, and plans by Jacob Ufersh for Mershey-Seaman Co with western style references.
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Tershey-Leaman
Elizabeth Farms
Jacob
Army and Raw Notes Pithy Paragraphs From Far Reach
Pithy dispatches detail service members from Hawaii to France. Aldis Eshieman assigned with OMcers Prowl Co. and sent from the Hawaiian Islands. Roy Wigsler of Mercersburg Academy visits family amid duties. Paraphrased updates mention Map Meade trained 344th Infantry, Harry Marks awaiting word to cross, Tom Folker and Paul Spangler en route to the fighting zone. Navy and air service notes include Lee, Mequon furloughs, and Herbert Weitzel at Cape May. A Red Cross display at Wertsch Jewellers features a German helmet helmet from a wounded enemy.
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Lient
Aldis Eshieman
Omcers Prowl Co
Cama Grani
Hawaiian Islands
Roy Wigsler
Mercersburg Academs
Map Meade
France
Harry Marks
Paul Spangler
Meg
C. Lee
Raymong
Hon From
Union
Ind
la Vallas
Texas
Conti
Herbert Weitzel
Naval
Cape May
N. d
Epent
Gid
Sumlay
Willi
Inreuia
B. Weitzel
Herbert
Germans Had Good Trenches In World War I
Alam Bacher, the tallest Lititz soldier, writes from the front about German trench fortifications. He describes vast concrete works ten to twenty feet deep and forty miles long with electric lights and baths, showing plans for a long stay. He notes Germans keep moving after their gains, preventing capture of the position.
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Alam Bacher
Lititz
P. BR. Bacher
Ile
Hlam
Letter Home From Frince Isaac Grayhill In War Time
Isan Grahill writes from a rest camp in France to his parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Grayhill on North Broai street. He mentions mail postmarks cheering him, serving as cook since leaving Camp Forest a week ago, and describes a large town near the air raid area. He notes relief from the front, a large king news item, and hopes his family remains well as he stays hopeful and observant amid wartime conditions.
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Frince
Isaac Grayhill
North Broai Street
Ag Tolinavs
Morehan
Camp Forest
Isaac Graette
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Irs
M. Kreier Taal Register
J. B. Young
Elizabeth Township
Warwick Township
and M Spickler
U.S
Tlarry K. Waga
Souder
Spruce
Orange
Loeb
Molster Brothers of
Ephrata
Lenonsh
G. G. Briekmn
Wonelalo
Samuel Foltz
Theodore B. Ruch
Landwin
San Franciso
Pacific Ocean
Foltz
Ellsworth
Elsworth Philippi
Harrishare
Seele
York
Wiizabech
Hutch Axi
el Haute Contern
Fe Gyn
Shane Fox
Brownstown
Lanessher
Brantatown
Brumnerville
N Nmber
Brothers and Sisters
Seoon
Rroidans Cemetery
Harry S. Dissinger
Dr. Posey
George Wood
Ianiondton
WN. d
Warren A. Wood
Harry Tt. Wertach
Topeland
Theis
Helen
Wher Kauffman
Philadelphia
Jacob Hershey
Chambershire
Burd Adams
Alvs
Mr. Adams
Henry Hall
Charleston
Amos H. Bomberger
Martin Bomberger
Teannette
Ralph Worley
William Worley
Mr. Hertzler
Carlisle
Ralph
Inest Cobb
New York
Springs Hotel
Cobb
Thei
ARE
Hocal Fine
Ig Boys
Merrig Kreider
Carl Swart
Norfolk
Barton
Bertia
Lincoln Balmer
Puget Sound Navy Yards
Washington
Supmer
F & M, Academy
Galen
Elsie
Jennie Miller
Camp Merritt
Wertsch Jewelry Store
Uun
Isan Grahill
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