Great Electric Deal Prompts Lancaster Stockholder Meeting
Lancaster stockholders are notified of a September 24 Hartford meeting to sell the United Gas and Electric Corporation of all trolley, electric, and gas holdings owned by American Cities Company. The merger would create a 24‑company group with estimated first year earnings around 6 percent. The article also notes the Birkenbine Michael family reunion at Reist's Grove near Millport, with officers elected for the Lancaster group and plans for the 1914 gathering in Ephrata Park.
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Lancaster Electric and Gas
Uancaster Theilizemere
Lancaster County
United Gas and Electric Corporation
Lancaster County Railway and Light Company
Conestowa Traction Company
Edison Electric Light Company
Lancaster Gas, Light and Fuel Company
Columbia Gas Company
Little Rock
Ark
Nashville
American Cities Company
United Company
Birkenbine-Michael
Reist’s Grove
Millport
Franklin County
Stephen Schweitzer
Ephrata
Harry Birkenbine
Lititz
H. M. Krick
Lancaster
Treas
R. M. Evans
Rothsville
F. M. Birkenhbine
R. D
A. N. Griffin
C. H. Kreider
Ephrata Park
Lightning destroys Alyin Wenger barn in Earl Township
A barn on the Wenger farm between Brownstown and Oregon was struck by lightning during a morning storm and burned completely. Neighbors and about 100 volunteers fought the fire, saving only a few tools from the adjacent tobacco shed and pigsty. Losses include $3,500 to the barn and $38,500 overall, with $1,500 insured.
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Alyin Wenger
Eari Township
Brownstown
Oregon
Wenger
Ottomar Eckert
Lititz Agricultural Company
Spencer Wonders About Post Office
Friends of Louis N. Spencer the Democratic candidate for Lancaster postmaster wonder why his name has not been sent to the senate by President Wilson. Palmer endorsed Spencer despite opposition from other candidates and protests and petitions were sent to Washington.
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Spencer
Louis N. Spencer
Lancaster
Senate
Wilson
A. Mitchell Palmer
Palmer
Washington
Simple guidance to outwit art fakers in antiques
A Chicago Journal column advises buyers to seek beauty and utility over age or name when purchasing furniture or pictures. It argues that forged ages and titles can fool, but genuine usefulness and aesthetic value are verifiable concerns, urging education to avoid losses from swindlers.
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Sis Jess
Chicago Journal
Athens Season Rules Summer Outings Not Comfort
In Century Magazine Robert Hichous notes Athenians shun hard exercise and retreat from Phalerum and other seaside spots except in peak heat. The season ends on a set day, after which residents abandon trips to Phalerum and nearby shores, preferring city life despite favorable weather.
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Kephisia
Phaleroa
Corinth
Athens
Covein Aquare
Phalerum
Robert Hichous
Century Magazine
Cleaning Valuable Glass The Pall Mail Gazette Advice
The Pall Mail Gazette warns against using chemicals on old glass as they remove the blue tint prized by collectors. If cleaning is needed use fine ground powdered eye shells mixed with tepid water to form a paste, rub, rinse, and dry with soft leather for best preservation of antique glass.
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Pall Mail Gazette
Official Rat Catchers Through Early English History
An 1672 English warrant notes Elizabeth Wickley as a rat catcher paid eight pounds annually for killing rats and vermin around the Tower of London. By the 18th century the role gained stature with Gentleman's Magazine recording Gower as rat killer to the king, a £100 yearly honorific post.
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Elizabeth Wickley
Tower of London
Gentleman's Magazine
Gower
Freddy's Fear at dessert plate
Irred dy hesitates before taking a cake from a plate as his mother asks why he is crying. He fears a scolding for choosing the biggest cake.
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Freddy
Ile
Emotions of Anger and the Call to Let It Flow
A historic column argues anger stems from blocked nervous plans and that releasing emotion through action, not suppression, prevents atrophy. It likens a child stamping feet to a man thumping a table and a hysterical woman stamping heels, warning against breaking temper for proper channeling.
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New York American
Public Sale Notices From Various Estates and Properties
Public sale register lists sales with bills printed at this office for estates in Manheim, Penn, Warwick and Brownstown townships. Auctions include farms, houses, furniture, livestock, and lots along Lancaster Fruitville turnpike, Akron and Rothsville areas, with dates from September 11 to September 20 and sales by executors and heirs.
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Sam‘l B. Lenhart
Leher
Jos. W. Baker
Haturuay
Manni Township
Lancaster and
Fruitville
Charles B
Charles B. Dis. TB Mrgae, Sept. W-On the Premises of the Late Annie Lenhart
Brickerville
Isaac Welter
Olivia K. Hollinger
Tari
Penn Township
Manheim
Frunville
Frida
Ab Ephrati
Jav
Vemmy
Tiday
Warwick House
C. Ee ‘Hurkholder
Penn Two
Bim
Abram
Peter
David Eshleman
Mary
Lorah
Samuel Eshleman
Saptensbe i
Emanuel Greiner
David Sillan
Brownstown
Benjamin
Brubu- Kewe
Akron Station
Hod. Wolt
Nship
Millway
Anosamu Sauntuel Oberholtzer
Blu
Prem x Walnut
Mapel
Soloman Weaver
Warwick Township
Tilste K
Rothsville Mills
Millport
William M. Young
Mary Behmer
Owl Hill
John M. Behmer
Levi H. Judy
Geiger
Keystone Iotel
Rothsville
Frederick Larmmet
Sitmile
Millportlam
OU Stable
E. Irday
Haifville
Elizabeth
Improvemon
William 1
Tiadiinighalur
Ralph R. Podd
Manheim Township
Lancaster County
Amos Frank Yarm
Lancaster and Fruitville
Lititz
Seffeville
East Petersburg
Litite
Col. Frank
D. W. Backwalter
A. F. Gostetter
D. F. Gosteter
Schol
Charles Blass
Rebman
H.R. Rossler
Samuel Ashleman
Orphans’ Court of
Penn Townshio
Hm Post
Manbein
Howe
Etlso Neven
Samuel Bomberger
Aaron Rul
Henry Singer
John Greiner
Isaac Greiner
Christarnharl
Seth Grayhill
Phares Graybill
Gpsraveling House
Benjamin Graybill
Fi Yocum
Phares Bomberger
Elm Post Office
Munheirm
Kn Post Office
White Oak
Minnich
Penryn
Peter B. Eshleman
Sale
Abraham B. Eshleman
David
Eshleuman
Free Car Service To Lancaster County Refund Promotion
An advertisement promises cash refunds on round trip car fares for purchases of ten dollars or more. It touts continued customer service and aims to bring the store within easy reach, noting a history of serving patrons with deliberation and focus on value.
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Lancaster County
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Earl Township
Bogus “Antiques
Swardle
Bleagy Tribune
Will Leber
Sale and Exchange
Aphrata
Kansas & Nebraska
Meswno Kuntz
KL Engle
Geo. S
Demmy
Avon Station
H. N. Wolf & Sons Aa
Diamond Station
Akron
Bronnerville
Lane. Co
Baer
Hess
Brannerville, Pa
David Doster
Lancaster ‘County
Dhe
Charles Doster
Addie G. Dostice
Frances M. Kreider
Warrel S
BCH
Atty
Aljly
Isaac Lorah
John D. Bear
Lancaster Co
John Oberholtzer
Janus
Henry Birb
Mphrata
Amos B. Oberholtzer
Samuel B. Oberholtzer
Main
Sweets
Main Street
Tenth
Alhton
Tera
Condit
Samouml B. Oberholtzer
A. Hinsey
M.G. Schaffer
Con. Dery
Cell
Kissel Hill
Reuben Fry
Abram Sheibley
Charles Birkenbine
Sarah Buch
Sale al
P. M
John M. Behmer Lhyih
Rudy
Exsig
HWE
Lexington
Rlilwn Landis
J. E. Eshleman
Centre ST
Lan
Norking
Gous
New York
E. King St
Lancaster, Pa
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