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Post Office Listing at Lilite Pa
Entry indicates the material is entered at Lilite Pennsylvania, as second class matter. The note flags a postal classification and mailing status for the publication or item.
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Lilite Pa
Faith in the Great Engineer Guides Autoless Sunday Faith
Jerome P. Fleishman writes in the Baltimore Sun about a gasless Sunday and the public’s patriotic obedience. He uses a train journey narrative to invoke faith in the Great Engineer, urging businesspeople to act with four-square integrity and endure misfortune while staying true to principles.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Wilmington
Baltimore
Siander
Jerome P. Fleishman
The
Baltimore Sun
Lititz Fire Truck Crash Damages Plant and Mill Fire
Local war work plant suffered a major blaze that consumed a two story frame planing mill formerly run by Neidermyer Brothers. A Lititz fire engine overturned on a hill while pursuing the flames, driver uninjured, truck damaged but operable. Robert H. Yerger, owner, planned shell case production at a new site, with 600 daily output prior to the blaze and rebuilding underway despite the disaster.
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Lititz
Long Hill
Kissel Hill
KE. K. Singer
Singer
Lancaster
Burgess Diehm
Trout
Neidermyer Brothers
Robert H. Yerger
Yerger
Jerre Bowman
Thomas Wagon Works
Mgr. Verger
Lititz Clothing Store Sees Manager Resign Amid Move
Notice to the public states E. E. Habecker resigns as Lititz Clothing and Shoe Store manager after going into business on Broad Street. Cohen, proprietor, invites unsatisfied buyers to return for fit checks and guarantees full value. Stock expanded by moving Manheim store closure, promising double assortment and big savings on first class merchandise. Wishes Habecker success in new venture.
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Broad Street
E. E. Habecker
Lititz Clothing and
Cohen
Lititz Clothing
Manheim
Habecker
Successful Bidder Named for School Pavement Project
B. F. Fralich was awarded the contract for concrete pavements and gutters at the school property corner of Orange and Cedar streets. He will receive 698 dollars for the job. Ground filling in front of the new building is complete, improving appearance. in time walks, flowers, and shrubbery will enhance the area into a beauty spot.
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Orange
Cedar Streets
B. F. Fralich
Unfair Criticism of Town Firemen After Fire
A Sunday piece defends town firemen, noting unjust criticism after a disastrous Saturday fire. It argues proper critique can correct faults, but praises the fire laddies for efficient, commendable work during the blaze.
Brunnerville Brieflets Highlights Local Visits and Birth
David M. Swope and family from Leola visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Roth on Saturday evening. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Menno Sheaffer at Levi Habecker’s home on Monday. Mrs. Levi Habecker and Mrs. Samuel F. Hoffer of Leola are among those indisposed. M. S. Sheaffer and daughter Lizzie spent Tuesday at Manheim. Mrs. Levi Eckert and Mrs. Addison Meily of Lexington called on Mrs. J. W. Roth on Tuesday. Samuel R. Nissley and wife hosted Henry Carper and family near Lititz and Jacob Carper and wife near Fruitville on Sunday. Rufus K. Reist began work as a telegraph clerk in Culver, Cambria county, Pa., via help from Harry J. Shirker, the local operator.
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David M. Swope
Anna
Hiram D. Bucks
Clarence S. Bucks
Leola
J. W. Roth
Menno Sheaffer
Levi K . Habecker
Levi K. Habecker
Samuel F. Hoffer
M. S. Sheaffer
Lizzie
Manheim
Harry J. Shirker
Local Visitors Attend Reunions and Social Calls
Mrs Elmer Bucher and children visited Manheim for the weekend with her parents the Carpers. Many attended the Hiser Oberlin reunion at Ephrata Park where Rev W K Fleck gave an excellent patriotic address. Leinbach sisters of Reading recited and delighted guests. John C Elser Harrisburg and daughter Mabel Philadelphia visited the Gerhart family. Daniel Clay and granddaughter Alva Dare from Harrisburg were guests of the Gerharts. Samuel Nissiey and Samuel Elser visited Lititz Saturday evening. Mabel Pfantz of Ephrata stayed with the Pfantz family Friday. Simon Landis and bride visited Isaac Buchens at Ephrata on Sunday. Emma Irvin of Lincoln spent Wednesday afternoon at the Gerharts.
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Elmer Bucher
Manheim
Jacob Carper
Hiser-Oberlin
Ephrata Park
W. K. Fleck
Lititz
Leinbach
Reading
John C. Elser
Harrisburg
Mabel
Philadelphia
Zack
Samuel Ferry
Daniel Clay
Alva Dare
J. W. Gerhart
Samuel Nissiey
Samuel Elser
Mabel Pfantz
Ephrata
J. K. Pfantz
Simon Landis
Brownstown Journal Highlights Local People and Events
Engineer Willis Eitmier breaks a leg at Conestoga Hosiery Mill while adjusting a wheel chain. An aeroplane passed over at high altitude. A 300-pound hog owned by A S Hichelberger dies in a hog epidemic. Rev H P Hagner opens revival meetings at the U E church. V J Hiemenz demonstrates Kerodox gas maker at Killian’s hotel. A kerosene burner converts fuel for cooking and heating. Mrs Eliza Mumma to hold a public sale and will live with her sister in Mannheim. A G Carpenter confined to bed with lumbago. No Evangelical services due to pastor's illness. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Ressler of Talmage. Farmers busy harvesting tobacco. Christiana Draft Board No 3 selects J Earl Wolf and Warren B Wolf for Lancaster Technical School on Sept 19. Leicy and Mumma oversee local census registration for 18 to 45-year-olds.
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Willis Eitmier
Conestoga
A.V. Walter
A. S. Hichelberger
H. P. Hagner
U. E
V. J. Hiemenz
Lancaster
D. B. Killian’s
Eliza Mumma
Schaefferstown Sayings Opens Heidelberg Schools
The Heidelberg township public schools opened Monday morning and pupils were vaccinated by Dr F D Zimmerman. Partial centralization allows transportation for those over a mile from the concentration point. Mrs A J Bachman is treated at Good Samaritan Hospital Lebanon. Dr Zimmerman is the family physician and consulted with several specialists. Thieves robbed a large portion of William S Gerhart's melon crop. Grandchild of Chas Bisson buried at the local cemetery after arriving from Womelsdorf. Miss Ida S Lauser took her Sunday school class to Hopeland park via E and L cars. all enjoyed.
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Heidelberg
F. D. Zimmerman
A. J. Bachman
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lebanon
William 5
Gerhart
Chas. Bisson
Womelsdorf
Mise Ida 5
Lauser
Hopeland Park
Death notices in Lancaster County obituaries
Last summons continues for Rolandus Fogle and Lizzie Sharp as Lancaster county obituaries report Andrew Fogle dying of lockjaw after a splinter injury and Lizzie Sharp passing at 72 with funeral plans noted. Surviving relatives include Frank Border and Lydia Mumma, with services arranged near Lincoln and at Mennonite sites.
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Moses Sharp
Lizzie Sharp
Lincoln
Sharp
Lutheran Church
Frank Border
Reading
Lydia Mumma
Mellinger
Tobacco Grower Announces Proposed 1918 Prices in Lancaster
The Lancaster Tobacco District grower publicly declares proposed prices to be paid by packers for the 1918 crop. He lists prices for Trash 10c or more, Fillers 18c or more, Wrappers 20c or more, Wrappers tops 24 inches 35 to 40c. He invites growers to register at 46 North Market Street during October 7 to 12 and offers profit sharing if top prices aren’t achieved. Do not sell before stripping time.
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Lancaster Tobacco District
Pennsylvania
North Market Street
Lancaster
Liabilities and Deposits of a Lancaster Bank
Bank cash summary lists capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, and expenses. It shows circulating notes, net due to National Banks, demand deposits including individual and certificates of deposit, cashier's checks, and time deposits. The document ends with a sworn statement by cashier H. Wour of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Brownstown National Bank
Brownstown
Pennsylvania
U. S
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
State of Pennsylvanian
County of Lancaster
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Ralph E. Buch
Chester G. Spickler
J Proprietors
Garfield
Brunnerville
Brownstown and Vicinity
Schaefferstown
Rolandus
Frank Kline
Erb’s Mennonite Meeting House
Jacob Hershey
Lockjaw
Andrew Fogle
Homer Minnich
Fogle
Cleveland
Ohio
Seaman & Seed Front
Cedar Streets N
Broad St
Lititz, Pa
Ind
Bell Phones
Lancaster County
Groff& Wolf Co
N. Queen St. Lancaster
Wertsch
Jeweler
Lancaster Business College
N. Queen St
Lancaster, Pa
Zook’s Jewelry Store
J.H. Worf
G. Graybill
Correet
Aly, Walter Tl
Lu, Keith Directors
K, M, Shiffer
Lyons
Dissinger
Daylight Store
T. S. Beck & Son
Bell
L Manheim
S. Broad Street
E. B. Beck
Big Values
Brunnerville, PA
H. Kreider
Corsetiere
E. Main St. Ind
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