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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
2
Division and district engineers of the Department of Highways are instructed to zealously protect trees on the right of way during highway improvements. The notice stresses saving shade trees when possible without compromising alignment or proper construction and warns against unnecessary destruction or injury.
Paul Baback of Johnstown leaped from the stone bridge into the Conemaugh but remained within shallow water. After a half hour a policeman ordered him ashore and arrested him for disorderly conduct. He claimed the act was to die by his own hand. Lancaster’s Blades Ribbon Co. opened a ribbon mill at South Prince and Seymour streets, employing about 100 workers.
Two men in an auto claiming to be Ernest Romerz and Joseph Digaldo of Baltimore were arrested after a gun fight in Northumberland. Police found over $2000 worth of men’s clothing from Sam the Hatter in Williamsport on their car. They said they were hired by Joe Martini of Baltimore to drive to Williamsport, where the store was robbed, then head to Baltimore. Martini escaped by train that night.
Feeding new grain causes forced molt in many flocks as hens lay and molt simultaneously. The article advises proper grain curing, timely silo filling, thorough silage trampling, and water addition if corn is dry or overmature. It also covers seed corn selection, new oats for horses, cautious wheat sowing after Hessian fly dates, and storing machinery under cover to prevent rust and rot.
The bureau of fire prevention of the state police department barred erecting gasoline or oil pumps and filling stations within eight feet of state highways. The order is not retroactive. Paul D. Wright asked boroughs to forbid pumps closer than eight feet to improved highways to avoid interference with two way traffic when vehicles halt for fueling.
Within the county a kidnaping last week ended with eight year old Irma Kaims of Lancaster returned home uninjured after being taken for a ride by a stranger in his car. Authorities report the abductor released the girl and fled the city.
A vivid feature on the Black Hawk statue in Illinois designated as America's largest concrete monument. Lorado Taft's monumental sculpture honors the famous Chief Black Hawk, standing 300 tons on a river rock pedestal with a granite-like finish achieved through a sand mix and a sevenfold enlargement of a six-foot model.
Simon S. Folk, 80, of Fisk Lick Somerset near Maryland line, accidentally stuffed a .22 shell into his corn cob pipe while filling with tobacco. The blast injured him and he lost sight. Earlier he had fired at targets near his home and dropped unexploded shells into his pocket. Folk believed a hard lump of tobacco caused the shell to detonate.
Edelind Cabarete, 12, of Point Marion Pennsylvania, was burned by a 6609 volt contact and died within an hour after touching a wire at Locust Til coal company yard. Edmund and two playmates fled in fear as the tragedy unfolded and a brick-yard worker came to assist.
The will of William M Dreisbach owner of a Lewisburg hardware store was probated in Northumberland county last week. It discloses more than $100000 to be distributed among widow Kate N Dreisbach Thorpe Nesbit and Mrs Anna K Henderson who are nephew and niece. Miss Laura E Dreisbach is left income of $10000 for life.
Mayor Joseph Caulffiel of Johnstown orders all Black residents who have lived in the city for under seven years to depart, a statement attributed to Warren Worth Bailey, former Pennsylvania senator and editor of the Johnstown Democrat.
Motorists traveling the national pike reported light snow in the Calkhill area eight miles from Uniontown, with Calkhill noted as one degree colder than Fayette county. J A Minnier of Coburn killed 59 copperhead snakes and 26 rattlers while mowing near Coburn, aided by Samuel Rider and others including S J Kerstetter, A C Hack, J W Steiger, R R Kerstetter and FL V Rerstetter.
Katherine Huber, six, is in critical condition after a stray large bird dog attacked her at her home in West Chester. In Macungie Lehigh county residents suffer extreme drought with scarcely a gallon of water per person as wells and springs run dry, a condition unseen by the oldest inhabitants.
Professor Edward R Brunyate superintendent of Cape May county schools in Cold Springs New Jersey cites a rival to Luther Burbank. He displayed two large apples with Cape May initials and a pig likeness. He credits Joseph C Elliott the farmer who grows the fruit and notes the method is kept secret.
The Lancaster Fair at Lancaster Fair Grounds features Royal Carrie the heaviest dancer in the world performing with Downies' Performing Elephants, plus Hip Raymond and Alfred Maison in a comedy knockout acrobatic act. The Six Stella Sisters headline a whirlwind twirling act, with a comedy circus, Italian craft displays, quilts, pies, cakes, and notable farm machinery exhibits. Secretary Seldomridge predicts the best Fair yet, running September 23, 26, 27 and 28, offering education, excitement, and fun for all.
Mary A. Hiss, 90, of Columbia, choked to death Tuesday after a piece of toast lodged in her throat. Medical staff attempted resuscitation but the obstruction proved fatal, with witnesses noting the breakfast scene ended abruptly.
Philadelphia on January 5 1885 memorial piece praises Doctor Hull’s varied talents and character. It details his height weight and vigor in youth, his fluent but dogmatic manner, courage and debating skill, and his strong Democratic loyalty and political work in Lancaster County. The essay notes professional prospects under Buchanan and hints at ongoing discussion about his legacy.
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