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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
6
A vivid retelling of General Francis Marion's escape from British dragoons in South Carolina. Marion spurs his horse over a high eight foot fence and ditch in a cornfield, then rides free amid soldiers' amazement. The feat is likened to the Heatherbloom jump, with some embellishment possible.
Lancaster and Lititz division schedules show car lines linking Lititz and Lancaster. Weekdays start with early morning departures from Lititz at 5 45 and 6 45 A M and then every thirty minutes until 8 45 P M with late runs at 10 15 10 45 and 11 45 P M From Lancaster departures begin 5 00 and 6 00 A M every half hour until 3 00 P M then 9 00 10 60 and 11 00 Cars Sundays mirror weekday timings with Lititz 8 15 A M and Lancaster 7 00 A M Freight trains leave Lititz 9 15 A M and 3 15 P M arriving Lancaster 11 30 A M and 6 60 P M
The narrative recounts General John B. Gordon's midnight 1865 assault on Fort Stedman near Petersburg, detailing storming parties, breaches, fort defenses, and failed efforts, followed by Grant's operations and Lee's retreat toward Appomattox Court House culminating in surrender on April 9.
Advertisement urges readers to use the service for building or repairing projects. It promises helpful figures whether doing work themselves or hiring labor, including painting and material money, to save costs.
An advertisement from H. P. Gingrich & Co of Lititz Pennsylvania emphasizes high quality harnesses and oars. It claims best quality leather builds strength and durability for strenuous use. The note lists the company at 15 East Main Street in Lititz as the seller.
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