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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
4
Advertisement notice explains Thursday press schedule and how to submit material with name and address as guarantor of good faith. Rates listed include five cents per line for obituaries or society items and one to one half cents per word for notices of entertainments and fundraisers. Also covers change of address procedures and订 payment terms of one year at $1.00 in advance or $1.25 after delay.
Entry indicates postal handling at Lititz Pennsylvania Post Office designated as second class matter.
A stone house owned by Miss Maria Buch between Millport and Oregon on Lititz creek was struck by lightning during a recent storm. A corner broke away a fruit tree was struck and a swing nearby damaged. Ingra Buck, in the house at the time, was stunned but recovered.
The Lutz family reunion at Harry Brookmyer’s farm near Neffsville on Wednesday August 11 drew over a hundred relatives. A long barn dinner preceded a group photo and a program led by Rev. Henry F. Lutz with music by the Lutz Family Band. Rev. A. W. Gottshall gave the address on kinship duties. Ada Ember entertained with humorous stories. officers were re elected and plans set for 1916.
The Muddy Creek Union Sunday school held its annual picnic in Harting’s woods near Swartzville last Saturday drawing an estimated crowd over 10,000. Addresses were given by Henry of the Lutheran Orphanage of Topton, Rev. B. G. Welder of Reamstown, and Rev. M. W. Schweitzer of Ephrata. The Ringgold band of Reading and the Knights of Malta Band of Mechanicsburg provided music. Receipts totaled about 1200, with large quantities of food consumed including 1800 sandwiches, 350 pounds of bologna, 60 pounds of pressed ham, 300 loaves of bread, 65 pounds of cheese, 1700 bananas, 1050 quarts of ice cream, 500 pounds of candy, 100 watermelons, 10 bushels of peanuts, 50 pounds of pretzels, 1700 bottles of soft drinks, and 700 cups of hot coffee.
Reverend George D. Clarke and his family spent several days in Stewartstown York County this week. He notes a bountiful peach crop in York with choice free stone peaches available nearby at 25 cents per bushel.
A Sunday storm struck Neffsville during worship driving worshippers to shelter. The tent was toppled then reerected for evening services as flood waters and wet feet affected the town. The issue notes ice cream prices, local improvements, evangelistic meetings, roadway collisions, and upcoming public events.
G M Leicey was chosen trustee to fill the unexpired Josiah Adams term at Browntown. H L Keith runs a summer clearance sale in August. K G E festival on S C Speraw’s lawn features East Petersburg band. Ephraim Foltz's 16 acre tobacco field hail damaged last Sunday. A dog with rabies was seized at W K Wolf’s home. Asner Bare shot it after it bit Wolf’s granddaughter. Strasburg loses to the locals 6 to 2. team to Terre Hill Saturday. Streets damaged by heavy rains. Muddy Creek picnic well attended. baseball fans visit Lititz to see Lititz vs New Holland. Edna Plank visits W E Pierce. Mrs Lizzie Cammaus and Margaret Bare travel to Atlantic City. Mt Airy Sunday-school picnic near Durlach next Saturday with English and German talks. music by Newmanstown, Mt Airy Cornet, Hureka Quartette. free supper and school fund. Morning parade planned at 10 with Newmanstown band leading. weather may delay. Real estate sale dates urged to be placed in the sale register. office sale bills touted as key to success. Free insertion offered if bills printed at this office.
About 800 to 900 people attended the Mechanicsburg Fire Company annual festival Saturday held on Miss Ida Weidler’s lot near the village center. Beck's band of Lititz provided music of a delightful nature. Final receipts will be known in a few days but are expected to be substantial.
Chautauqua events begin Thursday afternoon with lectures and concerts by McKinney Operatic Company and others. An editorial excerpt argues the movement aids education and community progress, noting its growing reach across 250 towns in multiple states and a three day autumn session in demand.
Mr H L Ray of 709 Columbia avenue Lancaster had his pocket picked at Centra Square Lancaster last Saturday morning. He went to Lititz afterward to visit friends and reported the purse held eighteen dollars and other valuables. He believes someone brushed against him entering a car and the loss was not from his pocket.
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