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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
1
Lititz discussions grow over Brindall’s silk mill proposal with a potential one story factory at112 by AB Teer. Officials seek a suitable site while residents weigh benefits and risks, amid mentions of a large local turnout and surrounding civic events.
Fragmentary notice describes parcel post weight limits and charges, with instructions for buyers to place orders through local postmasters or letter carriers in duplicate. It notes costs consist of article price plus postage to be collected at time of delivery.
Features include a poultry exhibit at the Lancaster county fair on Sept Ath and Oct 1 2 3. Daniel arranged a level waterfowl display with African geese valued at 800 dollars per pair and several varieties including bahitin ducks Swany valued around 50 dollars each.
The report notes a July parade in Which Me featuring many Dallins and Pershing, with soldiers shown in uniform, silent military sway, and a sense of anticipation. Lloyd is expected home soon, likely recovering from recent work, returning to duties.
Sfarry Gingrich, a Lititz native and manager of Reading underwear mill, and associates bought the local warehouse to establish an underwear mill. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a new mill operation in Lititz.
James Yoder died about 3 15 on Sunday afternoon after a heart condition and complications from a several years long decline. He was 65 years 3 months and 10 days old. Born near Shoe Taker ville in Berks County he lived in Lititz 31 years and farmed in Berks for 10 years. He belonged to St Pauls Lutheran Church and was married to Bry Tangy who survives him. He leaves three brothers Lavin of Reading one of Centreport Thomas Heat of Mary Lang of old Os Wednesday. Burial followed at Lititz home with services at St Pauls Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Fleck. The Lititz Male Chorus participated.
Richard, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Carpenter of Lutity Ly, died at 6 A. M. Saturday at General Hospital in Lancaster after an operation. He had been ill three weeks and ten days. The funeral was held in the afternoon at Melo Mat Pelab Cemetery with BeBe Week director officiating.
An obituary lists the death of a Panes, age unknown, with surviving husband, several children in Ephrata and Eden, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Brothers and sisters named include Martin, Rudy, Ladie, Isyael, Mast Petersburg, Mut relly John, and others. Funeral services set for Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. from the late home with a service at Weaverland Mennonite Church and interment to follow.
Mrs Kate Custer widow of Dindwle iers, formerly with United Traction Company, died after years of residence in Linden. Funeral services held at Reading Pisresis parish with interment at Adamstown. Funeral Saturday at Linden Atal Seminary, Witit, with services at Reading and interment at Adamstown.
A Lititz resident reported a frightening experience when street lights failed during a dark night. He traveled a mountain road called Palen, adding to the peril and concern about safety in the area.
Fishermen from RL Angle Sea New Jersey and Langaster men reported a productive outing with about thirty fish landed. Several Lancaster and Lititz locals fished near Lititz and Conestoga with varying luck, while farm land near Wayne County offered future sale prospects. Political maneuvering continues as Republicans and Democrats near petition filing deadlines with potential surprises anticipated.
Mrs Mamas Arb ii D a notes growing demand for cantaloupes shipped by parcel post from Becker in Delaware. Crates carry fifteen melons, cost one dollar per crate with transport paid by the shipper. Some melons are described as deep yellow and sweet. Send a dollar to Becker or Mrs Harb for prompt attention to orders.
Henry Conrad was taken to St Josephs Hospital Sunday with stomach trouble and is under care of Dr Paul Roebuck in Lancaster Harlen. Charles Rosenbur is suffering eye pain and poor eyesight. Dr Martin Hoffman treated a work accident at Stiffel treeman plant where two fingers were caught in a rip saw. doctors hope some use remains. Howard Baan and Mrs David Te Leannan are mentioned in connection with unrelated news.
Travelers near and far share Sundays with family and friends across Reading, Manheim, Lancaster, and beyond. Names include Lizzie Kline, Atleo, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Leviv Zuok, and many others visiting Atlantic City, Philadelphia, and local towns. The column records prolonged visits, camp meetings, farewells, and school trips with numerous households noted.
Employees of the Ideál Chocolate Company will take a special excursion train to Willow Grove. All expenses including an employee’s spouse will be paid by the company. A program committee will arrange amusements and a baseball game. About 300 people are expected to attend the trip. The date is to be announced upon a railroad official’s report.
Odd Fellows members from Albovar County and nearby cities gather at Williamson Park Taneastar for Odd Fellows Day. Past Grand Master Robert W Montgomery of Philadelphia attends. The Irony Band performs. Amusements for adults and kids provided by committees. All Odd Fellows and friends welcome.
A Detroit Free Press rotogravure supplement features John F. Langenecker with his automobile in a parade scene. The image depicts the car wired with Acrawlung elements and is dated to a July Fourth style celebration in the city.
J Flinsey demonstrates profitable rabbit farming in a small yard on Orange Street. With over twenty rabbits he breeds Flemish Giants, Belgian Hares, and New Zealand Reds. He argues rabbits offer cheap meat as beef and pork costs rise and claim they require little work and reproduce reliably.
Waller Rhoads, a student aviator, visited from Friday to Sunday with Mrs. Alarvey Temoyer. He fell 2,400 feet at an aviation field near Washington, D. C. during a stunt. He aimed to regain control, sighted a tree below, and managed to land using it as a brake, saving his life. He suffered internal injuries and a paralyzed arm but remains alive.
A local effort argues households could save about $2,000 annually on flour by shifting to home grown and simpler milling methods. Advocates urge retaining natural, less processed flour to improve health and reduce costs, noting changes in milling raise prices and favor Western flour.
Ray Link comes home after a period of military service on a Saturday. He previously worked as a foreman at the teenage labor packing warehouse at this place before the war began to affect work. A near miss during an engagement left him shaken but staying in the area.
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