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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
4
Report notes two medical claims from 1911: seasickness results from semicircular canal irritation, and caviar may have germicidal effects against cholera. Experts say seasickness is solved by staying on land, while diet before voyages does not help.
The text condemns the Coatesville mob killing a Black man by fire and urges Chester County officials to prosecute participants, citing Governor Harmon’s actions in Newark Ohio where a mob killer was indicted and punished. It calls for prompt, decisive action to restore law and order and accountability.
The Y M C A Lititz board plans a September 5 meeting with the general secretary to discuss fall and winter plans. They will align with a county movement to organize outside towns and open rooms for the season and solicit input from officers, committees, and interested parties.
Report details Zachariah Walker a Black former officer who fatally struck Edgar Rice during a robbery near Worth Brothers Steel Company in Coatesville. Walker was captured, tortured, and burned alive by a mob, after repeated efforts to escape and pleas for mercy. The incident shocked the town as crowds gathered and police assistance was sought. Also notes a Saturday market with vegetables, fruit, eggs and dairy prices.
The Sunday school plans a yearly picnic on Saturday afternoon and evening August 26 in the church grove opposite the brick church. Hastburg band will play, amusements and ground refreshments support the school. WTU meeting next Monday at 7 30 pm at Mrs Eliza Sahm North Broad. Annual Springs meeting Wednesday Aug 23 at 2 30 pm with written reports. Luncheon tickets for 5 o clock sale. Toast list A Winsome Token The Missing Links To Make The Wheels go Round.
Daniel B. Erb and sister of Peters burg visited Rev Tobias Sheneck on Monday. Nathan M. Witmier and family of Silver Springs visited in the family of Frank Druckenbrod on Sunday. Mr Aaron H. Hess and wife visited friends at Lebanon on Sunday. Harry Miley and family Frank Druckenbrod and wife attended the picnic at Ruhls on Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Amos Moyer of Naumanstown were guests of Mr and Mrs John Bomberger on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Michael Whitman visited Henry Witman and family near Brunnerville Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Doster visited friends in Brickerville over the weekend. Mr John Hossler is repainting his house with Schultz and Hartranft of Brunnerville doing the work. Mr and Mrs Irvin Leed and children visited friends near Schoeneck Sunday. Mr and Mrs Rev Joseph Bolland Mrs John Moyer and daughter Ellie of near Penryn were guests of L Studenroth and family on Sunday.
In Penn township triplets born to a poor family draw attention as the Milhway freak calls. D K Bomberger now seen with a new five passenger Reo. The funeral of Peter Singer at Graybill's Elm meeting house. Speculation on an accident cause and religious sermons by Revs Hottenstein and Fahnestock.
E G Geyer returned from Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday and can walk with crutches. A funeral for H H Brackbill at Brickerville drew many locals. Isaac Reed Polly Meek and Frank Hartranft of Ephrate visited Simon P Meek. Jonas Risser of Manheim visited Levi and Mrs Risser. Henry Witman and wife hosted Michael and wife of Lititz while Elias Rhoads of Neffsville visited relatives. On Monday Mrs Joseph Flory, an elderly woman, fell in a dark room and injured her right leg. Dr Walters of Rothsville was summoned.
Mrs. George Brockey dies after lingering illness aged 66. Funeral held Monday with Rev. E. Schantz officiating. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs. Nathaniel Stober. Also notes on local social events, visitors, and community happenings in Schaefferstown.
The notice lists multiple community picnics at Lititz Springs from August 1 to August 19 and several fairs including Lebanon, Chester County, Berks County, Oxford, Hanover, Lancaster, and Kutztown fairs, with reunions and Sunday school events interspersed throughout September and August. Names of families and organizations appear with dates and locations.
A local business advertises a Saturday promotion claiming the first customer after 7:20 PM on a recent Saturday was Mrs Hagen and offers a free ham to Mrs Hagen upon calling this Saturday.
Local contact listing for Benj F Lutz at Cedar Street Lititz Pennsylvania with IND and phone reference.
A sub-agent for A. R. Kochiel of Leola advertises lightning rod services. Mr. Koehel and his crew promise quick work and claim authority on lightning rod construction with many rods already placed in the area.
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