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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
4
Heavy snow drives townsfolk to old-time travel as sleighs replace wheels for many chores and outings. Bakers, butchers, and movers switch to sleighs while youth share rides with sweethearts. Bob sleds light up nights as farmers pursue traditional travel during the transport lull.
Forty years back the Lititz Record notes village life with quaint oddities now old-fashioned. The piece recalls changes in people, fortunes, and affairs from marriages to deaths, hinting at a future where readers may ponder the crudeness of that era and the fate of its citizens.
A Lan caster card party awarded coal and potatoes as prizes in a novel wartime scheme aimed at aiding distribution. The plan drew laughs and caution about potential misuse if a player lost big. In unrelated college news, Dr. R C Schiedt resigned from Franklin and Marshall amid accusations of pro German stance, with trustees approving immediate departure. A poster dispute at Franklin and Marshall over Kaiser atrocities fueled campus controversy. Local ads promote discounted hats at Lititz Clothing and Shoe Store.
Daniel Seiverling, well known resident of Ephrata, died Friday afternoon of dropsy in his sixty third year. Born at Voganville, he was a carpenter and contractor who lived in Ephrata 26 years, ran the Keystone House in Lancaster, and promoted horse racing at Mc Grath's Park. He served as one of Ephrata’s first burgesses and belonged to United Brethren church, Lincoln lodge of Odd Fellows, and Ridgely Encampment Protective Association. Survived by wife Miss Frankford and children Irwin and Carrie, he was brother to John and Levi Seiverling. Funeral Wednesday at the United Brethren church, Rev. C. A. Match officiating. burial in Bowmansville cemetery.
The notice records the death of former Linden Hall teacher Miss Florence Kluge at 74 at her Bethlehem home, noting Rev. Hermann A. Brickenstein’s era and her brother Rev. E. T. Kluge of Lititz Moravian church. Also reported is Albert B. Stambaugh’s York County death at 67, with survivor William H. Stambaugh of Lititz. Additional items include a letter from Louis Seaber about a Boston posting, reflections on death, and a wartime alien registration notice for male German nationals 14 and older in Lititz, with photography requirements and post office reporting by week’s end.
Mrs Leda Todd returned home from Manheim where she nursed her mother Mrs Arias Demmy who is on the sick list. Mrs Jacob G Eitmer ill but improving. D 8 High and family visited Mrs John N Schreiner at Elm on Sunday. Chester Whitmyer of Penryn and his lady friend from Lebanon were guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Weachter on Sunday. Mr G Schreiner offers a large buffalo robe for sale suitable for auto or sleigh.
The article discusses potential use of wheat flour substitutes in pretzel making. N D Sturgis plans trials to avoid tough texture, noting concerns from some bakers about orders restricting adulteration. E A Sturgis employee cites graham pretzels as promising. anticipation grows that war may broaden pretzel varieties in Lititz. It also advertises A B Kirschbaum’s wool suits and Lititz Clothing and Shoe Store promotions.
The ad proclaims on time delivery and reliable service with a well chosen line of new watches. It emphasizes punctuality and quality in selection and timing.
Slender, medium, and stout models promote a sale inviting early customers for genuine bargains. The notice emphasizes varied sizes and early arrival to access the best discounts.
The column highlights vaudeville act Torcat and wife Flora Deliza with bantam roosters and a stunt show, plus a draft update from District No. 2 in Ephrata as the first draft nears completion. It notes five Lititz machine gun battalion soldiers in France sending greetings home and requests for care packages with smokes and candy for Christmas.
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