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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
1
A Warwick column recounts small town happenings from lost shoes at B. B. Seaman’s to a Warwick baby, injuries, and salutes. Mrs. Hartranft’s newborn, Runk family accident, Carvel operation, Lincoln Gable returns a cuff link, and a Mothers Association meeting next Thursday.
Emanuel Hall, noted carpenter and builder, suffered a compound fracture of the left leg above the ankle last Friday. The injury occurred on Graybill Minnich’s farm when a log slipped from a blocking frame structure. Dr. J C Brobst treated the fracture and Hall is now home resting after days of pain. He previously broke his arm last summer on the Kissel Manor farm.
The Fourth of July committee at the Spring grounds is active with preparations for an extraordinary musical attraction. The Allentown band has expressed interest in performing here, and Chricillos's Italian band, now in Cleveland after a Chautauqua appearance, also wishes to return to Lititz. negotiations are underway.
A special meeting of the Board of Health decided to release churches Sunday schools public schools and public places of amusement from diphtheria restrictions to take effect Thursday at 6 P M The board requests strict quarantine adherence to prevent any return of similar restrictions
Samuel Habecker a renowned carpenter and builder in Brunnerville died at his home on Friday February 7 at 2 am from complications. He was 73 years old and a longtime resident who supervised notable local projects including chocolate factory buildings. Survived by wife and children Samuel and John, plus siblings Anna Catharine Abram Susannah Joseph. Funeral held Monday at Brunnerville church with Rev. Breneman and Rev. Hess officiating.
John W. Lutz died at his daughter Mrs Phares Malschnee home on Spruce street Saturday at 8 20 PM after months of heart trouble. He was 66 years 11 months 4 days, born in Warwick township and a lifelong farmer. He married Elizabeth Retten in 1864. she died in 1908. Surviving are his daughter Mary and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his daughter's home and Neffsville Lutheran Church with Rev George J Clarke officiating. Interment followed at the adjacent cemetery.
Mrs Martha Becker widow of Jacob Becker of Kissel Hill died at her Ephrata home last Sunday after weeks of illness. She was 88 years eight months and nineteen days old and born Stehman at Kissel Hill. Survived by sons Matthias Frank Hiram Alpheus John. funeral held private at home then Mennonite Church Ephrata with interment in Hesse Cemetery Lititz.
Guy L. Farlow died at the home of his parents Eben and Mary Farlow in Hopeland from tuberculosis at age 20. He was a United Brethren church member. Survived by brothers and sisters Paul Tia John Lewis and Martha. Funeral held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock then Hopeland A B church and cemetery interment.
Albert Fry, six year old son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Fry, died Sunday from acute paralysis of the bowels near Erb s lime kilns. Funeral was held Tuesday at Longenecker s meeting house with interment there.
The item lists the death of Harvey E. Wanner aged 34 in Ephrata with details of his family in West Earl and funeral at Eberly home and Mennonite church. It notes O. G. L. trap factory’s new rat trap lauded by government, Linden Hall star course third program with Fisher Shipp Concert Company, a Lititz trolley schedule reply, and Guy D. Bomberger joining Pennsylvania Railroad chemistry labs at Altoona after Franklin and Marshall education.
Uncalled for mail includes Mrs. Fred Ecla Miss Marie Hoover Miss Ella Landis Mrs. Lizzie Rock Mr. Amos Hostetter Mr. Paris Hostetter Mr W O Sprecher J B Stephens Meri Skulis and Mr Samuel Weidman. Also note request to get sugar prices at Doster's.
A Lancaster vicinity column lists numerous Sunday and weekend visits. Names include Miss Trene Todd, Mr. Wilson Gibble, Miss Emma Amer, Mrs. Amanda Hornberger, and others visiting Reading, Lititz, Philadelphia, Manheim, Camp Hill, Nazareth, and Newaygo. Mentions travels, health roles, nurse visiting, and reminiscences of old friends with several extended family notes.
The White Oak district's Longenecker's meeting house, a brick 50 by 80 foot structure a mile west of Lititz, was dedicated on Sunday with large attendance. Rev I W Taylor preached in the morning and Elder Henry Groff in the evening, with plans for nightly services this week. A large basement is equipped for meals at funerals and lovefeasts.
More than 50 persons are to be immersed in one of the area’s largest baptismal ceremonies by the Church of the Brethren at Springville, Lincoln. The service follows recent profession of faith at the Middle Creek meeting house and starts after noon with Revs. John Schlosser Abram Royer David Snader and L. B. Longenecker officiating.
John D. Bair of Blue Ball held a large afternoon sale at Warwick House sale stables despite bad weather. Sixty four horses and mules brought 9160 dollars total, averaging 143 dollars per head, with a top price of 181 dollars for a bay carriage horse. W G Stanton of Swedsboro bought several horses as Lititz recovers its horse market reputation amid Bair’s efforts. another sale is expected in a few weeks.
A well attended baseball fair last Saturday in the band hall offered many handsome articles for sale. Prospects look bright for another crowd this Saturday. Hackman’s orchestra provided music again and will play each night to boost the fair’s success.
Floyd Stark scored 204 and Emory Wagner 203 to set new Linden Hall alleys marks last Thursday. Stark averaged 169 and Wagner 172 over five games, surpassing the previous 201 season best. Norman Badorf still holds last season’s 234. Four clubs bowl weekly as interest grows and a league may form next season.
A ten day cold spell has formed 5 to 6 inch thick ice on local dams, raising hopes for ice harvests. Quality is good but thicker ice is preferred. some ice houses fill early to hedge against warming. Temperature stays near 20 degrees with more cold days needed for ideal thickness.
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