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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
5
The notice lists specific fire alarm taps at various locations with tap counts. It names No. 2 Hose House two taps at Fisher's store four taps opposite Linden Hall six taps Vol N Cedar and Front streets six taps Shelley's store twenty one taps Post Office twenty nine twenty two taps and 283 at Spruce and Orange avenues two taps at Broad and Lemonts unknown.
Local religious services are listed for Moravian, Evangelical, Lutheran, Brethren, Mennonite, and St Luke churches in Lititz and nearby areas. The report notes sermons, Sunday schools, and English and German services with dates and times, plus a Lent sermon series beginning March 1 by Rev. Jas B. Musser and an upcoming English service by Rev. D. Stauffer. It also mentions community events and a fundraising year summary for Trinity Evangelical church.
The Y M C A basketball team lost 29 to 17 to Millersville State Normal School second team in Lin den Hall. The piece criticizes the Maroon and White for poor shooting and weak passes, urges unity, and notes Lititz’s late surge before Millersville pulled away.
Saturday evening at 8 in Linden Hall auditorium, Dr. Stanley L. Krebs will present the third and final lecture in a series titled Marvels and Mysteries of Mind. The telepathy topic includes experiments and a Question Box, with engaging demonstrations for all ages. A featured note reports Miss Lizzie Grant of Ephrata, 67, who for 33 years could not speak above a whisper and has suddenly regained full voice, possibly linked to medicine for grip.
Jere Mull an elderly offender from Eph rata township was arrested Monday for larceny and sneaking thefts. Charged by Lemon Dennis of New Holland and Adam Brossman of Clay township, Mull allegedly entered a bedroom and took a wallet with $37, a bank book and papers from Mr. Brossman. He was committed to county jail by Justice F. E. Engle for a hearing in Ephrata, dates pending due to the judge’s illness.
The Reserves overwhelmed Reliance 81 to 11 after a scoreless first half in which Reliance failed to score. Light starred for the Reserves with strong allaround play, while Reliance showed effort but could not keep up with the faster, heavier opponents. Referee Scott and timekeeper Plants officiated a 20 minute half.
Shots made after the dribbles set the tone as the locals meet the Mohn ton quintet on the gym floor tonight Roy Bobler joins the visiting five On Saturday the locals travel to Millersville for a return with Normal School second team Expect routs and a possible return by Walter Scott, former Lititz star known for shooting field goals Ranek of Lancaster to play tonight in place of injured Stark.
Warwick High School under Principal A J Greenleaf hosts a spelling bee in the high school room this Saturday at 7 80. Three spelling classes and one general information class with prizes in every class. An entertaining literary and musical program will follow. Admission 20 cents for reserved seats, 16 cents for children. Proceeds support the High School Piano Fund.
The page lists George Washington quotes for Washington's birthday and a string of brief, jaunty maxims. Items range from political reflections to light humor about luck, spring, taxes, fashion, and everyday quirks. Notable lines mention an heiress, Easter, frosts, and a Pittsburgh graft sensation, all in a nostalgic, column-style mood.
Two couples from Penn township wed at Lutheran parsonage in Lititz and Owl Hill. Clayton D. Stormfeltz and Ada Fry tied in marriage with Rev Geo D Clarke officiating. A second ceremony united Penn township pairs Mount Hope and Penryn natives Minnie Diehm and a Schreiner bachelor. Local ad note offers Panam hats repair with five to six weeks turnaround through Walker H. Bucs.
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