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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
4
Public notice fragment outlines change of address procedures for newspaper delivery, requires old and new addresses, post office, county and state. Mentions subscription rates and publication office in Lititz Pennsylvania, with customary notices and obituary society resolutions amid service charges.
A Philadelphia mayor named Smith faces an indictment linked to a Fifth Ward election murder. The defense, led by Wis attorney Major Smith and Scarlett, argues not guilty while a new trial motion rests on unresolved questions of law. Critics call the proceedings a delay tactic undermining justice and demand trial on evidence rather than legal technicalities.
A reflective New Year editorial muses on how seriously people take the holiday and resolutions. It notes differing surroundings shape attention to the moment, peers, and the future, and contrasts rises and falls of prominence across a decade.
The Anthracite Consumers League presses to subpoena leaders including Morgan and Stotesbury to Pottsville hearings. The push seeks full disclosure of coal industry practices and the early land acquisitions in Philadelphia era.
A wary tone frames the Coal Consumers League efforts to pressure Reading Coal and Iron Company in court. The piece recalls past clashes with coal interests under presidents and hints at a potential legal weak link, while noting the League’s resolve to pursue action. Christmas school events at Lititz Public Schools follow, with sweets, trees, and program gatherings led by Principal Miss Anna K Miller as teachers and patrons share in holiday spirit.
Jacob Herr of Lititz suffered a torn nail after his finger was caught in the rim while changing a tire Sunday morning. The accident occurred a short distance west of Florin and was dressed by Dr. W. M. Thome.
State fair features exhibits of corn, small grains, hay crops, tobacco, apples, potatoes and vegetables. Lancaster County expects strong turnout with free return of perishables and no entry charge. County office handles inquiries and exhibit logistics during Harrisburg event, January 21 to 24.
Hiva Melaler Edna Zartman Elsie Zartman and Helen Snavely visited Miss Florex Adams at Akron on Sunday. Mrs Jacob Kittle and daughter Sadie are spending several days in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs William Habecker of Lititz visited relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mr Roy Singer and Miss Ethel Bundge of Katetown visited his parents. Mrs Join Singer Mrs Morris Carpenter who had been sick with typhoid for some time is improving widely, and Mrs Quinton Enck Miss Russet and Miss Meiskey visited Eewin Eneks on Sunday.
Brownsown and vicinity reports the U B Sunday School electing officers for the year: Supt C B Cooper at sap t MI Sf Get J W Wloop, iteas Geyer Cooper librarian Miss Liszgic Cammaul organist Miss Helen Prymver assistant Miss Kathryn Wolf. Also class leaders and prayer meeting coordinators named.
Adem H. Hunsicker, a Lebanon county farmer, left $1,000 to the Church of the Brethren Home at Neffsville, $500 to the United Zion Home at Lillte, and $1,300 to the Tittle Swatara Church of the Brethren. Probate in Lebanon settled a $50,000 estate with the remainder going to relatives.
AOPELAND Washington Camp No 70 Patriotic Order Sons of America elected officers for the ensuing term including Harvey Stetfy as Past President Ralph Gingaman as President William Ulrich as Vice President Edwin Wertsch Master of Forms Irvin Lessey Conductor Benjamin Bingaman Inspector Treston Helman Guard Henry B Dissler Recording Secretary James B Hennison Treasurer and Preston Helman Trustee for 18 months Also notes A P Miller resigned after 35 years as Sunday School superintendent and local residents reported illness and visitors including Harry Fetter family and others.
Rothsville 1F Camp 659 held its annual election naming James Long as President Roy Mnowna as Vice President Chester Adams as Master of Form a Wallace Mumma as Conductor Jaco Birkenbing Glard Harry Figgre as Inspector Benj 8B Erb as Recording Secretary Aaron Weid men as Financial Secretary and Joh Frankfort as Treasurer Grant J Weachter as Trustee. Installation by District President John Stair set for January 9 1919 with ten initiates. Nearby residents and visitors joined a busy Christmas vacation period with relatives from Reading Ephrata Lancaster Manheim Bainbridge and Philadelphia visiting families. soldiers home from Camp Lee Virginia and local relocations noted.
Reading residents Joseph Grayhill and family visited his parents Mr and Mrs Seth Grayhill on Sunday. Mrs Sara Boy recovering from a stroke and Miss Mary Bruckhart, ill at home, were reported to be better. Willard Singer and Jerome gous recently at home after training near Gettysburg Camp Lejeune. Willard works on an examining board in Pottsville. Mrs Lurie Hartman and son Millard visited Sporting Hill. Hostetter guests included Paul and Roy, Mae Ruth Mildred Hostetter, Arlene Bombeger, Emanuel Diehm, and Lizzie Bomberger. A sumptuous turkey dinner was served with all in attendance enjoying it.
A wartime correspondent describes Verdun ruins and shattered towns, noting shells and civilians living underground, signs of destruction, and makeshift scenes. The letter from Emerson Groff in Paris shares Thanksgiving memories, camaraderie with fellow soldiers, a parade, Y M C A activities, and hopes of home return.
News from Shellsville Dauphin county reports the deaths of Mrs. Morris K. Moyer and her sister Miss Kate Herrick. Moyer died Thursday from diabetes after a brief illness. Herrick died Monday after contracting pneumonia while attending the funeral. Herrick had taught in Millersville and worked in the Indian Department Civil Service before moving through Porto Rico and Washington. The Farm Women Society plans a January meeting at Mrs. Liber's home with a program on Home Dressmaking inviting local farmers wives and daughters.
Rothsville high resumes after Christmas break as Lancaster Quillocks lose 31 to 80 at Motheville. Rothsville meets Marietta at home on January 4. Farmers Institute scheduled January 16 and 17 in the Rothsville High School Auditorium at 1 30 and 7 30 PM with exhibits, speeches, recitals, and music.
Rob Seeds will lecture in the High School auditorium on Friday January 3. Boo Seeds is well known locally for his humorous talk. He is described as a big husky farmer who makes many oily people laugh with his jokes. Admission 15 and 25 cents.
Fat cattle are being shipped this week. Himmelberger & Son bought cattle from Theo Keener, averaging Theo pounds. Simon Himmelberger purchased a lot of fat steers from CB Risser, which are en route today.
Moravian church choir members and spouses were hosted by Mrs. A. R. Bomberger at her home Friday evening. About forty people attended enjoyed games and refreshments, with all reporting a pleasant social gathering. A local ad promotes Latite Clothing & Shoe Store in Lititz highlighting a durable overcoat.
On the premises near Bucks rail road from Lulty to Lincoln Abram J Kreider offers an entire lot of household goods for sale. Lincoln locale implied by names and roads.
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