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Newspaper

Lititz Record

Location

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1911

Page

1

Local column rounds up town happenings and notices

A quick parade of events and small notices from town life includes a missing eyeglasses reward at Arcorp, Margie Ritchie reciting at Paradise, slag roofing at Bomberger's, stronger spring creek flows after rain, a street piano visit, Mrs. Workman hosting a Sunday school class, the Daughters of Naomi moving to Rudy's Hall, Ideal chocolate factory reopening after boiler repairs, longer days with sunrise at 7.18 and sunset near 5, a Fox chase from E P Althouse’s Pleasant View, unclaimed mails to locals, Garfield Castle officers installed in Lancaster, Mrs. Beckler hosting Moravian Girls class, Bell telephone exchange move proposed, Isaac Lorsh selling mules, leaf bought for bagco, and a sunny spring Sunday with strong church and Sunday school attendance.

Arcorp Margie Ritchie Paradise Lancaster Sheet Metal Company Bomberger’s Hardware H. B. Workman Clase Daughters of Naomi Rudy's Hall Brobst’s Hall Ideal Chocolate Factory Blue Ribbon Hunting Club E. P. Althouse Pleasant View Mr. Althouse Daniel Eschelman John Gaul Antonio Gastano Allan Hollinger Charles B. Webb Lititz P. C George W. Locher Lancaster Garfield Castle No G. E. Beckler Moravian Sunday School Linden Hall Seminary Bell Telephone Exchange East Main Street Bamberger Fanxaes Isaac Lorsh Penryn John D. Bear Bell

Warwick residents plan California trip for work

Clayton Wagaman of Warwick and Robert Witmyer near town plan to leave for Riverside California next Monday to seek employment and stay indefinitely. Also noted are illnesses: Mrs E B Hagen bedridden, John Evans ill after a stroke, Emma Hall injured in a garden fall, Carrie Huber at Lancaster General Hospital, Mary Rader undergoing gallstone operation, Theodore Dussinger with nervous prostration, and Isabella Miller seriously ill.

Clayton Wagaman Warwick Robert Witmyer Riverside California Rev Hagen John Evans Emma Hall Carrie Huber Lancaster General Hospital Mary Frank Rader St. Joseph’s Hospital Lancaster Gail Stones Theodore J. B. Dussinger Isabella Miller New Street

Exposing Spiritualism Dr Krebs Teases Mysteries in Lectures

Rev Dr Stanley L Krebs of Philadelphia addressed a Linden Hall audience on spiritualism and the mechanics behind mediums. He demonstrated slate writing and cabinet tricks, debunking supposedly miraculous acts and outlining how performers use props and misdirection.

Krebs Ray Stanley L. Krebs Philadelphia Linden Hall Gymnasium London Society of Arts American Society of Political and Social Science International Society For Psychological Research Laboratory of Psychology Washington Walter E. Krebs Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster St. Andrew’s Reformed Church Reading Mr. Kreider

Baker Leads Ephrata Horse Exports in 1910

Jos W. Baker of this place shipped more horses to Ephrata for sale in 1910 than any other person, delivering 66 carloads to Will Leber. Western buyers from Kansas to Illinois purchased 2 260 head totaling 400 600 dollars, with freight bills over 18 000.

Ephrata Review Jos W. Baker Ephrata Will Leber Baker Kansas Nebraska Iowa Illinois Harges Lititz Epirata

Death of Levi Hesse in Manheim at 74

Levi H. Hesse a well known retired farmer died last Friday at his home in Manheim from a complication of diseases in his 75th year. He had been in failing health four years. Survived by wife and children Nash G Rothsville Martin G Manheim Mrs Anna H Brubaker Robers town Levi G Myerstown Phares G Chicago Ammon G Philadelphia Dr Jerome Elizabethtown Salinda at home plus three brothers John H Jonas H Lititz Martin H Kissel Hill. He belonged to the Mennonite church. Funeral was held Monday at the Mennonite church East Petersburg.

Levi H. Hesse Manheim Hess Nash G Rothsville Martin G Anna H.brubaker Roberstown Levi G Myerstown Phares G Chicago Ammon G Philadelphia Jerome Elizabethtown Salinda John H Jonas H Lititz Martin H Kissel Hill Mennonite Church Mennonite East Petersburg D. D. Graul Mastersonville C. D. Kreider Bethlehem New York Dougherty D. S. Stauffer Reading William Weaver Albert O. Sturgis Nazareth John Leed H. H. McCloud John H. Purdy A. Laughlin Baltimore A. R. Bomberger Reuben Diehm Lebanon Paul Smith M. J. Derr Charles Kline Wm. Graut Marguerite Brickerville Jos. B. Baker Gettysburg Jacob M. Baker Joseph Dreifas Washington, D. C Messrs J. C. Brubaker James Breitegan Harvey 4Wailey Lippincott Philada Kauffman State Board of Health Myersdale Somerset County Clarence Regennas Jos Bahm L. Simcox Kinderkoot A. B. Glennger Ideal Cocoa and Chocolate Co E. E. Stauffer U. B E Mary Carrie Tshudy Dollie Hall New Holland W. A. Busminger Kreb Linden Hall William Keller Gertrude Keller Eugene Keller Lancaster M. Huber Willian Longenecker Morris Frederick McCall's Ferry Susquehanna River Harry Grazer Greensburg Westmoreland County

Lizzie Miller Dies After Week Long Illness at 55

Lizzie wife of Martin Miller of near Stevens died Thursday morning after a week with pneumonia at age 55. Born to Elizabeth and the late Joseph Doster on the old Doster homestead in Ephrata Township she leaves husband and son David. Surviving siblings include Mrs Henry Sauders Akron Mrs Sam Brubaker Read ing Israel John Ephrata and Daniel California. A German Baptist Church member she was eulogized at a funeral from her home with service and interment at Middle Creek conducted by Revs I W Taylor and Cyrus Gibbel.

Lizzie Martin Miller Stevens Elizabeth Joseph Doster Doster Ephrata Township David Henry Sauders Akron Sam’ Brubaker Reading Israel John Ephrata Daniel California German Baptist Church Middle Creek I. W. Taylor Cyrus Gibbel

Death of Rev. William Henry Rice Moravian pastor and Civil War chaplain

Rev. William Henry Rice D D pastor of the Moravian church at South Bethlehem and chaplain of the 129th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers died on Wednesday at age 70 from apoplexy. He was known in Lititz and attended synod gatherings. Previously he served at Gnadenhuetten Ohio.

William Henry Rice South Bethlehem 129Th Regiment Pennsylvania Rice Lititz Gnadenhuatten Ohio

Death of John Sweigart After Trolley Car Injury

John Sweigart of Ephrata died at General Hospital Lancaster on Sunday from injuries after being struck by a trolley near Ephrata on the night of November 16. He was 45. The accident occurred at Good's crossing near Hipbrata. Brother Martin Swaigart of near Lititz survives. His father and two brothers also died violently in similar circumstances.

John Sweigart Ephrata General Hospital Lancaster Sweigart Good's Crossing Hipbrata Martin Swaigart Lititz

Horse Runs Away Again Near Brunnerville

Harry Zook son of the Millport miller lost control of his horse while driving near Snavelys mill east of Brunnerville. The horse ran to Lititz before being caught. the vehicle was badly damaged with shafts and dasher kicked in. This horse had escaped twice before in the last month.

Harry Zook Millport Snavely’s Mill Brunnerville Lititz

Farmers National Bank Praised for Strong Showing and Health

The bank reports its best statement in nine years with sworn figures showing prosperity. Bank Examiner Southby visited Tuesday and praised the cashier and staff for maintaining excellent conditions across bank operations.

Farmers National Bank Farmers Bank Southby

Imperial autos shine in Lititz Warwick show

Thirty cars in Lititz and Warwick showcased Imperial models praised by locals after a New York exhibit. Jno F Longenecker sold two cars and ordered six for February delivery, with buyers in Berks county and East Petersburg. Total Lititz Warwick ownership reaches thirty autos with several more owned nearby.

Lititz New York Jno F Longenecker Imperial Auto Berks County Adam Burkholder Warwick Abram Erb East Petersburg Burkholder David Pfautz New Jersey

Ideal Ghogolate Plant Sold Surprises Lititz Town

The Meal Cocoa and Chocolate Company directors sold the Ideal Ghogolate Plant to a New York party for 115 dollars a share. The deal funds expansion and new employment with 280000 in 6 percent mortgage bonds and 200000 in preferred stock.

Meal Cocoa and Chosolate Company Directore New York McRe Lititz

The Nuptial Tie at the Hess Home

Miss Fannie Francke and David Brubaker Betzner wed at 11 o'clock Wednesday in the Moravian rite performed by Rev. E S Hagen on South Broad street. The reception followed with a formal feast and a wedding tour to Lancaster then Berlin Ontario where they will reside.

Fannie Francke Jonas Hess David Brubaker Betzner Berlin Ontario Canada E. 8. Hagen South Broad Street Philadelhia Baltimore Henry Brubaker Josiah Cressman Cameron Street

Kesner Baer Nuptials Tie Warwick Couple to West Hempfield

Benjamin L. Kesner of Warwick and Frances N. Baer of West Hempfield married on Thursday January 5 at the bride's home, with Rev. Jacob N. Brubaker officiating.

Benjamin L. Kesner Warwick Frances N. Baer West Hempfield Jacob N. Brubaker

Hoover Strauss wedding at Lititz details

Mr. Harry K. Hoover of Weidmans ville and Miss Anna M. Strauss of Brickerville married on Saturday evening at 5:80 o'clock at Rev. Jas. B. Musser residence. The ceremony was unattended.

Harry K. Hoover Weidmansville Anna M. Strauss Brickerville St Lititz Jas. B. Musser

Notable local visits and travels across Lititz area

A sweep of social calls, business trips, and family visits spans Lititz and nearby towns this week. Clergy, professionals, and residents like Rev. Kreider, Rev. Stauffer, and Dr. Glennger appear in various towns from Reading to Bethlehem.

Fire Ravages Corn Starch Plant on Water Street

A Friday afternoon blaze at the American Corn Starch factory feed house near the main plant in the borough caused heavy damage to the northern end of a two story frame building. The fire originated in the drier area likely from spontaneous combustion and forced extensive water use. insurance will cover the several thousand dollar loss. A large crowd watched as firefighters battled the flames amid smoke and cold winds, with the main building remaining operational.

Water Street American Corn Starch Factory

Fire damages Manheim greenhouse boiler room blaze

A Tuesday morning fire at Monroe Hostetter’s Manheim greenhouse started in the boiler room and partially destroyed one building. Hope Fire Company responded after alarms. The adjacent property was saved and losses are estimated around 500 dollars.

Greet House Monroe Hostetter Manheim Hope Fire Company

Proprietor Robbed at Rome Hotel by Mysterious Tramp

Rome hotel proprietor Imhoff lost about eighty dollars left on the bar while summoned away. A middle aged tramp in the barroom vanished during the absence, later believed to have boarded a Kissel Hill trolley to Lancaster, suspected as the thief.

Vubrist M. Imboff Rome Imhoff Lancaster Kissel Hill

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Aastitz Man Levi H. Hess Israel Doster NEW York Party Betzner-Hess Keener-Baer Hoover-Strauss Pine Hill William Horning Warwick Township J. C. Brobst Stevens Posh W. W. Griest M. C House of Representatives Senate Ghent Congress Rome Hotel
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