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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
2
The G A R Post in Harrisburg reports only 25 living members remaining from a 714 muster roll for Colonel Seneca G. Simmons Post 116. The note details aging of veterans and dwindling membership in the local Grand Army of the Republic.
Two armed men robbed a confectionery in Haysborough Allegheny county driving the owner to the floor and escaping with 320 dollars after cutting a stocking bank. A diamond ring found by Samuel Hay York in a box of chocolates was returned to the Boston factory owner. Hay bought the chocolates at the Elks Home and located the owner through Elks secretary. Mrs Emma Straw Heckton Dauphin county pleaded guilty to operating a gambling device and was fined 50 dollars and costs by Judge Hargest.
A court noted the possibility that the agent could honor his guarantee and cover the fine and costs, implying the chance game might not be gambling. The remarks centered on whether the agent could resolve the matter by payment rather than a trial.
In McEwensville Pennsylvania the female population now outnumbers men among eligible voters and the town elected an all women health board led by Mrs Lewis Buss Mrs John Baylor Mrs George Gold and Miss Ida Mc Williams with Doctor Hummell as medical advisor. The annual Christ’s baptism cross sinking ceremony in Steelton drew local Bulgarian Orthodox worshipers and many participants from Ohio Youngstown with a river cross recovery race attracting dozens.
Mrs. Jesse Brosius heard a commotion in her chicken yard and found a full sized possum on a roost. The animal remained unaware, was caught, but played dead and was eventually killed. The item ends with a proverb and price line from the Record.
Four of Mr. Joy's five school directors are physicians namely H W Newcomer John J Newcomer A F Snyder and W D Chandler. Mrs Annie M Hoffman of New Holland age 86 reports keeping 20 hens in 1920 with feed costs 59 58 and egg output sold for 122 81 a profit of 63 23. Seibert Bros poultrymen of Elizabeth town installed a Mammoth Buckeye No 7 incubator with large capacity. Lancaster County Fair 1921 dates set for September 27 28 29 and 30. Dredging project discussed for Susquehanna at Westwood Columbia to recover coal deposits. Crows abundant with seeds now. less corn needed in fields due to seed abundance.
Harry K. Weidman of Stevens slashed his throat at home last Thursday, severing windpipe and galelet. He collapsed, then was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, where he remains between life and death with no apparent motive. He leaves a wife and four children. A 700 year old book valued at 100000, said to be Roger Bacon’s, was recently placed in the University of Pennsylvania for translation by Dr. William R. Newbold. The vellum volume belongs to Dr. William M. DeVoynich, a Polish exile who became a British subject.
Hercules Korgis a Lynn resident and Greek immigrant known as Lynn's One-Man Army received the Distinguished Service Cross for single handedly capturing 256 Germans on the Soissons front in July 1918 after being wounded and captured. The award was presented by Lieut. E H Acker Jr in Swampscott with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Mayor Walter Creamer assisting.
A tenant William H. Keller on Isaac Greiner’s farm near Manheim battles a blaze in a tobacco cellar of a large frame barn. The fire spreads to a tobacco shed pig sty and wagon shed wiping out crops and valuable machinery and tobacco Keller had refused to sell six hours prior. Additionally a parade of unrelated quotes promotes a film serial at the Paramount Theatre and a fan’s note on mice mania.
The giant two section touring car owned by King Albert of Belgium seats fifteen and sleeps ten. Built for African hunting, it includes a kitchen bath and dining room for long journeys.
A Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania reader reports relief from backache after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She says it increased her appetite and helped her regain strength to do housework. She also recommends the medicine to friends.
A family head laments over statistics claiming five hours of daily work per person could sustain all in the community if shared. He notes he is the sole laborer among five and would need to work twenty five hours daily to support everyone.
Michigan becomes the first state to provide a reward for planting nut trees along highways. Nut tree earnings in Europe help fund road maintenance and public sentiment protects roadside orchards in major production centers here and abroad.
Mrs. I Bear of Lititz says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe kidney pain and backache after a March 31 1914 episode and notes she has not needed the remedy since. The testimonial is published by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY priced 60 cents at dealers. Also a short quip on men and women ends the note.
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