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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
4
An entry from Lititz Pennsylvania notes the submission or handling of a document or matter at the local post office, described as second class. The record preserves the administrative context and location for archival purposes.
Officials urge calm as many so called influenza cases may be colds or grip explains the season’s tendency for pulmonary ailments in snow and damp. Physicians report mild cases and note few pneumonia deaths since last year’s outbreak, urging public composure.
Iligh School boys beat Marietta 22 to 10 while Marietta girls shut out the locals 12 to 2. St Joe All stars outplayed ex high five 60 to 27. Upcoming Rothsville High hosts Brownstown with the seconds, and local residents Harry Shaar and John Frey visit family nearby.
An old ad mocks urban pleasures with letters about golf at the country club and poker in town, then shifts to money and shopping. It promotes Lititz Clothing and Shoe Store with big reductions on men’s overcoats and suits, urging customers to step in.
Clio Literary Society showcased music with a Rubenstein piece by eighth graders and piano by Herbert Marr. Duets by Miller and Geo Geyer drew the crowd. Debate favored government ownership of railroads. Varsity basketball vs Downingtown and Brownstown prep game set for Jan 31 with seniors rehearsing a March play and “Bubbles” printer draft forthcoming.
Miss Mary Snyder attended a funeral at Iona last week. Mr. B. B. Bucher visited his son Elmer Bucher and family on Sunday. Mrs. B. B. Snyder spent Monday evening at Ephrata. Mrs. Emma Wissler of Weidmanville is visiting her son A. N. Landis and family and is on the sick list. C. B. Snyder and Samuel E. Ferry were at Harrisburg last week. Mr. and Mrs. Isagae Weidman and sons of Lexington visited Samuel B. Kellar’s family on Sunday. A. N. Landis purchased Amos L. Kisser’s Lincoln property on private terms.
Aldus Lane of Clay transacted business in town on Friday. Funeral attendees included Isaac W. Zug and others from Millbach Springs Ephrata Union stockyards Lancaster Prescot. Bank officials Horst and Ramsey visited Lebanon Monday. The firemen's fair in the P O S of A hall did well despite weather. Elizabeth Yingst's funeral was held Friday. she died at Emanuel B. Boughter’s home near Kleinfeltersville. Mrs. Nathan Dubble of Mohnsville died of pneumonia after flu at 28. Farmers’ institute planned for Tuesday Feb 3 at the PGS A hall. Spring housing outlook: several families may be homeless without unforeseen events.
Paramount Theatre owner Mr. Ammon returns from New York with new photoplays headed to the house. Productions include Arizona with Douglas Fairbanks and Ethel Clayton, Woman's Weapons with Mary Pickford, Johanna Enlists, The Parson of Parament, and Romance of Happy Valley.
Last summons continues with the death of a Lititz craftsman and the ensuing tributes. The article notes his thirty three years in business on East and West Main streets, his church work at St. Pauls Lutheran, and surviving family including wife Anna Louetta, three children and six grandchildren. A second obituary covers Mrs Susan Stroh of Manheim, detailing her paralytic illness, church membership, survivor list, and Friday funeral at her home and Vairview Cemetery.
Agnes Zerby 34 wife of Abram Zerby Jr died Friday at her home on the H H Metzer farm between Ephrata and Reams town after three weeks of kidney trouble. She belonged to Muddy Creek Lutheran church and is survived by her husband two children Catherine Mac and Emerick at home her father and stepmother John Boyer Brownstown a brother Norman Boyer of Delaware county and several step-siblings. Funeral Monday from her home with services at Muddy Creek church and interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs Salinda Bingaman wife of Jacob G Bingaman died at her Hopeland home on Thursday evening of pneumonia aged 51 years He is survived by husband and children Lillie Ada Minnie in Hope land Ralph and Martin at home five grandchildren and siblings Evans S Wolf Louisa Wealand Cassie Christ Interment followed at Tippeland A B Church cemetery services conducted by Rev N J Fake Funeral held Tuesday morning at her late home with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Former Lititz resident Mrs Anna Killian of Akron died last Thursday at Lancaster General Hospital from a complication of diseases. She was admitted December 31. Her husband A G Killian died on South Broad Street Lititz about fifteen years ago. They lived here more than twenty years after moving from Akron where he ran a store.
Kilian was a longtime rail road restaurant proprietor. Survived by wife and children Florence Tayner of Wabash now Akron, Peter Killian of Pottstown, William Killian of Indiana. Also survived by brothers and sisters including William Jacoby, Leah Rutt, and Reuben. Funeral at Peter Weidman home Akron then Bergstrass church cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth Denham of Landisville dies at her daughter's home after pneumonia in her 84th year. Survived by daughter Mrs Jacob Harris sister Mrs Barbara Wittle and brother Henry Wittel. Funeral Thursday 9:30 AM at home and 10 AM at Landisville Mennonite church. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Lucey Showers dies in Reading aged 58. Husband Peter Raser and parents survive with several siblings. Jacob Meyer dies at 75 with wife and children listed. funeral at home and St John’s Lutheran. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Fannie Hollinger dies at 88 in Lititz after general debility. maiden name Fry. widow of Levi Hollinger. Funeral arrangements noted.
The widow, long a member of the United Brethren church at Neffsville, had thirteen children with six deaths among them. Surviving are multiple daughters and sons, twenty nine grandchildren and twenty nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at the house then at the United Brethren Church Neffsville with interment in the adjacent cemetery conducted by Reverends Kauffman and Walters.
Notice of application to the Governor of Pennsylvania by H S Meiskey and others for the incorporation of Lititz Home Development Co. to acquire hold lease and convey real estate under the 1874 act and supplements. Solicitor Jos P Wissler. February 24, 1920.
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