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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
5
Fire alarm taps listed for local landmarks and establishments followed by a long church notices section detailing services and Sunday schools at multiple congregations. The Landisville camp meeting drew an estimated 10,000 attendees in ideal weather.
Three state police officers Merrifield Ritter and Davis are quartered at Mrs. Clark Smith’s home in Leola via Independent Phone. They patrolled East Petersburg highways all day Sunday to curb speeding and target violators after residents petitioned for pedestrian safety. Over fifty motorists were warned with upcoming arrests for violations as holiday traffic raised danger at street crossings.
The Keystone Furniture Co announces an August sale in Lancaster with value and variety beyond other furniture houses. Promotions include $2 groceries with every kitchen cabinet, free car fare for out of town customers on $5+ buys, and a silver chest of William A. Rogers silverware on purchases of $65+. Many more surprises promised over 31 days. watch Lancaster city papers and the RECORD for daily ads.
A baseball marathon at Carsonia Park ends 15 to 12 in favor of Mountville after ten innings as Lititz errors and missed plays fuel a chaotic game. Mountville catcher Obere is accused of being targeted by Stong, with fans and locals debating loyalty and fair play while Diehm drops a fly and Lititz pitchers struggle.
The Borough council met to approve bills and extend the water main on Lincoln Avenue North Cedar Street New Street and North Street at a cost just over 3000 dollars. Five new street lights were ordered for North Cedar and New Street. The Finance Committee reported 82.98 received from the Lititz and Rothsville Turnpike Company for macadam on East Main. Numerous local bills were approved including stone gutter work and street labor. The Luther League of St Pauls Penryn kicks off August 1 with special music by Manheim Zion Luther League members.
Manheim and Lititz renew hostilities this Saturday in the season opener between the neighboring boroughs. Lititz sends Groninger a star pitcher with Whitey Obere catching, while Manheim’s Smith, recently recovered from an arm injury, is expected to start for the visitors. Crowds from both sides are expected, and the matchup is billed as one of the season’s best.
A July wedding in Pittsburgh joined Edith Marie Graff of Pittsburgh and C Martin Bomberger of Jeanette with Bomberger serving as editor of the Jeanette News. Best man was Amos H. Bomberger. couple to take an eastern wedding trip.
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