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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
1
Dr Stanley L Krebs delivered the final lecture in a series at Linden Hall last Saturday evening. The subject was marvels and mysteries of mind telepathy or thought transference with audience demonstrations. He spoke of transmission of mind over miles and recalled many instances, noting his travels abroad and at home to support his claims.
The borough public schools hosted a Friday program with Rev. E. G. Hagen delivering the address. The event featured music, recitations, a debate on Washington versus Lincoln, and several performances by students including Miriam Rudy, Emerson Groff, and Owen Hershey.
Jacob Eberly is home since Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Davies Eberly at Warwick after four years in the U S Navy. He was discharged in Cuba and traveled via New York. Health Inspector Mowery reported scarlet fever cases in lower grade schools. rooms were fumigated and no sessions held this morning.
Among the sick, Wilson Scheneberger has lung congestion, Ralph Gross ill at home with blood poisoning, Nicholas Steely recovering from a head abscess, and Mrs. Mary Kling suffering another stroke but improving. The first robin signals spring as Lititz plans a strong nine to be managed by Charles Loer cher and Emory Wagner, with Spicer and Doremus in the battery. A 4 county league is likely this season, with Lititz as a possible joiner.
Cyrus R Dohner a Penryn resident died after a week with brain fever at 71 He was born in Penn township a farmer now retired He was a Church of the Brethren member His wife Mary Graybill and two children Cyrus and Mrs Samuel Freiberger survive Also brothers and sisters Benjamin Aaron Joseph Mrs David Huber Mrs Henry Witmer and Susan Funeral Friday at 9 am from his home and 9 30 am at Graybill meeting house with burial at the adjoining cemetery
Mrs Fanny O Forry wife of Zach ariah Forry died at her home near Clay on Friday evening February 24 aged 62 years 2 months 17 days. She was a daughter of the late Samuel Elser and married in 1871 sharing the same age as her husband. A longtime Lutheran and active Bricker ville St John’s church member she served in church affairs and duties. Survived by husband son Samuel C Yorry at home daughter Sarah E wife of E K Zartman of Brubaker and brothers Peter C John O Mrs Henry Mellinger Mrs Kate Romig and Mrs Solomon Eberly. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Bricker ville church with interment in the church cemetery officiated by Revs KE J Shantz and John Bucher.
Benjamin McQuade died Thursday evening February 28 at 8 30 at his home in East Petersburg of heart failure. He was eighty two, formerly employed in Penn township and a Brethren church member. Survived by three children Mrs John Weber East Petersburg Mrs Emanuel Irvin Ephrata and Henry McQuade East Petersburg. Funeral Sunday afternoon at the Brethren meeting house with interment in Graybill's cemetery.
Barton Lorah of Lincoln died Thursday morning February 23 from complications of diseases. Born June 10, 1835 in Reamstown, he was a Civil War veteran and long time blacksmith who retired about fifteen years ago. Survived by wife Elizabeth Shultz, son Phares B. Lorah of Denver, grandson Barton Ralph Lorah, two brothers George and John, sister Mrs. Sarah Hester. Funeral was Monday at the Reformed church in Tulicola with burial in nearby cemetery.
Daniel Eichenberg of Rein Holds died of heart disease in Jamestown New York on Thursday February 28 at age sixty. He left behind brothers 8. U. Eichenberg of Millway and Levi Eisenberg who died recently in Kansas City, plus a sister and two more siblings. Surviving siblings include 8.0. Hichenberg of Millway, Mrs. Charles Stamm of Ephrata, and Mrs. Charles Sheiry of Weidmansville.
Emanuel A Shelley a 66 year old retired farmer died at his home on South Charlotte street Manheim from stroke paralysis. He was a Brethren in Christ member. Survived by wife and children Samuel Annie Maria Amos Ephraint Harvey Nathan Lizzie Minnie Emma. Funeral Saturday at 8 am at the house and 10 am at Mount Pleasant Church with burial nearby.
Frank Rosengrant, a farm hand employed by Peter Graybill on Fruitville Turnpike east of Petersburg, died suddenly Tuesday evening while helping unload hay. He reeled, fell, and expired shortly after being moved indoors before medical help arrived. Deputy Coroner Stroh ruled death due to a stroke. He was middle aged, unmarried, and previously lived in Carliste, with relatives there.
The death of Mrs Samuel Royer aged 89 occurred at her home near Akron from infirmities of old age. Surviving children include Isaac R Browns town Milton R Akron Mrs John Basler Lancaster Mrs Jacob Dissler near Ephrata and Mrs Frank Roland Lexington. Funeral Saturday at 9 30 A M from the late home with services and interment at Middle Creek church. Also note: Mrs Sarah Sturgis learned her son Robert of Toledo Ohio reported his wife’s death on February 22 leaving him and two children. The local market saw improved attendance and lively half hour trading though produce remained limited. Turnips radishes parsnips beets and dried fruits available celery waning. Sweet potatoes 12 to 15 cents per half peck Irish potatoes 8 to 10 cents. Fresh pork scrapple and sausages in demand. Dressed chickens not plentiful but sold. Butter 32 cents per pound eggs 20 cents per dozen.
Lititz reports that H A Cappy has bought a controlling stake in Ideal Cocoa and Chocolate Company and will live in Lititz after April 1 with no management changes or new stock. The firm, valued over 325000, will acquire another chocolate concern on March 20 adding about 100000 in assets, require 50000 more capital to expand capacity, and issue bonds on March 20 as a first mortgage lien on assets over half a million dollars.
A survey of residents and visitors during a winter weekend notes Florence Grazer visiting Reading, William A Smiths at Lebanon, Detroit guest Heine Levy calling on friends, and many others from Manheim Lititz and Lancaster enjoying short stops and family visits. Several locals share trips to Reading, Philadelphia, Rothsville, and Nazareth for work, school, or family events, with announcements of gatherings and a funeral in Brickerville adding a somber note to the social roundup.
Rev J W Bobst of Trenton N J spoke at the last rites for former St Pauls Ev Lutheran member Mrs John Sesseman. Also noted is the marriage of Mr and Mrs David B Betzner on January 11 at Rev and Mrs Jonas Hess’s home, followed by a honeymoon in Florida and departure to their future home in Berlin Ontario Canada. Mrs Betzner asked the Record to follow her.
Borough Council met Monday with Chief Burgess Steiner and six councilmen. The finance committee reported the redemption of three water bonds and salaries and petty expenses were approved, including $25 for J B Young the health officer. Street work planned on North Locust street and vouchers approved for janitor sal aries and water works supplies. A Philadelphia visitor criticized Lititz street crossings as dirty and poorly raised, urging duties to repair trolley-area crossings.
A large weekend sale at Warwick House Sale Stables draws thousands annually. Auctioneers H H Snavely and H T Hacker oversee offerings including horses cows shoats ducks chickens farming implements and many other items. The sale starts at 12 M sharp with all items to be sold.
Jeremiah Mull pleaded guilty to two larceny counts after stealing a pocketbook with 37 dollars from farmer Adam Brossman of Clay township and clothing from Lemon Dennis in New Holland. He admitted prior thefts and was sentenced to two years in county prison. Brossman recovered the full amount.
BoosTER Bros in Ephrata Pennsylvania advertises the county’s largest marble and granite stock. The shop manufactures all work from rough to finish with lettering and carving done by air tools. Call and visit from quarry to customer.
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