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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
4
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The piece traces how tobacco moves from farmer to consumer, with many middlemen profiting. It contrasts 1860 direct sales to today’s complex chain, noting local packers, big buyers, wholesalers, and cigar makers, plus added costs like expressage and taxes that raise prices for consumers.
Town council and the Colnctt Fire Company remain at an impasse with no settlement in sight. The council, elected to manage municipal affairs, clashes with the volunteer fire company over leadership and site selection. Citizens demand a straightened-out outcome and better fire protection amid ongoing wrangling and rising costs.
Ezra Reist a prominent Manheim resident died at his daughter Mrs Emma Keeney's home from heart trouble aged 83 Born May 1 1836 in Penn township He ran a Lexington store then a Him store 48 years ago moved to Manheim He helped manage the Conestoga Waiting Room served on the Prison Board and helped in church work Survived by daughter Emma Keeney and sister Mrs Eliz Irraybil Funeral arranged by H E Beck with interment in Lutherat cemetery Mast Peters burg.
Hopeland residents Samuel Nessinger returned home from overseas on Tuesday evening Ivyin Wolf made a two days business trip to Barrisburs John Nolf started work as a chauffeur for Wolf Transfer Co Mr and Mrs George Wenrich of Lebanon visited Warren Bartsch and Henry B Dissler family members Emma Nessinger and Edna Meiskey shopped in Lancaster a Way Side Mission fundraiser for Kmports Cigar factory met with a local young man who misheard Prohibition and left in confusion a surprise party at Harvey Bingaman home honored Rebecca Noll for her 17th birthday with gifts games and lunch
The Brownstown area reports Rev. Salichter newly appointed at the Evangelical Church delivering a strong sermon to a large audience. Rev. Aillesey could not fill his appointment due to illness at the United Evangelical Church. Local society notes cover hospital stays, land sale near Wilbur, and community events including a quarterly conference March 22 and 23, a Cemetery Association meeting, a basketball game, a near-miss accident involving Bernard Royer, visits by Rev. Hassler and the Weidman family, and a Knights of Malta lodge initiation with a full installation and luncheon.
Frank Sayye recounts a Sunday with his father N D Sturgis and a job applicant at Jlog Island. The man claimed no trade yet proved handy by hammering nails during rounds. A suspicious observer trailed him, and the hopeful worker asked if he was a detective. the reply implied serious monitoring by an inspector.
Mrs Catherine Bishop died last Thursday night at the Zion home near Lititz from hemorrhages in her eighty seventh year. A son Albert of Sporting Hill survives. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two from Kreider's Church. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.
The Lancaster News-Journal editorial commends Luity borough for completing a public building and regrets the immediate post project dispute. It urges the borough council and company to suspend arguments, seek calm judgment, and reconcile rights to occupy the structure through a cooperative, common-cause approach.
Villagers greet a returning blacksmith with a joyful serenade and open house. The event prompts hearty handshakes and refreshments as neighbors celebrate. mentions of MG moving, Mr Samuel Messinger sale, visits to Homer Bulmer, and a birth, plus health and funeral notes from Lititz.
Edgar Strohm writes to his mother Mrs. Mary Strohm that he is in good health despite the company facing a bout of illness, mentions snow and drill in training like chasing the Hun, praises his regiment's discipline, and notes furloughs to Belgium and Vanse-les-Buys with plans to rise early for rifle practice.
Rothsville's Regulars defeated Roney Brook 48 to 13 while the Chester countians fell 48 to 13. The girls beat Marietta 19 to 6 and the reserves won 60 to 6 at Christiana. Lititz Wigh edged Rothsville 24 to 21. The district group changed meeting nights to Tuesday. A Warwick Grange 54 event drew a large crowd as debates on farming profits occurred. Local social notes mention visitors, moves, sales, and a Nash car purchase.
A Rothsville High School basketball win 48 to 14 over Honey Brook highlighted a busy week as Landis led with 12 field goals and Aeigler topped for Honey Brook with 9 of 15. Earlier Rothsville girls beat Marietta 10 to 6, and Rothsville reserves split two games at Christiana and Lititz. A Grange meeting was held in the High School Auditorium and alumni planned a May 10 banquet.
John Lane of Clay, driving home, was grabbed by two men on a lonely road who pulled his horse by the bridle. Lane whipped the horse, causing it to stop and break free from the thieves. Read the Record, $1.50 a year.
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