Local events and notices pint-sized in Lititz area
A Lititz column lists livestock for sale at Elizabeth Farms and various personal moves. It reports Delbo moving to Lancaster, Cuppy tied to a chocolate works, Hershey leasing the Sturgis House stables, and a string of church, school, and social announcements. Lost cross, mules arriving at Warwick House, and two Saturday sales are noted amid market prices and a druggist aquarium display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Farms
L. Delbo
Lancaster
Harry
California
H. A. Cuppy
Mr. Cuppy
Aaron G. Hershey
Sturgis House
Wh. M. Huber
Court Lititz No. 296
Foresters of America
Chas. E H. Schaeffer
The
Reformed Church
St. Luke Church
Bible School
Elizabeth Bricker
Eri. C. Ritchie
West Orange Street
Geo.d. Clarke
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Joseph Dreifus
Washington
Percy
Penna, University
Philadelphia
Larah & Brown
Warwick House
John Sesseman
Spruce Street
Emma Hall
Cedar Street
Grace E. Keller
Gingrich elected bank president after resignation as cashier
At a Farmers National Bank meeting H H Gingrich resigned as cashier and was elected director and president by unanimous vote succeeding the late Dr P J Roebuck. James Breitigan was elected cashier. Gingrich and Breitigan praised for faithful service since 1901 and years with the bank. Special election at Ideal cocoa factory approved debt increase to 280000 with 1847 votes cast, 22 opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers National Bank
H. H. Gingrich
P. J. Roebuck
James Breijtigau
Gingrich
Breitigan
Ideal Cocoa and Chocolate Factory
Resident Main Street Residents Forty Years Ago
A longtime resident notes the people who lived on Main Street from Water Street to the eastern borough limits and finds only two couples remaining from forty years ago, James O Sturgis and Henry Sturgis with their wives.
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Main Street
Water Street
James O
Henry Sturgis
Trout Fry Placed in Spring Creek by State Fisheries
The Spring Committee received three cans of trout fry from the State Department of Fisheries at Spruce Creek Huntingdon county on Wednesday noon. The fry about an inch and a half long were placed in the creek at various Spring grounds. It is hoped they will thrive as speckled beauties are scarce in the local stream.
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State Department of Fisheries
Spruce Creek
Huntingdon County
Bantam Stolen From Witmyer Yard In City Alleys
A thief entered the poultry yard of D G Witmyer at Juniper and Raspberry alleys Monday night and stole a Black Red Malay cock imported from England last December. The prize winning bird was shown at Rudy's Hall last December. Mr Witmyer hopes to identify the culprit.
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D. G. Witmyer
Two More Autos for Lititz
Jobo F Rath Esq buys a Model 44 4 door Imperial touring car from Joo F Longenecker. He says five years of auto inspections not until last week revealed what he wanted. H N Miksch purchases a Ford runabout from Daniel E Furlow of Columbia for business travel.
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Jobo F. Rath
Frow Joo
F. Longenecker
Rith
H. N. Miksch
Daniel E. Furlow
Columbia
Dutchman Celebrates St Patrick Day Pranks on Main Street
Last Friday St Patrick Day revelers caused a local scene as three young men paraded arm in arm on Main Street. They wore large green bows on their lapels. The centerpiece was an Irishman labeled Dutch, provoking ongoing jokes among his friends.
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Sons of Erin
Main Street
Ready for Opening of New Picture and Vaudeville Show
The venue in 8 S. E. Snavely's building will open early next week after stage work and improvements. Management promises a clean show suitable for all ages and has contracted with the Independent Film Co. for top films resisting the trust. Watch for opening posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Snavely
Independent Film Co
Death of Amos S Miller at United Lion Home
Amos S Miller died at the United Lion Home north of town on January 16 after a stroke suffered during a prayer service. He was 86 years old, a watchmaker by trade, and came from Ohio. He married Susan B McClary in August 1907. she is 84. The survivor also includes a Cleveland daughter and Bowmansville siblings. Funeral services were held at the Home with Rev J A Heitler presiding, burial in Zion Home Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Susan B. McClary
Squire A. B. Reidenbach
Mrs Rachael Werntz Dies at Zion Home After Illness
Mrs Rachael W Werntz 85 died last Saturday at the Zion Home north of Lititz from infirmities of age. She lived in Oxford and Honey Brook for about fifty years and was widow of the late Captain George Werntz who died eight years ago. Born in the county she was a daughter of the late James Warren. Survived by daughter Mrs HE A Hackman Lancaster son Frank F Werntz Pittsburg daughter Mrs Mary A Worth Los Angeles and G Howard Warnng Pasadena Cal Funeral held Tuesday and interment private in Lancaster cemetery.
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Rachael W. Werntz
Zion
Lititz
Oxford
Honey Brook
George Werntz
James Warren
HE. A. Hackman
Lancaster
Frank F. Werntz
Pittsburg
Mary A. Worth
Los Angeles
Cal
G. Howard Warnng
Pasadena
Lancaster Cemetery
Death of Mrs Lizzie Greiner Near Lime Rock
Mrs Lizzie Greiner wife of David Greiner died at her parents home near Lime Rock Penn township on Friday morning after a short illness from pneumonia She was 21 and married only months ago She belonged to the Church of the Brethren Funeral services were held Monday in Naumanstown with interment in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Greiner
David Greiner
Ephraim Falls
Lime Rock
Penn Township
Greiner
Church of the Brethren
Naumanstown
Aaron Frey Dies After Vertigo Attack at 68
Aaron Frey of Manheim dies at home on Tuesday evening from vertigo that struck Monday afternoon. A blacksmith by trade and longtime cigar maker, he served as chief burgess and several terms on town council. He is survived by his wife and three sons. Funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. with services at the house and interment at Fairview cemetery. Rev. G A Knerr will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Frey
Manheim
Fairview Cemetery
G. A. Knerr
Widow Eliza Evans dies after stroke in Millersville
Mrs Eliza Evans widow of Benjamin Evans died on Tuesday at her son in law Prof J W Lassinger home in Millersville from old age infirmities and a paralysis stroke. Born March 9 1828 in Manheim township she was a Church of the Brethren member. Survived by children Sadie Stump Alfred Frank J Elizabeth Lansinger William L Benjamin Nathaniel Groff. Funeral Friday at the house and the meeting house near Neffsville at eleven AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Evans
Benjamin Evans
J. W. Lassinger
Millersville
Manheim Township
Church of the Brethren
Sadie
J. K. Stump
Lancaster
Alfred
Willow Street
Frank J
Elizabeth
J. W. Lansinger
Milleraville
William L
Cosloga
California
Benjamin
Neffsville
Nathaniel §. Groff
East Petersburg
Mrs Lydia Zag Dies in Myerstown at 88
Mrs Lydia Zag aged 88 died at the home of her son in law Rev John Herr in Myerstown Lebanon county on Tuesday March 14. She was born near Millway and was formerly Miss Wolf before marriage. The funeral was held Saturday with interment at Rogers meeting house.
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Lydia Zaz
John Herr
Myerstown
Lebanon County
FE. E. Lebnerer
St. Paula Ev. Lutheran Church
Spruce Street
P. K. Reifsnyder
Brickerville
Knier Death Notice for Manheim Cigar Maker at 43
Jacob E H Knier died Wednesday morning at his parents home in Manheim. A 43 year old cigar maker and Manheim council No 154 member he had suffered four months from diabetes and consumption. Survived by parents and siblings Lizzie Houser Fannie Buch Mary Young Sadie Fisher George Frank William Charles Daniel and Phares. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM Kreider's meeting house with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. Knier
Jacob EH. Knier
John Knier
Manheim
Emergence of Lititz Musician Benjamin Lutz Jr
Benjamin Lutz Jr of Lititz has emerged as a composer with two hymns copyrighted. Eternal Life is dedicated to Prof. William Leigh of England touring the U.S. as an evangelistic singer. Come Home is based on John 3 16 and dedicated to his brother Rev Henry Lutz. Leigh may perform the hymns on his multi state tour.
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Benjamin Lutz, Jr
William Leigh
England
United States
Church of Christ
Henry Lutz
Leigh
Lutz
Lyceum
Lititz High School
Ruth
Litite
James Sesseman breaks finger moving with Am brose Furlow
James Sesseman, while helping his son in law Am brose Furlow move last week, fell from a horse and fractured the third finger of his right hand. Dr. M. H. Yoder treated the injury.
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Ambrose Furlow
James Sesseman
M. H. Yoder
Franklin and Marshall profs join past time trap shoot
Prof. Herbert Beck of Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster and several faculty members and students tried blue rock shooting at the Pastime club on a Saturday afternoon. Scores were not published due to a poor day and many novices. Theodore A. Zellers P B Bucher Abram Brubaker Jr and Samuel Lane Jr returned from the Sunny South after travels through Florida Key West Havana Sarasota and Cuba with reports of leisure and local fishing and game.
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Herbert Beck
Franklin and Marshal College
Lancaster
Messrs
Theodore A. Zellers
P.B. Bucher
Abram Brubaker, Jr
Samuel Lane
Lititz Tast
Sarasota
Gulf Coast
Sarasota Bay
Cuba
New York
Henry Young Opens Brunverville Restaurant With Music
Henry Young announces the grand opening of his Brunverville restaurant on Saturday evening March 25. He has purchased the goodwill and fixtures from John Steely and will continue serving customers. Prof McKinney's orchestra will provide music. Rugs ox 12 advertised at Doster's.
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Henry Young
Brunverville
Mr. Young
John Steely
Prof. McKinney
Personal Travel Notices From Lititz And Surroundings
Community notices list Mr and Mrs Samuel Walters visiting Ephrata. A J Litch at a funeral in Ephrata. Jobo K Carper on a business trip to Allentown. Rev H H Daugherty moving through Elizabeth town and Lititz. Allen Ditzier and family visiting Lebanon. Mrs W A Ensminger of Manheim with Lititz relatives. Mrs Susan Stark visiting Sherman Stefly. J Frank Groff a Park View hotel guest. A J Rauch visiting Allentown. Adam Brubaker visiting Philadelphia relatives. J H Purdy of Philadelphia guests of W M Amer and family. Samuel Stauffer moving to Unicorn. Mrs Morris Seaber visiting with S C Seather. Albert Young of Manheim visiting Oehme family. Florence Buch of Bryn Mawr in town. James A Glass and Norristown guests of Dr J C Brobst. Mrs John Fasnacht and Mrs James Dussinger visiting Rev H Fasnacht at Reading. Mrs Horace E Grosh and Miss Elsie Markley at Coatesville. Mrs Harry Spangler and Harriet visiting from Allentown. Mrs Edwin Sturgis summoned to Harrisburg for daughter Mrs John Dyer. Rev and Mrs J W Dougherty from Topeka visiting relatives. D A Byers and Wm H Bollinger headed to Pittsburg. Rev Chas Nagel retired to Lancaster. Henry Eekert family visiting Philadelphia and Newark. New York visitors Herbert Spencer Greims and Dr Francis McCann at Linden Hall with Greims playing a $2500 violin.
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Samuel Walters
Ephrata
A.J. Litch
Jobo K. Carper
Allentown
Ezra Hartranft
Manheim
Daugherty
Elizabethtown
Lititz
Allen Ditzier
Lebanon
W. A. Ensminger
Susan Stark
Lancaster
Sherman Stefly
J. Frank Groff
Park View
A. J. Rauch
Adam Brubaker
Philadelphia
J. H. Purdy
W.M. Amer
Samuel Stauffer
Unicorn
Morris Seaber
8. C. Seather
Albert Young
Louis Oehme
Florence Buch
Bryn Mawr
Loussa Buch
James A. Glass
Abitnese
Norristown
J. C. Brobst
John Fasnacht
James Dussinger
H. H. Fasnacht
Reading
Horace E. Grosh
Elsie Markley
Coatesville
Jennie Grosh
Harry Spangler
Harriet
J. W. Bittner
Edwin Sturgis
Harrisburg
John Dyer
J. W. Dougherty
Topeka
Kansas
Isaac Becker
D. A. Byers
Wm. H. Bollinger
Pittsburg
Wilkinsburg
Bollinger
Chas. Nagel
Castleton Corners
Staten Island
Chester Avenue
Henry Eekert
Charles Hfornberger
Monroe
Newark
N. J
New York City
Herbert Spencer Greims
Francis McCann
Linden Hall Seminary
Greims
Farewell M C A meeting held at Lititz church
The farewell meeting of Lititz M C A in the Lutheran church drew a full audience. Speakers urged continuance, stressing benefits for youth and community. A light program included the Lititz Male Chorus and a duet.
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Association
Louis Huebener
H. A. Bailey
York
Lititz
Lititzworth
H.W. EK
Fourth of July Celebration Plans Debated in Lititz
The Fourth of July Spring Committee met in the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening to discuss celebration details. A new feature may be an oratorical contest with patriotic prize orations expected to draw strong interest and showcase the finest patriotic speeches in Lititz.
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Lititz
Harem Shite Lae Parisian Style In The Harem Skirt Craze
A town seamstress wore a hastily made harem skirt fashioned from salt bags to a social gathering. Few passersby noticed yet those who did deemed it a novelty with potential popularity in the future.
No 17 Year Locusts This Year Says Frank
Frank E. Schaerer disputes state zoologist H A Surface about seventeen year locusts. He recalls capturing two in 1885 and checks the bottle date to project their next visit, which would be 1919, challenging the prior prediction.
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H. A. Surface
Frank E. Schaerer
Frank
Change of address notice for Rec ORD subscribers
Rec ORD asks subscribers to notify any address changes and to include the old address to ensure prompt list updates and delivery. The notice mentions carpet and floor oilcloth at Doater's.
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Tia
Doater’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. N. Moyer
East Main Street
Moyer
Marguerite Baker
Daniel Hshelman
Carrie Jacoby
Frank Adams
J. Lutz
Howard Leame
Jacob Bingley
Lutheran Church
HL Fl. Gingrich
James Breitigan
Spring Creek
Amos S. Miller
Lydia Zag
Doster’s
St. Paul’s
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