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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
4
A 1911 editorial argues Lititz should consider street paving, acknowledges costs, and urges public-spirited support. It cites Dr Roebucks fountain as an example of public improvement benefiting mankind and calls for collective consideration and action.
The article reflects on monuments, arguing a good name and community benefit outlast stone markers. It cites Dr. P. J. Roebuck as an example, whose enduring tribute is a public drinking fountain he funded and maintained for communal good.
A Tuesday blaze on the Kinzer Bender farm half a mile south of Mechanicsburg consumed a large fodder stack and spread to a two story brick dwelling. Firefighters saved livestock and some equipment but the barn and home burned. Loss estimated at $4,000 with partial insurance.
Boister Bros advertises the largest stock of marble and granite in the county and claims to manufacture from rough to finish with lettering and carving done by air tools. They invite customers to visit from quarry to customer.
The wedding of Bertha Mae Sweigart to Aston L. Landis took place Thursday March 16 at 11 oclock at the Sweigart home in Mechanicsburg. Rev James A Heitler officiated in front of invited guests with Rebecca O Buch as bridesmaid and Walter M Meckley as best man. Bertha Bare provided music. The couple left for a trip to Philadelphia and Washington after a wedding dinner and a reception of gifts.
At Hullville on March 16 11 o clock in the morning Miss Lillian J Snyder wed David E Harnly son of Mr and Mrs John H Baroly of Penn township near Manheim Rev Jacob Hershey of Lititz officiated in the home of Mrs Barbara Snyder with about seventy guests. Bridesmaids were Miss Barbara KE Snyder and Miss Sue E Harvey. Groomsmen were Zeno Hrb and Henry Landis. A wedding dinner followed with brick ice cream from H Holtzhouse. They plan housekeeping in the tenant house on Jacob Erb’s Hallville farm. A reception for the couple is set for Sunday March 26 at the groom’s parents home.
The village of Lexington starts a new shirt factory after M. Dillman secured the project. Sixteen women began work on opening day with Harry Kauffman in charge. Output will be shipped to Tauber, Ryttenburg & Co., making it a branch operation benefiting locals.
A historic note on early tree planting in London shows A. D. Webster recounting Porchester Terrace Bayswater in the 1830s where a sumac beside the path was removed after the district surveyor objected it would shade and dampen the walkway. The opposition was swift and decisive.
Local notes report Samuel Bombberger tearing down a decayed shed to rebuild. Farmer attention at Kryder sale near Lawn. Mrs. Aaron Singer and daughters Beulah Ruth visited Palmyra relatives. School attendance and community events at Manheim and surrounding towns. Road funding concerns discussed by Penn roadmasters and Mr Sproul. Various visits and weddings across Elm Mastersonville Landisville and Eden.
The Board of Road Supervisors fixed the 1911 tax rate at 0.5 mills and placed the tax duplicate with the collector. Aaron Z. Weidman will again auction Saturday afternoon and evening at the John G. Marks store. Miss Gertrude Reifsnyder, from Millersville Normal School, is home and plans to return for spring. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Doster of Lititz visited Dr. H. A. Long on Sunday.
Funeral services were held at the late residence and Lutheran church for Jennie Hicker. Rev. E E Schantz preached on Psalm 23 4. Interment in local cemetery. Survived by children Charles Fred Frank Cyrus Jennie Anna Norma and three brothers. Aged 67. Easter Communion planned and Easter festival to follow.
Miss Fannie Smith and Samuel Mohler spent weekend with respective parents. Y M C A plans sale of chairs tables rugs carpets and pool table at Royer building on Saturday. Alumni of Akron High hold private meeting. public alumni event set for April 8. bacclauare sermon April 9 by Rev Bechtel. Local residents visit, guests stay, and horse trading noted with contact details.
The dealer reports a brisk Saturday rush as Picnic Hams fly off the shelves. A new batch is promised for sale at the low price of one pound, appealing to fair dealing customers and promising continued good service.
Local listing presents contact details for Benj F. Lutz of Cedar Street Lititz Indiana with a phone reference. The item reads as a terse personal or business notice lacking additional context.
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