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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
4
Advertisers are advised the paper goes to press every Thursday morning and cannot guarantee much material after Wednesday afternoon. Communications must be authenticated by the writer’s name and address, not required for publication but as a guarantee of good faith.
Chicago postal records show parcel post carried about a thousand hats daily for six days, exporting 6000 hats in a week while imports from New York and Paris supply only a few. A Pennsylvania Railroad testimony argues wages rose 37 percent in ten years while returns to capital fell 36 percent, calling for reform in service and transparency to passengers during delays.
The North American will publish in weekly installments starting Sunday March 80 a series of autobiographical articles by Theodore Roosevelt. The articles promise intense human interest and international importance, detailing personal experiences behind his public career with portraits documents and location photos. Readers are advised to order early.
The New Form of Sandwich and Pie Crust, noted in last week's issue of the R corp, has undergone experiments with favorable replies but samples will not be sent by parcel post for now. The mould and pan designs are being machined to reduce cost and will be sold at popular prices for edible egg cups, ice-cream saucers, rust baskets, clam shells, sandwich bags, and pie plates.
From the Lutheran and United Brethren Sunday schools Easter programs drew crowded houses with each pupil receiving a gift. Myles Krumbine of the Lutheran Seminary preached to a large audience. Local residents engaged in crops, travel, and repairs while a measles epidemic prompted quarantines and the Volunteer Fire Company fair with music by the Denver Cornet band.
Rev Raezer announced communion and nightly services for one week starting three weeks from now. Catechetical instructions will run through the summer. Measles notices rise as calmer weather returns. Miss Callie Bomberger, who vacationed at home, leaves again for a final term and aims to finish in June. Good Friday observed in various ways. If undisturbed, the new church will be dedicated on the 27th of next month. The Lutheran choir reorganized with leaders and several members listed. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Homer Schreiner and Edith. Mr Isaac Heagy attended S Graybill sale in Elizabethtown. Many people moved in April. Will Reid travels farthest, planning to live in Lancaster.
The community calendar lists a Saturday March 29 spelling bee by Rothsville Alumni at Millway schoolhouse with four classes and performances. Town residents and visitors from Lititz Gibbsboro Akron Reading and beyond are noted in Easter and weekend visits. St Pauls Evangelical gains a new Esta organ and baccalaureate services are set for 7 15 pm with school music.
The Brownstown and vicinity quarterly conference drew a large crowd at the Evangelical church on Sunday. The Ladies Aid Society plans a ham and egg supper Saturday from 4 to 8 PM in L. C. Wolf’s building. Several local residents anticipate spring changes as Adam Richardson’s funeral drew a large turnout. Public personal property sale today by C. H. Royer precedes his move to Lancaster to continue butchering. Harvey Miller of Pine Hill will take over the Royer home but not the butchering business.
The Lititz Board of Trade met at Hershey and Gibbes to discuss cleaner, better highways. Residents urged raising Traction Co tracks, budgeting for streets over bonds, and possibly acquiring a road roller. The group adjourned to reconvene Friday, April 14.
Fashion notes emphasize a wide button range for spring trends. From tiny crystal accents to large coat buttons, designers showcase varied shapes and sizes to complement garments across wardrobes.
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