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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
1
A scattered ledger of small town happenings covers vehicle buys, hospital visits, and farm mishaps. A. W. Miller buys a Hudson. Mrs. Pfantz undergoes surgery. a lone kid glove awaits its owner. Ale and hospital stays mix with fires, a steer’s nails, and a runaway from an asylum. Community church events and a tobacco shipment pepper the page with personal notes and local scenes.
The frame storage shed near the ball park on Spring Grounds burned midmorning, destroying its east side and damaging about 100 dollars of lumber used for Fourth of July decorations. Hlmer Liennenan spotted the blaze and raised the alarm. Firefighters acted promptly despite a long running dispute between the borough council and the fire company, while a councilman and ex-councilman pursue organizing a new company amid resistance.
Frank Badorf sold out the livery business after finding no profit and Aaron Hershey later took it up adding a car sales angle. He faced long hours and poor returns with horse care, a public sale planned soon, and frequent late returns by patrons leaving horses rundown. The era of horse hire faded as autos rose in use.
Over the Top Lititz reports another large hospital donation to Lancaster General Hospital. The list includes fruits vegetables soap dried beans soybeans and more with a total value around money $18.25. Hospital auxiliary officers thank all donors and helpers and invite anyone missed to bring items to Learman and Leed store.
Job Rosenberg and Elmer Heineman faced serious charges after a state constabulary arrest Tuesday afternoon for assault and battery and attempted rape. Rosenberg posted 500 bail. Heineman, later captured in Chester, will face rape charges in Lancaster before Judge McGrann. Two local girls, aged about 15 and 16, were attacked on a road north of town. An eye witness said one girl was choked during the incident.
Bon Diehman Memorial Committee Lancaster under Mayor Harry J. Prowt launches a campaign to erect a war memorial for city and county service members. G Graybill Diehm appointed to represent this part of the county with plans to add three or four local representatives.
Mrs. Sallie Meck aged 90 years and 18 days died at her son Hiram Meck’s Spruce Street home from infirmities of old age and apoplexy. Survived by eight children, one sister, 21 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. funeral Thursday at 9 from her home and 10 at Hopeland U B Church. Revs. Clint, Miller and Fake officiate. Interment in adjacent cemetery. Also note: Mrs. Thamar Grogh died last Thursday at Kate Shearer’s New Street home after a weeklong illness followed by a stroke. aged 76, daughter of Philip and Matilda Dichm. adopted daughter Mrs. Anderson Shoemaker and Miss Clara rouh mentioned. Rev. E H S Crosland led services. Moravian cemetery interment. Relatives thank King's Daughters and neighbors for help.
Fannie B Korroth wife of Arvey M Korroth died at her home near Neffsville on Friday night from pneumonia. She leaves husband and children Edward Gel Landis Gertrude Hather Wrancey and Richard all at home, her mother Mrs Mumma Landis of New Jersey a brother Manora Landis Lancaster and sister Mrs William Kahl New Jersey. Funeral held Monday morning at the house and church at Landis Valley.
Daisy N Sharpe 23 dies at 4:41 Sunday in Rapha township two miles north of Manheim from a heart clot after entertaining guests. Widow of Raymond J Sharpe. daughter of Josiah and Alice Keener. sister of Mrs Milton Snyder and Jacob N Keener. Funeral held Wednesday at home and Ruhl's church with interment at nearby cemetery. J B Beck funeral director.
Miss Sybilla Boyce aged 62, widely known in the community, died Friday night at Lancaster General Hospital. She had worked for Dr. Thome, was the last surviving member of her family, and was a familiar visitor in Liuth, often staying with Mrs. Wllen Leib and known to many local residents.
The Moravian church Ushers' Association held a meeting where Prof. N. M. Beck spoke on birds of Northern Lancaster County. He displayed twenty five mounted specimens, discussed habits and calls, and noted the extinct passenger pigeon. Roy Workman conducted a sale, the Sunday School orchestra performed, refreshments were served, about fifty attended, the association subscribed $240 to the parish house, and twelve new members joined.
A Lititz plea urges erecting a lasting memorial for local soldiers, arguing the town should “go over the top” like neighboring communities. It calls for a sacred park or brass tablet on a central plot, preserving memory of both the living and the fallen and asking citizens what they will do.
In a town business place a proprietor supported by the borough council clashed with two customers over a fire company issue. The argument escalated with all parties becoming heated. The proprietor warned they would leave unless he changes his stance and supports the fire company.
A citizen calls for an urgent meeting to resolve the fire company and borough council dispute. He proposes three representatives from each side sit down to discuss and reach a practical agreement, noting support from the public team while stressing common sense demands.
On the anniversary of his twenty years as water superintendent of the Witi water works Walter Miller organized a gathering for borough councilmen and town officials at Park View on Wednesday evening. Joseph B. Wissler, borough attorney, acted as feastmaster in honor of Robert Baeh, a returned soldier.
The Manheim Council works with firefighters at the fire house occupying the rear room in a united session.
Travelers near and far are mentioned as locals host and visit relatives across towns. Several families from Reading Philadelphia and Springfield are noted visiting Ephrata Harrisburg Lincoln and reading while attending a funeral and caring for ill relatives. (CONTINUED ON PAGH 8)
The Furnace Hills burned across three sections in Lebanon County destroying many acres of timber. The blaze near Buffalo Springs on the Coleman estate has raged for days and remains uncontrolled. Deputy Fire Warden Enck monitors potential spread toward Lovecaster County line and has arranged with Lititz Boy Scouts for rapid response by truck, with feeding plans if needed, alerted by a local factory whistle.
Lincoln A. Zeller died of pneumonia at Fort Leavenworth Kansas March 18. Funeral held Tuesday at home of parents in Lititz with Rev. W. K. Fleck officiating. Interment in Macpelah Cemetery. Six former soldiers served as bearers in full uniform. The Liita chorus sang at the house and grave. Relatives included sisters and Dr. Nathan Althouse present, along with Rev. Bachman of Schafferstown.
Levi Dussinger, a 24 year old employee of E. J. Garber's creamery, disappeared last week leaving his wife and child at Owl Hill. A friend notified the wife who is puzzled by his departure. Rumors say he had reasons for leaving that may become known later.
The Reifsnyder Piano Company plans a Lebanon Market Square store opening on April 1 to extend its Lancaster presence. The Brickerville based firm emphasizes progressiveness and honesty as the keys to its success as a big local business in Lebanon City and county.
A birthday celebration was held at John F. Longenecker’s home on Sunday with friends from Quarryville Denver Lititz Millersville and Mandeville present. Decorations were pink and white, a cake with candles marked the years, and the event was organized by his son Eugene and daughter Bana with Mrs J P Longenecker assisting.
The town backs the fire company as 21 new members join the organization. Firemen demand access to a front room denied by council, who accuse them of not asking. A final council meeting is set for next Monday with a three-member committee to plead. If unresolved, voters will decide at the upcoming election as terms of three council members expire.
On a sunny Tuesday Franklin Rader and two pupils set out from a cigar store to scout hopeful fishing grounds. After testing three bamboo rods at the tackle shop he guides them toward an old mill dam to chase black bass, sunfish and carp. They return with one catch and promise a better spot next time.
Army and Navy notes report Harry Becker of Camp Hancock on an eight day furlough while Harry Gonder received honorable discharge at Camp Dix and returned home. Raymond Hart, discharged from Camp Dix, visited his grandmother Mrs Caroline Grosh in Reading and attended a Mora vian church reception. Lieutenant Abram Brubaker, discharged at Can Union Long Island, returned home after fifteen months in service and training recruits at Camp Meade. Charles Shue, recently landed in the States from France after serving in the 657th Aero Supply Squadron since 1918, spent time with his mother Mrs Susan Shue before seeking local employment. Robert Glentening plans to leave for home in April as Rhine returnees depart, about 4090 miles from home.
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