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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
4
A reflective meditation on living each day as if it were the last. Emphasizes making the best use of time, fidelity in duty, and a steady, earnest life for all ages. Urges action in the present and readiness for any summons with a house in order.
The Pennsylvania State College reports soil differences within orchards explain varying results among varieties. Roman Beauty and Baldwin favor sandy or mellow clay loams, Grimes Golden on mellow soils, and Jonathan on deep, loamy soil. With proper cultivation Pennsylvania apple production could double or triple. The article urges growers to consult state investigators.
John Farmer caused a scene at the American House in Lancaster last Friday night. He assaulted Policeman Callahan with a water pitcher, resisted officers, and was found in a third story window before being restrained and jailed. He shows signs of insanity and will be moved to the asylum from county prison. He had worked smoking cigars at Rothsville this past winter.
stock subscriptions suffice to authorize the directors to proceed soon. guests include N. M. Romig of Philadelphia with Lititz residents Mr and Mrs Wayne Gantz. local movables sold well. J L Dry of Weidmansville departs after 30 years teaching. cantata From Cross to Crown set for Easter Sunday at Zion’s Reformed Church with Behr piano by Reifsnyder Bros.
Local notes report J T Weber busy with legal documents for property sales. Leah Weachter left town visiting neighbors. A horse bought by Gyrus Dohner died after a short illness. Jerome Koehler moved to a farm west of the village. his son Isaac may take over butter making. John Dommy and family moved into Bomberger’s house. D becomes second man in Elm butter shop. Homer Shreiner visited Elstonville relatives. Mrs Sam Bomberger had a pneumonia attack treated promptly. Schools Pleasant View White Oak Airy Will close for summer. pupils store books. John Fahnestock plans a tobacco shed. Alvin Heisey’s mirth tied to birth of a boy. A road drag had minor effectiveness due to heavy rain. A woman can straighten a desk quickly, hindering later searches.
The Rothsville home of Harriet McAlister sold at public sale to Edwin Spangler of Ephrata for 2710 dollars. Highlights include Rothsville High School’s first annual commencement on April 5 in the Lutheran church with Rev. Kline officiating and Dr. Hull of Millersville delivering the address. Numerous local visits, marriages, school exams, and town projects are noted, including water works bidding won by O. E. Christ of Ephrata and planned home and store renovations.
Local notes report visits and moves among Elm Reinholds Station and Lebanon county residents. House changes include John Pierce family moving in with father. Darius Demmy relocates near Clay. Easter festival dates announced by several churches.
A local building is declared safe and hosts a Saturday vaudeville program tied to film showings. Afternoon matinee for ladies and children includes a candy package per child. Admission 5 cents for children, 10 cents for adults. evening 10 cents for all. A Jewish comedian performs for twenty laughs in twenty minutes.
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