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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
4
The piece argues railroads face rising expenses from crew wage increases and new laws. It contends increased rates may be the only way to cover costs, warning against harming public service and investment. It also notes Akron High School’s ninth annual commencement with a large turnout and detailed ceremonies.
Correspondents note the annual Whit Monday races will be held at Rothsville track on May 12 drawing a large crowd. A 39 inch chicken hawk shot by Calvin Freymyer near the village is praised as a fine specimen. Local nimrods plan to hunt more of the species. Mrs. John Z. Garner of Reading visited relatives here over the weekend. A piano recital by Miss Barbara Bomberger’s pupils drew a large crowd at Kieffer's hall. Carrie Miller of Lititz and George Arehart of Lititz visited relatives here. Clayton Adams painted his house. Margie Siverling of Warwick spent the weekend in town. Many youths attended Akron commencement exercises last Friday.
Harvey Weber builds a barn annex. Brethren work on Graybill's meeting house. school board considers new arithmetic. Notables from Lititz Palmyra and Mastersonville attend religious services and social events. A trotting buggy accident causes a spill with no injuries. Lutz family Band concert raises nine dollars. Family visits, funerals, and a new baby boy mark a weekend in Lancaster and surrounding areas.
Owen Heiser suffered apo plexy while in the field Friday afternoon and has since recovered somewhat. Mrs S N Eby of Salunga visited her brother Owen Heiser Monday. Roy Biedelman from Illinois after mission work at Wilkes Barre stayed with P C Kline and the Kline and Seibert families last week. Edwin Royer and wife of Lancaster called on Jacob Nessinger Sr and relatives. P C Kline and wife attended the Penryn dedication on Sunday. Roy Doster and brother Herbert of Lititz visited their father Martin Doster at Clay Sunday. Their sister Gertrude is ill with typhoid fever. Isaac Nessinger and wife spent Sunday at Lititz.
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