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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
4
The piece condemns a proposed Public Utilities bill as an attack on the Constitution and existing law. It argues the measure would create a new state agency with offices and salaries for a machine-driven class, contrasting it with similar departments in other states and warning of spoils-system abuse.
A reflective piece argues against foolish resistance to evil and champions life as the central value. It notes that bearable wrongs may harm the cause of right, that jail for unjust costs yields little, and that life and its natural vitality provide profound joy and meaning.
An editorial argues against parlor matches due to health and fire risks and cites Senator McChenny’s bill in Harrisburg. It recalls a 19th century murder near Waste House Run in Schuylkill County, where German peddler John Felhaber was killed for copper valued at about $25, solved by the arrest of Benjamin Bailey.
Corn planting progresses with most fields in ground while oats emerge and wheat rye show growth. Grass is slow to start. fruit trees bloom heavily with pink peach blossoms. Frost was not general and dry, sparing buds. weather is needed to push growth, with expectations of an average to exceptionally abundant fruit yield in 1911.
Seven polecats dwell on Christian E. Stauffer’s Kissel Hill premises and allow family petting. Jacob Leitsinger, 64, has stroke recovery and is bedbound but improving. Quarry machinery moved to Elizabethtown by Graybill and Boyd after two years of operation. Many local visitors and family movements noted including weddings and travels.
Mrs Michael Peiffer fell on stairs and broke a collar bone with Dr Evans reducing the fracture. Funeral attendees include Simon D Brubaker at Lincoln with Mr and Mrs Menno Brubaker and Mrs Harry H Brubaker present. Additional visits and a funeral for Mrs Mary Becker near Brunnerville were noted along with visits by John Pierce Jr and his children to Reinholds station.
Rothsville will mark Memorial Day on May 30 hosted by Washington Camp No. 559 S of A. A parade at 1 p.m. will feature Stevens Post of Lititz and nearby groups with Rev. Kline of Akron and Rev. Musser of Lititz delivering addresses. Beck's concert band of Lititz will play in new uniforms.
Community notices list upcoming events in Lititz and surrounding areas. Highlights include church lovefeasts at Grayhill and Middle Creek, Lititz High School commencement, Memorial Day exercises, annual strawberry festival by Lititz Hose Co, Whit-Monday races at Rothsville, and multiple Sunday-school picnics at Lititz Springs.
Notice announces sale of a single picnic ham per customer after 5 PM on Saturday. The ham is described as lean and boiled in water, with sale details provided.
Contact details for Benj F Lutz of Cedar Street Lititz Pennsylvania appear with an IID and phone reference. The fragment provides no dates or events, limiting information to location and telecom identifiers.
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