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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
1
Notes from Lititz cover bids for a trolley line to Rothsville, local job hopes for returning soldiers, a house sale, village notices, and Memorial day plans. Advertisements and social snippets reflect town pride, missing homes, and shifting building patience amid scarce carpenters as farms and retail mark the season.
A New Testament with a bullet embedded and another hole through its pages was sent to Mr and Mrs Ayimon Weidman by their son Tarold in Co K 316 Infantry 79th Division. The owner was lightly wounded by the penetrating shot, likely killed later that day. Harold has sent a large assortment of World War I souvenirs home including a German trench knife a prayer necklace a belt insignia a 75 pattern shell vase coins and other items from France.
J W Goldthwaite foreman ship fitter at Hog Island shipyard was honored by the Pep and Punch Club at a May 1 banquet in the Continental Hotel. Speakers praised his diplomacy in placing ex soldiers and his leadership as rivet counts and bolting costs were reviewed, with the island bolting cost showing a 14 percent saving.
A 29 year old parrot named Poll died this week at Mrs. Isaac Landis's home. Poll had been brought from Philadelphia by Samuel Seaher at six months old and lived with the Seahers until Mrs. Seaher's death. Poll was known as a talker, often shouting Come in Mother’s upstairs Take a seat when the door knocked, causing amusement.
Emanuel Hall died Tuesday morning after two weeks confinement from complications of diseases at age 62 years 10 months 18 days. Born in Centerville he lived near Lititz forty two years ago worked at Leabher Grube planing mill later a builder with many Lititz houses. Funeral Saturday at 2 and 2:30 PM at his home and United Evangelical church with Moravian cemetery interment. He left two wives and several children including Florence Eberly and Edward of Lititz Ambrose Harry Albert Susie and more.
Jefferson A Washer died Monday morning at 3 8 at his Orange street home after fourteen years with diabetes. A 70 year old barber for thirty years he was a Myerstown native living in Lititz for forty one years. He attended the United Evangelical Church and taught Sunday school. Survived by wife Elizabeth Lutz and two sons Emory and Victor, plus brothers Harvey Philadelphia John Richland and several sisters. Funeral at home then United Evangelical Church with burial in United Evangelical Cemetery. The family thanks friends for kindness and help.
Hiram P. Kline of Lexington died at home after a lingering illness aged 57 years. Survived by wife Flora and children Norman G. and Jamie. brothers William and Ezra. sisters Emma and Katie. two grandchildren. Member of Ephrata Lodge and Knights of Pythias. Funeral Friday at 9:30 a.m. at home and 10 a.m. at St John’s Lutheran Church. interment in Brerville. Undertaker H. M. Mellinger of Denver in charge.
Mrs Ela Evans wife of John T Evans dies after three months illness at daughter Mrs Daniel Light’s home 223 Nevin St Lancaster age 61 She was daughter of late Edward and Rosanna Sturgis Lititz A Moravian church member Survived by J Harry Evans in France Elizabeth wife of Daniel Light Lancaster Mary G Tome Mrs Ida Foltz Honolulu and others Funeral Thursday at Lititz Moravian Church at 2 pm Interment in adjoining cemetery
Frank Webber of Spruce Street learns that his son Raymond Webber of Company E 145 Infantry is buried in Olsens Belgium. Lt Colonel Charles Pierce notes the grave offers comfort as disinterment for reburial will occur, acknowledging the long process and grief. Raymond, 32, served bravely near Mets and had written a final line saying he did his share. A Kodak portrait kept by the parents accompanies this report.
Ideal Cocoa and Chocolate Company plans $100,000 in new machinery to raise output from 40 to 75 percent and boost power capacity with extra boilers. A 120 foot high tank will supply 20,090 gallons for sprinkler and fire protection, supplementing two 30,000 gallon tanks. Wages are high, labor conditions improve, and orders are booked weeks ahead with no summer curtailment expected.
Advertising readers are reminded of the Hager Store of Lancaster marking ninety eight years of continuous business. The familiar name remains trusted in the community and, in honor of the anniversary, special merchandising incentives are offered. Readers are urged to review the offers carefully.
Travelers near Ard Far recounts many Philadelphians and York area residents visiting Lititz and surrounding towns by train, trolley, and auto. The piece lists numerous families visiting relatives, attending funerals, or returning from trips, including Miss Jennie Miller, Herbert Graybill, John Kopp, Janet Bailey, and others with details of origins and destinations.
The Rev. Miller attends the Grand Commandery session at Lewisburg from Monday to Friday. He gave a historical lecture on Tuesday, led an open memorial service on Wednesday, helped lay the cornerstone of the Malta home, and joined the evening parade. Delegates from White Love Commandery and Lititz Castle attend, with Mrs Steiner at Wilkes-Barre Grand Castle this week.
Clarencée Kreider begins duties Tuesday as Lititz borough policeman. He fined a peddler on a back street for selling goods without a license on his first day. A uniform is on order. Kreider formerly served in the army and worked as a policeman at the Coatesville steel works and as a night watchman for local stores.
Winter coal dealers in Lititz have increased prices by ten cents per ton across all sizes as per Coal Dealers Association guidance. An additional ten cent per ton rise is planned for four months. Homeowners are urged to stockpile anthracite now to avoid future shortages caused by labor, rail, and supply constraints.
Walter Miller, superintendent of the water works, plants six nut trees in the grounds. J Jones, nursery owner on Willow Street near Lancaster, donates three pecan and three black walnut trees. The letter explains shipment details of Butterick pecan and Stabler and Ohio walnuts, grafting, and the value of northern varieties for Lancaster County. Jones notes northern pecans can thrive with suitable climates and cites Indiana and Missouri examples. Plans include planting at the water works and future talks with residents about expanding the project in Lititz.
Reverend William Strohmeier of Graceham Maryland will give the sermon to Linden Hall Seminary graduates. Reverend Paul de Scheinitz of Bethlehem will deliver the commencement address. Exercises run from June 8 to June 11 with seven graduates set to receive diplomas.
Local man details a pruning and mulching method for quince trees using salt around the base to act as fertilizer and retain moisture. He notes quince trees require ample moisture and that blossoms indicate a good crop this year.
Frank White of the 28th Division supply train returns to Manheim after service, once worked at a local trap factory. Herbert Weitzel, Naval Reserve veteran, discharged after eleven months at Cane May, notes band and orchestra disbanded with the men’s departure. Lloyd Keller, sailor on the battleship Michigan, on a ten day furlough with parents as the ship repairs a damaged propeller. Roy Todd of Naval Overseas Transportation Service mustered out at League Island after duty at Pier 19 on the Delaware River, visiting his mother Michael Keath.
Captain Siam's Ambulance Company includes Lititz boys like W Brobst Robert Behmer Ralph Diehm Carl Meiskey Ralph Cole and William Durass, recently landed on the Mongolia at Hoboken and now at Camp Dix. Miles Marks and Charles Chube also joined the unit. several were home briefly for furlough. The group will march in the Philadelphia parade and men may return home Saturday. Behmer survived a shell blast that killed Harvey Hottenstein, who stood beside him. Stiftel was en route to hospital after being gassed. The Ambulance Company had overseas service since Spring 1918 with intense action during the Argonne drive.
Galen Balmer of Company 1 816th Infantry writes from France after a seven day furlough. He recalls western mud as heaven compared to on campaign in France. Balmer meets Lititz men in Company K and notes Archie Rosenberg as the show star delivering a medicine spiel. He also mentions Clarence Shaub, a Lititz alumnus, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for heroic action.
Lititz subscribed 128000 in the Victory Loan drive, topping the quota by 2000 as final subscriptions surged in the campaign. Town leaders praise Loyal citizens for untiring efforts and strong support during the war loan push.
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