Second Class Mail Notice at Lititz Post Office
Entered at Lititz Pennsylvania post office as second class matter indicating the mailing status for the publication.
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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
4
Entered at Lititz Pennsylvania post office as second class matter indicating the mailing status for the publication.
Mrs J K Stauffer of Landisville died in Akron after her husband’s car crashed through a fence and plunged sixty feet down a embankment. Jacob Nolt of Hinkletown was instantly killed near Farmersville when struck by L Ruppin’s auto as wind blew his hat away. Stauffer died at home seven hours later. Nolt’s total injuries were fatal.
A group of local citizens traveled by seven autos to Valley Forge in Montgomery county to tour the historic camping grounds used by General Washington and his army during the winter of 1777-78. Rector Burke led the party and plans for a church and museum on the grounds were revealed, with relics such as Washingtons tent and a guard of arms on display.
The Edison Electric Company reminds readers that Monday November 15 is the final day of its low priced house wiring campaign. The notice directs attention to the company advertisement announcing the deadline.
Delaware College reports a record porker at its experimental station, while Newark notes Lady Eglantine a White Leghorn hen laying 814 eggs in 365 days. The typical hen averages about 70 eggs yearly.
A fragmented report notes children often hide problems from parents and feel fear, with several garbled phrases hinting at neglect or silence inside homes. The readable text suggests concern over child welfare and communication gaps.
From our Correspondents Sunday communion will be observed at Emanuel Lutheran Church with preparatory services and confirmation the prior Saturday. The Lutheran choir led a sacred concert and a large audience attended. Other items note a church funeral later, a roof fire at a slaughterhouse a resident moving to Reading, and visits by Rev. Charles H. Brown and family.
A Stevens High School girls class enjoyed a woods outing at Frank Hackman's property with a fire, frankfurters, and marshmallows after arriving by hay wagon. A Friday masquerade at Kratzer’s hall featured varied costumes and games with refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Spang visit Perry county relatives for two weeks. W M A Society marks Woman's Day with 7:15 PM services. Mr. and Mrs. Graver and Mr. and Mrs. Shreiner travel to Manassas to visit Esther Graver at Eastern College. A rock damaged John Redman’s window and porch while blasting in a cesspool.
A Tennessee Historical Society account reveals the earliest telegraph message was sent in 1843 by Judge Robert L. Caruthers. Morse demonstrated the line in Congress with a copy brought by a messenger, and the prompt response arrived with the landlady’s daughter delivering the news.
This brief exchange notes Gibbs asking why the waiter is nicknamed Billiard Cue and receiving a reply about tipping. The quote from Boston Transcript and a remark by T. B. Aldrich reflect humor and optimism as a coping umbrella in sorrowful times.
Emma C. Lowery’s property was sold at private sale to William G. Hellinger for 1650 dollars. The new annex to the High School building, 40 by 45 feet, is nearing completion.
Local notes report weekend visits at Kissel Hill and Lebanon plus a rabbit hunting opener on Monday. Norman Bingaman bagged six grey squirrels while John Farlow was accidentally shot in a finger during revolver use. A 1915 Ford touring car changed hands with John Nessinger Sr. Also listed are numerous hunters and scores from the first day of rabbit season.
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