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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1911
Page
4
Editorial notes New York plans for 20 million more for New York harbor terminal facilities to handle canal freights after 100 million sunk into Erie Canal deepening. It contrasts railroad expansions and warns about growing congestion and perpetual taxes on traffic, urging scrutiny of costly infrastructure bets.
The article reports a free lecture in Rudy's Hall about the coming day of judgment described as a thousand-year period. Speakers cite scripture asserting collective saints will judge the world with Jesus, and that individuals must awaken, be resurrected, and judged by Christ rather than God directly.
I B A lecturer will discuss the coming kingdom at Rudy's hall this Sunday. Free admission invites all to hear what their part will be. A large assortment of gloves for boys men and ladies just in direct from factory at Doster's available.
Detailed returns list candidates and vote totals for assessor, school directors, supervisors, and other offices across Lancaster and surrounding townships. After election results, the report notes Philadelphia mayoral outcome, county races, and a local market scene with vegetables, poultry, and prices. It also mentions upcoming Superior Court cases and a rabbit supper at the Rome Hotel.
About six years ago Fred Biemesderfer son of Mr and Mrs Horace Biemesderfer living at Kissel Hill left for Pittsburgh to seek employment He did not return after a month and no trace has been found Since then frequent inquiries have yielded nothing His parents request any information on his fate He once worked at S R Moss cigar factory and was well liked by associates
Mr. Elmer M. Shiffer and Miss Martha E. Royer wed at the Evangelical parsonage. C B Wolf’s sale drew many buyers with fifty cows and apples sold. next sale on Nov 18. A wedding dinner honored the newlyweds. A broken leg, baptism, a hunting trip yield moose and deer, and electoral results show 135 votes. Plans for an Akron Station electric plant and a high constable appointment wrap the week.
The article discusses possible wall materials awaiting final decision and notes on ventilation at Graybill's Elm meeting house. It mentions Emma K Singer qualifying as a clerk for Lancaster Business College and an appointment at the Lititz box factory. Rev Hiram Koehler holds meetings, and a Reformed church service is described with comments on congregation size and a sermon by Rev Bartholomew. A social visit list and an ad for Fisher's East End Store hats caps and shoes conclude.
Mr and Mrs Milton S Sheaffer returned Friday from a Western States trip pleased with their visit. Simon P Meek property sold at public sale to Reuben L Keith for 1106 0 5 Hartranft property withdrawn. Andrew F Shultz improving under Dr Yoder of Lititz. Jonas Risser Manheim spent Sunday at home. Amanda Brackbill Haydn Brackbill and John Smith visited Manheim with D B Brackbill family. Lemon Hauck and wife hosted Isaac Hauck Clayton Yost and families Brownstown Sunday. Rufus and P C Kline hosted J W Biemesderfer and family Penryn Sunday.
Miss Mary Weber visited the Pleasant View School and observed veteran Hiram W. Diehm. A 31-student class formed the rest of the procession. Local families, bunny hunters, and a Lutheran meeting in progress reflect community life and plans for a church building.
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