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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
1
A column of short notices covers births to Elmer and Mrs Roth and to Mr and Mrs FH Habecker, plus local updates on crops, holidays, moves, sales, and upcoming events. It notes Columbus Day bank closures, auto sales, prize winnings at the Lancaster fair, weather signs, political appointments, and community activities from Lititz and surrounding areas.
John Gable a bartender at the Springs Hotel suffered serious injuries when a passing trolley car struck his buggy near Kissel Hill while he crossed the track. He sustained a broken rib and multiple bruises. the horse was unharmed. A separate collision near Kissel Hill involved Ferry Garber driving from Lancaster and a Jones buggy. no injuries but the buggy and car were damaged. Anna Weidman fractured her left wrist falling from a chair. Dr J L Hertz treated the fracture. The King’s Daughters had earlier given Anna a rolling chair to aid mobility.
Trotting horse Cepi Penns owned by Grant Steinmetz of Clay broke a bone above the ankle in the left leg during a Tan caster fair race last Thursday. The valuable animal, with a record of 2,194, had been performing well at fall fairs. Recovery uncertain, horse to be moved from Lancaster to Clay by auto truck this week.
Mrs Rosanna Habecker 57 died suddenly at home south of the borough on Friday afternoon from heart failure. Born Galebach in Annville Lebanon County she was a White Oak Lutheran member and mother to Adam Sue Henry Cass Grace Sallie David Christ John Anna. Funeral held Tuesday at the house and White Oak Lutheran church with Rev J W Bittner officiating. interment in adjoining cemetery.
The deceased, son of a tollgate connection, was a well known Lititz resident who learned tinsmithing with James A. Miksch. He was related to Mrs. Elizabeth Carper. Funeral services were held Thursday at one o'clock in Rothsville with burial in the Lutheran cemetery.
Multiple obituary items report Mrs. John Heagy dying of heart disease at age 48 in Manheim, with details on survivors and funeral at the Church of the Brethren. Other notes recount the tragic aviation death of Aviator Charles F. Walsh observed in Trenton, and the death of Benjamin Brookmyer and his wife. Community notices cover gatherings, guests, and a 54th birthday surprise for Emanuel Behmer with numerous well-wishers.
Marion infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Willian Grant of West Orange Street died early Monday from convulsions at nine days old. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon with interment at Emmanuel's Lutheran Church Cemetery Brickerville. Rev J W Bittner officiated.
Henry M Schaetter died at his Wyomissing home in Berks County on Friday at age 68 4 11 from heart paralysis. He was born in Rothsville son of Peter Schaetter. He moved to Berks 37 years ago and worked as manager at Bethany Orphans Home Womelsdorf and later at Stony Creek mills. Survived by his widow Julia nee Stroh and three Berks County children, plus brother Isaac of London Ind and sisters Rebecca Lititz Nancy Rothsville Susan Rothsville. Interment Akron Berks County on Wednesday.
Henry Mohn longtime keeper of No 1 tollgate on the Harrisburg turnpike died suddenly around 6 PM Monday opposite the fair grounds while helping workers unload cincles for Long Park. Deputy coroner Dr Martman ruled heart trouble. He was 57. His wife had died. a son in the west survives and a brother Adam lives on the Harrisburg turnpike.
Miss Virginia Marks daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Marks of this place had her pocketbook with 23 50 stolen Saturday afternoon in Ta neaster while shopping with her mother at Bair Witmer s store She set her handbag on a radiator while trying on a coat and returned to find the bag missing though the handbag was later found on a table with the purse gone.
The W. C. T. U. will hold a pantry sale Saturday afternoon and evening October 26. Home baked pies mustards cakes and other items will be sold. Do not bake that week. visit the sale to stock up for Sunday.
Morning skies over the southern town Ward report large flocks of blackbirds moving westward. Citizen Joseph Bollinger counts about 30,000 birds. Birds return each evening to roosts in Moravian Cemetery and a large woods near Akron.
A parade of social travelers and locals visits Lititz and surrounding towns. Mrs. J. C. Jenkins stays in Philadelphia while Miss Myrtle Eckert departs for New York music studies. Notables include Mr. R. B. Kauffman on leave from the Utah, plus weddings and family trips, with several residents visiting relatives in Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lititz, and beyond.
Charles Matthews on Cedar Street in this borough faced charges of cruelty to animals and malicious mischief after a Saturday spree. He hired Sahm’s horse and wagon to go to Manheim, failed to return, injuring the outfit and horse near Lititz. an amicable settlement with the liveryman was reached.
Night Watchman Clarence Kreider fired two shots after spotting a suspicious man near J. S. Buckwalter's laundry about 1:45 AM. A mob gathered to back the watchman, believing thieves aimed to hit Herron and Co.'s store, with locals reporting a passing team and a suspicious loiterer nearby. No theft traces were found.
A Lititz citizen walking with friends Sunday along Hammer Creek saw a two foot snake swim across the stream with a three inch fish in its mouth. A bystander used a stick to drive the snake to the opposite bank, where it released its prey and both disappeared in opposite directions.
The local market was less lively last Saturday with empty tables as openings started too early for many patrons. Vegetables were abundant, celery showcased at usual prices, green corn plentiful at 10 to 15 cents per dozen ears, dressed chickens common mostly spring creck, eggs 31 to 32 cents per dozen, and butter 34 cents per pound.
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