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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
4
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The notice indicates entry at Lititz Pennsylvania Post Office as second class matter. It marks the time and place of the mailing status for archival or publication purposes.
A 1915 column laments frequent vehicle collisions in pleasant weather and blames recklessness by both auto owners and horse drivers. A vivid street scene on South Broad near Orange shows a young woman steering to avoid a crash, urging stricter safety and courtesy on public highways.
D C Haverstick of Lancaster, longtime pressroom chief for the Lancaster Examiner and former Lancaster Express official, was in town last week. Now retired from full time work, he reads proof at home and arranges pages for a periodical, sometimes returns to the Examiner to cast rollers and supervise presses, enjoying a day at the machines. He says he is perfectly well at seventy-seven, has a good appetite, sleeps well, and has never used tobacco or liquor, traits he cites as exemplary for the younger generation.
A Monday hearing in Lancaster Alderman Doebler led to Abe White tollgate keeper facing assault and battery charges from eight G. Zimmerman and W. H. Harnish. The riders on a motorcycle say White threw a pick handle and stones at them at the gate between Manheim and Lititz. Bail was posted for trial.
Saturday evening reports a collision at the state road to Brownstown and Lititz pike injuring Harvey Kofroth and wife, with a damaged horse. The Petersburg baseball team beat Lancaster twice, then Lancaster won 11 7 in the final game. Oregon game cancellations and a surprise 18 1 Oregon victory followed. Local improvements include a concrete storewalk and road relaying. The Twenty fifth Annual County Christian Endeavor Convention is set for Oct 14 at the Lutheran church. Remains of John C Miller arrive for interment. horse trainer background and other civic notes fill the rest of the column.
Lexington residents and surrounding families visited relatives across the area on Sunday. Isaac Landis and several relatives from Landis Valley and near Zartman’s Mill were guests of William Weidman and family. Roy Singer returned to Waterbury Conn after a two week visit with his parents. Mrs. Isaac Weidman suffered a dislocated ankle from a fall. C B Dillman and wife toured Philadelphia for fall and winter stock. double stamps offered Thursday to Saturday.
Brunnerville brief items note R L Keith attended the York fair Friday while F B Bentz displays foundry productions at the Hagerstown fair. Mrs Elizabeth Keith of Manheim visited among her sons' families. Various Sunday gatherings include Mrs Amanda Brackbill hosting Emma Brackbill Bes sie and Christian Brackbill family members. Social events feature a large Lancaster County guest list and an elegant supper at P W Flory’s home.
Halfville Happenings notes locals visiting nearby towns over the weekend including D. 8S High and family at Mechanicsburg, Harry Shreiner and family at East Petersburg, Norman H. Graybill and wife at Clay. A cabbage callout to M. G. Shreiner is noted.
Dr. Hershey inspects Penn township schools examining children's teeth eyes ears and throats amid gossip about a pest in a school. The Nauman farm near here sold at public sale to Ditzler for 1180 dollars. A Penn township teachers meeting at East Park schoolhouse draws educational interest with a Doe Run follow up. W H Buch markets on Saturday October 16 offering ten percent off cash purchases.
Local items report Mrs. G M Leicey’s recent successful operation in Lancaster, a dry goods restock by H L Keith, Donovan & Co displaying clothing in D B Killian’s hotel, and Evangelical Sunday School delegates from J W Buch G M Leicey Miss Susie Grebill and Mrs Katie Marxen traveling to Marietta for the county convention on Oct 21. Denver beat Maytown 3 to 2 in a baseball game, umpire blamed for Denver’s win. Real estate sale of late L R Brown withdrawn for want of bidders. Samuel B Spera’s personal property sale held. C D Brown on cigar business trip. Michael R Hoffman of Maytown, legislator, faces bribery charges over offers to county candidates to oppose Griest slate. Complainant John F Smith cites telegrams as corroboration.
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