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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
4
Rev H D Kreidler of Bethany Church surveyed non attenders compiling reasons for absence. Responses cited include perceived hypocrisy, dishonest members, uncomfortably large hats, lack of sociability, choir issues, and view that churches value money over souls.
Nostalgic observations ponder the decline of traditional spelling bees and huskin’ bees in favor of modern methods. The author laments reliance on phonetic spellings and machine husking, noting lost keepsakes like red-ear kisses and county fair rituals, while celebrating a marvelously advancing era.
A writer recounts a cold damp wait at Sinking Spring station. Lack of light and crowded rooms with a single dim coal oil lamp annoy passengers, while other lines offer electric lighting. The piece urges the P and R R Co to improve inside accommodations and lighting at moderate cost.
A severe storm moved through Monday afternoon with dark clouds, a swift advance, hail mixed with rain, and a gale that lasted for some time. No serious damage was reported.
Mrs. J. A. Frymyer confined to bed by a sore foot. H. S. Kissinger sold a modern phonograph to a town girl. J. G. Usner sold nine horses to a Baltimore party for over 2800 dollars. State road work not likely before spring. Public sale planned for Kate B. Peters house and property this Saturday.
Neffsville locals host visitors from Mt Hope and Lancaster while a horse near death from colic prompts vet efforts. Sunday visits include Mrs Agnes Adams and Alvin Rachel with William A Kauffman family, and Mr Mrs B K Huber visiting Lititz. Community notes mention the Lutheran Sunday school turnout, trolley schedule chatter, and multiple residents moving or visiting Chester county Cornwall and Philadelphia sights.
Mrs. P. C. Kline remains confined at home. C. W. Bender moved to Lincoln to work in a cigar making shop. Mrs. Groff and Agnes Techmeyer visited Harrisburg relatives. Mrs. Fianna Smith visited her sons in Akron. John Smith and others spent Sunday at Jerome Welk’s near Mt. Airy. Oscar Spayd joined a Philadephia Zoo excursion. C. B. Dillman offers double stamps this week. Several local visits and minor notices follow amid roadwork and local sales updates. Cows dominated White Oak sale. a horse sold for a dollar. Initiation for Elias Hitnier as juryman noted. Various visits to Lebanon county relatives and farm purchases documented.
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