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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1885
Page
2
The Lititz Record notes the weekly go to press timing and requests advertisers to submit by Wednesday afternoon. Communications must be authenticated with writer’s name and address as a guarantee of good faith.
The day after General Grant's death, article recounts the somber funeral plans and civic military participation. It emphasizes the nation's homage, with President, cabinet, and thousands preparing to honor the fallen general on his grave. It also covers varied topics from political gossip to warnings on cigar stamp compliance.
The column reports East Coast conditions with crops and weather impacts, noting rain grass growth, county trials, and a push for memorials like Grant’s monument. It highlights Marietta notes including rail extensions, Lititz Springs comparison, local clubs, and upcoming resort ideas near Chiques Rock.
Shaefferstown with Evan gelical Lutheran church hosts a three service day. Rev Dietzler of Annville preaches on The Praise of God and the use of instruments. Rev Fernsler consecrates the organ. Afternoon sermons touch God s love. evening service features Dietzler s powerful talk. Community members and visiting families attend and a sizable offering is reported. Harvest home services and St Paul s Reformed plans also noted. A Lancaster club disbands after a poor season. local notices include doctor s drops for pain and an attorney in town Saturdays.
Announcement opened fishing at W. B. Tsrubaker's dam from August 1 to 8. On July 31 crowds and boats gathered, nets and gear readied, but many fish were not caught and some items were stolen or disappeared. Prices and local ads note horse sales, groceries, and hardware offerings from Bard's Bargains in Oregon, Pa.
Sheriff George W. Tomlinson announces public proclamation for Lancaster County courts to convene in the Lancaster Court House on the third Monday in August 1885. Officials and peace officers must attend with rolls examinations and inquiries to prosecute prisoners in the county jail. Dated July 27 1885.
A partial catalog from Stump's Store shows ladies gauze underwear, children's wear, and hosiery with prices. Also listed are ladies collars, lace collars, edgings, embroideries, lawns, plaids, cambrics, and muslins among other fabric items.
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