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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1879
Page
3
Local notices cover trains to Bethlehem and New Haven, sermons at Bethlehem, White Oak and Brickerville, and a Sunday school celebration. Reports include a farm accident at Sensenig and cruelty to animals case in Trothsville. Excursion to Ocean May, and renovations at the Black Horse Inn in Lancaster.
The Philadelphia Press notes Reverend Moses Dissinger an Evangelical revivalist active in Berks county years ago is said to have been killed by Indians in Indian Territory for hunting on forbidden ground. He led a charge at Slate, Lehigh county before going West and preached at Litiz drawing large crowds. He was 55 and leaves a wife and several children.
A crowd of 360 from Wowels dorf toured Liiux under Good Samaritan Sunday-school auspices with the Minnehalla Cornet Band. The well behaved party toured the town from end to end, serenading citizens including General Mutter and others, with discourses and music noted for vigor.
The Lexington Union Sunday school near Lititz marked its 14th year with a village gathering at a nearby grove on August 2. About 600 to 700 attendees enjoyed prayers, hymns, sermons, and a bird-themed lesson, despite a brief scare from rain and one intoxicated visitor. The day featured refreshments, speeches by Rev. M Fensler and C. W. Myers, and a large candlelit evening program, under the United Brethren in Christ. The school, led by J H Phillipps, reported 5 officers, 23 teachers, and 103 scholars, with strong local support and a festive mood throughout.
A large group of ladies and gentlemen gathered Friday evening at Mrs J B Patnshecker’s Warwick residence to surprise celebrate her 35th birthday. The Litiz Band played music and a long table of varied refreshments was set in the yard. Lively jokes and merry spirits marked the social event which aimed to promote happiness and break monotony.
A collage of short items notes yellow fever history, scarce tramps, fruit prices, picnic supplies, crops and weather, water supply concerns, potato bug migration to Ireland, school board, tobacco ads, hair tonic, novelty pipes from potatoes, wholesome vegetables, travel tips, and local advertising pitches. Includes restaurant melons, picnicker warnings, and consumer tips.
Warick resident John Verger shows a tobacco stalk pad with belts 28 by 48 inches while nearby families bake 53 apple dumplings. District items include a Canada trip by Jacob Brubaker, theft incidents, a Lititz Band concert at Columbia on Aug 16, berry wagon sales, sheriff sales, large woodlands meeting at New Haven, and rail plans on Aug 17. Weather reports cover July’s days and temps. Wild Cat summer resort at Wrnp Cav offers picnic days and meal services by Mr. Carrrol with affordable charges.
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