Moravian and excursion news from Lititz area
The Lititz Record reports on Moravian services at Barotay and White Oak, Sunday gatherings, and an excursion to Williams Grove with round trip fares. baptism at Paradise Church, a Mission Day at Brickerville, and the York Moravians’ upcoming picnic. It notes local events, safety incidents, and community updates, including weather and school notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillman
Barotay
Ciaran Bapgisin
White Oak
Thven
Alyp
Paradise Church
Clay Township
U. S
M. Pernsler
Brickerville
A. M
English Farming Address at Lancaster County Society Meeting
Rev. M. A. Salt of Ephrata will speak at the next Lancaster County Agricultural Society meeting in September on English farming based on his 13 years in farming market gardening and small fruits in England. The talk will draw on practical experience and observation and aims to be instructive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Salt
Ephrata
Lancaster County Agricultral Society
Balt
Bouther
Iingland
Lincoln Locals and Sunday School Celebration
Lincoln Union Sunday-school celebration set for Saturday August 29 with Hon Charles Dennes of Lancaster to address attendees The school gathers at the church at 1 o clock proceeds to the grave led by the Adamstown band All invited Mrs Sarah Henry of Ephrata buried at Lincoln cemetery aged 28 1 7 Rev Sweitzer officiated Mrs Sarah Steinmetz ill with dropsy and typhoid fever Mr J H Black joined Ocean Grove excursion H W M notes local farming plowing and seeding license granted to Aaron Eitmior of the Lincoln House Miss Stehman of Chicago and Miss Miller of Pinegrove visited H S Brubaker Mrs H Y Yoocum sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Moraviana
Women's Christian 'Temperance Union
Augustus
Springs Hotel
Brunnerville
Lititz
Sturgis
Ocean Grove
Long Branch
Shober
James Coleman Memorial Chapel
Sturgis House
Fey Mountain
Melons
Prof
Keeney
H. J. Oehme
York County
Penryn
Janos Sesseman
Lincoln
Lincoln Union
Charles Dennes
Lancaster
Otelook
Adamstown
Sarah Henry
Eli Eleiny
Ephrata
Lincoln Cemetery
Sweitzer
Sarah Steinmetz
J. H. Black
Aaron Eitmior
Lincoln | House
Miss Stehman
Chicago
Miller
Pinegrove
H. 5. Brubaker
H. Y. Yoocum
H.W. M
Nazareth
Charles Nagle
Philadelphia
William Ruth
Franklin County
Clement Geitner
Flickery
W.C
Matilda Geitner
Geitner
Mary
Linden Hall
Clara Miksch
Haydn Miksch
Death of Benjamin Blantz in Elizabeth township
Benjamin Blantz of Elizabeth township died Tuesday forenoon at about age 70 after a period of illness. Funeral is planned Friday at 9 30.4 M interment at Bricker ville Lutheran church. He leaves a wife and seven children. J H Mace and family visited Penn last week. Myra J G Singer and daughter from Reading visit nearby relatives. Henry Trab Becker took ill Tuesday morning but recovered now. Samuel Eshleman, a cable dealer, went to buy cattle for farmers, noting his skill with live stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Pennings
Benjamin Blantz
Elizabeth Township
Lutheran Church
Brickerville Lutheran Church
J. H. Mace
Penn
Mage
Sarah Graybilk
Myra
J. G. Singer
Reading
Henry Trabecker
Samuel Eshleman
Shafferstown School Contracts and Local Notices
Teidelberg township directors awarded contracts for new 30x34 frame school house in Gass district to Adam Spayd for 524 dollars and painting at several schools to Brunner Horgt and Miller respectively. Emanuel Dissinger named postmaster. Jeremiah Ream to step down after bond approval. Many local notes include a Shafferstown picnic and band, harvest services, and general weather and social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picnic
Alsp
Teidelberg Township
Gass
Adam Spayd
Gibble’s
Burkiey
John Brunner
Reistville
David Horgt
Henry Miller
Jacob Sanders
Rayety
A. J. Bachman
William Dissinger
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Gamber
Dressler
Mebanon
Jno. M. Krall
Emanuel Dissinger
Warwick Horse Notes and Local Events with Temperance Meeting
John Amer owns five horses four trotters and one pacer and markets them on the race course. J W Baker & Bro sell Lancaster trotting horse to Wm Fiss for about 1000. Indiana horses to be publicly sold on the 29th including a fine four year old sorrel. John Amer of Warwick reports a black half breed to Jay Eye See. John Arthur to arrive from Canada with heavy Clydesdales for sale at Miles Hallacher’s stables. Frank’s pride in matching horses noted. Camp meetings held with well attended services and communion. The Womens Christian Temperance Union in Manheim district met at Evangelical church with Rev Reinke Dilabar and Lobias. N S Wolfe and pastor Dilabar spoke. Some thefts reported, including whips blankets and a hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Amer
J. W. Baker & Bro
Lancaster
Wm. Fiss
Indiana
Warwick
John Arthur
Canada
Miles Hallacher
G. Carpenter
Frank
Maggie Hurst
Reading
John Leib
Frank Foulk
Evangelical
Reinke
Dilabar
Lobias
N. 8. Wolfe
Pastor Dilabar
W.C
U. of Manheim
Fire Committee Seeks Help for Engine Test Friday Evening
The Wire Committee has secured new hose and all engines are in first class repair. H. B. Buch, a highly regarded local mechanic, has attended to the work. A test is planned for Friday evening, August 98, and active young men are invited to demonstrate the improvements to the public. The next committee meeting is set for Saturday evening, August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Buch
Last Rites for Infant Mamie Meixel at Bethany Reformed
The infant Mamie Meixel daughter of I. B. and H. Meixel died at ten months and two days. Her funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Bethany Reformed church near Wphrata with Rev. D. C. Tobias officiating. A large crowd attended to pay their respects. May God comfort the bereaved family in this deep distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Hmma
Meixel
Bethany Reformed Church
Wphrata
Little One
D. C. Tobias
Runaway son found. boy to sent to Pittsburg house
Jounty Cullings of Johnstown sought his fourteen year old son in Lancaster. The boy was found at his uncle’s home and confined, then returned home. He will be sent to the house of refuge at Pittsburg. The twin colts of David M. Thomas near Fulton township are thriving, now weighing 240 and 280 pounds. A man near Elizabethtown abuses his wife. neighbors plan to seek legal action if it continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fenterman
Johnstown
Lancaster
Pittsburg
David M. Thomas
Fulton Township
Lancaster County
Elizabethtown
Manheim Collision Injures Boyer and Girl Near Creamery
A late Sunday incident south of Manheim near the creamery left Albert Boyer of Manheim borough badly injured after his horse bolted and threw him. He suffered jaw and nose fractures and scalp wounds while a young woman passenger escaped unhurt. his condition later improved after days of danger. The report also notes local tobacco market trends, the completed Manheim water works with an 850000 gallon reservoir, and a list of unclaimed letters at Lititz post office in 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manheim
Albert Boyer
Landisville
Boyer
Frewan
Ito
Tve
Farm life pleasures aided by labor-saving engines
The article extols farm happiness now due to labor-saving machinery, highlighting the Peerless Traction engine and the Success farm engine sold by Ezra F. Landis of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It urges readers to consult Mr. Landis in person or by correspondence for affordable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra F. Landis
Lancaster
Mr. Landis
Lutheran church project advances in town area
A lot on Spruce street adjoining James Sesseman’s residence has been purchased for a brick Lutheran church 65 by 40 feet. A committee invites bids for erection, promising the lowest bidder the job. Subscriptions near 1000 dollars have been raised and work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Buch & Bro
Spruce Street
James Sesseman
WOLLE Muslins and fabrics advertised with discounts
The notice markets cheap muslins by the piece and prints reduced to 16 cents, dresses and linens offered in various reductions. Mason jars at cost and other hardware items promoted as very cheap. Various food and goods include flour, mackerel, and breech loading rifles advertised, with dates and locations noted in August notices.
PSHUBY'S STORE PRODUCTS AND GOODS LISTED
Florida Oranges California Orange Honey Boneless Ham Home made Bologna Fresh Garden Seeds Potatoes Coffees and Sugars complete Prices Cloths and Cassimeres for men and boys Kirk's White Castile and other bath soaps assorted brands Ninety six Turkish Bath Violet Cologne and shaving soaps readied for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
California
Royal Windsor
Palmer House
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Jand County
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