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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1885
Page
2
The Litiéz Record notes it goes to press each Thursday afternoon and cannot guarantee insertion of material after Wednesday noon. Communications must be authenticated with writer name and address for good faith.
August 28 1885 reports intense local anger as Vanderbilt abandons the South Pennsylvania railroad in a dispute with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Lands along the line and 5 5 million in work are left wasted driving calls for action, a state anti discrimination law, and closer scrutiny of officials. The piece notes public meetings and the need for state safeguards against corporate schemes.
A stitched-together column surveys fishing folly, stray jokes, and civic missteps. It notes Philadelphia traction fare debates, public notices, and local humor about police, fire escapes, and curious inventions while recounting social visits, aMechanicsburg outing, and a guests’ supper.
Few hours were spent in music with ladies strumming instruments while the men sang. Night fell and departure became necessary. Horses were led away after feeding at Mr Bent's home. A farewell invitation was issued and the party pledged to reciprocate visits in the future.
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