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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1884
Page
2
The Lititz Record reminds readers it goes to press each Thursday afternoon and may not insert material after Wednesday noon. Communications must be authenticated with the writer’s name and address as a guarantee of good faith.
This newspaper view analyzes James G Blaine after the 1884 election, noting party support and Prohibition defections, and contrasts his potential fortunes with Astor wealth. It also comments on wealth, happiness, and the peril of material grandeur, then discusses cremation debate and local burial views. It closes with notes on hunting exploits and social attitudes.
The Lincoln Locals report social notices and community events. Funeral services for Mrs. John Furlow and Mrs. Israel Erb drew large attendances. The Lincoln Fire Company elected officers for the year. Evangelical and Union Sunday-schools advance. Elias Zabm survived a bad fall. Shooting matches are now in order.
A sketch of Samuel Lichtenthaeler’s career from 1846 onward outlines his inventive shutter closer and opener, grooved zinc faced washing machine, and leadership in Lititz Springs Hotel development. It notes burglaries, hotel ownership changes, architectural influence on Lititz Springs grounds, renovations of the Moravian church, and the later relocation and fire that ended his hotel venture. He rests in the Lititz church cemetery.
Lititz fire officials trialed engines and found them sound with 100 extra feet of hose needed for the Friendship engine. They seek two hose carriages and 1.00 per three story, 0.50 per two story, and 0.25 per one story house assessment to fund upgrades and care, hoping citizens will promptly pay for townwide fire protection.
Fragments report a Lexington doctor was summoned at night in woman attire, described as a hoax by the press. A five year old grandchild of Samuel Eshleman was kicked in the forehead by a horse while playing near a stable and is under care of Dr Biemesderfer, badly hurt. St Enaro hotel in Philadelphia on Arch street offers reduced rates and steady dining with easy city access.
Florida oranges, new citrons, raisins, figs, prunes and prunellas are advertised alongside spices, cranberries, minced meat, nuts and Spanish grapes. Fresh roasted coffee, hats and caps, Calicoes at low prices, New Orleans molasses and sugar offered, plus Akron corn meal and Snyder's kiln dried corn meal in stock. Sale signaling stock being offered at reduced prices.
Joman Wanamaker at Thirteenth and Market announces a bold claim of the largest assortment of furniture in the U S. They boast a buyer who spots new styles, hair-based mattresses, and a full stock ready after a recent fire, inviting shoppers to inspect the collection across coarse to fine items.
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