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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1878
Page
3
Local intelligence and travel guide items describe Pennsylvania Railroad schedules from Lancaster via Lititz with southbound and northbound departures. Reports include Moravian and Lutheran services, Evangelical Conference in Litiz Manheim, revival disturbances, a baby smoking tale, assault case, drownings, soup society aid, bogus checks, revenue-law violators, and a humorous auction bill with misspellings.
The Lyceum drew a large audience including many women for a debate on Litiz incorporation. Speakers argued for and against, citing fire protection, taxes, and civic advancement as benefits or drawbacks, with judges favoring the negative in the opening round. A second debate and reading by Miss Ella Stark are planned for next Saturday.
Local notes report a riding saddle cut to pieces in Jacob Bucher’s Warwick barn, suspected linked to earlier tramp arrests. General Sutter departs for Washington to push his claim, while revival meetings fill the church. A brick house on Cedar Street in Litiz is sold privately for 1200 dollars to Cecilia and Maria Hall. The first fox chase is announced at Wealand's Hotel. Snow covers the region, dampening winter views. Fights Saturday nights draw attention. Constable Helman urged to act. Moravians prep church decorations. households boast holiday preparations and busy groceries. The Hubecker family near Middle Creek battle typhoid fever. Mrs Hubecker recently died from it. Prose notes poke at social quirks and advertise Fletcher hair dye and razors from Litiz Springs Hotel. Lancaster ad columns promote J B Marley & Co dress goods in a separate listing. The Triennial Assessment awaits February elections to choose assessors and assistant assessors for a three-year valuation term.
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