Moravian and Evangelical Sunday Services and Tax Bid Notice
Moravian English preaching Sunday at 16 A M with Sunday school and Bible class at 1 P M and English preaching at 7 P M. Meironswpk Services on Sunday at White Oak at 8 A M. no Brickerville afternoon services. Evangelical services Sunday 8:30 A M with preaching at 2:30 P M. Women’s Christian Temperance Union will deliver addresses by local clergymen. Lititz post listing tax collector bids shows Jacob Hertzler $150 Peter Witmer $98 and F S Becker $251.70. county tax $6,975.07 and state tax $2,421.15 total $9,398. Unclaimed letters at Lititz post office February 12, 1883 include Sarah A. Christ, M. Palos, Frances Killian, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Religiosus
Moravian
Eoglish
White Oak
Brickerville
Evangelical
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Luvaskay
H. J. Semmel
Munckerville
M. M. Fieles
Masenger
Jaco Hertzler
Péter Witmer
F. S. Becker
Mr. Becker
Widder
Lititz
Sarah A. Christ
Weather Turns Cold With Snow And Bitter Winds
This week brought the coldest, harshest winter weather with heavy rains Monday, snow Tuesday, and continuing chill. Temperatures plunged to 2107 below zero on Wednesday morning before winds eased and moderation began.
Death of Jacob Reist in Ohio and local notices
A 21 year old Lititz native Jacob Reist died suddenly in Ohio from heart disease after a church outing. His funeral was held at Tirb’s meeting house. The report also notes local elections for Manheim Mutual Live Stock Insurance and various advertised goods and services from Lititz merchants including music boxes, caustic soda, spices, perfumes, and hotel rates in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Reist
Augustus Reist
Lititz
Ohio
Osborne
Tirb’s Meeting House
Manheim Mutual Live Stock Insurance Association
William
Rowing, Linenl
Bayer
Chain Soap
Everybody's Friend
Lititz Bank expands capital and local notes abounded
The Lititz national Bank increases its capital stock from 70000 to 205000. Harrisburg attorney William H Bollinger rents the Springs restaurant building from Dr Broist. An ad touts a 35 cent plush case with 100 items that can convert to $100, sparking bets and bold dressmaking plans. A Warwick meeting on starting a National bank postpones the plan.
Elizabeth Miller Dies at 98 in Warwick
Elizabeth Miller aged 98 years 3 months and 12 days died after declining health. She resided on Front Street Warwick and was a Moravian church member born near Lititz. Survived by five children Elias Jacob Samuel Levi and Ezra Miller. Funeral from Lititz Moravian church. Correction notice from C Le Reinke requests republication of a previous remark from his sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Miller
Front Street
Warwick
Huber
Lititz
Litiia
Moravian Church
Jacob Miller
Elias Miller
Litita
Jacob
Samuel Miller
Euphrata
Levi Miller
Wilmington
Del
Eirza Miller
Ecker
Sarah Matilda
Henry Eckert
New Haven
Minner
Taxpayers urged to compare Warwick Township valuations with peers
The letter by M. M. Fibues accuses Warwick Township of overvaluing real estate. It cites fair averages from neighboring townships Jefferson Grosh 140 acres at 150 dollars per acre and others in Penny, Manor, Donegal East, and West Hempfield, based on 1885 assessment books to argue for lower local valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Manheim
Jefferson Grosh
N.S. Groff
Penny
J. G. Keller
H.R. Landis
Christ Charles
Joseph Charles
Donegal East
Joseph Reich
Tearr Spangler
Simon Cameron
J. Don Cameron
West Hempfield
Henry Kebler
Hiram Garber
John Forrey
M. M. Fibues
Jug breaking entertainment at Evangelical church
Local note highlights Thursday evening event at the Evangelical church with no admission charged. Emminent speakers from a distance expected. Various town updates include new cigar factories, rental housing, and a death of Mrs. Lydia Faust aged about 70. Funeral and interment details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sincoln
Evangelical
G. N. King
J. A. Suavely
Harrisburg
Martin Shirk
Charles Zillhart
Edwin Hacker
North Main Street
Reuben Shiffer
Manheim
Lydia Faust
Frank Stahl
Lincoln Cemetery
Brownmiller
Giegenius
Dogs, sleigh bargains, and local notes in Rothsville Rambles
Prince the dog dies while households in Ovezon and vicinity stock ice for winter. A mix of local anecdotes notes marriages and moving plans. Henry Herr bedridden amid changing weather. J John Mart visits from Ashland and sleigh bargains at E G Frys. Rothsville hotel rentals new pig chase raffles and staff changes noted.
Revival services begin at Uby church on Thursday
The second series of revival services started at the U. B. church near Uby on Thursday evening February 5. Several persons professed conversion and others were still seeking. M. & Eberly sold a calf 178 pounds at 30 days old. Scarlet fever appeared with a few cases near Tudian Creek. Candidates for office are scarce this year with just enough to fill spots. A shooting match for a buggy harness is planned at Clay on February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Chorch
Uby
M. &. Eberly
Tudian Creek
Old Tax Payer Letter Hurts Huber Candidacy in Warwick
A Warwick letter by the Old Tax Payer attacks I K Huber as untruthful and unrepublican, alleging tax-rate misstatements and criticizing the assessor. It accuses the author of opposing the Republican ticket and cites past political alignments. Also notes a lawyer J A Tawney endorsing Dr King’s cough remedy and mentions Democrats meeting at Springs Hotel to nominate a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. K. Huber
Fides
Citizens
Auber
Huber
Jange
Fieles
J. A. Tawney
Winona
Minn
Lititz
Personal Notes From Elizabeth Town And Surroundings
Br Addison Buch of Elizabeth town was in Lititz last week. Mrs J C Brebst and Mrs Samuel Delbo were at Mobhraville Berks county from Saturday to Monday. Mr Morris Leopold, clerk in Strawbridge and Clothier Philadelphia, visiting his parents. F B Baril and wife of Oregon visited Sunday. Julius F Sturgis to celebrate jubilee Sunday. D Ruth of Warwick rents a farm near Weynesboro Franklin county and will move this week. Frank P Eberman editor of Strasburg Free Press in town Monday. Wayne Doster prostrated with inflammatory rheumatism. Miss Ricka Cling on Spruce street had a birthday gathering with a dozen young ladies. Lobacco Market notes show shift to new crop with Havana seed 81 quality discussed and prices quoted for wrappers, seconds and fillers. Large tape worm removed in Brownstown length 93 feet. Dickinson's cheap excursion to New Orleans February 14 with round trip $52.25 departing at 4 35 P M from Lints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Buch
Hlzabethtown
Lititz
J.C. Brebst
Samuel Delbo
Mobhraville
Berks County
Morris Leopold
Strawbridge & Clothier
Philadelphia
F. B. Baril
Oregon
al. Bear
Julius F. Sturgis
D. Ruth
Warwick
Franklin County
Weynesboro
Frank P. Eberman
Strasburg Free Press
Wayne Doster
Ricka Cling
Spruce Street
Electric Bitters Prove Cure for Kidney Liver Ailments
Claim that Electric Bitters rapidly cure Bright's disease diabetes urinary complaints and weak back by purifying blood regulating bowels and acting on diseased parts. Endorsed as guaranteed with sale at Lititz Drug Store for 50 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Lititz
Bright
Recordings and notices from a rural 1885 Lancaster area paper
Winter lingers with debates on elections, printing needs at the Record office, and local hints about Valentine’s Day. Notices cover farming prices, post offices, a Republican nomination, marriages in Ephrata, obituaries, and market data for flour, grain, and livestock.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Logal Intelligence
Wuallese
J. C. Martin
Lancaster
H. IT
Cassell
Chas
E. Wentz
Chag, IE
Wentz
Tuancaster
J. J. Stemmetz
Lane
R. Ix
J.C. Martin
Adam RB
Bitner
Ephrata
Fashion Quarterly
Paris
Tne
America
Wighth and Market Sts
Phila
HiMo Harm
Arch Street
Osephm
Lititz National Bank
Wm. H. Bollinger
Arney
New York
Miles Hallacher
Tyro
Mr. Ufallacher
Horace Usner
J. H. Stauffee
Divar Isetory
Snaith
Wu. H. Kline
Stevens
Hiram Kline
Main Street
J. F. Bomberger
Young Men's Dramatic Association
Samuel Seather
Pefferduhl
Herr Buch
Willieh
Nemt Worning
Gungie Menner
Peter A. Butt
West Donegal
Elizabethtown
Bainsbridge
Fanny Sturgis
Tlim
Christ
C. LE. Reinke
Warwick Township
Ovezon
Henry Herr
J. John Mart
Ashland
E. G. Fry’s
FE. W. Rudy
Salinda Rupp
Rudy
Rothsville
L. L. Zook
Hartville
Daniel Habecker
George Royer
Zook
I. M. Weidler
Royer
Jacob Doster
N. Shriner
John H. Bender
Jacob Eshleman
Seldomridge
Democrats of
Springs Hotel
Lobavioo Market
Casey
Havana
Lancaster Intelligencer
Brownstown
Dickinson
Nest Orleans
New Orleans
Jacksonville
H Dickinson
Coatsville
Akay
Re- Ord
Frank Hassler
Mphrata
Manheimers
Sturgis House
Wolle
Sprecher
Mouler
Lutheran Parsonage
E. S. Brownmiller
Milton Sprecher
Lizzie A. Mohler
Ruby
Michael B. Mellinger
Sarah A Rudy
Schoeneck
KE. Ll. Reinhold
Marietta, P
B. J. Buse
Litite Steam Mile
H. H. Jehudy
Fenal
Bor Chick
A. Shelly
de Haven & Townsend
South Third Street
Lehigh Valley
Lenlen
Droga
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Western Do
Dle, Co
Bert
Satiga
Mitch
Bal Yy
D’ripay
Millport
Samuel Kofroth
G. S. Geyer
Aud
A. G. Ievus
Wwe
Caines
N.E
Jere Robber's Liquor Store
Centre Square
South East Angle
Aurora
Juititz
John Givler & Co
Lancaster City
Lititz Cash Store
Broad BT
Lititz, PA
A. B. Snyder
Clay Township
Lancaster County
A.B. Snyder
GEO
Y. Shreiner
Philip Dosthr
P. Ezy
Atty
Tshuby's Store
Mary Gunsemer
Christian Y. Bhcker
Janior
Charles Fh. Krwiter
Thors
J. M.kreiter
Jobs
P.O. Box
Akron
Hecker
Tralee
teaseLvne
Tshudy's
Nolich
Tiram Kline
WM. A. Kline
Ezra S. Kline
Janata
SAEE
NHE
Daniel Graul
Hengy Firestone's
ED We Keller
Kauffman & Beckler
Fortune
Truh &Cg
Augusta
Mains
Tust
Hamburg
Garman
Allentown
Cor
Sin Agency For
Crandly
Nong Gail
Tormsfree
Mallet
Portland
Maine
Storets’ Soxs & Co
Brussels
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