Lititz Record notes varied local notices and events
The Lititz Record for January 5, 1883 reports sermons at several churches, post office letter deposits totaling 310,000 in checks, deaths from scarlet fever, near misses from gas asphyxiation, a teacher received a gift book, sheriff actions on printing offices and stores, a court appeal over a board bill, a wagon incident causing a horse injury, local obituaries, a fox hunt notice, ice supply plans, social gatherings, and a hog weighing contest with a prize.
Old and New Year Cheer in Lititz as Town Gathers
New Year’s Eve crowds filled Lititz with street activity, hotel crowds, and festive scenes. German Moravian services drew record watch gatherings, while many locals and visitors arrived from surrounding areas. The piece notes social visits, local amusements, religious observances, and community updates including school, business, and public notices.
Local readers debate mail route changes in 1883 Express
A letter from Bricker Owen argues against moving the Mt Hope White Oak and Penn route to Lititz. The writer contends daily mail service to Manheim benefits banking clerks and delays hurt Haltville and Penn area residents. Owens notes he is in town Saturdays and Mondays for legal business.
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Lancaster tobacco trade touted as state leading crop
Lancaster county remains the nation’s largest tobacco producer with annual crop values from 1.5 to 3 million dollars and shipments peaking at 1.5 million pounds in a day. Banks cash large checks on receiving days as 75 packing firms handle seed leaf for markets across New York Wisconsin and beyond.
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Philadelphia
United States
Lancaster
Lancaster City
New York
Wisconsin
Moravian Church 1882 statistics and reports
The Moravian congregation presents 1882 totals: contributions to foreign missions 803.66, home missions 732.87, Seminary 319.28, Bohemian mission 61.00, retired ministers 121.00, ministers' children fund 100.00, sundry 1823.38, grand total 2270.19. Membership shows communicants 866 with a breakdown by age and status. non communicants total 242. scholars 265 with 80 teachers. Week of Prayer outlines planned topics and prayers. Schaaia district reports show attendance and conduct, with notes on improving participation and cautions against uninformed criticism. Also an incident at New Haven Church where Rev Schweitzer failed to appear due to a funeral, causing an empty pulpit and a hurried substitute attempt.
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Theological Seminary
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Recordings and occasional newspaper notices archive
A compilation of fragmented lines from a 19th century issue. Topics range from shifting policies and pardons to household tips, local business notices, and light anecdotes about daily life. Notable items mention Gov. Hoyt pardons, New Holland band plans, and a quip about a patient and doctor.
Christmas Day News From Brusyeeville And Brickerville
Local items report Mrs Eberly's serious illness, a 172 pound Christmas turkey served by Hiram Kline, bees and grasshoppers in warm weather, and a garter snake killed by David Snyder and his dog near A B Sodger's mill. Plans include brick houses by John Wissler and Mrs Erb, officer elections for Lititz Lodge No 258, and a Christmas festival at Brickerville with gifts for children. A hunter named Josh shot a young buck weighing 68 pounds dressed, venison sold at 25 cents a pound, and a new book Turannican and Circus Life issued by Sue Publishing Co of St. Louis promoting it to agents.
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Akron
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Marshall H. Webb
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George N. Carson
William B. Littleton
Altoona
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John Buzzard
Earl Township
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Hannah Brown
Drumore Township
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Henry Eberly
Hiram Kline
Hiram
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Coleman Memorial Chapel
Brickerville
Brock
Josh Suavely
Mifflin County
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Harry Seldomridge
Sue Publishing Co
St. Louis
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