Local Intelligence and Travel Notices from Lititz and Lancaster
Local notices detail railroad schedules for travel south from Lititz and north from Lancaster with departure times. church services include Mooravian and Evangelical German and English services. a barn hatchway accident injures John Widmyer of Keller's Station. the Manheim Journal enters its twenty-seventh volume. a Lyceum debate on postmaster election by ballot is planned. various questions for discussion are listed. the Susquehanna river area explores wild rice cultivation with early plantings by Belisgrove residents and Hon. Jon B. Packer sowing in Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Widmyer
Keller’s Station
Dr. Brobst
Litiz
Printersink
J. F. Bush
W. Geitner
R. N. Wolle
H.H
W. Gash
Rick
Susquehanna
Marietta
Susquehanna River
Belisgrove
Northumberland County
Wisconsin
Jon B. Packer
Sunbury
Answers to Enigmas and Lands for Sale Notice
Answers to Enigmas from last week include Rutherford B Hayes and Winden Hall Seminary. The ad lists the seven wonders with archaic spellings and notes on Wales united to England. It cites Andrew Meikle 1786 for threshing machine and promotes lands for sale by St Louis and San Francisco Railway with long credit near St Louis, Philadelphia address 436 Walnut St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford B. Hayes
Winden Hall Seminary
Pyramids
Egypt
Alexandria
Babylon
Artemisian
Colonius
Rhodes
Wales
England
Frdward I
Prince of Wales
Andrew Meikle
Missouri
St. Louis
San Francisco
Wm. MacDonnell
Walnut St
Philadelphia
Brubaker Robbery Sparks Widespread Town Search
Detectives hunt suspects after the Brubaker robbery on January 1 as residents search and identify possible offenders. Evans Essig Helder and Pannabecker traced three men through Clay township to Five Mile House and Adams Town, but cold weather halted the chase. George Moyer alias Moeks, a suspected gang leader, was detained in Reading. others held in Lebanon with further identifications planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brubaker
T. F. Evans
John Helder
Wm. Essig
J. &. Pennabecker
Evans
Mr. Essig
Clay Township
Brubaker's
Helder
Pannabecker
Sheafferstown
Reading
Alientown
Bethlehem
Lebanon
George Moyer
Moeks
Pennsylvania
Reading Railroad
Parnabesker
Weathered town notes and county happenings in brief
Recordings, weather notes, and local items fill this fragment. Oysters rising prices, milk and ice concerns, farmers thriving, tobacco buyers stalled, Philadelphia fires total 739 last year, mild winter queries, new county officers seated, New Year resolves fading, Susquehanna crossings at Columbia, Jersey sweet potatoes at Tshudy’s, and rapid shifts in weekly temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Susquehanna
Columbia
Jersey
Tshudy
Philada
Fletcher's
Latin Springs
Litiz District School Monthly Reports End December 1878
The report covers Litiz District schools for the month ending December 23 1878. Secondary School attendance 44 with 91 percent for boys and 95 for girls. 31 students absent all month. Primary School attendance 49 with 84 percent for boys and 94 for girls. 28 students attended every day. Rome School reports 8 male and 16 female daily attendees with 96 percent overall monthly attendance and 97 percent term-to-date. Visitors noted including Rev Hamilton and others. several local notices and personal items follow regarding staff, residents traveling to Florida, appointments, property sales, and a local livestock case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litiz
Willie Bingeman
Harry Delbo
Stephen Grosh
Chas Grosh
Henry Heiserman
Willie Keller
Eugene Keiler
Birney Ochme
Willie Oechme
Henry Pfautz
Elmer Reidenbach
Jacob Raifsnyder
Willie Sturgis
Wilie Smith
Edward Stouter
John Workman
Liszie Barr
Annie Barr
Giara Breneman
Lillie Beck
Martha Claussen
Martha Diehm
Mary Daster
Gertie Doster
Stella Grosh
Emma Kling
Hike Palm
Ellie Sturgis
Laura Sturgis
Hetty Workman
Emma Wike
A. M. Hacker
Milton Carper
Wesley Bender
Arthur Delho
Robert Grosh
Frederick Haisch
Harry Kauffman
Elmer Keller
Isaac Lengel
Ira Reidenbach
James Ricksecker
Monroe Smith
Robert Sturgis
Sammie Lesber
Harry Tshudy
Lettie Barr
Laura Baum
Amy Diebin
Ella Furlow
Bertha Grosh
Emme Kauffman
Ida Kling
Amanda Mathers
Gassie Lengel
Sallie Ochme
Emma Pfautz
Bertha
Rome
Mattie Graybille
Lizzie King
Sarah King
Katie Hess
Lizzie Hess
Sarah Geda
Lizzie Ptautz
Tillie Pfautz
Fanny Hess
Katie Dommy
Lizzie Goda
Mattie Dommy
Sarah Goda
John Bender
Wayne Habecker
Henry Hess
Joseph Goda
Henry Graybile
Christ Graybille
Mrs. King
Rev
A. Hamilton
Hostetter
Bollinger
Thomas Warner
Dr. Hertz
Bomberger
Witmer
Sabina
Weppixa Misa Mary Schreiber Marries William Weber
Weppixa Mary Schreiber of Warwick wed William Weber a miller of Rome in Lancaster with guests from both towns. After the ceremony the couple and guests traveled to the groom's parents home in Rome where the evening featured music and alcoholic drinks. A hat disappearance sparked a fight injuring a Lancaster youth Shields. Festivities reportedly continued until three in the morning. Cor Senoos, Houses. Teachers and pupils in rural schools faced bitter cold as doors and windows leaked air, hindering warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weppixa
Misa Mary Schreiber
Warwick
Wm. Weber, Miller
Rome
Lancaster
Shields
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Intelligence
Columbis
The
Litis
Reading, Co
Lidia
ENS S
New Daly
Pennsylvania Road
Lancester
Eastword
Lutzeran
New Haven
J. Peter
Manheim Sensine
J. M. Eusminger
Atlantic
Mday Mail
Frederick
Harrisburg
Columbia Accom
Hartiabur
Pittsburg
Cintianatt
Hanover
Niagara Express
A. M
Wil
Anover
Magod Rune
Willatop
Middletown
Elizabethtown
Pacific Express
Joy
Landiavilie
Lewistown
George Dennis
Washington House
John Conroy
Squire Reidenbach
John Habecker
Middle Creek
Kate Shober
H. &. Miller
Jos, Bollinger
David Bueb
Owen P. Bricker
Evie
Record
Gen’s. Sutter’s
YalesEle
Fander
WM. Ofhme
Ab -Litiz Abd
Saily J. Fr. Schaberle
Liisa
KJ. Bary
Sigam Wille
Bug
Tohudy
Rutter
Turk Crick
Lew
DeHaven & Townsend Bankers
South Third Street
Jun
Penney
Philadelcinia
Lehigh Valley
J. A.B
Bedoua Pass
Waite
Tereas
John B. Livingston
Davin W. Parrenson
Court of Common Pleas
County of Lancaster
Court House
City of
Commonwealth. of
Sprit
Wenney Caven
Ls Ier
Llancaster
H. N. Breneman
Sherif
Vnenee
J. B. Martin & GO
J. B. Martin & CO
Cor
Stevena Ho
M- Steinman & CO
West King Street
Housestire Goods
A. H.e.miller
OLD Litiz Store
Wolle
Main Street
Albert M. Kreider
Broad Street
Alu [Ts
Apltty Albert M. Kreider
W. H. Enck
Farlor
Creamp
W. Fry
North Queen Street
FALE
Times
Call and Gee
Lancaster, PA
Qaustic
ATI Drug
Davis Vertical Feed
Davis
Phoss
von Neda
Mmel
Papeteries, &c
Yshudy’'S
Corn Exchange Hotel
North Queen ST
Slough & Bro
Starcommodations
Hi Meals Lodgings
Pure Wites
Rollie
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