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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1884
Page
3
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Monayviase English preaching Sunday 1 A M German at P M Evangelical preaching Bun ny 9 30 A M prayer meeting 7 P M German services White Oak Millheins Reform ed Sunday New Haven Akron Poultry Show fifth annual Lancaster County Poultry Association exhibition at Laingaster Post Office building starting next Thursday for six days. Also reports of a bus stop fall, protracted meeting at United Brothers Church, cigar shipments, Wanamaker display notes, county treasurer expenditures 1883, cigar workers strike, and Dr J C D Stauffer suicide in Campbellstown.
Neighborhood items report the Lin Wa Reformed Congregation planning anniversary services for Sunday evening the 13th, with expected local attendees. The note also records 1888 cigar box production in Kron and local tax figures from Lancaster County, plus farm reports on a cold snowy period and crop prices for corn and oats.
In Lexington an election at New Year’s Eve selects George D. Sehriner as trustee for a three year term after a tie on the first ballot with John H. Boyd. Aaron Weidman is mentioned in a separate note about a fine sealskin cap found near Lititz Lebanon county line with a reward offered.
Dissolved partnerships at Hrenerick & Kreiter cigar firm. Local notices report probate, wind damage, deliveries, and social visits in Lititz, Warwick, and Brunnerville. Weather shifts bring heavy snows and drifted roads. community ads, arrivals, and small town anecdotes fill the page alongside warnings and promotions.
A liberal reward is promised for the return of a lost pair of gold rye glasses. The notice is signed by M. T. Auhebener.
The Moravian chapel was dedicated last Sunday evening with the Sunday school occupying the new space for the first time. Rev. Brickenstein Rev. Nagle and Mr. Wolfe spoke. Mr. Wolfe recalled the school’s 38 years of history, noting growth from under 100 to about 290 members. The ceremony included liturgy, hymns, and a benediction, with spectators present and readiness to serve community needs.
The Akron literary society met Friday evening with the new president delivering a well received address. Members discussed questions on locomotive tires yeast and a Pineapple question, endorsed a debate on old bachelors and old maids, and noted local events including street lighting progress and a sudden town scare at the creek.
Mary Conrad died at New Danville in Conestoga Township on the 30th aged 85 years 1 month 8 days. She was mother to eleven children eighty five grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Her daughter Mrs. Willian Oeghme and Mrs. Reuben Plaaty are among the children. She often visited here in falls until a fall at Pine Hill fractured her hip two years ago. The funeral was well attended with ministers Rev Herr of Mennonite Church and Rev Shenkel of Millersville Reformed officiating.
Clayton Bueh, after a year away, returns to Brownstown to face a larceny case from Peoria. He confessed stealing money from Shelly & Brother, lost it gambling, and was imprisoned. his father pays many small debts but will not aid him further. A Peoria officer will fetch him for trial.
The Record notes Rathsville resident Aaron B. Adams leaving Lancaster Franklin Trouse for Leney brook in Chester county. Sunlit millport coasters crash a fence on Sunnyside hill. Keystone Hall hosts a week long fair with Lincoln and Isatra performances. Local store ads promote Pond's Extract and assorted groceries and sundries.
Cold snap returns as ice men store the crop and a mild winter lingers on. Gloves line Buchs store while residents plan trips to the Rothsville fair. Subscriptions renewals surge as Sierra Record prints urge new sales bills. Lititz Pike school program earns praise. Abram Settley seeks Clerk of Quarter Sessions. Photog Losch notes comic Lititz scenes. Brickerville link disputed by New Holland Clarion.
Market reports from Philadelphia January nine note flour rye oats and corn prices with steady wheat and higher corn. Freight and butter cheese eggs listings appear along with live stock arrivals at Philadelphia stock yards. Local goods ad promotes textiles hosiery undergarments dried fruit prunes corn starch buckwheat flour safety matches and Segars for trade.
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