Moravian and Evangelical Services Amid December Notices
Moravian English preaching on Sunday at 1dA M and 7 P M. Reformed English services at White Oak 9 45 A M and Senglish language. No services Brickerville Sunday. Evangelical prayer meetings Sunday 30 A M Hoglish preaching 7 P M. New Haven prayer meeting Saturday evening English preaching Sunday 0 30 A M. Arrest for larceny John Herries to be heard Saturday 10 A M before Squire Ruth Rothaville. Farewell sermon Rev Charles Nagle Lititz Moravian pastor leaving for Philadelphia. Sale of hogs Eyans yard behind Sturgis House with a lively pig prize. Excursions to New Orleans and Jacksonville led by Dickinson with round trips from Lititz. Two fatal railroad accidents near Reading. Moravian and secular notices and promotional ads follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak
Brickerville
Hoglish
New Haven
John Herries
Melman
Squire Ruth
Rothaville
Charles Nagle
Litix
Philadelphia
Eyans’ Yard
Sturgis House
Lititz News Roundup of Local Events and Changes
Snow and rain mark Thursday morning readings. A M Barr of Pittsburgh lectured on physiology to Lititz Grammar School. Lititz National Bank directors were re elected. Samuel F E Grosh and James O Sturgis re elected Moravian church trustees for three years. Reading and Columbia railroad mail route shows growth with a 50 percent increase in mail volume and 2,662 pounds daily average. John A Monk distributes over a ton of mail daily. A raffle at the Lexington Hotel yielded a silver watch won by William J Royer. Tobacco buyers visited. Bricker offered, Bruckhart Snavely sold twelve cases. Edwin Hall jumped from a moving train near the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Barr, Esq
Pittsburgh
Lititz
Lititz National Bank
Samuel FE. Grosh
James O. Sturgis
Moravian Church
William J. Royer
J. R. Bricker
Bruckhart & Snavely
Edwin Hall
Lancaster Notables and Local Happenings in brief notices
Lancaster area items include Amos Henderson’s death at 72 after a two month illness born in Salisbury township and long banking career in Lancaster since 1855. Lebanon “boy burglars” Jerome Ebright Robert Moyer and George Sage sentenced to four years six months. Lancaster tax rate fixed at two and a half mills. Elwood Fry injured by a gun accident in Ephrata. W A Hensel offers a $50 gold medal for a Mount Joy Soldiers Orphans school history sketch. John M. Broom of New Haven reported slaughtering 1620 pounds of pork. Frank Reist suspects horsefeed overconsumption. two men caught pillaging feed. D L Moody to visit Columbia about the lth. Manheim telephones expanding with new subscribers and exchanges planned. Reading and Columbia RR noted for a dangerous man trap near depot. Mrs Hostetter of Lancaster fell from wall into creek but unharmed. Creamery plan led by T F H Wanzer of Wisconsin abandoned for now but may resume later. Br Wanser to visit Ephrata to gauge interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Henderson
Lancaster
Salisbury Township
Lebanon
Abe Buzzards
Jerome Ebright
Robert Moyer
George Sage
Lancaster County
Elwood Fry
Martin Fry
Ephrata
Sharp
W. A. Hensel
Mount Joy
D. L. Moody
Evangelist
Columbia
Metropolitan
Millport Mill Burned in Sudden Destruction
A large fire destroyed Samuel Kofroth’s flour and grist mill at Millport three miles southeast of Liita. The three story stone building contained grain worth over $4000 and an insurance of $4000, but losses exceeded that. The origin remains unknown as Mrs. Kofroth woke around 12 to 1 am and observed flames shooting from the roof. The mill had closed Tuesday evening and work halted. In a separate incident, Jacob M. Rutt, missing for five weeks, was found hiding beneath a floor in his home after being suspected in forged vote schemes and other charges. He surrendered after officers pried up floorboards revealing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millport
Tuts
Samuel Kofroth
Liita
Penn Township Fire Insurance Company
Kofroth
Jacob M. Rutt
Landisville
Alderman Barr
Rutt
Tava
Kutt
Barnhold
Butt
Lancaster
Anns Bard
Rien Bear
Samuel Bear
Dillman
Tancaster
John Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Martin Bach
Mary Sweigari
Warmorth
Take Care of the Pennies Moral Tale
An ex-merchant once faced a debt of seven to eight hundred dollars with a Pittsburgh wholesale firm. The Lancaster representative of the Western house demanded liquidation before new orders, but the pennies and nickels he stored could be exchanged for the debt. They counted 25 cent packs overnight to cover the total owed, underscoring the moral to take care of the pennies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lancaster
Western House
Jand
Lancaster Inquirer
Temperance meeting planned by Lititz women in Ephrata
Mrs Nathan Wolfe and Mrs Al Bright of Lititz plan to visit Ephrata for an interview with town ladies to organize a local Woman's Christian Temperance Union. A meeting at J J Yeager’s residence in Keller's block at 8 PM invites all interested ladies to join in a united Christian effort against the era’s drink problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Wolfe
Albright
Lititz
Ephrata
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
J.J. Yeager
Keller's
Hphrata Review
Widow Mrs Sturgis Dies After Hanging Lingered 24 Hours
In Lititz a 69 year old widow, Mrs Fanny Sturgis, tied a rope to end her life. Found by neighbors in her home, she lingered unconscious until Sunday afternoon. Coroner ruled death by own action. jury listed local residents and Dr Roebuck among participants. Burial took place at Bamberger’s grave yard near Lititz with Moravian chapel services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Isaac Buch
Frederick
Fanny Sturgis
Bamberger
Peter Honoman
Trancaster
Harvey Seather
J. G. Weltmer
Henry C. Sturgis
John Beck
A. B. Reidenbach
D. W. Barr
Dr. Roebuck
Big Porker Raffle Ends With 668 Pound Hog
In Warwick crowds gathered Tuesday and Wednesday for a hog raffle near the Warwick House. Four hundred tickets at 25 cents gave three throws to reach the highest head count. Horace Roth hit 19 heads to lead, with Cable and Roth later declared winners. The hog weighed 668 pounds dressed, Josh Snagely four pounds off. The hog was slaughtered at Levi Brubaker’s shop on Wednesday. A 5 cent guess box offered prize money for closest weight. Also reported is a second wedding at the Leippe mansion in Leipzig Street where Miss Emma Leippe wed Rev. Israel S Heisler. The ceremony featured elaborate decorations and a grand banquet before the couple departed on a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick
Murr
Rothsville
Horace Roth
Harry Cable
Roth
Cable
Levi Brubaker
Josh Snagely
Leippe
Pine Streets
Emma Leippe
Jacon A. Leippe
Israel 8. Heisler
Ivangelical Church
Pottstown
J. C. Hornberger
Evangelical Church
Reading
S. C. Breyfogel
Emanuel’s
Becker Family Keepsake Kettle Traces German Roots
Mrs Martha Becker of New Haven showed a three quart shopper kettle valued as a relic. Mounted on three feet, it is a family keepsake passed down from Rev Christian Becker, possibly 200 years old, originally from Germany. It remains unsold, cherished by the Becker lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Becker
New Haven
Becker
Christian Becker
Germany
George Dabjoes
Manheim
Various Local Visitors and Notices in Lititz Town
Local residents and visitors pass through Lititz including J. W. Knisely from East Prospect and Abram Beat from Lancaster. Weddings and social events are noted, with Martin Bach marrying Mary Sweigart and a New Year gift drawing event. Cremation and funeral cost concerns are discussed alongside tax collection reminders and a lost shoe anecdote from a Lancaster train stop.
Recordings and Rural Life in a Mild Winter
A mild winter is noted with various local items: courts begin next Monday, reduced prices for cash goods, emigration west in spring, and a season for personal property sales opening. Rural amusements include gales and chases, while a Lincoln inventor offers a tobacco powder flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Buch
H. R. Keller
Lincoln
Brunnerville Agricultural Works Resumes Full Time
Brunnerville Agricultural Works restarts full operations after a brief pause with improvements such as steam heating. A revival meeting at U B Church began January 3 and draws crowds each night led by Rev Joseph Weirich of Manheim though conversions remain limited. Farmers Bank of Elizabeth Town, owned by Samuel Eby, suspended operations last Saturday with plans to establish a national bank at the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunnnerville
Brunnerville
U. B
Joseph Weirich
Manheim
Farmers Bank of
Elizabethtown
Samuel Eby
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Local Intelligence
Levi Habecker
Addie Engle
Squire
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Dickinson
Jacksonvillie
Crain
Pennsylvania Schuylkill Valley
Norristown
Michael Dalton
New
Owen P. Bricker
Hsq
Rust King Street
Tincomn
Evangelical Sunday School
Ziegenius
Kremer
Millway
Sweitzer
A.W. MM
Menheim
Clayton Gibble
Gibble
Pennville
Reading and Columbia Railroad Company
David Hostetter
T. F H. Wanzer
Wisconsin
Br. Wansex
Hphrata
Jonas Eberly
Duke Street
East Walnut Street
The
One
Appel
IL K. Saylor
Bir
Saylor
Apple
George Dan“ise
J. W. Knisely
East Prospect
York County
Moses Knisely
Abram Beat
Frank T. Elliott
Franklin County
Charlotte Hacker
EK. J. Bate
J. G. Pfautz
Rome
Sallie Stoner
Mary Gass
Myerstown
Rev
Horace Grosh
John I
Huber
South
Finber
Hepress
Wm. Milchsack
Allegheny City
Charles Hacker
Carrie
Jesse Craig
Benjamin Lichtenthacler
Charley Lichtenthacler
Liehtenthaeler
Charley
Oregon and Vicinity
Israel Zariman
Yu. Tu. Zook
Warwick House
Penn Township Mutual Fire Tusurange Association
Mark
Robert N. Wolfe
Erally
Lic
Ture
B.S. Barr
Lititz Steam Milla
de Wagen
Townsend
South Thire Street
Aurora
John 8
Givler & Co
Lancaster City
Lititz Cash Store
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Lititz, PA
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U.S
Penoyivahia
R. BR
Heading
Lehigh Valley R. B
Lehigh Coal & Nay
Kent
Oregon Transcontinent
Union Pact
Western Union v
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Philatelphia
Para
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Minnesota
Pi la
Dadige
Baélje
FS Saeiawen
A. B. Adams
Jhre Roare
Rohrer
Centre Square
Huilding
Litits Springs
J. G. Brobst
Iss
Johnson Miller
County of Lancaster
Naru
Wong
Nath
S&s. Wolle
Haydn H. Tshudy
State of Pennsylvania
A. W. Shobre
John Evans
WM. Evans
Harry M. Eck
A. B. Snyder
Clay Township
A. B.snyder
Shreuner
Philip Dogster
S. P. Bey
Alty
James E. Kreiter
Warwick Township
Akron
Pi J
Kreiter
M. D
James H. Mirsch
Warwick Inp
Litlin
P. Berckern
Nathan C. Fry
Dechin Aly
OTICE
Frm
Kauffmien & 1Arekeler
Becklar
Enraquel Kaumman
Emanun Kauffman
Ion Becklei
Litita
Dee
Tshuby's Store
Times
Tshudy
Germantown
Stump
Cor
Joseph Brubaker
Susanna Brubaker
Ten Lititz Cash Store
Marseilles
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