Comfort and Fourth of July views and camp life notes
The piece argues for comfort as a religious good and warns against overemphasis on form in celebrating the Fourth of July. It then sketches Camp Pau-Puk-Keechs near Hunsecker's mill with Lititz Boys enjoying tents, fishing, and quirky camp characters, followed by a Rothsville festival notice with music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Hunsecker’s Mill
Pet” Furlow
Caruso
Rader
Kissinger
Jackson
Hassler
Sweet Willliam
Washington Camp No
U. S. of
Death notices recount multiple heirs and graves in Manheim area
A string of obituaries and funeral notices from Manheim area papers lists Ida Carpar of Wilmington and siblings, Emma Binkley’s infant death, Rev J N Metzgar’s passing at 86, Samuel Lehman, Mary Ditzler, George L Fisher, and two tragic deaths of children. Interments scheduled in Moravian, Evangelical, Millersville, Rexmont, White Oak, and local cemeteries. The report notes services led by Rev. Hagen and local clergy, with survivors including spouses, children, and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Carpar
Wilmington
Del
Frank Bollinger
Mary
William Ditzler
Lebanon
William
William B
Emanuel
Reformed Church
Rexmont
Brownstown News Briefs Show Local Events and Accidents
Lizzie Litnier, daughter of Willis Litnier, broke an arm on Tuesday. A heavy rain swept through the area last Friday afternoon. Rev. N. L. Bechtel and wife, and R. B. Getz and wife, attend camp meeting at Birdsboro this week. G. B. Wolf plans his semi monthly sale at D. B. Killian's hotel Saturday afternoon. H. B. Wolf and wife of Lancaster visited relatives here last Sunday. Miss Helen Brummer and John Brunner of Wilkes-Barre are visiting their grandmother. William Garner Jr. has returned to Philadelphia after several days with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie
Willis Litnier
Helen Brummer
John Brunner
Wilkesbarre
William Garner, Jr
Philadelphia
Vague Historical Tax Ledger Items From 19th Century Page
A fragmentary list shows line items such as freight drayage postage salaries for teachers janitors auditors and treasurer. It notes outstanding balances including taxi exonerations abatements and a balance in treasury with miscellaneous entries and a truant officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceu
Treasury
Coming Events in July and August Gather Picnic Schedules
A Lititz Springs calendar lists Thursday July 13 Lancaster Sunday school picnic at Lititz Springs and many follow ups through September 9. Picnics, reunions, and concerts occur across Lancaster area including Lititz Springs Hess Grove Brickerville and Millway with groups from Covenant A B St Pauls Ephrata Advent and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covenant A. B
Lancaster
Lititz Springs
St. Paul’s Reformed
Brickerville
Lancaster Memorial Presbyterian
Lititz
Millway
Roberstown Union
Lancaster German Reformed
Lancaster St. Luke's Reformed
St. Paul's M.E
Muddy Creek Church Union
Kemper
Lutz
Lutheran &T. Stephens
Lutheran League of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lancaster
Akron
Buch
Elser-Oberlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. ¥. Buch
Lilitz, Pa
Rip’’ Bender
Rothsville
Emma
Harrison Binkley
Wissler’s Row
Warwick
Evangelical
J. N. Metzgar
Manheim
Evangelical Church
Pennsylvania
Metzgar
Andrew H. Metzgar
Barbara Harrison
Middletown
Elizabeth Sheirich
Illinois
Millersville
Samuel Lehman
White Oak
Rapho Township
Christian Huber
Oroville
A. HE. Cooper
J.W. Bittner
George L. Fisher
Reading
Shaefferstown
Samuel Keath
Frank Keath
Samuel
Schock
Schaefferstown
Waldeck
Edna Keath
Zimmerman
Brownstown and Vicinity
Annual Report
Sit
Messeey
Lititz Borough
WM. G. Eshleman
H. A. Musselman
J. F. Stoner
Danaa
Aes
Cedar ST
BEN J. F. Lutz
Lititz PA
Lititz Market
Israel G. Firb
Ephrata
Demmy
Bax
Nebraska
Will Leber
Sale and Exchange
Kansas & Nebraska
Menno Kurry
Jos. W. Baker
Jos
W. Baker
Akron Station
Lancaster County
Trancaster
Lebanon County
H. N. Wolf & Sons
Diamond Station
East Main Street
James C. 8Turgis
B. B. Leaman
Lititz, Pa
N. Broad St
A. R. Kochel
Leola
Watt & Shand
Axminster
Cretonne
New York
Corner Square
East King Street
Penna
Tiea Yard
S. and
H. Green
Leinbach & Co
Queen St
D. E. Light
Felker’s Store
J. C. Felker
S. Spruce St
Pal
Lancaster’s New Hardware Store
I. P. Reese
King St
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