Weather, fasting, and timber notes from The Lititz Record
The July 15 1881 issue notes press deadlines for Thursday afternoon, urges temperate weather and self care during extreme heat, and mocks Griscom fasting while discussing public sentiment. It highlights timber shortage concerns and reports forest planting efforts by Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad and a Boston financier planning 2720 trees per acre with ten year maturation for profit.
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Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Lumberman’s Gazette
Bay City
Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad Company
Post Office Move Sparks Town Dispute
Local agitation over a petition to relocate the post office and to reappoint the current postmaster triggered heated public debate. Supporters and opponents clashed in print, branding rivals and personal attacks amid the stirring controversy.
Post Office Removal Debate Ends with Majority Support
In Lititz residents debated a petition to move the post office. Officials defended current location citing centrality and convenience, noting the postmaster’s term lasts until a party change or just cause for removal. Backers of removal faced weak support, with many signers seeking their names stricken. The paper urged abandonment of the petition as defeat nears.
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United States
Lititz
Adanag
Post Office Row Over Central Location In Town
Local debate centers on relocating the Post Office from its current eastern site to a more central spot near the Springs Hotel. Business men claim the move would serve most firms in Warwick and surrounding districts, while accusations arise of fraud and misrepresentation by those opposing the change.
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Epiror Rucorp
Wolfe’s Store
Linden Hall
Pretzel Bakery
A. M. Bruckart
Hertan Fisher
Gust Grosh
Warwick
New Slaven
Lexington
Springs Hotel
Raors
Tshudy
Win. Milchsack
Christ
Gittean
Office moves center. matter to depart to department
The piece notes a central office relocation and hints it will be referred to the department. Mr Curist is praised for sympathy while a special carrier may be needed if removal occurs. The Spring Committee faces charges over disruptions and calls for stronger law enforcement to prevent Fourth of July violations.
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Foster
Ohio
Illinois
United States
Griscom
Tanner
Curist
West Emproy
Han Ave
Library of Universal Knowledge
Express
Cone American Book
John B. Alden
Mayaczr
Broadway
New York
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Wm. J. Coughlin
Somerville
Mass
Tsoon
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Prop'rr
Buffalo
U. SA
Mae Thee
Reading
Philadelphia
Edgewood
Bucks County
Europe
Oak Hall
Cor
Sixth and Market Streets
America
Postscript
Flinn & Willson
North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
Lititz, PA
Rome
Reading & Columbia
ALGO
Hacker &Bicking
Lewis & Harrison
First National
Harrison's
A. Tshudy
Majin Street
Lancaster County
Jlam
Burkholder, Lititz, Lancaster Co
Witifs
Aully
BE. H. Ritter
D. A. Greene
East King Street
Lancaster
Foster, Milburn & GO
Buffaloy Ny
Timothy
Clover
Salf
Timothy and Clover Seed
J. A. Buch & Bro
Columbia House
Joel Hutton
North Broad St
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Academy of Fine Arts and Public Buildings
Sity
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Mr. Wanamaker
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the Royal St. John Sewing
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Appleton
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London
Russia
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