Local notes and church notices from Lititz July 22, 1881
Local intelligence in Lititz covers railroad schedules for south and north trips, religious services for Batavia Evangelical and other churches, an excursion to Long Branch on July 28, and community updates. It notes the Colebrook Valley Railroad progress with forty feet and hires, a large public sale in several dates, and comments on tramp activity and youth church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churach
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Vrain
Lititz
Lancaster Organ Manufactory
North Queen Street
Alex. McKillips
Engine disaster halts work at Seaber Grube shop
A machine mishap at Seaber and Grube’s shop in Lititz caused the engine governor to fail, shattering large wooden pulleys and a circular saw, blowing out windows, and rattling the building while workers evacuated. Levi Brown shut off the steam to avert further harm. no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Seaber & Grube
Levi Brown
Planing mill ordered moved amid insurance concerns
Seaber and Grube must vacate their mill in thirty days after the Reading and Columbia railroad demanded removal. The move threatens at least 500 dollars in losses during a busy season. Uncertain relocation options and scarce space compound the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Norree
Messrs
Seaber
Messrs. Seaber & Grube
Conestoga Mutual Beneficial Society Organized
A new life insurance company named the Conestoga Mutual Beneficial Society has been organized. President John Seldomridge secretary W K Seltzer treasurer H Eberly and medical examiner Dr McGan preside. The group opened in Jacob B Keller's second floor room opposite the railroad depot. Attorney Owen Briceen visits towns Saturdays and Mondays for legal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conestoga Mutual Beneficial Society
John Seldomridge
W. K. Seltzer
H. Eberly
Dr. McGan
Jacob B. Keller
Sphinda Review
Local Notes Show Farm Lineage and Spring Happenings
A Clay township farm held by the Wissler family for generations remains unsold since around 1720. Mrs. Charlotte Hacker celebrated her 95th birthday with friends at her home. Blackberries promise better harvests. early fruit sold 6 to 8 cents a quart. The Columbia E E Lutheran Sunday school arrived for a Springs picnic. J F Sturgis caught a four pound two ounce black bass in the Conestoga. A Spring committee remains active meeting once a year for public service. The Sturgis House and Springs Hotel host many summer boarders. A chicken thief fled Dr Brobst’s premises after a warning shot.
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Herp Ann
Levi Wissler
Clay Township
Charlotte Hacker
Columbia E. E. Lutheran Sunday School
J. F. Sturgis
Sturgis House
Springs Hotel
Brobst
Recordings and notices from a late 19th century issue
A collage of small items notes oats harvests pear availability and daily picnics, announces a circus on the 29th, mentions Millersville commencement, Rice sale at Wechter’s, Bollinger’s confections and milk bread, and requests letterheads printers. It also covers excursions, camp meetings, hoop skirts revival, fly control with carbolic acid, social enticements, and railroad car purchases.
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Han
Johbo Wanamaker
Europe
Bollinger’s
Millersville
Wechter
Bolfinger
Sturgis House
Handisville
Bollinger's
Harrisburg
New Holland
Sea Shore
Brownstown
Lititz
Miseemer
Dr. Greene
Ady
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
R. R
Delicately Carved Cane Sparks Local Knife Debate at Book Store
A youth shows a carved cane and claims it was made with a pocket knife. A passerby questions the claim, then visits Maher & Grosh's knife at the book store to verify. The incident ends with the second party seeking the shop to investigate the tool's merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maher & Grosh
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