Moxavian and parish notices fill Lititz page
Religious notices from Moxavian Evangelical and other denominations list Sunday service times and locations. The page notes a preacher’s preparatory services, a confirmation, and Holy Communion in nearby towns, with German and English services at various times. Local incidents include a knife attack on a business, a near blaze at Seaberd and Grate mill, a private wedding in Lincoln, and stray mentions of spring and elections. A peddler named John Fox attempted self harm in Rothsville, was treated, and is reported in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunuday
TW. E. Remmel
Rothssille
White Oak
Hugush
New Haven
Tietany
Br. H. ¥. Youers
Lincoln
Louis. Yetter
Michael Yetter
Brecknock Township
Yocom
Hfe
Sudden Sink At Home And Local Happenings In May
A string of small town items follows heavy rains. A sudden sink appeared along the gutter near John Bollinger’s residence requiring stone and dirt to fill. FW Baker & Bro sold sixteen horses at an average of 171 dollars with high at 221 and low at 171. A temperance meeting drew a crowd at the Moravian chapel with several speakers. Locusts of seventeen years are reportedly detectable by stirring the soil. I F Bomberger resumes bread baking in J F Sturgis’ building on Main Street. A report of money found among rags is false though silver coins turned up behind a counter after Ditenderfer left town. A grist mill fire near Boyertown was observed from a distance. The Spring Committee ordered thirty lawn settees for the grounds. The drug store music box was won by Emlin Hogendohler. Wild geese were seen heading north over Pennville, with unknown stopover sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bomberger
Broad Street
John Bollinger
Baker & Bro
Schreyer
Lancaster Florist
Jill
I. F. Bomberger
J. F. Sturgis
Main Street
Mr. B
A. B. Wolgemuth
Manheim
Reys
Viewel
Reinke
Dilabar
Boyertown
Berks
Emlin Hogendohler
Jeff Wagner
Pennville
Liquor Dealers and Hotel Keepers in Court
The court refused George Sehiott s hotel license on North Queen street after a 265 signers protest. Gensemer Harting were cautioned for selling liquor by measure under hotel licenses. The court granted the rest of the hotel license applicants. A coroner s jury concluded J G Hacker died of natural causes likely from cramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sehiott
North Queen Street
Abram Harnish
Pequea
Isace Albright
Sadsbuy
David G. Martin
Livingston
United States
The County House Hotel Reopens Under Abe Setly
The County House in Lancaster now operates under proprietor Major Abe Setly. It has been refurnished in excellent style, offering comfortable accommodations and attractive public rooms. Its convenient location and the host’s popularity are expected to attract many patrons to this well known Lancaster hotel.
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Abe Setly
Lancaster City
Lancaster
Death notices for Allen Eitnier and Mrs. Mary Ann Eichler
Allen Eitnier son of Abraham Witnier died Monday morning May 11 at 8. He had typhoid fever over three weeks. He moved from Mt. Joy to near Lexington this spring. He was married to Martha Lichty and left one eight year old son. Funeral was held at home and interment on the Bru baker farm. Rev. Joseph Weirich preached. He was 33. Mrs. Mary Ann Eichler widow of Simon Eichler died Monday at Henry C. Martin’s residence 42 East Vine Lancaster in her 63rd year. She had congested lungs and pneumonia after two to three years of illness. Born Peterson, Moravian ancestry, sister of the late Mrs. David Bricker. Born and married in Lititz. moved to Lancaster in 1846. Husband died in 1871. children Harry, William, James, John and Robert survived. Mrs. Eichler was a pious Moravian church member and died with faith intact.
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Allen Eitnier
Abraham Witnier
Lexington
Mt. Joy
Martha Lichty
H. 3
Brubaker
Joseph Weirich
Mary Ann Eichler
Mary Ann Hichler
Simon Eichler
Henry C. Martin
East Vine Street
Lancaster
Eichler
Peterson
Lititz
David Bricker
Warwick
Harry
William
James
John
Robert
Hickler
Moravian Church
Schaefferstown Seeks Park Space for Public Resort
Schaefferstown needs an outdoor public area as the graveyard is misused as a Sunday retreat. N P Gibble joined the Kansas excursion on Tuesday. The Reformed Missionary Society raised 3.59 for April and enters its second year with a strong record. E Fetter plans a large addition to the Shaefferstown hotel, with a cellar excavation begun. John H Miller reports good shad in town. Decoration Day events to feature C Benson and several speakers. The Ciceronian society elected officers led by W F Backs with Edith Mann as vice president and Ino L Schaeffer as editor.
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Schaefferstown
N. P. Gibble
Kansas
Reformed Missionary Society
Fetter
Shaefferstown
John H. Miller
C. Benson
Ciceronian Literary Society
W. F. Backs
Edith Mann
J. F. Gable
Ino
L. Schaeffer
Pennville News Briefs Brighten Town Notes
Pennville tones up with whitewash and fresh paint as Mr Phares Bemberger repairs his store and nearby buildings. Samuel Eshleman and Jacob Diebmi trade in horses and mules, with a fine specimen returning home Tuesday. The Penn Hotel eyes a lively sign unveiling with New Manstown Orchestra, Dr Adam Kalbach visiting old friend Ibach after seventeen years. Local farmers begin corn planting and Emanuel Greiner displays a model Penn township farm. Telephone fever spreads among merchants awaiting Lexington line prospects. Abe Buzzard’s $1000 reward stirs California Pioneer nostalgia. Mouros Kauffman the famed fisherman persists, though fish avoid him.
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Penn Pennings
Pennville
Phares Bemberger
Samuel Eshleman
Jacob Diebmi
Jacob
Penn Hotel
Newmanstown
Adam Kalbach
Elizabethtown
Ibach
Emanuel Greiner
Penn Township
Lexington
California
Abe Buzzard
Mouros Kauffman
Paradise U. B. Sunday-school grows at Paradise Union
The Paradise Union Sunday-school recently renamed to Paradise U. B. Sunday-school, reports regular attendance and strong music with many visitors. An inspiring introductory sermon by Rev. W. Craimer of York was well received, and local merchants Mr. Erb of H. Erb & Son and Mr. G. W. Steinmetz note business activity fueling the season.
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Paradise Union
Paradise U. B. Sunday-school
Paradise
U. B. Church
W. Craimer
York
Erb
H. Erb& Son
City
Neason
G. W. Steinmetz
Dovanass
Tragic Lititz Creek drowning by mother and children
A community reels after Louisa Pfautz and five children walk to Millport dam. The mother drowns herself and two younger children, while the eldest boys and girls survive. Inquests name the mother’s own action as the cause and note her recent religious preoccupations and melancholy. Funeral held at Planta farm to Roger's meeting house.
A Gang of Welsh Mountaineers Arrested
A gang of Welsh mountaineers is detained after aiding Abe Buzzard’s escape. Large crowds hunted Abe through the night. two parties came to Lonecaster to testify, nine arrested for aiding the escape. Elizabeth Steigel is linked to Elizabeth townships naming and land transfers. Sam Evans, Columbia, Pa., May 7, 1885.
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Abe Buzzard
Abe
Ephrata Hills
Lonecaster
Alderman Spurrier
John
Matt Buzzard
Reading excursion for Lauer monument dedication
Special round trip train excursion from Lititz to Reading on Saturday May 23 for the dedication and unveiling of the Lauer monument. Departure from Lititz at 8 28 A M with return allowed on any train. Fare for round trip is 85 cents.
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Reading
Lauer
Lititz
Personal notes and local society items from Ephrata region
Joseph Tobias's son works in an Ephrata drug store while Birney Oehine returns home married. Annie Huth wed at Waynesboro Franklin County on April 9. Verona Sturgis visits Reading and Allentown. Jacob W. Baker is sick. Dr Elmer Evans plans practice at J H Achey’s residence. Local updates include Beck's return, Helen Brown visiting Miss Lizzie Kemper, Eliza Sands visiting Lititz, and Elias Sureiner visiting Kansas. Evans buys a mare from Jacob Diehm. Akron Affairs report Stauter’s death at 53 and burial at Millport. Brubaker visits from Liverpool Ohio. houses repainted, improved roof. Language: German sermon note, Strawbridge & Clothier offer, and local items on music, ice, shad prices, peach blossoms, and various society snippets.
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Joseph
D. C. Tobias
Ephrata
Birney Oehine
Annie Huth
Waynesboro
Franklin County
Verona Sturgis
Reading
Allentown
Jacob W. Baker
Elmer Evans
J. H.achey
Jacob P. Beck
Helen Brown
Millersville Normal School
Lizzie Kemper
Eliza Sands
Lancaster
Lititz
Elias Sureiner
Hallville
Elizabeth Township
Kansas
Dr. Evans
Jacob Diehm
Penn
Lancaster Died Mary Ann Eichler and local industry notices
Died in Lancaster on the lith inst Mary Ann Eichler wife of the late Simon Wiehler in the 5th year of her age. Also large listings for Manheim Foundry and Machine Shop Manheim PA and A B Wolgemuth a manufacturer of separators threshing machines horse powers cannon gorn sheillers choppering machines and more offering pipe fittings boilers and engines. Includes a fragment of flour and grain market notes and Philadelphia produce market prices with livestock and bank data.
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Manheim Foundry and Machine Shop
Manheim
A. B. Wolgemuth
Eichler
Lancaster
Mary Ann Eichler
Simon Wiehler
Local Dry Goods Sale Promises Low Prices On Fabrics
Advertises Muslins at 8 to 10 cents yard, Lancaster Ginghams at 8 cents, and unbleached muslin at 7 cents. Promotes Hamburg Edgings, Prints, and a wide range of hardware, glassware, and groceries. Claims top prices for butter and eggs while touting low rates on flour and sugar.
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Lancaster
Hamburg
Lewistown Roller
Brownstown Roller
Spring Dress Goods and Notions Sale in Cash Only
A local advertisement touts spring dress goods and notions including 6 4 cloth suiting at 75c, tricot suiting at 1.00, white goods, linens, Swiss and Nainsook embroideries, laces, ribbons, silk scraps for quilting, Columbia and Saxony yarns, and a full line of Colgates soaps and fragrances. Also offered are hosiery, gloves, garments, shirts, underwear, ready made clothing, muslins, prints, table linens, towels, and a cash only policy with special low prices.
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Columbia
Saxony
Carpets offered at low prices in local store sale
Local retailer advertises cheap carpets and floor coverings with a wide range of Brussels and ingram patterns from 25c to 85c, home made rugs, stair fabrics, canvases, rugs and mats. Highlights steam cured feathers and cash sales with no extra profits for late payers. Call to see bargains today.
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Philadelphia
New York
Brussels
Aurora Carpet Sweeper Agents in Lancaster City
The only local agents for the Genuine Aurora Carpet Sweeper are John 8 Givler & Co. Lancaster. Nearly five hundred sold in Lancaster city and county. No noise, no dust, keeps carpets clean. Ready display of goods and prices, with weekly bargains and lowest cash prices. Store connected with telephone exchange.
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Liita
Aurora
John 8
Givler & Co
Lancaster
Lancaster City
Local Liquor Prices at Lititz Cash Store
Lititz store lists wide price range per gallon for rye whiskey brandies wines and spirits. Whiskey from 1.25 to 8 dollars, brandies up to 15 dollars, rum and gin priced per gallon, Catawba wine at 1.50, other berry brands noted.
TSHUBY STORE GROCERY LIST OF ITEMS
Florida Oranges California Oranges California Comb Honey Boneless Ham Home made Bologna Laura White Castile Club Bath Glen Honey Royal Windsor Palm Glycerine Jersey Cat Meal Owassa Bath King Cream White Honey Manilla Violet Cologne Palmer House Palma Rosa Sulphur Ninety six Turkish Bath Elderflower Zenithia Shaving Soap Potatoes for Planting Early Rose Berbank Prolific Blue Peerless Late Rose
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Royal Windsor
Owassa
Palmer House
Berbank
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Litiéz Record
Local Intelligence
Halicious Mischief
Spyrer
Seaberd& Grate
Adam Flambright
Isaac W. Hull
Speedwell
Mr. Hull
John Fox
Mellinger
Rothsville
Fox
Dr. Roebuck
Lancaster County Hospital
McCreary
Faliestock's
Flo
Seldomridge
L. R. Kramer
Brunnervile
Ruhl
Paradise Church
Clay
Brickerville
Ben, Eberly
Bellatia House
Lutits
Dr. King
Oerly
Levi Zug
D. W. Dietrich
M. Witman
John G. Hacker
J. G. Hacker
Hacker
Louisa Pfautz
Hirsm Pfautz
Binkiey’s Mill
Millport
Piwuiz
Warry
Mill-Dam
Francesa
Monrole
Lizzie
Christian
Marty
Monroe
Louisa Reisner
Hiram Pfantz
Squire Reidenbach
Honaman
Lizzie” Pfautz
Christian Pfautz
Louisa Pfantz
Planta Farm
Roger
Hammer Creek
Baron Steigel
Henry William Steigel
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Furnace
Steigel
Recorder's Office
Brickerville Lutheran Church
Sam'n Evans
Akron
John Stauter
Hast
Liverpool
Ohio
Adam Hallacher
W. P. Albright
Dr. Kreiter
Worman
Evangelical Church At
Evangelical
Strawbridge & Clothiers
Geta
Paris
Grant
Sousa
Marine Band
Strawbridge & Clothier
Mighty
Market Streets
Recordanga
Alf
Barnameays
Danielion
Nobbys
Cashry
Strohl Company
Ringer &, Pry. Titz
EB. J. Burr
Lillle
H. H. Tehudy
Horace A
de Haven & Townsend
Bankers
South Third Street
Bearang i Gids
Pennsylvania
R. R
Rh. KR
Lehigh Valley
BR. R. Tehirh Goal & Navigation
Butt
N.Y
Phila
R. RH. Ca
New Jersey Centra
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Union Pacific
Western Union West Shore
Louisville & N. Silver
Tradea
U.S
Pata
Western
Pennsylvania Super
Western and
Pennylvania
Pennsylvania Family
Lititz National Bank
AOLUS
U. S
State of
Naran
Wolle
H. H. Tshudy
Acob G. Keller, Henry E. Miller
Samuel Erb
Ota
Lancaster County
Hisnyder
Lititz Record
Jacob Sheaffer
Lititz Cash Store
Jere Rohrer
Siguor
Centre Square
Arias Buch
Warwick Township
Lancaser County
Urias Buch
Urlas Buch
Israel G. Her
Notich
Levi “Eller
Clay Township
Israel G, Erb
Mays
John Pfautz
Joan B
Joen B
Pfautz
Penn Twp
James K, Red- Dig
James BK. Reddit
James K. Reddig
Cigar Moomps Pom Sale
Osgn. & Co
No. Gy
Cigar Maids
Offich
Lititz, PA
Tshuby Store
Florida
Kirk
Tshudy's
Ailroad
pHa L. R. Wacker
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