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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1879
Page
3
Local notice lists southbound trains to Columbia and Lancaster leaving Litiz at 6 00 am 10 2 and 7 25 pm and northbound trains to Reading and others leaving Litiz at 2 00 am 7 00 am 2 00 and 4 30 pm all in early timetable format.
In Lancaster and Columbia a series of political announcements seeks Republican support. Hugh R Fulton of Lancaster city is named for County Solicitor, as is John Fry of Lancaster city. Major J W Yocum of Columbia, a veteran with three wounds, is urged for Sheriff. John P Good of Conestoga township is presented for Recorder, recounting service in the 203rd Penn Vols and a son’s death in Texas.
Moravian English preaching on Sunday morning by Rev. John Hamilton and communion in the evening. Swangelical mission Sunday 9 40 A M and preaching 7 45 P M. TwiHeran New Haven Rev J Peter pastor Prayer meeting Saturday evening Sunday school Sunday 9 A M English preaching 2 P M Revervep Brickerville Sunday 9 A M and White Oak 2 P M Rev D C Pettias pastor. John M Liehman and Major John P Reicker named State Trustees for Millersville School. Samuel Rupp of Brownsdown returning home after eloping with hired girl five months. Dr J K Herta Lexington reports a Brahma egg measurements two ways inches and six inches. Litiz public actuals entertainment in Orchestra Hall Wednesday June 4th 2 P M with dialogues recitations music. Special train Litiz June 5th 4 52 A M to Washington under Y M C A Lancaster. Another cheap excursion to Philadelphia Whit Monday June 2d 1879 round trip 1 75 good to return Mon Tue Wed. Lickefs valid on all trains. Union accident: Mary Keith, hotel domestic at Brickerville, broken leg after dreaming of a horse. Decoration Day observed with procession from Sturgis House at 6 30 P M to Moravian cemetery. address by Mr George R Barr. Wax flower bouquets for Mrs Deisher on Saturday. tickets available at her residence.
A narrative about Litiz Academy tracing its origins to 1835 with John Beek, the founder, and the evolution from a village parish school to a renowned academy. It describes the 1843 winter storms, the role of principal Pappy Greider, and the staff who built the institution, including John Rickert and Ferdinand Rickert. It recalls the fire of memory, the Brethren House site, and the community figures who shaped the school’s prestige alongside notable events and local notices.
The Lancaster Classis of the Reformed Church gathers in annual session June 6 at Litiz. About twenty five ministers and seventeen pastoral charges will be represented, with delegates and escorts listed by town. The Moravian Church hosts the meeting, covering Lancaster and part of Dauphin counties.
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