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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1884
Page
3
Local intelligence lists religious services at multiple churches with times and pastors, plus a special cheap excursion to Reading on November 8th with 90 cents fare. A trotting event and band reunion are advertised at the Berks county fair grounds with $1500 premiums. A personal note warns that Herman has left home and debts incurable by the giver.
The Bethany Reformed Church near Ephrain will dedicate a newly purchased organ on the 16 inst with ministers from abroad assisting. Also notes a farmer near Stevens' Station who shot two chicken hawks, and a man named William Mellinger who died from a leg injury leading to lockjaw after a harrow accident.
A school teacher north of Lititz says he shot six rabbits on Saturday and swears he did not exaggerate. He warns he will not forget the editor next time he goes gunning, and locals await whether he proves true to his boast.
Snyder the fruit dealer announces next week two carloads of apples will arrive and sell for 2 to 3 dollars per barrel. A twelve horsepower boiler will heat the Sisters' house at the Seminary, provided by John Best of Lancaster. Several local items detail elections, bands, church matters, and a new weekly Florin paper, with community notices and forthcoming store openings.
The article notes Hallow E'en observances growing quieter yet still active with youths removing movable property and scattering corn and glass. It recalls the Scottish Rooted term Hallow Wen and documents community reactions including property concerns and safety during the rabbit and partridge shooting season. It also reports on local deaths, court cases, and a school tribute to a child, Amond Hartganft.
On Saturday last the property of Tsang Nagle deceased was sold at public sale to Abram H. Huber for $570. David Helman sold a small tract of land with improvements in Elizabeth township to his son John on private terms.
An 19th century advertisement touts Buckiell's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions and claims piles are cured or money refunded. It promises perfect satisfaction and lists a price of 25 cents per box with sale at Lititz Drug Store.
In Warwick township the Blaine electoral ticket led with 675 votes, the Democratic ticket 204, and the Prohibition ticket 20, giving a Republican majority of 458. Voters turnout surpassed previous years despite rain, with parades, speeches, and large crowds at the Wigwam and local hotels, while Philadelphia and Lancaster reports varied on statewide results.
At a regular Lititz Lodge Knights of Pythias meeting on October 31 1884 the brothers unanimously resolved thanks to Mr Bomberger his wife and daughters for care given to Brother George Wilhelm during a severe typhoid illness. They supplied a male attendant and nursing, with women workers during the day, and refused compensation for these services.
A Philadelphia item from November 4 1884 recalls the life of Professor John Rickert who died near age fifty after years of service to his school and community. The report notes his devotion, family loss, and a church dedication in Manheim with Bishop Seibert memorial services and an Evangelical Association ceremony. It mentions an excursion ticket offer by Reading Railroad for travel between Reading, Quarryville, Lebanon Manheim on November 8 and 9.
The third annual Lancaster County Teachers Institute will convene at Fulton Opera House in Lancaster the week of November 11. Teachers and others are invited to submit educational questions for discussion and bring pupil work samples for exhibit. The program includes daily question sessions and reports on new teaching ideas, with Prof. John Rickert profiled as a notable educator. The event opens 2 PM Monday with sessions on instruction methods for common schools and a special Thursday for directors.
An extended Western trip is noted with five months away. Social items mention Mr. and Mrs. P. Bard of Oregon visiting Albert Bear and Mrs. Amos Hess visiting relatives in Brunerville. Various local notices promote trespass warnings, nursery stock on hand, and business ads for Lititz firms, with market data and a public sale offer for a Broad Street lot.
A crowded ad lists Boss 5c sugar at low prices, fresh coffee, hams, smoked beef, lawns, Wadsworth Martinez Longman paints, and paint orders for 35 houses. It mentions rail passenger train arrangements and names several local managers.
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