Local Notices and Community Updates in Lititz Record
Local intelligence covers German services and prayers in Lititz area including Eva Annenman and Mrs Lercries. Reports of an accident near Brickerville where a coal oil lamp fire burned a girl and choked her father’s attempts to help. Shooting matches announced at Pennville and Brunnerville with a box weighing 400 pounds near Rothsville. water motor adoption at Manheim Sentinel. Community notices on land transactions, birthdays, personal visits, hunts, and legal pardon discussions for criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram H. Brubaker
Brickerville
Leard Lercries
Handsome Wagon Passes Through Town and Local Happenings
A busy column recaps town events including a wagon owned by A Vogeler & Co passing through, new business plans by John H Stauffer, debt assignments by Wm. W. Palm, a raffle at Brannerville for a shotgun won by Aaron Joss, and unclaimed letters in Lititz. It also notes lectures by Harry Wekert, court case settlements, and church activities at Paradise and Brickerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheaffer & Reinhold
Lebanon Protective Association
A. Vogeler & Co
St. Jacobs’ Oil
Baltimore
James Sturgis
John Authur
Meaford
Canada
Lnst
Lully
John H. Stauffer
Main Street
A. B. Reidenbach
T. Milchsack
Detbo
Wm. M. Palm
Penn Township
M. J. Burkholter
Manheim Borough
Brannerville
Aaron Weidman
Aaron Joss
Lexinton
Lititz
Leonard Conrad
Isaac Grube
Charles Waltermyers
Wilhelm Eckhold
Edwin Sturgis
J. F. Sturgis
Harry Wekert
Charles Miller
Mary Reinhold
Linden Hall
A. L. Shelly
Nan
Warwick Mouse
United States
Toledo Blade
Nasby's
Reston farmer sells 800 acres to brother for 16000
P Herr of Reston Martie township sells two farms totaling 800 acres to his brother Elias Herr for 16000 dollars. He plans to move to a Virginia timber tract to start large scale lime burning business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. P. Herr
Reston
Martie
Elias Herr
Virginia
R. Mower
Lancaster
New York
Paul
Joseph
R. Burkholder
Farmersville
Jie N. Lightner
Ephrata
Lancaster County
Andrew Emmett
Obituary notices from Lititz area including infant death and civic talks
The week brings multiple deaths: infant Lillian Erlington, daughter of Henry and Hannah Oehme, died after a long illness with funeral at Moravian cemetery. Margaret Ziegler widow of John Ziegler died suddenly at Warwick after years of dropsy, funeral at her home and New Haven burial. Elmer and Maggie Keath, children of Michael and Sallie Keath, died from diphtheria and were buried at White Oak church. Emma Holtzhouse, wife of Hiram Holtzhouse, died of typhoid at 27, funeral at Moravian church. Also reports on Lititz borough incorporation talks with remonstrance signed by eighty residents and upcoming January court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Erlington
Henry
Margaret Ziegler
Margaret (Weidman) Ziegler
John Ziegler
Warwick
Emanuel
Joseph Weidman
Brickerville
New Haven
White Oak Church
D.C. Tobias
Christ
Emma Holtzhouse
Hiram Holtzhouse
Benjamin Badorf
Protracted Millport Meeting Sees Disruptions and Local Notices
A long Millport meeting reports disturbances from several young attendees including parlor matches thrown on the floor. Brownstown youths suspected of causing the trouble. Local real estate changes include Geo. W. Kafroth's hotel rental to Jacob Baker for 650 dollars a year and sale actions in the Eckman and Rothinville areas. A new Millway hotel is under roof and well work remains problematic after a 165 foot drill failed to strike water. Coon chasing at Habecker's Hotel drew crowds. a shotgun incident injured bystanders. David Butzer marries Mary McQuaite. Eckman estate fares sell for 159.50 an acre. a six acre woodland tract sold to Emanor Eckman. Public sale looming for N. N. Bender's residence and cigar factory. P. B. Epfroth builds a new blacksmith shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millport
Brownstown
Geo. W. Kafroth
Jacob Baker
Blue Ball
Millway
Heitler’s
Abram Donmeyer
Habecker
David Butzer
Rothinville
Mary McQuaite
Eckman
Samuel Erb
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for consumption cure
Advert says Dr King’s New Discovery cures throat and lung ailments including consumption. Claims thousands of permanent cures prove its effectiveness and offers a free trial at Lititz Drug Store with large bottles advertised. The copy urges sufferers to try the remedy at no cost to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Herye
Lititz
Death by Own Action Shocks Akron Community
The community was startled Thursday by the death of David Bricker, 79, who committed suicide by hanging in his Warwick home during the night. He was found by his son John, had voiced a long wish to die, and left behind two sons, John R. and Owen P. Bricker. Burial plans were not yet set, likely in Moravian cemetery. перед
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bricker
John
Bricker
Mr. Bricker
Harrisbure
Warwick
John R
Owen P. Bricker
Moravian
Second Entertainment at Moravian Sunday School Chapel
The Moravian Sunday-school chapel hosts a second entertainment on Wednesday evening December 9 by Sauabbrak a native India lecturer and humorist. The Chicago Times calls him a source of laughter and oriental wisdom and notes his impersonations and illustrations. The report condemns the profane language used by children on public streets and laments the vulgar words spoken by little boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauabbrak
India
Chicago Times
Fate favors teachers during institute week in Shaffers Town
The article notes institute week bringing refreshment for public school teachers and hopes they use opportunities well. It reports the funeral of Mrs. Adam Leininger near Shaffers Town, age 49, wife of a farmer, with husband and two young sons in mourning. Ciceronian Society met with recitations, an essay, and readings as members debated civilization’s progress and gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Leininger
Messrs
C. L. Miller
A. B. Yeagst
Richland
Shafferstown
Stewart
Brendle
Strickler
Muller
Gable
Royer
Oldest Inhabitant Predicts Harsh Winter Ahead
A longtime observer forecasts an unusually severe winter with heavy ice and snow and an earlier start than in recent years. He notes corn husks are unusually thick this season, a signal he has tracked for decades.
Lititz Record highlights borough debate and local items
Local notices discuss Lititz borough incorporation, tax concerns, and public opinion sought through the Record. Other items touch on community events, agriculture, education, and regional stock quotes and ads from the period. The tone reflects a mid 19th century small town newspaper with varied notices.
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Wedaeshay
Tod
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Lititz PA
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