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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1883
Page
2
The Lititz Record notes press deadlines as Thursday afternoon and urges authentic signed communications. A local quip on Thanksgiving turkey in Lancaster surfaces, while questions arise about hotel and restaurant license applicants needing Judge Livingston's iron clad oath.
The piece discusses Hensel’s potential continuation as chairman amid party factions led by Cassidy and Stenger, and hints at personal motives influencing the selection. It also covers Thanksgiving themes, praising national unity, prosperity, and a cautious note on local health issues and public safety.
The article warns of a fresh smallpox outbreak in Lancaster and the county, urging vaccination as a safe preventive. It laments municipal inattention and suggests urgent vaccination for those who have not yet been immunized, noting cold weather could worsen spread.
Residence in West Philadelphia notes a family event with invitations extended to few guests including G. W. Childs and General A. L. A. Gruit. A separate report recounts a Robbery near Washington with six masked assailants beating John McCloskey and robbing $3800 while Mrs. McCloskey was restrained with a handkerchief.
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