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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1885
Page
2
Advertisers must sign communications with name and address. Voters in New York and statewide election activity noted. Rural life details include Sunday law enforcement, skating rink concerns, marriage license changes, and local business moves. Mentions of Jumbo the elephant death rumor and railroad survey progress appear among miscellaneous community notes.
The district cadetship examination board met Saturday to pick a candidate for the West Point cadetship. They initially considered none met the standard, but they certified Frank Lincoln Musselman of Strasburg as passing the best examination and awarded him the cadetship with preparation time through June.
Citizens of Warwick township filed a protest in the county commissioner's office against paying the coroner for holding an inquest on Jeremiah Sharp who died after falling from a roof at work. The bill was already approved but may have been if the protest had not been received.
The column extols buying locally for better value and service, notes 117 marriages in Dauphin County and clergy busy, mentions a Lancaster agent for Pennsylvania Mutual livestock insurance who vanished, and reports various local notices. Also lists forthcoming sale bills printed at the office with multiple auction items and dates across Lititz and surrounding areas.
Notice describes buying boots and shoes repairs at short notice with evening pickup. Mentions use of good material and low prices for boots, rubbers, and repairs. Includes scattered prices and items like Canton flannel and gingham with quantities and prices.
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