Sketch of the Early History of Lititz
Extracts from H A Brickenstein sketch recount the 1740s Moravian mission in Warwick township Lancaster County including Zinzendorf Lischy Nyberg and Neibert progress at St James church school growth communal governance and the Warwick Gemeine settlement with milestones from 1744 to 1749 and notes on later church structure and emigration patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
H. A. Brickenstein
Colony of
Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Count Zinzendorf
Jacob Huber
Warwick Township
Lancaster County
George Klein
Huber
Zinzendorf
Klein
Lancaster
Jacob Lischy
Paul Lesson
George Kiesel
Klein’s
Lischy
Christian Henry Rauch
West Indies
David Bruce
Beesbotenian
Je Reinke
A Girl's Retrospect of a Summer Love Season
A verse sketch recounts a souring seaside summer for single women. Maud, Madda, Lillie, Viola, Narcissa and others lament missed suitors, cold weather, and idle promenades. They foresee next season might bring few proposals, while fashion and vanity linger. The speaker notes aging maids, social flutter, and hope for a bridesman future as autumn ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud
Madda
Lillie
Viola
Narcissa
Araminta
News Items From Various Localities
Annie May 15 daughter of Miller Whiteworth of Arcola Montgomery eloped with George Uiman, a divorce sought. Philadelphia grand jury cites wife beaters, urges whipping post. Brockwayville postmaster Moorhead held on 2000 bail for opening registered letter with 2. Missing Wilkesbarre man James Williamson. Detmere bride to be left. widow Morgan of Homestead marries steelworker John Probert. Chester man Timothy Harrington seen leaving home amid criminal charge. Unlaunched cruiser Chicago braced after sinking scare at Roseb shipyard. Ex treasurer Rupert released after year. a black man Thomas freed for 47 cents theft. Pauquette, 18, Ottawa charged with burning illegitimate child. Six masked men rob Elias Ritts residence near St Petersburg. Over 1100 letters delivered in Philadelphia. 500 delivery stamps sold. several messengers resign. Diphtheria rising in Buxton Bedford Huntingdon counties. schools may close. Cornwall and Lebanon railroad to Middletown under survey. Conewago branch possibly abandoned. Moravian Seminary centennial celebrated at Bethlehem with addresses by notable figures. Moravian alumni gathered for reunion. campus decor elaborate. Child swallows dozens of buttons in Shoptown. button rescue ends heavy meal risk. New Holland Clarion ads for engines and tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie May
Miller David Whiteworth
Arcola
Montgomery County
George Uiman
R. O G. Moorhead
Brockwayville
Jefferson County
James Williamson
Wilkesbarre
Chicago
Roseb’s
Chester
Rupert
West Chester
Thomas
Pauquette
Ottawa
Ont
Elias Ritts
St. Petersburg
Bedford
Huntingdon
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times
Broad Street
Walter H. Buch
Lititz, Pa
Brandt & CO
North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
A.R. Bombeager
Horse and Cattle
WM. H, Regennas
Heevan
Brunss
True & CO
Augusta
Maine
Lg-Ly
I. F. Bomberger
Jmem
Lawrence’ Nyberg
Sweden
St. James’ Church
Nyberg
St. James
Daniel Neibert
Philadelphia
Henry Steshr
Peter Kohl
Neibert
Teonard Schnell
Heidelberg
Reinhard Ronner
Kirchart
Baden
Schnell
Muddy Creek
Tulpehocken
Quittopehille
Donegal
Susquehanna
Gemeinhaus
Nathaniel Seidel
Leonardt Bender
Conestoga
Brethren’s Church
Warwick
Colony
Nazareth
Europe
Leonard Schnell
Samuel Utler
Abraham Reinke
Renners
George
Susan Nixdorff
Frederic
Barbara Schlegel
Michael
Regina Zahni
Peter Ricksecker
Barbara Bort
Matthew Hohl
Michael Erb
Bechler
Spangenberg
George Kein
Valentine Grosh
Hempfield Township
Surinam
Home Mission
Gnadenhohe
Gradenstadt
Rose Tavern
Schoeneck
Northampton
County
Cleveland
Ward
Washington, D. C
Sister Rose
New York
Washington
White House
Buffalo
Cooper House
Dauphin County
Middletawn Press
Mamma
Papa
Missouri
Oil City
Burlington
New Jersey
Vassar
Lucy
Mercy
Sidney
Neb
Omaha
Davenport
Scotland
Ireland
Sobke
Fay House
Cincinnati
M. Wood
Ellington
Wood
BrowHar
M. M. Wood
George Stahl
Mr. Stahl
Dutie Museum
Mr. Wood
Bert Weillard
Tremont House
Opera House
Mr. W
Saxton
Bedford County
Thomas J. Bowers
Mr. Bowers
Saratoga
Pepple
Mario
HELMO
Arch Street
Joseph M, Facer
Cornwall
Cornwall and Lebanon
Bellaire
Middletown
Jennings
Conewago
Moravian Seminary
Edmund de Schweinitz
F. Phillips
United States
Altert Loenter
Christian Buchen
Shoptown
David Bear
Dr. Bushong
B. Wolgemuth
Manheim
Ziang
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