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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1885
Page
1
Chronicles from 1769 to 1772 recount church council decisions, apprentice indentures, school reforms, trades in the Brethren’s House village, and arrivals in Lititz with mentions of Bro Grube and Bro Francke. The text covers daily life, work, and events including a bridge between religious houses and local commerce.
An observer notes a man who escorts his sister to all first nights and leased opera season rights, praising his “dutiful conduct.” He calls her the most trusted, yet fears her marrying imitators and wishes a genuine partner may come. Owens Bricker, attorney at law, remains in town Saturdays and Mondays to handle legal matters.
Longtime Lutheran pastor Rev. Small of four northern Berlin county congregations is ousted after his marriage to Amelia Dietrich sparks anger, rival clergy scrutiny, and public scandal. A synod committee investigates marital ties as parishioners feud and a boycott tactic erupts at Pittsburgh clothiers.
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