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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1885
Page
2
The Lititz Record notes weekly publication schedule with Thursday press deadline and reader notice. It highlights Harrisburg’s upcoming Dauphin County centennial celebration with processions, speeches, fireworks, and civic pride, urging local participation and suggesting other counties may hold similar commemorations.
A chaotic scene surrounds the Sullivan versus McCaffrey prize bout in Cincinnati described as a drawn fight with no severe harm to either boxer. Both fighters share the gate receipts amid public wrangling, while critics condemn prize fighting as brutal and demoralizing. The piece touches on other local matters from postmasters, fashion trends, and a note on literary youths.
Amon L. Bayer a known Reading broker shot himself in a Philadelphia private closet after a day of business. Born in Boyertown Berks county he helped found the Dime Savings Bank of Reading which failed years ago and later aided others with proceeds. Friends cite illness as a possible motive. Also recounted are a 22nd birthday surprise for Harvey Long and a harvest moon note with local attorney Owen P Beicen frequenting town.
A Lebanon county boy fell into a 140 foot air shaft while gathering mountain tea with his father and brother. He survived five days without food or water, later drawn out by ropes with only bread as sustenance. He showed no serious injuries, doctors predicting recovery with care.
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