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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1881
Page
2
The piece laments President Garfield's assassination and a sermon-like meditation on God’s mysterious ways. It recalls Garfield’s early acts, praises his Christian leadership, and expresses hope that President Arthur will steer the nation safely to March 4 1884 with a strong voyage and healthy crew.
Nearly all Union cities will suspend business on the President's funeral day. In Lititz residents are urged to close shops and halt work as a mark of respect for James A. Garfield. Also, Milton Nealing suffered a severe accident at Hallacher's Hotel Rothsville when he was struck by an iron railing, becoming unconscious and severely bruised before regaining consciousness.
President James A. Garfield died at Long Branch at 10 35 p m on Monday night after a silent struggle with illness His funeral and interment were planned for Cleveland Ohio with services and a special train bearing family members He was born November 19 1831 in Orange Ohio and leaves a bereaved widow Mrs Garfield who faced the tragedy with remarkable fortitude.
A curious column asks why people attend parties late and why red noses appear from mental effort. It touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil for rheumatic joints and throat and lung issues, sold at Lititz drug store. It notes rising butter and potato prices due to shortages, with Drumore township potatoes at $1.80 per bushel and looming hay scarcity raising feed costs.
The tobacco market remains vigorous with buyers expanding field purchases to secure top crops. Meantime, Meuno M. Fry & Bro. and others report numerous lots sold at varied prices across Addison Lutz, Reuben Risser, and many local growers, reflecting strong trading and rising values for this season. A testimonial from B Turner of Rochester praises Burdock Blood Bitters, sold at Lititz drug store, for kidney disorder relief.
A notice lists sales with printed sale bills and dates. Items include lands in New Tilaven and Rathsvill assignments, Warwick and Lititz properties, and personal property such as horses wagons and a frame house. Executors and assignees named for multiple estates indicate forthcoming auctions.
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