Zinkhan, L. F. (Rev.) - 1881

Manheim Times.--
Died, on Saturday, September 24th, Lizzie Lavina Yetter, aged 20 years, 11 months and 28 days.  The life of the deceased was of but few years’ nurture and growth in the house of the Lord, but it was full of promise, and passed away after a protracted illness in hope of the rest that remains for the people of God.

The early death of this estimable young lady produced an exhibition of heartfelt grief in our community, outside her kindred, among those who knew her worth, and were her intimate friends, that was unexampled.  Her good heart, her genial disposition, and genuine friendship had won for her the regard and confidence of her entire circle of acquaintances, which manifested itself by the large number who honored her remains and paid them the last tribute of love and respect when she was laid to rest.

Her former companions bethought themselves to present the bereaved family with a testimonial of their regard, and most appropriately did they present a beautiful harp made of choicest flowers in memory of their sweet singer in Israel, whose voice, now hushed below, has taken up the refrain “the Song of Moses and the Lamb” in the celestial world above.

Another beautiful floral tribute was presented by E. L. Deyer.  It was a cushion of choice white flowers surmounted by a dove with outstretched wings, the emblem of innocence.

The remains were buried on Tuesday last in “Fairview” cemetery, after which a solemn funeral service was held in the Reformed Church, of which she was a member, her pastor, Rev. L. F. Zinkhan, preaching an impressive sermon from the text of Sol. Song vi :4, “My beloved is gone down into his garden to gather lilies”.
~ The Lititz Record, 30-Sept-1881, Page 2, Column 2

Manheim Times.--
Never in the history of Manheim, has there been a time of such universal sorrow and lamentation as the week intervening between the death and burial of our President James A. Garfield.  Our business places were draped in mourning, flags floated at half-mast and everything partook of the solemnity of the occasion.  On Monday last business was generally suspended.

In the afternoon the bells were tolled and the people repaired to the Reformed Church, where a memorial service was held.  The meeting was addressed by Rev. P. A. Bowman, of the U. B. Church, followed by Rev. Jos. Specht, of the Evangelical, in the German language.  Both gentlemen dwelt principally upon the good character of the President, the great loss the country has sustained in the death of the Warrior, Statesman and Christian.

They were followed by Rev. L. F. Zinkham, of the Reformed Church, who after dwelling upon the case of the President, drew a number of lessons from his life: I, “God was in all his thoughts”.  II, “His faith in prayer”.  III, “His indomitable energy and integrity of purpose”.  IV, “His consistent Christian career”. All spoke very ably and were listened to with marked attention by the large audience.
~ The Lititz Record, 30-Sept-1881, Page 2, Column 2


Our Neighbors.--
Rev. L. F. Zinkhan, of Manheim, conducted the opening services of the Reformed Synod at Danville, Montour county.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 2, Column 2