Real Estate Sales.--
The following property of the estate of Levi Wissler, deceased, was sold: 133 acres with improvements, situate in Ephrata township, to Isaac Royer at $141 per acre; two tracts of chestnut timber at $24.25 and $16 an acre respectively to Levi Landis; 55 acres with improvements, in Clay township, to Noah Sherb, at $52.50 an acre; 11 acres of chestnut sprout to Adam Stauffer at $27 an acre.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
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Landis, Levi - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
The following property of the estate of Levi Wissler, deceased, was sold: 133 acres with improvements, situate in Ephrata township, to Isaac Royer at $141 per acre; two tracts of chestnut timber at $24.25 and $16 an acre respectively to Levi Landis; 55 acres with improvements, in Clay township, to Noah Sherb, at $52.50 an acre; 11 acres of chestnut sprout to Adam Stauffer at $27 an acre.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
The following property of the estate of Levi Wissler, deceased, was sold: 133 acres with improvements, situate in Ephrata township, to Isaac Royer at $141 per acre; two tracts of chestnut timber at $24.25 and $16 an acre respectively to Levi Landis; 55 acres with improvements, in Clay township, to Noah Sherb, at $52.50 an acre; 11 acres of chestnut sprout to Adam Stauffer at $27 an acre.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Royer, Isaac - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
The following property of the estate of Levi Wissler, deceased, was sold: 133 acres with improvements, situate in Ephrata township, to Isaac Royer at $141 per acre; two tracts of chestnut timber at $24.25 and $16 an acre respectively to Levi Landis; 55 acres with improvements, in Clay township, to Noah Sherb, at $52.50 an acre; 11 acres of chestnut sprout to Adam Stauffer at $27 an acre.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
The following property of the estate of Levi Wissler, deceased, was sold: 133 acres with improvements, situate in Ephrata township, to Isaac Royer at $141 per acre; two tracts of chestnut timber at $24.25 and $16 an acre respectively to Levi Landis; 55 acres with improvements, in Clay township, to Noah Sherb, at $52.50 an acre; 11 acres of chestnut sprout to Adam Stauffer at $27 an acre.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Miller, Daniel - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Bearinger, Harvey - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Witmyer, Daniel - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Witmyer, Samuel - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Irwin, Pierce - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
You can visit the memorial page for Pierce Irwin.
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
You can visit the memorial page for Pierce Irwin.
Bingham, George - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Six lots were disposed of at public sale on Saturday and were purchased by the following persons: Lot No. 1 to George Bingham for $205, No. 2 to Pierce Irwin for $127.25, No. 3 to Samuel Witmyer for $140, No. 4 to Daniel Witmyer for $146.25, No. 5 to Harvey Bearinger for $175.50, No. 6 to Daniel Miller for $211.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Wechter, George - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
The following property has changed hands in the vicinity of Lincoln: Mrs. Sarah Steinmetz has sold her property, located in the eastern end of the village, to Mr. George Wechter for $4,500, and Mrs. Steinmetz will put up a new building in the spring.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
The following property has changed hands in the vicinity of Lincoln: Mrs. Sarah Steinmetz has sold her property, located in the eastern end of the village, to Mr. George Wechter for $4,500, and Mrs. Steinmetz will put up a new building in the spring.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Steinmetz, Sarah - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
The following property has changed hands in the vicinity of Lincoln: Mrs. Sarah Steinmetz has sold her property, located in the eastern end of the village, to Mr. George Wechter for $4,500, and Mrs. Steinmetz will put up a new building in the spring.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
The following property has changed hands in the vicinity of Lincoln: Mrs. Sarah Steinmetz has sold her property, located in the eastern end of the village, to Mr. George Wechter for $4,500, and Mrs. Steinmetz will put up a new building in the spring.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Frederick, Samuel - 1881
Real Estate Sales.--
The property of Samuel Grube, situated in New Haven, was sold to Samuel Frederick for $1,650.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
The property of Samuel Grube, situated in New Haven, was sold to Samuel Frederick for $1,650.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 5
Danner, Steve - 1881
Runaways.--
Steve Danner drove up to the Kemper House on Tuesday, and slipped the bridle off the horse. Instead of going to the shed as expected, the horse ran away, jumped the fence and demolished a carriage wheel besides doing some damage to the harness.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Steve Danner drove up to the Kemper House on Tuesday, and slipped the bridle off the horse. Instead of going to the shed as expected, the horse ran away, jumped the fence and demolished a carriage wheel besides doing some damage to the harness.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Brunner, David - 1881
Personal.--
John Rexroth is stopping with David Brunner. Mr. Rexroth moved from Millport to Springfield, Illinois, sixteen years ago. This is his first visit.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
John Rexroth is stopping with David Brunner. Mr. Rexroth moved from Millport to Springfield, Illinois, sixteen years ago. This is his first visit.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Rexroth, John - 1881
Personal.--
John Rexroth is stopping with David Brunner. Mr. Rexroth moved from Millport to Springfield, Illinois, sixteen years ago. This is his first visit.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
John Rexroth is stopping with David Brunner. Mr. Rexroth moved from Millport to Springfield, Illinois, sixteen years ago. This is his first visit.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Hambright, Adam - 1881
Personal.--
Mr. Adam Hambright is confined to bed with sickness.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Mr. Adam Hambright is confined to bed with sickness.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Bicking, Charles - 1881
Personal.--
Mrs. Charles Bicking and daughter, of Philadelphia, are in town, stopping with James Bicking.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Mrs. Charles Bicking and daughter, of Philadelphia, are in town, stopping with James Bicking.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Kryder, William - 1881
Personal.--
Mr. William Kryder has returned to his home at this place, after having been in the State of Ohio for about six months.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Mr. William Kryder has returned to his home at this place, after having been in the State of Ohio for about six months.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Speakman, John (Mrs.) - 1881
Personal.--
Mrs. John Speakman is seriously ill of typhoid fever.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Personal.--
Mrs. John Speakman, of Warwick, whose illness was reported last week, is gradually recovering.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 2, Column 2
Mrs. John Speakman is seriously ill of typhoid fever.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Personal.--
Mrs. John Speakman, of Warwick, whose illness was reported last week, is gradually recovering.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 2, Column 2
Mengle, George - 1881
Personal.--
Mr. George Mengle, of Manheim, visited friends in Lititz last Tuesday.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
~ The Lititz Record, 04-Nov-1881, Page 3, Column 4
You can visit the memorial page for George Mengle.
Mr. George Mengle, of Manheim, visited friends in Lititz last Tuesday.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Manheim Melange.
General Building Improvements - Miscellaneous Matters.
An English tramp appeared at the shoe store of Mr. George Mengle recently, stuck out his half-clad feet and begged so piteously for aid that Mr. Mengle had compassion and gave him a pair of substantial, well-mended boots. The knight of the road straight-way wended his way to a tavern and sold the foot-gear for seventy-five cents.~ The Lititz Record, 04-Nov-1881, Page 3, Column 4
You can visit the memorial page for George Mengle.
Kluge, E. T. - 1881
Personal.--
Rev. E. T. Kluge, former pastor of the Moravian church at this place, was in town this week.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Rev. E. T. Kluge, former pastor of the Moravian church at this place, was in town this week.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Burch, J. F. (Mrs.) - 1881
Personal.--
Miss Sarah Miller, of Hamburg, Pa., is stopping in town, the guest of her niece, Mrs. J. F. Burch.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Miss Sarah Miller, of Hamburg, Pa., is stopping in town, the guest of her niece, Mrs. J. F. Burch.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Miller, Sarah - 1881
Personal.--
Miss Sarah Miller, of Hamburg, Pa., is stopping in town, the guest of her niece, Mrs. J. F. Burch.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Miss Sarah Miller, of Hamburg, Pa., is stopping in town, the guest of her niece, Mrs. J. F. Burch.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Brobst, James Christian (Dr.) - 1881
Personal.--
Valentine Brobst, Esq., of Rehrersburg, Pa., was in town from Friday to Monday. He is the father of Dr. Brobst, of this place.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
You can visit the memorial page for Dr. James Christian Brobst.
Valentine Brobst, Esq., of Rehrersburg, Pa., was in town from Friday to Monday. He is the father of Dr. Brobst, of this place.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
You can visit the memorial page for Dr. James Christian Brobst.
Brobst, Valentine - 1881
Personal.--
Valentine Brobst, Esq., of Rehrersburg, Pa., was in town from Friday to Monday. He is the father of Dr. Brobst, of this place.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
You can visit the memorial page for Valentine Brobst.
Valentine Brobst, Esq., of Rehrersburg, Pa., was in town from Friday to Monday. He is the father of Dr. Brobst, of this place.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
You can visit the memorial page for Valentine Brobst.
Markley, John - 1881
Personal.--
Mr. John Markley, of Philadelphia, was in town and left on Tuesday for Harrisburg.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Mr. John Markley, of Philadelphia, was in town and left on Tuesday for Harrisburg.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Kauffman, John - 1881
Personal.--
Mr. John Kauffman, of this place, has been spending several days in Baltimore this week.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Mr. John Kauffman, of this place, has been spending several days in Baltimore this week.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
Gensemer, William - 1881
A Tragedy.--
Last Saturday night at a late hour Union Station, a prosperous village about ten miles east of Lititz, was the scene of a terrible tragedy - the fourth in this county within six months. Samuel H. Miller, a wealthy merchant and proprietor of the Miller House, fired three bullets into the body of William Gensemer, who died soon after. Miller claims to have acted in self defense, but others assert that the deed was done premeditatedly in accord with a threat made some time ago.
Both Miller and Gensemer have borne fair reputations up to the time of the present sad affair. Miller owns a large store and tavern in the village, is in good pecuniary circumstances, is almost fifty years of age, has a respectable family and has been looked upon as one of the most useful and progressive men of the neighborhood.
Gensemer was a tanner, a good and steady workman, though he sometimes drank more than was good for him. He was about 33 years of age and leaves a wife and child. He did not own the tannery in which he worked, but he owned a house in which he lived. He was not rich but his near relatives are among the most solid people in the northern end of the county. Miller was committed to the Lancaster county jail, and will have a hearing tomorrow (Saturday) before Judge Garmau.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
The Verdict.--
The interest in the Miller-Gensemer tragedy at union Station has not abated; in fact, it may be said to have crystallized, and as there are always two sides of a question so are there two determined factions - for and against the prisoner. Miller was taken to Union Station on Saturday, by Constable Wolfskill, of East Cocalico, and Chief of Police Deichler, of Lancaster, for a hearing before ‘Squire Garman.
On the arrival of the train at the station a large crowd of excited people assembled and the officers hurried the prisoner to the justice’s office by a short route.
At the hearing two witnesses were examined. Clinton F. Reager testified to the shooting, and Dr. Weist to the death from gunshot wounds. No defense was made. Bail was offered and refused, and the prisoner committed for a trail at Court.
The wife and barkeeper of Miller were allowed private interviews with him.
A large crowd gathered in front of the magistrate’s office, manifesting suppressed but intense excitement. The officers, bearing in mind the rumored threats of lynching, conveyed the prisoner quietly out of the back door to a close carriage and drove rapidly to Reamstown station, where they took the train. Miller was safely landed in prison in the afternoon.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 2
Last Saturday night at a late hour Union Station, a prosperous village about ten miles east of Lititz, was the scene of a terrible tragedy - the fourth in this county within six months. Samuel H. Miller, a wealthy merchant and proprietor of the Miller House, fired three bullets into the body of William Gensemer, who died soon after. Miller claims to have acted in self defense, but others assert that the deed was done premeditatedly in accord with a threat made some time ago.
Both Miller and Gensemer have borne fair reputations up to the time of the present sad affair. Miller owns a large store and tavern in the village, is in good pecuniary circumstances, is almost fifty years of age, has a respectable family and has been looked upon as one of the most useful and progressive men of the neighborhood.
Gensemer was a tanner, a good and steady workman, though he sometimes drank more than was good for him. He was about 33 years of age and leaves a wife and child. He did not own the tannery in which he worked, but he owned a house in which he lived. He was not rich but his near relatives are among the most solid people in the northern end of the county. Miller was committed to the Lancaster county jail, and will have a hearing tomorrow (Saturday) before Judge Garmau.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
The Verdict.--
The interest in the Miller-Gensemer tragedy at union Station has not abated; in fact, it may be said to have crystallized, and as there are always two sides of a question so are there two determined factions - for and against the prisoner. Miller was taken to Union Station on Saturday, by Constable Wolfskill, of East Cocalico, and Chief of Police Deichler, of Lancaster, for a hearing before ‘Squire Garman.
On the arrival of the train at the station a large crowd of excited people assembled and the officers hurried the prisoner to the justice’s office by a short route.
At the hearing two witnesses were examined. Clinton F. Reager testified to the shooting, and Dr. Weist to the death from gunshot wounds. No defense was made. Bail was offered and refused, and the prisoner committed for a trail at Court.
The wife and barkeeper of Miller were allowed private interviews with him.
A large crowd gathered in front of the magistrate’s office, manifesting suppressed but intense excitement. The officers, bearing in mind the rumored threats of lynching, conveyed the prisoner quietly out of the back door to a close carriage and drove rapidly to Reamstown station, where they took the train. Miller was safely landed in prison in the afternoon.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 2
Miller, Samuel H. - 1881
A Tragedy.--
Last Saturday night at a late hour Union Station, a prosperous village about ten miles east of Lititz, was the scene of a terrible tragedy - the fourth in this county within six months. Samuel H. Miller, a wealthy merchant and proprietor of the Miller House, fired three bullets into the body of William Gensemer, who died soon after. Miller claims to have acted in self defense, but others assert that the deed was done premeditatedly in accord with a threat made some time ago.
Both Miller and Gensemer have borne fair reputations up to the time of the present sad affair. Miller owns a large store and tavern in the village, is in good pecuniary circumstances, is almost fifty years of age, has a respectable family and has been looked upon as one of the most useful and progressive men of the neighborhood.
Gensemer was a tanner, a good and steady workman, though he sometimes drank more than was good for him. He was about 33 years of age and leaves a wife and child. He did not own the tannery in which he worked, but he owned a house in which he lived. He was not rich but his near relatives are among the most solid people in the northern end of the county. Miller was committed to the Lancaster county jail, and will have a hearing tomorrow (Saturday) before Judge Garmau.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
The Verdict.--
The interest in the Miller-Gensemer tragedy at union Station has not abated; in fact, it may be said to have crystallized, and as there are always two sides of a question so are there two determined factions - for and against the prisoner. Miller was taken to Union Station on Saturday, by Constable Wolfskill, of East Cocalico, and Chief of Police Deichler, of Lancaster, for a hearing before ‘Squire Garman.
On the arrival of the train at the station a large crowd of excited people assembled and the officers hurried the prisoner to the justice’s office by a short route.
At the hearing two witnesses were examined. Clinton F. Reager testified to the shooting, and Dr. Weist to the death from gunshot wounds. No defense was made. Bail was offered and refused, and the prisoner committed for a trail at Court.
The wife and barkeeper of Miller were allowed private interviews with him.
A large crowd gathered in front of the magistrate’s office, manifesting suppressed but intense excitement. The officers, bearing in mind the rumored threats of lynching, conveyed the prisoner quietly out of the back door to a close carriage and drove rapidly to Reamstown station, where they took the train. Miller was safely landed in prison in the afternoon.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 2
Last Saturday night at a late hour Union Station, a prosperous village about ten miles east of Lititz, was the scene of a terrible tragedy - the fourth in this county within six months. Samuel H. Miller, a wealthy merchant and proprietor of the Miller House, fired three bullets into the body of William Gensemer, who died soon after. Miller claims to have acted in self defense, but others assert that the deed was done premeditatedly in accord with a threat made some time ago.
Both Miller and Gensemer have borne fair reputations up to the time of the present sad affair. Miller owns a large store and tavern in the village, is in good pecuniary circumstances, is almost fifty years of age, has a respectable family and has been looked upon as one of the most useful and progressive men of the neighborhood.
Gensemer was a tanner, a good and steady workman, though he sometimes drank more than was good for him. He was about 33 years of age and leaves a wife and child. He did not own the tannery in which he worked, but he owned a house in which he lived. He was not rich but his near relatives are among the most solid people in the northern end of the county. Miller was committed to the Lancaster county jail, and will have a hearing tomorrow (Saturday) before Judge Garmau.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4
The Verdict.--
The interest in the Miller-Gensemer tragedy at union Station has not abated; in fact, it may be said to have crystallized, and as there are always two sides of a question so are there two determined factions - for and against the prisoner. Miller was taken to Union Station on Saturday, by Constable Wolfskill, of East Cocalico, and Chief of Police Deichler, of Lancaster, for a hearing before ‘Squire Garman.
On the arrival of the train at the station a large crowd of excited people assembled and the officers hurried the prisoner to the justice’s office by a short route.
At the hearing two witnesses were examined. Clinton F. Reager testified to the shooting, and Dr. Weist to the death from gunshot wounds. No defense was made. Bail was offered and refused, and the prisoner committed for a trail at Court.
The wife and barkeeper of Miller were allowed private interviews with him.
A large crowd gathered in front of the magistrate’s office, manifesting suppressed but intense excitement. The officers, bearing in mind the rumored threats of lynching, conveyed the prisoner quietly out of the back door to a close carriage and drove rapidly to Reamstown station, where they took the train. Miller was safely landed in prison in the afternoon.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 2
Fry, Martin F. - 1881
Distilling.--
Nine years ago, in 1872, Mr. Christ Habecker established a distillery in Penn, in this county. The building was modest and at this time not large, but as valuable goods are put up in small packages, so valuable packages are often put up in small manufactories.
Mr. Habecker, as his name impiers <sic>, is of Swiss ancestry and has an abiding faith in the German method of making spirits. He has always adhered to the old time, hand mash process, and results have vindicated his judgement. He, moreover, uses nothing but pure rye; corn and other grains do not have a place on the premises.
The capacity of the distillery is 10 bushels and 36 pounds per day in mash, or about 9000 gals. of whisky per year - equivalent to 200 barrels. The time required for the distillation of spirits is about sixty hours from the time the grain is put in ferment, but the tubs are filled but once every seventy-two hours, as the law requires them to stand empty twenty-fours before refilling. The process of distilling is interesting to a novice, but entails a good deal of hard work and vigilant supervision. Here is where Mr. Habecker is the right man in the right place.
He does the greater part of the work himself and consequently knows that it is done well. Some idea of his working capacity is given in the fact that since the 23rd of July, 1879, to the present date the distillery has not stopped a day except in August of last year when it was shut down for repairs. The spirits made are of a high grade, and the demand for them is so great that Mr. Habecker must soon increase the capacity of the distillery or take the liquor out of bond sooner than he would like. This latter he probably will not do, for obvious reasons.
Mr. Martin F. Fry, of Ephrata, is the Government Storekeeper and understands his duties. He has now been at his post five years - a sufficient commentary on his faithfulness. To one seeing them for the first time, the instruments used to test the spirits and gauge them are wonderful. They are of the most delicate construction, and how they are made passes understanding.
But, after all, though every safeguard is thrown around the manufacture of liquor to prevent the Government, much depends upon the men in charge. We are happy to say that thte gentlemen in the Pennville distillery are above suspicion.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3
Nine years ago, in 1872, Mr. Christ Habecker established a distillery in Penn, in this county. The building was modest and at this time not large, but as valuable goods are put up in small packages, so valuable packages are often put up in small manufactories.
Mr. Habecker, as his name impiers <sic>, is of Swiss ancestry and has an abiding faith in the German method of making spirits. He has always adhered to the old time, hand mash process, and results have vindicated his judgement. He, moreover, uses nothing but pure rye; corn and other grains do not have a place on the premises.
The capacity of the distillery is 10 bushels and 36 pounds per day in mash, or about 9000 gals. of whisky per year - equivalent to 200 barrels. The time required for the distillation of spirits is about sixty hours from the time the grain is put in ferment, but the tubs are filled but once every seventy-two hours, as the law requires them to stand empty twenty-fours before refilling. The process of distilling is interesting to a novice, but entails a good deal of hard work and vigilant supervision. Here is where Mr. Habecker is the right man in the right place.
He does the greater part of the work himself and consequently knows that it is done well. Some idea of his working capacity is given in the fact that since the 23rd of July, 1879, to the present date the distillery has not stopped a day except in August of last year when it was shut down for repairs. The spirits made are of a high grade, and the demand for them is so great that Mr. Habecker must soon increase the capacity of the distillery or take the liquor out of bond sooner than he would like. This latter he probably will not do, for obvious reasons.
Mr. Martin F. Fry, of Ephrata, is the Government Storekeeper and understands his duties. He has now been at his post five years - a sufficient commentary on his faithfulness. To one seeing them for the first time, the instruments used to test the spirits and gauge them are wonderful. They are of the most delicate construction, and how they are made passes understanding.
But, after all, though every safeguard is thrown around the manufacture of liquor to prevent the Government, much depends upon the men in charge. We are happy to say that thte gentlemen in the Pennville distillery are above suspicion.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3
Habecker, Christian - 1881
Distilling.--
Nine years ago, in 1872, Mr. Christ Habecker established a distillery in Penn, in this county. The building was modest and at this time not large, but as valuable goods are put up in small packages, so valuable packages are often put up in small manufactories.
Mr. Habecker, as his name impiers <sic>, is of Swiss ancestry and has an abiding faith in the German method of making spirits. He has always adhered to the old time, hand mash process, and results have vindicated his judgement. He, moreover, uses nothing but pure rye; corn and other grains do not have a place on the premises.
The capacity of the distillery is 10 bushels and 36 pounds per day in mash, or about 9000 gals. of whisky per year - equivalent to 200 barrels. The time required for the distillation of spirits is about sixty hours from the time the grain is put in ferment, but the tubs are filled but once every seventy-two hours, as the law requires them to stand empty twenty-fours before refilling. The process of distilling is interesting to a novice, but entails a good deal of hard work and vigilant supervision. Here is where Mr. Habecker is the right man in the right place.
He does the greater part of the work himself and consequently knows that it is done well. Some idea of his working capacity is given in the fact that since the 23rd of July, 1879, to the present date the distillery has not stopped a day except in August of last year when it was shut down for repairs. The spirits made are of a high grade, and the demand for them is so great that Mr. Habecker must soon increase the capacity of the distillery or take the liquor out of bond sooner than he would like. This latter he probably will not do, for obvious reasons.
Mr. Martin F. Fry, of Ephrata, is the Government Storekeeper and understands his duties. He has now been at his post five years - a sufficient commentary on his faithfulness. To one seeing them for the first time, the instruments used to test the spirits and gauge them are wonderful. They are of the most delicate construction, and how they are made passes understanding.
But, after all, though every safeguard is thrown around the manufacture of liquor to prevent the Government, much depends upon the men in charge. We are happy to say that the gentlemen in the Pennville distillery are above suspicion.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3
Nine years ago, in 1872, Mr. Christ Habecker established a distillery in Penn, in this county. The building was modest and at this time not large, but as valuable goods are put up in small packages, so valuable packages are often put up in small manufactories.
Mr. Habecker, as his name impiers <sic>, is of Swiss ancestry and has an abiding faith in the German method of making spirits. He has always adhered to the old time, hand mash process, and results have vindicated his judgement. He, moreover, uses nothing but pure rye; corn and other grains do not have a place on the premises.
The capacity of the distillery is 10 bushels and 36 pounds per day in mash, or about 9000 gals. of whisky per year - equivalent to 200 barrels. The time required for the distillation of spirits is about sixty hours from the time the grain is put in ferment, but the tubs are filled but once every seventy-two hours, as the law requires them to stand empty twenty-fours before refilling. The process of distilling is interesting to a novice, but entails a good deal of hard work and vigilant supervision. Here is where Mr. Habecker is the right man in the right place.
He does the greater part of the work himself and consequently knows that it is done well. Some idea of his working capacity is given in the fact that since the 23rd of July, 1879, to the present date the distillery has not stopped a day except in August of last year when it was shut down for repairs. The spirits made are of a high grade, and the demand for them is so great that Mr. Habecker must soon increase the capacity of the distillery or take the liquor out of bond sooner than he would like. This latter he probably will not do, for obvious reasons.
Mr. Martin F. Fry, of Ephrata, is the Government Storekeeper and understands his duties. He has now been at his post five years - a sufficient commentary on his faithfulness. To one seeing them for the first time, the instruments used to test the spirits and gauge them are wonderful. They are of the most delicate construction, and how they are made passes understanding.
But, after all, though every safeguard is thrown around the manufacture of liquor to prevent the Government, much depends upon the men in charge. We are happy to say that the gentlemen in the Pennville distillery are above suspicion.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3
Amer, John M. - 1881
Carriages.--
If you like to ride, and everybody does, you want occasionally a new buggy or carriage, or a trim cutter - perhaps a sleigh. John M. Amer, New Haven, is the man to see. He makes to order and knows how to finish all kinds of vehicles, and is certain to please all who give him a call.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 2
You can visit the memorial page for John M. Amer.
If you like to ride, and everybody does, you want occasionally a new buggy or carriage, or a trim cutter - perhaps a sleigh. John M. Amer, New Haven, is the man to see. He makes to order and knows how to finish all kinds of vehicles, and is certain to please all who give him a call.
~ The Lititz Record, 21-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 2
You can visit the memorial page for John M. Amer.
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