Bricker, John - 1881

Almost A Fatality.--
Last Sunday night Mr. Frank Evans awoke with a feeling of suffocation.  He attempted to open a window but was too nearly overpowered by the peculiar feeling to do so.  He succeeded in awakening his wife, but she also was helpless.  Making a second desperate effort Mr. Evans succeeded in raising the window and alarming a neighbor, John Bricker, by ringing a bell.  Bricker rushed over, opened the house and called a physician.  The fresh air revived the sufferers somewhat, though Mr. Evans, his wife and children did not fully recover for two or three days.

It transpired that the asphyxiation resulted from poisonous gas escaping from the coal stove.  The family made a providential escape, for had Mr. Evans slept longer, the deadly gases would have extinguished the flickering flame of life.

Like many another serious occurrence, this has a ludicrous side.  Mr. Bricker, upon being aroused so suddenly was somewhat bewildered.  The call for help was urgent.  He realized the importance of haste, but could not sally forth clad only in modesty.  He wasn’t very particular just then, but he bethought himself of the lilies of the valley - for Soloman <sic> in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these, and reached for raiment.  Lo!  it was not.  A scurrying around chairs, behind bureaus and under the rug; a hurried search, a fruitless hunt - and the appalling truth burst upon him - he had been robbed!  “Burglars”, gasped John, “have robbed me of my clothes”.  By that time he was thoroughly awake, and Mrs. B. kindly pointed out the missing garments - that had been thoughtfully hung up in an unwonted place.  John hasn’t purchases a shotgun to receive midnight marauders.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4

Evans, Frank - 1881

Almost A Fatality.--
Last Sunday night Mr. Frank Evans awoke with a feeling of suffocation.  He attempted to open a window but was too nearly overpowered by the peculiar feeling to do so.  He succeeded in awakening his wife, but she also was helpless.  Making a second desperate effort Mr. Evans succeeded in raising the window and alarming a neighbor, John Bricker, by ringing a bell.  Bricker rushed over, opened the house and called a physician.  The fresh air revived the sufferers somewhat, though Mr. Evans, his wife and children did not fully recover for two or three days.

It transpired that the asphyxiation resulted from poisonous gas escaping from the coal stove.  The family made a providential escape, for had Mr. Evans slept longer, the deadly gases would have extinguished the flickering flame of life.

Like many another serious occurrence, this has a ludicrous side.  Mr. Bricker, upon being aroused so suddenly was somewhat bewildered.  The call for help was urgent.  He realized the importance of haste, but could not sally forth clad only in modesty.  He wasn’t very particular just then, but he bethought himself of the lilies of the valley - for Soloman <sic> in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these, and reached for raiment.  Lo!  it was not.  A scurrying around chairs, behind bureaus and under the rug; a hurried search, a fruitless hunt - and the appalling truth burst upon him - he had been robbed!  “Burglars”, gasped John, “have robbed me of my clothes”.  By that time he was thoroughly awake, and Mrs. B. kindly pointed out the missing garments - that had been thoughtfully hung up in an unwonted place.  John hasn’t purchases a shotgun to receive midnight marauders.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4

Kratzer, Mrs. - 1881

Shaefferstown Shavings.--

Saturday last widow Kratzer, who had resided some distance to the south of this town, was buried.  The deceased had reached the ripe old age of 87 years and 9 months when she died.  Apparently no insurance had been effected on her life, and it may be taken for granted that she died a natural death.  There is comfort in the thought that even in these days when the land is scoured by men of questionable character in quest of the sick and dying, that there are those yet to be found who would not profit by the death of their relatives.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4

Zeller, William - 1881

Shaefferstown Shavings.--

From Grave To Gay, From Lively To Severe - Religious And Secular - Communion And Horse Racing.

The Rev. A. J. Bachman and wife, newly wedded, last Thursday took possession of the Reformed parsonage, and formally settled down to the monotony of house keeping after a very short honeymoon.  This is something new for Shaefferstown.  Not for a generation or two has the parsonage been occupied by a minister.  Mrs. Bachman is a very estimable lady, eminently qualified to aid and sustain her husband in his pastoral work.  She is a daughter of Mr. William Zeller, of the neighborhood of Newmanstown. This county, who has for many years past served as elder in the Reformed congregation of that place, and been one of the most active workers in the Sunday School cause.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4

Bachman, Permilla Judith [Zeller] - 1881

Shaefferstown Shavings.--

Several weeks ago Rev. A. J. Bachman started out with his newly wedded bride on a wedding trip through the West.  While in the State of Indiana, Mr. Bachman was suddenly taken sick and has not been able to return home.  From all accounts, however, he is convalescing, and is expected home in the course of the present week.  His regular appointment in St. Paul’s Reformed Church of this place on Sunday morning was filled by Rev. D. B. Albright, of Bethany Orphans’ Home, who preached a very interesting sermon.

DoDo.

~ The Lititz Record, 14-Oct-1881, Page 2, Column 3

Shaefferstown Shavings.--

From Grave To Gay, From Lively To Severe - Religious And Secular - Communion And Horse Racing.

The Rev. A. J. Bachman and wife, newly wedded, last Thursday took possession of the Reformed parsonage, and formally settled down to the monotony of house keeping after a very short honeymoon.  This is something new for Shaefferstown.  Not for a generation or two has the parsonage been occupied by a minister.  Mrs. Bachman is a very estimable lady, eminently qualified to aid and sustain her husband in his pastoral work.  She is a daughter of Mr. William Zeller, of the neighborhood of Newmanstown. This county, who has for many years past served as elder in the Reformed congregation of that place, and been one of the most active workers in the Sunday School cause.

~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 4

You can visit the memorial page for Permilla Judith [Zeller] Bachman.

Sieling, J. H. (Dr.) - 1881

Brickerville News.--
Our friend Dr. J. H. Sieling is kept very busy in the healing art.  He has to start out on his daily trips very early in the morning and is not able to rest from his toil until late in the evening.  He is frequently called out at night, thus giving him the twenty-four hours, which is, to say the least, making full time.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3

Murr, Edward - 1881

Here And There.--
Ed. Murr evidently is the happiest man in town.  An eight and a half pound daughter goes a great way in making some people feel good.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3

Lupold, Henry H. - 1881

Here And There.--
On Saturday a horse was seen running rapidly up the street from the depot and a man clinging to the bit.  A small boy was in the carriage.  The horse was finally stopped.  It was Mr. Henry Lupold, of Halfville, who so courageously clung to the running horse.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3

 You can visit the memorial page for Henry H. Lupold.

Geyer, Daniel - 1881

Here And There.--
We learn of the death of David Fry, in Nebraska.  He worked for Jacob Tshudy and his son Hayden in this village, for upward of twenty years.  About six years ago he moved to Iowa, and last Fall to Nebraska, where he died.  His brother-in-law, Daniel Geyer, resides in Rome.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3

Fry, David - 1881

Here And There.--
We learn of the death of David Fry, in Nebraska.  He worked for Jacob Tshudy and his son Hayden in this village, for upward of twenty years.  About six years ago he moved to Iowa, and last Fall to Nebraska, where he died.  His brother-in-law, Daniel Geyer, resides in Rome.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3

Wagner, John - 1881

Here And There.--
John Wagner, who left this place quite suddenly about a year ago, has returned.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3

Huebener, Emma - 1881

Here And There.--
A child of Dr. Huebener died in Lancaster last week and was buried in Lititz on Saturday.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3

 You can visit the memorial page for Emma Salome Huebener.

Stamm, Mr. - 1881

Here And There.--
Last week Jacob Ritter caused the arrest of a young man named Stamm on a charge of slander.  Defendant was committed to the county prison in default of $5,000 bail.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3


Little Locals.--
Bail in the case of the young man Stamm, noticed in our last week’s issue, has been reduced from $5,000 to $1,000 and he was released.
~ The Lititz Record, 04-Nov-1881, Page 3, Column 4

Ritter, Jacob - 1881

Here And There.--
Last week Jacob Ritter caused the arrest of a young man named Stamm on a charge of slander.  Defendant was committed to the county prison in default of $5,000 bail.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3

Baker, Scott - 1881

Here And There.--
Mr. Scott Baker’s family were absent a couple of days, or at home only at night.  A pig taking advantage of an open window jumped into the cellar.  His pigship remained two days, rooting up the cellar, eating potatoes, etc.  meanwhile the owner was looking for a lost pig.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3

Weaver, Emma - 1881

Hymeneal.

Ties That Bind But Do Not Fetter - A Brilliant Social Event.

The residence of Mr. Samuel G. Bomberger, of Rothsville, was on Wednesday morning thronged with invited guests to witness the nuptials of his only daughter, Anna E. Bomberger, and Mr. Graybill B. Long, of Neffsville.  About one hundred and twenty-five immediate friends and relatives were present.

At 11 o’clock the high contracting parties, attended by Messrs. B. F. Bear, of Mechanicsburg, and Samuel Frantz, of Lancaster, groomsmen, and Misses Alice Keller, of Ephrata, and Emma Weaver, of Fertility, as bridesmaids, advanced to where the officiating clergyman, Rev. J. Peter, of Manheim, was awaiting them, and the impressive ceremony was observed that united the twain in bonds indissulable. <sic>

The bride was elegantly attired in rich silk, and the bridesmaids were appropriately and tastefully costumed.

After the ceremony a splendid banquet was served under the direction of Royer, the Lancaster caterer.

The presents were many and valuable, and made a rich display; but their chief import to the wedded pair, no doubt, is the sentiment of friendship and love of which they are the symbols.

Immediately after the wedding breakfast Mr. Long and bride, accompanied  by numerous friends, drove to Lancaster to take the afternoon train.  As they left the house, a shower of blessings and the traditional slipper followed.

Mr. and Mrs. Long will be absent about three weeks, visiting New York, the Hudson, Niagara Falls, Baltimore and Washington on the trip.

We join with the many in expressions of sincere congratulation, and trust that the morning which is just breaking into roseate light harbingers a long day of happiness unclouded.
~ The Lititz Record, 28-Oct-1881, Page 3, Column 3