Manor News
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The Columbia Spy
July 29, 1830
CAMP MEETING
A Union Camp Meeting will be held on the 26th of August, on Mr. Frederick Fry's ground, in Manor township, about 2 miles below the Cherry Lane, (known by Turkey Hill,) where Christians of every denomination are invited to attend.
There will be no prohibition to any person or persons who are disposed to put up tents, and wll who thus unite on the occasion will gladly receive the right hand of fellowship.
The more that come in with a free good will, Makes the banquet sweeter still
By Order of the Managers
The Columbia Spy
April 14, 1831
Died
In Manor Township, on the 7th inst: Mr. John Herr; in the 27th year of his age, son of Mr. Abraham Herr.
In Manor township, on the 9tj inst. Mr. John Funk; tavern-keeper, aged about 40.
The Columbia Spy
April 21, 1831
THE PECTORAL ELIZIR
For the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Consumption, Spitting of Blood, and all disorders of the Breast and Lungs which are known, &c.br>
Prepared by Dr. John Witmer, of Manor Township, near the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.br>
Available all over the United States.br>
The Columbia Spy
May 19, 1831
DIED
In Manor Township, on the 15th inst. Mr. Taylor Bartholomew; of Clienango Point, N. York.
The Columbia Spy
November 17, 1831
PUBLIC SALE
Will be sold at Public Venue, on Saturday the 24th of December next, at the tavern of Christian Stoner, in Manor township; Lancaster county,
45 ACRES OF FIRST RATE LAND,
situated in said township and county, on the road leading from Kehler's tavern to Stoner's - 1 mile from the latter, and 3 miles from Columbia. The improvements are a good two-story Log House, Log Barn, and 2 thriving Orchards; there are three never failing springs of water on the farm. Seven acres of land are in wood , five in good meadow, the rest arable.
Sale will commence at 1'o'clock in the afternoon of said day when attendance will be given and terms made known by
JOHN SHALLANBERGER
October 17, 1831
The Columbia Spy
January 19, 1832
Married
On the 15th inst., by R. Spear, Esq. Mr. Daniel Brown, to Miss Martha Kauffman, both of Manor Township.
The Columbia Spy
March 1, 1832
Married
On Sunday, the 26th ultimo, by Michael Strein, Esq., Mr. Michael Sourbeer, of Conestoga township, to Miss Fanny Nesselrode, of Manor township.
The Columbia Spy
March 22, 1832
In this Borough, on Tuesday the 20th inst., by Michael Strein, Esq., Mr. Jacob Keess to Miss Catharine Magile, both of Manor Township.
The Columbia Spy
April 19, 1832
DIED
In Manor Township, on Tuesday the 10th inst., Mrs. Susannah Herr, wife of Mr. Christian Herr, aged 41, after a lingering illness.
The Columbia Spy
June 14, 1832
MARRIED
On Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Baker, Mr. John Frey, to Miss Elizabeth Frey, both of Manor township, Lancaster Co.
The Columbia Spy
August 18, 1832
DIED
In Manor township, on the 23d of July, in the 82d year of his age, Mr. Joseph Wright, a captain in the war of the Revolution.
The Columbia Spy
January 12, 1833
SOMETHING FOR THE FARMERS. One thousand Sheaves of cradled Wheat, raised on the farm of Mr. Abraham S. Herr, of Manor township in this county, the last season, yielded 96 bushels and 20 pounds merchantable grain.
On the same farm, 71 dozen Sheaves of Rye produced 88 1/2 bushels; weight 59 lbs, and 3/4ths to the bushel.
The Columbia Spy
January 26, 1833
Mr. Bosell - Please say in your paper, that 700 sheaves of Wheat, raised on the farm of Mr. Jacob Shuman, of Manor Township, the last season, yielded 70 bushels of grain.>br>
The Commissioners appointed Jacob Andrews to be the tax collector for Manor twp.
The Columbia Spy
May 11, 1833
Appointments by the Governor
George G. Brush, to be inspector of domestic distilled spirits for the Borough of Washington, Manor township, Lancaster County.
The Columbia Spy
July 20, 1833
On Saturday the 13th inst. by Robert Spear, Esq. Mr. John Isanberger, to Miss Fanny Shuman, both of Manor Township, Lancaster County.
The Columbia Spy
September 28, 1833
WHEREAS in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, an attachment hath bee granted by the subscriber one of the justices of the peace in and for the county of Lancaster, against a certain Uriah L. Clark, of the Township of Manor, in the said county, (teacher) whereon certain goods, chattels, and effects of the said Uriah L. Clark hath been attached and are now in the custody of Abraham Stahl and George Fry of the same township, until they shall be disposed of according to law. This is therefore to give notice to the creditors of the said Uriah L. Clark, to appear on Friday the twenty-fifth day of October next at the house of Jacob Urban, of the township aforesaid, (tavern-keeper) at one o'clock, P. M., then and there to discover and make proof of their demands agreeable to the directions of the said act.
Robert Spear
September 28th, 1833.
DIED
In Manor township, on Friday the 21st inst., Mr. Thomas Brown, in the 22d year of his age, son of the late Mr. Barney Brown.
The Columbia Spy
October 5, 1833
MARRIED
On Tuesday, the 24th ult. by the Rev. Thomas Millard, Mr. William M. Wright, of Manor township, to Miss Rebecca Graff, of Strasburg.
Lancaster Journal
Feb 7, 1834
Married
On Thursday, the 30th, ult, by the Rev. Mr. Baker, Mr. Michael Harnish, of West Hempfield, to Miss Ann Graeff, daughter of Mr. Mathias Graeff, of Manor township.
The Columbia Spy
August 9, 1834
MARRIED
On the 5th inst. by the same (Michael Strein, Esq.) Mr. Peter Weigart to Miss Barbara Schaub, both of Manor township.
The Columbia Spy
November 1, 1834
Quick Work.
On Monday morning last, Mr. Benjamin Herr, of Manor township, conveyed a load of whiskey in a wagon from his distillery to Lancaster, a distance of eight miles, transferred it immediately to a car on the railway at that place, and arrived safely with his ardent spirits in Philadelphia on the same evening, after a journey of seventy miles on that valuable public improvement. We mention this fact, not only to show the increased expedition of this mode of carriage and the facility of access which it affords to a place of sale, but also to prove that not only will the products of our Lancaster county farms not depreciate in value on account of any competitions which the western part the state may be enabled to offer through these new avenues of trade, but that they will in truth be enabled to command the market; and should prices rise one day, their city agents can inform them thereof and by the succeeding evening, their articles of traffic may be on the spot and obtain the full benefit of the excitement in business, while the letters of the more distant agriculturalists are yet on their way to their destination.
The Columbia Spy
December 6, 1834
NOTICE TO GUNNERS
We, the subscribers, inhabitants of West Hempfield and Manor townships in the county of Lancaster do hereby notify all persons not to hunt with guns, or in any other manner upon our farms situated in said townships, under penalty fo the law.
JACOB STRICKLER,
ABRAHAM ZOOK
JOHN FORRY, JR., son of John
JACOB FORY
HENRY H. STRICKLER
BENJAMIN DAVIS
WM. F. HOUSTON for Miss Bethels
BENJAMIN PEART
SARAH BARBER
HENRY HEISE
JONAS BARBER
EPHRAIM ROHRER
JACOB SHALLANBERGER
JOHN LEAMAN
CHIRSTIAN BINKLEY
FREDERICK GRAM
HENRY MYERS
The Columbia Spy
May 2, 1835
Married
At York, on Thursday, the 28th ult. by the Rev'd. Mr. Boyer, Mr. William C. Chesney, of Strasburg, to Miss Ellen Carpenter, formerly of Manor township.
The Columbia Spy
April 12, 1845
IN THE MATTER
Of the intended application of George Geiger, for license to keep a tavern in Manor township-being an old stand.
We the undersigned citizens of Manor township, where the said inn or tavern is pr4oposed to be kept. Do certify that the said in or tavern is necessary to accommodate the public and entertain strangers and travelers, and that we are well acquainted with the said George Geiger, and that he is of good repute for honesty and temperance, and is well provided with house-room and conveniences for the accommodations of strangers and travelers.
Jno. Hougendobler, Jno Bietz, Jas Autman, Adam Kime, Jacob Habecker, George Myers, Jacob Staman, Daniel Myers, B. Mann (farmer), J. W. Eagle, J. M. Sauder, J. Wissler, Henry Herr.
IN THE MATTER
Of the intended application of Margaret Brown, for license to keep a tavern in Manor township-being an old stand.
We, the undersigned citizens of the township of Manor, where said inn or tavern is proposed to be kept. Do certify that the said inn or tavern is necessary to accommodate the public and entertain strangers and travelers, and that we are well acquainted with the said Margaret Brown, and that she is of good repute for honesty and temperance, and is well provided with house-room and conveniences for the accommodation of strangers and travelers.
G. E. Sehner, D. Hiestand, D. C. Kauffman, J. Siple, A. H. Kauffman, W. Siple, S. Kich, E. House, G. Geiger, J. W. Eagle, D. McFadon, Jas. Green.
This is an anti-death penalty message. Haggerty was hung in Lancaster for murder.
The Columbia Spy
July 31, 1847
For the Spy and Columbian
CUI BONO
Well, Haggerty is hung, and the majesty of the law is vindicated. The thirst for his blood has been drowned out, think you -- no ! glutted for the present, to burn more fiercely for another draught. The examination of his cranium (while yet warm with the heat which God had given it) has proved that, to the Cerro Gordo and Buena Vista virtue of bloodshed, he added the deep enormity of a deception to save his life. No wound had ever injured his brain, until the faculty got hold of it. The great truth has gone forth that, after months of imprisonment, and fifteen minutes choking, the good people of Pennsylvania are matches and overmatches for John Haggerty.
And how have we profited by this great moral lesson ? That is the great question now; for his gain by the operation of choking with the newest and most approved apparatus, invented and recommended by a member of the healing profession- be the same more or less-is now a fixed fact. So, there is no use of discussing that matter.
But, I would most earnestly ask, what have we profited by the death of his man ? I shall feel grateful to you, if you are a supporter of the gallows, or to any friend of the death penalty, for a full statement of the most gain to mankind of the experiment with the newly invented choking machine, on Friday last.
M.D.
Manor, July 25, 1847
The Columbia Spy
October 16, 1847
PUBLIC SALE
Of Three first-rate Plantations in Manor Township
DETERMINED to move to the State of Illinois, I will sell by public vendue, to the highest bidder, on THURSDAY, the 4th day of NOVEMBER next, at my residence, one mile west of Millerstown, in Manor township, Lancaster county:
THREE PLANTATIONS,
To wit: - No. 1, consisting of a Tract of Land, containing 140 acres, strict measure, bounded on the east by little Conestoga creek, on the North by No. 2, on the west by a public road, and on the South by No. 3. The improvements on No. 1, are a two-story stone
DWELLING HOUSE,
50 BY 30 FEET WELL FINISHED AND ROOFED WITH SLATE; A STONE Swissser Barn 110 feet long, also roofed with slate and has a large arched cellar underneath; a wagon shed and corncribs; spring house over a never-failing spring of water, with fine facilities for a distillery, in a well built still house, a smith shop, with other convenient outbuildings; a pump in a never failing well near the house, an Orchard of every kind of choice fruits trees, w well watered meadow, and about 8 acres of fine timber land besides different Locust groves over the tract, so far advanced as to enable the cutting of 300 posts yearly without injury to the groves. There is also a good Tenant House and stable on No. 1.
NO 2., consisting of a tract of land, containing 61 acres and 113 perches, stict measure, adjoining No. 1, on the South, the Little Coenstoga on the east, land of Jacob Brenner on the north, and a public road on the West. - The improvements on this tract are a two story stone.
DWELLING HOUSE
4 rooms below and 4 above, with an arched and another cellar; a stone swisser Barn about 70 feet long, with a shingle roof; a spring house over a never failing spring of water, with a dwelling above the spring-house. Of the tract there there are about 6 acres of fine timber and a fine meadow; and has the advantage of a road through Jacob Brenner�s land to the Blue Rock road, which is a very short distance from it.
And No. 3, consisting of a
TRACT OF LAND
Containing 88 � acres, strict measure, bounded on the north by No. 1, on the east by the Little Conestoga creek, on the South by land of John Lintner, (miller,) about 35 acres are woodland of the best kind, and on it are two never failing spring of water, and this NO. 3, is a fine situation for buildings and for farming purposes.
The Land throughout is of first-rate Fime-stone soul, the most of it on the sun side, and whte whole is the best state of cultivation. - There are two Mill near the premises, one � of a mile south.
Persons wishing to view the premises will please apply to the subscriber who will show the same and exhibit a draft thereof.
Possession and indisputable title will be given on the first day of April next.
Sale to commence at 2 o�clock in the after-noon, when attendance will be given and terms make known by ABRAHAM HERR
Intelligencer & Journal
December 24, 1850
MARRIED
By the same, (Rev. J. J. Strine) James R. Wertz, to Miss Barbara Dellinger, both of Manor twp.
The names were very difficult to read.
The Columbia Spy
May 7, 1853
MARRIED
In Columbia, on the 2d instant, by the Rev. J. Mason, Mr. Carl Strickler, of Manor twp., to Miss Elizabeth Bower of Columbia.
DIED
On the 23rd ult., in Manor twp., Elizabeth, wife of Christian Habecker, aged 58 years, 3 months and 11 days.
Saturday Express
November 19, 1853
MARRIED
BRENNEMAN-NEFF On the same day (Nov. 10, 1853) by the same (Rev. J. J. Strine), Benjamin Brenneman to Barbara Neff, both of Manor.
Saturday Evening Express
December 10, 1853
MARRIED
MANN-BENDER November17th by Rev. J. J. Strine, John W. Mann to Ann Elizabeth Bender, of Manor, Lancaster county.
PETERS-MILLER November 25th, by the same (Rev. J. J. Strine) Christian Peters to Mary Miller, both of Manor, Lancaster county.
Saturday Express
December 24, 1853
MARRIED
EHMAN-ENNY. December 16th, by Rev. J. H. Mengas, Christian S. Ehman to Catharine Enny, both of Manor township, Lancaster county.
Saturday Express
January 21, 1854
MARRIED
SOUDERS-NEWCOMER January 5th, by Rev. J. J. Strine, Abraham Souders to Elizabeth Newcomer, both of Manor, Lancaster co.
SHUMAN-MANN January 12, by the same (Rev. J. J. Strine), Eliz C. Shuman to Elizabeth, daughter of Bernard Mann, all of Manor, Lancaster co.
Examiner & Herald
March 14, 1856
MANOR TURNPIKE - At an election held on the 5th inst, the following persons were elected officers of the company for the present year: - President - Daniel Harman; managers - Abraham Peters, Jacob Bausman, Jacob M. Frantz, John Litner, Jacob K. Shenk, and Samuel Bausman; Treasurer - Geo. F. Breneman.
Express
April 16,1856
INFORMATION WANTED - Christian Hershey, a young man at the time about 21 years of age, and of intemperate habits, left his residence in Manor township, Lancaster county, about the 1st March, 1845, for the purpose of visiting Washington city, at the inauguration of President Polk. - Since then nothing has been heard of him. If living, he is entitled to a legacy from his mother's estate, who died about a year ago, which, if not called for within four years from the first of April, 1855, it will then be divided amongst the other heirs of said estate. Any information concerning him will be thankfully received by Christian Habecher, Columbia, Lancaster county, Pa.
Examiner & Herald
May 14, 1856
ROBBERY - Mr. Christian Hertzler, of Manor township, was robbed a few days ago on board of a Tide Water canal boat of a large amount of money. Mr. H. follows the occupation of pilot on the river and at the time of the occurrence was asleep in his berth. Of the money taken there were two $100 notes on the Lancaster County Bank, one $100 note on the Columbia Bank, $50 in gold, and the residue in $10 and $20 bills on the Columbia Bank. A young man named Henry Eichelberger, of Wrightsville, was arrested in Columbia, on suspicion of having perpetrated the robbery. Over two hundred dollars was found in his possession but none of it answering the description of the money stolen. The presumption is that Eichelberger had the stolen money exchanged for notes of the York County Bank. He had a partial hearing before Squire Fisher, of Columbia, who committed him for further hearing this week.
Examiner & Herald
May 21, 1856
DEATHS
On the 14th ult., at her residence in Manor township, very sudden by apoplexy, Anna Myers, wife of Jacob Myers, and daughter of Abm. and Elizabeth Rohrer, deceased, aged 48 years, 9 months and 10 days.
The Columbia Spy
June 28, 1856
MARRIED
On the 26th instant, by the Rev. J. W. Mccaskey, Mr. John Jurella, of Manor township, to Miss Margaretta Thrush, of Columbia.
Examiner & Herald
July 2, 1856
MARRIAGES
On the 26th inst., by the same, (Rev. J. W. Mecaskey) John Jurella, of Manor twp, to Margaretta Thrush, of Columbia.
Examiner & Herald
July 16, 1856
DEATHS
In Manor township, July 6, 1856, Jacob Hertzler, son of Christian and Catharine Hertzler, aged 11 years and 2 days. His death was his everlasting gain.
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 22, 1856
Mr. Tobias B. Stehman, one of the oldest and most esteemed farmers of Manor twp., was "gathered to his fathers," at the good old age of three score and ten, on Wednesday last. Mr. Stehman was well known in this and adjoining counties as a very successful cattle raiser, his fine, fat, heavy cattle always eliciting admiration and securing a ready market and high prices. - Mariettian.
The Columbia Spy
May 30, 1857
TWO MORE BARNS BURNED. - On Saturday night last, two barns belonging to Mr. Jacob Frantz of Manor township, were fired by an incendiary and completely consumed, with their contents, a new wagon and cart, horse-gears and farming utensils, fifty bushels of oats, two hundred bundles of rye-straw, and four or five tons of hay. The amount of insurance on both buildings was #3800, in the Lancaster County Mutual Insurance Company. These barns were near to Mr. Denlinger's which was burned the preceding Saturday night and the malicious and devilish determination, evinced by the unknown incendiaries, to destroy the property of this neighborhood, has erected much excitement among the farmers. Our country is fast becoming notorious for its crime, and unless proper legal measures are taken to prevent, detect and punish, its good name of the "garden of Pennsylvania," will have to be exchanged for one less flattering to the pride of its citizens.
The Columbia Spy
September 12, 1857
A Woods Meeting
Will be held, "Providence permitting", one mile from the town of Washington on the old Mansion Farm of the late Henry Wertz, dec'd commencing on Saturday, the 19th inst. To continue over Sunday. Preaching on Saturday at 3 P.M. by Rev. T. Montgomery, of Marietta, and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock; on Sunday at 10 A. M., by Rev. F. Hodgson, D. D., of Lancaster, at 3 P.M. by Rev. Wm. Barns, of Columbia, and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. The public is respectfully invited.
Dinner and horse feed provided on the ground.
Safe Harbor, Sept. 11, 1857
Examiner & Herald
March 31, 1858
Fires-On Saturday night last, about 10 o'clock, a two story log tenant house on the farm of Mr. Jacob B. Shuman, in Manor township, was destroyed by fire. The house was unoccupied at the time, which leaves no doubt that it was the work of an incendiary. The loss is partly covered by an insurance in the Farmer's Mutual Insurance Company.
Examiner & Herald
April 21, 1858
Marriages
On the 8th of April, near Washington, by the Rev. A. H. Kauffman, Jacob Odawall to Mary Dombach, all of Manor twp., Lancaster County.
DEATHS
On the 7th inst., in Manor township, Barbara, wife of Jacob Newcomer, aged 54 years 5 months and 18 days.
Proceedings of the Court of Quarter Sessions
The next case called was one in which John Drecker, a German vagrant, was charged with the stealing a quantity of clothing belonging to Barbara Shute of Manor Township. John is a member, in good standing, of the universal free love association, and hence has a peculiar love for any and every thing appertaining to woman. Being unable to run off with the person of the complainant, he deemed it right and proper to appropriate her wearing apparel to his own use, and hence appropriated it. Unfortunately for him, the principle he professes and practices is not current in Lancaster county, and therefore, John was handed over to the tender mercies of the law. In Court John met with as little success as out of it, and left it to vegetate for two years in the county prison.
The Columbia Spy
July 10, 1858
MARRIED
On the 29th ult., by Thomas Welsh, Esq., Abraham Greenawalt, of Manor township, and Miss Susan McMichael, of Washington Borough, Lancaster co.
The Columbia Spy
January 15, 1859
MARRIED
On the fifth inst., by the same, (Rev. A. H. Kauffman) at the house of J. B. Shuman, Manor Township, Elias Mellinger, to Miss Ann Maria Shuman, all of Manor.
The Columbia Spy
March 3, 1860
SUICIDE.....- On Tuesday afternoon, 28th ult., Deputy Coroner Hollingsworth was called upon to hold an inquest on the body of Andrew Miller, of Manor township, which was found about three o'clock having from the limb of a tree in the woods of Benjamin Wertz, a short distance from Washington Borough. Deceased was a man about fifty years of age, residing on Turkey Hill, and leaves a family. Pecuniary troubles are supposed to have caused the act. - Miller was seen in Washington about 12 o'clock slightly intoxicated, an unusual occurrence with him, and when next seen, was found hanging as above stated. He had climbed a chestnut tree and swung from a limb about fifteen feet from the ground, the rope used being scarcely more than a stout twine. When discovered life was extinct. A verdict was returned by the coroners jury in accordance with these facts.
The Columbia Spy
September 29, 1860
MARRIED
In this Borough on the 6th of September, 1860, by Thomas Welsh, Esq., Frederick Roberson of Manor Township, in this county, to Mary Jane Higher, of Lancaster city.
Lancaster Express
November 7th, 1860
BURGLARY - The residence of Mr. John Kilheffer, in Manor township, was broken into, on Thursday last, during the temporary absence of the family at a funeral, and plundered of money, silver tea spoons, knives and forks, shoes, etc. The perpetrators of this theft are believed to reside in this city and the police are on their tracks.
The Columbia Spy
March 1st, 1862
MARRIED
On the 23d ult., by the Rev. L. Peters, Henry Hubley, of Manor township, to Mrs. Susan Hoffman, of Columbia, Lanc. Co., Pa.
The Columbia Spy
May 10, 1862
Married
By the Rev. A. H. Kauffman, Mr. Benjamin E. Kendig, to Miss Barbara C. Stofer, all of Manor.
Examiner & Herald
July 9, 1862
DEATHS
On the 5th inst., in Manor township, Jacob Neff, aged 73 years.
Examiner & Herald
August 13, 1862
MARRIAGES
On the 3rd inst., at Safe Harbor, by A. R. Witmer, Justice of the Peace, Jacob Wissler to Mary Ann Rhoades, both of Manor township.
On the 8th inst., by the same, Levi Neff to Anna Wissler, both of Manor township.
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 1, 1862
AN UNLUCKY CONSCRIPT. - One of the drafted men of Manor, Samuel S. Funk, residing between this place and Washington, met with a serious accident a few days since, which will exempt him (at rather a heavy figure, however,) from military service for some time, if not permanently. He was in a boat on the river examining his his pot, and had with him a loaded gun. When about starting for shore his foot struck something in the bottom of the boat which was in contact with the gun, and the jar discharged the weapon, the load passing into one foot tearing the toes seriously and inflicting a severe wound. The wounded man was alone when the accident happened, and had to row the boat to the shore, some distance, before he could procure assistance. Dr. Bruner, of this place, was called in and dressed the injured foot. the extent of the injury can scarcely yet be estimated, but it will assuredly spoil Mr. Funk as a soldier for the present, at least.
The Columbia Spy
Jan. 10, 1863
HOUSE BURNED - About daylight on Monday morning, 5th inst., a fire broke out in a two story brick house near the Ore Banks, occupied by Henry Wertz, and the building was entirely consumed. Mr. Wertz was absent and nothing was saved but a few articles carried out by his wife and children. One hundred bushels of potatoes and other supplies laid up for winter were destroyed. The fire originated from a defective flue. The building was owned by D. Brubaker.
The Columbia Spy
Sept. 03, 1864
DIED
August 19th, in Manor township, Lancaster County, Mary A., only daughter of Philip and Elizabeth Karr, aged 17 years, 10 months and 17 days.
We are not of those who approve of high wrought obituaries. But we do not feel at liberty to withhold a brief expression of our estimate of the character of a loved friend and associate so suddenly called away from earth, and our sense of painful loss sustained by her death. Mary presence while at school greeted her teacher and schoolmates; always kind and affectionate, ever ready to lend a helping hand. She secured the confidence and love of the community, by her upright conduct and affection. In her family relations, as an only daughter and loving sister, she was ever kind, forbearing and loving. We will miss you, Mary, in our pathway of life, but hope to meet you in a brighter and better worked on high.
J.L.S., Manor
Examiner & Herald
August 2, 1865
MARRIAGES
On the 27th inst., by the rev. J. J. Strine, WILLIAM LINT of Pequea, to EVAN STAUFFER, of Manor.
Examiner & Herald
September 9th, 1865
DEATHS
On the 26th ult. At his residence in Manor twp., Henry Hershey aged 72 years, 1 month and 6 days. His funeral was one of the largest in the county for many years. Revs. Brubaker and Witmer preached appropriate sermons on this occasion.
The Columbia Spy
October 7, 1865
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
M I L L P R O P E R T Y
Will be sold at public sale, at the Franklin House, kept by Wm Leackey in Millersville, Lancaster County, on
Friday, October 13th, 1865,
The property known as Lake Mill, situated in Manor Township, on the Little Conestoga Creek, on the road leading from Lancaster City to the Borough of Washington, about 4 miles from Lancaster, and one mile from Millersville, adjoining lands of Tobias Sechrist, A. Bausman, Jacob Wise and others. The tract of land including Mill Dam, &c, contains 15 Acres and 100 Perches.
The improvements thereon are a Three-Story Stone Grist and Merchant Mill, 50 x 60 feet, with two 12 feet over-shot water wheels, 4 pairs of French Burs and all other necessary machinery for doing a large Grist and merchant business. The Mill is in good repair.
Also, a Two-Story Log Dwelling House, Barn, Spring House, &c.
This property is located in a tickly settled neighborhood, and commands a very large share of custom work, on account of its strong, never railing water power, being the best water power, on little Conestoga Creek; also having very good roads leading to it.
Persons wishing to view the property before the day of sale, will please call on Samuel Kauffman, residing on the premises - Terms of payment easy.
Possession and indisputable title will be given on the 1st day of April, 1866.
Sale to commence at 2 o�clock, P.M. on said day, when attendance will be given and terms made known,
ELIZABETH B. HERSHEY
John Brady, Auctioneer
September 23, 65.
The Columbia Spy
March 17, 1866
SCHOOL HOUSES OF WEST HEMPFIELD
MESSRS. EDITORS: A few days ago I had occasion to pass through West Hempfield township on business. Being a resident and voter in said township, I was asked whether I would be at the election on the coming Friday. My curiosity being aroused, I inquired what superogatory thing was going to transpire, when I was informed that they wanted to select a school board in the township in favor of erecting new and comfortable school houses, as the present ones are incompatible to sub serve the hygienic and aesthetic aspirations of the rising generation. - Every man who has ever transmigrated this delectable territory knows this to be a fact.
There is a party however, who are opposed to spending the mighty dollar, and are going the rounds trying to induce others to join them in their opposition to improvements in learning or any of its facilities or comforts. These men I resume would rather see their children raised to eminence above a compost pile, than to be well-educated and be inspired with heaven-born aspirations and new fledged energies.
Gentlemen, when I contrast West Hempfield township with Manor, I blush to think how far we are behind the age. Thirty years ago, Manor was a region so desolated that whippoorwills, passing over it, had to carry knapsacks, and where ignorance was bliss for half a century, but new ideas began to sprout in the minds of the present populace, and the result is that such men as Jacob F. Frey, Jacob Stoner, Jacob B. Shuman and many others whose names I could mention, are driving everything to the wall for the benefit and education of the rising generation. Look at the change that has been wrought in that township. Compare their lands now with what they were twenty years ago. Such men as I have mentioned are the kind of men we want for school Directors in our township; men who not afraid to spend the mighty dollar for the comfort of the children. The school edifices that were erected in Manor township are a credit to the school board and enduring monuments of their liberal sentiments.
With proper school houses, the teachers can be obtained, and proper habits of cleanliness and order are instilled into the young. Besides, when school houses are properly furnished, and tastefully laid out, there is a pride in keeping everything in proper condition.
Look at the school houses in West Hempfield. Doors all shattered, windows broken in, walls yielding to their inferiority of erection.
Mr. Editor, I thought I lived in the age of improvement, but when I think of the dilapidated, rickety pens that we call school houses, it makes me feel that I belong to an ancient generation. We hope, therefore, that the present men who pledge themselves not to improve will meet with defeat at the ballot box, and that their names may be engraved or imprinted in some way on the old rickety school houses that now disgrace our township, there to remain as a warning to all men of that class for all time to come, so that rising generations may know who the men were who opposed the building of comfortable and tasty school houses.
Age of Improvement
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 3, 1866
MARRIED
On the 21st of October, by Rev. J.J. Strine, at his residence, Amos G. Funk, of Manor , to Lizzie S., daughter of Christian B. Herr, of Millersville.
The Columbia Spy
Dec. 29, 1866
MERCANTILE APPRAISER. - Julius L. Shuman, esq., of Manor township, has been appointed Mercantile Appraiser, for Lancaster County. Julius is a good fellow, and a better appointment could not have been made. He will perform the duties entrusted to him, with satisfaction and credit.
The Columbia Spy
January 12, 1867
HAND CRUSHED- We learn that George Sours, of Manor township, had his hand crushed, on Wednesday last, by being caught between two large stones, while quarrying. The index finger of his right hand was amputated by Dr. Gray. He is doing well.
ACCIDENT - Frederick Stoner, jr., of Manorville, this county, which engaged in removing some heavy timber, had his hand badly crushed, rendering the amputation of two of his fingers necessary. The operation was performed by Dr. S. W. Gray. The wound is very painful, but is doing well.
The Columbia Spy
January 26, 1867
MARRIED
On the 22d inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J. E. Graef, Julius L. Shuman, of Manor, to Lizzie A. Martin of East Hempfield, Lancaster Co., Pa.
We are always pleased to hear of the welfare of our friends and we can but believe that Julius has done well, for he has taken into himself an accomplished lady, to journey with him- hand in hand through life; and we wish him and his fair bride, all the happiness that mortals can enjoy, during their career on earth.
The Columbia Spy
February 23, 1867
On Monday, Feb. 18th, at the American Hotel, Philadelphia, by Friend�s ceremony in presence of Alderman David Beitler, John Peart, of Columbia, Pa. to Martha Herr, of Manor, Pa. No cards.
On the 19th inst., by Rev. Wm Major, at the residence of E. Hershey, Esq., Henry Bechtold, of Mount Joy, and Adaline L. Johnson, of Manor. (No Cards).
The Columbia Spy
June 15, 1867
MARRIAGES
On the 5th inst., by the Rev. J. J. Strine, at his residence, David M. Eshleman, to Miss Sarah Manning, both of Manor township.
On the 5th inst., by Rev. Dr. Greenwald, Samuel L. Levan, of Manor twp., to Miss Julia A. Binkley, of Lancaster.
The distilleries of Fred'k Sener in Manor township, and W. Ranck in Upper Leacock twp., were closed on Friday by the collector, for violating the Revenue Laws.
The Columbia Spy
July 13, 1867
HORSE AND HARNESS STOLEN - A valuable horse and set of harness, belonging to Mr. John Hershey, were stolen on Thursday night last, in Manor, this county.
The Columbia Spy
August 31, 1867
Marriages
On the 23d inst., by Rev. J. N. Metzger, Benj. H. Brenneman, of Manor twp., to Mary C. Kahler, of Millersville, Lanc. co.
On the 13th inst., by Rev. Dr. Gerhart, at the residence of the bride's father, Benj. L. Brubaker, of East Hempfield, to Miss Annie B., eldest daughter of Mr. John Wissler, of Manor township, Lancaster co., Pa.
The Columbia Spy
September 21, 1867
MARRIAGES
On the 12th inst., at Shenk�s Hotel, Lancaster, by the Rev. J. J. Strine, A. D. Rockafellow of Lancaster to Delilah F Frey, of Manor Twp.
The Columbia Spy
Sept. 28, 1867
UNITED STATES PATENTS - The following are among the patents issued from the U.S. Patent Office, for the week ending September 17th, 1867, each bearing that date:
Levi Haverstick, of Manor township, this county, for improvement in horse hay forks.
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 9, 1867
MARRIAGES
On the 5th inst., by Rev. Dr. Greenwald, Simon B. Minnich, of East Hempfield, to Miss Mary Wissler, of Manor township.
The Columbia Spy
Jan. 18, 1868
COUNTY ITEMS
Leonard Fleckenstein, of Manor township has obtained letters patent for an improved scrubber.
The Columbia Spy
February 1, 1868
Deaths
On the 14th ult. at his residence, Blue Rock Falls, Manor twp., George M. Lutz, aged 41 years and 13 days.
The Columbia Spy
February 22, 1868
NEW POST OFFICE - A new post office will be established in the Indiantown district, Lancaster County, Pa., about the first of April next. It will be called �Indiantown Post Office,� with Levi B. Immel as Post Master. This will be a great accommodation to the people in that part of the county.
The Columbia Spy
March 14, 1868
COUNTY ITEMS
Christian H. Charles, of Manor twp., a few days ago shot a bald eagle which measured seven feet nine inches across the wings, and weights about twelve pounds.
The Columbia Spy
May 9, 1868
DEATHS
On Monday, April 27th, 1868, Christian, son of Christian S. Shuman, of Manor twp., aged 2 months and 2 days.
The Columbia Spy
May 30, 1868
Died
On Wednesday, May 6th, 1868, in Manor twp., Christina Frey, widow, aged 81 years and 6 months.
The Columbia Spy
August 29, 1868
VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY
AT PRIVATE SALE
The subscriber offers for sale the following described Real Estate:
Situated in Manor township, on the little Conestoga Creek, on the road leading from te city of Lancaster, to the Borough of Washington, 4 miles from Lanc., and one mile from Millersville; adjoining land of Tobias Sechrich, Israel Groff, and others. The tract of land including Mill, Dam, &c., contains about fifteen acres.
The improvements thereon are a Three Story Stone Grist and Merchant Mill, 50 by 60 feet, with two 12 feet Over-shot Water wheels; 4 pairs of French Burs, and other necessary machinery for doing a large Grist and Merchant business; the Mill is in good repair.
Also, a New Two Story Log and Weather-boarded Dwelling House, Barn, Spring House, &c.
This property is located in a thickly settled neighborhood, and commands a very large share of custom work, on account of its strong, never failing water power, being the best water power on Little Conestoga Creek; also, having very good roads leading to it.
Persons wishing to view the property can call on Samuel Kauffman; living on the premises, or by letter, address E. Hershey, Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa. Terms of payment easy, Possession and undisputable title will be given on the 1st day of April 1869.
ELIZABETH B. HERSHEY
The Columbia Spy
Oct. 17, 1868
LAYING OF CORNER STONE - The "United Brethren in Christ" (under the charge of W. S. H. Keys) will lay the corner-stone of a new Church on next Sabbath (18th inst.) at Highville, Manor township, about three miles North of Port Deposit, this county. Distinguished ministers will be in attendance. Services at 10 A.M. and 2 P.M. The public are invited to attend.
The Columbia Spy
Oct. 31, 1868
On the 25th inst., by the Rev. J. J. Strine, Jacob B. Good, to Lizzie H. Herr, both of Manor.
The Columbia Spy
Dec. 26, 1868
Church Dedication - The new house of worship built by the �United Brethren in Christ�, near Safe Harbor, on the road leading to Washington, and known as the Highville Church, will be formally opened and consecrated to the service of God, on the 27th inst., (first Sabbath after Christmas), by Rev. Dr. Glossbrenner, Senior Bishop of the Church, and one of the ablest living preachers. Other able ministers will participate in the occasion. All who attend will be accommodated free of charge. Services will be held at 10 A. M., and 2 and 7 o�clock, P. M. An earnest invitation is extended to the public.
The Columbia Spy
February 6, 1869
CHURCH DEDICATION - The new church of the Evangelical Association at Pittsburg, Manor township, one and a half miles north of Safe Harbor, will be dedicated on the 7th of February. Arrangements have been made with very able speakers to be present on the occasion. Rev. Mr. Steck, of Columbia is expected to be there. Services will commence at 10 A.M. 2:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M.
The Columbia Spy
February 27, 1869
CONSUMPTION CURED - An Eastern medical periodical gives an interesting account of the complete cure of Mrs. Amos Stauffer, of manor, Lancaster county, Pa., of hereditary consumption. Her parents and several brothers and sisters died of this terrible disease. Mrs. Stauffer was herself reduced to a mere skeleton; the pulse at 140; her breathing painfully difficult; expectoration very excessive; diarrhea works than chronic, and her condition so hopeless that at a conference of the old and skillful physicians she was pronounced incurable. At this stage of the disease, Dr. S. B. Hartman, of Millersville, Lancaster county, Pa., a physician of fourteen years standing, prescribed Mishler's Herb Bitters. The patient soon experienced a pleasing invigorating sensation throughout her system, and encouraged by her friends to continue under Dr. Hartman's treatment, she did so gradually improving under increased doses according to her strength until she entirely recovered. Mrs. Stauffer is still living, in her full enjoyment of perfect health. C. B. Herr, Esq., President of the Lancaster County (Pa.) National Bank, substantiates the particulars of this most wonderful case.
The Columbia Spy
March 20, 1869
LARGE HOG - A hog raised by Mr. John S. Wissler, of Manor township, was slaughtered by Mr. Freman, a butcher, of Lancaster, which weighed, when dressed, 720 pounds. It was about two and a half years old. This speaks well for Mr. Sissler as a pork raiser, and shows that he is worthy of a place among the enterprising farmers of this county. We believe this is the heaviest hog reported in this county this season.
The Columbia Spy
April 17, 1869
SOME CHESTNUT TREE. - C. Waltz a short time since, cut down a chestnut tree on the farm of C. S. Shuman, in Manor township, which takes down anything of the kind we have yet heard of. It was a little over seven feet across the stump; and made ten cords of wood, ninety very large posts and three wagon loads of chips. It is said that the tree was about one hundred and fifty years old. Mr. Shuman has two similar trees, one of these he thinks is a little large than the one above described.
LARGE EGG - Mr. C. S. Shuman, of Manor township, left at this office a few days since, a hen egg which is about the largest we have ever seen. It measures six inches and seven-eights in circumference.
The Columbia Spy
May 15, 1869
EAGLE SHOT - Mr. John M. Martin, of Manor township, recently shot a very large gray eagle in David Martin's woods, two miles from Millersville. The eagle measured seven feet from one extremity of its outspread wings to the other. - Intelligencer
The Columbia Spy
June 5, 1869
HAIL STORM - INJURY TO THE CROPS AND FRUITS TREES. - On Monday evening last, about five o'clock, this portion of Lancaster county was visited by a very severe rain and hail storm-though there was no hail in Columbia, therein was heavy. In Manor township the hard did great damage to the fruit, wheat fields, and windows of dwellings. The hail-stones were as large as a hulled walnut - rough and curious shape. The fruit and the wheat in the fields of John Mann, Jacob B. Shuman and many others was very much injured - some of the crops it is thought will be a total loss. At the residence of Jacob C. Stoner, the hail went through over fifty panes of glass before he had time to shut the shutters. Abraham Miller lost one hundred and fifty-four panes of glass. Benjamin Herr lost about sixty panes. Rev. J. Graybill about seventy panes, and many other lost heavy.
The Columbia Spy
June 26, 1869
P.O. CHANGE - The name of the Post Office heretofore known as Turkey Hill, in Manor township, this county, has been changed to Creswell, in accordance with a petition to that effect from the inhabitants of the neighborhood. L. B. Immel continues to be postmaster as heretofore.
The Columbia Spy
July 31, 1869
A CAMP MEETING, under the auspices of the Evangelical Association, will be held on the old Turkey Hill camp ground, Manor township, this county, commencing on Monday, the 9th of August next, to continue during the week. Tents will be provided for those who may wish to occupy them, by applying to Levi Overholser, at Safe Harbor P. O., Lancaster county, Pa. The charges for the use of tents for the week, will not exceed the following: 10x12 feet canvass tent, $2.50; 16 feet square board tent, $3.00; 8x16 feet board tent, $1.50, and 7 feet square canvass sleeping tent, $1.00. Boarding will be furnished at moderate rates, by the week, day or single meal. A general invitation is extended to Christians of all denominations.
The Columbia Spy
August 7, 1869
County Affairs
The remains of an unknown man, supposed to have been drowned, were found on the 31st ult., among a pile of drift wood lodges on an island in the Susquehanna river, about a mile above Safe Harbor. The body was in such a state of decomposition that the head and one foot had dropped off, and were gone. An inquest was held by A. R. Witmer, Esq., Deputy Coroner, and a verdict rendered that the deceased came to his death by drowning, or some other cause unknown to the jury. - Intelligencer.
July 28, in Manor twp., Barbara Herr, wife of David Herr, sr., aged 69 years and 29 days.
The Columbia Spy
August 28, 1869
PROLIFICAL -TWENTY-THREE TOMATOES ON ONE BUNCH - Our friend, Mr. Levi Shuman, one of our celebrated Manor farmers has sent to this office a curiosity in the way of a cluster of tomatoes. The bunch contains twenty-three fine tomatoes, all perfect and of good size. We doubt whether this can be beaten. Examine your track farms and see.
The Columbia Spy
Oct. 2, 1869
Hon. O. J. Dickey, Dr. Gatchell, A. J. Kauffman, Esq., Ma. Greist, Geo. Brubaker, Esq., and Maj. J. W. Yocum, of the SPY, will speak at Brenneman's Hotel, Manor township, on the 7th inst., to the Republicans of Lancaster county, and such Democrats as may attend.
The Columbia Spy
Oct. 23, 1869
Marriages
On the 17th inst., by the Rev. J. J. Strine, C.H. Herr to Mary G. Funk, both of Manor twp.
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 6, 1869
MARRIAGES
On the 2nd inst., by the Rev. Dr. Greenwald, Benjamin M. Shenk, of Lancaster twp., to Miss Teah G. Charles, of Manor.
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 27, 1869
Marriages
On the same day (16th inst.) by the same, (Rev. Jacob Reinhold) Jacob Lindeman to Catharine K. Newcomer, both of Manor twp.
On the 16th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Greenwald, Amos Weaver, of West Hempfield, to Mary B. Neff, of Manor.
The Columbia Spy
Dec. 11, 1869
MARRIAGES
On the 5th inst., by Rev. J. J. Strine, at his residence, Abraham F. Witmer, of Manor to Miss Mattie M., only daughter of Abraham Miller, of Millersville.
On the 5th inst., by the Rev. A. H. Kready, David Shellenberger to Sarah L. Neidich, both of Manor township.
The Columbia Spy
Jan. 22, 1870
Marriages
On Jan. 9th, by the Rev. J. J. Strine, at his residence, Amos M. Dabler, of Manor to Lizzie Jones of Conestoga Centre.
On Jan. 11th, by the Rev. J. J. Strine, at his residence, Henry H. Kauffman to Rachel A. Groom, both of Manor.
Intelligencer
January 28, 1870
MARRIAGES
HERR-SCHOPF On the 27th inst, by the Rev. J. J. Strine, at his residence, David D. Herr, of Manor, to Miss Annie F. Schopf, of West Hempfield.
The Columbia Spy
Jan. 29, 1870
MARRIAGES
On Jan. 27th, by the Rev. J. J. Strine, at his residence, David D. Herr, of Manor, to Miss Annie F. Schopf, of West Hempfield.
Intelligencer
March 26, 1870
On Saturday afternoon, the 19th, inst., the body of a man was found along the river shore below Turkey Hill, near Kendig�s Bottom, by two boys from Washington Borough. The young man had apparently been about 17 or 18 years of age, light hair, full set of teeth, the incisors some distance apart, little or no clothing on is person, white muslin shirt, cassimere coat, (the Coroner has in his possession a part of this), a pair of new kip boots, newly heal-tapped, new blue woolen socks tipped with white. The body must ohave been in the river for some length of time, as mortification had taken place in the lower part of the abdomen. The bowels were protruded and decomposition had commenced. There was a large opening under the left arm exposing the ribs. The lungs were in a state of decomposition. The body was interred near Washington Borough and the grave marked, to inform the friends of the deceased, if any should be found, where to find the body. The Coroner�s jury returned a verdict of death by drowning.
Intelligencer
May 27, 1870
Postal Matters -The Postmaster General has made the following appointments on Postmasters in this county:
At Highville, M. R. Shank, vice H. H. Kauffman, resigned.
The Columbia Spy
July 2, 1870
County Items
Mrs. Stauffer, wife of Mr. Emanual Stauffer who resides near Millersville, this county, died suddenly on Sunday evening last.
The Columbia Spy
July 9, 1870
County Items
Immell, the store keeper at Creswell has auction every two weeks, and disposes of his goods at low prices.
The Columbia Spy
September 24, 1870
Messrs. H. M. Watts and sons, have leased or purchased some land near Safe Harbor, at Pittsburg, Manor township, and have been taking out a good quantity of iron ore and are engaged in hauling it up to their furnaces, near Marietta. Some five teams are engaged in hauling it up, passing daily, except Sundays, through our borough.
The Columbia Spy
Oct. 22, 1870
A barn belonging to the widow Perkins, near Safe Harbor, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning, together with about $200 worth of tobacco stored therein. Loss bout $1200.
DEDICATION - The dedication of the "Monument" school-house, situated in Manor twp., about one mile from Mountville, on Saturday evening, 22nd inst., provided there be no disappointment by the absence of the speakers. Prof. J. Pyle Wickersham, State Superintendent, and other prominent speakers are expected to be in attendance.
It is a fine brick structure, situated in a pleasant grove. The building is a credit to Manor, and an encouragement to the teacher, C. C. Seitz. We have no doubt that our friend Mr. S. will feel proud when he enters upon his duties in his new room and we don't wonder, he has spent so many school terms in an old log cabin. We wish him success.
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 5, 1870
The Washington Borough correspondent of the Lancaster inquirer says: on last Saturday evening a new school house in Manor township, near this borough, was dedicated to the cause of education. The following gentlemen constituted the speakers: Supt. J. P. Wickersham, David Evans, Esq., and J. M. Grider, Esq., the latter gentlemen speaking in the German language. John makes a good speech and was applauded highly by the audience.
Examiner and Herald
March 1, 1871
Serious Accident - Amos B. Shuman, residing on the Blue Rock road near Mann�s tavern, in Manor township, was severely injured last week, while attempting to bridle a young horse, by being crushed between the horse and the stable wall. His shoulder bone and several ribs were broken.
Intelligencer
March 8, 1871
HIGHVILLE ITEMS - Michael H. Kauffman, of this place, has killed 13 foxes and captured two alive, which is one less than he and his brother killed last year. Mr. Kauffman is one of the most skillful hunters in the county, and one of the best Democrats.
Rev. Mr. Isaac Baltzall of the Highville United Brethren Church, preached his farewell sermon on this night of the 2d. He is now going to the conference. He has discharged his duty faithfully during the past year we hope he may meet with a happy lot hereafter.
The Columbia Spy
May 27, 1871
DEATHS
On Friday, May 19th, 1871, Annie Herr, wife of C. Baughman Herr, of Manor township, in the 29th year of her age.
The Columbia Spy
Oct. 28, 1871
MARRIAGES
On the 24th inst., at the house fo the bride's parents, by Rev. F. Pilgram, P. E. Landis of Lampter twp., and Callie C. Shuman of Manor twp., Lancaster county.
The Columbia Spy
January 6, 1872
MARRIAGES
On Dec. 14, 1874, at the Reformed Parsonage, by Rev. F. Pilgram, Peter Snyder and Anna Krady, both of Manor twp., Lancaster county.
The Columbia Spy
April 13, 1872
Local Brevities
The Government pays John Clark $250 a year for carrying the mail between Columbia, Manor and Safe Harbor.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
J.E. Witmer, of Manor twp., who went down to Montgomery county to start a newspaper, has sold his interst in the Public Spirit to Dr. Wm. T. Robinson, and will leave Hatboro for Lancaster county about the middle of April.
The Columbia Spy
May 2, 1874
GONE-SURE - By reference to our matrimonial announcements, the reader will see that Mr. H. H. Heise, the senior member of that bachelor firm of Heise's & Kauffman, hardware merchants, went to New York on Thursday and took a life investment in Miss Mellinger, of Manor. We congratulate the parties on the felicitous consumptation of this co-partnership, and hope it will be continued in unalloyed and uninterrupted hapiness until death's dissolution.
The Columbia Spy
January 2, 1875
Local Brevities
The boy Wisler of whose running away from home, in Manor township, this county, we had an account a number of weeks ago, has turned up about seventeen miles south-west of Pittsburg.
The Columbia Spy
May 1, 1875
RAN AWAY FROM HOME.- On Wednesday evening, Frederick Dostler, a son of Henry Dostler, aged 18 years, ran away from the farm of Levi Shuman, in Manor township. The boy was hired to Mr. Shuman for the year. When he left he wore a blue coat, and white hat-complexion dark, and has dark curley hair. Any information of his whereabouts will be greatfully received by his father, Henry Dostler, residing near Turkey Hill, Washington Borough Post office, Lancaster county, Pa.
The Columbia Spy
August 21, 1875
MARRIED
On the 8th inst., by I. c. Burkhalter, John Grove of Manor Twp., and Miss Annie McClain of Washington Borough.
The Columbia Spy
Oct. 23, 1875
REPUBLICAN RALLY - A large meeting of the Republicans in Manor township, was held at Breneman's tavern, Central Manor, on Monday evening. Though the weather was threatening and the skies black with clouds, the Republicans of that section were out in their strength, and enthusiastic . C. C. Martin presided.
Col. Kauffman, of Columbia, made the opening speech, in his usual earnest style.
Maj. J. W. Yocum, of Columbia, and J. H. Landis, of Manor, followed. The latter is a rising young orator and will do yeoman service for the party. At an appropriate hour the meeting adjourned with rousing cheers for Hartranft and Rawle.- Lancaster Daily Examiner.
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 6, 1875
FATAL GUNNING ACCIDENT - On Monday about noon, Abraham Eshleman, son of David Eshleman, residing at Creswell, Manor township, in company with three of his brothers and a young man by name of Snyder, met with an accident which resulted fatally. Mr. Eshleman had gone into a woods hunting, and while there his dog made an attack on a hog. In his efforts to drive him away with the butt of his guy, the muzzle pointing towards him, it was discharged and the whole contents of the gun entered his abdomen. lacerating his bowels in a terrible manner. He was immediately taken to a neighbor's house, where he lingered until 6 o'clock in the evening, when death relieved him of his suffering. Mr. Eshleman was about 20 years old, and resided on the farm formerly the property of the late ex-Sheriff J. F. Fry.
The Columbia Spy
November 27, 1875
BURNED TO DEATH - At Masonville, Manor township, this county, Jacob Otto, aged about 45 years, lay down to sleep beside a lime kiln, which he had been running for 25 years past, and while sleeping his clothing caught fire. He awoke to find himself enveloped in flames, and started on a rapid run for a stream of water about two hundred yards off, on the bank of which he was found lying, with his clothing was burned off, the flesh entirely stripped from one arm and his body burned almost to a crisp in some places. He was living when found, and was removed to the residence of Mr. Schupp, near by, where Dr. Davis was called and dressed his injuries. He lingered in great agony until Sunday morning, when death released him from his sufferings. The deceased leaves a wife and then children to mourn his untimely end. His funeral took place on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, at Masonville.
Examiner & Herald
December 29, 1875
MARRIAGES
FISHER- BURKHOLDER - Dec. 23, 1875 at the parsonage of Trinity church, by Rev. Dr. Greenwald, Jacob K. Fisher of Manor, to Maria R. Burkholder, of Pequea.
Examiner & Herald
January 5, 1876
MARRIAGES
SAUDER-GRAVER - On the 28th of December, by the Rev. W. T. Gerhard, at his residence, No. 31 East Orange street, Martin F. Sauder, of Manor, to Miss Kate M. Graver, of Conestoga township.
Examiner & Herald
January 26, 1876
MARRIAGES
NEWCOMER-HERSHEY - Jan. 20, 1876, at the parsonage of Trinity church, by Rev. Dr. Greenwald, John C. Newcomer to Susan R. Hershey, both of Manor.
Examiner and Herald
February 9, 1876
MARRIAGES
MELLINGER-CHARLES - Jan. 27, 1876, by the Rev. W. T. Gerhard, at his residence, No. 31 East Orange Street, Benjamin G. Mellinger to Annie M. Charles, both of Manor>br>
The Columbia Spy
June 9, 1877
A DISTRESSED AND AFFLICTED FAMILY - The family of Mr. Silas Herr, a son of Christian O. Herr, residing in Manor township, has been visited with unusually severe afflictions. On Sunday a daughter of six year died of diphtheria, and was buried on Tuesday. On Wednesday, two children, a boy of four years and one twin girl of two years, died of the same disease, and were buried on Friday. The surviving twin child and another older than any of the deceased, were the only ones left, and one informant state to us on Thursday morning that they had also manifested symptoms of the same disease.
It is not often that death carries off so many jewels from one family. The circumstances have enlisted for the family the sympathies of the whole community.
The Columbia Spy
July 14, 1877
THE LATE BENJAMIN LANDIS - The funeral of Benjamin Landis, who died at his late residence in Manor township, on Saturday night, took place on Tuesday morning, and was very largely attended. There were about 500 carriages in the procession, and it is estimated that over 1,000 persons were in attendance. He was universally known as a man of a generous disposition, and was regarded as one of the richest men in the county, his estate being estimated at $100,000, besides a reported life insurance of $40,000. The services of the funeral were conducted by Revs. Amos Herr, Abraham Witmer and Christian Herr. The interment took place in the family burial place on his farm.
The Columbia Spy
September 22, 1877
POST-OFFICE DISCONTINUED - The post office at Central Manor - Breneman's Tavern-this county, has been discontinued.
The Columbia Spy
September 29, 1877
Obituary
On September 25th, Mrs. Margaret Beller, in the 73d year of her age. Funeral from her late residence, Washington Borough, this Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
The Columbia Spy
September 29, 1877
HORSE STOLEN - On Thursday evening about 9 o'clock, a horse belonging to Levi Haverstick, of Manor township, with shifting-top buggy, was stolen out of the yard in rear of and belonging to Wagner's Tavern, Third and Locust streets. Nothing is know of the whereabouts of the thief.
The horse and carriage have since been found in Marietta.
The Columbia Spy
January 12, 1878
County Items
Thomas Graham, a school teacher, was married in the Lancaster county prison, on Thursday, the 3d inst., to Annie Stoner, of Manor township. The case was one of loving �not wisely but too well�, and Annie�s parents �persuaded� Thomas into matrimony by jailing him for a short time.
The Columbia Spy
March 30, 1878
PAINFUL ACCIDENT TO AN OLD GENTLEMAN. - Dr. David Mellinger, of Creswell, one of the old pioneers of Manor township, widely known and highly respected, met with a very serious accident on Tuesday of last week. In going up a pair of stairs he made a misstep and fell. In falling he broke two or three ribs. Following this came typhoid fever, and he now lies in a critical condition, with little hope of recovery.
Dr. David Mellinger, the subject of his sad notice, is 84 years of age, and is the venerable father of Dr. H. S. Mellinger, who is also well known to many of our readers. May we not hope that he will recover, and be spared to his family for some time yet ?
P.O. CHANGE - Benjamin McElroy has been appointed postmaster at Creswell in place of Dr. E. B. Herr, resigned. The post office is located at the Creswell store, and the Dr. having sold out his business interests, did not wish to be continued as postmaster. Resignation from public office seldom occur in this country, especially from such a �fat� one as the Creswell post office. We welcome the Dr. to the quiet comforts of private life. He has been a faithful public servant in the Legislature and elsewhere, and we hope that in returning to his profession, he may continue to be successful.
The Columbia Spy
August 17, 1878
BAPTISM IN THE RIVER - On Thursday morning divine services were held at Frederick Frey's place in Manor township, by the denomination of Christians known as River Brethren. The services were conducted by Rev. Jacob Engle, of Conoy township, and Bishop Jacob N. Graybill of Manor.
After the services in the afternoon, the baptism of eleven candidates took place in the Susquehanna river, near Obed Strickler's at Turkey Hill. Rev. Engle administered the rite, which is by immersion. A great multitude of people were attracted to the spot, and the services were very solemn and impressive.
The Columbia Spy;
Oct. 26, 1878
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
Old Manor Holds the Fort for Hoyt
From the New Era of Monday, Oct. 21st.
Last Saturday was Manor township�s political field day, and the honest yeomanry of this garden spot left their farms and fields to testify their devotion to Republicanism, honest money and gallant Harry Hoyt. They met at Breneman�s tavern early in the afternoon to raise a Hoyt pole- 90 feet high. The farmers turned out en masse. The Republican club of Mountville, fully equipped and armed with torches, marched to the music of the drum and fife, to help their brethren of Manor in the good work. The Millersville cornet Band was there to contribute to the enthusiasm of the occasion. The pole was raised in less than half an hour, after which the Mountville Club indulged in a short parade, cheering for Hoyt and awakening such a spirit of enthusiasm as old Manor seldom witnesses.
A mass meeting was held in the evening. The crowd was largely augmented by delegations form Millersville, Sunnyside, Washington and the surrounding neighborhood. Delegations came on foot, on horseback and in farm wagons. Though the evening was cold and stormy, it did not deter the faithful from turning out in such forces that the lowest estimate places the number at three hundred.
At 7 o�clock Mr. A. R. Myers, the county Committeeman for that district, called the meeting to order, and proposed the following officers, who were unanimously elected:
President, M. G. Funk; Vice Presidents, M. D. Kendig, Cyrus Neff, E.K. Hershey, Jacob R. Myers, Jacob Siple, D. H. Mellinger, Jacob Forrey, A. K. Rohrer, Jacob R. Reitzel, Christian Rost, Frank G. Mellinger, George Wile, A..N. Lehman, John Brady, Jacob Seitz, jr., Martin Miller, Joseph Dombach, Jacob C. Newcomer, John M. Grider; Secretaries, Jacob R. Lehman, C. c. Seitz, George Gumble, J. R. Wallick, Henry Hubley, jr., J.J. Newpher, J. Stoner Breneman, T. F. Sipel.
Major J. W. Yocum, of the Columbia Spy, was introduced as the first speaker. After complimenting the Republicans of Manor on the success of their demonstration, he referred briefly to some of the issues of the campaign; to the banking system, which was the outgrowth of the necessities of the government during the war, forced upon unwilling bankers to aid the government to the extent of their capital, in taking government bonds; to the advantages which our present system and over all others ever before in operation in this country; to the absolute safety, uniformity and universal popularity of our bank currency; to the evils which would result from the destruction of the system, and the substitution therefore of as many different systems as there are States; demonstrating that if there were any valid objections to the system, it consisted only in matters of detail, easily within the limits of legislative correction. Banking is free, it supplies an elastic currency, and the system has the absolute confidence of all people. He reiterated the assurances of a glorious victory in November, as given by the managers of the campaign, and by such men as Hon. Leonard Myers, Wm. D. Kelley, and others.
COL. KAUFFMAN TALKS
Col. C. S. Kauffman, the nominee for State Senator in the Northern District, was the principal speaker of the evening. His introduction to his old friends and neighbors, and his school and boyhood companions, was the signal for hearty cheers. He said he saw before him gray-haired men, who were as familiar with our political history as he; and they appreciated the importance of the campaign equally with him, but it was always well to come together and talk over these things. He said he was in accord with that portion of the Republican party, who while they regarded it as unwise, looked upon the passage of the resumption act of 1874 as disposing of an important point in our legislation, and withdrawing, for a time, at least, from politics and business, one of the causes which was constantly disturbing trade and unsettling values. But now that all the preparations had been made, that the country had been preparing so long for this import step, that values had all been adjusted to the prospective standard, that fluctuations had entirely ceased, he thought it would be folly to take a step backward, only to go through the same process of preparation at some future day. He demonstrated that resumption, under existing laws, will result in inflation of the circulation-just the thing our political opponents are clamoring for-as it will release the coin in the treasury, and give the country eight coin or paper convertible at pleasure into coin.
Upon the subject of hard times, he believed there was only one theory of explanation-the war. After that came wild schemes of speculation, jobbery, extravagance in nation, state, county municipalities and private life. As a people we spent more than we earned, we imported more than we exported; that besides our wheat, and bonds, and cotton and meat, we sent our gold to England and Germany. In this way we exhausted all our resources. In 1872, our imports exceeded our exports by $157,000,000. But soon the �tables are turned,� and for the fiscal year of 1877 our exports were $250,000,000 more than our imports, which in 1878 the balance sheet will show $3000,000,000 in our favor. As a result, he predicted that the country is on the eve of the most prosperous era of her history, and that, like the farmer who makes more than he spends, the county, with such a balance sheet in her favor, with the tide of emigration toward our hospitable shore, and with immigration from the over-crowded cities of the East to our vast prairie farms, prosperity, wealth and happiness must follow.
These glorious results and prospects were all due, he said, to the policy of the Republican party and its system of a protective tariff, which a Democratic House last winter under Speaker Randall and Chairman Wood, of New York, tried to break down, but which was saved by the votes of 116 Republicans against the Wood tariff bill, to 114 Democrats for it. What the business of the country wants now is freedom from disturbing legislation. Even such demagogues as Clarkson N. Potter, the chairman of the celebrated smelling committee, sees this, for in his letter declining a renomination to Congress from his district, he said that �for himself he believed that if Congress could be abolished for two years, the industries of the county would be reviving within a month�
After discussing the currency question, enforcing his arguments by plain, homely illustrations, referring in glowing terms to our State administration, congratulating his friends and neighbors on the prospects of a glorious victory, the Mountville club on their splendid organization, and the young men of Manor township who had stepped to the front in politics to take the place of their fathers, he concluded amid much enthusiasm, with three cheers for Hoyt and the whole Republican ticket.
Short speeches were made by John Brady of Millersville, E.K. Hershey, of Manor and John M. Grider, esq., who spoke in the German language at considerable length.
The meeting was a good one, frequently interrupted by applause and cheers, and old Manor may be expected to do her duty in November.
The Columbia Spy
Nov. 2, 1878
MARRIED
Married October 20th, 1878, at the U.B. parsonage, at Millersville, Pa. by Rev. A. H. Kauffman, Amos Keperling and Miss Adaline Lynes, both of Manor.
Married, Oct. 24th, by the same, at the same place, Henry Clark, of Conestoga, and Catharine Weidlich, of Manor.
The Columbia Spy
December 7, 1878
MARRIED
On Thursday, December 5th, at West Chester, by Rev. Dr. Niles of York, Mr. Robert Crane, Jr., late of Columbia, and Miss Alice Hershey, of Manor. No cards.
The Columbia Spy
January 11, 1879
DIPTHERIA - The New Era correspondent writes that some time ago a Mr. Sneath, of Manor township, a widower with eight children, was married to a widow having seven children. Since the date of their marriage no less than seven of the children have been carried off by the diphtheria. Two were buried in one day recently, and two were buried last Friday.
The Columbia Spy
February 1, 1879
MARRIED
On January 30th, 1879, by Rev. Jno. McCoy, at the residence of the bride's mother, Robert Knox, of Hazleton, Pa. and Miss Annie M. Hershey, of Manor township, Lancaster county, Pa.
The Columbia Spy
February 8, 1879
A HALE OLD GENTLEMAN - J. B. Shuman, Esq., ex-county commissioner, of Manor township, who will be 75 years old on the 18th inst., who has never missed an election, state, county or township, was in town on Thursday. He went to Wrightsville in the train and returning, walked across the bridge. He is in excellent health, looks well, and may live a score of years yet. We home he may long be spared for useful and active pursuits. He is one of the old-line republicans, having imbibed his principles from the Whig party, and he has never voted except strictly in the line of his convictions.
The Columbia Spy
April 19, 1879
GONE WEST - Mr. L. W. Fresse, of Manor township written that Mr. Christian Shellenberger, of West Hempfield township, and his young bride, formerly Miss Frances Benedict, of Manor, have left Lancaster county, for Western Illinois. Mr. S. is a promising young man, and a successful future may be expected.
The Columbia Spy
May 29, 1879
FINGER AMPUTATED - Mr. Aaron Gehr, farmer of Manor township, and a regular attendant at our markets, had the middle finger of his right hand amputated. He was loading a barrel water upon a wagon, when the barrel slipped and rolled upon his hand, so badly crushing it that the middle finger had to be amputated. The wounded hand is doing as well as could be expected.
The Columbia Spy
July 5, 1879
SHOCKING SUICIDE
Benj. Neff Shoots Himself Through the Head
Benjamin Neff, an old, highly respectable and influential citizen of Manor township, committed suicide on Sunday afternoon by shooting himself through the head, with a pistol, in a wagon shed on his farm. Mr. Neff was one of the most intelligent and prominent farmers in central Manor. He was for many years one of the most active members of the school board in the district and took a warm interest in furthering the cause of education. At the time of his death, he was about 62 years old, and had been twice married, having two sons by his first wife and several children by his second wife, all of whom are pretty well grown.
As soon as Mr. Neff's death was known, Dr. W. G. Binkley and Deputy Coroner Wm. E. Siple, of Washington borough, were notified, the deputy coroner empanling the following named jury of inquest: Benjamin Lehman, Jr., B. Frank Bergh, J. R. Myers, Harvey Brush, J. S. Stauffer and J. A. Graybill.
Daniel Neff, a son of the deceased, testified that his father left the house about 6 o'clock in the evening. As he did not return, Daniel went to the wagon house to look after him; calling and receiving no answer, he went up into the loft of the wagon house and there saw his father lying weltering in his blood, and a navy revolver lying beside him. Witness said his father often went up into the loft to avoid persons who he thought wanted to talk with him.
The post mortem made by Dr. Binkley showed that the pistol ball entered the right temple, passed through the head and came out behind the left ear, tearing away a great portion of the back part of the skull.
The jury rendered the following verdict: That Benjamin Neff came to his death from a pistol shot through his brain by his own hand, between the hours of 6 and 7 o'clock p. m., June 20th, while laboring under mental aberration.
Mr. Neff was a man of considerable means; he owned the large farm on which he lived, had considerable money at interest, and two years ago purchased from Mr. Landis the old "Ballance" farm in Fulton township. It is thought the purchase of this farm had something to do with unsettling Mr. Neff's mind. He seemed to think he paid too much for it, and brooded over it a good deal. Then he absented himself from his family, and although he was a very talkative man, became morose, and for days together would not speak to anyone. Finally about a year ago, he was taken to the insane asylum at Harrisburg, where he remained for some time and was so much benefited that he was returned to his home, but he never recovered his old-time social disposition, and something seemed to be always preying on his mind. So far as is now known, he has left no statement of the reason, which impelled him to take his own life, and the prevailing belief is that the deed was done while he was temporarily insane. he was a consistent member of the old Mennonite church, but was not by an means a religious enthusiast, and he had neither financial nor family troubles to impel him to self-destruction.
The Columbia Spy
July 12, 1879
WEST HEMPFIELD ACCIDENTS - On Saturday last, while Mrs. Ephraim Rohrer and daughter, from Manor township, were returning form a visit to their friends near Ironville, they met with what might have proven a severe accident. While crossing the railroad bridge (forty feet high) near Ironville, their horse became frightened at a board nailed to the floor of the bridge. - He commenced to back, and turned around on the bridge. Miss Rohrer jumped out, but Mrs. Rohrer held on to the lines until the animal was over his freight, when she led him to a neighbor, who repaired the wheel, which was pretty badly strained
The Columbia Spy
July 26, 1879
A YOUNG WOMAN PROBABLY LAMED FOR LIFE - Miss Lizzie Charles, daughter of John Charles, of Manor, while descending the stairway at the Cooper house, Lancaster city, on Saturday afternoon last, about 6 o'clock, made a misstep and fell to the bottom of the stairs, breaking off the head of the thigh bone, close to the socket in which it sits. Among surgeons the fracture is called intracapsular and is regarded as among the most serious of fractures. Every possible attention was paid to the unfortunate lady while at the hotel, and after she was removed to her home the next day, surgical aid was rendered by Dr. S. T. Davis , of Lancaster city, and Dr. S. P. Davis, of Millersville.
Miss Charles had been suffering from rheumatism for some time past, and it is supposed a twitch of this painful disease caused her to make the misstep that resulted so seriously.
LYCEUM - On last Monday evening an association called the Locust Grove Lyceum was organized at the residence of Mrs. C. O. Herr, one mile north of Creswell. Quite an interest was manifested by the neighbors, and the lyceum was put into working order by the election of the following officers: President E. K. Hershey; Vice President, D. O. Wissler; Secretary, H. G. Witmer; Treasurer, D. O. Herr.
After an interesting discussion on the resolution, �Resolved, That the veto power of the President be repealed,� the society adopted the following question for the debate at next meeting: �Resolved, That General Grant be elected to a third term.�
Miss Alice Herr was appointed reader, and after adopting constitution and by-laws, the society adjourned till Monday evening, July 28.