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popular host, of strict integrity, generous impulses, and liberal and progressive spirit. He has also en- gaged extensively in other legitimate business enter- .
and has been a liberal supporter of that and other elevating and worthy institutions. His wife is Julia A., daughter of William and Sarah ( Rowe) Hagans, of Strasburg township. The children who attained adult age are Aaron H., who occupies his father's farm in Eden; John H., who tills the old home- tract in Strasburg township; Mary, wife of Elias King, of Eden ; and Benjamin, William, and Charles, who reside at home.
CHAPTER LXXVIL.
WARWICK TOWNSHIP.
THE township of Warwick is one of the original townships laid out at the formation of Lancaster County. After the act of Legislature was passed setting off Lancaster from Chester County on May 10, 1729, the magistrates then living in that portion of the county set off met at the house of John Pos- tlethwait, together with a number of the inhabitants, to decide upon and define the territory for the sev- eral townships, and to give them names. The town- ship of Warwick was the eleventh township set off, and was named by Richard Carter in honor of the portion of England from which he had emigrated. There was at the time some contention in regard to the name, particularly upon the part of John Huber. The description of the territory comprised within the original township is as follows : " Warwick township, beginning by Conestogoe Creek, at a corner of Man- heim township, by Peter's road ; thence up by the west side of Conestogoe to Hans Graff's mill ; thence by a northerly branch to David Priess' mill ; theuce westerly along the mills by Lebanon township to Derry ; thence sontherly by Donegal to the aforesaid road, easterly to the place of beginning." The meet- ing for the above-mentioned purpose was held on June 9, 1729, and the action of the magistrates and citizens constituting the meeting was approved by
i the Court of Quarter Sessions, at a regular terin of court, on August 5th of the same year.
The territory comprised in the boundaries as origi- prises, and has by patient assiduity, and an economical . nally laid out included all the land now known as and plain course of living, acquired considerable prop- . Warwick, Penn, Elizabeth, and Clay townships. - The boundaries of the present township of Warwick have been so often changed, and the descriptions of the tracts of land in original grants or patents are so in- erty, and ranked himself among the successful, self- made, self-educated residents of his native county. He owns his father's homestead farm in Strasburg township, besides several fine tracts of land in Eden | definite that it is difficult to trace the property of any township, and has the satisfaction of knowing that of the original proprietors. The only boundary of the original township remaining unchanged in the present one, is that between Warwick and Manheim townships. what he has gained has been in the face of unfavor- able circumstances of birth and education, and by the exercise of a persisteney of purpose and force of will and character that would do any man credit. He is a stanch Democrat, but has never been an aspi- rant after public position. He is a regular attendant of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Eden,
The original township contained 62,533 acres, from which at the formation of Elizabeth township, in 1757, was taken 25,342 acres. In 1845, when Penn town- ship was erected, came another loss of 25,521 acres, leaving in the present township 11,670 acres.
Boundaries .- The boundaries of the present town- ship are: north by Elizabeth and Clay, east by Clay, Ephrata, and West Earl, south by West Earl and Manheim, and west by Penn. It is separated from Clay by Hammer Creek, from Ephrata by Ham- mer and Cocalico Creeks, and from West Earl by Co- calico Creek.
Water-Courses .- The township is traversed by many streams and brooklets, which make a varied and pleasant landscape, and produce a condition of soil well calculated for a perfect farming country. Its principal streams are Hammer and Cocalico Creek-, forming its eastern boundaries, and New Haven Creek, which rise, in the central southern portion. The direction of all the water-courses is from north or northwest to south or southeast, and their termination is Conestoga Creek. There are many other smaller streams, such as Carter's Run, which has its source in the Lititz Spring, and others that may have been of note in an early day, but are now only continuous streams during the spring or in rainy weather.
Railroads and Thoroughfares .- The Columbia and Reading Railroad passes directly through the township from east to west, touching the villages of Lititz, Warwick, Rothville Station, and Millway on its course. The township is traversed in all direc- tions by roads and turnpikes, which are well laid out and kept in good condition, making intercourse be- tween the different localities a matter of pleasure, and giving an impetus to local traffic. The principal roads are the Lancaster and Lititz turnpike, the Lititz and Lexington turnpike, and the "Old New- port road."
Natural Features. - The face of the country, while being far from flat and prairie-like, is not by any means mountainous or rugged. There are slight undulations in all parts of the township, which in the north take the name of Pine Hills, while in the south Rabbit Hill and Kissel Hill are the prominent features. The soil is a rich calcareous mixed with
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elay, and underlying it in some parts may be found a fine species of limestone, which is largely used in local buildings. The farming has been done in such an intelligent manner that the original qualities of the soil have in no way deteriorated, but in most of the territory improved by a judicious system of cul- tivation.
Products .-- The principal product is wheat, which is largely and successfully cultivated. All of the general gereals, vegetables, and fruits are abundant, and the growing of tobacco is becoming a large and constantly-inereasing feature in the productions of the township.
Early Settlers .- The first settler that can be lo- cated with any accuracy was Richard Carter, who probably came from Warwickshire, England. He located a tract of about two hundred acres on the west side of Conestoga Creek, about a mile from its mouth. He remained at this place about a year, and then moved farther up the creek, and located about where Millport now stands. He was a bachelor, and was a wheelwright by trade. He did not take out a patent for the land, and only occupied it as a squatter. In 1729, upon the formation of Warwick township, he was appointed magistrate, and the township name was selected by him. The small stream having its source in Lititz Spring is called Carter's Run in honor of him. John Wister, of Philadelphia, took out two patents for a part of the land located by Carter in 1741 and 1745, though it does not appear that he ever lived on it. Carter died July 2, 1750, and was about eiglity years of age at the time of his death. A large part of the land taken up by Carter is now owned by Levi S. Reist.
Christian Bomberger, or Bambarger, as it was origi- nally spelled, came to Warwick in 1722, and settled upon the land now owned by Christian Bomberger, Jacob Bomberger, and Levi B. Brubaker. He was a native of Eshelbrun, Baden. He did not take out a patent for the land till March 22, 1734. The land was taken up under two patents, one of which was for five hundred and forty-eight and three-quarter acres, and the consideration was eighty-five pounds one shilling sterling, and an annual quit-rent of one- half pence sterling per acre. The original patent is now in the hands of Rev. Christian Bomberger, a preacher of the Mennonite Church in Warwick township.
It is impossible to obtain the exact date of the ar- rival of George Kline, but it is certain that he reached Warwick prior to 1740. He came from Kichart, Baden, and took up land where the present village of Lititz now stands. lle took out patents for two hundred and ninety-six and one-half acres, dated July 14, 1741, and for thirty-two and one-half' acres, Dee. 12, 1747. It is probable that he took out other patents, for about 1753-55 he conveyed to the Mora- vian Brethren six hundred acres of land. He was a member of the first Lutheran congregation in War-
wick, but was subsequently converted under the preaching of Count Zinzendorf to the Moravian doe- trine. He removed in 1755 to Bethlehem, where he died in July, 1783.
George Eby was the first member of the. Eby family to Settle in the present Warwick township. Ile came here prior to 1733, as at that time a tract of land was surveyed to him. The land was situated on Hammer Creek, at the junction of the Cocalieo. A patent was not taken out for the land till 1760, and was in the name of Christian Eby. The name was spelled Ebi, as is evidenced by an inscription on a door in the house built by Christian Eby, as follows :
" Cluistian Ebi Magdalena Elnsin 1769."
This property was sold to Jacob Sheaffer in 1793.
Among the other carly settlers are Jacob Huber, who took up land in 1743; John Gingerich, 1735; Michael Pfautz, 1743; John Wister took out patents, 1741, four hundred and forty acres; 1745, eighty acres, but did not live here; Christian Hershey, 1739; Jacob Ilershey, 1742; John and Daniel Bru- baker, 174 -. Most of their land was in Elizabeth township.
Old Deed .-- The Rev. Christian Bomberger has in bis possession the original patent granted to the first Christian Bomberger (Bambarger). It is written on sheep parchment, size twelve by twenty-four inches, in a bold hand, something between a printed text and a running hand script. The writing is still distinct and perfectly legible. At the bottom of the parch- ment, laced through it and around the signature of Thomas Penn, is a blue ribbon. To this is attached a large beeswax seal, originally about three inches in diameter. Though this seai is now much broken, upon one side the words "Truth" and " Love," and on the other " Mercy" and "Justice" can be dis- tinetly traced, as also a general design for the seal.
ASSESSMENT.ROLL FOR WARWICK TOWNSHIP IN 1759 .! .
Freeholders. Avres.
Freehollers. Acres.
Bruder, John, Sr. 50
Dussing, Peter.
50)
Bair, Martin. 20
Blenkindorfer, Christian. 20
Deerdortf, Abraham ... 127
Bugar, Martin. 200
Duyer, John ... 150
Bamberger, Christian, Sr ... 200
Barr, Isane ..... 100
Bamberget, Christian, Jr. 200
Erb, Jacob.
200
Brendel, Marx 70
Erb, John .. 130
Bansman, William.
Eby, Christian 150
Het4, Michael. 100
Krust, Jubn 100
Baum, Rudy ..
Enck. John
Bam, Michael.
Eby, Andrew
Ehunan, John .. 100
Eby, Christian 50
Eby, John ..
Eby, George .. 150
50
Brumback, John
1hb, Christian
50
Binchart, Jacob 100
Ebrman, Peter
60
Burcharl, Uly 100
Eberhard, Nicholas
60
Burkart, John 100
Fred, Christin
120
Backer, Arnold 100
Forting, David. 2010
Blets, Fred 50
Falls, Henry
Bayley, David 100
Ferling, Jacob.
Frites, Bernard 300
Brubacher, Daniel 195
Classe, Mich.
Błatlenbeta, John 200
Geyer, Jacob ..
Geyer, Geor go.
Gyngery, Jnu., Jr
fyngery, Danl 250
Cumirer, Peter.
Gyngery, Christ'n. 140
Camrer, And. 40
Garber, Adam.
Boyer, Philip
Borgholder, Christian 200
Caldwell, David & Co.
100
Bruner, Henry
Bale, llenry. 100
Barr, Jacob 100
Bullmer, Christian.
Brulicher, Jobn. 195
Dehaft, Hruy. ....... 100
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Freeholders.
Acres. Frecholders. Acres.
Kni-ser, Frederick.
Ram, Courad.
Grayhall, Christ'n ... ist 120
.
Good, Jacob ... .
Miller, Nicolaus
Geiger, Christinu ....
Mariet, Nicolans.
Muselhnan, John
Sherzer, Stephen.
Franz, Michael.
Giles, Jacob & Co ..... 800
Heegy, Martin
Muselmann, Jacob 157
Hanson, John
Jesser, Henry.
Newswongel, Em 100
208 : Obietlin, Adam
50 . Oblinger, Ch'n 100
Hoog, Amlr.
Huber, D.in'l 100
Herchehroth, Catherina 100
Hackman, Henry.
lorshey, Christian, St. 140
Hany, Henry .. 100 Pfans, Mich 190
labecker, John 150
Richserher, l'eter 130 Hoock, George. 130
Hra-, John.
Royer, Geo ...
Hess, Christian. 115 Roth, Geo
Hoyl, Jacob. 50 Stover, Valentine. 190
Huber, Abraham 150 Sees, Bajaer 171
Huber, Samuel 150
Huber, Peter
100
Hanser. Martin
40
Haller, Henry.
Stouffer, Jacob 265
Huber, Jacob 130
Hackman, Abraham 130
Halinde, Martin
Hoffarth, Mlath'a, 150
Henicke, Nicolaus.
Shiants, John 117
Hershey, Christian, J1.
850
Holhuger, Jacob ..
Ilelden, David
Snyder, Henry, Ji 200
50 . Scheibley, Christin 150
Spedler. Martin
Stauffer, John, Sr
Schanek, Mantin 300
Seibe, France
25
Kreiner, Valentine 130
Kreiner, Adnul .. 100
Kerman, Mntl's ... 50
Trabinger, Susanna. 100
Klick, Phihp.
Waller, Jacoli, .. 25
Kline, Mich'l. 137
Koch, George ..
Weaver, Lurenve.
Koch, John .. 54
Wendling. Peter 30 Klub, Casper .. 199 Wittmer, John. 10}
Kissel, Fried
Wolll, Sammel .
Wolft, Abraham 25
Kissel, Nicolans. 50 Langnaker, Jacob,
Wagerle, Paul.
Languaker, Christ'n 130
Wendler, John ..
Lesher, Bastian 200 Wayland, Peter. Lenherr, Jacob 100 Wurhard, John 30)
Leye, George 100
Witter, Christopher.
Layder, Jacob
Lawman, Stephen. 100
Langenecker, Ch' 80
Vautman, Alexander 180
Lecron, Dan. 50
Miller, Jacob.
Zug, Michael. 175 Meier, George 50
Zeiger, Jucob. 30 Marek, Conrad, 179
Freemen.
Caldwell, Samuel.
Wolff, Andreas.
Conner, Christ. Edwards, John. Ballmer, Michael. Richler, Peter,
Miller, William. Miller, Jacob. Stouffer, Christ.
Gingerick, Jacob.
Sender, George.
Baer, Jacob.
Regbie, Thomas.
Inmates.
Armstrong, Christ. Buchner, Lotence. Bender, Leunh. Beddor, John. Bush, John. Old, Jolin.
Iloilinger, Daniel. Lickart, Bernard. not, George,
Black, l'eter.
Jacoe, Simon.
Kop, Michael.
Martin, Frederick.
Derik, Frederick
Scott, Josoph. Ilair, Peter. Sees, Em.
Hulng, Jacob. Walter, Jucob.
Juncker, Jacob.
Sulvan, John.
Hackman, Ulyich.
Engelberg, Michael.
Staber, Jacob. Draxel, George.
Phillippi, John.
Schiener, Frederick. Miller, Daniel.
Engel, William.
Schnurenberg, George.
Thomas, Phihp.
67
Millet, Leunk ....
Revensborg, Peter.
Reide, Just.
Lebeyalt, Daniel.
Muselman, And's ..
I'fanz, Mu Larl.
Teuants. Acies. Owners.
Strana, Frederick 54 Lenz, Christ.
Nicodemus, Henry ... . 190
Brubaker, John.
Smith, George .... .... 100 .. Giles, Jacob & Co.
Gibssell, Henry .......... ... 140 Bender, John.
Stelly, HIeny 150 .. Erb, John.
A true return, taken by me,
NICOLAUS HENICKE.
Justices of the Peace,-John F. Hummer, 1840; Christian II. Rauch, 1841 ; John F. Hummer, 1845; Christian II. Rauch, 1845 ; Samuel Frey, 1846 ; Chris- tian 11. Rauch, 1850; Levi S. Reist, 1851 ; Christian H. Rauch, 1855; Levi S. Reist, 1856; Francis W. Christ, 1860; Jonas N. Stanter, 1861; Francis W. Christ, 1865; Andrew B. Hackman, 1866 ; A. B. Rei- Jenbach, 1870; A. B. Hackman, 1871 ; R. R. Tshudy, 1874; A. C. Frey, 1876; A. B. Reidenbach, 1879; John F. Ruth, 1881.
Old Houses,-The early settlers in this territory evidently knew how to build good houses, or, at least, houses that would stand the ravages of time. There are too many of them now standing to be described in detail. George Kline's house at Lititz was built in 1754, and was in good condition in 1864, when it was torn down to make way for a modern structure. It occupied the site of the present residence of P. S. Reist.
The " Brothers' House" was built in 1760-61, and the walls seem as strong now as when first built. It is now being remodeled.
The "Sisters' House," built 1760-61, still presents a good appearance.
A house opposite Church Square, built in 1792, is now used as the Lititz Academy. It was built by Christian Schropp, one of the pioneer school- teachers.
The Moravian Church, built in 1786-87, was re- modeled in 1857, but the old walls are still in the building, and seem strong enough for another century.
The Lutheran St. Jacob's Church, built in 1741, was removed to Lititz in 1771 and used in building a fulling-mill on Carter's Creek. This mill still stands, though changed in formation, and is used as a tobacco warehouse.
Old Mills .- The Lititz saw- and grist-mill was erected in 1756 by the Moravian Brethren, and the first miller was probably Samuel Fry. This mill was burned in 1775, but a new one was immediately re- built. Milling in those days was profitable, as shown by the fact that in 1777 the profits made by this mill were two thousand five hundred dollars. It was sub- sequently sold to Jolm Keller, and was owned by the Keller family for three generations; was bought by Benjamin Ritter, Sr., about 1865, afterwards owned by Benjamin Ritter, Jr., and is now the property of 1. W. Shober.
Grosse, John. 200
Hollinger, I'h'n 140
Hochstutter, John
Huber, Andrew ..
Florya, God.
Mestriel, Henry
Pletter, Joseph
20
Pieil, Potet .. 50
Pattly, Mich 150
Resh, Juhn.
Inbecker, Jacob 2.50
Rudy, Hemy ..
Steeg, Arnoldt 50
Stouffet, Dan'] 100
Scheibly, Casper 50
Schill, Geo .... 50
Schanz, Jacob 70
Schits, Jolin ... 145
Seman, John. 170
Stouffer, Jho , Jr 140 Sensinich, Mich ... 125
Kline, Peter
Kinzi, Jacob.
Keener, Adam ..
Koffman, Isttac
Kesh, Mathew.
100 275 1.30
Shetzer, Jacob ..
50
Spanhaner, Jacob
Waymar, Casper. 100
Wolff, Michael 40 Zariman, Jacob ..
Zug, Jacob 175
Wisst I, I-amc. Graber, Philip. Leibruck, Pulthas Hoffinan, Philip. Iamna, Andrew.
Mink, Henty ....... 90
Eibe, Math.
Gyngety, Chich .... 200
Groberger, Daniel. Ungar, JJohn.
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In 1765 a fulling-mill was built at Lititz, and it was also used as a snuff manufactory. In 1813 it was sold 'to lolin Keller. In 1827 it was burned, with the ex- ception of the walls; was rebuilt and furnished as a carding-mill, and is now standing.
The first mill built in the township was erected by George Eby at the junction of Hammer and Cocalico C'reeks. It is impossible to locate exact date, but it was between 1733 and 1760. It was torn down about 1835, and near its site was erected by Jacob Shaeffer, Jr .. the mill now owned by Levi Brubaker.
Schools .- The first school in Warwick township was in the Warwick Church and school-house, and was ereeted in 1748, though school did not commence till May 13, 1749. Its first teacher was the Rev. Leonard Schnell, a Moravian minister. In 1762 this school-house was taken down and removed to Lititz, opposite the present Moravian Church. There was no other school at this time near Lititz, and the chil- dren from the adjoining country attended school at this place. It was conducted by Bernard A. Grube, and later by Christian Schropp. In 1815, Jolm Beck took charge of the school, which was held in an old blacksmith-shop built in 1754. It occupied the site of the present Lyceum building, on the west side of the Church Square. In 1818 the school was taken from under the control of the church authorities and placed under Mr. Beck's personal management. He | took no scholars outside of the village till 1819, when he began taking outside scholars. In 1822 a new building was built, and shortly after that a small building to be used as a primary school. Mr. Beck conducted this school till 1865. Up to 1843 there were but few schools, and those were in most cases poorly attended and badly taught. The custom was for a teacher to obtain a list of scholars, and if he obtained a sufficient number to warrant the venture to open a sebool.
The school-houses were built by subscription, and a board of trustees elected to take charge of school affairs. The tuition was paid by the parents of the scholars, and those too poor to pay were put upon the poor-list (atter 1809) and their tuition paid for by the county. After the school law of 1828 and those of 1834 and 1836 the establishment of distriet schools became general, though Warwick township did not accept the distriet system till 1843. The first school board that there is any record of met at Jacob Zeigler's, and was composed of Samuel Frantz, Christian Steh- man, Daniel Rudy, Jacob Shitz, and Benjamin Pen- nel .. Sanmel Frantz was elected president, Benjamin Pennel secretary, and Jacob B. Tshudy treasurer. After obtaining a list from the assessor it was found that there were two hundred and fifty-four children of school age in the township. The first schools under the new system began second Monday in June, 1843. The first rate of taxation for school purposes was as- sessed at five eents on'a hundred dollars. Among the resolutions passed was one that no child should
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receive at the public expense more than six months' schooling per year. This was afterwards reseinded. The first teachers were Abraham B. Schitller, Eli Pickel, Philip Thratz, Jacob Singer, Abraham Bal- mer, Elizabeth Whiteford, Samuel Caldren, Mordecai Davis, Samuel Zintmeyer.
When Penn township was set off, in 1845, it became necessary to elcet new directors, as most of those then in office were in the new township. The new director> were Jacob Loose, Christian Hostetter, Jo- sephi Brubaker, Jr., Henry Hess, Henry Baker, Sam- uel Lichtenthaler. - In 1848 the school-houses were Warwick, Kissel Hill, Millport, Rabbit Hill, Filles', and Lexington. The two treasurers who have held office the longest periods of time are Jacob B. Tshudy, 1842-48 and 1851-52, and P. S. Reist, 1857-63. In 1852 there were seven school districts and five hun- dred and fifty-three scholars.
The following comparative table shows the ad- vancement from the time the county superintendent first held office :
No. of Teach- Schoole els.
Pupils.
Total Tax Received.
Total Receipts.
Expended.
1856
9
375
$1700.00
$1876.89
$1290 00
1666.
10
12
677
3618 00
4011 52 0130 53
4235.48
1882
14
14
580
G130 53
6056 43
The present school districts are Buch's, Warwiek, Rome, Martin's, Fairview, Lexington, Union, Brun- nerville, Lookout, Sunnyside, Millport, Pleasant View, Upper Rothsville, Lower Rothsville. F. S. Hackman is president, P. Witmer treasurer, and IIenty S. Miller secretary of the present school board. .
The village of Lititz is a special school district, having a separate organization.
Lititz .- The name of this village was formerly spelled Litiz, and the correct spelling has been a mat- ter of dispute. Some years since the postmaster-gen- eral ordered the change of the spelling of the post- office from Litiz to Lititz. The settlement at Lititz began in 1754, though the village was not laid out until 1757. The plan of the village was made by Rev. Nathaniel Seidel and John Reuter, and was named from a village in Bohemia. The property was owned entirely by the Moravian Brethren, and all its early interests, both religious and seenlar, were con- trolled by them.
EARLY INDUSTRIES,-About the first manufae- turing of any, note was the making of organs by David Tanneberger. Tanneberger was a native of Germany, and manufactured organs in Lititz as early as 1765. Among the organs made by him was one used by the Moravians of Lititz, built in 1787 and used till 1879, a period of ninety-two years.
Early in the nineteenth century Matthias Tshudy was engaged in the manufacture of chip hats. They were quite celebrated at that time and were shipped as far south as New Orleans, a distance at that day which was a much greater obstacle to successful trade than in this age of steam and electricity. About
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1810, William HT. Rauch began the manufacture of 'present building was completed. Capital, seventy the " Lititz bretzel." or pretzel, as it is more gener- ally called. Ile was succeeded in business by his son, H. A. Rauch, who continued its manufacture until 1865, when he failed. Jusius F. Sturgis, the present proprietor, made some improvements in the article and now conduets the business.
Between 1820 and 1824 a malt-honse was built on ; Broad Street, near Carter's Run, where the residence of Dr. Roebuck now stands. Its first proprietor was JOHN B. ERB .- Jacob Erb, the great-grandfather of John B., emigrated from Switzerland, and settled in that portion of Lancaster County now known as Clay township, where he was both a farmer and a thriving miller. He was a member of the State Legislature when its sessions were held in the city of Philadelphia. Among his children was John, who Michael Greider, who sold to Jacob B. Tshudy about 1830; was burned in 1856, but immediately a new one was built, a large brick building, now standing on West Main Street. Mr. Tshudy conducted it till his death in 1866, and was succeeded by R. R. Tshudy ; was used as a malt-house till date of Mr. R. R. Tshudy's death in 1878; is now used by Buch & | served during the war of the Revolution as teamster for a period of three years, having left his home for that purpose at the age of sixteen.
Brother as a tobacco warehouse.
In 1833, John Kreiter applied to the town trustees for permission to build a brewery and malt-house. This was given in the hope that the use of malt liquor would take the place of spiritnous liquors then in nse (church records). It was owned in succession by Christian Kreiter, Michael Muicke, John Hamm, and Rauch & Tshudy (F. M. Rauch and R. R. Tshudy); was burnt in 1865, and immediately a new one was built by Keller & Tshudy. This brew- ery is now the property of Henry Zortman, and stands just southwest of Lititz Spring.
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