Deserter Rejoined Union Soldier From York Receives Honor
Edward T. Lewis, once branded a deserter, has been honorably discharged. He joined as a 17 year old from Hopewell township, served three years, reenlisted after a 1864 discharge at White Side Station, Tenn. illness prevented front line service with the 77th Pennsylvania Volunteers. He faced desertion charges after a 60 day limit, but may receive a $2,500 back pension.
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Edward T. Lewis
York
United States Army
Lewis
Hopewell Township
White Side Station
Tenn
77Th Pennsylvania Volunteers
Sam
Murderers in Intent Raise Call for Stricter Law in Lebanon
The Lebanon News notes a string of robberies by young bandits in Lebanon County within six weeks. On January 15 they were foiled at Warren Light's East Lebanon store by brave clerks. In Palmyra at Engle's store the cashier and clerk were startled, cash taken. The piece argues for harsher laws to deter such criminals and frames intent as crime. Also profiled is Mrs. Rebecca Hogentogler, age ninety eight, living with daughter Elizabeth Gochenauner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon County
T Lebanon News
Warren Light
East Lebanon
Palmyra
Samuel Engle
J. Raymond Engle
Schwab Announces Pennsylvania Steel Acquisition Details
Mr. Schwab explains the purchase of the Pennsylvania Steel Company for 37.9 million dollars, giving Bethlehem Steel expanded capacity. The deal consolidates Pennsylvanian and Maryland plants with Bethlehem facilities, adding furnaces, ingot capacity and new ore assets to a growing steel empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Pennsylvania
Wecquish
Bethlehem Steel Company
Pensylvani Steel Company
Steelton
Sparrows Point
Pennsylvinia Steel Company
Lebanon
Maryland Steel Company
Maryland
Capelty
Lancaster Prepares Major Building Boom Ahead of Spring
The Lancaster Intelligencer notes a large upcoming construction surge with plans for a Boys' high school a cigar factory additions to United Cigar Manufacturers Company brick property a Linoleum Company warehouse and office a St Anthony's Church auditorium parish buildings for St Joseph's and a new Sacred Heart church plus a major post office building. The total cost of the big projects will exceed one million dollars.
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Lancaster
Lancaster Intelligencer
Boys’ High
Bayer & Bros
United Cigar “Manufacturers Company
Linoleum Company
St. Anthony's Church
St. Joseph's Church
Sacred Heart Parish
Church Anniversary Observed At United Church Hummelstown
The fourth anniversary of the United Brethren Church in Hummelstown was marked with special Sunday services. Rev. Daugherty of Lebanon Valley College preached the morning sermon. Rev. Lehman serves as church pastor.
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United Brethren Church
Hummelstown
Daugherty
Nebanon Valley College
A. $8 Lehman
State Objects to Saloon on State Property in Capitol Park
Dauphin County Court hears remonstrance against liquor license for Tred W. Ebel who runs a hotel in Capitol Park extension. State, via Attorney General, opposes saloon on State property and seeks possession as the site nears razing. Witnesses note many petition signatures appear duplicated.
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Commonwealth
Dauphin County
W. Ebel
Capitol Park
Attorney, General’s Department
Ebel
11Th Ward
Striplin
Park
Hbel
Disturbing Funeral Scene at Dilapidated County Graveyard
At a colored funeral in an unnamed county the interment was delayed by a collapsing graveyard filled with rubbish. A coffin upset and the corpse rolled out as mourners fled. pallbearers collapsed and women fainted before sufficient mourners returned. The graveyard’s neglect drew sharp distress among the community.
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Lancaster Way
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Union
Manchester
David FE. Good
Mixs
Lizzie Koehn
Rebecca Hogentogler
Lancaster County
Elizabeth Gochenauer
Schwab’s
Arvindyy
Thlewater
Betohont Lis
Gis
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Guba
Ecomsyatl Ore Bink Company
Cornwall Pa
Pon Mars Col Company
Con Janda da
Moylan Sool
Witnittighan
Del
Puny
Quincy
Anas
Phe Nteolton Pall Caetites
Faehude Wivdor Millg
Dts
Steneti
Wilhl Feliines
Bethlehon
Mit
Pawner County
Kan
the Wearer
Hershey Laundry Co
Hershey, PA
Houaianeety
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Ralph M. Mauleair
Agt
Hershey _ Press
Hershey Company
Hershey Printing Company
Hershey, Penna
Crass
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Hershby, Pennsylvania
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