20 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented page lists a church gathering, a health official visiting the area, and a mix of social events. It notes a harvest at a local orchard, a Topton orphan home anniversary, and a new delivery wagon for the local works.
Artesian well drillers Kohl and Sone travel to Atoveardale for a contracted job by land. A daily report mentions Mock near Chitpinee and residents Mia Sasaler of Unlebronk with relatives Mr. and Mrs Willian Yarnan. Simeon Finckley from Archoneek visits brother John Gockley at the Crouse house amid miscellaneous town figures and arrivals.
A rustic local column records Harvest Home services at Alan's Lutheran Church on a Friday in August and lists visits by the Gerberich and Mader families from Indiana and Lebanon. It also mentions a turnout at the Gerbarich reunion and other Sunday calls around J A Mader's and Ruth's households.
Parish notices list pastor J Welker and Hatns at Pleasant and Fontana churches with services on Bunday. Times include 10 a m Cleona 2 15 p m and 7 30 p m at St Johns. A musical prelude is planned and Tulpehooken address given.
A jumble of local items reports a raid on Prof. Cyrny Boger's cellar with theft of oats and valuables, a neighborhood cake walk, road conditions, a grave sale at Lydia A. Meyer’s, and various visits and farm updates. Dr. Thiede assisted injured travelers. J. Lake crossed Pita to North Annville. Amos Grosapiel arrived from Bellaire to visit.
A borking wagon incident on Maple avenue leads to William Gaul thrown from the wagon and dragged toward a railroad crossing where he struck a post and fence, injuring the horse but leaving the other party unhurt. The article also lists unclaimed mail and a large local gathering including a birthday party and a church reunion at Harn's church grove with many attendees and travelers.
Ag Frank Bittner announces Charles A. Moore will head the Tebanon County Fair exhibition building from August 26 to 28. The program aims to boost exhibitor interest with protected display cases and owner identifications for antiques. Collection points include several ward stores and hotels across the town.
An unclear report references sparks from a passenger on a train line near Hollingere, with disrupted service and an investigation underway. Authorities examine the incident, while passengers are advised to seek updates.
The Pittaburg cattle market reports tight supply for cattle with steady quotes, strong hog and lamb values, and pork products trading around $4.40 to $7.60 per unit. Steers and heifers price ranges vary with Chicago and local buyers remaining active, while sheep and lamb markets show moderate demand and steady to firm quotes.
Live stock reports show three days ending Wednesday August 19 with local demand described as not very strong. Arrivals matched expected volumes and prices were steady amid modest buying activity.
The report shows stock holdings including 38 carloads of stock mostly inferior and ordinary quality. Sheep and lambs are described as dull with steady prices for better grades and weaker for common. Cattle and veal are mixed with some lines holding steadier values, while western and Texas steers and other stock move in a broad, cautious range.
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