Obituary of a Longtime Resident and Faithful Wife
A funeral for a devoted wife and mother was held after her death on Sunday morning at age 78 years and 5 months. The service, led by Rev. O G Romig, included German and Mialiah language sermons and a large attendance from relatives and friends. She leaves a husband, daughters and five sisters. interment followed at Evergreen cemetery with a respectful private service at the home.
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Mabinda
Somuel Rick- Otay
Wien
Jas Yal
Mary Weller
Chenar
O. G. Romig
Hey
W. Marduardt
Aflentown
Howe, Fier
Evergreen
Fesble
Salle Krlek
Tew Strauss
Ole
W. Thafdorf
Mova
Marquardt
Tunici
Tzavi Tamla
Abe
Edward de Grove Beaver
J. He Kilngier
Bamuel Wagner
Garhart
the Undertaker
Governing Marriages Changes Planned by Church Tribunal
Shanahan outlines new church rules requiring an engagement contract signed by two witnesses before marriage. A formal declaration may be needed if impediments exist, with a months long waiting period in the parish. Notices will be issued statewide, with Harrisburg readers to receive more details in coming weeks.
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Shanahan
Mariinburg
Yash
Fide Te
Ywilest
Harrisburg
Irystown Notes Chronicle Local Happenings
Irystown reports include Thomas Natlainger returning from Lebanon with her daughter Mos. fol Stoller. Bert Haag left for Bernyilla. Stegel helped cut wood. Zeller and Isaac Morgan visited locals. Henry Arta died Friday and will be buried at the old Wlopp’s church tomorrow. Hartzell officiating. Zeller was in Myerstown. George Donkel in Millersburg.
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Irystown
reo'Thomas Natlainger
Mos
Fol’ Stoller
Lebanon
Bert Haag
Bernyilla
Evn Stegel
Mrnday
Wins Zeller
Tsaac Morgan
Ness
Henry Arta
Two Decades Ago Reprist From Dail En
Reprist from Dail en of two decades ago recounts county affairs in Berks and surrounding: salaries fixed for county employees include GSerk Cherat $1.00 and Preon DPhyatelan Meok- Jey $600. references to a farewell service, a teaching lecture, and a wedding trip for a local couple.
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Wren N
Board of County Commissioners
Landermileh
Bon
Titor Henty
Henry
Wellington
Moriah
Win
Walt Ghroet
Banville
Army
Marietta
Aehen
Jokoeph Retgel
Simon Lang
Sixteenth Street
Trigit
Warhess
Ahatta
Hogy
Dal Wrage
Cryrvilla
Ohio
Ming Grace Mh
Bhrasater
Leaton
Sqiulvo
Mhomna
Lohman Straet
A.T
Sam
Iso
Grand Lodge
Order of
Thsted
Pittaturg
McCaully
Tiltuitinny
Totr Arounds
Batwoon
T.H. Rebnoohl
Rouban Schwarts
James Gates
John Gates
Grimeh Hyileka
Joseph Hartman
Thaiaders
Endurance Run Prep For Motor Club Event
Preparation for a two day endurance run by the Motor Club of Harrisburg on May 4 includes a route through Lebanon, Reading, Waltham, Allentown and Philadelphia with a 160 mile first day and about 120 miles on the second day. Cars must keep running, penalties apply for fuel delays, and a technical committee will inspect vehicles. Four classes include touring, touring under $2800, runabouts under $2000, and overall prices.
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Motor Club
Harriaburg
Clut
Brent
Labanon
Reading
Walatown
Allentown
Philadelphia
Norristown
Pottstown
Trancaster
Maine
Spelling Champions Highlight North eastern Missouri Teachers Meet
At Macon this week John Scott won the spelling contest while Lancaster, Missouri's Alfred Smith and William Sella also excelled. The event, tied to the North eastern Missouri School Teachers association, drew educators debating spelling's importance in elementary schools. Scott, a ten year veteran teacher, voiced demand for stronger spelling emphasis amid shifting grades and the rise of stenography and business needs.
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St. Louis
Tenes
Helavier
Jones
Brent
United States
Aimarlea
Cernried Beath
Sones
Taneaster
Holsalon
Joies
James Westhoff
San‘ Mona
Dean Aupper
Hla
Ure
Werthoff
Sarond
Lord Wellington
Napoleon
Nolready
Wellngton
Tye
Scott
King- Tand
Associaion
Syatom
Aubient
Nike
Greatest Concrete Bridge Opens in Washington
The Connecticut Avenue Bridge spans Rock Creek and is the world’s largest concrete span. It is 184 feet above ground with a 56 foot roadway, five arches of 40 feet, and fifteen minutes from downtown by trolley. Built entirely of concrete without steel reinforcement, it cost about 4 million dollars after years of delay due to funding.
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Washington
Rock Creek
Tralley
Congress
Ian
Uncalled For Letters For Week End June 18 1008
Uncalled for matters list includes ladies Katherine Hee Florenta M Durboran Polly Kreider Miss Ida Lutz Miss Rose Moltall Miss Shilia Plofer Miss M M Shirk Mary Sehwants Miss Saille Stoner Caro ee R Waener Mrs Bertie Wood Pings and gents B o H Basher Patrick Lynn Leon D Froas Frank Grassil Shucker Hennicka Jacob Kline Morton Peter Smith C WY Smit dd Yingat with names clearly listed for the period ending June 18 1008.
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Katherine Hee
Florenta M. Durboran
Polly Kreider
Mise Ida Lutz
Rose Moltall
Mise Shilia Plofer
M. M. Shirk
Mary Sehwants
Misa Saille Stoner
Caroee R. Waener
Bertie Wood- Pings
Gents
B. O H. Basher
Patrick Lynn
Leon D. Froas
Frank Grassil
Shucker and
Hennicka
Jacob Kline
Morton
Peter Smith
C. WY. Smit, Dd
Yingat
Colonie Officers Pass Fifteen Mile Test At Preadia
Colonie Jofin't Clem Anatétant Chuartermaster General and officers successfully passed a fifteen mile test of horse manship at the Preadia. Clem, then barely eighteen, sought an appointment to West Point after an audience with President Grant. Grant gave a note directing him to the Secretary of War, who, after reading it, asked if the order would commission him. The note ultimately directed remonstration to Second Lieutenant in the regular army.
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Colonie
Jofin
Clem
Anatétant Chuartermaster
Amore
Honsewell
Cal Clem
Grant
Prosident
Adini
Ron
Secretary of War
Clon
West Point
Regmar
Markets Report Shows Mixed Welfare and Trade Signals
The market page lists diverse items including cattle, Tasmania notes, and hotel stocks. It references currency figures, shipyards, and plans for asset swaps, with scattered prices and external factors affecting value. The text is fragmented but indicates ongoing activity across commodities, real estate, and services.
Mixed Livestock Prices and Sale Notes From Broad Market
A chaotic listing of cattle sheep and hog prices with varied breeds and weights. Mentions calves dressed stock wethers lambs and hogs alongside multiple price points from 0.75 to 7.00, noting regional sale context and general market tone.
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SiAda
Moe Lee
Mey
Wes Lambs
Philadelphia Grain and Produce Market Report Fragment
The Philadelphia market shows a steady tone with varied grain and produce prices. Highlights include mixed oats and wheat values, soy and corn notes, hay, butter, eggs, potatoes, and poultry. steady offerings and limited declines reflect typical Saturday activity.
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Hoilor
Tre Milly
Whit Cras
Peonaytvanta Roller
Wwerteen Inter
Elu
Hinall Hetes
Wrady
Tsetse
Free Capes
Saas
Population estimate notes Canada rise in six years
Official estimates place Canada’s population at 4,000,000 on April 1, up 2 percent over six years. Dr. Plimmer reports a drug far more effective against sleeping sickness than atoxys, with tropical disease research conducted for Britain’s Royal Society committee.
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Canada
Plimmer
Royal Sobiety
Great Britain
Europa liner to feature tailor shop and modiste parlor
Hort Valin plans innovations aboard the Europa as she sails from Belfast to America. A London Paris trained staff will direct a tailor shop and modiste parlor with onboard American tailors to appeal to passengers seeking couture at sea. A jewelry shop with diamonds and precious stones will allow on board selections, avoiding London or Paris searches. The ship will also host a restuarant on the deck and onshore services for guests, including a connection to New York restaurants and hotels.
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Hort Valin
Belfast
First-Elaga
London
Paris
Tere Hatin
Arto Leen
TelhraCarlton
Buernes
Europe
New York
Park Enrers
Banner from Revolution Era Found at Swanton Farm
A Vermont discovery reveals a 15 foot long home spun flag unearthed by John Ballard in Swanton, dated back to the Revolution. The banner features an eagle on a rock with a shield and arrows, thirteen stripes, thirteen stars, and the motto Independente Por ever. Swanton appears added later, suggesting pre Vermont statehood origins.
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Vermont
Landren
Swanton
Fohn Ballard
USA
Trade union idea among England’s three shorthand engravers
A fragment notes there are only three engravers of shorthand in England. One lives at Huth, Heros, described as a joke, and he proposed to his two London colleagues the propriety of forming a trade union.
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England
Huth
Heros
London
January Burr MeintosH Monthly Highlights Visual Arts
The January issue showcases varied and striking plates including a flashlight view in New York Madison Square and a portfolio of Marguerite Downing juvenile pictures. Stage portraits feature Gerville-Reache Lantelline Ethel Jackson Frances Starr Olga Nethersole Mrs Patrick Campbell Perla Sanders. Notable people of note present Dr Edward Everett Hate David Starr Jordan the Shah and Queen of Norway and Prince Vi of Korea. Monographic pictures are vivid photogravure images likely to please enthusiasts of photographic reproduction.
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Eurer
Madison Square
Edward Everell Hate
Davi Starr Dlerdan
Tbe Khas
Norway
Prince Vi
Korea
English to be taught in Cuban public schools next year
English will be introduced in the public school system of Santa Clara province Cuba next year and will become a required subject in all Cuban public schools. The plan aims to standardize language education across the island with emphasis on basic communicative skills.
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Santa Clara Province
Cuba
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Tasmania
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Philadelphia Grain and Produce
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