23 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
1
A rambled monologue follows Simon Pure as he details a chaotic and comic misadventure aboard a sleeping car headed to New York. The narrator describes mixed passengers, a conductor, mishaps with berths and luggage, and a humorous view of the journey ending with a tease of Mandy and a future meeting.
Peachtown January 20 The grippe has struck and affected many families. John Donmoyer’s sale attracted fair attendance with bids submitted. RR Brightbill is recovering from illness. Miss Diana Kittel died at her mother's home after 8 1/2 years ill. Burial at Cedar Hill Fredericksburg with full funeral attendance. Several local movements and visits noted. The Round Top Jewry society held a program and revival meetings continue with multiple sermons and a pulpit Bible presentation.
Fragmentary note references a revival series in Jonestown with terse headings and unclear details. The readable fragment hints at a local column or column heading rather than a full event description, offering minimal concrete facts beyond a community interest feature.
A surprise party was held at Amos Long's home on Friday evening in honor of his wife turning 68. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Henry Funk, Mr and Mrs Marvey Bixler, Miss Stella Bixter, and many more. Refreshments were served and everyone returned home pleased, with best wishes for Mrs. Long's many returns of the day. Grant Daubert Jr. made a business trip to Lebanon and others were noted visiting relatives and hauling goods. The Daniel Dearwechter sale drew a good crowd with fair prices.
The Republican primaries for North Lebanon Township in Best Ind west will be held at the East location.
Market notes show cattle, hogs, and sheep trading with varied bids. Prices for steers range around 2.70 to 4.00 per hundredweight, heifers near 4.00, bulls at about 3.50 to 4.20, packers around 4.00 to 4.30, and bulk sales near 4.20. Sheep receipts estimate 18,000 to 20,000 with lambs at 5.75 and yearlings at 1.00 to 1.50.
A Pittsburg Jan 23 market update from Pittabarg Gattis at Union Live Stock Yards notes cattle prices with primo, sheep, veal calves, hog receipts down slightly and hogs heavier. Wheat and flour futures show lower prices with nearby delivery steady. Poultry live stock shows firmer prices for fowl and ducks while tallow remains quiet. The piece mentions Beltish patent law taking effect on April 4 1908 impacting labor requirements.
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