05 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
1
A report highlights unusual and challenging experiences faced by enumerators during field work. Several workers report unexpected delays, difficult terrain, and moments of confusion while gathering census data.
A wartime style report details female residents resisting census prompts. Enumerators press for ages while some households refuse to answer. Officials warn penalties for noncompliance and promise confidential handling, though families with many males complicate the process. The piece notes misgivings, rough encounters, and the government's insistence on complete, courteous responses.
North Johnston article notes director elections at New North Letenon and upcoming selection dates for candidates. It mentions a Friday reception by President Rauch, listed attendees and location, plus local horse events and a straw ride to Mt Gretna. Two games planned for Vinanove with activities around Adios and Myersipwe.
Committees meet to organize the Y U G U Biennial Convention at Salem. Entertainment plans, reception duty, and badge design are underway with Miss Cling B Light chairing the reception committee. A register team and music committee are appointed to manage attendance and evening programs.
London rejoices as Pretoria falls and a general holiday is declared. Officials say British forces have entered Pretoria after repelling Moers forces, with events slated for formal possession at 2 o clock.
Washington dispatch notes Civil War veterans are dying at about three and one third percent yearly. Commissioner Evins estimates remaining survivors number about 741,467 with average ages near fifty nine. Last year saw about 30,855 deaths and new organizers form an Elk Club with 22 names, while Theodore Posselt arrives to assist at Salem Church.
Theodore EL Schmauk a student and tester at Salen By Lae church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at West Chester State University on Sunday. The ceremony is part of the university’s graduation events and resumes a traditional final address by Schmauk who is aged 17.
Thoymiy Register Han tolls granted vHorsushinenwity to Lucetta Head in dine estrle of Nohers Kk, Hea, late if Lebanon. Next Saturday will be our Inet day o vais great bargaly offering: come oyatty. THE BAXNER SHOE STORE. Appaxite court Lease. A full line of GREEN GROCERIES and FRUIE always in stock.
A Cornwall township trial featured judge censure of the jury after an unusual verdict in the Bargstein case. Witnesses described a heated scene between several families, with Bertha Stout and Nein family members among the accused. The morning session include multiple trials and guilty pleas while the afternoon focused on Samuel Bergstein’s liquor sales defense and a contested assault claim.
Seed listing for endives and radishes with various varieties and prices. White Chinese and Chinese Rose Radish offered at 10¢ per oz, several endive types priced between 10¢ and 15¢ per oz with bulk options. Turnips including Purple Top Strap, Early White Milan, and Early White Egg priced around 30¢ to 60¢ per unit.
Thomas Smith, a tramp, found guilty of assault and battery on M. T. Spang of the I. & BR. railway, while Franklin A. Reboey pleaded guilty. Klingter, savaged by a blade at a dark Seventh Street location, narrowly escaped death as his life was threatened.
Thirty orphans from Loysville arrive Sunday in the city to be hosted by local Lutheran churches. A supper at 440 Main Street will aid the costs of the trip. The children will sing and recite at Children’s Day exercises at Zion Lutheran in the morning and later at Seventh Street Lutheran in the evening. Principal and teachers accompany them. departure to Loysville leaves Monday at 6 o'clock. Local families urged to host and support the event.
A series of marriage notices from Lutheran parsonages and local churches shows couples joined in wedlock in Schartferstown, Myerstown, and Lebanon. Notable entries include William J. Wolf of Lebanon and Miss da Strohm of Schuefferstown, with other pairs from Manheim and Bebaeteratown. Jubilee notices follow, including a bank clerk appointment and editorial changes to a local paper.
City and private reports show May receipts for permits totaling 1GT and police in the same period reporting arrests and revenues. The council discusses water, culverts, and a $7 ordinance for Lebanon engine hose, with actions referred to committees and a July meeting planned at York for a league conference.
The docket lists many couples matched by the Kochenderfer inquiry, with details of pairings across Lebanon and Lancaster counties. Names include Charles Field Ebwayzer Cora Wieimfeler in Ebwayzer and Florence Lutz in Palmyra, among others, with numerous residences and partners across Lebanon Myerstown and surrounding towns.
Bon Ton announces tomorrow sale on satin trimmed garments and yard goods with special prices on hats, cords, lace, and trim items. Also reports Saint Marys Catholic church events with sermons by Father Seubert and weekly church activities at St Mark's and local homes.
At a St Luke's V K Sunday school meeting it was unanimously decided to join the Union Sunday excursion to Mt Gretna on July 4. The Banner Shoe Store advertises evening hours and quick picture framing while promoting a sale on shoes. Rise & Gates Studio offers custom picture frames at 142 North Eighth Street.
A brief note on the tenth annual convention of the United Banners Youth Pastor Guild at Avon. The event gathers youth leaders and delegates for meetings, discussions, and activities marking the organization’s 10th year.
The article outlines a biennial convention for Eastern Conference groups meeting in the city. It lists committee meetings on Monday evenings, a fine musical program by The Young Vevox’s fan oucioe, and multiple sessions across June 20 and 21 including worship, Bible study, and reports. It notes officers, enrollment, and deadlines for delegates. The Real Wife poem is also referenced in the issue.
Report says the county Republican committee has not set a date for primaries after a mandamus ruling by Tange Endlich of Reading. Leaders weigh holding the vote on Saturday July TH or as early as June 30, with Chaiman Ta tumi unavailable for comment.
The Reading Mental Society plans its June gathering next Thursday at Dr. W. T. Scholl's Mt Laurel home of the East Penn region. The evening topic is Humanity in Dentistry with Br. Cy Wagner to open with a coverity prepared paper. Dentists from the city and county are urged to attend.
The Lutheran theological seminary begins commencement exercises this evening at 2 PM at Michael’s Lutheran church in Girwauiuwe. The class is noted as having two percent representation with several graduates including Fister and Klick from Myerstown. Tomorrow the alumni meeting will be addressed by Rev. Wheoiilore D. D. in this city.
The thirty fourth annual encampment of the Pennsylvania G A R convened at Gettysburg today with veterans revisiting the Civil War scenes. A horse numbered from the state participated in the march as William J Miller and others left for the event early in the morning. Franklin B Miller and John H H Treinoebl were among those who departed at 105 a m.
Mrs. Bessie Lord Conch and her sister Miss Lucy Lord of this city sailed Saturday from Philadelphia aboard the Konig Wilhelm der Grosse bound for Europe. They will visit the Paris exposition and spend time visiting other European cities.
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