05 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
1
A chaotic court transcript notes the grand jury praising the county and city for law enforcement, while detailing a session of criminal court with sentences, acknowledgments, and notices of hearings. The report mentions the mayor, police chief, district attorney, and various defendants and witnesses.
The Red Men committee calls for public decoration this week ahead of a parade. Details cite local leaders, the event’s timing, and the involvement of community groups, with preparations noted at the garden and the dam site. Independent gun club members camp near the Orlow Water Works dam as part of a citywide activity.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions committees and hotels and residences with garbled place names and a person Frank W Mittner. No discernible events dates or actions are readable. The readable fragments reference Pennsydeane and Cherry, but details are unreadable.
The Sternbergh rolling mill in Reading has closed as workers quit and returned home amid a strike. Some departments run with nonstriking staff while others idle. Striking workers hold daily meetings and many plan to relocate to Youngstown Ohio for union mills. A nationwide bid seeks unemployed rolling mill and iron workers east of the Mississippi to stay away until settlement.
A rural route is decided at a length of twenty three miles serving a population of about 1,300. The route lists numerous roads and landmarks from Prom fouerrow to Kilian's corner and Cornwall pike, detailing corners, hotels, shops, and farms as waypoints and boundaries.
A novel social fair at Miss Mary A. Houck’s residence showcased a pan tomime of the modern and medieval ballad Mary Jane staged by many young ladies and gentlemen. Miss Mary Light read and acted as Mary Jane. participants included Miss Houck and Miss Smith. Dancing followed with Walter Motler singing and Miss Sara Siegrist at the piano.
The robin at a home on Eighth and Wilkinson streets steals a lace handkerchief after a locust feast. Observers note the bird’s playful action and speculate on its nest and future offspring beneath the rich foliage noted in the scene.
An article fragment notes X rays may be used to locate a penny in a boy's stomach. It mentions Carol the comedian and Cam the Comedian, plus a reference to paralysis and a Mr John Borhtold at 122 Strawberry Alley, who is described as helpless after injuries on Friday.
Caspar Wistar donated a 100 acre tract to Tulpehocken Reformed Church near Myerstown to found a church burial ground and cemetery with an annual red rose tribute. Edith Welker will present 150 roses as the anniversary events unfold. The ceremony recalls early church history and lists descendants and visiting relatives from Philadelphia and surrounding areas arriving by Myerstown. The anniversary program includes addresses and songs as part of a community observance.
Members of the Junior and Intermediate leagues of Centenary M E Church spent the afternoon in Keeves's Grove at Fairland. The outing occurred in a special car provided by the Leharong Valley Street Railway Company.
Mark Qvitch, a Hungarian laborer, fell into an ore roaster at Bird Coleman furnaces in Cornwall on Wednesday. He was brought to the hospital here with severe burns and his body is covered with ourus.
George J. Koser of Renovo found dead in Cross Forks hotel likely from heart disease. His burial will occur here. Also noted are local obituaries for Henry Loser a veteran and carpenter, Michael Bess Italian immigrant, infant child of Mr and Mrs, Annie Walter age five dying of diphtheria, and Prof Grant Gs Gerberich elected principal of Johnsonburg high school succeeding J E Alleman.
Sheriff Coppenhaver conducted two sales at the courthouse selling Edw K Kopp’s real estate in Heidelberg to A S Brendt for Jacob D Noll for 23 dollars and a property of Eliza Wenger and Horace Brock in Swatara to BE Miller for Mary Ann Faanacht. Octogenarian James Humel, aged 85, visited by three local women in Bismarck in the morning.
The Lebanon High School class of 02 held a formal observance at the Valley House with the faculty as guests. George Strause served as toastmaster, delivering toasts including The Brown and White and Our Faculty. A grand banquet followed with a menu featuring celery, shrimp, French dishes, and dessert courses.
The Schuylkill Seminary project secured a substantial site in the past ten days through canvassing by Rev. Mr. White and Prof. Teel of Sendins, raising about $1,000. Teel has gone to Frederickshurg to oversee school interest and will return in a week to renew the canvass, aiming to complete the spin lay. An option on three more acres in front of Selwyn hall has been secured.
A Reading item notes a conference of nearly 100 ministers to discuss locating the county jail, with plans to visit the Selwen hall site. A missionary rally at Mt. Atlas Church is announced for June 5, with Rev J E Francis aiding the pastor. Local ads promote shoes, coatings, flour, and lumber supplies.
This morning city councils and City Engineer R Crowell visited Old Cumberland to inspect the grade amid complaints that some property owners have pavements extending too far. Also noted are plans for an annual overland trip by ex Common Councilman George W Lingle and wife to Linglestown Dauphin County passing through Grantville Shellsville and Harperstown.
Lancaster and New Team clash Saturday in a planned opening day match at Avon grounds. Promoters promise high quality ball, strict gate control, free ladies’ seating, and a full program to start the season with strong attendance and fair play. Captain Kelling leads a confident squad amid reports of sharp fielding and swift base running, aiming to deliver solid entertainment and value.
General J P S Gobin delivered the principal address at a Lutheran event in Loysville praising the orphans home and the new girls’ authority building. The crowd included Lutherans from central Pennsylvania and friends from Willards town Annville Wonelsdorf, with a special passenger coach bringing many attendees to the program.
The Salem Lutheran wife society held its weekly meeting at Mrs Evans on South Tenth Street. Mrs Evans, recently relocated from Pittsburg to Lebanon, is an active helper in Salem and church auxiliaries. A large attendance enjoyed a lengthy program with remarks by President Mrs Henry Gebhued and selections and recitations by Mrs O B Merastyr and Miss Mary Ufafiman. A social close featured cake and refreshments. A subsequent notice announced a Friday luncheon and a Knights of Malta meeting at the Alhambra Nutting building.
Corporal Jotm B. Gyaubetn, son of Mr and Mrs tol M Grumbheln, Nerti on Tenth street, has come home from the Philippines and Ching where she saw active spy for Uncle Sam. He will visit Freylert this morning and stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs David Grimmbein for a few days after years apart.
Miss Ceorgia Agin, who spent the past year in New York, came back on Wednesday and took up residence with Mr and Mrs John Schnepp at 369 North Ytowalscot. She had lived there prior to leaving for the metropolis.
Rural delivery service will begin July 1, leading to the Fontana postoffice closing as the Post Office Department directs. Coal and coke shipments from the Virginias and Western Pennsylvania rise quickly, with Lebanon Valley crews handling the traffic around the clock. Local note lists a shoe sale at Banner Shoe Store and a property transaction between Charles L. Bates and John Hartman in Pleasant Hill.
The Whikutelphis Lagquirer reports Crommell confessed to Prosecuting Attorney Samuel A Atkinson that he and John Wilkains plotted and carried out a mass murder of six members of a family near Waverly New Jersey. The pair allegedly recruited accomplices, bought revolvers, and traveled from Newark to New Jersey then to Coney Island and Rockaway before planning another strike.
Augustus Binka charges his son John Oscar Binka with larceny of five dollars. The case, brought before Alderman Miler, notes the son, who lives at home, allegedly took two dollars and the rest in silver from the family Bible. The warrant was issued to County Detective Sattazahn but the father may not press charges. The son is 18 years old and the incident occurred Wednesday evening. The elder Binka resides at 240391 Guilford Street.
A furniture wagon owned by Jus F McGovern on North Ninth Street ran away from a residence on Lehman Street. The two surségate trached to the wagon and were captured near Ninth Street before any damage occurred. Bar captions mention Walkover shoes and Banner Shoe Store offerings. Related local notices include wanted positions, rentals, and sales.
Miss Elizabth Strickler hosted a Tuesday evening reception at 18 North Ninth Street for Lebanon High School graduates. The event featured social chat, vocal and instrumental music, and refreshments in white and brown class colors, leaving a memory for all attendees.
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