Prolific Prospector Mystery Near Sierra Madre Skeleton Found
Two American prospectors uncover a grim camp near Verdas River southwest of Casas Grandes in Chihuahua. A skeletal remains and personal effects, including a Bible with Francis Schlatter’s name, point to a self starvation death. Authorities hold a claimant in Casas Grandes as investigations continue.
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Parp
Tex
Ameri Gn
Sierra Madre
Schimites
Blair
Francis Sehlatter
Clarence I Clark
Behlatter
Case Grandy
Ural Village
Cara Gasude
Rio Grande, Hierro Madre and Pacific Railway
Causa Grande
Casa Grande
Liplatter
Schlatter
Gasa Grande
Tronale
Denver
Pacific Coast
Albuquerque
Ery Cie
Kerelets
Mien
New
Mexicn
Fowbus
Mexicen
Birthday tribute to Mrs Gerhart of Chestnut Street
Eulogies and celebrations mark the 100th birthday of Mrs Willa Gerhart, a Lebanon elder and matriarch, as family and friends gather at 1028 Chestnut Street. A grand cake and candles honor her long life, with many relatives and neighbors paying respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Gerhart
Chestnut Street
Lebanon
Willa
Bhne
Ter Tor
George Gerhart
Baltimore
Trong
Mia George Gerhart
Jar Harimore
Conrad Gerhart
Farmers’ Bank
Samuel Shank
George BR. Rise
Kathryn Beamesderfer
Miss Wer
Durre Maria
Mies Vy Hise
Wor
M. Snyder
Jol Shank
Hymen's Altar and Local Sales Highlight Weekend
The notice details a wedding at North Eighth Street Allen, McSanley marrying Michie Miller with Rev E H Romig presiding. Also reported are a public sale of personal items including pieces from Williams Hoon Seccnce, with prices noted, and a Memorial Day parade by Bedgwick lodge members. A regular meeting of St Catharine's id is announced for the next morning. Local merchants advertise bicycle stock, shoes, and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Cauley
Eames K. 1Ixk
Bmwo
Alories
Johs Herr
Rich Meiers
Sha
Williams
Hebta
Penn
William C. Miller
Cheetont St. Evangelical Church
Board of Trustees
Salem
Church Council of
Seventh St
Seventh St. Tovheran Church Will Meet This Evening. —L'rayer Wevilng
Reformat Ehurch
St. John’s Reformed
St. Paates Evangelical Church
E. H. Romig
Funeral and festival notes from Lancaster region
Dert's Ashes Harled and D A Frantz with W 17 Fisher traveled to Lancaster to secure the agheg of William Derr. The casket with the ashes was buried at Mt Lebanon cemetery. Union Chief Aaron Barrett of Pleasant Hall attended Philadelphia for Alenzs Cushing Circle. The institution will be held this evening. Gales Fire Company's festival opened with Apollo orchestra. festival continues with attendees from Bartisbury, Carlate, Harrisburg, and others lodging at the Eagle hotel.
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D. A. Frantz
Fisher
Lancaster
William
Derr
Mt. Lebanon Cemetery
Aaron Barrett
Pleasant Hall
Washington
Brotherhood of the Union
Philadelphia
Alenzs Cushing Circle
H. B
Gales Fire Company
Union Freedupaini
Apollo Orchestra
Church Society Notes Reform in Local Gatherings
Local church groups schedule weekly and special meetings across the week. The Ladies Aid Society, Mite and Speet Hriar circles, Y P S A, and various circles announce gatherings at homes on Walnut North Tenth and South Tenth streets, with times ranging from 1:50 pm to 7:40 pm and a cake sale noted for a later date. Supporters include Mina Cora Bender Mrs A McConnell and Mrs J Bo Embich.
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Monk
Ladies Mite Society
Tts
Mevian
Mina Cora Bender
North Tenth Street
Seveyta Gt
Lataxnax
Ladies’ ' Aid Cociels
Fluew Ug, B—Jr Y
Letaesax
Mra. J. Bo Embich
Ei Street
Ans Herorwep
Beln
Youngely Jaet
Annual ratbach cycle meet draws riders and spectators in Harrisburg area
The Ratbach cycle meet on a Saturday drew cyclists from Harrisburg Reading and Lebanon, with heats in one mile open and novice events. Prizes included clothing, a cabinet, and a silver smoking set as riders like Stewart and Stutzman earned top finishes amid accidents and cheers from local clubs and a distant audience.
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Ratbach
Lrogaeis
Etheera
Serennade
Game
Wisie
Vece Stewart
Harrisburg
G. Henry
Tetmplin
Reading
Statzar
Rich
Stutzman
Temptin
C. G. Heary
Birtleboro
Toromi
Gilley
Vempires
Reb
Thie
C. G. Neary
Inigotes
Gajb Dach
Templis
Walter Henry
Osey Rocker
Ioner
Ekeward
Templins
MM Inger Caddie
Stewart
Bruieed Hic Sum
Lantz
Mapet
Medlat
Zoute
Wisdone
Oltendeir
Thizeits
G G. Borer
Kirdsboro
Hottenstein
Stoizia
Perseverance
Politically ChargedLebanon County Meeting in Newspanalown
A heated Citizens Republican League gathering in Newspanalown drew 250 to 300 voters from Mislerseie township. Delegates Mezera Gerberich Euston Lilig and Bowman spoke on Gen. Gobin and party unity while Sheridan band provided music. speakers contrasted factions and urged Gobin support amid endorsements and counterclaims.
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Citizens’ Republican League of
Lebauny County
Mezera
Gerberich
Euston
Lilig
Bowman
Atata
Mislerseie Township
Charles Matthew
Sheridan
Fred Eck
William Brooke
H. T. Eueton
Rapolitican Party
U. S
Dark Lantern League
The
Golden Circle
Lsborers
Ony
Lebanon
Eounty
Sons of America
Godia
Ringslee
Gobin
League
Gen. Gobin
Xin
Willng
Mr. Bueton
Wereral
Dheera
Nall
Cranmer
Moyer
Wenger
Tan
Gobir
Woomar
Meta
Ry Houck
Woomer
Gobia
Bago
Capt
Boson
Zu. A. Berman
Annville
Annexation of Hawaii Weighed By McKinley Plans
Washington June 7 reports say President McKinley contemplates quietly annexing Hawaii. Officials note long debated steps would precede any formal transfer while Queen Liliuokalani’s influence remains a factor. Intermediary conversations with McKinley and ex President Harrison reveal mixed views on restoring the queen and the islands joining the United States.
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Washington
McKinley
Hawaii
United States
Harrison
Caron McKintes
McKintes
Liliuokalani
Serinus
Daciness
The Japs and Hawaii Diplomatic Rift Deepens
San Francisco dispatch reports rising tension over immigration between Japan and Hawaii. Curtin passengers relay news of potential departures from Shimamura and other Japanese figures seeking Tokyo through Manila as rumors swirl of severed ties if Hawaii does not provide a satisfactory response.
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San Francisco
Curtin
Troy Tonatutu
Japan
Hawaii
Juan Ermser Santial
Hunaintu
Ema
Takyo
General Gobin Addresses Campbellstown Campaign Meeting
General Gobin and candidates for state delegates visited Campbellstown to address a large, enthusiastic crowd at the Rising Sun hotel. Gobin spoke of campaign phases and warned against opposition, claiming secret leagues meddling in Lebanon county politics. He denounced a straw candidate charge and urged backing his preferred delegates.
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Bia
Millcreek
League
Republican Party
Gobin
Sam
Macey
Avid
Vetera
Fertig
Republican Citizens’ League
Tat Ateaker
Little Fertig
Mambar
Dark Lantern League
Sone of America
Leperman Hait
Gen. bin
Leagues
Sons of America
Knights of Malta
Brotherhood of the Union
Newmanstown
Atig Witig
Capt. Easton
Lebanon
Ue Citizens League
Noll
Moser
Cranmer
Wenger
Campbellstown
Tha Vetera
Londonderry
Rising Sun Hotel
B. Dawson Coleman
Palmyra
Lebanon County
Paleo
Sidhstae Republisac League
Svens
Nutting
Lam
Élea
R. Honck
Washington
Hartieburg
Senator Quay
Treaty Department
Alfred BR. Honckineelf
Penton
Woomer
Secret League
Mesars
Moyer
Abelock
Grand jury sessions and criminal court actions reported
The grand jury answered to names and received instructions from Judge Ebrgood. Several accounts were confirmed including Lebanon Valley House matters and insolvent-law actions involving Albert Bock and others. Larceny cases featured Charles Shellenberger and Mason Fitting with guilty pleas and deferred sentences. Josaph Moore discharged. multiple indictments and true bills noted.
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Naiset
Wer
Derr
Piniwdt
Pam
Jane
Criminal Court
Ned
Oak
Lock
Guardian
Ebrgood
Costa Imers
Register Hottaan
Lebanon Valley House
Omand
E. &. Bolts
Lebanon
Wm. J. Derr
E.q
John Benson
Albert Bock
Harry Uhrich
Horace Clemens
George Garman
John L. Saylor
Annville
Charles Shellenberger
Shindel
J. M Fanck
Commonwealth
Iso
B. Woomer
Jarceny
William Goldapory
Mason Fitting
Goldsbary
Indiantown Gap
Fitting
Shinde
G. B. Wooner
True Bills
Com
Jarcony
Sacharies Shellberger
Lars Lem Fyveny
Tanoagy
Joseph Moore
William Beck
Fitences
Mason Fitting Wes
Costa
Untingdon Reformatory
Allen Lingenecker
March Court
Featore Atolan
Josaph Moore
Dietrich
Deaths in Millcreek area and city figures
Obituaries record William Matthew a longtime Millcreek resident dies at 50 in Newmanstown after six weeks illness. funeral Thursday at 10 am with interment in Newmanstown cemetery. Also listed are deaths of Mrs Shiner at 73, Mrs Hardy Early age 2, and Florence Catharing, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Momentes, all in the region with funeral services and burials noted.
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Harrigburg
Levi Smith
Mia
Johm
Pientant Idl
Bettlekom
Kyary
P.G
Janes Furck
Whit-Sondas
Romley
William Warm
William Matthew
Millcreek
Newmanstown
Ee People’s Church
Sherif D
Matthew
Mre
Wm. G. Eek
Joe. E. Kalbach
Mra
Plorence
Florence Catharing
Samuel Momentes
North Fitts Street
Mt. Lebanon
Funeral for Baby Harry Mill at 448 New Street
The funeral of one year old Harry Mill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmar Mill, was held Sunday afternoon with services at a local church and interment at Ebeneser. Undertaker Thompson arranged the rites.
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Harry Mill
Harry
Elmar Mill
New Street
Brandy- Wine Street
Reva. T. Anher Hes
Hoffman
Ebeneser
Thompson
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Francis Schlatter
Mexico
Stakver
Nety
Booth Letanon
Emma Rittle
Avon
Harvey McLauyghiin
Titus Rink
Buck Hotel
Jennetown
Jonestown
G. Kremer
Das FW. Kremer
First Reformed Church
Samuel Riegel
Tohn A. Beltzer
Bleizine
Sweitzer Bare End
Bleistine
Hymen’s
Bcgulac
Amerrow
St Catharine
Uake
Bedgwick
Wisermng
Charles Less
Ira Light
Alt. Zion
Gera
Tad Mekee
Very
Columbia
Peerless
Byrnou
Hartford
Antler Special
Peuryn Hygievic
Geo
Kxaran & Coe
Stambaugh
Hoak
F. of
A. Sal Tiursiey
Cunge
Amiesa
Etrmiaugt & Liash
Crothets
Leta
M. L. Brady
Maud Bochy
Bartisbury
Schwertz
Carlate
George Grata O
Lori
W. &. Brady
J. 8. Graham
Harrieburg
Esgla Hotel
Dilly Goancits
Court House
Bucinees
Water Board
Water Committe
Mouh- Int
Meuheim
Wm. L. Bear
Manhein
Bierce
Christ Church
Potptt Frof
Carewell
Lincoln University
Christ Presby
Pening
Rev. C
Chases
Lebanos
Anne
Ptambaugh
Berks
Denomlbyliogt
Church Society Notes
Remberlang Street
Kober! Engle
Realing
Eo J. i ‘Rast
Preston Kreuker
Manton & An
Tiny Rocfe
Digance
Coeiened
Pheie
Acral
Sin Gay
Olavinn Tadwig
Electric
Mohnville
Vek Company
Eraparty
Sherill Stine Aelzid
Lebanon Brick Company
Bill Bere
Orphans’ Court
Gertrude KK Brandt
North Teath Street
John H. Kreider
Te Orphans’ Court
Lebanate
Robert
Engler
H. B. Peters
Alo. Lindsay
O2ler
Hur'sburg
American House
Twat Abi
Sting
Stephen
Nor Ammlls Township
Mary Stepkeny
Drett Girghy
Perna
Haale
Erenna Pet
S Saeki
Vie
Rantz
Lebanon Valley
Bor
Sai
TRE Poltigal
Citixens
Hells Hwoslog
Newmaretows
Gobla
Cawplostatorwu
RAN
President McKinley
KORE
Hawaiian Waters
Honolulu
Atcampbellstown
U. B. Church
L. Edward Smith
T.G. Spangler
Mies Amelia Light
Baltisiore
Mim
Bertha E. Harbeeon
Harbeson
Philadelphia “Times
W. H. Moore
Raventralia
Beatin
Shay
Mex
Soeeph Moore
Hottie
Grimial -Gouri
Bainer
Shiner
Asbury Shay
Cheetnut Street
Boar
Shenoy
Cornwall
Mea
Staedy Early
Hardy
Minalétow - Mim
Early
Lehepon
Waa
Mid
Roig Adams
Bose
von Tata
Cleese
Harmonia Circle
Lunes
Har. Ponta Plat
Incaaal
Allen 8
Mia Minni
Tah
Ord Nie
Trinity Luther
Regia
Tritheran
B. F. Seboole
Herganua
Belroola
Mra Kata
E. Clase
Bar Chapel
Trinity Supdsi Ve & Voce
Abe
Fig Syrup Company
Kent
Baral
Americas Yea
Ca Omoe
Sonik
St. Ite
Annie
Ewa
Pavwa
Emmy Ap
Ae Ale
Ion Sgurgs
H. Lichtenstein
Bowman's Belling
Harrisburg ‘Savings and Loan’ Asso’ OF
Harrissurg, Pa
Sentrellen
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