Tragic suit filed over Richland girl killed by flyer
Ira F Weigley of Richland sues Philadelphia and Heading Railway for 5000 in common pleas court. Attorneys Thomas H Capp and Charles Wreitheh represent the plaintiff for the death of his daughter Rachael Weigley. A detailed account recalls the morning March 22 1902 tragedy as residents remember the child crossing the tracks. The case notes the watchman witnesses and the swift response at the depot as the community mourns the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia & Heading
Ira F. Weigley
Richland
Thomas H. Capp
Hartes D. Weirick
Rachael
Court of Common Pleas
Magnary Company
Weigle
Richand
Rachsel
Hoh
Charles Wreitheh
Widaden
Depuy
J. Frank Stith
U Ritlinger
Sulleiter
Po& It
Coppentaver
Little Hody Co
Muchburger
Jenkler
Po & R
Willhitie
Wiplinger
Leoni! Ferisler
Neyvare
Merat
Happy Visit by Ladies Auxiliary in Lancaster Rounds-Table
Members of the Ladies auxiliary from near MLC were entertained in Lancaster after an event. The gathering featured Mrs. David Diet, Mrs. A C Zimmerman, Mrs. E mM, Mrs. CLE Rauch, Mrs. KF, Mrs. W Hight, Mrs. W Be, Mrs. Vallie Newhard, Mrs. Yaran, Mrs. John Ruth, Mrs B Hecht, Mrs. dB, Millard, Mrs. C E Tschowiaech, Mrs. BE, FL Luckenbach, HL Riebe, Miss Lillian Mest Provence Hauer, Miss Atherealine, Miss Mabel, Miss Jirlen Manbeck, Miss Beth thesrdgtee, Miss Jonnie Williams, Miss Willelimitia Sentt, Miss Kate Imhof, Miss Ida O'Neill, Miss Wahine Schott, Miss Mary L. Mania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaran
John Ruth
B. Hecht
Millard
C. E. Tschowiaeh
FL Luckenbach
Riebe
Lillian Mest
Provence Hauer
Hratherline
Mabel
Jirlen Manbeck
Thesrdgtee
Jonnie Williams
Moss Willelimitia Sentt
Misa Charfares
Kate Imhof
Bes
Ida O'Neill
Wahine Sehott
Mar L. Mania
New License Granted For West Lehwion Fishery
Today Didge Ebreood granted a new license to David 1. Krettz of this city to conduct the West Lehwion fishery, kept by Mrs Phoebe Behney. The license was recently revoked and a new handlord was appointed after political changes. Shad season near the Susquehanna and Tyalata rivers ends the year, with sizeable fish and busy eateries in Lewistown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didge Ebreood
David 1. Krettz
Phoebe Behney
Cuandy
Poscession
Susquehanna
Tyalata Isers
Lewistown Narrows
Bridge Viewers Appointed for North Lebanon area
North Lebanon residents secured a court petition for bridge viewers between Khamerijng's church and Mt. Zion at Greth's Hill. Judge Ehrgeen appointed Henry W. Wern Jacob RK Light and Dr. George A. Bender to view. report due at next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lantz
North Lebanon Township
Khamerijng's Church
Mt. Zion
Greth's Hill
Lantz
Ebrgenl
Henry W. Wern
Swatara Township
Jacob RK
George 4. Bender
Indians Earth News and Rural Mail Wagons Report
Rural mail carriers order delivery wagons from M. Hottenstein. four wagons to match. Clarence Welmer sends fancy pigeons to Paterson, New Jersey. Misses Ethel Weidman Sarah Halwy William Nutting Alten R. Kotter visit Philadelphia by the 44 train for a day trip. Albright meets Millersville. Lebanon Valley faces Delaware at Annville. three new Co K members mustered. Red Men's day at Mt Gretna tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Ethel Weidman
Sarah Halwy
William Nutting
Alten R. Kotter
Albright
Millersville
Myerstown
Lebanon Valley
Delaware
Annville
CO. K
Gitys Clean Health Bill Report At Board Meeting
Health Officer Gingrich announced at the Lebanon board of health meeting that the city is wholly free from contagious disease for a month. May vital statistics shown by Secretary Brunner include 24 deaths and 28 births with several cases of contagious diseases and multiple permits revenue. The meeting, presided by President Carmany, was brief with nuisances abated and the report approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gingrich
Board of Health
Lebanon
Carmany
Messrs
Light
Brice
Riegel
Brunner
A. R
Wueigl
George B. Marquart
Funeral of Wm. G. Webittach at Podwolowk Attended by Many
The funeral for Wm. G. Webittach from his North Eighth Street home drew a large crowd. Mourners described his uniform as a symbol of esteem, with floral tributes including lilies and carnations. Knights of Pythias and Mystic Chain members led services at Silent Motor Hol chapel, with pallbearers and an organized procession. Special trains offered to Mt Gretna for post-service activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Webittach
Price
Podwolowk
North Eighth Street
Knights OF
Pythtas
Mythias
Knights of the Mystic
Owler
Vritol
Amd
Lari
Pisher
Lehane Emery
Forbes
Mhert
Lebanon Valley Castle
Robert Graef
Frank Klelery
Willan Wenn
Avielwige
Kauiehts
Pythias
Ark
DT Seltner
Centenary Methodist Fund Grows On Edison Kinetoscope Event
Building fund for Centenary Methodists increased after an Edison kinetoscopic entertainment at Fisher Academy of Music by the Alonzo Hatch company. Attendance was near full, but the program offered mostly familiar pictures and songs including The Holy City. The operator’s tenor voice drew mixed comment while a harpist contributed brief performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Methodist Church Improvement Fund
Edison
Fisher Academy of Music
Alonzo Hatch
Last Sad Rites for Mrs Mary Eby at Mt Zion
Funeral held at the Garver residence near Mt Zion for Mrs Mary Eby mother of John H Kochenderfer deputy clerk of the orphan’s court. Rev J F Butterwick officiated. burial in Kochenderfer meeting house cemetery. Undertaker Elias Gerhart oversaw arrangements. Large turnout from across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eby
John H. Kochenderfer
Orphans' Court
John Garver
Mt. Zion
J. FL Butterwick
Kochenderfer
Elias Gerhart
oFm
Lewis Boomers Reach Harrisburg for Governor Bid
The woomers of Allentown Mayor Fred Lewis, seeking lieutenant governor, rode a special P and R train to Harrisburg for the Republican state convention. They will be quartered at the Commonwealth hotel, and large streamers and badges announced Lewis candidacy as they push to succeed Gen. J. P. Gobin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lewis
Allentown
Harrisburg
J. P.S. Gobin
Commonwealth Hotel
Lewis
Milk Cart Damaged by Charging Horse at Stable
A milk cart front shattered when a horse at Wilm Penn stables kicked, knocking it to the ground and scattering glass across Seventh to Chestnut. The animal freed itself, caused damage, and was recaptured near Sixth Street before return to the stable. AT THE BON TON showcases of Wash Suits priced 3.98 to 9.93, advertised as a bargain. The Great Trilby show, starring Mrs. Morris, draws crowds to the statue exhibit at Fort and Chestnut with daily matinee and evening performances. Audience advised of refined, moral exhibition. Doors 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Torse
South Lebary
Wilm Penn
Chestnut
Sixth Street
BON Ton
Hon Ton
Trilby
J. B. Morris
Forth
Fourth
Chestnut Streets
Venus of Milo
Rachel
Jacob
Greece
Italy
Lebanon
Pine Ridge Campaign at Mt Millretua Arts Event
Pine Ridge campaign at Mt features a 7:30 Wednesday program with Pine Ride Carpal directed by Vor Tyee and Perseverance group. Red Men team plan a 2pm defeat, with three Lan concert in afternoon, dancing after Pine Ridge rendition, and special trains for the public from Lebanon and Mt Wireton. Fare fifty cents round trip. Also ads for Straw Hat Cleaner and frameless smoked eyeglasses by local merchants.
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Millretua
Vor Tyee
Minnher
Lecition
Endinus
Viears
Iews
LW Committee
Lebanon
Tee Am Gi
P. An
Pine Ridge
Mt Wireton
Gu Ee
Mayor Hess Cave Welcome at Red Men Convention
The Fifty third annual meeting of the Great Council of Pennsylvania proved Order of Red Men opened this morning at Fisher Academy of Music. Mayor Hess welcomed delegates and pledged the city’s hospitality while Great Sachem Farrar urged unity and duties. The session featured greetings, committee reports, credentialing, and preparations for continued deliberations through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Council of Pennsylvania
Order of Red Men
Fisher Academy of Music
Great Council of Pennsylvvania
Misher Academy
Lebanon
Pennsylvania
Perse Bansk Phaying Suindog Pinsic
Academy of Music
Sons of America Hill
Eagle Hotel
Nath
Cumberland
Bittner
Frank W. Bitter
Swatara
Conto
Philadelphia
Hess
Marorrss
Swatary
Pentsilya
Artians
Pengerivania
United States
Wag Tae
Eralentins
Sachents
Sachem Barrer
Sachem de Theroth
Sotvenit
Tadnes
Sanpum
Finenes
Boarl of Appeals
George Alker
J. FL Witmore
Wim
Wendt
Suit Against Township Over Smallpox Patient Care
The case, brought by city solicitor SHAMIL Funeck for $75, targets the North Lebanon Township school board for nursing Emma Sauiths at the Municipal Hospital. The board would settle the original $4 claim for $75 after health board action. Hearing set before Aklerman and Miller, with constable Sattusahn serving writ. Iron wages rise asserted for Reading Iron company puddlers as May business figures may allow June raises. Bon Ton advertises ladies white lawn waists and skirts from 8c to $3.98, plus Red Men charms and jewelry at J C Schmidt’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamil Funeck
Real Board of Health
School Board
North Lebanon Township
Aklerman, Miller
Emma Sauiths
Board of Health
Sattusahn
Saturns
Reading Iront Company
Klondike Ice Cream Co to Supply Supper Festivals
Cilley and Dennet chide the general public as Klondike Ice Cream Company announces a superior ice cream grade and aims to cater suppers and festivals. Orders via telephone to Klondike Ice Cream Co Philadelphia or Lebanon offices must be in by Saturday night for Sunday delivery. Ross & Davis advertise services in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike Ice Cream Company
Klondike Ice Cream Co
Penna
Klogdike Ice Cream Co
Lebanon
Gt Ross & Davis
State Convention Draws Lebanon Delegates to Harrisburg
Lebanon county Republicans prepare for the state convention with four delegates from the city and county traveling this evening to join Elkin supporters. The open house crowd expects thousands of convention tickets. local figures like Jacob M. Shenk Albert Carmany William Miller and Wallace lead the Lebanon delegation amid strong plowboy sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Elkin
Lebanon County
Harris- Dury
Ronven Thuntomar
Lebanon
Lon
Leanon County
Philatelphia
Reading
M. Shenk
Jacob M. Shenk
Albert RO Carmanye Albert
B. Carmany
Valley National Bank
Eighth Street
Wilson
Christian Carmany
William F. Miller
Willam F. Miller
Palmyra
United Brethren
Landis
EL Wallace
EH Wallace
Newmanstown
Wallace
Charles B. Weiss
Avo
Ites Publisam
T. Li
Capp
TL Trowek
A. Selvopp
D. 0. Gerhetict
John S. Keeler
Assintanc
Charles§. Havant
AS. Smith
B. Bock
Barr
Ames Koller
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Ron
Lancaster'e
Yom
David 1. Kroite
West Lebanon Hotel
Samuel Herstberger
H. Rank Birkel, Esq
Bos
Miry Sfershberger
Elle Ike
Mt. Gretna
Henmies
Mt. Greton
California
Jas. P. Gates
North Ninth ST. Teins
North Lebanon
John Shanaman
Samuel Long
Ehrgeed
J. Marshall Fuack
Long
Ohio
Samuel F. Wagner
Garfield Street
Darton
Alterman
R. L. Miller
Scull Street
Levi Wagner
G. E. Kaufman
Reading Railway
North Slat Street
City Ticket Office
John H. Miller
Norristown
State Insane Asylum
Ea. H. Brandt
American Chemical Company
Colonial Hotel
Abe Buzzard
John
Lancaster
Null
William J. Null
Camp 560
Andge Evgood
Herrems
Aspouia Felty
Yarvey Felty
Mollie Gamber
Grant Gamber
J. Wl Fanek
Litel Jant
Lancaster County
Charles H. Killinger
Kathryn
Dorothy
Julia Gilroy
Cornwall
Manheim
Maggie Englehart
W. H. Englehart
H. Rank Bickel, Esq
Juby NM
Frown
Clarence Welmer
EB. Welater
Paterson
N. J
Eclipse
Bachra Eh- Bros
Bachrach Bros
GITY
WM. G. W. Lausch
Messie
Gretna
Keystone
Tobien
Brand
Tobarco Naily
E. J. Muth
S. Kinth ST
Centenary Methodists
Lewis Boomers
Mt, “Tetna
Church Streets
J.C. Schmidt
Cumberand Street
Ana
M. Miller
Morth
Qaet S
Syst
Assary
Mayor Hess Cave
Sachem Farrar
Joseph Farrar
Anidle
Lenon
Ife
Sted
Ge Reception Coimaities
Fessop
Maseachesetts
Charles Lichtman
Masanchusette
Liehtman
Powidlerly
Knights of Labor
Sachem
Sachem Arrar
Council
Ae Ib
Pantie
Montia
IM Fo GE. Rembel
Wohnsey
DR. Geo. Ross &Co
Court House
J. C. Schmidt
Cumberland Street
Harpel
Atlantic City
St. James Hotel
St James Place
Head
Geo. Weiss
Cilley & Bennetch
al Ana
Cilley
Dennetch
Fox & Graeff
Seventh
Guftfort Atreeta
Lebanon County Republicans
State Convention
Te Bon Ton
Lfe
Bennetch
J. Cg, Schmidt, Jeweler
Cilley & Rennetch
Lebanon Electric CO
North Ninth
Hon Tou
J. C. Schmidt’s
SSS
Daniel A. Frantz
Ninth St
Lebanoon
N. W. Corner
Lehman
Cumberland St
Ste
Mifflin
Mally
F. E. Meily
Funck Bros
Claona
Hoffman Street
Pike
Harry Levan
Hoffman St
North Tenth Street
Report Building
M. Gettel
Titus Kirst
Fone
C. Semane
Harry J. Paine
Forge St
Gine
Batweer Court House
Halfway
Reuben Gensemer
Eighel Berger
Wilson St
Elmer E. Rauch
Milo B. Stevens & CO
14Th St
Washington
Jac
North Tenth
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