27 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
1
Farmers' Trust & Savings Bank reported a strong year with a declared dividend and an increase in surplus. The notice highlights improved earnings, steady deposits, and prudent loan growth supporting the bank's financial position.
A report notes Willem H. Jones severely hurt when a pulley fell on his head during a scene. Frank Krause entertained members of the Democratic Club with plans for next week. The Kass Ball season closes as arrangements and banking details for the Mirvoors and partners unfold.
The commencement exercises at Behuylkill Seminary Fredericksburg occur this week with graduates Beatrice Linexine Bessie J Dutatonsie Margaret Tert Mourton Moth Ela S Snilth and more. A musical program features male and female quartets soloists and a piano concert with pieces by Wallace Kirkpatrick Lerch and others. The program closes with a farewell address by Ter CT Dreher and songs led by the region choir.
Hebron resident Charles Van Winkie, jailed in the county prison, faces serious charges following an alleged disturbance at his home and an incident at the alderman’s office. The case involves claims of assault, potential threats, and a $1,000 bond. Nearby, his family and community members visited church groups as authorities prepared further court actions.
Mr and Mrs Henry Bulamayer Gele marked their golden wedding anniversary at home with family and friends. The couple, married fifty years, received warm congratulations and well wishes from relatives, neighbors, and the community as they recalled a long partnership filled with shared memories.
A worker was killed when a pulley fell on his head at a Wassail steel plant. The incident occurred while three iron pulleys were being moved from a hoist, narrowly missing nearby workers before striking the man and causing a fatal injury. The accident happened in a Seventh Street area shop, with witnesses reporting the worker received immediate treatment but could not be saved.
Samuel Shutt of Milton injured at Central Works when a red hot bar pierced leg through wall. Samuel Sluald of Mito reportedly a patient at Good Samaritan Hospital suffering a severe wound. Wound treated by Dr. I. Rodol who attended the injured man.
The text reports a marriage solemnized in a regional ceremony linking Miss Barbara Strickler of Philadelphia to George Leslie G... of Yale University. The notice names postmaster Adan Strickler as a relative, and mentions a forthcoming wedding trip and a Christian association membership meeting led by pastor Yahn.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to list drink related items and names. It mentions beverages like beer and soda in an unclear sequence with scattered proper names and brands. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.
Lancaster June 27 insurgents at the Jr. O. U. A. M. convention in the Orange Street Opera House voted to secede from the national council. They named new state officers and pledged aid to Pennsylvania orphans while charging the old board with misrepresentation and costly litigation.
Delegates debate strategy amid a split between Insurgent and Loyalist factions. Insurgent leaders claim broad representation across 700 councils and anticipate victory, while Loyalists depart as state actions delay proceedings until September. The national council faces pressure as executive committee may decide the fate of the case.
Local scene at 123 Cumberland Street described with heat wave notes and community activity. Several arrests and public notices appear among weather details and shop ads. Names mentioned include Thomas Bollman, Mayor Gerhart, Officer Kimmel, and Billy Jones, with references to Soldiers’ Home visits and furloughs.
Albright College hosted week of commencement activities at Myerstown with ceremonies, student speakers, and honors highlighting graduates and faculty contributions.
Commencement week at Albright College Myerstown closes with two exercises graduates receiving Bachelor of Elements in English scientific courses. Orations honor the Philippines growth of the beautiful and abounding force mark the events. Alumni held a banquet with toasts and songs. Faculty mostly remain for the next term as the year ends.
Enthusiastic Lebanon Democratic club meeting on South Eighth street with Frank Krause as host. New members elected, club membership over 300, plans active role in the forthcoming presidential campaign. Next week a program of music and entertainment is prepared for the event.
Members of St. Mark's Reformed church Junior Christian Endeavor society held an outing in the Adirondack area near Hermandale Tremont route. Rev. I Calvin Fisher and wife led the day with other church members assisting the children. A large supply of refreshments accompanied the group. They returned home later in the day amid a festive procession from the church to the station, with the American flag prominently displayed.
Michael Steckbeck, a meat wagon driver from this city, reports being shot at on Lehman street near the Cornwall railroad while returning from West Lebanon. A shot passed through the wagon top and another struck about a foot behind him. He cannot identify the shooter or determine if the incident was accidental or intentional.
Cornivall Pennsylvanian news notes Henry C. Gritt inger, declining unsolicited Republican nomination for state senator citing personal reasons. Also reports Lebanon hardware plant transfer to local capitalists led by Gen. Goblin and James Lord with expanded capital. Nearby items list visitors from Middletown, trolley party plans, a new Good Will Engine purchase, and local confectionery business changes.
Vallentine, veteran furnace expert from Dimbar, Pa, is appointed manager of the Lebanon furnaces owned by Dawson Coleman titate. He succeeds Capt. H. T. Buston who resigned after many years. Vallentine returns to Lebanon with strong iron trade knowledge and will assume control in July with Mrs. Valentine and family moving into the manager’s house adjoining Capt. Euston’s residence.
Fidelity stockholders meet at the secretary’s office and elect directors D W Miller M W Reinoehl J H Redsecker C W ets Thos If Sapp George B Schock H W Selgvi al wit Atkins B U Sower Fred WwW Pros Lewis Milton Hershberger H M M Wiebards HM Capp Officers include president D W Miller vice president M W Reinohl treasurer HL Redsecker secretary and auditor George B Schock. Reports indicate strong financial condition with new shares subscribed. local ads promote goods and services including banks, flour, Carts, crockery, ice cream parlors and framing services.
Rev. E G Greider, brother of Ake Greer, was ordained today in Nazareth Pa by Moravian bishops for the Danish West Indies posting. He has spent 20 years in the West and will soon begin his duties as bishop, with aims for a wider field of service. The ceremony and related town events reflect Lebanon's civic and religious life.
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