12 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary notes recount a political gathering with speakers praising Bryan and the Democratic path. Mentions attendees and delegates, with references to neutrality in foreign policy, national leadership, and campaign rhetoric.
In Pittsburgh Judge Praxér rebukes Alderman J. J. McInerney over a quarrel arising from a child dispute. Mary Medule and a freedman faced a battery charge tied to a domestic incident at 618 Fifth Avenue. The judge warned against letting neighborhood squabbles inflame court actions.
In Withington on Oct 72 a new organization named Cat City was formed to provide shelter for stray cats. Mrs TL Wert, wife of Commissioner Wark, is president. A committee was set to select a site and raise funds for a home, with Chase Avenue in Washington’s suburbs named as a potential location at an estimated cost.
Mrs. Anni Conninghaw arrived at Calvary Cemetery to view her husband’s grave. She walked from Wing to the cemetery and requested to locate the grave of her husband buried there five years earlier. She spoke after recovering enough to talk and described her visit to relatives.
A man choked to death at a Lancaster home on a Sunday morning is the subject of a murder arrest warrant. The victim, Benjamin Lothhart, 51, was found with neck marks after an attack at his granddaughter's house. The suspect, a stepson, is in custody as the investigation continues.
In Chambersburg a measles outbreak leads to a wide quarantine of sixty houses. Authorities order arrest of children seen outside prior to quarantine, with one juvenile already detained. Public schools near St. Thomas, six miles west, closed last week due to high fever illness.
A fragment describes a desert landscape with shifting winds from the north in winter and the opposite in summer. It notes rapid coastline movement and land growth near Mopomoy, now extending toward Nantuukel with the coastline advancing about five miles in six decades.
A torn excerpt laments neglect of children and calls for real world philanthropy. It insists actions for kids trump vague sentiment, noting the need to heal, bind wounds, and bury the dead as concrete duties. The tone is urgent and reflective.
The Vanderbilt car by Van derbilt is set to appear October 12 at Vanderville Ridge. Golpner Flinn of New York selling agents for Acme field the entry. Cyr Patatchke known as the Tehanon Boy is listed as a driver but Tadgers may take charge. training will begin for the race lineup.
The page shows varied price movement with grains, livestock, and metals showing small gains and losses. Traders note uneven demand as seasonal factors and supply hints influence quotes at regional exchanges.
Fragmented OCR text from Pittsuburg Union Stock Yards October shows cattle sales figures and names with unclear amounts. It lists several items with prices including 6000 and 1260, plus references to buyers or handlers such as Henry Yale and Sears. Overall content is garbled.
Fragmented data shows a market list with prices and totals for various goods and stock figures. Readable names are scarce, but figures include values like 97.00, 5.9004.76, 4.0006.46 and 8.206.96 plus references to Heavy and Sheep Recolpes.
A damaged OCR shows scattered references to Philadelphia and New York trade terms, prints, and items. The text lists garbled product names, prices, and inventory notes, with unclear context and numerous misspellings throughout.
An evening gathering on May 12 in Meckville featured many residents including Mrs. Jerome Bholly Mrs. Jimanuel Wolf Mrs. Tsu Benning Mrs. Molly Meck and Miss Margie Donmoyer. Several halls were sawed and refreshments served.
A woman described as Mrs Ethouds suffered a severe eye injury when a chair leg struck her left eye as she bent to pick up a chatte. The physician treated her for over a day attempting to repair the eyeball in place but the eye may be lost.
Police officials favor keeping hoboes under supervision to prevent wandering and temptation by risky opportunities, aiming to maintain order around town.
A large gathering filled lecture rooms and spaces as speakers and new ministers attended. Rev Thompson gave a patriotic address and the Sunday school enrollment rose with 128 present. The Christian Endeavor service led by Albert Lieht praised the theme Some Hopeful Aspects of the Christian Endeavor.
Reported incident near Towahdn involves McCracken assaulted in the left breast during a dispute over a coat. two brothers and a wrestling crew connection are named. Benjamin admitted involvement in the tailing quarrel and rode to the barn door before a fatal confrontation. Benjamin surrendered and was held without bail for a Wednesday hearing.
Willian M Potts of Caitionsburg Pa died after a kick during a high school football game. He had been unconscious for days and underwent an operation following the injury.
During the period around December 7 a local medical officer closed eight public schools in the county due to epidemics. Locations include Upper Leacock and West Donegal townships and nearby areas, prompted by fever outbreaks and illness among students.
Fragmented report shows several October weddings conducted by various pastors. Pairs include Light Wolf and Amelia Wolf of Jonestown, Trinshouta and Treist of Cleon with Amanda Nonta, and Pemming Hodqsen links to Sophia Pickerton Mongseh. The notices mention groom Demming of Morrisburg and others, with details incomplete.
Elizabeth Lehonin of Mount Joy Lancaster county oldest woman in the county and a longtime Mennonite member was born October 9 1801 and celebrated her 105th birthday Friday She remains active attending services traveling by trolley and streetcar and keeping her daily routines with family support including daughter Malia of Buffalo New York.
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