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Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1908

Page

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Injunction hearing over drain project and estate actions

Court heard testimony on continuing the preliminary injunction against the Shugar and Spang estates over a proposed drain in Church alley between Chestnut and Walnut. An amendment to the bill was allowed. Guardians were named for Light heirs. executors ordered to file accounts. appraisers appointed. real estate sale ordered. a charter granted for Bucktail drum corps. multiple jury-like proceedings and sentences noted including guilty pleas for thefts and a habeas corpus writ sought in Lebanon county.

Hrgood Krank U. Fernsler Cyrus Siegrist Shugar Spang Church Alley Chestnut Street Walnut Alley Frank H. Lehrman D. Siegrist Joseph K. Light Hiram A. Light RE. E. McCurdy Samuel 8. Long George Ressler Samuel Ferry Paul L. Adams Elias Moses Rhoad Benjamin Neil East Hanover Township William Miller Christian Long Swatara Township Elmer Wolf Jacob Reigel Union Township Wilmington Mary Shuey Rank Bickel, Esq John MacQuaile Hichland Water Company Nist Annie S. Long William J. Stamm RE. D. Siegrist, Esq Sieghat EN Attwood Augustus Patachke Warren Fox Pleasant Hill John Fox Thomas Elwyn William Brane Palmyra Liberty Square Werrick

Boyer vs Reber over missing grandson after airing incident

William Boyer faces a custody dispute alleging his 16 month old son Harry was taken by Grandmother on July 22 while under Nora Reber aunt care. Court had ordered Boyer to pay $2 weekly support. hearing set for this afternoon after the tonoscopic proceeding.

William Boyer Harry Nora Reber Boyers Tosuucton

German woman taken to hospital after dish throwing incident

A resident of East Lebanon was admitted to Good Samaritan hospital Sunday with a gash in her arm after an argument with her husband. The husband allegedly threw dishes, one breaking and injuring her. Dr. John Walter dressed the injury, described as not serious.

East Lebanon Good Samaritan Hospital John Walter

Sunday Doings at First U. E. Church

The Sunday school drew a large turnout at 9:15 with ninety-one more attendees than last year. Rev. James Daniel Kistler preached at 10:30 in German from Chronicles 15 2 and 2 Corinthians 9 22. Announcements note prayer services and meetings through the week including the Minister's Men's Bible class and Christian Endeavor.

James Daniel Kistler Christian Endeavor Aaron Bombergey Kistler Christ Dovens Sewing Circle Board of Finance

Marriages Reported From Palmyra and Nearby Areas

In Palmyra and surrounding towns several couples were joined in marriage in late July. Marty Bistline of New Blountfield wed Miss Carria Ttagp of Palmyra at the United Brethren parsonage with Rev. Cha. Mutch officiating. Irwin Binth of Palmyra married Beulah G. Stoudt, daughter of Brunk Stoudt of Annville, by Rev. Paul J. Duidore. Oscar McQuate of Newmanstown wed Carrie Plasterer, daughter of George Plasterer of Schaefferstown, at Richland with Rev. C. Harry Kehm presiding. John P Fertig and Ruth M Weissiger, both of this city, were married by Rev. J. J. Sandt at Trinity Lutheran. Hanson Gingrich and Ruth Gingrich of this city wed at Indurlage, officiated by Rev. Al W Gingrich at Sunny Side. Mijah Fisher wed Henrietta Voiberger, daughter of Jacob Umberger, both of this city, with Rev. Calvin Fisher officiating. Two pairs of the same kind were noted but details are sparse.

Fertig—Wissinger J. J. Sandt Trinity By Lutheran Church John ‘P Pertig Ruth M. Weissttper Charles Weissiger Gingrich Hanson Ditt Ruth It Gingrich Jerome Gingrich Tey AL W Gingrich Sunty Side Misher—Umbergha de Calvin Fisher St. Mark's Thyyeh Mijah Kisher Henrie Voiberger Jacob Umberger

Choir Reunion in Berks Honors Late Prof Klopp

In Smith's Run near Rehrersburg a large Berks County grove gathering united church choirs from northwestern districts in a tribute to Prof Morgan B Klopp. The event, born from Klopp's idea and his lifetime links to the groups, drew many trained voices for a Saturday afternoon concert. Continued on Page Two.

Rrr Berks Smith Rey Rehrersburg Northwestern Works Fn the Grove Morgan B. Klopp

Mary Fegley Dies in Wimans at 87

Mary Fegley widow of James Fegley died at 2 o'clock Saturday at her daughter Mrs. Mathias Roths home on South Third street Wimans from gangrene aged 87 years 8 days She was daughter of Benjamin Barnhard born and raised in Longswamp Her husband died seven years ago Surviving children are William Merry town Martin this city James West Coplay Mrs Roth Mrs Reuben Eck and Mrs Washington DeLong of Allentown Funeral will be Tuesday morning with services and burial at Longswamp Church conducted by Rev Meckstrath

Lebanon Mary James Fegley Mathias Roth South Third Street Wimans Bejamin Barnhard Longswamp William Merrytown Martin James West Coplay Roth Nomed Reuben Eck Washington DeLong Allentown Longswamp Church Long Swamp Stev. W. L. Meckstrath

Lightning Strikes Stable in Jonestown Storm

A bolt hit the stable of Louis A. Soulard in Jonestown during Thursday evening’s storm. Minor damage occurred as a structure was struck and nearby trees and fences were damaged.

Louis A. Soulard Jonestown

Annual Encampment Prep For Bays Brigade at Jonestown

An advance guard for the Bays brigade of Christ Presbyterian church prepared for the encampment at Jonestown. Preparations were made today with tents being erected on the Kleinfelter furty east of Jonestown.

Dancestown Syaigce Christ Presbyterian Church Jonestown Kleinfelter Furty

Boy sustains severe bicycle hand injury at Forge Street

Raymond Barry son of Daniel Barry of 1314 Forge Street lacerated his hand this morning while fiddling with a bicycle. The chain and sprocket injured the hand, with bones damaged. Dr. By Wf. Gingrich attended and dressed the wound.

Raymond Barry Daniel Barry Forge Street Wf. Gingrich

Workman Hurt When Scalp Cut In Lebanon Furnaces

Joh Shuler, an employee at the Lebanon furnaces of the Pennsylvania steel plant, was struck by a hook causing a scalp laceration. Dr. Job Walter treated the injury with several stitches and kept the wound clean.

Joh Shuler Lebanon Pennsylvan- Ih Steel Company Job Walter

Lumbermen 10 Assemble Soon for Annual Meeting

The seventeenth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Lumbermen’s Association will be held in Lancaster on Wednesday and Thursday, July 30 and 31. Prominent lumbermen from across the state are expected. sessions include addresses by Mayor McCaskey and T. Z. Snowden. Committees cover railroads, entertainment, and organization expansion. tours will visit Tphrata and nearby towns. ladies will attend. Lebanon County representatives and various local firms are listed among the delegates.

Pennsylvania Lumberman's Age Lancaster Bhursday McCaskey Lanaster T. Z. Snowden Scranton Lancaster Road of Trade J. A. Williams Mechiniesbure

Kreider Obsequies Held After Mother's Death

The obsequies for the late Mrs. Kreider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kreider of North Cornwall Township, were conducted in the morning by Rev. A. W Gingrieb of Sunnyside and Rev. Morris Landis of Palmyra at Gingrich's meeting house. Goutbearers included Aleit Tob erper, Harry Selmidt, Smiat Shaefer, and Harry Risser. The undertaker was Thompaan.

May Geo Kreider North Cornwall Township Morning Wit Services A. W Gingrieb Sunnyside Morris Landis Palmyra Himi Gingrich Aleit Toi Berper Harry Selmidt Smiat Shhaefer Harry Risser Thompaan

Miss Schock Returns From Summer School at Muhlon College

Miss Margarett Schack, Mt Alon Sunday school teacher, returns home after attending the summer school at Muhlon College. She is accompanied by Mrs Anne Welter of Gibert who will stay for a time at Miss Behuck's home.

Margarett , Schack Mt. Alon Apal Frame Muhlonhere College Aucuowa Anne Welter Gibert Behuck

A Green Bale Game At Third Wide Willow

A garbled report describes a Green Bale game and evening events at a venue called Willow with mentions of fire effects and a company named Curae wall Lelinca. It notes Chay betting at an olelock and references a prior test or event causing worry for the Hailreader. The text is fragmented and unclear about date, participants, or outcome.

Curae Lelinca Taciveud Chay

Marriage Licenses Issued by Kochenderfer

Kochenderfer issued marriage licenses to Irwin Smith of Palmyra and Beulah Stoudt daughter of Frank P. Stoudt of Annville. John T. Fertig and Miss Roth M. Weissinger daughter of Charles Weissinger of this city. A. W. Oberholmer and Miss Mabel A. Glick daughter of William Glick of Fredericksburg.

Lerkc Kochenderfer Irwin Smith Palmyra Beulah GG. Stoudt Frank P. Stoudt Annville John T. Fertig Roth M. Weissinger Charles Weissinger Loth A. W. Oberholmer Mabel A. Glick William Glick Fredericksburg

Voting advice at Harrisburg union meeting urges friendly officeholders

In Harrisburg on July 27 members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen heard Vice Grand Master Tt. Dodge urge voting for public officials who are friendly to workers. He warned against voting for candidates merely for party lineage, praising the Pennsyl vania Railroad system and noting wage gains for actors and train crews. Interstae Commerce Commission officials spoke on safer equipment and prompt defect reporting, with local leaders and a cash prize awarded to John W. Stith.

Harrisburg Brotherhood of Railroad Tt. Dodge Rnnsom Kim Leeid Dodge Brotherhood Pennsylvania Reading New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Buffalo Baltora Pitttaburg Trenton Interstee Commission Commission. Org Koapp Net Rallohda Brotherhoods Pennaylvenle voUeala Intierstatit Sipraks Bo W. Moseley Interstate Commerce Commission A. V F. Dulty Interstate Commatree Commission Wedhomner Ehalemin Waard Toddusor John W. Stith Iis City

Willian Bollman III Involved In Accident At Union Water Works

William Bollman III proprietor of the Willian Penn betel is confined to his room after a fall during an outing at the Union Water Works. Doctor Thomas Sitehil, physician to the charity workers in Creti Britain, arrived from Philadelphia and will attend him tonight at the Aubace hotel.

Ivy Puison Willin Bollmin Willian Penn Union Water Works Gitgriel Thomas Sitehil Ehaiy Mourkers’ Dahor Creat Britian Philadelphiaa Aubace Taskl Ph Lage Ac Ude Ely

Registred at Colon Dall and related notices

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Merihediger of Niagara and North Cadentas with a registration at Philadelphia Hastings and Cobver, Vieni leg. minor names and places appear unclear. The text references registration actions and possible dates, but details are garbled and uncertain.

Merihediger Niagara Codsdwarde Philadelaitn Hastings Vieni

Trsseers in Grealty Aide Smith to Charles Kure Bond

Aide M. Smith transfers to Charles Kure a total around $540 and to A. Light a bond of $200 in a property matter. The wording indicates a succession of transfers and a lien or security on property involving listed parties and sums.

Aide M. Smith Charlea Kure

Unclear fragment hints at hotel visit and bank cleaning

Fragmentary text mentions individuals at a hotel and a bank janitor mystery. Details are garbled with misspellings and unclear names, making precise reporting impossible. No verifiable event, date, or organizations are identifiable.

Mrs Sweeney Burial Follows West Lebanon Funeral

The funeral of Mrs Thomas Sweeney of West Lebanon was held Sunday afternoon from the Church Street home with services at St Jol’s WW Church led by Rev H Miller. Interment was in Roboze ner cemetery. Dr A Franta was the undertaker. George Daimler, Stotion wiet at Conewaxo Jhinedion, is on annual vacation and will return today from Reading to Pittaburg for the rest of the week.

Thomas Sweeney West Lebanon Suniday Houe Church Street St. Jol's WW. B. Church H. Miller Muriel Rbonezer Cemetery A. Franta Tikkeon George Daimler Stotion Wiet Conewaxo Jhinedion Reading Windet Pittaburg

Trade Offered for 1908 Acme Six-Quid Automobile

To exchange his car 8 P Light esq will trade the Thomas eur form new 1908 model of the Acme six-quiader automobile of Realing.

P. Light. Esq Thomas Eur Acme Realing

Rail line braces after Friday storm damage

Reading company officials disclosed heavy damage to the Reading & Columbia division from Friday night storms. Washouts filled tracks, bridges were washed away or weakened, notably at Manhelin and Mil way, with repairs underway and service to resume between Phil city and Lancaster tomorrow. The Mt Hope branch also suffered damage and is being repaired to restore operation soon.

Reading Company Reading & Columbia Division Manhelin Milway Thin City Lancasster Thia Mt. Hope Oltieiita Tomearrow

Married in Lebanon in Reading pair wed at church

Raymond Young and Miss Ida te Log both of Reading were married by Rev. Dred A Wiegand at Em Minne Evangelical church on Saturday afternoon. The couple left for a week in Ate Jauuie City before settling in Reading.

Raymond Young Ida Te Log Reading Dred A. Wiegand Em- Minne Evangelical Church Hey Ate Jauuie City Toter

Emmanuel Church Sermon and Evening Meeting Virtues

At Emmanuel Church Dr AL Wiegaint preaches on Sunday sinus unity and a sermon on virtue. A private meeting will be held Wednesday evening at the church with topics titled The Value of Duty and The Pursuit of Wisdom. Entities include Emmanuel Church and Dr AL Wiegaint.

AL Wiegaint

Jacob Moeckel Burial Notices and Funeral Details

The obituary records the burial of Jacob Moeckel with funeral services held this morning at a local house after a wake. Interment followed at Mt Lebanon and local officials noted the junior pointer of the city, with Nurtad and Latbinaperger among those in attendance.

Bute Mt. Lebanon

Local Obituary Notice for G W Eshenbaugh Bies

G W Eshenbaugh Bies George Woealeniaeel, an old man, died. The event occurred Saturday evening after a long illness at home. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at Cuntenaey Me with prior arrangements and burial duties conducted by Tadise and Baye.

George Woealeniaeel Ain Haartas

Peculiar Gift In Fophadratouwe Birthday Tale

An odd tale from North Ninth Street of Fophadratouwe recounts a man presenting a piano to his son Chuyton on his birthday. The piece touches on opportunism and notes that not all policemen belong to the copper trust, reflecting skeptical views on authority.

Chuyton Copper Trust

Chautauqua Day Arrangements Highlight Recognition Event

The Chautauqua manage Ains plans Recognition Day with Governor Hawin as central figure. A noon arrival and 1 PM reception, followed by a formal address at 3 PM by Governor Stuart. Board directors, faculty, graduates, and guests from Doban taburg and Lancaster attend. speakers include O.S Le company officials.

Pennaylya Tauqua Thuradas Hawin Stuart Gretta Chattauqua

Larceny Charge Arises From Market Theft Case

Marthe Witter testified that two men looted a wagon at Liberty Square Market on North Ninth Street. Eggs and a basket were taken after a wagon was spotted by children. Officer Nye arrested the suspects, who denied Witter’s charges, and a hearing before Alderman Miller was scheduled later in the week.

Marthe Witter Samsing William Brehm Witter Liberty Square North Ninth Street Whit Sitorlig Lehman Street Puliceman Nye It Sa Hutter Nye Miller

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Walmer and Guests

A birthday dinner in Montgomery Pa honored Mr Walmer and guests including Dr and Mrs Kiner Hull and others. Family and local residents from North Eighth street Cumberland street and Lewsiburg attended after a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs L Bi Welsier.

Clase E Weiner Cumberland Street Juwshe Lewlaburg

Fire sparked by lightning destroys hay and stock

Lightning caused a large blaze at Hast Hanover Friday evening. A barn or frame burn consumed a large quantity of hay and five head of stock were killed or lost in the fire. Bees Harper's region reported the incident as a major agricultural loss.

Hanover Harper's

Gretna to Host Auditorium Event Wednesday Evening

Juliug Gea will render a performance at the Augitorium et Mt.G in Gretna Wednesday evening with 3ULIVe CaRsaR and facility members in attendance.

Gretna Mt.g

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Shiner Cole- Titan Shiner Weirick William Melwaughlin Whichy Allen Kamly U. E. Church Wistler Grove Northwest Ern Berks County M. B. Klopp Mary Fegley Lunning Workman Business & Pleasure Lebanon County Virms Harry A. Reinoehl Railroad and Transportation Committee J. C. Warley Rapresentatives Forewings Companies Anviville—Kyeliter and Computys Kreider Obsequies Miss Schock Mahelenberg Cillee Amentuyi Aevatiard Ates Ast Guilford Ilek Prete Fox & Graeff Grand Minster Dodge William Bollman III Colondall Trsseers IN Grealty Ant Cl Hartisburs Hagle Pune Mrs. Sweeney KEAST Dr i T. A. Wiegand Emmanuel Church Jacob Moeckel AL OW Lei Beng Perger We Make G.W. Eshenbaugh Bies Reaoy Day Express Chautauqua Dbbantaburg Lancaster and Otter Speek le Company
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