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Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1899

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Ohio Contests Centered on Gubernatorial Ticket

In Columbus the Ohio Republican state convention angle centers on two leading factions Nash Daugherty and Kurtz ally Jones as likely lieutenant governor choice. Early Hanna talks with candidates hint at tomorrow's plans while Cox moves amid rumors. First ballot projections show Nash 275 Daugherty 265 Jones 45 with others sharing remaining 122 votes.

Hann Foraker Noth Columbus Foraker Iayne Ohio Hanna Nash Daugherty Kurtz Cox McKissson Jones Douglass Darby Hall Nevin Smyser Orr Shattuck Bricham Hoarnna

Another Strike In Buffalo Shuts Docks

Buffalo June 1 Freight handlers at the docks went on strike again at 6 o clock last night except for a few at the Central freight house about 2000 men involved. A meeting announced that grain shovelers may join in sympathy if grievances remain unsettled. The dispute began at Lehieh Valley freight house where a boss allegedly ordered larger loads than an existing agreement allowed. Leaders were summoned to the dock but no settlement occurred, and other dock workers quit in solidarity.

Buffalo Central Freight House Peerhe Lehieh Valley

Letter in favor of Jons KE, Treasurer candidate

A signed political opinion endorses Jons KE, Feser for Country Treasurer, praising his merchant background in Lebanon, Republican loyalty, and faithful service in crises. The writer notes prior withdrawals and urges party support at the coming primaries, asserting his suitability and integrity. The piece ends with a separate notice about fire precautions at Penneyvania belt and the plan to install automatic extinguishers by a Philadelphia firm.

Penneyvania Belt and Not Company Philadelphia Lebanon Ite

Children aid society organized and volunteer work noted

A lengthy report covers the National Children's Aid Society in Harrisburg with Mrs Rosegell presenting the groups work. It notes 15 years since founding, 26 states represented, 300 children placed in homes in the state since 1805, and recent placements from local churches. The article cites active local involvement and calls for homes for children, with Mrs Ruecell directing city affairs and mayoral absence noted.

Columbia House Harrisburg National Children's Aid Society Ruseeli Pittsburg Rosegell Excellent Society Illinois Jonestown Ruecell Cociety Ainghine Rugeell

Young servant girl lured away to Harrisburg mystery

Miss Lizzie Nagle, a 17 year old servant at the Columbia house on Willow Street, disappeared Tuesday evening. She telegraphed from Harrisburg saying she had been lured away from Lebanon with no money and wished to return. Charles Meyers rushed to Harrisburg to help bring her home after learning of the incident.

Lizzie Nagle Charles Meyers Columbia House Willow Street C. Meyers Harrisburg Lebanon Wes Miss Nagle Mrs. Meyers Die Meyers Prescott Tn Harristore Here Cans. Meyer Isrisborg

Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut Co Raises Wages in Mills

notices posted in the puddle mill and rolling mill departments announce a June wage increase of 25 cents a ton for puddlers, bringing pay to 35.25 a ton. the rise, about 9 percent, follows two prior boosts within six weeks from 24.08 to 32.54 a ton. other local iron firms are expected to follow with similar increases soon.

Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut Company Puidlere Scak Aetimiler Baeia

Agricultural association meeting at Jonestown

A regular Agricultural association session will be held at Woelly's ball in Jonestown on Tuesday in two sessions at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Topics include spraying for insects and fungi, farmer relations to the country, and eradication of a pest. A question box will be available. all are invited. Also notes on local clothing store ad and city letter carriers wearing summer hats and police gray helmets.

The Agricultural Association Woelly’s Jonestown H. C. Snavely W. & Ulrich J. G. Botun Erb & Crrower

Local deaths toll noted with brief details

Obituaries list several deaths including Leonard Alleman aged 70 wife of Leonard Alleman and grandson John Snake. Mary Huusicker aged about unknown, Dunkard renominations member. Joseph Fies owner of a Bismarck general store. Elmer Mellinger three year old son of Mrs Henry Mellinger. an infant child of Mr and Mrs Hogan on East Cumberland Street. Surviving relatives and affiliations noted where readable.

Leonard Alleman United Evangelical Church John Snake Mary Uucnicker Mary Huusicker Swest Dunkard Maides Joserm Joseph Fies Bismarck Lebanon Vallery Commandery No Imer Are Henry Mellinger Mapie Street Mrs. Hogan Cumberland Street

Local residents share travel and visit notes

Mrs H W Siegrist returns from Gettysburg and other locals host or visit during the week. Miss Iva Light visits sister on Selman street, and Rev and Mrs Joel Light tour from Banker Hill. George Liuer returns from Tremont, Mrs Gertrude Bender from Jonestown calls, Mrs George B Schock and Mrs Tillie Reinhard visit Allen town. Harry C Pease arrives from Philadelphia and checks into Eagle hotel. Virginia Seidel leaves for Phillipspurn to visit friends. Mrs Sarah Weahber and Mrs Grant Siegrist return from Washington D C after attending a peace jubilee. Francis H Reinoch returns from Erie after State Spartemen's association convention. Silas Hersh, visiting A C Hersh, plans path growing on sixty acres. Dosn's Ointment advertised as a remedy for itchiness.

H. W. Siegrist South Ninth Street Gettysburg Iva Light Annville L. 8 Behm Selman Street Eleventh Joel Light Banker Hill George Liuer Tremont Gertrude Bender Jonestown George B Washington, D. C Francis H. Reinoeh Willow Street Erie State Spartemen’s Association Silas Hersh Mitford N. J A. C. Hersh

Warrants Issued in Harrisburg for Senator Bids Conspiracy

Informations prepared after legislative hearings charge multiple officials and others with conspiracy and corrupt solicitation to influence the U S Senate contest and McCarrell bill. Ex senator John J Coyle ex Representative Charles B Spatz and others named with perjury tied to votes and pledges. Warrants issued for Coyle Spatz Costello Moyles Evans Jones Byrne and others to Harrisburg for hearing.

John J. Coyle Schuylkill Charles B. Spatz Berks Thomas M. Moyles Wilkesbarre Mouroe H. Kulp Northummu John R. Hiyhne Fayette Frank B. Jones Philadephia Cayie Rachael J. Costello Philadelphia Costello Willamsport Easton Parker H. Titus Bangor Spatz Quay McCarreillis Necum George A. Jenks Democratic Messrs Coyle Spata Cutetlo Moyles Evans Jones Byrne Harrisburg

Julia Grant to Wed Russian Prince Cantacuzene

The New York report notes Julia Dent Grant daughter of General Frederick D Grant returns home to prepare for her marriage to Prince Michael Cantacuzene of Russia. Aunt Mrs Potter Palmer accompanies her. The prince arrives in August, with plans to reside between St Petersburg and the Cantacuzene family estate near Moscow after marriage.

New York Julia Dent Grant Frederick D. Grant Grant Michael Cantacusene Potter Palmer Russia St. Petersburg Moscow Cantacuzanes

Only One Armor Plate Bid Proves Unacceptable

Washington June 1 Burnstine Brothers of San Francisco were the sole bidders on 24 000 tons of armor for the navy Their price per ton exceeded the limit and delivery would occur five years hence Carnegie Bethlehem and other firms did not bid Carnegie wrote they cannot tender under ballistic requirements Krupp system would raise costs yet they are willing to supply under existing contracts for Wisconsin Illinois Gethichem also declined two Death Sentences For Meyer Somerset Pa June 1 Meyers found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing John Lennart deputy constable Nelson Lennart The court will impose death twice a Pennsylvania precedent Attended a Wedding at Sunbury Lieut J M Schindel attended cousin Elizabeth Wolverton wedding at Sunbury Pottsville Bids for Stone Lumber Castings Six bids received city highway committee to award to lowest bidder

Washington Burnstine Brothers San Francisco Storn Works Kevin Carnegie Bethlehem Ainder Wisconsin Ilinois Gethichem Company Meyer Somerset S. Peter Meyers John Lennart Nelson Lennart Summit Tokenship Michael Karney Garrett Meyers Karney Pennsylvania

Relic of bygone times from Carlisle gazette found

Milton C. Maguire in Carlisle received a Dec 3 1783 issue of the Carlisle Gazette discovered under an attic floor. The paper features a Green County news item about an attack on Gallespy s fort and an advertisement list including a mulatto boy for sale, with other notices and a lengthy article on the American Cotton Manufactory. Teachers praised as patriots in a memorial address to Higbee building schools.

Milton C. Maguire Carlisle Carlisle Gazette Journal of Congress Green County North Carolina Gallespy Little River John Watts Gazette Higbee J. W. Harbeson Prince Bismarck Germany Leban Slike A& Republic Forum of Nations

Lebanon Democratic Club to Amend Constitution This Evening

A committee from the Lebanon Democratic club, appointed to revise the constitution and by laws, will meet this evening in their room on Cumberland Street. Work began on the reconstruction of North Eighth Street railway at the C. and L. railroad station, and the East Cumberland line from Front to Eighth Street has been rebuilt. County commissioners and clerk conduct their annual inspection of bridges in the county’s northwestern region. Mothers are urged to use Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for bowel complaints as a remedy for the "second summer."

Charles McGovern P. & R. Railway Company Front Street William H. Youtz Eichth Street Victor J. Aliwein Fuertes James Fuerte New York Amos H. Bieyar George W. Lingte George W. Hayes Thomas Ric Crowell New Yeak Fuerten Gerhart Weimer Levi Hartz E. BH. Gingrich J. K. Kuerr North Eighth Street Bia Elias Bowman Bia Teameter Knerr Wil Lebanon Democratic Club Cumberland Street North Eighth Street Railway East Cumberland Street Eighth Street Philadelphia Elon Kreider Lebanon Busineee College Penncylvania Commission Company Betz Building Broad Street

Edison Illuminating Co to Modernize Plant at Par Value Purchase

United Power and Transportation Company controls Edison Illuminating plant in the city and plans a large enlargement with $100000 in upgrades. John A. Rigg of Reading heads the group, with stock to be bought at par $10 per share. Simon P. Light confirms the agreement as stockholder and local representative. Budget includes removing old machinery except the large engine, in harmony with Lebanon Valley street railway's new heavy power engines.

J. A. Rigg United Power and Transportation Company John A. Rigg Reading Edison Illuminating Company Reopecia Boger United Company Lebanon Valley Street Railway Company All Haute Simon P. Light Rigg

Aldermanic News Surety of the Peace and Court Bail

Rebecca Arme of Partridge avenue filed information against Cyrus Bord for surety of the peace. The SREB was given to Constable Saita zaba. Philip A. Eckenroth had assault and battery charges on Henrietta May withdrawn after Zimmerman's withdrawal and payment of costs. William Long known as Bull Eye Weirich was held to $200 bail for June court after arraignment on assault and battery charges by Harry Marsili with J M Fuock and Geo b. Woomer in court.

Rebecca Arme Partridge Avenue Miller Cyrus Bord SREB Saitazaba Philip A. Eckenroth Henrietta May John Zimmerman Church Street Zimmerman Eckenroth Snyder

Quoit Pitchers Spark Night At Doe Alley Rally

Enthusiasts gather as champion quoit pitchers return to Doe alley each evening to compete for the ringed iron near the hole. Lebanon pitchers are notably strong. Also note Knights Templar grand commander election in Allentown and Palatinate college anniversary events at Myerstown. Parochial school picnickers from St. Mary’s in a Leba non grove join community crowd at year end event.

John H. Miller United States Bomberger & Bro J. M. Mark Anstem Doe Alley Lebanon Col. J. P Gobin Knights Templar Allentown Palatinate College Myerstown

Joined in wedlock at St Mary’s Catholic church

Arnold Hartman and Miss Mary Hartman were united in marriage this morning in St Mary’s church before a large crowd. Andrew Arnold served as best man and Lucy Hartman as bridesmaid. An evening reception was planned at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Hartman, Bankev ilk.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Adam Cornet Mary Hartman Frank Arnold Andrew Arnold Lucy Hartman Natura Ericos Hartman Bankevilk

Marchand in Paris and Belgian Dreyfus affair echoes

Paris June 1 reports praise for Marchand and the March on the Nile omission, government precautions at stations, and receptions planned in Paris. Dreyfus affair tensions persist with debates on clemency, while Franco alliances and war risks are discussed. Toledo drowning tragedy, Kiel shipyard deaths, and a Coney Island park proposal accompany brief city and baseball briefs.

Tien't eafa to be a Way without Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil

Printing and Developing for Amateure and Flapper Slascier at Eighth and Willow appear in a fragmented civic notice style. The readable lines hint at an advertisement or catalog snippet for an oil product and amateur printing, with street references and stray phrases.

Loyal Temperance Legion to Hold County Meeting

The Loyal Temperance Legion in the county, with about eighty five members including representatives from fourteen churches, reports active departments and extensive literature work. Ten departments operate under superintendents with programs on Sabbath observance, temperance education, and civic topics. The Avon U B church hosts next Saturday’s county meeting with a full program and welcomed by Miss Amela Labt.

Nea Dow Loyal Temperance Legion Hay Elf Litera Legima Legion Mra. J. W. Betz Ten Lehman Mre Betz County Loyal Terperance Legion Avon U. B Chngwi Amela Labt

Result of Exeter wreck confession spurs reform

James Douglass of Reading, a Scotch-born former professional gambler, recounts how the Exeter wreck changed him during a drunken ride on the night of the accident. He now seeks evangelism with YMCA backing and will speak at a Reading church gathering next Sunday afteroon.

James Douglass Reading Exeter United States Althoug Briern Riwards St. Peter’s My. Douglass Y. 3.A. Hall

Cumberland street dealer returns to work after sciatica attack

Daniel A Frantz Cumberland street furniture dealer recovers at home after a severe sciatica attack lasting several weeks. Operation was a success. Mrs J M Furek of 503 North Eighth Street returned from Philadelphia after a delicate hospital operation, which was a success. Ground broken on South Fourth Street near Cherokee for new bicycle oratorage building by Judge L Xnell.

Philadelphia Jamea F McGovern North Ninth Street Mary Mies Marie Chaney Mies McGovern Daniel A. Frantz Cumberland Street J. M. Furek North Eighth Eighth Street Bruiten Fourth Street L. Xnell South Fourth Street Chernut Bss

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