Memorial Day Parade and Services Noted in Lebanon Valley
The parade featured diverse units including Boy Scouts, Sons of America, and various military and civic groups marching in full dress and in uniform. Musicians from Schaefferstown and local bands performed as veterans laid bouquets on graves. Rev J Leonard Hynson delivered the memorial address amid patriotic readings and a closing taps salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rhen Ledgent
W. OH. Les
J. B. Reinochl
Christchurch
Roscoe Bowman
St. John's Reformed
Geisinger
Lutheran Church
Charles Hoffman
Pany
Ajor Frank Hoffman
Indolin
Longenecker
Bordner
Thevend
Fee
Lebanon Valley
Werman Ayers
Beit
George Werner
Dan M. Sharp
Inite Ettirety
Boys’ Brigade
Mt, Lebanon
J. B. Spengler
A. W. Leibeng
Berger
Misa Sophia Imboden
Lincoln
Gettysburg
J. Leonard Hynson
Schaefferstown
Thomas Disstigar
Schneffern
C.K. Lantz
Sedewick Post
Hynson
Titz
Greece
Patriotism and memory of Civil War era heroes recalled
A reverent address extols Grant Lincoln Sherman and Sheridan, praising unnamed fallen soldiers and the valor of the Union. It frames wars as justifiable only for lasting peace, cites America's battles for liberty and union, and calls for national unity under God. The piece links war to divine purpose and urges peace through global leadership.
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Lincoln
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Che
David Swing
Everett
Inman
Halse
Herney
Earth
Illiah
Plymouth Rock
Rogland
England
Mason
Slider
Trent
Iine
Lfe
al Freeom
Prey
Sload
Aeneas
Myrne
Virgil
Lee
Subra
Russia
Turkey
Europe
China
Manchuria
Egypt
Magland
Pendapaula
Panama
America
Bu Breal
God of Nations
Parliament of Nations and War’s End Reflected in Prayer
Fragmentary OCR from a local paper notes the ideal of world federation and a wish for peace after conflict. It recalls a biblical blessing and urges nations to stand firm in duty. The piece includes 1907 1908 primary costs and infant burial details, with incomplete lines. The lay of the text blends sermon and public budget figures.
County Commissioners Issue Memorial Day Expense Orders
This morning the county commissioners issued orders for the payment of expenses incident to Memorial Day observances at Annville and Myerstown. The amounts were $40 and $55 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasind
Ann Vile
Myerstown
Lebanon Valley College May Day Commencement 1908
Sunday morning service for the Lebanon Valley College commencement featured Dr. Kester, with an organ prelude by Prof. Oldham. The address on Christian Culture or the Training of the Will urged will formation over mere intellect, citing municipal mismanagement, high finance, and other societal perils as a call for moral training. The evening included remarks by BE E McCuray and a music commencement in the conservatory, followed by a formal reception for graduates hosted by President and Mrs. Kiester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Valley College
Kester
Herbert Oldham
W. J. Auck
Chiured
Dr. Zuck
William FP. DeLong
Christ Reformed Church
Oldham
Wiester
God
Inen
Aseions
Snall
Christ
Lan
Pais
Jesus
Godi
Feeline
Christian College
Hgh
Nlea
Republic
E McCuray
Essr
Lebanon
Lebanon County
Kiester
Sheridan Avenue
Lebanon Valley
HW. H. Shenk
Shenk
Max Lehman
Deitrich
Harrisburg
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Spain
Stuut Noelra
IO Berd
Daugster
Annie
Mra
Ralph Brown
Kradynwine Street
Mvenexer
Ui Ukerra Ete
Solomon
Samler
Dane
Yin
Aeu
Bian
Bennetgh
Sheaman
North Ninth Streat
Lebanon, Pa
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