Death Claims M. B. Peiffer
Melvin B. Peiffer proprietor of the Water House hotel died Wednesday afternoon after a two day illness. He was a large man with a generous heart and helped run the hotel with his wife Katie. Survived by wife and two children Helen and Raymond. parents at Fredericksburg. Members of the Sons of America and other groups. John C. Berk was employed there during his final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin B. Peiffer
Water House
Mr. Poitier
Tre
Mr. Peiffar
Genarous
Tleo
Hetel
Peiffer
Bresides
Katie
Helen
Raymond
Mr. Peiffer
Fredericksburg
P.O. 5
Sons of America
John C. Berk
Exchange at Gretna opens telephone service at Mount Gretna
An exchange at Mount Gretna began operations today with Relh Telephone Company wiring a line and provisioning for service. The facility sits on Christ Camp Meeting Grounds and serves about eighty planes connecting area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relh Telephone Company
Todsey
Exchnge
Mount Gretna
They 1
Christ Camp Meeting Grounds
City Public Schools To Close Tomorrow Early Term End
City Public Schools will close tomorrow for the term end. Pupils will turn in books and assessments and receive their reports as the term concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Public
Obscure City Notice From Ailing Street Scene
A garbled OCR fragment outlines a city hall related notice about a house on Hoode Berges street. It mentions a ladder, a path, and interior concerns with references to a tower door and riding practice. Names and precise actions are unclear due to transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilles
Diestisas of
Ugy
Funeral Notice for Mrs. Schaeffer
A local obituary item reports the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Schaeffer. Details mention a residence at Schuetler and a city location for the service, with limited legible data due to damaged OCR.
Masons Plan Jubilee Celebration at Philadelphia Temple
Announcement on Friday outlines a grand Masonic Jubilee to be held at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia on September 26. It marks the 12th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Committees have been formed to oversee events and finalize plans, though details remain in an embryonic stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft W
G Rand Gedge
Pennsylvania
Frew and Arcepter Masons
Masonic Temple
Philadelphia
Commencement at Bismarck Highlighted by Address
Rev J A Wiegand will deliver the address at Bismarck High School commencement in St Paul s Reformed Church. Nuagle s Orchestra will provide music, and Prof J W Schoke will present diplomas. Ammon R Kutly is salutatorian with Miss Eva Sheeffer as valedictorian. Harry A Marty will give the class prophecy. Phil Wolfersberger leads the school as principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck High School
St. Paul's
Left for Iowa Home From Boone Woman Speaks of Farewell
Mrs SP Micka of Boone Lawn visited the city with her daughter Ethel. She was delayed by an appendectomy performed here and received a hearty send off from many new friends as she returned to Iowa. Rufus Smith, yard master of the Cornwall and Lebanon railroad, is her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SP. Micka
Boone, Lawn
Rufus Smith
Cornwall and Lebanon Railroad
Ethel
Mia- Micka
No Assistant Superintendent Named in Lebanon County
The state education department reports no funding or appointment for an assistant superintendent of public instruction in Lebanon County this year. The school code sets a $1200 salary and requires county recommendations and approval, with duties postponed until 1914 after a new election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon County
State Educational Department
CL. Schaeffter
John W. Snake
Robbins Show Coming to City on June 6
Frank Robbins circus plans a June appearance in the city on Perday with a venue at Third Avenue and Lehman Street. Local residents are alerted to the upcoming spectacle and urged to note the date and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robbins
Third Avenue
Lehman Street
Cornwall and Lebanon Railroad hires Altendervter as treasurer
Altendervter takes a position in the Cornwall and Lebanon railroad company treasury and auditor's department. He is an experienced clerk with many friends and comes from the American Tron and Steel manufacturing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorpse Altendervter
American Tron and Steel Manufacturing Company
Tressurer
Cornwall and Lebanon Railroad Company
Altenderler
Planning an Outing to Hershey Park by Lebanon College
The Lebanon Business College plans an outing to Hershey Park for its students on June 14. Faculty and student body express strong anticipation for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lebanon Business College
Hershey Park
Kicked by horse injures South Leh farmer
John W. Shaak, a tenant farmer on the Seth Light farm in South Leh noon fownalin, suffered severe damage to his mouth after being kicked by a horse that had shown no prior aggression. He remains unable to eat solid foods due to facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Shaak
Seth Light Farm
Lehnoon Fownalin
Shiak
Steps at City Hall Expect Repairs After Wear
David Buffamoyer reports that the steps at City Hall, worn and broken in places, were examined by the Caps Property committee and a repair plan approved. Work to fix the stairs is scheduled for today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Buffamoyer
Cal
Caps
City Hall
Work on Sewerage to Start in a Few Days
An incomplete report indicates imminent sewerage work in the city with preparations underway. The notes mention street closures and utility coordination, with crews expected to begin within days to upgrade the drainage system and improve sanitation.
Hebron School Holds Fourth Commencement Ceremony
Hebron High School celebrated its fourth commencement exercises with six houses in the class. The crowd included friends and parents as graduates received the certificates amid an elaborate program featuring songs and a musical performance. The event occurred on a Wednesday at Walter Watkins? ty Ale Mies ST Piypes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron
Walter Watinis
Monabey
Merrell
Bourn Bratiey
Commencement Exercises Set at Taiwan High School
Prof. Win. E. Sparks of State College will deliver the address to graduates at the Taiwan High School commencement tonight. The 30th annual exercises will award diplomas. doors open at 6 and ushers will seat late arrivals only after the procession ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL EE. Sparks
State
Cllege
Taiwan
Win. EB. Sparks
State College
Cottage at Water Works contract awarded
Attorney Frank Tf Lehtoan of this city was awarded a contract for the erection of a cottage at the Water Works where he will spend nights and leisure this summer. A number of others are about to contract for cottages in that locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tf. Lehtoan
Cole S
Oakland Car Purchases Noted for Bravery Store Owner
James YP Gates, proprietor of a Bravery store on North Ninth Street and active in the local Moose Lodge, has purchased a new Oakland automobile. The latest model features a striking build and color with unusually little brass in its mounting, mostly black enamel to match the city tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James YP. Gates
Bravery
North Ninth Street
Lodge of Moose
New
Oakland
Donation to Mt Airy Seminary Acknowledged
A report to the annual convention of the Evangelical Synod of New York and New Jersey notes a $50,000 donation to the Mt Airy Seminary in Philadelphia and a $40,000 offer for a professorship at Unehattheran Theodlogical Svar agy in Mount Airy by Charles A. Seheiren, ex-mayor of Brookdly. The announcement was read by Rev S. G. Weiskotled before the assembly in Brooklyn. An informal announcement had been made months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unehattheran Theodlogical Svaragy
Mount Airy
Charles A. Seheiren
Maayor
Brookdly
New York
Ther
S. G. Weiskotled
Vangelical Synod of
New Bashud
Christ Evangelinal Daitheran Ehurch Lait
Avert
la Browdity
Brooklyn
Annagneemort
Ako
House Struck by Lightning in Midst of Storm
A house was struck by lightning during a severe storm causing structural damage and a small fire. Fire crews responded quickly, contained the blaze, and reported no injuries. Neighbors reported loud thunder and hailed the quick work of responders. Local authorities will inspect the scene for further hazards.
Unclear OCR item with mixed names and events
Fragmentary text outlines sports and dates with scattered names such as Mire Heng, Philade, Maurice, Blary, and Lauuier Blary, plus references to Sundays and a 7 seed. Details are garbled. no coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.
Graduates at Festive Board at Wallace Hotel
Ambience marked by alumni association monitors and Amville high school graduates at an annual banquet in Wallace Hotel. Toastmaster Moyer led reminiscences of school days, praising cuisine from the Wallace kitchen, and a formal address by Prof. Shenk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amville High School
Waukeee
Moyer
Onur Alumni Association
Dime AL. Beaver
Edward IE Smith
If HR. Shenk
Jessie G. Light
Wallaece
Memu
Left for Washington on visit by young Sigstee
Charles D. Sigstee son of Admiral C D Sigshee of the 1 5 navy left for Washington this morning on a visit to his home. After a brief stay he will travel to the Adirondacks for the summer to pursue study and recreation. He plans to return in fall to resume duties with the American Iron and Steel manufacturing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Sigstee
C.D. Sigshea
Navy
Washington
Reyel
Adirondacks
Erettison
Mr. Sigshee
American Iron and Steel Manuuafacturing Company
Fairland Picnic Grove sale ends hopes for park
The Ty ives of the south Mountain Laanber company announced the sale of the pretty picnic grove near Maielind at the Pike. Trees will be sawed into saleable lumber. The grove was the last suitable site for a city park or resort, a loss to locals. The Thunder company also bought a large tract of woodland and timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wye Prevence Ty Ives
South Mountain Laanber Company
Diagoss
Maielind
Tninder Company
Wan Aiso
Woodlind &— Symer
Miss Ehrgood Engaged to Henry Armstrong
Mrs Annie Ehrgood widow of the late Enreood announces the engagement of her daughter Dora Ehrgood to Henry Armstrong an instructor at Princeton College. A dinner at the Whergoowd home featured pink rose and sweet pea decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Bo Bhrgood
Enreood
Wiehth
Mittin
Dora Hhreaad
Henry Armstrong
Princeton College
Philadelphian Martindale to lead city hiking party
Philadelphia merchant Thomas Martindale and several notable Philadelphians will visit North Annville Township for the Bea- Sop hike to the Union Water Works dam. They will meet at Reading station with about fifty club members, travel by bike to the dam, and return by morning. A hotel meeting at William Penn hotel will finalize plans.
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Thomas Martindale
Philadelphia
pRno I
Arthur Joyvee
North American
Charles H. Goupiss
Joreewat
Reading
Ffty
Utp
Water Works
William Pann Hotel
Willan Oh Bettman
Club
Shoot at Newmanstown Opens Saturday at Newsmanstown Club
A Newmanstown gun will hold a shooting event at the Newmanstown Baseball Club grounds on Saturday, June 17. The program features ten events at fifteen streets each, starting at ten o’clock in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmanstown
Newsmanstown
Moring
Wandering Child Reunited With Mother After Police Discovery
Five year old Kimma Kane, daughter of Jefferson Hummel of 20 South Seventh Street, wandered from home and was found playing near a shawpoo in front of a davenite. After police sergeant and officer inquiry, the child was returned to her worried mother.
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Kimma Kane
Jefferson Hummel
P20
South Seventh Street
Shaw Poo
Waley
Sereeant Negro
McLaughlin
Mater
Wedded This Afternoon in Private Ceremony
Vara Ho Marke and George Marks tied the knot in a private afternoon ceremony at New Street. Officiant Branson Fischards led the rites, with Jane Barheren Floreny among those present. details remain scarce in this fragmentary report.
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Vara Ho Marke
Gad
George Marks
New Street
Faylar O
Yavely
John Simavedy
Ug Tartyellge Avelue
Fone
Branson Fiiehards
Janes de Barheren Floreny
William H Stine Visited City and Transferred After Work
William H Stine formerly head of police in this city and later employed by a singer’s company in California was a visitor in Lebanon today. He attended meetings with THUY fri during his stay and visited several relatives. He has been transferred to Thatristiys by the company and will reside after work at 1290 North Sixth Street.
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Willian
Stine
Sewbag Matrhinye Company
Calisuunina
Lebany
Thatristiys
Vompans
Ak Wall
North Sixth Street
Realty Cranspers Debated Real Estate Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a real estate matter with names and locations unclear. The readable bits reference a dispute or proposal involving parties described as cranspers and debaters, with references to view rights and durations. No clear outcome or dates are evident in the legible text.
Unknown fragments hint at a local notice or notice mix
Fragmented OCR text lists names and phrases suggesting a local clerk or public notice. Readable items include names such as Alber Heed and Mashed Peg with unclear actions. The garbled content implies a public or legal notice but lacks clear event, dates, or entities to confirm.
Died at Myerstown funeral notices and signs
Fragmented OCR obituary fragment mentions a man from Myerstown with funeral arrangements noted. The garbled text references a burial and a local church or school context, with scattered phrases about death and a service, but crucial names and exact dates are unreadable.
Mt Gretna Lodging Booms as Season Starts
Rooms in demand at Mt Gretna Chautauqua and Hotel Conewago as the coming season promises strong attendance. Mrs Seabold reports all rooms reserved July through August with high September bookings and cottages already rented. Automobiles swarm the grounds with many parties securing last cottages at up to 150 dollars monthly. The Y M C A convention likely brings about 1200 visitors in addition to residents, straining cottages and inns. Conewago hotel also sees inquiries and may reach full capacity by July 1 as the season opens.
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Mt. Gretna
Yo Mo C. A. Convention,llc
Prominent Tamaqua Figures Register at Weimar Hotel
Isaac Christ of Tamaqua and Rev. J. D. Kistler with son Norman arrived by auto and registered at the Weimar Hotel this morning. Christ is linked with the Kivetless plain works and Kistler formerly led the First United Wrangelicn church at Sixth and Chestnut streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Christ
C. &. Gloriat
J. D. Kistler
Norman Kistler
Tamaqua
Weimar
Kistler
First United Wrangelicn
Sixth and
Chestnut Streets
Fair Directors Convene for Special Meeting at Court House
Sheriff John A Sollman secretary of the Lebanon Valley fair issued a call for a special meeting of the fair board to be held this evening at the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Sollman
Lebanon Valley Fair Assovhation
Court House
Surprise Birthday Party for Mr George Kautter
Mr and Mrs George Kautter of South Ninth street entertained a party of un invited guests on Monday evening for Mr Kautters fortieth birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Harkins and children Dorothy and LeRoy Mel Wildan Freshley and daughter Mrs Robert Hiesner Joseph Smith C A Cleveland Water Lick Harry Ratger Jol Spard Walter Kreiser Harry Gores and others. The gathering featured games and music and Mrs Kautter presented Mr Kautter with a writing desk and other tokens of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kautter
Ty Rememrance
Kauttery
Kautter
Yhose
Harles Harkins
Dorothy and
LeRoy
Mel
Wildan Freshley
Mre
Robert Hiesner
Joseph Smith
C. A. Cleveland Water Lick
Harry Ratger
Jol Spard
Walter Kreiser
Harry Gores
Mrs. Kautter
Putachke Driver Arrives at Station Amid Odd Report
Professional racing driver Putachke arrived here amid cordial greetings from friends at the station. The report mentions an oil trust burning and a package likely to be handed over, with Mrs. de Ms New involved in the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putachke
Bs Punter
de Ms
Tobad
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M. B. Peiffer
Gretna
Bei Velcophont Company
Berger
Mrs. Schaeffer
Offi
Masons
Bismarck
Rev. Wiegand
Sages
Iowa
Micka Wak
Nehaeffer
Stoke
Gev
Altenderfer
C. & J. Railroad Company
David Ktamoyer
Sion
Hebron School
Ponto
Kysig
Prank
Diyocer
James Gates
Mt. Airy Seminary
Phil
Cokl Bolt Canees Diubae At
Geneter
Pater Morin
Barmatine
Montini
Animal Bangiet of Alumni Association of Am
Wallace Hotel
Shenk
Admiral Sigshbee
Fiis
Fairland
South Mountain Lumber Company
Miss Ehrgood
Thos. Martindale
Martindale Club
Homa Kang
Taylor Snaveby
Vara Marks
WM. H. Stine
City
Lebanon
Maree Agi
PCR
NSE
Myerstown
Sapal Y
Borte
Mies Feuthibiie
Reason
Chautauqualun
Conewago
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