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Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1902

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Go Forward and Keep Moving at Lebanon High Graduation

Rev Victor W Dippell delivers a baccalaureate sermon at St John s Reformed Church for Lebanon High graduates. He urges never stopping, moving forward, and facing life with perseverance, highlighting faith, discipline, and the Eternal Teacher guiding success. A large alumni audience fills the edifice as flowers and colors decorate the church.

Jivy Victor W. Dippell St John’s Reformed Church Lebanon High Dippell Israel Charles Lamb

P. and R. Railway Adds Seats at Local Station

The P. and R. railway company placed a number of seats along the side of the local passenger station. The seats are very convenient and will be greatly appreciated by the public during the summer months.

P. & R. Railway Company

Brumbough Distillery Relieves Bleistine on Loaded Route

Joseph Bleistine, United States ganger and storekeeper, boarded the 11:20 train Sunday night to Brumbough in Bedford county where he will serve at the Brumbough distillery, taking over duties from B Reynolds.

Joseph Bleistine United States Brumbough Bedford County B. Reynolds

Physical Directors Gather for YMCA Meeting

Prof. C. E. Luckenbach, physical director at the YMCA, left this morning for Philadelphia to attend the annual meeting of physical directors in Pennsylvania. He will be away a week.

Tod Desius C. E. Luckenbach Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Roads and water line projects on retirement list

The water supply line and street paving projects are reportedly on the retirement list for another decade. South Lebanon township school board plans election of teachers for Saturday afternoon June 14 at 1 o'clock at the Five Points school house.

South Lebanon Township

Theft of Five Steers Dominates First Trial Proceedings

The trial at the June criminal session opens with Henry Bishop and Samuel A Haulman as defendants in a cattle theft case from farmer Schaeffer. Prosecution and defense assemble a large cadre of attorneys while foreman Harry Light leads the grand jury and Judge Ehrgott instructs on expeditious inquiry.

Henry Bishop Samuel Haulman Harry H. Light Samuel A. Haulman John Schaeffer Londonderry Schaeffer William Ford Simon Jihoads Edward George Augustus Scarfoss Henry Commonwealth Geo. Kunkel Harrisburg A. Frank Seltzer George B. Woomer Capp Z. Marshall Funck Foreman Light Jiarry H. Light Robert McDonnell Tudge Ehrgoml Jong Tour Petit John Hartleil A. R. Houck John M. Krall Heidelberg Calvin Moore Fifth Ward Luther F. Houck J. G. Adams Lena Bender Grant W. Bender George A. Hunter Frank Yost Charles F. Urban David J. Darkes John Kearcher Jonathan Snyder Eugene J Siegrist Catherine Spickler Chas. Spickler Col Lydia A. Rise Isabel Jones North Tenth Street C. H. George Kenry Register Nisi Morris Emerich John Clemens Frank Seagrist

Timely Discovery Averted Major Fire in West Lebanon

Joseph Bleistine noticed smoke from Dr. Fair's stable at Twenty second and Lehman streets West Lebanon around 3 pm Sunday. He investigated, found a fire rapidly spreading, and with prompt action using buckets of water extinguished the blaze before substantial damage occurred.

U. S Joseph Lleistine Dr. Fair Twenty-second Lehman Streets West Lebanon Ile

Fortunate Escape Of Jon Smith From Accident Saturday

Jon Smith a son of Levi A. Smith barely escaped serious injury Saturday on Cumberland Street as a driven horse struck by a delivery wagon frightened by a passing automobile threw him from his bicycle. He suffered a severe shaking but escaped with minor injuries.

Joni Smith Levi A. Smith Chestnut Streets Dows Cumberland Stretts J. H. Shugar

Cebrad Will Case Denied New Trial in Court Opinion

In the Gebhard will contest Judge Ehrgood rules against a new trial citing no undue influence. The verdict for the plaintiff stands as fair and supported by testimony. The court also grants the petition of Levi F. Wagner to bridge ejectment rule absolute.

Ehrgood Common‘ Pleas Ngw Henry J Gehard John PD Imbodens Eadward Gebhard Irjg Edward Levi F. Wagner

WELL KNOWN MAN DEAD GEORGE SEIFERT PASSES AWAY

George Seifert 54 a long time resident of the Fifth ward at 33S Lehman Street died at his home Sunday morning after a brief illness from paralysis. He was a former bartender at the Eagle hotel for 26 years and a member of St Marys Catholic church and the Firemen's Relief association. He is survived by his widow, sisters Caroline and Maria Seifert and Mrs Reheees Strang of Philadelphia, brothers Mozes and Ed Seifert, and father Joseph Seifert of Lebanon.

George Seifert Fifth Ward Lehman Street Eagle Hotel Tre St. Mary's Catholic Church Firemen’s Telief Association Caroline Maria Seifert Reheees Strang Philadelphia Mozes Seifert Reading Seifert Lebano Joseph Seifert Lebanon

Reading to Philadelphia electric railway near completion

The Philadelphia trolley project progresses toward a full electric line linking Reading with Philadelphia Harrisburg Lancaster and Allentown. Only a few gaps remain to be closed and the Reading to Philadelphia span could be finished within a year. The Oley Valley line to Boyertown is twenty miles opened last week at about $500000 cost and runs straight through farms.

Reading Philadelphia Harrisburg Lancaster Allentown Boyertown Berky County Oley Valley Bovertown United Traction Company Steading Kutztown Temple Womelsdorf Myerstown Palmyra Ephrata Adamstown Berks Tancas der

Pine Ridge Campaign Announced by Local Committee

William R. Bobb and Wm Johns, leading advertising committee, visited western county to promote the Pine Ridge Campaign at Mt Gretna next week. Prof. George F. Tyrrell and the Perse band will perform under the Red Men's committee on Saturday to boost attendance.

William R. Bobb Wm. Johns Pine Ridge Mt Gretna George F. Tyrrell Perse Band Red Men's Committee

Boston YMCA Official Takes Vacation Visit

Galen V. Light, assistant secretary in the Central Y M C A Boston, arrived here on Saturday evening and spent Sunday with friends. This morning he went to Jonestown, where he will spend a month's vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry E Light.

Galen V. Light Central Y. M. C. A. Association Boston Jonestown Harry E. Light

Lebanon County Men to Graduate from Dickinson Law School

A Irvin Yeagley of this city and Charles T Hickerwell of Schaefferstown will graduate tomorrow from Dickinson Law School Carlisle. They are members of a class of 65 graduates who completed a two years course.

A. Irvin Yeagley Charles ‘T. Hickerwell Schaefferston Dickinson Jaw School Carlisle

Gobin to address Gettysburg G A R encampment speech

Lieutenant Governor Gobin will speak at the thirtieth sixth annual Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic encampment at Gettysburg this week. Lebanon veterans and their wives will attend the event.

Gobin Gettysburg Pennsylvania State Department of the Grand Army of the Republic Lebanon

Reading Woman's Club to observe Reciprocity Day

The Woman's club of Reading will hold Reciprocity Day at Mineral Springs park on June 4 with club women from Philadelphia Phoenixville Lebanon and other places expected to attend. Mrs Ellis Lewis Campbell of Wayne the state president is also expected.

Woman's Club Reading Mineral Springs Park Philadelphia Phoenixville Lebanon Ellis Lewis Campbell Wayne

Philadelphia Women Lease Mt Gretna Cottage for Summer

Miss Laura Smith of Philadelphia leases ex Councilman John H. Cilley’s cottage on the Pennsylvania Chautauqua grounds at Mt Gretna for the summer. Mrs. Sara Tyson Rover, cooking authority, visits her cottage on the grounds. Many people from Lancaster Harrisburg and Philadelphia spend Sunday at the park.

Laura Smith Philadelphia John H. Cilley Mt Gretna Sara Tyson Rover Philadelphia Cooking Authority Lancaster Harrisburg Park

Mrs Myers Visits Her Old Home After 37 Years

Mrs. John Myers of Shelby Ohio visits her former home at Myerstown after a 37 year absence. Her son William H Myers, also of Shelby, accompanies her but has been called home by a relative's critical illness.

John Myers Shelby Ohio Myerstown William H. Myers

Widow Wins Pension From Pension Bureau

Catharine receives an eight dollar monthly pension as announced by the pension bureau. The action confirms qualification for widow’s pension benefits and marks a relief for the family pending further claims and adjustments.

Snow Catharine

Old Man Philip Ziegler Ends Life in Solitude

In Pikesville the 70-year-old veteran Philip Ziegler, living near Millersburg on Blue Mountain, hanged himself after telling where to find his papers if anything happened. His son found the body around 2 pm and neighbors were notified. A coroner's verdict ruled death by own action. Surviving children include Mrs. John Louser near Meckville, Mrs. Tyton Miller of Mt Actnu, and Henry, Frank, and George at home.

Pikesville Philip Ziegler Blue Mountain Millersburg Lisson Ziegler Isaac Bowman William Deck Dgatdorf William Ti. Goodwin Jaco Swope Henry Sutzinger John Louser Meckville Tyton Miller Mt. Actnu Elenry Frank George

Graduating Recital by Miss Frane Canoe at Chestnut home

Miss Frane Canoe presented a Saturday afternoon graduation recital at teacher Miss Carl Ye Bordlemay's 503 Chestnut Street. The program included Bach and Beethoven works, Mendelssohn, Ravina, Gret Pierette, and others. Next Saturday Miss Sara Sieprist will give a recital.

Frane Canoe Carlye Bordlemay Chestnut Street Beethoven

Bull attacks trolley on Levanon line. animal killed

A mad bull struck a moving trolley car between Annville and Palmyra on the Levanon Valley street railway. Motorman David Gingrich and Conductor Irwin Wynn manned the car as the bull twice charged head on, breaking a leg in the second impact. Watcher Henry Shirk ordered the injured animal to be slaughtered.

Levanon Valley Annville Palmyra David Gingrich Irwin Wynn Henry Shirk

Death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Motzer at 53

Mrs. Sarah Jane Motzer died at Fannie Paddock hospital on May 2 after six months of invalid life. She leaves husband Samuel Motzer and seven children including Warren Motzer in Washington and Mrs. Walter Bullock in Everett. Funeral held at Hoska's. family from Summit Hill, Pa. to Tacoma in 1887.

Sarah Jane Motzer Fannie Paddock Hospital South Prairie Warren Motzer Samuel Motzer Warren Washington City D. C George Motzer Cumberland Street Myerstown

Pany Running Again After Idle Period

The Leba non iron and steel company formerly Light's rolling mill resumes full operations after idle period. Paddlers and other workers return to old posts with puddlers in operation at four dollars per ton.

Lebanon Iron and Steel Company Light

Unclear Darling Yard Mishap Injures Two Boys

In Miltbach, David Loser attempted to harness a spirited horse on Saturday. The horse bolted, knocking down his two young sons who were playing in the yard, leaving them senseless but alive. Local responders attended and the boys were reported stable after the incident.

David Loser Miltbach Loser Jesa

State rifle contests open at Mt Gretna in August

Annual state rifle contests open August 18 at Mt Gretna range to select Pennsylvania’s team for the international contest at Sea Girl. After training at Mt Gretna, the team travels to Sea Girl for a week of practice with Krag Jorgensen rifles. The state seeks equal terms against Krag armed rivals with army service rifles and offers several prizes including governor’s gold medal.

Mt. Diretna Range Pennsylvania N. 7 Seave Mt. Gretta Sea Girl District of Columbia Hhe Army Wilk Stewart Mt. Gretna Collard Hunsicker Sanford C. Lewis Staf Edguard FE. Robbins John S. Michie Mavid W. Fred Reynolds Prive Mt. Chreton

Mrs Mabel Conklin Speaks On Personal Sanity And Youth

Mrs Mabel L Conklin of Brooklyn spoke at Fisher Academy of Music on Personal Sanity, explaining the White Cross movement to a full lower floor audience. Later at Zion Lutheran church she addressed Why Young Men Go Wrong, led by YMCA president Charles Rauch with hymns and prayers.

Mabel L. Conklin Brooklyn White Cross Society Wew Fisher Academy of Music Academy White Cross William G. Hean Bremer First Reformed Church Albright

Reinoehl Women Headed to Boston by Train and Boat

This morning Mrs. John Reinoehl and Miss Selma Reinoehbl of North Eighth street, Mrs. Tobias Reinoehl and the Misses Kate and Grace Reinoehl of North Ninth street, left on the 8 30 train for Philadelphia where they were joined by Mrs. Francis Osbourn. From there the party proceeded by boat to Boston and other points of interest in the New England states.

John Reinoehl Selma Reinoehbl N. Eighth Street Tobias Reinoehl Kate Grace Reinoehl North Ninth Street Philadelphia Francis Osbourn Boston New England

Hen ry J Beck Appointed Road Foreman on Reading Line

Henry J Beck of the Central Railway of New Jersey has been appointed road foreman of engines on the Lebanon and Wilmington and Columbia division of the Reading, with headquarters in Reading. He succeeds C E H Chambers, who resigned to accept the general foremanship of engines on the New Jersey Central.

Henry J.beck Central Railway of New Jersey Lebanon and Wilmington and Columbia Reading C. E H. Chambers New Jersey Central Chamberg Ithe

Ticket Nominated for Republican County Offices

The ticket named at the Republican primaries reflects high character and harmony, with candidates Moyer presiding over tallying and return judges assembling in Room 4 to compute votes. The county committee composition includes ward and township representatives, led by Bennett, Kremer, and Landis as tellers, with a full list of elected officials and committee members.

Gabriel H. Moyer Court House Herbert L. Manbeck C.D. Kremer North Annville A. B. Landis Jackson

Local Officials Named in North and South Annville Areas

A list of officials for North Annville includes John Boger Harvey Speck and Heinrich Heiselberg Frank Kelzer. South Annville names C P Long JM M Bomberger. West Lebanon shows Jacob Hoskiers Jos Strohman.

Congress Lfon M. EB Oimstrat Assembly E. Benjamin Biermen Annville Yeomas T. Zerbe Schadilerstown Hiram L. Kig Newmanstown A. P. Sehroor Lebanon Register of Wills Samuel J. B. Spengler North Lebanon Orphans’ Court John D. Boger Thomas J. Dollman Harrison Spoeits North Cornwall Henrry Miller North Annville Henry H. Ulrich South Annville Frank S. Carmany Myerstown Ser Atrr

Church Home Day Special Train to Jonestown

At St Luke's Episcopal church Rector Page announced a special P and R railway train to Jonestown for Church Home Day on Thursday June 12. The train leaves at 1130 a m and will carry church home children who will present a program. Bishop Talbot will attend and refreshments will follow at the home under Miss Sarah Hammond's supervision.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church Page P. & R. Railway Company Jonestown Bishop Talbot Sarah Hammond St. Luke's

Hackney Stallions Return From Philadelphia Show

Aden express kt reports trainer Uynicka brings back the Cornwall hackney farm stock from Wissahickon Heights. Ro wantic, a blue ribbon winger, Derby Danegelt No 801, winner of ten first prizes, and the famed Fandange sire are highlighted as prize horses amid Freeman’s growing breeding success.

Aden Express Uynicka W. C. Freemin Cornwall Hackney Farms Philadelphia Wissahickon Heights Withm Rowantic Bhu New York Mr. Freeman

Reason Dethroned and Missing Man Found

William Bowman of Morneydale deserted his job at Lebanon furnace after a cast leading to a search by workmen. Hundreds watched as divers probed the quarry reservoir for his whereabouts. He was later found in a state of dementia in his barn. Bowman was a printer formerly with the Volks-Zeiting office.

William Bowman Morneydale Lebanon Furnace Bowman Volks-Zeiting

Josie Mackay Buried After Personal Safety Wound

Josie Mackay died from a personal safety related wound and was buried this afternoon at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The funeral service was held from Franta's Morgue.

Josie Mackay Mt. Lebanon Franta

Wedding Attendee From New York Arrives With Family

W M Offo from F Crasamann of New York visits with Andrew Allwein and friends and plans to attend the wedding of John P Wachter and Miss Mary O Grady tomorrow evening.

W. M. Offo F. Crasamann New York Andrew Allwein John P. Wachter Mary O'Grady

Court House Hours Extended to 4 P.M.

Beginning today the court house offices will close at 4 o clock instead of 3. The new rule will remain in effect until September 1.

Court House

Philadelphia Dentist to Wed Miss Sara Shugar

Dr. Fred Brill of Philadelphia, a successful dentist, arrived here Sunday evening for his wedding to Miss Sara Shugar scheduled for tomorrow evening.

Philadelphia Fred Brill Sara Shugar

Louser Buys Auto From Local Dealer In Toledo Agency

Harry G. Louser, superintendent of Bre alaym, bought a new automobile today from Frank W. Bittner, a local dealer who represents the Eastern Pennsylvania agency.

Louser's Harry G. Louser Bre Alaym Toledo Frank W. Bittner Pennsylvania

Wed Sinking Spring Lady

A marriage license is granted Samuel S. Deppen a steam pretzel manufacturer of this city and Miss Mamie Sands of Sinking Spring Berks county to wed.

Sinking Spring Samuel S. Deppen Mamie Sands Berks County

Fire destroys Zimmerman and Shimp smoke house

The smoke house of Zimmerman and Shimp butchers in Bismarck was destroyed by fire on Friday afternoon with a loss of 23 dollars. Several kams flucd and sixty pounds of bologna were destroyed.

Zimmerman & Shimp Bismarck

Cottage at Chelsea Taken for Summer by Brock Family

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brock and daughters of Mt. Lebanon have rented a cottage for the summer at Chelsea. Amos Jones, a Dover expropriator, denies a driver is confined to his Guilford Street residence with Sinesq.

Chelsea Mrr Arthur Brock Mt. Lebanon Chel Bea Amos. Jones Guilford 'Street

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