June Criminal Sessions Open With Fifty Eight Cases On List
June term began at 10 o clock before Judge Ehrgord with 58 cases. Notable items include the continuance of the alleged slayer George Clarence Waslington, several divorce actions, appointments for estate and building matters, and grand jury focus on the rampe question. Several defendants pled guilty to larceny and forgery. True bills include charges of larceny and betrayal. Not true bills include William Watson and Cyrus Tueks facing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Inguo
Ehrgoo
George Clarence Wastington
Jacob Schmidt
Daborer
Culvbrook Furna
Waslingtons
M. HB
Fretz
Emmark
Freta
Maj
P. G. Mark
Watie M. Blocker
Benjamin Blocker
J. ME. Shindel
Simon Yinzst
Susan Yingt
Amelia Flocken
John Adam Flocken
Ate Smith
Jacobs Smith
Jaco Walter
North Anayvike
Chas
Erma Wolf
Ehrgoud
E. Meily
Theos
WH. Capp
le TV
Jlonek. Dloward
Shirk
Lee v. Rumbling
Mondy
Dene
Meyer Worthy
Sail
Geo
A. Kunter
Horam L. Light
Adam
Ueberling
Liagil Bender
Davi Darkes
Stele Libraat
Kargoodale
Dames McKinney
S. Sehmedl
John Sites
Harry Fr. Burps
Ween
Daim W. Brehney
Sattagalin
Earnest Brieker
Court House
Trical
Tisbriet
McCurdy
T. H. Capp
Harry F. Burns
Waltingdon
Im County
Charles Bicklenmy
True Bills
John
R. B. Bitner
Emma
Lrceny
Michael F. Gorman
Amanda Smith
Charles Whitman
Betrayal
John Stoever
Win. Cohen
Chas. Bickleman
James McKinney
John W. Barry
Harry Trostle
William Watson
Albscond- Inc
Cyrus Tueks
Hardwood firm opens Asheville office in Welles Building
The New York Lumber Trade Journal notes Bryant Royer of Asheville has opened an office in the Welles Building at 18 Broadway, with W T Boyer in charge. They manufacture high grade hardwoods including poplar and ash, and stock white pine. Bryan and Boyer recently formed a partnership to supply eastern markets. Boyer previously headed hardwood operations for Union Banker Co. in Nantahala, N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lamiber Trade Journal
Tee
Walter I Royer
Trottliob Royer
Sid Lehmanstrerts
Henrietta Kkutzenberg
Bryant Royer
Asheville
N. C
Welles
Broadway
W. T. Boyer
Brean & Boyer
Bryan
X. C
Boyer
Tnion Hanker Company
Nantahala
Rev Bromer Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Allen Town College
Reverend E S Bromer pastor of the First Reformed Church preached the baccalaureate sermon to Allen Town College for Women’s senior class on Sunday evening. He spoke on The Glory of Growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Bromer
First Reformed Church
Allentown College For Women
Kase Estate Loses Suit Over Railroad Bonds
E S Kase and heirs lost a suit against surviving partners of M Baird Co over bonds tied to Baldwin locomotive works. Judge Beitler dismissed the complaint valuing collateral bonds at stake as the case ran nearly 30 years. Mrs Kase moves to probate a contested will reducing spiritualist funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kase
E. S. Kase
M. Baird & Co
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Beitler
Kaye Nesert
Bains & Co
Dinville, Haaleton & Whikes-Barre Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Rairoad Company
Jesuit
Market Report: Lamb and Green Peas Dominant Prices
Marketers visited Saturday markets with broad selections of produce and string beans at 30 cents per half peck and peas at 20 cents per half peck. New potatoes at 60 cents per peck, old potatoes scarce, cabbage lettuce onions radishes in strong demand. Prices for butter lard eggs and chicken varied, ball cheese season opened with plentiful varieties.
Hall signal system to be finished from Reading to Harrisburg
Progress on the Hall signal project between Reading and Harrisburg shows rapid advancement despite rain. Poles have been placed nearly to Harrisburg from Lebanon and the line to Reading is completed. Officials expect service across the division within six weeks as engineers and trainmen train on the new auto mative system, differing little from the block code but not requiring operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrisburg
Reading
Harrisburg
Lebanon
Wild Run Sparks Brake at Lebanon Valley Railway
A Good Will fir Company horse bolted Saturday afternoon when the bell rang. Driver Charles Stubley could not control the animal, and bystanders helped to stop the wild dash along the Lebanon Valley railway confines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Fir Company
Lebanon Valley Railway
Charles Stubley
Hartman resigns as station agent. Hartman & Garrett formed
A. J. Hartman, Colebrook station agent for the coal and Lumber business, has resigned. Monroe E. Shoop, former manager for Robert H. Coleman of the Colebrook estate, succeeds him. Hartman will engage in coal and lumber operations at Colebrook with the new firm Hartman & Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hartman
Colebrook
Monroe EF. Shoop
Robert H. Coleman
Hartman
Hartman & Garrett
U B S S Organ Dedicated at Mountville Tinted Brthren
The Mountville Tinted Brthren Sunday school near Bunker Hill dedicated its new organ Sunday afternoon with services. Revs. J. S. Longenecker C. E. Boughter and I. E. Ruck of the city spoke. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show passed through early Sunday on the PF and R road en route from Altoona to Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountville Tinted Brthren Sunday School
Bunker Hill
J. S. Longenecker
C. E. Boughter
I. E. Ruck
PF. &R
Altoona
Reading
Sermon on Compassion and Christianity at Rhittitinny Lodge
Rev Garbutt Reed of Centurty M KE church preached to Rhittitinny lodge No 5 Av A W Sunday evening. He linked Bible scenes at Nain to Christian benevolence, praising secret organizations for hospital aid and material help, arguing thrift and industry support families while condemning saloon spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garbutt Reed
Cententry M. KE
Rhittitinny Lodge
Nyin
Nain
Christ
WEDDED LIGHT MINNICH AT MAPLE STREET HOME
Miles G Light and Sadie M Minnich were married Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Licht on Maple street Independent District. Rev D S Long enecker performed the ceremony. Sam Margaret and Harry R Spohn wed at 4 pm at the bride's home with Rev W H Myers officiating. They will reside here where the groom works for the American Iron and Steel company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Light—Minnich
Miles G. Light
Sadie M. Minnich
Alfred Licht
Maple Street
Independent District
D. S. Longenecker
Spotin Creitz
Sam Margaret
John S. Creltz
Bingamon Street
Reading
Harry R. Spohn
Lebanon
Veterans Head to Gettysburg for G A R Encampment
Commander Daniel E. Garman and delegates from Post 42 G A R Lebanon, including Frank Reed, Franklin T. Miller, Peter Sando, Isaac Miller, and Col M A Gherst, boarded the T B railway for Gettysburg to attend the 35th annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Samuel Heisey and Frank Wagner of Post 203 Pinegrove joined, with an expected 25 Pinegrove members to visit Gettysburg tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Daniel E. Garman
Frank Reed
Franklin T. Miller
Peter Sando
Isaac Miller
Col. M. A. Gherst
Reading
Grand Army of the Republic
Lebanon
Samuel Heisey
Frank Wagner
Pinegrove
Storm Drops Heavy Inail Stones At Mt Gretna Park
Early Sunday evening a hailstorm at Mt Gretna park dropped Inail stones in large quantities, stripping many trees of foliage. The C and L railroad station platform remained covered this morning as E R Cassell Adams Express agent gathered icy hail and displayed it in town. Tailoring Department invites spring orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna Park
E. R. Cassell
Adams Express
Decoration Day memories and local notices linger
Twenty years ago Decoration Day ceremonies were held at 5 PM with Rev W H L Dunbar delivering the oration. Reports note a resignation of a local telegraph operator, a job change for John Yoney, and a call for 200 laborers for grading at Colebrook Valley. Local thefts, a death at Fredericksburg, a marriage by Rev Dunbar, a valued music box, and an accident near Jonestown finish the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HL. Dunbar
Zion Tautheran Church
John Yohey
5Inking Springs
James March
Colebrook Valley
A. Brandt
Mt. Zion
T. Fink
Jerome M. Weather
Jerome
Lizzie Walter
Frederiksburg
Meeeah Eh Tee i Itobert
M. Digos
Sallie I. Brooks
W. Ti. Dunbar
Landermiles
SIM
Geo
Geo. D. Tse, At This Time Cashier of the Dimes Savings Bank
Geo. B. Cliich
Schaefferstown
Lebanon
Nestor
Jonestown
G. Mahlon Pott
John Dohner
Lebanon Road
Red Bridge
Swatara
Donner
Pott
Local clubs fall as Indians edge Albright on Saturday
In Myerstown a large crowd watched the Indians defeat Albright. Lesley pitched well with strong support, while Skemp and Wil son struggled behind. Rain halted play after seven innings. Batter ies were Skemp and Wilson for Albright with Bodians, Jeltey and Baird backing. Lebanon Valley fell to Harrisburg athletic association in a tight game at Lam burg with Berry and Grey pitching well for Lebanon Valley. Harrisburg, Berry and Kauffman supplied the offensive support. In Lancaster Franklin and Marshall academy routed Lebanon Valley college, outscoring them as Henderson and Shockon backed by Roudebush and Carmony. Cornwall beat Lebanon Y.M.C.A. A. at Cornwall with a late rally. Rain ended play after six innings. Tenth Street club vs picked nine saw rain halt play after six. Peasant HII baseball club edged Lebanon business college 7 to 6. Batteries Bo ger and Beachler, Hoover and Stahler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albright
Indians
Myerstown
Lesley
Kemp
Skemp
Wilson
Bodians
Jeltey
Baird
Lebanon Valley
Harrisburg Athletic Association
Lamburg
Berry
Grey
Epee Roe LoVe
Harrisburg
Lebanon
Miler
Berry and Kauffman
Lancaster
Franklin & Marshall Academy
Lebanon Valley College
P&e M
Academy
Henderson
Shockon Valley
Roudebush
Carmony
Cornwall
Lebanon Y. M. GC. A
Rhe Younee
Y. M
Coleman
Sanner
Ebrosk
HII
Lebanon Business College
Boger
Beachler
Hoover
Stahler
Last Grad Recital at Lebanon Valley College Conservatory
Miss Mary Zacharias gave the final graduating recital at the Lebanon Valley College conservatory in Annville with a large audience. Miss Kreider performed a solo. program included works by Beethoven Chopin Liszt Brodsky and Weber with organ accompaniment by Prof. Oldham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory of Music
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Mary Zacharias
Zacharias
Miss Kreider
Beethoven
Lehumann
Chopin
Liszt
Brodsky
W. G. Smith
Constancy
Annie E. Kreider
Weber
Sargetto
Prof
Oldham
Ward division plan eyed for Fifth and Eighth wards
Fifth ward residents seek court approval to redraw ward boundaries before the February municipal election. The proposed division follows the previous line with Sixth street as the dividing point and aims to resolve earlier disputes, likely eliminating prior differences in the separation line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Sixth Street
Dunkard Love Feast Travellers At Oak For Three Days
At least twenty five and more Dunkards passed through this city this morning bound for White Oak in Lancaster county. A love feast is in progress today and will close tomorrow. The preliminary service began Sunday and will continue three days with feet washing and other ceremonies planned at various points this and next week. Western horses were sold at the Wm. Penn hotel sales stables this afternoon by Foltz and Simpson. a car load brought good prices amid a well attended sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrh- Oak
White Oak
Lancaster County
Wm. Penn
Foltz & Simpson
Primaries Were Quleh There Was an Entire Absence of Bitter Factional Feeling
A brief historical note reports that primaries proceeded without bitter factional strife. Observers describe a calm political mood with limited public clash or controversy. The piece highlights orderly voting dynamics and a lack of intense intra party conflict during the process.
Light vote leads Republican ticket in Lebanon primaries
Charlies V Henry for district attorney John L Klein and Elen E Kehler for director of the poor four state delegates and new county committee elected Saturday evening. Delegates include Gabriel H Moyer Palmyra John S Kreider Lebanon Jacob St Mader East Hanover H Yeiser Newmannstown. Klein Richland for district attorney with opponents Warren G Light and Harry J Schools. Kehler current director of the poor seeks full term with Cyrus Moore. New county committee organized with ward by ward picks and a June meeting planned at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies V. Henry
John L. Klein
Elen E Kehler
New County
Lebanon County
Saturdad
Gabriel H. Moyer
Palmyra
John S. Kreider
Lebanon
Jacob St. Mader
East Hanover
H. Yeiser
Newmannstown
Charles V. Henry
Adnville
Richland
Fion FE. Kehler
Witter
Shindel
Warren G. Light
Harry J. Schools
Harry
Light
Renry
Annvilles
Teidelberg
North Tondonide
Cit
Samuel W. Dissinger
Heidelberg
Thomas Heffelfinger
Jackson
Cyrus Moore
Elon E. Kehler
Moore
Court House
Pullows
GW. Nitrager
J. M. Shindel
John Louser
J. M Miller
E. Hi. Brooks
Clarke E. Fisher
J. A. Weimar
W. J. Hollman
Fifth Ward
East
Adam Feeman
William Lettich
West
A. W. Conover
Harry D. Rise
George Moore
W. W. Hoffman
Leventh
George Young
Joe. Twubley
Wet Lebanon
Lemen Shroff
E. A. Clark
South Lebanon
South
Harry Gebbard
Wilson Haak
North
Charles 4. Weiss
Aaron K
Campbelltown
John Eby
George Miller
Danie Vienset
Tre
South Londonderry
Lawn F Youtz
Gingrich
Janetown
W. HH. Dantz
Adam Beeshore
Bethel
Fredericksburg
Harry Helgel
Samuel Books
Mt.Zion
D. A. Schock
J. M. Zartman
Union
Tyrus Peiffer
James Youne
Cornwall
B. F. Wolf
J. H. Kiein
Millercek
Newmanstown
W. G. Sbeeh
J. C. Garr T. Milleriek
C. S. G. Steinmetz
W. R. Frank
Change in pay system at Reading railroad
Reading may adopt the Pennsylvania plan now used for payrolls. Current Reading monthly payrolls total about $650,000, with pay from the 1st to the 20th. Under consideration is switching to check payments centralized like the Pennsylvania method, reducing delay and division-level responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Neadinz
Address Delivered by Delaware Judge in Wilmington
Hon Henry Houck of Fifth and Chestnut streets spoke to Wilmington public school teachers after arriving this morning for a residence and civic duties. The address addressed local educational issues and community standards during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Henry Houck
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
Wilmington
Del
Judge Ehrgood Decides Multiple Local Court Cases
Judge Ehrgood disposed of several matters this afternoon in the Local Court and Orphans' Court. Divorces granted include Lizzie Herminger v Adam Hermninger. A rule to show cause in Mary Ann Fasnacht et al case discharged. Sheriff deed exceptions overruled. sale confirmed with credit offered to purchasers. In the estates division, Ellen Dualer’s exemption rule discharged. exceptions to auditor's report in Henry Raber estate dismissed and funds decreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehrgood
Prothonotary's Office
Orphans’ Court
Lizzie Herminger
Adam Hermnevr
Gabe
Eniza Detweiler
Jacob Detwiler
Clinton A. Detweiler
Lizzie Detweiler
Albert Detweiler
Nora Detweiler
Jacob Ketering
Josiah Y. Meyer
Ellen Dualer
Henry Raber
Clemmie Ulrich Oratorical Prize Set at Muttenberg College
The Clemmie Te Ulrich oratorical prize of 825 dollars will be awarded to a graduating student of Muttenberg College Allentown for the best English speech in the thirty fourth annual junior contest. The prize is left by Clemmie U Ulrich of Aunville, sister of A Stanley Ulrich, esquire, of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemmie L. Ulrich
Clemmie Te Ulrich
Muttenberg College
Allentown
Clemmie U. Wrich
Aunville
A. Stanley Ulrich
Lutherans in lively debate over ministerium reform
Pr Samuel Laird sparked a heated Allentown Lutheran meeting as he proposed abolishing the board of missions and transferring duties to the executive board. Supporters and opponents voiced strong views, with a decision expected to defeat the amendment. ministers and graduates from Mount Airy Seminary were named for ordination and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Laird
Masterium
Allentown
m’si_na
Seiss
Philadelphia
Laird
de Schaefer
de. Kepass
Alentown
Lorine
Reading
Ruehne
Lemensier
Wischen
P Hilsdelphia
Waidlich
Lanitsia’el
Wolk
Miler
Columbia
T. Clay
Chiccavy Synod
Z. C. Seegers
New York
J. B. Whittaker
Dittsburg
Us W
West Pennsylvania Synod
GA. Biggel
Pittsburg
Mount Airy
Cold Berks County
Henry PF. Hebl
Phtadphia
Willem Urist
Quakertown
Emil J. Ruebins
Bethlehem
Elwin L. Kietler
Stony Hun
George S. Kressiey
Maxatawny
George L. Leuker
Sunbury
Carrel H. Little
Hickory
N.C
John C. Mattes
Philadelpha
Bernard Repass
John Mo Smeltzer
Myerstown
John K. Sulfenberger
Leinbach's
Berks County
Samuel A. B. Stopp
Wesley E. Wenner
Foxelsville
George E. A. Resehke
Funerals for Infant Jones and Mrs Rankin Poteiger
An infant child of Mr and Mrs Edward Jones formerly of this city now of Elizabeth was buried at Hexmont after a Thursday service attended by seven friends. Mrs Elsen Rankin Poteiger wife of Rankin Poteiger died and her funeral held at her North Seventh Street home with services by Rev J H Sands and Rev W W Krumlich. Interment followed in Robeson ia with prayers by Trev Sandt and undertaker W F Stoler in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poteige Wis
Trev. Sandt
Undshaker W. Ff. Stetaer
Cornwall School Commencement Class of 1901
Cornwall high school will hold commencement exercises in the M B E church Friday evening June 14 at 7 30 p m. The Orpheus quartet and Imperial mandolin club will furnish vocal and instrumental music. Rev E P H Pfat teicher will deliver the address. Special train will leave over the C L road at 6 10 p m and return immediately after the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall School
Cornwall High School
M. BE
Orpheus Quartet
Imperial Mandolin Club
C. & L. Road
IWII Shoot Targets at Avon
A large sweepstake shoot is set at bilné rock targets in Avon on Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. Top county shooters will participate. Blinds cost 10 cents. Information attributed to C. E. Baneh'e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Bilné
No Extra Session Looms Over Philippine Question
Washington dispatch notes administration officials expect no extra session as court rulings on Philippines status linger. Legal debate centers on tariff acts, refunds, and whether Spain should be treated as having free trade, with tensions between treaty terms and Dingley tariffs affecting coastwise trade and possible indemnities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Wiin
Hive
United States
Philippine
Spain
Marriott
Dr Riley assumes St Luke's parish duties in September
Rev Theodore Westley from New York's Episcopal seminary arrived to lead St Luke's Episcopal parish, serving until Heyd M Page returns from Europe in September. Dr Riley, familiar with St Luke's, led the Trinity service at 10 30 and delivered an eloquent sermon. Evening services shift to 6 30 for the summer schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gharga
Theodore Westley
D.D
Episcopal Theological Seminary
New York
St Inike’s Episcopal Parish
Ivetur
Hey
Perish
Trinity Sapany
Dr. Riley
Thal
Mozart
Riley
Aioad
Miley
Obituaries and Local Notices From Lebanon Area
Deaths report Mrs Asinie Benn ing at 1811 Chestnut Pleasant Hill from liver trouble aged 48. Mrs Oberstein of Miners Village dies after confinement. Basselgia Rhine dies after long illness. Mrs Henry Hershberger dies at 65 after chronic diseases. Henry Imboden dies aged nearly 57, former fur naceman at Melly’s furnace. Funeral and church affiliations noted. Severe electric storm causes minor shocks and rain with services planned at Avon Tulpehocken and Stonelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asinie
Albert J. Benning
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cornwall
Basselgia Rhine
Basselgia Ridge
Thirteenth Street
Henry Hershberger
Mary Anna
South Sixth Street
Shue
First United Evangelical Church
Uriah
Reading
Xenia
George
Herman Hershberger
Leighton Young
Imre
Henry Imboden
Lebanon
North Fourteenth Street
Imboden
Third Ward
Melly’s
Flo
Salem Ey
Bessie Imboden
Lizzie Imboden
Mary
Wm. Ricker
Carrie
Wim. Rothwell
Beckle Imboden
George and
Cyrus Imboden
Churches as a business center and newspaper handmaid
Rev Dwight E Marvin preached at Asbury Park New Jersey presenting the church as a business center and arguing for legitimate advertising in papers. He urged churches to promote themselves honestly, avoid exploitative puffs, respect daily press duties, and recognize newspapers as partners in advancing the divine kingdom rather than as mere advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight E. Marvin
D. D
Asbury Park
N. J
Dr. Marvin
Sakin
St Per
Lebanon Ministers Meet Deliberates on Colored Congregation
The Lebanon ministerial association held its June meeting in the Y M C A rooms with Rev A P Waldo presiding at 10 am. Attendees included Reva L Calvine Fisher J W Shields C B Cross G W Hawkes Garbutt Reed A B Saylor and H J Mower. A committee was appointed to confer with the Delaware conference of the St church about organizing a society or congregation for the colored people. No summer meetings will be held and the next regular gathering is scheduled for the first Monday in October. secretary Nimrod Dohner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A P. Waldo
C. A
The
Lebanon Ministerial Association
Y. M
Cumberland
A. F. Waldo
Fourth Street Presbyter
Charch
Reva
L. Calvin Fisher
J. W Shields
C. B. Cross
G. W. Hawkes
Garbutt Reed
A. B. Saylor
H. J. Mower
Shields
Reed
Delaware Conference of
St. 1
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Cimoittee
Lumper Journal
Walter] Royer
Bromer
Kase Estate
Ball Gheese
U. B S S
Rev. Reed
M. E. Ghurch
KITA
St Uke
Sub. C. BE. Rauch
Umberland Street
Quialeir
Daily News
Bosadis
Lebanon Y
Harrisburg A. A
Board OF Missions
Ministerium
Tost
C. E."Baneh’e
Londonderry
Lawn
Gs West Lebistoft Cannes Ceesrwereerenss
North Annville
North Lebanon
Art Cornwall
Aedabadens
West Cornwall
North Cornwall
Denestown
Vethel
Bey
Beeen
If Tackson
Aackson
Millcreek
Aecreatanses
Heidelbert
Isid
Philippine Islands
Congress
ST. Luke's
Psrsee
Suncey
Mary Klick
Pennsylvania Telephone Exchange
Firegrove
Cornwhill
Tulpehocken
Stoneliature
H.d. Wellin
South Lebanon Township
Nimrod Dohner
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