03 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Lebanon Semi Weekly News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1907
Page
1
Preparations for a grand gala are in progress with a session led by a committee chair at the Pitts office. A prominent figure, a former attorney general, will headline the event as officers prepare for quarters and parades in the watt oetase area.
Official counts not yet available. returns from Saturday night telephoned figures favor Charley J. Weirick of the 1st ward with a lead over H. Rante Tilekel. Weirick and Swanger lead in director of the poor race with about 1400 votes for Swanger, 400 ahead of Adam Knoll. Republicans elect a new county committee across wards with names listed. no major contests noted.
Larry McCullough was buried in the cemetery by Elba Church. The funeral was directed by Joseph Miller with pallbearers Arthur Yocum and rh Runkle. He was born October 28 183? and died aged 77 years 7 months. He served in the 6rd Regiment Pennsylvania Veterans Infantry. Survived by wife Imma and children James Florence Annie John. Also reports primary results in North Annville township with several candidates and 102 Republican votes cast.
Fragmentary lines describe an undertaker not going to the dye house after business and a remark about people unable to give something described as soutctaing on the brain. It notes seating visible in tiers on a certain day, implying a reading or viewing event with limited clarity.
Americans, with Keystone band from Reading, held Memorial Day events starting at the American House Hall. The procession moved to Christ Lutheran cemetery then Marion school yard where Rey. John W. Klingler prayed, the Keystone band played, and Attorney Charles Moyer spoke. Local visitors and residents joined in town gatherings and social calls.
Sheridan June 1 report notes Memorial night supper at Park House Hall cleared 82. Cyrus Bowman resumes station duties after rheumatism. J W Moore ill but convalescing. Mrs Bowman and daughters of Bismarck visit GC Bowman. Mrs Kaufman and Marie Reading visit J W Moore family. Numerous visits by Reading residents, plus Hamilton Detterline and others.
In Avoulat area the spring warmth has been brief with rain dampening turnout for the primaries on Saturday. The hay crop looks weak and cherry harvest will be small. Mrs. Mary Diener is ill, Mrs. Susan Rutter assists at home. D C Hender’s wine burner serves many customers. East Hanover visitors include W I Mease and Harry and George Walmer at J K Haldeman’s home. Local masons Adams Henr y Adams and Heilman tidy up before day making. A good turnout occurred on the thirtieth to honor fallen heroes. Some roads require top dressing.
May receipts reach 275,818.00 with 204,626.61 from cheats and 2000.00 in tobacco plus 188.04 in specials. April total was 97,? unclear. cigars alone at 207,082.83. A year ago total receipts were 250,875.02 and cigars 194,072.40.
From Bearmont Park June 1 reports rapid progress on the reconstruction of the Mourne Worge dam led by J. Doettzler. Local residents and visitors are noted including Mrs Alfred Smith and daughter from Palmyra, and multiple trips to Lebanon and Trickdale. Community life details church services and social visits are also recorded.
Philadelphia livestock markets report a weekly rise in beef cattle values with prominent demand for choice calves and Western stock. Hogs sold fairly steady prices, with Western hogs showing solid but uneven gains. City dressed stock and dressed steer inquiries rose, while sales at Pittsburgh yards reflected steady to firm conditions amid overall robust market sentiment.
Alliance report notes many attendees at a love feast held at Ziegler's meeting house near Rehrersburg on Tuesday. Mentions of Mr. Eienhower in Myerstown on business and several local residents traveling for work and visits.
Raindrops drenched shooters at the Bull Frog Club meet in East Lebanon as Nagle Kleinfelter and Haddon tied for high in a ten bird event, with scores listing Rodearmel Rutter H Horgan and Gates among others. In the ten bird target, Haddon led with five, others posting four to five while rain reduced averages. A piano piece by a girl Ip appears as stray text.
Adam Hontz of the Tron City brewery celebrates his twenty second birthday with a postal shower. The first mail brought 88 messages and more have followed, making the day a joyous surprise for the popular employee who is grateful for the kind wishes.
Deputy Register Krelder today granted letters of administration on the estate of the late Daniel Tomas of East Hanover township to He Becca Tobigs and J. G. Adams, with counsel named as attorney.
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