Rain Marred YMCA Corner Stone Event in Trinity
A Thursday afternoon ceremony for the new Lebanon YMCA building faced a thunder storm that drove attendees to Trinity United Brethren church. After the rain, the corner stone was laid with remarks by State Secretary KH Buckalew and Rev Dr C T Brane, before the scene returned for the final rites led by Dr Joseph Lemberrer. Attendees included St Johns Reformed Boys Brigade and several local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Lebanon Y. M. C. A
Ninth and
Willow Streets
Trinity United Brethren Church
RM. BR. Buckalew
C.T. Brane
Trinity Church
Joseph L. Lemberrer
J. Teonard Hynson
Fourth Street Presbyterian Church
W. FE. Stahler
Zion
Souvenir Postal Cards From California Earthquake
Miss Sadie St. Smith of St Walnut Street received souvenir postal cards from her brother Edward Smith of Troop I First Cavalry U.S. Army stationed at Oakland California. The cards depict views of the recent California earthquake and fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie St. Smith
St. Walnut Street
Edward Smith
First Cavalry
U.S. A
Oakland
Cal
California
Will Study Abroad Professors Sail for Scotland
Prof. J. Karl Jackson of the Voice Department at Lebanon Valley College and Arthur R. Spessard plan to sail on June 16 on the Columbia for Glasgow Scotland. They will tour Scotland and England visiting Shakespeare in London, then travel to Paris Berlin Leipsig Venice and Milan before returning in late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Spessard
J. Karl Jackson
Voice
Lebanon Valley College
Arthur R. Spessard
Glasgow
Scotland
Columbia
England
London
William Shakespeare
Paris
Berlin
Leipsic
Venice
Milan
Lebanon Valley Opens Football Season at State College
Lebanon Valley will start the football season at State College on September 1. No return game will be played at Annville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Valley
State College
Annville
Visitors from Kansas visit old homestead
Dr. Peter Witmer and family from Abilene Kansas are visiting the old homestead at Walmgrador. Witmer was in the city today calling on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Witmer
Abilene
Kansas
Walmgrador
Witmer
Bethlehem steel executive visits parents over weekend
William Steiner of Bethlehem Steel spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs William H Steiner in this city and returned to Bethlehem the following morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steiner
Bethlehem Steel Company
William H. Steiner
Bethlehem
Jbig
Mrs Michael Roller Dies Widely Known Resident
Mrs Rosie Roller widow of Michael Roller died early this morning at her home 84 North Ninth street after more than two years of diabetes. She had spent the winter in Philadelphia with daughter Mrs Charles Vesser and returned recently, declining rapidly after a long illness. A native of Württemberg Germany she came to the United States years ago with her husband, a prominent local businessman. Surviving are two sons Jacol Roller and Michael Roller. sister Mrs Abram Rehfus. She was 61 years old last April and a member of Salem Lutheran church.
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Rosie
Michael Roller
North Ninth Street
Roller
Philadelphia
Charles Vesser
Wis
Wurtemberg
Germany
Hei J
Jacol, Roller
Abram Rehfus
Salem Lutheran Church
Barn Struck by Lightning in South Londonderry Fire
A barn on the Bachman farm in South Londonderry township near Campbelltown was destroyed by fire Sunday evening after being struck by lightning during a storm.
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Bachman
Londonderry
Campbelltown
Fourth Street Church holds notable children's day service
One of the most thrrevesopy services in years took place at Fourth Street Presbyterian Church between Cumberland and Wislow Streets. Rev J. Hayson delivered an address as children from primary and senior Sunday schools performed songs recitations and readings. The church, adorned with roses, featured a large floral bank backdrop and the choir included Photess Williams James Bo Dlessine Mrs Elizabeth Hopper Miss Annoy Osburn Miss Hee Jenkins and Mrs Schurig. Other participants included Mary Rhoades Elizabeth Stoever Martha Rhoades and Susan Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street Presbyterian Church
Photess Williams
James Bo Dlessine
Elizabeth Hopper
Annoy Osburn
Jhee Jenkins Saat
Heaviest Thunder Storm of the Sea in Lebanon Valley
A severe Saturday storm swept the Lebanon Valley with heavy rain flooding streets and damaging chimneys and trees. A striking lightning bolt struck a home in Donestown, shattered the lightning rod, and a fiery ball reportedly entered a cellar before exploding with a revolver-like report, leaving shattered crockery as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Valley
Donestown
Moses Arnoll
Will Open Office Near Lingle's Cigar Store
Dr T. El Miller, long established at Sir Willow street, will reopen and set up offices at Seventh and Culberhind streets above Lengle's cigar store. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller of Eighth and Willow streets, and will begin practice in the city again.
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Br T. EL Miller
Lingle
Tr. Ko Miller
Sir Willow Street
Seventh
Culpberhind
Lengle
der. Miller
Henry Miller
Eighth and
Willow Streets
Pig Lost in North Lebanon Township Thefts
Morris Leam of North Lebanon township reports a pig stolen from the Ream home. He thinks the pig was chloroformed by thieves and carried away while unconscious. The report notes the loss and suspects foul play.
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Morris Leam
North
Lebanon Township
Ream
Mrs Reinoelle Returns From Reading Visit
Mrs George TP Reingehd of Chestnut street returned home Saturday evening after a week with her son George Reinroch’s family in Reading. She also visited her daughter Mrs Hahleyn Pott in Ades town and enjoyed a short trip.
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George TP Reingehd
Chestnut Street
Reading
George &. Reinroch
Maus O
The
Tennsy
Villia Telephone
Conan
White
Reinge
Woaldley
Adestown
Hahleyn Pott
Nurse Janelle Rank Arrives in Scranton for Visit
Miss Janelle Rank a trained nurse from Jonestown arrived today on the Pinegrove train and will stay in Scranton for several weeks with her cousin Mrs Richard Kelsow and Miss Margaret Heian of this city.
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Janelle Rank
Jonestown
Pinegrove
Reading
Scranton
Richard Kelsow
Margaret Heian
Want Democrat at head Lebanon delegates favor fusion
The Lebanon county Democracy backs a Democrat for governor at Harrisburg and will send two delegates, Charles K. Witmer of Palmira and Peter Stimmo of North Lebanon, who will back a Democrat for first place but may support fusion if the state convention decides so. Many locals plan to attend the Harrisburg gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon County
Harrisburg
Charles IK. Witmer
Palmira
Peter Stimmo
North Lebanon
Newarkers Arrive by Auto on Weekend Trip
Meo and Mrs J HL Wood with a group from Newark New Jersey arrive Saturday evening by auto, stay overnight at the Eagle hotel and resume their journey on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meo
J. HL. Wood
Drake
Perry
Mason
English
Thunderstorm Cuts Tulpehocken Roses Service Short
Large crowd gathers at Tulpehocken Avenue church for feast of roses as Rev Welker pauses to warn of a thunder storm. A near stampede follows past memory of a lightning incident while teams line the pike awaiting relief. The service resumes after the storm passes. continued on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuider
J. HH. Welker
Ursinus College Call For Pastor Fisher Unclear
Rev L C Fisher of St Mark's Reformed Church remains undecided on a Ursinus College executive position after a unanimous board vote. He will weigh all considerations and announce his decision later. Parishioners fear his possible departure if he accepts the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL Calvin Fisher
St. Mark's Reformed Church
Ursinus College
Wits
Fisher
St. Mark's
Boyer Children Recovering From Typhoid Fever
Friends of Laura and William Boyer report both youths slowly recovering after a severe typhoid fever illness at their home on Hay North Second Street. Many floral tributes from young friends were gratefully received.
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Lhfe
Laura
William Boyer
Hay North Second Street
Special Sermon for KGE Members at Tron City Castle
Rev. Aarron Barlet of the Church of Brotherly Love in Pleasant Hill preached a special sermon Sunday evening to Knights of the Golden Eagles Tron City castle No 167 members. Heidelberg castle Schaeferstown members attended, praising the order for its great work.
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Aarron Barlet
Church of Brotherly Love
Pleasant Hill
Tron City Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagles
Heidelberg Castle
Schaeferstown
Barlet
Master Dog Killed in City Street Collision
Master, a well known city dog owned by Dr. William S. Huber, was struck and killed Sunday afternoon on Cumberland Street near Seventh. He was noted for a friendly disposition and had many friends who mourn his loss, having lived longer than many dogs are commonly believed to.
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Cumberland Street
Seventh
William 8. Huber
Late C. S. Shirk Obsequies Held In City
The obsequies of Christian S. Shirk of this city were held this morning from the home of Mrs. Rosa Moyer on Lehman Street. Services at Wengert's meeting house near Jonestown were conducted by Rev. B. L. Wengert, pastor of Memoriant A. B. church, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. A. Frantz was the undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian S. Shirk
Rosa Moyer
Hao Lehman Street
Wengert
Jonestown
BL Wengert
Memoriant A. B. Church
Baviat
A. Frantz
Judge Errgood A Bench in Lebanon County Court
Judge A W Errgood resumed duties and presided a brief motion court session. A final hearing date was set for September 7 on the insolvent pro ceeding of John Gress, with orders of not pros to be entered. District Attorney Light led cases from last week’s criminal list including Perry Fichlin distur buance of the peace, Charlie John peddling, Jacob Hickle peddling, Harry W Strausk betrayal, John H Suavely disturbing religious meeting, Job Weaver assault and battery, Fanny Heiney incorrigibility.
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Wotjing
Light
Perry Fichlin
Charlie John
Jacob Hickle
Harry W Strausk
John H. Suavely
Job Weaver
Fanny Heiney
Lebanon Valley Furnace Co Reorganization Chooses Leaders
The Lebanon Valley Furnace Co board reorganized after the death of Richard Mein. Gen M Burd Grubb was named president with J M Shenk as vice president. Newly chosen directors include Lynn Gilbert and others from Philadelphia and Philadelphia area firms. The board elected officers: Grubb president Shenk vice president George Medhys secretary and treasurer.
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Loreggae
Lebanon Valley
Riehard Mein
Im. Dard Grubb
Edgewater Pith
Shenk
Lynn
Gilbert
Wwarrishure
Aoe. Merrill
Philiadelphia
En. i. Ib
Grubbs
George Medhys
Cere Ero Aiimager
Itust
Daughters At Bedside For Deceased Victim
Daughters of the deceased, Mrs. Willie W. Wenrich and Mrs. Howard Fox, were at the bedside in Williamsport when the end came. The deceased, aged about ten years, died after illness spanning several years. The incident occurred near the Bertoss County line, with a public business matter referenced in the report.
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Peter
George Wi Meyer
Bar Beyer
Weeks Pill
Prom
Bertoss County
Puimber Tdusiness
Williamspore
Willie W. Wenri¢h
Howard Fox
Tuyoare
Commencement Sermon at Albright College Myerstown event
Rev. Dr. James D. Woodring, president of Albright College, preached the commencement sermon at Tin Evangelical Church on Sunday morning. He urged religion to become the supreme guide, citing Acts 26:5, and called graduates to a personal appeal. The college glee club and faculty participated. afternoon services followed in the college chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Woodring
Pydent
Albright
College
Mye
Albrig
Tha’ Elashine
Aodyeyek
Woodring
Lost a valuable horse in Reistville township loss reported
Leury Kegerets of Reistville township reports the loss on Saturday of a prized horse valued at a substantial sum. The horse, driven to town this morning and left at the American House stables, was seized with colic and died despite veterinary effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leury Kegerets
Reistville
Hdldethers Township
Two Gun Club Match Set Between Risser and Shartel
Rudolph Risser and George Shartel, leading members of the Today Pendent gun club, will shoot at ten birds each for $25 a side. The match is scheduled Saturday afternoon at the Heilig house shooting grounds. Both shooters are blacksmiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Risser
George Shartel
Pendent Gun Club
Matey
Heilig Houge
Lebanon's First Fire Company to be Read by Society
Two papers titled The Experiences of 4 Lebanon Fireman by John W Harbeson and Lebanon's First Fire Company by an unnamed author will be read before the Lebanon County Historical Society next Monday at 2 o'clock in the Brand jury room of the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Historical Society
Lebanon
John W. Harbeson
Lebanon County Historical Society
Brand Jury
Court House
Run Over by Bicycle Injures Roy Histenbatt
Roy Histenbatt residing with his parents on South Eighth street near the new public building was struck by a bicycle on Friday afternoon and slightly injured. He was knocked down and rendered unconscious before two men moved him to his home and Dr. Alfred Cates provided medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Histenbatt
Roy Rivtenbatt
South Eighth Street
Alfred Cates
Coroner Bhultz Passes Through City on Tug Day
Coroner A. W. Bhultz, living at Banker HIN, was in town this tug day on official business, transacting matters related to his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Bhultz
Banker Hin
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T. B. Brane
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Hayson
Mary Rhoades
Elizabeth Stoever
Martha
Menon
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Chicago
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Magle Hotel
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Manheim
Henry Houck
Tulpehocken Avenue
A& Thunder Storm
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Quartette Choir
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Ursinus
Hye
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Little Tavern
Aaron Barlet
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C. S. Shirk
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Ert’s Meeting House
Cornelist Journal
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A. W_ lhirgood
Puesday
Mit. Rep
New Century Printing Company
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Hid
Theyood Piake
Richard Medtey
Gen
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Presi
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Bather
Ds Woodring
Myerstown
Hey Woodring
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Sinutter
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Tdtrick
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Loganton
Henrry Kegerets
Risser
Shartel
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