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Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1902

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Elderly Matriarch Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday at Home

Folly Biely nee Nye marks her 89th year turning ninety in March, living with daughter and son in law Mrs. Hummer at a long cherished home near Hindnagle church. A devout Lutheran, she finds solace in the Bible and awaits God’s blessings in gentle retirement.

Henry Hummer Folly Biely Nye Hindnagle Church Swatara ¢Réerk Ola Fis Biely Cyrus Mutch John W. Snake Hummer Mother Biely Bellegrove

Widow Biely’s long life and hardy memory across Annville

The aged widow Mrs. Biely, wife of Jacob Biely, long a North Annville resident, narrates her family’s roots in the area. Her descendants include sons John and Moses Biely in Lebanon and West Hanover, plus daughters married into local families. She recalls friendships, travels to Chicago in old age, and her faith as a constant companion.

Jacob Biely North Annville Jobn Biely Lebanon Weimer Machine Shops Moses Biely West Hanover Dauphin County Biely Henry Hummer Bellegrove Jubn Boger John B. Boger Cyrus Boger Lizgie Hiely Henry Light Chicago Windy City Sarah Biely Lawrence Light Priscilla Biely Fernster Annville Ilving

15th Annual Exhibition of Garden Seeds Display

Fifteenth annual show features 250 farm and vegetable seeds and as many flower varieties. Seeds like Burpes Golden Beauty Pedrick Perfected Beauty and Chester County Mammoth are in stock, with Bunx Golden Beauty and Pedrick Perfected Meat substitutes. All offered on warehouse terms. 25 cents extra seed credit per dollar purchased.

Burpes Pedrick Chester County Bunx Chester County Mammoth

McGowan Seedsman Drugist and Seventh and Cumberland Streets

Selections from a historical page mention McGowan a seedsman and druggist associated with Seventh and Cumberland Streets. The fragment notes a business or listing and places but lacks full context or dates. Authorities or organizations are not clearly identified in the readable text.

McGowan Seedsman Seventh and Cumberland Streets

Captured a Bittern at Stoever's Dam

Herman Breaslee captured a large bittern at Stoever's dam on Friday. The bird, also known as stake driver and meadow hen, measured 3 feet 6 inches from wingtip to wingtip and stood half as tall as an ordinary man when erect. It was wounded but captured alive, its plumage highly admired.

Herman Breaslee Stoever's Dam

Modern Travel Shifts with Fast Trains and Buffets

A veteran businessman compares old and new travel times between Philadelphia and New York. He notes Reading Railway's fast trains from 7 am to 7 pm, buffet parlor cars, and strict adherence to schedule, which cut travel time to about five hours total including business in New York. He praises rail improvements and says the line aims to capture all business travel between the two cities.

New York Reading Terminal Philadelphia & Reading Jersey Central Liberty Street Philadelphia Philadelphia & Reading Railway

Earth’s Topography Shifts After Martinique Eruption

Col H C Cumming of the United States Geological Survey reports higher elevations across multiple Pennsylvania localities after the Martinique volcanic eruption. He notes increases from two inches to more than twenty four inches compared with earlier readings at Honeybrook, Chester County, Columbia, Lancaster County, Gettysburg, Adams County, Newville, Cumberland County, and Harrisburg, Dauphin County, suggesting seismic activity may be a contributing factor.

H. C. Cumming United States Geological Survey Martinique Charles D. Wolcott Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Jeyel United States Honeybrook Chester County Columbia Langaster Gettysburg Adams County Newville Cumberland County Harrisburg Dauphin Coun

Pretty Parlor Masque Delights At Miss Kiscadden's Home

A Friday evening parlor masquerade hosted by Miss Ethel Kiscadden on the Cornwall pike near Ninth street featured elf like masked attendees in a kaleidoscopic scene. Guests included Misses Mary Miler Ruth Kiscadden Annie Clements Agnes Reed Bethe Kiscadden Jennie Murren Mary Bowman Laura Murren Mary Clements and Messrs Ira Bowman Paul Johns John H Shank Gee Light John Folmer Robert Vonmor er.

Ethel Kiscadden Cornwall Pike Ninth Street Mary Miler Ruth Kiscadden Annie Clements Agnes Reed Bethe Kiscadden Jennie Murren Mary Bowman Laura Murren Mary Clements John Milley Ira Bowman Paul Johns John H. Shank Gee Light John Folmer Robert Vonmorer

Miss Mary Siegrist Hosts Sunday School Class

Miss Mary Siegrist entertained her Sunday school class from the First Reformed church at the Siegrist residence 536 S Sixth Street. The evening featured music and pleasant pastime with guests treated to choice refreshments.

First Reformed Uriah Siegrist S. Sixth Street Mary Siegrist Fire Reformed Church

Will Learn the Business from Drug Store Entry

Ralph Hartman residing on Chestnut between Fifth and Sixth streets entered the drug store of Frank H. Atkins on North Eighth street with the aim of learning the business. He expects to attend lectures at Felphia this fall.

Ralph Hartman Chestnut Fifth Sixth Streets Frank H. Atkins Eighth Felphia

Candle Talk Opens Friday at C E Convention

Friday afternoon session featured a junior rally with about 300 children from fifteen societies. T. J. Grant Shields of Philadelphia spoke on spreading the Holy Spirit via candles, followed by papers on local society work and personal effort. Evening address by Dr. Hoyt highlighted soul winning as a duty, then a storm delayed some attendees. A large luncheon concluded the day.

Shields Philadelphia Storm Hoyts Co. E Grunert T. J. Grant Shields Philadelphia Union Christ Mizpal M. BR. Fisher Palmyra Ella Tlack Annville C. H. Johnson C. E Charles Ranch Trinity T. B Iey Waldo E. E. McCurdy W. F. Spayd W. E. Stabler L C. Fisher Lebanon Lebanon County Pittsburg Iara B. Beardslee South Ninth Street Rex Wayland Hart Epiphany Baptist Church Jesus Christ Walter Scott Waverly

City Wins School Board Smallpox Hospital Bill Case

A hearing before Alderman Miller in North Lebanon township ended with judgment for the city over a disputed bill of 50 dollars for nursing and treating Miss Emma Smith, a smallpox patient, at the municipal hospital. Health officials testified. the school board offered no defense. settlement may occur. otherwise an appeal is expected.

Alderman Miller North Lebanon Township Health Department Emma Smith North Lebanon Town J. Marshall Funck Yor E. H. Gingrich W. L. Siunner Board of Health John Light County Almshouse John Quarry Dawson Light Ambrose Seifert

Governor Reappoints Two At South Mountain Asylum

Governor William A. Stone renames Jacob M. Shenk of the city and Reading Times editor Thomas Zimmerman as trustees of the state chronic insane asylum at South Mountain near Wer nersville for a three year term. Dr J L Lemberger and Horace Brock are also recently reappointed.

William A. Stone Jacob M. Shenk Thomas Zimmerman Reading Times South Mountain Wernersville J. L. Lemberger Horace Brock

Bass Season Opens Soon With Shorter Game Law

City sportsmen plan to fish for gamey bass as season begins Monday. A stricter game law shortens the season by sixteen days this year, counting Sundays when fishing is illegal, keeping fishermen in check longer than before.

Man Charged with Malicious Mischief in City Case

John A Firestein of 724 Locust Street faced Alderman Miller on a charge of malicious mischief. The accusation claims he threw water in the prosecutor's parlor and other areas, breaking window panes. A warrant was issued to County Detective Sattazahn. the accused will be asked for bail at the hearing.

John A Firestein Locust Street Miller Edith Gehret Sattazahn

Arizona sisters visit Lebanon for summer hosting

Mrs. D Wallace Roy and her sister Mrs. J Stewart Roy arrived in Lebanon from Iyecor Arizona. They will spend the summer with their mother Mrs. David Calle and return home in October. In July they will visit Cabe May and Atlantic coast resorts. They will be joined by their sister Miss Emilie Colle who will winter in Arizona and Southern California.

D. Wallace Roy J. Stewart Roy Lebanon Iyecor Arizona David Calle Cabe May Atlantic Coast Emilie Colle California

Woman Fends Fire By Throwing Stove Into Alley

Mrs Lavina Runkel saved her Strawberry alley home near Fourth Street from a Saturday fire caused by an oil stove tank leak. She pitched the blazing stove from the kitchen to the yard where it exploded. Afterward she collapsed and needed a physician. her hands and arms were burned.

Lavina Runkel Strawberry Alley Fourth Street Ming

Pleasant Places on the Philadelphia and Reading Railway

This item advertises a book from the passenger department of the Philadelphia and Reading railway. It contains information on pleasure resorts hotels and boarding houses along the line and is available via a ticket agent at 14 North Sixth Street Reading.

Philadelphia & Reading Railway North Sixth Street Reading

Middletown Bank President and Cashier Indicted

Dauphin county grand jury charges B. S. Peters Middletown bank president and F. D. Rider cashier with criminal counts tied to bucket shop speculations in iron and steel stocks. Bank run followed as depositors were paid promptly, while stockholders await trial outcome. Authorities anticipate arraignments before Judge Simonton in Harrisburg.

Dauphin ‘County B. S. Peter Middletown D. Rider Simonton Harrisburg Cate Inds Peters Rider Farmers’ Bank

Middletown Bankers Cleared by Jury Verdict

In Harrisburg on Saturday Judge Weiss presided as jurors found the Middletown bankers not guilty after the prosecution failed to prove more than one transaction. Counsel claimed a single transaction might suffice under the act's proviso but the court directed the verdict.

Guity Harrisburg Weiss S. Peters ¢ Rider Farme Dletowi Comed

Lebanon Boys Headed for Jonestown Contest

The Independent Stars, Lebanon, a youth baseball team, left at 1:20 this afternoon for Jonestown to compete against a local young men’s squad. Lebanon’s boys were confident of victory.

Jonestown Independent Stars Lebanon

Ursinus Graduate Arrives for Summer Teaching Work

Thomas Matterness, a Ursinus College graduate, has arrived to spend the summer here and will resume teaching in the public schools this fall. John Lentz, also from the same graduating class, has returned as well.

Thomas Matterness Ursinus College John Lentz Ninth and Chestnut Streets

Camp Meeting at Mt Gretna Promises Unusual Interest

The Mt Gretna camp meeting, under the United Brethren church, adds a Bible conference and a Sunday school normal department with diplomas for completion. Bishop Mills will lead the Bible conference, Col. Cowden will head the Sunday school normal course, and Prof. Rubush will direct the music. Revs Lowery and Gable will preside over services as the gathering runs August 5 for ten days.

United Brethren Church Bishop Mills Cowden Darton J. H. Rubush Dayton Virginia D. Lowery Gable Pelders

Pittsburg pickpocket bound over to September court

Frank Smith a colored Pittsburg man arrested during a Red Men parade in this city was heard by Alderman Snyder. Five witnesses including Miss Kate Hicks and George Ringler testified that Smith snatched Hicks purse. He was recommitted to county jail for September term in default of 500 bail. He sent Hicks a letter begging her not to prosecute. He claims intoxication and faces long jail time and separation from his wife and three children. The piece notes his remorse and forewarns a rocky road ahead.

Frank Smith Pittsburg Kate Hicks South Aunville Snyder Miss Hicks Geo. Ringler Smith Miss Flicks Tie Hari

Deaths of several residents reported in local notice

Deaths include Miss Lillian Miller aged 20 of East Weidmar street, Miss Ruth Graybill aged 21 of Oak Burn, Alvin Startzler eight months old of West Lebanon, and John Hordlemay aged 61 in North Cornwall township. Surviving relatives noted. funeral details not listed. The Gingrich meeting and church mentorship referenced.

Lillian Miller Peter Miller East Weidmar Street Ruth Graybill Oak Burn Ida Graybill John Graybill Alvin Startzler Alvin William Startzler West Lebanon

Infant Alvin Statzer Buried in West Lebanon Home Service

Alvin Statzer eight months old, son of Mr and Mrs William Statzer of West Lebanon, was buried Sunday in Robesonia. Funeral services were held at the house by Rev J Runk, a U B minister.

Alvin Statzer Alvin William Statzer West Lebanon Robesonia Rev. J. Runk U. B

North Lebanon man remanded on chicken theft charges

Jacob Schell of North Lebanon township was remanded to appear at September sessions to answer charges of stealing chickens and a bag from neighbor John Hatick. George Barr of the same township was discharged after failing to connect with the crime. J M Funck and H Rank Bickel, esqs., served as counsel.

Jacob Schell North Lebanon Township Alderman Smith John Hatick George Barr J. M. Funck H. Rank Bickel

Officer Kimmel Attacked While On Duty As Patrols Surge

Officer Jacob Kimmel was suddenly attacked on duty on Saturday morning and transported home. Fellow officer Potryzer continues to patrol the area as authorities investigate the incident.

Jacob Kimmel Potteryzer

Accused by landlord of embezzling board funds

George Gress, owner of the Bittner house, accuses a man of embezzling 122.47 dollars collected as board. Michael Vernies, a Hun, is jailed in the county. He was arrested Friday evening by Constable Urban and Alderman Ross committed him in default of bail.

George Gress Bittner House Michael Vernies Urban Ross

Palmyra Couple Hosts Hartz Wedding Trip Guests

Deputy Register and Mrs. Frank E. Hartz of Palmyra entertain Harry Weltmer and his Dayton bride on their wedding trip.

Frank E. Hartz Palmyra Harry Weltmer Bride Dayton Ohio

Lebanon Woman Struck by Stone in Eye

Mrs George Leininger of Lebanon furnaces was struck in the right eye by a stone thrown by a boy on Saturday morning. The injury is described as ugly but the incident is ruled an accident.

George Leininger Lebanon

Mrs Schmehl and Aunt Headed for Philadelphia and Atlantic City

Mrs Harry Schmehl and her aunt Mrs Caroline Patchke of South Highth Street depart Friday evening for a month long visit to Philadelphia Atlantic City and Cape May.

Harry Schmehl Caroline Patchke South Highth Street Philadelphia Atlantic City Cajie-May

Episcopal Inquiry Board Named Over Bishop Talbot Charges

A board of inquiry to investigate Bishop Talbot of Central Pennsylvania was appointed by Bishop Dudley and will meet in Harrisburg July 3. Eleven specifications accompany the presentment by Dr. Irvine and allies, including claims of uncanonical actions and a civil conspiracy suit. The panel comprises clergy and lay members from Pennsylvania, Central Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Central New York.

Councils of the Episcopal Good Harrisburg Irvine Thomas Underwood Dudley Kentucky House of Bishops Protestant Episcopal Church Narrisburg Ethelbert Talbot Pennsylvania Talbot N. W. Irvine St. John’s Church Huntingdon Central F.C. Foley XN. Pawers W. FP. Reynolds Hugh M. North Maryland J. S. KB. Hodges J. H. Ecclestan John W. Randall Daniel M. Thomas New York C. FP San Francisco Convention Protestant Episcopal Church In Philadelphia J. Andrews Harris St. Paul's Church Chestnut Hill Denominaton Rishon Talbot Board of Inquiry Lalbot St. John's Parish Emma Elliott Emma D. Elliott Alexander Elliott Dr. Irvine General Committee Ervine Dudley James M. Javers Pottsville Ac Irvine Nym

Buckeye State Visitors Call on Hanover Families

Deininger from Ashland Ohio and his wife with two children spent a month of festivities in Dauphin county visiting relatives in East Hanover and West Hanover. They toured Paligra and Last Hanover, renewing a Two year Semi Weekly News subscription during a visit to the office.

Forward Deininger Ashland Ohio William Olomack Paligra Amanda Kram Sarah Ulbrich Deininger Hanover Elizabeth Wagner West Hanover Dauphin County

Steam road roller at Market Square work by Weirich

Highway Commissioner Weirich operates a city steam road roller in Market Square south of Cumberland to macadamize the street today.

City Steam Road Market Square Cumberland Weirich

WEDDED. STRICKLER KEITH AND SHIRK SHOLLY PAIR WED

In this city on June 12 Rev. M Fernster united in marriage Miss Florence Keith daughter of Jacob Keith and godfabn Y Strickler a baker both of this city. Howard E Shirk of Crosskill Mills and Miss Ramah A Sholly daughter of John T Sholly of Mt. Zion were married here today by Rev P C Croll at the Seventh street Lutheran church parsonage.

M. Fernster Marrage Florence Keith Jacob Keith Goddabn Y. Strickler Baker Shimk—Sholly Howard E. Shirk Crosskill, Mills Ramah A. Sholly John T. Sholly Mt. Zion P. C. Croll Seventh Street Lutheran Church

Gustave Schneider Buys Tremont Brewery in Schuylkill County

Gustave Schneider formerly linked with the Union brewery and later proprietor of the Lehanog bottling works has purchased a Tremont brewery in Schuylkill county and will move his family from Maple street to the new place. He said he could not do without the News and ordered it sent to him.

Gustave Schneider Maple Street Union Brewery Lehanog Bottling Works Tremont Schuylkill County Gustave

Move to Altoona by Mahley Meek of South Sixth Street

Mahley Meek, long employed in the Pennsylvania railroad shops at Altoona, moved his household furniture and family to the place after arriving in the city on Saturday. Ned Boughter of Hess & Boughter, previously ill for two weeks, was seen outside his business this morning.

Mahley Meek South Sixth Pennsylvania Railroad Company Altane Ned Boughter Hess & Boughter

Two New Churches Planned in Gothic Edifice Design

Architect A A Ritcher traveled to Philadelphia to present designs for a Palatinate Reformed church at Fifty sixth Street and Girard Avenue. The plan includes a church, Sunday school and parsonage under one roof with stone construction and amphitheater seating. Ritcher also prepares a one story brick church for St Marys Catholic at Wrightsville. Assistants Henry Koch and Miss Marie Gosthard were recalled from Chattanooga and Philadelphia to aid.

A. A. Ritcher Philadelphia Palatinate- Reformed Church Fifty-sixth Street Girard Avenue Ritcher J.J. Hollern Columbia St. Mary's Catholic Wrightsville Henry Koch

Mrs Horace Brock Addresses Readings Woman's Club Year

Mrs Horace Brock of Mt Lebanon honorary president of the State Federation spoke on the federation's aims and the value of practical club work during Readins woman's club year's closing exercises. She also responded to the welcome address on Reviprocity Day observations.

Horace Brock Mt. Lebanon State Federation Readins Woman’s Club Brock

Lebanon Valley College Holds Baccalaureate by Rev Roop

Sunday morning at the Lebanon Valley college chapel Rev H A Roop delivered a baccalaureate sermon to the twenty eight graduates and a large audience. The text from John eight twelve spoke of following Christ and the light of life. An evening praise service followed with ex Senator McCarrell of Harrisburg delivering the annual address to a packed campus audience.

Lebanon Valley College H. A. Roop Roop Christian Associations McCarrell Harrisburg

Lebanon Democrats Prepare for Erie Convention Nominations

Local Democrats in Lebanon county have elected delegates John Shaefer of West Lebanon and Dr. William Trabert of Annville to attend the state convention at Erie on June 24. Chairman Dr. John Walter says delegates will vote uninstructed for governor and other offices, with strong support for Col. Guffey guiding the nominating process.

Msun Erie Wednegsay Robert Pattison Walter Lebanon County Col Guffey

Susquehanna Iron Co Resumes Columbia Mills

The Susquehanna iron company today resumed operation of its four rolling mills at Columbia. The company on Friday posted notices granting puddlers $4.50 per ton, ending the strike there. The men were receiving $4.25, six weeks ago they struck for $4.66. About 1,990 men are employed.

Susquehanna Iron Company Columbia

Beautifying Parks On East Chestnut Street

Samuel Cox is engaged in cutting the grass and removing dead branches in the parks along East Chestnut Street. Recent showers refreshed the grass and improved the park appearance.

Samuel Cox East Chestnut Street

Isaac Emore Fractures Collar Bone in Syracuse

Isaac Emore of 131 Guilford Street Syracuse fell from an electric light pole and fractured his collar bone. He is hospitalized in Syracuse.

Isaac Emore Guilford Street Syracuse

German Beagle Hounds Litter Attracts Admirers

William Woomer of Straw berry alle r announces a litter of five German beagle hounds of purest strain. The pups are white and brown spotted and widely admired by all who see.

William Woomer

Children’s Day Observed Across Salem Churches

Across Salem congregations Children’s Day featured special music programs and varied exercises. Rev W E Stabler and Mr Gibson addressed audiences as Miss Mary Marts directed Sunday school youth. Donations supported the Lutheran orphan home Loysville Pa. celebrations showcased decorations, songs, recitations and cradle roll tributes.

Lebanon Calvin Fisher Engligh First Reformed Church Constance Weather Robert Bodlman Katharine Walter George Dettra Serene Dullabaum Eugenie Umbahend Agnes Haak Miriam Krall Little Twigs Harry Light Baby Thankful Mary Walter Eugene Geisinger Nellie Buffmeyer Edna Bromer Ethel Arnold Ethel Snyder Walter ¥Ingst E. S. Bromer Emanuel Evangelical Emanuel Evangelical Church Chestnut’ Street Henry Albert John Lizzie Bechtel Warren Howant Ralph Adam Mary Helen Cyrus Miles George Emma Werner Ruth May Charles Annie Henry Memorial UW. B Brethren Church West Lehman Street D. S. Longenecker Salem UU. B Salem United Brethren Church Wiliam Kimrinel

Birthday tribute to Mrs Kathryn Reinwell on Spruce Street

The News salutes Kathryn E Reinwell on her 71st birthday at home on Spruce Street. She is praised for health cheerfulness and long service to the city’s people, with Lutheran faith and tranquil demeanor guiding her days. Charles McCloud of Mankato visited briefly.

Spruce Street Kathryn E. Reinwell Reinoebr Mrs. Reinocht

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