17 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Lebanon Semi Weekly News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
1
Col M H Welsh presents an American one ring circus in Berks county. Tomorrow and Wednesday two performances daily under waterproof tents at Front and Lehman Streets. Acts are individually featured, marketed as the best show ever organized, with tickets priced 10 and 20 cents.
Live stock receipts for the week ending June 1 showed steady demand but mixed prices across cattle sheep and hogs. Cattle prices held at firm levels with some high grades trading higher while cows and calves moved unevenly. In Lancaster County Pennsylvania buyers reported steady demand for steers and heifers amid fluctuating wholesale markets. A local arrest in Selahgrove involved James Jonson accused of stealing a firearm, while Democratic nominee Bechtel filed campaign expenses of 1493.96.
An audience heard a varied talk with stories of a ship voyage across the ocean and sights in Naples. Merchants in Gibraltar described water tricks with milk and eggs as a curious marriage ritual, while Cairo’s pyramids and their ancient builders were praised for monumental masonry. The address touched on a German church in Joppo, then closed with rose payments and a church concert, including solos by Peiffer and Wagner.
Frystown June 15 1907 Sejanus Hower roofed a barn John Kline and George Coodman Bethel repaired fence D Snyder farmhand activity Mrs Claude Miller and Anna visited Stouchsburg family Henry Lutz found keys near Millersburg owner to claim Charles Lutz threshing found five young cherries in stack all killed J M Wilhelm Myerstown installed a pump Levi Reigel visited Elias Potterger Wintersville Elias Troutman Herat Philip Ziegler and son William making fence Fry landlord Black Bear Inn led the cherry harvest Hiram Deck near Frederickburg in town Tuesday farmers busy with corn weather slowed progress capta per pound and 43 omitted
By Carlisle at Carlisle on Saturday a close and interesting game captivated spectators with a tight finish and spirited play from both sides, showcasing competitive effort and local enthusiasm.
In a historic incident Pinegrove left field after a dispute over a player’s batting order at Jonestown. After six innings, Jonestown appealed for continuance, the breach stood, and Empire McClure ruled Jonestown the winner 9 to 0.
W Elmer Heilman of Annville heads to Boston with the Junior Order United American Mechanics for a three day national council session. He carries the distinction of being the highest vote recipient for representative at the Williamsport state council meeting and has eight years on the state body. Pennsylvania sends 13 delegates including Heilman from Annville and Kopp, Walters, Keech, and others from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The gathering will vote on a new ritual adding three degrees and elect a national secretary and national vice councilor amid moves to recognize the Daughters of America.
William Meyers of this city died Saturday at 11 at his sister Mrs. Bomberger’s home 748 Willow street after a week long illness from dropsy. A stove molder by trade he was 41 and survived by his sister and two brothers Charles of this city and Henry of Allentown. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Five cases set for the June term of the court to be argued on Monday June 24 include a re appeal from collateral inheritance tax appraisal in the estate of S S Long, embezzlement case Com versus John R B Lutz, a motion for new trial Celko Mokosic for selling liquor without license, Mary S Montoya vs Richland Water Company, and certiorari C E Boger versus Charles R Ross.
The consecration of the new St Pauls Ev Lutheran cemetery at Annville, postponed last Sunday due to bad weather, will occur on Sunday weather permitting. Members of the Sunday service will carry flowers to the cemetery and participate in the consecration ceremony.
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