Lebanon Valley College Chapel Service Honors Reform Era Figures
A fragmentary report describes a Lebanon Valley College chapel service with prayers and addresses by local clergy and students. It notes a formal procession, a perfor mance by the Perverse Orchestra of Lebanon, and references to national leaders, moral themes, and the reverence for civic virtue. The event includes readings, prayers, and a commemorative program reflecting 19th century public discourse on education, religion, and patriotism.
Death on the Rail Near Wertraville
A Reading Lebanon Valley train strike killed a passenger near Wertraville on Wednesday afternoon. Conductor A B Geisz, brake- man Lewis Mulsberger, and other crew acted to stop the car. a man and woman were badly injured. The widow of Bayne Seeley lived nearby. a Bayonne car was brought to Wertraville station. A local hall benefit for Gaud Suaran hospital drew modest attendance. Mrs James Minker died at Rogers Ford, leaving siblings and a child.
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Lebanon
Lebanon Valley
Lebar St
Werperville
A.B. Geis
Lewis Mulsberger
Tursin
Mall
Bavn Seeley
Dreaves
Reading
Adan Boone
Myertown
Bayonne
Wertraville
Iru
Moyers Ford
James Minker
Rogers Ford
John Stan
Miss Mary
Sands & Astley Circus Arrives With A Spectacle of Lions and Elephants
The Sands & Astley circus arrived this morning with two trains of horses wagons and performers. A grand street parade drew large crowds with knights, ladies, riders, charioteers, cages of animals and aerial acts. The show grounds lie east of Fort Street and the tented displays include elephants, camels, and numerous performers led by Madame Cordelia and others. The company receives praise for discipline and courteous treatment, promising strong audience appeal on future visits.
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Sands & Astley Circus
Elowne
Teulee
Forth Street
Weidman Street
Madame
Cordelia
Lise Rosa Gabe
Turneyney
Fred
Laget
Bennet
Ganther Brothers
Airce
Johinnie Patton
Martines
Ward
Ginbs
DeLong
Armour
Snor
Pulrune
Lange
Wedding of Miss Margret Begley and William Arnold
A solemn Catholic ceremony at St Mary's Church united Miss Margret Begley and William HL Arnold. The couple departed for their South Fifth Street home after a garlanded processional and a wedding breakfast, with a reception planned for friends later today.
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Noptiel
St Mary's Catholic Church
William HL Arnold
Margret Begley
Ysle
Father Christ
Edward Cassidy
Mies Jennie Sayres
John Wachter
Thie City
Mize Marie Coyle
Philadelphia
Groonstauo
South Fith Street
Clwich Stoel
Aaron Ulrich
Arnville
Katie Stornfelts
Nathaniel Stormfeltz
South Third Street
PG Croll
Jacob Stormfeltz
Regroometan
E. Bricker
Annville
Nuthauled
Slonnfeltz
Elka Storuifelty
Bricker
Kieth
Waynes
Mee. Brooks
Phraner
M. M. Ho
Ia Krossing
Nathan Infleson
Wilhian Gutiity
Bombenrer
Funeral Notices For Amelia McDonnell Bord And Alexander Fornwalt
The funeral of Mrs. Amelia McDonnell Bord was held at her home on South Ninth Street with Pastor Amos A. Arthur officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Lebanon cemetery. Undertaker D. A. Frantz oversaw arrangements. Alexander F P Fornwalt of Galambis, who died near Collins station on the Pennsylvania railroad, was buried this afternoon at Mt. Lebanon cemetery with Masonic rites in attendance from Columbia Lodge No. 286 and Mt Lebanon Lodge No. 226.
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Ame Slanro
Boyd
Amelia McDonnell Bord
Lac
South Ninth Street
Amos A. Arthur
M. E. Church
Mt. Lebanon
D. A. Frantz
Alexarder I
Alexander FP
Fornwalt
Galambis
Collins Station
Penosylvania
Harrisbory
Colombia
Columbia Lodge
A. M
Mt Lebanon
Attendant Appointed at Soldiers Orphans School Scotland
X B Hunter of Sheridan traveled from this city to Scotland Franklin county Pa for an appointment as male attendant at the Soldiers Orphans industrial school opened recently with about 250 boys enrolled. He will drill the boys in military tactics when not learning trades and was appointed through General Gobi.
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NTS
Industral
X. B. Hunter
Sheridan
Scotland
Franklin County
Soldiers’ Orphans’ Industrial School
Vasahool
Hunter
Gobi
Seventh Anniversary Celebration Delights Local Households
Mr and Mrs Paul Kanst marked their seventh wedding anniversary with friends and relatives arriving from Lancaster to join a day by the Union Water Works dam. Attendees enjoyed conversations under bay trees by the dam bank before returning home in the evening. The event featured Mr Kanst, a noted baker, with a long list of church and community attendees from Harrisburg Gettysburg and other towns. The report also notes a factory mishap at Lebanon rolling mills and a funeral procession for Anna E Ratter of Lancaster. A water and lighting board meeting is announced to discuss the water question, and a Delta Wheelmen public meeting plans a Fourth of July bloomer carnival.
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Miz
Paul Kanst
Union Water Works
Lentaeter
Sebing
Dave
Teame
Kunst 4
Spice and
Milllip Streets
The
Delta Wheelmen
Water Board
Jacob E. Raiodell
Beckley
Acd
Westgate Buried in Quiet Lancaster Funeral of Murderer and Victim
The funeral of Joseph Westgate, who killed his mother in law Mrs. Christians Hambrright and then killed himself, was held Wednesday from North Queen Street residence. Rev C Elvin Haupt led services. pallbearers were his coworkers. interment at Vantoister Cemetery. The murdered woman’s funeral followed that afternoon at 2 PM from First Putom Street, also interred at the same cemetery.
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Joseph Westgate
Christians Hambrright
Wotherin-Law
Undertaker C. 3
North
Queen Street
Lancaster
C. Elvin Haupt
Grace Lutheran Church
Tha
Joseph
Samuel Coleman
Shie City
Walter
Hanneborg
Horr
Pall-Hearere
Vantoister
Finst Puttom Street
Twenty Years Ago News Digest From Daily News
Reprint from the Daily News of Two Years Past notes: Michael Uunsicker estate file to John Meyer and others, local officials and notables listed, Wm Bodenhorn sworn county superintendent. Landmark events include Linden Hall seminary commementement, a $3000 lost by Daniel Bensing, a deranged woman captured near South Street, and a statue of Filo by W Houck. Patrols and inspections of Reading engine houses mentioned.
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Travid E. Miller
Jettere
Michael Uunsicker
Method Township
John Meyer
T. Billighame
Lebanon
Berks
Tulpelweken
Tete
Reading
J. G. Weimer
John D. Krause
Lew Ziremerman
John Easton
Selim & Thomson
Mark Seni
Lawlermilet
Bodenhorn
Linden Hall Seminary
Tillie McCaully
Daniel Bensing
Walian
W. Houck
Filo
Ned George
Mestra
J. Meyer Light
Jon
Bowman
G. Euston
Viewing the Lebanon & Annville street railway tracks
The Highway Committee and city officials gathered at Seventh and Lehman streets to inspect below grade tracks. They debated lowering the street and adding two coverings after a profile showed Lehman street track height and curb issues. A quorum issue prevented final action, with plans to study further and seek cost estimates.
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Bmrsers
Bonewits
Kleier
Mot+ger
Highway Committee
Seventh
Lehman Streets
Lebanon & Annville Street Railway
Mesers
I. Shenk
A. Hess
A. Hoffer
Genre W. Hayes
Jacob E. Reinosh
Fifth Ward
Lehman Street
Hares
Colverta
Last Sacrifices for Harry Bowman at Paltoyra Ground
The funeral for Harry A. Bowman was held at Paltoyra Ay noon with a short service at his home. Delegates from Patmos Commandery and Knights of Malta attended as pallbearers and Dr. Rock delivered the eulogy and sermon. The deceased, active in Trinity U. H. church, was laid to rest with floral tributes and a large gathering of friends.
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Harry M. Bowman
Patwyra
Harry A. Bowman
Bela
Lurieal
Paltoyra
Oelock
Car
Trinity
A. B. Churess
Rock
Gulingra
Dr. Rock
Nambere
Adam Clemens
D. A. Frante
Trinity U. H. Church
Address Reaches Lebanon Valley College Chapel
An address by Hon. Henry Houck, deputy state superintendent, held in the College Chapel before a crowded audience. He spoke on education, moral character, and the value of classical culture, praising Lebanon Valley College and urging continued parental support for local higher education.
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Momer
Arico Ty Young
Weinesias
Henry Houck
Straction
Leluoan Valley College
Welock
Urban
Thursher
Manheito
Ia Mueic
Abe Pitao
Bierman
Mx Mouele
Lebanon
Husan
Yvoileze
Puschutt
Lelma Valley
Ufe
Stee F
Meyer
Colli
Tan
Straiel
Union Picnic Plans Set by City Sunday Schools
Sunday schools form committees to organize a Union Sunday school picnic at Gretna in July. Rev K Knerr chairs as proceeds are to be divided among Sunday schools, Chautauqua, and the railroad. tickets set at 30 cents with 25 cents to the Chautauqua and 5 cents to rail and Sunday schools. A special committee will finalize ticketing for non Chautauqua entry, and the band will perform before and after on Chautauqua grounds.
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Mt. Gretrin
Knerr
Zion Litherin
Rauch
Chautauqua
Sanday Sehoors
Sorith
Chantauqua
New Summer Cars on Test Run Between Lebanon and Annville
A test of two motor cars, car 22 with car 20 as a trailer, ran from Lebanon to Annville and back on the Lebanon and Annville railway. The trial, conducted Wednesday afternoon, assessed performance on the Sunnyside grade, with both cars delivering a satisfactory showing except for two safety-face issues. The run started at 3:03, included a halt on the Sunnyside grade, and ended with the return trip beginning from Annville at 4:43. Supervisors and crew, including Superintendent Smith and Conductor Light, oversaw the operation amid tradespeople from the city.
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Sunn Yeide
Annville
Smith
Wotormes
Inotormin
Eveider
Lebaton
Emitvard
Double Tragedy Near Lancaster Ends in Suicide
Joseph Westgate, a puddler at 505 South Tenth Street, killed his wife at her mother's home and then shot himself after his wife left him due to alleged ill treatment. Mrs Hambright died, Westgate died at Lancaster County Hospital. Jealousy and alcohol fueled the fatal events. He had worked at the Pennsylvania Belt Furnace.
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Westgats
Hills
Jeseph Westgate
Hs Aan
Westgate
South Tenth Street
Lancaster
Christie Hambright
Tatter
Lancaster County Hospital
Pennsylvania
Births and Deaths Report of County Assessors
Record of births and deaths across wards, listing names, dates, and relations. Includes misreadings and scattered entries from Seventh and First Wards with numerous names and conditions noted. Mentions visiting officers and military officials as guests of Gen. J. T. Gobi in Abbottstown.
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Hilary Velie
D. B. Case
Forty Hours Devotion at St Marys Church in Lebanon
Solemn vespers and evening sermons conducted at St Marys Catholic church with Rev C Benger from Lancaster and a long list of reverends from Harrisburg Gettysburg Hanover and other towns. The event marked the church becoming crowded for the closing service of Howard Hizenet, with special processional details and a display window exhibit by local firms. A large turnout for society and city officials accompanied the ceremonies amid readings and benedictions.
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Thews
Father Peter Christ
Frank Seubert
Harrisburg
Henry Christ
Gettysboro
Pins Hemier
New Oxford
Julius Faln
Hanover
Mengee
Mb. Carmel
Weist
Elizabethtown
J. F. Smith
Cornwall
G. Burger
Lancaster
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Marys
St. Marya Catholic
C. Benger
Frank Seibert
Meseee
Tresday
At. Carmel
Benger
St Mary's Catholic Church
Howard Hizenet
Even
Milat
Pennsprosaia
Teter
Father Asamhret
Devoted to Good Deeds. Mrs Elizabeth Hatter Dies
Long obituary details the life of Mrs Elizabeth Hatter of 414 Rave Street Lebanon born in Letonon Ma age about 72. A philanthropic leader who aided orphans and the Northern Home for Defenseless Children in Philadelphia. Her husband Rev Dr Edwin W Hatter served as a minister and aide to President Lincoln. Interment is planned Saturday morning.
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Stter
Philadelphean
Philadelphia
Yop Schindel
Prusaig
Smul
Vol
Jacob B. Shialet
Lebanon
Shialet
Selon
Fife
Euwin W. Hatter
Tatetfigenver
Buclanan
Nml
Eileen
Roel
Edwin H. Webser
Duival
Army
Phut Yatryvew
Abd Grant
Serretry Stanton
Brown Circeta
Philidlelphia
Ontil Ley
Reivelvest
Hytler
Col
Jacob A.shimiel
Dal
Pel
Tuary
Tate
Polige
Ten Percent Advance Rumored at Pa Hole & Nat Works
The Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut Company plans a ten percent wage increase, effective by July, amid strong demand for labor in the two city departments. Management anticipates other mills to follow and keep pay rolling as workers number around 1,000 at the pay offices. The report also covers arrests for alleged brass theft, rural escape incidents, a new organizing effort for a German String Orchestra, and a Perseverance Tire Company engine shipment from Cincinnati followed by testing plans.
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Audie Nel
Pa Hole & Nat Works
Pennsylvania Bolt
Ant
Arele
Bolt
Nnn
Lhesilver
Railed on the railroad while beside his brother
The narrative recounts a fatal freight train wreck near Columbia on a Pennsylvania railroad line between Harrisburg and Columbia. Alexander P. pornwell, forty, died within twenty minutes after being crushed by a brake wheel. his brother Ellwernua survived briefly before praying aloud. The brothers, from Columbia, were returning from a visit when the accident occurred. witnesses described a somber scene as trainmen and rescuers bore the injured to a hospital and held them pinioned for a long period.
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Alexander P.pornwell
Collins Station
Pennsylysita Milroad
Proysas
Ellwrerua
Harvistur
Nutles
Dawson
Colum
Best
Etlewors
Estapel
Alexander
Teres
Willy
Columbia
Elsie
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