21 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Lebanon Semi Weekly News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
A local ticket nomination heats up in Philadelphia with APAINGGY ND leading the march. Key figures and organizers push for support as delegates gather to vote on the slate. Early endorsements come from party affiliates and nearby committees.
Fragmented OCR text describes plans for an annex in a place named Ghurech within ACM. It mentions rhetoric about a project, but the details are garbled. No clear dates, entities, or outcomes are readable enough to summarize a concrete event or action.
A garbled text fragment references Mt Gretna and scattered names, suggesting a disrupted article segment. The readable bits hint at local observations or commentary but lack clear events or quotes to establish a definite story or outcome.
Fragmented reader text mentions an arrest and trial, a copter incident, and a death rumor. Wording is garbled with OCR errors, but references a court case, charges, and a Manchester man describing a near death experience and recovery with Dr King’s New Discovery.
Fragmentary text suggests a dialectal monologue on power, fear, and public life with many garbled phrases. It mentions weather, control, warnings, and collective anxiety, interwoven with cryptic names and places. The piece reads like a fragmented, stylized social commentary.
Mrs Ferdinand Lowery died after six months of illness. The obituary notes she was devout and survived by husband Edward and daughter Jennie Lowery, with a brother in Reading and other relatives. Also listed are church appointments and upcoming services led by Rev J Welker and Rev L P Yatteieher, with details for Sunday school and preaching at local churches.
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve can cure pimples eczema tetter rheum and related skin issues and improve complexion. It also pledges to heal cuts bruises burns boils piles and other conditions. The box price is 25 cents and it is sold by all druggists.
A scrambled retrospective notes events from two decades ago in Dauphin and surrounding areas. Items include Buhle purchasing a mill near Chantilly, L Atkins leaving for Asbury Park, Witmeyer preparing to clear a bookstore front, Palatinate College commencement with salutatorian S Wolfersberger, and Majer Re Light returning to duty after prior work. Mentions drought, a train crash rumor, a horse theft investigation near Cornwall, and a university commencement reference with a valedictory speech.
President J B Hiiak and Eluabr J Phiak lead the Young People Christian Union delegates to the senior biennial convention in Lebanon. About 25 members will join Tayices speakers, with music by the local orchestra. Easter and Junier exercises details, plus birthdays and visitors from Lebanon and Reading. plans for a Reformed church grave and organ project noted.
Selewick camp No 42 Sons of Veterans organized a general committee to prepare for the state S of Vo camp. The committee includes TA Roth as chairman James Seland Thomas Bibighaus Charles Henry and John Weiss.
The unit sorted for a Saturday qualification at Mt Gretna. Capt ML TL and a squad including Sergeants Martin and eler, Corporals Warmkessel and Krombein led Privates Brandt, Rhoads, Bowman, and others in the wwi training cadre.
Washita I T Dr T B Cargile reports Eclectric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. Sores on head and face healed, health improved. Advertises Bitters as a supreme blood purifier easing eczema and boils, stimulant for liver kidneys and digestion. Only 50 cents, sold by druggists with guarantee.
Large delegations of P. G. U. arrived in Gily as the convention commenced. The crowd gathered under banners and officials prepared for keynote addresses and policy discussions.
Delegates from various states arrive for the United Brethren church biennial convention at Fisher Academy. They are hosted at hotels and private homes around town with reception committees noting colors white and blue and hospitality promised. An address will be delivered by Rev. John F. Carson of Brooklyn, and many delegates visit local churches as preparations continue through the day.
Ak Gewan Goli are a brief note fragment with duplicated phrase and minimal readable content. The text provides no clear event, date, person, or organization to anchor a factual summary. Further readable details are needed to produce a proper news item.
Uriah Light on Mifflin Street reports from the Pennsylvania conference branch meeting at Trinity U with Rev C B Brake presiding. Officers elected include John Rudisill president Ralph Stiller vice president J J Wagh recording secretary Miss Heberly corresponding secretary Henry Wolf treasurer and several superintendents. Over 50 delegates attend as convention reporter McNinold from Lebanon Valley College announced. Lunch arrangements will be provided at Sons of America hall Cumberland Street for delegates and attendees.
Elected officers include president Essaite UB and recording secretary G. Spars iore Lebnino. Corresponding secretary H singer Harwood Mines, treasurer Elizabeth ville, junior superintendent Mrs d A Keiperrstown, editor Miss Sagilla Fritz Allentown, publisher Rev C M Muteh Reading, delegates to biennial convention Tebanon. Next convention set for Allentown in June 1901.
Win W Mish transfers a Sour Second street lot to Martha Auns troub le for two hundred dollars. Sarah E Brahaker transfers a house and two lots on South Cat loge street Meerstown for seven hundred dollars.
Mrs Mo W Wagner of Lehman Street is slowly recovering from a severe grip attack that left her ill at home. Physicians reported gradual improvement and expect a full recovery with rest.
An acclergyman, a deceased woman, and her relatives face probate questions in Worcester over the will of Mrs Ella M Amerman. The contested legacy of 10000 dollars to Rev Joseph K Dixon funds care for a horse and the late's favorite companions. Dixon was the pastor and friend of the deceased.
Knerr and Bowman relocate from North Eighth street near the TM & R railroad to a new stand on North Seventh street beside the T & TR railroad. The move was caused by the construction of a new waiting station for the railway.
Dean Capp spent several days visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. M Capp of East Cumberland Street. He left Wednesday evening for Bethlehem to attend summer school at Lehigh. Capp attended the regular term at college but had a brief vacation before resuming studies for several more weeks.
The Lebanon Cycle Club hosts an outing at Penryn Park featuring the Perseverance orchestra. A picnic drawn from local folks ends with a ball between the “married mien” girl and Samgie Omen, followed by an evening dance.
Ira J. Light, a North Eighth street liveryman, bought a trotting horse named Berlin Chimes in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The horse holds a 220 record.
Grand summer meeting of the Lebanon Valley Fair association will be held Saturday afternoon, June 23. Horse and colt races, exhibition against time by Dr. Lock, and a two-amobile display, plus a baseball game. Admission 25 cents. President WM. Gassert, Secretary W. Bl Means.
Prominent jurist Judge Louser is reported dead at his residence this morning after an unexpected event. Authorities have not released a cause of death, and funeral arrangements are pending. The community mourns a longtime figure in the legal field.
A well known Republican leader and original member of the People’s Bank, Schaeferstown resident Tetsrowt died at his home after a long illness. He was a respected businessman and community servant, active in commerce and local affairs. Survived by wife and children George, Jenuser, Mes, Dr. Printk Zerbe, his passing ends a long chapter of public service.
Martin L Wenger of Lebanon Indiana celebrated his eightieth birthday with a family dinner at his home on Kirst Wenger street. A pioneer settler from Pennsylvania, he moved to the area three miles south of the city on Turkey Creek road before settling on the Studebaker farm now known as the Wenger homestead. He attributes his health and long life to active living and steady habits as he enjoys the company of his 23 descendants including children grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Y M C A in Mt. Pleasant Westmoreland county invites members to a June 2 Thursday evening meeting. Pastor Yaho of the Hoiret of God is to address the gathering, titled as the season finale. Dr ing will introduce a prominent speaker from western Pennsylvania. A large attendance is expected. Ladies auxiliary will serve refreshments.
A Moses PL oSpangler, an insurance and residency agent for Mutual of New York, distributes voters manuals to patrons and nearby voters. He offers a handbook and pocket notebook as part of a campaign information packet amid political interest and guidance.
Common Council directs workmen to Allertown to erect permanent headstones on Anery's block and Charles A. Serafant block. Marble stones prepared at Cre sad, Eighth and Chestnut streets, with Mr Daugherty overseeing beautification.
In a motion by Col A Seltzer a subpoena was issued in a case alleging barbarous treatment involving Judge Ehrgood. The action names William A Detriel amid court documents and procedural steps in a local legal matter.
A local YMCA announces there will be no Sunday worship service due to the national event. No alternative service is planned, and members are advised to attend nearby facilities if needed.
Fragmentary note lists states and prices for a product line with mention of Mattengs and general merchandise terms. Remaining readable terms include usage guidance and broker references.
An extended funeral service for the deceased took place at Te Conaver Church with numerous attendees. Pallbearers and officiants included local clergy and community members, as the service featured hymns, tributes, and a satin lined casket with a silver tribute, reflecting a solemn local observance.
A morning fire damaged a residence on Seventh Street, with sparks alighting on nearby structures. Neighbors Mrs Mary Crich and Mrs Mary Moyer reported the blaze started in a stove area. Firefighters contained the flames using an exterior hose and sprinklers, but some items were destroyed and firefighting personnel remained at the scene.
Pushing work on a new station the project advances amid confusion and incomplete details. Scribbled notes and misprints obscure names and dates as workers prepare foundations and gates while planners debate safety measures. The report hints at costs and scheduling uncertainty affecting the broader timetable.
Fragmentary OCR lists fabric types and place names including Sea Island Windermere Aven Cord Thae ied Toe and Croiberlaind tpeets with no coherent context or complete phrases.
Reading and Womelsdorf plan to connect Lebanon to Myerstown via a through line. The project would extend electricity and railway facilities along streets, with dates and officials referenced from the Lebanon Valley region.
A garbled account mentions rehearals and performances with names like Lebanon Valley, Miss Maton, and Fisher. It references attendees, venues, and a range of irregular phrases, noting Vibes and readings amid a scattered program. The fragmentary text suggests a college event with performances and audience elements, but many specifics are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR notes name Millersville graduates and several unclear terms. Readable items include Bela Milled and Kuster Mie as possible individuals. The rest appears garbled with no verifiable events or dates.
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