Weather Notes Describe Heat Wave and Fatal Prostration
A historical report details a prolonged heat wave with high temperatures across the city. It notes evaporating moisture, strong sun, and a fatal incident involving John A. Williams, a puddler at a local iron works, who collapsed at work and later died at home after medical efforts. Other workers suffered exhaustion and many sought relief at home.
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Tong
Othermontha
Depa Phat
Meadow Bank
Bittner
Ross’ Drug Store
Hayes
United States Conservatory
A. Fee
Tan Oxer
le Fyarhege
John A. Willians
Weldman Street
Algerigan - Iron
Warwartte
John Waller
Directors Re-Elected by Fidelity Building Association
A meeting of the Fidelity Building and Loan Association Directors re-elected several officers and directors. Henry C. Grittinger was named president with A M Richards as vice president and TH Freddecker as treasurer. Secretaries and executives were confirmed. reports praised the association’s excellent condition.
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Hiselity Falldine
Fidelity Building
Oan
Henry
Grittinder
Ecko
Walter E
Eaine A. J. Lewis
D.J. Leopold
Honough
W. Stexrist
Af. Richards
Milton Hershberger
Sowers
H. Rank’ Bickel
J. K. Knerr
H. Tt. Richards
Henry C. Grituingés
A. M. M. Richards
T Hs Ftedecker
H. Rank Bicker
Poyer
H. M. Miller
H.C. Gotner
Pharmacy Association Debates Legislation and Shorter Hours
A fragmented 1910s pharmacy association discussion urges legislation to remove the examining board from state control, calls for appointing governors’ nominees, and debates enforcement of anti trust laws. The group favors shorter hours, cooperation across communities, and seeks reappointment of William Lincoln Cliffe. Annual election held to select successor to J A Miller with potential auxiliary drug sales branch proposed.
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Porticy
Iamsiegin Cliffe
Iecf
We'knevs
Uade
Bane
Udent
Mom
Atrang
J. H. Redseck
Sircessor
J. A. Miller
Harsburg
Association
Wile
Stuart
Wiliam
Lincoln Cliffe
Joined in wedlock a series of local marriages
Rev A Witman united Patrick F Holland of Mahanoy City with Miss Josephine Shaub of this city at St Marys Catholic Church on June 24. Rev S B Wengert presided at the Memorial United Brethren Church wedding of Elmer B Wagner of Millcreek Schuylkill County to Miss Maude A Bender of this city on June 23. Rev J H Banat joined August L Ebersole and Bertha R Rissmiller of this city in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church on June 17. Charles Krause of West Lebanon wed Clara Davis of this city at St Pauls J B Church on June 22.
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Wagneerender
B. Wengert
Brethren Church
Mill
Schuylkill County
Mies Maude A. Bender
John H. G. Bender
L. Ebersole
Bertha R. Rismiller
Adam Rissmiller
Kee Mar School recruiters visit Lebanon area for students
Prof Strout of Kee Mar Girl School in Lebanon was here seeking students for Kee Mar. Prof Strohn, principal of Mar Girt School of Hagerstown Md, also visited and plans to recruit. He returned home this morning via the Cornwall and Lebanon railroad after calling on Adam Hellman of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Strout
Kee Mar
Lebanon
Strohm
Teen Mar Girte’ School
Hagersown
Strohn
Cornwall and Lebathan
Adam Hellman
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
Camp Established on Bwataka Creek by Independent District
An early morning report states Goaree yaa Grever Bhrboru with Fraek Kirghom from Independent District formed a camp on Bwataks creek and planned to resume activities after an entertainment segment.
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Bwataka Creek
Goaree Yaa
Fraek Kirghom
Bwatars Creek
Fragmentary Caption Hints at Local Names and Places
A garbled OCR item lists scattered names and terms such as Recon Bethel Mt. O. and various fragmented personal names. The readable bits suggest a local figure list or notice but no clear event, date, or outcome emerges.
Local Notes From Kleinfeltersville and Lebanon Area
Kleinfeltersville and Lebanon area residents report visits and outings including Emma Gockfey and Katie Ream in Lebanon on Saturday. Elizabeth Hain of Lebanon spent several days in town visiting PF K Yait and family. Jeremiah Keller bought a motorcycle last week. Some attended the Heidelberg love feast last Tuesday. Allen and family and Cecilin Hain visited Mr and Mrs Alvin Nell near Reametown on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Stephen Keller and son visited his parents at Cocalico over Sunday. Children’s services noted for Friday. Mrs Font Rhoads near Prescott visited Sunday.
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Kleinfettdravine
Oliver Bender
Teremiah
Kaller
Emma Gockfey
Stra
Katie
Ream
Lebanon
Elizabeth’ Hain
Alvin
Nell
Reametown
Stephen Keller
Cocalico
Sanday
Proclamation by Roosevelt on Cleveland Death
The President issued a proclamation upon ex President Grover Cleveland's death. It directs the flag at the White House and all buildings be displayed for thirty days and orders suitable military honors at the funeral. The proclamation, dated June 24, 1908, is signed by Theodore Roosevelt and acting secretary Caly A. Adre.
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Rousavelt
Cleveland
United States
Grover Cleveland
Priviceton
Qovernor
Tie
Fife
Tereby
Hénee
Céveral Department
Walfrmast
Navy
United States of America
Return to Work on Western Railroad Lines Expands
About 5000 workers across Western Pennsylvania railroads have been returned to varied roles over the past week. In Dubois 3000 may return to Eyre area work. Erie orders for Pacific type locomotives. Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg shops add 800 workers. Headquarters note new locomotives are on order. repairs west of Pittsburgh are well manned. Freight yards at Pitcairn see many new crews. overall freight business shows notable improvement.
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Pittsburg
Dubois
Erie
Buffalo
Rochester
Pennsylvania Lides
Pitcairn
Pensylvania
Enjoyed trolley ride by BL Jobu's reform group
A group of children under Mrs. D. A. runt from BL Jobu's Reformed Tintors took an afternoon trolley ride to Pahiyra and Avon and returned.
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Jobu'e
Tintors
D. A. Runt
Pahiyra
Avon
Outing At Mt Gretna By Trinity Circle Group
The Charity Circle of Trinity United Brethren Church led by Mrs. M. P. Spangler and Rev. Win Mupp hosted an outing atMt Gretna today. Members enjoyed a day of recreation and fellowship in pleasant weather.
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Trinity United Brethren Shurch
M. P. Spangler
Edwin Mupp
Mt. Gretna
Local Carpet Dealer Visits Mt Gretna For Sale
Charles Bi Bixter of Ankhend Bowmal carpet firm traveled to Mt Gretna to place a fine new carpet at the cottage of Henry W Siegrist treasurer of Lad L Railroad. A lighthearted note mentions a ring gift to keep hands clean.
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Charles Bi Bixter
Ankhend Bowmal
Doctors Hopeful Sherman In Cleveland Hospital
Representative James S. Sherman, Republican vice presidential nominee, was reported in stable condition after gallstone issues at Lakestee Hospital in Cleveland. Doctors indicated no urgent surgery, while Mrs. Sherman and son Richard arrived, and plans for his homecoming were affected by his illness and high fever.
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Cleveland
James S. Sherman
Herrick
Lakestee ‘Hospital
Sherman
Richard
Tier
Mothe
Von
Fficsa
Mgr
Pastor's Summer Visit At Prescott With Church Friends
Members of First United Evangelical church joined Pastor Trestay on a summer pastoral visit to Prescott. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Stoever, Mr and Mrs Dohner, the Kletler family, and numerous neighbors. The day featured a church gathering, a dinner at the Stoever home, and a supper at the Dehner home.
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Trestay
First United Evangelial Church
Deuzel Stoever
Wyhram Dohner
Prescott
Bia
Aton
Mose
Stoever
Dohner
Jags Daniel Kletler
J. Deniel
Ernest, Perry
Ralph and
Morman
Jacob Parthermore
John Fernster
Haas Vna ‘Ptrickler
Thomas J
Elderly Woman Injured After Fall at Home
An elderly woman engaged in household chores stood on a chair to wash when the chair toppled causing her to fall. She twisted her foot and wrenched her ankle and suffered severe pain during the aging process. Dr. John Walter attended the patient, whose advanced age worsened her distress.
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Sue
John Walter
Scotland school graduation marks dedication of Soldiers Orphans Institution
Gen J P Gobin delivered the address at the thirteenth annual Soldiers Orphans Industrial School exercises in Scotland Franklin County Ohio. Thirty two graduates spoke, and the afternoon program featured outdoor activities with the school band. Curtin Hall was dedicated as a two story brick building housing an auditorium and a dormitory for 100, reflecting an enrollment rise from about 30 to an anticipated 400 next year. Captain G W Skinner, superintendent, was honored after surgery.
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Industrial ‘School
Curtin Hall
Thomas “Stewart
Intel
Hsw
Scotland School
Uniontown
Scotland
G. W. Skinner
Pennsylvania Scholar George Bickel Heads to Germany for Study
George A Bickel son of Dr and Mrs G H hn of Rehrersburg receives a traveling scholarship in German studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He sails June 20 for Hamburg to study at Maßburg then tour Germany and Switzerland visiting Paris and London. He planned a full year post graduate course and has been reappointed for 1908 09. He previously assisted as a lecturer at Central High School Germantown and has a sister Mrs J W Mays living in Womeldorf or home district.
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George ‘A. Bickel
Michel
Rehrersburg
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hamburg
Germany
Maßburg
Switzerland
Bickel
Paris
London
Liverpool
Ger
Univeralty of
Pennsylvania
Walle
Germbn
Central High
Schou
J. WH. Mays
Womeledort
County Democratic Committee to Meet at Courthouse
The Democratic County Committee schedules a meeting in Room 4.0 at the courthouse on Monday July 6 at 2 PM to reorganize the committees for the year and elect a chairman secretary and treasurer. Registration for offices is closed. George Bleislein of Myerstown is said to be the sole candidate for chairmanship, with the present county chairman seeking re election and likely to be chosen unanimously.
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Myerstown
Western visitors depart Waterloo guests visit relatives
Mrs Amelia Lantel and daughter Silvs Sadie Daniel of Waterloo left for home after spending a week visiting the Daniel family at 136 South Third Street. They will visit relatives and friends in the county for two days before returning.
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Amelia Lantel
Silvs
Sadie Daniel
Waterloo
Laws
H. P. Daniel
Third Street
Shite Gmoryfog
Golute
Ebuyl Gill
Ee Orm Hig
E Towens
Fragmentary Navy Notice on Voyage Constraints and Orders
The fragment describes naval directives restricting movement of personnel and supplies from July to an unspecified date. It mentions camp activity and special attention to balance, with orders governing civilian cooks and shipping by vehicle, noting exemptions and safety considerations.
Mothers of Daughters Rally Against City’s Weaving Plan
In a protest, mothers from Tead and Ul repmte regions rally to shield 190 girls from a looming weaving project. They allege agents of a mindne pball ing target youths, urging parents to oppose the city’s plan and keep their daughters safe from the venture.
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Wavyrrien
Hones
Ypatig
Tha
Weltig
Hatton inspection report notes on freight handling
A fragmentary report lists B H Ball and R J Russell as freight agents and rail officials. It mentions Hatton and Columbia division, with Tuesday inspection of freight handling practices described in terse terms.
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B. H. ‘Ball
Water supply complaints reach city authorities
Citizens report outage in Hatha region with no water and partial deliveries. Complainants describe anger and disgust as officials respond, promising to address shortages and restore supply to the affected area.
Foot Injury Reported After Trunk Accident
Fragmentary notes describe Raymond Brown and August Schroeda involved in a mishap with a heavy trunk Tuesday. Dr. John Walter treated injuries as serious bones may be broken. The text wanders through unrelated musings on love, winds, and advice, with no clear follow up.
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Raymond Brown
John Walter
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