28 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Lebanon Semi Weekly News
Location
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
1
A Tuesday gathering of Ledainon Pe oermito club members was entertained in their South Mierwh Street rooms. A business session elected two new directors, approved seven propositions, and praised Mr Oense for hospitality. The club plans to arrange active feet and next presidency discussions, with preparations for a parade program and social events.
Henry Gritt inger responds to a formal request from local Republicans about nominating a candidate for the county’s Republican primary. He declines due to personal considerations, noting he has not sought the office and cannot accept the nomination at this time. The letter expresses appreciation for the courtesy and confirms ongoing party alignment.
Fragmented OCR reveals a wedding event with names such as Bertha Suriekter and Bessie Landis, mentioning Yale student Leslie Alnawake and others in Philadelphia. The garbled report notes a ceremony date near March and references church attendance and attendees, with scattered surnames and addresses.
A worker named Willi J. Penres suffered a severe head injury when a pulley fell from a support at the American Steel Company central works. Fire and fellow employees assisted, the man was dressed and transported, receiving stitches after the wound worsened, but he died from the injuries.
John Lind a Ger vat and TEN Jones were arrested in the city limits following an evening disturbance. Officer Kine and Officer Browne led the arrests, with Jones held pending charges while Lind appeared to be released after questioning. The incident prompted a brief detention at the station before the case moved forward.
Sam Shuu of Milton is treated at a hospital after a leg injury from a falling hat in a Central works incident. He works for a steel company and was hurt Tuesday evening. Dr Roedel attended and dressed the wound.
The Young Missionary Union plans a meeting this week in Michigan with Rev. OS Valin of the Table of God as guest speaker. The event includes remarks by notable figures, a proposed address to the attendees, and refreshments following the program.
Ghost Boys from St Agnes guild and St Luke's Episcopal Church toured Mr Gretna today and visited the bays at Lake Toneware. Tomorrow Mothers' Guild led by Mry 8. Y. Linvaweaver plan to visit the same area.
Frank E. Krause entertained members of the Democratic Club. The club plans a sociable next week. A charter was received. the bank expanded and purchased the Bunck building on Con Perdaiad street. The bank plans remodeling and growth to modern facilities.
Sehuviill seminary in Fredericksburg held commencement week with Misses Beatrice Beeshore and Beeshore, Jims, and others performing. The program featured choral numbers, solos, quartets, and Mendelssohn selections, with Rev. C. Dreher giving the address and farewell.
Over the last three days the weather has been extremely hot. Today the thermometer in front of the Helland house at North Eighth Street registered 6 degrees in the shade. We continue to offer the largest assortment of Larne items blankets trunks and satchels. Call and see John A. Detailer Cumberland Street.
The St Mark's Reformed church invites all to the corner stone laying of their new edifice at Eighth and Mithin streets Sunday evening in July at 6 pm. The program features music, prayers, addresses by Rev. Calvin Fisher and others, soloists, and congregational singing. The ceremony is expected to draw many attendees and recalls the previous stone laid on July 10 1885 by other clergy.
Shinde Krause of the gen re OS of AL committee oversees 1,700 badges for delegates to attend sessions of the state camp. 1100 badges were displayed at Gallagher's North Eighel street smokehouse. Badges are red satin with a white ribbon, featuring Sons of America hall building details and the Pennsylvania coat of arms. Gold text reads State Camp P O S of AL 1900 Louisiana Pa. Each delegate will receive an envelope with the badge ticket to Mt Gretna or Corn Will plus a ticket for dinner at Mt Gretna on excursion day.
In the second decade of June Geo F Hays of GC. E. reports daily weather observations including temperatures, wind direction, and precipitation notes. The brief entry records mild to warm afternoons with varying cloud cover and a tendency toward showers on several days.
Reading shows barometer height and temperatures with many errors. It notes daily mean ranges around 22 degrees with warmest on the 11th and coldest on the 18th, plus rainfall totals and a record daily amount of 2.18 inches on the 5th.
Misses Tollenhaeh and Laboek of Stouchsburs visited the almshouse near the turnpike, meeting Mr. Mers Rearhoen Yiewst and Mrs. Yinest. Steward John Light and family ensured a royal reception. music on a gramophone delighted guests. The hospital and bushouse were in good condition and guests felt at home. An excellent supper was served.
The Kutztuw wart school conducted its commencement exercises today with graduates including Miss Mary Berktold daughter of Mr and Mrs. Tsane tal of this city. Speakers included Paole FL Bachman Harvey Myer and others from Schaefferstown Franklin Paulus Rehrersburg and Imes Klein Bothel. Myer delivered an oration There Shall be any Alps and another on Botied Lightning.
Announcement notes the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Minnie Leedoim of Richland to Robert Yingst of Schaefferstown. The wedding is slated for Saturday afternoon, June 30, at the Lutheran parsonage in Schneerstown. The groom is a cigar maker employed by N. J. Shick of North Eighth Street.
Severe thunderstorm roared over Bismarck on Wednesday evening between six and seven. A bolt hit near Eby's hotel, traveled along a telegraph wire, scorched plugs and ash erupted in the dining room, and reports describe the scene as terrifying with occupants shaken by the blasts.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Warren Rejioehh of 1112 Cedar nie died on Tuesday and was buried at MeL Lebanon cemetery. D A Franta was the undertaker.
Deputy Register Hartz granted letters of administration to the estate of Mary A L Griffin of Lebanon. An special meeting of the poor directors was held this afternoon. it is reported that Dr Tegel was elected almshouse physician replacing Dr Wei, but the report could not be confirmed.
Obituary blurbs note the funeral services for Joseph S Louser former associate of Aude Jeeepl 8 and president of the People's National Bank Lebanon held at Schaefferstown with large attendance led by Rev A de Bachman and Rev M Fernsler. Elizabeth Dorothy Lehman two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs We Geodauin Lehman funeral private at Christ Presbyterian Church Mt Lebanon cemetery. Nicholas Sell former Independent District supervisor died after heart disease at home Lebanon aged 62. Interment at local cemetery. services conducted by undertaker F Meevery.
Marty Donley, a Lebanon native who traveled two weeks ago to Pine Bluff in North Carolina, sent a box of fresh cotton by mail to this city. He works in the street fair carnival trade. The cotton, picked recently in North Carolina fields, is described as excellent and of high quality.
Solomon Meyer of Williatmesport visits his native city for the first time in twenty years. He is in poor health and greeted many of his old friends during this brief visit to relatives and friends.
A barn on William Hetrick's farm near Shellsville was struck by lightning Tuesday evening, causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Insurance coverage was noted and no injuries were reported.
A notice announces the Lebanon Sesqui-Centennial executive committee meeting set for Friday evening in the city council chamber. The message mentions mailed cards for the event and signals a local civic gathering.
Camp 65 elected officers and delegates at a meeting in Washington. Officers include BP Harry, Ed win Franta, and John DN Brown. trustees are DAL Frantz and George Ry Rise. Delegates to state—Gilbert Hoff, L. W. Hess, and W. T. Frantz. The camp initiated two new members and received two propositions.
Ahn O'Neil from the Hampton Roads soldiers' home Virginia arrived Tuesday for a visit with friends. He received a six month furlough. Anthony Gerhart, renowned painter who long boarded at Lebanon Valley house, also arrived Tuesday from the same home and is enjoying his furlough.
The Linden Hall Echo for June previews the seminary commencement with the baccalaureate sermon and notable orations. It promises many items of interest for Lititz residents and Linden Hall Seminary friends.
A vintage ad claims Burt Dr. Kings New Life Pills destroy the pain of constipation and cleanse organs nerves and muscles. It asserts a safe certain cure for stomach liver kidneys and bowels at 25 cents from all druggists.
Y M G directors and their wives from Mt Gretna visited Mt Gretna Park today with Secretary Rejbe and enjoyed the day together in a thoroughly pleasant outing.
Mrs A Moore of 710 North Ninth Street reports purchasing a candy store from Mrs David Chance and continuing the business with the cafe. An advertisement notes samples of matting and a light on styles and values from Cle Rauch. Capt Harry Green of Readshig visited the area today.
A group walking to a birthday party near town saw George Leibis collapse with heart trouble. Dr. Gernet revived him and he returned home. Jonathan J. Stein, nearby, suffered severe injuries when his saddle horse fell with him, breaking both bones in his left leg. A young boy lost part of a toe after his foot wedged in a hay rake prong. Local officers and residents reported several other minor incidents and town notices, including appointments, contracts, and upcoming excursions.
Eli Atwood, president of Leba non chain works, attended a government proposals session in Pormpkins ville TL. He secured the entire order as the top bidder and expects significant extra work for the busy industry.
The annual commencement exercises at Schuylkill Seminary in Fredericksburg closed Wednesday evening under the East Pa conference of the Evangelical association with aid from the Atlantic conference. Prof. W. Hensel of Canton, Ohio, is principal. Today marks the start of the summer school by station under Bishop Breyfogel of Reading, with ten days of ceremonies. The East Pan conference Dranel of the Young People's alliance will meet during this period, drawing many clergymen and attendees.
Parish notices report services at Salem Ey. Lutheran church in the morning and English services at 1:45 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. English service. St. James Ev. Lutheran Mission School hosts Sunday and grave Lutheran Sunday schools. St. Pauls Ev. Lutheran church in Anoville offers German services with Rev. Schmank and Rev. Pflatteicher serving. R. C. Scarlett of Chestnut Street was a passenger to Philadelphia today.
Lancaster June 27 insurgents of the Jr. C. A. M. held meetings at the Orange Street Opera House. They voted to sever relations with the national council and to charge the old state officers with violation of trust. The insurgents appointed committees, prepared charges, and adjourned to meet again with officers absent.
Charles Van Winkle, a well known miner from Dhebron, is jailed on a serious charge. He was arrested Wednesday by County Detective Sattit and Detective Hiley Ringler while working on a fence in his ward. Van Winkle was moved to Alderioan Mill where a warrant was sworn and a hearing set for Friday at 2 p.m. The young mother of a several weeks old girl is involved in the case.
AL Sehoek and wife take a pleasure trip from Pinesrave to Fremont and Donaldson. They travel over mountains into Elegins valley then Kesster and Weishample, visiting Michael Ness, Ab heanities of Sanne sod and Postmaarer. They proceed via Tegins, Cool Springs, Tremont, and visit Mr. Zartuun’s hospitalities and puttel horses on a scenic journey with a pleasant outing.
Fragmented OCR reads as Miller remains in a civic role in Hampton Roads Virginia. The text mentions Miller assisted in tasks and refers to a council or alderman context with unclear details about duration and duties.
Mrs Wire Booser, living with her son-in-law Policeman Frank Trew, left on an afternoon train over the Th and Ro railway during an extended visit with family at 42 North Eleventh Street. After visiting there she plans to go to Vin eH with her brother Clintolm Booser. Mrs Josey Was accompanied as far as fans Tey with Mrs Frank Brown.
The monstrous display, a 46 foot long structure, will be unfurled over Eywood suspended by strings across the valley. A large crowd including Young People's Day Out attendees from Fairland gathered for the event with refreshments served by local hosts.
Philadelphia hospital doctors warn boys to handle crackers and pistols carefully before Independence Day. They advise prompt treatment for gunpowder wounds, cleansing with warm water, antiseptics, and seeking medical care to prevent lockjaw. Emphasis on reducing risks, especially from dirt and weather, and avoiding endangering property.
Workers and patrons of Ube fran Choy brewer gathered near Jacob's Well led by proprietor Gears Ho irhorn. Several tents hosted a cheerful outing with hospitality and samples of his celebrated beers.
Miss Wiss Gertride Ledig of Philadelphia has recovered from a severe fever and typhoid illness. She will spend the next several weeks with her father in Northport before returning home, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Lenig and sister Mrs. Fox.
Production shifts begin Monday July 2 at Lefton Om Manufacturing Company in the machine shop. All workers must report as the number of printers is the cause of the extended hours.
Fractured two bones in his right hand while exercising a horse. Fred Kylorn, son of George Etir porn of Independent Dison Wellsday, sustained the injury when his hand struck the dasier during a fall.
The gas company's new foreman, Philip Light, will take over in July after the resignation of the previous leader, Tril Floover Tas. The change names Light to lead the Lebaners division and oversee operations.
Common Councilman Warry O Nor ting and Jon Hiner traveled to Mt fay to secure driving horses purchased from Kendig the Yorkbury dealer. The men reported obtaining quality young horses for local use and transportation.
Aaron Alfiwein has been engaged by the Lebanon Wall air association to manage a restaurant on their grounds in Norts uWwall township.
An item notes Miss Balint Bruner as state superintendent contender with focus on standard dress options and attire. The fragment lists fashion terms such as gingham, stripes, and mixtures, along with a street address at Tenth and Coumberkind. The damaged OCR provides unclear context beyond the candidate reference.
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