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Lebanon Semi Weekly News

Location

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1899

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Epworth Leagues Visit Centenary M E Church Event

The Epworth Leagues from Cornwall M E and Lehman Street M E visited Centenary M E on Monday in a centenary celebration. A special train carried 75 delegates to the city for a program featuring songs, prayers, addresses by Rev C L Gaul and Mr Ballinger, banjo solos, and a Liberty Bell orchestra segment.

Epworth Lasques Cornwall M.E Lehman Street M. E Centenary M. E. Church Dig Bunday C.lee Gaul Bollinger Cornwall League America C. Lee Gaul Mr. Ballinger Frank Rutter T. H Evans Lucy Mason Piaycd wRkey

Council Records Fifth Year and Monument Donations

The June issue notes Quittapahkan council No. 748 has six six members joined in six months as it marks its fifth year since 1874. Doings include consent for diverting Co H banquet funds to a Mt Lebanon cemetery monument and blue handkerchiefs for Company H drills to be worn July 4 at Mt Gretna. Also market opening around 7 am proposed, and various local movements and visits including students at Millersville normal school and pension examinations at the United States hotel.

Quittapanilla Jnu US A. M Mason P. Mish

Local advisory board aids home for children movement

Jane 28 Wo B Russel of Hoarrie bureau district superintendent of the Society for providing homes for the homeless visited Myerstown to promote the work speaking in several churches and organizing after services at United Brethren church. Officers listed include Rev J L Fluck president Rev J A Keiper vice president W H Harizler secretary Ida Donges pres eader Elmer L Yank notary J S Conover medical examiner Dr A B Reiter and executive committee chaired by Miss Cora Miller with several members. The national movement reports over 3 000 children placed in homes last year across 24 states. Russell will visit Lebanon Wednesday to check cases. Six ministers attended the Wm A Klopp funeral at Talpehosken Reformed Church. others listed attended. Samuel Phillips injured on the P R road is hospitalized. Miss Laura E Meisel left for Bay City Michigan today.

Jane Wo. B. Russel Hoarriebure Society Our Land Myerstown United Brethren Church J. L. Fluck J. A. Keiper W. H Wm. A. Klopp Wernersville Talpehosken Reformed Church Eix H. J. Welker Thomas Leinbach Samuel Leipbach W.J. Kerehner Geo. W. Gerhart A. J. Long Samuel Phillips Dr. Henry Wm. G. Bower H. W. Moyer D. A. Holtzmen Lebanon Laura E. Meisel Bay City Michigan

Funerals and teachers named in North Londonderry notices

Funeral services held for Penroze Weitzenhoefer and Susan Clemens with interment at local cemeteries. Undertaker P H Thompson attended the Clemens services. North Londonderry directors announce next term teachers including Bardorf Hartz Baldwin and Hartz. Several township workers for trashing positions cited with locations Campbellstown and Lawn among others.

North Londonderry J.B. Bardorf F. E. Hartz Mery £. Bowman Susan E. Baldwin Fannia A. Hartz Fair View Harry M. Hartz Naftzger’s Alvin &. Bowmen Lowe’s Morris E. Henry Imboven’s Cora FE. Heisey South Londonderry Township Campbellstown High School H. H. Kreider Agron Ginder Lawn Mamie Risser Colebrook No.1 H. J. Hill Haldeman’s John Sheetz

Local Briefs Include Sickness Injuries and Community Notices

Sickness affects Harry Bowmaster at the Daniel Laudermilch livery stables. Councilman Levi Hartz sustains internal injuries but shows signs of improvement. Reads and commencements bring visitors from Elizabethtown for Ingh school exercises. Cornerstone laying planned for Palmyra United Brethren church. Perseverance band concert at Cumberland garden with return event July 11. U S inspector Morgan completes buoy and chain inspections at local works. Dr George S Phillips moves to Reistville. Inwood excursion by Misses Schools and others. Eleven new members to join the American Legion of Honor this evening. Moulder William Myere sustains burns from molten iron at Lebanon chain works.

Birthday Surprise Honors John Miller at Heilmandale

A birthday surprise for John Miller on his sixty third birthday drew forty seven guests at his Heilmandale residence. Rev. Joel Light spoke, a farewell toast followed, and attendees enjoyed a bounteous repast before departing late. A Jackson township family reunion at Jacob Kline’s home featured relatives from Myerstown Tolpehecken Kutzown and Jackson ville sharing a joyful gathering.

John Miller Heilmandale Mr. Miller Adam Amberger John Himmelberger Albert Weierbach Henry Miller Albert Miller Mra Arias Light Abraham Miller Abraham H. Miller Ida Borgner Lebanon David E. Leng Annville Adam Miller Cleona Jacob Oberholtzer Oberholtzer Frederickeburg Mia Joel Light Gottschall Rose Miller Sarah Heilman Annie Ronkel Rey. Light Jacob Kline Jackson Township Milton Kline Amos Klise Myerstown Levi Fisher Benneth Sallie Tolpehecken Nash Kline Kutz Jacksonville Mrs. Stanffer

Cottages and Camp Gretna Open as Chautauqua Season Nears

Families move to Gretna for Chautauqua season as cottages fill on Mt. Gretna grounds. Officials and managers prepare the inn and book store for new arrivals, with Elmer Heilman and George Kindt joining the Gretna operation. Incoming trains bring in visitors set to stay months for the summer.

Chautauqua Camp Soeeting Pennsylvania Chautauqua Alt Gretna Lebanon Chaxtauqua O. G. Frantz North Tenth Street Groones J. K. Knerr Firet Ward Fami Fairview Chantangaa Ciburg Chautanquan Pennsylvania Chautanqua George Kindt Annville H. Markley Chautauqua Inn Mt. Gretna

Pennsylvania Sunday School Assembly at Ringing Rocks Park

The Pennsylvania Sunday School Assembly schedules its fifth annual session at Ringing Rocks Park, Pottstown, August 21 to 25, 1899 with daily attendance around 2000. The program includes morning classes led by Dr Roads, Miss Darnell, and Mrs Barnes, and evening lectures by noted speakers. Special activities for children and practical Sunday school topics are planned, with program details and inquiries via Rev. A. S. Shelly.

Pennsylvania Ringing Rocks Park Pottstown Shelly Bally Roads Philadelphia Darnell Barnes C. E. Hurlburt W. R. Laird O. F. Flippo A. A. Willits Ben Hur J.J. Lowe Dixie A. W. Lamar Gol. L. F. Copeland

Seminary Board Discusses Finances and Plans

The board of trustees of Szhuytkill seminary in Fredericksburg met Tuesday to review the finances and outlook for the coming year. Mrs H. 4 High delivered an oration on Exolem and Self-Sacrifice in the college chapel, followed by Rev A Krecker of Reid lag with Grace and Grit. The program included fine music, and bishop Breyfogel’s absence on a three month European tour pushed faculty elections to late summer.

Szhuytkill Seminary Fredericksburg College Chapel Mre. H. 4. High A. Krecker Reidlag

Remembers Old Friends in Local Notices

A Spots resident praises the semi weekly News and Kathryn Reinoehl after receiving a letter from Geo C Gleim now a businessman in Du Qavin Illinois. He is a reader of the News and sent a photo. Mrs Reinoehl is pleased to hear from him and his family is noted for wit.

Spots Kathryn Reinceil Geo. C. Gleim du Qavin

Grand Guardian Visits Lebanon Valley Home Communion

The Grand Guardian Mrs Fannie Shenk of Columbia attended the Lebanon Valley Home Communion No 23 on Tuesday evening with a large crowd and ceremonies. Principal speaker was the grand guardian who spoke to attentive listeners. Also noted is a family reunion trip by Mrs H H Kostenbander and son Charles with sister Mrs Benjamin Robb departing for Danville on the 216 train. Catharine Krause sent word her daughter arrived safely at Napierville to spend the summer there.

Grand Guardian Lebanon Valley Fannie Shenk Columbia Grand Guard H. H. Kostenbander Charles North Twelfth Street Benjamin Robb Walnut Street C.&l. Road Danville Napierville J. Shindel Krause Chestnut Street Misa Catharine Gabe

Myerstown Line Work Starts In Lebanon Valley

A Lebanon Valley Street Railway crew began laying new curves and crossings at Eighth and Cumberland streets. Work is to finish by Sunday, enabling the Myerstown line via Lehman street to open. Also noted is a Wednesday Cornwall picnic gathering of ten locals and a Perseverance Band open air concert in Market Square.

Cumberland Street Eighth Sixteenth Streets Ninth Streets Ninth Street Myerstown Lebanon Valley Street Railway Company Cumberland Streets Lehman Street Perseverance Market Equare

Struck by a trolley car but escaped serious injuries

Miss Mies Addie Kleinfelter of York and Miss Misa Zana Haldebrand of 1111 Chestnut Street escaped without grave harm after a Walnut Street collision with an electric car on a Wednesday pleasure drive. The carriage wrecked, horse uninjured, both women severely shocked and treated at the scene. witnesses recalled the car’s speed and the dramatic rescue at the Brotherline residence.

Misa Zana Haldebrand Chestnut Street Mies Addie Kleinfelter York Walnut Street Dexter Livery Stable Locust Street Cumberland Street Aurentz Kochenderfer Mies Kleinfelter Mies Hildebrand J. F. Peterman Brotherline Altendorfer Hildebrand Mica Kleinfelter

Lebanon County Man Reports Iowa Visit and Storm Damage

William A. Meir of Benton Iowa writes of visiting former Lebanon county neighbors in Fort Dodge and Avon Pa and Buffalo Springs Lebanon county. He notes the worst hail storm in Fort Dodge in twenty minutes with walnutsized hail and heavy winds that toppled freight cars. He mentions corn, oats, rye, potatoes, cattle, and horse prices and plans to ship two carloads of fat cattle to Chicago. Also John Fox Weiss was elected chairman of the Dauphin county Republican committee, succeeding his father, Judge John H. Weise.

William A. Meir Benton Iowa Lebanon Lebanon County Thomas Fort Dodge Pennsylvania Rock Island Bornton Jacob Disgincer Aome Chicago John Fox Weiss Eeq Harrisburg John H. Weise Republican County Committee Dauphin County

Myerstown and Manheim Set For Saturday Baseball

BASE BALL Myerstown and Manheim will cross tate Saturday afternoon in a game of ball at Myerstown.

Myerstown Manheim Tate

City hall receives new 117 pound fire alarm striker

The Adama express company delivered a 117 pond striker from Newton Upper Falls to City Hall to replace the lighter unit and boost alarm volume. Normal School graduates hear Hon Henry Houck address Lock Haven state normal school. Sewerage debated at highway committee. Rank’s pension rises to 310 monthly. Spangler begins work at A McGowan drug store. Dean's Ointment marketed for scalp conditions.

Adama Express Company City Hall 117 Pond Newton Upper Falla Mass Henry Houck State Normal School Lock Haven A. Irving Yeagley W. C. Sicon David E. Lesb

Daughters of America Form New Auxiliary Council

The new ladies auxiliary to the Junior Order United American Mechanics met at Sons of America hall with Louis Soulliard presiding. Officers were elected including Mary Seymour as C, Tillie Soulliard as A C, Stelle Streicher as V C, and Annie Soulliard as A R S. The charter from the state council is expected in weeks, with installation to follow when the council is named. Harrisburg council members will assist. The auxiliary aims to aid Jr O U A M councils.

New Council of the Daughters of America United American Mechanica Louis Soulliard Sons of America Hall Tillie Soulliard V.C Stelle Streicher A.V.C Annie Soulliard A. R S Kate Shadal Sarah B. Shreif Nellie Wise I. S Minnie McCauley Belle Beard Bertha Shaffer Lizzie Ubrich Mre ER. Snell

Births and Deaths Registry Report by County Assessors

County assessors submit semi annual returns to the clerk of the court of orphans in each district. The registry covers births and deaths for the six months ending May 31, listing figures by township officials.

Clerk of Orphans’ Court

Newquarters for Gately and Britton in Saugar Building

Gately and Britton relocate to the Saugar building at corner Seventh and Cumberland, with Dr Keller now in charge of the store. C O Fisk plans a vacation due to ill health, telegraph school to be managed by Harry Berger, and enrollment prospects for fall look strong. American Legion of Honor Deputy Supreme Commander L Herman visits for initiations and a social in the O A S building. Fire department responds to a false alarm from Lehman street bakery.

Gately Britton Seventh Cumberland Gately & Britton Boaae Willow Eighth Saugar Cumberland Streets Dr. Keller Reading C. O. Fisk Bis Harry Berger Fick Studensa Mr. Fink North Side the Department Hook and Ladder Company South Side Fifth and Lehman Streets Select Council van Stein Lehman Street

Fair Building Committee Meeting On July Fourth Site Decision

Leba Valley Fair Association building committee met Wednesday evening at the American House then planned a July 4 morning meeting on association grounds to decide locations for proposed new buildings. A. E Lehman of Pottsdelphia and party arrive for summer at Maple Street residence near Mt Lebanon cemetery. Subpoena in divorce granted for Catharine A Fornwall versus Dawcon A Fornwall. Dr S T Lineaweaver resigned from pension board. replacement soon. Ollinger execution witnessed in Harrisburg after killing wife near Hummelstown. Company H Fourth Regiment NG P to hold last drill before July 4 exhibition at Mt Gretna. Capt Case to lead instruction and drill.

Lebanon Valley-Fair Association Wil A. E Lehman Pottsdelphia Maple Street Mt. Labanon Ineir N G. P Mit Gretna Case

Murderer Gottinger Executed Counterfeiter Captured

A fragmentary Pennsylvania news item reports the execution of a murderer named Gottinger and the capture of a counterfeit ring member. The text references a series of unrelated notes on crimes, trials, and officials, with scattered names and locations implying a broader crime-and-justice report of the era.

Gottinger

Severe lightning storm hits region causing damage

A powerful thunderstorm swept through the area between 9 and 10 PM with heavy rain and intense lightning. It struck Brubaker's residence near Zinn's Mill in Cornwall township, damaging the chimney and doors but causing no serious injuries. Further north, crops suffered from heavy rainfall. Berks and Lancaster counties reported damage including shattered windows, cracked walls, and a struck church tower. The storm disrupted harvest prospects across the region.

Brubaker Ziin’s Mill Cornwall Township Fortana Mra Anum Baker Dana Boring Adamstow Caster Gehman Bernville Reading Theate Denver Lancaster County Buffie St. Paul’s Union New Schaefferstown Berka c Berka

Local deaths and church events reported in Cumberland area

Four month old Allen Cooper dies at his mother's Cumberland Street home from cholera. Ella Young Troxe, daughter of Jane Young, dies in Philadelphia at 27. Susanna Witter, widow of Daniel, dies at 65 in Harrisburg area. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Lange dies at home. remains transported to Lickdale for burial. Christian Woman's Mission Society meeting in Pine Street Presbyterian Church features Kathry n R. Gantz's solo, praised by pastor and attendees.

Allen Cooper Jacob Cooper Hattie FE Cumberland Cumberland Streets Ella Young Troxe Anna Ella Young Tro Jane Philadelphia Shea Young Annville Brothern Ville Eusanna Witter Susanna Daniel Tera Canal Street Firet Reformed Church Lange Lickdale Terment Thompson Harrisbur Vor Pine Street Flaringburg Mies Kathbryn R.gantz Gantz South Eighth Street Thin Can Mies Gantz

Hon M H Olmsted to Speak at Mt Gretna Chautauqua

The congressman from this district will be the orator at the Pennsylvania Chautauqua at Mt Gretna on July 4. The morning program begins at 10 with addresses by Chancellor Gere din and others before Olmsted delivers the oration. Supporters praise his congressional speeches as broad and thoughtful.

Chautauqua E. O'meted Pensylvania Chautauqua Mt Gretog Gerdeen Congreeeman Olmsted Olmsted Congress

Four New Law Students

The Lebanon bar association committee on examinations announced that four young men Willan Shank Frank Lebmn George W. Stine and Mr Wolf passed the preliminary examination. The committee will meet this evening to inspect the papers of W. Peck of Washington DC and G. H. Moyer of Palmyra who appeared for full examinations.

Lebanon Bar Association Committee Willan Shank Frank Lebmn George W. Stine Mr. Wolf Als 8. W. Peck Washington, D. C G. H. Moyer Palmys Tis

Aldermanic news charged with larceny and more

Wednesday evening Amanda Smith appeared before A man Miller charging Minnie Lee La Smith and Mrs Harvey Weirich with larceny of bed springs and trees. A hearing was set for Monday at 2 p m. Another case: Benneville Kline, 80, of Syner, accused grandson of assault profanity and cruelty. warrant issued by Conetable Hunter. Com Charles Reed malicious mischief case at Lebanon industrial works discharged for want of a driver. John Kreier, Wesley Moyer hearings held. evidence lacking. Mrs G Mahlon Pott and son Harless left for Emporium where husband worked as master mechanic at the Ba furnace, with Mrs Pott’s mother and niece accompanying them.

Amanda Smithin Aman Miller Minnie Lee la Smith Harvey Weirich Bed Springs Grandbon Benneville Kline Syner Bag Hunter Com Charlee Reed Lebanon Industrial Works Easton Grant Weidman Eec Grant Nitrauer Est John Kreier Wesley Moyer Accault Justice Coyle Miller Eeq Emporium G. Mahlon Pott Harless Ias Andrew EB

Letters Granted in Probate Amidst Estate Actions

Notice records indicate administration grants for the estates of P F Kaoffman and Henry Sting in Florida and Nor Annville, with a testamentary proceeding for H Negley in Jackson township. The energy remark and health joke appear as stray text, not part of official proceedings.

Acfiuau Wuay Priscila’ Kan” Tad P.F. Kaoffman Florida Thomas ¥ i'Btine Henry Sting Nor Annville Township Hofman H.rlet Negley Jackson Township Denry L. Carl Myerstown

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