New Pastor Takes Charge at Bethany Church Dedication
The Bethany Church rededication began yesterday with the installation of Rev. Dr. William Patterson as pastor. Special music featured the Park sisters and Mozart Quartet as the congregation filled the church. Patterson, born in Ireland, previously led Cooke Presbyterian in Toronto for fourteen years and delivered a strong sermon on Exodus 14:14 urging the people to “Go forward.”
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New York
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Atlanta
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D. L. Anderson
Patterton
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Ireland
Cooke Presbyterian Church
Toronto
Canada
Israel
Ride of Pomery’s Heroic Night to Warn of Gettysburg
A Mount Union Pa high school boy delivered a commencement address recounting Pomero y’s heroic night ride from Chambersburg to Port Royal to warn of Lee’s move to Gettysburg. He connected the tale to earlier rides and to the 1863 northern invasion, stressing Union integrity and the high stakes of the Civil War.
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Chambersburg
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Gettysburg
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Boston
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Conemaugh Valley
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Chancellorsville
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Pennsylvania
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Roxbury
Marie’s Heights
Dickinson College Holds Baccalaureate Day Sermons
Carlisle June 3 Rev Dr George Edward Reed president of Dickinson College preached the baccalaureate sermon at Allison Memorial Church to a large crowd. He urged turning to the Christ of the Gospels for reform rather than famous socialist leaders. A 6 30 pm worship on campus and an 8 pm sermon by Archdeacon Charles Tiffany followed. Law School commencement is set for Tuesday and college commencement on Wednesday.
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Wilson College Graduates in Four Hundred White Attire
Nearly four hundred Wilson College for Women graduates march from the campus to Falling Spring Church for the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Dr. Samuel A. Martin. The sermon, based on Psalm 11 verse, extols character over wealth, with music by Milas Alice and Laurie Winders Camp involvement. Rev. Luther A. Oates presided, marking the college’s thirtieth commencement as visitors fill local hotels and boarding houses.
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Falling Spring Presbyterian Church
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Laurie Winders
Luther A. Oates
Clayton Desertion Suit Heads to Media Court
District Attorney Josiah Smith will open the case for Mrs. Samuel L. Clayton seeking at least 75 dollars per month alimony from her husband, who earns an estimated 4500 dollars yearly. O B Dickinson represents the plaintiff as the trial looms, with potential family secrets and unsettled affairs likely to surface.
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Samuel L. Clayton
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Leer Dickinson
Solomon's Reformed Church Rededicated in Lancaster
The Solomon's Reformed Church was rededicated with Rev. Thomas W. Dickert as pastor. Rev. Dr. B. W. Gerhart of the Reformed Theological Seminary preached in German this morning, and afternoon addresses by local speakers followed.
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Solomon’s Reformed Church
Thomas W. Dickert
B. W. Gerhart
Reformed Theological Seminary
Lancaster
Acker
M. O
Allgatows
Union Lutheran Church Dedicates New Holiday School Building
The Union Lutheran Church in this city dedicated its new holiday school building valued at $20,000 with ceremonial services led by Rev. Dr. A. G. Faat. An assisting clergy member, a nephew of a local family, participated in the exercises.
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Seventieth Anniversary of Salem Church Observed
The Salem Reform Church marked its seventieth anniversary this morning with a service at Hellers. Rev. D. W. delivered the sermon from John 8. The event highlighted the congregation’s history and the pastor’s influence, with notes on Marshall College and key figures.
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Calsts
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John
Wee Ra
Marshall College
Rededication of St Mark's Lutheran Church
St Mark's Lutheran Church near King of Prueala completed at a cost of $15,000 and dedicated today marking the pastorate's completion. Rev. W. … led services with day and evening observances.
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St. Mark's Lutheran
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Flannery Released on Bail in Domestic Incident
A man named Flannery was released on bail after a disturbance at home reported as a choking incident. Police say the events occurred last night and involved suspicions about threats to his wife.
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Patrick Flaghery
Wta
Seventh-Day Baptists Hold Snow Hill Annual Convention
The Seventh-Day Baptist congregation of Snow Hill held its annual Communion with hundreds attending from Bedford county. Rev. Jacob Diamond and Rev. John King preached. John Walk and Rev. John A. Pentz assisted. The group, once tied to Ephrata, now faces legal action over Shaw Hill convent property as escheat proceedings continue.
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Snow Hill
Bedford County
Jacob Diamond
John King
Morrison's Cove
John Walk
John A. Pentz
Ephrata
Shaw Hill
Seventh-Day Baptist Monastical Society
Manning Tops Wherry for Democratic Nomination in Cumberland
Complete returns from the Democratic primaries show Edgar S. Manning of Newville defeating 8 M. Wherry of Shippensburg by about 300 votes. Manning faces Robert L. Myers of Camp Hill in the general. W. A. Dougherty of Mechanicsburg wins the sheriff race after a crowded five candidate field. Other ticket members include Jesse Richwine director of poor Zacharias Bashore jury commissioner and Dr J. H. Lauman coroner.
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North Middleton
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Mt. Holly Springs
Foster Bowled Out as Voters Dismiss Third-Term Bid
In Bellefonte on June 3 Special Telegram to Tax Times Foster’s bid for a third term was crushed in the Democratic primaries. With returns near complete Kepler leads with over 60 of 85 delegates, ensuring his and Wetzel’s legislative ticket. Hall carried the Congress race as a county chairman contest pits John Bower against William G. Runkle.
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Tax Times
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Robert M. Foster
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J. H. Wetzel
J. K. P. Hall
Congress
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M. Bower
William G. Runkle
Centré County
State Political Notes Nominations for Congress and Assembly
Delaware county politics dominate the convention scene as J Newton is nominated for Congress from media area, with Robb De Vasn James Keegan and Jem I McGin for As at the Democratic party. Nomination battles center on Associate Judge and Controller posts, while primary plans shift to county conventions after city events.
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Swindled in a Lottery Scheme Hits Local Farmers
Special Telegram to THR reports a Pottstown area scam where farmers at Sleeholtaville bought lottery tickets for one dollar each. A stranger promised valuable prizes including valuables and chinaware, but authorities warn of a likely fraud as several farmers were swindled in the past week.
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Sleeholtaville
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Scene at murder site draws crowds in West Chester
West Chester on June 38 saw crowds gather around the home of Mrs Stella Morrison's family as detectives, District Attorney Joseph H Baldwin Chief Jefferis and ADA Th Lack inspected the scene. Daddy Morrison and his son Washington kept to themselves across from the Sharpless farmhouse while rumors and opinions swirled about the crime. The pair attended a Dilworthtown strawberry festival and appeared unfazed by the chatter, planning to rent in the village, with talk of hiring a housekeeper to "rock their name."
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Stella Morrison
Daddy' Morrison
Washington
Benjamin Sharpless
Dilworthtown
Joseph H. Baldwin
West
Ace
Jefferts
Th Lack
Jefferis
Burglary Ring Tied to Milford Jail Suspects
Special Telegram reports that after the Howland general store burglary in Rowland Pike county Harrison Spangenberg and Joseph Bolly, in Milford jail, are linked to a gang behind wholesale burglaries. The group operated across Wailsenville and Narrowebargh with many stolen items recovered and written confessions.
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Rowland
Pike County
Harrison Spangenberg
Joseph Bolly
Milford
Oenehiy
E Ey
Cutting Down a Railroad Grade in Shippensburg
Special Telegram reports on June 3 in Shippensburg that a工作 crew of over WW men began work on the P. H. & P. branch of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway to reduce the grade. The operation aims to remove six to eight feet of earth and cut ten feet or more from the slope.
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Tha Timms
Shippensburg
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Forest Fires Ravage Columbia County Area
Fire crews battled blazes in Columbia County as lines of smoke rose from multiple woods. Officials urged caution after a string of incidents tied to arson and accidental ignition. The fires damaged woodland and prompted intermittent evacuations nearby.
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Soren County
Rev J H Raker of Trinity Latna Church Ends Farewell Sermon
Lebanon reports that Rev J W H Raker preached his farewell at Trinity Latna Church last evening as he accepts another charge. Rev W Bifrenk is to succeed him though selection remains unsettled.
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Five Saved After Delaware River Boat Capsizes in Squall
A family group of five led by Lemuel Machlem were rescued unconscious from the Delaware River near Chester after their skiff upset in a sudden squall. Joseph Brown and Isaac Shingles pulled them from the water, reviving Mrs. Johnson after she clung to life with her child in her arms.
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Philadelphia
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Missing Father Revealed Dead. Daughter Inherits Indianapolis Estate
Special Telegram reports J Jevons of Wilkesbarre received a letter from an Indianapolis lawyer stating her father Charles Richel, missing for twenty years since her mother's death, is dead and that she inherits a $30,000 Indianapolis real estate stake. Adopted by Mr and Mrs Michael Dubrich, Jevons grew up in Wilkesbarre and worked as a contractor.
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Indianapolis
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Grand Army Camp Opens at Gettysburg Amid High Attendee Plans
The thirty fourth annual encampment of Pennsylvania's Grand Army of the Republic begins in Gettysburg with about 2000 delegates expected from 600 posts. Distinguished visitors include President McKinley, Secretary Root, and state officials. The Women’s Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R hold concurrent conventions as James F Morrison fronts headquarters at the Eagle Hotel.
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Postmaster General Says No Action Yet on Clerk Fund
Washington reports that the Postmaster General was asked about a clerks led fund to influence passage of a classification bill. He stated there is no regulation forbidding contributions though the department would disfavor attempts to influence legislation. No action planned at this time.
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Sixty Fourth Wedding Anniversary Of Mr and Mrs Van Brocklin
Special telegram from Reading notes Philip and Mrs Van Brocklin celebrating their sixty four year marriage at their home with relatives calling throughout the day. He is a former ironmaster known across several states and Canada, now aged about ninety two, while she is in her nineties, and the couple reside with their son in a cottage on Mineral Spring Road. Mrs Brocklin crocheted a table cover admired by neighbors as they recall their long life together since marrying in Paris Ontario sixty four years ago.
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Philip
van Brocklin
New York
Vermont
Canada
van Brockliin
Certai
United States
W. B. Miles
Mineral Spring
Miles
Mrs. Miles
Paris
Ontario
van Brockilio
Reading
Wave Alzty
Goorae
Loubet Attends Grand Steeplechase Without Incident
Paris June 3 The Grand Steeplechase at Auteuil passed peacefully amid political tension toward President Loubet. He left the Elysee with Mme Loubet and others, drove to the course, and was greeted by Premier Wadock Rovussens and several ministers without any disturbance.
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