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321 LEBANON, FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 11, 1905 PRICE ONE CENT HORRIBLE DEATH Puddler Decapitated Near the Local P. R. Depot. IMPOSSIBLE TO RENDER AID William Binner, of East Lebanon, Was Beheaded by a Freght Train This Morning in the Presence of Many People Who Were Unable to do Thing to Save Him From -Coroner Says no Inquest da Necessary, as the CAIRO of Death is -Dead Man Has Largo Family of Children, Within the sight or IL number of spectators who were powerless to render aid, William Binner, a puddler of last Lebanon, lost his life this morn1ug in the most ghastly accident that thus occurred in the local yards of the P'hiladelphia and Reading railroad jourds in many years. JUMPED A FREIGHT.

Binner and Adam Stover, a railroader, were standing in front of the Eighth street station and attempted to get on a passing freight train. Stover made the attempt first, and was successful. Binner followed and hoarded a car about the middle of the train, He secured a foot hold nad was lahout to stop to the narrow platform at the end of the car, when he lost his footing. Down he went to the road bed, but. the force of the sudden shock twisted him in his unsteady position, and he fell sprawling to.

the ground and his head rolled over tho track. SDVERED THE HEAD. Beforo lie could even utter a sound, the wheel of the car lopped off his head under the cars and the trunk lying beside tho track. He made the a short distance in front of the switch at the station, and fell some yards furthermon toward the freight station, A GITASTLY SIGHT. Employees of the road quickly gocured a stretcher and carried the 'remains.

to a wood' shed in the repair yard, back of the station, to avoid the. (Continued on Page Four.) TO EXAMINE The Agricultural Department at Harrisburg has appointed Clark C. Long, of Jonestown, as sample agent for this district. His duties consist in passing through tho county to examine the fertilizers sold to the farmora, and if they do not come up to the Standard required by the department to condemn them. The oflico is one of great value to the farmers as unscrupulous dealers are thereby prevented.

from selling them inferior goods. IN MARRIAGE CIRCLES. Peter Miller Sceures License to Wed. 1 Lancaster County Tandy. marriage license was issued today by Clork Kochenderfer to Peter A.

Millor, of Jackson township, and Miss Rosa Shultz, of Cocalico township, Lancastor county, A CARVINAL OF SHOE VALUES. 'At Mann's. Boys' Shoes, GIrl's Shoes and Chilldron's Shoos that 1lt tho feot at way down prices. MANN'S, THE BIG STORE. ICE CREAM FESTIVAL.

Tho Novorsink. Fire Company of P'leasant HIll, will hold an Ire cream festival in Colebrook grave, on Saturday evoning, August 12. Music by the liberty band. Everyhody Invited. FREE RACES.

Evorybody will be at the Falr grounds tomorrow afternoon to see the free races. Amusement free for n11. Take the bus at the court house. Grand stand free. Refreshments on the grounds.

ROCKERS THAT ROCK. Who ever heard of a largo Comfortablo Oak Arm Rocker for We have them here in our August Sale. If you come in tinie you purchase one. FRANTZ'S FURNITURE BAZAAR. All Children's Wash Suite at reduced prices.

HARYDY LA. One Price Clothler, 700. Cumberland atreet: Dollar. Sole at Hoffman Bros Shoe Store. Age ady.

on last Page MISS ROBERTS HONORED. Is Visitor nt. Columbia and the Guest of Miss Taylor. 'Miss Itelen Taylor, of Columbia, on Wednesday evening gavo. a dance at Chickles Park in honor of her guest, Miss Irene Roberts, of this city.

Krodel's orchestra furnished muste for dancing and those in attendance spent an enjoyable crening. Refreshments were served. APPLIED FOR PENSION. Licutenant Colonel W. D.

Mickey, of Allentown, who was Major of 1.lie Fourth Rogiment. during the SpanIsh-Amorican War, has made appltcation for ponsion for partial disability while in tho servico. Sinca 1110 war ho Has been greatly troubled with stomach and intestinal troubles. LAWN TO HAVE S. S.

INSTITUTE TO BE THIS BAST OF SERIES FOR THE SUMMER. Dine Program Arranged for Saturday Evening in United Evangelical Church. The last of the serles of Sunday school institutes for the suminer will be held on Saturday evening, August 12, in tho Evangelical church, Lawn, at 7:30 o'clock. The program will be as follows: Devotional services, Rev. H.

C. Lutz; Discussion, "'The Qualifications of a Sundy school Teacher," by Prof. E. E. Sloat; Discussion, "The Use of the Quarterly and the Bible in Sunday school cluss Work," by E.

M. Sando. The address for the evening will be delivered by Rev. H. U.

Roop, L. L. president of Lebanon Valley College. County President, E. E.

McCurdy, will also be spresent, All Sunday school workers are cordially invited to be present. MAKING THEIR HOME HERE. David Donaberger and wife, formerly of Myerslown; and recently of Philadelphia, are living at 311 Now street. PLAY WHOLE HOG Philadelphia Marksmen Leave Nothing for Comrades. METHODS AROUSE CRITICISM Enthusiasm All Taken Out of the State Competitions by the Greed of the First Brigade Gang--Take Advantage of Their Residence in the Metropolis to Prey On the Up-Stato Brigudes.

Who Train Marksmen Only to Have Them Find Berths in the Hog Gang's Outfit Match For Today. Greatly elating tho Philadelphia marksmen, but to the discouragemont of the rest of the division, the former on Thursday afternoon won the Brigado trophy. mulch at tho stato: riflo range. at M.t. Gretna.

This makes a cloan sweep of all the state cups for the Philadelphia men, and the othor two brigades get noth" Ing except a few insignificant prizes that aro nailed down by brigade restrictions, and which the Philadelphia gang could not lay 'hands on becauso of ineligibility, THEIR SKILL ACCEDED. No one accuses the First brigade (Continued on Pago Two.) FREE TO ALL. Horso and auto races at the fair grounds tomorrow. Don't miss this treat. Absolutely no charge.

Grand stand free also, Refreshments on the grounds. Busses will leave the court house at frequent Intervals after 12 o'clock. good, worthy, seasonable Outing Suits offered in this Clearance sale are exceptional values. All wool Flannels and Home Spuns, $3, $4.50 und $5, J. S.

BASHHORD, Succossor to I. Wolf Co, WILL YOU buy a $1.00 Shirt at 48c, MANN'S, THO BIG STORE. See window display, One Price. FOR SALE, Imported and American Macaroni, wholesale and retail. A.

Barbini, 19 and 21 North Eighth street. 8-9-4t AN AGED WIDOW Death Summons Mrs. Keller to Her Eternal Home. PATIENTLY AWAITED CALL Deceased Was Born in Dauphin County but: Lived Most of Her Life in North Londonderry Township, Near ChurchTired a Quiet, Retired Life With Her Son, Adam-Hor Henith Was Good Up to Within 11 Few Years Ago -Devout. Member of Bindnagle's Congregation.

Mrs. Rebecca Keller, widow of the late Danel Keller, died on Thursday, al her home at Bindnaglo'8 church. Mrs. Keller was 85 years old. and had been In falling health for some time.

For days it was noticed that the sands of life were running out fast. and the end was momentarily expectod by the children who watched aLl. the bedside and ministered to the wants of tho aged mother, Having lived a good life, Mra. Keller patiently awnited the Anal summons which called her hence, after length of lifo accorded to fow of the human race. BORN IN DAUPHIN.

A member of the Mowroy family, Mrs. Keller was born in Dauphin county, but lived most of her life in North Londonderry township, in the vicinity of Bindnagle's church. Following her marriage sho went to live with her busband on tho old Keller farm, about. two miles from Bindnagle's church. After a residence of many years on the farm, and following the death of her husband, Mrs.

Keller took up her residence at: Bindnngle'3 church, occupying the residence immodiately adjoining the church It-. self. LIVED A QUIET LIVE. There sho lived a quiet, retired life with her son, Adam, who is in charge of the edifice. Up to a few years ago Mrs.

Keller's health had been good, and she was able to enjoy the limits of her home. Howevor, the last few years found her feeble and confined to her room. of it cheerful disposition and imbued with deep religions faith, tho vener able lady boro her suferings with Christian fortitudo and welcomed the end. She was A member of the Bindnaglo's congrogation and will bo buried in the cemetery adjoining the church. The funeral will be held on Sunday.

THE SURVIVORS. 'A son, Adam, with whom she lived: and four daughtors, Mrs. David B. Leslie, Annville; Mrs. Cyrus Runklo, Steclstown; Mrs.

Elias Zeigler, Gravel Hill; and Mrs. Jerome Bom gardner, ol near Harrisburg, sur1 vive. MR. CAROTELERS IN TOWN, State Field Secretary of the Y. Is M.

0. A. J. Carruthora, stato field secof the Y. M.

C. today visitrotary this city in the interests of the ed local Y. M. With Scerotary Barr ho mado a number of calls during his stay hero. BLUE SERGE SUITS.

Grontest Bargains ever offered! All-Wool, and strictly fast color, $0.50. J. S. BASEHORE, Succossor to I. Wolf Co.

IT'S A CHANCES TO SAVE MONEY. has felt tho offect of Every garment tremendous price cutting. Never the grade clothing been sold have bilgh 1lko we'll sacrifice them this month. Come along, you won't be disappointgenuino clearance of ed, as this 18 a 'all Summer Sulls. HARVEY L.

SELTZER, One Price Clothier, 769 Cumberland street. AUGUST FURNITURE SALE. This month's Furniture Sale will be of Interest to every buyer of fourniture. We extend to you all an Invitation to call at our ware rooms and see the reduced prices on all our goods. FRANTZ'S FURNITURE BAZAAR.

AB the season advances, the Bargains increase, Yet, thoy don't remain People are quick to seo It when goods are offered for leas than the usual price, and take advantage of such an occurrence. Men's Suits, good value $7, $8 $10, closing price $5, $6 and $7.. J. 9. Successor to I.

Wolf Com INQUEST IN PARTITION. Awarded 01 Petition ot Uriah Zoigtor's Widow. An Inquest In motilion has boon awarded 111 the estate of the late U'riah C. Alester. a local contractor, on potition of his widow, 1hmira C.

Vicator. and is returnable September 18 The estate consists of two tranta if land at the root of Tenth street, this city, aggregating live acres, There are two sons in addition to the widow. They are Uriah C. Ziegler, ant Enerome C. Ziegler, both of this olty.

11. W. Miller, representa the peloner JOLLY PARTY AT VALLEY GLEN SPENT DELIGHTFUL DAY AT THIS PRETTY RESORT. Little Pant Kirchoff Well Into the Water But Was Promptly Rescued, A Jolly party left the 1hrhorn home, 111 Independent. List Thursday morning, bound for lcy Glen, where the day wan spout.

in all kinds of pleasure and amusement, Bathing wan fenture, 'and nearly every one in the party Indulged in the exhilirating pastime. Little Paul Kirchof fell into the water, but was promptly rescued, none the worse for the nceidental plunge. Tho party returned homo nt. a seasonable hour and, 10 somewhat tired out, wero delighted with the happy and merry timo enjoyed, Those in tho party were: Mrs. Bertha Clert.

and daughters, CharIssa and Elslo; Mrs. George Chrhorn and children, Thokln, Henrictta, Clarissa, George Grover, Eleanor and Malva; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kirchoff and children, Francis, Elsie, Frederick and Paul; Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Kochenderter. Miss Bertha Harbeson, Edward and Funkhouser. HONEST "BOB" FINDS A PURSE IT CONTAINED OVER $100 AND WAS LOST BY A WOMAN PASSENGER. Mussor, brakoman on the Robert crew or the Ml. Gretna narrow guagO railway, on Thursday afternoon found a ladles' purse, 'containing more than $100 in notes.

mado Inquiry as to Mussor at. once of the purse, and found her the owner to be one of the passengers on tho train. Until who was asked about her loss, the woman had no knowledge of it, and then slio almost. fainted, but. recovered upon having tho quickly purse, with its contents undisturbed, returned to her.

She WaS profuse in hor thanks, which: the honoal brakeman insisted was sufficient recognition of his act. READING TO BE HER Miss Annio Yoder, who resides with her sister, Mrs. Harry D. Hook, of Chest.nut. sircot, loft for Reading today, whero she will mako her future homo with her brother.

TABLE WORKS KEPT BUSY Shipped a Pull Car Load of Tables to Hagerstown, Md. Tho Lebanon table works this morning shipped a full car load or tables Hagerstown, old. Cartler this week the sumo plant at Fifth and Green stroots shipped a largo Involve of tables to Bermuda. The placo is time and there are plenty of ing orders to keep the factory going for time. Shoiner who have a Homo contract to do the hauling for the fuctory, are kept busy transferring the product of the place to the ruffroad.

STRAW HATH Must go tomorow at Manu's at half price. See ad on page 7. MANN'S, that's All. Eagles' AT PENRYN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th. Come one -Come all.

Everybody welcome. Dancing all day and evening, Base Ball, Boat Races, Tub Races, Foot Races, Regular Trains leave at 9:15, 3:15 and 6:38. Special: Train at 2:00 p. m. Special, p.m.

FAMILY REUNION Gerberichs Gather in Goodly Numbers to Celebrate. BIG TIME IN EAST HANOVER Gorberichs Prom Var and Near As. sembled to Participate In the Family Colobration- Old and Young Were Present- Sountor Daniel P. Gerberich Was the Chief Orator and One of the Chief Ningers-The Dinner and Supper Were Sumptuous Peasta -Sustained Vamily Reputation. The joyous reunion of tho Herberich family, in ICast Hanover township, on Thoraday, tort it lasting Impressiou upon the memories of those who were present.

Not. ouly were the members or the 'amity deeply with the occasion, bout many friends 118 woll. Over hundred direct members of the Gerberich family wore present, and other vlaitora, Including more disInnt. relations and friends, swelled the number 1.0 nearly 170. And that evorybody spent.

n. pionsant day, despite the Intermittent. ahowers, need hardly be said, for the Gorhorich freinschaft is so noted for ils generous hospitality that. It gook will- (Continued on Pnge Two.) GOOD POSTAL FACILITIES. Letter Received From Mrs.

Paul Kochenderfer and Sister. While Mra. Pant IT. Kochendorfor and her sister, Berthn k. Harbeson, only left on the flyer Thursday, a letter was already received this morning from them, staling that they grently enjoyed a progressive euchre on the P'ullman, enronte for White Beer stalion, whence they were royally greetin charge of Judge D.

R. Harheson. ed and taken 10 tho P'ardco furnaces a a there is anything the peoplo ol. the United Stales bave cause to ho proud of," remarked the recipient of the letter; "it is its incomparable tai servico." BASEBALL AT EAST END. Lebanon and Plensant, WIll Battle for Championship, Lebanon and Plousant will incet tomorrow afternoon, at Ent End park, in the of aL sorios of three games of base ball for the champlonship of the coumty.

SOCIAL AT THE DEMLER HOME OCCASION IN HONOR OF THEIR DAUGHTERS AND GUESTS. The Misses Leinbach Render Excepfional Wine Music on Piano and Violin. On Thursday evening a pleasant 80- elat event took place at the homo of Mr. and Mr. John Depler, on Cunul street, in honor of their daugh'ors, Julla and Annie Denier, and.

thalr guests, and Gertrude Lelnbach, for Reading. The Suasey Leinhuch are ladies of tine mosteut attainments and rondored all classes of music, both on the piano and viollu, with excoptional ability. Throso present. were: Hon. and Mra.

John R. Fertig, Mr. and 'Mra, Tohn Domier, Mr. and Mra. Charles.

Domler, Mr. and D. W. Hein, J. Reading, Julia Demier, Atnio bomler, Jenule Wooman, Lillie berler and Adam Feeman and Towla Demier.

The refreshenla and dolloudles were plentifnt and delicious. FROM THE COAL REGIONS. Party of Ladies Stop Here Awhile on Their Way to Myoratown, Mra. Ettle of Altoona, who is visiting the family of Chief Burg089 P'elor I. Filbert, P'inegrovo: Mra.

Suo Pflueger, of Schuylkill Haven, and Mra, 10. Manmiller, and Mrs. Potor T. Flibort, of Pluegrovo. tarried in this city this morning.

while on their way to Myerstown to vialt relatives and friends for the, day. SHOE VALUES THAT ARD NOMENAL. AT MANNS, Ladies' $3.00 and $3,50 Shoes for $2.00 Ladies' $2.50 and $2.75 Shoes for $1.50 Ladles' $1.50 Shoes to go for $4.00 AIl leathers, sizes and widths: MANN'S, THE BIG STORM MR. LORD AND WIFE ON TRIP. Hull Tomorrow for New Woundland and Other Points.

Manager James Lord and wife, of the American Iron and Steel company, to Now York this mornInK. 011 tho Reading flyer, from where they will snit tomorrow for New Foundland, Nova Scolla, and points North. MMINANT DOCTOR Is the Guest of His Sister, Mra. Charles Wenber, Dr. 19.

L. Klopp, of Onk Inno, Philadelphia, 19 spending several days in this elly, tho guest. of sister. Mra. Charles Weaber, 24 South Fifth street.

Dr. Klopp, necompanied by his alstor and family, are apending the day fishing ut. tho Water House dam. $26,000 IS A FAIR STARTER Y. C.

A. CANVASS FOR BUILDING POND ON IN MARNEST. Plana for Structure Almost. peted and will Soon be 011 Exhibition, The canvass for the balance of the building fund of the Y. M.

C. is now on du earnest. In 11. very' short Imo tho entire amount should be Bubscribed. The first $20,000 hna come from less than filly of our citizena, and the other frionda of the work aro now askod to supply the Inlande.

Tho building will bo.one of the Tho plans will be completed and 011 eshibition Un a few days, thon bids, for the construction of sumo will be roceived and operations bogin at the very earliost. The "building will bo modorn. in every respect and will Include in 11A I.brce floors and basement, bowling alleys, swimming pool, wymnaslum, 18x78; lecturo room abil dormitories; also a cufe and barber shop, which will 110 run by privato parties. Arrangementa are being made for two largo roonis for tho Junior membera, which will Invo a separalo, entrance. FUN HELD SWAY M.

B. Maurer and Friends Celebrate in Great Style. ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH The Full Band Was There Too, and These Skilled Musicians Never Appeared to Batter Advantage--Hilarity: in Their Stock of Trade, and It was: 031 Constant Tap During the Evening- Specialties Rendered by the Musicians Greatly Knjoyed and Heartily. Applauded. High carnival hold away at tho home of Milford Maurer, tho North 10ighth street hat manufacturor, on Thursdny evening.

On that day ho passed the twenty-savonth milestone In ire's journey, and: he quitted tho strenuous life for 'a spell to proporly. celebrato his arrival at anothor Btation. It cortainly was an auspicious occasion, and the many friends presont will long retain the pleasures of the evening in fondest recollection. A sumptuous feed courso, one of the principal features, and it was partaken of: with EL nest that left no doubt as to the enthusiasm of everyone present. Everything procurablo to tempt the appetites of tho sucate wan porvided by Mine Itost, and the course of tho banquet was one long round of plonsure, NOT A DULL MOMENT.

But, while the epicurean feature was prominent, there was also nothing Packing in the sodial and musical entertainment which lent such a charm to the general hospitality accorded the (Continued on Page CAR. LOADS OF FURNITURE. Wo have bought for the Fall trado. We are making room for those goods coming next month. Every pleco "of Furniture we have on the door now, will be sold at a reduction.

See our pricee. FRANTZ'S FURNITURE BAZAAR, TROUSERS. Values like these are hard to And. All-Wool Cheviots and Homespune, $1.50, $2, $2.50 and $3. S.

Sucoonsor to. L. Woll Doc FOR OLD PEOPLE This Day Set Apart for Them at Mt. Lebanon Camp. DAMPNESS KEPT MANY AWAY.

Majority of the Services Were ducted In the German Language -Interest. in the Children's Houri on Increase--Rev. W. W. Frid Inger Preached a Splendid Sere mon, n.

Did Also: Rov. David Lung--Tomorrow Wilt Oh served ny Sunday School Day Personal Items and Camp Notes Mt. Lebanon Campmeeting; August'11, 1005; This la Old 1'cople's day at Mt Lob anon campmecting, and a goodly mini her of old folka nro on the ground, nnd woro it not for the dampness vailing a great many more would ly ho here. In deferenco to tho old folks, majority ol' tho services today conducted in the German language CHILDREN'S HOUR, Tho intorest in the Children Horvice Is increasing and. the dance is alt that could be Rev.

M. H. Miller, line theso moolings, and ho does lles In hia powor 'to' mako them ant and intorcating for the little to The following took: part in the oralses this morning: A Short Tell Moses, Harry Boltz; solo, Ruth ler; Lifo of Dlijah, Nancy Light, Ing or. 28 Psalma, John. Shenr TOLLING SERMON A splondid sermon in the langunge was preached this afterno by.

Rev. W. Fridinger, who for his text John Tho .0 o'clock song service, under (Continued on Page Three HAND BADLY HURT A Sinv Had It Onught Castings. A Slav, working at tho coke of the Lackawanna Iron and company, had his band caught tween two castings while this morning, and had 16 Incorated. Dr.

John Walter dreaded the wound and removed him hit homo on Freemen street: HAD A FAINTING SPELLS Constable John Sohn Was Summoned by Neighbor Mrs. Sohn, wife of Constable Solin, of the First ward, on evening was selzed. with a spell and. continued unconso Sohn was summoned by neighbor Dr. John Walter, prescribed sufferer, who was quickly revived though 'weak today from the of the attuck, Mra.

Soba la able to about the house altending her RUNAWAY AT MT. LEBANON A BRS. BRANDT SAID TO SERIOUSLY INJUDER- MEAGRE DETAILS OF ACOIDENT. In a runaway accident of the Lobunon U. B.

campmooting srounde In North Lebanon' township a Brandt, who in said to be a resident of North: Ninth street, this seriously Word of tho accident wast bro hero about 3 o'clock by a young on a bicycle, who came to summon medical aid. The, messenger too excited' and hurried to give any details of the accident. The only woman by the name Brandt, whose name appear Ip late city directory. 88 North Ninth street; 16 Sarah Brandt, of 505 North Ninth atreet SCHOOL SUITS FOR BOYS Ir your boy needs a now school wo can fit him at lowest prices the time to save money on Suits. ITARYDY L.

SELTZER One Price Clotter 700 Cumberland Sale at Hotma Shoe Store, See on AUGUST FURNITURE BARGAINS Rockers Iron Beds Brass. Beds Parlor Sulla odd Pieces Side Boards: FRANTZ'S FURNITURE.