Lebanon Semi-Weekly News from Lebanon, Pennsylvania • Page 1

Killed on the Railroad Sunday at Myerstown Slight Fire At Dr. Pretz's Home At Palmyra ruing Home After Finishing Duties as Trackwalker and Struck by An Whick He Did Not Hear or See Dec. 27. light, engine, wosti the Hichland cut, about! of this place, Aaron tor more thuv yrnrs repairman, wns instantly about 10 o'clock HumlHyj Several othrr place in recent years at uame identical spot. dTrack Walker, fetecker during a period of 1 1 Ailed the position of track one of hia duties being to lights atid switch lamps bc- chland and Prescott, daily.

Vflnished his work as far an and was on his way to this the accident occurred. he was walking on the west 'track and the high wind nnd 'snow confused him and ho hear the approachim; en- The supposition, how- he at last heard it and attempt to step to the s'ido but was struck by a part of the engine, on tho the head. This is borne out fact that the was not and there were no other Foundry and Prepared Body. tidings were gently brok- Blocker, who is with grief at his sudden The news spread rap- the body arrived i.l the on tho 1 1 a. in.

train, ber Of the friends of the unman ercd thorn. The scon Mr. Bleck- tho tragedy, but body to 'the jwail tho arriv- Funeral Buhney and bis VeVe on hand and took the remains to his morgue for prepara tUm, bring-ing to the dcceas- f)'-." Avcnuo hoiri-'. erstown (Company. In addition to having their regular pay advanced one week, each employee received a now crisp bill, I encircled with a band bearing Chrlst- jniiis greetings.

It goes without nay- i ing that the gift was highly iipproctat- jed. l''Hitijly lion Ion 5. A family reunion was hold on Christmas at. the homo of Mr. and Mrs.

John Klopp. on Bonth Cherry street. In fact the event was of dual importance, as tho day was also the birthday anniversary of Mr. Klopp. All of tho children of tho couple with one exception were present, there being 24 guests for dinner and 10 for supper.

Mrs. Klopp had prepared a sumpi.uous dinner, a 19 pound turkey with all Its accessories, gracing the table. Those in attendance, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Klopp and their daughter, Bertha, were: Job Klopp, of Schnectady, N.

who is homo for a week's visit; Mr. and Mrs. Oeorgo Klopp and son, Donald, and John Klopp, of Reading; Mr. and Mrs. Washington Kat- torinan and Mrs.

Harvey Fisher, of Mt. Aetna; D. K. Weigley and family, of Hiohlaml; Paul Faust, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. M.

G. Kurtz, of tow n. Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Troutman, of South tail road street, also entertained their children and their families on Cln ist.man.

Those present being: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Tro'utman and son, of Newmmistown; Ira. Trout man and family, of north of town; Clayton Trotitman and family, of Lebanon; Miss Jennie Oven, of Mrs, Rebecca Yiongst and son, Paul, of Cloona, and fienry of near Winlcrsville, woro also visitors at I bo Troutman homo. An overheated fluo is believed to have caused a slight fire In the kitchen of the home of Dr.

M. U. FreU, on North Railroad street, Palmyra. Hi 7:45 o'clock this morning. The, Chemical company to the alarm nnd nuk kly ed tho blaze with comparatively small Manufacturing I loss.

FEASTATTHE HOFFMAN HOME AT PALMYRA No, Candidates For Postmastership Of Palmyra Frank of Palmyra, will conclude his four year term as postmaster of that, place in March of next, year, and a number of prominent Democrats of the borough have S. O. H. signals out trying to connect with Washington by wireless. There are said to be seven very active candidates for tho place, and the announcement, of a selection Is awaited wjth eagerness not to say anxiety.

aged 63 jeara ami wif the CUM the P. R. Ho to. survive his widow find K. BlocKer, York CU.y.

are also two i '-vo fiisters: Jerc- ot Ui.Mrtnd; Philip ii' ivlon- ViO'iV of Miaa of South place. The son and a UjCi-e, of vhn uit.il had licr home Wilh Mr. Bleiker, hy ii'li v-rapl! ami ar- tuning. T'leafun- T. a Jloforon it -hurcU awl of the J'.

'tft, Ah At tlifl Uui.i-? of tiio parents, ami jM.u inliu ivinurny. on Cherry at lit o'clock on Christmas (lev Oliver L. pastor u( tho tfion U- IV v'lum'li united Hi marriage. Charles D. Holder and A 'wedding was afterwards" served, a tho following guctits in nddi- U) tho immediate family wore present: Mr.

and Mrs. William A. Bettor, of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. David A.

Matter, of Elixabethville; Mr, and Mrh. Goorgo W. Schell, Karl diuj David Schell, of Wheeling. West Virginja. The euplo loft this morn jlnjg on a wedding trip and will visit at Philadelphia, Kast G-vrn- YflJe and Easton.

Tho bride is the (jflJclonjL organist in the 1'. I). rlltirch and Is very popular and the flropm also has a large circle of frjende who extend their felicitations. F. Bahney, of Palmyra, a son of MJJS.

Franklin Buhney, of Kli- Dauphin county, and Miss May Hawkins, daughter of Mrs. Randall, of West Main this place, were united in mar- by Justice of the Peace Henry Goefcley, at his East Main Avenue office. The ring ceremony was ased anfl -ferae performed in tho presence Of- Mrs. Gockley, TiUion 11. and Policeman Alex.

Harnish. as -vit Both the contracting parties are tOluors, the groom being aged years and the bride, is. it the third wedding at which tho Justice has officiated during the () Personal Mention. and Mrs. Hardic riain, of Philadelphia; Mr.

and Mrs. Adam Hain and son, of. llarrisburg, und Paul Hain, also of Harriuburg, spent Christinas at tho home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.

Ilain. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan I. Holbert, Miss Minnie Werner, Miss Muymo Schooner.

Thomas Hicks and Curtis Stover, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dawson, all of Reading; Mrs. Alfred Yeisor and children, of Palmyra; Stephen Wnchter and family, of Lebanon; John Curniany. Reading; Harry B.

Carinany, Copley; Jumes Harnish Jand family. Sinking Spring; Hurry Newark, N. Wallace Uhrlch. New York; Robert Holtx- miin, and Mrs. N.

J. Witrner, Goorgo C. Miss Mary A. Ingham, John Homier and family, Topton; Mr. and Mrs.

John Mounior, Hiram Hubor, J. Oor.ald UoitcM'. Philadelphia; G. Snoko and family. Lebanon; Mr.

and Mrs. Klmer Reed, Stoitchsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis I). Smith, Womelsdorf; ('liarles Schell, Lebanon, were among the many Christmas visitors in town.

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Hain visited Frank Troutman and family, at Stouchsburg. Mr.

and Mrs. Edwin Bohnoy. ol North Heidelberg, recently married spent part of their 'Honeymoon as the guests of Irvin Fritz ami family, at Woavorstown. Air. and Mrs.

Paul Koclienberger and son, Molvln, of Avon, the former's parents, Air. and Mrw S. A. Kochonbcrgor, and also tin- mother. Mrs.

Susan Schell. and Mrs. Calvin Grob pro ed their daughters, Esther and Hilda. wiih a Christmas gift in shape o) a Christmas piano. Peter Mover and daughter, Katie, visited Reading friends.

Valeria Loose and daughter. Leah, were the guests of Dr. Charles S. Dunough and family, at Lebanon. Larry W.

Soudors and family s-ient as the guests of Harvey Becker and family, at Lebanon. -Miss Helen Brown visited friends at Kloinffltersville. Xmas Exercises On North Side Playgrounds (Continued from Pace fine) huge electric atar flashed from the top. Inspiring Addresses. Tho Hev.

Joseph C. Fields, pastor at tho Christ church, and tho Rev. Harry K. Miller, pastor of the Salem United Brethren church, were tho principle speakers and their talks were, highly interesting and savored of the Christmas spirit. High School Chorus.

The High school chorus, including both boys and under the direction of Prof. Paul Ktrickler, rendered two beautiful Christmas songs, "Tho First Noel" and "Silent. Night." in Gorman, while the band under the personal direction of Prof. John Los-j lie, and consisting of twenty musi- played a nunibor of enliven- ng selections, Including marches und patriotic melodies. (iflts For Children.

Following tho exercises, all the hildren woro invited to the, association's club houso immediately adjoining the grounds, where humliods )f gifts woro ready for distribution. There were big horns and little burns, wooly dogs, story books, choo-ehoos, honk-honks, mechanical toys, dollies, andy and everything imaginable to mako the little hearts happy, and by tho expressions on tho youngsters' faces the association succeeded V(fy well in their efforts to bring joy to the hearts of the children. This demonstration was made possible by tho liberal minded people of tho city who contributed tho gifts to tho association for tho children and their efforts were well repaid by the message of joy eaeli liltlo toy or bag of candy carried. XMAS MUSIC BY CHOIR OF TRINITY U. B.

(Ci'lit iniio.) from r.ig 'Did You Say Turkey; "Pig" Done to the Queen's Taste AN ANNUAL OFFERINa Must Delightful Orasion Kvcr at Popular Couples Homo While (lie turkey is generally termed, and undoubtedly is, the Christmas bird, it is not neeenHarily tin; piece de resist anco at the Yuletide feast; a fiict, exemplified at (lie annual celebration at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hoffman, at Palmyra. Those Present Mr.

Hoffman, who is well known in the progressive borough on our west, was the recipient of a fat shoat from his son-in-law, Harvey Emrich, of Ono, and the pig, roasted to the a neon's taste by Mrs. Hoffman, who In an accomplished culinarian, was daintily served to a large number of guosta at a sumptuous repast by her daughters, Mrs. Emrich, Misses Priscilla. Bertha and Maud Hoffman. Music and games played a prominent part in the festivities, and a by no moans minor feature of the occasion Ffom Hershey At Wayside Missioti Christmas and Watch Night, scr-1 viceH will be combined Friday oven- i ing at the Wayside Mission, where i Mr.

and Mrs. H. F. Dougherty will bo in charge. The service will start at eight o'clock and will bo marked by tho distribution of 480 chocolate rolls, received from M.

S. Hershey. of Hershey, and oranges with other Christmas cheer to the poor children of the citv. COW GIVES 6.26 GALLONS MILK DAILY Pennsylvania's champion milk producing cow is named Passport, and is owned by ex-Congressman Joseph C. Hibley, of Franklin.

Her record for a year just ended in pounds. Passport's yield, when reduced to gallons, would make the average 0.26 gallons a day. The cow is 7 years old. She is of Jersey breed, and was. bred in.

Franklin. The cow is a beauty. CHRISTMAS EVENT AT HAAK BROS. $5.00 SILK DRESS SALE ALL THIS WEEK You know I his means JpIO and $15 Dresses. CK Hamplcs, including Evening Dresses, nt.OpOaVrVS BK SU11B TO OUT ONK NARBETH COW MAKES A NEW WORLD'S RECORD Garclauth May Mischief, pme- winning cow, of Percival Roberts, of Penhurst Farm, near Nar- was an appropriate address delivered bur 8 aBhc record, ae- by Mr.

Hoffman, in his inimitable manner. It Was Shoat Among those present woro the following: Mr. and Mrs. Lev! Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs.

Irvin Hoffman and son, Winfield; Misses Priscilla, Bertha and Maud Hoffman, Monroe Hoffman, Mrs. Grant Ilhoacls, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sattazahn, all of Palmyra; Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey Kmriuh and children, Annie, and Henry, all of Ono; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Satta- y.ahn and children, Katie, Bessie,) Carrie, V'ertio and Hoy, of North Annville; Miss Ada Leshcr and Miss Margaret. "Walnier. Christmas Scene At The Millbach Hotel cording to her caretaker, when.

rounding out her last day of a year's test last night, she had averaged in that time six pounds more of milk a. day Hum tho previous record-holder, which was raised on the same farm. Miss Mischief's record for the year was pounds of milk, or nearly pounds average for each day. Measured in quarts, her record day was marked when sue delivered 48 quarts within a period of twenty-four hours. The valuable bovine was selected W.

IX Brooks, proprietor of hotel, at MillbacJ), Iras decorated the interior of place of. business in an appropriate Yuletide dre.ss. The -decorations- consists ot Wreaths and streamers of greens, set off with many beautifully colored lights. by Mr. Roberts himself in Scotland, and is an Ayrshire.

She is now seven years old. The previous high record is claimed for the same farm and wan established in 101 when another of Mr. Roberts' caws gave 23,022 pounds of milk in a year, or an average of a liltlu niore than (i, pounds per day. Some Turkeys Raised Around Palmyra Region Palmyra claims the distinction of having tho two largest turkeys year. Ira Early, residing near the town, has a bird which weighs 42 pounds.

He will keep it for tho winter in the hope of raising some just as large next year. The other turk weighed pounds, and until today it was the property of Harvey Bombefger. Ho sold it to tho J. Landis Shoe Company who have arranged to ship it to New York as a gift to the head of the Tinney Company, a jobbing house which buys a large product of the Landis shoo factory's product. MARRIAGE LICENSES.

have been is- to the follow- a IT i licenses sued by dork Hoger ing couples: Handerson V. Katterman, burlier, son of Allen Katternuui, Myerstown, and Miss Myrtle M. Wilson, daughter of Allen of Stato College. Paul Miller, foreman, of Honior Miller, Cloona, and Miss Helen M. Kleinfelter, daughter of Morris AN'.

Klein feller, of Cloona. M'SK Elizabeth Johnson, first viidm; Fred W. Light, soeond violin; Irwin Miller, clarionet, ami LoRoy Holla, cello, iieconipanicd iho organist and singers. Mrs. 101 la sided at I he, organ, while the eriire program under (he efficient, leadership of Hunsickor.

The audieneo ineluded a great number of visitors who were loud in their praises of tho oxeelleiu-y of the program. Christmas IN CHURCHES AT JONESTOWN ON CHRISTMAS Christmas services were held in the Lutheran Church at Jonestown Christmas morning at 6 o'clock and in tho evening the Sunday school festival took place. The church was beautifully decorated in appropriate fixings and a big attendance featured. Tho Christmas exercises in the Reformed Church, at Jonestown, were held on Saturday evening and amid lovely decorations and in the presence of a large audience the Sunday school scholars presented jolly cantata- A feature of the deco- rations was a largo oil painting rep, i resenting the Wise Men beholding the Star of tho Hunt. This was painted by Harry and liis work was highly complimented.

The committee on decorating Included Harry Reed, chairman. Rev. David Schoirer, John C. Troxel, John John Sholly and Leon Wolfe. The Reformed song service was hold on Sunday evening and on this emu- ing Wednesday night a Christmas cantata will bo given by the Sunday school scholars.

Christmas At Bismarck And Avon Charge The Sunday School of Paul's Reformed Church, Biaruarck, held its Christmas Festival last. Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. Despite the fact that the weather threatening and turned into a pouring rain, the house was crowded with a large and appreciative audience. The largo choir nuclei- the' direction of Mr. Harry Border led tho music very effectively.

The recitations and special features by the primary and junior grades were rendered with satisfaction and great interest to those present. A special number wa the vocal solo, "Stillo Naeht." rendered by Miss Katharyne Noll. Her rich and mellow voice impressed all with the power oC this great Christmas hymn. On Sunday evening at o'clock the Sunday School of Grace Reformed Church, Avon, Pa- rendered its well prepared and appropriate programme, to an audience paqked to the limits of tho balcony. The many recitations, drills, dialogues and songs rendered brought to the people tho full spirit of t'ho Christmas season.

The young men's claws very fittingly remembered their teacher, and the superintendent of the Sunday School, Mr. Henry O. Heisy, with a neat purse of money. The pastor of the charge was remembered by both congregations with well filled purses. Ho also received some private gifts, and the "Eureka" presented him with a fine pair of gauntlet gloves, which prove very useful during these cold winter months.

A very fitting and ''long needed addition to the church is an electric, and green shaded lamp for the pulpit. This gift was presented to the congregation by a number ot young people who a few weeks ago rendered a very interesting entertainment. T'liis gift is very highly; appreciated by the members of the congregation and the pastor, and. the donors deserve great credit for their willingness and forsightednesa- HERCISESAT PALMYRA TREE NEW YEAR EVE Weather conditions marred was illumination of the Christmas tree at Palmyra on Christ-. mas evening, requiring a postponement of the exercises, which had been: 1 planned for the occasion to a later date.

The tree, however, was illuminated for the first time but the storm of early Sunday morning razed it. Those in charge of the movement have had tho tree again placed in. position and rcstrung with electric lights and it is now planned to have the exercises held on New Year's eve. Lebanon Club Will Celebrate Its Anniversary The Lebanon club plans to observe its twentieth anniversary in a suitable manner on the evening of February 10. Arrangements will be taken, up at tho club's annual meeting oh Monday, January 10.

The club's annual euchre and dance will bo held on Now Year's ovo. In lliis city, on Christmas Ko.v. A. II. Hruhakdr united in niar- John llrighlbill, a shoe factory (Miiploye, MID (if BriKlit.Uill, of "21! Church street, and Miss Anna Strohman, daughter of Kdwin Stroli- nian, (illL" Locust street.

Educators Left For Scranton to Attend Meeting United In Wedlock On Christmas Eve In liride Miss il'lie KWC A. K. Youse. pastor of Fried en'n Lutheran church, nfiiriateil at the wedding of Warren Blocker. of Ittcbland, and Mins Minnie Hemiing of Reading, which place ut tile Uome of the bride's parents at Reading.

Towu lu Dajrkncvs. The high winds'of morn- interfered greatly with tele pi a number of lines Employees of the JAJR4 Ut, Aetna, Company wore nearly all day adjusting mutters. street light line a) break, wliich could not in pM time to prevent in darkness all ot Sunday Employee-. Hjany gifts exchanged ffiAf tile Cbristmati season, more acceptable, than timi by Ifee (he presence of a party of Blames and friends at the home of the parents, cm Christmas eve. -laughter and Mrs.

Milton Hrown. of Lehman street, and rrv William Smith, nf I "Urt il rert. were The rcreim.ny jf'inned by Hi-v. I). H.

Lo (.1 tile I iTOOni The Christmas Pagent. eiuiilctl. 1 was rendered in ilio j'lTiuily 1'. H. Sunday school Cluist- I mas ovening to a capacity audience.

available spaco of gallery and i auditorium was occupied. It a I most impressive and realistic pre- Isenuitiiin of Ilethlehetn and tho sur; rouiiding onuntri-s, including ISIiephords and Wise Men and all the i tin i.lrntv, coniifcted with the Nativity Prof. K. shade. Mi: Thomas, all schools; Prof.

,1. L. Ralsbaunh. Prof Prof. .1.

Walter Ksbon- Amy BrasU'il and Miss of the city public ,1. W. Snoko. Prof. H.

RICHLAND C. Mover and Prof. Charles Dolter, of the county public schools, this morning left for Scranton to attend the annual sessions of the Pennsylvania slate educational association which are to continue three days beginning lomorrow. was of Mr. Kast Smith, i I nf Christ The cen I -I'linol lieauly lt great enhanced by and a largi throiich Iho sr.ne.

were nidllf! of even the uuios. were al on Is an iron worker. colored shiuing Mabel Potteiger Asks for Divorce! Cruel and barbarous treatment is alleged Mabel M. of this i'V- her act lur divorce i against Walter Poitoitii-r A uas awarded by Judgi- lien un motion of l.eliinan and Heli- altnrilfy.s for Mrs. I'oi- Buy a CHANDLER.

have been made to luive program repeated and tho matt, at present under consideration. Charles Truxell And Bride Left For Pittsburgh r. lef-i tor Wllel'i- tney Mrs, Ti riane a Mi-s l.u»<via ouiiiJKiu. ujuguter oi Mrs. Ira .1.

Ljjiln. of Temh street, Drive a CHANDLER. OH! MY BACK I Must Get An Anti-Pain Plaster 11 yi ItKLIKVK V( AM) i Ut'tu-r I han Medicine for ilu' Jiidneys 25c Ui'ehland. Pec. 27.

llev. Michael Kurtz returned home from Petersburg, Lancaster county, where he conducted a three week's revival hos now charge of the revival meetings in the Tulpe- hocken Church of the Brethren. M. R. T.arulis made a business trip to Columbia.

I Joseph Kckert Illling a position i a nipbt operator on a daily paper at i i Clarksburg, Va. i The Christmas entertainment of tile Tinted Kvanpclical Sunday school will be held on Kriday evening, L)oo. 21, and the Ueformod on Saturday! evening, Uoc 25. Nathan Dubble. traveling agent for the International Harvester Corni panv.

returned home after a four months' trip South. Miles niebl. tinner, fell from a roof while making some repairs to a dwelling at Kmmstown. Tie was I bruised and was disabled for a ila vs -A ill in i f. ixell v.

as prior to lu-r Vx-'ek- afio in New Yie.U ttu Bu'iluKiu. Lajiln. of ttlllMII I MI INKS VI Al.lTV O.VSlUKUk'l) 1 L. HOLSTEIN, P.O. Iw Scliot.il.>>' North Mtaiii of Uu Ujilt Da Sam's Ulan.

-tliis I Miv. I street PAHKNTS. r.a.-'lniian. of Vni-le stationed tin- navy yard, spent Christmas in ly with hi- Mr. and D.

Ji Ituchman, 4 i Ride in a CHANDLER AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GREATEST IMPORTANCE Decisive Price Reductions On Suits 6c Overcoats For Men and Boys at MANNS', Tte Store Ever so many people for various reasons buy their Christmas presents this week. These will find Manns' Store particularly inviting and exceptionally satisfying in the matter of selections and at price reductions that will save you many dollars. Overcoats and Suits for Men, Young Men and Boys. Mackinaw Coats for Men and Boys. Sweaters for Men and Boys.

Umbrellas for Men and Women. Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes for Men Hats and Caps for Men and Boys. Shoes for Men, Women and Children. Slippers for Men, Women and Children. I MANNS' THE BIG STORE ONE PRICE TO ALL 815-817-819 itterland Street LEBANON, PA.

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