Lebanon Daily News from Lebanon, Pennsylvania • Page 1

MMOB foe tkt ircwfl MRTiBC tki VOL. NO 295. LEBANON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 22,1910. PBIOE ONE OEHT. 1 Named cm First Ballot by the Republican State Convention HOUCK'S WALKOVEB Rep.

Mover's Glowing Tribute in Placing Him in Nomination John 1C. Tener, of Charleroi. Lieutenant Congressman John M. Reynolds, Bedford county. i i Secretary of Internal Affairs Henry Houck, of Lebanon.

State Fred Wright, of Susquehanna County. PERSE STEAMER BEING TESTED THIS AFTERNOON AT FRONT AND GREEN STREETS In Charge of Agent From American L. FBANC7 COMPANY, WHICH Remodeled the KiiS'ne. Members of the Perseverance fire company took their newly remodeled steamer to Front streets this afternoon for a test. As improved, the engine is said to be now in belter shape than ever and the agent of the American-La Prance company, who assembled the parts, is making a test calculated to bring out all its merits to best advantage.

The trial is being witnessed by a large number of the company members and other firemen ot the department. George Wagner, of West Mycrstown, in Critical Condition WILL ARRIVE HOME Harry Ehrgood Will Spend Summer With His Mother. A. Harry Ehrgood, of the Senior class Amherst college, will Harrisburg, June to an vc home Tnlirsday vcnins The rest of the platform deals with a commedation of the state department of health, and "stands" pat" on the tariff, as wag predicted in OF THE Between Four and Five Hundred Suggestions Were to the was the key- i tho summer VB cMm with bis note of the state Republican con-1 nother( Mrs A Ehrgood, of held, in the Majestic theatre 5(n EJglnh gtrect here this morning, at which above ticket was named without any opposition whatever: As a result of this unanimity of sentiment the convention adjourned at noon, and a large number of the delegates have already started for their homes. By this evenln gthe city- will be cleared out entirely.

CROW STATE CHAIRMAN. Senator William E. Crow, of Fayetto county, was chosen as the temporary chairman of the convention, and he was later elected as permanent state chairman. NOMINATING SPEECHES. Judge Taylor, of Washington county, made the speech nominating Mr.

Tener for Governor, and Gabriel H. JVIoyer, of Pa.lm.pra, made the speech noonnatlng "Uncle Henry" Houck. Both nominations aroused Teat enthusiasm, especially that of Mr. Houck, and there was also some applause for the rest of the canal- dates. STUART'S ADMINISTRATION.

Most of the time of the convention was spent on the resolutions. When, they were read the reference to Governor Stuart's administration was cheered to the echo, amid the waving of hats and even coats. The endorsement of the national administration was also cheered lustily. TARIFF PLANK ENDORSED. SWARM ATTACKS HIM FEOM ALL CLASSES Winner and Prize Awarded on Friday Between four and fivo hundred suggestions have been received by C.

J. Rhen as slogans for use by jthe City of Lebanon, and by Friday it is expected announcement will be ma'de of the winner of the contest and the ten dollar prize awarded by the Board of Trade. GREAT INTEREST TAKEN. a A gratifying feature of the contest is the spirit of progresslvcness and a desire for a Greater Lebanon which pervades each slogan submitted. An indication of tuo interest taken in the contest is the these dispatches earlier in the week, replies which have been Harmony was a conspicuous feature from businessmen, ministers, prom- tivroughout' and Ihe leaderr( jjnent public officials and children, all parts of the state who were and oven former residents of the gave assurance of their support.

I city, and Lebanonians who were Lieutenant Governor Murphy and away upon a vacation did not for- pthigrs who as possiblo get to submit their ideas of a prop- candidates to head the ticket, and er and catchy phrase to link with (Continued Page Six.) SL STEPHEN'S CHURCH the name, Lebanon. Last Indebtedness Will be Burned This Evening. A special service will be held in St. Stephen's Reformed church at 7:45 o'clock this evening. Rev.

C. E. Schaeffer. of Reading, wiii preach sermon- The chief feature of in- 'est be the burning of the note covering the last indebtedness on the old chapel. WOODMEN OF AMERICA Lebanon Camp Elected Memlxa-s Last Two Lebanon Camp.

No. 7534, Modern Woodmen of America, at its meeting on Tuesday. ereninff elected two new members. The camp is taking steps toward the organization formed degree team. of a unif- TKANSFEK, Frank.

Sharp to Mrs. Susan Noll, trsrt of fiftoon acres and 1 1C perches of land in North township. Consideration. The contest was open to all the number of slogans which cotilrt be submitted by any one person was unlimited. CONTEST CLOSED.

At twelve o'clock last even in tho contest closed officially, although any slogan which was mailed last evening will still bo considered. COMMITTEE TO MEET. A meeting of tho committee, composed of Dr. V. W.

PipncI, George D. Krausc and .1. Herbert Manbeck, will be calleti for Thursday cvenine and by next morning nouncement will be made of winner. the AT WATER IIOVSK DAM. Stephen Heilman a1 f-'harlos Ilut- ter.

of the William P'nn hotol. arc spending the day ai th'' Penri cottage, at the Union Water Works dam. Silver cup contest. Shooting gallery. The Hamburg Steak you get at Riwhl'a IB fine.

13c per pound. Believed Poisonous Scrum Injtcted in Blood Will Prove Fatal George Wagner, aged twenty years, a son of Thomas Wagner, of West Myerstown, is iying at his nome in a serious condition as the result of bee stings. On Tuesday, it is said, a king bee escaped from one of the hives, and went on strike, or something of the kind, and as is well known that boes are the strictest union workers on the globe, had no difficulty in calling out a whole colony. TRIED TO CAPTURE THEM. The honcymakci's swarmed to the orchard at the Valentine Uhrich farm and there hung to the limb of a tj'ee in a bunch, waiting for instructions from strike headquarters.

Bees are not hard to handle at sucn tiimes if proper persuasion 'is used, and when young Wagner had them located he secured a contrivance which is especially made to capture obstinate honcymakers. apparatus is funnel shaped and Is fitted with a lid, which is closed when the swarm is captured. BEES ATTACK HIM. The contrivance either did not operate properly on this occasion, or was handled carelessly, for tho bees escaped and swarmed on his arms and chest. Though Wagner is over six feet tall and of powerful build, he could not dislodge the swarm, ana writhing In agong he fell to tho ground 'with the bees stinging and buzzing on his limbs and body.

JN CRITICAL CONDITION. When he was found by a member of the Uhrich household Wagner appeared to be dead. Close examination failed to detect any pulse whatever, and in wl.dest alarm the attendant sent for Dr. A. S.

Relt- IT, of Myerstown. The latter responded -with alacrity, and it was well that it was so, for there were but a few nickering sparks of life left in the body. The physician successful in reviving theso, however, and this morning- the patient was still alive, though his condition, is considered extremely grave. It is feared he cannot recover because of the poisonous scrum injected into his blood by the bees. DEDICATION OF P.

O. S. OF A. HALL WILL TAKE I'LACK AT SCHAKK KERSTOWN ON SATURDAY. Will be I'arnelo ami Ollk-cit Will lw Present, mid Deliver Dedication of the new Patriot! Sons of America hall.

Schaefferslown will occur on Saturday afternoon with befitting ceremony. Officers the State camp will bo them for th event and deliver addresses, and wll be a parade of members of the ord-e awl other fraternities, -with plent; of music. In the evening there will be a con cert and festival. RETURNED HOME th and Attended Camp Meeting of Union Pentecostal Church. Rev.

and Mrs. A. R. Yost daughter. Miss Pearl Yost, of Heading; Miss Cora Clausscr, of antville, Berks county, and Rev.

P. Freed, of Williamaport, returned home this morning, after attending the Union Pentecostal camp meeting, which is being conducted by the Rev. W. P. O'Donnell at Pansy Hill.

'Rev. Freed is presiding elder of tho Williamsport district and was in charge of the services during toe opening exercises. NEW PICTURE SHOW WERE WEDDED AT ST. MARY'S MISS MARGARET CORNELL AM) THOMAS H4JRBKUN. Hellzer Hulkting Heiug Renovated for R.

C. Jackson's Sons. Work was begun this morning by Harry F. CiUey, ths contractor, in tho old Seltzer store property, on the southwest corner of Ninth and Willow streets, preparing the entire first floor tor the installation of a modem up-to-date picture show. R.

C. Jackson's Sons, owners and operators of the Theatoriuin in the Odd Fellows 'Oii' North Eighth street, will be In charge of the new venture. APPOINTED AUDITOR Attorney lilrlch Named in Late Adam Light Estate. Attorney A. Stewart Ulrlch has been appointed auditor in the estate of the late Adam R.

Light, of Swatara township. J. G. Adams and L. F.

Houck, are attorneys for the estate. DAUGHTER GRADUATED James Walter atyd Family ait Mt. Airy Institute. Mr. and Mrs.

James E. Waller, aiid daughter, Miss Helen, and son, James of 17 North Tenth street, attended tho graduation of their daughter, Ruth, today from Mt. Airy Institute. MOHEGAN LUDGE.I.O.O.F Seven New Monitors Were Initiated lout Evening. Seven newly elected members of Mohcgan Lodce.

No. 288, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, were given the degree at the regular meeting of tlia lodge on TtiefHi.iy evening. The attendance was largfr than usual and much interest was manifested. Bride Was Gowned in White French Nainsook nnd Attended by Her The wedding of Miss Margaret Jonnell, of 1228 firandywine street, and Thomas Hannigan. of Wilkr-s- barre, was solemnized this mornlns at o'clock in St.

Mary's Catholic church, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the participants. The ceremony wan performed by the Rev. Father Adam Christ, rector of the parish. The bride was becomingly atlirocl in a creation of whito French nain- sook and carried a prayer book. Resolutions Adopted by Malern Kv.

She was attended by Iier Miss Annie Barry, who carrM a beautiful hurcli Council. of bridal roses. The bride- Kv Lutheran church coun- ras attended by Richard Lon-j drlgan as best. man. James Eckonrolh.

the church or-i day evening, adopted resolutions on ganist, at the organ and th rteath of ttm late Lohengrin's wwldir.K march the processional- He played IN MEMORY OF G.W. HAYES Those Who Visited the Place Assert Another Slide Menaces Breast DENIED BY OTHEKS Water Board Gives Assurance There is no Cause for Alarm Dame Rumor IK again butty with Dam No. 2, the city, reservoir at South Mountain, which WHB recently enlarged at an outmy of about $30,000, While the talk Is inuich niib- dued In most quarters, there a number of citizens, including sov- oral councilman, 'who are talking In ti way that glvoa the rumor noms dignity. ANOTHER SLIDE. It Is asserted by a party of coun- cllmen who visited (ho dams on Tuesday, that another slide mewicwi the breast of the dam.

It Is allOKed by these self-appointed inspoctorn that the breast has seeped so much water that It is very fioggy at places, and at Homo points Is muddy. Thorn is also a space, estimated at seventy feet wide, which Is sunken In way that Rives evidence of a BBlblo Bltde, It is assorted. The dam Is by no means full of water. ing Tiotimuch over the old embankment, and the men who looked over the place seem to think that when the dam fills up apaln there Is llko- ly to bo the same trouble which occurred before, and the replacing of which cost a thousand dollars. The most significant feature of the thing, however, that water IB Bald to bo seeping from the bank In a sninjl stream.

DENIED BOARD. Despite conditions an by citizens, members of water department give assurance that there Is nothing- seriously (he matter and everything will come out right the end. The rumors have Interested a large number of people who arc visiting the dmm dally. HARMLESS GROOVES. It is said that considerable exaggeration has been rendered possible by reason of little Eroovo? cut the dam breast by the rains.

These prooves are said to be unavoidable until the bank Is cover- with a thick cover of grass which will not be until the fall. FARMERS START IN HAY MAKING CROP WILL BE THTC LARGEST IN MANX YEARS Many Will Experience Sonic DitllciU- ty In FJnUJiyr Knniijch Room to Harvest It Farmers In various sections of the county started to mako hay today, and by the end of the week tho work will bo In full swing on many farms. The crop this year exceeds In quality and quantity that of number o( years, and many farmers will have hardly enough space to bcuso it. Several farmers were In the city this morning offering hay of last year for sale, so as to clear their barns for tho new crop. Prices range all the way from to $18, though some fanners are so eager to get rid of their present stock they are cutting recklessly.

GRANTED. Deputy Register Kreidor has granted letters of administration In tho estate of the late Joseph T. Wolfe, of this city, to M. C. Wolfe.

Grant Woldman, IB attorney for the estate. DR.JIT TO Will Address County MecU ical Society at the July Meeting IS NOTED SCIENTIST NEW SCHEDULE ON THE C. L. WILL GO INTO KFFKOT ON MON- WAV MORNING. hvlng lo the Numerous Attractions ai (Jretnn Service Will be of tile Best.

The new schedule on the Cornwall Lebanon railroad will go Into ef- 'ect on Monday next. Details for movement of trains ami the auto car, Grotna. are being perfected- today and by tomorrow or Friday the schedule will be mado public. Owing to tho several conferences ami conventions to be held at MU Jrctna during July and Augtigt there will bo a more attractive schedule hau ever before and best of accommodations wlll'bo offered In both dl rcctlons. CEO.

ZIMMERMAN BADLY INJURED during the performance of ding ceremonies by Father Christ. Following reception atthe nome of the bride, the happy couple loft W. Hayes, who was secretary of tne council, ami, decided to attend funeral tomorrow morning In a body. Members of the council will artj as pall bearers; and a suitable rte- I'KLL MIOM. LADDKIt AT ELEVENTH AND CHESTNUT.

TONIGHT AT THE SCENIC A Fine Program of Pictures hearted by Thanhauser's big production, "Jaym-. rlramatizntion of a world fanious novel, a costly and matni'i- rent. production also "Tansinjr a Woman Hater." Another groat Thanhsnsnr picture. Two other very good subjects. Every patron attending our shows this week wji! receive a fre.o ti'-ket on hiiildinp lots to Riven by the Rroonlyn l.aiid (Vimp.iny.

of New ore to lie fillpd out nml returneil to ticket not later flian Saturday. Don't miss this prf.ir aiwny nnd cool at tlie Music liy orcbestra. on tc train for where they will occupy their newly 'furnished home at. Main street, i The bride is a mernhe.r of cantata "I'aniel Mary's and popular with a rhlirrh Tlnirprlay, will bo, placed on the tiler by body. wide circle-of friends.

She was for- merly a trained nurse Hlockley hospital. Tho brjde-! olrcr 1K groom is a traveling salesman. i MV-Kwcn. a sister of the of Williamsport. MiBseu HOHC and of Chester.

1'a wore re to attend i the wed dine. o(ojg First ir, I) 1 Admission, silvrr opanese Lanterns and Wind Bells SAM: (Jin- Hnnilre.l Dollnrs than to QDicV: lujyer. Call 7 North Kighth Harpel ART I STORE I Dr. John Burlier Attended to His Before JU-mwral to the H'mpitdl. George Xlmni'-iiiian, residing on Locust sirent.

betw'M'ii Sixth and Seventh wbllo UlmmltiK trees on Tuesday at born tof Martin 'Bowman, at. Eleventh Chestnut streets, fell to the ground, badly bruising hid arm and lee. The ics IB In particularly barl sbapo aiifl will confined at; ksst sr-vors! 'lays at. Oood maritan hospital, to which inmltutinn h'- wa 1 remivnt in a cab shortly af- t'T tbo strident. Dr.

to hln Injuries tn's thfl Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University Dr. Mason Knox, Assadste fcisor of Pcdldtrlcii al the Johns Hopkins Medical School and vice president of tbo American Pedlatric Society of America, will address the members.of the Lebanon County Medical Society at their July, meeting. NOTED SCIENTIST. Dr. Knox Is considered one of tbo highest authorities in the dlieaaen of children and his coming Is looked forward to with much Interest.

Tho July meeting. Is one of the Kfcvora! meetings scheduled for the year. Discussed at Meeting of Merchants' Association Last Evening i NO ACTION WA8TJUMN Many Claimed Between 9 and 6 Most Business Was Done The reituiar inr of tho ReUll tocdvo awioctatlot! wM oil Tuoadfty eveiiiBK, In tlM rvoflta the £ody, on tht third building, Hfttv ot Blnit the stored els o'clock during tlw wurm of July and Aigurti WM No RrUon was taken by tlon. but It WM dteldctt the matter squarely up to aa to tlttr crod it to thtlr iMrw an hour earlier. OPPOfiBD BT A deal of r.ontwitloa hu been manifoited ilnce lion lug been broached, many mtf- chants that betwMn and six o'clock builnou brisk than at any fturtnc day, owing to thfr reluoUBM 01 shojipors to tour tho itorM durlnf the heat of early It pointed out that actton br the amiocUtlon farorlnx tha Moitat of stores at five o'clock woold most heavily upon the trootn, who are averse lo adopting 'rom tbelr prevloui ANNUAL PICWC.

MARRIAGE LIECNSE8. Clork Kochenderfer has Issued a mriinagc license to tho following couple: Adam H. Krall, of Myerstown R. F. D.

No. 4, and Miss Annie R. Smith, daughter of Cyrus Smith, of Lebanon R. F. D.

No. 6. SILVER WEDDING Quietly Observed by Mr. and Mrs. Kdmund Klnimel.

On Monday Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Kltnmol, of 818 Mlfflln street, quietly fobiwrved thoir twenty-fifth wedding anniversary and received the congratulations of relatives and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Kiinmel rounded out their silver anniversary very happily.

have three children, Misses Mable, Esther and Marguerite. Mr. Klmmel Is employed at tho American tfron and Stool manufacturing plant and was formerly for nearly a score of years employed as a molder at the Weimer maphlno jvorks. AT CLAHS IIEI'SION. Elizabeth Hoffer, of Heading, was hwe to attend the annual reunion the class of of Lebanon High school which she a member.

FROM 8TATB f'OLLEGE. Dr. John I. Her- and W. K.

Wcltzoll, Ktate roIioKe, Riiosts on Tuesday afternoon at the Kaglo hotel. meat mnrVet, Cheapest plac4 In towm. AUTO for SALE MITCHELL FOUR-CYLINDER ID Machine Is in No. Will A. SOWERS, Tenth and Senli Secretary J.

Burkajr WM to- structoft to cowlttlMW with) tho Idea of dais for holdtJan irf rchant Dar ptento was cofcmWutejwO to opli the affair. AH Indlcatlona ai nt point to Heraher Park looted as the placo-for the The matter will later tunwd to the entertainment conulttM a ipcclally nppolBtsd aoxlIHtrr mlttcs. STATE CONVBNTIOK. John H. and T.

JT. wero elected to annual state convention, which will held this year at Butler, Pa. L. Bennotch and Lelghten Oi were chown tt PICNICKING IN MISH'S WOQDS ANNVAL OUTING OF OLAM 1900 TODAY, Left Boss ot MJM oehi, Chestnut Street, ta Luge Graduate)) of cltM of 1906 of Lebanon High schoor their annual outing and nt Jllsh's woaclg today. TUcy left residence of Mias Dor thy Rrtnwhl, at 812 Chestnut street.

morn- lug. making the trip jn A hsy wagon, SURETY OF THE PEACE 'John Wnltnmn Arrcvtod on of Jolui John Waltman ann J'oha for. residents of Miners' VUUurti, gagcd In a dispute, with the rMttlt that Waltman was arrested the Instance of Shaoffer, who Jilm with Hiiroty of the Constable Kllck imado t'ue on Alderman Slegrlst's trarrant. hearing will be held on Saturday. OAMDEN ATTOBNE1' HERB.

David H. Ooff, Citnden, Jersey attorney, IB on stopping at the Y. M. C. A.

R. E. SEYFERT DENTIST Succtt lor ta DR W. S. HUBER Office to 70 i OimbirlaM SL Bell.