Lebanon Daily News, Wednesday Evening, Nov. 4, 1896 Bruised His Leg Edward Boyer residing at 517 Maple street, while engaged in killing a heavy porker this morning had his left leg severely bruised by the hog falling upon it. Dr. John Walter dress the injury.
Lebanon Daily News, Wednesday Evening, Nov. 4, 1896 Another Horse and Wagon Stolen in the Vicinity of Campbellstown Londonderry township in the vicinity of Campbellstown, seems to be infested with a gang of horse thieves. Tuesday night they entered the stable of Henry Shaeffer, near Campbellstown, and succeeded in getting a heavy black horse and a market wagon with the words C. Coppenhaver on the wagon. Three new buggies and five other horses were in the stable at the time and it is the opinion of many that the wagon was stolen for the purpose of hauling some goods. This is the third horse that has been stolen in that vicintiy within a month's time. Constable Hutter and others are making an investigation.
Lebanon Daily News, Wednesday Evening, Nov. 4, 1896 A Young Hunter Accidentally Killed On Monday, John Nonhald, of Middletown, aged 18, was out hunting and was killed by the accidental discharge of his gun. He pulled his gun out of a wagon by the muzzle and the charge struck him in the mouth. He was instantly killed. The sad affair took place directly in front of Nonhald's home. He had been hunting about one and a half miles below Middletown. The triggers were pulled back by catching on the end-gate of the wagon. Deceased was an employee of the tube works. Coroner Krause investigated the case.
Lebanon Daily News, Tuesday Evening, April 26, 1898 At the Marriage Alter Harvey D. Miller, of Heilmandale, and Miss Ida Wenger, of Jonestown, were married Saturday evening by Bishop David Westenberger, near Annville.
Lebanon Daily News, Wednesday Evening, Nov. 9, 1892 Struck by a Team Frank (Punch) Lewis last evening, while on Cumberland street, was struck by a passing team and knocked to the earth, but fortunately he was only slightly injuted. The wheels of the vehicle which contained two ladies, passed over him.
Lebanon Daily News, Wednesday Evening, Nov. 9, 1892 Not Expected to Live The wife of Mr. John Wenrich, who lives on Walnut street between Sixth and Seventh, was not expected to live last evening. She is afflicted with consumption.
Lebanon Daily News, Wednesday Evening, Nov. 9, 1892 Arrived in this Country 143 Years Ago Today it is 143 years that Geo. Hinrich Reinoehl stepped on American soil. He arrived in the ship "Good Intent" from Rotterdam. It is not known where he settled, but his son Geo. Reinoehl settled in Lebanon and died 1832 and is buried on Mt. Lebanon cemetery. It seems that the name George was liked by this family for the seventh generation is living in this city and there were five Georges out of a possible seven. All the Reinoehls of this city are decendants of this Geo. Hinrich but now there are three families in this city who are not related nearer than third cousin.
For the PALEBANO roll-call: I am researching GAMBLER and SNAVELY ancestors in Lebanon County from 1800s to present and would appreciate hearing from other researchers of these families. GAMBLER/GAMLER/GAMBER, Urias or Uriah; b 3 Jan 1842; d 11 Jan 1920 in Lebanon City, found in 1920 Lebanon Census with wife Susan E. BAUM GAMBLER at 826 Church St GAMBLER, John William; b 30 July 1866; s/o Uriah and Susan GAMBLER; m Matilda or Tillie SNAVELY, 8 Jan 1887 GAMBLER (SNAVELY), Matilda or Tillie; d/o Lydia and Henry SNAVELY; b. Feb 1864; last found in Lebanon City 1930 census living with son, Uriah GAMBLER. SNAVELY, Henry; f/o Matilda SNAVELY GAMBLER; b Dec 1831; m Lydia ? b April 1836 about 1856. Judy Baker
Lebanon Daily News Saturday November 4, 1916 PATRICK GUARE Funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock over the remains of the late Patrick Guare, who was engaged as coachman for the Coleman family for nearly thirty years, prior to twenty-seven years ago. Although his services at the home have long ago terminated, a coach from the Miss Fannie Coleman home was among the carriages in the procession to the cemetery. A Requiem Mass was sung over the remains at St. Mary's Catholic church at the hour names with the Rev. Father Martin officiating. The funeral was held from the home of a daughter Mrs. Andrew Allwein, at 604 Elm Street where the aged man made his home for some time prior to his death. Five sons-Martin, James, William, John and Barry acted as bearers. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes and the high esteem in which the man was held was attested in the large attendance. Funeral director James F. McGovern was in charge of the general arrangements. Nancy
Lebanon Daily News, Monday Evening, June 3, 1889 Funeral of Benjamin F. Bright The funeral of the late Benjamin F. Bright took place this afternoon from the residence of his brother-in-law, Wm. P. Butts, 229 Reed street, and was largely attended. Services were held at the house by Rev. Dr. Billheimer. Delegations were in attendance from the following organizations, of which decease was a member: Sedgwick post, No. 42, G. A. R., Lebanon; Company L, First Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry, and Kittatinny Lodge, No. 85, A. O. U. W., of Lebanon. The remains were interred in Charles Evans cemetery.--Reading Telegram of Saturday.
Lebanon Daily News, Monday Evening, June 3, 1889 Died at the Widow's Home Yesterday, Mrs. Catharine Finfrock, who for the past several years has been an inmate of the Widow's Home, on North Ninth street, died after a long illness with consumption. Her funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. She entered the Home on the 9th of October, 1884.
Lebanon Daily News, Monday Evening, June 3, 1889 Thrown From a Colt & Killed Yesterday a fatally accident happened to Henry Greiner, son of Mr. John L. Greiner, a wagon maker, residing near Colebrook, on the line of the C. & L. railroad. Young Greiner mounted the back of a spirited colt and while riding along he was unseated and thrown to the earth where he was kicked. He died almost instantly. The deceased was aged about 18 years, and was well known in the vicinity as an estemable young man.
Lebanon Daily News, Tuesday Evening, July 5, 1881 Kicked by a Horse Daniel Snyder, a lad about 12 years of age, son of Andrew Snyder, yesterday attended the celebration of the First Reformed Sunday school. Forgetting that it is a little dangerous to get too near the heels of a horse, he moved up so close to one of the horses hitched to the Fredericksburg stage that he was kicked on the breast and knocked senseless. Dr. B. D. Bucher attended to the boy, when soon he was able to move about again. The horse had left an impress of his shoe on the boy's breast.
Lebanon Daily News, Tuesday Evening, July 5, 1881 Register's Office Register Henry Matthews on Saturday granted letters testamentary on the estate of John Miller, deceased, of the borrough of Jonestown, to Hon. Jacob G. Heilman, of the same place.
Lebanon Daily News, Saturday Evening, July 8, 1876 Personal Mr. William Koser, formerly a citizen of this place, now residing at Mt. Carmel, ILL., arrived in town yesterday noon. His brother George, is also in the East. Hon. G. Dawson Coleman and family arrived home last evening in a special car from Philadelphia. Since their departure more or less sickness prevailed in the family.
At what age were single men first taxed in Lebanon County? Don
Lebanon Daily News, Friday Evening Evening, March 2, 1877 Falls from a Hay Loft Yesterday morning, Mr. Jeremiah Behny, farmer, residing in North Lebanon township, while on top of his barn loft in some manner fell through it down on to the wheels of a wagon standing on the barn floor. Mr. Behny in his descent fell forcibly upon the wheel, striking the pit of his stomach. The injuries sustained are of a serious nature and may terminate fatally. Medical aid was at once summoned and the services of Dr. Wm. M. Guilford were called into requistion.
Lebanon Daily News, Saturday Evening, July 8, 1876 Burned with Powder Yesterday morning a little son of Capt. W. Harry Boyd, named Guy, was playing with a box of powder, and wishing to explode it, threw a lighted match in it. The powder did not ignite at first and the little fellow looked into the box just as the powder exploded His face and hands were burned in a horrible manner and his sufferings were fearful. He frantically begged his mother to kill him to relieve him from the excrutiating pain. Dr. Gleim, formerly of Lebanon, was called in and attended to him, and this afternoon he is resting somewhat easy although he suffers great pain.-Pottsville Evening Cronicle of Thursday
Lebanon Daily News, Saturday Evening, July 8, 1876 Yesterday afternoon while Mrs. Henry Garrett, residing on South Seventh street, was in the act of starting a fire by pouring coal oil upon it, the coal oil in the can exploded and the woman narrowly escaping from being severely burned. How often have persons been warned not to use coal oil for the purpose of making a fire burn rapidly. Another warning is this to women to refrain from using coal oil in starting fires.
Lebanon Daily News, Saturday Evening, July 8, 1876 Mr. James Rogers, residing on East Walnut street, is lying dangerously ill and small hopes are entertained for his recovery. Years ago Mr. Rogers was a school teacher in this Borough, and quite a number of those who have reached the age of maturity can point to him as their preceptor.