James Andrew Beicher ^{2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11}

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  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1900 in Cornwall Twp., Lebanon, PA. ³ Reuben Beecher [census taker's handwriting could be Bucher], laborer furnace, 37, was born May, 1863. He was married for 12 years to Emma, 32, born Oct 1867, who had given birth to seven children, four still living in 1900. In their home: Priscilla G., 11, Jul 1888; James A., 6, Mar 1894; Agnes J., 1, Aug 1898; and John R., 7 months, Oct 1899. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania. Reuben was renting his home.

2. Census in 1910 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ¹⁴ Reuben Bucher [census taker's handwriting could easily be Biecher instead of Bucher], laborer in iron works, 47, was married for 26 years to wife Mary, 43. She had given birth to 10 children, 7 of whom were living in 1910. Also in their household: Priscilla, machine operator in shirt factory, 21; James, barber, 16; Agnes, 13; John, 10; Joseph, 8; and Helen, 7. Also in the home was Gertrude Kauffman, granddaughter, 4. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania as were their parents.

3. Residence: Lebanon City Directory: 364 N. Prune Al. Beicher, Reuben, iron wkr.; Mrs. Emma M., Priscilla G., James A. barber, Agnes J., John R., Joseph L., Helen R., Gertrude J. in 1913 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ¹⁵

4. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: Barber Beicher at Heffelfinger Shop, 27 Apr 1914, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ¹⁶ James Beicher, who has been connected with Newton Holland's barber shop for some time, has resigned his position, and has assumed similar duties at the shop of Paul Heffelfinger, in the Central Hotel building, on South Eighth street. Mr. beicher is not only a skilled mechanic and a real tonsorial artist, but he is courteous and affable, and is sure to be liked by the patrons of the establishment. He takes the place of David Stine, who resigned to go into business for himself.

5. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: Paul Heffelfinger Sold Barber Shop to James A. Biecher, 21 Jun 1915, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ¹⁷ Paul Heffelfinger, who for several years conducted the barber shop in the Central Hotel building, on South Eighth street, has sold the establishment to his assistant, James A. Biecher, and he took charge this morning. His purchase includes all the first-class fixtures of the establishment, and as he is well known to the patrons of the place as a first-class tonsorial artist, his future is assured. He has had wide experience in the business, and is fully capable of conducting the establishment with the first class service which has always been a characteristic of the place. Mr. Heffelfinger will start a new shop on North Ninth street.

6. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: Lebanon Barber Rates, 31 Jan 1916, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ¹⁸ We, the undersigned barbers of Lebanon, and vicinity, hereby annoounce that were are compelled on account of increased cost of supplies and help, to make a slight increase in our prices, the same to take effect on February 1, 1916. All hair-cutting -- children and adults, 25c; neck shaving, 5c.
Babb, Martin M.
Beicher, J. A.
Behe, Peter F. Pleasant Hill.
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7. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: Return From Two-Day Fishing Trip, 21 Sep 1916, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ¹⁹ James Beicher, Henry Eisenhauer, and Harry Krill and son, Paul, all well known fishermen of this city, returned late yesterday afternoon from a two day fishing trip at Hindnagle's, in the vicinity of Valley Glen. The trip was rewarded with a fine catch of finny specimens, including a number of eels, and all were viewed with much interest by friends when the party was on the up-town streets enroute home. The trip was made in Mr. Krill's Pierce-Arrow (Brush) machine.

8. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: James A. Beicher Was Host to a Party of Friends, 23 Oct 1916, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ²⁰ ---
James A. Beicher Was Host to a Party of Friends
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James A. Beiccher, the South Eighth street barber, proved to be a "king of good fellows" on Sunday when he entertained a number of friends at his home 306i North Prune avenue. The festivities commenced early in the afternoon and continued until late into the evenlng, with music by a seven piece orchestra the main feature of the event.
Throughout the entire afternoon and evening the orchestra played with a snap and dash that Is associated with Lebanon musicians, and only stopped for an hour during the supper hour to enjoy a sumptious chicken nnd waffle supper served by Mrs. Beicher, thn tonsorial artist's mother. Mrs. Beicher fully upheld her reputation as a culllnary expert and those who tasted of the fine set-out said that it wns the best they had ever had the pleasure of eatlng. Those who enjoyed thn Beicher hospitality included Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Krueger, Mr. nnd Mrs. John Lerch, Paul Nagle, Joseph
Beckley, James Garvie, Arthur Hoover. Charles Deltzler, Harry Krill, Grant Rooks, Samuel Hoover, Robert Arnold, Charles Bomberger, Charles Moudy, Mark Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Beicher, James Beicher and Harry Ilgenfritz. Tho orchestra consisted of Mrs. Krueger and Joseph Beckley, pianists; Charles Krueger, first violin; Paul Nagle, bass violin; James Garvie, coronet; Arthur Hoover, trombone; Charles Dietzler, clarionet, and Harry Krill, drums.

9. Military on 9 Jul 1917 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA: WW 1. Co. D. 109th M.G. Bn. 28th Div. Service No. 1 256 877, Rank: Pvt. ⁶

10. Newspaper: Lebanon Evening Report: James Biecher Enlists In Co. H, 11 Jul 1917, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ²¹ James Biecher, the well known barber, who has a shop in South Eighth st., adjacent to the Postal Telegraph office, has enlisted in Company H. During his absence the shop will be conducted for Mr. Beicher by his own two employees, the Huber brothers.

11. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: New Artist At The Beicher Parlors, 25 Jul 1917, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ²² Claude Arnold, of Campbelltown, this week assumed duties in the Beicher tonsorial parlors, on South Eighth street, which are present conducted by Arthur Huber. Mr. Arnold has had lots of experience in the tonsorial business and his services are a worthy addition tot he present efficient force at these well known parlors.

12. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: Pictures of the Beicher Brothers In Uniforms, 12 Sep 1917, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ²³ Pictures of the Beicher Brothers In Uniforms.
Friends of James A. Beicher, the South Eighth street barber, and proprietor of the Beicher tonsorlal parlors, who is a member of Company H. and went with the company to Georgia on Monday, are greatly interested in his protograph which is being shown at the parlors. In addition to the picture of Barber Beicher in full khaki uniform there is also a picture of his brother, Private John R. Beicher, who is identified with the 33d United States Infantry, Company M, stationed at Gatun Camp, Canal Zone, Panama. Both photographs are good of the soldier boys and are attracting more than ordinary attention.

13. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: James Beicher Writes About Life In Camp, 5 Dec 1917, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ²⁴ -----
JAMES BEICHER WRITES ABOUT LIFE IN CAMP
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James Beicher, proprietor of the Beicher tonsorial parlors, on South Eighth street, who is serving the colors with the 4th Company, 107th Machine Gun Balttalion, formerly Company H, encamped at Camp Hancock, August. Georgia, has written an interesting letter to his mother, Mrs. Reuben Beicher, living at 366 Prune avenue. The letter contained some of Jim's photos in addition to much interesting Information concerning camp life. Jim writes that the weather is cold, and that French and English army officers are assisting in training the Sammies in Camp Hancock.
Another interesting part of the letter was the company's menu for the Thanksgiving dinner which included turkey, filling, peas, celery, mince and peach pie, cake and cocoa. Mrs. Beicher sent her son a box of "goodies" from home, which will probably be more appreciated than all the Thanksgiving dinners away from home.

14. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: Beicher Barber Shiop Purchased By A. L. Blouch, 6 May 1918, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ²⁵ A. L. Blouch, who has been connected with C. W. Morgal's barber shop, on South Eighth street, for a number of years, and who is recognized as one of the most skillful of Lebanon's tonsorial artists, has purchased the Biecher barber shoip, in the Central hotel building. James Biecher who enlisted in Company H last year, is with that organization, now a machine gun battalion, and is about to go to France. The shop was closed last week by the men who had been left in charge. The sale to Mr. Blouch was made today thru the medium of barber Biecher's parents.Mr. Blouch is not only skilled but has business capacity and his many friends wish him great success in the venture. He will open the place again on Wednesday of this week.

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16. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: James Beicher Writes He Is In Base Hospital Recovering From Wound, 5 Oct 1918, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ²⁷ Letters received by friends in this city from Private James Beicher, of Company D, 109th Machine Gun Battlion, with Pershing in France, tell of his presence in a base hospital recovering from a wound received in action. Beicher tells of being in high spirits and looking forward to his early return to his command. Beicher is well remembered here, having been proprietor of the Central hotel barber shop at the time of his enlistment in Company H., Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry.

17. Newspaper: Lebanon Evening Report: Fine Photo of James Beicher Is Pulbished Today in the Philadelphia North American, 11 Oct 1918, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ²⁸

18. Newspaper: Lebanon Evening Report: Soldier Barber Aims to Re-open Business After Year Overseas, 29 May 1919, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ²⁹ James Biecher, well known tonsorial artist, who recently returned home from a year's service overseas with Company D., 169th Machine Gun Battalion, is looking around for a vacant room in which to again engage in business and take care of his former patrons. Mr. Biecher, prior to his defending the colors as a member of Company H, was proprietor of the Central barber shop on South Eighth street.

19. Newspaper: Lebanon Semi-Weekly News: Pvt. John Biecher Has Arrived From Panama On 30-Day Furlough, 9 Jun 1919, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ³⁰ Soldier John Biecher, brother of James Beicher, who recenlty returned from France, arrived at his home, at 366 Prune Avenue, this city, on a thirty day furlough. He is in Co. M. 33rd Regt., regular army, and is stationed at Panama. The two brothers were glad to see each other again and his many friends in the Fifth Ward greeted him to this city. He looks fine as all returned soldier boys appear.

20. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: "Soldier James Beicher who recently returned from France, has opened a first class barber shop at Fifth Ave. and Lehman street. He invites patronage of all his friends. He was a barber in a local shop prior to serving his country.", 5 Jul 1919, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ³¹

21. Census in 1920 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ² Renting at 322 Prune Alley in Lebanon in 1920 was Reuben Beicher, laborer, 56, widowed, living with sons James, barber, 25; and Joseph, 18; and daughter Helen, 17. Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

22. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: Ad: "Take Notice! HAIR CUTTIN to remain 35c JAMES BIECHER'S Barber Shop 146 Lehman Street", 17 Feb 1922, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ³²

23. He was employed on 11 Aug 1927 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. His marriage license states his occupation was a barber.

24. Residence: on 11 Aug 1927 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ¹ He lived at 146 Lehman St., Lebanon, Pa. according to his marriage license.

25. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News: Mrs. and Mrs. J. Beicher Celebrate Anniversary, 14 Aug 1928, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ³³ Mr. and Mrs. James Beicher, of Second and Lehman streets, are receiving the congratulations and felicitations of virtually the entire Fifth Ward today. The cause of it all is their celebration of their first wedding anniversary, which they celebrated with a dinner Sunday. However cards of good wishes and congratulations continued to arrive as late as this morning. Mr. Beicher is well known to a host of people as a barber conducting his place of business at the aforementioned address.

26. Census in 1930 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ³⁴ The 1930 census recorded two Beicher families as neighbors.

Owning the $6000 home at 146 Lehman Street was James Beicher, barber shop proprietor, 36, living with wife Mabel A., 29; and daughter Sarah A., 1. James was a WW I veteran.

Renting next door at 366 Plum Street was Joseph L. Beicher, heater in a steel mill, 27, single, living with his widowed father, Reuben.

Everyone and their parents were born in Pennsylvania.

27. Residence: on 26 Jan 1932 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ³⁵

28. Newspaper: Lebanon Daily News Ad: NOTICE All Hair Cuts 25c including Saturdays. James Beicher 146 Lehman St., 13 May 1932, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ³⁶

29. Census in 1940 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ³⁷ The 1940 census recorded owning a $4200 home at 146 Lehman Street: James Beicher, barber, 46, with wife Mabel, 40; Sarah, 5; Anna, 3, and James' brother Joseph, laborer bolt shop, 37, single. Everyone was born in Pennsylvania.

30. Residence: 146 Lehman Street, Lebanon, PA on 27 Apr 1942 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ⁵

31. Census in 1950 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ¹¹ The 1950 census recorded at 146 Lehman Street: James A. Beicher, no occupation, 56, living with wife Mable A., 50; Sarah A., office work in lumber company, 21; and Anna A., 13. Also in the home is a lodger, James' brother Joe Leo Beicher, machine operator in steel mill, 47.

32. Cause of Death: arteriosclerotic heart disease, acute decompensation, 5 Apr 1952, Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ⁷

33. Obituary: Lebanon Daily News: obituary of James A. Beicher on 5 Apr 1952 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ¹³ -----
James A. Beicher Dies; World War 1 Veteran
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James A. Beicher, 146 Lehman Street, died this moining at 8:10 at his home, after a six-year illness. Ha was 58.
He was a retired barber, a member of St. Gertrude's Church, tha Holy Name Society, and the Rescue Fire Company.
Beicher was a veteran of World War I, having served overseas with Company D, 19th Machine Gun Battalion of the 28th Division. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received during his overseas tour of duty. t
Surviving are his wife, Mabel (Deck) Beicher; two daughters, Anna, at home, and Sarah, wife of John Gerberich, Lebanon; a granddaughter, Carol Ann Gerberlch; two brothers, John and Joseph Beicher, both of Lebanon; and a sister, Helen, wife of Andrew Winkler, Cleona.

34. Occupation: barber in his own shop on 5 Apr 1952 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ⁷

35. Residence: 146 Lehman St., Lebanon, PA on 5 Apr 1952 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA. ⁶

James married Mabel A. Deck, daughter of Isaac Deck and Alice Spannuth, on 11 Aug 1927 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA.¹ (Mabel A. Deck was born on 28 Sep 1900 in Fredericksburg, Lebanon, PA,^{1 38} died on 20 Dec 1971 in Lebanon, Lebanon, PA ^{9 38 39} and was buried on 24 Dec 1971 in Lebanon: Holy Cross Cemetery, Lebanon, PA ³⁹.)