Franklin B. RHOADS, who for many years was employed as a teller in the Boyertown National Bank, aged 76 years, died from old age and apoplexy at his home, 411 South 14th Street, Reading, on Monday morning. For the past four weeks he was ill. His illness took a serious aspect two weeks ago when he was confined to his bed. Mr. RHOADS was born in Amity township. He received his early education in the schools of that township and for several years was clerk at the Yellow House creamery. He later moved to Boyertown. Here he was employed for many years as a teller in the National Bank. Through his daily work he made the acquaintance of many people who regarded him with respect. About seven years ill healthy at certain intervals caused his retirement from the banking business. He moved to Reading four years ago. Mr. RHOADS was an ardent Democrat and very active years ago. An interview he gave to the writer about 25 years ago, and published in this paper at the time, was largely the cause of Judge HAGENMAN's defeat for re-election. He was a member of Rosalind Castle, No. 227, Knights of the Golden Eagle, of Boyertown and for many years treasurer of the lodge. He was twice married and is survived by his widow, Mary (nee DELLICKER) and six children from the first wife: John L. and Chauncey L., of Reading; Daniel, Hazelton; William, Boyertown; Mrs. William LEINBACH, Mt. Penn; Mrs. John GUILDIN, Yellow House. One sister, Mrs. Hattie BECHTEL, of Reading, also survives. The funeral was held from his late residence on Thursday. Services and interment at St. Paul's Union Church, Amityville. Rev. George G. GREENAWALD officiated. The bearers included three sons and a grandson, Daniel, Chauncey, William and Llewellyn RHOADS. The tributes included these: Carnations, Mr. and Mrs. KIRCHOFF; sweet peas, Jacob YAHN, of Boyertown; carnations, widow; peonies, sister, Mrs. BECHTEL and family; peonies, Dorothy; carnations, daughter Maud; carnations, Dorothy; carnations and roses Mrs. Howard MILLER. A delegation from Rosalind Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle, of Boyertown, attended the funeral. During the service Miss Helen GUILDIN sang several hymns.
Sarah (nee WENTZEL), wife of Theodore S. FEGLEY, died of cancer at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, after long and patient suffering at her residence, North Reading Avenue, aged 59 years and 6 days. Deceased was a native of this place and was reared in the family of Henry KEPLER from childhood. Her husband and these children survive: Harry W., Boyertown; Alice G. wife of William H. HAUSMAN, Bechtelsville and Edna L., at home. A daughter Mary, died Feb. 14, this year and another daughter, Laura, preceded her mother in death a number of years. Funeral on Monday, June 7, at 10:30. Rev. A. M. WEBER will conduct services in Fairview Chapel. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. The undertaker is James J. BROWN.
The third annual commencement of the Amity Township High School was held in the Amityville Church on Wednesday evening. Emily M. BODY, Anna M. RHOADS, Levi D. GRESH and Edgar W. WISE were graduated. "Peace Versus War" was the subject of Mr. WISES's oration. Miss RHOADS had an essay on, "The Preservation of the Flowers." Miss BODY's oration was on "The Country Life Problem." Mr. GRESH had the class oration and his subject was the class motto "Semper ad Frontem," (always foremost). Rev. O. S. KRIEBEL, of the Perkiomen Seminary, delivered an address. The Birdsboro orchestra rendered music.
In looking over a copy of the "Democrat" of January 3, 1888, we find these weddings recorded: Frank B. RHOADS to Mrs. Mary REIDNAUER [widow of William REIDENAUER]; Irvin B. STAUFFER to Miss Olivia LANDIS and John W. LEAVER to Miss Ida SALZER. The same issue reports that Eve. J. E. FREEMAN was elected pastor of the Reformed Church.
In the issue of January 3, 1877 we find that Lyman ENGEL was head manager of a party given at Frank BOYER's home; and that B.F. YOST had sold his Keystone House to Solomon STETLER, and that Jacob WALLACH wagered $1,000 that he had a 3 year old colt which excelled a colt owned by P. F. THEOBOLD at Barto, as to draught quality, etc.
In an issue of February 20, 1877, we find that "George YOHN, Chestnut Street, had a dozen boys arrested by Constable FISHER for breaking window panes in his house while serenading Jack LAITY and Mary CONNER, who had been married. Mr. YOHN had to pay the costs." In the same issue we find Leopold GUNSBURGER made an assignment and appointed Daniel LEIDY assignee.
Issue of May 8, 1883, says, "The National Bank intends to move into its new building on Reading Avenue on May 10, it being an excellent location where people can leave their horses with safety, not having to be in constant anxiety, that a train might come along and frighten away their teams."
The same paper has this item: - "Boyertown's latest sensation is a wager by Ed LAFFERTY, to eat five goose eggs every day, for a period of twenty days. Although we have never tasted goose eggs ourselves, we often heard that they have a most disagreeable taste, and it is our opinion, that by the time Mr. LAFFERTY has finished his task he will wish all the goose eggs were where no pepper or anything else grows. Luckily we have not two complete drug stores in town and we expect they will put in store a good amount of pills to relive him when finished.
Submitted by: Betty.
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