Jan. 20 -- A.M. Wolf, baker, received a car of Minnesota flour at Robesonia, consisting of 210 barrels at a cost of $1,200. The flour was conveyed with 16 sleighs in half a day to this place. Several of the sleighs made two trips.
Dr. Israel Cleaver, Health Officer of Reading was here investigating reported contagious diseases.
Ten ice houses, located at this place and the immediate vicinity, have been filled.
George E.S. Winter hauled coal from the railroad station for S.S. Winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Haag, of Krick's Mill, visited the family of John Rupp.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kreltz visited the family of I.S. Fidler, at Robesonia.
George D. Fahrenbach and Isaac Shower attended the Laymen's Missionary banquet in Reading.
Isaac H. Lengle is huckstering at public sales.
Deputy Revenue Collector Cranston and wife were in town.
Dr. C.P. Kalbach and Dr. C.E. Schlappich, members of the Bernville School Board, attended the Directors' Convention in Kutztown.
D.S. Wengert slaughtered two hogs weighing 251 and 257 pounds dressed.
C.M. Richardson will spend the coming week in New York looking after the milk business in which he is interested.
Edwin Reinsel purchased a new two-horse sleigh from C. Master, of Robesonia.
The firm of Reber & Faust engaged four hands to quarry limestone and burn lime at the Reber quarry in Penn township.
Franklin Stertzel slaughtered three porkers, weighing respectively 221, 239 and 251 pounds.
A sleighing party from Robesonia visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kenney and daughter, Bella. In the party were: Margaret Knoll, Carrie Poffenberger, Phoebe Reber, Womelsdorf; Sallie Stamm, Naomi Mosser, Nettie Leiss, John Kalbach and Ralph Leise, North Heidelberg; Alice Long, Laura Schaeffer, Lydia Wenrich, Sallie Beidler, Mary Beidler, Lizzie Swope, Katie Beidler, Bertha Lengel, Raymond Swope, Milton Long, John Stump, Walter Lengel, Howard Long, Raymond Schell, Alvin Wenrich, James Long, Charles Schoener, Charles Long, John Swope, of Robesonia.
Refreshments were served and games enjoyed.
Miss Ella Croll, residing on North Reading avenue, celebrated her 18th birthday anniversary. Her many friends surprised her with a handkerchief shower. Last evening she was the recipient of 40 handkerchiefs of many varieties.
William D. Kehl, of Reading, sold four brick houses situated on Rhoads avenue between Jefferson and Monroe streets, to William M. Mest and David R. Rohrbach of Bechtelsville, for $4,300.
From this date on, Burgess L.E. Lefever says that the snow cleaning ordinance will be rigidly enforced. Property owners are obliged to have the sidewalks cleared within 10 hours after snow has ceased falling.
Miss Bessie, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Leaver, of Roxboro, was married to Clare V. Fryer, at Roxboro. Mrs. Fryer is well known here, her parents having formerly resided in town for many years.
George Wren, of Philadelphia, is spending several days with his brother, Charles Wren, at Willow Grove Mansion.
In the home of Thomas Will, Franklin street, the water pipes and boiler froze. There was an explosion that tore away the water tank and cracked the water back in the stove. No one was hurt, but some damage resulted from the water.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geyer left for Philadelphia.
Mrs. Reuben Rhoads, South Reading avenue, is confined to bed seriously ill with pneumonia.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Reading Conference of the Lutheran Church will meet in Boyertown in St. John's Church on May 18.
Isaac Geisinger, R.D. carrier from Boyertown, who was ill with pneumonia for several months, resumed his duties.
Jan. 20. -- The most important gathering of the week was the meeting of the Parent-Teachers' Association held in the High School building. The meeting was one of the most pleasing held this season. The large gathering listened attentively to the able address made by Prof. Wilmer A. Kreider, Principal of the Birdsboro High School, who talked on "What a four-year High School course means to a borough, and what is being done at Birdsboro." Prof. Kreider's address was very interesting. Several vocal selections were rendered by Prof. Charles W. Eyster, the newly elected musical director of the local schools. The other musical features of the evening were rendered in the following order: Piano duet, Miss Helen Sellers and Miss Eva Spindler; vocal solos, Miss Laura Altenderfer and Miss Madeline Snell; duet, Miss Emilie Confer and Mrs. Adam Lenhart; selections, Miss Laura Kalbach's school.
One of the most successful dances of the season was that held under the auspices of Company E, Fourth Regiment, N.G.P., in Armory Hall. The dance was held for the young women and friends who assisted in making the military fair held during the holidays a success. Music was furnished by the Hamburg Orchestra. A fine luncheon was served during the evening.
An interesting game of basket ball will be played in Armory Hall this evening, between the O.A.B. team of town and the Elaine team of Reading. The game will be called at 8 o'clock. Between the halves of the big teams, a game will be played between two teams of the Boys Athletic Club, of town.
Rev. Karl A. Stein, pastor of the First Reformed Church will preach the sixth of the series of sermons on the Ten Commandments Sunday evening. His subject will be "Thou shalt not kill, or the sacredness of human life." The choir of the church has prepared special music.
Postmaster A.H. Byers, South Fourth street, left for East Orange, N.J. to attend the funeral of Charles C. O'Velli, the husband of his niece, formerly Miss Jennie Stansfield. The body will be taken to Yonkers, N.Y., for burial.
Solon L. Bausher, of the Gotham Knitting Mills, attended the automobile show in Philadelphia.
Fred Confer, who has spent the past few weeks in town, left to resume his position with the Central Iron and Steel Company, Harrisburg.
Miss Laura Behlor left for Reading and Philadelphia, where she will spend some time as the guest of relatives and friends.
Miss Annabelle Matten, South Fourth street, attended a private dance held at Gundry's Dancing Academy, Reading.
Mrs. James D. Koller, State street, returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. George Sellers, at Norristown.
Bethel, Jan. 20. -- The town of Millersburg has been without a doctor since Dr. H.F. Stapp left for Womelsdorf several months ago. Dr. Beuhler, of Wernersville, will move into Dr. Stapp's home some time during the coming week.
The Wessnersville school, F.D. Feinour, teacher, enjoyed a sleigh ride to Schucker's school, Edgar W. Herring, teacher, and Grimville school, George C. Weida, teacher. Spelling bees, recitations and other exercises were rendered. The following comprised the party: F.D. Feinour, teacher; Robert Rauch, Hiram Snyder, Bertha H. Clause, Barbara Kunkle, Verna Breiner, Mary Ely, Bertha Gruber, Mary Krammes, Mabel Ely, Etta Reber, Edna M. Rauch, Edna B. Wessner, Fannie C. Kunkle, Minnie C. Scheirer, Verna K. Ely, Esther Bachman, John Trout, Edgar Henry, Lewis Trout, Eddie Leibensperger, Clarence Wessner, Herbert Ely, Paul Snyder, Ellis Breiner, Ellwood Wessner, Edgar Ely, Joseph Kistler, Mark Snyder, Paul Snyder and Ralph Trout.
The following comprised a sleighing party to the residence of Walter Stump, of near Stein's Corner: Levi Wink, Eli G. Wiessner, Samuel M. Miller, John Wessner, Anson Peter Stern, William Roth, Osville Wessner, William Frey, George Roth, Chester Tyson, Austin Tyson, Dewey Wink, Paul, Home and Bright Stump, Charles Schlenker, Debbie and Florence Wessner, Florence Kunkle, Bertha Clauss, Mrs. George Roth, Helena Sanders, Della Sterner, Mercy Tyson, Emma Ely, Martha Wisser, Barbara Tyson, Mabel Wink and Helen Stump.
Claude Brobst, of Lynnport visited George Kunkle and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Kerschner and William Kerschner, of Jordan Valley, called on S.M. Miller and family.
Hiram Snyder and George Kunkle, of this place, visited Francis Smith and family.
John Wessner purchased a new cutter from A.H. Hein, of Lenhartsville.
Milton Kramer and John Wessner visited Tilghman Wessner and family, of Albany.
Levi Roth, William F. Snyder and Osville Snyder are hauling lime from Maxatawny.
F.D. Feinour and Osville Wessner attended the Teachers' Institute of the Fourth District, held in the Auditorium at Kutztown.
The funeral of Mrs. David Dresch was held from the residence of her son, Benjamin Dresch, near town. Services and interment took place at St. Michael's Church, Tilden township. Funeral Director J.D. Naftzinger, of Centerport, had charge.
Charles Rahn slaughtered a number of porkers for Howard M. Blatt.
Milton Blatt assisted his brother, Richard Blatt, to butcher.
Samuel Schrach who visited Milton Blatt, left for his home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rahn called on Charles Kauffman and family.
Howard Blatt sold a number of porkers to a butcher.
J.F. Mogel is kept busy grinding corn at his grist mill for the farmers of this neighborhood.
Aaron Blatt dehorned cattle for Levi Dietrich.
Levi Dietrich, sr., is visiting his sons, Irvin and Horace Dietrich and families, in Philadelphia. The sons are engaged in the tobacco business.
Nelson Dietrich called on F.E. Seaman and Milton Blatt.
Undertaker J.H. Naftzinger, of Centerport was here.
Levi Dietrich was at Shoemakersville.
An entertainment will be held at Centerport on Saturday evening, January 20, by the school teacher, Clarence Khine.
Samuel Schrack, formerly of this place, was in Reading.
Howard Koenig called on Milton Blatt and family.
The Reading Railway Company will in the near future build a new depot at this place. The company received a space of ground from Mr. Mellinger, proprietor of the Fritztown station farm, measuring 30 by 100 feet on the site where the present small building now stands.
Charles Kramer, proprietor of the Farmers Hotel, will erect a large shed for the purpose of holding cattle and horse sales.
Solomon Shearer filled his three large ice houses with a capacity of 3000 tons, with ice from six to eight inches thick.
Matthan Wenrich, merchant, was in Reading.
Mahlon Masser's shirt factory will go into operation within a few weeks.
Sleighing parties from Wernersville, Reading, Sinking Spring and Robesonia have been at the Farmers Hotel.
A large party from Sinking Spring passed through town en route to Reinholds station.
Eli H. Swoyer, Christopher Ennes, George Eckenroth and George Walters attended the Luigard sale.
At a session of the Carpenters' Union, $44 in sick donations were granted. One candidate by transfer was received. The organization will move from the Bone & Eagle Building, Eighth and Franklin streets, to 731 Penn street, in several days.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Church tendered a reception to the new converts in the church. Refreshments, consisting of ice cream and cake, were served.
Mrs. C.A. Wells spent a few days in Coatesville.
Notwithstanding the extremely cold weather last Sunday, there were good congregations in attendance at the Methodist Church. In the morning the pastor, Rev. W.H. Zweizig, preached on "The word of a king," Eccles. 8:4, and in the evening his theme was "The mercy of the Lord," Psa. 136:23. Miss Grace Crowl led the devotional meeting of the Epworth League.
Lewis Wells of Washington, D.C., spent a few days with relatives at this place.
Mrs. Martin Kline of Joanna, called on Elverson friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stroman attended the funeral of Mrs. William Stroman at Goodville.
Kurtz Robinson, of Downingtown, visited friends at this place.
Mrs. Joseph Buchanan spent a day in Reading.
Miss Leona Finger visited friends at Birdsboro.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fix, of Newcastle are spending some time at the home of their daughter, Mrs. William Miller.
Edgar Binder, of Ellsmere Junction, visited at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Binder.
Mrs. Fornwalt, of Wilmington, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mast.
Barnard Fox was at West Chester.
David Buller will move into the house of William Miller on Water street.
The following pupils of the Gibraltar primary school, Miss Florence O. Esser, teacher, attended every day during the fourth month: Ruth Mullen, George Bechtel, Lester Hoffman, Bennie Bitler, Lester Van Pelt, John Hufman, Suray Killian, Miriam Killian and Myers Wells. These pupils of the Upper Gibraltar school, Miss Helen Esser, teacher, attended every day during the fourth month: Elsie Degler, Alice Bitler, Lillian Ehrgood, Minnie Ehrgood, George Degler, Harvey Gibler, David Helms and Edward Helms.
August T. Reinauer, proprietor of the Gibraltar Hotel, has finished filling his ice house with an excellent quality of ice 11 inches thick.
Rev. W.F. Deibert, of Birdsboro will conduct services in St. John's Church, Sunday morning, Jan. 21, at 10 o'clock.
Several large sleighing parties from Reading banqueted at the Griesmersville Hotel, Charles W. Behrle, proprietor.
James H. Rothenberger filled his ice house with six-inch ice from Baum's dam along the Manatawny creek, and Landlord Behrle and Merchant M.B. Clouser filled their house with 10-inch ice from Fisher's dam.
Jeremiah Heffner and family, and William R. Berger and family, of Oley Furnace, comprised a sleighing party that spent an evening with Charles A. Stump and family.
A sleighing party from Oley Line, spent an evening with the family of Peter H. Knabb. In the party were Edwin Ohlinger and wife, Sallie Wegman, Ellen Wegman, Sarah Leininger, Lizzie Moyer, Clara Knabb, Sarah Knabb, Charles K. Bieber, Peter Bieber, Clinton Bieber, William Wegman, Walter Wegman, Henry Wegman, Harry Loeb, Robert Moyer, Edwin Moyer, Daniel Snyder and Harry Wiest.
John Kemmerer, of Alsace, paid his annual visit to Levi R. Hartman.
Charles G. Houp has completed his work at Drehersville, Schuylkill county.
A sleighing party from Reading visited Mr. and Mrs. Peter Machemer, where the party enjoyed a chicken dinner. The following were in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seeber, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wetzel, Mrs. Artemus Garlock, daughter Florence and son Robert, Miss Edna Gerlock and friend and Joseph Henry. The following were also present: Miss Mayme Kauffman and John McGray, Leesport; Miss Carrie Freeman, Howard Troutman, James Machemer and Raymond Land, of town; Miss Mayme Kauffman gave a few selections on the piano.
Rev. Dr. J.I. Good, President of the General Synod of the Reformed Church, and Vice President of the Central Theological Seminary, of Dayton, Ohio, preached in the Union Church.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wiest and children, of Reading, were guests of F.M. Snyder and family.
William Kline and son, of Camden, N.J., were guests of Mr. Kline's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kline.
Jan. 20. -- A sleighing party, composed of the following, spent an evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buffamoyer, at Lebanon. In the party were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sporman and daughter, Myrle; John Sporman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoover, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Haas, Misses Mary Schlosman, Bertha Klopp and Samuel Dundore.
The funeral of Alice Deck was largely attended by relatives and friends, Rev. D.K. Laudenslager officiated. Services were conducted in St. John's Church. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining. George Schlasman had charge.
A shooting match was held at the Brown House, S.W. Dieffenbach, proprietor, for a hog. Many local sportsmen were in attendance. Paul Yeager and James Rabold won the animal.
Jacob Scholl rented the house of Seth Kline on East Market street, and will take possession in the spring. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Yiengst now occupying the property, will move to Myerstown.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gerhart, who were recently married, will move to near Meckville.
Mrs. Charles Hicks left for Sheridan to remain for some time.
An orchestra is being organized by the young folks of town, under the leadership of Samuel Filman.
Amy L. Bordner returned from a few days' trip to Philadelphia, where she was the guest of the family of her brother, Dr. T.B. Bordner, 4438 Germantown avenue.
Samuel W. Dieffenbach bought a sleigh from J.H. Wilhelm, Myerstown.
C.P. Klopp transacted business in Lenhartsville.
Daniel S. Miller, of this place, after making extensive improvements to the Romig home on Second street, sold it on private terms to Allen Howarter, of town. It will soon be occupied by Oscar Shell, the local blacksmith, now residing in Longswamp.
Mrs. Katie Schugard, who kept house for D.S. Miller, her brother, removed to her own home in Allentown. D.S. Miller is making his home with his brother Nathan, at Longswamp.
John H. Beitler, whose wife recently died, moved to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Beitler, near Maple Grove. He will, however, continue work with the repair crew of Shamrock.
The Jonas O. Weiler property on Cherry street, recently vacated by John H. Beitler, will be occupied by Charles Druckenmiller, of Alburtis, son-in-law of Peter Walbert, of town.
Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Becker and son, Harry, will spend Friday and Saturday in Philadelphia, where Mr. Becker will attend the banquet of the Philadelphia & Reading Railway veterans.
Among those who attended the Laymen's Missionary convention in Trinity Lutheran Church, Reading, from this community were: Rev. William L. Meckstroth, of Longswamp; Rev. Isaac Stahr of Friedensburg; Rev. William H. Kline, Topton; Rev. R.B. Lynch, Kutztown, and Rev. Wm. F. Bond, Shamrock.
The Mountain Telephone Company, a rural line of the Bell system, will hold it[s] annual business session on Saturday January 20, at 1 p.m. at Landis Store. Directors will be elected.
A party of young folks, from Gouglersville enjoyed a sleigh ride to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin S. Remp. In the party were Ralph Diller, Harvey Stoudt, Elmer Eshelman, Stanley Burkhart, Herbert Krick, Annie Diller, Jennie Krick, Guyenila Burkhart, Katie Diller, Carrie Burkhart and Mabel Diller.
The Keystone Band fair was well attended at Henry Furlow's hotel. The Bowmansville Band furnished concert music. The Reinhold Band has been engaged for this evening.
Miss Minnie Burns and friend from Reading passed through this place.
John Huether, who was confined to the house, is able to be about again.
Rev. M.L. Herbein, Reformed pastor of Belleman's Church, will hold English services here on Sunday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m.
The Dauberville Ice Company has over 100 men housing ice. The ice is from 13 to 14 inches thick.
The entertainment of the Wes Leesport High School, held in the Union Fire Company's hall was well attended by local young folks.
Mr. Snyder, of Indiana, called on Samuel Blatt and family.
Mrs. John S. Noecker and son, Irwin, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Motz, at Temple.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weaver was largely attended in spite of the extreme cold weather and drifted roads. Mr. Weaver's aged brothers and sisters were unable to attend. Thirty guests were entertained at dinner and supper. Numerous presents, including $17 in gold were received. Flowers from Lancaster hot-houses decorated the tables. John H. DeHaven was the orator for the evening, while Roy Weaver furnished the piano music. Among the guests were: A.W. Snader, of New Holland; Mrs. Winters, of Goodville, Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Stechman and Mrs. Thompson, of Philadelphia. Mr. Weaver has two brothers, Isaac Weaver, of Bridgeville, aged 84, and Martin, of Goodville, aged 82, besides two sisters, Mrs. I. Sensenich, of Beartown, and Mrs. Martin Lichty, of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Weaver has five sisters and two brothers.
A child of Mr. and Mrs. John Koch died at their home near Turkey Hill. Joseph Weaver is the undertaker.
Mr. Gross, of Honeybrook, was buried in the M.E. graveyard.
The coldest reading made in the neighborhood was that at John Weaver's home, near Smoketown, where it was 32 degrees below zero, on Saturday, last.
One of the cows Peter Forman bought and fattened for market was killed. When opened, a wire several inches long was found in its stomach.
Misses Sarah and Elizabeth Yohn entertained a few friends from Lancaster, Downington and this place.
Miss Blanche Nevin, now in Algeria, is sending cards to her friends here.
Charles Kurtz, of Willow Glen Mills, Joanna, was here, delivering flour, cornmeal, etc.
The C.E. Society Sunday evening, Jan. 21, will be led by Miss Eva Dise. Topic, "Worth while ambitions."
Many of our town children and older folks are confined to their homes with sickness.
Mrs. Solomon Heist, of Kutztown, visited Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Heffner.
I.G. Welder, School Director, attended the School Directors' convention at Kutztown.
Mrs. Louisa Rapp and Miss Elda Grim were in Reading.
Mrs. George Kutz was in Kutztown.
Miss Abby K. Weiser was in Topton.
Linus Hammes is employed as clerk by Moses Kutz in his store.
A.G. Clemmer sold a lot of cattle at public sale at the Union House, Bally.
The Clayton Butter and Cheese Company filled its ice house with ice from Henry Schultz's dam.
H.H. Schultz returned home from a trip through the Southern States and to the West. He became sick and returned earlier than he had expected.
Mrs. Augusta Taylor, aged 56 years, 928 Madison avenue, ocupies a cot in the Reading Hospital and is in a precarious condition as a result of a burning accident. Her son-in-law, Edwin Daniels, is also confined in the institution suffering from severe burns of the hands and feet.
Mrs. Taylor arose at her accustomed hour and proceeded to prepare breakfast. The accident occurred about 7:30 a.m. In some manner her apron came in contact with the flames of the gas range. She did not notice that her clothes were burning until the flames started to leap up about her person. Her screams for help brought her son-in-law to her assistance. He quickly secured a piece of carpet and in a short time had smothered the flames, not, however, before every stitch of clothing had been burned from Mrs. Taylor. She became unconsciuos and the Readig Hose ambulance was summoned.
The injured woman and her son-in-law wer rushed to the hospital. Mrs. Taylor was taken to the operating table where it was found that she was badly burned from head to foot. While her condition is dangerous the hospital authorities think she will recover. The fact that she did not inhale any of the flames is a factor all in her favor. The son-in-law's injuries are not serious.
Mrs. deBenneville Randolph Keim, Regent of the Berks County Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution presided at a well-attended meeting in Masonic Temple. She arrived from Washington on Friday and will be the guest of Mrs. George Rick, 439 Oley street.
A feature was the reading of a paper by Mrs. John B. Dampman. It was entitled "The climas of human endeavor, the Panama Canal." The paper was one of the most interesting ever read before the local chapter.
The music was in charge of Mrs. William J. Frame. The misses Custer were the hostesses.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, when Mrs. Hendrik Vossema will read a paper on "Romances of old New England roof trees."
The music will be in charge of Mrs. H.A. Acker and the hostesses will be Miss Elizabeth D. Nagle and Miss M. Elizabeth Wilson
George B. O'Neil, 1316 North Twelfth street, was in Philadelphia on business.
Members of the Liberty Fire Company and their wives and friends to the number of about 150, celebrated the 58th anniversary of the organization with a banquet and dance in Rajah Temple. It was one of the most-enjoyable affairs of the kind in thie history fo the organization.
Music was furnished by a string orchestra, a concert programme being rendered while the participants were asembling. Dancing followed and at 9:30 p.m., the banquet took place.
The party assembled in two's and headed by Frank Rathman, Chairman of the Committe of Arrangements, proceeded to the dining room on the first floor, where the banquet was served by Mrs. Frank Harner.
Following was the menu: Blue Points, Queen Olives, Hearts of Celery, Cream Tomato, French Rolls, Creme de Menthe Sherbert, Roast Young Turkey, Giblet Sauce, Filling, Cranberries, Corn, Salted Nuts, Cream Mints, Ice Cream, Mince Pie, Coffee
After the menu had been disposed of, there were a number of addresses. Harry E. Wise, acting as toastmaster. Among the speakers were: Charles E. Miller, 3d President of the company; William R. Rhoda, Vice President, and William J. Rourke, the latter a member.
At the conclusion of this part of the programme dancing was resumed. The hall was beautifully decorated with palms and poinsettias.
Harry E. Wise was master of ceremonies. Following were floor managers: Thos. C. Ruth, Wilson Reitz, Howard Koch, Frank Kohl, Peter B. Weidner, Jacob L. Weitzel, William Faust and Harry Levan.
Folloing comprised the Committee of Arrangements: Frank Rathman, Chairman; Daniel Herbine, Secretary; Harry E. Wise, Treasurer; Chearles E. Stout, Irwin Rathman.
Beautiful souvenir programmes were distributed. They contained the followig names of former Presidents of the organization: J.W. Holmes, 185-55; F.S. Boas, 1856-58; J.H. Deysher, 1859-60; W. Geiger, 1861-63; A.F. Bertolet, 1864-66; H.M. Keim, 1867-74; A.H. Deysher, 1868; E. Howell, 1869-73, '82-84; J.F. Weitzel, 1875-77; M. Rhoda, 1878-81; G.J. Butler, 1885-86; F.A.Tyson, 1887-88; A.S. Deysher, 1889-90; W.B. Shaffer, 1891-92; M. Moyer, 1893; J.N. Hagenman, 1894-95; W.D. Butler, 1896-97; J.E. DeVine; 1898; C.S. Butler, 1900-01; C.E. Rhoads, 1902; P.B. Weidner, 1903; C.H. Morris, 1904; J.E. Harbster, 1905, 08-09; C.F. Fry, 1906; D. E. Dampman, 1907; H.F. Weitzel, 1910; C.E. Miller, No. 3, 1911.
Tonight the third annual fair of the combined tribes and councils Degree of Pocahontas, Improved Order of Red Men, will open in the Red Men's Hall, 833-835 Walnut street to continue for one week.
A street parade will precede the opening. Representatives from each of the tribes will particpate int he procession. The hall is decorated. Each tribe and council has been allotted a certain amount of space for booths. They have arranged their own exhibit and the rsult will be a number of surprises.
There will be attractions every night during the week. Dancing will be one of the regular events. The Winona Band will furnish the music. On Friday evening the masquerade will be held.
The sub-committees reported everything in readiness for the opening tonight. The committees:
General Committee--Edwin Noll, Chairman; Hayden McQuaile, Secretary; Harry Bendel, Vice Chairman.
The following are the committees representing each tribe and council:
Juniata Tribe--Jacob D. Reber, Fred Obold, Jacob C. Steubner, Earnest Kleeman and Daniel H. Rhoads.
Opekasset Tribe--Joseph Tufflet, William Zerbe, Adam Sands, Harry Eshbach and Robert Raser.
Ogalala Tribe--Edwin B. Noll, Charles H. Noll, Charles A. Warmkessel, Jerome Griess and E.J. Hemminger.
Wyanet Tribe--Claude Aulenbach, Samuel Gensemer, Charles Clemmens, Arthur Clemmens and Walter Clemmens.
Manangy Tribe--Harry Bouchet, John Weinhold, Edward Seitzinger, Luther Schaeffer, Samuel Newkirk and Charles E. Wegman.
Unamis Tribe--Herman Croessant, Jr., John Johnson, George Renninger, Calvin Degler and William Rock.
Neversink Tribe--Fred Kauffman, Henry Weitzel, Fred. Diehl, Edward Focht and Wm. Butterwel.
Metacomet Tribe--Elmer Bender, BGeorge E. Moyer, Andrew Wirey, Allen Roland and Wm. Vogel.
Cheyenne Tribe--William Fox, William Beshore, George Sheets, Hilklah Bradley adn Andrew Frick.
Indianola Council--Miss Sallie Clouse, Mrs. Ellen Daubert, Mrs. Anna Gensemer, Mrs. Alice Heckman and Mrs. Ida Gries.
Narragansett Council--Mrs. Mary Matz, Bessie Kingsbury, Elizabeth Skeath and Amelia Mauger.
Opisah Council--Jennie Sassaman, Sarah Hoyer, Sue Kneerean, Joanna Hardt and Malinda Sands.
The following are the committees designated:
Purchasing--John P. Luft, 186; David Etter, 330; Harry Z. Mauger, 301.
Printing--George A. Sands, 122; Edward Focht, 351; Hilklah Bradley, 520.
Music--Thomas A. Boyer, 70; William Zerbe, 122; Jacob Reber, 74.
Entertainment--Joseph Naftzinger, 316; Allen Roland, 416; Samuel Gensemer, 301.
Badge--Harry Spangler, 551; Charles Clemmens, 301; George F. Moyer, 416.
The women who will assist at the booths follow:
Wyanet No. 301--Ada Kreider, Anna Anderson, Helen Kreider and Viola Gensemer.
Melacomet, No. 410--Mrs. George E. Moyer, Miss Pearl Bender, Miss Mary Seidel, Miss Loretta Reeser and Mrs. Kate Gibble.
Unamis, No. 830--Mrs. George McCoy, Mrs. David Etter, Mrs. Herman Croessant, Jr., Mrs. Thomas Kurtz, Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. Jas. Sponagle, Miss Etta McCoy and Mrs. George Henninger.
Ogalala, No. 186--Mrs. Alice Nimis, Martha Lash, Stella Sallada, Mrs. Ella Ohlinger, Amanda Prutzman, Clara Miller and Edna Shultz.
Manangy, No. 316--Mrs. John Weinhold, Mrs. Samuel Newkirk, Mrs. Harry L. Bouchet, Mrs. Charles Wegman and Mrs. Joseph Naftzinger
Cheyene, No. 530--Mrs. Hilklah Bradley, Mrs. William Fox; Mrs. Harry P. Latshaw, Miss Bessie Beshore, and Miss Viola Bradley.
Neversink, No. 351--Mrs. Harry Bendler, Mrs. Reuben Ahrens, Mrs. Harry Spangler, Mrs. William E. Brown, Miss Florence Weitzel, Mrs. Clarence Heister, Mrs. Clyde Yeager and Mrs. Fred. Diehl.
Opakasset, No. 122--Appointed committee.
Juniata, No. 74--Appointed committee.
Opitsah Council, No. 117--Mrs. Joanna Hurt, Mrs. Jennie Sassaman, Mrs. Sarah Boyer, Sue E. Ream, Ellen Hardinger, Miss Gertrude Hardinger, Miss Anna Weidenhammer and Edith Hunter.
Indianola Council, No. 70--Miss Helen Trump, Miss Bessie Sprout, Miss Elsie Daubert, Mrs. Ida Gries, Mrs. Ellen Daubert, Miss Sallie Clouser, Mrs. Sidney Devore, Mrs. Sallie Foreman, Mrs. Alice Heckman, Mrs. Lizzie Doyle and Mrs. Katharyn Clark.
Naragansett Council... [and the rest is cut off on the photocopy]
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