The management of the Reading Cement Works, near Molltown, are having in contemplation the laying of a siding from the works to the P. & R. tracks near this station, a distance pf about 2 miles. The plant is being enlarged and as soon as completed, it will give employment to about 100 people. These works, under the superintendency of A. S. MORGAN, of Birdsboro, are the chief industries in that section, and the people of Molltown and vicinity consider the works a blessing to them. Daily shipments of cement are made to various points far and near. At present the daily capacity of the mills is several hundred barrels.
Levi MOLL, of Topton, was here on business.
Mrs. Morgan SPANGLER was the first person of this place to purchase a Phila. Exposition ticket. She will also visit relatives at Bristol and will be absent several weeks.
In attempting to jump on a moving wagon at Allentown, William GRAVELY had his right leg caught in the spokes of one of the wheels and twisted off. He will be crippled for life.
Near Chester, Coswell RENNIE, aged 10 years, was severely gores by a cow which he was driving from pasture. He was thrown in the air several times by the animal.
Application was made to Judge SCOTT at Easton to annul the wedding of Wilson BOEHM and Minnie DOUCETT, who eloped to New York and were married.
Robert NOLL, a fugitive from justice, was caught in Phila. and returned to York to answer the charge of selling liquor without a license. He was given 21 months in prison.
WALTER's ice house, at Phoenixville, was totally destroyed by fire of probable incendiary origins. Loss, $1,200: partially insured.
Missing for a number of years from Norristown, Antone PETERS was discovered an inmate of the State Asylum at that place for over 4 years, having been sent there from Bucks county. He was wanted in connection with the settlement of the estate of a deceased brother.
While playing with several companions, Charles SOUTBLER, of Columbia, had a sharp file thrust through his foot by one of them, inflicting a painful wound.
John, a 3-year-old son of Mrs. Elvira SMECK, near Allentown, got hold of a bottle of carbolic acid and drank its contents. He died in great agony, despite the best medical aid.
James FOSTER fell from a chestnut tree near Centralia and sustained a fractured skull. He is in critical condition.
Mrs. James BRENNAN, of Hazelton, awoke to find that she was stricken dumb during sleep. It is though that her vocal organs are affected with paralysis.
While walking along the street, Mrs. Lena ECKMAN, of Lancaster, fell and broke her arm.
Patrick WELSH, an aged resident of Fullerton, fell down a flight of stairs and fractured his thigh.
While Samuel DEIBERT, of Allentown, and his daughter Mrs. Peter ANDREAS, were out driving, their horse became unmanageable and ran away. The both were then thrown out. Mrs. ANDREAS had her arm broken and her father had 4 ribs fractured and suffered internal injuries.
A new grange of the Patrons of Industry was instituted at Lyndell, Chester County, with a large membership. They resolved to take an active part in politics.
At Harrisburg, Mary E. LAVERTY was awarded $7,250 in an amicable adjustment of her suit against the Reading Railway Company, to recover for the death of her husband, C. E. LAVERTY, one of the victims of the Exeter wreck in May last.
An explosion of powder at the James MILLER powder mills at Sumneytown, Montgomery County, resulted in seriously burning John BAUM, and Frank GRIFFITH. Several other workmen were slightly injured.
The Republican County Committee at Lancaster made the assessment of candidates on the county, from $15 to prison inspector to $300 for Clerk of Quarter sessions. the question of assessing the judicial candidate was decided in the negative.
A delegation of West Chester citizens headed by Auditor General MCCAULEY, visited Governor STONE and invited him to visit the town during its centennial.
Attempting to board a Reading Railway freight train, near Shamokin, Adam POKUS, aged 14, fell under the wheels and was killed.
Invitations have been received in Reading to the wedding of Miss Mary Edith EBY, of Columbia, to Harry B. HAGY, of Reading, on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at noon in St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, Columbia. The groom is secretary of the Penn'a Trust Company and is well known. The couple will reside in Reading. Rev. John F. NICHOLLS will officiate. They will be "at home" at 718 North 5th after Dec. 11.
Jacob B. ROMIG, of this city, and Miss Ramia Cecelia ACHENBACH, of Shamokin, were married at the latter place by Rev. J. F. WAMPOLE.
The wedding of Henry P. SCHIFFER, of Millmont, and Helen M. CALHOUN, 246 South 3rd, this city, will take place this evening. Rev. J. V. GEORGE will perform the ceremony at his parsonage. They will reside at the residence of the bride. The groom is a carpenter by trade.
George A. S. MORRIS, son of John W. and Maria MORRIS, 842 Muhlenberg, were married Monday evening at the parsonage of Rev. F. K. HUNTZINGER. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. Among those present were: Charles WOLFKILL and wife, Charles KEAGE and wife, Mrs. TRIBITS, John EISENBERG, Harry WHITMAN, Christ BROWN and wife, Jacob WENTZEL, George WENTZEL, Harry MILLER, Harry SWAVERLY, Daniel PRINTZ, William GRAGG and others. The bride was dressed in white satin and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. Music was furnished on the piano by Daniel PRINTZ and William GRAGG. The groom is a barber and conducts a shop at 842 Muhlenberg.
Irvin B. SMITH, machinist, and Mabel R. GEYER, both of Birdsboro.
George A.S. MORRIS, barber, and Annie KLASE, both of 842 Muhlenberg. (See Morris-Keage marriage above.)
Charles L. SNYDER, confectioner, son of William P. and Mary J. SNYDER, 229 South 5th, and Catharine M., daughter of Frank and Margaret MAURER, 714 Walnut.
Chester, PA: Pointing her finger at the gray-haired man who stood before the Bar among a score of citizens, 9-year-old Maggie FOUNDS identified Abe CHRISTY as her brutal assailant of Friday night. The girl, who is frail and small, told the story of the assault. "He said he would throw me down a bank." she sobbed. "If I cried out, and then he said he would cut my throat." Although CHRISTY denies being in the woods at the time Maggie was assaulted, two men swore that they saw him with the child. They were James W. JONES and John H. BENTLEY. Mayor JEFFERTS committed the prisoner to jail.
Harrisburg: These appointments were made to-day by Governor Stone: George W. KENNEDY, of Pottsville, Member of the State Pharmaceutical Board.
William MORRISON, of Carbondale, alderman, 3rd Ward, vice Michael LOFTUS, deceased.
Hyman FELGENBAUM, Pittsburg, scholarship in the Veterinary Department of the University of Penn'a.
Winfield L. PARSONS, alderman 7th Ward, Wilkes-Barre, vice W.S. PARSONS.
West Chester: The handsome home of George CHANDLER, at West Grove, was totally destroyed by fire Monday evening. The flames, it is supposed, started in the kitchen and despite the efforts of a bucket brigade, the house with all of its contents, was consumed. The loss is over $2,000, partly covered by insurance. At one time during the blaze, it was thought that several neighboring houses would be burned owing to the high wind carrying the sparks thither.
Oreville: A home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James S. WEIDNER, when James W. OSWALDT and Miss Sallie A. MERTZ, both of Reading, were married by Rev. Geo. B. SMITH, of Kutztown. The bride wore a handsome white dress. Miss Judith MERTZ, of Bower's Station, a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Howard FENSTERMACHER, of Topton, best man. A reception and wedding supper followed. The following relatives and friends were present and the following presents were received by the happy couple: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. OSWALDT, dining room suit; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MERTZ, bed-room suit; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L. WEIDNER, parlor mirror; Mr. and Mrs. John OSWALDT, of Allentown, table cloth and dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson KERCHER, towels and sheet; Mr. and Mrs. Willoughby ECK, glass pitcher; Mrs. Matilda HEFFNER, towels; Mrs. A. H. SCHWEYER, Mrs. Elizabeth BEHRINGER, glass pitcher; Prof. A. F. NUEL, of Reading, parlor lamp; Annie STUFFLET, spoons; Carrie WEIDNER, cream pitcher and dish; Clardie MCCLELLAN, half dozen glasses; Verna OSWALDT, Elda MCCLELLAN, Allentown; Mary SCHWEYER, Judith MERTZ, sugar set; Emma STUFFLET, Jennie HEIST, of Kutztown, white spread; Mamie APPLE, Ellen HEFFNER, Lizzie BREININGER, wine set; Geo. P. MERTZ, Bowers Station; Roland WEIDER, glass pitcher; Roy OSWALDT, Ramon OSWALDT, Claudie OSWALDT, Hoffsville, Lehigh county; Clarence OSWALDT, Wm. BEHRINGER, Grover BEHRINGER, Howard FENTERMACHER, cake stand; Milton BEHRINGER, glass dishes; Chester FENSTERMACHER, spoons; Henry REINSMITH, William OSWALDT, Geo. L. ECK, Allentown; Mr. and Mrs. George OSWALDT, John ECK, Charles ECK, Jacob ECK, Peter ROHRBACH, Geo. HEFFNER, Geo. NUEL, Wm. MEDLER, Reading; Harry APPLE, Wm. REIFINGER, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas SMITH, Mr. and Mrs. Charles GETZ, Whitehall, Lehigh county; H. SHANKWEILER and Robert MCCLELLAN. The couple were serenaded by the Oreville cornet band, of which the groom was a member for three years. The young couple will shortly go to housekeeping. The groom is a barber, and expects to open business for himself. He has many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. William MEDLAR and children, of Danville, Ill, who visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. MEDLAR, returned to their home. Miss Ida MEDLAR is visiting her sister, Mrs. William BRIAN, Phila. F. B. HARTMAN made 700 gallons of cider in one day. It required 180 bushels of apples. He had 300 bushels of apples picked in two days, and all were converted into cider. Mr. and Mrs. Matthias BATZ attended the Kutztown fair. The new bell for the Hinnershitz's Church was shipped from Baltimore.
Mrs. Katharyn SNYDER and daughter Laura H., visited the family of George OXENREIDER, near Stouchsburg. Joel S. STRAUSS, of Myerstown, was here. Miss Minnie G. OXENREIDER, of Stochsburg, visited her grandparents here. Miss Martha STOYER, who visited here, left with her cousin, Miss Nora E. SCHMELTZER, for her home in Mahanoy City. Chestnuts and shellbarks are very plentiful here. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob ZELLER, of Crosskill Mills, were in this vicinity.
Thieves broke into the chicken house of Joseph THREN, and stole 35 chickens. They also entered the chicken house of Howard HERFLICKER, but were frightened by the dog. The people of this vicinity have had lots of trouble with chicken thieves. Harry ESTERLY returned from a two weeks trip to New York, Pittsburg, and other points. Contractor Raymond MOHR, of Birdsboro, commenced on the Exeter chapel. The Neversink Distillery Co. shipped a carload of whiskey to Kentucky. The foundation for the new warehouse has been completed. Harrison DEETER has been employed as one of the officials at the Berks County fair. T. D. WENNER, of Emaus, arrived to resume the duties of gauger at the Neversink Distillery. Emerson R. DEETER purchased a fine guitar from a New York firm. Improvements are being made to the grounds at the station, constructing new walks and grading the ground. A chute will be built to unload cattle here. H. B. SEIDEL received a carload of wire rope from Pottsville. Mr. SPOHN, of Red Lion, is busy hauling coal for Daniel ROTHERMEL from the Exeter coal yard. The Phila. & Reading Railroad Company has hands employed putting battery cells for the Hall block system at this place.
Wm. ROTHERMEL arrived from the west with a carload of cattle. John F. B. GREISIMER, teacher of the Baumstown school, is well liked. He introduces many new and practical methods. The pupils are making rapid progress. There is considerable grain to sow yet. as some farmers say they will not sow early on account of the Hessian fly. Mrs. Albert KEISER and daughter were in Reading. There was a heavy frost Monday morning.
The committeeman of Brecknock , Jeff. SCHWEITZER, called a meeting for next Thursday evening, at H. K. FURLOW's hotel, to decide how the delegated shall be elected. Dr. HERBST and J. B. HERZOG were here. Rev. J. V. GEORGE preached from the words "By their fruits, ye shall know them" Sarah RATHMAN is here.
Miss Lotta L. CLARK of Phila. was here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas CLARK.
Mrs. Jacob MEGELY, 3rd St., is confined to the house seriously ill with bilious attacks.
Walter FREED went to Reading to read law.
The celebration of the Lord's Supper will be hled in the Reformed church next Sunday morning at 9:45. Preparatory services Saturday afternoon prior. English communion one week hence.
The Reformed Sunday school will hold "Rally Day" exercises on Sunday afternoon Oct 18.
Thomas CLARK, of Walter's Park Sanatarium, was here visiting his family.
William HARTMAN, huckster, raised an apple of the pippen variety, weighing 21 1/2 ounces. It is exhibited at the cigar store of John G. PRIZER.
Samuel HUSTED, of Phila., is here buying up horses.
William COVELY, merchant tailor, was in Phila.
The United Marine band of Eschbach will hold a bazaar in Eschbach's Hall commencing on Saturday evening, Oct 14 to be open every Saturday evening until Dec 30.
James SPENCER, of Phila., a motorman on one of the electric trolley lines, who came home two weeks ago sick, left on Monday evening to resume his duties a gain.
Mrs. Samuel SANDS, who fell over and died instantly of hear disease, aged about 60 years, leaves her husband and 5 children, Harry, Irwin, Lizzie and Annie, wife of Samuel BRUNNER, all residing here, and Frederick, of Dayton, Ohio. Funeral next Sunday afternoon. Undertaker Jas. BRUMBACH has charge.
Henry GILBERT, veterinary surgeon near New Berlinville, who died on Sunday evening of apoplexy, aged 84 years, was unmarried. Two sisters, Sallie and Kate and one brother, Jacob, survive. One brother died about 20 years ago. Funeral Saturday forenoon. Internment at Boyertown. The remains will be placed in a copper metal casket. Undertaker H. M. HOUCK has charge.
Samuel J., son of Geo. B. and Sarah KAUFMAN, of Garfield, and Marietta, daughter of Daniel and Sarah SCHADE of Obold, were married by Rev. B. D. ZWEIZIG at his parsonage. A reception was held in the evening at the bride's home. They received many handsome presents. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel SCHADE; Geo. B. KAUFMAN; ar. Mrs. and Mrs. Geo. H. KAUFMAN, of Reading; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. KALBACH; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel FAUST; Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus KAUFMAN, Mr. and Mrs. John K. FAUST, of Reading; Mr. and Mrs. Allison LAMM; Mr. and Mrs. Adam FISHER, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus FIELD; Mr. and Mrs. John EYRICH; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel HOOVER; Mr. and Mrs. P. B. STRAUSS, Mr. and Mrs. Jared HIMMELBERGER; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. KALBACH; and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. KALBACH, of Bernville; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. POTTEIGER; Mr. and Mrs. John FREEMAN, Mrs. Lewis KERSHNER, Mrs. George R. KAUFMAN; Mrs. Henry STAMM; Misses Alice SCHADE, Emma SCHADE, Sallie A. KAUFMAN, Laura KALBACH, Sallie S. KAUFMAN, Katie HOLENBACH, Mary HOLLENBACH, of Myerstown; Minnie STERTZEL, Mamie STERTZEL, Rosa CHRIST, Helen CHRIST, Mary WEBER, May DUNDORE, Clara LONG, Maggie BENDER, Sallie DUNKELBERGER, Sallie MARBURGER, Laura SNYDER, Mary BERGER, of Reading; Annie KLEE, Lillie RUTH, Minnie FISHER, Carrie FISHER, Lizzie SEAMAN, Mamie EYRICH, Katie STUMP, Ida GRAEFF, Edna STUMP, Mary FAUST, Lydia FAUST, Emily SCHOCK, of Sanatoga; Kate FAUST, Emma LONG, Irene KALBACH, Lizzie KERSHNER, Jacob SCHADE, Horace DIETRICH, George L. KALBACH, Howard FAUST, Henry KALBACH, Irwin MILLER, Paul FREEMAN, Samuel POTTEIGER, Jos. SEAMAN, Francis HOOVER, Irwin LONG, John ENDY, Chas. HAAS, Nelson DIETRICH, Chas. FISHER, Walter FISHER, Wm. WEBER, Harry WEBER, Greely STRAUSS, Horace WAGNER, Geo. DICKESON, Daniel ALTHOUSE, Harry LAMBERT, Chas. SCHRACK, John LONG, Thos. CHRIST, Rielly FISHER, Amendon STRAUSS, Chas. HOLLENBACH, Stephen HOLLENBACH, Myerstown; Chas. BERGER, Reading; Howard BERGER, Lorah; John FAUST, Calvin FAUST, James STERTZEL, Alvin SNYDER, Chas. STRAUSS, Lloyd LAMM, Lloyd DUNKELBERGER, James HIMMELBERGER, Morris HIMMELBERGER, Henry HIMMELBERGER, Anson MARBURGER, Frank WAGNER, Edwin BOHN, Howard BOHN, Howard KATZEMAN and Howard YODER.
Clarence REDDIG and Miss Cora ADAMS were married at the home of the bride near town. The groom is a member of the Reamstown band and is employed at H. F. EBERLY's box factory at this place.
Harry, the seven year old son of Chas. HEITZ, had the misfortune of breaking his legs while on his way to school.
J. J. GOCKLEY, a farmer near town picked 61 Krouser apples from a single branch two and one half feet long and a side branch about eight inches in length inches in length.
A interesting programme was rendered by the Christian Workers' Society of the Reformed Church on Monday evening.
Mrs. Lizzie COOVER visited relatives at Swartzville.
Jacob E. FRY and Emile ULBER? attended the Dewey reception at New York City.
Henry IRVIN, of Reading, visited friends in town.
Pierce KILLIAN moved into the house owned by George E. SALLADE on Main Street.
Mrs. Sarah SHIMP, Mrs. Catharine DEITRICH, Mrs. Susie HE??, Mrs. Louisa LIED and Mrs. Mary COOVER and son Angus attended a surprise party given in honor of Mrs. Betsy MARSHALL near Fritztown.
James GOUGLER and family, Reuben BUCHER and family, and Jacob LORAH, of Mohnsville, visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank FLICKINGER.
John MUMMA and wife, of Brownstown, visited Mrs. Anna SNYDER, the latter's mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis SWARTZ visited his uncle George WITHERS, near Hahnstown on Sunday.
Rev. George B. SMITH will preach in the Maxatawny Zion's Church next Sunday, forenoon.
William H. SMITH, merchant, and George C. HERMAN were in New York City attending the Dewey celebration.
Stephen SMITH of Washingtonville, Montgomery Co., was here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. SMITH. He left for home the latter part of last week.
A. G. SMITH and James CONRATH were in Allentown on business.
William T. FISTER, school teacher, of Allentown, was here visiting friends.
Farmers are picking apples. The apple crop will be very large.
Mrs. Levi KUHNS, of the Arlington house, Slatington, were here the guests of W. H. SMITH and family.
Joel HEFFNER was elected Lutheran deacon in the Maxatawny church, in place of Jonathan HEISER, who resigned and moved away.
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