Peter Yerger, a farmer residing near Hillegass met with a peculiar accident on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Yerger, had his brothers horse hitched to a light spring wagon and was on his way to this borough to attend to some business. The animal was trotting along at a moderate rate of speed and when nearing the railroad crossing at the Hillegass & Krauss coal and lumber yard, Mr. Yerger allowed the horse to almost walk across. The cork at the front left foot was caught between the rail and a plank, throwing the horse forcibly to the ground. C.H. Fryer, contractor and builder, happened to be nearby at the time of the accident and came to Mr. Yerger's aid. It was found that the animals foot was so tightly wedged between the rail and plank that it was impossible to free it. It required the use of a crow bar to get the animal loose. Upon examination it was found that the hoof was partly torn from the flesh. Mr. Yerger, removed the animal to his brothers stables near Hillegass at once. The animal suffered considerable pain but is now very much improved.
Otto Eisenlohr & Brothers, the extensive cigar manufacturers, of Philadelphia, who have large factories at Sellersville, Geryville and East Greenville, have this week opened another factory in the thriving little town of Cressman, Bucks County. The factory of A.R. Cressman was leased and possession was taken by the Eisenlohr's on Monday. Wilson Wislar, the able foreman of the A.R. Cressman factory, was engaged by the new firm to act as foreman. Work was started on Monday with forty hands, which number will be gradually increased.
Rev. Thomas H. Leinbach, pastor of the Trinity Reformed Church near Spinnerstown, will have charge of the services tomorrow night, at the Perkiomen Seminary Chapel. The Rev. Mr. Leinbach is considered one of the most able pulpit orators and there is no doubt, but that our citizens will take advantage of this opportunity to hear the reverend gentleman's sermon.
Wallace Kulp, of Telford, a member of the firm of the Keystone Shirt Manufacturing Company, had a narrow escape from being seriously injured last Friday. He was in the act of stooping down to pick up an empty box near the shaft, in the basement of the factory, when a set screw caught his coat and pulled him against the shafting. Luckily his clothing tore and they were torn from his body. Had not this happened he might have been whirled around the shaft and possibly killed. The clothing were wound so tight around the shaft that the engine became stalled. Mr. Kulp received no serious injury, being only bruised about the neck and body, where he came in contact with the shafting.
Henry Hartzell, of Lansdale, a former resident of Skippack was arrested on Saturday at South Bethlehem, at the instance of his deserted wife. It appears that Hartzell had been neglecting his wife and children and was making arrangements to elope with another Lansdale women, with whom he was occasionally seen in company. Hartzell is about 45 years old and about a year ago, he moved his family from Skippack to Lansdale. When located at this place he soon became indifferent to his wife and family and when upraided by his wife for being so, he deserted her. Mrs. Hartzell soon ascertained that her husband's indifference was on account of his fondness for Mrs. Mary L. Harris, the wife of a resident of Sellersville, and the mother of four children, whose father had just been sent to jail at the mother's instance on a claim that he neglected her and failed to support her and children, but which, Mrs. Hartzell alleges, was merely done to clear the way for her own husband, as she claims Mrs. Harris, immediately afterward moved to Lansdale. Frequent quarrels were the result and Mrs. Hartzell claims her husband struck her and otherwise badly treated her, and that he threatened to do her bodily harm. The deserted wife swore out a warrant for his arrest on the charge of assault and battery and threats and also misappropriating $100, belonging to her. Officer Kulp of Lansdale was given the warrants who instituted a search for the husband. Believing that Hartzell's infatuation of Mrs. Harris would lead to a knowledge of his whereabouts the officer learned, after a dilligent inquiry from one of her associates, a story that lead him to believe that the erring woman was about to dispose of her children, having rid herself of her husband, and then would join Hartzell at a stated point from whence they were to flee to Buffalo. Friday evening these suspicions were confirmed when Mrs. Harris, on a plea of poverty and inability to support her children, appealed to Attorney A.R. Place to secure for her out-door relief from the Montgomery County Poor Board, or better still, have the three youngest children, ages 5, 3 and 1-2 years, sent to the County Almshouse, until she would be able to reclaim them. The oldest which is 8 years was living with a relative. Early Saturday she dressed her three children and took them to a neighbor, who was instructed to take them to an uncle in that borough whom they should visit until the train would arrive to take them to the almshouse, when she would call for them. Mrs. Harris, donning her best attire, left immediately for the Lansdale station. Officer Kulp, who had been on the lookout for her appearance for a week, was on hand in citizen's clothes to observe her movements. On her purchasing a single ticket to Bethlehem, the officer followed suit. She boarded the last car of the 9.45 a.m. express. So did the officer, unnoticed by her. On arriving at Bethlehem, Mrs. Harris alighted and then, after a search in and about the station, as if in search of some one, suddenly spied her object and hurried forward, as a man of 45, whose hair was dotted with gray, advanced from the women's waiting room. He lovingly embraced Mrs. Harris with both arms, and bestowed an innumerable number of kisses upon her. With faces illuminated by happiness the guilty couple were about to start for the Pacific Hotel, opposite the station, when Officer Kulp (who from a photograph in his pocket recognized the man as Hartzell, the runaway husband), shattered their hopes by interupting them and placing Hartzell under arrest upon the warrant issued by his wife. The effect was startling. Hartzell at first defiant, completely collapsed. Mrs. Harris for a time bordered on hysteria. Recovering himself, Hartzell handed the woman a small package, resembling a match box and also a five dollar note. Mrs. Harris accompanied the officer and Hartzell back to Lansdale. She acknowledged that he had frequently met her in Lansdale, and that he was always "after her." Whenever the Hartzells name and arrest was mentioned, it served to cause her to show modest emotion, and once during her talk, she inquired whether he was arrested "for running away with her." While all this was being enacted, during the day, a most pathetic scene was in progress at the Hartzell home. Driven to proverty, owing to her recent husband's action, the hard working and economical wife of Hartzell was passing to the auctioneer her last articles of furniture she had treasured for years, to be disposed of to the large assemblage of buyers present for whatever it might realize. Mrs. Hartzell will immediately begin action for divorce. Mrs. Hartzell alleges her husband took with him over $300, the $100 representing her own earnings the past year. Since the hearing Hartzell effected a settlement of the charges against him by returning the misappropriated money to his wife, paying the costs involved, agreeing to contribute to her support, and a separation pending divorce, giving bond as a surety of the peace. Hartzell has been released from custody.
The severe storm which accompanied the rain on Tuesday caused some damage in this vicinity. The large wagon shed on the farm of John Graber, near this borough, was removed from its foundation and completely demolished. Luckily Mr. Graber had all his wagons in another shed nearby. The loss is only slight.
Prof. Howard Freed, of Lansdale, was married on Thanksgiving Day to Miss Carrie Price, of the same town. Mr. Freed is a son of Samuel Freed, of near Mainland, and is well known in this borough, having been in this section on many different occasions tuning pianos for patrons of music dealer D.S. Kern. The couple will reside in Lansdale.
I CAN'T SEE. Most cases of styes are caused by eyestrain. People who are subject to them nearly always have eye defects. Correctly fitting glasses will prevent them. If you are subject to styes we would like to see you. We cannot promise a cure in every instance, but we can cure 95 cases out of 100. We will make an examination of your eyes and tell you whether you ought to wear glasses or not. We charge nothing for the examination or information. - PROF. W.A. WEIDNER, Scientific Optician, 528 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA. - Artificial Eyes Inserted. Examination Free.
OYSTERS. Raws, Stews, and Pans. Families Supplied. ICE CREAM. I have made arrangements to serve my patrons, on every Saturday and Sunday, with the famous Peters' Ice Cream. A well selected line Lowney's Candies always on hand. Cigars and Soft Drinks. - W.W. BIELER, East Greenville.
"Shoes that are made to wear." SCHOOL SHOES: The best School Shoes for the least money are always kept in stock. RUBBERS: I have just received an up to date line of ladies and gents rubbers of the best makes at exceptionally lop prices. MEN'S WORKING SHOES: I now offer for sale men's working shoes at $1.00. This shoe is the best on the market for the money. LADIES SHOES: I have a full line of ladies winter shoes, which are neat and well made, that will be sold as long as they last at $1.25. - H.K. KULP, Pennsburg, PA. - Repairing of all kinds.
LORENTZ BROTHERS & SON. CARRIAGES. EAST GREENVILLE. ESTABLISHED 1864. A Notable Success. For 35 years Lorentz Bros. & Son have been engaged in the manufacture of carriages, and have never had one returned as unsatisfactory. Every part of a vehicle is made in their own shop and consequently is of the best material and workmanship. They now have on hand a large assortment of carriages and buggies, which they will sell cheap, according to quality and style. The repairing of vehicles is promptly done. Second hand stock always on hand.
Norman, the twelve-year-old son of John W. Reid, of Limerick Square, was seriously injured last Friday while playing with gun powder. Mr. Reid had several of well drillers working at his place for a number of days and the little fellow spent almost all his time between school hours watching the men at work. He became deeply interested in the manner in which they made their blasts and on Friday last decided to try the experiment. The boy's intentions were not known, or this horrible accident would not have happened. It appears, the lad waited until the workmen and the rest of the family had gone to their dinner, when he procured a number of their tools and a large quantity of blasting powder. This he conveyed to the meadow, a short distance below the house. His next move was to imitate the workmen by drilling a hole. This was an easy task as the ground was quite soft and he soon had a hole twelve inches deep. In this the little fellow placed the powder and touched it with a lighted match. The burning powder flashed up, striking the lad in the face, totally blinding him. The lad started for his home on a run, but being unable to see, he at once called for aid. His cries were heard at the house and the inmates rushed to the unfortunate boy's assistance. Dr. W.H. Knipe, the family physician was immediately summoned and upon examination found that the boy had been horribly burned about the face. The doctor spoke encouragingly regarding the young man regaining his sight, but up to the present day there has not been the slightest improvement noticed. It is now feared that the unfortunate lad will never regain his sight.
Harvey Baus, of Geryville, had a valuable colt killed on last Monday. Some time ago one of his horses kicked the colt on the leg, but very little was thought of it at the time. Several days later Mr. Baus, noticed that the animal seemed to have considerable pain and upon examination it was found that the bones were broken. He had the animal examined and was advised to have it killed. Charles Miller, of this borough, was then sent for on Monday and killed the colt. Mr. Baus suffers considerable loss as the colt was a valuable one.
Benjamin Kline, of Red Hill and Mrs. Lizzie Kline, of the same place, were united in marriage on Thursday evening by the Rev. O.F. Waage, at the parsonage in this borough. The bride is the daughter of Jeremiah Henry, of this borough, and the groom is a son of Jesse Kline, of Geryville. Mr. Kline has been in the employ of Oswin D. Reiter, of Red Hill, for the past seven years, and has been a resident of Red Hill for the last three years. The wedding was strictly private.
Irwin D. Wetzel, of Siesholtzville, met with a painful accident one day this week while at work in the Rittenhouse Gap ore mine. Mr. Wetzel was working about some of the machinery when he was struck on the legs by a large wheel. He was taken to his home and upon examination by the family physician it was found that no bones were broken. Mr. Wetzel was confined to the house for several days but is now able to attend to his regular duties at the mine.
A Philadelphia lady was noticed roaming through the fields in the viciinity of New Hanover last week in quest of rabbits. This was a rare sight for the residents of that section, as it is a rare occurrence to see a lady with a double barreled shotgun in her arms walking the fields in search of game. This lady was accompanied by her husband, and both seemed to be expert gunners as they secured considerable game.
Milton Stull of Finland, fell from a tree one day this week and injured his right foot. He was unable to walk to the house and had to call for assistance. The family physician was summoned and upon examination found that his foot was severely sprained. Mr. Stull suffered considerable pain for several days but is now able to be about again.
An epidemic of measels is now at its height in the borough of East Greenville. Fully twenty-five families had or now have children effected with the disease. The physicians have reported thirty-five cases during the past week, but they claim that it has reached its highest point. The borough schools were poorly attended during this week, about fifty scholars being absent owing to the disease. Dr. J.G. Hersh, of East Greenville, attended to thirty of the thirty-five cases, and reports them as rapidly improving. It was reported at one time that there was fully sixty cases, but this was later learned to be untrue. This rumor was caused by the number of children absent from school during the week, which would have amounted to almost that number. Many of the families where there is only one case of measels may have two or more children who attend school and they were kept out on account of the disease in the family. This fully explains how the number was so erroneously reported. The School Directors of East Greenville have closed the schools for one week on account of the epidemic of measels. The schools will be opened again on Monday, December 17th.
William Schaffer, of this borough dealer in green groceries, will place a new wagon on the streets of the two towns today. The wagon was built by H.F. Althouse, carriage builder, and is made of the best material. Mr. Schaffer had the wagon so built that he can keep his truck separate. This will be a big improvement over the ordinary wagon and will keep his goods in a better condition. The wagon is nicely painted and presents a beautiful appearance.
The horse belonging to Titus Raudenbush, of this borough, became frightened while being unhitched on Saturday night and ran away. Mr. Raudenbush had just returned from a drive and had the horse almost loosened from the wagon. The animal became frightened, wheeled in the road tearing himself loose from the wagon and ran away at break neck speed. He spent several hours that night in searching for the lost horse but met with no success. The next day he could not learn of the whereabouts of the animal. On Monday morning he was informed that a strange horse was seen in the vicinity of Siesholtzville. Mr. Raudenbush made a trip to that village, but learned that no horse answering the description of his was seen in the neighborhood. He returned to his home and on Tuesday he was informed that a strange horse was caught on Sunday evening about one mile above Dale, Berks County and placed in the hotel stables in that village. Mr. Raudenbush on Wednesday made the trip to Dale and returned with the lost horse. He is highly pleased that the horse was not injured.
Jonathan Deischer of old Zionsville was completely taken by surprise on Saturday evening, when about thirty-five of his young friends wended their way to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Deischer's home. The evening was enjoyable, spent in a social manner. At about ten o'clock the guests were invited into the large dining room where refreshments were served. They returned to their respective homes at a reasonable hour. The following were present; Misses Emma Yeakel, Laura Yeakel, Sallie Diehl, Gertie Miller, Annie Muth, Cora Dellisken, Carrie Gamner, Agnes Miller, Sallie Schoenly, Leah Schoenly, Flora Gery, Minnie Nuss, Lizzie Rothenberger, Alice Borger, Jennie Hiestand, Lizzie Deischer, Emma Deisher, Messrs. Charles Borger, Allen Borger, Milton Borger, David Berkey, Howard Dellicker, Irwin Nuss, Nathan Seibert, Daniel Geisinger, William Geisinger, Monroe Geisinger, William Hiestand, Howard Rolder, Henry Gehman, Harvey Wieand, Allen Hallman, Elmer Hinnershitz, Jonathan Dieischer.
The celebration of a silver wedding is a rare occurence, but Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Walt of Schwenksville, will today celebrate such an event, at their home in that town. A number of relatives and friends have been invited. A dinner will be served at 1 o'clock.
The employees at the large cigar factory near Geryville, conducted by Otto Eisenlohr & Bros., of Philadelphia, have been given a raise. The price on all the different grades of cigars was advanced fifty cents per thousand. This seemingly slight raise will increase their pay roll to a much larger extent, as they employ a large number of hands at this factory.
Two Upper Salford township school teachers are at present confined to their houses with sickness. William Wolford, the teacher of the Woxall school is unable to attend to his duties on account of the measles and Howard Hartzell the teacher of the school along the Sumneytown and Springhouse turnpike, near Woxall, is confined to his bed with pleurisy.
Otto Hertel of Geryville, and Miss Amelia Henze of Spinnerstown, were united in marriage in this borough, on Thanksgiving, by the Rev. O.F. Waage, at the parsonage. The wedding was strictly private.
The different cigar factories in this vicinity have more orders than they are able to fill and the business outlook is brighter than ever before in the history of the business. This neighborhood is one of the largest, oldest and best cigar manufacturing localities in the county. Millions of cigars are shipped every week. There are in some of the factories, working at the same table families representing two and three generations.
The manufacture of cigars in East Greenville, Pennsburg and Red Hill, forms not a small portion of the interesting history of this county. This history started with the manufacture of the old twist head, "center" and has steadily advanced with the times until today, we have made here in these three Perkiomen towns, the finest ten cent goods that reach the city markets. The cigarmakers in this vicinity are generally an honest, steady and intelligent class of people. They are mostly Pennsylvania Germans and that in itself is sufficient recommendation as to their stability.
The Otto Eisenlohr & Bros., of East Greenville, employ about five hundred hands and are compelled to work until 8.30 in the evening to keep their orders filled. They are giving work to every good cigarmaker who applies and are still greatly in need of hands.
J.L. Dimmig and Brother, of East Greenville, have so successfully conducted their business, that they were obliged to erect a large factory during the summer months. They have a large number of hands but are still in need of many more.
Reinach & Torsch, cigar manufacturers in this borough, have signs out and are constantly advertising for hands. They employ in the neighborhood of seventy-five hands and like all the other factories in the three towns are compelled to work overtime to fill their orders.
Sultzberger, Oppenheimer & Company, cigar manufacturers in this borough are also exceptionally busy. They are unable to make cigars enough to supply their trade and are greatly in need of hands.
S. Lohren & Company, proprietors of the Gem Factory, in this borough, have increased their business to such an extent that the demand far exceeds the output. This firm is not one of the largest but will beyond doubt, under the present management grow to be one of the leading factories in this vicinity. The foreman in speaking of cigarmakers, yesterday said: "We are greatly in need of good workmen and I now have good steady work for several more."
L.B. Miller, Red Hill, one of the largest cigar manufacturers in this vicinity is now greatly in need of more hands. This business is larger than ever before in the firm's history. The big factory is now being run to its fullest capacity and new hands are being added daily. This factory although not the largest is the most complete in the three towns. They have their own cigar box manufacturing plant, where the boxes are made and trimmed ready for the packer. They also have a complete printing department where all the inside labels, edgings and ribbons are printed. This firm ships enormous orders to the new England States every week.
The hotels and boarding houses are filled with cigarmakers and every house in the three towns is occupied. During the past two years in the neighborhood of fifty houses were built in the towns and in every case they were rented before the cellar walls were completed. There is hardly a day passes but what some good family is prevented from locating in our towns owing to the scarcity of houses.
ABRAHAM WELKER, one of the oldest residents of Upper Hanover township, celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday anniversary on Saturday, October 27th. He now lives a retired life with his son, Hiram, near Hillegass, and enjoys exceptionally good health for a man of his age. He learned the trade of a tinsmith and in 1850 started in business at Chapel, Berks county. In 1867 he purchased the seventy acre farm near Haring's Hotel, where he now resides. He continued farming until fifteen years ago and from that time on has lived a retired life. Mr. Welker was the first tinsmith to place a tin roof on a building in this vicinity, as at that time roofs were made entirely of tile and shingles. L.Y. Meschter's store at East Greenville, which was one of the first business houses erected in that town, has a tin roof which was placed there by Mr. Welker in the year 1851. Mr. Welker has been an active member of the New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church all his life, and was one of its first elders after its erection in 1857. He is the only surviving elder of the body of elders elected by the congregation after the erection of the present church. Mr. Welker is a very influential and highly respected man in Upper Hanover Township, and claims the distinction of being one of the oldest Democrats in the township.
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