A Well-Known Upper Hanover Farmer Passed Away Quite Unexpectedly - The Young
Wife of a Perkiomenville Citizen is also Called Away - Other follow.
JOEL SCHULTZ died at his home near East Greenville, Upper Hanover township, between two and four o-clock Monday morning, in the 68th year of his age. Deceased has been in ill health about three months, but was confined to his bed but three weeks. His death was due to grip resulting in typhoid fever. Mr. Schultz was well known and highly respected by the citizens of this vicinity. He was a successful farmer and spent his entire life on the farm. Deceased was born in Upper Hanover township and has always lived in this vicinity. About 43 years ago he married Miss Sarah Schultz, daughter of the late Enos Schultz and their union was blessed with ten children. He was one of the largest land owners in this section of the county. The land is beautifully located between the Perkiomen creek and the borough of East Greenville. The following properties in the borough of East Greenville are owned by him: The building in which the J.J. Hillegass cigar box factory is now located, the large building now occupied by Krauss and Haas machinists and what is known as the O.F. Heimbach coal yards. He was a consistent member of the Scwenkfelder church and has always taken an active part in the work. He is survived by a widow and the following children: Emaline, wife of Wm. Yeakel, of East Greenville; Milton, residing near the New Goshenhoppen church; Isaac, Amos, Susan and Ella, now living at home; Henry, of near Clayton; Lizzie, wife of Amandus Lefever, of Congo, and William, residing at home. The funeral will be held from his late home near the borough of East Greenville, this morning at half past nine o-clock. The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. O.S. Kriebel and Rev. Andrew Mack. Interment will be made at the Washington Schwenkfelder church near Clayton.
LILLIAN VIELLA HEBERLE, the wife of Harry Heberle, of Perkiomenville, died on Wednesday at 2 o'clock, a.m. She was the daughter of the late Wm. Sassaman, formerly residing at Green Lane. Mrs. Heberle was a sufferer of consumption for the last three years, but was confined to the house since the 17th day of January. She was bedfast for the last eight weeks. Deceased's age was 31 years, 6 months and 28 days. She is survived by her aged mother, her husband, two brothers, Edwin and William Sassaman, of Philadelphia; the latter is a member of the firm of Shively, Miller & Co., cigar manufacturers of Sumneytown; two sisters, Mrs, Bean, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Charles E. Buckley, of Green Lane. The funeral will be held on Monday forenoon. Services begin at the house at 10:30 o'clock. Interment will be made at the Sumneytown church cemetery. Rev. J.L. Roush will officiate.
BESSIE MUMBAUER, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mumbauer, of Geryville, died on Sunday. The funeral was held on Wednesday. Interment was made at the Trinity Reformed church, near Spinnerstown.
HENRY BRINKMAN, an aged resident of Hoppenville, died on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be held this day from his late residence. Interment will be made at the St. Paul's Lutheran church cemetery.
The marriage of Mervin J. Reitnauer, of Siesholtzville, to Miss Laura Moll, of the same place, was solemnized on Saturday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Moll and is a highly esteemed young lady. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Eli Keller, of Zionsivlle. Many friends and relatives gathered at the bride's home, where a reception was tendered the happy couple after the wedding.
The parsonage of Rev. J.J. Kline, of New Hanover, was the scene of a wedding on Ascension day. At about three o'clock the reverend gentleman joined in the bonds of holy wedlock George N. Lachman, a resident of this borough, and Miss Tallie S. Hoffman, of East Greenville. The happy couple returned to the home of the bride shortly after the wedding ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Thomas Hoffman, the well-known blacksmith of East Greenville, and the groom is a son of James Lachman, of this borough. The young couple are well-known in this vicinity and carry with them the good wishes of their many friends for a long life of wedded happiness.
The marriage of Miss Laura Summers, daughter of Samuel T. Summers, the well-known paper-hanger of this borough, to Harry Nussbaum, of Lehighton, Carbon county, is reported to take place on Tuesday, June 12. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride, and will be strictly private. Miss Summers is the only daughter and one of the leaders in our social circles.
EDWIN D. REITER, the merchant at Hoppenville, is one of the leading citizens in that vicinity. He was born at Reiter's mill, in Upper Hanover township, about 45 years ago. His father died when Mr. Reiter was a small boy four years of age. He attended the public schools of Upper Hanover township and later entered the Washington Hall Institute at Trappe. He then took a course at Mt. Pleasant Seminary, Boyertown, and was one of the first students at the Perkiomen Seminary. Mr. Reiter taught two terms in the public schools of Upper Hanover township. In the year 1876 he entered the general store of D.R. Bechtel at Huffs Church, where he remained for about a year and a half. He then started in the general store business at Dillingersville, Lehigh county, where he conducted the business in a successful manner until 1881. In this year he disposed of his business at Dillingersville and moved to Hoppenville, this county. Mr. Reiter is one of the most successful merchants in the upper end of the county. In the year 1897 he was elected a Justice of the Peace of Marlborough township. He has been an active member of the Marlborough school board for the last sixteen years. Mr. Reiter is beyond a doubt a progressive business man. During his business career at Hoppenville he has at different times added to his present business stand, until it now represents one of the most complete general merchandise stores throughout the country, for a village of that size. His advice is frequently sought after by his neighbors and customers.
The birthday celebration of one of Palm's most respected and aged couple was enjoyably spent at their home on Sunday. The children and grand-children of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Gery tendered their aged parents a complete surprise. It was in honor of the 67th birthday anniversary of Mr. Gerry and the 70th birthday of Mrs. Gery. Great preparations had been made by the children previous to this occasion. When they arrived at the old homestead on Sunday it was with a large supply of all manner of good things for the occasion. Ice-cream and a larger portion of the refreshments were shipped from Philadelphia. The party consisted of six children and sixteen grand-children. The day was pleasantly spent by the guests in fishing and boating at Hancock's dam, which is near the homestead. A sumptuous dinner, consisting of all the delicacies of the season were served. One interesting feature of the celebration was the presence of the brothers and sisters of the aged couple. The reunion was a complete success in every respect, as there were represented there the little tot of today and the kind mother who is now aged and gray. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. E.H.J. Gery, of Palm; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Welder and daughter Irene, East Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. J.I.C. Gerry and their three children, East Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. James Bloch and son Paul, Hereford; Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Leeser and seven children, of near Clayton; Mr. and Mrs. G.W.C. Gery and three children, of near Clayton; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kline and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kline, Emaus. The birthday of Mr. Gery was on Saturday and that of his wife on Monday. The celebration being held on Sunday in honor of both.
John A. Hendricks, residing near Woxall, is undoubtedly the youngest auctioneer in this county. He is a descendent of a family who have led this profession for many years. Mr. Hendricks cried his first sale two years ago, when 17 years of age, with which he met with considerable success. He is a son of the well known auctioneer P.U. Hendricks, and a grandson of the late John Hendricks who was considered the best auctioneer in this county. In Hendricks' early training he was thrown directly into contact with this profession, he being a naturally bright young man; assisted his father on different occasions, this being the manner in which he obtained his knowledge of the profession. He is considered by those who know him in a business manner to be one of the most successful auctioneers, for his age in this section of the county.
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