The body of a well dressed young man of about 32 years, was found on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad at Abrams station, mangled beyond recognition, by a railway train, on Monday evening. The young man fell from a milk train and rolled under the car. It is believed the dead man is John G. HARLAN, of Phoenixville, who was reported as missing.
Michael LEISTER, a farmer residing in Upper Hanover township, near Hoppenville, died suddenly on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. LEISTER was assisting at the moving of Mahlon SPECHT from near Hoppenville to MACK's mill, Upper Hanover township. Mr. LEISTER, wife and child after the moving started for their home with their two-horse team. They had gone about half way on their return trip, when it was noticed the liquor which he drank was affecting him. Mrs. LEISTER then took charge of the team. When within a half mile of their home they stopped and talked with a neighbor, who noticed that Mr. LEISTER was evidently feeling unwell, as he had a peculiar blue color about the face. After a short conversation in which Mr. LEISTER took part, they drove on to their home. On the way Mr. LEISTER seemed to be completely overcome and fell in a reclining position in the wagon. Upon the arrival at home her sons took charge of the team. She and the child entered the house. After the team had been cared for, the sons started to take their father into the house. They were shocked to find their father still in death. Dr. J.G. HERSH, of East Greenville, was quickly summoned, but upon examination found that life was extinct, and that the unfortunate man had been dead for some time. The physician pronounced death due to paralysis of the heart. Mr. LEISTER was about 47 years of age, and is survived by his wife and several children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the St. Paul's Lutheran church. Interment on the church cemetery.
Adam MILLER, one of the oldest residents of this borough died of dropsy on Tuesday morning, after an illness of several months. Deceased's age is about 80 years. He is survived by an aged widow and several grandchildren. The funeral will be held today at the New Goshenhoppen Church.
Sallie, wife of William GRABER of this borough died on Tuesday afternoon, after a brief illness. Deceased's age was 80 years and 27 days. Her death was due to infirmities of old age. She is survived by her husband, one son and several daughters. The funeral will be held today at the St. Marks Lutheran Church in this borough. Interment on the Church Cemetery.
Rebecca, relict of Elias Y. GILBERT, of Pottstown, died on Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 12 days. Mrs. GILBERT is well known in this section, having lived in East Greenville about 22 years ago. She is survived by six children, Sarah, wife of C.W. B. TODD, of Reading; John, of Reading; Mrs. N.K. GERY, of Philadelphia; Eli and Howard, of Pottstown; and Emma, wife of William M. STAUFFER, of New Holland. Three sisters and two brothers also survive, Mrs. Sarah MAUCK, Limerick; Mrs. Mary GILBERT, of Pennsburg; Mrs. Jacob STYER, of East Greenville; John WARTMAN, of Pottstown; and Henry WARTMAN, of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held on Monday. Services at the Emanuel Lutheran church. Rev. I.B. KURTZ, will officiate.
Augustus E. KURTZ, of East Greenville, died yesterday afternoon at about 3.30 o'clock. Mr. KURTZ has been in failing health for the past few years. He was confined to his bed for some weeks with chronic kidney trouble. Mr. KURTZ conducted the tinsmith business in East Greenville for many years, but during the latter year, his son Calvin managed the business for him. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge of East Greenville and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Pennsburg. Mr. KURTZ was about 65 years of age, and is survived by the widow and five children, Rev. Irvin B., of Pottstown; Calvin, of East Greenville; Lillie, wife of Charles D. DIMMIG, of East Greenville; Alvin, of East Greenville; and Melvin, a student at Muhlenberg College, Allentown.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood S. MOSER, of Collegeville, have issued invitations for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Frances Gayner MOSER and Mr. Edward W. HOCKER of Norristown. The wedding will take place on Tuesday, April 9th, at the residence of the bride's parents.
A beautiful home wedding was solemnized at the home of John K. ZIEGLER, of near Salfordville on Wednesday forenoon, at 11.30 o'clock, when his daughter Annie, was married to Isaac S. BUCHER, of Rudy. The wedding was attended by about 60 friends of the young couple. A sumptuous collation was served after the wedding ceremonies. Rev. Abner S. DECHANT, of Lisbon, Iowa, officiated. The groom is a son of Jacob K. BUCHER, drover of Rudy. Mr. and Mrs. BUCHER, will start housekeeping at once, in their newly furnished house at Woxall.
The marriage of George D. CARL, of Philadelphia, to Miss Sanda ROEDER, of Spinnerstown, was solemnized on Wednesday evening at the home of the bride. The wedding ceremonies were performed by the Rev. Thomas H. LEINBACH, of Spinnerstown, at 7 o'clock. Only the immediate family was present. The bride is a daughter of Milton ROEDER, a resident of Spinnerstown, and the groom is a son of Aaron K. CARL, of Kraussdale, and holds a position as clerk at the Washington hotel, Philadelphia. The young married couple will return to Philadelphia on Monday and will begin housekeeping at once.
Norman H. HARPEL, and Miss Sallie SHELL, of Hendricks, were united in marriage, on Saturday, at the parsonage in East Greenville by the Rev. O. MOYER. The young couple expect to start housekeeping in Hendricks.
The consistory of the Reformed congregation of this borough appointed JESSE ROTHENBERGER, D.K. GRABER and S.T. SUMMERS as a committee to meet a similar committee appointed by the Lutheran congregation, composed of SAMUEL DIEROLF, ELAM STAUFFER and HENRY KEELY, to agree upon the disposal of the Union Church property in the lower end of this borough. The committee met at the KEELY House, East Greenville, on Thursday evening and the meeting terminated in the sale of the Lutheran's interest in the property to the Reformed congregation for $575, provided the congregations feel satisfied.
On last Sunday considerable excitement prevailed at Sumneytown, when it was learned that a forest fire was raging among the hills of the Ridge Valley creek, about two miles east of this place, in the neighborhood of CALVIN REED's place and HEVERNER's mill. Many persons from this and neighboring places hurried to the scene of the conflagration and assisted in fighting the fire. The fire was not gotten under control until late in the evening. Lots of cord wood, rails, posts, etc., were consumed. How the fire originated is a mystery.
ELLWOOD WILTRAUT, of this borough lost his purse last Friday evening, on the pavement near his boarding house. The purse contained $123, in notes and silver. During the evening GEORGE FOLK, while walking towards his home kicked against the purse, the jingling coin attracted his attention. He picked it up and on Saturday morning he found out that it belonged to his boarder, Mr. WILTRAUT, and returned it to its owner.
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Montgomery County's new Court House at Norristown, when completed according to the plans perfected by Architects SCHERMERHORN & REINHOLD, of Philadelphia, will be one of the most imposing buildings of the kind in the state. The structure will have a frontage of 192.7 feet, and it will be 131.9 feet deep. It will be constructed of Montgomery County's blue marble, taken from the King of Prussia quarries. This marble is from the same quarry that the present court house is erected of. There will be a concrete dome, 103 feet high, and a balustrate will extend around the entire building. The entrance into the building will be through a large marble hall. The offices to be fitted up on the first floor will include one for the Commissioners, County Treasurer, Prothonotary, transcribing room, Controller and Register. All offices will be equipped with fireproof vaults. On the second floor will be Courts Nos. 1 and 2, Orphans' Court, large law library, seven jury rooms, grand jury room, District Attorney's office, with witnesses' room and a ladies' retiring room. Each Court room will be provided with a private office and a consultation room for the Judge. The new Court House will cost $250.000. This magnificient structure will be build without the fraction of a mill additional to the present tax rate. This exceptional financeering was accomplished by the present board of Commissioners, who have during their respective terms saved the county large sums of money on different contracts. They will advertise for bids for the erection of the new building after their next regular meeting.
The teacher and pupils of the Green Lane public school will unfurl "Old Glory" this afternoon with elaborate and appropriate exercises. The flag was presented to the school by Magistrate LUKENS, and will be flung to the breeze by his daughter Miss RIDIE. The program arranged is purely patriotic and the young America will make the day a gala one. Several prominent speakers, members of the Philadelphia select council, will take part in the exercises. One of the features of the occasion will be the music by the audience, and as the beautiful strains of the national air peal forth, "The Stars and Stripes" will float above our school house. The following program will be rendered:
Words of Welcome
History of the flag.....CHARLES FREDERICK
A flag exercise.....Seven pupils
History of our flag.....LAURA JONES
Flowers for our banner.....EVA YOST
Old Glory.....ALICE MEYERS
Origin of the flag.....LUELLA BLANCK
Power of the flag.....JACOB KLINE
Memory Gems.....By the pupils
Red, White and Blue.....By three pupils
Music....."The flag above the school"
What our flag means.....MAMIE YOST
Dialogue.....BLANCHE JONES and NEWTON ALLEBACH
Address.....Mr. S. LAMOND
Music....."Our Country"
A flag on every school house.....ANNIE MEYERS
Our flag.....SALLIE GREEN
First Flags.....FORREST FREDERICK
Memory Gems.....By pupils
Stars and Stripes.....MARY FREDERICK
America's beautiful colors.....SALLIE YOST
Off with your hat as the flag goes by.....HOWARD GILBERT
Welcome to the flag.....WILSON GREEN
Revere ye the Red, White and Blue.....FANNIE SMITH
Our Flag.....GERTIE JONES
When the Star Spangled Banner was written.....EDWIN HENDRICKS
The Flag.....WILLIAM HENNING
Flag of Freedom.....SARAH WELDNER
Flag Presentation.....RIDIE LUKENS followed by Mr. BACHARACH
Acceptance..... Dr. BLANCK
Music....."Star Spangled Banner"
DANIEL BOWER, of Boyertown, who had spent the last year in Italy and various parts of Europe, returned home last Monday. He was well impressed with his trip.
A number of prominent Philadelphia capitalists purchased a large tract of land at Dillinger, and will operate a sandstone quarry. The land is useless for farming purposes, as the soil does not contain the required nutritious principal for the growth of vegetation. It was discovered some time ago that there was concealed beneath the surface of this seemingly worthless land, valuable sandstone in large quantities. The present owners knowing the value of so rich a deposit, will open quarries in the near future. They have had an expert examine the ground, and he reports that there is an almost inexhanstable supply, and that the company could ship at least ten cars of stone a day for a period of ten years, without exhausting their quarries. After this quarry is being operated, which will employ a large number of men, the quiet little village of Dillinger will rapidly grow to be a thriving Perkiomen Valley town. This tract of land was purchased by a Mr. STAHLNECKER, of Philadelphia, who represented the capitalists who will operate the quarry.
ELWOOD SHELLEY, of Milford Square, had an operation performed on his eyes at a Philadelphia Hospital one day last week. Mr. SHELLEY has, during the past few years, suffered considerably with his eyes, and found that his only relief was in an operation. This was performed by one of the leading surgeons in Philadelphia, who pronounced it a success.
THOMAS SCHULER, of Allentown, was stricken with paralysis on Tuesday. Mr. SCHULER was on a visit to relatives at Hereford and was taken ill on his return. Before leaving his home on Tuesday he complained of feeling unwell but did not think it to be of a serious nature. Mr. SCHULER was a former resident of Hereford, where he enjoys a host of friends.
HENRY C. CHRISTMAN, a farmer residing near Clayton lost a valuable heifer on Thursday, through hydrophobia. Mr. CHRISTMAN went to his stables in the morning for the purpose of feeding his stock, when he noticed one of his heifers acting peculiarly. Not knowing what was wrong with the animal, he at once summoned Dr. JONAS GERHART, of Kraussdale, who upon examination pronounced the animal to be affected with that dreaded disease hydrophobia. The animal was ordered to be killed and buried immediately, to assure the safety of the other stock. Mr. CHRISTMAN cleared the mystery in the following manner. About six weeks ago a pet pug dog of his, showed peculiar symptoms, which Mr. CHRISTMAN paid little attention to at the time, the dog being exceptionally playful. Later that day the dog caught one of the house cats and shook it violently. Later the canine attacked the hired man and immediately disappeared from the premises. Mr. CHRISTMAN became suspicious and started in search of the animal but was unable to find it. He later learned that it had been seen near ISAAC LESHER's mill at Palm. Mr. CHRISTMAN then gave orders to Mr. LESHER to kill the animal should it return. Later that day the canine appeared at the mill and was immediately killed. Mr. CHRISTMAN also killed the cat the same day. It is perfectly evident that the heifer was bitten by the dog and hydrophobia developed.
SAMUEL KRAUSS, of East Greenville, a member of the firm of KRAUSS & HAAS, dealers in agricultural implements, met with a painful accident on Saturday. He was engaged at the turning bench, when a block of wood which he had fastened in it flew out and hit him on the forehead. The sharp edge made an incision of about an inch and a half long, clean on to the bone. The wound bled profusely and Mr. KRAUSS could not check the flow of blood. He then visited the office of Dr. J.G. HERSH, of East Greenville, who succeded in checking the flow of blood. Mr. KRAUSS suffered considerable pain for a few days.
An old-fashioned quilting party was held at the home of Mrs. HENRY SCHMOYER, of Harlem, one evening last week. The guests came prepared to start at once and in a few minutes after their arrival the quilt was spread and the merry party hard at work. A pleasant social evening was spent. The following were present: Mrs. JAMES L. GERY, Mrs. ZEPHENIAS NUSS, Mrs. DANIEL ROTHENBERGER, Mrs. GEORGE KEHS, Mrs. LEWIS ROTHENBERGER and Mrs. LEWIS HEIMBACH.
JACOB KOOKER, of Sumneytown, lost a valuable horse one day this week. Mr. KOOKER was in the act of unhitching the animal when it became restless and began to turn from one side to the other. The shaft which had a very sharp point penetrated the animal's body, inflicting an ugly wound. The animal was killed to end its sufferings.
The beautiful little Perkiomen Valley town, Green Lane, seems to have more trouble in filling its office for Justice of the Peace, than our great Pennsylvania City, Philadelphia, has in procuring pure water. On Tuesday, of last week a special election for Justice of the Peace was held as each of the candidates at the February election EDWIN K. KLINE, Democrat, and CHARLES J. BUCKLEY, Republican received 23 votes, at the special election. Messrs. KLINE and BUCKLEY were again the candidates, receiving 40 and 28 votes respectively. Prothonotary BROOKE made the return of the special election to the office of Secretary of the Commonwealth GRIEST, at Harrisburg, as is usual. The papers were returned Monday morning to the Prothonotary with this endorsement. "The special election at Green Lane is null and void. The Governor will fill the vacancy." Considerable interest was taken in the special election by the citizens and the different party workers, succeeded in getting out an exceptionally large vote. When it was learned that the Secretary of the Commonwealth, decided that the election was void, the quiet little town was the scene of much excitement. Every voter expressed himself, either to his neighbor, his wife or his dog, in a most forceful manner. The old Stove at the country store never witnessed so august a body of politicians at any one time before, and men stood on the street corners discussing the towns trouble. It is probable that Mr. KLINE's counsel, JOHN W. BICKEL & Son, may ask for a hearing in the matter at Harrisburg. The effect of the decision will be to settle the question of filling vacancies in the office in case of a tie vote, right of the Governor to appoint in all such cases having been taken for granted heretofore.
The East Greenville Fire Company held a special meeting on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of adopting a new set of by-laws, presented their revised numbers, which were accepted after being read. J.M. KNETZ, then reported his interview with the Borough Council, relative to having the room wainscoted. He said that the council passed a bill, directing same to be done. The company will then have the room papered. As this constituted the special business the chair adjourned the meeting.
The general store at Corning, conducted by Miss ANNIE B. TRUMP, was discovered to be on fire Tuesday evening. The fire was discovered in the rear portion of the building by a neighbor who immediately spread an alarm. The neighbors responded to the call and a bucket brigade was formed. After considerable work they suceeded in extinguishing the flames and saving the building and its valuable contents.
Rev. ELI KELLER, of Zionsville, preached his farewell sermon at Huff's Church on Sunday, March 24. The church was well filled and Dr. KELLER preached a most pathetic farewell sermon. He spoke to some length upon the pleasant relationship existing between him and his long served congregation.
Dr. F.N. GREEN's supper at MARPLE's hotel, Zieglerville, to the members of the Chamber Knights of Friendship, last Saturday evening, was well attended. It was much enjoyed by all present. Numerous speeches were made on the principles of the Order. The chamber was one year old on Monday last and is in a flourishing condition.
The home of AARON HOUCK, at New Berlinville was totally destoyed by fire on last Friday afternoon. It is supposed that the fire was caused by a defective flue. Nothing was saved but a few pieces of furniture, and some edibles. The buildings were insured in the Goshenhoppen Mutual Fire Insurance Company for $2500.
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Miss RAY HUNSINGER, of Gloucester, New Jersey, one of the few lady gunners in the United States, will appear in this borough on Easter Monday. Miss HUNSINGER, will enter into a match shoot with SIMON J. CROLL, proprietor of the Eagle Hotel, with ten live birds. She is gaining a world wide reputation as a gunner, and will undoubtedly give our crack marksman a close contest. Mr. CROLL feels confident that he will defeat her, but from what we can learn of Miss HUNSINGER's record as a gunner, it is safe to say that Mr. CROLL, if successful will be so after an exciting contest. The days shooting will be of great interest as quite a number of other events are on the programme, such as live bird and target matches. One of the features of the day will be a sweepstake match, with ten live birds. The first event of the day, will take place at 10 o'clock in the morning. The tournament will be held on the Eagle Gun Club grounds, at the rear of the Eagle Hotel, in the lower end of this borough. The public in general, is interested in this contest, as it is perfectly natural that they would not like to see one of their sportsmen defeated by a woman.
Because of the unfriendly and unprogressive attitude of the people and Council of Kutztown the Allentown and Kutztown Traction Company will give that town the go-by. The tracks now runs to the borough line, but they will go no further. The trolley line will be extended to Reading during the summer, but the route, as it nears Kutztown, will deflect to Lyons, barely touching the limits of Kutztown.
ANDREW CARNEGIE, of Pittsburg, offered to give $50,000, for a library building at Norristown providing the borough purchase a suitable site and appropriate $50,000 annually for the library's support. The citizens of Norristown, will likely accept Mr. CARNEGIE's liberal offer.
The Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of this borough, held an election of officers at their regular meeting on Saturday evening. Those that were elected will serve for the next lodge term. They were:
N.G. WILLIAM BITTING
V.G. MAHLON RAUDENBUSH
Secretary, H.J. SMITH
Treasurer, HENRY DIMMIG
Member of relief committee, EUGENE BISCHOFF
Trustee, WILLIAM BAUER
Bids for the janitorship were also received at this meeting and the lowest bidder for the janitorship of the entire hall was GEORGE FOLK. The bid was eighty-eight dollars.
Ex-assemblyman WELLINGTON G. ROSENBERRY, of Lansdale, was Tuesday morning elected chairman of the Democratic County Committee, defeating his only opponent, ALBERT K. HOSS, of Norristown, by a vote of 55 to 47. The re-organization took palce at the Rambo House, previous to which there were four candidates for the chairmanship honor. When the race started there were only two entered, Mr. HOSS, representing the anti-SHANER faction, and Mr. ROSENBERRY, representing the ex-chairman's contingent in the party, and while HOSS did not prove a winner he was a good second, as the vote shows, and after being defeated for chairman he gracefully accepted the office of vice chairman, which was given him without a fight. Those to drop out of the chairmanship fight were SAMUEL HIGH, of Jenkintown; and DANIEL F. QUILLMAN, of Norristown. The two other candidates relinquished the fight in the hope to defeat ROSENBERRY. The other officers chosen to complete the organization were Senator WENTZ, treasurer, and CHARLES MCAVOY, Dr. J.J. KANE and GUY SCHEETZ, secretaries.
The Reformed Sunday School of this Borough, Will Hold an Easter Festival Tomorrow Evening. An Interesting Programme Has Been Arranged. Easter will be celebrated by the member of the Reformed Sunday School, of this borough, on Sunday evening.
An elaborate programme has been arranged. The Sabbath school will be assisted in the rendition of their programme by the church choir, which will give a number of beautiful selections. The part of the programme set aside to be rendered by the infant departement will be most pleasing and interesting. The little tots have committed their parts and will undoubtedly render them in a most creditable manner. The following is the programme:
Selection.....Church Choir
Hymn.....By the School
Prayer.....By Pastor
Chorus....."Wake the Song" by Several Girls
Solo....."Jesus Love" by KATIE WINGERT
Hymn.....By the School
Recitation....."Life of the World" by Five Girls
Listen to the Story.....Infant Class
Solo....."O Story Sweet" by BLANCHE SWARTZ
Hymn.....By the School
Chorus....."God will Care for You" by Infant Class
Now is Christ Risen.....By the Choir
Solo....."Pretty Little Violets" by ADDIE ROUSH
Hymn.....By the School
Solo....."God is Love" by KATHERINE MOORE
Recitation and Chorus....."A little Child's Easter Thoughts" by Eleven Girls
Solo....."Rolled Away" by MAZIE KOCH
Address
Light in Darkness.....By Choir
Hymn.....By School
M.E.C. FLUCK, of Earlington, was awarded $360 damages by the United States Pipe Line Company, for the privilege of running their pipes through his farm. The company have paid out immense sums for privileges of this kind, but notwithstanding that, it is a great saving over railroad transportation. It is claimed by some farmers that the running of pipe lines through their land, deteriates it to a certain extent.
A petition has been sent to our Representatives at Harrisburg, signed by Norristown's Town Council, protesting against the passage of the bill reported favorably from the Senate, empowering the Burgesses of all Boroughs in the State to appoint policemen. The reason for the protest is that this new law would give the chief executive of any borough the authority to have a police force of his own individual liking, a power long exercised by all Town Councils.
ARCHUGILO MARTICELLI, of Conhohocken, an inmate of the county jail, created considerable trouble to the warden and keepers, since his incarceration. The climax was capped on Monday, when the warden was attacked by the prisoner. The warden entered his cell, when suddenly without the slightest warning, the prisoner pounced upon him, and repeatedly dug his long claw, like nails into the fleshy part of the wardens neck and face. The prisoner also bit the warden before he succeeded in throwing him off. The warden received numerous ugly scratches and several severe wounds inflicted by the maniac's teeth.
The promoters of a base ball club at East Greenville, held a meeting at the Keely House last Saturday evening, and completed the organization of a base ball club. The meeting was well attended and much interest was taken in the transaction of the business. JOHN D. GERHART, was unanimously elected chairman of the meeting. The first business brought before the meeting was the location of grounds. N.B. KEELY then offered the club, grounds located in the central part of the borough. This offer was accepted and after arrangements were made to have them placed into condition, different committees were formed. The organization was then made complete by electing a manager and assistant. Eight of last years players then signed for the season, and three new names accepted. The new players came highly recommended and will prove to be a valuable addition to the club. The management has arranged to have the men go into regular practice after April 9. It is expected that the new grounds will be in condition by that time. The club will be conducted in a strictly up-to-date manner, and nothing but gentlemanly ball played. Each member will be compelled to sign a series of rules, that will not only be strict, but will require his attendance at practice at least four evenings each week. FRANK CHRISTMAN, the well known catcher has been selected, to serve the club as its captain this season. This was undoubtedly a good move on the part of the club as Mr. CHRISTMAN is one of the best versed ball players in this vicinity. The club will be thoroughly equipped with new uniforms and supplies, and will appear on the diamond this season as they never have before. The first game of the season will be played with the famous Pottstown club, on the East Greenville grounds, May 4th. This game promises to be of great interest as the Pottstown club is one of the strongest in the county, and are well known here having played several exciting games last season. Three games have been arranged with the Perkiomen Seminary club to be played during the season. The first game will be played on the East Greenville grounds, and from what can be learned it will undoubtedly be of great interest. The Seminary club has signed some fast players, and expects to give the colts all kinds of trouble. This season promises to be of great interest as games are being arranged with some of the best clubs in this section of the State. One interesting feature connected with the organization of the club is, the remarkable interest taken by the lovers of the game. They have offered their undivided support and have pledged themselves to assist in making this club one of the most successful in the county. With support as earnest as this, there is no question as to the success of the organization. All that is now required is co-operative work on the part of the players. If they play honest, gentlemanly ball, their games will be well attended and the old interest will be restored. There has never been a club organized in East Greenville, with a more promising future, and this depends on the players. Prominent citizens, who, during the past few years have not taken an interest in the game, now show a willingness, to aid the club. This fully demonstrates the fact, that honest gentlemanly ball playing will meet with success in this vicinity.
The Eastern Milling and Export Company, is a big combination, incorporated at Trenton, N.Y., last week, with a paid capital of $4,000,000. Ninety per cent of the flour mills of the State, have formed the combination and will hereafter be conducted under one management. Three mills from this county are among them, the Stony Creek Roller Mills, of Norristown, the E.K. FREED Milling Company, of North Wales and the FULMER Rolling Mill Company, of Hatboro. The capacity of the consolidated companies is said to be 10,000 barrels of flour daily, or ninety per cent of the production of Pennsylvania winter wheat.
According to the recent announcement of the Agricultural Departement, the farmers of the United States received $185,296,172 more for their corn, wheat, oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, potatoes and hay in 1900 than they did in 1899; the total receipts for last year being $1,861,466,582 as against $1,676,170,410 in 1899. This increase is in part accounted for by the fact that the average prices for each of the products enumerated were higher in 1900 than in 1899, although in some instances the advance was but a fraction of a cent. The greatest advances were in corn and hay, the advance in the latter giving the farmers over $33,000,000 more in 1900 for a crop of 50,000 tons than was received in the previous year for the crop of 56,615,756 tons.
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