Charles MILLER, of near this borough, proprietor of the MILLER Phosphate Factory, recently purchased the old Jacob WELKER homestead at Red Hill from Erwin WILEY, of Philadelphia. The entire crop was included in the purchase of the real estate. The farm contains 41 1/2 acres and is beautifully located at the extreme end of the thriving town of Red Hill.
Charles A. KNEULE, the tonsorial artist of this borough, has followed that business for the past twenty-two years. He purchased the business from Samuel BINDER, who established it in a small building which stood where Dr. J.G. MENSCH's residence now stands. Mr. KNEULE was born at Old Zionsville about 39 years ago, and is a son of the late Theodore KNEULE, who was the largest clothing manufacturer in this vicinity prior to the building of the Perkiomen Railroad, who conveyed his goods to Philadelphia by team. M. KNEULE, while quite a small boy assisted his father in the transportation of his goods. When a lad seventeen years of age he started to learn the barber trade at Norristown, later accepting a position in a large tonsorial emporium at Philadelphia. After he had mastered his trade he returned to his home in this borough, and has ever since conducted the tonsorial parlor. Mr. KNEULE has always taken an active part in all matters of interest to the borough and has on many occasions assisted to success prominent social movements. Politically Mr. KNEULE is a Democrat and has always been an able, ardent worker in his party. He is a strict advocate of right and never has been known to support a man contrary to the dictations of his conscience. He was rewarded on one occasion for his inestimable aid politically by being appointed to the position of postmaster in this borough under President Cleveland's administration. The prompt and efficient manner in which he conducted his office gained for him the respect of his party. He has held the honorable position as President of the Pennsburg Fire Company ever since its organization, and is largely responsible for its success.
Mrs. Henrietta BOSSERT, relict of Enos BOSSERT, formerally of East Greenville, now of Haddonfield, N.J., died quite suddenly and unexpectedly at the home of James BOBB, in this borough, on Tuesday morning at 8.30 o'clock. Her death was due to an apoplectic stroke. She was just seated in a chair, when within a moments notice her head fell back and she had expired. Mrs. BOSSERT was born and raised in East Greenville. Her maiden name was EHL and she was a sister to the late Stephen EHL, of this borough. Deceased was 76 years of age. She was spending her summer vacation in this borough and had only been here seven weeks. She spent some time previous to that with her son in Philadelphia. Her home was in Haddonfield, N.J. Mrs. BOSSERT is survived by two children: John, of Philadelphia, and Ida, of Haddonfield, N.J. Her remains were taken to Philadelphia on Wednesday morning. The funeral was held at the home of her son on Thursday evening. Interment was made at Haddonfield, N.J., yesterday morning.
Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John CROFT, of Philadelphia, died on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Captain Robert C. LOCKWOOD near Geryville. Mrs. CROFT and her child came to her parents home near Geryville on a visit on Monday. She made the trip from Quakertown on foot and pushed the seven months old boy in a baby carriage. The child took sick that night and died quite suddenly the next day. Inflammation of the bowels was the cause of death. The child will be buried at Quakertown today in the Union cemetery. No funeral services will be held.
The wedding of George W. ROMIG, of Boyertown, to Miss Olivia WEISER, of the same town, was solemnized at 7 o'clock on Monday evening at the home of the groom. The groom is the organist of St. John's Lutheran church at Boyertown and a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. ROMIG. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. W.H. WEISER. Rev. A.M. WEBER performed the marriage ceremonies. I.E. STETLER, of New Hanover, was best man and Miss Katie WEISER, of Boyertown, sister of the bride was bridesmaid. The couple will start housekeeping at once.
Amandus WEAND has sold his hotel at New Hanover Square, to John B. BERTOLET, of Boyertown. This hotel was in the possession of the Weands over 40 years.
William J. SCHAFFER, green grocer of this borough, this week sold his truck route to John I.C. GERY, of East Greenville. Mr. GERY will take possession on Monday. The route was sold at private figures. Mr. SCHAFFER contemplates selling out his Palace Restaurant in this borough shortly, as he has several buyers. He will then engage in some other business.
Isaac HUBER of Frederick, was tendered a pleasant surprise party by his children and grand-children on Sunday, in honor of his sixty-eight birthday anniversary. The surprise was a grand success not one person at the homestead being acquainted with the arrangements. The members of the family met at the home of S.K. FREED, about one quarter of a mile distant, and promptly at ten o'clock proceeded to the HUBER home. Mr. HUBER welcomed his children and grand-children in a hearty manner, his bright face beaming with pleasure. They took possession of the house and a most enjoyable day was spent. At twelve o'clock all present were ushered into the dining room where a sumptuous dinner was served. The dinner was the feature of the day as the past was related and pictured in so true a manner that all present were carried by many years into the happy days, now forever past. Mr. HUBER received a number of beautiful and useful presents from those present. Mr. HUBER spent the time talking of days gone by and the manner in which his eyes sparkled spoke volumes of love for those surrounding him. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Jacob HUBER, of Anise; Mrs. Henry BAUMAN and daughter Irene, and Josiah Fry, of East Greenville; Wm. H. HUBER, of Town and Country, Pennsburg, Mr. and Mrs. S.K. FREED and children Warren, Thomas, Bertha and Katie, of Frederick; H.M. HUBER and sons E. Winfield K. and G. Washington K., George SHOLLENBERGER, wife Amanda and children Lloyd, Gertrude, Alice, Elsie and Edna, Clarence LEVENGOOD, wife Emma and daughter Viola, all of Pottstown; I.M. HUBER and sons Benj. Franklin and Fitzhugh Lee, and Mrs. Lizzie DIETRICH, of Zieglerville; Percival REITNAUER, wife Mary and children Susan, Leon, Elsie and Clarence, Thomas GODSHALL and wife Katie, all of Boyertown; S.M. HUBER and wife Sophia, of Zieglerville; Mrs. Daniel HITTLE, of Sassamansville; Orlando ERB, and Noah M. HUBER, of Frederick.
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