THE C.G. HEIST STORE. Perfect and Practical House Furnishing Goods. This list will be helpful, and will show the range of prices of the different articles. Bear in mind that there are many in between these prices, at just the figure you care to pay. Bed Room Suits $18.00 to $50.00, Parlor Suits $20.00 to $60.00, Sideboards $10.00 to $38.00, Chiffonieres $6.00 to $15.00, Wardrobes $8.00 to $20.00, Dresses $6.00 to $12.00, Oak Beds $3.00 to $12.00, Iron Beds $4.00 to $12.00, Old Bureaus $8.00 to $15.00, Fancy Lamps $1.50 to $10.00, Dinner Setts $6.00 to $16.50, Toilet Setts $2.00 to $10.00, Parlor Tables $ .75 to $7.00, Extension Tables $5.00 to $15.00, Rockers $1.00 to $7.50, Chairs $ .50 to $2.00, Morris Chairs $6.00 to $9.00, High Chairs $ .85 to $4.50, Bed Springs $2.00 to $5.00, Mattress $2.00 to $6.00, Pillows and Bolsters $1.25 to $4.50, Hall Racks $6.00 to $18.00, Couches $6.00 to $18.00, Lounges $5.75 to $12.00. Furniture Bargains. An interesting lot has sacrificed prices forced upon them. Positively unmatchable at former low prices. But we have gone over our stock and picked out a number that will not be duplicated. G.G. HEIST, RED HILL, PA.
Harry K. Bechtel, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Pennsburg, Pa. Instructions given at my rooms and at the homes of pupils.
JACOB B. HILLEGASS, Attorney=at=Law. Office - Rambo House, opposite the Court House, Swede Street, Norristown, Pa. Estates settled, Accounts collected, and all Legal Business transacted with promptness. Can be seen at the office of Henry J. Smith, in Pennsburg, Every Saturday.
JOHN G. HERSCH, M.D., NOSE and THROAT SPECIALIST, EAST GREENVILLE, PA. OFFICE HOURS} Until 9 A.M., From 1 to 2 P.M., After 8 P.M.
Dr. Chas. Q. Hillegas, Dentist, PENNSBURG, PENN'A. Office Day: - Saturday. Branch Offices: - Hours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Hendricks' hotel, Schwenksville, the first Tuesday of each month. At Kline's hotel, Harleysville, the second Tuesday of each month. At Kuhn's hotel, Telford, the third Tuesday of each month.
"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.
Mrs. Hettie Newberry, of Trumbauersville, killed a black snake that measured seven and a half feet. Mrs. Newberry, saw the snake lying in the snow, near the well at her home. She ran into the house, procured the gun and shot the reptile. The snake when measured was found to be seven and a half feet in length. The reptile owing to the cold was in a stupor but notwithstanding this the act was a brave one. There are very few women who have the courage to handle fire arms, let alone go hunting for snakes. The snake is supposed to be the largest ever killed in that vicinity.
HENRY STEIER, now residing at East Greenville, is beyond a doubt the oldest cobbler in this State, and will celebrate his 82 birthday anniversary today. Mr. Steier was born in Upper Hanover township, near Palm, on the 9th day of February 1818, and has always led an exceptionally active life. He assisted his father, John Steier, who was then considered to be the most experienced cobbler of his day, from whom he learned the trade. He continued the shoemaking business at his home until the death of his father, after which he moved to the village of Palm, where he conducted the business until several weeks ago, when he retired from actual business. Mr. Steier is a bachelor and has always led a peculiar, reserved happy life. He now makes his home with his brother, Daniel Steier, of East Greenville. Mr. Steier has always enjoyed good health until within the past year. One remarkable feature connected with this aged gentleman is that he can read without glasses and retains the full use of all his faculties. He retains a relic of his business, which he values very highly, in the shape of a shoemaker's hammer which was presented to him by his father when he started in business. The hammer had when presented to him a handle about one inch and a half thick. This, however, has been reduced at one place one-half of an inch from its original thickness by continuous use. Mr. Steier has now decided to spend the evening years of his life at East Greenville.
DOTTS and KEELY, is the name of a new leaf-tobacco firm, now doing business at 163 North Second Street, Philadelphia. C.W. KEELY the junior member of the firm, is a son of N.B. KEELY, of East Greenville, and is well known in this vicinity. Mr. KEELY is the youngest man in the leaf-tobacco business in the state, but notwithstanding his age, he possesses a wonderful knowledge of business. He is a graduate of the Peirce Business College, of Philadelphia, and graduated from that institution, with high honors before he was of age. He then accepted a position with GLEASON and Son, large cotton converters, of Philadelphia. This position he ably filled until he entered into the tobacco business. Mr. KEELY is now but a few months past his 21st year, and has gained a prominent place among the business men of that great city. W.E. DOTTS, the senior member of the firm, is one of the best judges of leaf-tobacco in this state, having had 18 years experience, with J. VETTERLEIN, one of the oldest leaf-tobacco houses in Philadelphia. Mr. DOTTS, owing to his many years experience as a salesman, has become well known in this vicinity, where he sold large quantities of tobacco. His acquaintance with the trade, and the business reputation he has gained, will certainly be profitable to the new firm. DOTTS and KEELY started business on the 20th day of January and from the present outlook their business will certainly be a successful one.
Granville GERHART, of this borough, on Monday met with the misfortune of having his middle finger on his right hand broken. He was assisting William SEES, a border, in moving his trunk and in so doing he had to pass the open stairway. Mr. GERHART was going backwards and thought he had passed the stairway, when he found he had not and fell backward down the rear stairs. In some manner his finger of the right hand became twisted in the hand-hold of the trunk and was fractured. Dr. W.H. HUNSBERGER of town was summoned who reduced the fracture.
A horse in an adjoining stall on John HANCOCKs farm near Green Lane kicked a valuable mule on the hind leg. Mr. ZEPP, the farmer thinking the wound was superficial applied outward application to draw out the heat. Last Friday morning when he entered the stable he was surprised to find the mule unable to rise. Examination showed that its leg was broken. Upon the advice of a veternarian the animal was killed to end its sufferings. His theory is that the kick broke or cracked the bone partly and while the mule was trying to lie down or possibly get up the strain was too great completing the fracture.
Roscoe PRIZER and Allen PHILIPS, two young men from Schwenksville were out Sunday afternoon, skating on the ice near the depot in that town, and as a result they ruined their best pair of trousers. They were enjoying themselves, when all on a sudden they came upon thin ice, which broke and caused them to fall into the water. Both young men received a cold water bath and were very much shocked by the sudden icy plunge. Whether they would have met with the same fate, had they not desecrated the Sabbath day, is what they have been worrying about since.
The Commercial Ice Company, of Philadelphia, last Friday, had a force of men at work on the dam, recently purchased by them of E.K. LEIDY, near Zieglerville, harvesting the ice. One carload of this ice was shipped from Zieglerville station, whither it had been taken by team, to Philadelphia. This carload was shipped as a sample of the ice, it was nineteen inches thick and clear as crystal. Twelve cakes of ice, 22 inches square, made a good two horse load. The Company intends to build a large ice dam on this place next summer.
The residence of Rev. J.B. BOOZ of Salfordville was on fire on Saturday afternoon. The family was using wood in the stove for fuel and this heated the stovepipe. The pipe in passing to the roof, came close to a rafter which was ignited by the extreme heat. The burning rafter was soon noticed and with the aid of a bucket brigade a serious conflagration was averted.
A.R. KEMMERER, of Sigmund, Lehigh County has last week been appointed as postmaster at that place. The patrons of the office are well pleased with the appointment.
The Coopersburg "Sentinel" says that Harry S. GANGAWERE, of Centre Valley, for a number of years traveling salesman for a Philadelphia grocery firm, has left for parts unknown. A shortage in his accounts is said to be the cause for his actions. Mr. GANGAWERE leaves a wife and three children. He was formerly in the store business and served a term as postmaster during President Cleveland's last administretion.
A petition signed by a number of citizens of Frederick township, was filed with the Court on Monday asking for the appointment of Harry W. MOORE the hostler at the Green Tree Hotel, as tax collector and constable in place of the present incumbent, M.M. WELDNER, who disappeared recently and whose present whereabouts are unknown.
Philip R. THEOBOLD, of Philadelphia, has had a number of horses at Barto and on his farm in this borough, which he shipped to his stables in Philadelphia, on Wednesday. The Barto horses were brought to this borough by Charles MOLL and shipped over the Perkiomen Railroad.
Mr. AMBLER, a Philadelphia and Reading railroad solector, made a trip over the Perkiomen Division, looking after the shipping interests and endeavoring to secure new custom. He reports business a little dull, but looks for more work in near future.
Alvin D. RENNINGER, of Congo accidentally cut himself with an ax, while cutting wood. The wound made by the sharp instrument was a painful one. The thumb and first finger were caught by the ax.
Miss Salina GERHART, teacher at Bethesda school, is on the sick list. The school was closed on Monday, but was opened Tuesday morning. Frank KELLER, of East Greenville, will have charge of the School until Miss GERHART, recovers sufficently to return to her duties.
Edwin FREED, of Hoppenville, is the champion porker raiser in that section, of Marlborough township. He slaughtered one that tipped the scales at 440 pounds.
Coroner ASHTON, of Norristown, was notified Tuesday night that Mrs. John FOX and her two children, living at Rockledge, had been poisoned and that one of the children died. As a result of the Coroner's investigation the husband and father, John FOX, was arrested. He was brought to the county jail closely guarded by two constables. He was under the influence of liquor and could tell little about the tragedy. He is charged with threats. The child that died was 2 years old. The other, John, aged 4 years, and his mother, who is 26 years old, were taken to the Jewish Hospital, in Philadelphia. Both were in a critical condition. Coroner ASHTON will institute a thorough inquiry to decide whether there was an effort to commit a triple murder. The poison administered, it is believed, was carbolic acid.
County Commissioner D.K. GRABER, of this borough, had been confined to his house in the early part of the week, with a severe case of grip. He has now recovered enough to enable him to attend to his duties.
On Tuesday next the druggists of this county will meet at Norristown and establish an organization for fraternal, social and beneficial purposes. It will be on the lines of the Montgomery County Medical Society.
A representative, of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, last week, completed arrangements with Treasurer DELONG, of the Allentown Fair, whereby the use of the society's grounds is given the show for Wednesday, June 5.
Frank H. WALT of Spinnerstown, was awarded the contract to carry the mail from Spinnerstown to Quakertown. Mr. WALT must carry the mail twelve times a week and for his pay he receives $300 a year.
The property of James DALMAN, of Salfordville, was seized by the Sheriff this week, and will be sold by him. The sale has been advertised to be held on February 20, at Norristown.
A young son of William FENSTERMACHER, of East Greenville, received injuries, in the early part of the week while coasting down a hill on a small sled. He fell off and was injured internally.
The teachers of Hereford will hold an Institute in the Sunday School Chapel at Chapel, this afternoon and evening. The following program will be rendered: 1 p.m. - Arithmetic, Percentage, J.M. GREISS; Arithmetic, Practical Measurements, J.A. WILL; Pennsylvania Citizen, J.M. GERY; Language, C.E. FISTER, Pronouncing and Defining Bee, Frederick W. HUBER. 7 P.M. - Exercise by the Pupils, Queen Victoria, J.D. REIFSNYDER; Our State Legislature, Webster SCHULTZ; Address, Address, A.W. HOFFMAN.
Oswin R. BAUS, residing near East Greenville, has fully recovered from his recent attack of la grippe and is now able to attend to his usual duties. He was confined to the house two weeks, but through good nursing and the kind attention given him by his neighbors and friends, his recovery was remarkably fast. Mr. BAUS wishes to thank all those who aided his family and himself so kindly during his recent illness.
Sophia KLINE, wife of Cornelius KLINE, of Hoppenville, died on Sunday noon. She was about 72 years of age, and her death due to dropsy and heart disease. She leaves a husband and two children, Edwin, living at home, and Mrs. V.W. ZIEGLER, of Pennsburg. The funeral will take place today at 10 o'clock at the house. Interment will be made at the St. Paul's Lutheran church cemetery. Rev. O.F. WAAGE will officiate.
The Knickerbocker Ice Company, of Philadelphia, had their men at work on their ice dam at Green Lane, all day on Sunday. They loaded one hundred cars of ice, clear as crystal and shipped it to their Philadelphia house on that day.
The chicken and waffle supper given by the Citizens' Band, of East Greenville, last Saturday evening, was a grand success. After all the expenses were paid it was found that they had cleared the handsome sum of $125. The members of the organization were highly pleased with the substantial manner in which their many friends in this vicinity aided them on this occasion. They wish to extend their thanks to all who assisted in making the supper so grand a financial success. They further intend to show their appreciation of the kindness of the citizens in the two boroughs in a unique manner. As soon as the weather is at all favorable the band will render some of their choice music in different parts of the two towns. The Citizens' Band, of East Greenville, is one of the leading musical organizations in the State and but very few towns of the size of East Greenville, can boast of a musical organization near this equal. The members represent some of the best musical talent in the country and the wonderful success of the band is due to the great interest taken in it by them. The reputation they have gained during the past few years has given them a name in musical circles throughout the country that has required years of study on the part of many other organizations of the same kind to gain. This success is beyond a doubt due to a considerable extent to their instructor and leader, Prof. H.K. BECHTEL and Frank PALUMBO, who are classed among the best of musicians. It is no wonder that the citizens of the two towns feel proud of an organization of this kind and stand ready at all times to aid them to the best of their ability. This organization is looked upon and spoken of by the citizens in this vicinity as "their band" as all the members are residents in the neighborhood. It matters not in what demonstration "their band" takes part, it is sure to be one of the leading features of the occasion.
The Pennsburg Manufacturing Company, held their annual election at their office on Tuesday evening. An intersting meeting was held and the following officers were elected. M.K. GILBERT, John R. KAUFFMAN, Jr., H.J. SMITH, D.S. KERN, Frank KAUFFMAN and J.R. KAUFFMAN, Sr. The newly elected board organized and elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing year: President, J.R. KAUFFMAN; Vice President, M.K. GILBERT; Secretary, H.J. SMITH, Esq.; Treasurer, D.S. KERN. The Pennsburg Water Company, held their annual election on Wednesday afternoon in the office of the Secretary H.J. SMITH. The old board consisting of Dr. J.G. MENSCH, President; M.K. GILBERT, Vice President; J.P. HILLEGASS, Treasurer; H.J. SMITH, Secretary; D.S. KERN, P.J. MOORE and Jacob B. HILLEGASS were re-elected.
The workmen on the John C. HANCOCK ice dam at Green Lane were surprised to learn that one of their fellow workmen, on Saturday morning was frozen stiff by the extreme cold weather. A Mr. SCHWAGER, living several miles from Green Lane, who had been working on the ice dam for some time, was overcome by the cold weather and fell a helpless heap on the ice. Willing hands came to the unfortunate man's rescue and carried him into the engine house, where he was soon thawed out. After Mr. SCHWAGER had sufficiently recovered, Edwin ZEPP, an employee conveyed him to his home several miles distant, in a closed carriage. It is supposed that Mr. SCHWAGER was not sufficiently clothed to withstand the cold weather. Mr. SCHWAGER has almost completely recovered and is now able to attend to his usual duties. It was fortunate that he did not fall into the water, when he sank helpless to the ice, as it might have resulted more serious.
The borough council met in the council chamber on Monday evening with the following members present: Oscar BARNDT, Charles M. REED, Jacob SECHLER, Lewis KLINE and George TRUMBORE Jr., Milton MOYER and William BITTING were absent. The council was called to order promptly at 8 o'clock by the President Oscar BARNDT. The clerk of council Henry J. SMITH was ordered to read the minutes of the preceeding meeting. Supervisor S.B. KEPLER presented a bill for one months wages $27.50 and 50 cents for hooks. Upon motion of Jacob SECHLER, seconded by George TRUMBORE, a vote was taken the bill was ordered to be paid. George TRUMBORE then made a motion, which was seconded by Jacob SECHLER, that the president appoint three men to talk with Thomas MARSTELLER, about leasing a part of the Town Hall lot, for which he made application and report at the next meeting. The president appointed Messrs REED, SECHLER and TRUMBORE. There not being much business to transact, council adjourned to meet at the call of the president. The retiring councilmen will be Messrs BARNDT and KLINE. They have attended their last regular meeting, but however not their last meeting as several special meetings are to be held during this month.
Judge Samuel PANNEPACKER, of Philadelphia, who recently purchased the Josiah HUNSICKER's property, near Schwenksville, better known as WASHINGTON's Headquarters, has a petition out among the residents of the township, for the purpose of opening a new road on his premises. Mr. PANNEPACKER will open the road himself, thus saving the township the expense. If this privilege is granted, he will then ask to have a road vacated near the proposed new road. This new road would be a decided improvement to Mr. PANNEPACKER's property and save considerable expense yearly for the township in keeping the old road in repair.
Mrs. Hannah HUFF, of Steinsburg, was suddenly taken ill on Friday evening at 6 o'clock, while attending to her household duties. She was paralyzed and in a few hours she was unconscious. Mrs. HUFF was relieved by death on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. She is survived by her only son Samuel. Her husband having died about 30 years ago. She was 70 years old. The funeral was held yesterday at the Old Mennonite church near Steinsburg.
The newly organized cornet band of Red Hill, will this evening render a concert at the Patriotic Sons of America bazaar; which is held in Dr. Jesse Z. HILLEGASS' hall, in Red Hill. This will be the first public concert in that town by its own organization.
HILLEGASS & KRAUSS the coal and lumber dealers, of this borough, received twenty gondola cars of coal during the month of January. The cars averaged about twenty-seven tons, thus making an output of this progressive young firm of 540 tons during the month.
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