Mr. and Mrs. MOSER, of Quakertown, visited their son Charles at the Seminary on Sunday. On Saturday evening and Sunday, the week of prayer for colleges, was observed by appropriate exercises. Prof. O.S. KRIEBEL led the services on Saturday evening. Mr. HAINES, of Ursinus College, led the Sunday morning service and the mens meeting of the afternoon, as well as the evening service were under the direction of Mr. John ALEXANDER of Ursinus College. Prof. C.K. MESCHTER delivered two addresses at each of the institutes held at Dryland and Hatfield on January 26, and February 2, respectively.
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The time for filing applications for license to sell liquor in this county, the coming year, expired on last Saturday. Petitions were presented for the renewal of all licenses for old houses, except one. The number of applications for new licenses is smaller than on any previous occasion. There are but two, both for restaurants. The licenses the present year will all date from April 1, no matter when issued, and all will expire in one year from that date. The applications will all be heard on March 25, new as well as old. Remonstrances should be filed on or before March 11, but where one has been filed, additional remonstrances may be filed on or before March 18. Additional petitions may be filed to the last-mentioned date. No license will be transferred where criminal charges for violation of liquor laws are pending. Last year the number of license applicants were 255, including eight applications for licenses for bottlers, hotel and restaurants, none of which were granted. This year the number is nine less, all the original applicants minus that for the restaurant on Washington street in Norristown, operated by "Seatty" JULIAN until a short time ago, when the license was revoked by the court for a violation of the law.
In looking over the lists of cases in the county criminal courts one very rarely sees a case from the upper end of the county and even more rarely one from Upper Hanover township. Whether the inhabitants of those districts are more peaceable than the people of other parts of the county is not quite certain, but that they have less happening of a criminal nature is proved by the court records. Fights and assaults are rarely recorded, and thieves and robbers do not abound here - a least none are ever brought to earth by the law. There has not been a murder in the upper end of the county for many years. Not within the recollection of anyone living in this vicinity has a person been killed by another. That is a record which the upper end of the county may well be proud.
Idle since they were flooded with water a number of years ago, the iron ore mines at Boyertown will be put in operation by a syndicate of Philadelphia capitalists and employment given to 350 hands. It is claimed by the lessees that there are several million tons of ore in sight, and a million more in adjacent territory. To accomodate the addition to the town's population by the resumption of these mines 150 houses are to be built.
The reform movement has struck Royersford and Rev. Gladstone HOHN, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was the first to lead in the matter. Sunday night he preached upon gambling in Royersford to a packed house. After quoting the laws on gambling, he spoke about the open manner in which slot machines, poker playing and the sale of lottery tickets were indulged in. He censured the public officials for their failure to enforce the laws, and said if the vice was not wiped out he would see that the offending parties were brought to justice. Tomorrow Rev. Mr. HORN, will speak in Memorial Hall, Spring City, on the reform movement.
John MINNINGER, contractor and builder of Lansdale, this week arrived at Harleysville unconscious in his wagon and bleeding from gashes on the head. Mr. MINNINGER says he started for Harleysville to look after the mason work of the new Alumni Hall, for which he had the contract. He does not know how he was injured, but it is supposed one of his horses kicked him as he was endeavoring to recover a lost line.
Margaret TAGLIEBER, wife of Xavier TAGLIEBER, of near Niantic died last Saturday of dropsy. She was in her 82nd year of her age and was born in Nitterstettle, Germany, in 1819, came to this country in 1840, after which she married Xavier TAGLIEBER, who came from Wuertemberg about the same time. She is survived by her husband and eight children, three daughters and five sons, John, Paul and Daniel of Niantic; George of Bally; Simon of Pottstown; Mrs. Hiram Wartz and Mrs. William Wartz, of Bucks County, and Mrs. Jennie Wartz, of Schwenksville. The funeral was held on Thursday at the Hubers Church.
Bertha STENGEL, the six-year-old daughter of Louis STENGEL, of Bally, died on Tuesday of Membranous Croup. The child had been subject to offensive ulcers of a scrofulous nature and this may have aided in causing death. The funeral will be held today at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Bally. Rev. A. NATHE will officiate.
Ella MILLER, daughter of Henry J. MILLER, of Niantic, died last Tuesday of a complication of diseases. Her age was about 9 years. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Huber's Church. Rev. J.J. KLINE, of New Hanover will officiate.
Infant Child of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred WENTLING, of East Greenville, died on Monday. Interment was made at the Sumneytown church cemetery on Wednesday.
William B. MOLL, of Siesholtzville, Berks county, one of the most widely known business men in that vicinity has been in the general store business for the past eighteen years. Mr. MOLL was born in Hereford township, about 65 years ago and entered in the general store business as a clerk for Charles N. GERY, his present partner, when a lad seventeen years of age. In the year 1872 Mr. GERY noticing the sterling worth of his young assistant, offered him a partnership in the business. This Mr. MOLL accepted at once and they have, under the firm name of GERY & MOLL, been one of the most successful firms in Berks county. They have added from year to year, to their store according to the growth of that progressive locality, until today the general store of GERY & MOLL has an exceptionally wide reputation. Mr. MOLL is recognized as being one of the leading business men in that county and his wonderful success is due to his prompt, honest and careful management of the business.
When an old German woman who was injured in a railroad wreck, last week, in the west, regained consciousness, she moaned for beer. The attendants gave her water, but it did not satisfy her thirst; she must have beer. There was no beer to be had in the neighborhood, and a special train was made up and sent a distance of about fifty miles, for a supply of beer to satisfy the woman's thirst. The special went back with a case.
Henry S. KLINE, a farmer residing near Woxall, on Tuesday slaughtered the heaviest hog, that was killed in that section this season. The porker was of a pure white breed and tipped the scales at exactly 553 pounds. Since the slaughtering season is at hand we have read of heavy hogs, but the one which Mr. KLINE killed, has not been equaled, the hog was just one year old. Three other hogs slaughtered by Mr. KLINE, on the same day tipped the scales respectively at 350, 367 and 438. Mr. KLINE is considered the champion hog raiser in that section and can justly hold that honor until some one can slaughter a heavier one.
By courtesy of the Philadelphia Record we are enabled to show our readers a good photograph of Alice Barnes 2.11 1/4, the bay trotting mare who is now queen of the New York speedway. Our readers will remember that the little mare was in trainer C.F. KILBORN's hands in 1898 and that season was the first for her to be on the turf. She was then owned by Philip J. LEIGH of Atlantic City, New Jersey, who also owned Rockey P, 2.10 1/2. Alice Barnes made her first start in a race at Bethlehem, on June 16, 1898, won the race and made a maiden mark of 2.23 1/4. She was then hurt in shipping and was laid up the rest of the 1898 season. In 1899 she was taken up again and has since been campaigned each year. The mare was bought by P.J. LEIGH for $57. He sold her for $4500 and Mr. SMATHERS of New York, the present owner would not part with her for any price, as he can beat any trotter in New York. The mare while in trainer C. Frank KILBORN's care was conditioned and worked on the Red Hill track. During that season at Red Hill, Mr. KILBORN started out with three promising green ones, they were Alice Barnes, Joe Pilot and Whirlwind, and by the time they left his hands they had the following records: Alice Barnes 2.13 1/4, Joe Pilot 2.09 1/2, Whirlwind 2.10 1/2.
Charles HEIL, of Powder Valley, had an exciting fox chase over the hills in that vicinity one day this week. Mr. HEIL was mounted on his famous steed accompanied by several of his hounds. While crossing Bald Hill he came unexpectedly upon a speedy red fox. The little fellow gave him a merry chase for several hours and just as Mr. HEIL, felt most certain of his game it made good its escape.
The East Greenville and Pennsburg Fire Companies will attend the Friendship Fire Company bazaar at Boyertown this evening. The fire laddies decided at a special meeting to accept the kind invitation of the famous "Hookies" to enliven their bazaar for one evening. They expect to have a big time as their guests are of a most hospitable nature. The members of each company will meet at the fire houses and will be conveyed to Boyertown in large teams.
The funeral of Joel YEAKEL, of Upper Hanover township, near Fruitville, on Monday, was largely attended. He died at the home of his son-in-law, Abraham SCHULTZ, on February 5th, at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 17 days. He is survived by three sons and five daughters. His death was due to Lagrippe and pneumonia. The funeral was held at Upper Milford. Revs. A. MACK and O.T. MOYER officiated.
Joseph KRIEBEL, of East Greenville, this week contracted with L.H. KLINE, of Pennsburg, the patentee of the Eagle Spray pumps, to make one hundred and fifty of the pumps. They are to be ready for the Spring trade. Mr. KLINE has sold many of these useful pumps during the last two years.
Robert CLADER, a brakeman on the Perkiomen Railroad was seriously injured at Dillinger on Thursday evening by falling from a box car. Mr. CLADER was in the act of running over the train while in motion when he slipped and fell from the car. He was sent to his home at Allentown on the next passenger train.
The regular monthly meeting of the borough school was held on Monday evening, with all the members present. Promptly at 8 o'clock, President John GRACE called the board to order. Secretary, J.L. ROUSH, was then instructed to read the minutes of the preceeding meeting, which were later adopted as read. A communication from State Treasurer James E. BARNETT, was received by the secretary, which was read. It explained the state appropriation matter in full. After this communication and some discussion, the board decided not to enter suit for $71.62, the balance of the appropriation, as the state treasurer claims that all money's paid school boards at present is only money advanced and will be deducted from the next year's appropriation. The following bills were presented and ordered to be paid. J.J. WALTER, sundries - $4.68; C.H. SCHMIDT, for stationary - $4.14; American Book Company, books - $27.61; Freight and Cartage - $ .77; Pennsburg Water Company, water rent - $4.50; Goshenhoppen Mutual Fire Insurance Company, tax - $9.00. The board decided to hold examinations this week and so informed Principal W.K. GROFF who was present to make his usual report. It was decided to hold a special meeting of the board on next Wednesday, and all the teachers have been requested to be present. The board, with the assistance of the teachers wants to adopt a course of study for each school. The meeting is to be held promptly at 7 o'clock. The board adjourned at the one o'clock.
Rev. Solomon E. OCHSENFORD, D.D., of Allentown, will preach in the Perkiomen Seminary chapel, tomorrow evening. Rev. OCHSENFORD, is professor of the English language and literature at Muhlenberg College. He was at one time a leading divine in the Lutheran church. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend this service, which will begin at 7 o'clock.
The iron ore mines at Siesholtzville, which have been idle for some time, will again be placed in operation. Messrs. GODSHALL & HARTZEL sold one hundred tons of the ore this week. It is expected that the company will build a large roasting plant to convert the ore, in the near future. Mine experts claim that the quality of the ore is of the best and that it is there in paying quantities.
All those property owners whose land abuts on Dotts street in this borough, who have thus far been asked about giving their consent in regard to straightening that thoroughfare have given their consent. Only two, who live at a distance, have not yet been asked, all the rest have willingly given their consent. There is not doubt in the minds of the committee appointed by the council but that these will also be willing to sign a release.
The Knickerbocker Ice Co., of Philadelphia, will erect a large ice house near Ziegleville this Spring. The house will be divided into several rooms and have a capacity of 360,000 tons. To make the handling of ice more convenient the company will build a long siding. The house, when completed, will be one of the largest along the Perkiomen creek.
E.B. FAUT, of Finland, this week received the contract to furnish the building stone for the new house which Daniel GERHART expects to erect on Seminary street, this borough, during the coming summer. Mr. FAUT has furnished much building stone and curbing for different persons in this borough during the last few years.
The congregation of Keelor's church near Frederick, have decided to place a new organ in the church edifice this spring. The organ now in use is entirely too small for the congregation. The new organ will cost $1500 and will be an ornament to the church. It will be placed in the building in early spring.
John F. SEASHOLTZ, of Red Hill, this week sold eleven building lots located in Red Hill. The lots are desirable ones, as they have a frontage on the turnpike. Contractor and builder A.H. BEYER, of Red Hill, purchased ten lots and John VON DEHEID, foreman in the L.B. MILLER cigar factory, bought the other. Mr. BEYER expects to erect dwelling houses on the lots this spring.
Miss Sallie, a daughter of Butcher H. D. BOYER, of Frederick, narrowly escaped being seriously injured on Monday. Miss Boyer had driven to the Zieglerville station for her father with some meat to be shipped to another place. The young lady was in the act of taking the meat from the wagon when a through freight unexpectedly came along. This frightened the horse and it started to run away. The animal in its mad flight came in contact with an empty freight car standing on the siding. The shaft was broken and a piece penetrated the animal's shoulder. The horse was caught before further damage was done. Upon examination it was found that the horse was not seriously injured but the flesh was badly lacerated. Miss BOYER fortunately escaped injury.
Dr. O.C. HEFFNER, of Pottstown, had one of his horses taken sick while attending to business in Sassamansville. The doctor left home on last Saturday morning and after he had driven about one mile he noticed something was wrong with one of his horses. Thinking it would soon pass off he drove on and on arriving at Sassamansville he tied the horses and left them. About a half hour later he returned but found that one of the horses could hardly walk. He had the animal removed to J.D. DREH's hotel stables, and left orders to have it cared for. The animal has improved but little. The horse is a valuable one and will be quite a loss to the doctor should it not fully recover.
W.P.B. GERY, the hostler at the Treichlersville Hotel, on last Saturday received a newspaper published in the Philippine Islands, as well as a Filipino cigar. They were sent to him by Charles S. CARL, of Company K, 12th U.S. Infantry, now stationed at Paniqui, L.I. Mr. CARL is a native of Long Swamp and was a close friend to Mr. GERY. The newspaper is now being read by all the citizens in Treichlersville and it is amusing to hear the comments on the paper. The cigar is a genuine "Media regalia Havana" and many a man has asked the fortunate owner to blow some of the smoke in his face when he decides to enjoy it. Mr. GERY prizes his tokens from the far away islands very highly.
Mrs. Dr. John GROFF, of Harleysville, has been engaged to sing a solo to the public of Harleysville on March 9. The solo will be rendered in the Alumni Hall on the evening of Prof. Francis GREEN's lecture, and this will be Mrs. GROFF's first appearance as a vocalist before the public of her own town. Prof. GREEN is connected with the West Chester State Normal School and he has been engaged by the Alumni Association to give one of his popular lectures.
Herman ROTH, proprietor of the Pennsburg Hotel, this week had a force of carpenters at work, remodelling his stable. The entire interior was torn out and remodelled. Several box stalls were also erected. The shed makes a neat appearance now.
William REIPMAN, residing near Green Lane, who has been employed at the Hancock ice dam for several days, met with a serious accident on Tuesday evening. Mr. REIPMAN at the close of his day's work climbed down a ladder to the platform and stepping backward fell a distance of five feet. the unfortunate man fell upon his back across the iron rails of the siding. Willing hands came to his assistance and Dr. J.E. BLANCK was immediately summoned. Upon examination the physician found the man to be severely bruised about the body. Mr. REIPMAN was at once removed to his home where he could be cared for. His injuries are not as serious as was at first thought. He suffered considerable pain but is now doing as well as can be expected.
While John SCHOLL, of near this borough, was engaged in butchering on Tuesday, his slaughter house was almost set on fire by boiling lard. The lard boiled over and in an instant the whole fire place was in flames. By the prompt assistance of Jacob KURZ and Harry KEYSER, who helped butchering, the kettle was removed and the flames extinguished. These men wrapped wet rags around their hands and reached in over the flames and removed the fiery kettle. In doing so both had their arms slightly burned, but by their act the entire house was probably saved, as a fierce wind was raging on that day.
John F. SEASHOLTZ, of Red Hill, sold a valuable trotting horse at his public sale on Friday to Dr. Charles Q. HILLEGASS, of Pennsburg. The horse is a beautiful bay and is sired by Blanalco with a record of 2.19 1/4. Art Alco with a record of 2.07 1/4 is a half-brother to this trotter. The price paid for the horse was $420.
H. VOLK, of Philadelphia, last week moved from that city to his farm near Finland, which he recently purchased from Jacob KURZ, executor. Mr. VOLK was an express agent in Philadelphia, but he now expects to conduct the farm.
Jesse ROTH, a well known citizen of Trumbauersville, believes in the old saying, "worry little - live long." On last Tuesday Mr. ROTH, met with an accident while returning to his home with a sled load of straw. The wind was strong and an unusually fierce blast, struck his sled (broadside) and upset the straw into the gutter. An accident of this kind to almost any other man would have made the neighborhood unsafe to live in, but Mr. ROTH, in his usual happy manner, took a good look at the spill and then enjoyed a little laugh. He did not fuss, fume and tear around like a man dereft of his senses, but to the contrary camly gathered up his linch pin and blankets and started for home, just as happily as if nothing had happened. The straw tied to the hay ladders he left lying in the gutter, to be called for after the high winds had died out. When Mr. ROTH thought that the wind had sufficiently subsided he drove to the scene of the accident, loaded his straw and conveyed it safely to his stable. What a lesson this little occurrence is to many men, who at the least little accident, fly up, loose their religion and worry themselves half sick. Not so with Mr. ROTH, he took a little laugh, enjoyed a good night's sleep and added several weeks to his happy life.
Probably the most destructive wreck in the history of the Perkiomen railroad occurred in the long covered bridge near Oaks station, Tuesday morning. Eight heavily loaded ice cars were wrecked inside the bridge. The massive car timber was splintered and the heavy iron rods were bent and twisted. There was one carload of horses following the ice cars, which were wrecked, but the animals all escaped injury with the exception of two and they were only slightly hurt. All the train hands escaped injury, as they were all at another part of the train at the time of the accident. The wreck was caused by a southbound extra freight carrying mostly ice and one car of horses, which after passing through the bridge at 4.30 a.m. found it necessary to back into the bridge. Owing to the darkness and the inability of the flagman to proceed ahead far enough of the backing train, a following section dashed into the first train with a terrific crash, within the enclosed structure. Traffic on the Perkiomen railroad was blocked. Passengers were transferred to the Pennsylvania railroad tracks, whose crossing, fifty yards from the bridge entrance, was for a time completely blocked, delaying traffic until a special engine relieved the blockade. The wreck was a costly one, as in addition to the damage to freight and rolling stock, the bridge was damaged to some extent.
Samuel ECK, a farmer residing at Palm, met a thief leaving his farm one morning last week, when Mr. ECK arrived at his barn, early in the morning to feed his stock, he noticed a man in the barn yard. He called to the stranger to stop. The man explained that he was thirsty and stopped at the barn for a drink. Mr. ECK thinking he spoke the truth, left him continue on his way, notwithstanding the fact he had a large bag on his back. Mr. ECK then noticed that the cow stable door was open, and upon investigation found some things missing. The farmer knows who the man is and requests him to return his property at once, or he will expose the theft.
Mail carrier Jeremiah KASE, of Bally, was the victim of the pranks of several small boys one day this week. Mr. KASE was returning from the blacksmith shop, drawing his wagon after him. When he arrived at BECHTEL's store he left the wagon in the street, until he attended to some business. When he came out his wagon was nowhere to be seen. He finally located the missing vehicle in a lot about two squares away. The next morning he offered a reward of $5 for some knowledge of the guilty persons, but withdrew same later.
On Thursday last Irwin SCHWENK discovered the chimney of his dwelling to be on fire, as the house is a substatial stone building Mr. SCHWENK thought he would let the fire consume the soot and he would have a clean chimney. But the fire developed such a fierce flame, that burning sparks were thrown out and the high wind carried them toward his barn. He became alarmed at the pyrotechnics and with the help around the place formed a bucket brigade and succeeded in putting out the fire.
The employees of the Spinnerstown cigar factory had a sleighing party to Trumbauersville, Monday evening. They all met at the factory and several large two-horse sleighs conveyed the merry party to their destination. The evening was a most enjoyable one.
Victor H. STECKEL has contracted with Herman ROTH, proprietor of the Pennsburg Hotel, to erect a steam heating plant in his hotel. The work will be started next week and will be pushed to completion as quickly as possible. The cellar must first be dug out a little deeper to make room for the heater.
William YOUNG, of Klinesville, last week purchased a brick house in the lower end of the borough, from Eugene WALTER, of Red Hill. The house is located below the railroad and is at present tenanted by Edwin FOLK. The house was sold at private figures.
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