The penny-in-the-slot weighing machine at the Allentown Terminal depot was the cause of placing one of our young sports in a predicament on New Year's Day. He was visiting in Allentown and wanted to make the 6.55 train for Pennsburg the next morning. For reasons best known to himself he was late in getting up, and being afraid of missing the train, he hurriedly made his exit from his friend's home, not taking time to properly dress. He was putting on his collar and neck tie when he reached the depot, and just then he noticed the weighing machine. He stared at it, and at about the same time he saw a friend to whom he said, "Why it is only half-past on that clock and I was afraid I would miss the train." Hardly had he said this when the conductor called out "all aboard for Perkiomen train." The sport jumped on the moving train and in a conversation with the conductor on the way down he found out that the weighing machine was not a clock and that the finger on that is always pointed to half-past, as he had it, unless somebody put a penny in the slot and stepped on the machine. All the young man said to the conductor was "Is that so."
Eight more districts of Montgomery county have received their quota of school appropriation on the basis of eleven instead of ten millions in 1900-1, through action taken by attorney C. Tyson KRATZ. They are Skippack, Lower Gwynedd, Upper Salford, Whitpain, Rockledge, East Greenville, Lower Pottsgrove and Towamencin. A.J. DAVIS, principal of the Clarion State Normal School, has written to Mr. KRATZ, of Norristown, asking what course should be taken under the law to compel the State authorities to restore the $10,000 deducted by the Governor from the appropriation to the thirteen State Normal Schools in Pennsylvania. Mr. DAVIS says that about 1200 graduates of these schools were last summer deprived of over $50 each of State aid appropriated by the Legislature by the reduction of the appropriation, and that over 3000 graduates were deprived of a smaller amount each in the same way. Mr. KRATZ has replied that nothing can be done in this matter unless it is done through new legislation by the incoming Legislature. "The normal school appropriation was for $130,000 annually for two years," he added, "for the education of teachers in thirteen schools. The Governor approved the appropriation in force for the first of the two years and vetoed the same for the second of the two years. This he had a perfect legal and constitutional right to do, whether his action be considered meritorious or not." The costs in the cases mentioned above were not paid, and on application of Mr. KRATZ the Court fixed January 11th as the time for the argument on the costs. At the same time writs in the cases of Hatboro and Douglass, filed on Saturday, and in the cases of Franconia, filed on Tuesday, and the eleven school districts of Lehigh county will be returnable.
The Bucks and Lehigh County Horse Insurance Company held their annual election at Steinsburg last Saturday. The following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: President, E.J. WEIDNER, of Limeport; Secretary, J.V. CLYMER, Locust Valley; Treasurer, John LYNN, Locust Valley; Directors, James HEIMBACK, William SEIGER and George HARTMAN, of Lehigh county, and Allen ERDMAN, Harvey GEHO and W.H.M. SHELLY, of Bucks county; Appraisers, W. MOYER, Edwin ROEDER and Erwin WEIDNER. The annual report of the company was read and showed a large increase over former years.
The Quakertown Traction Company, at its annual meeting, changed the title to the Philadelphia, Doylestown and Allentown Railway Company, and elected C. Taylor LELAND president; Samuel R. KRAMER, secretary, and W.H. DAVIS, manager. It was announced after the meeting that the extension from Richlandtown to Allentown will be built at once and the extension of the line from Perkasie to Doylestown will be built as soon as the weather permits. A power house is to be built at Perkasie, the headquarters of the company.
Thieves made an attempt to enter the hall in which the O.K.F. lodge is holding a bazaar. The attempt was made on Sunday night. They were disturbed in their work by the ringing of the burglar alarm, with which the hall was well fitted out. Had the thieves gained entrance they would certainly have made a good haul, as the hall is packed with valuable articles.
Miss Lizzie KOHLER of East Greenville gave a watch-night party to several of her young friends in the twin boroughs on New Years evening. Miss KOHLER issued invitations several days before and promptly at the time stated her friends arrived at her home. They were highly entertained until midnight by Prof. H.K. BECHTEL who rendered some beautiful numbers on the piano and violin. Miss Stella ADAMS of this borough assisted largely in the enjoyment of the evening by rendering several popular vocal solos. A large portion of the evening was also spent in playing games and in a social manner. Shortly after the new century was ushered in the guests were invited into the large dining room where a sumptuous collation consisting of fruits, nuts, cream and all the delicacies of the season was awaiting them. The following were among those present, Misses Minnie FOLLWEILER, Stella ADAMS, Annie GERHART, Flora RUMBEL, Messrs Charles ORTT, John SCHOFER, Prof. A.M. LONGENECKER, Melvin KURTZ, Charles ALBITZ and Prof. H.K. BECHTEL. The guests returned to their respective homes after bidding one another a very happy and prosperous New Year.
The executive committee of the Press League of Bucks and Montgomery counties held a meeting in Philadelphia, to make arrangements for the fourth annual meeting and banquet. It was decided that the meeting should be held in Doylestown, Saturday, January 19th, and a Sub-committee, comprising of J. Clinton SELLERS, A.K. THOMAS and C.D. HOTCHKISS, was appointed to perfect arrangements. The business meeting will be held at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, at which there will probably be one paper on a practical topic read and discussed by the members. The Banquet will be held in the evening.
The new Alumni Hall at Harleysville was dedicated on Saturday. Quite a large number of well known educators from this State were present. The Lederachville Orchestra furnished the music. Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL, Principal of Perkiomen Seminary, delivered a warm-hearted prayer in behalf of the public school, the success of the new hall, and the betterment and uplifting of the entire community to a higher atmosphere - intellectually, morally and spiritually. County Superintendent HOFFECKER made a short address, expressing his sympathy with the move. Every speaker spoke highly of the progress of the Lower Salford schools, encouraged the coming lecture course, gave suggestions how best such a hall may be utilized to the greatest benefit for all and left consoling words and praise to the prime leaders.
John LEISTER, an aged citizen of Upper Hanover residing in Klinesville, died suddenly on Wednesday. His death was due to an apoplectic stroke. Mr. LEISTER is in his 74th year. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, at the St. Pauls Lutheran Chruch. Interment will be made on the church cemetery. The following children survive: John of Klinesville, Mary, wife of Milton BUTTERWECK of Klinesville, Sallie, wife of Peter SNYDER, Rebecca, wife of John RENNINGER, Hannah, wife of William KERN, all of Red Hill; William of Hoppenville and Lydia, wife of Edwin KLINE, of Hoppenville.
Jonathan BENNER, of Souderton died on Thursday from an apoplectic stroke received while being seated at the dinner table. Deceased's age is 77 years, 1 month and 22 days. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Elias HELLER of Milford Square; James of Reliance; Andrew of Souderton; Leidy of Philadelphia; Milton of Beans; Mrs. M.H. ROTH of Allentown and Frank of Spinnerstown.
Mrs. Solomon ERNEY of Steinsburg, died on Tuesday afternoon, at the home of her son-in-law Thomas ADAMS, with whom she resided for the last two years. She has been a sufferer of cancer for many years, being confined to her bed for the last year and a half. Deceased was about 88 years of age. Mrs. ERNEY was a born SHELLY. She is survived by five children, four son's and one daughter: Amandus of Lehigh Mountain, Enos of Coopersburg, Frank of Quakertown, Emanuel of Philadelphia and Mrs. Thomas ADAMS of Steinsburg. The funeral will be held at the St. John's Lutheran church near Spinnerstown.
Mrs. Jonathan BREY, who resided with her son-in-law David G. ROTH of near Geryville died on Tuesday morning at the home of her son-in-law Milton E. GRAFF of Spinnerstown where she had been on a visit. She took sick shortly after arriving at her daughters home and died there after a brief illness. Her death was due to diabetes. Mrs. BREY is survived by three children, two daughters and one son. The funeral will be held from the home of David G. ROTH on Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Interment will be made at the St. Paul's Lutheran church cemetery.
Raymond DEKALB, the four year old child of Irvin DEKALB, of New Hanover, died last Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held on Thursday at 9.30 at the house. The services were conducted by Rev. J.J. KLINE Interment was made in the Swamp Lutheran Cemetery.
The tramp question during the past six months has been liberally discussed by, not only the good farmer, but the officers of the law in this county. An old but successful treatment was given a number of these knights of the road during the past week. They were taken to the Norristown jail, introduced to a large pile of pig iron and requested to move it to another place. After this had been accomplished they were again requested to remove it. A few days treatment of that character generally rids the country of tramps, as they object to work, especially hard work. Labor, vigorously imposed by legal authority is a solution of the tramp problem that should be fully tested.
The Trumbauersville Schools have been presented with a beautiful flag by Camp No. 596 P.O.S. of A. of that town. Another necessity was a flag pole, the teacher of the higher grade school this week presented the school with a beautiful flag pole. School Director MARKLEY kindly prepared the pole and painted it. Everything is now in readiness and next week the pole will be placed upon the cupola of the school building and the flag will be flung to the breeze.
Jacob RENNINGER, a well-known farmer residing near Sassamansville, Douglass township, was declared insane by a commission appointed by the Court and was removed to the Norristown Hospital. Mr. RENNINGER was supervisor of Douglass township some years ago. He is about 50 years of age and is a brother of our townsman Henry H. RENNINGER.
Mrs. M. MAUS of Upper Hanover traded her farm, better known as the John KEPLER farm, to a Mr. PILE of Philadelphia. She took in exchange a Philadelphia property, in which she moved this week. Mr. PILE took possession of the farm this week.
The entire property of John J. BAUER, of Bally, known as the Keystone Pantaloon factory, was sold by the Sheriff BROBST, of Reading, on Thursday. The execution was entered by John L. BAUER of Bally. The sale was largely attended. Long before the sheriff arrived at the factory, an immense crowd had assembled and when the time advertised for the sale to begin was at hand, the sheriff read the conditions at the outer door. John B. CLEMMER, the father-in-law of J.J. BAUER, unlocked the door allowing the sheriff and the people to enter the building. The sheriff acted as auctioneer and at once proceeded to the second floor of the building and sold everything including the sixteen sewing machines. The sale was not of long duration. Mr. BAUER was not in attendance, but his father, Justice of the Peace, H.B. BAUER was and acted as clerk. After the sale the sheriff promised those working people who had not received their salary due them that he would satisfy all legal claims.
The Norristown Opera House was damaged by fire at an early hour last Saturday morning. The loss will cover fully $30,000. The fire originated during a play the night previous, in which explosives were used, and was discovered about midnight. The building will be rebuilt as soon as the insurance is adjusted.
Miss Ida J. AUCHY, Reno ROSENBERGER and Joseph SCHANTZ, of Milford Square, returned to their respective schools after spending their vacation at home. The two former are attending the West Chester State Normal School and the latter the Lafayette College.
Irwin STETTLER has rented a blacksmith shop near I.W. STETTLER's store, Frederick, and will start the business for himself in spring. Mr. STETTLER is in the employ of blacksmith W.H. FORCE of Green Lane.
Town and Country broke all previous records in printing calendars in this vicinity this season. Nine thousand calendars from the presses of this office are now being circulated throughout this and adjoining counties.
It has been reported that Elmer HILLEGASS, proprietor of the hotel at Hosensack, sold his hotel property to a Philadelphia man on last Saturday.
Last week William MILLER, of New Hanover, felled an oak tree, in the top part part of which he expected to find a swarm of bees. After he had cut the tree down he found an opening about 40 feet down from the ground in which bees had wintered themselves. He procured three buckets full of honey. Henry SCHWENK, of near Green Lane, cut down a large tree this week. He found it hollow, and upon investigation found bees hived in it. He took a large quantity of honey from the interior of the tree.
Frank FOX, a bricklayer of East Greenville, met with a painful accident on Thursday noon, while engaged in his work at the new silk mill in this borough. He stepped on a board which was icy, which caused him to fall, striking his head on a water pipe. He received a deep cut above his eye, which bled profusely.
Station agent W.W. KUHNS, of Zionsville, has a beautiful lemon tree which bears fruit. Mr. KUHNS placed the tree in his office at the depot in Fall and at present there are forty lemons on it of different sizes. The tree is very much admired by those who have seen it.
The Mennonite Brethern in Christ, of Zionsville, baptized six converts on Sunday. The ice on the small stream below the meeting house was cut, allowing enough space to immerse the converts. A large number of people were present to witness this chilling baptism.
A resident of New Jersey was in Zionsville during the last week, trying to get a good location for the erection of a large ice dam and ice house. Whether the gentleman has found a site we were unable to determine.
Mrs. Benjamin ANDREWS, of Milford Square, sold her house and lot to her daughter Emma, of Philadelphia. The price paid for the property was $2,000. She will take possession of the property as soon as convenient.
J.P. HILLEGASS of this borough presented his son Charles, with two shares of Pennsburg Building Company stock as a Christmas present. The stock is worth $50 per share.
Mrs. Erwin C. GERY, of Siesholtzville, was the recipient of a handsome as well as useful Christmas present. Her husband presented her with one of the latest improved Domestic sewing machines.
The large Bazaar at Bally, held under the auspices of the Catholic school, at that place was closed on New Year's evening. The closing exercises were the most elaborate in the history of the bazaar. The music was furnished by the celebrated Hibschman orchestra. The attendance was exceptionally large and much interest was taken in the awarding of prizes. The following were the contestants for the different prizes. The gold watch offered for the largest collection between four men resulted as follows: Oliver STENGEL, $200.00; William KEHS, $85.00; George MELCHER, $7.50 and Henry EDDINGER, $7.00. The contest for the ladies gold watch resulted as follows: Miss Mary BRIGGEMANN, $163.00; Miss Loura CAIN, $80.05 and Miss Genevie GIEBEL, $52.25. The handsome "Bridal Doll" was won by Millie QUIGLEY who collected $27.90. The remaining contestants collected as follows: Millie JANSAN, $12.44; Mamie BROGLEY, $11.00; Mary MELCHIOR, $10.62; Lizzie KASE, $8.35; Mamie SCHWOYER, $6.80; Katie JANSEN, $6.56; Mary KIST, $3.17, and Emma YERGER, $2.12. The amount collected by the different contestants is $684.76.
Miss Jennie M. LONG, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LONG of Hereford was married to Mr. George B. SHELLY of Manayunk this week. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Nevin HELFRICH of Allentown, pastor of the Longswamp Congregation. After the wedding, the couple left for Manayunk, where a reception was tendered them at the residence of the groom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. SHELLY will make their home at Collingswood, New Jersey. Mr. SHELLY, is a stenographer and is in the employ of a large Camden, New Jersey firm.
A family reunion was held on New Year's day at the home of Mrs. Augustas WINETROUT, of Bally. All the children made it a point to be at the homestead on this occasion, and a pleasant meeting was the result. Those that were present are as follows: Edward and son Maxwell of Jedo, Luzerne County; Emma and Mary of Philadelphia; Elenora and Ella of Bally.
The news boys who serve the subscribers of Town and Country in East Greenville and this borough, wish to extend their thanks to those who so kindly remembered them with New Year's greetings. The boy who serves the Kutztown Patriot received, in small greetings, the sum of $40 from his patrons.
Harry SMITH, of near Perkiomenville, was out on New Year's eve celebrating the event when both barrels of his gun were accidentally discharged. The recoil of the gun tore a big gash in his right hand. Mr. SMITH suffered considerable pain from the wound.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. HILLEGASS, of Norristown, visited the former's parents in this borough on New Year's Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. ESSER, of Kutztown, spent several days during the early part of the week with relatives in these boroughs. Mr. ESSER is the publisher of the Kutztown Journal and Patriot, two of Berks county's spicy newspapers. He is also a candidate for Clerk of Quarter Sessions of that county.
Mr. and Mrs. C.M. HILLEGASS, of Allentown, spent New Year's Day with relatives in these boroughs.
Joel WIEGNER, of Bethlehem, spent New Year's Day with his mother, Mrs. Caroline WIEGNER, of East Greenville.
Prof. J.M. TUGGEY, of the Perkiomen Seminary, spent the Christmas holidays at his home in Maline, New York. When he arrived in his native town he was surprised to see three feet of snow on the ground, and snow still falling.
Mrs. Charles WENNIG, of Allentown, spent several days this week with relatives and friends in East Greenville.
Allen THOMAS, of West Point, spent several days in this borough this week with his son-in-law, M.K. GILBERT.
Clement DIEHL, of this borough, attended the twentieth century celebration in Philadelphia on New Year's Eve.
The different students in this vicinity, representing many of the larger institutions of learning, have returned to their respective schools, after spending the holidays with their parents.
Charles A. GREULICH, of East Greenville, moved into his father's house at the corner of Third and Main streets that borough, on Tuesday.
Henry W. GRAUL, of Green Lane, is one of the most widely known justices of the peace of this county, having served in that capacity since 1879. Mr. GRAUL was born at Hoppenville sixty one years ago. He is a son of the late Levi GRAUL, and was educated in the public schools of Upper Hanover township; select schools at Allentown; Washington Hall, at Trappe and the Bucks County Normal and Classical School, at Quakertown. Mr. GRAUL was successfully engaged in teaching school from 1861 to 1883, in Upper Hanover Township, East Greenville and Sumneytown. During this period he was assistant principal of the Bucks County Normal and Classical Institute at Quakertown. From 1875 to 1883 he was principal of the Green Lane school. In 1879 he was honored by the residents of Green Lane by being elected Justice of the Peace, in which office he has since been continued. In conjunction with this Mr. GRAUL is engaged in surveying and conveyancing. Mr. GRAUL has always taken great interest in both vocal and instrumental music, and is at present the organist for the Sumneytown Reformed and Lutheran churches. He is also prominently connected with several secret and fraternal societies.
Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob WAGNER, of New Hanover, celebrated their tin wedding on New Years day. Quite a number of friends gathered at the WAGNER homestead and a pleasant social time was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. WAGNER are well known throughout that vicinity and enjoy a host of friends. They received during the day several gifts, all of which represented the year of their wedding anniversary.
Charles GRABER, residing with his father, Edwin GRABER, at Red Hill, met with a serious accident yesterday morning. The young man left the house in exceptionally good health for the purpose of feeding the stock. As he did not return for some time his father became alarmed and went in search of him. When Mr. GRABER entered the entry at the barn he was surprised to find his son lying on the floor in an unconscious condition. Mr. GRABER carried his son into the house and immediately summoned Dr. Daniel G. HERSH, who upon examination found the young man suffering with a dislocated right shoulder and a broken collar bone. It is supposed that he fell through the hay loft to the floor below, while trying to get on the hay mow. When he was picked up blood was flowing from one of his ears. The physician is unable to tell at this time whether he is seriously injured internally or not. Mr. GRABER is a young man well known in this vicinity and is now in his twenty-first year of his age.
Katie WEISS, a school girl at Congo, severely injured her right leg while at play in the school yard one day this week. The little lady with several playmates was jumping rope, when she fell upon her right knee. The girl was unable to walk and had excruciating pain. The unfortunate child was removed to her home and Dr. HEFFNER immediately summoned. Upon examination the physician found that the leg was severely sprained at the knee. The young lady will be confined to the house for several weeks.
We have learned that the Bell Telephone Company will extend their line through the entire Perkiomen Valley, taking in the towns of Red Hill, Pennsburg and East Greenville. The line may be extended at an early date. This would give us good service throughout this Berks, Bucks and Lehigh counties, as well as a long distance privilege throughout the United States.
Miss Jennie REINERT, of Siesholtzville, teacher at Maple Grove, received a beautiful white duck, some handkerchiefs, a flower vase and other things from her pupils as a Christmas present. The duck had for its ornament a pink ribbon tied around its neck, to which was attached a letter containing the names of the pupils who presented the gift.
Dr. Jonas GERHART, of Kraussdale, this week removed a thirty-five foot tape worm from a two year old heifer. Henry STOUDT, a farmer, residing about two miles below Bally had summoned Dr. GERHART to attend the sick cow. The doctor diagnosed the case and gave the proper treatment for the removal of tape worms, and met with good success.
A pleasant surprise party was tendered Miss Alice STAUFFER, at her home in East Greenville, on last Saturday evening. Quite a number of her young friends were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. A sumptuous collation was served during the evening. The guests returned to their respective homes at a reasonable hour.
Mrs. Hiram WINGERT of this borough, on Wednesday fell in her yard and fractured her ankle. Shortly after dinner Mrs. WINGERT was attending to some work in the yard, when she slipped on some ice and fell. Her entire weight fell on one leg which caused the bone to be fractured. Dr. W.H. HUNSBERGER was called who reduced the fracture.
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