Pleasant Run, a small village situated away from the railroads and at the base of high mountains has a tale of woe to relate. Mahlon ERB, a farmer who has resided near this village for a number of years was suddenly thrown into financial difficulties last week with persons so interested in his farm. It appears that Mr. ERB had an obligation to meet with a certain party or parties and owing to his failure to comply with the same a constable was dispatched to his home and removed his household effects into the street. This Mr. ERB looked upon as an unpardonable piece of business. He, however, allowed his household effects to be removed but refused to move them himself. The eviction was made at a time when the weather was most unfavorable and the goods to a large extent were damaged by the rain. Mr. ERB's household effects presented a strange sight to the citizens of the village, they knowing Mr. ERB for a number of years sympathize greatly with him. Mr. ERB, through his eviction has met with considerable loss, and it is expected that a law suit will result. From what can be learned he is very indignant from the loss he has sustained and expects to sue the parties interested to recover damages.
The marriage of Miss Hannah S. SCHULTZ, of near East Greenville, to Henry C. BADMAN, of Klinesville, was solemnized on Saturday morning in this borough at the parsonage by Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL. A sumptuous dinner was served at the home of the bride, which was attended by their immediate families. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. SCHULTZ. The couple left on the same day on a wedding trip for Philadelphia, where they spent several days with several brothers of Mr. BADMAN, who are engaged in business in that city.
Thieves stole five two-story houses in Reading during the past week. They were owned by George SMITH, Jr., of Birdsboro. Not a vestage of the buildings remained, only the cellar excavations showed where they had stood. The last of the tenants moved from the row of houses two weeks ago. The neighbors claim they do not know what became of SMITH's properties. The houses were of substantial structure and contained six rooms each and were valued at $1,000 each. Mr. SMITH felt grateful that the lots were not stolen. Detectives are at work on the case.
Thieves recently entered the engine houses of the BITTENBENDER Ore Mines at Siesholtzville, and removed all the brass from the engine. They screwed off all that they could and that which could not be secured in that manner, was knocked off with a sledge hammer. The loss to the company amounts to about $200. There is no clue to the thieves.
The young people of Kraussdale and vicinity last week started a singing school. The school was started in the Kraussdale school house and the class is under the instruction of Prof. Oliver H. URFFER, of Old Zionsville. There were quite a number present on the evening when the class was organized and many more are expected to join the class.
Daniel K. GRABER of this borough this week purchased the lot known as the George FOLK place near this borough from his son-in-law Forrest FLUCK. The sale was a private one and no price has been reported. Mr. GRABER expects to surround the place with a wire fence.
John HANCOCK Ice Company, of Philadelphia, have received the contract to furnish 4000 pounds ice a month to the Perkiomen Railroad for station use. The ice company will commence serving today and will use ice from their Green Lane ice house.
Henry SMITH, the blind carpet weaver of Woxall is a very busy man at this season of the year. He now has orders on hand which will keep him busy until late in July. He is able to weave seventy yards of carpet a week.
Isaac CLEAVER and Aaron L. BAUER, two farmers residing near Niantic, this week made a pleasure trip to Harrisburg. They left on Tuesday morning and returned on Thursday morning very much pleased with the trip.
Jacob YOST, of Perkiomenville, who served in the War of the Revolution in 1863 was this week granted a pension as a reward for his services then rendered. He will receive eight dollars a month.
A.M. ROTH of Quakertown has this week rented the building of Dr. J.G. MENSCH on Main Street, recently occupied by G.W. GERHART as a hardware store. Mr. ROTH and his brother-in-law expect to open a candy factory in the building. They will take possesion today and the building will be fitted up at once. This firm also conducts a factory at Quakertown.
Henry G. ROTH, of Milford Square, is a very successful chicken breeder. He has an incubator in which he placed 340 eggs some time ago and this week he found out that 292 chicks had been hatched out. By his careful management of the incubator is due his success.
The thirty-four acre farm of Henry KNIESE, of near Salfordville, will be sold on next Wednesday at Norristown, by Sheriff John K. LIGHT. The farm is a good one and adjoins the Old Goshenhoppen church property.
Hancock's ice stacks at the upper dam at Green Lane were emptied the other week. After tabulating the number of cars and the weight of the ice the result was a little disappointing, but the difference between the actual weight and the estimations are largely due to the loss by wasting, and melting through the poor condition the stacks were in. J.J. SMITH the superintendent estimated about 7000 tons would be shipped, and that his judgment was nearly correct is shown by the following, 294 cars of ice were forwarded, and the total weight aggregated 6812 tons 880 pounds.
Willoughby SMITH, contractor of Perkiomenville, has received the contract from the J. HANCOCK Ice Company to rebuild an ice dam in the Brandywine Creek near Springtown. The dam is only a small one and was torn away by a destructive flood some time ago. Mr. SMITH and his men left for Springtown this week.
The large audience that attended the services Sunday night in St. Paul's Reformed Church, Bethlehem, listened to one of the most powerful and interesting sermons ever delivered by the pastor, the Rev. W.H. ERB. He based his remarks on First Kings 18-23:24 on the subject, "A Strange Contest." Among other things he said that boldness and faith were required especially by youth in resisting the fashionable and customary sins so prevalent in our present day society. Amongst them he mentioned especially dancing and lecture parties. The young often imagine that to engage in such amusements is a pass word to enter good society, whereas, on the other hand, it is most generally the path to ruin. The dancing hall becomes the golden gateway to impurity and finally to hell, and the card table a stepping stone to the gambling den, dishonesty and finally lands them in jail. The young people of our churches should have the courage to say "no" to these applauded sins and have the boldness like Elijah to denounce fashion and society for their sins, and have such a trust in God that in this apparently unequal and strange contest with the world, and truth must always be victorious.
William F. SOLLY, of Norristown, was on last Friday appointed by Governor STONE, Judge of the new Orphans' Court of Montgomery county, to serve until the first Monday in January, 1902. The court was recently created by the Legislature. The bill for establishing it was defeated in the House, but was reconsidered. William F. SOLLY, the appointee to the Orphans' Court Bench in Montgomery county, is prominent at the Bar, and enjoys a lucrative practice. He is County Solicitor and Solicitor for the Trustees of the State Hospital for the Insane at Norristown. He was for several years chairman of the Republican County Committee, and but recently stepped aside as the head of the party organization in the county. His appointment was conceded from the time the agitation for an additional court was begun, and his selection by the Governor meets with favor.
Rev. Joseph B. FOX, died Sunday at 2 o'clock at his home in Slatington. His wife, son and two daughters were at his bedside almost continually since he was stricken with apoplexy at the close of the prayer after his sermon in Friedens church on Sunday, May 19. Rev. Mr. FOX was born in Congo, New Hanover township, this county, in September, 1832. He received his preparatory training from Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, from which institution he graduated in 1859, and three years later from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at his native place. He was ordained to the ministry in 1862, and that summer became pastor of the Salem charge, Clarion county, PA. He served his congregations faithfully until 1868. He began an academic school in the village of Salem two years after taking charge of the Salem parish. This school, in 1868, Rev. Mr. FOX was induced to locate in the larger town of Emlenton, Venango county, five miles west of Salem, by the promise of the citizen to aid largely in a financial way and in local partronage. Thus Emlenton became the nucleus of a Lutheran parish of which Rev. Mr. FOX became pastor. There he remained in the discharge of the duties of principal of this academy and several small congregations, doing much self-sacrificing pioneer work in educational and mission labors for the Lutheran church. Early in 1888 he received a call to become pastor of his late charge in Lehigh county, which he accepted, and began his labors on May 21 of that year. A week later he re-entered the Pennsylvania Ministerium, which had ordained him.The present charge consists of Friedens, in which pulpit he was stricken; Union and Heidelberg congregations. He was a pastor much loved by his people, and one who would always consider their wants before his own. The funeral was held on Wednesday, with short services at his late residence on Upper Main street, Slatington, at 12 o'clock noon, and regular services in Union Church, Neffs, at 2 p.m. Interment was made in the Union Cemetery. Deceased was 69 years of age and is also survived by an only brother, Rev. William B., of Sumneytown.
"Thinkers and Thinking" was the subject of an instructive lecture last Friday afternoon by State Superintendent Dr. N.C. SCHAFFER. He presented his subject-matter in such a way as to be readily grasped by any student. He illustrated the different grades of thinking, and said that the higher the grade of thinking individual the more valuable his services would be, thinking abstractly or by symbols places civilized man far above the savage. Dr. G.G. GROFF, of Bucknell University, will within the next few weeks deliver a free lecture here upon some scientific subject. The newly reorganized Literary Society held an open meeting on Saturday evening. The attendance was very good. An excellent program had been prepared. It consisted of a instrumental duet by Misses BACON and NEWCOME, a vocal solo by H.C. DETWEILER, an oration by S.M. KINGSBURY, recitations by Miss Lottie BURGESS and John GREISEMER, and a debate. Fresh interest was aroused by this meeting and it is to be hoped that earnest work along these lines will continue.
KRATZ's large ice house at KRATZ station has been filled for the first time last winter, and now the gable and side walls were unable to withstand the pressure and have bulged out a distance of nearly three feet. The walls have been secured by large props. The only theory is that the ice shifted and the weight was unevely distributed causing the bulging and as the building is practically new it is not that the timbers are decayed. A spring in the house is the cause. The action of the water melting the ice caused the shift, and consequently bulging out of the sides. About 20 feet on one side a large crack was discovered that extended to the bottom. In order to remove the ice a temporary platform had to be erected.
The guests in the bar-room at E.C. GERY's hotel, Siesholtzville, on Wednesday, were surprised to see a pigeon fly into the room through an open door. The bird was caught and upon examination it was found to be a high bred carrier. The pigeon had two metal rings around its legs, containing the marks of its owner. The bird will be returned to its owner upon positive identification.
Dr. Joseph SCHULTZ, an aged and highly respected resident of Zionsville,
Lehigh county, died on Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Dr. SCHULTZ has been
one of the oldest practicioners of veterinary medicine in the State. His
death was due to paralysis of which he was a sufferer for only six days. Dr.
SCHULTZ's first trade was that of a shoemaker, later he followed carpentering
and farming. About twenty-two years ago he built for himself a fine residence
in Zionsville and started the practice of veterinary medicine. This business
was successfully conducted by him up to the time of his death. Deceased was
71 years, 1 month and 10 days of age. He was respected by all, and the entire
community in which he resided mourn his loss. Dr. SCHULTZ is survived by his
widow and four children: Horace, of Allentown; William, of Philadelphia; Mrs.
Daniel FOSTER, of Shimersville, and Ellen residing at home. Two daughters
preceeded him in death. Five brothers and two sisters also survive him. The
funeral was held yesterday. Services were conducted by the Revs. Anthony
SHELLY and William GEHMAN at the church and Rev. J.G. SHIREMAN at the house.
Interment was made at the Mennonite church, near Zionsville.
Mrs. James LACHMAN, of this borough, died on Tuesday afternoon after suffering from the effects of an apoplectic stroke which she received on the preceeding Friday. Mrs. LACHMAN did not regain consciousness after she received the stroke. She was a daughter of the late Abraham ROYER. She had been in ill health all winter but had recovered enough to enable her to be up and about. Deceased was 50 years, 10 months and 18 days old and is survived by her husband and the following children: William of Souderton; Sallie, wife of Mahlon RAUDENBUSH of this borough; Abner and George, both of East Greenville; Lizzie and Oliver, residing at home. One sister, Mrs. S.K. PANNEPACKER, of Nanticoke, Luzerne county, also survives. The funeral will be held on Monday at 10 o'clock at the house. Revs. J.L. ROUSH and William B. FOX will officiate. Interment will be made on the Pennsburg Cemetery.
Caroline HEIMBACH, widow of William HEIMBACH, died on Monday evening at the home of her son-in-law, W.H. WIEAND, of Allentown, of Bright's disease. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael GERY, of Hereford and was 69 years, 1 month and 24 days old. Her husband died a number of years ago. Mr. and Mrs. HEIMBACH lived on a farm at Sigmund, Lehigh county, for many years. About ten years ago they retired and moved to Allentown. The children surviving are Mrs. WIEAND, Mrs. C.J. GEHMAN and Charles HEIMBACH, of Allentown; Celia, of Philadelphia; Dr. A. Eugene of Renovo; Dr. James M. of Kane; P.H. of Frankfort, Indiana, and Frank of East Greenville. The brothers and sisters are Mrs. Julia HEIL of Souderton; Mrs. Ephraim GERY, Hereford township, Berks county; Charles of Siesholtzville; Michael of Hereford; Frank of Philadelphia; Mrs. Matilda CHRISTMAN of Hereford, and Mrs. Sarah PREIS of Philadelphia. The funeral was held yesterday morning at 7.30 o'clock from her late home. Burial and services were held at the Reformed church at Zionsville. Rev. Dr. Eli KELLER, of Allentown officiated.
Mrs. Mary S. BAUMAN, wife of A.L. BAUMAN, of Niantic, died at her home at 6 o'clock on Saturday morning, aged 40 years, 4 months and 6 days. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. CHRISTMAN. She is survived by her husband and six children: Frank of Niantic; Henry of Bally; Calvin of East Greenville; Frederick, Margaret and Jennie, residing at home; and also two step-sons Mahlon of Niantic and Oswin of Philadelphia. The following brothers and sisters also survive: William of Perkiomenville; Addison and Oswin of Zieglerville; Milton and Samuel of Niantic; Irwin of Pottstown; Amanda, wife of Alfred DERR, of East Greenville. The funeral will be held today. Services at 10 o'clock a.m. at the house.
Frederick PFLIEGER", of near Hoppenville, Marlborough township, died last Friday night of paralysis. Mr. PFLIEGER was about 62 years of age. He is survived by his widow and two daughters. The funeral was held on Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran church. Interment was made on the church cemetery. Rev. O.F. WAAGE officiated.
Elias HETRICK, of Tylersport, died on Monday night of consumption after an illness of about 9 months. Six orphan children survive him. He was a member of W.C. No. 600, P.O.S. of A. of Tylersport, and Milford Castle K.G.E. of Trumbauersville. The funeral will be held from his late residence today. Interment at Ridge Valley Cemetery.
The Millers' Review, of Philadelphia, a periodical devoted to milling in a recent issue contained the following article relative to an interesting business now being conducted along its banks. The picturesque Perkiomen - one of southeastern Pennsylvania's famous streams - flows through a country renowned far and wide for its fertility and historic interest. In times gone by, its mills were all busy, prosperous institutions and the fat lands of the German settlers encouraged the industry to such an extent that there was a climax when a mill marked every mile of the scenic water course. But improved methods of milling came into vogue; facilities for doing faster and better work meant the concentration of systems and so, many of the old mills are decayed and their crumbling walls and rotting wheels speak gently of "the days that were but are not." Among the survivals of the Perkiomen's ancient industrial glory is the Mill of Luther M. LEIBERT, at Palm, Penna., a plant that had its foundation away back in 1726. This gentlemen's experience with it dates from 1891, when he was 20 years of age. His father had just died, and he was compelled to take full charge of the business - and, incidentally, to assume a debt of $8,000 with which the place was burdened. It required no small amount of backbone for a young man to inaugurate his business career with such a handicap, but Mr. LEIBERT was made of stuff that did not easily daunt, and he went ahead. The mill was then a five-reduction reel system. The first year, he says, he was well-nigh discouraged but still there was a perceptible gain of patronage and he felt that he was getting a stronger grip on the farmers' confidence by his good work, so he went on with redoubled energy. Later years brought increasing outlets for his products; the debts were paid off; in good time came the reward of unremitting toil and application. But the old mill's day of usefulness came to an end. In capacity, owing to frequent breakdowns and lack of harmony in operation, as parts wore out, had dwindled to only about 20 barrels per day; more recently remodeled mills were working at lower cost and their competition was keen. Seeing its finish Mr. LEIBERT began to cast about for something that would put his property back into the front rank once more - and at this juncture E.T. BUTLER, of Philadelphia, appeared on the scene and induced him to put in the Keystone Bolter and his system of milling. That was in January last. For some weeks now the equipment that grew out of the original conference has been doing bravely, turning out more than double its former output, and of a quality that is making glad the hearts of those whose interests are directly in the mill, besides gratifying the palates of those whose first concern is the excellence of the flour they eat. In detail the mill now consists of the following bill of machinery, arranged on the system that has given Mr. BUTLER so much prestige among the flour makers of the country. In the basement are a 30 horse power gasoline engine for auxiliary power when water is scarce; (the normal motors are two-turbines, generating 35 horse power); a wheat cleaner and the line shafting. On the first floor are three double stands and one single stand of rolls, with that most valuable appliance, a Thermal Wheat Steamer, crowning the first break; the flour packer is also found on this floor. In the story above is a purifier. Above that are a seven-reduction Keystone Sieve Bolter and a feed separator. It must be obvious to every miller that the outfit of machinery cannot very well be less complicated, while it will be equally well recognized by any one who sees the results that they could not be any better. Indeed Mr. LEIBERT is enthusiastic enough to write Mr. BUTLER that he believes there is nothing better in the State. A complete feed outfit is also included in the outfit, and with it a fine trade is done with the neighboring farmers. Most of the mill's flour products are sold in nearby towns, Mr. LEIBERT's well-known "White Sponge" being a prime favorite for many miles around. The surplus is shipped to Philadelphia or New York, a switch from the Perkiomen Valley branch of the Reading system putting him in touch with remote markets. And while Mr. LEIBERT frankly credits Mr. BUTLER with the excellent mill he now operates, still no small share of the mill's success is due to the personality of its operator - and doubtless to the inspiration he has for keeping it in the path of prosperity. In 1893 Mr. LEIBERT wooed and won the lady of his choice, and that estimable lady and the two lovely little girls who have since come to brighten their lives are good and sufficient reasons for the maintenance of an honorable and profitable business. The remarkable feature connected with this particular mill is that he has customers who bring their grain to be ground a distance of between six and eight miles. In years gone by the mills along the Perkiomen Creek constituted the bulk of the milling business in this section of the State. The ruins of many of these old mills which are dotted along the banks of the creek and at one time presented busy scenes are now often visited by lovers of beautiful scenery and amateur photographers.
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