Theodore A. SCHOLL, son of the late Adolph SCHOLL, of Philadelphia, died at the home of Hermann ROTH, of Pennsburg, on Friday evening of last week. He was born on July 6th, 1874 in Philadelphia and brought his age to 28 years, 1 month and 16 days. His parents died while he was young. Mr. SCHOLL has been afflicted with consumption for the past twenty months, but was able to be up and about up to within the last two weeks. He was of a social disposition and had a great many friends who sincerely regret his early departure. Since he was eight years of age he has made his home with the family of Hermann ROTH, Mrs. ROTH being his stepmother. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Chester GREULICH, of East Greenville, and one half brother, Chas. SCHOLL, of Pennsburg. Funeral services were held on Monday evening at his late home by Rev. Wm. B. FOX, of Sumneytown. On Tuesday morning the remains were taken to a Third street Undertaking establishment in Philadelphia, where they were opened to view for relatives and friends. Rev. MILLER, Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, of Philadelphia, held brief services. From thence the remains were taken to the Philadelphia Crematory, where they were incinerated in compliance with the wishes of the deceased. The ashes will be consigned to their final resting place today in the cemetery of the New Goshenhoppen church.
Jonathan G. BARNDT died on Wednesday morning at his home at Souderton of apoplexy, aged 78 years, 8 months and 17 days, after an illness of four years. Mr. BARNDT was a life long resident of Franconia township and a farmer by occupation. He was a director of the Lansdale Trust Co. from the opening of the institution until four years ago. He was a faithful member of the Indianfield Lutheran church where he served as trustee and elder for 25 years. The funeral will be held on Monday. Interment at Indianfield cemetery. Revs. C.R. FETTER and B.F. LUCKENBILL will officiate.
Anna Jane HILL, wife of George HILL, died of typhoid fever, after an illness of one week at the home of Richard BECHTEL, near Harlem, age 24 years. Her husband and one daughter survive and the following brothers and sisters: Geneva, wife of Victor FEGLEY, Reading; Lillian, wife of Edwin HOLT, Clayton; Mary, Robert, Homer, Henry, Philip and Calvin at home. The funeral was held on Monday at the Reformed church at Old Zionsville. Rev. O.R. FRANTZ, officiating.
Abraham RENNINGER, one of the oldest residents of near Hill Church died from a stroke of apoplexy on Saturday morning at his home, aged about 76 years. He is survived by a widow and two sons, John residing at home and Henry of Shanesville, and one daughter, Mrs. Henry PENNAPACKER, residing at home. The funeral will be held today at Hill Church. Interment in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. H.W. WARMKESSEL of Reading will officiate.
Mrs. David LANDIS, of near Shimersville died early on Wednesday morning of consumption, aged 47 years, after a long illness. She had been in poor health for a number of years and was confined to bed for the last six weeks. She was a member of the Reformed church of Old Zionsville. She is survived by her husband and an only child, Anna, and one brother, William GUTH, of Macungie.
Sophia BAKER, wife of Joseph BAKER, of near Schwenksville, died from consumption on Tuesday aged about 20 years. She leaves a husband and one child. The funeral will be held today at 10 o'clock, a.m., at the house. Interment will be made at St. James church Limerick. Rev. N.F. SCHMIDT will officiate.
Elizabeth WELKER, nee BECKER, died at the home of Henry SCHOCH, at New Berlinville, on Saturday evening, aged about 85 years. She is survived by a number of children. The funeral was held on Friday at the Hill church. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Minerva ROSENBERRY, daughter of C.G. ROSENBERRY and sister of the Democratic County Chairman, W.H. ROSENBERRY, died at her home at Lansdale on Tuesday, after an illness covering a period of ten years.
Catharine HEMSING, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. HEMSING, of Souderton, died on Sunday evening of typhoid fever. The funeral was held on Wednesday. Interment at Leidy's.
An infant, the child of Mr. and Mrs. William STAHL, of Zionsville, died of summer complaint. The funeral was held on Saturday. Interment at Schubert's Evangelical Meeting House.
A gunning expedition undertaken by three well-known Allentownians had a tragic end on Tuesday afternoon, when one of the party, Charles F. BALLIET, of No. 222, N. 13th, street, lost his life. The party consisted of Charles BALLIET, Charles BACHMAN nd R.A. RITTER. They left their homes early on Tuesday morning, to spend the day in shooting ground-hogs on the mountain near Emaus. The day was ideal and much game was anticipated. As is the custom, they spread themselves in order to cover more territory. When a point near BRUNNER's school house was reached between Emaus and Vera Cruz, they parted company, in order to surround the territory known as the Rock-mine, consisting of old ore bed abandoned for many years. This place has become the home of various kinds of game and is a favorite spot for hunters. About the middle of the afternoon the gunners had lost all track of each other each one occupying a particular place that he was watching. Mr. BALLIET had nestled himself in the middle of a clover field and was lying flat on the ground. The clover and weeds were sufficiently high to obstruct him from view. At this spot he was engaged in watching an abandoned ore shaft in which were several ground-hogs. By chance Mr. BACHMAN came that way and passed 40 yards to the west where BALLIET was in hiding. He noticed the spot which Mr. BALLIET was watching and at once concluded that it was the home of game. He took up a position from where he could see the hole. Shortly after being stationed in this position he noticed some movement in the clover and after watching for some time, concluded that the object seen was a large ground hog. He took deliberate aim and fired. Upon coming to the spot where he expected to find the game he was horrified to find, instead of a ground hog, one of his companions lying in a pool of blood. Almost the entire charge of "Double B" shot had entered the head of Mr. BALLIET. Mr. BACHMAN ran in search of Mr. RITTER who was about a half a mile away. Mr. RITTER went to the place where Mr. BALLIET was lying while Mr. BACHMAN ran to the farm of his uncle, Cyrus BACHMAN, and informed him and his son of the accident. The young man was at once dispatched for Dr. M.J. BACKENSTOE, of Emaus. On the arrival of the doctor the wounded man was removed to a nearby house, where every effort was made to save his life. Mr. RITTER went to Emaus and telephoned to the Allentown Hospital for the ambulance. Mr. BALLIET, however, died before its arrival. The ambulance removed the remains to his late home. All the parties are prominent citizens and have long been close friends. Mr. BALLIET was book-keeper in the office of the Allentown Foundry and Machine Company for many years. He is about 52 years old and is survived by his wife and daughter, Cora E.F. BALLIET, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles KUTZ and Mrs. Daniel WEBER. Charles BACHMAN is a retired merchant and a brother of Alfred BACHMAN, of the firm of BREINIG and BACHMAN. The coroner was called to make an investigation.
Mrs. Mary SEIBERT, of Hereford, was on Monday removed to the German Hospital, at Philadelphia, by Dr. A.O. GERY, of Chapel. She has been a sufferer from kidney trouble for some time, and had several operations performed already without giving her permanent relief. She will be operated on some time next week.
A very popular, widely known and distinguished resident of Red Hill, William H. KERN (picture), is making a very favorable impression on the voters of the county in his canvass for the nomination for the Legislature. Mr. KERN was born in Trumbauersville, Bucks county, but when quite young his parents moved to Marlborough township, this county, where he entered the common schools at the proper age. He later attended the public schools of Upper Salford and Worcester. To supplement the education thus received, he attended the select school of Sumneytown, taught by Prof. HARTZELL, for one term and the Perkiomen Seminary two terms. Mr. KERN early evinced a desire to teach and at the age of 19 engaged to teach the school at Frederick and was so successful that he has followed the profession ever since, serving as principal of the schools at Red Hill for the past 15 years. Seventeen years ago he became a resident of Red Hill and has every since been identified with the progress and growth of that flourishing town. For a number of years Mr. KERN, during his vacations, served as agent for the sale of school books and stationary to boards of education throughout the county, and through his honesty and fair dealings became well and favorably known. He is an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran church and has been teacher of the bible class, numbering about 100 in the St. Paul's Sunday School for the past ten years. He is a member of the I.I. of O.F., of Pennsburg; P.O.S. of A., of Red Hill; K.G.E. and I.O.R.M., of East Greenville. In politics Mr. KERN has always been a Democrat and worked hard in the interests of the party. During the presidential campaign of 1900 he was president of the Young Men's Democratic Club of the Perkiomen Valley. Mr. KERN has all the qualifications to make a first class law-maker and if nominated and elected the Democratic party of Montgomery will have a true and hard working representative in Harrisburg.
An unexpected surprise was tendered to Christian LONG, of Upper Hanover on Monday evening, it being his 23 birthday. On the arrival of the party they found Mr. LONG in bed, but sleep soon vanished and by 10 o'clock all partook of a bountiful supper.
A grand surprise was given to A.S. MILLER, Merchant, of Powder Valley on Friday evening Aug. 22 in honor of his 34th birthday. He went to Philadelphia on business in the morning and on his return in the evening he found his home invaded by a host of merry visitors. A sumptuous collation was served to all and the evening was spent in enjoying delightful music rendered by the merry makers, and in games. Mr. MILLER received many handsome and valuable presents.
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