Miss Elizabeth STRASSBURGER, the 20 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob A. STRASSBURGER, of Norristown, died on Saturday afternoon in Paris, France, after undergoing an operation for appendicitis. Miss STRASSBURGER, accompanied by her mother and youngest brother, had gone to Paris in October, 1900, to complete her musical education. She was studying under KOENIG, and would have finished her studies in about a year and a half. The death of Miss STRAUSSBURGER is perculiarly sad. Her friends were much interested in her future career as a singer, she having given much promise of prominence in this way, her musical ability being very generally recognized. The mother will sail today on the St. Paul for home, with the remains of her daughter.
Jacob HEYDT died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard LAYTON, of Old Zionsville. The services on Tuesday were conducted by Rev. I.B. RITTER at the house, after which the remains were taken to Hill Church, where Rev. WARMKESSEL officiated. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.
Sallie KNETZ, the fourteen year old girl, who ran away from her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob HIESTAND, of near Hereford, last week was found on Saturday. The disappearance of the young girl on last Monday was surrounded by considerable mystery. It was known by her foster parents that she had no money and upon investigation it was found that there was none taken from the home. Mr. HIESTAND suspected that the girl had gone to Wilmington after he learned that she had purchased a ticket to Philadelphia. He then telegraphed to the Chief of Police of Wilmington, who succeeded in locating the girl. Mr. HIESTAND accompanied by his wife and Squire William SALLADE, of Hereford, visited Wilmington, Saturday morning. They found the girl at the home of Mrs. Mary JACKSON, on the outskirts of Wilmington. Mrs. JACKSON and her two children spent their summer vacation on the HIESTAND farm, where the young girl became acquainted with them. It appears that the girl had been in correspondence with Mrs. JACKSON, and expressed a desire to visit her, at the same time imforming her that she was without money. All this was done without the knowledge of Mr. and Mrs. HIESTAND. Mrs. JACKSON having become attached to the young girl during her stay on the farm, forwarded her two dollars to defray the expense of coming. She never once thinking that this was done without the knowledge of Mr. and Mrs. HIESTAND. This explains the mystery connected with the young girl having sufficient money to defray her travelling expenses. When Miss KNETZ arrived in Philadelphia, she inquired of a policeman the best way to reach Wilmington, the officer placed her on a car and gave the conductor full directions relative to the destination of the young girl. In this way she reached the home of her friend in safety. When the HIESTAND party reached the home of Mrs. JACKSON on Saturday, they found the young lady quite anxious to return home with them. They arrived home the same day and the girl has taken up her routine life on the farm. She again attends school and seems to be perpectly satisfied.
Miss Mary HENRY, of Kulpsville, this week passed through an experience of a most trying nature. Some time ago she contracted the dreaded disease small-pox and was removed to the Municipal Hospital, Norristown. On Tuesday she was discharged from that institution as being cured. She at once started for her mother's home at Norristown, but upon arriving there her mother promptly refused her admittance, being afraid of the disease. She then started for Kulpsville, where she was previously employed at the home of her sister, who conducts a large boarding house. As soon as the boarders were made acquainted with her presence, they objected to her admission into the house, threatening to leave the premises at once if she was admitted. The unfortunate lady fully realized the position she was in and was forced to refuse her sister shelter. She was directed to seek refuge at the county almshouse. On her way she met a mail carrier who offered her a seat in his wagon. As they were riding along Miss HENRY began to relate her experience at the hospital, during which the mail carrier became deathly pale. At the most interesting part of her story he brought the horse to a sudden stop and asked the young lady to leave the wagon. She had no more than alighted from the vehicle when he whipped up his horse and drove down the road as if he was pursued by all the dreaded germs of this disease that were ever known to be in this state. Miss HENRY after a series of trials finally reached the almshouse, where she now resides.
Frank HARTZELL, of near Sumneytown, was arrested by constable N.A. FREY of Marlborough township, on Tuesday, near Quakertown. He was charged with breaking into the Swamp Creek school house and stealing therefrom a bucket, rubbers and other articles belonging to the teacher. Mr. FREY removed him to the Norristown jail on Wednesday morning. This had not been Mr. HARTZELL's first visit to the jail. About six months ago he was released from the institution after serving some time for theft. Mr. HARTZELL is a son of Mrs. Kate HARTZELL, of near Sumneytown.
Alice BREY, the twelve-year-old granddaughter of Conrad BREY of near Green Lane, is down with the dreaded disease of small pox since Monday. The girl's parents are dead and she resides with her grandparents. Dr. G.A. WEIDA, of Frederick, and Dr. H.F. SCHOLL, of Green Lane, consulted on Monday evening and the house was quarantined the next day. It has been reported that the young girl attended Perkiomenville school and that she sat in the same seat with Miss REED, who recently died with the disease.
The HARTRANFT House in Norristown was placed under quarantine by the borough health officer on Wednesday afternoon. Quite a number of guests are confined in the house. It was learned by the health officer that there was a case of small pox in the building and without the least warning the house was placed under quarantine. At the time the house was closed several people were in the bar-room, and they were also detained.
Henry STEIER (picture), an aged resident of this vicinity, died at the home of his brother, Daniel D. STEIER, in East Greenville, on Tuesday. His death was due to old age. Deceased was 83 years, 10 months and 5 days of age and had always lived a single life. He is survived by three brothers, Daniel D., John and William, and a sister, Mrs. Sophia STAUFFER. The funeral will be held from the residence of his brother Daniel in East Greenville today. Interment will be made at the New Goshenhoppen Reformed church cemetery. Rev. George B. WALBERT will have charge of the services. Mr. STEIER was born in Upper Hanover township, near Palm, 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 his trade. He continued the shoe making business in this vicinity until within a year, when he retired from active business.
The large 166 acre farm of the late Abraham NYCE in Salford township was recently sold for $1660, to Henry NYCE of Franconia. The value of the farm has very much depreciated during the past thirty years, as at that time it was sold for $9500.
T.H. BENNER, of East Greenville, transferred his two double dwelling houses at Shimersville on four building lots at Quakertown, to John M. HUNSBERGER.
Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Elmer UNDERCOFFLER, of Schwenksville, and Mary, daughter of S.H. LONGAKER, of Ironbridge, to take place at the residence of the bride on Wednesday, January 22. The couple will reside at Schwenksville, where the groom conducts a barber shop.
Nellie, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver SCHANTZ, of Pennsburg, is ill with scarlet fever since Sunday. Health officer S.T. KEPLER quarantined the house on Monday. The house of Clayton FRYER has also been quarantined on Tuesday. One of his daughters is down with the disease.
BRIEF NEWS NOTES (matters of small importance that have occurred within the last week in the two towns of Pennsburg and East Greenville and their immediate vicinity)The Farmers' National Bank held an election for directors on Tuesday. All the old directors were re-elected.
F.W. KOEHLER, of Lansdale, spent Saturday among friends in these boroughs.
Mrs. Emma SCHWARTZ, proprietress of the American House, Pennsburg, spent Saturday and Sunday in Baltimore, Maryland, and Philadelphia.
Charles A. KNEULE, of Pennsburg, made a business trip to Philadelphia on Monday.
Mrs. William DIMMIG, of East Greenville, spent several days this week with her parents at Allentown.
Milton T. KLINE, of this borough, made a business trip to Reading on Thursday.
Frank KLINE and James KLINE, of this borough, during the week moved into their new houses on Seminary street.
Rev. J.T. HAMILTON, D.D., Professor of Church History in the Moravian Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, Pa., will preach in the Seminary Chapel tomorrow evening at seven o'clock. Dr. Hamilton is also a member of the Provincial Elders' Conference of the Moravian Church. All are invited.
Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL, principal of the Perkiomen Seminary, lectured last evening in Bedministersville, Berks county, at a local teachers' institute.
Rev. Oswin KRIEBEL will preach at Chapel tomorrow evening.
N.B. KEELY and family, of East Greenville, visited the family of C.H. HUNSBERGER, of Schwenksville, on Sunday. They made the trip by team and as they were ready to return home they found their horse lame. The horse had picked up a stone on the way down. They were compelled to return with the train.
Jonas K. GRABER, of this borough, who has been suffering with carbuncles is now in a critical condition. He is now confined to his bed and is delicious at times. Dr. J.D. Christman, of Allentown, consulted with the family physician, Dr. J.G. MENSCH, yesterday morning.
Allen RITTER, of this borough, purchased a horse on Thursday from a farmer near Finland.
Mrs. Sarah MOORE, of the American House, this borough, left today to visit friends in Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg.
Mrs. Sarah MOORE, of the American House, entertained the following Allentown guests on Wednesday: Mrs. Thos. YOUSS, Mrs. Henry MOLL, Mrs. Preston SEIPEL, and Miss Laura TREXLER.
The Local Institute which will be held in Odd Fellows' hall next Saturday promises to be a marked success. All arrangements have been completed and many tickets for the lecture, in the evening, have been sold. The lecturer Rev. DAGER, of Philadelphia, comes recommended as being one of the most brilliant and interesting platform orators now before the public.
Dr. and Mrs. Wm. H. HUNSBERGER, of this borough, entertained a number of friends at dinner, Thursday. The dinner was given in honor of the doctor's birthday.
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