District Attorney E.J. LICHTENWALNER, of Lehigh, had a warrant sworn out for the arrest of Chas. T.S. REINERT, of Quakertown, on a charge of arson in burning willfully the barn belonging nominally to his wife, situated at Plover. The barn was located on a considerable farm, the deed for which is said to be held by Mrs. REINERT, but whose brother disputes with her the ownership of the property. According to the story of the prosecution Mr. REINERT arrived at Plover on his bicycle at 4 o'clock last Sunday afternoon. He left in about an hour. Soon after his departure the barn was discovered afire. Those who arrived first allege that in the hayloft was a long pole wrapped with rags saturated with coal oil, which had been set afire. The barn was burned to the ground with all its contents. The barn was insured in the Lehigh Mutual for $600. The people of the neighborhood suspected arson. District Attorney LICHTENWALNER was communicated with and by his advice Constable A.B. JONES swore out a warrant against REINERT. The District Attorney says there is not only enough evidence to warrant a prosecution, but says he believes there is a strong case.
While working in the field Samuel RUMMEL, of Fruitville, was overcome by heat last Saturday. On feeling the approach of the attack he went to the house and medical aid was summoned. The physician pronounced it a slight attack of sun stroke. Mr. RUMMEL has improved, but must keep out of the hot sun for some time.
In appraising the property of Henry SNYDER, of Green Lane, J.R. ALLEBACH, one of the appraisers, examined a revolver and accidentally shot himself in the foot. The bullet passed between two toes and made only a flesh wound. Dr. H.F. SCHOLL dressed the wound.
The two year old child of Harry UNDERKOFFLER, of Gilbertsville, was made very ill by drinking from a cup of fly poison. Dr. S.M. TODD, of Boyertown, was called and saved the life of the child.
Horace MOYER, the genial agent for Prudential Insurance Company for this locality for a number of years past, has resigned his position to take immediate effect.
Henry KERR, of Perkiomenville, cut the grain in a four acre field with a cradle. Mr. KERR is 80 years old.
Henry W. GRAUL, of Green Lane, died of heart disease on Wednesday, aged 62 years, 8 months and 8 days. Mr. GRAUL was the son of Levi and Lydia (BLANK) GRAUL, and was born at Hoppenville, this county. He was educated in the public schools of Upper Hanover. A select school in Allentown, Washing Hall, at the Trappe, and the Bucks County Normal and Classical School, Quakertown. He engaged in teaching in 1861 and continued till 1883 and then abandoned his chosen profession. He taught successfully in Upper Hanover, East Greenville and Sumneytown, was assistant principal of the Bucks County Normal and Classical Institute, and principal of the Green Lane schools for eight years. In 1879 he was elected Justice of the Peace and has served continually in that capacity to the time of his death. He was a member of the Sumneytown Lutheran Church and organist of the Union Church of that place. He was a member of Green Lane Castle, No. 202, K.G.E. and of Charity Lodge, No. 190, F.A.M., Norristown. In 1861 Mr. GRAUL married Esther A. DOTTS, of Pennsburg, by whom he is survived, and also by one daughter, the wife of Jacob ALLEBACH, of Green Lane, and one son, Philip, who is at home. Two daughters, Lydia and Olive preceded him. Funeral will be held on Monday in St. Mark's Church, Pennsburg. Rev. W.B. FOX officiating.
William BECHTEL, of Bally, who had been a sufferer of Bright's disease and consumption for several months, died on Tuesday, aged 66 years. His wife, who was a daughter of the late John HIMMELWRIGHT, died eight years ago. They were blessed with but one son Irvin, who also died eight weeks ago from typhoid fever. Funeral and Interment on Friday. Services at the house and at the Mennonite church, of which he was an active member. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. BECHTEL formerly conducted the general store and was a half owner of the West Branch paper mill.
Samuel MUSSLEMAN, of Vera Cruz, died at Norristown, on Tuesday, aged 66 years. He was a bachelor and nineteen days ago was taken to the Insane Asylum, at Norristown, and died in that institution. He lived on his farm with Daniel DIEHL, who took care of him. He will be buried this morning at 9.30 o'clock from the home of Daniel DIEHL, near Vera Cruz. Services will be held at the Zionsville Lutheran church and burial will be made in the cemetery connected with the church. Rev. I.B. RITTER will officiate.
William HANEY, proprietor of the Eagle Hotel, Quakertown, died at his home on Saturday night, of consumption and heart trouble. His death had been expected at any time for two weeks. He was about 38 years of age and had been proprietor of the hotel for several years. Mr. HANEY was popular with all who knew him. He is survived by his wife. The funeral was held on Thursday.
Mrs. William BISHOP, of Quakertown, sister of Charles FRIES, of this borough, died on Monday. The funeral will be held at her late home on Saturday. Interment will take place at Pottstown.
Edward BECKMAN, Sr., died of cancer of the liver last Friday at the home of his son, E.C. BECKMAN, Jr., proprietor of the Fountain Inn, Trappe, aged 55 years. Funeral services were held on Tuesday evening; interment was made at Glenwood cemetery, Philadelphia, on Thursday.
William WIMMER, for a number of years one of the leading teachers of Quakertown, died last Friday from consumption, resulting from an attack of pneumonia contracted last winter.
Mrs. Nathan WIEGNER, of Sassamansville, died last Saturday, aged 70 years. Funeral was held on Thursday at the Old Goshenhoppen church. Rev. J.E. FREEMAN officiated.
A child of Solomon BENNINGER, of New Hanover Square, died on Tuesday of diphtheria and was buried yesterday at Swamp.
Dr. J. Rein KEELER (picture), veterinary surgeon of Harleysville, is a son of Dr. R.K. and Sarah KEELER. He was born where he now resides, December 16, 1860, and was educated in the common schools of Lower Salford. In 1882 he entered the Ontario Veterinary College at Toronto, Can., and graduated in 1883. After graduating, the Veterinary Medical Society of Toronto conferred upon him a certificate of Honorary Fellowship in acknowledgement of valuable contributions toward forwarding the advancement of verterinary science. He has followed the profession of verterinary surgeon successfully for the past 19 years, and has one of the most extensive practices in the State. He is noted as an all-round horseman and is considered an authority on matters pertaining thereto. Dr. KEELER was one of the judges at the Kutztown and Allentown Fairs every year since 1891. He is one of the charter members of the Pennsylvania State Veterinary Association and was elected a member of the first board of trustees. He is also an active member of the Keystone Veterinary Association, of Philadelphia, and a director of the Lansdale Driving Park Association. Dr. KEELER was at one time editor and proprietor of a monthly publication, the Pennsylvania Horseman, published at Harleysville. Dr. KEELER has been a director of the Union National Bank of Souderton since 1891, and was the first secretary of the Harleysville Beneficial Society, one of the most prosperous organizations in the county, having 250 members and $6,000 in the treasury. The doctor is also a candidate for the office of Recorder of Deeds and if nominated will make a strong candidate, as he is prominently known throughout the entire county.
A petition is being circulated among the members of the New Goshenhoppen Reformed church praying the consistory for more frequent english services. Help to the good cause along and note the increased attendance which will follow.
Prof. J.P. SCHAFFER, principal of the East Greenville school for the past term, and again elected to succeed himself, has been offered the principalship of the Yardley, Bucks Co., Schools, term, 9 month, Salary, $75. Prof. SCHAEFFER has not yet accepted the offer.
Samuel H. MENSCH, former proprietor of the Windsor House, Norristown, has returned from his trip to California and is well pleased with what he saw.
The June receipts of the fifty largest post offices of the United States were $4,478,368, or $572,822 more than for the corresponding month of 1901.
Rev. W.G. GEHMAN, pastor, of the Mennonite Church of Mt. Carmel, suffering from small-pox, was removed to the emergency hospital. The pastor two weeks ago faced the terrors of the disease when he visited the hospital, at the request of one of his communicants, who was suffering from small-pox, and administered the last rites to the dying man. Although every precaution was taken, the Rev. GEHMAN was stricken. Rev. GEHMAN is the son of Rev. Wm. GEHMAN, of Vera Cruz.
Owing to the scarcity of farm laborers the wives and daughters of many of the farmers throughout Berks county are compelled to work in the field. Mrs. Adam ANSPACH, of Host, Berks county, died on Wednesday from injuries received as she was assisting in loading hay. She fell off the wagon, breaking her arm and injuring herself internally.
Mrs. Henry SAYLOR and her three children, Alfred, Harry and Dorothy, left their home at Pottstown on Monday for Seattle, where they will be met by Consul Henry D. SAYLOR and proceed to Dawson City, Yukon Territory. Mrs. SAYLOR expects to reach the Klondike metropolis in about six weeks. A revenue cutter will be placed at the disposal of the party at Seattle to convey them to Skaguay. From there the trip will be made by the White Pass and Yukon railroad to White Horse. From White Horse to Dawson the trip will be by river steamers, and is only a matter of some 40 hours. Mrs. SAYLOR will make the journey in the pleasantest time of the year.
The child found at Rubicam Station, which was cared for by Sheriff LARZELERE and family for several days has not been sent to a foundlings' home as contemplated. Mrs. Mary FISHER, a respectable colored woman of Norristown, has adopted the waif, to take the place of the only child which she and her husband lost by death.
Greenlane - Joseph L. SMITH, of Greenlane, to Isaac R. SMITH, of same place, 7.05 square perches, $1. Greenlane - Charles E. STRINGER, of Marlborough, to Isaac R. SMITH, of Greenlane, 127 1/2 square feet, $5. Upper Salford - Albert T. CROSS, of Philadelphia, to John K. DONNELL, of Camden, N.J., 13 acres 95 perches $1700. Greenlane - Mark HILTEBEITEL, of Greenlane, to Oliver H. BEITEMAN, of same place, 24 3/4 square perches, $300.
Charles G. FRIES, Auctioneer, Pennsburg, Pa.
Ambrose KULP, Auctioneer, Pennsburg, Pa.
Jacob B. HILLEGASS, Attorney-at-Law, Norristown, Pa.
Dr. Chas. Q. HILLEGASS, Dentist, Pennsburg, Pa.
Harry K. BECHTEL, Teacher of Music, Pennsburg, Pa.
John G. Hersch, M.D., Nose and Throat Specialist, East Greenville, Pa.
H.K. KULP, Shoes, Pennsburg, Pa.
R.E. JACKSON, Harnesses, Red Hill, Pa.
F.G. SIEGER, Harness Store, Allentown, Pa.
Thomas LEH & Son, Harnesses and Collars, East Greenville, Pa.
O.F. HEIMBACH, Coal and Feed, East Greenville, Pa.
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