The thief who systematically robbed milkman John REITER, of Red Hill, was on Monday forenoon arrested in Red Hill by Constable Daniel J. SNYDER, of Upper Hanover township. As stated in last week's issue Mr. REITER was robbed of a ten dollar gold piece on Saturday evening, May 3, and on the following Saturday evening his cigar box in which he keeps his money while serving his customers was stolen with about $15 in small change. Mr. REITER on the last Saturday evening had been given a twenty-five cent piece by one of his customers which had three initials engraved upon the one side and this he had placed in the box with the rest of the money. As soon as he found out that his box with money was stolen, he remembered the engraved coin. It at once flashed into his mind that this would be a good point to detect the thief, as he knew by the manner of the robbery, that it was some one who was acquainted with the place and knew all about his movements on Saturday nights. He therefore quietly informed all the business men in Red Hill and vicinity to watch for the engraved quarter and to report to him if any one attempted to pass such a coin. Mr. REITERs detective work was soon rewarded, for on Saturday Ambrose SNYDER, son of Peter SNYDER, of near Red Hill, and a neighbor to Mr. REITER, tendered the engraved coin to J. BREY, the green grocer, of Red Hill. BREY took the coin and as soon as young SNYDER had left his place he took it to Mr. REITER. Mr. REITER at once identified the coin and on Monday evening he called at the office of Squire KLINE and swore out a warrant for SNYDER's arrest. The warrant was place in Constable J. SNYDER's hands and at about 10 o'clock that morning young SNYDER was arrested at Red Hill. He was taken to the office of J.P. KLINE and given a hearing. The Squire demanded $600 bail at his appearance at Court which he was unable to furnish. He was then taken to Norristown with the afternoon train and committed to jail until he will be tried in court. Before being removed to Norristown SNYDER, who is about 20 years of age, confessed to the thefts. He also stated that on the first evening when he stole the ten dollar gold piece he spent the early part of the evening at a picnic at Hoppenville and then at about the time Mr. REITER returned to his home he came back and when Mr. REITER put the wagon in the shed he opened the cigar box and made a grab for some money. He was fortunate enough to secure the $10 gold piece and three pennies. After he saw that he had so much money he returned to Hoppenville and spent some more time at the picnic. The ten dollar gold piece he had changed at James KLINE's Hotel, at Hoppenville, on the same evening. The young man has had a suspicious record for some time and not long ago he was before a justice for a lawless act which he committed. He however was discharged with the promise of dong better in the future.
A number of relatives were present on Sunday at the celebration of the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hermann S. HILLEGASS, in Pennsburg. The occasion was a very delightful one for the bride and groom of a quarter of a century ago. During the forenoon different relatives called and tendered their congratulations. The house was thrown wide open for the comfort of all the guests assembled. The guests passed the time very agreeably in a social way. At about 12.30 o'clock a fine dinner was served. A source of delight was the presence of Mrs. Philip ROYER, of Green Lane, Mrs. HILLEGASS' aunt, who is in her 81st year, exceptionally active and one of the oldest women in the Perkiomen Valley. Mr. and Mrs. HILLEGASS' guest were Mr. and Mrs. William BUCK, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BUCK, daughter Flora and son Charles, and Miss Isabella JOHNSON, of Boyertown; Mr. and Mrs. Harry GRUBB and sons William and Charles, of near Fagleysville; Mrs. Philip ROYER, of Green Lane; Mrs. Lewis HILLEGASS and daughter Emma, of near Hillegass; Nora HILLEGASS, Martha HILLEGASS, Mamie HILLEGASS and Herbert HILLEGASS, of Pennsburg.
Miss Christiana SCHULTZ, of near East Greenville, was married to Mr. Isaac D. REINERT, of Reading, last Saturday by Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL, at his home in Pennsburg. The happy pair left on the 10.29 train for Schwenksville, at which place Mrs. REINERT's mother lives, where a sumptuous dinner was served.
James Franklin EISENHART, a respected farmer of Dale, Berks County, died at 8:15 o'clock last Thursday evening, at his home, aged about 68 years. Deceased had been in failing health for about three years, and the immediate cause of death was liver trouble. Mr. EISENHART is survived by his widow and the following children: Emma, at home; John, of Pottstown; Mrs. Howard RIMBY, Norristown; James F., of Lehighton; Henry M., Bally, and Mrs. Amelia BUTTERWICK, Niantic. Mr. EISENHART has lived at Dale for about forty years and was highly esteemed by all who knew him as a man of high character. He was a consistent member of Huff's Lutheran church. The funeral was held on Thursday at Huff's church. Rev. D.K. HUMBERT officiated.
Jessiah SHANELY, of near New Berlinville, died Monday morning at the home of his son-in-law, Harvey DUTT, after an illness of several months, suffering from heart trouble and dropsy. He had apparently recovered when he took a cold several weeks ago and died suddenly. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. George SCHANELY and was twice married. His first wife was a Miss FEGLEY, of Sassamansville, and died many years ago, leaving one son, Henry. His second wife was Miss HEYDT, daughter of John HEYDT, of Schanesville, who also died, leaving several children. Three sisters, Mrs. Augustus NAUGLE and Mrs. David MILLER, of Boyertown; Mrs. Lewis MILLER, of Hereford, and two brothers, Jonathan, of Congo, and George, of Boyertown, survive. He was a soldier in the Civil War and was a pensioner at the time of his death. He was a carpenter by trade and for many years followed auctioneering. His funeral will be held at Huber's Church this morning. Rev. J.J. KLINE, of New Hanover, will officiate.
Irwin B. BECHTEL, one of the most widely known men of Bally, Berks county, died of typhoid pneumonia on Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock after an illness of about four weeks. Mr. BECHTEL was postmaster at Bally. He also conducted a general store and had a large trade. He had a wide circle of friends and was one of the most successful young men from the lower end of that county. His age is 36 years, 4 months and 22 days. He is survived by his widow, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel LATSHAW, of Barto, and by one son, who is also seriously ill with the same disease. Deceased's father survives, but at this writing is in a serious condition, being ill with kidney disease. A trained nurse from Philadelphia attended the sick the past two weeks, and all the means of the medical profession were at hand, but the disease took a sudden turn for the worse on Sunday and ended in death on Monday evening. Mr. BECHTEL was a member of the Mennonite church at Bally, also a member of the Christian Endeavor Society of that place, and was one of the leading members of the Sunday school of the congregation, and his early demise is mourned by his many friends. The funeral will be held today at the Bally Mennonite Church.
George WEIRMAN, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. WEIRMAN, of Schwenksville, died on Saturday afternoon from whooping cough and pneumonia. The child's age was 4 months and 13 days. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at the Lutheran church, Schwenksville. Rev. N.F. SCHMIDT officiated.
Mrs. Jane STELTZ, wife of Edwin H. STELTZ, of East Greenville, died on Friday afternoon during confinement. She is a daughter of Milton SASSAMAN, of Palm, and was the third wife of Mr. STELTZ. The dead woman was about 38 years of age and is survived by her husband and five children. Three have preceded her in death. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at the New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church. Rev. J.L. ROUSH, of Pennsburg, officiated.
Maria HOFFMAN, wife of Thomas H. HOFFMAN, of East Greenville, died on Tuesday forenoon after a lingering illness. Mrs. HOFFMAN was a born SIESHOLTZ. She brought her age to 62 years, 9 months and 14 days. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Alfred, of Steinsburg; Malara, wife of Allen DELONG; Sophia, wife of William HOFFMAN, both of Pennsburg; Ida and Annie, of Philadelphia; Frank, Tallie, wife of George LACHMAN, both of East Greenville; Amanda, wife of David HELMORE, of near Geryville, and Aquilla, residing at home. Emaline, John and Thomas preceded the mother in death. The following brothers and sisters also survive her: Jessiah and William SIESHOLTZ, both of Boyertown, and Sophia, wife of Jacob PFLEIGER, of Red Hill. The funeral will be held on Monday. Services at the house will begin at 9 o'clock and will be continued at Huber's church, Niantic. Rev. J.J. KLINE will officiate.
William SIEGFRIT, died at the County Almshouse this week at the age of 62 years. The funeral was held Thursday. The body was removed to the home of John K. ZIEGLER, of near Woxall, from whose residence services were held. He was a step-brother to Mrs. John ZIEGLER. The funeral services were continued at the Keeler's church. Interment was made on the church cemetery.
Christian GEYER, of Woxall, died of gangrene on Tuesday. He brought his age to 82 years. He is survived by the following children: Mahlon, of Woxall; Horace, of Trumbauersville; Charles, of Telford, Mrs. William ESPENSHIP, and Mrs. WEIERMAN of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Zephenius BUCHER, of Perkiomenville. Mr. GEYER was a blacksmith in his younger years and for a long time conducted the Woxall Hotel. The funeral will be held today at the Old Goshenhoppen Church. Interment on the church cemetery.
Rufus RENNINGER, of this borough witnessed the firemens Parade at Allentown on Monday. On Tuesday he made a business trip to Philadelphia.
J.T. XANDER, of this borough made a business trip to Philadelphia on Tuesday.
P.J. MOORE, has contracted with Samuel KEPLER, of this borough, to erect curb stones and lay a pavement in front of his cigar factory in this borough. The curb have been delivered already.
A.B. CROLL and Holmes SCHWARTZ, of the American House, spent Wednesday at Allentown. They attended the Forepaughs Circus which was held there that day.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry GEISINGER, of Spring Mount, and William APPEL and Miss Alice LAUBACH, of California, Bucks County, visited the family of George SHADE, of East Greenville, on Sunday.
Rev. Abner S. DECHANT, of Lisbon, Iowa, a Mission Superintendent, made an interesting address in the Pennsburg Reformed church on Sunday evening. His subject was Missionary work.
Walter DEITRICK and Miss Laura GEHRING, of Kutztown, on Sunday visited the latters sister Miss Gertrude, of East Greenville.
Mrs. Allen SHIMER, of Bethlehem, spent several days with the family of Dr. J.G. MENSCH, of this borough, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. KRAUSS, of Philadelphia, visited the formers parents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac KRAUSS, of Kraussdale, on Saturday and Sunday.
W. ROSENBERRY, of Kutztown, made a business trip to these boroughs on Tuesday.
P.W. BAUER, of this borough, witnessed the Fireman's Parade at Allentown, on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. A.K. THOMAS and children, of Lansdale, Allen THOMAS and Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. SMEDLEY, of West Point, spent Saturday and Sunday with the family of M.K. GILBERT, of this borough.
Missionary prayer meeting will be held at the residence of George SCHULTZ, near Palm, tomorrow at 9.30 a.m. Preaching services in the Bethesda Church at 2.30 p.m. New Berlinville at 7 p.m.
Miss Ida E. NEIDIG, of Milford Square, visited the family of M.N. HUTTEL, of this borough, on Wednesday.
Rev. O.T. MOYER, of East Greenville, attended the Ministerial Convention of Philadelphia District of the East Pennsylvania Conference which was held at Hellertown, Northampton County, from Tuesday to Thursday.
Clement DIEHL, of this borough, attended Forepaugh's Circus at Allentown on Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence SHAW, of Macungie, are spending several days with Mrs. SHAW's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. MUMBAUER, of this borough. Mr. SHAW has a sore finger and was unable to attend to his duties for the past week.
Mrs. Frank KLINE and her mother Mrs. Monroe DIEHL, of this borough visited friends at Allentown on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob SCHMOYER, of Trexlertown, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin MORGAN, of near Rothrocksville, Berks county, visited the family of John O. GEHMAN, of this borough, on Saturday and Sunday.
Oscar FOX, of this borough, made a business trip to Allentown on Monday.
Miss Cora DIEHL, of Philadelphia, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. DIEHL, of this borough, on Saturday and Sunday.
The High school, the Intermediate and one of the Primary schools of this borough closed on Thursday and the other yesterday. The Secondary school will close on Monday.
Elwood WILTROUT, of this borough, visited relatives and friends at Kutztown on Sunday and Monday.
Plumber V.H. STECKEL, of this borough, spent several days in the early part of the week in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and Lehigh county attending to some plumbing work.
Augustus SHANKEL, of this borough made a business trip to Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Reedon GERY, of Red Hill, has purchased a lot in East Greenville and will erect a double dwelling house on it this summer. Work will be started within a few months. A.H. BEYER, of Red Hill, has contracted the work.
John HERSH, Sr., of East Greenville, had an attack of vertigo on Thursday morning. He is compelled to remain in bed ever since.
Joseph MILLER, of East Greenville, and Miss Katie FOX, of Pennsburg, spent last Sunday and Monday in Emaus.
William DIMMIG, of East Greenville, has been suffering with erysipelas for the past week.
The President of the Pennsburg Fire Company requests every member of the company to be present at the next regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Business of importance will be brought before the meeting and it will be necessary to have a good attendance.
Mrs. Lovina GRUBB, of Anise, on Tuesday moved into the house of Mary SECHLER, of this borough.
Mr. and Mrs. Silas KULP, of this borough, made a trip to Trenton, N.J., on Saturday. They spent several days there with relatives.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. SINGER, of East Greenville, on Friday.
A new schedule on the Perkiomen Railroad went into effect on Sunday and the only change is the second train north which is three minutes earlier.
The New Goshenhoppen Reformed Sunday School will hold its Childrens Day festival on Sunday, June 8, forenoon and evening.
Thomas E. ROTH, of Emaus, spent several weeks with his son in-law George E. ROTH, of this borough.
George E. ROTH, of this borough, will open another ice cream parlor at his home in this borough, on Main Street, next week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Wayne WEIL, of East Greenville, visited friends at Telford on Sunday.
Blair, the 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver SCHANTZ, of Pennsburg, returned to his home on Sunday after spending some time at a Philadelphia Hospital where he underwent several operations. He spent the past few months at the home of Dr. TRUMBAUER, of Vera Cruz, who gave him the required medical attendance. Master SCHANTZ looks well and has grown considerable since he left here last fall. He is compelled to use crutches to enable him to move about.
H.J. SMITH, Esq., of this borough, this week represented Pennsburg Lodge, No. 449, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at the convention which was held at Erie.
Misses Ella and Irene HUNSBERGER and Gertrude WELKER, of this borough, witnessed the Fireman's Parade at Allentown on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen BUTZ, of this borough, spent Whit-Monday at Allentown.
Mrs. Wm. SCHAEFFER, of this borough, spent Whit-Monday in Allentown.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HOOT, of Philadelphia, visited relatives in these boroughs from Saturday to Monday.
Charles A. KNEULE and daughter Maude, of this borough, made a business trip to Philadelphia, on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. HILLEGASS, of this borough, visited relatives at Souderton, on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William BIEHN and grandchild Wallace BIEHN, of this borough, visited friends at Allentown on Saturday and Sunday.
A number of members from Perkiomen Lodge, F. and A.M., visited the Warren Lodge, at Trappe, on Saturday evening, and on Tuesday night the Saucon Lodge, at Coopersburg.
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