Miss Annie BARTLETT, of near Red Hill, one day this week got her foot fast between the elevator and floor in the LB. MILLER cigar factory at Red Hill. She bruised the member and it caused her considerable pain.
George GEISING, of Niantic, with the assistance of members of his family, has this fall husked fourteen hundred and ten shocks of corn.
A thrilling runaway accident occurred about 2 o'clock, Monday afternoon, on the farm known as the Samuel BUCHER farm, deceased, in Limerick, now farmed by Herman MIELKA, a German. Mr. and Mrs. MIELKA were hauling some corn when one of the horses accidentally lost its bit in the bridle and became unmanageable and began to run away. Mrs. MIELKA seeing her dangerous position, jumped off the wagon while the horses were running at rapid speed and broke her leg badly above the ankle. Dr. KNIPE of New Hanover, was called who took her to the Pottstown Hospital for treatment. The break is a very bad one and it is feared the foot will have to be amputated.
F.M. KELLER, Esq., of East Greenville, met with a painful accident early Thusday morning, while shelling corn for his chickens. On account of the darkness he brought his hand too close to the machinery and his finger was caught. The nail was torn off and the finger badly lacerated.
Polly HENDRICKS, formerly of Zieglerville, but of late of the Almshouse, has recently been removed to the Insane Asylum at Norristown. She became very troublesome at the Almshouse, which necessitated her removal to the institution for the insane.
A driving accident occurred on Sunday evening between Green Lane and Perkiomenville, in which a horse was badly injured and several vehicles smashed. It appears a Sumneytown youth had hired a team from Irvin BUCHER, of Perkiomenville, and used it during the day, Sunday. In the evening he secured Horace NACE and Jesse MOYER, two Sumneytown boys, to take the team back to Mr. BUCHER. The boys were on their way and while driving between Green Lane and Perkiomenville they drove into another team containing Oliver O. BIELER and Christian LONG, of East Greenville. The teams came together with such force as to throw the boys into the road. None of them were injured. BUCHER's horse, however, was badly injured, so much so that he refused to receive him until the party who hired him made good the damage. Both buggies were badly demolished.
A valuable fat steer belonging to Nicholas MELCHIOR, of Bally, recently died on account of a store clerk's mistake. The steer had been sick and Mr. MELCHIOR sent to the store for a pound of epsom salts, which he wanted to give the animal. By mistake the clerk gave him one pound of Saltpetre, which was given the animal and shortly afterward it died. The mistake was later found out.
The large barn on the farm of Thomas McCREA, better known as the GERHARD farm, near Finland, was totally destroyed by fire on Wednesday evening. At about 8 o'clock the McCREA family noticed flames issuing from the barn and in an instant the entire barn was ablaze. An effort was made to save all the stock, but the fire had gained such headway that this was impossible. One horse, two sheep and a large lot of chickens together with about 30 loads of hay, corn fodder from a 15 acre plot, load of cob corn, straw and many farming implements were consumed by the flames. Isaac STULL, a farmer nearby, had leased the farm on shares, and he will be one of the losers, as the contents are not insured to the full value. The barn was a stone one, about 60 by 35 feet, and was insured in a stock company. The loss will be about $1500. The origin of the fire is a mystery, but it is supposed that the aftermath which was recently placed in the barn ignited by spontaneous combustion.
The Sanatoga Inn, at Sanatoga, owned by James BRENDLINGER, was destroyed by fire Wednesday evening. The flames were first discovered in the cellar. Their origin is a mystery. Sanatoga Inn was one of the old landmarks of upper Montgomery county, and, under the name of Crooked Hill hotel, was a famous stopping place for drovers and stage coach passengers more than a century ago. The earliest known of its history dates back to the year 1800. In 1814 Henry WITDERMUTH became the owner. At one time there was a general store conducted in it. The hotel became a stopping place for stage coaches when the line between Reading and Philadelphia was established, and horses were changed there. In 1822 a postoffice was established there. The loss will be about $5000, only partially covered by insurance.
George W. ROEDER, of near Macungie, is the possessor of a penny coined in Ireland in the year 1700, making it 202 years old at this time. He has had it for a pocket piece for many years, and because of its age treasures it very highly. It is of copper, and about the size of the old American red cent. On the one side is the head of George I, and the inscription around the upper circle of "Voce Populi." The inscription on the reverse is "Hibernia," the Roman name for Ireland, the Goddess and a Irish harp in the centre, and the date of coinage, 1700 underneath, the figures being as clear and plain almost as on the day the coin was struck. Part of the other inscriptions and dies as above given are obliterated. The coin, as it is, is a very interesting relic, and if not so much worn it would make the eyes of antiquarians wink for the possession of it.
William, Clement and Joseph BACHMAN of near Macungie, returned from a hunting trip to Lackawanna County, Tuesday evening. They were quite successful, killing two deer, one of which they ate while on their trip and the other they shipped here. Both were shot by Wm. BACHMAN while they were close together, he firing only two shots in killing them.
William S. KRAMMES, bar clerk at O.J. ENGELMAN's hotel, Steinsburg, met with an accident last Saturday morning while he was handling a bottle of soft drinks. The bottle bursted and a sharp piece of broken glass flew into his face. It struck him above the eye, inflicting a deep gash. He at once was taken to Dr. STETLER, of Spinnerstown, where the wound was dressed. Had the piece struck him one half inch lower, it would have penetrated his eye and he would have in all probability lost his sight.
A deed of fiendish cruelty was committed on the farm of John RITTER, near Greshville, Berks county, one night last week. A valuable cow belonging to Mr. RITTER, was found in the barnyard the next morning, with a large slice of flesh cut off her left hip, exposing the bone and the kidneys. The deed was done with a sharp ax, and was no doubt the work of some enemy of Mr. RITTER who wished to take his spite out on the poor brute of a cow. Veterinary Surgeon KOHLER, of Boyertown, dressed the wound, and has hopes of saving the cow. Hanging would be too good for such an inhuman monster. He should be flailed within an inch of his life, or be made to suffer as did his victim.
The children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. MILLER, of near Shimersville, held a very enjoyable reunion at the parents' home, Macungie, Sunday. Two very plump turkeys and other things galore were disposed of for dinner. Clinton FEGELY, the photographer, of Allentown, was engaged to take pictures. The following guests were presents: Mr. and Mrs. Seth MILLER and Robert and Emma MILLER, of Vera Cruz; Mr. and Mrs. J.A. BRUNNER and daughter Edna, of Limeport; Mr. and Mrs. Milton MILLER and son Harry, Messrs. Irwin, Richard, Roland, Lloyd and Luther MILLER, Misses Lena and Florence MILLER, of Macungie; Mr. and Mrs. Horace MILLER, of Sigmund; Will JANETT, of Alburtis; Wallace MILLER and Harry and Beulah MILLER, of Shimersville.
Last Thursday morning the two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry BILGER, living in Shimersville, fell into a tub of boiling water and was badly scalded. Mrs. BILGER was washing and had just filled a tub with hot water to scald her wash when the child came up unnoticed and fell in. Dr. TRUMBAUER, of Vera Cruz, was called and made the little sufferer as comfortable as possible.
John GAMBLE, a well known resident of Ironbridge, was suddenly stricken with blindness Monday night and the following day he was taken to Philadelphia for treatment. Mr. GAMBLE has a severe cold and he had been taking large doses of quinine and whiskey, which it is feared destroyed his sight.
Granville W. GERHART, of Pennsburg, on Saturday, purchased the 130 acre farm from the executors, of the late George GRABER. The farm is situate in Upper Hanover Township close to Pennsburg borough. The price paid was $3105. James HOFFMAN, of Pennsburg, purchased a small strip of about 11 feet of land adjoining his lot from the same executors for $50. Wilson GRABER, of Pennsburg, purchased the 39 acre farm, known as the Andrew GRABER farm, at the same sale for $740.
William DEIBERT, a farmer, whose home is near Coplay, went to sleep Saturday night on the trolley track of the Lehigh Valley Traction Company's Freemansburg branch, and was run over by a car. Both his legs, crushed at the knees, were amputated at the Easton hospital. He is not likely to recover.
As the buckwheat batter season is in full flow, the following is given as a r eceipe for greasing the griddle: Take a turnip, cut in half, rub the griddle with the inner side, and you will find the cakes to come off nicely and smoothly, and that you will be rid of the disagreeable odor of burning fat.
Mrs. John R. MUMBAUER, of near Geryville, died on Saturday night, of consumption. The woman had been a sufferer with this disease for the past 25 years. She however was only bedfast for the past two weeks. She brought her age to 53 years. Her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Charles WEISEL, of near Geryville, survive her. The funeral was held yesterday at the Trinity Reformed church, near Spinnerstown. Interment on the church cemetery.
Jonathan ROSENBERGER, an inmate of the Mennonite Home at Frederick, for the past five years, died on Sunday morning. He brought his age to 74 years, 10 months and 17 days. The funeral was held on Tuesday evening at the Home by Rev. N.B. GRUBB, of Philadelphia. Undertaker Clayton FRYER of Pennsburg, removed the corpse to Quakertown, where interment was made.
Mrs. Sabilla SEILING, of Fagleysville, died on Friday night at the home of her daughter Mrs. Catharine PFEIFFER, proprietress of the Fagleysville Hotel. She brought her age to about 86 years. The funeral was held on Tuesday.
Stewart MOSSER, of Macungie, died on Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock of typhoid fever, after a sickness of only eleven days, aged 25 years. He was born and raised at Macungie. On January 9, 1902, he was married to Miss Carrie HUMMEL and has since been living with his father. He is survived by his wife, his father, Henry MOSSER, and two brothers, Milton and Albert MOSSER, and one sister, Mrs. Walter MERKEL, all of Macungie.
Charles T. MILLER, a quiet and esteemed resident of Limerick, died on Sunday from general debility, aged 93 years. He died at the residence of his only child, Benjamin T. MILLER, near Limerick Square. Besides his son he is survived by his brothers, Benjamin of Limerick, and Valentine and his sister Hannah, of Schwenksville. The funeral was held on Thursday and interment was made in the Schwenksville cemetery. The services were conducted at the house and Lutheran church by Rev. N.F. SCHMIDT.
Infant child of Edwin H. STELTZ, of East Greenville, died suddenly on Thursday morning. The child was only about four months old. The infant had been in poor health since its birth. On Thursday morning it was found dead in its crib. The funeral will be held this afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. J.L. ROUSH will conduct services at the house after which interment will be made on the New Goshenhoppen church cemetery.
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus HUNSBERGER, of East Greenville, died on Tuesday. The child was one of the twin daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. HUNSBERGER on Monday. Interment was made on Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. Anthony NATHE (picture), rector of the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, at Bally, died at the parish house late on Tuesday evening of apoplexy. His nephew, Father REGEMAN, of Philadelphia, and his nieces, Mary and Elizabeth REGEMAN, were at his bedside when the end came. His death was due to apoplexy. In the spring he was stricken for the first time but had partially recovered, when a second stroke a few days ago came which proved fatal. He brought his age it 56 years, 7 months and 5 days. Father NATHE was born in Cruberg, Westphalia, Germany, April 12, 1846. He received his early education at Blistein and Corusberg. On June 7, 1873, he was ordained in the cathedral of Muenster by Bishop BRINKMAN. On August 23 of the same year he sailed from Bremen to New York. He was selected by Archbishop WOOD as pastor of St. Boniface church, Philadelphia, in September, 1873. From there he was sent to the Church of St. John the Baptist, in Pottsville, in the same capacity. After four years there he was appointed pastor of St. Mauritius church, Ashland. Here he built a fine school and sister house and made many inprovements to the property. On June 7, 1898, he celebrated his silver jubilee in St. Mauritius church, where he was stationed for 20 years. He was appointed pastor at Bally, October 1, 1898, and has since served there. He was well liked and was of pleasing address. Rev. Aloysius MISTELI, who was rector of the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, prior to October, 1898, exchanged charges with Father NATHE. The funeral will take place on Monday at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Bally. Interment will be made on the church cemetery nearby.
William HARTLINE, a young married man, residing with his family at No. 62 Chestnut street, Pottstown, committed suicide last Thursday evening, about 10 or 11 o'clock, at the fair grounds, near that town. His body was found the next morning on a table outside of the exhibition building. A half-pint bottle of carbolic acid, half emptied, was lying uncorked near the body. His face and throat were horribly burned and one of his hands was discolored by the liquid. The position of the body when found showed that he had died in great agony. No cause but domestic troubles can be ascribed for his act. He leaves his wife and three children, the oldest only ten years of age. Deceased was a son of Charles and Susan HARTLINE, of Pottstown, and was a most industrious and sober man. Two brothers and four sisters survive him.
William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward SCHREIBER, of Bangor, died last Friday of diphtheria at the late residence of his grandfather, ex-County Commissioner John L. SCHREIBER, at Hosensack. The funeral of Mr. SCHREIBER took place the same afternoon with burial in Allentown, and the mourners were not aware of his grandson's death until they returned. He was twelve years of age and was a great favorite with his grandfather. He was taken sick about three weeks ago. He is survived by the parents, one brother and two sisters. The funeral was held privately on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. J.M. BEAVER, of Bangor, officiating. Interment was made in Union Cemetery, Allentown.
Stanley GARDNER and Miss Carrie STAUFFER, both of East Greenville, were married at the parsonage at Sumneytown by Rev. Wm. B. FOX. The wedding was a private one. The groom is a weaver in the Eureka Ribbon Company's mill in Pennsburg and the bride is the only child of Postmaster and Mrs. Elam M. STAUFFER, of East Greenville. The young couple will reside at the home of the brides parents for the present.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. THOMPSON, of Fruitville, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Thursday. Mr. Thompson is proprietor of the Eagle hotel at that place. The Schwenksville band furnished the music for the occasion. A free lunch was given from 5 to 12, also dancing in the evening.
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