Robert P. FRANK, the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. FRANK, of Lebanon, formerly of Fruitville, Upper Hanover Township, died last Thursday evening, after a long illness. The funeral was held on Monday at the New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church, near East Greenville. Interment was made on the adjoining cemetery.
Albert L. REINHARD, a native of Dillingersville, died at the home of his brother, Wilson REINHARD, at Lanark, aged 48 years. The cause of death was eczema with which he suffered for six months. For nine years he lived alone in a house at Dillingersville, conducting a poultry farm of several hundred chickens. About two months ago when his condition became such that he could not attend to his own wants any longer, he went to his brother's home at Lanark. He is survived by his aged father, Edward REINHARD, of Dillinger's, three brothers and three sisters, Francis L., of Zionsville; Wilson L., of Lanark; Milton L., Maria L., Tevilla and Sabina L., of Allentown. There are also three half-sisters, Alice A. REINHARD, of Allentown, and Laura and Anna REINHARD, of Dillingersville. He was never married. The funeral was held on Sunday. Services were held in the Mennonite Church, at Dillingersville, and interment was made on the adjoining cemetery.
Charles HUBER, of Spinnerstown, died on Monday of infirmities due to old age. He was 90 years and 5 months old. Mr. HUBER was never married. The funeral will be held tomorrow with the regular church services at the Trinity Reformed church, near Spinnerstown. Rev. T.H. LEINBACH will officiate.
Mrs. Dorothy MILLER, wife of Christian MILLER, died on Tuesday morning at the home of her daugher, Mrs. F.W. WEBER, of Allentown. Deceased had been failing for some time, but not until about ten days ago did her condition take the serious turn which brought on her death, which was due to dropsy of the heart. Mrs. MILLER (nee SUMMER) was born in Germany and had attained the age of 78 years, 11 months and 1 day. After emigrating to this country she was married at Trumbauersville, Bucks county, where she resided up to about five years ago. She is survived by these sons and daughters: John E., of Milford Square, Bucks county; Jacob C., of Rockhill, Bucks county; Mrs. F.W. WEBER, of Allentown, and Mrs. Harvey STOCKER, of Philadelphia. Interment at Quakertown.
Mrs. Hannah HARING, wife of John HARING, of Allentown, died on Tuesday morning from a severe attack of jaundice after an illness of four weeks. Deceased was born in Milford township, Bucks county, and had attained the age of 83 years, 9 months and 16 days. She is survived by her husband, and these sons and daughters, Sarah, Edward H., Milton H. and Mrs. Emma LAROCHE, all of Allentown. Two brothers, John WEIKERT, of Allentown; Jacob WEIKERT, of Milford, Bucks county; three sisters, Mrs. Henry SHADE, of Allentown; Mrs. James TICE, Spinnerstown, and Mrs. Katie LONG, of Quakertown; fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning.
William DOTTERER, of Bechtelsville, died on Sunday morning of infirmities due to old age. He was 75 years old. The funeral was held on Thursday. Interment was made at Hill Church.
John M. DECKER, an aged resident, of Fagleysville, died suddenly on Monday evening at 10 o'clock. He was a Civil War veteran. The funeral will be held this morning at 9.30 o'clock at the house. Services and interment at the Swamp Lutheran church.
Invitations for the wedding of Maggie M. LANDIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah R. LANDIS, of Morwood, to Jacob BERGEY, of Lederachville have been sent out during the week. The wedding will be solemnized today at the home of the bride.
Edwin K. SCHULTZ (picture), of Niantic, is one of the largest and most progressive farmers in Douglass township, this county. Mr. SCHULTZ is a son of the late Amos SCHULTZ, of Washington township, Berks county, and was born in Douglass township, August 1st, 1848. Up to the age of fifteen years he attended the public schools of his district and then went to work on a farm. Later he learned the trade of miller under his father and followed that business for ten years in his native township. In 1872 he engaged in farming on a tract of land of one hundred and twenty-five acres, which he still continues to cultivate. Mr. SCHULTZ gives his attention to general farming, the dairy and produce of all kinds. Mr. SCHULTZ is a prominent member of the Niantic Dairymen's Association and served as president and manager of the Niantic creamery for many years. He is a trustee of Perkiomen Seminary, of Pennsburg, and has been treasurer of that institution since 1892. He is also interested in the Boyertown National Bank and other financial institutions. The SCHULTZ's were some of the first German-American settlers of Pennsylvania and Edwin is one of the descendants. The family originated in Lower Silesia, Germany, but have been located in this county since 1734.
A gunning accident happened on Saturday afternoon within a short distance of Pennsburg borough, in which a sixteen year old boy was probably maimed for life. George KRATZER, his son Morris and Charles BLOCH all of Pennsburg went out on Saturday afternoon in search of rabbits. Each had a gun and they were roaming the fields east of this borough, when a shot from Mr. BLOCH's gun rang out. The gun had accidentally discharged. Mr. KRATZER Sr., looked around to see what luck Mr. BLOCH had and to his amazement he saw his son fall and roll around in the snow. Both men ran to young KRATZER's assistance and found that the load hit him in the calf of the leg. He was carried to the Macoby Valley Stock Farm which was closeby and a team was secured upon which he was placed and conveyed to his home at Pennsburg. Dr. W.H. HUNSBERGER was summoned who extracted a number of bullets and dressed the injured leg. The gun which was discharged belonged to the boys father and was a muzzle loader, and has frequently discharged before the gunner was ready. The spring on the hammer not being in perfect order. When the gun was discharged young KRATZER was within six feet of the gun and his limb is blackened by the powder. Had the load struck the lad in the head he would have been killed outright.
LeRoy, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George ERB, of Pennsburg, met with an accident on Monday evening, while returning to his home from school. He was about to run across the street in front of an approaching team, but in some manner the wheel struck him and passed over his limb. The lad was picked up by his schoolmates and carried to his home. A physician was summoned who found no bones broken but his limb badly bruised. He was compelled to remain in bed since the accident.
D.K. GRABER, of Pennsburg, has contracted with Oliver BECK, of Bally, to cut up his timber on the Macoby Valley Farm, near this borough, into maketable lumber. Mr. BECK had a portable saw mill shipped from Maryland to Pennsburg, on Monday. The saw mill was erected at the farm and work started. Mr. GRABER has about two hundred thousand feet to be sawed.
Mabel, the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry MUMBAUER, of Geryville, is ill with smallpox. The child also has whooping cough in connection with it. The child is not seriously ill and the case is a mild one. The house has been quarantined.
Jacob ZIEGLER, a carpenter boss, of East Greenville, fell from the scaffold in front of the new building, No. 610 Hamilton Street, Allentown. He landed on his side and shoulder sustaining painful bruises. He returned to his work later. The accident was caused by the tipping of a board.
James SCHMOYER, a farmer, of Mertztown, slipped and fell from his hay mow in the barn, rendering him unconscious. Dr. W.F. LONG was hurriedly summoned and found that no bones were fractured, but only the dorsal muscles were ruptured which will require Mr. SCHMOYER to keep very quiet for several days.
Oswin PFLIEGER, son of Mr. and Mrs. James PFLIEGER, had an attack of vertigo on Tuesday evening. He was found in comatose condition in an out house. Dr. W.H. HUNSBERGER was summoned who administered the proper medicines.
Miss Mary SECHLER, of Pennsburg, on Thursday morning fell on the icy sidewalk in East Greenville. When picked up she was unable to walk. A team was procured and she was removed to her home. She was painfully bruised by the fall.
Trouble, 2.18 1/4, the grey pacer formerly owned by Dr. J.C. HILLEGASS, was on Wednesday sold by J. CONNALLY, of Philadelphia, to a Philadelphia horseman for $225. He will be used on the speedway.
The new pipe organ which was recently placed in Trinity Reformed Church, Spinnerstown, Pa., was dedicated on last Sunday with appropriate services. At the morning service Prof. RICHARDS D.D., of the Theological Seminary at Lancaster preached a very forceful sermon choosing as his text the last verse of the 150 Psalm. Dr. RICHARDS also preached an excellent sermon in English at the evening service from 1 Corinthians 1: 22-14. At both these services the choir under the supervision of the organist Preston BERND rendered beautiful selections. The Junior choir also sang at the morning service. For the afternoon service a special musical program had been provided which was greatly enjoyed by the large audience present. Prof. MARKS, of Allentown, presided at the organ and for a full half hour delighted the audience with the many selections which he so acceptably rendered. A pleasing feature of the afternoons program was the solos by Miss Mary MILLER, of Reading, one of which was accompanied by both pipe organ and a French horn played by her brother Mr. B.F. MILLER. At the afternoon service the organ was formally dedicated by the Pastor Rev. Thomas H. LEINBACH. The Pastor also gratefully acknowledged the following donations: A German Pulpit Bible by Harry EBERHARD in honor of his parents Adam and Emma Louisa EBERHARD; an English Pulpit Bible by Mrs. Mabel EBERHARD BERND; a hymn board by John MCNOLDY and wife. The beautiful stained glass windows were presented by the following friends and members of the congregation. A memorial window in memory of Dr. C.Z. WEISER by the Congregation; another in memory of David EBERHARD and wife by John D. EBERHARD; another in memory of Isaac FLUCK and wife by the children. Another in memory of Aaron K. DUBBS, of Philadelphia; another in memory of Daniel EBERHARD and wife by Mrs. Mahlon HILLEGASS; another in memory of Samuel WIEAND and wife by the children; another in memory of Reuben MUMBAUER by the children; another in memory of Daniel C. ROEDER and wife by the children and grandchildren; another in memory of Charles and Lucinda WICKERT by the children; another in memory of Maria and Eliza EBERHARD by James LAUDENSLAGER and still another window, not a memorial window, was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Clement EBERHARD. Two very excellent addresses were delivered at the services in the afternoon. The one in German by Rev. W.F. MORE, of Salem's Reformed Church, Catasauqua. The other in English by Rev. Scott R. WAGNER of Trinity Reformed Church, Allentown. The delightful day, the inspiring services and the happy occasion all worked together to make the day an eventful one in the life of this historic church. The congregation may now by justly proud of its new and beautiful church building.
Butcher William A. GABEL, of Corning, this week slaughtered several hogs for H.C. SCHERER, of the same place, that weighed 842 pounds. The largest tipped the scales at 492 and the other at 350. Mr. SCHERER is the champion hog raiser of that vicinity. Last year he slaughtered two that weighed over one thousand pounds.
Joseph SWAVELY, a drover of Leinbach's, Berks County, bought a car load of cats containing no less than 200. He paid 15 cents each and upward for them, according to beauty. They will be shipped to a firm in the West, and are to be sent to a town where there are no cats.
Henry GEST, of near Shimersville, Lehigh county, was several weeks ago, removed to the county poor house, and a week later the authorities came to his house for his belongings. A search of the old house in which he had lived by himself was made and one hundred dollars was found secreted in different places. The money as well as all his belongings were taken to the poor house and given to the aged man. The supposition is that Mr. GEST had placed the money at different places in the house many years ago and as he grew older he lost all recollections of the money.
Samuel T. SUMMERS, of Pennsburg, has in his possession a poster or handbill which was printed 1873, just thirty years ago. The poster is well preserved. The bill advertised a concert at Geryville, which was held at Kline's Hotel, on Tuesday evening, November 11, 1873. The concert was given by the Pennsburg Singing Class conducted by Prof. J.S.P. FAUST, of Allentown. On the end of the bill is the following phrase: "A Variety of Music will be performed, both Secred and Secular." The bill in general appearance does not vary much from those of today.
A stranger giving the name of Cal BLOOM, entered Hunsicker's store at Souderton on Saturday morning, and asked to have a $44 check cashed. It was made payable to BLOOM, assumedly by a resident of Hilltown, and the check was cashed. Presented at bank a few minutes later it was declared a forgery. BLOOM had jumped on a trolley car after securing the money, but was interrupted and arrested at Lansdale. He will have to stand trial on a forgery charge.
Harvey LAUER and Edgar B. SCHULTZ, of Allentown, have purchased the hardware business of Aaron WEINBERGER, at Macungie. They will take possession next March. Mr. LAUER was formerly a clerk with Mr. WEINBERGER and since then has been in the employ of M.S. Young & Co. Mr. SCHULTZ is also a salesman for the same firm. Mr. WEINBERGER was in the hardware business for nearly a quarter of a century.
Charles M. MEREDITH, for eight years the editor and manager of the Perkasie Central News, has purchased the newspaper and plant from the owners, MOYER and KRAMER. Mr. MEREDITH is a hustler and his ability to make a good newspaper has been evidenced during the years he has been the manager of the News.
Daniel E. HAUPT, a contractor of Norristown, raised a large cornstalk in his garden and it is thought to be the tallest cornstalk raised in this county. It measures fully eighteen feet in height. There are two ears on the stalk, one eighteen inches long and the other thirteen inches. Mr. HAUPT thinks of placing it among the agricultural exhibits at the St. Louis Exposition.
Conscience stricken, Walter C. BELL, a farm hand near Norristown, who was wanted for the larceny of $51 from Mark T. HART, his employer, surrendered himself to the police. He was committed for trial. BELL says that he went to HART's room for a chew of tobacco, and, seeing the purse, yielded to temptation. He went to Washington, spent the money and became penitent.
Irwin P. KNIPE, of Norristown, was on Monday re-elected chairman of the Republican County Committee. The committee met at Republican Invincibles room and the annual reorganization took place. Louis M. KELTY and Conrad B. SHIVE were also re-elected to serve as secretaries.
Peter FULMER, of Spring Mount, met with a runaway accident last Thursday. The horse became unmanageable and started to run away. He could not steer him past a heavy farm wagon standing in front of S.M. RICHARD's house, in Zieglerville, and a smashed wagon was the result. The horse tore himself out of the wagon, but was soon caught. Mr. FULMER was thrown to the ground by the sudden stop and rendered unconscious. He however soon revived.
Jonathan P. HILLEGASS and his hostler Milton HAUCK, of Pennsburg, on Tuesday were in a predicament in the middle of the Perkiomen creek, at the Queen of the Valley Farm, in Upper Hanover township. They wanted to drive through the creek and when half way across the water was deep and found its way into the carriage. At this point the horse stepped on a shell of ice which caused him to make a jump. The traces broke and the horse crossed the stream without the carriage and its occupants. The men seeing the predicament they were in, knew that one would have to take a bath in water at freezing temperature. They were about to cast lots as to who would have to take it, when Mr. HAUCK, good naturedly volunteered to take the dip. He got out of the carriage and took the shafts while Mr. HILLEGASS, assisted as much as he could by taking a hold on the spokes of the wheels and pushing the wheels along. After a quarter of an hour's hard work they succeeded in getting on land. The horse was quickly hitched again and Mr. HAUCK driven to his home in order to change his wet clothes for dry ones. Neither one is any the worse from the thrilling experience.
Preston KEMMERER, of Powder Valley, was injured one day this week while working in the birch distillery of his brother of the same place. While oiling the machinery his clothing caught on a rough and battered shaft. They were wound around the shaft and he was tightly squeezed against the shaft. Thos. KRAUSS, another workman heard him call for help and quickly stopped the engine. He hurriedly cut the clothes from Mr. KEMMERER in order to extricate him from his perilous position. Dr. BINGAMEN, of Old Zionsville, was summoned who found several bones broken.
The joint consistories of Huffs' Church, met on last Saturday evening in the basement of the church and formed an organization in order to do their business more perfectly. The following are the officers: Pres., James E. FOX; Sec., H.B. BAUER; Treas., J.V. SHANKWEILER; Auditors, James MOYER, George F. KEMP and Jonas BUCHER. They will meet again on New Year, at 9 o'clock and then every two months always the first Saturday evening in the second month.
Fred O. WAAGE, of Pennsburg, a senior in the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia, is one of the honor men in his class, of those who made the highest average in the first three years of the prescribed medical course. These honor men have the privilege of becoming resident physicians in the hospital without competitive examinations. Mr. WAAGE is a son of Rev. and Mrs. O.F. WAAGE, of this borough.
Dr. J.G. MENSCH, of Pennsburg, who several weeks ago injured his hip by a fall down stairs, and William H. SIEGFRIED, of Hillegass, who two weeks ago was injured in the Perkiomen Paper Mill, have sufficiently recovered from their injuries, to be able to be down stairs.
Harry S. TREICHLER, of Hereford, accidentally got one of his fingers in a planer at the planing mill of Erwin N. SCHULTZ at Chapel and had it nearly cut off.
Rev. O.F. WAAGE, of Pennsburg, will on Sunday, December 27th preach his farewell sermon at the St. John's Lutheran church near Spinnerstown.
Among the visitors in town on Sunday were, Isaac DRISSEL and wife, of Bergey, and Henry KLINE and family with Harrison NACE and family.
Susan HENDRICKS from Souderton spent Saturday and Sunday with the families of P.U. HENDRICKS and J.T. CARVER.
Harvey ZIEGLER spent Saturday and Sunday in Philadelphia.
P.U. HENDRICKS wife and son Stanly spent Wednesday in Souderton.
Mrs. Kate ERB who was on the sick list is recovering.
Rev. H. BEAN, of Foraker Ind., is holding religious services nightly in the Woxall Hall since Thursday. All are invited.
Diphtheria is close to our village three homes are afflicted with the disease.
The funeral of Mrs. Frank HOOT of Pottstown was largely attended on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry HEVENER of Mainland will start housekeeping on Thursday. They will move in the tenant house of Daniel HARTZELL.
John SCHOOL, of Schwenksville is the new hired man of Harvey ZIEGLER.
Masters Henry KULP and Albert SMITH spent Sunday near Zieglersville with Levi KULP.
Adam SLONACKER is the busy butcher in our village. Pigs are squealing most every day.
Lewis ASMUS sold 22 dozen eggs this week.
Henry W. BERND killed a hog that weighed 315 pounds.
Wilson HARTZELL and wife, M.H. WALTER and wife spent Sunday near Elroy with the family of Henry G. KULP and Sunday evening with the family of Elwood SCHAFFER at Morwood.
William CARVER spent Tuesday with his daughter Mrs. Nathaniel ZIEGLER near Lederachville.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank ROTHENBERGER, of Allentown, were the guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis HEIMBACH.
Joseph GREISS, of Alburtis, spent a few days with John A. SNYDER and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard GREGORY and daughter Elsie were the guests of Allen FRONHEISER and family, of Palm.
Ambrose ALBITZ and wife, of St. Peters church, were the guests of J.M. GERY and family.
John A. SNYDER and family were the guests of Frank BAUS and family, of Landis Store, and John GREISS and family, of Fredricksville.
Daniel HEIL who was hired to Henry F. WILL, of Huffs Church, the last year moved to Allen TROLLINGER, of this place, for the winter.
A child of Wilson SHOTT is sick. Dr. ROTH, of Siesholtzville attends.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace MILLER and son Willard and John HOCH and wife, all were the guests of Daniel ROTHENBERGER and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles MASTER and daughter, of Coplay, were the guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manoah G. MASTER.
David R. BITTENBENDER, of Bally, was the guests of Simon KUHNS and family.
Adam SIESHOLTZ was in Allentown on business.
Horace MILLER and Lewis ROTHENBERGER were at Macungie.
Howard MACK, of Philadelphia, was at home visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Allen MACK last Monday and Tuesday.
O.H. ERDMAN, W.J. KLINE, Mrs. Lovinia WENDLING and Miss Sallie WENDLING did business at Doylestown, last Monday.
O.H. ERDMAN Jr., made a business trip to Allentown last Saturday.
Calvin DIETERLY and family of Quakertown, were the guests of A.C.G. KNELLER and family last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey GEHO and Mr. and Mrs. Harry CARL of this place were visitors at Huffs church last Saturday and Sunday.
Frank SCHANTZENBACH and Elmer KRAMMES caught 4 raccoons, 2 skunks and 1 opossum.
J.F. BAHL made a business trip to Phillipsburg N.J. last Saturday.
Chas. MILLER and Miss Salome STAHR were married on Saturday evening at the parsonage of Rev. H.A.I. BENNER at Quakertown.
Misses Clara SCHEETZ and Emma NACE spent Saturday and Sunday at Bethlehem and Easton.
Michael BREISCH and family, of Coopersburg, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David BREISCH.
Mr. and Mrs. M.G. DETWEILER spent Saturday and Sunday at Emaus.
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