Nathan WIEGNER, one of the oldest residents of Palm, was on Tuesday forenoon found dead on the banks of the Hosensack creek, beneath the railroad trestle at Palm. Mr. WIEGNER made his home with his son Henry, and he was about 78 years of age. He whiled away much of his time in fishing. It was his custom on different occasions to go fishing in the morning and not return until late at night. On Monday he had word that his sister, Mrs. Daniel URFFER of Sassamansville was stricken with apoplexy, and it was his desire to visit her if he could secure a team. He left the house shortly after dinner on Monday with his fishing rod and lines. He has two aged maiden sisters living near Chapel and from his conversation before leaving, it was supposed that he would go to them to inform them of their other sister's illness and if perchance he could secure a team they go to Sassamansville. When night came the aged man did not return, but the dog which accompanied him on this trip came back, so they supposed he had either gone to his sisters' home or to Sassamansville, and no particular anxiety was felt by his son and family. At about 11 o'clock on Tuesday forenoon George GERY's dog found the body and his antics attracted the attention of Jacob SCHOELLENBERGER and Monroe SCHULTZ, two laborers working in the vicinity. They investigated and found the lifeless body of Mr. WIEGNER, his clothing saturated with the rains during the night and early morning. Word was at once sent to his son Henry and to DIMMIG Bros., undertakers of East Greenville, who later removed the body to the home of his son. Dr. A.O. GERY, of Chapel, was summoned, who on examination pronounced death due to apoplexy. From all indications he had not died long before his body was found. He was last seen by George W.C. GERY at about six o'clock, when he was at his barn and asked for the loan of his team to visit his sister at Sassamansville. Coroner KANE, of Norristown, was notified and he came to Palm on Wednesday, but after hearing the case he deemed an inquest unnecessary. About nine years ago his brother William of East Greenville, was also found dead. Mr. WIEGNER was in his usual good health at the time he left his home and when Mr. GERY spoke with him. It is supposed that he was stricken shortly after leaving Mr. GERY's farm and that he lay on the damp ground all night in an unconscious condition, and died some time during the morning hours. His fishing rod and line lay alongside of him where he dropped them when stricken.
Nathan WIEGNER, of Palm, died on Monday forenoon of apoplexy. He was 76 years, 6 months and 23 days of age. He is survived by two children, Henry, of Palm, with whom he resided and Katie, wife of John BOWMAN, of Sassamansville. The following sisters also survive him: Amelia and Sarah, of Chapel; Maria, wife of Nathaniel GREGORY, of Harlem, Susan, wife of Daniel URFFER, of Sassamansville, and Mrs. Maria LONG, of Huffs Church. Mr. WIEGNER was born in Hereford township, and learned the trade of a miller which he followed for many years. In his earlier years he conducted the mill near Chapel, known as KLOTZ's mill. He was twice married. His first wife was Hannah TROLLINGER and his second Catharine TROLLINGER, a sister of the former. The latter preceeded him in death about a year. Funeral will be held this morning at the New Goshenhoppen Reformed church, of which he was a member. Interment on the church cemetery. Rev. C.M. DeLONG will officiate.
John J. WALTER, the lower end merchant of Pennsburg, died on Saturday morning at half past six o'clock, after an illness of about eighteen days with inflamation of the bowels which terminated in gangrene. He was born in Saucon township, Lehigh county, on January 23, 1866. At an early age he entered the general store of Henry SCHULER, at Zionsville as clerk. After serving there for a number of years he accepted a similar position with merchant William H. KEHL, of East Greenville, serving there at intervals for many years. In 1898 he leased the place which he conducted at the time of his death, from William CHRISTMAN. His business soon increased that he was compelled to enlarge the store. He about two years ago purchased the property from Mr. CHRISTMAN and made many alterations besides building a large addition to it. He conducted the store successfully and his untimely end is very much regretted by the residents of the borough and especially his neighbors in the lower end. About fourteen years ago he was married to Miss Tivillia MILLER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elman MILLER, of Pennsburg. He is survived by a widow, his mother and step father Mr. and Mrs. William SCHOENLY, of near East Greenville; a step brother Charles F. SCHOENLY, of Pennsburg, and Sallie, daughter of Cornelius MILLER, of East Greenville, an adopted child. His age was 37 years, 9 months and 21 days. He was Treasurer of the Pennsburg Reformed Sunday school for a number of years and Secretary of the Pennsburg School Board. The funeral was held on Thursday forenoon at the Pennsburg Reformed church, of which he was a member. Rev. O.F. WAAGE and George LUTZ, officiated. Interment was made on the church cemetery.
Sarah MOYER, wife of Adam MOYER, of Obelisk, died on Wednesday morning from cancer of the heart, aged about 53 years. She was a daughter of the late George GEYER, and leaves a husband and two children: Warren, and Annie, wife of Wallace RICHARD, both of Obelisk; and two sisters, Mrs. J.A. SWEISFORD, of Frederick, and Mrs. Ambrose KEELOR, of Pottstown. The funeral will be held on Monday at 9.30 o'clock, a.m., at the house, and interment will be made at Keelor's church cemetery. Rev. J.L. ROUSH will officiate. (Note: I am researching this family. Would like to hear from anyone else that is also researching this family. Please contact me at dlhglh@comcast.net)
John G. MAIER, a well known resident of Frederick township, near Perkiomenville, died on Sunday aged about 75 years. He was a retired barber of Philadelphia and a farmer later. He is survived by five children, two of which are Lewis MAIER, of Anise, and Mrs. Oliver SMITH, of Dublin. The funeral was held on Thursday at the Sumneytown church.
Martin Luther RAKER, son of Rev. John H. RAKER, superintendent of the Topton Lutheran Orphan's Home, and wife, died at the home Tuesday at 2 a.m., of catarrhal pneumonia. The child was born April 4, 1903, and had been ill about a week. The parents and a sister, Ruth D., aged 2 years survive.
Richard HUGHES, of Cape May, was on Thursday night found on the streets of Hatboro in a dying condition. He was picked up and Dr. HANNUM summoned, but before he arrived Mr. HUGHES was dead. The doctor recognized the dead man as an uncle of his wife, who had come to them for a visit, and after supper he took a stroll through the town. He had not been gone twenty minutes when he fell over and died.
Fred REINSMITH, of Emaus, who has been conducting a furniture business in Pennsburg for the past two years has decided to discontinue the business here. He will remove all his furniture by the first of the year. Confectioner George ? ROTH of Pennsburg, has leased the house from Dr. J.G. MENSCH and will use the space for his restaurant and confectionery store. He will consolidate his two business places.
The Pennsburg Reformed church dedicated its remodeled pipe organ, reconstructed by Edwin KRAUSS, of Palm, grandson of the pioneer pipe organ builder of Pennsylvania, Andrew KRAUSS, who originally built the old organ. The church was well filled at every session.
John KOFFEL, of Hosensack, on Monday rented the farm of the late Tilghman STAHL, of Powder Valley from the administrators of the estate. Mr. KOFFEL will take possession next April.
Albert KERWER, of Steinsburg, is considered the champion turnip raiser in that section of Lehigh county. He weighed one of the largest he raised and it tipped the scales at four and one half pounds.
The real estate of the late Christopher DAUMAN, of Finland, was sold at public sale on Wednesday, by the administrator to Clara J. DAUMAN. The price paid is $815.
By attaching one end of a thread to a decoy pocketbook and the other to a bell, workmen at Winter & Goetz's tannery at Reading have caught a man who they believe has been pilfering their pockets for many moons. Frequently the workmen have been missing articles and money from their coats in their dressing room. On Monday a trap was set to catch the thief. Taking a large pocketbook, an employe filled it with washers the size of a quarter. This he placed in his coat pocket. Around it he tied a thread, which led to one of the departments in the building and connected with a bell. While the men were at work they heard the bell tinkle. They hurried down into the dressing room, and as they entered the door caught Frank KLOPOGINSKI, a laborer, in the act of rifling the coat. He was taken to jail in default of bail.
While Wm. LUDWIG and his brother Joseph, of Delphi, were out after rabbits one day this week the former accidently shot the latter while shooting at a rabbit. It happened that the rabbit jumped over a big rock and while on there William shot and his brother being on the other side was hit with several stray shot. He was hit in the face and in the arm. He is not seriously hurt.
Mrs. Joseph PALSGROVE, of New Hanover, raised a cabbage head that weighs sixteen and one half pounds. It measures twenty-seven inches over the top. She would like to hear from some one who can beat this.
Two serious accidents accurred at the Conshohocken Tube Works on Tuesday evening. A. POLANDER had both legs broken, and Walter B. MORRIS barely excaped having his head torn off. The first workman was engaged near a pile of iron when the iron pipes toppled over, pinning him to the ground. When rescued it was found that both his legs were broken. He was removed to Charity Hospital, Norristown. That Mr. MORRIS was not killed he thinks was due to his presence of mind. He was caught in the saw belt, and was in a fair way to having his brains dashed out by being hurled about the pully, when he saw a barrow. He realized that this was his only salvation. He threw his feet for this, and in becoming entangled in the barrow he was drawn from the belt. Morris' head was badly bruised and lacerated, as were his arms. One of his ears was nearly torn off.
Daniel KRAUSS, of East Greenville, was taken sick on Saturday while he was nursing his brother-in-law John J. WALTER, of Pennsburg. He could not be moved to his house so he has spent the past week at the WALTER house. His condition has somewhat improved during the last few days. He is suffering from kidney trouble.
Linwood COX, and Miss Kathryn GERHART, both of East Greenville, will be married on Wednesday. The grooms parents reside at Norristown. Mr. COX is one of the proprietors of the Eagle Drug Store, East Greenville. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. GERHART, of East Greenville.
The Goshenhoppen Mutual Fire Insurance company on Friday had Jonathan P. HILLEGASS, of Pennsburg, Adam J. DIMMIG, of East Greenville and Isaac RAHN, of Perkiomenville appraise the loss sustained by the recent fire of J.K. WELDNER, of Salfordville. The fire is supposed to have originated from a wad which was a short time before the fire discharged from a gun near the building. Mr. WELDNER shot at sparrows in the vicinity of the building about two hours ere the fire broke out.
Six sportsmen from the boroughs of East Greenville and Pennsburg, left on Monday for Pike county, where they expect to spend about ten days in the vicinity of Mink's Lake, shooting deer and other game. The party is composed of Victor H. STECKEL, Ambrose and Oswin SIESHOLTZ, Henry C. ROEDER, William C. HARING and Frank SNYDER.
Thieves gained entrance to the office in the mill of George ANGSTADT of Spinnerstown, on Friday evening. They took about three dollars in change out of the money drawer. During the same night a kettle full of lard was stolen from the cellar of William H. WEISEL and a mackintosh from the blacksmith shop of Samuel W. BOYER, of the same town.
The building north of Telford, erected by Jonathan B. WOLF, and used as an oil factory until several years ago, will soon be used as a tannery. A.M. THALHEIME, of Philadelphia, has leased the building and will use it as a tannery. He will also engage in the hide and tallow business.
Alvin ALBITZ and Miss Eva GERY, both of Harlem, were married on Saturday at the parsonage of Rev. O.R. FRANTZ, of Zionsville. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose ALBITZ and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob M. GERY.
Rev. I.B. RITTER, of Emaus, has been engaged to preach a trial sermon in the St. Mark's Lutheran church, of Pennsburg, tomorrow forenoon. Rev. RITTER has on former occasions made a favorable impression upon the members of this congregation.
A serious accident happened to farmer Reuben REICHERT, of near Hill Church, Berks county, while he was engaged in removing rocks from his land. He was using dynamite to break some of the huge boulders in his fields and while one of these blasts was discharged he stood within reach of one of the flying stones, which fell on his head. He was rendered unconscious. He was removed to his house and Drs. HARTLINE and HERTZOG were summoned, who upon examination found that his skull was fractured and some of the pieces of bone pressed on his brain. The physicians resorted to the trephining process to order to remove the pressure on the brain and the broken bone. The operation was successfully performed, but Mr. REICHERT is still unable to move his upper limbs. His condition is critical.
Harry ERB, of East Greenville, a carpenter fell from a scaffold yesterday forenoon at about ten o'clock and broke both arms. He was engaged at work on a scaffold at John DERR's barn near East Greenville, when the scaffold broke and he fell a distance of about twenty feet to the ground below. When picked up by his fellow workmen it was ascertained that both his arms were broken near the wrist. He also received several contusions about the head. He was removed to his home by Mr. DERR and Dr. J.G. HERSH summoned who reduced the fracture.
J.L. LEINBACH, of Gilbertsville, owns a claw-footed chair 150 years old, which was once the property of Daniel LEINBACH of Philadelphia. It was used in the State Legislature when that body met in Philadelphia, and after Mr. LEINBACH's term had expired he purchased it for $5. An old desk, with many small drawers, one of them secret, which came from the same source, is also owned by the Gilbertsville LEINBACH, to whom both of the relics have come after passing through successive generations of the family.
Wallace C. ROTH, of Hoppenville, proprietor of the Satisfaction Laundry of East Greenville, met with a mishap on Thursday evening while returning to his home from his place of business. A short distance below the Pennsburg tollgate the front axle of his wagon broke and the wagon went down. Luckily none of the occupants were thrown out. The horse came to a sudden stop which prevented a serious accident. He was driving at a fast gait when it happened and the wheel ran to the side on the pavement.
The family of landlord James KLINE, of Hoppenville, was on Sunday night nearly asphyxiated by coal gas. After coal was put in the heater the lid was forgotten to be closed. The gas escaped and entered the bed chambers of the family and several of them were made sick, which caused an investigation. Had this not been detected so early in the night, the whole family might have been asphyxiated.
A supper was given on Thursday evening by Miss Ruth ESHBACH, of Pennsburg, in honor of Miss Katie GERHART, of East Greenville, whose approaching marriage is announced for next week. After partaking of a bountiful repast a number of pretty and useful gifts were presented. Those present were: Miss GERHART, Mrs. V.H. STECKEL, Mrs. D. HERSH, Misses Katie and Vinnie MENSCH.
Mrs. Oliver MILLER, of Allentown, was on Saturday sentenced to one year's imprisonment for causing the death of Miss Agnes STRACHAN. A month ago, Mr. and Mrs. MILLER gave a party in honor of Miss STRACHAN's approaching wedding. MILLER and his wife quarreled, and the latter threw a lighted kerosene lamp at her husband. The lamp struck Miss STRACHAN, burning her so badly that she died next day.
Charles J. RHODE, a bricklayer, while working at Uriah BIERY's new house at Mertztown, Berks county, was hit on the back of the head by a brick falling from a scaffold overhead, inflicting a cut in the scalp 3 inches long. He was taken to his home, where Dr. C.D. WERLEY attended to his injuries.
Rev. J.G. DENGLER, of Weissport, assisted in the organ dedication services at the Pennsburg church on Sunday.
Frank STAHL, of Philadelphia, visited his brother-in-law, Charles FRIES, of Pennsburg on Sunday and Monday.
Clayton H. FRYER, of this borough, on Monday made a business trip to Philadelphia.
A young son of Mrs. Agnes FLUCK and one of James WEIL, of East Greenville, have diphtheria. Both houses were quarantined in the early part of the week.
Miss Ella HUNSBERGER, of Lansdale, visited her mother, Mrs. Annie HUNSBERGER, of East Greenville on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver ERB, of Boyertown, spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel ERB, of this place.
Mrs. Charles V. ROTHENBERGER, of Pennsburg, spent Saturday at Allentown.
Mr. and Mrs. J.B. HILLEGASS, of Norristown, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. HILLEGASS, of this borough on Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Katie BOYER, of this borough, was sick in the fore part of the week with a heavy cold.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard SHIERY, of Allentown, visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GRABER, of Pennsburg, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William BAUER, Jr., of this borough, visited friends at Allentown on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William S. MACK, of Niantic, visited the family of F.F. HUBER, of this borough, on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. John BERKENSTOCK and Mr. and Mrs. John H. STAUFFER, of Limeport, visited the family of Burgess E.J. WIEDER, of this borough, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J.L. DIMMIG, of East Greenville, visited relatives at Emaus on Tuesday.
Augustus BAUMAN, the travelling artist, spent several days this week in this vicinity.
Two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. William C. KOCH, of East Greenville, are sick at Boyertown.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. FREAS, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with the family of M.K. GILBERT, of this borough.
Mrs. Henry KOLB and son George, of Tioga, spent the week with her sister Mrs. Charles SCHOLL of this borough.
The homes of Henry STAUFFER, Charles O.F. TREICHLER and Frank STOUT, of East Greenville have been quarantined on account of children having diphtheria. At the latter place Mrs. STOUT's sister is down with the disease.
The first conviction in the State under Senator GRIM's Automobile act, passed in 1903, took place at Doylestown on Tuesday before Judge YERKES, when John NADIG, of Allentown, was sentenced to pay a fine of $75 and costs. NADIG rapidly drove his automobile through the streets of Quakertown, causing a runaway, in which Manassas BEAN was severely injured.
Mary SANDT, Tillie FEYTE and Bella HEFFENDITZ, each fifteen years of age, dissappeared from their homes at Nazareth in the early part of the week, after taking up their wages in a factory in which they worked. The supposition is that they left for New York and met three fakirs who were at the Nazareth Fair this fall.
Mrs. Daniel URFFER, of Sassamansville, was stricken with apoplexy. Her condition is not considered serious. She is a sister to Nathan WIEGNER, of Palm, who was found dead on Tuesday.
Struck by a train while crossing the railroad tracks at Blandon, Berks county, David HEFFNER, of Lyons, saved his life by jumping but his wagon was wrecked.
C.E. CHRISTMAN, of Old Zionsville, raised a mammoth turnip. It tipped the scales at seven pounds.
After a conference with District Attorney LICHTENWALNER, Monday afternoon, Lawyer James L. SCHAADT, counsel for John and Charles BECHTEL, brothers of Mabel BECHTEL, who was murdered three weeks ago at Allentown, had their bail reduced from $2000 to $1000 and in a short time they were released. Their bondsman is ex-Alderman G.H. HARDNER, who formerly employed the BECHTEL brothers in his contracting business. He will again give them employment. While the prosecution will not divulge its line of procedure, it was stated that a microscopical examination of the sheet on Tom BECHTEL's bed has revealed the fact that the stains which Tom said were tobacco juice were made by human blood. It is also rumored that Myrtha, the unmarried sister, told companions that Tom's room was kept locked all day Monday following the murder.
Governor PENNYPACKER will be asked to place a valuation on a German Prayer Book owned by Mrs. Elizabeth CARL, of Reading. It was printed in 1691 by permission of Emperor Josef of Austria-Hungary by Rev. John ZOFFIKEN, and is called "Prayers of Incense." Mrs. CARL refused an offer of $50 for the relic, which was given her by her great-grandmother.
Howard C. HILLEGASS, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., formerly of Pennsburg, sold out his newspaper plant at that village. He has accepted a position as Assistant City Editor of the Morning Journal of New York City. He entered upon his new duties some time ago. Mr. HILLEGASS is a brother to the editor of Town and Country.
The will of William L. ELKINS, of Ashbourne, Montgomery County was filed before the Register of Wills, at Norristown on Saturday. It provides that the millionaire's great fortune be kept intact for the benefit of his family. There is a bequest of $250,000 and a lot of ground for a home for the orphan daughters of Masons. The ELKINS collection of pictures and paintings will go to the city of Philadelphia, after all the members of the ELKINS family, now living or dead. The estate is given in the will at "$100,000 and upwards." It is estimated at $30,000,000 the largest ever bequeathed by a will probated in this county. Mr. ELKINS desired that his fortune be handed down to his children and grandchildren, and in order to do so made the following statement in his will: "It is my intention, so far as the law against perpetuties will permit, to maintain trusts during their respective lifetimes, of all descendants of mine in existence at the time of my death." The income of Mrs. ELKINS is fixed at $100,000 annually, the remainder of the income from the estate to be divided equally among the children and their descendants. The estate, with a few exceptions, is held in trust. One million dollars is devised to be held in trust for Marie Louise and Felton ELKINS, the minor children of the late William L. ELKINS, Jr., the principal sum to be paid at their majority. The following legacies are given free and clear of all collateral inheritance taxes: To his nephew, Edwin PETERS, $2500; niece, Rachel PETERS, $2500; his niece, Ella May PETERS, $2500; his niece, Agnes SCHELL, $1000, and to each of the children of his brother, George ELKINS, who survive, $1000. In the sixth clause a niece, Lautie NEWLIN, is bequeathed $5000, provided she survives Mrs. ELKINS. To his wife's nephew, James George BROOMALL, under the same conditions, is devised $10,000. Annuities of $1000 each are devised to the decendent's sisters, Elizabeth PETERS and Matilda Beaver SCHALL, during their lives, and to Mrs. ELKINS, the widow, is given $100,000 to dispose of as she shall see fit. Referring to his business interests, Mr. ELKINS directs his executors to hold "considerable shares of stock in the Land Title and Trust Company, and a half undivided interest in the Land Title Building, and not to sell them, as I consider them a good investment.
Elmer R. HUBER, of Hereford, was tendered a surprise on the occasion of his twenty-third birthday anniversary. His sister and their families gathered at his home to await his homecoming from the Eisenlohr cigar factory at East Greenville, where he is employed. A large number of neighbors and friends were also present. A bouteous repast was served all the guests and a general good time was had. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer HUBER, Paul HUBER, Mrs. Eliza HUBER, Mr. and Mrs. Charles JACOB, John HOTTLE, Ida HOTTLE, Stella SALLADE, Mrs. Wm. SALLADE, Stella HUBER, Sallie KNETZ, Mr. and Mrs. Henry SCHEARER, James SHEARER, Victor SCHEARER, Mabel SCHEARER, Albert FREY, Amanda FREY, Herbert JACOB, Milton JACOB, Eliza JACOB, Mrs. Maria FREY, Millie HILL, Ellsworth MINNER, Mrs. Henry MINNER, Mabel WENNER, Clyde HUBER, Bertha FREY, Harvey FREY, Albert FREY, Clarence HALLMAN, Elmer MARCKS, Horace Marcks.
Mr. and Mrs. Barton KLEPPINGER, of Old Zionsville, gave a delightful house party in honor of some of their friends from Philadelphia. All kinds of games were indulged in and after lunch the guests departed, giving a vote of thanks to the host and hostess for their hospitality. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Charles MORROW, Misses Eva WHITE, Eva SNOOCK, Carrie UHLMANN, Bessie FRY, Paul O. HOOLIHAN, and Daisy MOYER, of Philadelphia; George GRIM and H.E. SHIMER, of Nazareth; Mr. and Mrs. Barton KLEPPINGER, old Zionsville; J. Walter SINGMASTER, H.B. ERDMAN, John REMS, Howard SINGMASTER and Mr. WESCOE, Macungie; Misses Katie HUFF, Jennie KERN and Sallie HUFF, Harry SHIMER, of Shimersville; John GEISINGER, of Bethlehem.
The Hereford Literary Society met for reorganization and was called to order by Benneville S. SCHULTZ. Wm. H. SALLADE was elected president pro tem. Daisy B. GERY was elected an active member of the society and elected secretary pro tem. The committee reported the following program: Declamation, Chester KRIEBEL; Select reading, B.S. SCHULTZ; essay, Oscar S. SCHULTZ; oration, Jacob M. GERY; question for debate, "Resolved, That educated people are the happiest." Affirmative speakers, Chas. A. FISTER, Warren FUNK and Amos GERHARD; negative, Samuel S. SCHULTZ, Harvey KRIEBEL and Fred W. HUBER.
That part of William ELKINS', of Ashbourne, will relating to the bequest of $240,000 or $250,000 to establish a Home for female Orphans of Masons and the devise of a lot on North Broad street, Philadelphia, as a site is inoperative because it was not made more than thirty days of the testator's death. The bequest to the Masons is contained in codicil No. 4, which is dated October 13 and the testator died on November 7, six days short of the required time to give validity to bequests for religious and charitable objects.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. REIFF, of Lederachville, on Saturday celebrated the fifty-third wedding anniversary at the old homestead in Skippack township, occupied by a son, George W. REIFF. All the members of the family were present and helped to make the event a pleasant and memorable one. A family group photograph was taken during the day.
Nathan WIEGNER, an aged resident of Palm, on Saturday evening met with an accident which injured his face severely. He was about to descend the high steps in front of the Palm Hotel, when he thought he was on the floor and instead he had another step to go, he fell head-long into the street. His forehead and nose were badly lacerated by coming in contact with the rough stone.
Charles G. FRIES, of Pennsburg, was on Monday evening appointed as a school director of the borough of Pennsburg, by the school board, at a special session. Mr. FRIES was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John J. WALTER.
Dimmig Bros., undertakers of East Greenville, sold their beautiful pair of black horses which they used in their hearse, to V.F. WONDERLY, the Allentown undertaker. They received a big price for the span.
Joseph LENHART, who has carried the mail twice each day for over thirty years from Centre Square to Belfry, in Worcester township, this county, has resigned.
A scaffold gave way at Shillington, precipitating Charles BURKHART, John and George LONGENECKER, painters, thirty-five feet to the ground. All were badly injured.
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