Ella BADMAN, wife of Morris BADMAN, of Klinesville, died on Wednesday, at the age of twenty years. She is survived by her husband and an infant child. The funeral will be held today at the St. Paul's Lutheran church. Interment on the church cemetery.
A still born child, of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell SMOLL, of Geryville, was buried on Monday, at the St. Mark's Lutheran church cemetery at Pennsburg.
Miss Sarah FERRY, of Philadelphia, died on Saturday. Miss FERRY is a sister of Amandus FERRY, of Pennsburg. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning. Interment was made at South Bethlehem.
Infant child, of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. CLEMMER, proprietor of the Eureka House, Spring Mount, died on Tuesday, aged three weeks.
Rev. Benjamin D. ZWEIZIG, the oldest Lutheran minister in point of service in Berks county, died Wednesday evening, at Reading. He was born in Berks county, 70 years ago and spent his entire life as pastor of Berks churches. At one time in his career he served no less than twenty congregations and at the time of his death was pastor of seven Lutheran churches.
Mrs. Wm. ALLEBACH, of Green Lane, died on Monday evening at 9.30 o'clock. Those surviving her are her husband, Mrs. Charles SCHENK, of East Greenville; Mrs. Mark HENDRICKS, Perkiomenville; Mrs. Nathan YERGER, Gratersford; Mrs. Katie KULP, residing at home. The funeral will take place today at 11 o'clock. Interment will be made at the Sumneytown cemetery.
Elijah MILLER, of Mertztown, Berks county, aged 67, fell over in his barnyard while at work and died soon afterwards of apoplexy.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin MOLL, of Klinesville, will tomorrow celebrate their golden or fiftieth wedding anniversary. Invitations have been sent to the relatives and a large number are expected to be present. Mr. MOLL is 77 years of age and Mrs. MOLL 75 years. Her maiden name was Sarah KLINE. The aged couple was blessed with three children, two having died. The only surviving child is Alvin, of Pennsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi BITTING, of Pennsburg, on Saturday celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage. The aged couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents among them were numerous gold coins. Mr. and Mrs. BITTING are enjoying good health and it is hoped their lives will be spared for many years.
A grand surprise party was tendered Jonathan, the twenty year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles WASSER, near this borough, on Thursday evening, at the home of his parents. A large number of invited guests were present and the evening was pleasantly spent in various games, after which a splendid collation was served. The following were present: Chas. CONRAD and wife, Clinton SCHOENLY, wife and daughter Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin GERHARD and son Nevin, Mr. and Mrs. Oswin BAUS, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel KRAUSS, Messrs. Walter STRUBLE, Melvin KASE, Morris DELONG, Joseph, Chas. and Eugene GRABER, John, Charles and Harry CONRAD, Harvey BAUS, Calvin and Erwin ALTHOUSE, Charles SCHLICHER, Frank and Milton OVERDORF, Tilghman and Jesse HOFFMAN, Charles ECK, John and Ralph FREY, Eugene, Warren and Cyrus OBERHOLTZER, Henry, Charles and James KRAUSS, Charles ROTHENBERGER, Wallace GERHARD, Titus and Daniel BAUS, Allen EDELMAN, Howard DELONG, Frank SNYDER, Allen STAUFFER, Ardie BARR, Charles HUBER, Frank DELONG, William LEVY, Amos SCHULTZ, Charles MOORE, Peter, John and Willie SHEIRY, Sylvester HAGENBUCH, Atwood GERHARD, Frank MACK, Misses Martha, Ella and Christiana CONRAD, Mamie DELONG, Mary ADAMS, Sallie and Olivia HEYDT, Alice FOX, Hannah FREY, Flora SCHWOYER, Katie BLANK, Agnes ALTHOUSE, Eva and Ella HOFFMAN, Katie and Alice DERR, Mamie CARL, Elsie HALLMAN, Agnes DERR, Katie SCHLICHER, Agnes SASSAMAN, Mamie LEVY, Elsie BAUS, Helen FREY, Nora and Edna HEINLY, Ella WASSER, Mr. and Mrs. Charles WASSER, Mrs. Sarah EDELMAN, Mrs. John DERR and Mrs. Aaron CARL.
Reinhard R. WEIL, son of Mr. and Mrs. John WEIL, of East Greenville, was given a birthday party on Tuesday evening in honor of his twenty-first birthday anniversary. A large number of his friends were present and spent a pleasant evening. The ladies present prepared a splendid supper late in the evening of which all partook. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John H. WEIL, Mr. and Mrs. James WEIL, Mr. and Mrs. Horace WEIL, Mr. and Mrs. Charles TREICHLER, Misses Lizzie ROTHENBERGER, Margaret SCHLICHER, Ella SASSAMAN, Laura SANDS, Missouria MILLER, Nora HEINLY, Edna HEINLY, Nora KELLER, Katie BLANK, Elsie SCHLICHER, Florence CARL, Lizzie LACHMAN, Mary KULP, Clara KEPLER, Charlotte STEINMAN, Gladys WEIL, Glenna WEIL, Daisy WEIL, Sarah WEIL, Pauline TREICHLER, Messrs. Ira SALLADE, Reinhard WEIL, William BARR, Stanley WEIL, William SNYDER, Walter GREISAMER, Chas. ROEDER, Henry GERHART, Calvin FREED, Ardie BARR, Herbert BARR, William TREICHLER, Calvin ALTHOUSE, Irwin ALTHOUSE, Amos SCHULTZ, Warren FLUCK, Wilson FAUL, Alvin STAUFFER, Jacob REIFF, John HERBEIN, Guy SANDS, Frank OBERDO RFER, Milton OBERDORFER and Ammon SCHLICHER.
The family of Henry MUMBAUER, of East Greenville, held its seventh annual picnic on Monday, on the banks of the Perkiomen creek, near the Queen of the Valley Farm. A large number of relatives were present and a general good time was had. Dinner and supper were partaken of in the grove. A number of the party enjoyed themselves with fishing. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H.R. MUMBAUER, Mr. and Mrs. LACHMAN and children Russel, Claude and Alda, Mr. and Mrs. Zephanias Mabry and daughter Mary of Pottstown, James Lachman, Mr. and Mrs. John GRABER and son, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon RAUDENBUSH and daughters Eva and Bessie, Thomas HOFFMAN and daughter Aquilla, Mr. and Mrs. David HELMORE and son, Mr. and Mrs. George LACHMAN and daughters, Wallace RAUDENBUSH and daughters Lizzie and Mabel, Oliver LACHMAN, Mr. and Mrs. John RALE and Minnie, Misses Mamie and Alice HERBERT, Lizzie LACHMAN and Clara HEID.
A birthday party was given to Mahlon YERGER, of Fruitville, in honor of his forty-third anniversary. A pleasant evening was spent by all present. Those in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon YERGER, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac CLEAVER, Mr. and Mrs. Clement SNYDER, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham DIEHL, Mr. and Mrs. Frank LUTZ, Mr. and Mrs. Leo MELCHOR, Mr. and Mrs. Max MEYERWITZ, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SCHWOYER, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon SNYDER, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan ADAM, Frank ADAM, Sallie CLEVER, Stella CLEVER, Elsie CLEAVER, Hannah SNYDER, Jane LUTZ, Mary LUTZ, Emma YERGER, Mary YERGER, Katie MELCHOR, Clara MELCHOR, Mamie SCHWOYER, Bertha SNYDER, John DIEHL, Cyrus LUTZ, Aaron SNYDER, Paul SNYDER, Fred YERGER, Charles YERGER, James YERGER, Harvey SCHWOYER, Walter SCHWOYER, Ed. SCHWOYER, Oswin PFLEIGER, Morris SNYDER, Eugene SNYDER, Willis SNYDER, Nicholas ADAM, Joseph ADAM, Daniel CARVER, Jacob SNYDER.
Miss Mabel HEBREW, aged 18, of Philadelphia, who has been visiting friends at Brandywine Manor, had her right arm torn in two at the elbow while inspecting the machinery in the Ferndale ice plant, on Sunday afternoon, with a party of friends. Her flowing sleeve was caught by a belt which pulled into the machinery and instantly tore the poor girl's arm in twain. She was taken to the Coatesville Hospital, where the doctors amputated the stub just above the elbow.
On Saturday evening while trying to board the "pick-up" freight train at Telford, Frank, son of Christ SOUDER, of Telford, fell sustaining serious injuries. Dr. J.E. BAUMAN was summoned, and an examination revealed several ugly scalp wounds and concussion of the brain. The injured man was removed to his home after his wounds had been dressed and his condition seems favorable.
Miss Anna A. YEAKEL, of Perkasie, will side-step from the beaten path of industry for women and learn the trade of a watchmaker and jeweler.
East Greenville borough this week received its street sprinkler which they some time ago purchased from an Allentown Fire Company. The sprinkler was second-hand, but Koch Bros., the Allentown clothiers, offered to have it newly painted, provided their advertisement could be placed on the sides. The offer was accepted. Charles DEISHER on Tuesday brought the sprinkler from Allentown and on Wednesday it was used for the first time in East Greenville. It is said to weigh 3700 pounds when empty and about 8000 pounds when filled with water.
Several weeks ago we announced that Geo. BERKEMEYER, of Sellersville, would go on a collecting trip for us. On account of sickness Mr. BERKEMEYER claims he is unable to go out, so we this week engaged the services of Horace S. MOYER, of Pennsburg. Mr. MOYER will endeavor to see every subscriber who is indebted to us to the extent of one year's subscription or more. He will start on his trip on Monday.
Mrs. Esther TRAUB, relict of the late William H. TRAUB, of Allentown, formerly of Pennsburg, will assume the duties as matron at the Perkiomen Seminary. She was tendered a farewell surprise party on Monday evening by about thirty members of Zion's Reformed church and Sunday school, of Allentown, of which she was a member.
Willie WEIKEL, 7 years old, of North Wales, went to the wood house, got the hatchet, placed the middle finger of his left hand on the chopping block and deliberately chopped the larger portion of the digit off. The sight of the blood and his suffering drove the boy almost frantic.
Charles H. BLANK, of Coopersburg, who died last week had stored over $2,000 in gold and other coin in a secluded spot in the garret of his home. Mr. BLANK was postmaster at that place for a number of years.
D.M. KLINE, proprietor of the Limerick Square hotel, has sold his hotel to a Mr. PETERS, of Philadelphia, on private terms. Mr. PETERS, was a resident of that vicinity about 25 years ago.
The Pennsburg Outing Club returned home from Finland last Wednesday evening. All were well and happy and claimed to have enjoyed themselves immensely. The weather the last few days was quite disagreeable and that no doubt accounts for the pulling of the stakes at such an early date. Before returning the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, William H. WELKER, Red Hill; Vice-president, Leon SECHLER; Secretary, H.H. SMITH; Treasurer, V.H. STECKEL; Stewards, Clarence HUNSBERGER and Howard TRUMBORE.
More than 1,000 persons gathered on Saturday under the large tent erected opposite the public school house, at Treichlersville, Berks county, where the Hereford Literary Society has had its headquarters for more than a quarter of a century, to participate in the exercises of the re-union of the society, the first of its kind in Eastern Pennsylvania. Twenty-eight years ago, in the loft of an old hotel shed, which was built 100 years ago, in the little hamlet of Harlem, three men, then public school teachers, gathered and discussed whether Columbus deserved more honor for the discovery of America than Washington for defending it. These men were Dr. James SALLADE, of Schuylkill Haven, now steward of the Schuylkill County Almshouse; Jacob M. GERY, of Harlem, still a teacher, and Reuben L. RAUCH, of Hereford, a huckster. These men, who thus founded the Hereford Literary Society, participated in the first re-union of the society, just held. The Hereford Literary Society is the successor of the Hereford Debating Club. During 1975, meetings were held at irregular intervals in Harlem, and later in Clayton, when soon afterward the society was re-organized and was named the Hereford Literary Society. Afterward the meetings were held every week at Hereford. Here, through the hearty cooperation of all the members, the society established one of the largest libraries in the county, outside of Reading. Over 250 persons now belong to the organization, and many of these received their early training in the association a score of years ago, and some of these have become prominent in politics and the medical and other professions. The Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL, of Pennsburg, principal of Perkiomen Seminary, and presiding officer of the re-union, delivered the opening address. H.A. SCHULER, of Allentown, formerly editor of the Welt-Bote, read the history of the organization. Dr. J.W. SALLADE delivered a reminiscent address. Allen WALTER, of Emaus, gave an enjoyable minstrel performance. Reminiscent remarks were then made by J.M. GERY, H.W. KRIEBEL, the Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL (picture), H.A. SCHULER (picture), William H. SALLADE, B.S. SCHULTZ, S.S. SCHULTZ, Andrew S. BERKEY, H. Winslow FEGLEY (picture) and others who took interest in the meeting. (My Note: There is also a picture of D.B. BRUNNER with this article)
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. HOUCK, of Pennsburg, on Saturday completely surprised the aged couple when all including the grandchildren came home together. They congregated at the home of Harvey HOUCK, in this borough and when all were there they went to the parents home in a body. The couple were agreeably surprised. At about one o'clock a splendid dinner was served. A cake with the name of Mr. and Mrs. HOUCK and weighing ten pounds graced the head of the table. The couple was presented with an eight day clock. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M.S. HOUCK, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin GRUBB and children Elmeda, Charles, Norman, Irene, Edna and Jennie, of Fruitville; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey HAUCK and children, Stella, Mamie, Albert, Verna and Lottie, of Pennsburg; Mamie JACOBS, Pennsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson SCHANLY, and Harvey, Lizzie and Flossie JACOBS, of Niantic; Mr. and Mrs. Enos SMITH and son Howard, of Pennsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace HOUCK and son Ralph, of Pennsburg; Mr. and Mrs. William FILLMAN, of Red Hill, and Calvin HOUCK. Photographer S.P. GREISAMER, of Red Hill, took a photograph of the family before they separated. The day was spent in a most pleasant and social manner. Many interesting family happenings were rehearsed during the day.
Jaseph R. TAGGART, a well known business man of Norristown, and Miss Reba DEAN, of the same place, while out driving on Sunday evening, their team was struck at the Mill street crossing, in Bridgeport, and both were injured. A south bound express struck them which wrecked the wagon. TAGGART and the girl were thrown in the air, the girl falling along side of the tracks and TAGGART under the wheels of a shifting engine, 30 feet away. The horses ran away and into the canal nearby where one was drowned. TAGGART received a broken arm, badly torn and crushed leg, an injured shoulder and many cuts on the head. Miss DEAN is very seriously injured having both legs fractured near the hips and internal injuries.
Charles M. MEREDITH, editor of the Central News, of Perkasie, and Miss Ida J. MOYER, of the same place, a recently graduated nurse from the Philadelphia Hospital, were married on Saturday morning by Rev. J.G. DENGLER, at Weissport, Pa.
Rev. William H. GRUBB, of Philadelphia, will be ordained a minister of the Mennonite Church, general conference wing, tomorrow. Later he will be installed as pastor of the Mennonite congregation just organized and worshipping in the German Baptist Church, Twelfth and Oak streets. The congregation has been a mission for ten years and Rev. GRUBB will be its first pastor. He now resides at No. 2110 North Marshall street, Philadelphia, but will move to Allentown. He has been serving as assistant to Bishop SHELLY in the Hereford district consisting of Boyertown, Bally and Zionsville. Prior to that time he was engaged in mission work and business in Philadelphia. He is a native of Philadelphia. The ordination services will be held in the German Baptist Church and will begin in the afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. His installation as pastor will follow. The services will be in charge of Bishop N.B. GRUBB, of Philadelphia, father of the new pastor, assisted by Bishop A.S. SHELLY, of Bally.
Samuel REED, of Hillegass, this week ploughed up three black snake nests, which had respectively 16, 20 and 16 eggs apiece. The eggs were broken and in them were tiny snakes from ten to twelve inches in length.
Fred. HEIST and Charles STAUFFER, of Emaus, were hunting the other day when they shot a rooster. They were arrested and Squire WENNER sent them to jail for thirty days each.
Orville A. KREIDER and Harvey M. HOTTEL, administrators of Levi KREIDER, deceased, on last Saturday sold the homestead an eleven acres of land near Shimersville, to Mrs. Emma MILLER for $1,500, and the house and lot at the corner of Lea and Poplar streets, in Macungie, to a Mrs. Lizzie J. HOTTEL for $800.
While hunting for a parrot, which escaped, William ANDERS entered the yard of Worthington DUDDY, at Norristown. A dog sprang at ANDERS, and succeeded in getting his ear in its mouth. Before ANDERS could escape the lower part of the ear was taken.
Proceedings were begun last week before Register of Wills Henry A. GROFF, to have Milton H. WALTERS, ex-Assemblyman, removed as administrator of the estate of John OAKS, late of Salfordville. The plantiff is Oaks' widow, who alleges that her signature, by mark, renouncing the right to administer, was obtained by false representations. The estate is valued at $10,500 in personalty and $12,000 in realty. OAKS was the contesting widow's second husband, while she was his third wife. By his previous marriages he left surviving him at the time of his death four children and eight grandchildren, issue of a deceased daughter. By ante-nuptial agreement OAKS and his third wife agreed on June 28, 1878, that each should retain their respective properties, and at the death of the husband the wife was to receive $3000 for life and at her death the money was to revert to his heirs. It was while Administrator WALTERS was making the inventory that the breach between the two branches of the family first became manifest. It is alleged Mrs. OAKS wanted all the valuable things on the farm set aside as her property, stating that all such belonged to her while the worst belonged to her husband. She claimed the pigs because she said that they were purchased with her money. The children of OAKS desired the pigs included in the inventory, because the money had been given to their stepmother by their father. Administrator WALTERS was non-committal, and Mrs. OAKS remarked that WALTERS had turned against her and if she knew he would have done that she would not have signed the renunciation. Those interested in the estate of John OAKS, who support the administrator in his contentions, are Jesse OAKS, of Iowa; Christianna, wife of Jacob GERHART, of Upper Salford; Elizabeth, wife of Jesse ROLLER of Salfordville; Hannah, wife of James HENDRICKS, of Pottstown, and the issue of Esther HENDRICKS, deceased; John O., of Allentown; Frank O., of Phoenixville; Esther APPLE, of Philadelphia; Mary KERR, of Pottstown; Sallie O. GRUFF, of Philadelphia; Ida O. HAUCK, of Philadelphia and Walter SMITH, of Red Hill; a son of Hannah SMITH, who was one of nine children of Esther HENDRICKS. Plaintiff was represented by Messrs. FREEDLEY and BROWNBACK, and defendant, by Mr. DANNEHOWER. Counsel will argue before the Register next week.
George REX, of Stettlersville, a regular attendant at the Allentown market, Tuesday had four-yard beans, which were not fullgrown but which measured 24, 20 1/2, 21 and 24 1/3 inches, respectively. Only a few are needed for a meal. Mr. REX is one of the most successful truckers in Lehigh county.
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