Supt. J. Horace LANDIS, on Wednesday of this week, examined the graduating class of the East Greenville High School. All the members of the class, nine in number, passed successfully. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached in the chapel tomorrow evening, by Rev. C.M. DELONG. The commencement will be held on Wednesday evening, June 7, at 8 o'clock, in St. John's Reformed Chapel, East Greenville. Following is the program: Class Song, Class; Salutatory, Minnie GREULICH; Recitation, Eva BIELER; Recitation, Eva May DOTTERER; Music, Orchestra; Essay, Mary L. DOTTERER; Recitation, Minnie GREISAMER; Recitation, Blanche SCHANTZ; Music, Orchestra; Class History, Howard ROYER; Class Essay, Florence SHELLY; Oration, Harold MILLER; Parting Song, Class; Address, Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL; Music, Orchestra; Presentation of Diplomas, by President of Board of Education; Benediction.
Titus M. YEAKEL, of Zionsville, and Miss Jennie S. GERHARD, of Huff's church, were quietly married on Saturday at the parsonage of Rev. O.R. FRANTZ, of Old Zionsville, after which they immediately left for the home of the brides parents, where they were heartly greated by a host of friends. After an elegant dinner the bride was presented with numerous and costly presents, the couple left for a short wedding trip. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David GERHARD and is an unusually accomplished and agreeable young woman and is very popular in society. Mr. YEAKEL is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D.A. YEAKEL, he is rural letter carrier of Zionsville, and was a student at Perkiomen Seminary until the time that he entered upon the services as carrier.
Edna, an adopted daughter of H.B. KRATZ, of Schwenksville, made a narrow escape with her life on Tuesday. While Edward SCHWENK came riding a horse around the corner of the former's mill the girl tried to run across the street in front of the approaching horse and in the twinkle of an eye was under his feet. She was knocked senseless and carried into the house and Dr. J.Y. BECHTEL was called. He found a bruise on the forehead and hand but otherwise she was fortunately unhurt. She suffered from shock but is getting all right. It was purely an accident and no one is blamed.
The Schwenksville Reformed Church had a narrow escape from destruction last Sunday evening. Harvey STAUFFER, the janitor, tried to extinguish the lamps when a chandelier containing three lamps broke and the oil was set on fire. A big blaze started at once but a number of church attendants who had lingered behind smothered the flames with the piano cover. The chandelier was caused to fall by a nut coming out holding the rod. The only damage was one scratched pew and the loss of the piano cover.
Albert N. WEIKEL, of Souderton, was adjudged a voluntary bankrupt. Liabilities, $4562.22; assets, $1941; referee C. Henry STINSON.
J.A. TENNER, of Weissport, found among the effects of his mother, the late Susan TENNER, who died a few weeks ago, aged 90, an old Heidelberg, Catechism, that was printed at Heidelberg, Germany, on September 1, 1634, 221 years ago. The print is in German and the book is well preserved. It is supposed to have been in the TENNER family ever since it has been used for the first time.
For a number of years the well on the property of James HOLBEN, of Lowhill township, Lehigh county, showed signs of being contaminated by some substance. Examinations were recently made and it is claimed the foreign material is coal oil. A local company has been organized and a large territory in the neighborhood of the well has been leased. The company will in the near future commence prospecting by having several wells drilled.
Teachers examination was held at Old Zionsville on Monday. The following composed the class: Charles BURGER, Roxella WEILER, Sallie HUFF, Lizzie STICHTER, Miles BITTING, Elmira DRUCKENMILLER, May ROEDER, Jennie KERN and Estella LEESER. All passed but the Superintendent cautioned them on several branches, saying they should look them up as it was necessary.
It is claimed that Thomas G. RUTTER, of Pottstown, who has served as Justice of the Peace for forty years, has served longer as a magistrate than any other man in Pennsylvania. His first commission was issued in 1865 as Squire of Pottstown township. The Squire has been a life-long Democrat. Mr. RUTTER has also served as a member of the Legislature for three sessions, postmaster, Councilman and Recorder of Deeds of Montgomery County.
Mr. and Mrs. John STEEL, of Fleetwood, are a vigorous old couple. Mrs. STEEL, who is 82 years old, dug her whole garden this spring and her husband who is 80, does all the work on the farm.
Daniel G. BRUNNER was struck by a train on Tuesday evening while walking on the P. & R. railroad tracks at Oaks and instantly killed.
A class of eight were graduated at Old Zionsville, Lutheran Church a week ago. The class was composed of members from the various schools of Upper Milford township. Reading from the left in the rear row of the above picture we find:
Charles BURGER one of the oldest teachers in the district. He has taught six years and the result of his work was the graduating of Miss Lizzie STICHTER. He has been teaching at Yoders for several years. Next comes Miss Katie HUFF, also a teacher in the district for six years and her work was crowned with success by having Miss Emma HELD and Stanley SCHUBERT becoming members of the class. She has taught two years in succession at Shimersville. Next is Miss Jennie KERN, a teacher for two years, and her work has not been in vain, as she had the honor of placing Harvey ROEDER in the class from Zionsville. Next comes O.S. URFFER, the veteran teacher of the county having taught twelve successive years in our village. He has the honor of producing Harry MILLER, a member of the class not only having the highest average of the class but of the county. His labors should be highly appreciated by all of the scholars.
Harry ROEDER, of Zionsville, son of Lewis ROEDER, did nobly in delivering the class record. Next comer Miss Linnie D. BAUMGARDNER, of near Vera Cruz, she recited with honor "In a Hundred Years." Next is Miss Emma HELD, her recitation was "The Man That Saved St. Michael," she has a bright future before her.
Miss Lizzie STICHTER comes next. She had selected The Soldiers Pardon, and presented the cause well. Next is Homer C. BAUMGARDEN his oration was "Speech and Silence," he surely will make his mark. Next Charles EGNER, a member of the class from Lower Milford. His selection was "Self Reliance." He was under the instruction of E.G. ERNEY, teacher at Limeport whose picture is not shown.
Stanley SHUBERT, of Shimersville, follows. His subject was, "The Influence of Character" which he delivered nobly and also practiced same by leading a steady life. Last, but not least, comes Harry MILLER who won the honor of making an average of ninety-five and four ninth, his subject was "Be what you seem to be" and he practiced the true and honest side, and if his comrades will ever remember the "class motto" they will succeed well and become upright and honest citizens. Supt. RUPP made some remarks and presented the diplomas after which Rev. I.B. RITTER addressed the audience, encouraging the parents to send their children regularly to school so as to gain the best possible results.
In planting corn Columbus KLINESMITH of Dillingersville met a black snake lying in the grass along the meadow. He called one of his dogs and the snake was dispatched in short order. On measuring it, it was found to be five feet three inches in length. On starting for home a horned snake was met. This was also killed and measured three feet two inches in length.
The half burned body of Harry MINTZER of Philadelphia, was found on the floor of a stable consumed by fire at Shamokin on Monday morning. On examination it was found that the skull of the man was fractured, this leads to the belief that MINTZER was murdered, the dead body taken to the stable and it set on fire to hide the crime.
A quilting Party of the old fashion variety was held at the residence of Mrs. Adam F. HERB, of Hill Church on Saturday afternoon. The following were present: Mrs. Charles BECHTEL, Mrs. Isaiah HEYDT, Mrs. Jerome CONRAD, Mrs. Jesse GEHRIS, Mrs. Nathan MOYER, Mrs. Manias H. MOSER, Mrs. Mabury CONRAD, Sabilla, Sophia and Lizze CONRAD, Cora and Iva H. MOSER, Mrs. William C. MOYER, Mrs. Wm. H. MILLER, Mrs. Epheriam REITNAUER, Mrs. John MOSER, Mrs. Wilson MOSER, Mrs. Harvey H. WELLER, Mrs. John W. DOTTERRER, Amanda GEHRIS, Mrs. Daniel HEYDT, Mrs. Daniel HERB, Miss Fyanna M. HEYDT and Mrs. Ambrose H. WELNER.
On Saturday evening a tramp came to the farm of Abraham B. GARGES, of Sdwenksvill, and asked to remain over night. His request was granted. While there a man paid Mr. GARGES $10 and he put the bill in the clock. Afterwards the tramp said to Mrs. GARGES that he would leave as he was sick. After he was gone Mr. GARGES missed the $10. The same evening a tramp had a $10 bill changed at Hendricks' hotel.
John F. WEYAND of the Pennsburg Carriage Bazaar unloaded a carload of new carriages this week.
A well dressed man about 30 years old entered the second-hand store of T.W. DANNEHOWER, Norristown, on Tuesday morning and told the proprietor that he was the son of J. Bird IRISH, of West Main street. He told him that their home was to be remodeled and that afterwards it was to be entirely refurnished, and that he had come for the purpose of disposing of the household goods. Mr. DANNEHOWER accompanied the stranger to the home of Mr. IRISH and found none of the family at home. After looking around an offer was made and accepted.
After the deal the young man insisted upon the immediate removal of the goods, as workmen were to commence operations the succeeding day. Two loads were removed but rain prevented the hauling away of all the goods within the time limit. On the following morning Mr. IRISH was asked by neighbors why he was moving and treated the question as a joke. Finally he looked into the matter and realized that his friends had told him the truth. A call was made on Mr. DANNEHOWER and he returned the goods. The amount Mr. DANNEHOWER paid the man has not been ascertained.
A birthday party was given for Mrs. Emanuel RAUDENBUSH, of Corning, on Friday night last. Those present were: Richard BOLTON and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan SCHULTZ, Ambrose RAUDENBUSH and wife, S.W. KENT and family, Allen HIESTAND and wife, Peter SHULER and wife, Calvin RAUDENBUSH and wife, Erwin DORNEY and wife, Allen MILL and wife, Emanuel REINHART and family, Jesse MILLER and family, Henry HIESTAND and wife, Howard MARKS and family, Frank GRABER and family, Mr. YAGOB and family, Herbert HILLEGASS, Mrs. Jacob HIESTAND, Howard KEHS, Elmer HIESTAND, Horace HIESTAND, Herbert SEIBERT, Oswin STERNER, Howard WEISS, John GERHART, Samuel GERHART, Edward GERHART, Wilson GERHART, Chas. SCHULTZ, Albert SCHULTZ, Wilson KUHNS, Jesse DORNEY, Fred. DORNEY, Daniel MOYER, Fred. TREICHLER, Caroline RENNINGER, Daisy MILLER, Jennie HILLEGASS, Jennie KNETZ, Mable WEISS, Jennie KUHNS, Katie GERHARD, Ada KEHS, John ROEDER, Frank SHELL, Annie RAUDENBUSH, Daisy MILLER, Eddie ROEDER, Frank YEAKEL, Frank STAUFFER, Emma REINHART, and Henry SHULER. There were refreshments served. Music was furnished by Wm. MARKS with graphaphone and an accordion was played by Emanuel RAUDENBUSH.
The members of the Montgomery County bar have united to secure the nomination of Judge Aaron S. SWARTZ for the Supreme Court. The advocates of the step point with pride to the fact that his judicial decrees have at all times been of the highest type of equity, in that seldom if ever, have the members of the Supreme Court differed with him, when appeal was made.
Charles HOOPES, a resident of Norristown, while holding a conversation with his brother on West Main Street Norristown, stepped backward unthinkingly and was knocked down by a passing trolley car. The head of the unfortunate man was badly lacerated, his collar bone was broken and the body is badly bruised.
In trying to shoot sparrows with a Flobert rifle on Thursday, Arthur BEIDLER, a nine year old boy of Allentown, companion of the one who was handling the gun, was shot in the calf of the leg.
The Philadelphia Record on Thursday, celebrated its twenty-eighth anniversary as the pioneer one cent paper in America. In 1877, the late William M. SINGERLY astonished the newspaper world by the announcement that the Record was to be published at the un-heard-of price of one cent. The reading and advertising public at once flocked to the standard of the Record and its success became assured and the business judgment of Mr. SINGERLY was approved. The astonishing change caused a tremendous growth in the circulation and to meet all demands the famous Record building, one of the finest newspaper buildings in the entire country, was erected. To keep pace with the prosperity of the paper the interior of the building had to be remodeled several times and from time to time modern methods and machinery were added so that today the Record plant stands without a superior. As an advertising medium it has always enjoyed an unlimited patronage and during the month of May it established the greatest month's record it has ever known. The reading public has always been a firm friend of the Record and as long as the present high standard of excellence is maintained the Record will continue to prosper.
The eighth annual commencemet of Franconia township will be held this evening in Godshall's Hall, Morword. There are eight graduates. The program is as follows: Music, Souderton Octeti; Prayer, Rev. B.F. LUCKENBILL; Opening Address, Joe KRATZ; Music; Salutatory, Harrison HACKMAN; Essay, Lillian SHUECK; Oration, Wesley REINHARD; Music; Address, Senator Algernon B. ROBERTS; Class Prophecy, Calvin MOYER; Music; Essay, Lizzie SHUECK; Oration, Menno SOUDER; Address to Graduates, Prof. D. MELCHIOR; Music; Valedictory, Price K. LONG, Presentation of Diplomas, Frank WILE; Benediction.
Thieves ransacked the carpenter shop of A.B. FRANK, of Fruitville, one night last week and stole some tools and a knife which belongs to a meat cutter. A few days later FRANK noticed that the school house door was forced open, he entered and found his meat knife in there and the other tools he is missing.
The ninth Anuual Commencement of the Sumneytown Independent School District will be held on Saturday evening June 10, in the Sumneytown Hall. There is but one graduate this year, Miss Bessie HARTZEL, daughter of H.E. HARTZELL, teacher of the Sumneytown Grammar School.
Three men entered the residence of James BLACKWOOD, of near Erie, on Tuesday morning, seized him and lashed him to a bed post with wire after which they applied burning brands to his feet to compel him to tell where his money was hidden. After divulging the secret hiding place of the money they kicked BLACKWOOD, one blow knocking out his teeth. The robbers secured about $700 and decamped, leaving their victim bound and gagged.
In stirring a bonfire on Memorial Day to make it burn brighter, there was a sudden explosion, followed by an eruption of small stones, earth and fire, seriously injuring Stanley HEISLER, the 11 year old son of Rev. T.F. HEISLER, of Allentown. It is thought that some stray bits of dynamite found their way into the rubbish and caused the explosion.
The Pennsylvania State College will this year, in connection with its annual commencement, celebrate its sem-centennial jubilee, from June 11 to 14. Commemorative addresses will be made on Monday, June 12. The graduating exercises will take place on Wednesday, June 14. Hon. Wm. T. HARRIS, U.S. Commissioner of Education will make the commencement address.
United States District Attorney THOMPSON is preparing a schedule of cases which will be called for trial at the June term of the District Court in Philadelphia. The sessions open June 12, and will be presided over by Judges McPHERSON and HOLLAND. On the list is the case of Henry LEAR, who will be called for trial the third time charged with wrecking the Doylestown National Bank.
The family of Samuel KOCHER of Allentown was taken ill after partaking of supper on Friday evening. A physician was called in and said that the trouble was probably due to some canned eatables which were served at the meal. None of the family suffered seriously.
James CROWLEY, of Conshohocken, was arrested on Tuesday for breaking signals on the Philadelphia and Reading railway.
Newton P. WEST, Frank E. SHARPLESS and Joseph McALDON, who recently resigned as Poor Directors, of Delaware county and returned $1522 to the county, said to have been retained out of the county funds, were arrested on the charges of embezzlement, keeping fraudulent books and accounts while in office, and conspiracy to rob the taxpayers. Each of the three men entered $1500 bail for court.
Michael ANDERDON a 14-year-old Slavic boy, of South Bethlehem, stole $86 from his mother and with five companions started out to have a good time. They stole a ride on a coal train to Mauch Chunk and then entered an empty freight car to get home. While on the way home, two men also illegal car riders entered the car and at the point of a revolver compelled him to give up the money.
Stanley SWOYE, aged forty-five, a peddler, went to sleep on the railroad track of the Kutztown branch of the Reading Railway, Saturday night, and was struck by a passenger train. He was hurled about forty feet, but strange to say, escaped with a few slight scratches.
George A. UPDEGROVE, of Shenkles, Chester County, has had over 1000 chestnut grafts placed on his trees in a piece of woodland.
Because of unhealthy climate, William BUTLER has returned to Royersford, after a brief stay in Panama, where he worked as an engineer, and William WAGNER, another Royersford resident, is expected back on the next boat.
Joseph OTTEN, of Reading, aged 93 years has such keen eyesight that he can still read without glasses. One of his daily customs is to smoke the pipe before breakfast.
Steward HAMMER, of Reading, aged 15 with three companions was taking a ride on the Schuylkill River on Decoration Day. The canoe capsized and young HAMMER who was unable to swim, was drowned.
Frank PEARL, of Reading, was fined $25 for shooting frogs on Sunday. In default he was sent to jail.
Mrs. Polly, widow of Joseph ANDREWS, died at the home of her son, Harrison, at Little Gap, aged 86 years. She was the oldest of a family of 33 children and was born and reared in the neighborhood in which she died.
The Democratic candidate for State Treasurer, Mayor W.H. BERRY, of Chester, will open his campaign with a speech at the Democratic County meeting of Lehigh, to be held at Laury's on Saturday June 10.
A contract has been awarded to B.H. BOWER, of Kulpsville, to furnish the bricks for 25 new houses along the North Penn Railroad. It will require 850,000 bricks to fill the contract.
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