Boyertown.
Joel Spohn of near Bechtelsville, an employee at the Warwick mine, was stricken with apoplexy while waiting for the train at the P & R depot. His condition is critical.
[Source: Reading Eagle, 2nd ed., Wednesday, April 17, 1889.]
Bechtelsville.
Joel Spohn, an employee of the Warwick mines at Boyertown, and living near here, fell over at the Boyertown depot, unconscious and was brought to this place by several workman and taken to his home. Dr. Brunner was summoned and is attending him. His entire left side seems to be paralyzed as he cannot move his limbs. He is about 70 years of age.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, April 18, 1889.]
Eshbach.
Joel Spohn of Washington Twp., who was stricken with apoplexy at the Boyertown station, is completely paralyzed on his left side.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Friday, April 19, 1889.]
Boyertown.
The report that Joel Spohn of Bechtelsville had died is false, he is still living.
[Source: Reading Eagle, 2nd ed., Monday, April 22, 1889.]
Bechtelsville.
Joel Spohn who was stricken with paralysis is very low.
[Source: Reading Eagle, 2nd ed., Friday, April 26, 1889.]
Eshbach.
Joel Spohn who had a stroke of apoplexy several weeks ago has not improved.
[Source: Reading Eagle, 2nd ed., Monday, May 6, 1889.]
Eshbach.
Joel Spohn who was stricken with paralyisis is sinking. It is feared that he will not survive many days.
[Source: Reading Eagle, 2nd ed., Wednesday, May 29, 1889.]
Bechtelsville.
Joel Spohn who was stricken with apoplexy about 4 weeks ago, died at his residence near here. Deceased was about 65 years of age and leaves a family of grown up children, his wife having died about 2 years ago.
[Source: Reading Eagle, 2nd ed., Friday, May 31, 1889.]
Esbach.
The funeral of Joel Spohn will take place on Tuesday. Services and internment in Hill Church. Mr. Spohn buried his wife a year and a half ago.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Monday, June 3, 1889.]
Bechtelsville.
The funeral of Joel Spohn was largely attended. The remains were in charge of Undertaker W. A. Conrad. Internment was made in Hill Church Cemetery.
[Source: Reading Eagle, Thursday, June 6, 1889.]
Submitted by Christine.