Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday – October 1, 1904 PROMISING YOUNG MAN ENTERS UPON A CLERKSHIP AT EAST GREENVILLE Erwin M. CHRISTMAN (picture), of Sigmund, Lehigh county, on Monday, September 19, entered the general store of Levi MESCHTER, of East Greenville, as clerk. Mr. CHRISTMAN, has been clerking in the general store of A.H. STERNER, at Old Zionsville, since the fall of 1901 and filled the position with credit until last week. He was born at Sigmund and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob CHRISTMAN. He received his education in the public schools of his native township. He worked on his father’s farm until he entered the Zionsville store. Mr. CHRISTMAN is a member of the Reformed church, of Old Zionsville and has been an active member of the church choir since he entered the STERNER store. The members of the choir and congregation were sorry to see Mr. CHRISTMAN leave the vicinity. FOUND HONEY IN TREE John REINSMITH, of Geryville, Bucks County and his young son went into the woods near his farm on Saturday to cut wood, and while REINSMITH was busy his boy ran around amusing himself. Finally, he sat down with his back against the big trunk of a tree. Suddenly he called out to his father: “Pop, come here and listen to the funny noise inside this tree.” The father came and listened and then he knew he had discovered that rare find, a wild honey-bee tree. He marked the tree, and on Sunday he and a neighbor sawed into the great hollow trunk, smoked out the bees and got a tub and two bucketfuls of fine honey. MURDERER HANGS HIMSELF Antonio COSATO, of West Chester, was on Monday sentenced to hang for the murder of Nicolo DI GIOI, and during the night he hanged himself in his cell. He left a letter to his guardian telling him how he would end his life, on the back of which was a memorandum showing the years, months, weeks, days, hours and minutes he had lived, making the total of minutes 12,525,120. He made a noose from a sheet and fastened the end of the improvised rope over the door of his cell. COLLECTOR IS COMING Town and Country has secured the services of Amos SCHULTZ as a solicitor and collector, and he will start upon his duties on Monday, October 10. We hope those subscribers who are in arrears will be ready to pay such arrearages when Mr. SCHULTZ calls at their place so that he will not have to make a second trip to see them. WILL BUILD A HOUSE ON JEFFERSON STREET George MERKLE, of near Pennsburg, will build a single dwelling house on Jefferson street, East Greenville. He purchased the lot next to Reeding GERY’s house. Contractor Clayton H. FRYER, of Pennsburg, on Thursday put down the stakes. He will also do the carpenter work. DEAD SNAKE CAUSES TYPHOID EPIDEMIC A score of children attending STERNER’s school, near Allentown, are victims of typhoid fever, caused by drinking impure water from a well. Monday, when the cause was investigated, the decomposed body of a large snake was found in the well. LOST A DOLLAR ON TRAIN AND GOT IT AGAIN Zephaniah BUCHER, of Rudy, lost a dollar bill on the train going from Salford Station to Pennsburg, which was found by a passenger and turned over to the conductor of the train who handed the money back to Mr. BUCHER. DISCHARGED AS VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTS Tingham L. FRITCH and Manoah L. FRITCH, individually and trading as T.L. FRITCH & Bro., of Longswamp, Berks county, were on Monday discharged in the United States District Court, at Philadelphia, as voluntary bankrupts. BEAT OFF NEGRO Miss Elvina KECK, 65 years old, had a desperate encounter with a negro at her home near Emaus, late Friday afternoon. In the act of leaving the house for a walk she heard a door slam in the back of the house and she returned to ascertain the cause. As she entered the hallway a negro seized her by the throat, and, choking her, threw her to the floor. She freed herself from his clutches only to be again choked and thrown. Finding she could not elude the negro, she screamed lustily for aid, which frightened her assailant off. Neighbors quickly responded and the fleeing negro was seen to enter a distant cornfield. A posse quickly formed and started in pursuit, but was unable to overtake the fugitive. Miss KECK is suffering greatly from shock, and her throat still bears the imprint of the negro’s fingers. RAISED MAMMOTH TOMATO Austin KNIPE, of New Hanover raised a large tomato and it is hard to beat. It measures seventeen inches one way and eighteen inches another. Its weight is two and three-fourth pounds. It was raised on democratic soil and he would like to hear from some Republican who can beat it on his soil. FARMER FELL FROM HORSE AND WAS HURT John DART, farmer of Markley Bros., proprietors of the Minnehaha Dairy Farm, near Hillegass, met with a mishap in which his face was very much disfigured. He accidentally fell from a horse and struck a stone which lacerated his face below the eye. Dr. HUNSBERGER, of Pennsburg, was summoned who dressed the wounds. DIPHTHERIA PREVALENT IN MARLBOROUGH Quite a number of cases of diphtheria have been reported in Marlborough Township during the past few months. The latest to be quarantined is the family of John BAUM, of near Sumneytown. Several children are afflicted with the disease. TO OUR PHILADELPHIA SUBSCRIBERS Town and Country has secured the services of Howard S. WELKER, of 1320 North Camac Street, to act as our collector in Philadelphia. He will call upon all those in arrears to the amount of a year or more and we hope he will be treated in a cordial manner. SECURED MARRIAGE LICENSES Frank B. FREYER and Mary L. SNYDER, both of Red Hill, Harvey C. NYCE and Mamie C. BERGEY, both of Souderton, Wilson K. MOYER, of Harleysville and Sallie B. SOUDER, of Morwood. INDIAN STUDENTS HUSK CORN Large numbers of Indian boys of the Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, spend their Saturdays husking farmers’ corn at $1 a day. FARMERS WANT TO GET RID OF CANADA THISTLES Berks County farmers are discussing the best means to rid their land of the Canada thistle.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - October 1, 1904 CIRCULAR SAW SEVERS BOY'S LEG FROM BODY While exhibiting his acrobatic prowess to several admiring fellow-employes, Monday, William FAHRINGER, a 16-year-old apprentice in Miles' saw mill, West Manayunk, fell across a rapidly revolving circular saw, which instantly severed his left leg at the knee. Having a few minutes to spare FAHRINGER undertook to show the workmen how to "skin the cat" on an overhead steam pipe. He stepped lightly unto the sawing table, swung his body over the pipe and just as he came back to poise lost his grip. When the boy's left leg came in contact with the saw it bit cleanly through the flesh and bone before FAHRINGER knew he had been hurt. A workman grabbed at the boy to haul him out of danger and got hold of the severed limb, which came away in his grasp. The man uttered a scream, dropped the leg and fainted. Other workmen hastily bound up the stump of FAHRINGER's limb to prevent him from bleeding to death and he was rushed to St. Timothy's Hospital where he now is in a serious condition. TRAMPS SCARE GIRL, NOW IN HOSPITAL A mental and physical wreck from fright, Ella GALLAGHER, 14 years old, a daughter of Owen GALLAGHER, of Norristown, was admitted to the Norristown hospital on Monday for treatment. While crossing a vacant lot near her home ten days ago she was suddenly confronted by three rough-looking men, who had been lying in the high weeds. One sprang at her with a shriek. The girl screamed and fled, and when she reached home she collapsed at her mother's feet. Hysteria followed, and her condition grew so alarming that it was deemed advisable to have her treated at the hospital. EYE INJURED BY AN EXPLOSION J. Roy STROCK, of Carlisle, a professor at Perkiomen Seminary, met with a painful accident on Thursday while making hydrogen gas in the chemical laboratory. He was looking at his apparatus when the glass receptacle exploded and threw broken pieces of glass in his left eye. Dr. John G. HERSH, of East Greenville, was summoned who picked pieces of glass out of his eye and dressed the injury. Prof. STROCK was at once taken to the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital, Philadelphia, for a special examination. It is not known whether the sight in that eye will be lost or not. BANQUET FOR CHURCH CHOIR Miss Celesta TRUMBORE, the organist of the Pennsburg Reformed church, tendered the choir a banquet at Roth's Cafe, on Thursday evening. Oysters in all styles were served. A general good time was had by all. The evening was spent in singing and social amusements. Those present were: Macie and Mabel KOCH, Gertrude HARLEY, Ella VON DE HEID, Martha and Christia CONRAD, Emma KULP, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BAINES, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. SNYDER, Clement ALTHOUSE, Val. TRUMBORE, Wm. BREY and Leo SECHLER. TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS The County Commissioners have decided to re-advertise for bids for the stone work of the bridge over the Perkiomen, near the pumping station at East Greenville, in which two parties, John T. DYER and Smith & Campton, each bid the same amount, $5.45 per cubic yard. The contract for the steel work was awarded to the Eyre Construction Company, of Philadelphia. The bids will be opened and the contract awarded on November 29. FARMS SOLD IN UPPER HANOVER The fifty acre farm of the late Samuel SCHOENLY, of Upper Hanover township, was on Saturday sold to Adam SCHOENLY, of near Spinnerstown, for $3030. The 19 acre farm near Geryville, was sold to Asa ROTHENBERGER for $665. The tract of nine acres known as the Henry KRIEBEL farm was sold to Clinton SCHOENLY for $900, and a small tract of woodland of nearly two acres was sold to Adam SCHOENLY for $67.50. UPSET NEAR SPINNERSTOWN George W. WELKER and son Walter, of Pennsburg, met with an accident near Spinnerstown, while driving towards their home during the thunder shower on Thursday evening. They came alongside the street and the wagon was upset by running on an embankment. Neither one was injured and only a broken shaft was the damage sustained. ESCAPED FROM CONSTABLE Some weeks ago, John HALLMAN, of Fruitville, near Limerick Square, was arrested and given a hearing before 'Squire Montgomery CHRISTMAN, of Pottstown, on the charge of stealing chickens from Joel BARLOW. HALLMAN was duly committed to jail and Constable YERGEY took the prisoner to Norristown, but HALLMAN played a sharp dodge on the constable and gave him the slip while in a saloon there. Since that time, a sharp lookout for HALLMAN has been kept, but without success until the other day, when a tip came that he was in Atlantic City. On Saturday, Constable YERGEY and George C. HOLLENBACH went down to Atlantic City and located HALLMAN. But the prisoner cannot be removed from the State of New Jersey without requisition papers and that matter is now being attended to. MET AUTO AND TROLLEY ON BRIDGE While Edward KRUPP and Edward SCHWENK, both of Schwenksville, were driving through Collegeville Sunday afternoon, a trolley car and an automobile were met on Perkiomen bridge. The horse being afraid of both conveyances made things lively for a time. The wagon was badly broken and Mr. KRUPP was thrown out of the carriage, but pluckily held on to the reins and was dragged about eighty feet, being badly bruised and lacerated. Mr. SCHWENK was not injuried in the least. The horse's legs were badly scratched. RAILROAD OFFICIALS GO OVER PERKIOMEN The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company's engine No. 101 containing officials, on Thursday inspected the telegraphic block system on the Perkiomen line. The car contained the following: Superintendent, F.S. STEVENS; Division Engineer EWING; Train Dispatcher, M.A. LAUCKS; Superintendent of Telegraph LEWIS; Assistant Train Dispatcher, at East Penn Junction, JONES, and two other officials. The block system was not ready to go into effect when first announced but it is expected to go in effect tomorrow. AUTO SCARES HORSES AND HE RUNS AWAY S.A. METZ's horse, of Skippack, was frightened on Saturday afternoon, by an automobile and ran away. The horse was hooked to a cart and after running a short distance upset the cart and freeing himself, ran for some distance before he was caught. The horse received a few scratches, otherwise not much damage was done. The automobile passed on at a good speed without stopping or giving due notice of approaching. RAISED LARGE VEGETABLES William PANNYPACKER, of Salfordville, raised a big crop of sweet potatoes, among the lot he found many to weigh more than three pounds a piece. Samuel CRESSMAN, of the same place, raised a cucumber that weighs five pounds. This was raised by a Democrat on Republican soil. NEW MUSIC IS FOR SALE "Viridiflora," a new composition of music for the piano by Miss Celesta TRUMBORE, of Pennsburg has been placed upon the market. It is for sale at Prof. BECHTEL's music store at East Greenville and at D.S. KERN's music store at Pennsburg. This new piece of music promises to become quite popular. WILL HOLD A MYSTIC SOCIAL The Pennsburg Reformed church Building Association will hold a Mystic Social in HARLEY's Auditorium on Saturday evening, October 15. The CROLL's Orchestra of East Greenville, will be present and furnish the music. 205 PEOPLE ON ONE TROLLEY CAR The biggest trolley load carried by any car during the Allentown Fair last week contained 205 people. They were packed on the car like sardines in a tin box. PURCHASED A TELFORD HOTEL William B. BERGEY, of Red Hill, last week purchased the County Line Hotel, at Telford, from William BLANK, for $18,600. Mr. BERKEY will take possession on Monday, October 10.

Here are a few more, 1895 obituaries from Allentown, #51 Sue John McMullen Wednesday, December 25, 1895 Obituary John McMullen, the veteran retired Lehigh Valley railroad conductor, died at his home in Mauch Chunk on Monday in the 75th year of his age. Death was due to a complication of diseases. No man in the entire state had a wider acquaintanceship. John McMullen was born in Philadelphia, March 14, 1821. He came of good Revolutionary war stock. While a young man, he located in Pottsville, where he was married in August, 1845, and shortly afterward removed to Mauch Chunk, where he resided continuously up the time of his death. Mr. Mc Mullen, entered the employ of the Lehigh Valley Company during his early residence at Mauch Chunk and was appointed mail agent by President Pierce. He was the first mail agent on the Lehigh Valley Road. He afterwards succeeded James I. Blakeslee as passenger train conductor and for upwards and thirty years “punched” tickets on the Lehigh Valley between Mauch Chunk and Easton. During all these years of faithful service, Mr. McMullen made many friends. His pleasant countenance and urbane manner, making him a general favorite with his superiors, fellow-workmen and the traveling public generally. About seven years ago, he was compelled to retire from active service on account of failing health. In recognition of his many years of faithful service, he was given pension by the railroad company, which he enjoyed up to the time of his death. He was expremely popular from one end of the valley to the other. Surrounded by the members of the family, Mr. and Mrs. McMullen very happily celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last August 31st. The surviving members of his family are the aged wife, George of pittstown, John, Jr. of Delano, J. Weider of Philadelphia, Harry, of East Orange, N. J. , Wilbur-Dodges of Tonawanda and Miss Lizzie at home. Robert McNAbb Tuesday, February 26, 1895 Obituary Robert McNabb, aged nearly 74 years, was on Saturday morning, found dead in bed at the Almshouse. Death was due to heart disease. On Wednesday, he was in this city visiting his son Thomas. Deceased was an employee of the Crane Iron Company for 22 years and a year ago entered the Almshouse, Three ? and William, of Catasauqua and Thomas, who keeps a store at No. 164 Hamilton Street, this city and a brother James of Farmington survive. Deceased was born in County Raine, Ireland, April, 1824. Funeral will take place from the residence of the oldest son, Robert, of Howertown Avenue, near American Street, Catasauqua, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Catasauqua. George Mealey Friday, April 19, 1895 Obituary George Mealey of the firm of Craig and Mealey, coal dealers, died at his home, No 414 North Eighth Street at 4:45 yesterday afternoon, aged 58 years and 18 days. Mr. Mealey had been unwell for some time, but was confined only about eight days. The immediate cause of death was heart failure. He was a member of Allen Lodge, I. O. O. F., Greenleaf Lodge, No 257, Knights of Pythias and Franklin Chamber, No 9, Knights of Friendship. He was converted and united with the Evangelical Church for 39 years. At the time of his death, he was a faithful member of Seibert United Evangelical Church, corner of Ninth and Liberty Streets. He was a member of the Building Committee and was largely instrumental in the erection of the church. Mr. Mealey was born in County Derr, Ireland, March 31, 1832 ? and with his parents came to this country when a boy. After living in Philadelphia for some time, he came to this city, where he learned the coach making trade with Fried and Lehr who had an establishment on North Eighth Street. When he had finished his trade, he removed to Philadelphia. There he followed his trade for several years and then moved to Cedarville, where he carried on the bending business, and later engaged in the milk traffic. In 1878, he returned to this city, and after conducting a milk business for some time, he became a meber of the firm of Colt and Mealey, coal dealers. This firm continued for about eight years when Mr. Colt was succeeded by Charles Craig, and the firm anem was Craig and Mealey. He is survived by two brothers, John and William and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gill and Mrs. Margaret Messinger, all of Philadelphia. A wife and ten children mourn his death. The children are Mrs. John Horn, George H., William J., Mrs. Sarah Whitehead, Frank, Emma, Margaret, John, Irene and Jennie. He was a loving husband an affectionate father and a true friend. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Short services will be held at the house and Seibert United Evangelical Church. Interment will be made in the Cedarville Evangelical Cemetery. Maria Meeker Wednesday, February 13, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Maria Meeker, widow of the late John Mecker, died yesterday. Mrs. Meeker was one of thirteen children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Arnold of Easton, now long deceased. She was in the 86th year of age. These children survive: John Meeker, Charles W. Meeker and Mrs. J. O. Wolslaver, of Easton and Mrs. Isaac Drake of Newark, N. J. Mrs. Drake is lying critically ill at her home. Elmira Meitzler April 9, 1895 Death Notice Meitzeler, In Catasauqua, at the home of Henry H. Brown, 24 South Second Street, April 8, Elmira Meitzler, daughter of the late Samuel Mitzler, aged 45 years and 22 days. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of her stepfather, Solomon Erwine, 112, North Second Street, Allentown. Burial Union Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Charles M. Mertz Wednesday, January 16, 1895 Obituary Charles M. Mertz, died yesterday morning at his home, No 811 Chew Street from congestion of the brain, brought on by an attack of grip. His death was unexpected, as his condition was not regarded as serious until a few hours before his death. Deceased was a son of the lae William and Susan (Seagreaves) Mertz and was born in Allentown 55 years ago. For the past 12 years, he has been a constant sufferer from rheumatism which kep him confined to the house for long periods of time. Before the war broke out, Mr. Mertz, was engaged in the coal business and had a large trade. On September 17, 1895, he was married to Emma Christ, daughter of Charles E. and Salome Christ. When the war broke out, Mr. Mertz, went to the front as sergeant of Company I, First Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers under Captain W. H. Gausier. The regiment was commanded by the late Colonel T. H. Good. When the southerners invaded Pennsylvania, Mr. Mertz, mustered a company and was chosen captain. After the war, he was first lieutenant of the Allen Rifles. He was also, at one time, manager of the hat store of Christ A. Sour, but of late years, owing to his severe suffering from rheumatism, he could only attend to light work, and was employed in various positions. Until 10 years ago, he was an active member of the Good Will Fire Company and was a member of the collecting committee, which purchased the first steamer. He was a candidate for Chief Engineer of the department, but was defeated by Hon. W. K. Ruhe. In politics, he was an ardent Democrat and during the first administration of President Cleveland, was appointed a postal clerk, but resigned owing to ill health. Socially, he was a hale fellow well met. Of a genial disposition, he made many friends and was one of the best known citizens in the city. The widow and five children survive: George C., Newark, N. J. Frank C. Scranton; Robert W., Edward A. and Sallie E. Two grandchildren survive. These brothers and sisters survive: Daniel of Washington, D. C.,; Theodore of Mertztown; Alfred of Philadelphia; Mrs. Henry Schubert of Scranton; John of Newberry, Lycoming County, Mrs. Scott Lightner of Landisburg, Petry County, and Harry S. Mertz of this city. The funeral will take place on Friday at 1:20 p.m. Services at the house to be conducted by Rev. Dr. S. A. Repass. Death Notice In this city, January 15, 1895, Charles M. Mertz, aged 55 years, 2 months and 5 days. Funeral services at his late residence, No. 811 Chew Street on Friday afternoon at 11:00 o’clock to which the friends and relatives are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment in Union Cemetery. Milton C. Mertz Wednesday, August 28, 1895 Milton C. Mertz, a son of Tilghman and Elizabeth Mertz, died at his home, corner Oak and Fountain Streets, last evening at about 7 o’clock. For the past year, he had been sick with lung trouble which turned into consumption resulting in his death. Deceased was an exempliary ? and had a lot of friends. Up to the time of his sickness, he was employed in C. A. Dorney and Co’s furniture factory and was well thought of by his fellow-workmen. He was a member of Camp 196, P. O. S of A. Deceased was 27 years, 10 months and 11 days old. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in Allentown Cemetery. Death Notice Mertz, In this city, August 27, 1895, Milton C. Mertz, son of Tilghman and Eliza Mertz, aged 27 years, 10 months and 11 days. Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of his parents, corner of Oak and Fountain Streets. Relatives and friends, Camp 196, P. O. S. of A., employes of the C. A. Dorney Furniture Company and Trinity U. F. Sunday School are all respectfully invited without further notice. Burial: Allentown Cemetery. Amanda Metzger Saturday, May 18,1895 Death Notice Metzger, In this city, May 16, 1895, Mrs. Amanda Metzger, aged 61 years, 6 months and 5 days. Funeral services at her late home, the residence of her son-in-law, Geo. H. Hein, No 244 North Second Street, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock to which the friends and relatives are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment in West End Cemetery. Marie Edna Metzger Thursday, March 7, 1895 Death Notice In this city, March 5, 1895, Marie Edna, infant daughter of Benjamin A. and Emma J. K. Metzger, aged 25 days. ) Funeral services at the residence of the parents, No 224 North Twelfth Street on Friday morning at 10 o’clock, to which the friends and relatives are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment West End Cemetery. Mary Ann Michael Wednesday, November 20, 1895 Column Mary Ann Michael, daughter of Philip and Sarah Lehr, passed away peacefully this morning at 5 o’clock, after a painful illness of a complication of diseases, which confined her to the house, for the past twenty-two weeks. She died at the home of her son-in-law, Cyrus W. Derhamer, corner of Main and Ettwein Streets, Bethlehem. She Reached the age of 76 years, 11 months and 20 days. The deceased was born in Allentown, then in Northampton County, on November 29, 1818. Later in life, she lived in Catasauqua and finally moved to Bethlehem. She was the widow of the late William Michael, who preceded her to the grave about five years ago. She was one of a family of five brothers and four sisters, of which number but one brother is still living, the Rev. F. P. Lehr of Lansford, Pa., the others all having died before her. She was the mother of nine children, eight sons and one daughter of which number four sons, receded her to the other world. She leaves to mourn her loss, four sons, Tilghman of Mauch Chunk; William W. of Catasauqua, Walter P. and Milton D., of Bethlehem. Her only daughter, Mrs. Sarah J., wife of Cyrus N. Derhauer, also remains to mourn her demise. Besides the above, there are ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was a faithful member of Bethany Mission, of the United Evangelical Church and an ardent Christian. The funeral will be private and will take place on Friday morning at ten o’clock. Services at the house, Rev. Kistler, officiating. Interment in Nisky Hill Cemetery. Bethlehem.

Here are some more obituaries from Allentown Newspaper . Number #50 Sue Jacob Long Saturday, July 13, 1895 Death Notice Long, in this city, July 11, 1895, Jacob Long, aged 66 years, 9 months and 11 days. Funeral from his late residence, No. 143 North Seventh Street on Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock, which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Services after burial. St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Ninth and Turner Streets. Burial in Union Cemetery. Charles D. Lorish Thursday, March 28, 1895 Obituary Charles D. Lorish died at Breinigsville of paralysis on Tuesday. He was a tailor by trade. His wife and one son, Morris f., who succeeds his father in business, survive. Funeral on Monday. J. Albert Lutz Tuesday, October 29, 1895 Obituary J. Albert Lutz, son of James Lutz of Steinsville, died on Friday at 3 p.m. of consumption and hemorrhages. Deceased leaves his parents and two brothers, Charles of Reading and George of Normal Square, Carbon County. He was a well-liked and highly esteemed citizen. He made friends wherever he went. Mr. Lutz was a member of Camp No 288, P. O. S. of A. of Steinsville, which will turn out in a body at the funeral on Thursday, October 31. He attained an age of 21 years. Rev. J. N. Bachman will officiate. Gertrude Maier Friday, September 13, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Gertrude Maier, died yesterday morning of a complication of Diseases at the residence of her son-in-law, Henry Schmidtman, No. 317 South Fourth Street. She was the widow of the late Joseph Maier, who died in Philadelphia, eighteen years ago. Deceased was the mother of seven children, who are all dead but one, Mrs. Mary Schmidtman. Deceased came from Philadelphia about four years ago and was ill the greater part of her sojourn here. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning from the home of her son-in-law. Solemn high mass will be held in the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, on North Fourth Street. After the services the funeral will proceed to the Lehigh Valley Depot, to take the 10:40 train for Philadelphia. Services will also be held in Philadelphia on Monday morning at 9 o’clock. Interment will take place in the Philadelphia cemetery. Harry J. Mann Friday, October 11, 1895 Column - Deaths elsewhere Harry J. Mann of Doylestown, aged 24 years. Elizabeth Manser Monday, October 28, 1895 Death Notice Manser, In this city, October 26, 1895, Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Manser, nee Graff, aged 23 years, 4 months and 25 days. Funeral services at her husband’s residence, 220 Penn Street, on Monday morning at 10 o’clock to which relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Burial in West End Cemetery. Milton M. Marcks Monday, April 1, 1895 Obituary Dead in his stable, M. M. Marcks, Burgess of Emaus, stricken with Heart Disease, Milton M. Marcks, Burgess of Emaus, and a well-known merchant of that borough, died suddenly at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon in his stable, which is located a block below his residence on the other side of the street. Mr. Marcks went to the stable as was his custom to look around and see if everything was all right. His young son and a companion discovered Mr. Marcks lying there and they at once summoned Dr. Diller, but when the latter arrived, Mr. Marcks was dead. Death was due to heart failure. Deceased was proprietor of a general store at Fourth and Chestnut Streets. He was married twice. His widow, three sons and two daughters survive. He was about 54 years of age. He moved to Emaus from Shimersville, where he formerly conducted a genteral store, about twenty years ago. He was a genial gentleman and was liked by all who knew him and his death is a blow to his large circle of friends. Edwin Marks Thursday, June 13, 1895 Obituary Edwin Marks, Sherersville, fell from a hay wagon and died. Yesterday, the Morning Call referred the sudden death of Edwin Marks of Sherersville. Mr. MARks was assisting Monroe Schaadt and his son in taking a load of hay to the barn, and took care of the rear brake. He put it on going down two hills, but in applying it at the third hill, he suddenly fell over in the road. Mr. Schaadt and his son hastened to his side and found him dead. Marks had been complaining for some time. He was 53 years of age and leaves a wife and one son. He lived in Charles Rinker’s house at Sherersville. Yesterday morning a Coroner Yost held an inquest and the jury rendered a verdict that death was due to paralysis of the heart. The jury consisted of F. C. H. Schweyer, Mark F. Ruhe, Charles Rinker, William Albright, Horace A. Koons and Clement H. Fink. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning in the Cedarville Church. Rev. Fogel officiating. Jacob L. Marsteller Saturday, March 30, 1895 Obituary Jacob L. Marsteller, died at his home in Seidersville, yesterday morning of pneumonia aged 63 years. Deceased was a native of Upper Saucon township and for many years was foreman at the Friedensville zinc mines. He later was a contractor. He is survived by his wife and these children: James F. Marsteller of Snow Shoe, Centre County, Oliver and Lefanus Marsteller, who lives at home; Mrs. Richard Lesenring of South Bethlehem, and Mrs. Milton H. Blose, of West Bethlehem. He leaves one brother, Charles L. Marsteller of Philadelphia, James I. Marsteller and Robert J. Marsteller of this city, are nephews. Funeral on Monday at 10 a.m. Sarah Mast Saturday, April 27, 1895 Obituary Sarah, wife of William Mast, died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Griffith A. Scholl, No 215 Ridge Avenue, aged 81 years, 1 month and 21 days. Death was due to general debility. Last winter she fell down stairs and broke her hip, which helped to hasten her death. Besides Mr. Scholl, two children who live in Philadelphia survive. The family formerly lived in Bethlehem. Death Notice Mast, In this city, April 26, Sarah, wife of William Mast, aged 81 years, 1 month and 21 days. Due notice of funeral Monday. Funeral service at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Griffith Scholl, No 215 Ridge Avenue, on Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock, which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Burial private at Union Cemetery, Bethlehem. John Matthias Monday, April 15, 1895 Obituary Coroner Yost was summoned to the poor house on Saturday to hold an inquest on the body of John Matthias, a German, who was killed by falling down the stairs of the Cornwall Hotel, Emaus, while in a druken stupor. He was about 50 years old. Matthias, worked in the ore mines and at various times, acted as hostler with headquarters at Macungie. He was in this country 35 years. His only relative in America was a nephew in New York. Coroner Yost impanneled the following jury, S. A. Kern, Moses Kern, Alfred Weaver, Samuel Weidner, Jonas Held and George Neuweiler as a jury. They found a verdict that John Matthias came to his death accidentally from a fall down stairs at the puplic house of A. W. Hendricks at Emaus, and we exonerate A. W. Hendricks from all responsibilities. John N. McClellan Thursday, February 28, 1895 Obituary John N. McClellan, a well-known and popular young man, died yesterday morning at the home of his mother, No 164 Linden Street, after an illness of a little more than two weeks from inflammation of the bowels. Deceased was a son of Martha and the late John McClellan, and was born at Siegfried’s Bridge in 1870. He learned telegraphing and was opertor for the Central Railroad at Siegfried’s Bridge and Catasauqua. For a time, he was also ticket agent for the Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad at Catasauqua. He then entered the freight office of the Terminal road in this city and from there accepted a position in the Lehigh Valley Freight Office, which he held until the time of his last illness. Deceased was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and a communicant of the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his mother and one brother, Robert J. Funeral Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. from the residence of his mother. Death Notice MCClellan, In this city, February 27, 1895, John N., son of Martha A. and the late John McClellan, aged 25 years and 1 month. Funeral services at his late home, the resident of his mother, No 164 Linden Street, on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment in the Fairview Cemetery, Catasauqua. Susan McHugh Saturday, August 24, 1895 Death Notice McHugh, In this city, August 23, 1895, Susan, daughter of John T. and Annie McHugh aged 8 months and 15 days. Funeral will take place on Sunday morning at 8 o’clock from the residence of the parents, No. 639 Front Street and will proceed to the depot for the 8:45 a.m. train to Summit Hill, Pa. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. James McKee Thursday, November 7, 1895 Obituary James McKee, a member of the firm of McKee, Fuller and Co., rear and axle manufacturers of Fullerton, died suddenly at his home in Philadelphia Tuesday night from a stroke of apoplexy. He was in the seventy-seventh year of his age. He is survived by five children. Will K. McKee of Catasauqua, Joseph J. McKee of Bethlehem, Llewellyn McKEe of Philadelphia, Mrs. Duncan of Baltimore and a single daughter who lives at home.

Hi, Here is a history of Jones from Slatington, Pa. area: Sue Jones family Thomas Jones, of Williamstown, was married to Elizabeth Hughes. He died in a slate quarry accident in 1871. His obituary of October 25, 1871, in the Slatington News, red “On Wednesday forenoon of last week, MR. Thomas Jones, a quarryman in the employ of Henry Williams was in the act of lowering himself into the quarry by a rope, which broke and in this manner, he was precipitated upon the rocks below, a distance of about 25 feet, killing him instantly. He resided in Williamstown where he was highly respected. A wife and several children are left to mourn his loss. “His wife, Elizabeth, remarried Griffith Pritchard, who was killed in a slate quarry cave-in in 1893. Thomas and Elizabeth had three children, Ellen, Catherine and Thomas. Ellen Jones, married John G. Griffith, and her family is listed under his name. Catherine Jones, married John D. Jones, and they had four children: David, Thomas, William and Russell. David married Margaret Williams and they had the following children: Mae, David and John (Who are twins), Mae married Dr. Raymond Pickel, and she lives in Walnutport. David married Betty Schneer, they live in Slatington, and have two children, Megan and MaryAnn. Megan married James Hodge and lives in Houston, Texas, with their two children, Adam and Ashley. MaryAnn is single and lives in South Carolina. John Married Elaine Green, and they live in Allentown. Had 3 daughters, Nancy, Barbara and Janet, Mary, married Philip Gwenerd and has 2 sons and Barbara married Daniel Moccia, had two sons, Janet married Tim McClellan, and no children. William married Myrtle Gackenbach, and they had two children; Lois married Navarre of Allentown and William lives in Emmanuelsville. Russell married Grace Coffin, and they had a son, Richard F., who married Connie Oplinger. He is a retired school teacher and coach at Slatington. His wife is also a restired school teacher. They have two children: Jeffrey and Jennifer. Jeffrey is a doctor of osteopathic medicine, who is married to Susan Enander and they have two sons, Jennifer is married to Joseph Babyak, and they have one child. Thomas Jones, the third child of Thomas and Elizabeth Jones, married Mary Ellen, and they had a son, Charles, who married Elsie Roth, of Emrald. They had four children: Thelma, Mary Ellen, Jane and Kenneth. Thelma, married Charles Plotsko, and they had three children: Charles, Jean and he rtwin sister, Jeanette. Charles is a school teacher in Whitehall, and his wife, Denise Hughes, is a school teacher in Slatington. They have a son, Jason. Mary Elln married Thomas Werner, and they had five children, and live in Hamburg. Jane married Rodney Haney, and they had five children, and live in Bethlehem. Kenneth married Kathleen Lewis of Slatedale, and they had three children: Sandy, marsha and Thomas.

Few more 1895 obituries #49 for Allentown, Pa. Sue Charles Lerch Monday, March 25, 1895 Obituary Charles Lerch, a prominent Lower Saucon, Northampton County, farmer, died suddenly of heart disease, while visiting a neighbor Friday evening. The deceased was about 68 years of age. He leaves a wife and family. Maria Lester Monday, June 10, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Maria Lester, aged 78 years, died of dropsy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Mest, No 132 North Twelfth Street, at 11:#0 Saturday night. Her sons, Edward, Walter, Peter, Mrs. West and a daughter residing in South Bethlehem survive. Funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Medlar of Trinity United Evangelical Church, will officiate. Death Notice Lester, In this city, June 8, 1895, Maria M., widow of the late Peter Lester, aged 77 years, 4 months and 25 days. Funeral Wednesday at 2 o’clock from her late home, the residence of her son-in-law, John mest, No. 132 North Twelfth Street. Relatives and friends, Women’s Relief Corps, No. 47, and Washignton Council, No 12, Daughters of Liberty are respectfully invited without further notice. Services before burial in Trinity Evangelical Church, Tenth Street. Interment, Union Cemetery. Daniel Levan Saturday, January 5, 1895 Obituary The sixth dead. The Levan Family loses another child from Diphtheria. Daniel, son of Jacob K. Levan, near Oley, Berks County, died of diphtheria. He was taken ill last Tuesday and the progress of the disease was so rapid that is that. It was evident that his end was not fa off on Thursday, when his three brothers and one sister were buried. This is not the sixth child in the family to die of the disease. Daniel was 18 years of age and a bright and exemplary young man. Mr. and Mrs. Levan now have four children left - all daughters. The condition of two still continues critical, and father and mother are still confined to bed. Friday, January 18, 1895 Sallie, the 17 year old daughter of Jacob K. Levan of Oley, Berks County, died of diphtheria, after an illness of some days. This is the seventh death in the family within a period of two weeks, and several other members are in critical condition. Mr. and Mrs. Levan had 10 healthy children a month ago and now they have been bereft one by one until only three remain. Joseph S. Levan Saturday, May 11, 1895 Obituary Joseph S. Levan, formerly proprietor of the Merchants Hotel, this city, died in Reading, Thursday night after an illness of one year, aged 53 years. Deceased was a native of Lehigh County. For many years, he was engaged in the hotel business and was proprieter of Hostelries at Blandon, Kutztown, Allentown, Pottsville, Reading and Alburtis. While living at the latter place, he was elected to the school board. He is survived by his wife, Mary C., Joseph F., a son; Miss Lillie R. J. of Reading and Mrs. Frank B. Albright of Allentown, daughter. His father, William K. Levan, who lives at Wennersville and a brother, Syles Levan, who resides at Alburtis, together with the following named sisters, also survive, Mrs. Charles E. Werner, of Wennersville, Lehigh County, Mrs. Morris Boyer, of Allentown, Mrs. Harris Reber of Bernville, Mrs. Jacob Kutz of Kutztown, Mrs. Percival Wescoe of Allentown and Mrs. Darrel Schaeffer of Emaus. The funeral will take place at the Lehigh Church, near Alburtis, on Tuesday morning. Mary C. Levan Tuesday, October 1, 1895 Obituary Mary C. Levan, widow of Joseph S. LeVan of Reading, died on Saturday, aged 54 years. Her husband, who about nine years ago was proprietor of the Merchant’s Hotel, this city, died last spring. Mrs. Levan was born in Longswamp, Berks County, and was the daughter of Rachel and the late John Fegely. These children survie. Joseph F., Lillie R. J., Mrs. Frank B. Albright of Allentown and these brothers and sisters: C. D. Fegely, of Reading, J. D. and C. H. Fegely of Shamrock; Mrs. Samuel Reinhart, Mrs. Uriah Biery and Mrs. William Hutz of Shamrock. Deceased was a member of the Lehigh Reformed Church of Alburtis. Mrs. Levan paid a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Albright in this city, a week ago, and seemed then to be in good health. She was a devoted wife and mother and a kind, considerate friend, who death is deeply deplored. For the past two years, she has been a resident of Reading. Daniel Leyrer Saturday, October 26, 1895 Daniel Leyrer, who resided at No 1147 Turner Street, died on Thursday night of heart disease. He had been ailing for the past two years, but was continued to bed only one day. Deceased was born March 17, 1810, in Montgomery County and learned the trade of cooper. At the age of 16 years, he enlisted in the navy and made his first cruise on the “St. Louis”. The trip lasted three years. He reenlisted and on the “Lancaster” was one of the crew when the vessel brought to the United States the first Japanese embassy that ever visited this country. He was stationed at Panama at the breaking out of the war and fought all through on the Union Side. He was granted a furlough and came home and was married January 18, 1863, to Miss Dehlilah Jane Smith of Philadelphia. On his return home from the war he opened a fruit stand at the southeast corner of Sixth and Hamilton Streets, which he conducted for twenty-one years. Later, on he conducted a fruit store and oyster stand on Bridge Street, Catasauqua. He conducted this stand for six or seven years when that property was sold. Last fall, he opened a similar stand on Front Street, near Race, Catasauqua, and conducted that until failing health compelled him to retire. His wife, and the following children survive: Mrs. Reuben Reinsmith of this city, Harry L. of Mexico City, Edward of New Orleans, Mrs. Mamie Opp of Bethlehem and Robert, who lives at home. Two sisters and a brother all residents of Philadelphia survive. Death Notice Leyrer, Fallen asleep in Jesus in this city, October 25, 1895, Daniel D. Levrer, aged 55 years, 7 months and 7 days. Funeral services at his late residence No. 1145 Turner , on Wednesday at 3 p.m. to which relatives and friends and comrades of the war are invited to attend without further notice. Interment in Union Cemetery. Annie Lind Monday, August 12, 1895 Death Notice Lind, In this city, August 11, 1895, Annie Lind, in her 50th year. Funeral from the residence of her brother, William Lind, 29 South Ninth Street on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Services at the house. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment in Union Cemetery. Tilghman Henry Lindaman Friday, December 13, 1895 Death Notice Lindaman, at Catasauqua, December 11, 1895, Tilghman Henry, son of Reuben and Cora Lindaman, aged 2 years, 7 months and 10 days. Funeral from the residence of the parents on Second Street above Walnut on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Services at half past two in the chapel on Fairview Cemetery. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. The funeral at the house on account of the disease, will be strictly private. John Liskey, Jr. Thursday, June 6, 1895 Obituary John Liskey, Jr. of Walnutport, died on Tuesday, aged about 19 years. He has been an invalid for a long time, sick with epilepsy. Funeral will take place on Friday afternoon. Mary Pool Litsinger Tuesday, November 10, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Mary Pool Litsinger, widow of Joseph A. Litsinger, of Easton, died in the 59th year of her age. Wednesday morning, she was found lying on the floor in an unconscious condition by her daughter. Deceased was a great granddaughter of George Taylor, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, who lived at Easton. Levi Litzenberger Thursday, May 30, 1895 Obituary Levi Litzenberger, an aged resident of this city, died at about 6:30 last evening after a lingering illness with consumption. Deceased was born in Maxatawny, Berks County, on December 8, 1825 and was a tailor by trade. For the past twenty-three years he has been a resident of this city and lived with his niece, Mrs. Daniel Kershner, at No 1023 Linden Street. His wife, Maria died about two years ago. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning with services in Jordan Lutheran Church. Death Notice Litzenberger, in this city, May 29, 1895, Levi Lietzenberger, aged 60 years, 5 months and 20 days?. Hard to read. Funeral Saturday morning at 9 o’clock from his late residence No. 1023 Linden Street. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Burial and services in Jordan Lutheran Church. Jane Loganbach Wednesday, November 27, 1895 Obituary Jane, wife of George Loganbach, of Rockville, Northampton County, died suddenly of consumption, aged 26 years. She is survived by her husband and three children. She had been sick for three months. Funeral tomorrow at the Danielsville Evangelical Church.

Here are some more Allentown, Pa. #48 obituaries from the newspapr. Sue Rudolph N. Lauer Friday, October 11, 1895 From Deaths Elsewhere Rudolph N. Lauer of Phillipsburg, N. J. of paralysis of the heart, aged 71 years. He was a native of Newtown, Bucks County. James Layton Wednesday, October 9, 1895 Obituary James Layton died Sunday between Zionsville and Treichlersville, aged 74 years. The cause of death was apoplexy. Deceased leaves a wife, three sons and a daughter. The funeral will be held Thursday at Zionsville, Rev. I. B. Ritter officiating. Mr. Layton was a son of the long deceased Israel Layton and was born and raised in New Jersey. He was a fence builder. The following are the surviving brothers and sisters: Joseph of Allentown, Jesse of Illinois, Charles of Tiffin, Ohio, Frank of Ballietsville, George and William of Bethlehem; Samuel of Zionsville and Mrs. Samuel Koons of Scranton. Judith Layton Tuesday, November 26, 1895 Obituary Several weeks ago, James Layton of near Zionsville died. Yesterday morning his widow, Judith Layton, passed away suddenly. Death was due to heart disease. She was 70 years of age and leaves three sons and one daughter. Funeral Thursday morning at Zionsville. Rev. Eli Keller officiating. Clementina B. Lee Thursday, April 4, 1895 Obituary Clementina B., wife of Samuel Lee, of Reading and mother of A. W. Lee of this city, died on Monday of apoplexy, aged 74 years. Her husband, who is 90 years of age, survives with these children: Mrs. Christian Stoltz, Reading: Mrs. William R. Bishop of Burlington, N. J. and A. W. Lee of Allentown. The funeral will be held today. Mary Lees September 14, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Mary Lees, widow of Thomas Lees, died Thursday at Joliet, Ill, in the 70th year of her age. Her husband was a boss roller in the Allentown Rolling mills. He died some years ago. Mrs. Lees is survived by four children: Thomas Lees and Mrs. Mary Stevenagle, of this city; John Lees of Joliet, Ill and Mrs. Crawley of Philadelphia. John Lees was in town last week visiting friends when he was called home by a telegram announcing his mother’ s serious illness. The body will be brought to Allentown on Monday for burial. Death Notice Lees, died at Joliet, Ill, September 12, 1895, Mary, widow of the late Thomas Lees, aged 69 years, 8? Mos, and 17 days. Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Stevenagle, No 514 Front Street, on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Services before burial in Grace Episcopal Church, Fifth and Linden Streets. Burial in West End Cemetery. Hiram M. Leh Friday, May 31, 1895 Obituary The death of Hiram M. Leh, who passed away early yesterday morning has called forth expressions of sorrow and sympathy for the bereaved family from all parts of the city. Whether personally acquainted with him or not, everybody knew Hiram M. Leh, because his name was associated with the movements of progress that have made Allentown what it is. Last fall, Mr. Leh, had an attack of grip, which led to Bright’s Disease. Less than two weeks ago, he was compelled to leave his store. He took to bed and the end came on gradually. On Wednesday night, his wife asked him whether he realized his condition. He replied that he did. His answer were the last words spoken. He was born fifty-eight years ago in Washington Township, near Slatington, on a farm that has since been cut up into slate properties and quarries. He was the youngest of nine children. His father was Henry Leh, Sr. who was a County Commissioner in 1838, and his mother was Catherine Kern. Mr. Leh, came to Allentown when quite young and learned printing with Saeger A. Leisenring. His health failing, he accepted the management of a book store of the same firm, where Hartzell and Weber are now located. Thirty years ago, he bought the interest of John Neilgh, in the clothing store of Neilgh & Breinig, the firm’s name was H. M. Leh and Co., A. D. Dresher being Mr. Leh’s partner. The firm moved from its old place to Centre Square. The firm has prospered largely through Mr. Leh’s active and conservative management. Mr. Leh wa also interested in many other enterprises. He was a stock holder and director in the Allentown and Bethlehem turnpike Company, the Allentown Electric Light and power Company, the Jordan Mutual Fire Insurance Company and the Security Building Association. He was a large property owner, among his holdings being large vacant tracts in the western part of the city. Deceased leaves a wife, nee Jane Stettler, daughter of Henry Stettler, to whom he was married for thirty-five years. The widow, one daughter, Jennie and one son, Harold, survive. There are also three brothers: Stephen Leh of Spinnerstown, Jeremiah Leh of Bethlehem and Henry Leh of this city. Since the organization of St. John’s Reformed Church, he was an active and faithful member. Openhearted, manly, liberal, with all the essentials of successful business man, Hiram M. Leh passed among and from his fellow-men, leaving a vacancy that is difficult to fill in the business world and one that is deeply felt by the bereaved family and large circle of friends. Death Notice Leh, IN this city, May 30, 1895, Hiram M. Leh, aged 58 years, 8 months and 11 days. Funeral from his late residence, corner of Tenth and Walnut Streets, on Monday afternoon at two o’clock to which the friends and relatives are respectfully invited without further notice. Services in St. John’s Reformed Church, Sixth and Walnut Streets. Interment in the Union Cemetery after services. Funeral The funeral services of Hiram M. Leh, took place in St. John’s Reformed Church yesterday afternoon, where a large number of the friends of the deceased attended. Rev. Dr. S. G. Wagner preached the sermon. The high esteem of Mr. Leh was shown by the number of floral tributes presented. An extra carriage was found necessary to transport them to the cemetery. Among the offerings were “Gates ajar”, from the family, a large and elegant design with the word “partner” from A. D. Dresher, mass of LaFrance roses and sage palms from the Livingston Club, large anchor from H. leh and family, bed of roses from St. Leger Club, Pillow marked “Rest” from the employees, cross from A. H. Boas and family, sheaf and flowers from “Emma”, wreath from William F. Hecker and family; bouquet of roses from F. W. and T. J. Koch, bouquet from Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Kramer, a wreath from a friend, lyre with broken string from “ Quartet”, carnations from Miss Gertrude Leh, sage palms and flowers from Peter Bishop, New York; carnations from Miss Emma L. Mosser. The ball bearers were Fred F. Kramer, William Keck, John E. Lentz, William F. Hecker, N. A. Haas and H. S. Shimer. Interment was made in Union Cemetery. Eliza Leibensperger Thursday, March 28, 1895 Obituary Miss Eliza Leibensperger, who died at her home, No 633 Union Street, on Tuesday, was a daughter of the late David Leibensperger. She died of cancer. The surviving sisters are Mrs. John Berndt of this city, Mrs. Henry Berndt of Dansbury, Conn and Mrs. John Danner of Macungie. Death Notice Leibensperger, In this city, Marcy 26, 1895, Eliza Leibensperger. Funeral from her late home, the residence of her sister, Mrs. John Berndt, No 633 Union Street, on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Interment in Union Cemetery. Services after burial in Zion’s Reformed Church, Hamilton Street. Marie E. Leibert Monday, January 14, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Marie E. Leibert, wife of Richard W. Leibert, died after a lingering illness at Bethlehem, aged 62 years. She was the daughter of the late Charles L. Knauss. Her ancesters were among the pioneer Moravian Settlers of Bethlehem. Samuel Leibig Saturday, November 16, 1895 Obituary Samuel Lebig, died at Ashland after amputation of one of his legs owing to gangrene. Deceased was born at Macungie, but for the past thirty-two years, resided at Ashland. He was a plasterer by trade. The surviving children are Mrs. Edward Cavine, Mrs. Mary Medlar, George Harrison, Charles Jonas, and Sohn. Mrs. Leibig was twice married. His first wife, was Judith Christman and his second Magdalene Frederick. On October 21, 1862, he enlisted in Reading in the United States service for nine months in Captain Drenkies’ Company D, 179th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. Reuben A. Leiby Monday, March 11, 1895 Obituary Reuben A. Leiby, of Mossersville, committed suicide, hung himself to a pinetree. Although Wealthy, he was melancholy. He was eccentric and objected to physiology being taught in the schools. Reuben A. Leiby, a prosperous farmer, who resided a short distance from Mossersville, committed suicide by hanging himself on Friday. He was a melancholy nature and his mind was affected to such an extent as to cause the family to keep him under watch. Friday afternoon, he however, wandered away from the house and hung himself in a pine tree. Squire J. A. Miller of New Tripoli, held an inquest, the jury being Henry J. Robert; William Sterner and M. Krameer, Frank Bennighoff, Nathan Heintzleman and William P. Handwork. Their verdict was suicide. Leiby was 66 years of age. He owned a farm worth between $5,000 and 6,000. His wife, two sons, Albert and Alvin, and three daughters, two of whom are Sarah and Mantana survie. Deceased was always of an eccentric nature. In school matters, he was not very liberal. When physiology was introduced as a branch of study in the regular course, he objected and did not want his pupils to study it. His Sunday and holidays, he generally spent in the Blue Mountains, when weather and season permitted. One object was to search for wild honey. He knew the property lines on the mountain from Bear Rocks to Jacksonville. When he wanted to come to this city, he did not hitch up his two good horses, he walked to town. Mary A. Lentz February 4, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Mary A. Lentz, of the late David Lentz, died on Saturday at the residence of her son-in-law, J. K. Derr, dorner of Walnut and Tenth Streets. The cause of her death was diabetis. She was ailing for about 8 weeks, but was sick in bed only eight days. The children surviving are Llewellyn, of Fifth and Union Streets, Mrs. David Herman of near Seipstown and Mrs. J. K. Derr, with whom she resided for the last three years. The only suriving sister is Mrs. John Bear of Schuylkill Haven. She was a member of the Union Church of Kutztown and up to within three years ago resided near that place. She was 76 years, 1 month and 4 days old. Rev. G. W. Richards will officate at the funeral service at the house on Thursday morning at 7 o’clock and at Kutztown, where interment will be made. Rev. John Leinbach will officate. Death Notice In this city, February 4, 1895, Mary A., widow of the late David Lentz, aged 76 years, 1 month and 4 days. Funeral on Thursday morning at 7 o’clock from the residence of her so-in-law Jacob Derr, Tenth and Walnut Streets, to which the relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Burial and service at Kutztown at 11 a.m. Sarah Lentz Tuesday, February 12, 1895 Obituary Sarah, the widow of William Lentz, died at 2 a.m. yesterday at her home in Whitehall, aged 78 years. Deceased was bedfast two weeks and death was due to old age. Sunday afternoon, the old lady fell into a slumber in which she remained until death came yesterday morning. Deceased was a daughter of John Balliett and wife nee Shaffer, and was born in Monroe County. Her husband who was a farmer, died in 1876. The family had lived at Whitehall for the past forty years. Later, Mrs. Lentz resided with her granddaughter, Mrs. Oliver Frantz. She was the mother of seven children, one of whom proceeded her in death. Mrs. William Rodearmel. The following sons survive Moses A. and Sylvanus of Dayton, Indiana. Francis S. of Lafeyette, Indiana, John E., Edwin H. and Silas of this city. Mrs. Lentz was a member of the Reformed Church of Egypt. Death Notice February 14, 1895 Lentz, at Whitehall Station, February 11, 1895, Sarah, widow of the late William Lentz. The relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral from her late residence at Whitehall Station, on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Services and interment in Egypt. Benneville F. Lerch Saturday, December 28, 1895 Obituary Benneville F. Lerch, the veteran salesman, died yesterday morning at 10:30 in his rooms at the Grand Central Hotel, where he was boarding. His illness was a brief one, being confined to bed only since last Friday. Heart disease was the cause of death. Deceased was born near Kreidersville, Northampton County, and was 58 years of age. He was the son of the late Joseph Lerch, a farmer. When he was 21 years of age, he went to Bethlehem and started in as clerk in the store of his brother, the late John Lerch. He remained with him several years, and then came to this city and was associated with Charles Roeder in the dry good business on the present site of Danowsky’s drug store. Soon after the war broke out and Mr. Lerch enlisted in Co. G., 128th Regiment, in which he served until the close of the Rebellion. Since that time, he was employed at various times by Kramer and Co., D. S. Menges, Koch and Shankweiler and for the past ten years, he was connected with the store of W. R. Lawfer and Co. He was regarded as one of the best salesmen in this city. Deceased was married to a daughter of the late Joseph Saeger. She died thirty years ago. Two brothers survive, Amandus Lerch of Potersville and David Lerch of Easton, and one sister, Mrs. Reuben Koons of Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Lerch was a man well liked by all who knew him and his death is widely lamented and deeply deplored. The Lerch family yesterday, had a reunion at Petersville, Northampton County, which the deceased was expected to attend. Jacob Danner drove there to notify them of the death. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon at the Grand Central Hotel. Death Notice Lerch, In this city, December 17, 1895, B. F. Lerch, aged 58 years. Funeral will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Grand Central HOTEL To which relatives and friends, members of Regiment No 128, Penna. Vol. Infantry and the employes of W. R. Lawfer & Co. store are respectfully invited without further notice. Services will be held in Salem’s Reformed Church. Rev. G. W. Richards officiating. Interment in West End Cemetery.

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A Great Big thank you to Geri for her wealth of information and unselfish giving to further someone else's family history and to "DLHGLH" for keeping us captivated by typing the "News From Pennsburg" so we may read of life and times in the turn of the 20th Century, sometimes making us sad, sometimes laugh, but most of all, a lesson in how much better we have things. Ken Maxwell [email protected]

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Hi, Would anyone have the telephone number or someone to contact for the Weisenberg Cemetery? Also, would anyone know exactly where it was. Thanks so much, Sue

Gehringer, Jonas, s/o William, a farmer near Seiberlingsville. Member of the Lutheran Church, buried at Seilberlingsville. He married ____ Fenstermacher. Children; Daniel, Jonas, William, James, Sarah w/o Charles Danner, and Charles of Wisconsin. Daniel A. s/o Jonas, was born in Weisenberg township. He was a blacksmith of New Smithville. He married Mary Saul, d/o Monroe Saul, of Mertztown. Children, William J., and Minnie C., who was the w/o Prof. C.E. Behler, of Pasaic, NJ. Gerhard, Harry E., born June 30, 1880 of Macungie, where he was raised. On July 4th 1900, he married Estella Dech, d/o Reuben and Maria (Lichtenwalner) Dech. Children; Dorothy, Grace, and Jonas Alfred, and three who died Ruth, Kateie A., and an infant. George, Benneville F., was born 1841 in Weisenberg. He followed the trade of saddler in Lyons, Berks Co and in Summit and Medina counties, Ohio, he came to Slatington, PA in 1866. In the fall of 1903 he was paralyzed. In 1868 he married Helen Seibert, d/o Reuben Seibert of Lowhill Gillespie, David, a native of County Derry, Ireland, was born in 1832, came to America at age 16. He married Sarah Hazelett, was born 1832 and died 1904. Children; Mary, w/o Henry Leickel, Robert, Sarah, w/o Joseph Weisley, Maggie, w/o Charles Lawall, Lizzie, Martha and David. Robert Gillespie, was born Feb 24 1861 at Catawauga. In 1898 he married Annie G. Lee, d/o Armat W. Lee of Allentown. Goldsmith, Franklin, of Catasauqua, was born June 28, 1850, in Pike township, Berks Co., s/o Christian and Maria (Herbst) Goldsmith. He father died when he was quite small. The mother made her home with the Grandfather, George Herbst.. In 1874, he married Rebecca Dieter, of Hanover township. Mrs. Goldsmith was born July 15, 1852 and she died Jan 12, 1912. Children; George, Minnie, Frank, John, Benton, Stata, Minnie, Harry, Wayne and Clyde. Guth, Elias, great-great-grandson of the pioneer ancestor, is one of the only two living children of Levi and Lydia (Wenner) Guth, and the grandson of William Wenner. Elias Guth married 1876 to Elmira P. d/o David and Mary (Schadt) Troxell, and the granddaughter of LLorentz Schad. Children; Oliva Grace, married John Wenner, and had a son, Luther, Rena Blanche, married Clinton Bastian, (their children-Margaret and Elias), Roscoe Melancthon, married Birdie, d/o Lewis Ritter, (their children-Elias, Aster and Lila), Benton David, married Ida, d/o Penrose Stewart (their children-Lawrence and Annie, who lived at Alsen, NY), Herny Levi, married 1st and had a child (Naonie), he married 2nd to Clara Nadig and they lived in Chicago Illinois, Fremont Frank, died in childhood, Edward Melville. Good, Israel, F. s/o Joseph A. and Polly (Troxell ) Guth, was born in Guthsville, July 16 1833, and died in Allentown, Sept 29, 1908. He married Malinda, d.o Aaron Guth and had children; Sallie J., Joseph F., Samuel, died 1888, Lizzie, William and Israel F. Israel F., was born Aug 23 1878, he married Kate M.A. d/o Calvin and Ida (Seibert) Haas. Children; Olive M., Luther W., Charles W., and Homer. Guth, Nathan, s/o Henry, was a farmer at South Whitehall. He his buried at the Jordan Reformed Church. He married 1st, Lavinia Ann Albright and 2nd Hannah Gangawar Haas, Manasses Israel, s/o Nathan, was born in S. Whitehall, he died Jan 29, 1888, buried at West End cemetery. He married Nov 19, 1870 to Mary Jane Rex` born Nov 1 1854, d/o Archibald and Mary (Layton) Rex Hackman, Erwin S., of Shoenersville, was born July 24, 1849, s/o Isaac and Sophia H. Hackman of Northampton Co. On May 18, 1873 he married Ida L. A. Lesch, d/o Nathan and Catharine (Shoener) Lesch. Children, Maggie, Camilla married Harvey W. "Heckman:, Sarah married Thomas Gogel, Lizzie married Steward Heller, Charles, and Lulu married Jonas Young Hagenbuch, Daniel, s/o Jacob, of Moore township. Member of the Reformed Church. He died a age 73. He marrie Hannah Steckel, Children; JOHn married Catharine Heckma, Jacob, Mary married David Heckman, Peter married a Miss Hawk, of Nazareth, Daniel married a Sophia Hoch, Stephen, was killed on the homestead while building a new barn, he married Sarah Sholl. Hammel, Joseph, s/o Phillip, he was a member of the Jordan Reformed Church. He married Sallie Guth. Children; James, Hannah, w/o Edward Frankenfield, Polly, w/o William Measemer, Owen, Phanon and Sallie who married John Albright. Phaon Hammel, was born Dec 12, 1836, he married Mary Anna Amanda Wenner, d/o Peter and Ida (Heilman) Wenner Hartz, Mlton J., s/o Abraham, of Coplay was born Sept 1, 1863. He married March 14, 1912, Sadie E., d/o Samuel I. and Margaret (Neff) Guth. Hartman, Conrad, of Lynn township. He died about 1824 and is buried at New Triopli. His wife who was probably a Straub. Children; George, Henry, Jonas, Elias, Conrad, Polly married Daniel Weaver, Elizabeth married Nathan Krause and Catharine who married David Klingaman. Best Wishes, Geri

Troxell Family-Lehigh Co This old and prominent family in Lehigh Co., traces its history back to Switzerland, where Buckhard Trachsel is mentioned in records as a councillor in Berne in 1367. The names is spelled in various ways, as Drachsel, Draxel, Trachsel, Traxel and Troxel. Peter Troxell, who was born in Switzerland about 1691, emigrated to America in the Ship Samuel, 1733, with his wife Juliana Catharine, aged 30 with 2 sons. Peter aged 9 and Daniel aged 7. He settled in Egypt, Whitehall township, where his son David was baptized on 23 Sept 1736. In 1736, when his son John was baptized he is referred to as church censor. In 1737, he was deacon. Daniel, 2nd son, was born 1726, he married Sophia Dotterer, she was born March 5, 1726, d/o Michael Dotterer sand his wife Anna Maria Fisher. Their eldest son, Daniel, was born March 8, 1750. Another son, John, born May 3, 1760, lived near Gettysburg. Peter, eldest son of Peter, the emigrant, was born in Switzerland, Dec. 28, 1723. Soldier of the Rev., and was a member of the Reformed Church. He died Feb 28, 1811, in his 80th year. He married May 19, 1747, Anna Maria (?), born March 6, 1727 and died July 10, 1795. They had 7 sons and 7 daughters, of whom 2 sons and 1 daughter died before the mother. Peter Troxell married the 2nd time, May 11, 1799 to Hanna Zirckel. His children; Peter, Daniel, John, Jacob, Margaret, Barbara, Maria Susanna born 1765, Lorentz, Eva Catharine, Christian, born Dec 6 1771 and Magdalena, born April 30, 1774. Of the daughters, Margaret married Gottfried Roth, Barbara, born Dec 13, 1762, died June 4, 1834 married Peter Gross, Catharine born Aug 12, 1769, died Jan 26, 1851 married Peter Guth. Guth, Eva Catharine nee Traxel, w/o Peter Guth, 12 Aug 1769, died 26 Jan 1851 20 Aug 1813, Estate of George Scheiber, of the county (had no lawful issue, Widow, Julianna, the petitioner, brother, Jacob Schreiber, sister, Mary, wife of Peter Traxell 1 March 1814, Estate of Paul Balliet, Whitehall twp (now Lehigh County) died in March 1777 with a will. 8 children, Nicholas, died after his father, unmarried and without issue. Stephe, eldest son, the petitoner, Paul, John, Catharine, w/o Adam Deshler, Susanna, widow of John Bear, Ele, also deceased, w/o Nicholas Saeger, Magdalena, w/o Christina Traxell Bucks Co Anna Maria Hecker, was married to Adam Troxell, of Whitehall, Lehigh Co. She died Feb 8 1812. Children; Nicholas, Peter, Christian, Hanna and Jones. Hanna became the wife of Rev. John Gobrecht, the pastor of the Egypt charge. Sibylla Veronica Hecker, was married to Peter Troxell, brother of Adam, the husband of her sister Anna Maria. She died March 8, 1844. They had 7 children; John, Magdalena, w/o Jacob Jones, Peter, Susanna, Catharine and Solomon. Entered; Jacob Traxel and his wife Elizabeth have the following children and have been entered here as an evidence of the baptism Jacob born Dec 8, 1781, Elizabeth born 30 Jan 1787, Catharine, born Sept 18, 1789, Magdalena, born Feb 27, 1792, Margaret, born 24 Sept 1794 Marriages 1838 Feb 25 Henry Troxel to Elisabeth Blyler 1845 Dec 6 Aaron Summer to Maria Troxel Deaths 1806 March 2 Jacob Troxel no age Best Wishes, Geri

Hi everyone, Philip Schmyer, one of the early settlers of Lower Macungie Township The children of Philp Schmyer were: (1) John, who had been married to Waltborga Fegely, their children being: Jacob, Susanna, Maria Margretha, Regina, John Daniel and Anna, Elizabeth and Philip; (2) Elizabeth; (3) Peter; (4) Daniel, who was married twice, the second wife was Elizabeth Keiser. From the first marriage were born Daniel and Philip; from the second marriage, Maria Catherine, wife of John Butz, Peter married first to Barbara Mosser and the second time to Maria Lick; John married to Sarah Wetzel; Elizabeth, with of Peter Butz; Solomon, married to Catherine Schmeyer; Sarah, married to John Heist; Susanna, wife of Dewald Albregt; Benjamin, married to Maria Kuntz; and James, who went to Ohio. (5) Christian, who died in 1761; (6) Anna Margretha; (7) Michael, married to Magdalena Kuchel. Janet

Berks Co History John Schweyer, (in Lehigh Co. History). Daniel Helfirch Schweyer, s/o John was born in Maxatawny, he married Feb 6, 1836 to Catharine Bittenbender, born April 16, 1836, d/o Jacob and Susanna (Young) Bittenbender, of Hereford township. She died May 8, 1859. The only child of this union was Mary who died in childhood. He married 2nd to Catharine Landis, d/o Samuel ad Elizabeth (Hertzog) Landis. Children; Samuel and Anna (twins), both died in childhood, Henry A., who married Mary Bittenbender and had 3 children-D.Herbert, J. LeRoy, and Katharine; Harvey L. born 1867 and died 1891, Nora L, who married Dr. Wm. T. Miller of Wayne, PA and has one son, E. Dismant; Katherine L., and Solon L. born 1874, died 1901 Polk Township-Monroe Co Among the early settlers are those of Conrad Dotter, John George Kunkle, Conrad Dreisbach, John Serfass, William Kresge and others. Conrad Dotter came from Bucks Co., and located at a place now called Dottersville. Assessment of Polk 1847, Philip Dotter, Machdahin Dotter, George Dotter, Jacob Dotter, Henry Dotter, Daniel Dotter Voters, 1818 in Chestnuthill township- Christ. Bittenbender Assessment 1848 Chestnuthill. Christ. Bittenbender, Jacob Bittenbender Hamilton township. Conrad Woodling, his children were 2 sons, Andrew and John and a daughter Elizabeth, wf of Peter Butz. Andrew located in Hamilton and John of Pocono. The former had 3 daughter, Elizabeth, married Isaiah Rinker, Sally married Joseph Bittenbender and Rachel Jane, married Nathan Lesh Northampton Co Bittenbender Catharine d/o Jacob and Elizabeth, 10 Feb 1786 Johan, s/o Conrad and Elizabeth 29 June 1785 Johan 9 Oct 1800 s/o Conrad and Elisabeth Johan George 24 Oct 1784 s/o Johan and Dorotha Willhelm 8 May 1791 s/o John Conrad and Elizabeth Marriages 1801 Sept 6 Isaac Grotz to Hanna Bittenbender Lehigh Co Bittenbender Elisabetha ca 1780 d/o Christoffel and wf Jacob 26 March 1778 Jacob and Dorotea John 25 Oct 1779 Jacob and Dorothea John Jacob 16 March 1753 Conrad and A.Maria John P.,3 Oct 1781 Jacob and Dorotea Best Wishes, Geri

Hi, Swoyer, Kate, WO-1075719 filed 22 Sept 1916 widow of Solomon Parthemore, Co F. 201st PA Schwoyer, William H., SA-1593122 filed 21 Sept 1927 in PA, srv. 1886-7 in Co. E of 16th PA as you know this family is indexed as Schweyer, Sweyer, Swoyer Northampton Co Estate of Michael Rishel, died about 9 months ago. Widow, now wife of Adam Grammer. 10 children; Ludwick,, eldest son, George, Jacob, died under age 21, unmarried and without issue, Martin, under 21, Michael under 21, Catharine, wife of Philip Hager, Maria, wife of Henry Kemmerer, Barbara, wife of George Sweyer, Rosina, under 21 You have the Berks Co History. This is Lehigh Co. Schwoyer (Schweyer) Family Tradition says the original home of the family was in France, and about the middle 18th century there came here to America, 4 brothers, Christian, Heinrich, Samuel, and Esau Schweyer (Sweyer, Schweyer or Schwoyer). But from authentic sources found in the Heraldic Library at Vienna we glean the followig account of the Schweyer family, their origin and place of settlement. The Schweyer family spang from Pomerania, the eastern province of the Kingdom of Prussia, and the founder of the same was living in the year 1172. His name was Edgar Schweyer, which name, in the ancient Pomeranian language, meant "saint". He held the office of Fellerber (high priest), of the land of Obertuter, His residence was on the island of Hiddensoe. His wife, Thorga, d/o a count from the island of Rugen. Edgar was a brave warrior. In the year 1172 Edgar converted to the Christian faith. He was bp by the German missionary Orosius. It goes on and on. This might be of interest to you. John Schweyer, s/o Christian was born in Maxatawny twp. in 1800. His 1st wife was Elizabeth Helfrich, who died 1844, age 34, d/o Daniel and Elizabeth (Hoch) Helfrich of Lehigh county. 9 children were born to them; James, Allen, Henry, Daniel, Jacob, Alfred, Francis, George and Mary who died in infancy. The Christian name of his 2nd wf. was Elizabeth. Allen Schweyer was born in Maxatawny twp., Nov. 29, 1830. He was married twice. His 1st wf. was Mary Oswald, who died 1866 and is buried at Siegfries's church. They had 8 children; Sallie, wf of Milton Weaver, of Allentowns, Daniel E., of Allentown, John, Alfred, James M., Ambrose, Ellsworth of Allentown and Peter of Allentown. He married 2nd to Eliza Long. He was a member of Zion's Lutheran church, Mazatawny twp. He died at at home Oct 13, 1911, at his home at Schweyer's (also known as Kline's Corner). James M. Schweyer, of Allentown, was born in Maxatawny in 1863. He marrried in 1885 to Maggie Frederick, d/o George and Marietta (Fretz) Frederick. Her maternal grandfather was Reuben Fretz. Mr. and Mrs. "Schwoyer" are member of the Zion's Reformed church of Allentown. Montgomery Co. Schweyer, J. LeRoy, was born at King of Prussia, Dec 13, 1889. He was the son of Henry A., and Maria S. (Bittenbender) Schweyer. On Oct 1914 he married at Norristown, Ettabelle F. Johnson, d/o J. Crawford Johnson and Etta L. (Fulliam) Johnon and they had one daughter, Eloise Fulliam Schweyer, who was born June 6, 1922 Reifschneider, Sebastian, New Hanover twp. Proved Nov 5, 1813. To wife Catharine, household goods and 500 pds yearly during her widowhood. Son John, 300 pds, Son Jacob 300 pds, Son Abraha 300 pds, Daughter Catharine 100 pds, Daughter Madalena, w/o Nicholas Swoyer, 145 pds 10 shilling and Daughter Elizabeth wf of Abraham Dotterer 108 pds. Daughter Catharine to have in 200 pds and after her decease to be divided equally among children, Isaac and Sarah Dotterer. Berks Co Swoyer, Charles W., was born in Lower Heidelburg township, Berks Co, Nov 7, 1877, s/o Albert M. and Caroline H. (Zacharias) Swoyer. His father was born in Maxatawny, in 1845 and died Jan 7, 1938. The mother was born in Muhlenberg township, Nov 10, 1856 and died Nov 29, 1931. In May, 1900, Charles W., married Mary Y. Leinbach, of Oley, d/o Benjamin F. and Sarah (Yoder) Leinbach. Children, Sarah V., Hugh E., who married Signa Benson and had 2 children, Hugh E., Jr., and Charlotte; and Albert L., married Raydell Levengood. Best Wishes, Geri

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 24, 1904 DEATH OF ONE OF UPPER HANOVER TOWNSHIP'S OLDEST FARMERS One of Upper Hanover township's oldest farmers, Samuel HEADMAN (picture), died on Sunday morning at 3 o'clock, of dysentery and old age, after sickness of about ten days. He was born in Rockhill township, near Quakertown, April 9th, 1824 and was a potter by trade. He tilled the soil in Upper Hanover township for half a century and during his farming life he received as high as $3.25 per bushel for wheat. The same time he also paid 75 cents a yard for muslin. On October 4, 1849, he was married to Maria SCHOLL, of Frederick, who survives him as well as a son. Mr. HEADMAN was hale and hardy up to the time of his sickness and with the aid of his son he still conducted his farm of eighty-eight acres near the New Goshenhoppen church. MACHINE THAT CUT AND BINDS CORN Henry LEH, of Allentown, has a corn cutter and binder at work on the Fountain Farm, near that town, which cuts and binds the corn stalks and does the work of more than ten men. Mr. LEH says he will take from 25 to 30 tons of fodder from an acre. These corn stalks with the cobs are cut by electric power into pieces and during the winter are fed to the cattle. The fodder looks like sour kraut. The entire crop of corn ears, fodders and stalks, are saved for use during the winter. NO POTATOES FOR BREAKFAST PART MAN AND WIFE Thomas STECKEL's defense to a charge of non-support at Allentown was that his wife would not cook potatoes for his breakfast. Judge TREXLER ordered him to pay $2 a week for Mrs. STECKEL's maintenance. MADE A REMARKABLE WATCH M. LEROY, a Parisian clockmaker, has just achieved a triumph in watches. He has been at work since 1897 upon a chronometer, which he has just completed. It contains 976 pieces and cost $400. On the case are the signs of the Zodiac, and on the main dial, besides hours, minutes and seconds, are numerous computations of time in years, months and days, the phases and age of the moon, the seasons, solstices and equinoxes and various time records. Then there are large and small gongs, and a little carillion of three notes for sounding purposes. On the lesser minute dial are 226 stars of the Boreal and 200 of the Southern Hemisphere, time at 125 different cities of the world, times of sunrise and sunset, and a thermometer, a hydrometer and a barometer. INJURED MAN PLEADED POVERTY Pleading poverty, Peter GASINKER, a cement mill employe, who was injured at Allentown, asked to be admitted to the Allentown Hospital for treatment, and when he was searched a roll of bank notes containing $220 was found in the leg of his trousers. MET WITH A QUEER ACCIDENT Henry FUNK, of Shelly, while walking on his boardwalk and putting on his coat, slipped and fell. He was unable to save himself and fell on his arm, breaking it, and dislocating the wrist.

ml Mayor Thank You so much for your answer about the Hess Bros. store. The so called aisle, seems to have been started from the beginning. While in High School, I worked in the aisle. It was a great feather in your cap, if you were chosen to do this. I can remember, as a child, being taken in to Hess Bros. There was a great white marble staircase at the back of the store. The offices were in the back of the store near the stairway. My mother also worked at Hess' . She was secretary, and talked about her experiences with some of the Managers. So you can understand why I am so curious. Anna in AZ

From The Chronicle and News February 19, 1897... The Hess Brothers, of Perth Amboy, have been added to the list of prominent Merchants of this city of their store 831-833 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA Allentown has long been known as the city of fine hotels and it will soon be known as the city of mammoth stores, well equipped and stocked with goods which in quantity and quality have no superior outside of the big cities. Our merchants are noted for their enterprise and business ability. They are not easily out-stripped in the commercial race and the fame of their establishments is a source of just pride to all Allentonians. The latest addition to our stores is that of Charles and Max Hess, who will throw open the portals of their establishment this evening and bid the public welcome. Although the Messrs. Hess are strangers to the people of this city they are well known in business circles and for the past eight years have been the proprietors of one of the largest stores in Perth Amboy, which establishment they will still continue to run. These gentlemen having heard so much about the goaheadiveness and the general prosperity of our people, have been anxious for some time to locate in our midst. Their opportunity came when Mr. Victor D. Barner erected the annex to his hotel Nos. 831-833 Hamilton Street. They immediately opened negotiations with Mr. Barner for the rental of the magnificent store room, which runs the width and length of the two buildings, and in October a lease was made. The room measures 50x125 feed in dimensions, with a basement of the same size. It is lighted by twelve windows and two skylights. In the evening six large arc lights and eighteen electrohers furnish the illumination. The electric flash light sign suspended over the pavement contains 182 incandescent lights. The store is further equipped with pneumatic cash carriers, the first to be used in this city. Besides the shelving which extends around the sides of the room, packed and heaped up with all kinds and grades of goods, a series of counters run through the middle of the room, arranges in such a manner as to display the goods to the best advantage. Their force of clerks has been selected with special reference to their fitness, popularity and experience, and it is one of which any proprietor may well feel satisfied. The force of clerks will be largely increased in a few days. The ones mentioned were secured because of their special knowledge of the goods in their departments. A great deal of their help will be chosen later. The office consists of Alice Hertzog, cashier, and Hattie Seiborling, bookkeeper. The general superintendent is S. Hoffman. The night watchman is S.S. Thompson. The window decorator is Milton Morrow who will have particular charge of the four display windows. Mr. Morrow is a decorator whose taste and ability have made him well known among the merchants of this city as well as the public who have often admired his artistic decorations. There will be electric reflectors in the windows. Tonight the place will be handsomely decorated with flowers, ferns, palms and other tropical plants. The Allentown Band will render a concert during the evening and will be stationed behind the bank of ferns and palms on the north side of the room. It is expected that a large delegation of the employees from the Perth Amboy store will be present and take in the opening. The goods which the Messrs. Hess have laden their shelves with comprise of the latest in design and pattern that the market affords. No state or shop worn goods will be seen in their establishment and the prices will be in the nature of a surprise to the customers. With everything that the public requires where every taste, no matter how critical, can be satisfied; with prices as low as is consistent with the best quality and with honest and fair dealing, the Messrs. Hess are confident of securing a fair share of the public patronage. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 3:22 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PALEHIGH-L] Hess Brothers Maybe someone will remember the origin of Hess Brothers Dept. Store in Allentown. In my searches for ancestors I came across the name of two brothers named Hess who traveled into Allentown and started a dry goods store. Supposedly this was the start of Hess Bros., as we knew it. Does any one know the whole story of the original Hess Bros.? Where they came from? Who their family was? We lived in the West End while in Allentown. At Halloween, our neighborhood children used to like to go out to Max Hess' house, for someone told them he gave out half dollars instead of candy. I hope I have jogged someone's memory. Anna in AZ ==== PALEHIGH Mailing List ==== Contact List Manager at [email protected] PaGenWeb Lehigh County http://www.pa-roots.com/~lehigh Surname Page is at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~myplace/lehighpa.html Genealogy of Pa at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6508/

Maybe someone will remember the origin of Hess Brothers Dept. Store in Allentown. In my searches for ancestors I came across the name of two brothers named Hess who traveled into Allentown and started a dry goods store. Supposedly this was the start of Hess Bros., as we knew it. Does any one know the whole story of the original Hess Bros.? Where they came from? Who their family was? We lived in the West End while in Allentown. At Halloween, our neighborhood children used to like to go out to Max Hess' house, for someone told them he gave out half dollars instead of candy. I hope I have jogged someone's memory. Anna in AZ