Hello fellow researchers, I want to thank everyone who gave so graciously of your time, your help, knowledge, and suggestions with regard to my inquiry of the surname Schröeder / Shrader. Your generous assistance and all your time that you gave to assist me is deeply appreciated. Your help made it possible for me to locate several, until now, missing children, making some very productive connections. Thank you so very much. Fran

Would anyone know of any information of a Welsh Congregational Church around Slatington or maybe Wind Gap area. Sue

Hi, few more of the 1895 obituaries. Sue Bertha Hersh Monday, October 21, 1895 Obituary Bertha, daughter of William Hersh, of No 682 Lawrence Street, died last evening at 9 o’clock of diphtheria. She was 6 years of age. Deceased had been sick since last Wednesday. Death Notice Hersch, In this city, October 20, of diphtheria, Bertie May, daughter of William H. and Emma M. Hersch, aged 6 years, 1 month and 15 days. Private funeral services from the residence of the parents, No 682 Lawrence Street, this forenoon at 10 o’clock. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Carrie Ella Hersh Saturday, October 12, 1895 Obituary Carrie Ella Hersh, daughter of William and Adelaide Hersh, of Phillipsburg, died yesterday and the remains were brought to this city last evening and taken in charge by Undertaker Sterner. The child’s age was 3 years, 10 months and 26 days. Funeral will be held at the house of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Hersh, No. 419 North Lumber Street, probably tomorrow. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Hersh, at Phillipsburg, October 11, 1895, Carrie Ella, daughter of William and Adelaide Hersh, aged 3 years, 10 months and 26 days. Charles Hersh Thursday, June 27, 1895 Obituary Charles Hersh, employed in the establishment of T. J. Notter, died yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock of Bright’s Disease. He had been sick for several weeks and the disease brought on blood poisoning and convulsions, causing death. Deceased was 25 years of age and unmarried. Mrs. William Herst Thursday, May 23, 1895 Obituary Mrs. William Herst died at her home, No 423 North Main Street, Bethlehem yesterday morning. Deceased was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Ruhe, of No 513 Chew Street, and a sister to Professor H. E. Ruhe. She was a graduate of the Allentown High School, class of ’83. In December, 1888, she was married to Mr. Herst. A son surives. About two weeks ago, Mrs. Herst was taken with typhoid fever, and though she received the best of medical skill and a mother’s tender nursing and succumbed to the disease. Mrs. Herst was a most faithful member of Salem’s Reformed Church and of the choir during her residence in this city. In Bethlehem, she joined the church of her husband, the Moravian. The funeral will be held next Saturday afternoon and the body will be buried on the Ruhe plot in Union Cemetery. Harvey Sylvanus Hertzog Tuesday, September 10, 1895 Death Notice Hertzog, In this city, September 8, 1895, Harvey Sylvanus, son of Frank and Mary Hertzog, aged 1 year, 1 month and 9 days. Funeral this morning at 9:30 o’clock? From the home of the parents, 222 or 922 North Third Street. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Burial at Longswamp Church. Wilson Hertzog Thursday, November 21, 1895 Obituary Wilson Hertzog, of Nazareth, died Monday evening after nine days illness from typhoid fever. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hertzog, who survive. He also leaves three brothers, Isaac, Albert and Howard Hertzog, all of Nazareth and Mrs. Whitesell, of Bath. Deceased was about twenty-four years old. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. Anna Hess Monday, April 15, 1895 Obituary Last evening at 5:30 o’clock, Mrs. Anna Hess, wife of Daniel Hess of Rittersville, died of dropsy. Her husband, five daughters and one son survive. She was 71 years, 2 months and 10 days old. Funeral Thursday forenoon. Services at the residence of her husband at 9:30 followed by services in Trinity Evangelical Sunday School Room. Rev. Medlar will officiate. Death Notice Hess, At Rittersville, April 14, 1895, Anna, wife of Daniel Hess. Funeral on Thursday forenoon at 9:30 o’clock from the residence of her husband, followed by services in Trinity Evangelical Sunday School room, this city. Caroline Hess Wednesday, September 25, 1895 Obituary Caroline, widow of Henry Hess, died Monday night at her home in East Allentown after an illnes of eight months. The maiden name of the deceased was Smith. She is survived by the following children, Henry of Weatherly; John of Philadelphia, Adam of Bethlehem, Mrs. William Smith of East Allentown and Mrs. Jeremiah Weirbach of Friedensville. Funeral services Saturday in Jerusalem Church. Rev. N. Z. Snyder of South Bethlehem officiating. Death Notice Hess, In East Allentown, September 23, 1895, Caroline, widow of Henry Hess, aged 71 years, 2 months and 2 days. Funeral Saturday morning at 9:30 from the residence of her son-in-law, William Smith, 223 Walnut Street, Allentown, Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Burial and services at Jerusalem Church, Eastern Salisbury. George Hicks Saturday, April 27, 1895 Obituary George Hicks, who formerly resided at No 438 Allen Street, died in Brooklyn from grip. While living in this city, he was a member of the Baptist Church. His daughter, Annie was employed in the City Button Works. Rev. Reuben Hill, D. D. Tuesday, March 5, 1895 Obituary Rev. Reuben Hill, D. D., formerly of this city, for ten years Financial Secretary of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, died suddenly Sunday afternoon of heart disease at his home near the seminary. In the morning, he felt unwell and rmained in the house. His death was unexpected and proved to be a great shock to his friends. Dr. Hill was born at Hughesville, Lycoming County, July 22, 1826. His parents were John and Catherine Hill. His mother was descended from the Steck family, which as given many prominent men in the Lutheran Ministry. He took a preliminary course at Lewisburg and entered Pennsylvania College. Gettysburg, in 1848, graduating four years later with first honor. He taught at Roanoke College, Virginia, for a year and was also, for a short time, principal of an Academy at Shamokin. During his time, he pursued his theological studies. IN 1854 he was ordained. For four years, he was pastor of St. James Church in Gettysburg. During that time, he met Miss Rose P. Schaeffer, daughter of the late Rev. Dr. C. F. Schaeffer, and they were married June 2, 1837. In 1859, Dr. Hill accepted a call to St. John’s Church, Hagerstown, Md and a year later succeeded Rev. C. P. Krauth at Pittsburg. Six years later he went to Rhinebeck, N. Y. and from that place to Rochester, N. Y., where he founded the English Church of the Reformation. In 1874, he accepted a call to St. John’s Church, this city, and remaining until 1885, when he was succeeded by Rev. Dr. S. A. Repass, the present pastor. While, a resident in Allentown, he took an interest in the affairs of Muhlenberg College. In 1893, the degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him. After his appointment as financial Agent of the seminary, he collected a large portion of the funds to erect the seminary buildings and superintended their construction, displaying much judgement and taste in the work. As a writer, Dr. hill, was well-known. He published a number of panphlets and at the time of death, he was putting through the press a commentary on Matthew, written by his father-in-law. He also contributed an article on “ Israel Under The Second Great Monarchy” to the Evangelical Review. Dr. Hill left a widow but no children. William Hill Friday, September 20, 1895 Obituary William Hill, an old and respected citizen of Weissport, died of general debility. He was almost 75 years of age. Deceased had been ill for almost a year, suffering with rheumatism, but was not confined to the house all this time, until last week, when he retired to his room suffering intense pain. He leaves a wife and four grown children. Harry Franklin Hillegas Monday, August 19, 1895 Death Notice Hillegas, In this city, August 18, 1895, Harry Franklin, infant son of Franklin W. and Mamie A. Hillegass, aged 6 mos. And 1 day. Funeral services at the parents residence No 541 Silk Street on Tuesday at 1:00 o’clock to which the relatives and friends are cordially invited without further notice. Interment in West End Cemetery. Cora Hirst Saturday, May 25, 1895 Death Notice In Bethlehem, May 21, 1895, Cora A. Hirst, wife of William H. Hirst, aged 29 years, 8 months and 2 days. Funeral services from her late residence No. 123 North Main Street, Saturday at 1 p.m. Services in the Moravian Church 1:30. Interment in Union Cemetery, Allentown. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 25, 1904 FROM OUR CORPS OF ABLE CORRESPONDENTS (PART 2 OF 2) BALLY Leo LETTERHOUSE who entered a college at Columbus, Ohio, about a year ago, returned home to spend a short vacation, after which he will again return to the same institution. Leo STENGEL of the University of Pennsylvania, is spending his vacation with his parents. A.D. HERTZOG has a party from Gabelsville, with a steam saw mill, employed sawing lumber in his tract of woodland, north of Bally. Leo ECK secured employment in Philadelphia. Nicholas MELCHIOR, cement contractor, has completed the cement floor to the front of the Catholic church. Wm. ESSICK, of Reading, spent Sunday with his father Jacob ESSICK, of this place. Both Joanna and Agnes STAUFFER left for Atlantic City, where they secured employment at a boarding house. FINLAND Isaac H. STULL is on the sick list. While Monroe SUAGER was cutting grass and was sharpening the sythe he cut himself badly in his hand. He is unable to attend to his work. While M.N. THOMAS foreman of the H. SOMMERS cigar factory of this place, made his usual trip to Quakertown his horse became unmanageale. Mr. THOMAS was thrown out, of the wagon, falling heavily on the ground and was badly bruised about the legs and arms. Henry HEITZ made a trip to Philadelphia and Washington Park on Saturday and Sunday. The funeral of Mrs. Noah SOUDER was largely attended on Saturday. The O.K.F. Lodge elected the following officers for the ensuing term on Tuesday evening. P.S.K.M., Emil FELS; S.K.N., M.H. STULL; Sr. Champion, Charles HENRY; Jr. Champion, I.H. STULL; K.T. Warden, Harvey SWARTZ; M. of R., M.N. THOMAS; Trusttee, Walter JOHNSON; Rep. to grand Chamber at Reading, C.D. KRAUSS. SKIPPACK Peter A. METZ was housed up with tonsilitis for a few days. Wilson HENDRICKS went to Schwenksville bank on Monday for him. Mrs. Rev. Jacob B. MENSCH is about the same as last week. Milton KRAMER began sending his milk to the city last week. Rather unhandy for him to get it to the railroad. Mrs. A.H. SEIPT is spending a week with the family of Jeremiah KRIEBEL, of Towamensing. The grass and grain at the various sales brings fair prices except at Christian HUNSBERGER's sale where no one had come. Thus none was sold. ZIEGLERVILLE Solomon K.O. GRIMLEY finished shipping ice from Arcola. The house at that place is empty. John U. HENDRICKS, prop. of the Perkiomen Hotel, at Schwenksville, will have a grand 4th of July celebration in the afternoon and evening. The Marine band of Sassamansville has been engaged to furnish the music. A concert and fire works will be the principal features of the evening. H.K. HUNSICKER moved the old fire engine house at Schwenksville to his place near Lederachville, Chas. S. WHITMAN had charge of the arrangements. LEDERACHVILLE John SLOTTER and family spent Sunday in Fruitville. Charles GISCHKE and family, of Lansdale, spent Sunday with Horace LEDERACH and family. Mr. and Mrs. Howard KULP accompanied by Mrs. E.K. KULP, spent Wednesday and Thursday in Philadelphia. Services by the M.B. and C., on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., at the home of Michael ZIEGLER. Prayer meeting on Saturday evening at the home of Nathanial ZEIGLER. Mrs. John SLOTTER is spending a week in Fruitville. VERNFIELD Clinton DELP has given his farm buildings a coat of white wash. It would be a good thing if some of our farmers would follow his example. Yellis CASSEL and wife spent several days at Lansdale last week. Jacob DELP & Co., have nearly completed the new barn for John SHISLEE. Prayer meeting was held at the residence of Jeremiah SHELLY on Wednesday evening. TYLERSPORT Samuel HUNSBERGER will offer his grass and grain at public sale on July 2. John LANDIS has raised a strawberry the circumference of which is 5 1/2 inches. Pretty hard to beat. WOXALL Miss Lillie B. SMITH, Annie F. HARTZELL and Stella H. STAUFFER attended the surprise party of Edwin H. HILTEBEITEL, at Hendricks Station, on Wednesday evening. Mrs. John T. CARVER and daughter, Stella, visited Mrs. Henry LANDIS, of Morwood who is very ill with brights disease and cancer. Two very valuable horses of Wm. WOLLFORD died of distember on Monday. Miss Kate CREMEMAN, is spending a few weeks with her aunt, Lizzie SWARTZ, at Tylersport. John SHOLL left the employ of John CARVER and is now foreman in Peter SOUDER's factory. HILLEGASS Mrs. Hannah DRESSLER and Mrs. Reuben BAUER and daughter, Mary, on Saturday and Sunday visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. George RUDOLPH, son-in-law of the former, at Lansdale. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey LENHART and children, of Allentown, visited the latters parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oswin HOFFMAN, of this place in the former part of the week. Harvey HARING's sale with cattle and pigs on Monday, was largely attended and good prices were realized. HOPPENVILLE C.M. HENDRICKS is building a two story kitchen to his house. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard FREED, a daughter. Charles RENNINGER is making a bay window to his house and also giving it a coat of paint. Rev. Elmer BOYER D.D., will preach an english sermon in St. Luke's church on Sunday, June 26. RED HILL Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry REITER, a girl, last Saturday. A.B. BEYER who was in the German Hospital for treatment to his sore leg, was taken home on Thursday. Wm. H. WELKER who was married in Allentown on Wednesday was serenaded by the Red Hill band on Thursday evening. Rev. Harvey WELKER and wife, of Bluffton, Ind., are under the parental roof this week. J.P. KLINE was in Norristown on business on Thursday. POWDER VALLEY Rev. N.S. HAWK will preach in the Milford church on Saturday evening. The infant child of Isaac STAHL died on Thursday evening. Miss Mary STAUFFER, of Barto, visited her sister, Mrs. W.S. MILLER, this week. Mrs. W.S. and Mrs. M.K. MILLER, attended the funeral of Mrs. Peter WELLER, of Clayton, on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Horace HALLMAN and son, LeRoy, visited the family of Allen HALLMAN, on Sunday. KUMRY Mr. and Mrs. Preston KLINE entertained Mr. and Mrs. Andrew STECKEL and Sallie and Milton PFAFF, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin BARNDT, Mr. and Mrs. Oswin REINHART, Wm. MARKS and E. REINHART were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John REINHART, on Sunday. CONGO The ice cream festival held by George GEISINGER on Saturday evening was largely attended. Jonathan SCHANELY bought a new wagon on Saturday at HOUCK and HENRY's sale. The painters are at work at Samuel SWEINHART's house.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 25, 1904 FROM OUR CORPS OF ABLE CORRESPONDENTS (PART 1 OF 2) PALM Mrs. Lena HEISTAND returned home Tuesday after spending several days at Boyertown visiting her sister and brother and other relatives. Wm. HOFFMAN has build a new overshoot to his barn. Henry GERHARD and Allen CONRAD did the work. Mr. and Mrs. James BUTZ and Frank MEST, of this place, attended the ice cream and strawberry festival at Seisholtzville, on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Albert KRAUSS, of Allentown, and Mrs. SIMONS, of New York, were the guests of Edwin KRAUSS and family several days this week. Rev. Henry LEESER, of Reading, was noticed in town this week. Wm. CONNER, of Philadelphia, shipped two carloads of hay from his farm at this place this week. Wm. KULP has been taking care of the farm for the last two years. Allen FRONHEISER and family had as their guests the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. FRONHEISER, of Huff's church, on Sunday. H.Z. HEIST and son, LeRoy, spent Sunday at Dorney's Park. Mrs. James KRAUSS and Mrs. Francis SHELLY, of East Greenville, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Edwin KRAUSS. Mrs. EPPLER, mother of Alfred EPPLER, of near town, had an apopletic stroke and is in a critical condition. Master Raymond BUTZ is spending several weeks with his grandparents, Wm. MOLL and family, at Seisholtzville. Miss Lydia YEAKEL, and Mrs. Edwin SCHULTZ and daughter Stella, made a trip to Collegeville and other points on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Allen FRONHEISER and children, attended the funeral of the former's aunt at Huff's church. Fred. CONRAD who is clerk in a store at Congo, spent Sunday at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen CONRAD. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold and daughters, Sarah and Lena, and son Franklin, of Telford were the guests of the laters sister, Mrs. Allen STAUFFER on last Sunday. Gus REPPERT, wife and children, of Green Valley, were the guests of Allen CONRAD on Sunday. Mrs. Matilda MESCHTER will have public sale with grass and grain today. DILLINGERSVILLE Born to Mr. and Mrs. Willie FRETZ a daughter. James A.G. FLORES, of Allentown, visited his father on Sunday. The following visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. KLEINSMITH and family on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. STROLL, Ida and Lydia STROLL, Robert and Harry KRAUSS, Mr. and Mrs. Edward GULMER, of South Allentown, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel FOCHT, of Quakertown, and Miss Emma CAMBELL of Milford Square. Mrs. Calvin SCHELL and children are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Horace MILLER this week. Mrs. Calvin FREED and Mrs. Charles SCHLICHER, of Allentown, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert FREED on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Horace MILLER visited at Hosensack, on Sunday. H.C. DILLINGER, student of the Kutztown Normal School, is having his vacation this week. Thomas MOHR, Luzinda MOYER, Harvey STICHLER and Lydia KOSENBERGER, of Vera Cruz, were the guests of Miss Laura HIGH on Sunday. Columbus KLEINSMITH caught a large snapper this week one day. Miss Sallie SCHOENLY and Miss Alice FRYER, of Hosensack, visited Miss Ella RHOADS and Columbus KLEINSMITH on Saturday. FAGLEYSVILLE A.P. GEIST, of this place, who is working at Atlantic City spent Saturday and Sunday at home. PFEIFFERS will hold a festival July 2. Harry BECKER and family were the Sunday guests of his father, Joseph BECKER. Mr. and Mrs. William ALLEN, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday at J.M. SHIVES. William PFEIFFER, of Philadelphia, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. C. PFEIFFER for the week. PFEIFFER's dance was well attended. Miss Essie LAMB and friend Walter NEIMAN, of Pottstown, spent Sunday at DRACE's and Mrs. Christian STETLER and Mrs. Cornelius MARKLEY were Saturday visitors at the same place. Messrs. Elmer GRUBB and Thomas FRY left on Tuesday for Atlantic City for the summer. J.L. GEIST was at Reading on Monday on a business trip. Joseph ROSENBERRY, formerly teacher, of Fagleysville Primary School, now attending Millersville State Normal School, was the Sunday guest of his father Jacob ROSENBERY, of this place. William HORNBERGER, Jr., of Reading, spent Friday and Saturday the guest of Mrs. A.P. GEIST and J.L. GEIST. HOSENSACK Mrs. Erwin DONEY and Mrs. Jennie RAUDENBUSH made a business trip to Allentown, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert DILLINGER, of Zionsville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester KEHS and Mr. and Mrs. Richard BOLDEN. CLAYTON Harry ZINGLING and Minnie DENNIS, Frank REESE and Mamie EVERETT, of Allentown, spent Sunday with Reuben BEITLER and family and Allen GEHMAN and family. Miss Mabel ACKERMAN was in Niantic visiting friends. Ambrose ACKERMAN is working in Bechtelsville. The funeral of Mrs. Peter WELLER was well attended. Mrs. Susan HEIL is in Macungie visiting her brother Charles HEIL. Augustus REPPERT and family, Morris HAAS and family and Minnie ESHBACH spent Saturday in Allentown, at Dorney's Park. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan PANNEPACKER and her mother Mrs. FREY were in Reading on Saturday on business. Misses Maud GREISAMER, Katie WEIDER and Mr. Fred GREISAMER, of Macungie, and Mr. William ROMIG, of Allentown, Misses Ida and Florence CLEMMER, Henry CLEMMER and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H.J. GERY, of Palm, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William F. STAUFFER. Mrs. James ZEIGLER, Miss Mary ZEIGLER and Mr. and Mrs. KLEBE, of East Greenville, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George SCHLICHER. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank JACOBS a son. Mrs. Alvin GEHRIS and daughter Edna, spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. SCHLICHER. Mrs. George SCHLICHER spent a week in Pottstown, visiting friends. She returned home last Thursday. Martin LANDIS spent Sunday with the family, of Henry GERHARD, near Corning. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. CLEMMER spent Sunday in Allentown. The funeral of Mrs. Peter WELLER was largely attended. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel BENFIELD, a daughter. HARLEM James WEIKEL and wife, and Charles KINSEY and family, of Reading, and Stella RUSH, of Phoenixville, were the guests of Daniel ROTHENBERGER and family. Robert E. GERY left for New Berlinville, to spend a week with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene GREGORY. Mrs. William GREGORY returned home after spending several days with Dr. J.A. ROTH and family, of Red Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar SWINEHART, of Hillegass and Isaac HEIMBACH and family of East Greenville, were the guests of John B. RAUCH and family. Henry KEMP, of Pottstown, and Miss Alice HEYDT, of Barto, were the guests of Adam Y. SIESHOLTZ and family. Benjamen HOFFMAN made a business trip to Allentown. John H. GERY was at Red Hill on business. SASSAMANSVILLE Warren HOFFMAN and lady friend, of Zieglerville, were the guests of J. HOFFMAN on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob HOFFMAN, Mrs. A.K. HUBER and Mrs. WEYAND were in Pottstown last week visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Horace FRY, of this place and Mr. and Mrs. Henry FRY, of Niantic, were in Allentown over Sunday visiting friends. Dr. Curtis HEFFNER and wife and I.C. JONES and wife, were in Pottstown on Sunday visiting friends. Dr. Curtis HEFFNER was in Philadelphia on business. Harry RENNNINGER and wife and Frank RENNINGER and wife were in Red Hill on Sunday, visiting friends. PERKIOMEN SEMINARY D. Montford MELCHOR who taught at the Seminary during the spring term was elected to the chair of history which was vacated by Prof. W.D. RENNINGER. Prof. MELCHOR is a graduate of Gettysburg College two years ago specalizing in history and will no doubt be an efficient instructor, having already had two years experience in the proffession of teaching. Prof. and Mrs. Charles B. WEIRICH who have charge of the music department of Perkiomen Seminary will spend the months of July and August at Brookfield Center, Conn., where they will teach and study music at the Herbert Wilber GREEN Summer School. Prof. GREEN is a celebrated New York musician. Prof. WEIRECH will leave for Brookfield Center next Tuesday while Mrs. WEIRECH will follow later because of an organ dedication in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Lansdale on which occasion she will partake in the exercises. Prof. WEIRECH has been elected a member of the Advisory Board of the Green School where he will teach. TRUMBAUERSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Manoah HILLEGASS entertained Spinnerstown friends on Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth RICHARD is giving her house a coat of paint. Miss Clara CHRISTMAN, of Philadelphia spent several days at home. Mrs. Robert WONSIDLER and son, of Kumry, spent several days with Mrs. Sophia WEIDNER. Miss Ella CROLL, of Pennsburg, started work in the Jarrett box factory on Monday. Simon CROLL will shortly occupy the hotel here. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey SMITH spent Sunday at Zion Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome KLINE are the happy parents of an infant. Henry NEIDIG will hold his farewell party on Saturday evening.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 25, 1904 THE TICKET NOMINATED The representatives of the G.O.P. met in convention at Chicago, this week, for the purpose of placing a ticket before the public for President and Vice-President. After a grand display of oratory Theodore ROOSEVELT and Charles W. FAIRBANKS were nominated by acclamation on Thursday afternoon. The convention was tame throughout all its deliberations as there were no contests, all arrangements having been perfected in advance so that the convention merely ratified the wishes of the leaders. After the ticket had been named Geo. B. CORTELYOU, Secretary of Commerce, was elected chairman of the National Committee and he is now ready to built up a campaign organization on lines framed by the President and voiced on the first day of the convention by Secretary ROOT. An aggressive campaign will be instituted from now on till the election, and every effort will be made to land the nominees in the White House. TAKEN TO THE ASYLUM Mrs. Ella RENNINGER, wife of Howard RENNINGER, of East Greenville, had a hearing before a lunacy commission yesterday morning at the office of HILLEGASS & LARZELERE, Norristown. Mrs. RENNINGER is twenty-eight years of age and has one child. She had recently behaved in a somewhat peculiar manner, and when she started a few days ago to get an axe, presumably to kill her child, it was deemed best to place her under restraint. The commission found that she was suffering from insanity, which, it is hoped, will be only temporary, and recommended that she be sent to the Norristown Hospital for the insane for treatment. THE OPINION OF A THEOLOGIAN ON VOTING The Rev. W. Barnes LOWER, of the Wyncote Presbyterian church, gave the following as his opinion on American citizenship before the Schuylkill Valley Christian Endeavor Convention: "The failure of an American citizen to cast his ballot and vote is a sin and an insult to our forefathers, who so nobly and heroically sacrified their lives in order to build our grand constitutional government. I consider the casting of a ballot a sacred duty, which every true Christian and every American citizen should honorably fulfill." A FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Quakertown will celebrate the 4th this year in a manner befitting the day. About $400 has been subscribed towards the occasion. A feature of the day will be a parade of about 50 floats, 30 automobiles, two or three bands, a number of fire companies and about a dozen secret societies. The speakers of the day will be Hon. Irvin P. WANGER and Judge STOUT. FREE CLAM BAK AND CONCERT H.B. HARLEY, of the American House, Pennsburg, will celebrate the 4th by giving two band concerts and a free clam bake, one concert and one clam bake will be given in the afternoon and another of each in the evening. The Boyertown cornet band has been engaged to furnish the music. LIGHTNING'S DESTRUCTIVE WORK While the heavy thunder storm of Tuesday afternoon passed through Bucks county, lightning struck the house of Milton STRUNK, of Quakertown, and did considerable damage. At the same time two barns were struck in the vicinity of California, and both were totally destroyed. OLD MAID CONFESSES FOUR MURDERS Catherine MILLER, an old maid, aged 83, of Fredricksburg, confessed on her death bed that she had committed four murders. The victims were her mother, a brother, a sister and the infant child of a niece. Two of these are recalled to have died under peculiar circumstances. BIBLE IN MANY LANGUAGES The Bible has been put in forty-three languages during the last year for Pennsylvania alone, according to Rev. Dr. James MORROW, president of the Pennsylvania Bible Society, in his address to the Methodist minister on the centenary of the British and Foreign Bible Society. The estimate was that there were 300,000,000 Bibles in existence among the 1,500,000,000 population of the earth, and that seven-tenths of the people are still without the Bible. GIRL GOES TO CEMETERY TO DIE Miss Bessie GREEN, the 19-year-old daughter of C. Edward GREEN, of Norristown was found seated upon her mother's grave in Montgomery Cemetery after the storm on Monday evening. The girl left her home during the afternoon, and had gone to the cemetery, where she stayed during the heavy shower. Her clothing was completely drenched. When found and spoken to she replied: "Let me alone, I want to die." An effort was made to get the girl to leave the Cemetery, but she refused. Officers were sent for, who removed the girl to her home. It is believed her mind is affected. SCHOOL BOARD TREASURER MISSING J. Charles WHITESIDE who has been treasurer of the Colerain Township School Board, Lancaster county, for many years, but who recently failed to be re-elected, has disappeared. An investigation shows that the Board is indebted to various banks to the amount of $2700 of which only $300 was authorized by action of the Board. FARMER CUTS THROAT A farmer, David A. BACHMAN, of Near Lynville, Lehigh county, committed suicide on Wednesday afternoon, by cutting his throat with a pocket knife. The man was a widower, about 40 years of age and had been acting queerly for some time. When he left his house the suspicions of his housekeeper were aroused, and she, joined by several others, followed him at a distance. Mr. BACHMAN seemingly found that he was followed, started rapidly to go across a field and when he had reached about the middle he drew a pocket knife from his pocket and suddenly slashed his throat. The jugular vein was severed and almost instant death followed. There is no known cause for the deed but the despondency under which the man seemed to be ever since his wife died three years ago. Deceased leaves no children. OFFICER ROBBED WHILE SLEEPING Rudolph HERMANN, an Ambler tailor, had his property seized for non-payment of rent. The goods were to be sold on Wednesday, but on the morning of the sale a team made its appearance at 3 o'clock, while the officer on guard slept, loaded the goods and removed them to Camden, N.J. WOMAN KILLS MONSTER BLACK SNAKE In delivering milk to the Finland creamery, Mrs. J.B. SCOTT encountered a monster black snake. The plucky woman jumped from the wagon and succeeded in killing the reptile. On taking the measure it was found to be almost eight feet in length.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 25, 1904 MANGLED IN MACHINE While cleaning a dough mixing machine in the bakery of S.W. KRATZ, of Souderton, last Friday afternoon, Benjamin MEYERS, one of the employes was caught by the arm and drawn into the machine. His fellow workmen stood by and were horrified. Mr. MEYERS had but recently entered the employ of Mr. KRATZ and instead of turning the machine by hand as has been customary, he slipped on the belt and let it run slowly, when caught he called loudly for help and one of the employes promptly threw off the belt and saved the unfortunate man's life. The injured man was removed to a Philadelphia Hospital where it was found necessary to amputate an arm to which Mr. MYERS objected, but it is thought his life can not be saved unless this is done. Mr. MEYERS is a resident of Philadelphia, is single and was employed at Souderton for only about eight weeks. Should he recover he will be crippled for life. BICYCLE STOLEN AT CAKE WALK On Saturday evening Samuel GERHARD hired a bicycle from his brother and made a trip to Shimersville, to attend a cake walk at that place. While he was there he left his bicycle stand, to enjoy himself for the evening, when he returned to mount the machine to return home, he found that it was missing. No clue of its whereabouts could be found with the exception of a track of a bicycle from the spot where it stood going in the direction of Emaus. Mr. GERHARD spent several days at Emaus trying to get a glance at his missing machine, but all his troubles were in vain. DOUGLASS TOWNSHIP COMMENCEMENT The third annual commencement of the public schools of Douglass township, will be held at Sassamansville, in Jefferson DREH's hall, this evening. The graduates are Samuel BAUER and Emma BECHTEL, both of Weiss school, Congo. The following program will be rendered: Music, Gilbertsville Orchestra; prayer, Rev. J.E. FREEMAN; salutatory, "Knowledge is Power," Emma BECHTEL; music, Orchestra; valedictory, "The Cost of Progres," Samuel BAUER; address, Dr. F.R. BRUNNER; music, Orchestra; address, Rev. J.E. FREEMAN; music, Orchestra; presentation of diplomas, Supt. J. Horace LANDIS; music, Orchestra. BURGLARS GET WEDDING GIFTS "Riverside Farm," the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac CHRISTMAN, near Black Rock, Upper Providence township, was burglarized a few nights ago, and many valuables were stolen, among which were a large number of wedding gifts they had received on the occasion of their recent marriage. The burglars, two men at least and probably more, gained an entrance to the house through a rear window and had ransacked it pretty thoroughly before they were discovered. The couple had received many handsome and valuable presents when married and many of these comprising silver, plate, jewelry, bric a brac, etc., were stolen. ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION SERVICES Services will be held in the Pennsburg Reformed church on Wednesday evening, June 29, when the Rev. G.W. LUTZ, recently elected pastor of the Pennsburg Reformed Charge, will be ordained and installed. The services will be conducted by Rev. Jacob ROTH, Boyertown, Rev. W.B. WERNER, Schwenksville and Rev. D.K. LAUDENSCHLAGER, West Point. Service at 7.30 o'clock. All are most cordially invited to attend. AGE NO BAR TO PATRIOTISM Mrs. John MILLER, aged 90 years, was the most interesting personage at the county meeting of Lehigh, held last Saturday. The aged lady rose early and walked from her home to the place of the convention, a distance of more than two miles, and worked all day in helping to prepare the meals for the politicians. HOBO KILLED ON RAILROAD While a gang of five hoboes were travelling between Hatfield and Souderton on Wednesday night one of them was struck by a north-bound freight train and had his skull fractured and both legs broken. He was about 28 years old and fairly well clothed. BIG CROP OF STRAWBERRIES Dr. J.H. FUNK, of Boyertown, harvested 2100 quarts of strawberries in ten days time. MARRIAGE WAS A SURPRISE It was with genuine surprise that the many friends of Miss Kathryn FLICKINGER and Dr. J.C. LANDIS learned today of their marriage Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. H.A. WELKER, in this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. WELKER at four o'clock, in the presence of only a very few intimate friends and the bride and groom left on the evening train over the Clover Leaf, due here at 6.13, for a wedding trip to the East. The marriage proved a surprise, not because it was unexpected, but because the friends of the young couple thought that it was not to occur until fall. Dr. and Mrs. LANDIS are a most estimable couple and they have a host of friends who are ready to extend congratulations and best wishes upon their return. Miss FLICKINGER came to Bluffton two years ago from Sheridan, Pa., and has been well and favorably known as one of the ablest of the many fine music teachers in the city. She is a graduate of the Albright College, of Myerstown, Pa., and she also took a post graduate course in music. She had a large class of students here and proved a competent teacher, and is universally admired for her fine character. Dr. LANDIS first came to Bluffton eight months ago and decided to locate at the town of Barbers Mill, north-west of Bluffton. His home previous to that time was in Pennsburg, Pa. He is an able young man in his profession and has established a fine practice for himself. The wedding tour of Dr. and Mrs. LANDIS will include a trip to Niagara Falls, Allentown, Pennsburg and Sheridan, also a trip to Atlantic City. They will be gone about a month and upon their return will live at Barbers Mill. May long life, happiness, and prosperity attend them is the wish of their many friends. - Evening News, Blufton, Ind. BOYS GOES DOWN WITH CRAMPS Two boys were indulging in swimming Wednesday afternoon in Skippack creek, near MEYER's dam, when Howard, the fourteen year old son of Postmaster David ANDERSON, of Evansburg, was seized with cramps. The boy shouted for help, but his companion was only ten years old, and could not render the aid needed. The smaller boy shouted for help, but before assistance could arrive the unfortunate boy was drowned. STUDENT INJURED IN FALL FROM CHERRY TREE Calvin, the 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus BERGSTRESSER, residing near Lower Saucon post-office, was engaged in picking cherries, Monday when a limb broke and he fell about twenty-five feet fracturing his wrist and receiving contusions and cuts about the head. It is feared that also a vertebra is fractured. The young many had just returned from Kutztown State Normal School and received a certificate to teach this Fall. DEAD HEN USED AS WEAPON Encountering a chicken thief while on his way home at an early hour on Monday morning, Con BONNER, of Hazleton, made a dash for the fellow. The thief, who was decapitating the fowls that he had stolen, dealt BONNER a terrific blow in the face with one of the headless hens. BONNER was dazed and blinded by blood and feathers, and the thief ran off. MACKY MUCK PICNIC The Muck Mucks, of Allentown, will go into camp at Markley's mill, on July 3, for several weeks. The Muck camp is always a delightful affair. Fishing along the Perkiomen is one of the delights of the outing. Ed. TRUMBAUER, in charge of the Hotel Penn sample room, Allentown, is chief Muck. TO ENGAGE IN CHICKEN BUSINESS V.G. PRIZER, of Schwenksville, has sold his lot to George LOUGHEAD, of Philadelphia, for $1300, who took possession immediately on Saturday. He intends to engage in the poultry business. DIED WHILE SHAKING HANDS Josiah K. GORDON, of Norristown, while shaking hands with his sister, Mrs. George WEIDNER, on Wednesday, exclaimed "I'm fainting!" He died of neuralgia of the heart before a physician could arrive.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 18, 1904 SUPPORTS TEACHERS IN USE OF ROD Judge ERMENTROUT, of Berks county, says teachers have a perfect right to whip pupils who persistently refuse to obey the rules under ordinary means of punishment. A teacher of that county was arrested and brought to trial by an irate father whose son had felt the correcting influence of a good sized strap. It was shown the boy was inattentive to his studies, disobedient to the point of defiance and refused to be moved by kindness. The strap was then resorted to but not with undue severity. The Court directed a verdict of acquittal. PRISONER TRIES TO HANG HIMSELF IN CELL Patrick COX, of Norristown, arrested for alleged drunkenness, attempted suicide in a City Hall cell on Saturday, trying to hang himself with his pocket handkerchief. He was found by Assistant Chief MACOLLY with the improvised rope about his neck, fastening the other end to an overhead grating. JUDGE DEFINES REPUTATION AND CHARACTER "If every girl in Montgomery county who sits upon her lover's lap or invites him to her home is a girl of bad repute, then I blush for our county," said Judge WEAND, Friday, at Norristown, during the trial of Raymond ROSENBERGER, of Souderton. He was charged with a serious offense by Eva CRESSMAN, a sixteen-year-old girl. The defendant's counsel reviewed alleged unladylike acts, one of which was that the young mother had sat upon the defendant's lap. It was in this case that Judge WEAND defined "reputation" and "character," saying that "reputation is what people say about you; character is what you are." SMOKED MEATS STOLEN Thieves entered the smoke house of Isaac SHOMER, a farmer near Bernville, Berks county and stole the hams and summer sausage of five hogs and the meat from an ox. FINAL EXAMINATIONS AT KUTZTOWN Final examination was held this week at the Normal School, Kutztown. The State Board of Examiners were: John G. STEWART, deputy superintendent of public instruction; J.R. FLICKINGER, principal of Central S.N.S., Lock Haven; J.W. SWEENEY, superintendent, Elk County; J.O. WOLF, superintendent, Armstrong; A. Reist PUTT, superintendent, Milton; Ira SHIPMAN, superintendent, Sunbury; William ESTLER, superintendent, Ashland; John E. MEYERS, superintendent, McKean. TAKEN TO GERMAN HOSPITAL Abraham BEYERS, of Red Hill, suffered an injury to one of his lower limbs about a year ago and recently developments were such that he was taken to the German Hospital last week to have the leg amputated. SEMINARY COMMENCEMENT The students and faculty of the Perkiomen Seminary are busily engaged in making preparations for the twelfth annual commencement and hope to be able to eclipse all former efforts of similar character. Following is the program for commencement week. Sunday, June 19 - 7.30 p.m. Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL, A.M., Principal. Monday, June 20 - 7.30 p.m. Reception to the member of the Senior Class at the Principal's house. Tuesday, June 21 - 8.00 p.m. Senior Class Day Exercises. Wednesday, June 22 - 8.00 p.m. Graduating Exercises of the Elocution Department. Thursday, June 23 - 8.00 p.m. Open Alumni Meeting. Essay by Miss Vinnie O. MENSCH, A.B., Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. The Oration by Rev. Elmer F. KRAUSS, D.D., Chicago, Illinois. Friday, June 24 - 9.00 a.m. Commencement Exercises. Orations and Essays by eleven Graduates. Presentation of Diplomss. 12.00 m., Alumni Banquet, 1.30 p.m., Concert on the Campus by the Citizens' Band, of East Greenville, Pa. 3.00 p.m., Base Ball Game. Alumni vs School Team. 5.30 p.m., Concert on the Campus by the Citizens' Band, of East Greecville, Pa. 8.00 p.m. Commencement Entertainment under the direction of the Elocution Department, for the benefit of the School Library. BEGGED BUT OWNS FARMS AND CASH George HENNINGER, of Richlandtown, was arrested at Allentown for begging. He carried a printed appeal for aid, claiming to have lost all of his possessions by fire. At the hearing it developed that he was the owner of two valuable farms and had money at interest.

Bethlehem Barbara Fenstermacher, 1709-90 born at Erstadt in the Palatinate. In 1726 she married Michael Leibert, a Roman Catholic, and bore him ten children, of whom one son, Peter, lived at Germantown, and two sons, George and Martin, at Emaus. Being left a widow in 1742 she married 2ndto Christian Fenstermacher, a member of theMoravian Church in Phila. In 1764 they moved to Lititiz. Leibert, Catharine 1737-60, born in Phila. Leibert, Eugnia M 1830-31 Leibert, Mary Ann, nee Tschudy 1809-51 born in Lititiz. In 1829 she married James Leibert and became the mother of 3 sons, Richars, Eugene and Joseph Leibert, Clarence A. 1854 son of James Leibert, Joseph, 1780-1858 born at Emaus. In 1806 he marred Rebecca Nitschmann of York, PA, the granddaughter of Martin Nitchmann of Gnadenhutten. She died in 1828 leaving two children, James and Josephine. Leibert, Beatus, 1864 infant son of Richard Marriages 1749 May 3 Christian Fenstermacher to Barbara Leibert 1780 April 19 Elizabeth Leibert to Jeppe Nilsen 1797 Aug 24 Peter Leibert to Johan Frederich Beutel Best Wishes, Geri

Rev. War Schrader, Jacob, PA and MD Line? R1927 on 31 July 1849 it was stated that no papers had been rec'd by the pension office, reference was made to one Capt. McMillen of Millerstown, PA who died in March 1846 and also a Lt. Joseph Chamberlin was said to have died in March 1843 ( this by one David Chamberlin of Adams Co., PA). Schrader, John, NY Schrader, Philip or Philip Schreder, srv German Regt. See Philip Shrawder Schreader, Jacob, PA Line, applied 1819 in VA. Soldier enlisted in Berks Co, in 1820 soldier was aged 69. On 18 Jan 1820 soldier had a wife and 3 children. Schreeder, John Schroeder, Anthony or Anthony Shroader, or Shroder, Elizabeth his wife, also srv in War of 1812 Shwarder, Philip, shown as Philip Schrader in Heitman's Register, srv in a German Reft. srv as a Lt. no papers War of 1812 Schrader Abraham, wife Anne, srv. Capt. Cesar A. Rodney's Co. DE Mil Frederick, wife Noami, srv Mason's Co., PA Mil Schreder John F., srv McClean's Co., PA Schrouder, John, Navy Claim, srv as a Seaman of the US Sloop Lawrence Shrader Christoper, wife Mary, TN Henry, KY Jacob, Old Wars, PA John, wfie Catharine, PA John, wife Christine, VA Philip, KY Northampton Co Indexed Schraeder, Schreder Sheader,Shroeder 23 June 1762 Estate of Jacob Bricker, died in 1761, Lehigh township, widow Mary Godlieb, administratrix, now the wife of George Shoeder Lehigh County History J. Nicholas Schrader, The members of this family used the forms of Schrawder, Schreader, Schroeder and Schrader, and were a number of active participanst in the Rev., among them were Philip Schrader and Mark Schreader. The former named served 3 years from Northampton county being discharged at Trenton. Engel Schroeder, lived in Oley township, and had 5 sons and 3 daughters. Anthony Schoeder lived in Oley with his wife. Christian Schroeder lived in Reading, and had 1 son and 1 daughter. Frederick Schroeder lived in Phila. Co, and had 1 son and 1 daughter. Peter Schroeder was born March 1, 1750, died May 1, 1835. Benneville Schroeder, lived in Ruscombmanor, Berks Co, died 1903 aged 86. He married Magdalena Hill, who died 1902 aged 84. Children; Adam H., Louisa married A. H. Schmeck, Susa married Wilson Bortz. Adam H. Schroeder son of Benneville was born May 18, 1861. He married and had one son, Walter. Capt. Isaac Schroeder, in 1861 raised a company of men in Friedensburg, Berks Co., which was known as the "Washington Grays" George Schroeder, of Alsace, Berks Co. married and among his children was John S. John S., died in 1891. Served as sheriff of Berks Co from 1848 to 1850. He married Susan E. Boyer. Children; George, John, William, Charles, Francis, Louis, Martha married Daniel S. Keller. Lucy marred W.G. Bryson, of Philipburg, Center Co., Joseph, of Reading, Daniel E. of Reading, born 1842 married Clara L. Clark; Children, Harry F., George F., and Estella H. Best Wishes, Geri

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 18, 1904 FROM BEYOND THE SEA Letters From Two of Our Citizens Who Are Sojourners in Germany Dear Editor. As the opportunity offers I will fulfill my promise to let you know how we fared on our trip to Europe. We left Pennsburg on May 25, and arrived in due time in Philadelphia. After a stop of one day we went to New York and on our passage experienced excessive heat, so that at our arrival we were sopping wet and yet as dry as a fish. The latter condition could be easily remedied as we found some beer that seemed much better than the Pennsburg article of the same name. After refreshing ourselves we took a trip to the wharf to see the craft that was to take us to the other side of the "creek." The Palatia proved to be a big liner and going on board we found everything spick and span. Our room was nice and clean. We found four beds in it and a lounge. On being fully satisfied with the inspection of our quarters we went back to our hotel and there we found Charles SCHOLL and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Henry KOLB, of Philadelphia, and my Niece Frieda KLENK, of New York. Later on Jacob BUSCH, of Philadelphia, made his appearance. All of us now went to dinner, our last dinner in America for some time, and as a remedy to keep back the tears the party indulged in a few bottles of Rhine wine. After dinner we again left for the steamer and arrived shortly before 2 p.m. We found the pier crowded with passengers and their friends who had come to give them good bye. A signal was sounded at ten minutes before sailing time to notify all who were not passengers to leave the vessel. Promptly at the appointed time, 2 p.m., an alarm was sounded and we moved from our dock. We now receded slowly but surely from our friends and the city soon commenced to fade from view. The scene as we passed towards the sea was fine and so charmed were some of the passengers that they wished that they could go back again. The people on board with whom we came in contact proved to be very nice and companionable, and we have a great deal of pleasure and fun. Of course I had to learn to speak German, as the entire party is composed of High Germans, 'Nord Deutch,' much too high for a Pennsylvania Dutchman, anyhow my language would not take and I had to do better. I tried my best and succeeded so well that no one would suspect that I came from Pennsburg, but would take me readily as a "Berliner," you people of Pennsburg, I am sure, could not understand me any more if I were to fling my acquired High German at you. The trip across took thirteen days and some hours as our vessel is not one of the swiftest. The passage in the main was pleasant. On the seventh day out we encountered very heavy sea and on the eighth we had a severe storm. On the morning of the 6th of this month we arrived at the Light Tower of the English coast and had but a few more hours to complete a trip of 3600 miles, and I can assure you that all were glad to see land again. The scenery along the coast is fine. Our passage through the English Channel was agreeable and we enjoyed our trip over the North Sea. Tonight, June 6, we expect to be able to land at Hamburg tomorrow morning, we are getting our trunks ready for that purpose. None of us was sick through out the entire passage and in some way we all feel sorry to leave the boat as everything was agreeable, the table first class, and five meals a day, but still, give me gravel now, I have had water enough until I go to Pennsburg again. Do not fail to give my best regards to all inquiring friends. Hermann ROTH. At the request of the editor of Town and Country, I hereby give a short account of my trip across the Atlantic. Our steamer, "The Pennsylvania," is scheduled to sail on May 14th, at 4 p.m. We have made all necessary arrangements and on the morning of said day we go to New York. After spending a few hours in the city, we cross the river and go to Hoboken where we find our steamer. Before us lies an immense boat, 585 feet long, with a tonnage of 13,000 tons. We enter it and are shown our stateroom. We find the boat fitted out like a first-class hotel, having electric lights, parlors, smoking-rooms, bar-rooms, barbershop, baths, etc. We hurriedly show the friends who have come with us through the steamer and then accompany them back to the pier. After receiving a pretty bunch of flowers, we give them farewell and then go to the deck of the steamer. Precisely at 1 o'clock the signal is give to start the heavy engines. Slowly the boat begins to move. Hundreds of shouting friends on the pier, some weeping and other laughing, are waving their hats, handkerchiefs or small American flags. This is a scene and an experience which one shall never forget. Fainter and fainter grow their shouts and farther and farther are you removed from them until they pass altogether out of sight. Now we sail down the bay passing by sailing-vessels and steam boats on both sides. But we have gone only a few hours when we are envelope in a dense fog. Night comes on. Under these conditions it is dangerous to sail in shallow waters and we must cast anchor. In the morning, however, the fog has dispersed and we continue our voyage. We came to Sandy Hook and here the pilot who steers our ship through the shallow waters leaves the boat and takes a small steamer back to New York. Now we are out in the open waters. We sail on for a few days and all at once we find that the air becomes exceedingly mild. You can be on deck without an overcoat or a rug. We are passing through the gulf stream and this accounts for the moderate temperature. By this time a great number of passengers are sea-sick. Very many places at the tables in the dining-rooms are vacant. Very few are present at every meal which is very natural when you consider the number of meals served on a steamer, which is as follows: breakfast, tea at 10 o'clock; dinner, coffee at 3 o'clock; supper, sandwiches at 9 o'clock. Those who are not sick spend most of their time on deck. Day after day you see nothing but water and sky. Occasionally you may see floating on the water, sea-weed, jelly-fishes, etc. Or in the distance may rise above the horizon a steamer or a sailing-vessel. You may, too, see fishes and birds. Some passengers claim to have seen whales, whether in their mind's eye or really, I know not. The passengers on our boat are of a very cosmopolitan nature. There are Germans, Englishmen, Americans, Italians, Frenchmen, Spanish, etc. Strifes and contentions arise which sometimes culminate in fist fights. One of the most interesting features is to listen to the disputing and haranguing regarding the relative merits of America and Germany between the Germans who live in the United States and are naturalized, and the Germans, who, being citizens of Germany, are returning to their native land after having visited the St. Louis Exposition. Judging from the sentiments expressed by the former there are no more loyal citizens in the United States than these American-Germans. We are just about in the middle of the ocean and the report is circulated that the husband of a newly married couple is missing. These young people are taking their wedding trip and they had just had a quarrel. The young wife thinks he has jumped overboard. The whole ship searches for him and finally he is found. On and on we sail and time passes slowly. And to make matters worse, the weather becomes foggy and rainy. So thick is the fog at times that the foghorn blows almost continuously. After three days of such weather, there appears in the distance, just as the shades of night are falling, a dim light. Brighter and brighter it grows. We learn that it is the light-house on Lizard Point on the coast of England. After not having seen land for many days, this certainly is a most welcome sight. Through a bright display of colors we exchange signals telling the occupants of the light house that it is the "Pennsylvania' that is passing by. That message is directly sent to America, where it will appear in the morning newspapers. We sail along the shore of England passing a light-house every now and then. Shortly before midnight, we see rising directly in front of us the lights of a city. It is Plymouth Harbor. Here we must land some passengers. But because it is night, there is no boat there to meet us and we cast anchor. With the rising of the sun the next morning there appears a scene which we shall never forget. All around us lie the beautiful, green hills of England, cut up into small fields by hedge-fences. Directly in front of us are five immense English battleships. After lading some passengers, we leave for Cherbourg, France. Long before arriving at the harbor we hear a rumbling noise as if distant thunder. As we draw nearer, however, we learn that this noise is created by the French within the strongly fortified harbor who are at target practice. They seem not to be very good marksmen, for we notice that they have just missed their target by a greater distance than they missed our ship. And the shell, in striking, sent up a spout of water fifty feet high not far away from us. It is needless to state that some of the lady passengers fainted. Here again we leave off some passengers and take on others. We keep on sailing through the English channel, whose waters are green, pass Dover Strait and come to the much dreaded North Sea. To our great surprise it is as smooth as glass and as quiet as the waters of the Perkiomen. We pass a great number of fishing boats and steamships among which is the "Deutschland," the fastest steamer on the ocean, going to New York. Night comes on. Everybody is happy and getting ready to land. On this last evening an engagement is announced. Two parties who met each other on the ship and who had never before known each other are the principals. The wedding is to take place as soon as they land, provided the laws of Germany allow. The next morning, May 27, we are at the pier, Cuxhaven. We land and are greeted by a terrific thunder storm. One of the first objects that attracts our attention is a German policeman in his characteristic uniform. We go to the custom house where the officials examine our baggage. This takes about two hours. This having been completed, we take a special train for Hamburg. This train at once excites our curiosity. We find the cars divided into apartments which you enter from the side. One can travel 1st class, 2nd class, 3rd class or 4th class. Most of the cars have but four wheels and the locomotive is a mere pigmy. This train compared to a first class American Express train, is very insignificant. We arrive at Hamburg in a few hours. After spending a day here in seeing the Rath haus, the Exchange, the Church of St. Nicholas, Uhlenhorst, and other places of interest, we go to the beautiful city of Berlin. Here I have now been for about a week, having spent most of my time at the University. In a future letter I may take up my trip at this point and tell the readers of Town and County something about this city and about the manners and customs of the German people. Rev. Calvin M. DELONG.

Chester Co Christman, Peter, East Nantmel, May 23 1804, Joseph Millard, Admin. Wyant, Philip, Vincent township, May 12, 1804, Susanna Wyant Admin Wells, Enoch, Charlestown, April 22 1808 Thomas Harry Admin Jacobs, Elizabeth, West Whiteland, April 14, 1808 probated May 12 1808. To son John $1000. To brother-in-law John Jacobs a watch. To sisters, Ruth May and Henrietta James, and to my two sisters-iin-law, the wive of Samuel and Thomas Potts, all wearing apparel. To sons, Samuel and John Jacob all residue of estate Christman, Henry, Vincent township, Aug 30 1821 probate Oct 22, 1823 Provides for wife Susanna, inc. profits of plantation in Vincent where John Steward now lives during life. Daughters, Elizabeth Yeager, Catharine Miller, Susanna Oyer, Margaret Hause and Mary Finkbinder $1500 each Also to said dau.Mary the plantation in Vincent whereon she now lives, during life; afterward to be sold and proceeds divided among her children. To son Henry the plantation in Vincent where he now lives, also the woodland To son Jacob my plantation whereon he lives To son George, the plantation whereon I now lived. Exrs. to sell plantation in Uwchlan, with grist and saw mill thereon; also woodland in Vincent and all other estate and remainder divided among named 9 children (only 8 named). The share of Margaret Haus to be held trust for her children Shimer, Frederick, Pikeland, Feb 10,1807, Sept 19, 1807 Provided for wife Mary Magdalena, sons "Conrod", eldest, Daniel, Frederick, John, Peter, Elizabeth, Catharine and Barbaray. Exrs, Wife, Mary Magdalene, son Conrod Shimer and son-in-law George Young Phila. Co Shimer, Jacob, Low Saucon, Co of Northampton, Sept 10, 1757-Oct 5 1757, Wife Elizabeth,Children, Jacob, Conrod, Abraham, Anthony, Elizabeth Vickeson, Mary Shoemaker, Catharine, Sarah, Samuel, Edward, Peter, Isaac and John. Trustees; Michael Shoemaker, Anthony Larch. Guardian; Elizabeth Shimer, Exrs. Jacob and Conrod Shimer Brown, John, Pikeland Co, Chester Co. 25 Feb 1773, 7 April 1773. Friends; Sons of Frederick Shimer and Mary Shimer. Father Farmer, Minister of the Roman Catholic Chappel in Phila. Exec. Frederick Shimer, Witnesses; Henry Scherliern, Frederick Hippel, Jonathan Coats. Best Wishes, Geri

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 18, 1904 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT A SURPRISE At the close of the Lehigh commencement exercises it became known that Wm. H. WELKER, one of the most popular members of the class, was married. His bride is a very popular young Allentown woman, Miss Evie HUTCHINSON. They were married in Camden some time ago, and agreed to keep the wedding a secret until after the bridegroom's graduation. Mr. WELKER, who is a son of W.A. WELKER, of Red Hill, took the chemical course. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. HUTCHINSON. SHOOTS WOMAN INSTEAD OF RAT George SCHULTZ while in the act of killing a rat with his shot gun, through an opening between two sheds, accidently shot Mrs. Oliver GAUGLER in her back who was working in her garden on the opposite side and partly behind some currant bushes. Mrs. GAUGLER was invisible to the eye of the shooter when it happened. A doctor was immediately summoned who found that nineteen shot had penetrated the woman's back. The sufferer is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances. BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE On Wednesday morning, about nine o'clock, the large Swiss barn of George HILDEN, was burned down. The origin of the fire is not known. The live stock and part of the farming machinery was saved. The building was insured in the Goshenhoppen Insurance Company, for $800, which does not cover the loss. FISHING PARTY AT GREEN LANE William ARBOGAST, Thomas WEIGHTMAN, Prof. GENSEMER, Wm. FREED, James CUNNINGHAM, Melvin SHAFER and Dr. CUMFORT, of Allentown, have been spending the past week in fishing at Green Lane. DOG BITE FOLLOWED BY LOCK-JAW Alfred BROWN, 13 years old, of Walnutport, near Slatington, is in a critical condition, suffering from lockjaw. While riding on the rear platform of a trolley car he was bitten in the leg by a dog. The leg is terribly swollen. INSTALLATION POSTPONED The installation and ordination services for the Rev. G.W. LUTZ, of the Pennsburg Reformed charge, which were to be held on Tuesday evening, June 21, have been postponed. The date will be announced in the issue of next week. DAMAGES REFUSED Henry W. ROBINSON brought suit against the Lehigh Valley Traction Company, in the court of Montgomery county, for damages for injuries received while a passenger on the platform of one of the cars of defendant company and the jury found a verdict in favor of the company. The defense had a number of witnesses on hand to prove that there was ample room in the car and that the plaintiff could have taken a seat had he so desired. The conductor of the car stated that at the time of the accident he had rung up 41 fares and that the car had seating accommodation for 52. After the case was submitted to the jury, they deliberated for several hours and then returned to the court room for further instructions as to passengers on platforms. Judge SWARTZ interpreted the law for them by stating that "A passenger who stands on the platform assumes not only all the risks of the road but also the risks of position. Unless he can give a valid reason for not sitting in the car, the passenger must hazard all of the perils of being elsewhere on it." After these instructions the jury retired and later on returned a verdict exonerating the Trolley Company from all blame. PASSED EXAMINATION BEFORE STATE BOARD Beulah KLINE, Charlotte HERSH, Jennie DIMMIG, Herbert HILLEGASS and Wallace DRESSLER, of Pennsburg and Catherine GREULICH, of East Greenville, accompanied by Principal M.N. HUTTEL, of Pennsburg, left last Saturday for Kutztown, where the first four, graduates of the Pennsburg High School, Wallace DRESSLER, a student at the Perkiomen Seminary and Miss GREULICH a graduate of the East Greenville High School and for the past year a student at the Seminary, attended the examination held by the State Board. All passed the Junior examination and will enter the middle class at the open of the next term of the Normal School. BLACK SNAKE BITES HORSE A horse of Michael SHIRK, of near Spring Mount, was bitten by a blacksnake the other day. His son Michael was returning home with a load of feed when the horse stepped on a six-foot blacksnake near Walt's school house. She flew up and bit him two or three times in the back and sides. The horse then ran off and tore himself out of the shafts and ran home. The boy driving, fell off and injured his head. The horse was badly swollen next day and had some fever but is all right again. The reptile escaped. TEAM SINKS INTO EARTH While Isaac PLASTERER, a South Lebanon farmer, was working in a field of growing corn with a cultivator, drawn by two horses, he suddenly felt the ground beneath give way and saw his team disappear. Drawing back just in time to save himself from being swallowed by the earth, he realized that a large sinkhole had made its appearance. Both horses were buried in a hole 12 feet deep and over 20 feet in diameter. Neighbors assisted in drawing out the animals, which were with difficulty rescued alive. LICKING P.O. STAMPS TAKES PART OF TONGUE Licking postage stamps has caused Miss Myra SYLVERNALE, assistant postmaster at Norfolk, Conn., part of her tongue. A few weeks ago the tongue began to swell, and physicians diagnosed the trouble as blood poisoning, due to the mucilage on the stamps. She went to the Hartford hospital, where an operation for the removal of nearly half of her tongue was performed. She is expected to recover, but will have a permanent impediment in her speech. WILL STAY AT RED HILL W.B. BERGEY, at present proprietor of the Red Hill Hotel, will vacate in the near future as the hotel property has been sold. Mr. BERGEY has rented the house of John BITTING on Depot Street and will stay at Red Hill for the present. FROM GERMANY FOR DAUGHTERS PARDON To seek a pardon for his daughter Barbara, who wAs coNvicted last week of larceny at the residence of W. Howard ENGLE, in Pottstown, Heinrich WEISMILLER will come all the way from Germany.

Does anyone have the following surname (or a variation) and/or family from Bucks County, becoming Northampton County, becoming Lehigh County... Bucks County, Pennsylvania, created in 1682 as an original county Northampton County, Pennsylvania, created in 1752 from Bucks County Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, created in 1812 from Northampton County Scheider Schrader Schreader Schrieder Schröder Schröeder Schröter Schrötner Shrader Shrayder Shröter Johann Adam Schröeder / Shrader, b. c. 1692, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, m. Anna Maria _____ b. c. 1684, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. They arrived with 3 son's. They immigrated 1731, landing in Philadelphia. One of their son's was Johann Michäl "Michael", b. c. 1719, Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, m. Maria Magdalena Behn, b. c. 1721. Their children that left the area where the family had settled migrated to Frederick County and Washington County, Maryland, and Bourbon County, Kentucky Any help you may be able to offer would be deeply appreciated. Thank you.

>From: "JudyG" <[email protected]> >Would some kind soul be willing to do an obituary lookup for me? Here is >the pertinent information: > >Name: Russell D. Smith >Last Residence: 18036 Coopersburg, Lehigh, Pennsylvania >Born: 16 Mar 1903 >Died: 21 May 1993 Hi Judy, I don't live in PA, so I get all my Lehigh Co. obits after 1984 online. You have to pay a small fee, but it's well worth it. His is definitely there: RUSSELL D. SMITH:[THIRD Edition] The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: May 22, 1993. pg. B.33 People: Smith, Russ Section: LOCAL/REGION Text Word Count 96 [RUSSELL D. SMITH], 90, formerly of Allentown, died Friday in Valley Manor Nursing Home, Coopersburg. He was the husband of Irene C. (Good) Smith. They were married 68 years in April. Go to the Allentown Morning Call website at www.mcall.com Click on Archives in the left column Click on Advanced search Type in the whole name Select the dates From April, 1993 to June, 1993 then the free portion will come up, and you can buy the whole obit with a charge card. Georgette

What a fantastic group of people! I received many responses to my request for an obit lookup, and hope I didn't miss any one of you who responded to me. I now know that I have the "wrong" Russell D. Smith. The one I need to find was married to Elizabeth E. Clader, who died in 1995. They had no childen. If any of you have information on that Russell D. Smith, I sure would appreciate knowing about him. Again, thanks to all you wonderful folks!!!!!!!!!!!

For those that have an Allentown Library card, you can get these post-1984 obits for FREE!!! Go to http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?RQT=301&UserId=IPAuto&Passwd=IPAuto&AUID=238644, type in your library card #, and you are there! It's GREAT!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Georgette Ochs" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 05:32 PM Subject: RE: [PALEHIGH-L] Obit Lookup Request - Russell D. Smith > >From: "JudyG" <[email protected]> > >Would some kind soul be willing to do an obituary lookup for me? Here is > >the pertinent information: > > > >Name: Russell D. Smith > >Last Residence: 18036 Coopersburg, Lehigh, Pennsylvania > >Born: 16 Mar 1903 > >Died: 21 May 1993 > > Hi Judy, > I don't live in PA, so I get all my Lehigh Co. obits after 1984 online. You > have to pay a small fee, but it's well worth it. His is definitely there: > > RUSSELL D. SMITH:[THIRD Edition] > The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: May 22, 1993. pg. B.33 > > People: Smith, Russ > Section: LOCAL/REGION > Text Word Count 96 > > [RUSSELL D. SMITH], 90, formerly of Allentown, died Friday in Valley Manor > Nursing Home, Coopersburg. He was the husband of Irene C. (Good) Smith. They > were married 68 years in April. > > > Go to the Allentown Morning Call website at www.mcall.com > Click on Archives in the left column > Click on Advanced search > Type in the whole name > Select the dates From April, 1993 to June, 1993 > then the free portion will come up, and you can buy the whole obit with a > charge card. > > Georgette > > > > ==== 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/ > >

Judy, Here you go. You can get obits online at mcall.com - archives. You have to pay a little for it but it's well worth it. Michelle RUSSELL D. SMITH:[THIRD Edition] The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: May 22, 1993.  pg. B.33 Russell D. Smith, 90, formerly of Allentown, died Friday in Valley Manor Nursing Home, Coopersburg. He was the husband of Irene C. (Good) Smith. They were married 68 years in April. He was a theater projectionist for 43 years, last working at the former Colonial Theater, Allentown, from 1953 to 1978 when he retired. Born in Whitehall Township, he was a son of the late George and Rose (Karol) Smith. Survivors: Wife; son, Harold R. of Whitehall; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Stephens Funeral Home, 1335-37 Linden St., Allentown. No calling hours. > From: "JudyG" <[email protected]> > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 16:19:56 -0400 > To: [email protected] > Subject: [PANORTHA-L] Russell D. Smith - Obit Lookup Request > Resent-From: [email protected] > Resent-Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 14:20:47 -0600 > > Would some kind soul be willing to do an obituary lookup for me? Here is > the pertinent information: > > Name: Russell D. Smith > Last Residence: 18036 Coopersburg, Lehigh, Pennsylvania > Born: 16 Mar 1903 > Died: 21 May 1993 > > Any help will be greatly appreciated. > >

Would some kind soul be willing to do an obituary lookup for me? Here is the pertinent information: Name: Russell D. Smith Last Residence: 18036 Coopersburg, Lehigh, Pennsylvania Born: 16 Mar 1903 Died: 21 May 1993 Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone, Does anyone have the following in your research... Susannah Schwartz and Hermann Heinrich "Henry" Schröeder, (Shrader, Schröder, Schrader, Schreader, Shrayder, Scheider, Schrieder) b. c. 1763 Northampton Twp, Northampton Co, (now Lehigh Co), Pennsylvania. They were married 29 Oct 1785, Washington County, Maryland. They went to Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland shortly after their marriage. I am looking for any other information available. Thank you for your time and your help. Fran