Hi again. This is a repeat. I put it up a year or so ago. Boyd, Thomas, was born in Damascus township, Wayne Co, Jan 9, 1832. His grandfather, John Boyd, was killed during the bombardment of Tripoli, 1813, while serving under Commodore Decatur. His father, James Boyd, was born in Phila in 1795, and about 1808 accompained the Duffield family to Damascus township, as an apprentice boy. In 1842 he died leaving a wife, Nancy d/o David Canfield, of Litchfield, CT and had children; living (1855) Thomas Y., David, Joseph of Warren Co., PA and Caroline, w/o William Eighney of Damascus. Thomas Y. Boyd, married March 14, 1849 to Betsey Jane, d/o Isaac and Ursula Mitchell, of Damascus township, formerly of Litchfield, CT. Living children (1886) Joseph, Elizabeth, Rena, Charles E. and Thomas Y. Jr. Wills-Bucks Co John Boyd, Falls township. Proved Nov 9, 1782 Wife Catharine, Sons, James, and John, Exrs. 6 sons, Andrew, James, John, Jarrett, William and Mathew Rev. War Boyd Abraham, PA Line Alexander, Cont. Line, (PA) soldier applied 1829 in VA Henry, PA Line, applied in DE James wf Flora, MD and PA Line, applied in VA, soldier was born 3 Oct 1759 in Chester Co., PA James, Lydia, PA Line, applied in Ohio 1832. Soldier was born in Lancaster Co 1759 John, PA Line, applied 1818 TN John, wf Rebecca, PA Line, srv as a Lt and Capt in PA Line, widow applied 1832 in Northumberland Co John, wf Mary(Cowan), PA Line, applied 1844 Chester Co. PA. Soldier married 1782, died 1823 William, PA Line, applied 1833 Chester Co., PA, vol. at Northampton township, Bucks, PA Soldier was born at Plumstead, Bucks Co 23 Jan 1753. Soldier mentioned a son who lived at New London Crossroads in Chester Co. PA in 1833. After the war, soldier lived at Northampton township, then moved to Upper Wakefield, then to Chester Co, then to the Poor House at West Bradford Marriages recorded at Phila. Boyd 17793 July 1 Adam to Catharine Jenkins 1793 Dec 13 Andrew to Catharine McQuinn 1779 June 14 Elizabeth to Mayn 1758 Aug 12 John to Elizabeth Soluvan 1779 May 16 John to Elizabeth Linch 1777 Nov 23 Margaret to Robert Merret 1779 July 7 Mary to William Coles 1779 June 3 Thomas to Ann Shaw 1749 April 27 Ann to William Weldon 1805 June 6 Charles to Jane McAlpine 1751 April 14 Hannah to Samuel Spencer 1786 April 10 John to Ann Pearson 1733 John to Hannah Powell 1759 July 24 Lucy to Thomas Fisher 1727 July 26 Martha to James Small 1759 April 19, Robert to Sarah Robertson War of 1812 Boyd James, srv as a Teamster in PA Mil. no other data James R. wife Eliza (Sloan) married 1831 in Harrisburg, lived in Dauphin Co John wife Alice (Parks) married 1809 in Phila William, wf Martha (Reed) married in Ohio, srv PA Best Wishes, Geri

Hi, Here are some more 1895 Allentown obituaries. Sue Clara Harkins Thursday, February 14, 1895 Obituary Clara Harkins died today. Deceased was a daughter of the late David Seislove, who died a year ago yesterday. Her husband, who is employed in the Custom House, and three children survive. The funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the residence of Owen Harkins, No. 25 Tilghman Street. The body will lie in state from 6 p.m. until the time of the funeral. Mass will be read in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Death Notice Harkins, in Philadelphia, February 12, Clara, wife of Patrick Harkins aged 24 years. Funeral on Friday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence of Owen Harkins, No 25 Tilghman Street. Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment in Catholic cemetery, adjoining church. The body will be in state at the home of Owen Harkins from 5 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral without further notice. James Francis Harkins Saturday, August 3, 1895 Death Notice Harkins, In this city, August 2, James Francis Harkins, son of John and Sarah Harkins, aged 5 months and 15 days. Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the residence of the grandmother No ? North Front Street. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend without further notice. Interment in ? Catholic Cemetery on Ridge Avenue. Lizzie Harkins Tuesday, March 19, 1895 Death Notice Harkins, In this city, March 18, Lizzie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Harkins, aged 1 year and 6 months. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the home of the parents, 135 Sycamore Street. Interment in the English Catholic Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Mary Harkins Friday, July 19, 1895 Death Notice Harkins, In this city, July 18, 1895, Mary, wife of Michael Harkins, aged 32 years. Funeral Saturday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence of the husband, 145 Sycamore Street. Services in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Ridge Ave. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Interment in Cemetery adjoining Church. Sarah Harkins Wednesday, July 17, 1895 Obituary Sarah Harkin, wife of Dennis Harkin who resides on Tilghman Street in the Sixth Ward died on Monday at the almshouse, aged 76 years. The body was brought home yesterday and will be buried this morning with services in the church of the Immaculate Conception at 9 o’clock. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoing the church. Hannah Harmony Wednesday, August 14, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Hannah Harmony died last evening at 1:30 o’clock at the residence of her son, Daniel, No 233 South Penn Street. Death was due to cerebral embolism which caused a stroke of apoplexy, two days ago. Since then, and up to the time of her death, she was unconscious. Her husband, Owen Harmony, died about 5 years ago. At one time, he was said to be the richest man in Lehigh County. She was 68 years and 13 days of age. The following children survive, Joshua, of Breinigsville, Daniel, Titus and Charles of this city, Ellen of Philadelphia, Margaret of New York and Mrs. Horace Good, who resides in Ohio. During her sickness, she received faithful attendance from her daughter, Ellen who came from Philadelphia to nurse her mother. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at the house. Rev. G. W. Richards officiating. Interment will be made in West End Cemetery. Charles W. F. Harris Monday, March 4, 1895 Death Notice In Rittersville, March 1, 1895, Charles W. F., son of Frank E. and the late Emma E. Harris, aged 2 years, 3 months and 11 days. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence of the father, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited without further notice. Services and interment at Jerusalem Church in Salisbury. William I. Harris Monday, April 1, 1895 Death Notice Harris, At Catasauqua, March 29, 1895, William I., son of Henry and Martha Harris, aged 22 years, 8 months and 29 days. Funeral at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon on Howertown Road. Services at the house of the parents. Burial at Fairview Cemetery. Charles Kasper Harsch Friday, June 28, 1895 Death Notice Harsch, June 26, 1895, Charles Kasper, son of Barbara Harsch, aged 25 years and 6 months. Burial services at the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fourth Street on Saturday at 9 a.m. to which St. Aloysius and St. Joseph Societies and relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Benjamin Hartline Monday, December 2, 1895 Obituary Benjamin Hartline, of near Slatedale, died suddenly Friday night. He retired apparently in good health and on Saturday morning was found dead in bed. One of his daughters is Mrs. Lewis J. Krause, of Liberty Street, this city. His funeral will take place this morning at the Heidelberg Church. Rev. J. B. Fox of Slatington, officiating. MR> Hartline was one of the few charcoal burners along the Blue Mountains. Mrs. Albert F. Hartman Wednesday, March 6, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Albert F. Hartman of Lynnport, died suddenly on Saturday morning, the result of a stoke of paralysis of the heart. Mrs. Hartman has been troubled with heart disease for about a year. She is survived by her husband and these children: Frederick, Minnie and Francis. The funeral will take place on Friday at 10 a.m. Rev. J. N. Bachman officiating. Interment will be made in St. Jacob’s Church Cemetery. Ethel Hartman Tuesday, September 24, 1895 Death Notice Hartman, In this city, of diphtheria, Ethel Hartman, aged 6 years, 1 month and 3 days. Funeral strictly private on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the residence of Mrs. Brenner, No 138 North Fifth Street. Interment in Union Cemetery. Lydia Hartman Thursday, July 11, 1895 Death Notice Hartman, In this city, July 10, 1895, Lydia, widow of the long deceased John Hartman, aged 89 years, 5 months and 10 days. Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at her late residence No. 329 North Seventh Street, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited without further notice. Services after burial in Salem’s Reformed Church on Chew Street. Interment in Union Cemetery. Matilda Hartzell Monday, December 30, 1895 Obituary Miss Matilda Hartzell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hartzell, of No 748 Union Street, died in Philadelphia at 7:30 yesterday morning. She was sick with Typhoid Fever for several weeks. Services were held at the home where she resided, No 2405 College Avenue, yesterday morning and Mr. Hartzell, who had been at her sickbed, had the body brought to this city. Deceased was preparing to become a missionary doctor to India. She studied in the Woman’s Presbyterian Hospital. This was her third year and only had one year more until she would have been prepared for her great work. For two years, she had studied in the Episcopal Hosepital and after graduation served as a nurse for one year. She had a sweet and amiable disposition and was held in high regard by her associates and friends. Yesterday morning a large number of her former schoolmates attended the services at the house. She was 31 years, 7 months and 23 days of age. Her parents, these brothers: John S. Hartzell, ticket agent at the Lehigh Valley Station; Jacob Hartzell of Wyoming, George Hartzell of Easton; William A. Hartzell of Philadelphia and these sisters: Mrs. Wallace Wertz, Mrs. A. P. M. Fegley and Miss Annie Hartzell of this city survives. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. Death Notice Hartzell, At women’s Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, December 29, 1895, Matilda, daughter of Jacob and Mary A. Hartzell, aged 31 years, 7 months and 23 days. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon, December 31, 1895, at 1 o’clock at the residence of her parents 748 Union Street. Services in Bethany United Evangelical Church after burial. Relatives and friends and member of the Presbyterian Church are cordially invited without further notice. John Harwi Tuesday, December 3, 1895 Obituary John Harwi, of Centre Valley, a retired merchant died Sunday at 4:30 p.m. of dropsy. He was 70 years of age and wqas sick a long time. Mr. Harwl formerly conducted a coal yard. His wife survives. Funeral on Friday. Rev. A. R. Horne officiating. Joshua Harwick Saturday, November 2, 1895 Obituary Joshua Harwick, a farmer of near Black River, Upper Saucon township, died yesterday morning aged 75 years. He leaves a family. The funeral will take place on Tuesday morning at the Friedensville Church. Rev. A. R. Horne officiating. Buried on November 5, 1895 in Friedensville Church.

I put it into google, and found this: Georgette From: "Jeanne Surber" <[email protected]> Subject: [MEDICAL-PEDIGREE] Summer complaint & diabetes Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:55:12 -0800 References: <<[email protected]>> My mother, b. 1898 in Iowa, referred to just about ANY severe diarrhea during summer as "SUMMER COMPLAINT" (as did her mother and friends). And people (especially babies) did die from it especially if they weren't very strong to begin with. I have an old book written by a doctor in 1898 that mentions the "recently advanced germ theory" and strongly recommends various hygiene practices including attempting to keep food clean and as cool as possible. On the farms until into the mid-1900's without electricity and usually without even the old icebox, the only way to keep anything even slightly cool in summer was by hanging it in the well in a bucket at the end of a rope. Hardly worth the effort. I grew up on a rather remote farm and I've seen farmers rinse their hands in the horse tank, then milk the cows and dip flies out of the milk in the bucket with their hands. Then the kids drink the warm milk right out of the bucket (I've done it myself) unless the farmer's wife decides to take the time and trouble to boil the milk first. (Not a common practice but some did.) Oddly enough, we were seldom sick. Makes me sick now to think about it. But if we did sometimes get "summer complaint" it was thought of as just that -- something that just "happens" in summer. We had home remedies that actually worked quite well (a tea made from a weed we called "mare's tail" but I have no idea what it was. I do not think it was the same herb commonly known as mare's tail today.) Drinking water came from wells that were often contaminated. We were fortunate and had a deep well at the top of the hill where the house was built. The outhouse was downhill. But at the small house of a nearby transient worker, the well was actually downhill and much too close to their outhouse. >From: JUDY A BURDICK <[email protected]> >I have had several persons - infants and older individuals - in my family >tree who have died of "summer complaint". I saw it also in the following >obit. Does anyone know what this ailment actually consists of? What >would it be called today? > > > Judy > >On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:26:49 EDT [email protected] writes: > > Here are some more Allentown Obituaries. > >> > > > > Edward Haley > > > > Monday, July 29, 1895 > > > > Obituary > > > > Edward Haley, aged 6 months and 24 days, son of Mr. and > > Mrs. > > Edwin Haley, of No 518 Hill Street, died of summer complaint last > > eveing. > > Funeral will take place on Tuesday forenoon.

I have had several persons - infants and older individuals - in my family tree who have died of "summer complaint". I saw it also in the following obit. Does anyone know what this ailment actually consists of? What would it be called today? Judy On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:26:49 EDT [email protected] writes: > Here are some more Allentown Obituaries. >> > > Edward Haley > > Monday, July 29, 1895 > > Obituary > > Edward Haley, aged 6 months and 24 days, son of Mr. and > Mrs. > Edwin Haley, of No 518 Hill Street, died of summer complaint last > eveing. > Funeral will take place on Tuesday forenoon. > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!

Judy, my mother always said it was the result of no way to chill things and my guess it was related to food poisoning, soured milk, etc. It's a wonder more didn't die. I can recall as a child, at family gatherings the adults left the food on the table after the noon meal to eat as leftovers at the evening meal. Arless [email protected] JUDY A BURDICK <[email protected]> wrote on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 2:28 PM Subject: [PALEHIGH-L] SUMMER COMPLAINT I have had several persons - infants and older individuals - in my family tree who have died of "summer complaint". I saw it also in the following obit. Does anyone know what this ailment actually consists of? What would it be called today?

My parents used that term to mean intense diarrhea. They believed that it was caused by heat and dehydration. Doug Strohl ----- Original Message ----- From: "JUDY A BURDICK" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 2:28 PM Subject: [PALEHIGH-L] SUMMER COMPLAINT > I have had several persons - infants and older individuals - in my family > tree who have died of "summer complaint". I saw it also in the following > obit. Does anyone know what this ailment actually consists of? What > would it be called today? > > > Judy > > On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:26:49 EDT [email protected] writes: > > Here are some more Allentown Obituaries. > >> > > > > Edward Haley > > > > Monday, July 29, 1895 > > > > Obituary > > > > Edward Haley, aged 6 months and 24 days, son of Mr. and > > Mrs. > > Edwin Haley, of No 518 Hill Street, died of summer complaint last > > eveing. > > Funeral will take place on Tuesday forenoon. > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! > Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! > Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! > > > ==== 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/ > >

According to a website listing archaic medical terms found at: http://www.paul_smith.doctors.org.uk/ArchaicMedicalTerms.htm It is Cholera infantum. Mike Ziegler -----Original Message----- From: JUDY A BURDICK [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 12:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PALEHIGH-L] SUMMER COMPLAINT I have had several persons - infants and older individuals - in my family tree who have died of "summer complaint". I saw it also in the following obit. Does anyone know what this ailment actually consists of? What would it be called today? Judy On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:26:49 EDT [email protected] writes: > Here are some more Allentown Obituaries. >> > > Edward Haley > > Monday, July 29, 1895 > > Obituary > > Edward Haley, aged 6 months and 24 days, son of Mr. and > Mrs. > Edwin Haley, of No 518 Hill Street, died of summer complaint last > eveing. > Funeral will take place on Tuesday forenoon. > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! ==== 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/

Here are some more Allentown Obituaries. Sue Freeman Hahn Wednesday, July 24, 1895 Column Suicide by Hanging. He had been drinking heavily, which led to domestic troubles. He was a blacksmith and hung himself in his shop. Between 12 and 1 o’clock, yesterday afternoon the body of Freeman Hahn, a blacksmith of East Catasauqua, was found hanging lifeless from a beam in his shop. Robert Kurtz first discovered the body. The feet were scraping the ground. Constable Dotterer of East Catasauqua cut the body down. Of late Hahn has been drinking heavily and this led to domestic trouble. Hahan was born at Hellertown and was 43 years of age. He moved to East Catasauqua from Coplay and leased the blacksmith shop from Monroe Kurtz. Deceased leaves a wife and three children ranging in age from 7 to 22 years. The body was removed to his late home No. 475 Race Street. Coroner Yost, held an inquest yesterday afternoon. The jury consisted of August Steltz, Frank I. Steltz, D. M. Dotterer, Robert Kutz, A. A. Hardner and Calvin J. Deily. Their verdict was suicide by handing. Elda May Hainse Friday, May 31, 1895 Death Notice Hainse, At Cedarville, Pa., May 28, 1895, Elda May, daughter of Jacob and Ella A. Hainse, aged 1 year, 1 month and 1 day. Funeral from the residence of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lichtenwalner, on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock to which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Services and burial at Cedarville Church. Rebecca Haines Tuesday, April 2, 1895 Obituary Miss Rebecca Haines, an old resident of this city, died yesterday morning at the home of her niece, Mrs. Harry Stillwagen, No. 33 South Seventh Street, with whom she resided for the last twenty-two years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. She was 84 years and 7 months old. Deceased was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Keiper) Haines, and was a granddaughter of Johannas Keiper, one of the early settlers of Allentown, who was the first tobacconist in Allentown and whose house stood on the dot on which stands the house in which she died. A sketch of Joannes Keiper was published in the Morning Call of last Tuesday. She was a life long resident of Allentown. She is survived by two nieces in this city, Mrs. H. A. and Mrs. F. L. Stillwagen, and two nieces and two nephews who live in Philadelphia. She was a member of the Zion’s Reformed Church. Funeral from her late residence Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. Death Notice Haines, In this city, April 1, 1895, Rebecca Haines, aged 84 years and 7 months. Private funeral services at her late home, the residence of H. A. Stillwagen, No 33 South Seventh Street on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o’ clock. Interment in Allentown Cemetery. Edward Haley Monday, July 29, 1895 Obituary Edward Haley, aged 6 months and 24 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Haley, of No 518 Hill Street, died of summer complaint last eveing. Funeral will take place on Tuesday forenoon. Death Notice Haley, In this city, July 28, 1895, Edward, son of Edwin and Delpha Haley of No. 518 Hill Street, aged 6 months and 24 days. Funeral Tuesday forenoon. Services at the home of the parents at 9 o’clock. Margaret Jane Hamersly Saturday, June 1, 1895 Death Notice Hamersly, In this city, May 30, 1895, Margaret Jane, infant daughter of George T. and Rosa J. Hamersly, aged 1 month and 27 days. Funeral services at the residence No 115 North Third Street, on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock in which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment in West End Cemetery. Jonathan Hamman Friday, May 31, 1895 Obituary Jonathan Hamman, the oldest resident of Emaus, died Wednesday aged 77 years. He lived in Emaus for forty-five years. Mr. Hamman, had been in ill health for twenty-five years, but was not bedfast until nine weeks ago. Monday afternoon, he sustained a paralytic stroke. Since then, his decline has been rapid. Mr. Hamman was a weaver and cigarmaker and an enterprising citizen. In polics, he was an active and staunch Democrat. His wife and two sons, Edwin H. and William H. Hammon survive. He belonged to a family of six brothers and four sisters, all of whom have passed away except his brothers, Charles and John Hammon, of this city. He was one of the oldest member of Lehigh Lodge, I. O. of O.F of this city. The funeral will be held on Sunday forenoon. Death Notice At Emaus, May 29, 1895, Jonathan Hamman, aged 77 years, 1 month and 7 days. Funeral from his late residence on Main Street, Emaus, on Sunday forenoon at 10 o’clock to which the relatives and friends of the family and the members of Lehigh Lodge, No 83, I. O. O. F. of Allentown and Mystic Star Lodge, No 73, I. O. O. F. are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment in Moravian Cemetery. Services in Lutheran and Reformed Church. Mabel Nancy Haney Saturday, March 30, 1895 Death Notice Haney, In East Allentown, March 29th, 1895, of diptheritic croup. Mabel Nancy, daughter of Frank P. And Margaret Haney, aged 4 years and 27 days. Funeral services at the parents residence, 2:15 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Interment, West End Cemetery. Minnie Rebecca Haney Saturday, February 16, 1895 Death Notice Haney, in East Allentown, February 14, 1895, of diphtheritic croup, Minnie Rebecca, daughter of James and Mary Haney, aged 6 years, 1 month and 2 days. Funeral services at the residence of the parents, Walnut Street East Allentown on Sunday, afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment at Rittersville Cemetery. Maria Hankey Wednesday, April 3, 1895 Death Notice Hankey, In this city, April 1, 1895, Maria, widow of John L. Hankey, deceased, aged 75 years, 2 months and 21 days. Funeral from her late residence, No 121 South Fifth Street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock on which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Burial Union Cemetery. Services after burial in Salem Reformed Church on Chew Street. Fedora Hannon Monday, April 1, 1895 Death Notice Hannon, At Wilmington, Delaware, March 29, 1895, Fedora, wife of John Hannon, aged about 28 years. The remains will arrive at the Lehigh Valley Station on the 10:53 train Monday morning and will be taken to Salisbury Church, where services will be held to which relatives and friends are invited without further notice. Burial at the Salisbury Church. Rev. James Hepburn Hargis, D.D. Friday, August 9, 1895 Obituary The friends in this city of Rev. Dr. James Hepburn Hargis, of Philadelphia, a former pastor of the Chew Street, M. E. Church in Allentown, were pained to learn of his death, which occurred at his home in Germantown at 2:30 yesterday morning. For some time, Dr. Hargis, had been in poor health, owing to several severe attacks of the grip, but until two weeks ago, he had been able to discharge most of the duties of his important office. Presiding Elder of the West District of the Philadelphia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Since that time he has been confined to bed, and on Sunday night lapsed into unconsiousness. The disease was acute kidney trouble, which was complicated with an affection of the heart. Rev. D. Hargis, was born on the eastern shore of Maryland in May, 1847. He was the son of Rev. James Hargis of the Philadelphia Conference and received his education at Dickinson College, where he graduated in 1874. He was admitted into the Philadelphia Conference in 1872, and was given a charge at Allentown. His succeeding pastorates were at the Park Avenue Church in Philadelphia, the Fifth Street Church and Paul Street, Frankford, from whence he was appointed in 1880 to Halnes Street Church, Germantown, now known as the Methodist Church of that town, with which he had been mainly identified, having been so popular there that in 1886, on his return from Italy, he was appointed its pastor for a second time. He was also for a while pastor of a church in Jersey City. In 1883, he was sent to take charge of the Methodist Episcopal Mission in Rome, Italy, where he remained until 1885, he returned to the Haines Street Church, remaining there until elected in 1889 to the Presiding Eldership of the West District for six years, the term expiring next March. Rev. Dr. Hagis, was a member of the General Conference in Omaha. In May, 1892, was a trustee of the Methodist Hospital, manager of the Church Extension Society and the Methodist Tract Society, and was greatly beloved in the church. He was the Chaplain of Mitchell Lodge No 193, F. and A.M. of Germantown. In disposition, Dr. Hagis was a most genial man and was regarded as the humorist of the Methodist Episopal Church. His ready but harmless wit and jovial nature made him extremely popular with the young folks. Dr. Hagis last visit to Allentown was 1889.

Johannes Nicholas Saul was born Dec 16, 1726, died Aug 14, 1795. Emigrated from Europe landing at Phila., Sept 14, 1753. Among his children was a son Nicholas Nicholas Saul, born July 8, 1766 married March 9, 1793 to Mary Rosina Hartman, born Aug 30, 1762, d/o Paul and Mary (Heepner) Hartman. Children, Samuel, JOhn, Jacob, Salome, Sarah, Hannah, and Esther. John Saul, of Molltown, Maidencreek township. Children; Elias, Jacob, Simon, Nicholas and several daughter whose names are not known. John Saul, father of Daniel of Shoemakersville, born at Maidencreek township, Sept 9, 1843. Hemarried Sarah Reinert and they had 2 children, Daniel and Edna. In 1867 Mr. Saul married 2nd to Katie Gearhart, d/o Tobias and Esther (Adam) Gearhart of Perry township. Daniel Saul, was born Feb 11, 1837 a son of John Saul, In 1875 he married Sarah Kroninger, d/o Daniel. Children; Edward. Eugen, John Harvey, Lillie V., Charles Robert, Jennie M., Daniel M., and William F. Best Wishes, Geri

Hi, I am looking for more information on Aaron SHAFFER born in Pa. abt. 1825 my 3x grandfather [ Shaffer spelled various ways] Aaron SHAFFER married Maria KLEIN in the 1860 census, Upper Milford Twp, Lehigh Co., Pa. Aaron Shaffer- 35-mason Maria- 32 Henry - 11 Emma - 8 Amanda - 6 Ella - 3 Maria - 71 Elisabeth - 33 1880 Census Lehigh Co. Emmaus, Pa. Aaron Shaffer - 55 - stone mason Mary - 54 - Milton - son -16 Henry Shaffer son of Aaron and Maria Klein Shaffer born - Upper Milford Twp. on Dec. 28, 1848 baptized - by Rev. German Apr.8,1849. married Mary Anna OTT on July 17, 1869 Mary Anna Ott daughter of Miss Maria STAHLER and John OTT born - abt.1850 baptized - by Rev. Poener Oct.15, 1851 married Henry Shaffer Miss Maria Stahler born - ...??? father - Daniel Stahler resided Lower Milford Twp. Lehigh Co. Pa. mother - Theresa marriage - ??? Children of Henry Shaffer and Mary Anna Ott Shaffer Calvin Eugene - born Jan. 13, 1870 L. Milford Leo Henry - born Mar.17,1877 Upper Milford - died Jan.16,1945 Ahrah Clarence - born May 14, 1882 - Emmaus Lillie Theresa - born June 20, 1886 Emmaus - died Feb.10, 1889 Norman Allen - born May 21,1891 Emmaus Pa. - Aug.10, 1949 Any help would be greatly appreciated !!! Thanks, Jean

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 4, 1904 DRIVES TO HIS DEATH A terrible accident happened on Sunday morning at 10.30 o'clock at Hecktown, in which Henry EISEL, of Seip's, near Easton, was killed and his wife probably fatally injured. Mr. and Mrs. EISEL were on their way to visit their daughter, Mrs. Edwin ROHN and family, at Hecktown, and as they were in the act of driving into the yard of their daughter's home they were struck by a trolley car coming from Nazareth, instantly killing Mr. EISEL and badly injuring Mrs. EISEL. The horse was killed and the wagon was demolished. Wallace RUHE, of Allentown, was at that time coming from Nazareth in his Auto and the horse took fright at the tooting of the horn of the Auto, became unmanageable and dashed to the side towards the entrance of the yard wherein the aged couple intended to stop. A trolley car that had been racing with the auto dashed into the team at this juncture. Mr. and Mrs. EISEL were both thrown a short distance and were dragged by the car. Mr. EISEL was dead when he was picked up. His face was badly disfigured and the body apparently suffered from a number of broken bones, but Mrs. EISEL was still living. She was at once carried into the home of her daughter and Dr. BECK discovered a rib broken and other injuries. Both are between 65 and 70 years of age. TROLLEY CRASH INJURIES A trolley car of the Lehigh Valley Traction Company, carrying nine passengers, jumped the track on a curve at the foot of a hill near Hellertown on Sunday evening and collided with a trolley pole. The car was overturned in a stony ditch. All the passengers were injured, those hurt, most seriously being Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. GETZ and Bertha R. CHRIST, of South Allentown. FALLS FROM ROCK AND FRACTURES LEG William FRANKENFIELD, a telegraph operator of Allentown turned a complete summersault from a rock 20 feet high and landed on his feet, but the jar was so severe that he sustained a fracture of both legs. CALLS COLLEGE HEATHEN At Saturday's session of the annual convention of the Ministerium of the Lutheran Church, Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr College was designated a "heathen institution." The Rev. T.E. SCHMAUK, president of the General Assembly of the Lutheran Church in America, in an address to the delegates, said: "If I had a daughter to educate I should never think of sending her to that heathen institution at Bryn Mawr, where the students are told that Adam and Eve are myths." This statement was received by most of his auditors with perfect calm, and in many parts of the church heads nodden approvingly. The subject came before the convention in a criticism of the work accomplished at Muhlenberg College, Allentown. The critics, Dr. SCHMAUK rose to denounce. He declared the college was doing effective work, and those who find fault are traitors. "Criticism," he continued, "should come from those who are willing to help construct." The cause of the discussion was the insufficient length of time devoted to the study of the German language at Muhlenberg. HOTEL SET ON FIRE Early on Sunday morning an attempt was made to burn the East End Hotel, of Pottstown. Cotton waste saturated with coal oil, was placed against the kitchen door in the rear of the house and set on fire. William BENGEN one of the guests was aroused by the crackling of the flames and on looking out saw the rear of the hotel ablaze. With the aid of the guests and employees the flames were extinguished. The cotton waste was found against the door where it had been placed together with a pint bottle containing coal oil. The hotel was filled with workmen employed by contractors in building a road in Lower Pottsgrove township. NEW CARNEGIE ORGAN CONSECRATED The new pipe organ of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Wales, of which Rev. A.C. SHENCK is pastor, was consecrated on Sunday. Professor C.A. MARKS, of Allentown, played at both morning and evening services. The organ cos t $1650, of which Andrew CARNEGIE contributed $625. PIANO PLAYING RECORD Even though his right hand is crippled, George SHERRY, still in his teens, who, is in great demand as a piona player at dances and parties, is the champion endurance piano player of America, winning that distinction, when he lapped Champion WATERBURY's record of 26 hours by 35 minutes. SHERRY started in playing at 8 o'clock last Wendesday evening, and at 10.35 on Thursday night he was forced to quit by Dr. EVRAND, who had been constantly at his side, giving him nourishment, chafing his swollen wrists and arms and refreshing him with applications of cold lotions. SHERRY played 1102 pieces of music without cessation in his world's record performance. His right hand was crippled at the steel works two years ago by a heavy hammer that crushed it. The fingers are almost useless, and he strikes the right-hand keys mostly with the second joint of the thumb. ELECTRIC LIGHT SYSTEM IN JAIL The new electric light system installed in the county jail was used for the first time this week. This system installed by Electrician CRISMAN is a model one. The entire jail will be illuminated by electricity and there will be a small incandescent light in each cell with the switch for turning on and off the same upon the exterior of the apartment. This idea is the result of the recent attack made upon Warden GOTWALS and Keeper BECKWITH by Prisoners CORNWALL and BOND. At that time when the officials entered the cell of the two men they were attacked in the darkness. With the new provision the keeper before entering a cell at night will turn on the light and the apartment will be brighter than in day time. SERVICES AT SEMINARY Rev. J.A. SINGMASTER, D.D., professor in the Lutheran Theological Seminary, at Gettysburg, will preach in the Seminary Chapel, tomorrow evening, at 7.30 o'clock. Dr. SINGMASTER was formerly stationed at Allentown, and is well known through this section as an earnest and forceful pulpit orator and as one of the growing and prominent men in his own church. BIG SALE OF JERSEY CATTLE The annual sale of imported Jersey cattle of T.S. COOPER, the importer, was held on his Linden Grove Farm at Coopersburg on Monday. There were buyers present from all sections of the Union and the sale proved a great success. Ninety head of cattle were brought into the ring and sold. The average price realized was $488.72 and the total for the sale amounted to $44,460. One cows was sold for $3600. This cow is said to be the finest that ever left the island of Jersey. CAMP AT COLLEGEVILLE About 100 members of the two companies of the Baptist Boys' Brigade of Reading will camp at Collegeville from July 21 to 31. The location, which has been annually occupied by the boys for the past four years, was secured by Rev. J.S. BROMLEY. It will be named camp D.L. ESTERLY, in honor of the treasurer of the congregation. The camp will be in charge of Rev. Mr. BROMLEY instead of Maj. C.H. SEMBOWER, who with his son Guy, will leave July 6, on a ten weeks' trip to Europe. THOMAS IRON COMPANY CELEBRATES The Thomas Iron Company celebrated its semi-centennial anniversary at Hokendauqua. The stockholders, members of their families and a number of invited quests attended the jubilee anniversary. A large pavilion, capable of seating 500 people at dinner, had been erected on the village green, where guests were entertained at dinner and instrurcted as to the part the Thomas Iron Company has played in the manufacture of pig iron in the last half century. TRUANTS POISONED BY IVY Eight Harrisburg boys ranging from seven to twelve years played truant. While in the woods one of them suggested that in order to get a prolonged vacation they rub ivy leaf on their faces, remarking, "It will burn little sores and won't hurt you." They all followed instructiens and as a result are in the hospital undergoing treatment. Three of the boys are in a precarious condition. MEETING OF SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS At the ninth annual convention of the Montgomery County Sunday School Association recently held at Norristown, Dr. O.C. HEFFNER, of Pottstown, was elected vice-president. The doctor was formerly a resident of Sassamansville and takes an active interest in Sunday schools affairs.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 4, 1904 ENGAGING SNAP SHOTS Jacob U. FAUST, of Norristown, formerly of Perkiomenville, was a visitor in this borough this week. Winford TARTER, the barber employed by Herbert KNEULE, has left his position and will stay for a short time in our midst, boarding at the American House. Services in the Pennsburg Reformed church, tomorrow morning at 9.30 o'clock, and in the evening at 7 o'clock, by Rev. Geo. W. LUTZ. The wife of Rev. KAUFFMAN, nee Alice BROWN, of Snyder county, formerly one of the East Greenville teachers, is visiting friends in these boroughs. Mr. and Mrs. H.W. STETTLER, of this borough, entertained Mr. STETTLER's mother and C.W. MARKLEY and family, of Fredrick, and Mr. YERGER and lady friend of Pottstown, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. N. YORGEY, of Schwenksville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. HARLEY, of the American House on Sunday. D.S. KERN and C.M. REED, of this borough, made a business trip to Allentown on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E.J. WIEDER, of this borough, entertained Wilson EARNEY and family and John STAUFFER and family, of Limeport, on Sunday. Dr. Jesse Z. HILLEGASS, of Allentwon, made a business trip to Pennsburg and Red Hill on Tuesday. Charles ORT, of Philadelphia, and Frank ORTT, of Brooklyn, N.Y., spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen ORTT, of this borough. Allen SLONAKER and wife, of this borough, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Philadelphia. William DRESSLER and his daughter Annie, of this borough, spent Saturday and Sunday in Philadelphia paying a visit to Warren DRESSLER, the son of the former. A.C. RAY, clerk in the office of the Auditor General, at Harrisburg, spent Saturday with Horace ESHBACH and family. Mr. RAY was a publisher and printer in the western part of the state before entering on the duties of his present position. Mr. and Mrs. Fred KOHLER, of Lansdale, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends and relatives in these boroughs. Mr. KOHLER was formerly the owner of the bakery, of East Greenville. Warren AHLUM and wife, of Philadelphia, visited Wm. B. DIEHL and family, of this borough on Sunday. A fraternal visit was paid to Perkiomen Lodge F.A.M., East Greenville, on Tuesday evening by W.H. MAXWELL, D.D.G.M., Theodore MILLER, George TROLLINGER and Mr. MORRIS, Pottstown, Rev. B.F. LUCKENBILL and Dr. Norman RAHN, Souderton and Horace CAMPBELL, Royersford. C.Q. HILLEGASS and family occupied their summer residence, the Catharine, along the Perkiomen on Wednesday. S.S. ADAMS, cutter in the STETLER Shoe factory is again afflicted with carbuncles. This is the second time within a year. Chas. KRIEBEL and wife, of Worcester, were the guests of Prof. H.W. KRIEBEL and wife, of East Greenville, on Sunday. Estella GRIESAMER, of East Greenville, spent Sunday in Philadelphia. James EDINGER, Elwood WALTERS and Harry BIELER, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with the parents of Harry BIELER in East Greenville. Robert WETZEL, of East Greenville, bought the house of Wm. KEHL in the upper end of the borough and will take possession in September. C.A. KNEULE prop., of the Pennsburg Hotel made a business trip to Philadelphia on Thursday. W.K. HEINLY, of East Greenville, spent Sunday and Monday in Allentown. E.W. SCHOLL of this borough was to Philadelphia on Friday on business. Mrs. STEINMAN, of East Greenville, accompanied by her son and daughter spent last Saturday in Allentown. Walter GRIESAMER, of East Greenville, and Mamie DELONG of this borough, visited Philadelphia friends on Saturday and Sunday. BICYCLE PUT TO NEW USE August QUINQUE, a machinist of Harleysville, has found a new use for a second hand bicycle. He managed to reconstruct the machine to furnish power for the purpose of sharpening lawn mowers and other tools. TRAMPS FOUND IN BARN Three tramps were arrested Thursday afternoon in the barn of Simon J. SCHMOYER, near Macungie, on a warrant sworn out by R.A. NEITZ, proprietor of the Continental Hotel, of that place, whose house had been robbed on Saturday night. The hoboes were taken before Squire KNAUSS, of Macungie, who discharged one and send the other two to jail for a further hearing. The two committed gave their names as Joseph MILLER and George SMITH. The constable was given a lively chase by MILLER who ran through the soft corn fields for more than a half a mile. The officer sent five shots after the fleeing man and the tramp finally surrendered. MILLER had a brand new 32-calibre, self-acting revolver in his possession which had presumably been recently stolen, as it had never been fired and was not loaded. The tramps had no cartridges in their pockets. Some of the articles that had been stolen from the hotel were found hidden in the hay loft of Mr. SCHMOYER's barn and were returned to the proprietor. The constable says that in his long service as an officer he hever had any dealing with a fellow that was an gamey as MILLER. NEW BAR ROOM FIXTURES Joseph ANDERS Jr., the proprietor of the Spread Eagle Hotel, is having an extension and an enlarged bar placed in his hotel. It is 32 feet long and made of mahogany and quarted oak. The top being of solid mahogany and the base moulding of tile, the back or wall piece consists of two large mirrors 1/4 of an inch beveled glass, 52 by 72 inches. The columns are trimmed with handsome pieces of carved work which gives it a very neat appearance. The faucets are all highly polished and placed in convenient positions with a nice tile water trough in front of the bar. Joe says he will have one of the handsomest bar room in Bucks County when finished. He wears a broad smile on his improvements and the community is highly pleased with them. The furnishing is being installed by Tillman DELONG and the plumbing is done by E.J. ROHRBACH, both of Topton. COMMITS SUICIDE BECAUSE SUPPER IS NOT READY John FISHER, a mining engineer of Hazleton, aged 19 committed suicide by shooting himself on Monday evening in a fit of anger because his supper was not promptly prepared for him upon his return from work. He had threatened several days before to take his life because of trivial trouble with a member of the family. MAIL DRIVER LOSES HORSE While on his return trip on Saturday evening from Sellersville to Argus one of the horses of Aaron WEIKEL, the mail carrier, took sick when almost at home. A veterinarian was called but the horse died of inflamation of the bowels on Sunday. PROFESSOR HAS EXPENSIVE LESSON IN FISHING Professor DRUM, of Bucknell University, took a fishing outing on Monday. On his return home he met Officer BURKEY, a fish warden, who asked him: "What luck?" On being shown the catch, five small sunfish, BURKEY arrested him for catching them out of season, and he was fined $51.50.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 4, 1904 ONE OF THE OLDEST CLOCK MAKERS IN THE COUNTY PASSES AWAY A long and active life was brought to a peaceful close on Monday in the borough of Green Lane, when Samuel KRAUSS (picture) who was born August 7, 1807, passed away. Mr. KRAUSS was of sturdy Pennsylvania German stock and had long been identified with Schwenkfelders and was of diversified talents and mechanical turn of mind. He early gave evidence of his genius and successfully turned his attention to the duties of the storekeeper, foundryman, watchmaker, miller and farmer. It was at the trade of watch and clock making that he achieved fame. He made a specialty of the large grandfather clocks and built about thirty-five in all. But a bare half dozen can be traced to this day, and they have become very valuable. His natural bent suggested to him the idea of becoming a clock maker, and an interesting story of how he made his first clock out of solid wood with a brad awl and a jack knife, has become a family tradition. Self-taught, he began an extensive clock building business and his services as a watchmaker were in demand by people from far and near. During the active years of his long life he was engaged in business in Philadelphia, Allentown, Coopersburg and at one time owned the extensive milling property at Hosensack, besides valuable holdings in Allentown. Mr. KRAUSS was always a great reader and up to the day of his death he took an active interest in the news of the day. Besides this he had a taste for literature and authorship, publishing about 1880, a little volume of German Hymns of his own composition. During late years he was somewhat infirm but his faculties were unimpared, which Mr. KRAUSS attributed to his regular habits and a total abstinence from tobacco in any form. Mr. KRAUSS was always a reader of the German Neutralist and for years an intelligent contributor or correspondent. His manuscript was always written with German characters and his penmanship was of the so-called old school. He was a man of more than ordinary mind and achievement in the common walks of life. The facts above given, and many others connected with this interesting old landmark, deserve to be preserved, as they no doubt will be, for future generations of the KRAUSS family. In their records we are sure will always be accorded a prominent place to the late A.E. DAMBLY's old friend, Samuel KRAUSS, whose letters to the Neutralist were signed "Der Alte hinter-m Berg" - the old man back of the hill. FRUIT TREES IN DANGER Cyrus T. FOX, regarded as one of the most expert horticulturists in the country, gives it as his opinion that unless something is done to combat the propagation of the San Jose scale "there will be no fruit trees in Pennsylvania' in a short time. The State Monthly Bulletin devotes much space to a discussion of the scale and the best means of fighting it. It can be had for the asking, and every owner of a fruit tree should write the department at Harrisburg for a copy. Our county contains a number of fine orchards, and the owners will do well to watch for the first appearance of the scale. It spreads rapidly, and if allowed to go unchecked will kill the trees in short order. The scale was introduced into Pennsylvania through the importation of some nursery trees from a neighboring State in 1894. In less than a year it was detected in twelve counties, and now it is distributed generally throughout the State. The reports received at Harrisburg indicates that there isn't a county in the State free from the scourge. The farmers of our county should use every endeavor to conquer the ravages of the scale. It can be subjugated and the fruit trees saved. It will not pay to take any risks. The disease is too serious. HAD A STROKE OF APOPLEXY WHILE GOING UPSTAIRS While Mrs. Annie HILDEBRAND, of Harleysville, was ascending a flight of stairs she was attacked by a slight stroke of apoplexy and fell down the whole flight of steps. She was picked up in an unconscious condition. Her injuries were thought serious at first, but she was only slightly injured about the head and is doing as well as can be expected. P.O.S. OF A. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Camp 470 P.O.S. of A., will hold its annual strawberry and ice cream festival on June 18. A fine orchestra is engaged to furnish the music at intervals during the evening. SUNDAY SCHOOL ICE CREAM FESTIVAL The Sunday school of Keelor's church will hold their annual ice cream and strawberry festival on Saturday afternoon, June 11. A HEAVY RAINFALL It is reported that the rainfall on Monday night was the heaviest in twenty years. Within a few hours four inches fell and reports throughout Berks county show that no less than 15 persons were stunned by lightning, some being rendered unconscious for a time. At Pottstown the storm was terrific. The thunder was deafning and the people were scared. The rainfall was so heavy that most of the streets were flooded from curb to curb. The house of John DIEROLF, of Bechtelsville, was struck by lightning while the family was at the supper table. The bolt broke the dishes on the table into fragments and damaged the house very badly. Throughout the county much damage was done to the public roads and many of the corn and potatoe fields suffered from washouts. PASTOR MAY GO TO PORTO RICO Rev. F.E. COOPER, pastor of St. Marks Lutheran church, South Bethlehem, has received a call to go to Porto Rico under the direction of the Missionary Board of the General Council of the Lutheran church. He will probably accept. He is a son of Rev. Dr. C.J. COOPER, of Allentown, Treasurer of Muhlenberg College, and graduated from the latter institution in 1896 and from the Lutheran Theological Seimary at Mt. Airy in 1899. He has been pastor of St. Mark's church, South Bethlehem, several years. ROOSTER ASSAILS CHILD A vicious rooster, belonging to a neighbor, attacked, Frank, the four year old son of E.J. TROXELL, of Allentown, knocking him down and pecking and spurring him. The mother was brought to the rescue by the screams of the child and after a sharp fight she succeeded in driving off the vicious fowl. CONCERT IN ODD FELLOWS HALL A concert will be given this evening in Odd Fellow's Hall, Pennsburg, under the auspices of the Red Hill Band. Our music loving public can anticipate a rare treat as the Band is in thorough training and their music is up to date. A feature of the evening will be a lecture by Rev. G.W. GENZLER, of Selingsgrove, formerly of this vicinity.

Donna, Here is the full obit that Georgette found on the Morning Call website. Earl Kinsley [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- Copyright Morning Call Feb 3, 1988 Jennifer L. Melton, 18, of 1010 Center St., Coplay, died Tuesday in Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. Born in El Paso, Texas, she was a daughter of Leonard B. Melton III of Fayetteville, N.C., and Judith A. (Schmall) Ketterer, with whom she resided. Melton was a 1987 graduate of Whitehall High School Vo-Tech Cosmetology program. She was a member of Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Northampton, where she was a past secretary of the Junior Ukrainian Orthodox League. Surviving with her parents are her stepfather, William B. Ketterer, with whom she resided; her stepmother, Rose Melton, and a half brother, Leonard B. Melton IV, both of Allentown; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Schmall of Coplay; paternal grandparents, Oliver and Ednamae Kleckner of Whitehall Township; three stepsisters, Karen, wife of Michael Korpics of Pensacola, Fla., Karla Ketterer of Allentown and Suzanne Makoul of Bethlehem; and three stepbrothers, Kirk Ketterer, at home, and Richard and Joseph Makoul, both of Allentown. Services will be at 9 a.m. Friday in the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, with funeral services at 9:30 a.m. in the church. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Georgette Ochs" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 2:13 PM Subject: RE: [PALEHIGH-L] Lost friend > I checked the Allentown Morning Call website. Click on archives in the left > column, type in Rose Melton, and click "all dates". 15 entries come up and > not all would actually have her name, but this one did. You have to buy the > rest of the article, but it's inexpensive. > > JENNIFER L. MELTON:[FIFTH Edition] > The Morning Call. Morning Call. Allentown, Pa.: Feb 3, 1988. pg. B.10 > > People: Melton, Jennifer L > Article types: OBITS > Text Word Count 191 > > Abstract (Article Summary) > Surviving with her parents are her stepfather, William B. Ketterer, with > whom she resided; her stepmother, Rose Melton, and a half brother, Leonard > B. Melton IV, both of Allentown; maternal grandmother, Mrs. > > > > Georgette > > > > > > >From: "donna brand" <[email protected]> > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: [PALEHIGH-L] Lost friend > >Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 10:06:22 -0600 > > > >Hello, > > > >I'm searching for a friend that I've lost touch with. Her last known > >address was in Allentown. Her maiden name is Rose Ondouch (I'm not > >certain about the spelling of the last name.) > > > >During 1964 to 1966 she lived in Glendale, Arizona with her then husband > >Richard McKoul (again I'm not certain about the spelling of the last > >name. > > > >In 1978 she was living in Allentown with her husband Mr. Melton. I have > >forgotten his first name. We visited her there in 1978. > > > >I've searched Yahoo and every on line phone book I can find for > >Allentown with no results. The problem is that I can't remember the > >first name of Mr. Melton. > > > >She knew me as Donna Higgins. I'm not sure she would recognize my > >maiden name if you mentioned it. > > > >If anyone recognizes this description and can reach her, I would love to > >talk with her again. We stayed in touch from 1965 to 1987 and then lost > >touch. Thanks for any help. > > > >Respectfully, > > > >donna brand > > > > > >==== 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/ > > > > > > ==== 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/ > >

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 4, 1904 STATION AGENT SHOT An attempt was made to rob Souderton station on the North Penn Branch of the Reading Railway, on Thursday. The telegraph operator, Lamech WILDONGER, who was on duty, was shot through the hand in resisting the 17 year old robber, who later, when apprehended, confessed at the hearing before a magistrate. The operator suffering from his wound pluckly seized the operating key and telegraped for assistance, with the fortunate result that the thief was captured. He was arraigned before Magistrate LOUX, of Souderton, who committed him to jail. The youth gave his name as Raymond T. STONE, of North Wales, and admitted the theft and the shooting. WILDONGER testified at the hearing that he was temporarily out of the office, and on returning saw STONE escaping with a handful of notes and silver. The station cash drawer had been robbed of $35. WILDONGER gave chase and was pressing close to the fugitive, when the fleeing man dropped the money, and as WILDONGER stopped to pick it up STONE whipped out a pistol and fired at WILDONGER, the bullet passing through his hand. STONE in his flight lost his hat. At Franconia Square, several miles away, he purchased a cap, as his pursuers learned, and from here he was traced down the Allentown pike to White's Corner, near Lansdale, where he was overtaken by Constable LANDIS, of Souderton. WILDONGER, after reporting the shooting over the wire and putting a subsitute in his place, joined the pursuing party and aided in STONE's capture. STONE had been hanging around the station for several week. He comes of good parents, his father being employed in Philadelphia. STONE says he is 17 years old, but he looks twenty. PASTOR WORKS TO SUPPORT HIMSELF Rev. A.K. WARREN, formerly pastor of the East Stroudsburg Baptist Church, denies that he has relinquished the ministry. In a letter dated Sidney, N.Y., he explains as follows: I am preaching, but I also have a jewelry store. Instead of working for a whole year for $350 I am clearing over $100 per month. I decided to take up Paul's way. Some ministers run bills they can never pay; many would like to do as I am doing, but they have no trade so they are eking out a miserable existence as church paupers. LARGE BLACK BEAR PURSUES CHILD A large black bear attacked a young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah KNIPER at Long Pond, Monroe county, and but for the assistance of the father the child would have been killed. The girl was in a field near the house picking dandelions when the bear came from a near-by wood and rushed at her. The father, in response to the child's cries, hastened to her assistance and drove the beast towards the forest. MYSTERIOUSLY CAUGHT BY FISH HOOK Oliver H. SPANGLER, of Reading was playing on the floor with his infant child when he felt a stinging sensation in his right ear. Upon investigation he found a fish hook imbedded in the fleshy part of the ear and was unable to extricate it. He proceeded to a hospital, where the hook was removed. How it became fastened there is a mystery to Mr. SPANGLER. HEARD FROM THE NEW GOSHENHOPPEN PASTOR George WELKER is in receipt of the following postal card dated on board ship: "Just now approaching England. We are in a very heavy fog. Fog horn blows continually. Pleasant voyage. Was not sea-sick. Am enjoying the best of health and spending my time in eating and sleeping. Will arrived in England on May 27. Calvin M. DELONG. NEWSPAPER INCORPORATES The charter of the Herald Publishing Company, of Emaus, was entered in the office of the Recorder of Deeds at Allentown this week. The capital stock is $5,000, divided into five hundred shares at $10 each. The stockholders are Wm. S. SCHLICHTER, the treasurer, with 100 shares; E.E. ALTHOUSE, 60; Ada SCHLICHTER, 20, all of Sellersville; Frank M. XANDER, Emaus, 60 shares. PROPERTY CHANGES HANDS The property formerly owned by John DIMMIG, lying near Pennsburg, was on Tuesday sold by Harrison DIMMIG to Charles H. DIMMIG at private figures. Possession will be given on June 15. A WEDDING RECEPTION A reception was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer KRAMMES last Sunday noon, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. KRAMMES, of this place, in honor of their wedding which they had a week ago. Those present were: Henry L. ROSENBERGER, of Spinnerstown; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. KRAMMES, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer KRAMMES, Mr. and Mrs. John KRAMMES and children, Herbert, Clarence and Wilmer, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. HANGEN and children, Robert, Maude, Stella, Edna and Esther and Wm. H. KRAMMES, all of this place; Mr. and Mrs. H.S. KRAMMES and daughter, Hattie, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey YERGER and children, Florence and Raymond, Mrs. Benjamin HEIST and Ralph WEISS, of Philadelphia. DOCTOR STUNNED BY LIGHTNING Just prior to the breaking out of the severe storm on Monday evening Dr. S.B. SWAVELY, of Pottstown, assisted by his wife, was engaged in cleaning the spouting of his barn. The doctor had ascended to the roof while his wife stood in the door-way of the barn, and while in this position there came a flash of lightning that appeared to have struck into the ground. Both were stunned. Mrs. SWAVELY was thrown back into the stable and was shocked to insensibility. The doctor was more fortunate. He received the shock in both arms and down through his body, and it was only by the greatest effort that he kept his position on the ladder. The wood rong of the ladder being a non-conductor of electricity probably saved him from a more serious injury. They recovered but were quite severely shaken up by the lightning's shock. SUES INSURANCE COMPANY Suit has been instituted by Henry ECK of Boyertown, against the Goshenhoppen Fire Insurance Company to recover $1500 sustained as a loss in the burning of a property insured in the defendant company. The case is rather peculiar. One of the directors paid a premium that was due against ECK and the amount was regularly credited on the books of the Company making it appear as if ECK had paid it himself, but the property burned before ECK refunded the money to the director who had kindly advanced the money for the premium. The company claims that the insurance had lapsed in as far as ECK's interests are concerned and are withholding the money. FALL OF AN AGED WOMAN Mrs. FUNK, mother of Titus FUNK, of Quakertown, tripped on the carpet and fell in her home on Sixth street on Saturday evening and broke a limb. She was alone in the house, and it was with difficulty that she could make the neighbors hear her. She was made as comfortable as possible, and on Sunday morning was removed to her son's house. LARGE CONTRACT FOR TELFORD MAN Contractor J.B. WOLF, of Telford, was on Saturday awarded the contract to erect the gauge factory at Sellersville, for Place & Co., of New York. The factory will be a brick building 150 by 52 feet. The factory will cause a boom for Sellersville from a business standpoint.

>Here are some more obituaries from Allentown newspaper. >Nathan Grim > >Saturday, March 30, 1895 > >Obituary > > Nathan Grim, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Grim, died yesterday >morning at his home. No 112 North Seventh Street, after three years of >intense >suffering. While attending grammar school, he became ill from >inflammatory >rheumatism, which subsequently developed into enlargement of the heart. >Deceased was a bright and popular young man. He was in his twentieth year >and is >survived by his parents and one brother, Henry S. Grim. > Household Record 1880 United States Census Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace Abraham S. GRIM Self M Male W 32 PA Merchant PA PA Bella D. GRIM Wife M Female W 31 PA Housekeeping BADEN PA Nathan S. GRIM Son S Male W 4 PA At Home PA PA Henry S. GRIM Son S Male W 7M PA At Home PA PA Minah JOHNSON Other S Female W 24 PA Servant PA ENG -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source Information: Census Place 4th Ward, Allentown, Lehigh, Pennsylvania Family History Library Film 1255146 NA Film Number T9-1146 Page Number 83B Does anyone know if this Abraham S. father of Nathan is the same as the Abraham S. listed here: Abraham S. is son of Abraham S. Grim, who is son of Jacob Grim, b. abt 1791, and Mary Shimer. Jacob Grim is son of Jacob Grim, b. June 17, 1754 and Catharine Hottenstein. The elder Jacob is son of Heinrich (Henry) Grim and Anna Maria Kemp, and grandson of (Johan) Egidius Grimm.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - May 28, 1904 BUILDING IN MOVING COLLAPSED The hotel sheds at the American House, Pennsburg, on Saturday afternoon collapsed while they were being moved upon a new foundation by contractor C.H. FRYER. For the past week the work of moving the shed was in progress and when within six inches of its new foundation a large rod in the roof of the building broke causing it to collapse. The shed was 32x60 feet and was built of frame with a slate roof. Had not the rod which, held the roof together, broken it would not have collapsed. The loss to Mr. HARLEY will be about $700. The shed will now be rebuilt with new material. TIED STONE TO HIS NECK AND WAS DROWNED Frank STEPHEN, of Easton, tied a large stone to one end of a rope and tied the other end around his neck, then he jumped into the Bushkill River. His body was found on Sunday. He was forty-two years of age and a foreman of a force of laborers in a cement plant near there. PAWNEE BILL IS SUED FOR $5000 DAMAGES Major Gordon W. LILLIE (Pawne Bill) was sued at Lebanon on Friday by Mrs. Katie SMITH, of the same town for $5000 damages for the loss of her little daughter, Florence SMITH. The girl was killed at that place five years ago in a runaway accident, the horses attached to a gun wagon in Pawnee Bill's parade running ever her, it is said. TORTURED WITH SCALDING STEAM By the bursting or burning out of the water bar on the engine of the westbound Reading Railway express, near Pottstown, on Monday, David MARTIN, of Palo Alto, the fireman, and George W. BEARD, an assistant road foreman of engines on the New York division, who was on his way to his home, in Reading, were both probably fatally scalded and burned. The two men were on the fireman's side of the cab when the accident occurred, and when the fire door was blown out the flames leaped over the tender and burst into the front of the conbination car, causing a panic among the passengers. MARTIN and BEARD, besides being terribly scalded, were set on fire and had their clothes completely burned from their bodies. MARTIN jumped from the train and BEARD climbed over the tank into the combination car, calling for assistance. Charles SWOPE, the engineman, hurriedly took the train to Pottstown and MARTIN and BEARD were taken to the hospital. BECHTELSVILLE MAN HAS BEEN ILL MANY WEEKS Anthony SHARP, of Bechtelsville, who has been ailing for several months, had an abscess opened on the lower third of his arm above the elbow joint several weeks ago. The wound continued to discharge since then and another operation was performed on Monday by Drs. BRUNNER, of Eshbach, and Leroy LECHNER, of Bechtelsville, when it was found that the upper portion of the arm was still hollow, the cavities extended over to the shoulder blade, into armpit, and surrounding the shoulder joint. Considerable dead tissue was scraped away and the arm is likely to heal. Mr. SHARP is well known here having been in the employ of tinsmith William B. DIEHL for a number of years. CELEBRATED SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. George H. HART, of Pennsburg, on Tuesday evening celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. A number of intimate friends were invited and a general good time was spent. A splendid collation was served the guests. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. HART, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SCHOLL, Mr. and Mrs. V.H. STECKEL, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. HEVENER, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MARSTELLER, Dr. and Mrs. W.H. HUNSBERGER, Misses Ruth ESHBACH, Katie and Vinnie MENSCH and Mrs. Charlotte LEITENBERGER of Philadelphia. NEGRO WILL SOON BE A WHITE MAN George HOLBERT, a coal black negro, of Springfield, Mass., 34 years old, is turning white. The phenomenon, which began three years ago and at first progressed slowly, has become pronounced of late. Physicians who have examined HOLBERT state that the change is permanent and that HOLBERT will in a few years be a white man. HOLBERT views the transformation with satisfaction. He was born in Boston, and though there was white blood in the family of both his father and mother, HOLBERT, until his skin began to whiten, had every appearance of being a full-blooded negro. STOLE MOTHER HENS AND BROODS OF CHICKS Two broods of chicks, with their mother hens, were stolen from Mrs. Ellen BARTO, at Topton. MADE TURKEY'S DRUNK Some wag poured whisky and water upon corn in a trough where Joshua HENDRIX's flock of turkeys fed, and as HENDRIX returned from town to his home near Maple Grove, he thought seven of his finest fowls were dead. There they lay, toes up, in the barnyard, and he dug a trench in which to bury them. When he reached for the last magnificent gobbler's legs, to throw him in the trench, the latter wig-wagged his toes, half-opened a pair of blood-shot eyes, turned over and resumed his dream. HENDRIX investigated, and the smell at the trough convinced him all his turkeys were dead drunk. So he didn't bury them, and even the old red-eyed gobbler is now all right after sobering up. RURAL FREE DELIVERY EXAMINATION An examination for Rural Free Delivery Carriers was held at Norristown last Saturday. The class numbered eight. The members of the class were allowed two hours in which to fill out the examination blanks. J.M. KURZ, of Pennsburg, was in the class and was the first to hand in his papers, having taken exactly 24 minutes in which to do the work. The slowest member of the class needed 85 minutes. The applicatns will be informed as to the results in about four weeks. SECURED LICENSE, BUT DIED BEFORE WEDDING The first marriage license issued from the new court house, at Norristown, a week ago, will not be used, owing to the unexpected death of the groom-to-be, John S. MOORE, of Harleysville, from consumption. The man was engaged to be married to Miss Margaret FINN, of Elizabeth, N.J., and the wedding was set for an early date. He died several hours after the permission to marry had been obtained from the Clerk of the Courts. MANY MEN OUT OF EMPLOYMENT Over 100 men have been thrown out of employment by the suspension of work at the Fuller iron mine near Alburtis.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - May 28, 1904 DANGEROUS COUNTERFEIT Discovery of what is declared by government coinage officers to be a startlingly perfect piece of counterfeiting work has been made by employes of the Equitable Trust Company. As a result of an investigation set on foot by W.J. FITZPATRICK, teller of the company, Chief WILKIE, of the Secret Service through whose efforts the famous BREDELL-TAYLOR counterfeiting gang was brought to justice, has been asked to take charge of the case. The coin, which may prove to be the first clue to a fraud as bold and clever as that of the BREDELL-TAYLOR scheme, is a quarter dollar of the year 1899. So nearly perfect is it, so closely does it resemble the true quarter dollar of that year, that experts in detecting counterfeits have failed, after the most careful scrutiny, to tell the false coin from the true. What makes the enterprise of the criminals who conceived and executed this counterfeit one of the most remarkable in the history of crime is that true metal has been used in the fraudulent mint that has been pouring out its false coins. This piece of money will respond to none of the ordinary tests of spuriousness. Appearance, ring and hardness all proclaim this counterfeit that has imposed upon experts to be true coin. WROTE HIS WILL WITH A LEAD PENCIL The will of Allen S. HEANY, late of Norristown, was admitted to probate on Thursday forenoon. It is an odd paper and Register of Wills GROFF states the like has not been seen in the office for years. The entire will is written with a lead pencil and is upon two sheets of note paper. William S. HEANY has taken out papers of administration and he will settle the estate which amounts to about $7500. The will gives $250 to the Orphans Home and the interest of $500 to the Missionary Society. Neither of these beneficiaries are designated by name but the will states them just as above. HAD HIS HERD OF CATTLE KILLED Moses C. GOTTSHALL, the well-known farmer and dairyman, of near Schwenksville, had 15 out of his 16 cows and a bull condemned by Dr. H.P. KEELY, who examined them for tuberculosis. They were driven to SCHWEIKER's place at Providence Square on Tuesday where they were killed. It was a very healthy looking lot and only their breaking off in milk and a cough betrayed their disease. He will receive $25 a head from the State for them. FARMER CUTS CORNFODDER ON THE SABBATH DAY An Upper Hanover Township farmer residing below Red Hill near the Goshenhoppen Turnpike was on Sunday seen cutting corn fodder with the aid of his gasoline horsepower. The work progressed as though it were on a week day. Why the farmer does this kind of work on the Sabbath day we were unable to ascertain, but we surmise his time during the rest of the week was all taken up with other work. A BECHTEL FAMILY REUNION A family reunion was held on Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah R. BECHTEL, near Gratersford. The day was very pleasantly spent. The event was the 66th anniversary of Mr. BECHTEL's birthday and he was presented with a handsome and comfortable Morris chair. An excellent dinner was served and in the afternoon religious services were conducted by Rev. N.L. BECHTEL, of East Greenville. DOG LACERATED PEDESTRIANS HAND AND ARM The dog of Peter RASMUS, of Sumneytown, attacked Nelson PAYNE of the same place, on the public highway last Friday afternoon and severely lacerated his hand and arm. Mr. PAYNE was unable to attend to his duties as Belgian Block cutter for several days. Mr. PAYNE instituted suit for damages which were granted him by the Justice of the Peace before whom the case was heard. FOUND A STRAY HORSE A young horse about 15 hands high, brown in color and weighing between 1300 and 1400 pounds, was found on the premises of Israel MILLER, near Hillegass, on Thursday morning. The animal had nothing on but a halter. Mr. MILLER does not recognize the horse and thinks he must have strayed some distance from his home. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ON JUNE 11 The Pennsburg Fire Company has decided to hold a strawberry festival in the town hall on Saturday evening, June 11. The proceeds are to be used for the benefit of the Fire Company. IN HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT Allen H. BOOZ, of Norristown, formerly of Schwenksville, is in the University Hospital, Philadelphia, for the treatment of his leg which may have to amputated. FOUND DEAD IN FIELD Daniel B. STONEBACK, a well-known citizen of Coopersburg, was found dead on his farm near the former Chestnut Hill campmeeting grounds on Monday evening. Mr. STONEBACK had gone to his farm for a load of straw and when he did not return home a search was made for him with the result that he was found dead in his field alongside the wagon. Coroner SCHEIRER viewed the remains on Tuesday morning and decided that death was due to apoplexy. Deceased was 73 years of age. His parents died while he was still quite young and he was reared by a family residing at Godshall's Mill, along the branch Creek, near Telford. In his youth he worked on the farm and taught public school, and after his marriage went to housekeeping on the farm at Chestnut Hill, between Locust Valley and Limeport. The couple resided there until seven years ago, when they abandoned the active pursuits of farm life and moved to the home of their son-in-law, Charles H. SCHANTZ, in the borough of Coopersburg, where they have ever since resided. Mr. STONEBACK is survived by his wife Elizabeth, nee BERKENSTOCK, one son, Charles H. STONEBACK, the well-known shoe manufacturer, of Coopersburg; a daughter, Maria, wife of Mr. SCHANTZ, above named, and a sister residing in Easton. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES WELL ATTENDED The commencement exercises held in the Odd Fellows Hall, Pennsburg, on Saturday evening, by the Pennsburg School Board were exceptionally well attended. Long before the hour for the exercises to begin were at hand the hall was literally packed with people and many were turned away not being able to get near the entrance door. The graduates are to be complimented on the able address which they made. There were only three in this year's class. ESTATE DIVIDED INTO TEN SHARES In the Orphan's Court at Reading on Saturday, the account of Orvil KREIDER and Harvey M. HOTTEL, administrators of Levi KREIDER, deceased who died February 17, 1903, at Vera Cruz, was adjudicated. The sum of $1,856.15 is equally divided as follows: Mary K. NEWELL, Annie SEIBERT, Sarah ROTHENBERGER, Alice R. MILLER, Ellen S. REESE, Lizzie J. HOTTEL, Alden J. and Orville KREIDER and the guardian of William and Orville KREIDER, minors, each receiving $206.24. GOT INTO JAIL AS WITNESS Harry HURWITZ, claiming Second and Fitzwater streets, Philadelphia, as his place of residence, and the team abandoned by the wire thieves early last Saturday morning at Five Points as his property, was on Wednesday held in $500 bail for court by Magistrate JOHNSTON as an accessory after the fact and witness against the principals. WELL KNOWN QUAKERTOWN RESTAURANT SOLD George W. MOSER has sold the North Penn Restaurant, near the Quakertown depot, to Henry S. NEIDIG, a hotelkeeper, Trumbauersville. The restaurant is licensed to sell beer. The new proprietor's brother, David S. NEIDIG, conducts the Continental Restaurant, holding a similar license, only a few doors from the North Penn. HIT BY BASEBALL AND MAY BLEED TO DEATH Struck on the nose by a base ball several days ago, James HAMILTON is believed to be slowly bleeding to death at his home in Whitemarsh township. The ball broke the nasal bone and severed an artery and all efforts to stop the flow of blood have been futile. MUSKRATS IN QUAKERTOWN When Street Commissioner AHDUM, of Quakertown, tore up a culvert on Juniper street, in that borough, for the purpose of rebuilding it, he found a colony of muskrats inhabiting the walls. A number of the animals were killed, including a nestful of young. FOUND A LARGE TURKEY EGG Columbus KLEINSMITH, of Dillingersville, found a turkey egg which was of enormous size. It measured four and three-fourth inches by seven and one-half inches.

Here are some more obituaries from Allentown newspaper. Sue Rev. J. H. Griffith, D. D. Thursday, November 7, 1895 Obituary Rev. J. H. Griffith, D. D., formerly pastor of the First Baptist Church, this city, died at Owego, N. Y. on Wednesday. He left Allentown for that city in the hope of regaining his shattered health. Dr. Griffith, who was about 60 years old, came to Allentown from Detroit in December last and took charge of the First Baptist Church. Failing health compelled him to resign in June. Dr. Griffith was born in New York and was of Welsh descent. He graduated from the Rochester University in 1859, and took charge of a church in Detroit, Michigan. His second charge was in Troy, N. Y. and his third in Buffalo. Here he was seized with an attack of grip, from which dated his declining health. He was compelled to resign his charge in Buffalo and was in retirement for five years. Being anxious to resume active work and not feeling able to take charge of a large congregation, he accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist Church in Allentown. He leaves a wife, a married daughter, Mrs. Clarke, who lives in the West and a son, Herbert, who is in business in Detroit. Dr. Griffith was one of the ablest preachers in the Baptist denomination. He was famed as a pulpit orator and was a man of great energy and intellectual force and ability. He had a most genial nature and kindly disposition and during his short stay in the city, made many friends who will hear with regret of his death. Nathan Grim Saturday, March 30, 1895 Obituary Nathan Grim, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Grim, died yesterday morning at his home. No 112 North Seventh Street, after three years of intense suffering. While attending grammar school, he became ill from inflammatory rheumatism, which subsequently developed into enlargement of the heart. Deceased was a bright and popular young man. He was in his twentieth year and is survived by his parents and one brother, Henry S. Grim. Lydia Gross Thursday, October 17, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Lydia Gross, one of the oldest residents of Allentown, died yesterday morning at the home of her son, Wilson H. Gross, aged 84 years. Mrs. Gross had been ill the greater part of the summer, but was confined to bed only seven weeks. She was the widow of Charles Gross and was born at Limeport Her father was George Engleman. Her parents moved to Allentown about 70 years ago, and Mrs. Gross lived here ever since. She was married to Mr. Gross in 1839. Her husband died in 1856. Four children, Ex-postmaster George T. Gross, Wilson H. Gross, Amanda Gross and Mrs. John Nonnemacher all of this city, survive. She also leaves one brother, Reuben Engleman, of this city. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon. Death Notice Gross, In this city, October 16, 1895, Lydia, widow of the late Charles Gross, aged 83 years, 11 months and 9 days. Funeral services at her son’s residence, Wilson Gross, NO. 324 North Sixth Street, on Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Burial in Union Cemetery. Mary Gross Friday, July 26, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Mary Gross, who suffered a stroke of apoplexy on Tuesday while hanging up wash in the yard of Mrs. E. G. Schwartz, died Wednesday night at her home the residence of her son-in-law, Morris Michael, Ninth and Pine Streets. Mrs. Gross was 64 years old. Her husband, who is dead was Reuben Gross. She is survived by four children; Mrs. Morris Michael, Milton and Edward Gross, of Allentown and Mrs. Frank E. Reichard of Reading. She is also survived by six sisters, Mrs. Caroline Lichtenwalner, of Allentown, Mrs. Clara Heffner, of Kutztown and Mrs. Alexander Singmaster, Mrs. John Reese., Mrs. Peter Weller of Macungie. The funeral will take place at the Jordan Reformed Church, Walbert’s where her husband was buried. Rev. Dr. Fogel will officiate. The date has not been fixed. Death Notice Gross, In this city, July 25, 1895, Mary Ann, widow of the late Reuben Gross, aged 64 years, 1 month and 19 days. Funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, Morris Michael, No 124 North Ninth Street on Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock, which the relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Services and burial at Jordan Reformed Church. South Whitehall. Helena Gruele Thursday, November 14, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Helena Gruele, the widow of William Gruele, of No. 134 North Fifth Street, died of heart failure at about 8 o’clock last evening. She was sick for about three weeks. Mrs. Gruele was a meber of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. Four children, Mrs. Leonard Killiam, Mrs. Samuel Cole, Charles and William Gruele survie. MRs. William Dreher is a sister. Death Notice Gruele, In this city, November 13, 1895, Helena Gruele, widow of the late William Gruele, aged 64 years, 2 months and 29 days. Funeral services at her late residence No 134 North Fifth Street, on Monday afternoon at 11 o’clock, which relatives and friends and the German Bible Class of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Mary Gruver Friday, April 26, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Mary A., wife of John S. Gruver, died at her home, N. 727 Union Street, yesterday forenoon, aged 55 years. About four years ago, she was seized with a paralytic stroke, from the effects of which she never fully recovered. Yesterday morning at about 5:30, she sustained a second stroke and in a few hours, thereafter she expired. Mrs. Gruver was born in Springfield, Bucks County, and was the daughter of Abraham and Catherine Cressman. About twenty-four years ago, she with her husband, moved to this place from South Bethlehem. She was a member of the United Evangelical Church. Her aged father, two brothers, Leo, Will and Charles and three daughters, Mrs. Mowry, Misses Annie and Susie and one granddaughter mourn her death. The funeral services will be held on Tuesday forenoon at 10:30 o’clock. Rev. D. A. Medlar officiating. Death Notice Gruver, In this city, April 25, 1895, Mary Ann, wife of John S. Gruver, aged 55 years, 7 months and 17 days. Due notice of funeral tomorrow. Charles Guth Wednesday, November 27, 1895 Obituary Charles Guth of Cetronia, aged 81 years and father of Eugene, Edward, Simon and Israel? Guth, Mrs. Marcus Biery and Mrs. Solomon Sterner, died Sunday of heart disease. Edward Guth Thursday, November 21, 1895 Death Notice Guth, near Guth’s Station, November 19, 1895, Edward Guth, aged 80 years. Funeral from his late home, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Services and burial at Jordan Reformed Church. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited without further notice. Rosa T. Guth Friday, February 1, 1895 Obituary Mrs. Rosa T. Guth, wife of Frank Guth, died at her home, No 534 Gordon Street, at 7 o’clock yesterday morning. She was taken sick with asthma at 11 o’clock on Wednesday night. Her age was 34 years, 5 months and 5 days. The husband alone survives. Funeral will take place from her late residence at 1 p.m. Monday. Interment in Jordan Reformed Cemetery, South Whitehall. Sylvester Guth Friday, February 22, 1895 Obituary Sylvester Guth of Walbert’s Station, died Tuesday morning of apoplexy. Walter Haas Friday, December 20, 1895 Obituary Walter Haas, who was kicked by a horse at the Lafayette Hotel on Sunday evening, December 1, died from his injuries Wednesday eveing. Haas, who was hostler at the hotel, was reaching for a harness in the hotel stable, when one of the horses kicked him with both hind hoofs landing on the chest and head. Haas had been warned by a fellow hostler, Calvin Bittner, that the horse was vicious. His skull was crushed. Six pieces of bones were removed, one of which had penetrated the membrane covering the brain. Deceased was a son of Peter Haas of Lowhill. He had been employed at the Lafayette since November 21st. Reba M. Haas Monday, April 22, 1895 Death Notice Haas, In this city, April 20, 1895, Reba M., infant daughter of Joseph I. And Ellen M. Haas, aged 1 month and 19 days. Funeral on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the residence of the parents, No 530 Hickory Street to which relatives and friends are cordially invited without further notice. Services at the house. Interment in West End Cemetery.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - May 28, 1904 SALFORD MAN FOLLOWS BUSINESS CAREER FOR HALF A CENTURY The successful career of Augustus H. SMITH (picture) of the firm of A.H. SMITH & Co., of Salfordville, is a forcible argument in support of the theory that a person should give his undivided attention to one aim in life and make an effort to do one thing well. Mr. SMITH was born on August 26, 1836, and at the age of 19 came to Salfordville, to enter the employ of his uncle who was then conducting a general store at that place. In this capacity he served five years and then entered the employ of David B. GROVE, of Skippackville. Nine months after being thus engaged the business as sold to SEIPT & KEELER and Mr. SMITH continued in the employ of the new firm for two years. After this some time was spent in a grocery store in Philadelphia. In 1852, on July 7th of that year, Mr. SMITH associated himself with his brother and they bought out the general store of David B. GROVE, of Salfordville, the firm name adopted being SMITH & Bro. At some subsequent time the firm name was changed to SMITH & SHOEMAKER, the latter having bought out the interests of the junior member of the firm. Later on Mr. SHOEMAKER sold his interests and the name of the firm was changed to SMITH & GABEL, and still later it became A.H. SMITH & Co. In March, 1862, Mr. SMITH was appointed Post Master of Salfordville, and has served continuously in that position ever since. During the long and active career in business Mr. SMITH has gained many friends and became widely known for his honest and fair methods of business dealing. COW HAD HYDRYPHOBIA Harry FRANKENFIELD, of Plumstead, Bucks county, lost a cow through hydrophobia. Some time ago his dog became mad and after running a course was shot at Silverdale. A few weeks ago one of his heifers got mad and had to be killed. And now a cow, which was killed on Saturday, became affected with the disease. The animals were evidently bitten by the dog. It is not known whether any others were bitten. PASTOR FALLS FROM TREE AND IS INJURED Rev. F.J. MOHR, pastor of the Qakertown Reformed church, met with a serious and what may prove fatal, accident on Friday evening. Rev. MOHR was climbing a tree for the purpose of removing some insects when the limb broke and he fell on his shoulder striking the back part of his head heavily on the ground. At present he is in a precarious condition, being unable to move. ACCEPTED A POSITION AT PITTSBURG Forrest FLUCK, of Pennsburg, has accepted the position as private secretary for the contracting firm of MILLER & Sons, of Pittsburg. He acted as clerk for the firm while they were engaged in erecting the Court House at Norristown. Mr. FLUCK will enter upon his new duties on Monday. He is a son-in-law of Ex-County Commissioner D.K. GRABER. VICTIM OF EXPLOSION TRIED TO DROWN HERSELF Priscilla BOWEN, aged 11 years, of Stowe, was probably fatally burned on Wednesday by the explosion of a coal oil can while building a fire. Her sufferings were so great that she tried to drown herself, but was prevented by her mother. LICORICE DISLOCATED CHILD'S NECK Grace, the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur SMITH, of Blossburg, Pa., is recovering from the effects of a dislocated neck due to a most unusual accident. She was biting a piece of flexible licorice, pulling it from her mouth with her hand, when the licorice suddenly parted and her head flew back, dislocating her neck. She fell to the ground, her entire body paralyzed from the pressure of the vertebrae on the spinal cord. A physician succeeded in replacing the dislocated parts and the child will soon be well. BRINGS SUIT AGAINST COURT HOUSE BUILDERS Thomas SCHRONK, of Norristown contractor, has instituted a suit against Messrs. William MILLER & Sons, builders of the new court house. The allegation is breach of contract, and the sum involved is $500 or thereabouts,. SCHRONK, in his bill of complaint, filed through Attorney Carroll G. HOOVER, says that under a contract of April 19, 1902, he was to have all the extra excavating at the new court house. He claims that this contract was not fulfilled, he being allowed to do only part of the work. Hence his suit to recover. DILLINGER PROUD OF ITS OLD RESIDENTS Two of our Dillinger's oldest residents one of them 71 and the other 72 years old, and both old veterans, made a pleasure trip on foot to Siesholtzville, Red Lion, Rittenhouse Gap, Huff's Church and home again in one day. They said that they were not very tired and could walk a much greater distance. The trip was between twenty-five and thirty miles.