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    1. Allentown obituaries 1895 #38
    2. 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.

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