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