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