Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Mongtomery County, PA Saturday - September 26, 1903 TEACHER'S INSTITUTE ORGANIZED AT HARLEM The teachers of Hereford assembled at the Harlem school house and organized a township teachers' institute, which will be held every month. Jacob F. GREISS was elected president, Charles E. FISTER, critic; Sallie MOLL, secretary, and each teacher was elected treasurer of the funds realized at each particular school. The first institute was held at the Clayton school house, Saturday morning and afternoon. The morning exercises opened with singing, conducted by Mr. SCHMOYER. Miss Daisy GERY read an essay, "How to teach primary geography," after which the subject was discussed by Harvey KRIEBEL and Jacob GREISS. Remarks by the critic, Mr. FISTER, followed. The afternoon session opened with singing, conducted by Mr. SCHMOYER. C.E. FISTER, teacher of the Clayton school, gave a class drill in primary geography. An essay by Sallie MOLL on "How to teach the step between primary and advanced geography," followed. The subject was further discussed by Mr. KEMP and Warren FUNK. After the critic's remarks the session was closed by singing. ACQUITTED OF MURDER CHARGES Harry McELMOYLE, of Nesquehoning, Carbon county, who was tried at Norristown, before a Montgomery county jury was acquitted on Tuesday evening on the charge of murdering Patrick SHARPE, a strike leader at that place. McELMOYLE's wife and two sisters rushed up to him and covered his face with kisses as soon as the verdict was announced. His friend William RONEMUS who admitted on the witness stand that he shot SHARPE was placed on trial the next day. WARRANT OUT FOR WOMAN ASSAILANT A warrant was issued at Norristown on Wednesday for Kate GALLAGHER on the charge of assault and battery on Annie McELMOYLE, daughter of Harry McELMOYLE, who was acquitted Tuesday evening of the murder of Patrick SHARPE. Mrs. GALLAGHER was one of the principal witnesses for the prosecution. After McELMOYLE's acquittal the two women met at the Windsor Hotel. Mrs. GALLAGHER is alleged to have attacked Miss McELMOYLE, who had her eyeglasses broken and her face cut. Before the warrant cut be served Mrs. GALLAGHER had left town. SIXTY YEARS OLD AND NEVER SAW ALLENTOWN Edwin FRYER, of Sassamansville, this county, has lived within twenty miles of Allentown, for the past sixty years but never was in Allentown until this week. He took the train at Pennsburg on Monday morning for Allentown and to a friend he remarked that this was his first trip to Allentown. Mr. FRYER also visited Bethlehem for the first time for he went there to visit his daughter, Mrs. Rev. William H. ERB, of that town. AGED WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE Mrs. Harriet JONES, a seventy-three year old widow of Siegfried, Lehigh county, made an attempt to end her life on Monday afternoon by cutting her throat with a razor. She had been acting strangely for some weeks, but very little was thought of it until the attempt was made. She just missed the jugular vein, and her recovery is expected. PENNSBURG MAN ACCEPTS NEW POSITION Alton HUTTEL, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.N. HUTTEL, of Pennsburg, resigned his position as station agent at Wayne Junction this week and accepted a similar position with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He will enter the Union Depot at Pittsburg next week. GEHMAN FAMILY OFFICERS The GEHMAN family reunion was held at Menlo Park, Perkasie, on Saturday. The following are the officers: W.M. GEHMAN, of Macungie, president; Tobias GEHMAN, of Plumsteadville, vice-president; Alvin O. GEHMAN, of Coopersburg, secretary; Professor James GEHMAN, of Doylestown, made the address of welcome, to which Ulysses S. GEHMAN, of Earlington, responded. Other speakers were Rev. William GEHMAN, of Allentown; Rev. William GEHMAN, of Vera Cruz; Professor H.E. GEHMAN, Ephrata. BARN DESTROYED IN HATFIELD TOWNSHIP An exploding lantern caused a $7,000 fire near Lansdale on Tuesday night. The handsome barn of Frederick SCHWAB in Hatfield township was gutted, and several head of live stock were burned to death as well as slaughter house and smaller buildings. The loss is over $5000 with only partial insurance. A boy was walking in the hay mow with a lighted lantern, when it exploded and started the fire. PICKED MANY BUSHELS OF PEARS John SCHAEFFER, of Boyertown, picked 400 bushels of pears from his orchard, all of which he shipped to Pottsville. He has 200 bushels more to pick. BERKS COUPLE WEDDED Dr. Oscar F. KUNKLE, of Klinesville, Berks county, and Miss Katharine DeLONG, of Bower's Station, were married at the home of the bride, by the Rev. J.O. HENRY, of Topton. LEAVES A BIG ESTATE The will of the late Mary KEPNER, widow of Henry KEPNER, of Boyertown, was admitted to probate last Friday by Register of Willis KEMMERER, of Berks County, and letters testamentary were granted to Levi LEFEVOR, who is named as the executor in the will. The decedent left an estate valued at $142,500. By her will she directs that it be equally divided among her three brothers and four sisters. They are: Christian, John and Isaac STAUFFER, Sarah RITTER, Elizabeth KU LP, Esther BORNEMAN and Rachel ESCHBACH. Letters of administration c.t.a. were also granted to Levi LEFEVER in the estate of Samuel SCHANER, deceased of Boyertown, who died in 1870. Mr. SCHANER was the first husband of Mrs. KEPNER. He left an estate of $35,000. Mr. SCHANER left his estate to his wife for life. As she has now died by his will the following disposition will be made of his estate. To his tenant farmer, Joshua BAHR, a house and tract of 40 acres, and also an orchard of 1 1/2 acres. Mr. BAHR, however, is to take this property subject to $1500, which he is to pay one year after Mrs. KEPNER's death to the Fairview cemetery of Boyertown. The decedent gives one-half of the residue to his wife's estate and the balance is to go to his sisters in equal shares. BOY'S ARM TORN BY HORSE An eight-year-old son of Albert HARTMAN, an employee of the Adam SCHEIDT Brewing Company of Norristown, was terribly bitten by a vicious horse on Monday afternoon. Young HARTMAN and several other boys were standing on the pavement near to where the horse was tied and in a playful spirit touched it upon the head. The horse did not take kindly to the familiarity of the boys and turning around quickly sank its teeth into young HARTMAN's left arm. The flesh was torn from the arm to the extent of five inches. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT A serious accident occurred to Mary HESS, who resides with her parents on a farm between Spring City and Ironsides, Monday. She was running behind one of her father's horses when it suddenly kicked her above the left eye, inflicting a deep cut, through which the eye ball protruded. Dr. J.C. MEWHINNEY, of Spring City, was summoned, and after pressing the eye back to its place, put several stitches in the cut. The girl bravely passed through the ordeal without taking any drug.

<<Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 19, 1903 RISK LIVES FOR NICKEL Six young men from the vicinity of Kraussdale, Lehigh county, on Sunday evening risked their lives.... they had all escaped. It has later been reported that the following comprised the party: Jas. KRAUSS, son of Enos KRAUSS, of near East Greenville;...>> Would like to contact any descendants of James and Enos KRAUSS....James b. 9 Feb 1888, married 24 Oct 1914, Elsie Louise RAU...they had a least one son, Stanley George KRAUSS, b. 26 Sep 1915. Thanks...Raymond

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 26, 1903 THE DEATH LIST Rebecca Marguerite WELKER, was born on the 22nd of December, 1821, and died September 18th, 1903, in Bluffton, Ind. She was united in marriage with Adam MILLER some fifty years ago. This union was blessed with three daughters and one son all have preceeded her to eternity. She lived with her husband in this community until about two years and a half ago when Mr. MILLER died, since then she made her home with her only grandchild Mrs. Rev. H.A. WELKER, of Bluffton, Ind. Last March she had a stroke of paralysis. This was followed by a second stroke about two months ago which confined her to bed and from which she never rallied. The Lord saw fit to call her home on the 18th of September, last Friday afternoon at ten minutes after two. She brought her life to the ripe old age of 81 years, 8 months and 26 days. She was a faithful member of the New Goshenhoppen Reformed church all her life. She fought the good fight and kept the faith and has received the crown of righteousness from her Savior. On Satu rday evening at 5 o'clock a short service was held at the Reformed parsonage, 409 W. Wabash street, Bluffton, Ind., in which four pastors of the city participated. At the close of this service the body was taken to the 6.13 train for burial in Pennsylvania. The funeral sermon was preached on Monday morning at her home church by the Rev. Calvin M. DELONG who took for his text Psalm 90:12. Lydia FREED, wife of Samuel FREED, of New Hanover, died on Saturday of cholera morbus at 3.20 p.m. Her age was 43 years, 8 months and 27 days. She was sickly for three years, but was not confined to bed more than three weeks before her death. She at one time was sick in bed for 12 weeks. She is survived by her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac HUBER, her husband and four children, Bertha, wife of Orlando ERB, Warren, Thomas and Katie. The following brothers and sisters also survive, Jacob, of Colebrookdale; Rebecca BAUMAN, of East Greenville; Henry, of Pottstown; Isaac, of Zieglerville; Mary, wife of Percival REITNAUER, of Boyertown; Amanda, wife of George SHOLLENBERGER, of Pottstown; Samuel, of Zieglerville; Emma, wife of Clarence LEVENGOOD, of Camden, N.J., and Noah, of New Hanover. The funeral was held on Thursday at the Christ church, Niantic. Revs. FREEMAN and FRANTZ officiated. The pall bearers were her brothers, Henry, Isaac, Samuel and Noah. GIRL COMMITS SUICIDE The quiet village of Greamers, Skippack township, was startled Sunday evening when it became known that the daughter of one of the leading residents, had committed suicide. She who committed the act of self-destruction was Miss Elizabeth MEYERS, daughter of Christian MEYERS, aged about twenty-two years. Miss MEYERS ended her existence by hanging herself with a rope in the woodshed at the rear of her home. Her parents were absent at the time, and she was seen by neighbors to enter the woodshed about one o'clock. Not finding her in the house on their return Mr. and Mrs. MEYERS instituted a search for her. The father as a last resort repaired to the woodshed and was greatly grieved on seeing her dangling from a rope, when he opened the door. She was hastily cut down and medical aid summoned, but to no purpose, as the life spark had fled at least an hour before. Miss MEYERS has been more or less of an invalid for the past ten years and at times grew very despondent. Her father is a retired tailor. Coroner KANE, who was notified made an investigation. KILLED WHILE OUT GUNNING Charles F. DAUB, of Lebanon, was instantly killed on Saturday afternoon in a gunning accident. While DAUB was climbing over a fence the hammer on his gun struck a rail and the weapon was discharged. DAUB was shot through the heart. He was 32 years old and married. ONE OF THE PERKIOMEN VALLEY'S MOST PROMINENT FINANCIERS John G. PRIZER (picture), of Schwenksville, is considered one of the most widely known bankers of the Perkiomen Valley. Mr. PRIZER was born in Perkiomen township, near Schwenksville, December 1, 1845. Up to the age of 18, he worked on his father's farm. Following this period he attended a course of study at Freeland Seminary, under Prof. A.H. FETTEROLF, and afterwards taught in the public schools of the county for three terms, from 1866 to 1869. With the advent of the Perkiomen Railroad to Schwenksville in 1869, he was appointed the first station agent and telegraph operator at that place, a position he occupied for 5 years. When the National Bank, of Schwenksville was organized Mr. PRIZER was elected cashier of the same and his activity, prudence and conscientious discharge of duty in that capacity since its doors were opened for business in April, 1874, to the present time, is attested by the steady and increasing prosperity of that institution. Mr. PRIZER has been a member of the School Board of Perkiomen township and its secretary for the last 15 years. Since Schwenksville was incorporated as a borough he has again been elected to a similar position. He has held other minor positions, that indicate the confidence of the people and their esteem for him. In November 1895 Governor HASTINGS appointed Mr. PRIZER trustee of the Norristown Hospital for the Insane. He filled this position most acceptably, taking a great deal of interest in all that pertained to the welfare of the institution. Mr. PRIZER is an active member of the Lutheran church. He is well and most favorably known throughout the entire county. All movements looking toward the improvement and progress of his town and community find in Mr. PRIZER an ardent advocate and an active supporter. DR. JACOBS HEAD OF NEW BANK There is a movement on foot to make Dr. John N. JACOBS, of Lansdale, now president of the Montgomery Trust Company of Norristown the new president of the reorganized Doylestown National Bank. As yet the reorganization of the board of directors, which, heavy stockholders declare absolutely essential to resumption, has not taken place, although the resignation of those who are to step out have been presented. Within the next few days those suggested for directorship by the recent stockholders' meeting will be elected into the board. HORSE RAN AWAY IN RUBBER TIRE BUGGY The sorrel horse belonging to butcher G.W. GERHART, of Pennsburg, ran away for Calvin HAUCK, on Wednesday afternoon while he was being hitched up. Mr. HAUCK had the horse hitched to Mr. GERHART's new rubber tire buggy when he took off the bridle to put on another. The horse started off on a run down the alley and out on to Main street. At V.H. STECKEL's place the horse ran into a tying post breaking it and smashing the wagon. He was caught in East Greenville, but not until the rubber tire buggy was completely smashed. PASTOR RESIGNS AFTER LONG SERVICE Rev. William S. ANDERS has resigned as pastor of the Worcester Schwenkfelder Church after thirty-three years of service.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 19, 1903 ENGAGING SNAP SHOTS Mrs. Walter WHITEMAN and son, of East Philadelphia, visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver SCHANTZ of this borough on Saturday and Sunday. William NICKUM, of Allentown, formerly of this borough, spent Sunday with friends in this section. Melvin KURTZ, of East Greenville, on Sunday resigned as teacher of the Bible class in the St. Mark's Lutheran Sunday school. He will enter the Mt. Airy Theological Seminary. Mark STECKEL, of Reading, spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Oliver STECKEL of this borough. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin SMITH, of near Emaus, visited the family of Elmer GRABER of East Greenville on Sunday. Oliver KLINE, of East Greenville, will today move his family to Alburtis, where he has secured a position in a bakery. Miss Celesta TRUMBORE, of this borough, spent Sunday in Philadelphia with her sister. Mrs. Susan HOFFMAN, of this borough, made a business trip to Philadelphia on Monday. Mrs. George RUDOLPH, of Lansdale, is spending a few weeks in this vicinity with her mother and other relatives. On Sunday Mr. RUDOLPH was here also. Mr. and Mrs. Harry AUCHY, Lewis and Mary AUCHY, all of Norristown, spent Sunday with the family of S.S. ADAMS of this borough. Mrs. Robert L. SINGER, of Allentown, spent last week with her mother Mrs. Caroline WIEGNER, of East Greenville. Mr. SINGER also spent Sunday there. Jonathan FOX, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday and Monday in East Greenville, where he formerly resided. Rev. C.C. BOYER, of Kutztown, will preach in St. Mark's Lutheran church tomorrow evening. Valentine PRIZER and Mr. JOHNSON, two of Schwenksville's representative citizens transacted business in this borough on Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. O.F. WAAGE, of this borough, visited the family of James Y. SHELLY, of Allentown this week. Mrs. Jacob DECHANT, of Harrisburg, is spending a few weeks with relatives and friends in this borough. Mrs. Harry NUSBAUM and child, of Lehighton, spent several days this week in this borough with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.T. SUMMERS. Chas. SHADE, of Telford, visited the family of E. Wayne WEIL, of East Greenville, yesterday. Alvah BARDWELL, of Sandusky, Ohio, and Robert THOMAS, of Lansdale, both graduates of Perkiomen Seminary, spent Wednesday in this borough and at their Alma Mater. The former is a student at Princeton and the latter at Yale College. Jonathan P. HILLEGASS, D.K. GRABER and Chas. M. REED this week attended the Director's meeting of the Perkiomen Railroad Company at the Reading Terminal, Philadelphia. Rev. T.H. LEINBACH, of Spinnertown, will tomorrow evening preach in the Pennsburg Reformed church. D.K. GRABER sold a carload of cows this week at Lederachville, which averaged $48.60. John ORTT, of this borough, will today sell thirty head of cattle for D.K. GRABER in Westmoreland county. Mrs. Oliver SCHANTZ, Mrs. G.E. HEVENER, Mrs. Albert WELDER and Mrs. Joshua SMITH visited the family of Dr. WICKERT, of Milford Square on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. HEVENER and Dr. and Mrs. W.H. HUNSBERGER made a trip to Boyertown on Friday. M.K. GILBERT, of this borough, made a business trip to Philadelphia on Tuesday. Blair, the son of Oliver SCHANTZ went to a Philadelphia Hospital, yesterday, where he will remain for a short time to undergo treatment for his leg.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 19, 1903 LEFT FOR OTHER PARTS Clyde H. KRESSLY, who has been collector at Pennsburg for the Prudential Life Insurance Company, of Newark, New Jersey, for the past sixteen months, left on last Thursday morning for parts unknown with between $200 and $300 of the company's money. Mr. KRESSLY was short in his accounts for several months and as soon as it was detected by George K. MILLER, of Allentown, the assistant superintendent, an effort was made to have the matters straightened out. Mr. MILLER came here on Wednesday and went around with Mr. KRESSLY to see those insured and see that their books were properly receipted. KRESSLY soon saw that his shortage would soon be found to be larger than what the company knew at that time, for they found books which had been receipted for three months in advance and the proper credit was not given in the company's books. On Thursday forenoon he collected several insurance moneys and left with the 10.49 train for other parts. Mr. MILLER soon took the hint and at once sought KRESSLY's parent's home at Stettlersville, Lehigh county, with the intention of locating him, but when he arrived there they knew nothing of his whereabouts. After stating the facts to the aged father he promised to settle for the money taken from the company, which at that time was found to be between two and three hundred dollars. Mr. MILLER has been spending the week in this section going over the routes which Mr. KRESSLY was collector of and fixing up the books so that the next collector would have no bother while making the regular collections. KRESSLY collected some money from people who did not have the books with them and did not give a proper receipt. Those moneys paid will have to be made good by the people who did not get the receipt, but all money received and credited in the books, but not turned over to the company, will be settled by Mr. KRESSLY's father to the company. Mr. KRESSLY was manager of the Pennsburg Athletic Club until he left. Horace S. MOYER, of Pennsburg, has been engaged by the company to act as collector in Mr. KRESSLY's place. Mr. MOYER is thoroughly acquainted with the business, having been in the employ of the same company several years ago. In a letter to Town and Country from the Mansion House, Buffalo, New York, Mr. KRESSLY writes that he has resigned his position as agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Company, and that he intends to travel through the West. THIEVES TRIED TO STEAL LIQUOR An attempt to rob the liquor store of Frank BUCHMAN, at Emaus, was frustrated by O.R. MARCKS. The marauders effected entrance into a room in the rear of the liquor store by smashing a window pane and sawing out a panel in the door, which made a good deal of noise and awakened Mr. MARCKS, who had retired a short time before. Mr. MARCKS fired several shots at the intruders and called for assistance. Upon the arrival of neighbors an investigation was made. The robbers had, however, been scared away before effecting an entrance into the liquor store. The breaking of the door and window was the only damage done. PEAR TREES IN BLOOM AT HEREFORD Jeremiah SCHULTZ, a farmer residing near Hereford, has two pear trees in his yard that are literally covered with blossoms. This is the second time for this season, that they were in bloom and it is a rare sight to behold. HORSEWHIPS FROM ALL THESE EELS The champion eel fishers of Lehigh county are Julius HABERSTRUMPF and his brother, of Emaus, who one night caught sixty-six eels. Whip manufacturers are making handsome offers for the eel skins. PARTY FOR MISS CHARLOTTE HERSH Miss Charlotte HERSH, of Pennsburg, gave a party to her young friends on Tuesday evening in honor of her fifteenth birthday anniversary. The young folks assembled at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert ESHBACH and spent a pleasant evening. At a seasonable hour the young folks were invited into the dining room where a table decorated with greens and cut flowers and spread with all the delicacies of the season was placed before them. All partook of the splendid collation after which they returned to their homes. Those present were: Florence SHELLY, Blanche SCHANTZ and Leah MOLL, of East Greenville, and the following from Pennsburg: Ione ESHBACH, Eunice ESHBACH, Beulah KLINE, Alda HILLEGASS, Blanche SCHWARTZ, Elsie DIEHL, Estella KLINE, Mamie HEVENER, Elsie BOWMAN, Jennie DIMMIG, Gertrude HARLEY, Elvah ROSTOCK and Nora KNEULE. STRAWBERRIES IN FALL Mrs. George REX, of Stettlersville, Lehigh county, on Thursday had a bunch with five ripe and two middle-sized strawberries, 20 berries just forming, one flower and two stems where the berries had already fallen off. At this time of the year it is very unusual to see ripe strawberries. FAMILY REUNION Charles FREED, Sr., was agreeably surprised on his eightieth birthday anniversary which was celebrated at his daughters home near Klinesville on Sunday. His children had arranged a surprise in the form of a family reunion and all his near relatives were invited to be present. When all had congregated at his home it was ascertained that sixty-five were present, which included a sister, six children, thirty-five grand-children and five great grand-children. The day was spent in a social manner and a splendid dinner was served to all present. Mr. FREED enjoyed the day very much and before the guests left they all wished him many more birthday anniversaries and good health. Those present were: Charles FREED, Sr., Susanna SCHANTZ, Mr. and Mrs. Henry MUMBAUER, Leanna JONES, Mr. and Mrs. John FREED and children Oswin, Calvin, Elmer, John, Charles, Norman and Emma, Mr. and Mrs. George FREED and children Katie, Charles, Irwin, Claude, Mamie and Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles FREED, Jr., and children Ella, Willard and Clayton, Edwin FREED and children Annie, James and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. KLINE and children William, Henry, Ellen, John, Minnie and Charles, Mrs. Katie FITZGERALD and children Wallace, Katie and Ellen, Jesse NYCE, Mr. and Mrs. Harry NYCE, Mr. and Mrs. Levi RENNINGER, Mr. and Mrs. Charles FREED and daughter Eva, Mr. and Mrs. Howard FREED and son Howard, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. DOUGHERTY and son Calvin, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. FREED, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose RUMBEL, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver KLINE and children Edith and Mark. APPRAISING SCHOOL PROPERTIES The School Board of Schwenksville has engaged N.M. BEAN, of Lansdale; C.H. FRYER, of Pennsburg, and J.E. SCHILLICH, of Schwenksville, to appraise the school properties in the borough and township preparatory to making a division. Stroud SPARE, of Ironbridge; Elmer POLEY and Daniel SHULER, of Trappe, will act for the township board.

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Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 19, 1903 TRIED FOR MURDER The trial of Harry McELMOYLE and William RONEMUS, charged with the murder of Patrick SHARPE at Nesquehoning, Carbon county, on August 18, 1902, was before Judge WEAND, of this county during the week. It will be remembered that this case was sent here by the Supreme Court. The following is a good summary of its reasons for so doing: "A change of venue will be granted by the Supreme Court in a murder case where the facts are undisputed; that in the county where the killing occurred a large percentage of the population were miners, and were members of a labor union; that at the time of the killing a general strike was in progress; that the persons indicted were nonunion men employed by mine owners to protect property, that the person killed was a member of the union; that the members of the union and members of other unions, their neighbors, relatives and friends were greatly excited and prejudiced against the prisoners; that this excitement had been promoted by inflammatory articles in newspapers and by sermons and addresses of ministers; that strikes, riots and violence were frequent; that the Sheriff was unable to maintain peace, and had applied to the Governor for troops, and that the disorder was so great that it invaded the court room, and on two occasions proceeding were interrupted and the judge insulted by sympathizers with the union and the strikers." The Commonwealth was represented by Frank P. SHARKEY, District Attorney of Carbon County; E.M. MULBEARN, of Mauch Chunk; District Attorney HENDRICKS and ex-District Attorney BROWNBACK. PARK TO BE BUILT BY CHURCH The members of the New Goshenhoppen Reformed church have decided to build a park on their farm. It will consist of about four acres. A committee has been appointed to collect the necessary money from the members and another committe of John D. GERHART, of East Greenville, and Henry E.E. ROEDER, of Hosensack, has been made to consult with Thos. MEEHAM & Son, Landscapers of Philadelphia, and if necessary, have them come here and lay out the park and place stakes for the planting of the trees. The work will be pushed as rapidly as possible. KILLED FIVE COWS AFFLICTED WITH TUBERCULOSIS Dr. Jesse Z. HILLEGASS, on Monday killed five cows belonging to John BITTING, of Red Hill. The cattle were given the Mallin Test for tuberculosis and every one in the stable responded to it. Upon instructions from the State Veterniary Surgeon the entire herd was killed. GORED BY A COW One of Scavenger Peter SOUDER's assistants of near Morwood, on Monday was gored by a cow while he was endeavoring to kill it. He killed the cows affected with tuberculosis belonging to John BITTING, of Red Hill. While trying to fasten one she gored him in the left arm near the elbow. He received a long cut in the arm and Dr. W.H. HUNSBERGER, of Pennsburg, was called who placed four stitches in the wound and dressed it. MEN CLOSELY CONNECTED WITH EISENLOHR AND BROS. CIGAR MANUFACTURING BUSINESS The cigar manufacturing firm of Otto EISENLOHR & Bros., of Philadelphia, employs more working people in its different country factories than any other similar firm in this section of the State. The firm has factories located at Boyertown, Cressman, Sellersville, Geryville and East Greenville. Mr. J. SCHIRMER, of Philadelphia, whose picture is represented on the above cut is the superintendent, and the other gentlemen are the foremen and superintendents of their respective factories. The names of those on the picture reading from left to right, starting at the upper row are: R.L. THORNTON, East Greenville; H. GENTNER, Sr., and H. GENTNER, Jr., Sellersville; W. WISLER, Cressman; Thomas K. GERHART, East Greenville; J. SCHIRMER, Philadelphia; A. GRAVER, Boyertown, and John D. GERHART, East Greenville. FOUND MANY MULTIPLE-LEAFED CLOVERS Miss Mae WAAGE, of Pennsburg, on Sunday found twenty-three four-leafed and sixteen six-leafed clovers. During the summer she found ninety-eight four-leafed clovers. CARPENTERS FELL FROM SCAFFOLD Contractor Clayton H. FRYER, of this borough, and Lucian HOLLENBUSH and Charles DERR, two of his employes, had a narrow escape from serious injury on Monday while working on a scaffold at the house of N.B. KEELY, of East Greenville. Mr. DERR was standing on a ladder which was placed on a scaffold and was working at the cornish of the house, and the other two were working on the scaffold, when the scaffold gave way. The three were thrown to the ground. Mr. DERR fell a distance of about twenty feet while the rest fell only about twelve feet. Mr. DERR severely sprained his leg so that he was unable to attend to his work for several days. Mr. FRYER and Mr. HOLLENBUSH received several bruises and slight cuts. No one was seriously injured. RENTED WOXALL STORE Wm. F. SHISLER, of Salfordville, clerk in Augustus H. SMITH & Co's. store at Salfordville, has rented the Woxall store and will take possession on November. Corson WEBER, the present tenant will move to Quakertown where he came from last spring. RISK LIVES FOR NICKEL Six young men from the vicinity of Kraussdale, Lehigh county, on Sunday evening risked their lives while endeavoring to save a nickel. They boarded the north bound passenger train due at Pennsburg station at 8.35, but instead of going into the car they sat on the step next to the tender, and they thereby wanted to get to East Greenville without being noticed by the conductor and without paying fare. Shortly after the train left the depot the conductor wended his way to the front of the car and opened the door. As he did this he noticed a scramble on each side and saw that somebody jumped. One of the young men, Frank SNYDER of Kraussdale, did not jump but paid his fare and when questioned by the conductor he admitted that he was with the rest. He gave the conductor a ficticious name when pressed for a name. The train was brought to a stop near Perkiomen Seminary and the train crew went back in search of the boys, expecting to find some mangled bodies. But no one could be found, they had all escaped. It has later been reported that the following comprised the party: Jas. KRAUSS, son of Enos KRAUSS, of near East Greenville; Willis LEVY, son of Emanuel LEVY, of near Geryville; Frank SNYDER, hired man near KRAUSSDALE, and Charles and Henry KRAUSS, sons of Henry KRAUSS of near East Greenville. The young men who jumped luckily escaped being horribly mangled and much worse, being killed. A number of them received ugly cuts on their hands and faces in coming in contact with the railroad cinders. FINGERS SMASHED BY BARREL OF CIDER Christian PETERS, a farmer residing on the farm known as the Henry SCHWENK farm, below Red Hill, met with a painful injury one day this week, while he was about to place a barrel of cider into his cellar. He was rolling it down the cellar steps when one hand slipped and three fingers of the other hand were caught between the edge of the barrel and the stone wall. Two fingers were almost severed from the hand. Dr. J.G. MENSCH, of Pennsburg, dressed the injured hand. PURCHASED A VALUABLE TEASPOON Frank ADAM, of Fruitville, purchased a large basketful of odds and ends at the public sale of the late Andrew SCHULTZ, of Clayton, on Saturday and when he examined it at his home he found an old teaspoon with the initials "I.S." on it in large letters and the date 1824. The spoon is about half as large as the regular teaspoons now are and it is prized highly by Mr. ADAM. PERKIOMEN WATER USED TO CHRISTINE TUG Miss PENNYPACKER, daughter of Governor PENNYPACKER, of Schwenksville, on Thursday christined the tug, Governor PENNYPACKER, designed for the State quarantine service, with water taken from the Perkiomen Creek. The tug was launched at the yards of the Neafie and Levy Shipbuilding Company, in Philadelphia. The Hellertown riflers fired a salute and the Schwenksville Band filled the air with music. HAS A BEAUTIFUL HOLLYHOCK PLANT Mrs. David NESTER, of Hoffmansville, has a beautiful Hollyhock plant that is nine feet eight inches in height. It has, by actual count, four hundred and fifty flowers on it at present. She would like to hear of one that can beat this. SOLD FORTY ONE DOLLAR GOLDPIECES At the public sale of the effects of the late Reuben UMSTEAD of Delphi, forty one dollar gold pieces were sold. They brought from $1.10 to $1.30 apiece. HAS A TALL DAHLIA PLANT Mrs. Levi SHEFFY, of New Hanover, has one of the most beautiful and tallest dahlia stalks in that vicinity. It measures nine feet and ten inches in height and is covered with flowers.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 19, 1903 THE DEATH LIST Mrs. Jesse ROTHENBERGER, of Pennsburg, died on Friday evening at 5.20 o'clock after an illness of about three weeks. Her husband preceeded her in death by fourteen days. She lived to the ripe old age of 72 years, 7 months and 12 days. She is survived by two children, Amandus, of Allentown, and Tillie, wife of Allen J. DRESSLER. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. Services were held at the house by Rev. J.L. ROUSH and at the church by Rev. J.E. FREEMAN of Boyertown. Interment was made on the Pennsburg church cemetery. David BARTLETT, one of the oldest residents of Hoppenville, died on Friday night of apoplexy. His age was 88 years and four months. The funeral was held on Tuesday at the Sumneytown church. Interment on the church cemetery. Rev. W.B. FOX officiated. Infant child, of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham MEST, of near Kraussdale, died on Tuesday. Its age was eighteen months. The funeral will be held today at the Huff's church where interment will be made on the church cemetery. Rev. O.S. FRANTZ will officiate. Infant child, of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen SCHWOYER, of near Milford Square, died on Sunday night. Its age was four weeks. The funeral was held at the New Goshenhoppen Reformed church, near East Greenville on Thursday. Interment on church cemetery. CENTRE VALLEY MAN KILLED ON RAILROAD Enos HARTMAN, of Centre Valley, met with a horrible death on Tuesday morning at Glenside, while fulfilling his duties as a North Penn freight conductor. He wanted to throw a switch when the flying car struck him and he was thrown on the track, the wheels passing over his chest and cutting him in two. He leaves a wife and six children. BOYERTOWN'S WEALTHIEST WOMAN DEAD Mrs. Mary KEPLER, the wealthiest woman in this section, died at Boyertown on Friday. She leaves a $150,000 estate. She spent all her life at Boyertown and was always plain and frugal in her habits. PROMINENT WEDDING Prof. W.K. SEIBERT and Miss Elsie M. BECHTEL were married on Tuesday evening, September 15th, at eight o'clock, by the Rev. E.E.S. JOHNSON, pastor of the First Schwenkfeldian church, of Philadelphia, in the presence of about forty friends and relatives of the bride and groom. Mr. Nathan BECHTEL, brother of the bride was best man; Miss Mabel LANDIS, of Allentown, maid of honor; Mr. W.G. SHELLY, of Lansdale, usher, and Miss Mamie BECHTEL, brides-maid. Miss Ada ROTHENBERGER, of Worcester, cousin of the groom, played "The Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin. The young couple were the recipients of very many pretty gifts, consisting mostly of silver and cut glass, and several oriental rugs. Both bride and groom were members of the class of '98, of Perkiomen Seminary. Prof. SEIBERT is a graduate of Lafayette College and for the last two Spring and Summer terms has had charge of the sciences at Perkiomen. Upon his graduation at Lafayette he was awarded the Medico-Chirurgical College scholarship, and is now taking a medical course at this institution, at the same time acting as an assistant in the department of chemistry. Mrs. SEIBERT has since her graduation from Perkiomen been teaching music very successfully. Mr. and Mrs. SEIBERT will be at home at 2130 N. Park Avenue, Philadelphia, after Oct. 1. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. BECHTEL, of Philadelphia, formerly of Bally, and the groom is a son of the late Noah SIEBERT, of near East Greenville. His mother is now a resident of Worcester. WEDDED AT PENNSBURG John S. ALDERFER, of Souderton, and Miss Lillian M. RENNINGER, of Telford, were on Saturday married at the parsonage of Rev. O.F. WAAGE, of Pennsburg. William S. BUTTERWECK, Jr., of Red Hill, was privately married to Miss Katie A. MILLER, of the same place, on Monday evening at the parsonage of the Rev. O.F. WAAGE, of Pennsburg. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William BUTTERWECK, and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad MILLER, all of Red Hill. A PROMINENT WEDDING AT PASSMORE William R. KEPNER, of Pottstown, and Miss Agnes LATSHAW, of Passmore, were wedded on Tuesday at high noon by the Rev. J.J. KLINE, of Pottstown. The ceremony was performed in the parlor of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob LATSHAW, which was beautifully decorated with ferns and cut flowers. The bride was attired in a handsome Crepe de Chine dress and carried a large bouquet of white roses. Miss LATSHAW is a consistent member of Christ's Lutheran Church and Sunday-school, of Niantic, and has ably filled the position as organist of the primary department for a number of years, until a year ago when she resigned. Mr. KEPNER is shipping clerk for the Pottstown Bicycle Works and is an active church and Sunday-school worker. He is a member of Grace Lutheran church, Pottstown. The couple will reside at Pottstown.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 12, 1903 MAIMED ON RAILROAD Jaseph R. TAGGART, a well known business man of Norristown, and Miss Reba DEAN, of the same place, while out driving on Sunday evening, their team was struck at the Mill street crossing, in Bridgeport, and both were injured. A south bound express struck them which wrecked the wagon. TAGGART and the girl were thrown in the air, the girl falling along side of the tracks and TAGGART under the wheels of a shifting engine, 30 feet away. The horses ran away and into the canal nearby where one was drowned. TAGGART received a broken arm, badly torn and crushed leg, an injured shoulder and many cuts on the head. Miss DEAN is very seriously injured having both legs fractured near the hips and internal injuries. PERKASIE EDITOR A BENEDICT Charles M. MEREDITH, editor of the Central News, of Perkasie, and Miss Ida J. MOYER, of the same place, a recently graduated nurse from the Philadelphia Hospital, were married on Saturday morning by Rev. J.G. DENGLER, at Weissport, Pa. NEW MENNONITE PASTOR Rev. William H. GRUBB, of Philadelphia, will be ordained a minister of the Mennonite Church, general conference wing, tomorrow. Later he will be installed as pastor of the Mennonite congregation just organized and worshipping in the German Baptist Church, Twelfth and Oak streets. The congregation has been a mission for ten years and Rev. GRUBB will be its first pastor. He now resides at No. 2110 North Marshall street, Philadelphia, but will move to Allentown. He has been serving as assistant to Bishop SHELLY in the Hereford district consisting of Boyertown, Bally and Zionsville. Prior to that time he was engaged in mission work and business in Philadelphia. He is a native of Philadelphia. The ordination services will be held in the German Baptist Church and will begin in the afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. His installation as pastor will follow. The services will be in charge of Bishop N.B. GRUBB, of Philadelphia, father of the new pastor, assisted by Bishop A.S. SHELLY, of Bally. PLOUGHED UP BLACKSNAKE EGGS Samuel REED, of Hillegass, this week ploughed up three black snake nests, which had respectively 16, 20 and 16 eggs apiece. The eggs were broken and in them were tiny snakes from ten to twelve inches in length. SENT TO JAIL FOR SHOOTING ROOSTER Fred. HEIST and Charles STAUFFER, of Emaus, were hunting the other day when they shot a rooster. They were arrested and Squire WENNER sent them to jail for thirty days each. SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY Orville A. KREIDER and Harvey M. HOTTEL, administrators of Levi KREIDER, deceased, on last Saturday sold the homestead an eleven acres of land near Shimersville, to Mrs. Emma MILLER for $1,500, and the house and lot at the corner of Lea and Poplar streets, in Macungie, to a Mrs. Lizzie J. HOTTEL for $800. DOG CHEWS MAN'S EAR While hunting for a parrot, which escaped, William ANDERS entered the yard of Worthington DUDDY, at Norristown. A dog sprang at ANDERS, and succeeded in getting his ear in its mouth. Before ANDERS could escape the lower part of the ear was taken. ESTATE IN DISPUTE Proceedings were begun last week before Register of Wills Henry A. GROFF, to have Milton H. WALTERS, ex-Assemblyman, removed as administrator of the estate of John OAKS, late of Salfordville. The plantiff is Oaks' widow, who alleges that her signature, by mark, renouncing the right to administer, was obtained by false representations. The estate is valued at $10,500 in personalty and $12,000 in realty. OAKS was the contesting widow's second husband, while she was his third wife. By his previous marriages he left surviving him at the time of his death four children and eight grandchildren, issue of a deceased daughter. By ante-nuptial agreement OAKS and his third wife agreed on June 28, 1878, that each should retain their respective properties, and at the death of the husband the wife was to receive $3000 for life and at her death the money was to revert to his heirs. It was while Administrator WALTERS was making the inventory that the breach between the two branches of the family first became manifest. It is alleged Mrs. OAKS wanted all the valuable things on the farm set aside as her property, stating that all such belonged to her while the worst belonged to her husband. She claimed the pigs because she said that they were purchased with her money. The children of OAKS desired the pigs included in the inventory, because the money had been given to their stepmother by their father. Administrator WALTERS was non-committal, and Mrs. OAKS remarked that WALTERS had turned against her and if she knew he would have done that she would not have signed the renunciation. Those interested in the estate of John OAKS, who support the administrator in his contentions, are Jesse OAKS, of Iowa; Christianna, wife of Jacob GERHART, of Upper Salford; Elizabeth, wife of Jesse ROLLER of Salfordville; Hannah, wife of James HENDRICKS, of Pottstown, and the issue of Esther HENDRICKS, deceased; John O., of Allentown; Frank O., of Phoenixville; Esther APPLE, of Philadelphia; Mary KERR, of Pottstown; Sallie O. GRUFF, of Philadelphia; Ida O. HAUCK, of Philadelphia and Walter SMITH, of Red Hill; a son of Hannah SMITH, who was one of nine children of Esther HENDRICKS. Plaintiff was represented by Messrs. FREEDLEY and BROWNBACK, and defendant, by Mr. DANNEHOWER. Counsel will argue before the Register next week. TOOK LARGE BEANS TO ALLENTOWN MARKET George REX, of Stettlersville, a regular attendant at the Allentown market, Tuesday had four-yard beans, which were not fullgrown but which measured 24, 20 1/2, 21 and 24 1/3 inches, respectively. Only a few are needed for a meal. Mr. REX is one of the most successful truckers in Lehigh county.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 12, 1903 FLOWING SLEEVE CAUSES GIRL TO LOOSE ARM Miss Mabel HEBREW, aged 18, of Philadelphia, who has been visiting friends at Brandywine Manor, had her right arm torn in two at the elbow while inspecting the machinery in the Ferndale ice plant, on Sunday afternoon, with a party of friends. Her flowing sleeve was caught by a belt which pulled into the machinery and instantly tore the poor girl's arm in twain. She was taken to the Coatesville Hospital, where the doctors amputated the stub just above the elbow. FELL WHILE TRYING TO BOARD TRAIN On Saturday evening while trying to board the "pick-up" freight train at Telford, Frank, son of Christ SOUDER, of Telford, fell sustaining serious injuries. Dr. J.E. BAUMAN was summoned, and an examination revealed several ugly scalp wounds and concussion of the brain. The injured man was removed to his home after his wounds had been dressed and his condition seems favorable. YOUNG MISS WILL BE A JEWELER Miss Anna A. YEAKEL, of Perkasie, will side-step from the beaten path of industry for women and learn the trade of a watchmaker and jeweler. NEW SPRINKLER FOR EAST GREENVILLE East Greenville borough this week received its street sprinkler which they some time ago purchased from an Allentown Fire Company. The sprinkler was second-hand, but Koch Bros., the Allentown clothiers, offered to have it newly painted, provided their advertisement could be placed on the sides. The offer was accepted. Charles DEISHER on Tuesday brought the sprinkler from Allentown and on Wednesday it was used for the first time in East Greenville. It is said to weigh 3700 pounds when empty and about 8000 pounds when filled with water. TOWN AND COUNTRY COLLECTOR COMING Several weeks ago we announced that Geo. BERKEMEYER, of Sellersville, would go on a collecting trip for us. On account of sickness Mr. BERKEMEYER claims he is unable to go out, so we this week engaged the services of Horace S. MOYER, of Pennsburg. Mr. MOYER will endeavor to see every subscriber who is indebted to us to the extent of one year's subscription or more. He will start on his trip on Monday. WILL BE MATRON AT PERKIOMEN SEMINARY Mrs. Esther TRAUB, relict of the late William H. TRAUB, of Allentown, formerly of Pennsburg, will assume the duties as matron at the Perkiomen Seminary. She was tendered a farewell surprise party on Monday evening by about thirty members of Zion's Reformed church and Sunday school, of Allentown, of which she was a member. BOY DELIBERATELY CHOPPED OFF FINGER Willie WEIKEL, 7 years old, of North Wales, went to the wood house, got the hatchet, placed the middle finger of his left hand on the chopping block and deliberately chopped the larger portion of the digit off. The sight of the blood and his suffering drove the boy almost frantic. STORED MONEY IN GARRET Charles H. BLANK, of Coopersburg, who died last week had stored over $2,000 in gold and other coin in a secluded spot in the garret of his home. Mr. BLANK was postmaster at that place for a number of years. LIMERICK SQUARE HOTEL SOLD D.M. KLINE, proprietor of the Limerick Square hotel, has sold his hotel to a Mr. PETERS, of Philadelphia, on private terms. Mr. PETERS, was a resident of that vicinity about 25 years ago. ENJOYED CAMP LIFE The Pennsburg Outing Club returned home from Finland last Wednesday evening. All were well and happy and claimed to have enjoyed themselves immensely. The weather the last few days was quite disagreeable and that no doubt accounts for the pulling of the stakes at such an early date. Before returning the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, William H. WELKER, Red Hill; Vice-president, Leon SECHLER; Secretary, H.H. SMITH; Treasurer, V.H. STECKEL; Stewards, Clarence HUNSBERGER and Howard TRUMBORE. OLD-TIME DEBATERS AT 28TH ANNIVERSARY More than 1,000 persons gathered on Saturday under the large tent erected opposite the public school house, at Treichlersville, Berks county, where the Hereford Literary Society has had its headquarters for more than a quarter of a century, to participate in the exercises of the re-union of the society, the first of its kind in Eastern Pennsylvania. Twenty-eight years ago, in the loft of an old hotel shed, which was built 100 years ago, in the little hamlet of Harlem, three men, then public school teachers, gathered and discussed whether Columbus deserved more honor for the discovery of America than Washington for defending it. These men were Dr. James SALLADE, of Schuylkill Haven, now steward of the Schuylkill County Almshouse; Jacob M. GERY, of Harlem, still a teacher, and Reuben L. RAUCH, of Hereford, a huckster. These men, who thus founded the Hereford Literary Society, participated in the first re-union of the society, just held. The Hereford Literary Society is the successor of the Hereford Debating Club. During 1975, meetings were held at irregular intervals in Harlem, and later in Clayton, when soon afterward the society was re-organized and was named the Hereford Literary Society. Afterward the meetings were held every week at Hereford. Here, through the hearty cooperation of all the members, the society established one of the largest libraries in the county, outside of Reading. Over 250 persons now belong to the organization, and many of these received their early training in the association a score of years ago, and some of these have become prominent in politics and the medical and other professions. The Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL, of Pennsburg, principal of Perkiomen Seminary, and presiding officer of the re-union, delivered the opening address. H.A. SCHULER, of Allentown, formerly editor of the Welt-Bote, read the history of the organization. Dr. J.W. SALLADE delivered a reminiscent address. Allen WALTER, of Emaus, gave an enjoyable minstrel performance. Reminiscent remarks were then made by J.M. GERY, H.W. KRIEBEL, the Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL (picture), H.A. SCHULER (picture), William H. SALLADE, B.S. SCHULTZ, S.S. SCHULTZ, Andrew S. BERKEY, H. Winslow FEGLEY (picture) and others who took interest in the meeting. (My Note: There is also a picture of D.B. BRUNNER with this article) FAMILY GATHERING The children of Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. HOUCK, of Pennsburg, on Saturday completely surprised the aged couple when all including the grandchildren came home together. They congregated at the home of Harvey HOUCK, in this borough and when all were there they went to the parents home in a body. The couple were agreeably surprised. At about one o'clock a splendid dinner was served. A cake with the name of Mr. and Mrs. HOUCK and weighing ten pounds graced the head of the table. The couple was presented with an eight day clock. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M.S. HOUCK, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin GRUBB and children Elmeda, Charles, Norman, Irene, Edna and Jennie, of Fruitville; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey HAUCK and children, Stella, Mamie, Albert, Verna and Lottie, of Pennsburg; Mamie JACOBS, Pennsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson SCHANLY, and Harvey, Lizzie and Flossie JACOBS, of Niantic; Mr. and Mrs. Enos SMITH and son Howard, of Pennsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace HOUCK and son Ralph, of Pennsburg; Mr. and Mrs. William FILLMAN, of Red Hill, and Calvin HOUCK. Photographer S.P. GREISAMER, of Red Hill, took a photograph of the family before they separated. The day was spent in a most pleasant and social manner. Many interesting family happenings were rehearsed during the day.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 12, 1903 THE DEATH LIST Ella BADMAN, wife of Morris BADMAN, of Klinesville, died on Wednesday, at the age of twenty years. She is survived by her husband and an infant child. The funeral will be held today at the St. Paul's Lutheran church. Interment on the church cemetery. A still born child, of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell SMOLL, of Geryville, was buried on Monday, at the St. Mark's Lutheran church cemetery at Pennsburg. Miss Sarah FERRY, of Philadelphia, died on Saturday. Miss FERRY is a sister of Amandus FERRY, of Pennsburg. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning. Interment was made at South Bethlehem. Infant child, of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. CLEMMER, proprietor of the Eureka House, Spring Mount, died on Tuesday, aged three weeks. Rev. Benjamin D. ZWEIZIG, the oldest Lutheran minister in point of service in Berks county, died Wednesday evening, at Reading. He was born in Berks county, 70 years ago and spent his entire life as pastor of Berks churches. At one time in his career he served no less than twenty congregations and at the time of his death was pastor of seven Lutheran churches. Mrs. Wm. ALLEBACH, of Green Lane, died on Monday evening at 9.30 o'clock. Those surviving her are her husband, Mrs. Charles SCHENK, of East Greenville; Mrs. Mark HENDRICKS, Perkiomenville; Mrs. Nathan YERGER, Gratersford; Mrs. Katie KULP, residing at home. The funeral will take place today at 11 o'clock. Interment will be made at the Sumneytown cemetery. AGED MAN FELL OVER AND EXPIRED Elijah MILLER, of Mertztown, Berks county, aged 67, fell over in his barnyard while at work and died soon afterwards of apoplexy. WILL CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Edwin MOLL, of Klinesville, will tomorrow celebrate their golden or fiftieth wedding anniversary. Invitations have been sent to the relatives and a large number are expected to be present. Mr. MOLL is 77 years of age and Mrs. MOLL 75 years. Her maiden name was Sarah KLINE. The aged couple was blessed with three children, two having died. The only surviving child is Alvin, of Pennsburg. CELEBRATED GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Levi BITTING, of Pennsburg, on Saturday celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage. The aged couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents among them were numerous gold coins. Mr. and Mrs. BITTING are enjoying good health and it is hoped their lives will be spared for many years. PICNICS AND PARTIES A grand surprise party was tendered Jonathan, the twenty year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles WASSER, near this borough, on Thursday evening, at the home of his parents. A large number of invited guests were present and the evening was pleasantly spent in various games, after which a splendid collation was served. The following were present: Chas. CONRAD and wife, Clinton SCHOENLY, wife and daughter Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin GERHARD and son Nevin, Mr. and Mrs. Oswin BAUS, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel KRAUSS, Messrs. Walter STRUBLE, Melvin KASE, Morris DELONG, Joseph, Chas. and Eugene GRABER, John, Charles and Harry CONRAD, Harvey BAUS, Calvin and Erwin ALTHOUSE, Charles SCHLICHER, Frank and Milton OVERDORF, Tilghman and Jesse HOFFMAN, Charles ECK, John and Ralph FREY, Eugene, Warren and Cyrus OBERHOLTZER, Henry, Charles and James KRAUSS, Charles ROTHENBERGER, Wallace GERHARD, Titus and Daniel BAUS, Allen EDELMAN, Howard DELONG, Frank SNYDER, Allen STAUFFER, Ardie BARR, Charles HUBER, Frank DELONG, William LEVY, Amos SCHULTZ, Charles MOORE, Peter, John and Willie SHEIRY, Sylvester HAGENBUCH, Atwood GERHARD, Frank MACK, Misses Martha, Ella and Christiana CONRAD, Mamie DELONG, Mary ADAMS, Sallie and Olivia HEYDT, Alice FOX, Hannah FREY, Flora SCHWOYER, Katie BLANK, Agnes ALTHOUSE, Eva and Ella HOFFMAN, Katie and Alice DERR, Mamie CARL, Elsie HALLMAN, Agnes DERR, Katie SCHLICHER, Agnes SASSAMAN, Mamie LEVY, Elsie BAUS, Helen FREY, Nora and Edna HEINLY, Ella WASSER, Mr. and Mrs. Charles WASSER, Mrs. Sarah EDELMAN, Mrs. John DERR and Mrs. Aaron CARL. Reinhard R. WEIL, son of Mr. and Mrs. John WEIL, of East Greenville, was given a birthday party on Tuesday evening in honor of his twenty-first birthday anniversary. A large number of his friends were present and spent a pleasant evening. The ladies present prepared a splendid supper late in the evening of which all partook. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John H. WEIL, Mr. and Mrs. James WEIL, Mr. and Mrs. Horace WEIL, Mr. and Mrs. Charles TREICHLER, Misses Lizzie ROTHENBERGER, Margaret SCHLICHER, Ella SASSAMAN, Laura SANDS, Missouria MILLER, Nora HEINLY, Edna HEINLY, Nora KELLER, Katie BLANK, Elsie SCHLICHER, Florence CARL, Lizzie LACHMAN, Mary KULP, Clara KEPLER, Charlotte STEINMAN, Gladys WEIL, Glenna WEIL, Daisy WEIL, Sarah WEIL, Pauline TREICHLER, Messrs. Ira SALLADE, Reinhard WEIL, William BARR, Stanley WEIL, William SNYDER, Walter GREISAMER, Chas. ROEDER, Henry GERHART, Calvin FREED, Ardie BARR, Herbert BARR, William TREICHLER, Calvin ALTHOUSE, Irwin ALTHOUSE, Amos SCHULTZ, Warren FLUCK, Wilson FAUL, Alvin STAUFFER, Jacob REIFF, John HERBEIN, Guy SANDS, Frank OBERDO RFER, Milton OBERDORFER and Ammon SCHLICHER. The family of Henry MUMBAUER, of East Greenville, held its seventh annual picnic on Monday, on the banks of the Perkiomen creek, near the Queen of the Valley Farm. A large number of relatives were present and a general good time was had. Dinner and supper were partaken of in the grove. A number of the party enjoyed themselves with fishing. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H.R. MUMBAUER, Mr. and Mrs. LACHMAN and children Russel, Claude and Alda, Mr. and Mrs. Zephanias Mabry and daughter Mary of Pottstown, James Lachman, Mr. and Mrs. John GRABER and son, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon RAUDENBUSH and daughters Eva and Bessie, Thomas HOFFMAN and daughter Aquilla, Mr. and Mrs. David HELMORE and son, Mr. and Mrs. George LACHMAN and daughters, Wallace RAUDENBUSH and daughters Lizzie and Mabel, Oliver LACHMAN, Mr. and Mrs. John RALE and Minnie, Misses Mamie and Alice HERBERT, Lizzie LACHMAN and Clara HEID. A birthday party was given to Mahlon YERGER, of Fruitville, in honor of his forty-third anniversary. A pleasant evening was spent by all present. Those in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon YERGER, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac CLEAVER, Mr. and Mrs. Clement SNYDER, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham DIEHL, Mr. and Mrs. Frank LUTZ, Mr. and Mrs. Leo MELCHOR, Mr. and Mrs. Max MEYERWITZ, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SCHWOYER, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon SNYDER, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan ADAM, Frank ADAM, Sallie CLEVER, Stella CLEVER, Elsie CLEAVER, Hannah SNYDER, Jane LUTZ, Mary LUTZ, Emma YERGER, Mary YERGER, Katie MELCHOR, Clara MELCHOR, Mamie SCHWOYER, Bertha SNYDER, John DIEHL, Cyrus LUTZ, Aaron SNYDER, Paul SNYDER, Fred YERGER, Charles YERGER, James YERGER, Harvey SCHWOYER, Walter SCHWOYER, Ed. SCHWOYER, Oswin PFLEIGER, Morris SNYDER, Eugene SNYDER, Willis SNYDER, Nicholas ADAM, Joseph ADAM, Daniel CARVER, Jacob SNYDER.

Hi, I find a George B ZIEBER was called, on the web, a Philadelphia publisher who leant $40 to Isaac SINGER that got him on the road to inventing his version of the sewing machine. I suspect he is the fellow referred to in this paragraph: "William Brisbane Dick was a fortunate man whose life was marked by many auspicious days. Born in Philadelphia in 1826, the son of John and Arabella Dick, he was fortunate in claiming a close relationship with Wesley Burgess, for Burgess was to become head of the firm of Burgess, Stringer & Company, publishers and booksellers in New York. Dick was fortunate, too, in his friendship with Lawrence R. Fitzgerald, born, like him in Philadelphia in 1826, a young man who had received a thorough training in the mercantile business and had served as salesman with the firm of Burgess and Zieber." Now the name ZIEBER is a well-known Montgomery County name! Can you tell me if this George comes from there? The timeframe I am really interested in is circa 1840 or so. Thanks! Vince Summers

Looking for a Morris Moyer who is listed in the 1930 census Pottstown 5th ward His wife's name was Ella. Is anyone searching this line? Looking for Ella's maiden name Thanks in advance for any help Barbara in Louisiana email address: [email protected] Researching:Schuylkill/Dauphin Cos. Carl, Trion/Treon/Trean,Kolb,Clark.Bowman/Bauman, Troutman/Trautman, Bruch, Jury, Schupp/Shoop,Yeager,Matter,Kaiser,Brand,Hengen,Klein,Schaffner, Young, Miller,Barr,Knoll/Noll/Null,Bashore/Bashoar/Boeshoar,Tshoop,Meyer,Roth, Philadelphia PA area: Brenneisen,Nagle,Bechtel,Mann,Pomroy,McNamee

Hal I have Abington Presby Church records 1714-1864 for Montgomery Co PA., and there are no McCAULEY showing, but there are McCALLA: Bapt 12/21/1798 James and Clarissa, children of Jas. McCalla 2/11/1799, baptised Harriet, dau of Wm McCalla Junr. 10/30/1801, baptised, Sarah, dau of William McCalla 10/17/1807, baptised, Edwin, son of Wm McCalla Deaths from 1812 to ... Wm McCalla Senr., died Jany 1815. That is all in the index. Hope this helps find your ancestors! No GRYMES/GRIMES in the index either...for Abington Presby. Diana in AL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hal McCawley" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 2:25 PM Subject: [PAMONTGO-L] Charles Grimes MCCAWLEY 1827-1891 bur at Abington Presby Cem > Searching for family/ancestors. > "Civil War Burials in PA" <http://www.thefinalwaltz.com/> lists Charles > McCAWLEY 1/29/1827 - 10/13/1891, Colonel Commandant U.S. Marine Corps, > s/o Captain James & Mary E McCawley In Abington Presby Cem with photo > showing clearly legible stone reading Charles Grymes MCCAWLEY with above > inscribed. > Best, Hal McCawley of San Francisco >

Searching for family/ancestors. "Civil War Burials in PA" <http://www.thefinalwaltz.com/> lists Charles McCAWLEY 1/29/1827 - 10/13/1891, Colonel Commandant U.S. Marine Corps, s/o Captain James & Mary E McCawley In Abington Presby Cem with photo showing clearly legible stone reading Charles Grymes MCCAWLEY with above inscribed. Best, Hal McCawley of San Francisco

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 5, 1903 PART ONE ORPHANS COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY PA. NOTICE OF FILING AND AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. BUCHER Jan. 12. First and final account of Albert D. SIMPSON, ex'tor of the last will and testament of Samuel H. BUCHER, late of the borough of Norristown, deceased. KLOTZ May 19. First and final account of Andrew SCHIMEL, Jr., adm'tor of the estate of Rosine KLOTZ, deceased. HITNER May 25. Final account of the Albertson Trust and Safe Deposit Co. guardian of Helen P. HITNER, now of full age. PROPERT May 26. First and final account of George PROPERT, adm'tor of the estate of Jacob PROPERT, late of the township of Moreland, deceased. SHOEMAKER May 29. First and final account of Charles H. BUCKMAN and Walter H. STERLING, ex'tors of the estate of Susan SHOEMAKER, deceased. HALLOWELL June 1. First and final account of William R. HALLOWELL and William S. HALLOWELL, ex'tors of the last will and testament of Anna E. HALLOWELL, deceased. BUSH June 2. First and final account of Martha A. KINKLE, ad'trix of the estate of Helen M. BUSH, late of Norristown, deceased. BUCHER June 5. First and final account of John J. BUCHER and Charles BUCHER, adm'tors of Levi R. BUCHER, late of Limerick, deceased. CROSS June 5. First and final account of Hiram PARKER, Jr., ex'tor of the last will and testament of Ruth CROSS, late of Norristown, deceased. GILMORE June 9. First and final account of Mary J. GILMORE, adm'trix of the estate of Samuel J. GILMORE, late of Horsham township, deceased. GERHART June 10. First and final account of Theodore S. STILWAGON, ex'tor of the estate of Eve GERHART, late of Hatfield township, deceased. LUKENS June 11. First and final account of William L. SHOEMAKER, ex'tor of the estate of Joseph LUKENS, late of Upper Dublin township, deceased. LUSKIN June 12. First and final account of B.A. LUSKIN and M.E. HOUSER, ex'tors of the estate of James E. LUSKIN, late of Cheltenham township, deceased. ESREY June 15. First account of James ESREY, ex'tor of the estate of Nathan ESREY, late of Lower Merion township, deceased. BERRY June 16. The first and final account of George W. BERRY, guardian of Allie BERRY, who has arrived at lawful age. DUNN June 16. First and final account of Robert A. JACKSON, adm'tor of Joseph DUNN, late of the borough of Norristown, deceased. JOHNSTON June 17. Account of Elizabeth JOHNSTON, adm'trix of Arthur JOHNSTON, late of the borough of Jenkintown, as filed by her attorney-in-fact Louis M. CILDS. ROMICH June 17. First and final account of George H. ROMIG and Richard HOLLOBUSH, ex'tors of Ephraim ROMICH, late of Douglass township, deceased. GRUBB June 22. First and final account of Henry R. GRUBB and John R. GRUBB, ad'tors of the estate of Susanna GRUBB, late of the township of Frederick, deceased. PLANK June 24. First and partial account of Alamanda G. PLANK, adm'trix of the estate of Ida C. PLANK, late of the borough of Trappe, deceased. BERTHOLD June 25. First and final account of Frederick HUNSBERGER, guardian of George A. BERTHOLD, late minor child of Louis BERTHOLD, of Franconia township. MCKINSTRY June 30. Account of Daniel F. UNRUH, guardian of Mary Jane McKINSTRY, as filed by Jonathan DEWEES, adm'tor of said Daniel F. UNRUH, deceased. CLAYTON July 8. First and final account of Samuel J. GARNER, adm'tors of Enos CLAYTON, late of the borough of Hatboro, deceased. COX July 13. First and final account of Linwood B. COX, adm'tor of estate of Eva May COX, late of the borough of Norrstown, deceased. FRYER July 13. First and final account of Henry F. BEAN, ex'tor of the last will and testament of Mary FRYER, late of the township of Skippack, deceased, as filed by his executors. STRACHAN July 14. First and final account of Montgomery Trust Company, guardian of Jonathan S. STRACHAN, a minor child of Robert W. STRACHAN, of the city of New York, said minor having arrived at the age of twenty-one years. FREYER July 15. First and final account of Sylvester H. ORR, as trustee in the estate of Jacob K. FREYER, deceased. MYERS July 18. First and final account of the Albertson Trust and Safe Deposit Company, testamentary trustee of Jesse MYERS, deceased, under the will of Benjamin R. MYERS, deceased. SEIBERT July 20. First and final account of Henry R. SEIBERT, adm'tor of the estate of Jonas SEIBERT, late of Upper Hanover township, deceased.

Ref: Town and Country Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 5, 1903 PART TWO OF TWO ORPHANS COURT OF MONTGOMERY CO. PA. NOTICE OF FILING AND AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. RICHARD July 20. First and final account of Samuel M. RICHARD, adm'tor of the estate of Lydia RICHARD, late of Frederick township, deceased. STAUFFER July 21. First and final account of the Security Company of Pottstown, Pa., substituted trustee under the last will of Henry K. STAUFFER, of New Hanover, deceased. MOSER July 24. First and final account of Mary MOSER, Mahlon H. MOSER and Richard HOLLOBUSH, ex'tors of the last will and testament of Charles N. MOSER, late of Douglass, deceased. SINNOTT July 28. First and final account of William M. HALL, ex'tor of Mary SINNOTT, late of Conshohocken, deceased. SAYLOR July 30. First and final account of John C. SAYLOR, William H. SAYLOR and Adam F. SAYLOR, ex'tors of Adam F. SAYLOR, Sr., late of Pottstown, deceased. HUME Aug. 6. First and final account of the Albertson Trust and Safe Deposit Company, guardian of Cora Ann HUME, intermarried with Wm. DANAHOWER, now of full age, residing at Camden, N.J. WEIREMAN Aug. 7. Final account of John C. BOORSE, ex'tor of Abram R. WEIERMAN, late of Towamencin, deceased. DUNSFORD Aug. 7. First and final account of Charles J. CURRAN, ex'tor of George H. DUNSFORD, late of the township of Whitemarsh, Montgomery County, deceased. WEISS Aug. 7. First and final account of Samuel H. WEISS, adm'tor of the estate of Maria WEISS, late of the township of Douglass, deceased. DANEHOWER Aug. 11. First and final account of Charles DANEHOWER, William H. DANEHOWER, Jacob DANEHOWER and George DANEHOWER, ex'tors of the last will and testament of George H. DANEHOWER, deceased. SHANNON Aug. 11. First and final account of George SHANNON, ex'tor of the estate of Ann SHANNON, late of the borough of Norristown, dec'd. CANNON Aug. 11. First and final account of the Montgomery Trust Co., guardian of Ellen M. CANNON, a minor. SUPPLEE Aug. 12. First and final account of Ellwood HOOT, ex'tor of the estate of Mary SUPPLEE, late of Upper Gwynedd Township, deceased. STYER Aug. 12. First and final account of John S. BUCHANAN, ex'tor of the estate of Albanus STYER, late of Ambler, deceased. AUTENREITH Aug. 13. First account of George E. AUTENREITH et al., ex'tors of G. Adam AUTENREITH, late of Norristown, deceased. LODGE Aug. 14. Third account of John W. LODGE, surviving ex'tor of the last will and testament of Thomas G. LODGE, late of the township of Lower Merion, deceased. SHAW Aug. 14 - Second account of J. Albin SHAW, ex'tor of the estate of Sarah A. SHAW, late of Upper Merion Township, deceased. BARRETT Aug. 15. Account of Joseph BARRETT, ex'tor of the estate of Rosanna BARRETT, late of Lower Merion, deceased, as filed by Mary BARRETT, adm'trix of said Joseph BARRETT, deceased. YUNGMAN Aug. 15. First and final account of Emma Y. CHRISTIE, nee YUNGMAN, adm'trix of the estate of Adam YUNGMAN, late of Norristown, deceased. SOUDER Aug. 15. First and final account of William SOUDER, Edmund H. SOUDER, Fred H. SOUDER, Henry H. SOUDER and Ellis H. SOUDER, ex'tors of the estate of Hannah SOUDER, late of Souderton, deceased. SOUDER Aug. 15. First and final account of William SOUDER, Edmund H. SOUDER, Frederick H. SOUDER, Henry H. SOUDER and Ellis H. SOUDER, ex'tors of the estate of Henry SOUDER, late of Souderton, deceased. GRAHAM Aug. 15. First and final account of Wm. F. GRAHAM, adm'tor c.t.a. of the estate of Mary Louise GRAHAM, late of the borough of Conshohocken, deceased. HECHLER Aug. 15. First and final account of Alvin C. ALDERFER, ex'tor of the estate of Susan N. HECKLER, late of Lower Salford township, deceased. JOHNSON Aug. 15. First and final account of Joseph Y. NASH, trustee of the estate of Margaret JOHNSON, deceased. SWEENEY Aug. 15. First and final account of John Faber MILLER, adm'tor of Patrick SWEENEY, late of Springfield township, deceased. WALSH Aug. 15. Second account of the Albertson Trust and Safe Deposit Company, ex'tor of the estate of James WALSH, late of Norristown, deceased.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 5, 1903 KRAUSSDALE John KRAUSS, son of Adam KRAUSS, left for Newark, N.J. after a week's vacation with his parents. Mr. KRAUSS is an electrical engineer. Victor GROH, son of Mrs. GROH, of Philadelphia, left for his home after spending a four week's vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron K. CARL. The following were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron K. CARL on Sunday: H. MERKEL, of Trumbauersville, Mr. and Mrs. Frank MERKEL, Philadelphia; Miss Viola GROH and Mrs. GROH. On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Abraham HAAS made a business trip to Allentown. On Saturday, H.H. KRAUSS was in Allentown attending the Republican county convention as a delegate from this district. Miss Stella LEESER, of Allentown, will teach our school the coming term. Our schools open Sept. 14. H.H. KRAUSS left on Wednesday for Muhlenberg College where he will continue his studies. Elmer KLEINSMITH, of New York, stenographer of the Scranton Correspondence School, and Horace KLEINSMITH, of Allentown, an employe of the Goverment works of Bethlehem, visited the old homestead on Saturday. CHAPEL The Chapel Union Sunday-school will hold its annual picnic in Jonas KRIEBEL's grove at this place on Saturday afternoon and evening, September 12. The HALLMAN's family band, of Zionsville, will furnish the music. George URFFER, of Philadelphia, is spending his vacation with his brothers, Edwin and Samuel. Mrs. Calvin SCHLICHER and children, of Catasaqua, are visiting the family of Edwin URFFER. Jacob HIESTAND and family on Sunday visited Nathaniel HIESTAND and family. Albert HILLEGASS and Wayne NESTER, of Allentown, spent Sunday with Samuel SCHULTZ and family. Miss Flora and Ella HEEBNER, of Worcester, visited the family of E.N. SCHULTZ on Monday. HARLEM George R. GREGORY and family, of Reading, returned home after spending a week with their parents. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson SHOTT. Eugene GREGORY and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin YODER and son Ernst, of New Berlinville, were visiting the former's parents on Sunday. A.M. TROLLINGER and wife were in Boyertown on business. Robert E. GERY left for New Berlinville to spend a week with his sister Mrs. Eugene GREGORY. M.M. GERY, constable, was at Breinigsville and Mertztown on official business. Mr. and Mrs. George M. DIEHL, of Philadelphia, were the guests of her parents M.M. GERY and family. RED HILL Wm. BUTTERWECK's house is ready for the stone masons. A.M. BEYER is again confined to the house with his sore leg. It was put in plaster by Dr. J.E. BLANCK. Dr. Jesse HILLEGASS received fourth money with Dr. E.Z. HILLEGASS' horse at the Lebanon Fair races on Wednesday. Jacob PFLIEGER was in Philadelphia, on Tuesday. FRUITVILLE Mrs. Alfred HOFFMAN, of Steinsburg, visited Christian STAHL and family the latter part of last week. Joseph JANSON and family who visited Mr. and Mrs. Nathan ADAM returned to their home in Manayunk on Monday. Christian STAHL is making preparations to build a pig-sty. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas ALTHOUSE, of Philadelphia visited Mr. and Mrs. A.S. SCHULTZ over Sunday. Harry BIELER, of Philadelphia, spent a week at home with his mother. Edgar ALTHOUSE, of Philadelphia, who spent a few weeks with A.S. SCHULTZ and family returned home on Thursday. Isaac SCHULTZ attended the Mennonite camp meeting at Macungie on Thursday. TYLERSPORT A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin ROYER. Charles DEETZ is on the sick list with colic. Edwin SELLERS has rented a house in Souderton and expects to move there in the near future. POWDER VALLEY Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BARTHOLOMEW were in Bechtelsville, on Thursday. Misses Mabel and Elsie DRUCKENMILLER, Elsie DORNEY, Messrs. H.R. HILL, Horace HALLMAN and W.S. MILLER were the guests of Miss Mary MILLER on Sunday. Mrs. Wm. SCHULTZ, of Philadelphia, was visiting friends here this week. WOXALL Merchant Corson WEBER was in Quakertown Wednesday on a business trip. S.K. SMITH, John T. CARVER and Harvey G. ZIEGLER were in Philadelphia on Tuesday on a business trip. Abram WELFLY and family, of Reading, spent Sunday with his brother Henry WELFLY. REAL ESTATE - DEEDS RECORDED Upper Hanover - William A. SCHULTZ, of Upper Hanover, to Leon F. PENNEPACKER, of East Greenville, lot, $250. Green Lane - Franklin P. SNYDER, of Green Lane, to Jacob SNYDER, of Lower Pottsgrove, lot, $484. Green Lane - Jacob SNYDER, of Lower Pottsgrove, to Elizabeth STONEBACK, of Green Lane, house and lot, $776. East Greenville - Irwin B. KURTZ, et al., of East Greenville, to Calvin B. KURTZ of same place, 2 lots, $3000. Pennsburg - Jared HOCH, of Pennsburg, to George D. HOCH, of same place, two houses and lots, $1656. Pennsburg - Jared HOCH, of Pennsburg, to George GARR, of same place, 2 lots, $40. Pennsburg - George R. HOCH, of Pennsburg, to John H. GEHRIS, of same place, house and lot, $675. Upper Hanover - Irvin B. KURTZ, et al., of East Greenville, to Lillie DOWNING, of Upper Hanover, tract, $183. Marlborough - Isaac BREY, Jr., of Green Lane, to Mary BREY, of Marlborough, house and lot, $600. Marlborough - Philip R. GERHARD, of Souderton, to A.T. GRUBB, of Marlborough, house and two tracts, $550. Marlborough - Jacob L. SCHOLL, of Marlborough, to Sarah NESTER, of same place, house and lot, $1800. Marlborough - Sarah NESTER, of Marlborough, to Jacob L. SCHOLL, of same place, house and lot, $600. Franconia - Allen G. REIFF, of Souderton, to Tobias S. REIFF, of Montgomery; house and lot, $2100. Souderton - Henry M. NICE, of Souderton, to Emma BURGSTRESSER, of same place; house and lot, $1600. Perkiomen - Nathaniel Z. KEHS, et al., of Perkiomen, to Frank W. KRATZ, of West Telford, tract, $1510. Frederick - J.E. MILLER, executor, of Frederick, to John BECKER, of same place, tract, $3. Frederick - J.E. MILLER, executor, of Frederick, to Israel S. RAHN, of same place, tract, $32. Frederick - J.E. MILLER, executor of Frederick, to Nathaniel S. RENNINGER, of same place, 4 tracts, $101. Frederick - Barbara HOUCK, of Frederick, to Milton M. HOUCK, of same place, farm, $1175. LOST POCKETBOOK NEAR ZIEGLERVILLE Miss Emma YOUNG, of Philadelphia, last Friday lost her pocketbook containing about eleven dollars, while being conveyed from the trolley at Limerick, to Zieglerville by the overland mail carrier.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 5, 1903 SKIPPACK Mamie L. METZGER, youngest daughter of George METZGER, was quite sick with the grip, but is much better again. Rev. Christian HUNSBERGER is quite sick with blood poison due to a scratch received by a fall. Isaac JOHNSON, Esq., is about the same as last week. He has no appetite and therefore is very weak. Mrs. Charles GODSHALL and daughter, of Reading, will in the near future move into part of Abner BENDER's house and start up dressmaking. Last Saturday a child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Irwin REIFF. Alton KRIEBEL, a former teacher in Skippack township, will move over to Hatfield next week, where he will have it more convenient to go to and from his school which is along the trolley in Franconia township. Maude Z. HALLMAN, of Norristown, who had accepted to teach Kriebel's school in Towamenscing township, has resigned and has taken a school at Oak street, Norristown. On Tuesday evening, September 1st, Henry H. KRATZ was tendered a birthday surprise party. It was his 21st birthday. Seventy-three of the invited persons were present. Rumor has it that George KRIEBEL, of Towamenscing township, has bought Esther RICHARD's place along the Collegeville road. Mrs. Robert JOHNSON received a small child from the Children's Aid Society, last week. CRESSMAN The masons started at Chas. WEIDNER's new house this week. Miss Bertha EVANS, of Philadelphia, spent the week with Thomas DETWEILER and family. John REITER and family of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. David BENNER. Milton SEAS, Maurice WISLER, Joseph BISHOP and Frank WELDNER, took the first degree in the Knights of Pythias Lodge, on Saturday evening. Mrs. J.W. REITER returned home on Saturday, after spending the week at West Philadelphia. Harvey VOID, of Philadelphia, spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles VOID. Oswin WIEAND and family, spent Saturday and Sunday at Spinnerstown, with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Oswin HUBER, spent Wednesday at Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron TRUMBAUER and daughter Nettie, spent part of the week at Philadelphia. BARTO Daniel K. YOUSE, is crushing stones for supervisor Henry SELL, to be used on the Washington township public roads. Wm. A. SCHALL, executor of the SHIREY sisters' estate, will have public sale of the 126 acre farm, consisting of two 2 1/2 story stone dwellings and a large Swiss barn, on Saturday, September 19. Horace TYSON received a fine new top buggy from Cincinatti. Harvey CLEMMER and wife, of Sunbury, are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. CLEMMER. Wm. D. HAINES, executor of the late Isaac R. MOYER, will have public sale of his personal property and a frame dwelling in Eschbach, Saturday, September 26. Henry RENNINGER received a carload of cattle, which he sells private. B.F. SELL was in Pennsburg, on Sunday. Chas. CARVER and wife spent several weeks with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. MOLL. ZIEGLERVILLE Elmer KEYSER was in Philadelphia, on Tuesday. Sylvester GRATER moved his family and household goods to Philadelphia. Warren RENNINGER, of Perkiomen Seminary, was at home on Sunday. Howard BEAN, of Pottstown, was at home on Sunday. Miss Clara WILLAUER, of Reading, visited the family of A.E. BORTZ. BALLY Miss Mamie GILBERT, who for some time resided with Mrs. Elias SCHWOYER, left for Wilmington, Del., where she will remain with her brother. The farm of John LETTERHOUSE offered at public sale last Saturday was not sold, no reasonable price was offered. Aaron EDDINGER who has been confined to the house with rheumatism, is slowly recovering. William TAGLIEBER, who is confined to bed with sickness is somewhat improving. NEW BERLINVILLE Nicholas JOHNSON and George YOUSE, both of Reading, spent Sunday in this vicinity visiting friends. M.Y. JOHNSON, of this place, lost a valuable horse by death. D.H.G. KUSER sold his property to Elias Y. JOHNSON, of Reading. Nathan WELLER lost a valuable horse by death. MORWOOD Raymond GODSHALL, of Lansdale, who spent his vacation with Jacob GODSHALL, returned to his home on Saturday. Nathaniel WILLAUER made a trip to Baltimore, on Monday, to buy a carload of fat steers. Jonas BERGEY is suffering with neuralgia. Aaron MOYER, conductor of the Rapid Transit Co., of Philadelphia, spent a few days with his mother Mrs. John R. MOYER. Harry SCHOLER, of Philadelphia, is staying this week with Jacob GODSHALL. He is employed in the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Abram NYCE, of Franconia, entered Peirce school, Philadelphia, on Monday. He will study book keeping. Abram BERGEY attended Bergey's reunion, on Saturday, at Sanatoga Park. Henry GODSHALL is suffering with pleurisy. William SOUDER and E. CLEMMER, of Telford, accompanied by their wives visited Jno. KELLER and wife on Sunday. ZIONSVILLE M.S. BEIDLER and his friend, Fred ROMIG, of Allentown, attended the shoot held by Simon CROLL, at Pennsburg, on Thursday. John FEGLEY raised a potatoe in his garden which weighed 22 1/2 ounces. Wm. CHRISTMAN is going to Pleasant Run, on Monday, where he is engaged to teach school for the coming term. Fred ROMIG and wife and daughter, of Allentown, are boarding at our village hotel, for the last three weeks. Ida KEHS left the employ of Landlord BEIDLER, on Tuesday and hired herself to A.J. DIMMIG, of East Greenville. M.S. BEIDLER, proprietor of the Railroad House, will hold an all day shoot on September 17. SHIMERSVILLE Miss Katie HUFF was visiting friends in Pennsburg, on Monday. Misses Lillie and Katie HUNSBERGER are visiting friends in Philadelphia. Miss Edith GEHRING was visiting her sister, Mrs. William HUFF and family, over Sunday. J.M. HUNSBERGER was on a business trip to Perkiomenville, on Tuesday. County Commissioner L.S. SHIMER, was given a surprise party in honor of his birthday. Those that were present are: Mr. and Mrs. L.S. SHIMER and daughter Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. SNYDER, Tilghman DRUCKENMILLER and daughter Emma, Harry SHIMER, Annie and Lizzie EBERHART, Richard REESE, Mrs. R.A. HELD and daughter Emma and Lillie BORGER. BECHTELSVILLE Mrs. Anna STAUFFER will offer the roller flour mill and farm known as the Stauffer's property, one-half mile north of town at public sale on Sept. 17, also several tracts of woodland. It will be offered in parts or all together to suit purchasers. Thomas R. MILLER is building an addition to his barn. Watson BENFIELD moved from H.S. GEIST's place into the house of Harrison SCHOENLY. A.L. DEYSCHER has erected a fine porch in front of his dwelling on Chestnut St. He purchased it at the Bally planing mill. HILL CHURCH A slight accident occurred on Monday forenoon at the OBERHOLTZER's lime and stone quarry while Andrew S. BENFIELD, one of the quarry men was engaged picking stone from the stone wall about 15 feet from the ground, a lump of ground broke loose at the bank and hit Mr. BENFIELD which caused to throw him over the bank down on the broken stones cutting an ugly gash in his arm, leg and head. It took several stitches to dress the wounds. Mr. and Mrs. Milton BRILE, of Boyertown, were on a visit to Mrs. Christiana A. BECHTEL on Sunday. The funeral of Mrs. Beneville CONRAD, who died of dropsy last week, was held at the Hill Church on Sunday and was well attended. DILLINGERSVILLE Uriah WAGNER while plowing killed a black snake that measured 6 feet. James FLORES is spending his vacation here with Philip FLORES this week. Misses Eva and Amanda BARTMAN, of Spinnerstown, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace MILLER on Sunday. John RACE is sick with an attack of rheumatism. Victor SCHELL and wife of Emaus, on Sunday visited his parents, Henry SCHELL and family. PALM Miss Bertha HEEBNER, of Norritonville, spent the latter part of last week with Ida C. MESCHTER. Mr. and Mrs. Allen G. STAUFFER spent Saturday at Ringing Rocks Park, attending the BERGEY reunion. Mrs. Lena HIESTAND spent Saturday and Sunday with her brother, John BAUMAN, of Limerick. Wayne C. MESCHTER, of Philadelphia, spent Saturday and Sunday under the parental roof.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 5, 1903 AGED WOMAN ROBBED The home of Mrs. Christiana KRAUSS, relict of Henry KRAUSS, of near East Greenville, was entered by thieves during Monday night and some money and the best part of a ham were stolen. Mrs. KRAUSS is about 85 years of age and since the death of her husband, she in company with her servant, Miss Susan KRIEBEL occupy the house alone. The thieves opened a window at the shanty attached to the house, secured a light in it, unscrewed the hinges on the cellar door and entered. They came out of the cellar, cut a pane of glass out of the door which led into the sitting room and then unlocked the door. After ransacking that room the lock on the door leading to the kitchen was unscrewed and after they entered that room they found several tallow dips, one of them they stuck into the neck of a bottle and lit it. They then used two lights to clean out the drawers in the kitchen. They found five dollars in change in the cupboard and a handful of rare old coins in a drawer in the kitchen cabinet which they took with them, as well as the best part of a ham found in the room. Miss KRIEBEL thought she heard a noise during the night but was not aware of the presence of the thieves. The supposition is that tramps were the offenders. LEFT $100 IN TRUST TO PAY FUNERAL EXPENSES Letters testamentary on the estate of Isaac MOYER, of Eshbach, Berks county, have been granted to William D. HEINS, of the same place. An inventory of his personal effects was taken and it amounted to $271. By the terms of the will of Mr. MOYER $100 is put in trust for the payment of funeral expenses of his brother, and the residue is to be divided among his brothers and sisters. GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Levi BITTING of Pennsburg, will today celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their home on Main street. On September 3rd, 1853 at 5 o'clock the late Rev. Daniel WEISER, of East Greenville, performed the ceremony which made Levi BITTING, of Pennsburg, and Miss Louisa HANGER, of Milford township, man and wife. The couple started housekeeping at Pennsburg and have since been residents here. Mr. BITTING was born in this village. The couple were blessed with eight children, two of whom have died. The living children are, Jane, wife of John KRAUSS, and Jacob, both of Philadelphia; John, of Red Hill; Jefferson and Martha, wife of John F. WEYAND, both of Pennsburg, and Joseph, of Allentown. The age of Mr. BITTING is 77 years and that of Mrs. BITTING is 76 years. Both are hale and hearty and one would not judge them older than about sixty years. About fifty invitations were sent out to the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. BITTING and a large gathering is expected. GORED BY A VICIOUS COW Morris HOWARD, 23 years old, employed on the farm of Henderson SUPPLEE, near King-of-Prussia, was seriously injured Saturday afternoon, by being horned by a cow. He was in the barn when the animal attacked him and before he could escape, was badly lacerated about the abdomen. He is under the care of a physician. COW DIED ON WAY TO GILBERTSVILLE A Gilbertsville drover unloaded a carload of cattle at the Pennsburg depot, on Sunday. One of them was sick and could only be moved as far as the farm of Milton KLEINSMITH, in Upper Hanover, where it was left in a field. The cow died several days later and the carcass was removed by Peter SOUDER, of near Morwood. LUNATIC WANTED TO SEE PRESIDENT Armed with a loaded revolver, Henry WEILBRENNER, of Syosset, Long Island, made three attempts Tuesday night to pass the guard at Sagamore Hill, insisting that he had an appointment with the President. He was arrested by a secret service agent and when arrainged before a justice it was ascertained that he was a lunatic. LINEMAN FALLS THIRTY FEET Frank CHAMBERS, employed by a telephone company, had a narrow escape from being killed at Norristown on Monday. While removing wires from an old tree thirty feet from the ground the trunk snapped a few inches above the ground, and CHAMBERS fell on top of a wagon. He crashed through the roof, and was cut about the legs and body. HORSE CONDEMNED AND KILLED Henry HETRICK, of Tylersport, had a valuable horse condemned and killed by an insurance company. The horse had an obstruction in the windpipe pronounced incurable. The animal was insured in the Tylersport Stock Insurance Company. CHILD DRANK COAL OIL A small child of Charles DERR, of Pennsburg, Tuesday drank a small quantity of coal oil. As soon as it was detected Dr. J.G. HERSH, of East Greenville, was called and he administered the proper emetics and the child's life was saved. FOUND LONG LOST RING A gold ring which over two years ago was lost in the straw in the barn of Isaac KINSEY, near Birdsboro, was found on Wednesday, by Mrs. KINSEY in one of the farmer's corn fields. She saw the ring glittering in the ground and it may have been treshed out and sown with the grain. BERGEY'S HELD A BIG REUNION One of the largest family reunions held in the Schuylkill Valley this year, was that of the BERGEY family, at Sanatoga Park, Saturday. Seven hundred descendants of Jean Ulrich BERGEY, who came to this country from the Palatinate, in 1717, and settled what is now Lower Salford township, were present. The next reunion will be held at Zieber's Park, along the Norristown and Lansdale trolley line. The date selected is August 27, 1904. RED HILL CIGARMAKER BECOMES A BENEDICT Monroe EVANS, a well known cigarmaker of Red Hill, formerly of Lancaster county, was on Saturday married to Miss Sallie BITTING, of Pottstown, formerly of Anise. The marriage ceremonies were performed at 11 o'clock, at the residence of Geo. R. OYSTER, No. 349 Evans street, Pottstown, by the Rev. J.J. KLINE. There were no attendants and the only person present were a few relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. EVANS will reside at Red Hill.