Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - July 1, 1905 AUTOIST GLAD TO PAY $50 As Jonas WETZEL, a farmer residing near Allentown, was driving to his home from the city last Friday he met a scorching Automobile. His horse reared, gave the auto one glance and then cleared a five rail fence. The carriage, minus the shafts, with Mr. and Mrs. WETZEL remained on the street side of the fence. Mr. WETZEL, in his anger, shouted "this will cost you $50. "Certainly," replied one of the occupants of the auto, name unknown. "I am always willing to pay $50 to see a sight like that." With that he pulled out a wad of yellow backs as big as a cucumber, peeled off a fifty dollar bill handed it to the farmer and remarked that "it looked like rain," and drove off. PERKIOMEN GRADUATES Markley C. ALBRIGHT, Hatfield; Andrew ANDERS, Kulpsville; John Clemmer BECHTEL, Clayton; Ruth Estella BROUGHTON, Tunkhannock; Theodore Augustus COOK, Phillipsburg; Raphael CORTES, Havana, Cuba; Ethel Anna CROSSDALE, Fallsington; Ada Snyder DEHAVEN, Lansdale; John Heney FAHRENBACH, Bernville; Elsie May FIRST, Bermudian; Chester Arthur GARRATT, White Mills; Clarence Lewellyn GERE, Brooklyn; Owen Schultz GERHARD, Clayton; Willis Wissler HACKMEN, Brunerville; Raymond I. HALL, Mill Hall; Walter Reiff HARTZELL, Perkasie; Lillian May HENDRICKS, East Greenville; Ida Olivia HERSH, East Greenville; Rufus E. KERN, East Greenville; George Walter KESSLER, Sac City, Iowa; Amy Jane KLINE, Red Hill; Della Hillegass KRATZ, Greenlane; William Howard C. LANDIS, Perkasie; Frank Charles LAUBECH, Benton; William T. MELCHOIR, Springtown; Rosa Crichton MERSHON, Morrisville; Alverda Jane MILLER, Red Hill; Herbert Tyson MOYER, Lansdale; Frank Clayton MYERS, Bermudian; Margarett Jeannette McDOWELL, York; Edgar Vasco NONNEMAKER, Bedminsterville; Catalena Eliza PENDLETON, LeRaysville; Charles K. PHILLIPS, Dauberville; Howard Stanley POWNALL, Lansdale; Edwin Clyde REBER, Millville, N.J.; William Emanuel RICHARDSON, Bernville; Alvin Howard RICK, West Leesport; John Wycliffe ROTH, Red Hill; Andrew S. SCHULTZ, Niantic; Daniel S. SCHULTZ, Philadelphia; Magdalena S. SCHULTZ, Niantic; Clara S. SCHULTZ, Hereford; Sue Deysher SCHULTZ, Clayton; Lucy Amanda SCHOLL, Pennsburg; Irene Mae SCHWARTZ, Pennsburg; L. Pearson SCOTT, Summit Hill; Emma Jane SEIPT, West Point; Stanley Edward SHOENBERGER, Slatington; John Virgil SHULL, Perth Amboy; Nellie Grace STOVER, Tohickon; Otto Henry STROUSE, Fretz; Ernestine Rebecca THORNTON, East Greenville; John William WIEDER, Pennsburg. CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER John U. HENDRICKS, of Schwenksville, has consented to become a candidate for County Commissioner, on the Democratic ticket. Mr. HENDRICKS has been urged by his many friends to become a candidate and finally yielded and announced himself a candidate on Wednesday. He is fully capable of holding the position if elected and is well acquainted with the requirements of the office. He was born in Worcester township, about 45 years ago and received his education in the public schools. In his early years he acted as salesmen in the general stores at East Greenville, Perkiomenville, Boyertown and Zieglerville. In 1886, he purchased the Perkiomen Hotel, at Schwenksville, and in 1890, purchased the general store at Norritonville, and three years later returned to Schwenksville and took charge once more of the Perkiomen Hotel, which he is conducting at the present time. He has been Jury Commissioner for several years and is also holding important offices in the Schwenksville borough council, a member of the State Fishery Association and a Director in the Schwenksville Live Stock Association. Besides the offices above mentioned he is a member of the Perkiomenville Lodge of Odd Fellows, Zieglerville; Knights of Pythias, Iron Bridge; Castle K.G.E. and the Pottstown Elks. UPPER MILFORD TEACHERS The school directors, of Upper Milford township have now engaged the teachers for all schools excepting Shimersville. The following are the teachers at the various schools: Zionsville, Miss Jennie KERN; Old Zionsville, Olivet SWAMBACH; Powder Valley, Miss Lizzie STITCHER; Koch, Francis WERLY; Heninger's, Mary ROEDER; Roedrs, Sallie HUFF; Dillingers, Elmina DRUCKENMILLER; Vera Cruz, Miss BECKER, Primary; Vera Cruz, Secondary, Elmer ROEDER; Sigmund, Miss CORKHILL; Yoders, Charles BORGER. The directors have adopted Barnes United States History. The Reader they have not decided on. The salary for beginners is thirty-five and older teachers forty. FELL IN PICKING CHERRIES Harry EMERY while picking cherries got on a limb that was too week to bear his weight. The limb broke and Mr. EMERY fell to the ground. He had no bones broken but suffers from a stiff arm and bruises on the body. AGED TURTLE FOUND Allen MOYER, of Congo, while making hay this week found a turtle in one of his fields that had the date 1769 cut on its shell. This would make the turtle 136 years old. RATS FEAST ON STRAWBERRIES The entire strawberry crop of Charles LEININGER, of Monhsville, Berks county, was destroyed by rats. AUTO AND TROLLEY IN COLLISION Dr. E.G. KRIEBEL had a narrow escape from death on Wednesday afternoon, when the automobile in which he visited his patients, was struck by a trolley car. The doctor was in the vicinity of Trooper visiting patients after which he proceeded over the trooper road to Norristown. In speeding along he got on the trolley tracks of the Schuylkill Valley Trolley Company and failed to see an approaching car in time to turn aside. Both the doctor and the motorman on the car tried to avoid a crash but without success and a terrific collision ensued. The occupant of the auto was thrown high in the air and landed in the road. The touring car was badly damaged. The passengers on the trolley were badly frightened by the crash. After the collision the trolley crew hastened to the assistance of Dr. KRIEBEL and found him stunned and suffering from a number of bruises about the body. Some of the passengers on the car received a severe shake-up but none were injured. After the accident the doctor was removed to his home at West Point. TRACTION COMPANY SUED Margaret SKEAN, of Norristown, brought suit against the Schuylkill Valley Traction Company for $5000 damages for injuries received. In the statement of the plaintiff she alleges that while she was a passenger on a car of the defendant company several months ago she was hurled to the ground. She was in the act of alighting from the car when, she alleges, that it was carelessly and negligently started, causing her to be thrown. The plaintiff was injured about the head, body, spine and limbs and her nervous system was shattered. Her condition is such that she is likely to suffer for the remainder of her life. For these injuries she asks the sum of $5000. CLASS REUNION AND BANQUET The class of 1895 of Perkiomen Seminary celebrated their tenth anniversary on Thursday evening June 29 at the home of Miss MENSCH in Pennsburg. A very enjoyable dinner was served and short talks given by several of the members. The class is unique in that it has increased from its original six members to ten, the tenth member being added at this meeting and in that it has held yearly reunions since '95. Those present: The Misses MENSCH, SCHULTZ, YEAKLE, Mr. KRATZ, Dr. WAAGE, Dr. and Mrs. E.F. MESCHTER. SHED COATS AND HEAD GEAR IN CHURCH In Bethany United Evangelical church Bethlehem, on Sunday morning Pastor J. ROSENBERGER expressed his desire that during the hot weather the men of the congregation appear in shirtwaists and the women without hats. The congregation is one of the most fashionable in the East Pennsylvania Conference. BOY FRACTURES ARM Aaron MILLER, the 10-year-old son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James MILLER, of near Niantic, on Tuesday fell from the hay wagon on the farm of his uncle, Frank LUTZ, fractured his right arm and dislocated the wrist. Dr. J.G. HERSH, of East Greenville, reduced the fracture. EAST GREENVILLE TEACHERS At a recent meeting of the School Board of East Greenville, D.K. DOTTERER was re-elected as teacher of the Grammar School and Miss Iva ROHRBACH, of Topton, as teacher of the Intermediate grade. These appointments filled all the vacancies. HELD FOR SHOOTING DOGS Under the act of 1903, which provides that dogs may only be put to death for killing domestic animals, Alvin HUYETT, of Birdsboro, was held under $300 bail for shooting two pet dogs owned by Mrs. Frank BLAND, which he claims were chicken-killers. SEVERAL HUNDRED CHICKENS STOLEN Chicken thieves entered the premises of Horace HOFFMAN, of Schultzville and stole his entire flock of poultry consisting of several hundred laying hens and a large number of chicks.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - July 1, 1905 JUNE WEDDING BELLS In the presence of the members of his congregation and several hundred relatives and friends, Rev. E. PFATTEICHER, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Norristown, married Miss Helen JACOBY of that borough on Tuesday. The ceremony was performed by three ministers. Rev. A.S. FICHTHORN, former pastor of the church, delivered the introductory sermon. Rev. Philip PFATTEICHER of Easton, father of the bridegroom, tied the knot, and Rev. Dr. A. SPEADT of Mt. Airy Seminary offered the prayer and benediction. Miss JACOBY, escorted by Gen. John SCHALL and attended by Miss Rhoda ARCHER, entered the church and walked to the altar, where they were met by a bridgegroom and best man, Carl PFATTEICHER, a brother and student at Mt. Airy Seminary. Gen. SCHALL gave the bride away. The ring ceremony was used. After the ceremony a reception was tendered, after which the couple left on a trip to the coast of Maine. WILL PROBATED The will of John HARTZELL, late of Frederick township, probated, on Monday, devises an estate of $3000 to collateral relatives and friends. To his sister, Hannah MYERS, he gives $300. He gives $100 to Bertolet's Meeting House, Frederick township. He gives $100 to John R. SHENKEL; $100 to Mrs. David NESTER, $100 to Amanda FRYER, all of whom he raised. He gives half the residue of the estate to Henry S. HARTZELL, of Douglass township, and half to Elizabeth GRUBB, Mary WILLAUER, Esther FAGLEY, Susan BERGEY and Lydia LONGDKER, as children of his deceased wife's sister. His brother, Henry S. HARTZELL is the executor. BOY ELECTROCUTED Harry S. WIEAND a 12 year old boy was electrocuted by a live wire along the Allentown & Reading Traction line at Greismersville on Monday afternoon. Accompanied by a companion the boy went fishing along Cedar creek. They struck a piece of swampy land and decided to follow the trolley bed. To accomplish this they had to climb a fence and WIEAND to support himself, grasped a feed wire that had been blown down by the storm. WOMAN FELL FROM CHERRY TREE Mrs. Harvey BAUS of Geryville, fell from a cherry tree on Thursday, the limb on which she was resting broke and in the fall she fractured her nose and sustained other injuries. Dr. J.G. HERSH of East Greenville was called to set the broken member. SMALL SWIMMER DROWNS While a number of small boys were swimming in the Schuylkill river at Bridgeport, on Monday, Herbert LEASON, aged 9 years, was drowned. The boy got beyond his depth and his companions were all too small to rescue him. SUIT AGAINST TRACTION COMPANY Alice McDERMODY, of Conshohocken, has sued the Schuylkill Valley Traction Company for $15,000 for alleged injuries received by being tossed from a wagon which was struck by a car. FARMER LOSES EIGHT COWS Henry G. RAHN, of near Pottstown, lost seven cows by a stroke of lightning last week and has since had the misfortune to have another cow killed on the railroad. PROFESSOR WILL GO TO NEW POSITION Charles K. MESCHTER who has for a number of years been professor of English and German, at Perkiomen Seminary has been elected Professor of English at Lehigh University. Prof. MESCHTER will take up his new duties at the opening of the Fall session at Lehigh. BOUGHT INTEREST IN WHOLESALE FIRM The interest of Mr. TREICHLER of the firm of Arteman, Treichler & Co., wholesale dealers in wood and willow ware, Philadelphia, has been bought by Edwin H. SCHULTZ, formerly of Clayton. Mr. SCHULTZ will enter the firm today. A SEVERE SENTENCE For shooting eleven robins, Robert GROWER, aged 16, of Allentown, was sentenced to pay a fine of $10 each, making a total of $110. The boy could not pay the fine and will have to serve 110 days in jail. LOST ARM IN PLANING MACHINE While operating a planing machine, Derrick CASSELBERRY, of Royersford, had his left arm so badly mangled that it had to be amputated. NEW PRINCIPAL AT LANSDALE Professor H.S. GODSHALL, of West Point, Montgomery county, has been appointed principal of the Lansdale High School. DRANK CAUSTIC SODA The two-year-old son of Alvin MECK, of Haycock, Bucks county, drank a solution of caustic soda and is in a critical condition.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 24, 1905 ADJUDGED A LUNATIC At a hearing before Judge SWARTZ, Harvey E. SLINGLUFF, of Centre Square, was adjudged insane. The young man became of age on April 29, 1905 and has always been of a low order of intelligence. The proceedings were instituted for the purpose of disposing of a balance due the young man in the hands of his guardian. TALL OAT STALKS William B. STUMP, of North Heidelberg Berks county, has oat stalks in his field measuring 44 inches. This is exceptionally tall for this time of the year. A SUNDAY REUNION A very happy party assembled last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Y. YODER, of near Plover. The party was composed of the following: Mr. and Mrs. Peter HENSINGER, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob HOLBON, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin YODER and son, Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Robert KURTZ and two children, Edwin and Marie and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel BEAN, Eli CLAUS and Miss Annie CLAUS, all of Allentown; Mr. and Mrs. Solomon MERKEL and Henry CLAUS, of Chestnut Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Henry HILLEGASS, of Plover; Mr. and Mrs. Charles YODER and two children, Verna and Roman, of near Treichlersville. They had a very fine time and enjoyed themselves very much from the old folks down to the children and when they had supper they all started for home at a late hour of the day. MET WITH AUTO DISASTER E. Frank POTH, young son of the late millionaire brewer, F.A. POTH, was badly injured in an automobile accident at Norristown. Coming from Philadelphia to his summer residence at Jeffersonville, he was thrown out of the automobile by striking a deep rut at Bridgeport. POTH was picked up unconscious and is believed to be injured internally. HAS TRAINED FISH Lovine SCHAFFER, a truck farmer living at Limeport, claims to own the only trained fish in the world. It is a carp 24 inches long, weighing eight pounds. Mr. SCHAFFER caught it in a mill dam near his home two years ago, when it weighed six pounds. With two others he placed it in the spring in his yard. The fish which is called "John" seems to have intelligence approaching that of a dog. When called by Mr. SCHAFFER or any member of his family it comes to the surface near the shore to be petted. It eats bread from their hands and is fond of cake. To grab a piece of cake it will raise its body half way out of the water. It will not respond to the call of strangers, but is not afraid of them if a member of the family is present. Whenever called by Mr. SCHAEFFER his wife or the children it raises its back above the surface of the water to be petted but will stay up longer if fed than otherwise. A RUNAWAY HORSE While driving near Hillegass on Monday morning, Joseph MOYER, of near Geryville, alighted from the wagon to adjust some part of the harness. During the time the alteration were made the horse suddenly started off at break-neck speed but on reaching Haring's Hotel he was secured, none the worse for the runaway. OIL TO HURRY FIRE CAUSES DEATH In trying to hurry a fire made of green wood, Mrs. Aaron C. GRIFFITH, aged 25, of Neshaminy, Bucks County, seized an oil can and poured its contents on the smouldering embers. The oil caught fire and the can exploded. The burning oil was thrown over the woman and in a short time she was enveloped in flames. Her body was terribly burned and she survived but a short time. OLD FASHIONED BARN RAISING The people of Leinbachs, Berks county, had an old fashioned barn raising frolic. A large swiss barn was erected on the farm of John O. FRITZ and more than one hundred of the neighbors had assembled to render assistance. DISCOVERED INDIAN RELICS In plowing in one of his fields in Lower Alsace, Berks county, Augustus L. WETZEL found a tomahawk, a number of arrow heads and other Indian relics. EXPENSIVE TROUT Two Pine Grove fisherm caught several trout under six inches in length and kept them. It cost them $48.56 cents to pay fines and costs.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 24, 1905 SALE OF TRACTION ROADS Under a decree of the United States District Court the Lehigh Valley Tractio n system was sold at noon on Tuesday on the front steps of the Court House at Allentown. The Court had fixed the sum of $25,000 to qualify and decreed that the upset price should be $2,000,000 of which 10 per cent had to be paid down. After the conditions of sale were read Mr. HARRITY of Philadelphia offered $2,000,000. No other bids being made the property was knocked down to Mr. HARRITY. An hour later, at the same place, the Slatington line was sold to Mr. HARRITY for the upset price $275,000. Mr. HARRITY bought the properties on behalf of himself, Colonel Harry C. TREXLER and Geo. H. FRAZIER, representing the Reorganization Committee. Last Tuesday for the same people he bought the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley Line for $1,000,000. As was the case last week Mr. FRAZIER, who is in charge of Brown Bros., Philadelphia branch was ready with the certified checks to qualify with the down money. AUTO SCARES HORSE While Frank H. FOX and Andrew T. GRATER, with their families, were returning from Norristown, on Tuesday evening, they met an automobile on the Skippack road near the home of Jacob SOUDER. The horses shied and upset the wagon. The wagon was somewhat broken but the occupants escaped with a few bruises. INJURED BY ACCIDENTAL DISCHAGE OF GUN Samuel BEAN, of Limerick, took his gun along while out watching his cows. In some unexplained manner the gun was accidentally discharged and Mr. BEAN wa seriously injured. AGED WOMAN DISLOCATES WRIST In walking over a slippery board walk on Thursday, Mrs. John LICK, an aged woman of near Niantic, slipped and fell. In trying to save herself she struck her wrist on the walk and dislocated it. SHOOTING MATCH ACCIDENT Jacob FRITZ, of Lebanon, died from a gunshot wound in the hip, inflicted at a shooting match at Avon. William GLOSS, who accidently shot him, is severely ill. CONTRACTOR COMPLETES COUNTY BRIDGE Contractor J.M. SMITH, of Perkiomenville, has finished his part of the work on the new county bridge across the Perkiomen at the East Greenville pumping station. RED MEN MEET IN YORK The Great Sun's Council, Improved Order of Red Men of Pennsylvania convened in the Court House at York day in its fifty-sixth annual session. The Past Sachem's degree was conferred upon 150. The report to be submitted to the Great Council by Thomas K. DONNELLE, Great Chief of Records, will show: Membership at end of last year, 61,053; admitted by adoption, 10,981; by card, 376; reinstated, 525. The losses are represented: By suspensions, 7950; expulsion, 43; withdrawals, 167; died, 587; other causes, 459. This makes the total membership 63,729, divided among 432 tribes a new increase for the last six months of 676 members. The delegate from Goshenhoppen tribe 392, of East Greenville, was Daniel K. DOTTERER. MIDNIGHT PROWLERS AT BALLY A party of mischief doers have again proven to exist in the vicinity of Bally. On Tuesday night about 10.30, they were busy at and about the I.H. BECHTEL estate store, when they smashed the two large panes of glass in the front double door and then entered the garden and destroyed the entire crop of vegetables, such as tomatoes, beans, beets, cabbage. Dr. O.W. BERKY heard the nose going on and arose and struck a light, after which the miscreants fired several shots from a revolver. They did lots of damage all along the road between Bally and Clayton. The BECHTEL's estate and others have sufficient evidence that points to the guilty parties. WILL NOT TEACH IF HE DARE NOT FLOG Rather than give up flogging, which he regards as essential to school boys proper discipline and training, teacher S. Slyde STAPLES of Bangor, Pa. has resigned to go into the railroad business. CONTRACT AWARDED The contract for building the new factory for the Tapestry Mills Company, of Philadelphia, at Sellersville, has been awarded to John McCLAY, of Philadelphia, for $22,700. SUIT WITHDRAWN Henry HALL has withdrawn the suit at Norristown against Elizabeth LEHASKA, teacher, and the Cheltenham School Board, in which he had alleged the teacher cruelly treated his boy. WILSON GUILTY The trial of James WILSON, the self-confessed murderer, of John EBERTS, of Allentown, was brought to a sudden end on Friday last by WILSON's pleading guilty to murder in the second degree. The plea was made for him by his Attorney. WILSON was immediately called for sentence. Judge TREXLER imposed a sentence of twenty years in the Eastern Peniatentiary for shooting EBERT and ten years more for robbing a store, a total of thirty years. By good behavior WILSON can gain eleven years and eleven months, but the remainder will virtually mean a life sentence.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 24, 1905 BOY LOSES LIFE WHILE SWIMMING A sad accident happened at Delphi about noon Tuesday, when Walter THEEL, a young man, 16 years of age, from Chicago, Ill., was accidently drowned in the dam near the station. THEEL, with another companion arrived on Monday evening from Philadelphia and registered at the Perkiomen Inn, with the intention of spending a few days in the country. On Tuesday morning both young men went out together, boating and swimming, when suddenly young THEEL was overtaken with cramps and started to sink, his companion went to his rescue but having tried his utmost to save him had to give him up or go down with him. He called for assistance, but in vain, as nobody heard his cries, finally he rowed to shore and ran to the Weldon House for help which quickly responded and the young man was brought to shore. Dr. MARKLEY who just happened to be around, pronounced him dead. The body was taken to the Weldon House and Coroner KING notified who arrived on the afternoon train. Undertaker SCHILLICH prepared the remains for shipment and the body was taken to Philadelphia on the evening train in charge of the young man who came along with him. The unfortunate was staying with his uncle, Dr. G.F. THEEL, 527 North 6th St., Philadelphia, his parents reside in Chicago, Ill. SHOT SISTER AND RAT Walter STEIN, aged 12, son of George STEIN, farmer, below the Black Bear, Berks County, bought a revolver from a schoolmate on Wednesday, and was shooting at the back of the barn. His mother, attracted by the shooting, started to investigate, and arrived on the scene just in time to see the boy fire his third shot, which passed through the body of a rat, struck his 4-year-old sister, Mamie, who was watching him, in the spine at the base of the brain. The child cannot live. WOULD KILL DOGS OR MUZZLE THEM The Schuylkill Valley Veterinary Association held its annual meeting at Reading this week. Dr. Otto G. NOOCK, Reading urged the association to, agitate for additional legislation so that all stray dogs should be killed as a matter of protection to the public. He said all others should be muzzled as a precaution against the rabies. He told of two recent cases of rabies caused by milk from a cow which had been bitten by a dog. AN OLD RELIC While workmen were engaged in tearing up a portion of the street in front of the old HOPKINS house, built in 1688, at Chester, they dug up a small round iron shot of the grape variety. It is supposed to have been fired on the frigate Augusta, by the British in their bombardment in 1777, during the Revolution. A FAITHLESS SERVANT Ella SAYLOR, the hired girl of Oscar REINHARD, of Pennsburg, was entrusted with the care of the house and a child about two years of age, on Wednesday. In the absence of Mrs. REINHARD, the servant packed up her effects and deserted the child, leaving it entirely alone in the house. ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF BICYCLES William HOFFMAN, alias Henry ANGLE, of Devon, aged 16 years, was arrested at Lansdale, for the theft of four bicycles from racks at Norristown. Chester County officials want HOFFMAN for robberies along the Pennsylvania Railroad. CELEBRATED 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Amos KEFFER, of Reading, celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Their children and grand-children participated in the festivities. Mr. KEFFER is 74 ad his wife 73 years old. REV HEILMAN'S CASE Rev. E.J. HEILMAN, of the Wyndmoor Lutheran Church, this county, and the central figure in the sensational breach of promise suit brought against him by Miss Blanche Gertrude KECK, of Allentown for whom a verdict of $3000 was rendered, found himself on the rack before his fellow ministers and his church men, at the Lutheran Ministerum, in session at Lancaster, Pa. His case was a special order and his entanglements served to provoke a long discussion among the large assemblage of clergy and laymen. During the discussion it became evident that the body was far from satisfied with a private censure for Rev. HEILMAN by the Rev. Dr. M.C. HORINE, of Reading, the president of the ministerum. The matter was finally laid over temporarily, a proviso revaling that any member might bring it up at any time. It is said there prevails a sentiment that the alleged offending minister may again be called before a jury of ministers and laymen, and that possibly he may find himself without his ministerial credentials. WILL SELL SHOW COW A cow of Durham breed, weighing 1600 pounds, will be sold by D.K. GRABER, at Lederachsville, next Tuesday. The animal was raised in Clearfield county, Ohio, is 8 years old, of a cherry-red color, measures 10 feet from the middle of the horns to the end of the back-bone and on account of its superiority was awarded first premium at four fairs last fall. The cow has a five day old calf by her side, resembling the mother. KILLED BY ELECTRIC SHOCK The seven-year-old daughter, Martha, of David CRESSMAN, of Quakertown, was killed by an electric stroke on Thursday afternoon. A telephone wire hanging over an electric light wire was struck by lightning and the current was carried into the home of Mr. CRESSMAN. The unfortunate girl received the shock which caused her to lose her life. REGAINED VOICE Through an accident Warren NOLL, of Reading, lost his voice six months ago. During last week he was surprised to recover speech all of a sudden. NOTED MUSICAL ORGANIZATION OF THE UPPER END MAKES WONDERFUL STRIDES FOR PERFECTION For a number of years Red Hill was the home of some rare musical talent, but development was lacking as organized opportunity to bring out the latent abilities of its citizens did not exist. Finally after much discussion it was determined to organize a band, and in December, 1900, a number of the young men and several older ones gathered together and formed what is now the well and favorably known Red Hill Band. The first director chosen was Eugene STYER and under him considerable progress was made. He was succeeded by Romanus MILLER. Soon after the election of Mr. MILLER, he moved out of town and Frederick EDDINGER was chosen as his successor. Mr. EDDINGER served till January 1, 1903 when the present director, David E. CROLL, of Pennsburg, was chosen. Under the direction of Mr. CROLL the band has made wonderful progress so that although organized but a few years ago it has come to be recognized as one of the leading musical organizations of the county, and not only is its fame confined to its immediate vicinity as it has filled engagements in various cities and towns within a cricuit of thirty miles. It is the aim of Mr. CROLL to make this one of the largest and best bands to be found outside of the largest cities. The band has an envious reputation for its fine appearance and for the excellent music rendered in parades. Its programs are made up of well know classical and popular selections so that they are able to cater to the taste of all who may desire their services. Twelve engagements have been filled so far this season and there are a number engagements booked for coming events. The service of the band is in constant demand and it well deserves the favorable comments so freely made in regard to its proficiency and the charming manner in which the selectirons are rendered.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 17, 1905 PROOF IN ARM PRICKS A witness in Orphans' Court, at Norristown, on Tuesday morning bared his arm to substantiate his testimony, revealing in indelible ink a record of the date of his brother's marriage. This novel act occurred during the proceedings of the audit in the estate of Edmund KRUZINSKY, deceased, late of Conshohocken, in which about $2000 in real estate is involved. Joseph, brother of the decedent, was called to the stand to testify, and among other questions asked was this one: "When did Edmund marry his wife, Mary? "On March 27, 1895," answered the witness. "Are you sure? Was it not in 1897?" asked the lawyer, trying to get the witness confused, and holding up a sheepskin marriage certificate. "I am positive; it was 1895. See!" said the witness, rolling up his sleeve to Judge SOLLY. "Here is the date. I had it pricked in indelible ink, so I would not forget it." It looked like a case of human-skin record vs. a sheep-skin; but the lawyer reluctantly acklowledged that the witness was right as to time, and Judge SOLLY smilingly remarked upon the strong corroborative character of the evidence. RUNAWAY ACCIDENT William DENNER, of Center Point, aged 20 years, was badly injured in a runaway accident on Saturday. DENNER was driving a spirited horse and met an automobile. The animal became unmanageable. After running a quarter of a mile the wagon was overturned and DENNER was thrown out of the carriage. The lines became fastened about his neck and he was dragged along the road for several hundred yards. Both hips were dislocated and he was badly cut and bruised. The vehicle was wrecked before the horse was captured. NEGRO ON TRIAL FOR MURDER Samuel GREASON, a negro, was placed on trial at Reading on Thursday for the murder of John EDWARDS. The Commonwealth has no testimony against him, and his release is assured after four years' imprisonment. Nine different days were fixed for the hanging of GREASON, and he has been respited as many times. KEEPS HOTEL FOR 57 YEARS Half-way House, a quaint old inn at Wernersville, has been kept for 57 years by Josiah BINKLEY, 75 years old, whose father, Sheriff Henry BINKLEY, built the hotel in 1826 and conducted it until succeeded by the present proprietor. COMMENCEMENT AT SCHOOL OF NURSES The commencement Exercises of the Philadelphia School for Nurses was held June 8th in Witherspoon Hall. Judge ASHMAN of the Orphan's Court and President of the School presented Diplomas to over 160 young women. Dr. A.H. STEWART, Bacteriologist to the Philadelphia Bureau of Health delivered the principal address. He referred to the 581 cases of contagious diseases cared for by the School during the past year, and said that this School represents a movement which is destined to sweep over the entire country. Miss Ella M. HERSH of East Greenville was a member of the graduating class. Drs. HERSH, BOBB, ROTH and many others of this County are among the endorsers of the Philadelphia School of Nurses. LOWER SALFORD TEACHERS Superintendent LANDIS examined the teachers of Lower Salford and Franconia townships in the Harleysville schoolhouse on Monday. Everyone of the class passed successfully. The following were appointed to the schools of Lower Salford township; Indian Creek, A.A. PRICE; Harleysville, A.H. SCHOLL; Alderfer's, Enos WAMPOLE; Mainland, Einford B. OBERHOLTZER; Metz's, Annie ALDERFER; Willow Grove, Sallie MOYER; Fairview, Clayton HENDRICKS; Lederachville, Annie GROFF; Garges', Harry WAMPOLE; Meetinghouse, Isaiah H. STOVER. PHILADELPHIA TROLLEY LINE SOLD The first of the foreclosure sales tending toward the reorganization of the Lehigh Valley Traction system was held on Tuesday at noon on the steps of the Court House at Allentown. It was the sale of the property of the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley Traction Company by order of the U.S. Court on petition of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, trustees for the bond holders. The property was bought at the upset price of $1,000,000 by William F. HARRITY for himself, George H. FRAZER and Col. Harry TREXLER, in behalf of the Re-organization Committee. BIG SHIPMENT OF PIGEONS James WREN, received by express, at Boyertown, half a carload of pigeons, all in baskets, from Clark's Summit. They consist of German homers and Runts, which he will put in his squab plant, which is in course of construction near New Berlinville. He expects to raise 10,000 pairs of pigeons, besides chickens and eggs in a season. GRADUATED AS ELECTRIC ENGINEER Daniel BRITTEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BRITTEN, of Pottstown, graduated with honors at the Drexel Institute, Philadelphia, last week, from the department of electrical engineering. GOLD THIEF ARRESTED Gussepe CAMPOLI, an Italian, it is alleged has taken two bars of gold valued at $13,000 from the express car ruins at Bethayres and disappeared. The District Attorney preferred charges against him in order that the proper formalities might be observed in securing extradition papers when arrested. CAMPOLI fled from the country, taking passage on the steamer Italia from New York to Naples, Italy, and on his arrival was arrested. The gold bars were found in his valise. On being interrogated, he said he found the bars on the ground at the burning of a train near Philadelphia. The bars of gold are said to have been part of the contents of the car which was burned several weeks ago, above Jenkintown, and the Italian, then a section workman, is alleged to have discovered and removed the bars from the ruins. SWINDLER HELD FOR COURT Harry M. SMITH, of Reading, one of a number of men alleged to be concerned in operating an extensive lottery system in Pennsylvania, had a hearing before United States Commissioner YOUNG at Reading, and was held in $2000 bail to answer in the United States District Court in Philadelphia next week. He was an agent of an alleged "mining loan and investment" concern in Montana, which, the officers charge, is nothing more than a lottery. AUTO SCORCHER FINED In Court, at Allentown, A.G. DENNEHOWER, of Philadelphia, on Monday pleaded guilty to a charge of running an automobile at excessive speed. He was sentenced to pay a fine of $60 and costs. MARRIAGE LICENCES Walter S. SONTAG and Anna M. STURM, Schwenksville; John S. BUCHER, and Florence A. SCHAFFER, Pottstown; Howard R. NEIMAN and Leah A. SHOWALTER, both of Pottstown; William Z. GRUBB, of Philadelphia, and Katie L. BUTZ, of Hoppenville; Lewis L. SOUDER and Lillie C. MOYER, both of Souderton; William H. HUBER and Maggie P. ADAMS, both of Pennsburg. MOVED OFFICE The office of the supervisor of the Perkiomen Railroad, formerly occupied by C.H. STEIN, of Pennsburg, was moved from Pennsburg to East Penn Junction, Allentown, this week. Mr. STEIN will be stationed at Bridgeport in the future and the new supervisor of the Perkiomen Railroad will have charge also of a portion of the East Penn. BREAKS NECK IN FALLING FROM BOX CAR Absolom B. LORD, of Reading, employed as brakeman on the P. & R. Railroad for the past three months, while his train was rounding a curve above Merztwon on Friday morning, lost his balance and fell to the ground. LORD landed on his head and broke his neck. Death was instantaneous. EMBEZZLER GETS TWO AND A HALF YEARS John T. WAGNER, the Norristown attorney who pleaded guilty to two charges of embezzlement, was sentenced by Judge WEAND to two years and six month's imprisonment and to pay a fine of $100. Mr. WAGNER was charged with taking money that belonged to his clients and speculating with it. FINGERS MANGLED IN FODDER CUTTER In operating a fodder cutter, Allen HOUCK, of Spangsville, Berks county, had four fingers of his left hand caught in the feeder and they were ground into pulp. TEACHER ELECTED FIFTIETH TIME Rufus HIPPLE, of Ralpho township, Lancaster county, was elected a teacher for the fiftieth consecutive time. For forty-three years he has been teaching in the same school at Newton. His present pupils are in many instances grandchildren of his first classes.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 17, 1905 TOTTLER LOST The young daughter of Francis GILBERT, of Green Lane, who is staying with her grandmother, Mrs. Louisa GILBERT, of Pennsburg, for a short visit, was on Thursday sent on an errand to the hardware store of John F. WEYAND. On concluding her purchase she started to return home, but being a stranger to the place she lost her way and wandered about town. As the child failed to return home, the grandmother became alarmed and went in search of the child. Finally after a search of two hours during which the entire town and the surrounding sections as well as the railroad were fully covered the little girl was found on Main street, towards the northern end of town in a bewildered state, but otherwise none the worse for her wandering. COMMENCEMENT AT MUHLENBERG The 38th annual commencement of Muhlenberg College, Allentown, will take place from June 25th to 29th in the Lyric theatre. The exercises will consist of orations by the students of the senior class, and the conferring of degrees, awarding of prizes, etc. The baccalureate address will be delivered in St. John's Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 25th, by President John A.W. HAAS, at 10.30 a.m.; Tuesday, June 27th, 2.30 p.m. Senior Class Day on the College Campus; 8 p.m. Freshman Class play in the Lyric theatre; Wednesday, June 28th, 10 a.m. Junior Oratorical contest, Lyric theatre; 2 p.m., annual meeting of the Board of Trustees in College chapel; 2 p.m., reunion of the Euterpean and Sophronian Literary Societies; 8 p.m., alumni promenade concert on the College Campus; Thursday, June 29th, 10 a.m., Lyric theatre, commencement; 2 p.m., annual meeting of the Alumni in the college chapel. TENDERED A PARTY Misses Ella and Carrie MILLER, of Geryville, entertained a few of their friends on Saturday evening in honor of Miss Mary WALTON. The evening was very pleasantly spent, playing various games after which the guests partook of a bounteous lunch. Those present were Misses Mary WALTON, Ella and Carrie MILLER, Mamie THOMS, Lottie MUMBAUER, Lillie HENDRICKS and Messrs. Robert KLINE, Howard HALLMAN, Herbert DIEHL, Ralph HALLMAN, Fred. HELLER and Harvey HENDRICKS. TRAIN KILLS TWO BOYS Penrose WEIDMAN and Raymond FREYBERGER, 12-year-old boys living at Baumstown, while walking along the tracks of the Reading Railway a short distance south of Birdsboro, late on Tuesday night were struch by a southbound passenger train and instantly killed. CUT THROAT WITH RAZOR William C. WALKER, aged 42 years, of New Centreville, Chester County committed suicide on Tuesday by cutting his throat with a razor. The head was almost severed from the body. The act was brought on by despondency caused by recent heavy losses. NEW PRESIDENT FOR LEHIGH Henry S. DRINKER, of Haverford, general solicitor for the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, was elected president of Lehigh University, to succeed the late Dr. T.M. DROWN. WILSON ON TRIAL FOR HIS LIFE The trail of James WILSON, for the murder of John EBERTS was called by the court at Allentown this week. The entire jury panel of 48 was exhausted and only six jurors had been selected when Judge TREXLER ordered the doors closed and talesmen were selected from the audience to complete the jury. The case was opened for the Commonwealth by District Attorney SCHANTZ and details leading to the commission of the crime were presented after which the District Attorney submitted the confession of WILSON as evidence. After considerable sparring on the part of the defense the ruling of the Court admitted the confession. This point gained, the prosecuting attorney rested his case. The defense, after outlining its side, called witnesses to prove hereditary insanity, but as the prisoner at the bar was to be tried the judge directed the defense to make an effort to establish the mental condition of WILSON before tracing a taint in his forefathers. Various companions and fellow workmen of WILSON were called, as well as several of the teachers of his boyhood days, and all testified that the prisoner frequently committed acts that indicated weakmindedness. From the evidence submitted during the process of the trial up to this time the verdict of the jury is hard to predict. SCHOOL BOARD ORGANIZES The School Directors of the Borough of East Greenville, met for organization last Friday evening. N.B. KEELY was re-elected as President; F.M. MOLL, as Secretary, and A.J. LORENTZ, as Treasurer. The following committees were appointed: Grounds and Building, GREULICH and DERR; Books and Supplies, KEELY and HERSH. The term was fixed at 9 months, schools to open on Monday, September 4. The salaries for the ensuing term were fixed at $55 per month for the Principal, Grammar $45, Intermediate, Secondary and Primary grades at $37. A.W. ZERBE, of Schuylkill county, was elected principal. Misses Mabel HERBEIN and Rosa KRULL, of East Greenville, were elected as teachers of the Secondary and Primary rooms respectively. This far no teachers have been elected for the Grammar and Intermediate rooms. WRECKED LOCOMOBILE In taking a trip to Schwenksville in his locomobile last Saturday, Albert WELDER, of Pennsburg, accompanied by J.T. DRUCKENMILLER, drove into a rut at a high rate of speed about one mile north of Zieglersville, while he was on his way home. One of the front wheels was shattered to pieces and the momentum caused the machine to turn turtle in which Mr. DRUCKENMILLER was hurled into a mud puddle and Mr. WELDER fell into the roadway and was pinned down by the machine. When an inventory of the damages was made it was found that Mr. WELDER sustained a severe injury at one of his knees and Mr. DRUCKENMILLER was but slightly hurt, while the machine was almost completely demolished. The remains of the crash were loaded on a wagon on Monday and hauled to Pennsburg. MAN STRUCK DOWN BY AUTO While V.H. STECKLE's automobile was on its way down Main street, Pennsburg, last Friday evening, Milton ROEDER attempted to cross the street at the Pennsburg hotel in advance of the oncoming auto, although the lights were lit and an alarm was sounded. The auto struck Mr. ROEDER and hurled him to the ground but he sustained no injuries. His only remark on getting up was, "I was not thinking." The sudden stop caused a severe strain on the machine and as a consequence one of the levers of the steering gear was broken. MET WITH A RUNAWAY ACCIDENT In trying to entertain several of his friends by giving them a ride on Sunday, the horse of William SWEINHART, of Congo, ran away. The occupants of the carriage were thrown out, the wagon was upset and the top was entirely demolished. Fortunately no one was hurt.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 17, 1905 WEDDING OF A WELL KNOWN AND PROMINENT BALLY COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. James M. STENGEL (picture). A wedding of more than ordinary import was celebrated at Bally, in the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, last Thursday. The contracting parties being James M. STENGEL, son of Mr. and Mrs. John STENGEL, of Clayton, and Maggie LETTERHOUSE, daughter of John LETTERHOUSE, of Bally. The happy couple were attended by William M. BAUER, of Allentown, formerly of Bally, who acted as best man, and Tillie LETTERHOUSE, sister of the bride, who served as maid of honor. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Chas. I. SOWERS, pastor of both bride and groom. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. The bride was showered with many useful, and valuable gifts. The happy couple start life with very fair prospects and with the best wishes of hosts of friends. DENTIST OFFICE CLOSED FOR SUMMER Dr. Charles Q. HILLEGASS, the dentist of Pennsburg, has closed his office for the summer. He will not attend to any dental work unless by appointment. On Wednesday he, with his family moved to his summer home "The Catharine" on the banks of the Perkiomen Creek, near Hillegass. BULLET REMOVED AFTER 35 YEARS Thirty five years ago a bullet was lodged in the hand of L. Grass FRY, of Trappe, and from time to time it gave him trouble. Dr. KRUSEN finally removed it for him last week. FIFTY DOZEN EGGS STOLEN Some sneak thief stole fifty dozen eggs with crates from John R. MUMBAUER, of near Geryville. Mr. MUMBAUER offers a reward for the apprehension of the guilty party. LOST EYE IN DEFENSE OF SISTER In trying to resent an insult offered to his sister, Joseph MORRIS, of Conshohocken was set upon by a number of ruffians and had one of his eyes gouged out. HORSE POISONED A fine driving horse belonging to Jefferson SHANER, of West Goshen, Chester county, was poisoned by some malicious person. The animal died from the poison administered. WILL BUILD DOUBLE HOUSE Prof. C.B. WEIRICH, of the Perkiomen Seminary, will build a double house on his lot on Seminary street, Pennsburg. Operations will be commenced in July. STEAM HAMMER CRUSHES HAND John M. FRENCH, an operator of a steam hammer, of Stowe, lost his right hand by getting it under the hammer and having it crushed. SELLS FOUR BUGGIES IN ONE DAY E.H. ERDMAN, the carriage dealer of East Greenville sold four buggies in one day this week. HOTEL CHANGES OWNERS S.S. WINTERS, of West Hamburg, has bought the Central Hotel, of Kutztown, and will take possession in the near future. BOY GIVES LIFE FOR DOG In trying to rescue a pet dog, Daniel KALLAHAN, a 6 year old Pottsville boy, stepped into a deep pond and was drowned, on Tuesday. TRIED FOR EMBEZZLING Former Recorder of Deeds of Berks county, B.F. BRESSLER, was placed on trial this week charged with embezzling county funds. PRINCIPAL GOES TO NEW POSITION A.H. GERBERICH, principal, of the Royersford schools has been elected as principal of the Parkersburg, Pa., schools to succeed P.J. MYERS. KILLED BY PREMATURE BLAST Edward FRITZINGER, 25 years of age, of Berlinsville, was killed by the premature explosion of a blast in the Hyatt slate quary on Wednesday. FIVE HEADED CLOVER A stalk of clover bearing five heads in one bunch was found by John JACOBS of near Hillegass. The oddity can be seen at this office. MAN DROWNED IN RACE Cyrus GERHARD, a mill owner and farmer of Mockville, Berks County, was found drowned in the race of his mill. It is not known how the accident happened. SCENES IN PENNSBURG AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY SINCE THE INTRODUCTION OF THE HORSELESS VEHICLE Autos go to smash, tires explode, companions land in ditches and owners are pinned fast under smashed machine. Farmers engage in new occupations and make money by hauling demolished machines and by collecting bills for defunct hens that with their broods, failed to clear the tracks for the onrushing, uncontrollabe machines. Prices of poultry advance to five dollars a head. Men run down. Havoc the general order that follows in the wake of the daring chauffeurs. Bootblacks aid in pushing disabled machines to their destination. Some stranded autoists return home in express trains, some hire teams to be taken home, while others depend on walking.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 17, 1905 FATHER AND SON INJURED IN RUNAWAY Jacob WAGNER, a well-known resident of New Hanover, and his son, Lloyd WAGNER, the latter a student at Perkiomen Seminary, were victims of a seriuos runaway accident on Monday while they were driving from their home to Pennsburg. Mr. WAGNER was driving a spirited horse, and as the team approached Pleasant Run a young woman with an umbrella appeared on the road. The horse shied at the umbrella and got beyond control of the driver and ran away. He dashed down a bank throwing both Mr. WAGNER and his son out. The young man landed on his head and was painfully injured. His father fell heavily on his shoulder, fracturing it and receiving other injuries. Young WAGNER, although painfully cut, held the horse, which had fallen to the roadside. Finding that his father was injured he mounted the horse and rode as fast as he could to Swamp, a distance of four miles, and called up a Boyertown physician by phone. In the meantime his father had been placed in a carriage by residents of the vicinity in which the accident occurred and taken to the Swamp Hotel. An examination of his injuries showed that he was suffering from a fractured shoulder blade and bruises. His son was badly cut about the head and face. Both injured men were afterwards removed to their home. The carriage was badly wrecked while the horse escaped injury. IN BICYCLE ACCIDENT Charles BENNER of near Vera Cruz, formerly a resident of Pennsburg and employed by William H. HERSH as a section hand, met with a painful accident on Saturday morning. He used a bicycle to go to his work and on descending a hill near Vera Cruz the fork of the machine broke, throwing him on his head. In the fall he received severe scalp cuts. Dr. Albert TRUMBAUER of Vera Cruz was summoned to relieve the sufferer after which he was removed to his home. ALUMNI BANQUET The open Alumni Meeting of the East Greenville High School, on Saturday evening, was well attended and the program well rendered. Immediately after the exercises the members of the Alumni were served with a banquet at the Keely House. Rev. C.M. DELONG, Messrs. Rufus KERN, Melvin KURTZ and Howard ROYER, Misses Rosa KRULL and Elizabeth HERBEIN responded to toasts. Prof. J.P. SCHAFFER acted as toast master. TRYING TO BLOW UP THE MAYOR A fiendish attempt was made at Lebanon to blow up the city steam road roller by placing a quanity of soap cut into small pieces into the water tank. The engineer in charge made the discovery in time to avert an explosion by drawing the fire. The roller was operated on the street close to the home of Mayor WEIMER, when the discovery was made and indications point to the intention of blowing up his home. CHARGED WITH THEFT OF HARNESS John HARTMAN, and Frank GEYER were arrested at Norristown on Monday and held on several charges of larency. During the last week harness has been stolen from the stables of Jacob SHAINLINE, Christian DARING and John SPRING. John HARTMAN was arrested while trying to dispose of some of the stolen articles. He made a statement to the police, in which he implicated GEYER. HORSE AND MULE KILLED BY LIGHTNING During a thunder storm a horse and mule belonging to Judson PHILLIPS, of East Nantmeal, Chester County, sought refuge under a tree. A bolt of lightning struck the tree and both of the animals were killed. ALLENTOWN BAZAAR IMPROVED Dr. Jesse Z. HILLEGASS, formerly, of Red Hill, has built nine new box stalls at the Allentown Bazaar, repainted the entire inside of his large stables and in his hospital levelled the ground and dug a well to supply the horses with water. ROMANCE IN WEDDING A pretty little romance has just come to light with the announcement of the recent marriage of Carroll DUNN, a popular barber, of Boyertown, and Miss Lillian Russell YEAGER, of Baltimore, Md. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William H. FORD, of the First M.E. church, of Boyertown. DUNN went to Boyertown a year ago from Parkesburg, Pa. Five years before he first met his wife and his attentions won her. Then they drifted apart and neither knew the whereabouts of the other until a few months ago when, while using the phone in a hotel at Boyertown, DUNN heard a familiar voice and recognized it as that of his old sweetheart. Developments followed rapidly, the date was set, and the young people have since treasured the accidental crossing of the telephone wires as one of the happiest incidents of their lives. Mr. DUNN is the son of Postmaster John H. DUNN, of Parkesburg. He will leave next month with Mrs. DUNN for Clarksburg, Va., where he will assume charge of a hotel recently erected by the Y.W.C.A. NEWSPAPER MEN AT READING The newspaper men of Berks and Lehigh counties had a reunion at Reading on Sunday on the invitation of John D. MISHLER, of the Reading Academy of Music. They took in points of interest in and about Reading and made a side trip to Boyertown. Supper was served at Mineral Springs. RESTAURANT PROPERTY CHANGES HANDS Wm. H. STROUD, has sold his Railroad House restaurant property at Collegville to Harry RINGLER, of Ironbridge. The price is reported to be $17,000. Mr. RINGLER will take possession on July 1st. Mr. STROUD will live retired. He expects later to reside on his farm along the trolley, below Perkiomen Bridge. INSANE FROM AUTOS Stephen BUTEL was made insane by seeing automobiles shoot through the village of Green Ridge, near Shamokin, his place of residence. He thought they were devils and imagined they were pursing him to cause his death. The man has been removed to an Asylum. LEG FRACTURED IN BALL PLAYING Joseph FITZPATRICK, a clerk in the furniture store of T.J. McCABE, of N orristown, had a leg fractured while playing ball. In trying to catch a fly ball he came in collision with another player and was hurled to the ground with terriffic force. On attempting to rise it was found that his leg was fractured. READS WITHOUT GLASSES AT 90 Mrs. Catharine WOHLBACH, of Bethlehem, who is nearly 90 years old and who can read without glasses, shows to visitors at her home a bottle of red cherries preserved in alcohol which she picked forty-six years ago, and a cucumber preserved in a bottle which she raised fifty-one years ago. ADJUDICATION HANDED DOWN In the Orphans' Court on Saturday morning Judge W.F. SOLLY handed down an adjudication in the estate of Reuben D. UMSTEAD, late of Frederick township.

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Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 10, 1905 SOLD LOVE CHARMS A.G. STAUFFER, of Reading, is under arrest for selling charms and magnetic love bags. When the County Detective raided his place of business a large force of clerks was found busy filling orders for "lucky hoodoo" bags, the chief product of the establishment and in which STAUFFER has been doing an enormous business for some time. The bags, it is said sold for fifty cents each. The following directions were found on each bag: "For general purposes, to bring good luck, win love, etc., wear the lucky hoodoo around your neck, and you will be successful. If you touch a person with it on the first day of the new moon you will have a certain power over them for the next fourteen days. We guarantee this to be the most effective lucky charm known." NEW HEALTH COMMISSIONER Dr. Samuel G. DIXON, president of the Academy of Natural Sciences, of Philadelphia, and a resident of Ardmore, this county was appointed State Health Commissioner by Governor PENNYPACKER at a salary of $10,000 a year. This appointment is purely a personal selection of the Governor who has long been acquainted with Dr. DIXON's work in the field of hygiene and sanitation. WINDOW PINIONS CHILD In leaning out of a second story window the sash descended and pinioned a young daughter of Joseph BUTLER, of Norristown. A passerby heard the screams of the child, broke in the door and released the child. The rescue was none too soon as the child was almost strangled. DOUBLE PUNISHMENT FOR BAD PUPILS At a meeting of the reorganization of the Tamauqua School Board, it was decided that in the future no scholar should be expelled or suspended for unruly conduct. Instead, the offender will be soundly thrashed by the superintendent or teacher, or both. A TWO HEADED CALF A two headed calf, that chews with two mouths and swallows through only one throat, is the prized possesion of S.K. SCHRACK, of Daubersville. GIRL AT PASTEUR INSTITUTE Dr. J.A. KRESSLY and James M. SITTLER of New Tripoli, accompanied by Mr. SITTER'S 12 year old daughter Minnie, are at the Pasteur Institute, New York, where Miss SITTLER will be given the Pasteur treatment for hydrophobia. Several days ago the girl was bitten by their own dog which escaped and before he could be killed, came in contact with many dogs in that locality. SOLD BUILDING LOT William BAUER of this borough has sold the vacant lot adjoining the house occupied by Wm. BAUER Jr., on Main St. this borough, to James KLINE, who will in the near future build a new single house to be occupied by himself. BIGAMIST HOCH TO HANG Johann HOCH, the convicted wife murderer and self-confessed bigamist, of Chicago, has been sentenced to be hanged on June 23. HORSE TEARS OUT TONGUE Being placed in a box stall, a horse of Wm. ARMSTRONG of West Chester valued at $500 got his tongue fastened in a crack between two boards and pulled it completly out. Effort is being made to save the life of the animal. BEES SETTLE IN STORE A swarm of bees invaded the general store of R.F. MOYER, at Macungie, and settled on a cornice above the front door presumably to make genuine store honey to order. EXCUSED FROM JURY DUTY Because his business partner is being treated for rabies in New York, the Court at Norristown excused William WEAND, of Pottstown, from jury duty. IN HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT George K. DELONG, of this borough left for one of the Philadelphia Hospitals where he is undergoing treatment for a broken nose and weak eyes. OFFICERS ELECTED At their annual convention held at Souderton on Decoration Day, the Young People's Union, of the Eastern District Mennonite Conference elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Pres., E.S. SHELLY, Milford Square; Vice Pres., A.S. BECHTEL, Philadelphia; Cor. Sec., R.R. MOYER, Philadelphia; Rec. Sec., Miss Addie ROTH, Quakertown; Treas., D.M. LANDIS, Quakertown. TRIES SUICIDE, THEN WEDS While suffering from despondency, brought on by being unemployed, and other trouble, seventeen-year-old Cora M. SHAFER, attempted to commit suicide at Phoenixville by taking laudanum. For three hours a physician worked with the girl and she recovered, after which she was married the same evening to Charles G. SHUPE, of Royersford, who is but little older than the girl. WAR ON IMMORALITY Mayor YOST, of Allentown, is bound to clean up the city. Keepers of disorderly houses must pay a fine of $100 or go to jail for 30 days. A NEW BELL TOWER St. John's German Lutheran Church, of Reading, will erect a $15,000 tower for the set of bells bought from the German building at the St. Louis Exposition. UPPER MILFORD TEACHERS The School Board of Upper Milford, Lehigh County, organized at Vera Cruz, and appointed the following teachers: Shimersville, Katie A. HUFF; Ortt's, Elmyra DRUCKENMILLER; Brunner's, Miles BITTING; Roeder's, Sallie A. HUFF; Schubert's, Lizzie I. STICHTER; Henninger's, Mary E. ROEDER; Geissinger's, Jennie M. KERN; Yoder's, Charles M. BORGER; Sigmund, Stella LEASER; Old Zionsville, vacant; Koch's, vacant; Vera Cruz secondary and primary, vacant. TUBERCULAR COWS KILLED Three of the cows of Daniel G. COVELY, of Harlem, were examined by Dr. KOHLER, of Boyertown, and it was found that they had tuberculosis. The cows were killed by the doctor. MARRIAGE LICENSES William K. ZERN and Addie S. SCHOENLY, both of Niantic; John CHITTICK and Olivia MILLER, both, of Pennsburg. APPOINTED PROBATION OFFICER The Juvenile court at Norristown has a woman for probation officer. Mrs. Helen BEYER having been appointed to that position. DIED WHILE VIEWING PARADE In viewing the G.A.R. parade, at Reading, on Wednesday, Mrs. Anna M. SPARKS aged 63, of Pittsburg, a G.A.R. visitor dropped over and died from apoplexy. I AM STILL IN BUSINESS I am reported by my friend carriage dealer that I offer no-top express wagons too cheaply, and therefore the Keystone Wagon Works, upon that strength, refused me a carload of wagons, or any other kind of wagons at the present time. I certainly sold cheap, but I have small expenses and I am able to sell these goods at a small profit. For instance this no-top express wagon costs only $31 in the white and I offered it at $45 which I think would be a fair profit for me. The very same wagon my friend sells at $55 and talks a lot of buying so cheaply in large lot of 300 wagons a year. But never says anything of selling cheap. I have the agency now with Martin Carriage Works, York, Pa., and I expect a carload in a very short time and I am able to continue the business and give you lowest prices. I will sell you the finest stick seat runabout 2x quality at $45, rubber tires at $63. The same quality of goods you pay my friend $65 and $75. $100 Reward Undecided. E.H. ERDMAN, East Greenville.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 10, 1905 TEACHER THRASHED Margaret MILLER, a teacher in the John F. HARTRANFT school, Norristown, was thrashed on Wednesday in the schoolroom by an irate parent, in full view of the forty pupils, for chastising her boy. Miss MILLER had occasion to punish Edward LOOSE, a nine-year-old pupil, for misconduct, and the rod coming in contact with his face broke the skin. Blood flowed freely. The boy was then sent to Prof. J.V. BEAN, in an adjoining school, but instead of going to the principal he went home. In a few minutes his mother appeared in the schoolroom. She indignantly demanded an explanation of the boy's injuries. When Miss MILLER began to explain, the angered mother, unable to longer contain her wrath, slipped the teacher full in the face. Miss MILLER endeavored to defend herself against the attack, but it was not until Mrs. LOOSE had administered several more blows that she was satisfied to leave the school. STATE PRINTING CONTRACT REFUSED Clarence M. BUSCH, of Philadelphia, refuses to accept the contract for State printing for the next four years. BUSCH bid the highest percentage off the prices for printing fixed by the new law. As a result the contract was awarded to him. Subsequently, to meet the views of the Governor, a law was passed reducing the number of public documents 85,000. When BUSCH made his estimates, his calculations were based on the number of documents printed under the old law. Under the new law he feared he would lose money. Superintendent PEMERY received a letter from BUSCH saying that he cannot take the contract and asking for its annulment and a return of his bond of $15,000. CATTLEMAN DISAPPEARS Harry S. STAUFFER, of Manheim, a well known cattle dealer, disappeared last Sunday. STAUFFER's wife has received a letter saying that he was going to sail for Europe and that his family would never see him again. Last week STAUFFER sold in New York three carloads of cattle. In payment he gave checks on a Manheim bank, but when they were presented the holders were told there were no funds to STAUFFER's credit. AGED WOMAN ON TROLLEY Miss Sallie Ann SHINGLER, aged 92 years, of Siesholtzville, last week enjoyed her first trolley ride in making a trip from Macungie to Allentown. AUTOIST HAS BROKEN LEG Newton BUCKWALTER, of Royersford, was thrown from his automobile and had one of his legs broken. SESSIONS OF CRIMINAL COURT CALLED MONDAY The June term of Quarter Sessions Court convened at Norristown at 10 o'clock on Monday morning with Judges SWARTZ and WEAND on the Bench. The grand jury reported the selection of Lawrence J. DORAN, plasterer, of the Ninth ward, Norristown, as their foreman and then received the usual charge from the Court. The petit jurors excused were: William H. WIAND, Pottstown; J. Beans GOENTNER, Abington; John MURRAY, Lower Merion; George W. FREDERICKS, Lower Gwynedd; John RIDDLE, Lower Merion and Albert J. KING, of Lower Merion. In the case of Pottstown Passenger Railway Company and Pottstown and Reading Railroad Company lesses vs. The Trappe and Limerick Street Railway Company, operated by Schuylkill Valley traction Company, the court, per SWARTZ, P.J. handed down an opinion, in which the contention about the crossing at Pottstown is thoroughly reviewed, and leave is given to counsel to reach an agreement and submit it to the court for decree. In the matter of the application of William H. STETTLER for a peddler's license the court handed down an opinion refusing the license. The first case taken up before Judge WEAND in Court Room No. 1 was that of Com. vs. William HOFFMAN, alias William BROWN. There were four bills against defendant. He pleaded guilty to one, and on the other three, verdicts of not guilty were rendered, because there was not safficiant evidence on the part of the Commonwealth. Sentence postponed until Saturday pending consideration of an offer from Miss Maud BOOTH of the Salvation army. William RINKER was tried in Judge SWARTZ's court charged with burglarizing Henderson SUPPLEE's office, in the borough of Conshohocken. Verdict, guilty; sentenced to four years in the Eastern Penitentiary. His brother was convicted of assaulting Officer HARROLD and will be sentenced on Saturday. John J. RAY was placed on trial for larceny of a pocketbook from a fellow passenger on a trolley car. Verdict, guilty, sentence, 3 months in jail. Lavelette LEWIS, a young colored man, was placed on trial for larceny, malicious mischief and assault on Dr. C. VAN ARTSDALEN. Verdict, guilty of larceny. In the case of Com. vs. Albert JOHNSON, charged with forgery and fraudulently obtaining board, the Grand Jury ignored the bill, and prisoner was discharged. The Grand Jury also ignored the bill in the case of Com. vs. Hiram BLEE, who had been charged with rape by his daughter, and he was also discharged. John MILLER pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining board, and was sentenced to twenty days in jail.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 10, 1905 THE GRADUATING CLASS OF EAST GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Picture - Howard S. ROYER, Florence S. SHELLY, Harold B. MILLER, Minnie GREISAMER, Minnie GREULICH, Mary DOTTERER, Eva DOTTERER, Eva M. BIELER, Blanche R. SCHANTZ. The commencement of the East Greenville High School, was held on Wednesday evening, in St. John's Chapel. The Chapel was crowded to its utmost capacity. The graduates acquitted themselves nobly and creditably in presenting their productions. The East Greenville Orchestra furnished excellent music for the occasion. Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL, of the Perkiomen Seminary, gave an instructive talk to the graduates. His subject was, "We are the Heirs of all the Ages." His talk was highly appreciated. The diplomas were presented by the President of the Board of Education, N.B. KEELY. The stage was beautifully decorated with plants and appropriate bunting. On each side of the stage a pillar was erected with the letters E.G.H.S., on one and 1905 on the other. The motto, "Die Arbeit Kronet Das Ende," was placed in a semi circle on the arch above the stage. SHY OF POOR HOUSE ORDERS Since the recent peculiar business methods of the Berks County Poor Directors have been disclosed the purchasing of supplies for the institution has become a serious problem. For the past several weeks no offers of cattle for the institution were made this seems to indicate that the dealers are afraid they will be brought before a board of inquiry and requested to explain all about it. Comptroller LIVINGOOD advertised for bids for furnishing the almshouse with 10 fat steers, to weigh not less than 1200 pounds each. The steers must be ready for inspection on June 13. This is the second time that bids were invited, but on each date set for the opening of the bids no bids were received. As a result the food supply at the Almshouse has suffered and scarcely any meat could be bought. In order to avoid this meat famine at the institution a special meeting was held by the poor directors to adopt measures to remendy the state of affairs. POST OFFICE LOOTED Early on Wednesday morning, the general store and post office of Croypen, near Bristol, was robbed and the building totally destroyed by fire. Postmaster SPILER, residing back of the store, tried to enter the burning building after being awakened by noises but was unable to do so. Two men escaped in the darkness during the excitement. BICYCLE ACCIDENT Florence, the five year old tot of Fred RENNIEGER, of Boyertown, while walking with several grown up persons near Bally, was knocked down by the bicycle of some unknown rider and received several severe bruises about the head. The cyclist paid no attention to the child but proceeded on his journey as if nothing had happened. OVERCOME BY HEAT Mrs. Annie BERNHARDT, of Perkiomenville, fell in front of the Times Office Norristown, on Tuesday and a doctor was summoned to render tempory aid after which the woman was removed to Charity Hospital as soon as possible. Mrs. BERNHARDT had spent most of the day in the office of her attorney in relation to a civil suit about which she is greatly worried. This in addition to the heat brought an attack of heart trouble to which the woman is subject. No serious results are expected. LECTURE OF PROF. JAMES M. ANDERS On Tuesday evening, June 12th at 8 o'clock, Prof. James M. ANDERS, M.D. Ph. D., of Philadelphia, will lecture in the Seminary chapel on "Contagious Diseases, and how to prevent them." Dr. ANDERS is Professor of Medicine at the Medico-Chirurgical College at Philadelphia, and the author of a book on medicine which is used in forty medical colleges of the country as a text-book. He is a recognized authority in general medicine in this country and his lecture ought to be interesting and profitable. The public is cordially invited. AUTO CAUSES ACCIDENT Last Sunday while Frank UPDEGROVE and friend of Rudy, were driving on the public highway at Red Hill an Automobile scared his horse causing him to run in the wire fence tearing the harness breaking the staft and suffering other damages. The occupants were not hurt. We fully agree with the Farm Journal and would urge to have more stingent law relative to the reckless driving of the automobitist. Of course it is hard to pull against the stream, dog will not eat dog. ROBBERS SCARED OFF Some prowlers tried to gain an entrance into the residence of Frank RUHF, of Zionsville, last Sunday night. Mr. RUFE heard them before they were in the house. He got up and went down stairs when the intruders left for parts unknown. A CURIO IN THE CHICKEN LINE An otherwise perfectly formed chicken of John HEIMBACH, of Sassamansville, has four completly formed legs and may be seen sitting around the poultry yard on all four of them. WILL MOVE TO BRIDGEPORT C.E. STEIN, of Pennsburg, Supervisor, of the Perkiomen Railroad, has been transferred to the Main Line of the P. and R. railroad with headquarters at Bridgeport. During the coming week he will remove his family to Bridgeport.

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Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 10, 1905 SCHOOL BOARDS MEET FOR REORGANIZATION The Pennsburg School Board met in the High School room on Monday evening. The reports of the Tax Collector and the Treasurer were submitted where upon the old Board adjourned "Sine Die." Immediately after adjournment the credentials of the members elected at the election last February were presented. The retiring members being S.S. ADAMS and Horace MOYER, but were re-elected and became their own successors. Organization was effected by electing C.A. TITLOW, Pres., S.S. ADAMS, Sec., and W.H. HERSH, Treas., these being the same officers as last year. The president appointed the following committees: Books and supplies, S.S. ADAMS, W.H. BITTING and C.A. TITLOW; grounds and buildings, William H. HERSH, L.H. KLINE and Horace MOYER. After thorough investigation it was determined to open an additional room for next year, of the Secondary grade to be known as Secondary B. Action was taken on the compulsory attendance act, and according to its provisions, the same arrangements were made that prevailed last term, namely - pupils must be in attendance not less than 75 per cent of each school month unless prevented by sickness. The term was fixed at nine months, the same as last year, schools to open on Monday, August 28. The tax rate was fixed at 6 mills. The salaries of all the teachers were made same as last year and the salary of Secondary B., $38 per month, or the same as that of Secondary A. The following teachers were elected: M.N. HUTTEL, Principal; J. Henry S. ZERN, Grammar; Miss Bertha RENNINGER, Secondary A; Miss Addie E. HOFFMAN, Secondary B; Miss Sarah L. SCHWALM, Primary A; Miss Flora RUMBEL, Primary B. - Red Hill. The Red Hill School Board met on Monday evening and after closing the business of last year effected organiza by electing John F. RAUCH, President, John P. KLINE, Secretary; and John VON DE HEIDE, Treasurer. The School term was fixed at nine months schools to open on Monday Sept. 4. The tax rate was placed at 3 1/2 mills. The teacher's salaries are Principal $45, Secondary and Primary, each $38. HUSBAND GREETED WITH SHOT Peter ULRICH, of Jefferson township, Berks county, had a narrow escape from being shot by his wife, on Tuesday evening. He left his family early in the day to transact some business at Robesonia and told them he would not be home for the night. Getting through with his business sooner than he expected he returned home after all had retired. He entered the house and started upstairs. His wife hearing the noise, thought a burglar was about. She seized the husband's shot gun and fired through the bedroom door, missing the head of her husband by about a foot. He then called her name and was recognized. HANGS TO CAR AXLE TO SAVE LIFE Car Inspector L.H. MOLL, was under a car at the Allentown Terminal, on Wednesday morning, attending to his duties when the train started to move. MOLL grasped the axle of one of the trucks and hung on for dear life. He was dragged 400 yards before the train stopped. When released from his perilous position all his clothing was torn from him and his body was seriously bruised. POST OFFICE ROBBED The post office and tinsmith store kept by R. SMITH, of Gratersford, was ransacked by thieves on Monday night. Some postage stamps, two revolvers, a lot of pocket knives, and other articles were stolen. PENNSBURG FARM SOLD The farm formerly known as the Wm. DRESSLER farm of Pennsburg, but for some years the property of P.R. THEOBOLD and at present a part of his estate, was sold at private terms to George M. BLAND, of Reading, the same party that bought the Isaac SCHULTZ farm of East Greenville. The sale was made by Wm. DRESSLER, agent of the Provident Life and Trust Company, of Philadelphia, executors of the THEOBOLD estate. RATTLE SNAKES ABUNDANT Simon LEBAR and Andrew BRADSHAW, of Potter township, Monroe County, have each killed 13 rattlesnakes this spring and lumbermen have this far killed 29 in Lehman township. ENGAGING SNAP SHOTS Mr. and Mrs. E.H. SIEGFRIED, of Monterey, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. C.Q. HILLEGASS, of this borough on Saturday and Sunday. Miss Lizzie ROTH who spent the winter in Philadelphia, has returned to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hermann ROTH, of this borough, to stay. Born to Prof. and Mrs. Montfort MELCHOIR, a son at Springtown, Bucks county, on May 26. Mr. MELCHOIR is one of the Professors at Perkiomen Seminary. Mr. and Mrs. Henry KULP and son of Philadelphia are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman ROTH, of this borough. Frank REITER, one of the members of this year's class of Muhlenberg College, passed his examinations successfully last week and is spending the time till Commencement with his mother, Mrs. Harvey SCHWENK, of this borough. Mrs. Wm. H. HERSH, Mrs. Harry MUSSLEMAN and Mrs. V.H. STECKLE, of this borough, spent Saturday in Allentown, on business. Mark STECKLE, of Siegfried, spent Sunday with his brother, V.H. STECKEL, of this borough. Dr. J.G. HERSH, of East Greenville, Rev. G.W. LUTZ, Dr. W.H. HUNSBERGER and V.H. STECKLE, of this borough, were at Siegfried, on Monday, to attend the institution of a new Masonic Lodge at that place. The trip was made in an automobile. Mr. and Mrs. George HART, of this borough, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Theodore RUTH, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar HEIMBACH, Mr. and Mrs. EISENHARD and Mr. and Mrs. CAVENAUGH, of Allentown, on Sunday. The parties made the trip in two Automobiles. A.J. SCHISSLER, of the Schissler Business College, Norristown, made a business trip to these boroughs on Wednesday. Mrs. Benneville DELONG, of this borough, spent the past week with friends in Philadelphia and Allentown. Charles FISTER, of Clayton, called on friends in these boroughs on Tuesday. William SCHOENLY of this borough spent some days last week at Weatherly, Coopersburg, and Allentown. Lewis DECK, representative of Banks Business College, Philadelphia; was in town, in the interests of his institution on Tuesday. Howard BRILE, of Reading, spent Sunday with H.S. HILLEGASS and family of this borough. Horace BUCK and family of near Hoppenville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clement MAUMBAUER of this borough, on Sunday. Miss Lulu MILLER of this borough spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Allentown. Mrs. A.J. DRESSLER and daughter, Helen, of this borough, made a business trip to Allentown on Saturday. Harvey KERN and Robert BARRON, of Coopersburg made a business trip to this borough on Monday. M.K. GILBERT, of this borough, spent Monday and Tuesday at Norristown. Mrs. Harry WEISS, of the Economy Store of this borough, made a business trip to Allentown on Thursday. Oscar FOX and Wellington KEPLER, of this borough, made a business trip to Philadelphia last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry WEISS, of this borough, spent Sunday with friends at Souderton. Jacob GERHARD, of this borough, is confined to the house with an attack of appendicites. Mrs. John F. WEYAND, of this borough, accompanied by her son and daughter, Charles and Hulda, left for Philadelphia, to spend several weeks with friends and relatives.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 3, 1905 APPLIED FIRE TO GET MONEY Three men entered the residence of James BLACKWOOD, of near Erie, on Tuesday morning, seized him and lashed him to a bed post with wire after which they applied burning brands to his feet to compel him to tell where his money was hidden. After divulging the secret hiding place of the money they kicked BLACKWOOD, one blow knocking out his teeth. The robbers secured about $700 and decamped, leaving their victim bound and gagged. BOMBS IN BONFIRE In stirring a bonfire on Memorial Day to make it burn brighter, there was a sudden explosion, followed by an eruption of small stones, earth and fire, seriously injuring Stanley HEISLER, the 11 year old son of Rev. T.F. HEISLER, of Allentown. It is thought that some stray bits of dynamite found their way into the rubbish and caused the explosion. SEMI-CENTENNIAL JUBILEE The Pennsylvania State College will this year, in connection with its annual commencement, celebrate its sem-centennial jubilee, from June 11 to 14. Commemorative addresses will be made on Monday, June 12. The graduating exercises will take place on Wednesday, June 14. Hon. Wm. T. HARRIS, U.S. Commissioner of Education will make the commencement address. THIRD TRIAL OF LEAR IN JUNE United States District Attorney THOMPSON is preparing a schedule of cases which will be called for trial at the June term of the District Court in Philadelphia. The sessions open June 12, and will be presided over by Judges McPHERSON and HOLLAND. On the list is the case of Henry LEAR, who will be called for trial the third time charged with wrecking the Doylestown National Bank. ENTIRE FAMILY POISONED The family of Samuel KOCHER of Allentown was taken ill after partaking of supper on Friday evening. A physician was called in and said that the trouble was probably due to some canned eatables which were served at the meal. None of the family suffered seriously. ARRESTED FOR BREAKING SIGNALS James CROWLEY, of Conshohocken, was arrested on Tuesday for breaking signals on the Philadelphia and Reading railway. EX-OFFICIALS ARRESTED Newton P. WEST, Frank E. SHARPLESS and Joseph McALDON, who recently resigned as Poor Directors, of Delaware county and returned $1522 to the county, said to have been retained out of the county funds, were arrested on the charges of embezzlement, keeping fraudulent books and accounts while in office, and conspiracy to rob the taxpayers. Each of the three men entered $1500 bail for court. ROBBER ROBBED Michael ANDERDON a 14-year-old Slavic boy, of South Bethlehem, stole $86 from his mother and with five companions started out to have a good time. They stole a ride on a coal train to Mauch Chunk and then entered an empty freight car to get home. While on the way home, two men also illegal car riders entered the car and at the point of a revolver compelled him to give up the money. SLEEP ABRUPTLY ENDED Stanley SWOYE, aged forty-five, a peddler, went to sleep on the railroad track of the Kutztown branch of the Reading Railway, Saturday night, and was struck by a passenger train. He was hurled about forty feet, but strange to say, escaped with a few slight scratches. GRAITING CHESTNUTS George A. UPDEGROVE, of Shenkles, Chester County, has had over 1000 chestnut grafts placed on his trees in a piece of woodland. PANAMA CANAL EMPLOYES RETURN Because of unhealthy climate, William BUTLER has returned to Royersford, after a brief stay in Panama, where he worked as an engineer, and William WAGNER, another Royersford resident, is expected back on the next boat. READS WITHOUT GLASSES AT NINETY-THREE Joseph OTTEN, of Reading, aged 93 years has such keen eyesight that he can still read without glasses. One of his daily customs is to smoke the pipe before breakfast. DROWNED IN CANOEING Steward HAMMER, of Reading, aged 15 with three companions was taking a ride on the Schuylkill River on Decoration Day. The canoe capsized and young HAMMER who was unable to swim, was drowned. IN JAIL FOR SHOOTING FROGS ON SUNDAY Frank PEARL, of Reading, was fined $25 for shooting frogs on Sunday. In default he was sent to jail. ONE OF A FAMILY OF 33 Mrs. Polly, widow of Joseph ANDREWS, died at the home of her son, Harrison, at Little Gap, aged 86 years. She was the oldest of a family of 33 children and was born and reared in the neighborhood in which she died. BERRY WILL LAUNCH BOON IN LEHIGH The Democratic candidate for State Treasurer, Mayor W.H. BERRY, of Chester, will open his campaign with a speech at the Democratic County meeting of Lehigh, to be held at Laury's on Saturday June 10. LARGE BRICK CONTRACT A contract has been awarded to B.H. BOWER, of Kulpsville, to furnish the bricks for 25 new houses along the North Penn Railroad. It will require 850,000 bricks to fill the contract.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 3, 1905 TRICK OF A SWINDLER A well dressed man about 30 years old entered the second-hand store of T.W. DANNEHOWER, Norristown, on Tuesday morning and told the proprietor that he was the son of J. Bird IRISH, of West Main street. He told him that their home was to be remodeled and that afterwards it was to be entirely refurnished, and that he had come for the purpose of disposing of the household goods. Mr. DANNEHOWER accompanied the stranger to the home of Mr. IRISH and found none of the family at home. After looking around an offer was made and accepted. After the deal the young man insisted upon the immediate removal of the goods, as workmen were to commence operations the succeeding day. Two loads were removed but rain prevented the hauling away of all the goods within the time limit. On the following morning Mr. IRISH was asked by neighbors why he was moving and treated the question as a joke. Finally he looked into the matter and realized that his friends had told him the truth. A call was made on Mr. DANNEHOWER and he returned the goods. The amount Mr. DANNEHOWER paid the man has not been ascertained. GRAND BIRTHDAY PARTY A birthday party was given for Mrs. Emanuel RAUDENBUSH, of Corning, on Friday night last. Those present were: Richard BOLTON and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan SCHULTZ, Ambrose RAUDENBUSH and wife, S.W. KENT and family, Allen HIESTAND and wife, Peter SHULER and wife, Calvin RAUDENBUSH and wife, Erwin DORNEY and wife, Allen MILL and wife, Emanuel REINHART and family, Jesse MILLER and family, Henry HIESTAND and wife, Howard MARKS and family, Frank GRABER and family, Mr. YAGOB and family, Herbert HILLEGASS, Mrs. Jacob HIESTAND, Howard KEHS, Elmer HIESTAND, Horace HIESTAND, Herbert SEIBERT, Oswin STERNER, Howard WEISS, John GERHART, Samuel GERHART, Edward GERHART, Wilson GERHART, Chas. SCHULTZ, Albert SCHULTZ, Wilson KUHNS, Jesse DORNEY, Fred. DORNEY, Daniel MOYER, Fred. TREICHLER, Caroline RENNINGER, Daisy MILLER, Jennie HILLEGASS, Jennie KNETZ, Mable WEISS, Jennie KUHNS, Katie GERHARD, Ada KEHS, John ROEDER, Frank SHELL, Annie RAUDENBUSH, Daisy MILLER, Eddie ROEDER, Frank YEAKEL, Frank STAUFFER, Emma REINHART, and Henry SHULER. There were refreshments served. Music was furnished by Wm. MARKS with graphaphone and an accordion was played by Emanuel RAUDENBUSH. TO ELEVATE JUDGE SWARTZ The members of the Montgomery County bar have united to secure the nomination of Judge Aaron S. SWARTZ for the Supreme Court. The advocates of the step point with pride to the fact that his judicial decrees have at all times been of the highest type of equity, in that seldom if ever, have the members of the Supreme Court differed with him, when appeal was made. STEPPED BACKWARD INTO TROLLEY CAR Charles HOOPES, a resident of Norristown, while holding a conversation with his brother on West Main Street Norristown, stepped backward unthinkingly and was knocked down by a passing trolley car. The head of the unfortunate man was badly lacerated, his collar bone was broken and the body is badly bruised. SHOT BOY, NOT SPARROWS In trying to shoot sparrows with a Flobert rifle on Thursday, Arthur BEIDLER, a nine year old boy of Allentown, companion of the one who was handling the gun, was shot in the calf of the leg. RECORD CELEBRATES ITS ANNIVERSARY The Philadelphia Record on Thursday, celebrated its twenty-eighth anniversary as the pioneer one cent paper in America. In 1877, the late William M. SINGERLY astonished the newspaper world by the announcement that the Record was to be published at the un-heard-of price of one cent. The reading and advertising public at once flocked to the standard of the Record and its success became assured and the business judgment of Mr. SINGERLY was approved. The astonishing change caused a tremendous growth in the circulation and to meet all demands the famous Record building, one of the finest newspaper buildings in the entire country, was erected. To keep pace with the prosperity of the paper the interior of the building had to be remodeled several times and from time to time modern methods and machinery were added so that today the Record plant stands without a superior. As an advertising medium it has always enjoyed an unlimited patronage and during the month of May it established the greatest month's record it has ever known. The reading public has always been a firm friend of the Record and as long as the present high standard of excellence is maintained the Record will continue to prosper. FRANCONIA COMMENCEMENT The eighth annual commencemet of Franconia township will be held this evening in Godshall's Hall, Morword. There are eight graduates. The program is as follows: Music, Souderton Octeti; Prayer, Rev. B.F. LUCKENBILL; Opening Address, Joe KRATZ; Music; Salutatory, Harrison HACKMAN; Essay, Lillian SHUECK; Oration, Wesley REINHARD; Music; Address, Senator Algernon B. ROBERTS; Class Prophecy, Calvin MOYER; Music; Essay, Lizzie SHUECK; Oration, Menno SOUDER; Address to Graduates, Prof. D. MELCHIOR; Music; Valedictory, Price K. LONG, Presentation of Diplomas, Frank WILE; Benediction. THIEVES ON A RAID Thieves ransacked the carpenter shop of A.B. FRANK, of Fruitville, one night last week and stole some tools and a knife which belongs to a meat cutter. A few days later FRANK noticed that the school house door was forced open, he entered and found his meat knife in there and the other tools he is missing. SUMNEYTOWN COMMENCEMENT The ninth Anuual Commencement of the Sumneytown Independent School District will be held on Saturday evening June 10, in the Sumneytown Hall. There is but one graduate this year, Miss Bessie HARTZEL, daughter of H.E. HARTZELL, teacher of the Sumneytown Grammar School.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 3, 1905 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT OLD ZIONSVILLE CHURCH A class of eight were graduated at Old Zionsville, Lutheran Church a week ago. The class was composed of members from the various schools of Upper Milford township. Reading from the left in the rear row of the above picture we find: Charles BURGER one of the oldest teachers in the district. He has taught six years and the result of his work was the graduating of Miss Lizzie STICHTER. He has been teaching at Yoders for several years. Next comes Miss Katie HUFF, also a teacher in the district for six years and her work was crowned with success by having Miss Emma HELD and Stanley SCHUBERT becoming members of the class. She has taught two years in succession at Shimersville. Next is Miss Jennie KERN, a teacher for two years, and her work has not been in vain, as she had the honor of placing Harvey ROEDER in the class from Zionsville. Next comes O.S. URFFER, the veteran teacher of the county having taught twelve successive years in our village. He has the honor of producing Harry MILLER, a member of the class not only having the highest average of the class but of the county. His labors should be highly appreciated by all of the scholars. Harry ROEDER, of Zionsville, son of Lewis ROEDER, did nobly in delivering the class record. Next comer Miss Linnie D. BAUMGARDNER, of near Vera Cruz, she recited with honor "In a Hundred Years." Next is Miss Emma HELD, her recitation was "The Man That Saved St. Michael," she has a bright future before her. Miss Lizzie STICHTER comes next. She had selected The Soldiers Pardon, and presented the cause well. Next is Homer C. BAUMGARDEN his oration was "Speech and Silence," he surely will make his mark. Next Charles EGNER, a member of the class from Lower Milford. His selection was "Self Reliance." He was under the instruction of E.G. ERNEY, teacher at Limeport whose picture is not shown. Stanley SHUBERT, of Shimersville, follows. His subject was, "The Influence of Character" which he delivered nobly and also practiced same by leading a steady life. Last, but not least, comes Harry MILLER who won the honor of making an average of ninety-five and four ninth, his subject was "Be what you seem to be" and he practiced the true and honest side, and if his comrades will ever remember the "class motto" they will succeed well and become upright and honest citizens. Supt. RUPP made some remarks and presented the diplomas after which Rev. I.B. RITTER addressed the audience, encouraging the parents to send their children regularly to school so as to gain the best possible results. KILLED TWO SNAKES In planting corn Columbus KLINESMITH of Dillingersville met a black snake lying in the grass along the meadow. He called one of his dogs and the snake was dispatched in short order. On measuring it, it was found to be five feet three inches in length. On starting for home a horned snake was met. This was also killed and measured three feet two inches in length. MURDER SUSPECTED The half burned body of Harry MINTZER of Philadelphia, was found on the floor of a stable consumed by fire at Shamokin on Monday morning. On examination it was found that the skull of the man was fractured, this leads to the belief that MINTZER was murdered, the dead body taken to the stable and it set on fire to hide the crime. OLD FASHIONED QUILTING PARTY A quilting Party of the old fashion variety was held at the residence of Mrs. Adam F. HERB, of Hill Church on Saturday afternoon. The following were present: Mrs. Charles BECHTEL, Mrs. Isaiah HEYDT, Mrs. Jerome CONRAD, Mrs. Jesse GEHRIS, Mrs. Nathan MOYER, Mrs. Manias H. MOSER, Mrs. Mabury CONRAD, Sabilla, Sophia and Lizze CONRAD, Cora and Iva H. MOSER, Mrs. William C. MOYER, Mrs. Wm. H. MILLER, Mrs. Epheriam REITNAUER, Mrs. John MOSER, Mrs. Wilson MOSER, Mrs. Harvey H. WELLER, Mrs. John W. DOTTERRER, Amanda GEHRIS, Mrs. Daniel HEYDT, Mrs. Daniel HERB, Miss Fyanna M. HEYDT and Mrs. Ambrose H. WELNER. TRAMP DECAMPED WITH $10 On Saturday evening a tramp came to the farm of Abraham B. GARGES, of Sdwenksvill, and asked to remain over night. His request was granted. While there a man paid Mr. GARGES $10 and he put the bill in the clock. Afterwards the tramp said to Mrs. GARGES that he would leave as he was sick. After he was gone Mr. GARGES missed the $10. The same evening a tramp had a $10 bill changed at Hendricks' hotel. RECEIVED CARLOAD OF CARRIAGES John F. WEYAND of the Pennsburg Carriage Bazaar unloaded a carload of new carriages this week.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - June 3, 1905 EAST GREENVILLE COMMENCEMENT Supt. J. Horace LANDIS, on Wednesday of this week, examined the graduating class of the East Greenville High School. All the members of the class, nine in number, passed successfully. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached in the chapel tomorrow evening, by Rev. C.M. DELONG. The commencement will be held on Wednesday evening, June 7, at 8 o'clock, in St. John's Reformed Chapel, East Greenville. Following is the program: Class Song, Class; Salutatory, Minnie GREULICH; Recitation, Eva BIELER; Recitation, Eva May DOTTERER; Music, Orchestra; Essay, Mary L. DOTTERER; Recitation, Minnie GREISAMER; Recitation, Blanche SCHANTZ; Music, Orchestra; Class History, Howard ROYER; Class Essay, Florence SHELLY; Oration, Harold MILLER; Parting Song, Class; Address, Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL; Music, Orchestra; Presentation of Diplomas, by President of Board of Education; Benediction. POPULAR COUPLE MARRIED Titus M. YEAKEL, of Zionsville, and Miss Jennie S. GERHARD, of Huff's church, were quietly married on Saturday at the parsonage of Rev. O.R. FRANTZ, of Old Zionsville, after which they immediately left for the home of the brides parents, where they were heartly greated by a host of friends. After an elegant dinner the bride was presented with numerous and costly presents, the couple left for a short wedding trip. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David GERHARD and is an unusually accomplished and agreeable young woman and is very popular in society. Mr. YEAKEL is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D.A. YEAKEL, he is rural letter carrier of Zionsville, and was a student at Perkiomen Seminary until the time that he entered upon the services as carrier. GIRL KNOCKED DOWN BY HORSE Edna, an adopted daughter of H.B. KRATZ, of Schwenksville, made a narrow escape with her life on Tuesday. While Edward SCHWENK came riding a horse around the corner of the former's mill the girl tried to run across the street in front of the approaching horse and in the twinkle of an eye was under his feet. She was knocked senseless and carried into the house and Dr. J.Y. BECHTEL was called. He found a bruise on the forehead and hand but otherwise she was fortunately unhurt. She suffered from shock but is getting all right. It was purely an accident and no one is blamed. FIRE IN CHURCH The Schwenksville Reformed Church had a narrow escape from destruction last Sunday evening. Harvey STAUFFER, the janitor, tried to extinguish the lamps when a chandelier containing three lamps broke and the oil was set on fire. A big blaze started at once but a number of church attendants who had lingered behind smothered the flames with the piano cover. The chandelier was caused to fall by a nut coming out holding the rod. The only damage was one scratched pew and the loss of the piano cover. A VOLUNTARY BANKRUPT Albert N. WEIKEL, of Souderton, was adjudged a voluntary bankrupt. Liabilities, $4562.22; assets, $1941; referee C. Henry STINSON. FOUND OLD CATECHISM J.A. TENNER, of Weissport, found among the effects of his mother, the late Susan TENNER, who died a few weeks ago, aged 90, an old Heidelberg, Catechism, that was printed at Heidelberg, Germany, on September 1, 1634, 221 years ago. The print is in German and the book is well preserved. It is supposed to have been in the TENNER family ever since it has been used for the first time. OIL IN LEHIGH For a number of years the well on the property of James HOLBEN, of Lowhill township, Lehigh county, showed signs of being contaminated by some substance. Examinations were recently made and it is claimed the foreign material is coal oil. A local company has been organized and a large territory in the neighborhood of the well has been leased. The company will in the near future commence prospecting by having several wells drilled. TEACHERS' EXAMINATION Teachers examination was held at Old Zionsville on Monday. The following composed the class: Charles BURGER, Roxella WEILER, Sallie HUFF, Lizzie STICHTER, Miles BITTING, Elmira DRUCKENMILLER, May ROEDER, Jennie KERN and Estella LEESER. All passed but the Superintendent cautioned them on several branches, saying they should look them up as it was necessary. SQUIRE FOR FORTY YEARS It is claimed that Thomas G. RUTTER, of Pottstown, who has served as Justice of the Peace for forty years, has served longer as a magistrate than any other man in Pennsylvania. His first commission was issued in 1865 as Squire of Pottstown township. The Squire has been a life-long Democrat. Mr. RUTTER has also served as a member of the Legislature for three sessions, postmaster, Councilman and Recorder of Deeds of Montgomery County. A VIGOROUS OLD COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. John STEEL, of Fleetwood, are a vigorous old couple. Mrs. STEEL, who is 82 years old, dug her whole garden this spring and her husband who is 80, does all the work on the farm. KILLED WALKING ON TRACKS Daniel G. BRUNNER was struck by a train on Tuesday evening while walking on the P. & R. railroad tracks at Oaks and instantly killed.