Hello Fellow Listers: Am trying to help an American student who is currently in Germany to trace his ancestry to "the boat" - so he says. He'd like to be able to research his "family" while there in Europe. I've currently traced his ancestry back to Chester County and to a John and Catharine CARL who had their son, Joseph baptized on 2-Jun-1793 in the East Vincent Reformed Church, East Vincent Twp., Chester Co., PA.. I'm really leaning towards this John CARL to be the son of an Esaias CARL. From The Journals of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg it is written that this Esaias CARL lived in New Providence Twp. and had a son, Conrad who lived in Vincent Twp.; a daughter, Elisabeth who married Christopher MÜLLER of Vincent Twp; and a son, Johann who lived in Providence. [Note: I've since learned that New Providence and Providence Twp. was in Montgomery Co.] I found a baptismal record for a daughter of the before mentioned Elisabeth CARL: Zion Lutheran Church, Pikestown - Old Organ, East Pikeland Twp., Chester Co., PA. parents: Christoph MILLER & wife, Clara Elisabetha child: Catharina b.23-Jun-1779 bpt.3-Oct-1779 sponsor: Catharina CARL w/o John CARL I found in Strausburger & Hinke's Pennsylvania German Pioneers [ships' passenger lists] that an Esaias CARL came to America on the ship, Edinburgh from Rotterdam and took his Oath to the government on 5-Sep-1748 at the Philadelphia Court House. Now to my questions: Does anyone have any info on any of these persons? Does anyone have a transcript of the Intestate Documents for an Isaiah CARL / COREL of Vincent Twp., Chester Co., PA. dated 1824? Or for the Intestate Documents for a John CARRELL of Vincent Twp. dated 1803???? Thanks a bunch for any info or help! Donna Heller Zinn of Newville, Cumberland Co., PA.

Price Cemetery is at Indian Creek and Price Roads in Vernfield, Pa. 18973 From: DIANA QUINONES <audiana@msn.com> Date: Fri Jun 17 05:00:53 CDT 2005 To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAMONTGO-L] Price Cemetery in Lower Salford area Does anyone know if there are readings from Price Cemetery in Lower Salford? I did not see anything on the Montgomery board for this cemetery. Am looking for the children of Daniel PRICE who died and is buried there 2/1804 and his wife Hannah Johanna on 7/6/1796. His will shows living children in 1804: John, George, William, Daniel and Hannah, wife of John Clemmens, Elizabeth, widow of Jacob WEIDNER. I am interested mainly in dau Elizabeth, who remarried a Peter WEIDNER, and his son John PRICE who I think married a Elisabeth WEIDNER born 10/30/1749 from Berks Co. I do not know where she is buried. Also, would his son George be the Bishop at Coventry Brethren in Chester Co? I show he is buried in Coventry Brethren Graveyard with dates 11/1/1753-9/25/1823. Thanks anyone! Diana in AL ----- Original Message ----- From: PAMONTGO-D-request@rootsweb.com To: PAMONTGO-D@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 10:00 PM Subject: PAMONTGO-D Digest V05 #147 ==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== You flame ? you?re GONE.

Kelley; You could try to write to the North Penn school dist. on Valley Forge Road in Lansdale, Pa. 19446, they may have some records of the school from that time. I would also try to write to the North Wales Boro on School Street , North Wales, PA 19454. Hope you have some luck. Wes ----Original Message Follows---- From: Kelley Wood <kelimadera@sbcglobal.net> Reply-To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAMONTGO-L] North Wales Public School, 6th grade 1908 Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 19:19:10 -0700 (PDT) Hey listers! I have a book I bought on a trip last summer to Lansdale called "The North Penn Community" by Andrew Mark Herman - it's part of the Postcard History Series and is filled with great old photographs of the area of "North Penn" - The boroughs of Lansdale, Hatfield, and North Wales and their surrounding townships. It's a great book for anyone's library - I got it at the Lansdale Historical Society for $20. Anyway - my query - There's one photograph which caption reads "Grade Six of North Wales Public School" and was of Grace Hubbard's class, 1908. The photograph was taken by William Silker (I woul post a scan of the photo online, but the book is copyrighted and I don't want to infringe on that). My great-grandfather would be about the age to be in that class, and lived in North Wales. I was wondering if anyone knew where to get a copy of the class roster for that timeperiod. His name was Jesse Meyer Cox, and he went by Jesse AND Meyer throughout his life. Thanks! Kelley Wood Fullerton, California, USA email - kelimadera@sbcglobal.net List administrator of the FIELDING, VAUTIER, and WALDSPURGER lists at Rootsweb.com Moderator of the Abinah Wood Descendants YAHOO! Group Researching these surnames: Bupp, Cox, Fielding, Guretse, Hager, Hans, Huether, Pfeiffer, Robbins, Sperry, Tatem, Vautier, Waldspurger, Wood Check out my Genealogical research: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~kelleywood/index.html ==== PAMONTGO Mailing List ==== No political statements to this list. No religious statements. You will be banned from list. _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

Hey listers! I have a book I bought on a trip last summer to Lansdale called "The North Penn Community" by Andrew Mark Herman - it's part of the Postcard History Series and is filled with great old photographs of the area of "North Penn" - The boroughs of Lansdale, Hatfield, and North Wales and their surrounding townships. It's a great book for anyone's library - I got it at the Lansdale Historical Society for $20. Anyway - my query - There's one photograph which caption reads "Grade Six of North Wales Public School" and was of Grace Hubbard's class, 1908. The photograph was taken by William Silker (I woul post a scan of the photo online, but the book is copyrighted and I don't want to infringe on that). My great-grandfather would be about the age to be in that class, and lived in North Wales. I was wondering if anyone knew where to get a copy of the class roster for that timeperiod. His name was Jesse Meyer Cox, and he went by Jesse AND Meyer throughout his life. Thanks! Kelley Wood Fullerton, California, USA email - kelimadera@sbcglobal.net List administrator of the FIELDING, VAUTIER, and WALDSPURGER lists at Rootsweb.com Moderator of the Abinah Wood Descendants YAHOO! Group Researching these surnames: Bupp, Cox, Fielding, Guretse, Hager, Hans, Huether, Pfeiffer, Robbins, Sperry, Tatem, Vautier, Waldspurger, Wood Check out my Genealogical research: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~kelleywood/index.html

Does anyone know if there are readings from Price Cemetery in Lower Salford? I did not see anything on the Montgomery board for this cemetery. Am looking for the children of Daniel PRICE who died and is buried there 2/1804 and his wife Hannah Johanna on 7/6/1796. His will shows living children in 1804: John, George, William, Daniel and Hannah, wife of John Clemmens, Elizabeth, widow of Jacob WEIDNER. I am interested mainly in dau Elizabeth, who remarried a Peter WEIDNER, and his son John PRICE who I think married a Elisabeth WEIDNER born 10/30/1749 from Berks Co. I do not know where she is buried. Also, would his son George be the Bishop at Coventry Brethren in Chester Co? I show he is buried in Coventry Brethren Graveyard with dates 11/1/1753-9/25/1823. Thanks anyone! Diana in AL ----- Original Message ----- From: PAMONTGO-D-request@rootsweb.com To: PAMONTGO-D@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 10:00 PM Subject: PAMONTGO-D Digest V05 #147

Michael...You can google a German to English Translation engine....unless it is written in Fractur...if so you might try one of the German Lists at rootsweb.. RPS At 11:00 PM 6/15/2005, you wrote: >From: Michel Metford-Platt <metfordplatt@telkomsa.net> >To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com >Message-ID: <BED601A3.CE2%metfordplatt@telkomsa.net> >Subject: Can anyone read German? >Content-type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" >Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit > >I obtained a Bible record, but my German is really bad. I was wondering if >anyone could read German better than I can? Michel May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord cause his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and grant you peace.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - May 6, 1905 TWO BROTHERS MARRY TWO SISTERS AT THE BALLY CHURCH AT SAME TIME Mr. and Mrs. Irwin W. KEHS, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. KEHS (picture). A wedding of unusual interest was celebrated on Thursday morning, at 9 o'clock, at High Mass, by the Rev. Charles I. SAUERS, at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Bally, when he united Irwin W. KEHS and Blanche J. WALTERS, and Henry W. KEHS and Isabella J. WALTERS, two brothers and two sisters, in marriage. The young men are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. William KEHS, of Niantic, and the young ladies are the daughters of Jury Commissioner and Mrs. Francis WALTERS of the same place. Three of the contracting parties have been engaged in teaching for some years, having received their training in the public schools and in Perkiomen Seminary. Irwin W. KEHS attended but one public school, Green Hill, and had but one teacher, Jonathan D. HUBER, of Niantic. He afterwards attended the Perkiomen Seminary and followed teaching for the past eight years, one year at Englesville, one year at the West Branch Paper Mill, two years at Niantic and four years at Green Hill. His wife after completing her course at the Perkiomen Seminary, taught one year at Sassamansville, and the past term at the West Branch Paper Mill. Henry W. KEHS has for the past four years been in the employ of the Niantic Dairymen's Association and formerly was partner in operating the creamery at which he now works under the firm name of Filteson & Kehs, Philadelphia. His wife completed her education at the Perkiomen Seminary, and the past two years taught one of the schools of Upper Hanover township. Both of the couples start life with fair prospects and the best wishes of hosts of friends. THROWN FROM WAGON West PATTERSON, of Perkiomenville met with an accident last Friday evening while driving toward his home from a trip to Pennsburg. He, accompanied by a Mr. SCHWENK were driving down the steep hill below Red Hill when the harness broke which caused the horse to start on a runaway gait. Mr. SCHWENK jumped off and tried to grasp the horse at the head but failed in the attempt. The animal kept on his mad run with Mr. PATTERSON using all means to stop him. When the railroad was crossed at Green Lane the curve made, caused the wagon to upset throwing Mr. PATTERSON out. Mr. PATTERSON was badly lacerated in his face and forehead and his shoulder bone was split. He consulted a doctor who attended to his injuries. The animal was caught and after the harness was repaired Mr. PATTERSON continued his journey home. Mr. PATTERSON had a lucky escape from more serious injuries for in the animal's mad flight he descended several long hills and all this time the wagon kept bobbing up against his legs. STONE MASON INJURED BY THROWN STONE William HARING, a stone mason who was engaged at work on the foundation wall's of Frank BARNDT'S new house at Sumneytown, was severely injured by being hit by a large stone thrown into the cellar. One of the helpers threw a large stone into the cellar which landed on Mr. HARING's back, while he was in a stooping position and unnoticed by the helper. He was knocked down and was rendered semi-conscious. The injured man was removed to his boarding place at the Keystone House, Green Lane, where a physician examined his injuries. He found a rib fractured, a bruised kidney and other contusions on the body. He will be unable to work for some time. BRIDGE COLLAPSES UNDER LOAD The wooden bridge across the Perkiomen Creek, near BIELER's Brick Yards in Upper Hanover township, where the new bridge is in course of erection, on Monday collapsed as Henry SEIBERT's hired man drove on it with a five horse load of stone. William SCHOENLY was at the rear of the wagon and about to apply the brake when the heavy load, wagon and all went down. Mr. SCHOENLY narrowly escaped with his life. There were five tons of stone on the wagon. MANY AUTOMOBILES IN QUAKERTOWN There are at present twenty-two automobiles owned by residents of Quakertown. Last week seven new ones arrived and after they were unloaded an automobile parade was had through the borough. (IF THEY COULD ONLY SEE IT NOW!) FELL INTO CESSPOOL A number of boys have during the past week been playing games on the public streets and in open lots as well as in enclosed lots of residents in the northern part of Pennsburg and one of them was nearly drowned by falling into a cesspool, on Tuesday evening. The boys would run through yards and open lots chasing each other, and as Robert CONRAD and Erwin DAY were on such a chase the former ran into a partially open cesspool on the lot of plumber V.H. STECKEL. He immediately went down and out of sight and as his head came up young DAY grasped him by the hair and dragged him from the pit. Young CONRAD was almost overcome and he was hurried home where he was cleansed from head to foot. He is a son of William CONRAD, the shoe maker, of Pennsburg. HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS PASS EXAMINATION Superintendent J. Horace LANDIS examined the pupils of the Pennsburg High school on Wednesday. The senior examination was taken by nine pupils and the junior by seven. All passed successfully with the following averages: Alice YOUNG, 80; Florence TRUMBORE, 74.65; Mamie HEVENER, 73.07; Leroy HILLEGASS, 78.71; Howard SCHANTZ, 89.36; Horace ESHBACH, 85.78; Oscar MARSTELLER, 73.57; Clarence SUMMERS, 79.57; Howard YOUNG, 86.66, of the senior class, and Abner KLINE, 78.87; Gertie KERN, 78.25; Eunice ESHBACH, 74.37; Alda HILLEGASS, 79; Nora KNEULE, 73.62; Ione ESHBACH, 76.75; Laura YOUNG, 80, of the junior class. Two of the boys of the senior class, Howard SCHANTZ and Horace ESHBACH; are each only thirteen years of age. The examination included fourteen branches. WELL ATTENDED EASTER FESTIVAL On Sunday evening, April 30, an Easter festival was held by the Mission Band of the New Goshenhoppen congregation, of near East Greenville. A very fine program was rendered. Holmes SCHWARTZ a member of the congregation and a stud ent of Lafayette College, delivered an excellent address. The Mission Band is under the able leadership of Mrs. E.K. BECHTEL, Miss Vinnie O. MENSCH and Mrs. Joseph KRIEBEL. The offering amounted to $141.27. This money will be devoted to the raising of a church building fund for the Board of House Missions of the Reformed Church. Thus far these busy little workers have gathered $275 for this worthy cause. AGED WOMAN PAINTED HER OWN HOUSE Mrs. Mary GEIGER, a spry Reading widow of 65 years, has painted and papered her home by herself.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - May 6, 1905 MISSING ATTORNEY RETURNS AND IS JAILED John T. WAGNER, of Norristown, the missing attorney, who disappeared two weeks ago, after it had been learned that he had embezzled money belonging to his clients, walked into Magistrate HARRY's office, at Norristown shortly before 9 o'clock Monday morning and surrendered himself to Constable John WOLFE. When WAGNER entered the office he was accompanied by his attorney, E.L. HALLMAN. The defendant waived a hearing and was committed in default of $5000 bail on the charge of embezzlement. WAGNER had the appearance of a man who was just getting over a long spell of illness. He talked freely to Constable WOLFE and said that he was sorry that he had embezzled the money. He said that if his friends would offer to go his bail he would refuse to accept the kindness, as he preferred to stay in jail until his case was called for trial at the June term of court. He would then plead guilty and throw himself upon the mercy of the court. It is said that since his disappearance WAGNER has been in Montreal, Canada. The first warrant sworn out for the arrest of Mr. WAGNER was at the instance of Harry BAIRD, of the firm of Baird & Mills who alleges that he gave WAGNER six hundred dollars to pay off a mortgage on his house on Norris street. Mr. BAIRD was of the opinion that the mortgage had been satisfied until a few weeks ago, when he was notified that the interest was due. He then made an investigation and ascertained that the money had not been paid. Another warrant was issued on Saturday by Magistrate HARRY. It was sworn out by John and James GOUDY, of Limerick. They allege that WAGNER was employed as their attorney, and that he collected from James McINTRYE $1800, the proceeds of the sale of a farm at Limerick. It is also alleged that WAGNER received from Warren R. MOYER $877.50, the result of a sale of a house and tract in Limerick. This money, it is claimed, was also embezzled. Mr. WAGNER's household goods were sold on Saturday afternoon and his residence at Swede street near Chestnut. The sale was well attended and good prices were obtained. When he was sent to jail and searched at the prison he had only 6 cents in his possession. He told Warden GOTWOLS that because he was out of funds he was compelled to walk from Reading to Pottstown when he was returning to give himself up. WAGNER admitted that he had been using money belonging to his clients for the last seven years. He was admitted to the bar in 1895, and three years later used money that did not belong to him. He had a mania for investing in small patents, and it is said he had sunk $45,000 in stocks of novelty companies organized at Royersford and Reading. About two dozen of WAGNER's creditors met at Norristown on Tuesday to see what arrangements could be made for a settlement. The outlook was far from being encouraging, as the attorney is practically penniless and his family, consisting of a wife and two children, is being cared for by friends. It is said that the stock held by WAGNER in the novelty companies is practically worthless, and will not realize 10 cents on the dollar. WAGNER is 38 years old, and before being admitted to the bar was a school teacher in Lower Providence township, residing at Gratersford. TWENTY YEARS IN JAIL HAUNTS DREAMS OF NURSE A fine of $4000 and twenty years imprisonment is haunting the dreams of Mrs. Blanche E. NOURSE, of Harrisburg, a trained nurse who occupies a cell in the Montgomery County jail, at Norristown. She was recently committed to jail, without bail, by Squire MISSIMER of Pottstown, charged with arson. Her case will come up for trial at the June term of court. CIGAR FIRM WILL INCORPORATE The cigar manufacturing firm of J.L. DIMMIG and Bros. of East Greenville will incorporate. Application will be made to Governor PENNYPACKER for a charter on May 10 and the intended incorporation will be known as the DIMMIG Cigar Company. The names mentioned in the application for a charter are John L. DIMMIG, Charles D. DIMMIG and William H. DIMMIG. The company will be capitalized at $20,000. "HUNS JOHN" DEAD With the death of John Heinrich HEIMBACH a few days ago in the Berks County Almshouse a unique character, known all over Berks and Lehigh Counties, passed away. His early life was spent in the vineyards along the Rhine, and 30 years ago he came to Pennsylvania. Known as "Dog John," HEIMBACH for 25 years went about the country selling dogs, an old horse pulling a covered wagon, in which he kept his cooking and sleeping outfit. Sometimes he would have 25 dogs in his pack. One cold day last winter HEIMBACH was found nearly frozen in an old smithy at Siesholtzville, his half-starved horse near him and a number of his hungry dogs lying around. He was taken to the County Home, and, although his feet were so badly frozen that he would never have been able to use them, he had expected up to within a few days of his death to resume his old occupation. FARMER HAS BLOOD POISONING John SCHMID, of near Kemmerer's mill, in West Salisbury township, Lehigh county, is suffering from blood poisoning. Three weeks ago while cutting corn fodder he accidentally cut his hand and he later contracted a cold, which affected the injury and caused blood poisoning to set in. He was in a precarious condition for several days. FOUND A LADIES GOLD WATCH Fred, the ten year old son of Charles SCHLICHER, of the Queen of the Valley Farm, near Hillegass, found a ladies gold watch. The watch was found in the paper stock at the Perkiomen Paper Mills. It has a Swiss movement and is beatifully ornamented on the outside. The watch probably cost fifty dollars. PRESENTED SILVER COMMUNION SERVICE The TAGERT family of near East Greenville and Edwin J. WIEDER, the jeweler of Pennsburg, presented the Pennsburg Reformed congregation with a silver communion service. The set was used for the first time at the communion the other Sunday. The set is a beautiful one being handsomely engraved. IRON TIED TO BABE IN RIVER With its skull crushed, the body of an infant two or three days old was found in the Lehigh river, at Allentown last Friday. The body was weighted down with a piece of iron vise fastened about the arm with a piece of copper wire. The coroner investigated and found that the child was still born. HALL AND STABLE WILL BE BUILT A new stable, 45 by 60 feet in size, with a public hall on the second floor, will be built at the Topton House, E.M. HIGH proprietor. M.T. BUTZ, the owner of the hotel, has placed the contract with Wm. S. SEIP, who will begin work in May. BOY JUMPED FROM FENCE AND FRACTURES ARM Howard BARTHOLOMEW, of Green Lane, fractured an arm this week in a peculiar manner. He had climbed on a fence and jumped from it when he fell and got his arm twisted under the weight of his body causing the fracture. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob BARTHOLOMEW. SOWED OATS BY HAND AT AGE OF 80 YEARS Jacob S. REIFF, an octogenarian of Lederachville, on Wednesday of last week sowed three acres of oats by hand. Mr. REIFF is hale and hardy for a man of his age and the sowing of oats seemed to be only play for him. DEATH FOR OVERLOADING AN ELEVATOR Francis SMITH, an employe of the Thomas Iron Company at Hokendauqua, while at work on a scaffold on Monday morning, attempted to wheel a barrow on an overloaded elevator, caused the latter to start and himself rolled off, fell about 60 feet and was instantly killed. OLD SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT TO QUIT Professor Harry F. LEISTER, who has continuously held the position of superintendent of the public school of Phoenixville, for a period of thirty-three years, is about to resign. It is said that Professor LARAMIE, of Bethlehem, is to be appointed to the vacancy. WEDS HIS SAMPLE HOUSEWIFE Justus STORT, a well-known resident of Quakertown, answered an advertisement of a Philadelphia woman who wanted a position as housekeeper, and she came to him, liked the place and in six days they had arranged for Monday's marriage.

I obtained a Bible record, but my German is really bad. I was wondering if anyone could read German better than I can? Michel

In a message dated 6/15/2005 9:06:09 AM Central Standard Time, metfordplatt@telkomsa.net writes: I obtained a Bible record, but my German is really bad. I was wondering if anyone could read German better than I can? Michel I found a language translater that I have had a lot of fun with. Try this site... http://translate.google.com/translate_t

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - April 29, 1905 MELANCHOLY LEADS TO ATTEMPTED SUICIDE Melancholy because of the long sickness of his wife, financial difficulties and inability to care for a large family of children George BERGENBACH, of Church Hill, Bucks County, near Quakertown, made an effort to commit suicide on Sunday. Mr. BERGENBACH is now in St. Luke's Hospital, South Bethlehem, with slight chances of recovery. Mr. BERGENBACK is a man about thirty-five years of age and for many years kept a small bakery at Church Hill. From there he moved to West Rockhill township, near to the German school house. On Sunday, melancholy from his reverses of lack of success, he loaded up a shot gun which he had in the house and going out to the roadside near the German school house and about two miles from Quakertown, he drove a nail into a post. Putting the barrel of the gun against his breast he hooked the trigger on the nail and thus discharged the gun. Neighbors were attracted by the report of the gun and found Mr. BERGENBACH lying on the ground with a badly lacerated breast. The load of that passed through the lungs near the heart. A fraction of an inch nearer to that organ would have caused instant death. When picked up he was still conscious and when asked why he had done this he replied, "I have had so much trouble and can not get along. I thought I would put an end to it." Mr. BERGENBACH has an invalid wife and several small children. EX-ASSEMBLYMAN EBERT DEAD Ex-Assemblyman Horace M. EBERT, residing at the Shuler House, Pottstown, died at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning of blood poisoning. Deceased had been ill only for the past six days and his death was a shock to his many friends. Deceased is survived by one sister, Miss Blanche EBERT, who for the past two years has been a cripple and at present is a patient in a Philadelphia hospital. PLANTED MANY STRAWBERRY PLANTS William FRETZ, of Dillingersville, this week started a strawberry patch with three thousand plants. He expects to sell the berries in the different towns in the vicinity. BAND SERENADES CARPET RAG PARTY A number of friends gathered at the home of Alvin MECK of Mertztown and devoted the evening to sewing carpet rags. After the work of the evening was ended the Mertztown Band serenaded the party. HALF WITTED ADULT KILLS BOY WITH BAT Ten-year-old Alfred MOYER, son of Oscar MOYER, of South Allentown, was killed on Monday in a game of base ball by Francis STERNER, aged 43 years. The latter is said to be a religious fanatic, and since the accident he has become a raving maniac. STERNER was playing ball with a number of small boys in a field near their home, and followed young MOYER at the bat. The boy made a two-base hit and stole third. STERNER had two strikes scored against him, and as the pitcher once more delivered the ball he swung the bat around but missed the sphere. Young MOYER was in the meantime stealing home, and as he neared the plate he received the full force of the bat in the hands of STERNER. He was carried into a nearby house, where he died in a few minutes. His head was crushed to a jelly. Frantic with grief, STERNER rushed to a stream in the vicinity and made three attempts to drown himself, being prevented only by the combined efforts of a number of neighbors. STERNER is closely guarded for fear that he will commit suicide. WOMAN WAS ATTACKED BY MAD COW Mrs. Allen ROBERTS, who resides on the farm above Spring City, recently purchased by the State for the new hospital, was attacked by a mad Holstein cow on Thursday and had a narrow escape from being bitten. Dr. E.G. GILBERT, of Pottstown, was summoned and after an investigation found the animal mad. It was afterward shot. Last December a mad dog bit the cow, but up to this time it had never shown any signs of madness. The animal was a pet of Mrs. ROBERTS, and she disliked to part with it. None of the other animals on the place were bitten. WILL BUILD A HOUSE AT RED HILL Frank FRYER, of Red Hill, will build a house in Red Hill this coming summer. It will be a single one and he expects to occupy it himself. Work on excavating the cellar was started on Tuesday. LETTERS WERE GRANTED Letters of administration were this week granted in the estate of Jacob N. OXENFORD, Douglass, to Frank F., George F. and Jacob F. OXENFORD. COSTLY FIRE AT BOWERS The $4000 barn on the farm of Winfield DELONG, near Bowers, Berks county, tenanted by James B. DRY was entirely destroyed by a fire which broke out at half past five o'clock Monday morning. The flames made such rapid headway that the neighbors were unable to save any of the contents which included a lot of grain, hay, straw, farming implements, sixteen cows and eighteen sheep. The cause of the fire is unknown. Tramps were permitted to sleep on the lofts and it is supposed that one of the number accidentally set fire to the place. A number of the neighbors made heroic efforts to get the cattle to places of safety, but while leading cows out of the stalls part of the roof began to fall in and the rescuers got out just in the nick of time. The stock is owned by Mr. DRY, who says his insurance is small. The barn is owned by Mr. DELONG and is partly covered by insurance. ADJUDGED A BANKRUPT W. Mahlon BARDO, incorporated, of Lansdale, was adjudged an involuntary bankrupt on Tuesday. Referee, C. Henry STINSON.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - April 29, 1905 WOMAN WAS ARRESTED AS BEING A FIREBUG Charged with jealously setting fire to the barn of Dr. T.S. LIPPINCOTT, in Lower Pottsgrove, near Limerick Square, on Tuesday evening, April 18th, which resulted in the burning of 16 cows, four horses and other live stock, Mrs. B.F. NOURSE, of Altoona, was arrested on Friday at Harrisburg by Detective John J. O'CONNOR, of Pottstown, and Chief of Police HUTCHINSON, of Harrisburg. At a hearing before Magistrate M.M. MISSIMER, conducted by ex District Attorney A.H. HENDRICKS, such a strong chain of evidence was woven against her by Detective O'CONNOR and Dr. LIPPINCOTT that she was committed to Norristown prison. Henry REITNAUER, the neighbor of Dr. LIPPINCOTT, who was awakened at 11 o'clock on the night of the fire by a woman's voice inquiring where Dr. LIPPINCOTT lived, told his story. He said that, supposing that it was a burglar, he fired several shots out of the window. Mrs. REITNAUER testified that the hat and clothes worn by Mrs. NOURSE at the hearing closely resembled those of the woman who asked to be directed to Dr. LIPPINCOTT's place before the fire. Detective O'CONNOR testified that a woman of Mrs. NOURSE's description reached Sanatoga, near the LIPPINCOTT place, at 10:18 on the night of the fire. Mrs. Henry REITNAUER related how her family was called up on Tuesday night by a woman seeking directions to Doctor LIPPINCOTT's place. The stranger resembled the accused woman. On the way from Harrisburg to Pottstown Detective O'CONNOR testified Mrs. NOURSE declared that she was innocent but would plead guilty to save her friends, as she had been traced to the scene of the fire. Mr. NOURSE is about 42 years old, is rather comely and was attired in a neat tailor-made suit. Jealousy is suggested by Dr. LIPPINCOTT as the motive for her act, as a short correspondence had passed between them following his advertisement for a housekeeper. She had visited his home on one occasion, only to learn that he was about to be married to another woman. EMPLOYEES ASSIST POOR MAN A travelling cigarmaker by the name of Lee REEVE, whose real home at one time was Austin, Texas, left this week for that State, after his fellow employees at the Otto EISENLOHR & Bros. cigar factory at East Greenville, gave him a contribution of $33.15. Mr. REEVE has been in ill health for some time and as his sickness has developed into consumption, he expressed a desire to return to his home to spend his remaining days. His fellow employees took pity on him and held a collection, which amounted to the above sum. COST 57 CENTS TO CALL MAN WORTHLESS For saying that Samuel FRYE stole his turkeys, and that he wasn't worth the powder, or he would have shot him, Franklin STERNER will have to pay 57 cents damages to FRYE, a jury in court having rendered a verdict for that amount against him. Both men reside near Allentown. WOMAN DANCED A JIG AT 89 Mrs. Hannah BERGER of Reading celebrated her 89th birthday anniversary in lively fashion on Monday entertaining three generations of her family at her home. She danced a lively jig and entertained the company with reminiscences of her school days. She never was sick a day in her life, and reads without the aid of spectacles. CAT TAKES CARE OF YOUNG RABBITS The oddest happy family in Lock Haven is one possessed by Grocer Jacob SMITH. It consists of an old mother cat, with several kittens and a like number of motherless rabbits, which she has adopted. Cats usually like to eat rabbits, not feed them. CHAMPION SNAKE KILLER The champion snake killer in the Perkiomen Valley for this season is Oswin WENTLING, of near East Greenville, who with a stable fork succeeded in killing fourteen snakes, which he discovered in a den. They measured from fifteen to thirty-six inches in length. ARRESTED FOR FAST DRIVING Oswin WENTLING, of near East Greenville, and Harry (KRULL?), of East Greenville, were on Friday evening arrested for fast driving in that borough. Burgess Henry KEELY fined each $5 and the cost of prosecution, which amounted to about $1.50. WOMAN'S DEAD BODY FOUND IN RAVINE The body of a woman, much decomposed, and who had apparently been dead for about three months, was found last Friday morning by Jacob WAGNER and his farm hand, Albert WEISER, in a ravine on his farm, about a half mile north of Fagleysville. They had been working in the field and WEISER, noticing an object laying among a lot of trees about twenty yards from the road, asked WAGNER if he had left his coat there. On receiving a negative reply they made an investigation and found it to be the body of a woman. She was apparently about 35 years of age and about 5 feet 1 inch in height. She wore a black skirt, brown waist and there was a brown hat lying to one side of the body. She appeared to have been well dressed and had a very high-set forehead. She was laying flat on her back when found. To one side was an uncorked bottle labelled "Laudanum," and bearing the label of Stine's drug store, Eighth and Penn streets, Reading. A pocketbook was found containing 65 cents in money and the return coupon of a trolley ticket from Reading to Boyertown, dated December 24, 1904. It is supposed that the body had been lying in the field for at least three months from the marks of decomposition and that it had been concealed from view by the snow. Word was immediately sent to the coroner. Coroner KING told Mr. WAGNER to send it to Undertaker SHALKOP, at Trappe. The body showed no external signs of violence. The laudanum bottle gives evidence to the belief that it is a case of suicide. The woman evidently was not from the neighborhood as there have been no disappearances reported, and no one could identify the body. The general belief is that she was from Reading, and the trolley ticket from Reading to Boyertown seems to give color to this theory. A young man who teaches school in the neighborhood, while walking along the road near where the body was discovered about the first of the year, saw a woman going in the same direction whom he thought was an acquaintance, and quickening his steps, he overtook her and spoke to her. He discovered that he had made a mistake and that she was a stranger to him, but as near as he can remember the clothes she wore correspond to those on the body of the dead woman. The mystery surrounding the death of the woman was solved on Sunday when the corpse was identified by Clinton HEIST of Intercourse, Lancaster County, as that of his wife, Katie. HEIST recognized his wife by four rings she had on her fingers. Mrs. HEIST disappeared from Philadelphia last Christmas eve. She and her husband had gone to that city to visit Mrs. HEIST's mother, who is confined in a Philadelphia hospital. They had dinner and then HEIST went to a barber shop, after telling his wife to await his return at the hotel. When he returned his wife was gone, and a thorough search of the city by the police was fruitless. He went back to Intercourse and did not see his wife again until he viewed her corpse in Undertaker SHALKOP's morgue, at Trappe, Sunday afternoon. The husband said his wife had been ill and that she had a fear that she would be placed in the asylum with her mother. He believed she wandered away and committed suicide by taking laudanum, a bottle which had contained the poison being found by her side. How the unfortunate woman came to Fagelysville on her wanderings after she left her husband in Philadelphia will probably never be known. It is supposed that she went to the Reading Terminal instead of Broad Street Station and purchased a ticket for Reading. The bottle of laudanum was evidently bought at Stine's drug store and then the unfortunate woman took an Oley Valley trolley car to Boyertown. Mrs. HEIST was 36 years of age. Her husband is well-to-do and has given his wife every comfort. The body was shipped to Intercourse Monday by Undertaker SHALKOP. SCHWENKSVILLE MAN DIED AFTER SHORT ILLNESS Michael ALLEBACH, of Schwenksville, died Friday after a short illness. He was taken ill at Collegeville the Tuesday before with stomach trouble, which developed into peritonitis. Deceased was a prominent resident of the Perkiomen Valley.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - April 29, 1905 A BOY THAT PROMISES WELL FOR THE FUTURE Old Zionsville, Lehigh county, has the proud distinction of being the home of a fourteen year old boy who succeeded in getting the highest average for the county in the township examinations held at the close of the school year by Superintendent RUPP. The average attained is 95 1/2. Master MILLER is the son of Milton MILLER, of the firm of L.H. MILLER & Bro., dealers in hardware and stoves. Harry MILLER (picture) got his instruction and training in the primary school under the supervision of his aunt, Miss Agnes MILLER. On completing the course prescribed for the primary department he was promoted to the secondary grade, where he fell into the hands of O.S. URFFER, a veteran teacher, who has had an experience of twenty-four years in the school room. The boy applied himself diligently and under the wise instruction and the careful training of Mr. URFFER, he progressed very rapidly, always leading his class and looking for more to do. His diligence has been well rewarded and so fair a start promises a bright future. Mr. MILLER, the father of the boy, is anxious to give his son every possible advantage. He has entered Harry as a student at Perkiomen Seminary, where he is pursuing more advanced studies than the common school course provides. It is the intention to prepare him for one of the professions in which it is hoped he will make his mark some future day. THE GOVERNOR MAKES HOME AT FARM Governor PENNYPACKER on Thursday arrived at his home at Schwenksville and will spent the summer there. He and his family arrived at Emaus Junction that morning and were there transfered to the Perkiomen train which was delayed a quarter of an hour in order to convey the Governor to his home. ACCEPTED AGENCY FOR INSURANCE COMPANY Jacob M. KURZ of Pennsburg has accepted the agency for the district including the following towns: Pennsburg, East Greenville, Red Hill, Sumneytown and Green Lane, for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The Company has its main office at Allentown. DOCTOR WILL LOCATE AT PALM Dr. Alfred O. GERY, of Chapel will in the near future move into the house at Palm of his uncle, the late Jesse GERY. The doctor started the practice of medicine at the same place about ten years ago. CHICKEN HATCHES IN TREE TOP A chicken belonging to Mrs. Christian O. BIELER, of near East Greenville, has made a nest in the fork of a willow tree, about eight feet from the ground and it is now hatching fifteen eggs in this strange place. TENDERED HER RESIGNATION Miss Gertrude WOODMANSEE, for the past ten years bookkeeper in the Montgomery Trust Company at Norristown has tendered her resignation, to go into effect May 1st. FORMER PENNSBURG MAN ARRESTED George SCHAEFFER of Royersford, a former resident of Pennsburg was on Monday arrested by officer BEITEMAN of that city on a warrant issued by justice of the peace J.P. KLINE of Red Hill, at the instance of his wife who lives at Red Hill. The charge was for support of a child born to Mrs. SCHAFFER, since the court has ordered Mr. SCHAFFER to pay a certain amount per week for a child born to them ere they separated. Young SCHAFFER was brought to Red Hill on Tuesday evening and was given a hearing. As no satisfactory arrangements could be made he was placed under bail for his appearance at court. An uncle going his bondsman. The Court wil then state what amount he must pay towards the support of the child. LIGHTED MATCH FIRES A COUCH Edwin REPPERT, clerk in J.L. SCHMOYER's store at Alburtis had an exciting experience after lighting a cigar while sitting on a couch. He thought the match was out and was about to place it in the cuspidor which was under the couch. In doing this the fringe caught fire as did also the dress of his wife who was sitting on the couch holding a baby. The fire was extinguished on Mrs. REPPERT's dress, after which the burning couch was thrown out of the room. The couch was badly damaged and the carpet where it stood was singed. CHICKENS LAY FREAK EGGS Henry B. SHELLY, of Dillinger, found an egg this week which is similar in shape to a calabash. It seems the chickens in this neighborhood are all beginning to lay freak eggs as this is the second one that was found in that section within a short time. ABSCESS IN FOOT Harvey, the four-year-old son of Leidy M. FREDERICK, of Coopersburg, on Tuesday was taken to the Polyclinic Hospital, Philadelphia. The boy last summer sprained his foot and the injury refused to heal. At the hospital it was found that an abscess had formed in the foot. FIFTY HEIRS SHARE A SMALL ESTATE Two hundred and forty-eight dollars and seventy-nine cents, left by Cain LANDIS, of Longswamp, Berks County, was divided among 50 heirs, the highest share being $27.65 and the lowest $1.73. LEFT ON A TRIP SOUTH Mr. and Mrs. Clayton H. ALDERFER of Norristown left last week on a trip through the south.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - April 29, 1905 REPUBLICANS HELD THEIR CONVENTION The Republican State Convention on Wednesday convened at Harrisburg and nominated by acclamation the following candidates: State treasurer, J. Lee PLUMMER, Hollidaysburg. Judges of the Superior Court, Judge Charles E. RICE, of Wilkesbarre, Judge George B. ORLADY, of Huntingdon, and Judge James A. BEAVER, of Bellefonte. These are renominations. Wesley R. ANDREWS, of Meadville, who for years has been secretary of the Republican State Committee, succeeds Senator PENROSE as chairman, the senator refusing again to be a candidate. The platform endorses the state and the national administrations, approves the work of the last Legislature, favors the continuance of the present pension policy, and advocates the enlargement of the rural free delivery system. Because there were no contests the convention was one of the shortest and most harmonious on record. There was a large attendance. It is stated on good authority the organization has picked ANDREWS as the next candidate for governor. FIFTY YEARS AT FINISHING A QUILT Miss Susie STONESIFER, of Hanover, York County, has just completed a task begun fifty years ago. In 1855 she began making a patch quilt, and after sewing for half a century she has finished it. It is a nine-square quilt, 6 by 7 feet in size, and contains patches of fabrics made scores of years ago. Miss STONESIFER worked on the quilt during leisure hours and sometimes was obliged to relinquish her task for long periods. She did all the sewing with the same needle and in the same house, a quaint one and a half story structure built by her father. CLERGYMAN WAS THROWN OUT OF BUGGY Rev. I.B. RITTER, of Emaus, met with an accident on Monday evening while returning from the Easter festival at Old Zionsville to his home. He was accidentally thrown out of the wagon landing on his head. The horse broke the shaft in the buggy and ran home. Rev. RITTER received several bruises on his head and face but luckily escaped serious injury. WANTS $20,000 FOR HUSBAND'S DEATH Mrs. Millie A. SNYDER of Reading has brought action against the American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company of that city to recover $20,000 damages for the death of her husband. Her husband was a stationary engineer, at the plant, and while packing a valve 25 feet from the floor a board he was standing upon broke, throwing him to the ground and fatally injuring him. PASTORS EXCHANGE PULPITS Rev. James O. OSWALD of Spinnerstown will preach in the New Goshenhoppen Church near East Greenville on Sunday morning, May 7 and in the evening in the East Greenville chapel. Rev. DELONG will supply the Great Swamp and Chestnut Hill pulpit on that day. TRAMP FOUND DEAD IN LIME KILN The dead body of a tramp known as Sigmund STROHM, was, on Thursday morning found lying at the bottom of the Heins lime kiln, near Bechtelsville. John B. GRUBER, of Hill Church, the proprietor of the lime kiln and stone quarry was amazed Thursday morning when he found the dead man. He drove to the quarry early that morning to load some lime for A.D. HERTZOG and when he came close he saw the form of a man. He thought the man was only sleeping and tried to arouse him by calling to him but he failed to respond, so he walked up to him and shook him. The body was limp and upon closer examination he found the man to be dead. Coroner M.H. DOTTERER wa notified and he appointed the following jury who made an investigation: Dr. LeRoy Y. LECHNER, Amos B. OBERHOLTZER, John M. FRONHEISER, Irwin B. KEHS, Amos B. DOTTERER and Justice of the Peace Jacob MOYER. The jury pronounced his death to be due to suffocation from coal gas. The supposition is that the tramp lay down near the fire at the lime kiln in the evening in order to get a little warmth while he slept and that the fumes suffocated him. The remains were conveyed to Fleetwood to the home of a brother from which place the funeral will be held. CONTRACTOR STARTS WORK ON RED HILL SIDEWALKS Contractor J.M. LANDIS of Norristown, on Wednesday evening arrived at Red Hill with ten men and the necessary paraphernalia, such as carts, horses and scoops to put down cement pavements in that borough. Mr. LANDIS, last summer put down a large number of pavements for different property owners in that thriving borough and he now has the contract for three times the amount. He will start the work on Depot street and lay it from the depot to the hotel and from there up to the residence of John VONDEHEID, from the hotel south to the walks which he made last summer and from the lower end of those walks to the end of the borough. Mr. LANDIS will virtually put down cement pavement in the entire borough. He erected temporary quarters on the John SEASHOLTZ lot and several cooks which he brought along will serve the meals for the workmen. Seven cement workers beside a number of helpers are already here and as the work progresses more men will be employed. Mr. LANDIS expects to complete the work as quickly as possible. They unloaded a carload of cement this week. SLASHED HORSE WITH PARING KNIFE A peculiar accident happened to Liveryman Joseph CROUTHAMEL of Lansdale the other day. One of his passengers had bought a paring knife, and to keep from losing it laid the knife in the bottom of the carriage. The horse didn't jog along quite speedy enough, so the driver gathered up the loose end of his lines and gave the animal a smack. It peculiarly happened that the paring knife had caught in the buckle at the end of a line and the blade struck the horse on the right hind flank, inflicting an ugly wound. The coincidence was remarkable, to say the least, and a veterinary surgeon was required to sew up the slash. SECURED POSITION AT VERA CRUZ STATION Henry W. SOUDERS, agent and operator at Vera Cruz station, on the Perkiomen Railroad, for the last twenty years, resigned that position last week to accept that of day signal man at Rock Cut, near Allentown. Ellsworth HENDRICKS, of East Greenville, extra man on the Perkiomen Railroad, is now filling the position as agent at Vera Cruz. PASSED A SUCCESSFUL EXAMINATION Frank FENNEL, a pupil of Reed's school in Upper Hanover township, was examined at Green Lane, by the county superintendent and passed a very successful examination. His average was 91. His teacher was J. Henry ZERN. PURCHASED PLUMBING BUSINESS Clement SCHLICHER, of East Greenville, on Monday purchased the plumbing business from Cornelius MILLER, of East Greenville. Mr. SCHLICHER was a former partner of Mr. MILLER. FROZEN HAND RESULTS IN LOSS OF FINGER His hand having been frozen while driving last winter, Harry COOPER of Pottstown, had to have a finger amputated as a result.

Oops really big typo on my part. According to our friend Erik Conard, Ann KLINCKEN was the first wife of Conrad CONRADS. Children by Ann KLINCKEN: Anthony, John, Henry. Children by Anne BURSON: James, Joseph, Dennis. My apologies to all for the error. Judy in Colorado ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy Frazier To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 4:41 PM Subject: Re: Conrad Conrads? Diana, Thank you. Apparently Anne BURSON was Conrad CONRAD's first wife and Anne BURSON his second. Judy in Colorado ----- Original Message ----- From: DIANA QUINONES To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 3:02 AM Subject: Re: Conrad Conrads? Conrad CONRAD of GERMANTOWN married Anne BURSON of Peiquicommoid (Perkiommen), sp? on 12 8mo 1720, at Gwynned MM., consent of parents.. from Marriages and Deaths of Montgomery County, 1685-1800 by Charlotter Meldrum, pub 1999, p 39. In 1734 Landholders of PA Cunrod Cunrods........ Worcester, a new township then in 1734..... Diana in AL Di in AL ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy Frazier To: ORIGINAL-13-D@rootsweb.com ; PAMONTGO-D@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 9:36 AM Subject: Conrad Conrads? Anybody know who Conrad Conrads was? Was he related to Peter Conrad, father of Catharine Conrad (abt 1680-aft 1745)? Conrad owned land next to Johannes Biehn. Thanks for any help. Judy in Colorado ______________________________ ______________________________

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - April 22, 1905 REPUBLICANS HOLD SHORT CONVENTION The Republicans of Montgomery County held their convention on Tuesday morning in the Opera House, at Norristown, for the purpose of electing nine delegates to the State Convention at Harrisburg on the 26th of this month, when a State Treasurer and Superior Court Judges will be nominated. The chairman A.H. HENDRICKS, of Pottstown, called the meeting to order. The secretaries were Attorney John M. DETTRA and Walter F. CHILDS. The roll was called and a large number of absentees were noted, after which the chairman appointed the following committee on resolutions: J.P. Hale JENKINS, Norristown; Wilmer JOHNSON, Gwynedd; Freas STYER, Norristown; Frank POWNELL, Lansdale and H.R. BOSSERT, Pottstown. The following aspirants were then nominated and later elected by acclamation as the delegates from this county to the State Convention: Henry ARNOLDY, Norristown; B.K. BUTZ, Upper Hanover; Andrew ERVIN, Mooreland; Wm. F. McCRACKEN, North Wales; Wm. O. SCHOLL, Pottstown; Frank SHALKOP, Trappe; A.A. SHOEMAKER, Franconia; S. Gordon SMYTHE, West Conshohocken; Jacob RIDGEWAY, Haverford. While the convention was awaiting the report of the committee on resolutions, State Senator Algernon ROBERTS responded to a call for aspeech. It required just twenty-eight minutes for the convention to transact all its business. REPLACED DAMAGED PEACH ORCHARD James SCARLETT, of Fredericksville, had 2000 peach trees that were damaged by the winter, and he replaced them with new ones. NEST OF BLACKSNAKES INSTEAD OF DANDELION Hunting dandelions near Robesonia, Berks County, Mrs. Wallace DIPPEN encountered a nest of 12 large snakes, and masculine companions killed the reptiles. WILL OF WEALTHY BACHELOR The will of Jesse H. GERY, of Palm, Upper Hanover township, a former Prothonotary, of this county, was admitted to probate at Norristown on Monday afternoon. The estate is valued at $75,000 and is disposed of as follows: To Amanda GERY, his sister, his house and ten acres of land for life and after her death to Dr. Alfred O. GERY, to her is also given $4000, an iron safe, horse, carriage and household goods; to Thomas H. GERY, a brother, $10,000 and 31 acres of wood and sprout land and his wearing apparel; Dr. Alfred O. GERY gets $10,000, a 21 acre tract of wood and sprout land and his gold watch; to his nephews Jacob B. GERY $2500, Jesse B. GERY $10,000, Wm. B. GERY $100; to his nieces, Sarah, Anna, Mary, Daisy B. GERY, Lucy E. SMITH, Ida B. STAUFFER and Mary B. FEGLEY, each $2500; to the Pennsburg Reformed Church, of which he was a member he gives $500 in trust to keep his burial lot in repair. The remainder of the estate is bequeathed to his brother, Thomas GERY and nephews Dr. Alfred O. GERY and Jesse B. GERY. The document is a lengthy one and was written in the hand of the testator and was purposely unwitnessed as he declares his reason for the omission in these words: "Most any one that had any dealings with me, and there are a great many, can prove my handwriting and signature." His will was executed July 20, 1903. Mr. GERY was a bachelor and his sister Amanda, a maiden lady kept house for him. Beside her another brother Thomas survive him. The other GERY's mentioned in the will are all children of the brother Thomas. The executors of the estate are Thomas H. GERY and Dr. A.O. GERY. JUDGES IN THIS COUNTY WILL WEAR GOWNS Recently the members of the Montgomery County Bar Association passed a resolution requesting the three Judges, SWARTZ, WEAND and SOLLY, to wear black silk gowns while on the bench. Monday afternoon the judges notified a committee of the Bar Association that they had decided to adopt the silk robes in the near future. KILLED A SIX FOOT BLACKSNAKE A blacksnake six feet long was killed with axes by Albert BOYER, Jacob DICER and Maurice KELLEY, near Pottstown. WHIRLED ABOUT SHAFT AND SERIOUSLY HURT Benjamin RUCKSTUHL, aged about 45 years, of Hendricks Station had a very narrow escape from a horribe death by being whirled about a shaft at the nail works of the Lessig Iron Company, at Pottstown, Monday afternoon. His knit jacket caught in a pin while he was working in a shaft pit and the unfortunate man was whirled around until his companion, Nathan HIPPLE, could climb out of the pit and notify the engineer to stop the machinery. RUCKSTUHL had his left elbow dislocated, several ribs fractured and was badly injured otherwise. RUCKSTUHL, a tinsmith, was working in a shaft pit with Nathan HIPPLE ????? of them revolved shafting used in operating the blueing process in the nail mill. The space in which the two worked was cramped, and within a foot of them revolved shafting used to transmit power to the nail machines. RUCKSTUHL was engaged in soldering the funnel and had stepped back to survey the work when he came in contact with the rapidly revolving shaft. In an instant his jacket was caught on the pin and he was jerked off his feet. When the shafting was stopped RUCKSTUHL was removed from his perilious position. Nearly all his clothing had been torn off him and he was bleeding where his body came in contact with the wall of the pit. The unfortunate man was hurried to the Pottstown Hospital in the Good Will ambulance, where Drs. ASHENFELTER and HARRINGTON gave him surgical attention. It is not thought that he has been injured internally. MARRIAGE LICENSE FOR AGED COUPLE A marriage license was issued on Tuesday at Stroudsburg to John J. BARTHOLD, of Allentown and Amanda SHIFFER of Brodheadsville. The prospective bridegroom is 74 years old and the bride is 69. WOMAN WAS STRUCK WITH AN AX Mrs. Harvey SHANER, of Gilbertsville, met with a painful accident while watching her husband cutting down a plum tree with an ax. She was standing a short distance away and the ax flew from the handle and hit her, severely cutting her.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - April 22, 1905 MAY HAVE ASSISTANTS The Montgomery county courts, by virtue of the passage and approval of a recent act of Legislature, may consent to an increase of the present staff of the District Attorney's office. The recently enacted salary act fixes the compensation of the District Atrorney of this county at $4000, in lieu of the present fee system. With this change is also carried a provision for the appointment of two assistants. At present there is but one Assistant District Attorney, in the person of Theodore Lane BEAN, the former Burgess of Norristown. The question has arisen amongst the younger and aspiring attorneys as to whether this authorization applies to the province of the present official, District Attorney SHEIVE. Should the courts so decide, and there is no doubt but that the long criminal list will have weight in the matter, there will be an immediate move for the honor. Several names have already been presented for consideration. Amongst the number is that of Frederick L. CLARKE, the stalwart son of the noted protectionist, Charles Heber CLARK, of Conshohocken, and whose pleadings at the bar have won him many honors. TWO BROTHERS TO MARRY SISTERS Rev. Charles I. SAUERS, of Bally, pastor of the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Bally on Sunday announced the marriage to two brothers to sisters. They are Henry and Irwin KASE, of Bally and Isabella and Blanche WALTERS of Niantic. The weddings will be solemnized at the same time in the early part of May. The grooms are sons of Mr. and Mrs. William KASE and the brides are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Francis WALTERS. LODGE TREASURER DIVIDES FUNDS D.K. GRABER, the treasurer of the defunct lodge Knights of Ladies of Honor which was started in Pennsburg about five years ago, this week distributed the balance of the money in the treasury. There were nine members and they were about equally divided between the two sexes. Each member in good standing received about two dollars and fifty cents. YOUNG LAWYER SUCCUMBS TO APPENDICITIS Joseph H. STOFFLET, a rising member of the Lehigh and Northampton county bars, died at the Allentown Hospital, aged 33 years of appendicitis. LEFT $12,000 TO CHARITIES By the will of the late John M. KISSINGER, president of the Schuylkill Valley Bank of Reading, public bequests aggregating $12,000 are left to four of Reading's charitable institutions, to be paid after the death of his wife. The Home for Friendless Children will receive $4500 and the Reading Hospital, Reading Benevolent Association and the Reading Relief Society, each $2500. SMALL MORPHINE PILL CAUSES CHILD'S DEATH A young daughter of Frank SCHOLLENBERGER, of Boyertown, died from Morphia as the result of carelessness. One of the members of the family is afflicted with heart trouble and is in the habit of using morphia to check the disease. This week by accident one of the pills was left lying on the table. The child came along, and unknown to the family seized the pill, swallowed it, and died within an hour after taking the drug. When the child showed symptoms of poisoning the family was aroused and every available remedy possible was used but the dose proved too strong for the toddler. MUSIC RECITAL AT PERKIOMEN SEMINARY A recital by the students of the Music Department of Perkiomen Seminary will be given in the Chapel Friday evening April 28 to which a general invitation is extended to the public. The program will be as follows: Mazurka,Von Wilm, Mary KRIEBEL; Summer Wind, Thomas, Estella KLINE, Simple Avew, Thome and Gypsy Dance, Bohm, Ellwood ROEDER; The Frolic, Erlich, Margarette MEREDITH; The Jolly Fat Friar, Davis, Stanley POWNALL, Caprice, Mendelssohn and Spring Song, Mendelssohn, Elizabeth SCHULTZ, LaMatinee, Dussek, Frieda KRIEBEL; Cucko's Song, Sommervell, Ida HERSH; Scherzo, Schubert and Sontagmorgen, Bendel, Mamie HAUCK; Friendship, Masgials, Stella KLINE and Pearl FISHER; Papillon d'amour, Lchytte, Sue SCHULTZ; Good Night, Lohr, Chaminade Club. FOUND AN ALLIGATOR AT PALM An alligator was discovered at Palm on Monday of this week, while John MILLER, Harvey MESCHTER and Oswin MESCHTER were unloading a carload of bran for coal and feed dealer J.W. BUTZ. When the first half of the car was almost unloaded an object representing the end of a rats tail protruded from a pile of bran. The men were surprised when they further investigated and found a dead alligator. The reptile was found to be about six inches in length and has been placed on exhibition in the feed house of Mr. BUTZ. The same day and in the same car the men found a meerschaum pipe in good condition. The pipe is now for sale by Mr. BUTZ, as he has never before offered any smoke pipes for sale with his other stock. OWNS AN INTERESTING OLD MAP OF PHILADELPHIA L.H. MILLER, senior member of the hardware firm of L.H. MILLER & Bro., of Old Zionsville, has a relic in the shape of a pen drawn map of the city of Philadelphia, that was made by Scull and Heap. It is in fine condition and an interesting piece of work being one hundred and fifty five years old. It was made in 1750. On it the State house is mentioned in particular which was founded in 1732. In 1749 the houses of the city were carefully numbered and it contained 2070 houses, of the principal ones mention is made besides a good many interesting items are given. FINED FOR CARRYING CIGARETTE PAPERS Despite his declaration that he had never smoked a cigarette in his life, Chester BELL of Muncie, Indiana was on Tuesday fined $25 and costs, amounting to $35, for having cigarette papers in his pockets. He was warned that a repetition of the offense would call for a fine of $100. BELL is the first person in Indiana to be fined under the new anti-cigarette law. ORGANIZED A SINGING SCHOOL O.S. URFFER, the veteran school teacher and organist of Old Zionsville, has organized a singing school numbering fifty scholars. The class meets every Tuesday in the basement of the Old Zionsville Reformed Church. COW HAD HYDROPHOBIA AND HAD TO BE KILLED Alfred ROBERTS' best Holstein cow got hydrophobia from a dog's bite, near Spring City, attacked Mrs. ROBERTS and had to be shot. SOLD BUSHELS OF DANDELION Mrs. Milton LIBELSPERGER, of Moslem Berks County sold six bushels of dandelion in Kutztown for use at the Normal School, receiving 75 cents a bushel.

Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - April 22, 1905 TRICKS OF WILY FARMER TAKE IN HORSE DEALER A cunning farmer, of near Bally, last week sold a balky horse under peculiar circumstances to the well known veteran horse and cattle dealer, Joseph FROMM, a few miles south, of Macungie. Mr. FROMM accompanied by the well known horse dealer, Edwin KRUM, of Allentown, was out on a trip buying horses. They met a farmer at a blacksmith shop and in talking with him he said he had a good horse and at times thought of selling him. The buyers made arrangements to call at the home of the farmer and look over the animal. After calling at other places it happened that they came to the home of the man whom they had formerly met just as the horses had been stabled for the noon meal. The horse in question was in the stable with harness on and warm and wet from work. Mr. FROMM made a partial bargain and then asked to have the horse hitched up so as to see him at work. The owner said it was not necessary as the horse had been hitched to the plow all forenoon. Mr. KRUM thought it could be seen that the horse was all right and told Mr. FROMM that he was too particular. The answer of the farmer and the remark of Mr. KRUM caused Mr. FROMM to forget his usual precaution and he bought the horse for $130. The horse was taken along with others to Allentown, for shipment and was later found to be a balker of the worst kind, although it is a very handsome animal. On inquiry, Mr. FROMM later found out that the tricky farmer, on leaving the blacksmith shop, hurried to his home and rode the beast until he was ringing wet, then on seeing the horsemen come, he threw a harness on the horse to make it appear as if he had been working hard all forenoon. Mr. FROMM says: Sold by an old farmer for $130 and chuckles. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE ON PANAMA There will be an illustrated lecture on Panama and Havana, at Perkiomen Seminary, on Tuesday evening, April 25, by Dr. Seneca EGBERT, Dean of the Medico-Chirurgical College, of Philadelphia. There will be about one hundred views of Panama and Havana, taken last winter under Dr. EGBERT's personal direction. The different views of the Panama Canal will be of special interest. The conditions in Panama, the Canal, the problems of the canal will be discussed. The lecture will begin at 8 o'clock. Addmission free. Everybody is invited. WEARS FUR CAP AND GLOVES WHILE PLOUGHING The recent cold spell was a hindrance to farmers in this section, on account of the frozen condition of the ground it interfered with their ploughing. In the early part of this week a progressive farmer of Dillinger, Lehigh county, made up his mind that the cold weather had interfered long enough and so he donned his fur cap and heavy gloves and started to plow. This was an unusual occurrence and those who witnessed it were amused. BAKEOVEN IS DESTROYED BY FIRE The bakeoven on the Hillside Dairy Farm, near East Greenville, Calvin K. GRABER, proprietor, was consumed by fire early Saturday morning. At about 2.30 o'clock Mr. GRABER was awakened by a light in his room and he investigated and saw the oven close to the house on fire. The family and his neighbor, I.H. MEYERS were awakened and by a bucket brigade being formed the fire was extinguished before the nearby buildings were ignited. The origin of the fire is a mystery. BUILT BON-FIRE IN ORCHARD TO SAVE BUDS A situation unique in Pennsylvania fruit growing was produced in Upper Merion, Monday night, when David M. ELLIS, of the Chester Valley Farmers' Association, built bonfires around his peach orchard, to save the buds from frost. He raised the temperature all over the orchard from three to 10 degrees, and not one of his buds was nipped, though there was a freezing temperature outside. FOUND RYE HEAD THIS WEEK Farmer Oswin BAUS, of near Pennsburg, on Thursday found some rye heads in his fields. There were quite a number of stalks ready to bring forth stalks. These are the first found in this section that were reported at this office. To substantiate the above Mr. BAUS sent one of the heads to this office. A PRETTY HOME WEDDING A pretty wedding was solemnized at 3.30 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Dr. C.T. WAAGE, of Pennsburg, when his only daughter, Miss Mae C. was united in marriage to E.J. WIEDER, Jr., of Pennsburg. The ceremony was performed by two uncles of the bride, Revs. O.F. WAAGE, of Pennsburg, and Rev. KEHM, of Sellersville. The beautiful ring ceremony of the Lutheran Church was used. The happy couple marched into the parlor, to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march where they were met by the officiating clergymen. The bride was attended by Miss Stella TROXELL, cousin of the bride, of Philadelphia, and Charles W. KEELY, of the firm of Dotts & Keely, of Philadelphia, was best man. Miss Gertrude ANDERS, of Lansdale, presided at the piano, and Dr. Fred. WAAGE, cousin of the bride, was usher. The bride was attired in a handsome wedding gown of white mousseline and carried a bouqet of bride roses. The bridesmaid was also attired in white while the groom and best man wore the conventional black. The house was beautifully decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. After congratulations had been showered on the happy couple an excellent wedding supper was served during which the choir of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, of which the bride is a member, rendered choice selections. After the departure of the guests Mr. and Mrs. WIEDER took possession of their newly furnished home on North Main street, Pennsburg. The bridegroom is a well-known young man of town. About a year ago he started the jewelry business in town and but recently bought out the extensive jewelry stock of J.T. XANDER, and is continuing the business at the old stand. The bride has been a life-long resident of town and has for years been a successful and well liked music teacher. The guests present were Dr. and Mrs. C.T. WAAGE, parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. WIEDER, parents of the groom, John WIEDER, Miss Cora WIEDER, Miss Lizzie BOBB, Miss Ada V. WAAGE, Mr. and Mrs. M.K. GILBERT, Dr. and Mrs. W.H. HUNSBERGER, Mr. and Mrs. V.H. STECKEL, Misses Vinnie MENSCH, Nora KNEULE and Florence DYSON, of Pennsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas OTT, and Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel MOYER and daughter, of Limeport; Mrs. Frank HELLER, of Standard; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph ANDERS, of Lansdale; Miss Alice WELKER, of Red Hill; John HILLEGASS and Miss Bertha RAUDENBUSH, of East Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles JACOBY, Mr. and Mrs. CRESSMAN, Mrs. Dr. RITTER, Harry KEHM and Miss Tillie CRESSMAN, of Sellersville, and George WELKER, Mr. and Mrs. F.F. HUBER, Mrs. C.F. SCHOENLY, George DAY, Frank HARING, Misses Sarah WEIL and Nora KELLER, members of the St. Mark's choir. The bride was the recipient of a large number of beautiful and expensive presents. EASTER SERVICE AT PERKIOMEN SEMINARY Instead of the regular preaching service as previously announced there will be an Easter service at Perkiomen Seminary on Sunday night, at half past seven o'clock. This change is made on account of the death of the brother of Dr. D.W. EBBERT, of Ursinus College, who was to have preached the sermon but who is detained because of his brothers death from coming. There will be special Easter music by the choir. Mrs. WEIRICH will sing the celebrated solo, "The Resurrection," with organ and violin accompaniment. Brief addresses will be made by Prof. Montfort MELCHIOR and Prof. J. Roy STROCK. All are cordially invited. RARE MUSICAL TREAT AT PENNSBURG On Thursday evening May 4, a Lecture Recital on "The Development of Music in America" will be given in Perkiomen Seminary Chapel, at Pennsburg by Herbert Wilber GREENE assisted by Mrs. GREENE both of New York City. Mr. GREENE is one of the most prominent authorities on vocal music in America and a composer of wide reputation as well as a vocalist. Mrs. GREENE is one of the prominent pianists of New York City. Her playing will be a feature of the program. It is expected that Mrs. C.B. WEIRICH will take part in the program illustrating certain kinds of music outside the range of the male voice. This will be a rare treat to all lovers of good music. A SUCCESSFUL PLANT GROWER AT PALM Mrs. Henry GEHMAN of Palm has several cineraria plants which are the most beautiful in that section. One has over three hundred and another over two hundred flowers. The two primulas together have five hundred and fifty flowers. Mrs. GEHMAN would like to hear of a plant of this kind that bears more flowers.

Diana, Thank you. Apparently Anne BURSON was Conrad CONRAD's first wife and Anne BURSON his second. Judy in Colorado ----- Original Message ----- From: DIANA QUINONES To: PAMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 3:02 AM Subject: Re: Conrad Conrads? Conrad CONRAD of GERMANTOWN married Anne BURSON of Peiquicommoid (Perkiommen), sp? on 12 8mo 1720, at Gwynned MM., consent of parents.. from Marriages and Deaths of Montgomery County, 1685-1800 by Charlotter Meldrum, pub 1999, p 39. In 1734 Landholders of PA Cunrod Cunrods........ Worcester, a new township then in 1734..... Diana in AL Di in AL ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy Frazier To: ORIGINAL-13-D@rootsweb.com ; PAMONTGO-D@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 9:36 AM Subject: Conrad Conrads? Anybody know who Conrad Conrads was? Was he related to Peter Conrad, father of Catharine Conrad (abt 1680-aft 1745)? Conrad owned land next to Johannes Biehn. Thanks for any help. Judy in Colorado ______________________________

Conrad CONRAD of GERMANTOWN married Anne BURSON of Peiquicommoid (Perkiommen), sp? on 12 8mo 1720, at Gwynned MM., consent of parents.. from Marriages and Deaths of Montgomery County, 1685-1800 by Charlotter Meldrum, pub 1999, p 39. In 1734 Landholders of PA Cunrod Cunrods........ Worcester, a new township then in 1734..... Diana in AL Di in AL ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy Frazier To: ORIGINAL-13-D@rootsweb.com ; PAMONTGO-D@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 9:36 AM Subject: Conrad Conrads? Anybody know who Conrad Conrads was? Was he related to Peter Conrad, father of Catharine Conrad (abt 1680-aft 1745)? Conrad owned land next to Johannes Biehn. Thanks for any help. Judy in Colorado ______________________________