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.