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.