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