Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 26, 1903 THE DEATH LIST Rebecca Marguerite WELKER, was born on the 22nd of December, 1821, and died September 18th, 1903, in Bluffton, Ind. She was united in marriage with Adam MILLER some fifty years ago. This union was blessed with three daughters and one son all have preceeded her to eternity. She lived with her husband in this community until about two years and a half ago when Mr. MILLER died, since then she made her home with her only grandchild Mrs. Rev. H.A. WELKER, of Bluffton, Ind. Last March she had a stroke of paralysis. This was followed by a second stroke about two months ago which confined her to bed and from which she never rallied. The Lord saw fit to call her home on the 18th of September, last Friday afternoon at ten minutes after two. She brought her life to the ripe old age of 81 years, 8 months and 26 days. She was a faithful member of the New Goshenhoppen Reformed church all her life. She fought the good fight and kept the faith and has received the crown of righteousness from her Savior. On Satu rday evening at 5 o'clock a short service was held at the Reformed parsonage, 409 W. Wabash street, Bluffton, Ind., in which four pastors of the city participated. At the close of this service the body was taken to the 6.13 train for burial in Pennsylvania. The funeral sermon was preached on Monday morning at her home church by the Rev. Calvin M. DELONG who took for his text Psalm 90:12. Lydia FREED, wife of Samuel FREED, of New Hanover, died on Saturday of cholera morbus at 3.20 p.m. Her age was 43 years, 8 months and 27 days. She was sickly for three years, but was not confined to bed more than three weeks before her death. She at one time was sick in bed for 12 weeks. She is survived by her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac HUBER, her husband and four children, Bertha, wife of Orlando ERB, Warren, Thomas and Katie. The following brothers and sisters also survive, Jacob, of Colebrookdale; Rebecca BAUMAN, of East Greenville; Henry, of Pottstown; Isaac, of Zieglerville; Mary, wife of Percival REITNAUER, of Boyertown; Amanda, wife of George SHOLLENBERGER, of Pottstown; Samuel, of Zieglerville; Emma, wife of Clarence LEVENGOOD, of Camden, N.J., and Noah, of New Hanover. The funeral was held on Thursday at the Christ church, Niantic. Revs. FREEMAN and FRANTZ officiated. The pall bearers were her brothers, Henry, Isaac, Samuel and Noah. GIRL COMMITS SUICIDE The quiet village of Greamers, Skippack township, was startled Sunday evening when it became known that the daughter of one of the leading residents, had committed suicide. She who committed the act of self-destruction was Miss Elizabeth MEYERS, daughter of Christian MEYERS, aged about twenty-two years. Miss MEYERS ended her existence by hanging herself with a rope in the woodshed at the rear of her home. Her parents were absent at the time, and she was seen by neighbors to enter the woodshed about one o'clock. Not finding her in the house on their return Mr. and Mrs. MEYERS instituted a search for her. The father as a last resort repaired to the woodshed and was greatly grieved on seeing her dangling from a rope, when he opened the door. She was hastily cut down and medical aid summoned, but to no purpose, as the life spark had fled at least an hour before. Miss MEYERS has been more or less of an invalid for the past ten years and at times grew very despondent. Her father is a retired tailor. Coroner KANE, who was notified made an investigation. KILLED WHILE OUT GUNNING Charles F. DAUB, of Lebanon, was instantly killed on Saturday afternoon in a gunning accident. While DAUB was climbing over a fence the hammer on his gun struck a rail and the weapon was discharged. DAUB was shot through the heart. He was 32 years old and married. ONE OF THE PERKIOMEN VALLEY'S MOST PROMINENT FINANCIERS John G. PRIZER (picture), of Schwenksville, is considered one of the most widely known bankers of the Perkiomen Valley. Mr. PRIZER was born in Perkiomen township, near Schwenksville, December 1, 1845. Up to the age of 18, he worked on his father's farm. Following this period he attended a course of study at Freeland Seminary, under Prof. A.H. FETTEROLF, and afterwards taught in the public schools of the county for three terms, from 1866 to 1869. With the advent of the Perkiomen Railroad to Schwenksville in 1869, he was appointed the first station agent and telegraph operator at that place, a position he occupied for 5 years. When the National Bank, of Schwenksville was organized Mr. PRIZER was elected cashier of the same and his activity, prudence and conscientious discharge of duty in that capacity since its doors were opened for business in April, 1874, to the present time, is attested by the steady and increasing prosperity of that institution. Mr. PRIZER has been a member of the School Board of Perkiomen township and its secretary for the last 15 years. Since Schwenksville was incorporated as a borough he has again been elected to a similar position. He has held other minor positions, that indicate the confidence of the people and their esteem for him. In November 1895 Governor HASTINGS appointed Mr. PRIZER trustee of the Norristown Hospital for the Insane. He filled this position most acceptably, taking a great deal of interest in all that pertained to the welfare of the institution. Mr. PRIZER is an active member of the Lutheran church. He is well and most favorably known throughout the entire county. All movements looking toward the improvement and progress of his town and community find in Mr. PRIZER an ardent advocate and an active supporter. DR. JACOBS HEAD OF NEW BANK There is a movement on foot to make Dr. John N. JACOBS, of Lansdale, now president of the Montgomery Trust Company of Norristown the new president of the reorganized Doylestown National Bank. As yet the reorganization of the board of directors, which, heavy stockholders declare absolutely essential to resumption, has not taken place, although the resignation of those who are to step out have been presented. Within the next few days those suggested for directorship by the recent stockholders' meeting will be elected into the board. HORSE RAN AWAY IN RUBBER TIRE BUGGY The sorrel horse belonging to butcher G.W. GERHART, of Pennsburg, ran away for Calvin HAUCK, on Wednesday afternoon while he was being hitched up. Mr. HAUCK had the horse hitched to Mr. GERHART's new rubber tire buggy when he took off the bridle to put on another. The horse started off on a run down the alley and out on to Main street. At V.H. STECKEL's place the horse ran into a tying post breaking it and smashing the wagon. He was caught in East Greenville, but not until the rubber tire buggy was completely smashed. PASTOR RESIGNS AFTER LONG SERVICE Rev. William S. ANDERS has resigned as pastor of the Worcester Schwenkfelder Church after thirty-three years of service.