Ref: Town and Country Newspaper Pennsburg, Montgomery County, PA Saturday - September 19, 1903 LEFT FOR OTHER PARTS Clyde H. KRESSLY, who has been collector at Pennsburg for the Prudential Life Insurance Company, of Newark, New Jersey, for the past sixteen months, left on last Thursday morning for parts unknown with between $200 and $300 of the company's money. Mr. KRESSLY was short in his accounts for several months and as soon as it was detected by George K. MILLER, of Allentown, the assistant superintendent, an effort was made to have the matters straightened out. Mr. MILLER came here on Wednesday and went around with Mr. KRESSLY to see those insured and see that their books were properly receipted. KRESSLY soon saw that his shortage would soon be found to be larger than what the company knew at that time, for they found books which had been receipted for three months in advance and the proper credit was not given in the company's books. On Thursday forenoon he collected several insurance moneys and left with the 10.49 train for other parts. Mr. MILLER soon took the hint and at once sought KRESSLY's parent's home at Stettlersville, Lehigh county, with the intention of locating him, but when he arrived there they knew nothing of his whereabouts. After stating the facts to the aged father he promised to settle for the money taken from the company, which at that time was found to be between two and three hundred dollars. Mr. MILLER has been spending the week in this section going over the routes which Mr. KRESSLY was collector of and fixing up the books so that the next collector would have no bother while making the regular collections. KRESSLY collected some money from people who did not have the books with them and did not give a proper receipt. Those moneys paid will have to be made good by the people who did not get the receipt, but all money received and credited in the books, but not turned over to the company, will be settled by Mr. KRESSLY's father to the company. Mr. KRESSLY was manager of the Pennsburg Athletic Club until he left. Horace S. MOYER, of Pennsburg, has been engaged by the company to act as collector in Mr. KRESSLY's place. Mr. MOYER is thoroughly acquainted with the business, having been in the employ of the same company several years ago. In a letter to Town and Country from the Mansion House, Buffalo, New York, Mr. KRESSLY writes that he has resigned his position as agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Company, and that he intends to travel through the West. THIEVES TRIED TO STEAL LIQUOR An attempt to rob the liquor store of Frank BUCHMAN, at Emaus, was frustrated by O.R. MARCKS. The marauders effected entrance into a room in the rear of the liquor store by smashing a window pane and sawing out a panel in the door, which made a good deal of noise and awakened Mr. MARCKS, who had retired a short time before. Mr. MARCKS fired several shots at the intruders and called for assistance. Upon the arrival of neighbors an investigation was made. The robbers had, however, been scared away before effecting an entrance into the liquor store. The breaking of the door and window was the only damage done. PEAR TREES IN BLOOM AT HEREFORD Jeremiah SCHULTZ, a farmer residing near Hereford, has two pear trees in his yard that are literally covered with blossoms. This is the second time for this season, that they were in bloom and it is a rare sight to behold. HORSEWHIPS FROM ALL THESE EELS The champion eel fishers of Lehigh county are Julius HABERSTRUMPF and his brother, of Emaus, who one night caught sixty-six eels. Whip manufacturers are making handsome offers for the eel skins. PARTY FOR MISS CHARLOTTE HERSH Miss Charlotte HERSH, of Pennsburg, gave a party to her young friends on Tuesday evening in honor of her fifteenth birthday anniversary. The young folks assembled at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert ESHBACH and spent a pleasant evening. At a seasonable hour the young folks were invited into the dining room where a table decorated with greens and cut flowers and spread with all the delicacies of the season was placed before them. All partook of the splendid collation after which they returned to their homes. Those present were: Florence SHELLY, Blanche SCHANTZ and Leah MOLL, of East Greenville, and the following from Pennsburg: Ione ESHBACH, Eunice ESHBACH, Beulah KLINE, Alda HILLEGASS, Blanche SCHWARTZ, Elsie DIEHL, Estella KLINE, Mamie HEVENER, Elsie BOWMAN, Jennie DIMMIG, Gertrude HARLEY, Elvah ROSTOCK and Nora KNEULE. STRAWBERRIES IN FALL Mrs. George REX, of Stettlersville, Lehigh county, on Thursday had a bunch with five ripe and two middle-sized strawberries, 20 berries just forming, one flower and two stems where the berries had already fallen off. At this time of the year it is very unusual to see ripe strawberries. FAMILY REUNION Charles FREED, Sr., was agreeably surprised on his eightieth birthday anniversary which was celebrated at his daughters home near Klinesville on Sunday. His children had arranged a surprise in the form of a family reunion and all his near relatives were invited to be present. When all had congregated at his home it was ascertained that sixty-five were present, which included a sister, six children, thirty-five grand-children and five great grand-children. The day was spent in a social manner and a splendid dinner was served to all present. Mr. FREED enjoyed the day very much and before the guests left they all wished him many more birthday anniversaries and good health. Those present were: Charles FREED, Sr., Susanna SCHANTZ, Mr. and Mrs. Henry MUMBAUER, Leanna JONES, Mr. and Mrs. John FREED and children Oswin, Calvin, Elmer, John, Charles, Norman and Emma, Mr. and Mrs. George FREED and children Katie, Charles, Irwin, Claude, Mamie and Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles FREED, Jr., and children Ella, Willard and Clayton, Edwin FREED and children Annie, James and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. KLINE and children William, Henry, Ellen, John, Minnie and Charles, Mrs. Katie FITZGERALD and children Wallace, Katie and Ellen, Jesse NYCE, Mr. and Mrs. Harry NYCE, Mr. and Mrs. Levi RENNINGER, Mr. and Mrs. Charles FREED and daughter Eva, Mr. and Mrs. Howard FREED and son Howard, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. DOUGHERTY and son Calvin, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. FREED, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose RUMBEL, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver KLINE and children Edith and Mark. APPRAISING SCHOOL PROPERTIES The School Board of Schwenksville has engaged N.M. BEAN, of Lansdale; C.H. FRYER, of Pennsburg, and J.E. SCHILLICH, of Schwenksville, to appraise the school properties in the borough and township preparatory to making a division. Stroud SPARE, of Ironbridge; Elmer POLEY and Daniel SHULER, of Trappe, will act for the township board.