Lou J. BEAUCHAMP, will lecture in the Perkiomen Seminary chapel tonight. Mr. BEAUCHAMP appeared before an exceptionally large audience at the Seminary on Wednesday evening January 16, but owing to ill health was unable to give his famous lecture entitled "The Sunny Side Of Life." The lecturer had been suffering from grip for two weeks and was obliged in fact compelled to ask the large audience to excuse him. This was the first time in his wonderful career as a lecturer that he was obliged to break an engagement on account of ill health. Mr. BEAUCHAMP, has delivered seven thousand lectures throughout the world, and has gained a reputation that places him at the head of the long list of Lecturers. Rev. O.S. KRIEBEL, principal of the Seminary received the following communication from Mr. BEAUCHAMP. "Kindly arrange a date in which I can appear before your people, as my reputation demands that I prove to them I am the lecturer, thousands claim me to be." From the present outlook our people will receive a treat tonight, the like of which was never offered them before. Those having attended the lecture last week can procure tickets at the same places as before absolutely free of charge. Those wishing to attend who were not present at the lecture can secure reserved seats, at Dr. H. BOBB's drug store East Greenville, or at the Pennsburg Post Office. Do not miss this lecture as it will be the treat of the season. The doors will open at 7.30 and the lecture will begin promptly at 8 o'clock.
It has been reported that the marriage of Howard A. FREED, of Hoppenville, to Miss Katie J. MILLER, of Red Hill, will take place today. The groom is a son of John FREED, of Hoppenville, and the bride a daughter of Oliver MILLER, of Red Hill.
Mrs. William SNYDER, aged 56 years, of Line Lexington, died rather suddenly and Coroner ASHTON thinks that her death was the result of over-indulgence in headache powders. On Monday Mrs. Snyder was ill and she believed that she was suffering from the grip. When she retired she swallowed a headache powder. Not securing any relief she took two more of the powders on Tuesday. Within an hour Mrs. SNYDER was taken seriously ill and died before a physician could be summoned. Coroner ASHTON went to Line Lexington Wednesday morning and made an investigation. It was decided that Dr. William C. MILLER should hold an autopsy and ascertain the cause of the death. The headache remedies usually sold, are heavily charged with anti-pyrine and other heart depressing substances and the frequent use of them acts on that tender organ and greatly deteriorates the vitality thereof. Thus may be explained that the last dose taken proved fatal. The family is rather sadly afflicted. In addition to the present illness of the husband a 17-year-old son is a cripple, having had his right leg caught in a corn shredder and cut off. The wound failed to heal and two amputations, the last at the thigh, became necessary to check the mortification which followed and endangered his life.
The Pennsburg Fire Company held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. The meeting was exceptionally well attended, which shows that the members are becoming more interested in the organization. The regular routine of business was transacted. The report of the auditing committee was received. Several new candidates were balloted for and elected. Two new names for membership were proposed. Upon motion a committee was appointed to secure a teacher for the Fife an Drum Corps and affect re-organization. The Financial Secretary gave a good report and stated that every member was in good standing and he was glad to make such a report.
The wedding of Miss Eva P. NICE, of Hillegass, to Henry DIEHL, of Camden, New Jersey, will be solemnized this evening, at 6 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gideon NICE. The marriage ceremony will be performed by the Rev. J.J. KLINE, of New Hanover. The bride is well known in this vicinity where she enjoys a host of friends. The groom holds a responsible clerical position with a large business firm in Camden. The wedding will be private, only the immediate friends will be present. A wedding dinner will be served the couple after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. DIEHL will make their future home in Camden, New Jersey.
Mrs. J.B. MOLL, of Red Hill, donated a complete child's parlor suit and bed to the fair committee of the P.O.S. of A., bazaar. The outfit is the handiwork of Mrs. MOLL and makes a valuable addition to the large collection of articles at the bazaar. This neat little outfit required many hours of patient work to complete. The gift is highly appreciated by the members of the lodge.
A number of young ladies from these boroughs, last week organized a sewing circle, which is to be a social affair. The young ladies will meet every Tuesday evening at the different homes. They will take with them their regular fancy work which they expect to work on during the social hours.
Four of the Montgomery County Assemblymen, Messrs. MCGLATHERY, MURPHEY, BARKER and DEHAVEN, visited Pottstown, on Tuesday, to inspect the hospital at that place, and get an idea as to its needs.
Mrs. Jeremiah SCHULTZ, of Chapel, has in her possession a silver spoon that is over one hundred years old. The spoon has been in the family for many years and is valued highly. Mrs. SCHULTZ also has a fine linen towel and sheet, that was made by her grandmother in the year 1839. These antiquated articles are of the finest workmanship and are at the present day in an exceptionally good condition. Mrs. SCHULTZ takes great pleasure in showing the valuable old relics, of years gone by, to her many friends who call upon her at her home.
The Democrats of Marlborough township at their primaries held at COPE's hotel, near Sumneytown, on Saturday, defeated John SOWERS for supervisor. Mr. SOWERS has served the district as supervisor for the past twenty-seven years. The defeating of this staunch Democrat at the primaries has stirred up a feeling that will require years to change. Some of the young men who are fortunate enough to own teams, think that the roads are not smooth enough for the conveying of their best girls, and this is the cause of the trouble. Mr. SOWERS enjoys a large acquaintance and many friends and the fight will no doubt be hotly contested from start to finish. To overcome the popularity of Mr. SOWERS the younger Democrats have placed an exceptionally strong candidate on the ticket in the person of Clement BOOZ, of near Finland. Notwithstanding this Mr. SOWERS has taken out nomination papers, through the persuasion of his many friends, and expects to teach the young politicians political etiquette. The following nominations were made by the Democrats at the meeting on Saturday night: Justice of the Peace, W.H. BUCK; Assessor, E.B. FAUT; Supervisors, E.N. UNDERCUFFLER and Clement BOOZ; Constable, N.A. FREY; Judge, H.E. HARTZELL; Inspectors, Edwin BREUNINGER and Thomas STEVENS; Town Clerk, W.S. REED. The candidates for supervisor received the following vote: BOOZ 28, UNDERCUFFLER 27, SHAFFER 23, SOWERS 21. The regularly elected candidates for supervisor were Edwin UNDERCUFFLER, of Hoppenville, the present supervisor, and Clement BOOZ, of near Finland. William SCHAFFER, of Sumneytown, also a defeated candidate took out nomination papers and will run independent with Mr. SOWERS. This makes four candidates for the office, and as the ticket will be very much split up the fight will undoubtedly be a bitter one. The campaign has already opened and from the present outlook the candidates for supervisorship will be on the stump telling their good qualities and using great care to hide the good qualities of their opponent. It has been whispered that the young Democrats who are making the fight have asked several large campaign button firms to quote them prices on pie-plate sized buttons, containing their candidate's portrait, surrounded by a wreath of laurels.
The horse of J.K. CLEMMER, of Spring Mount, ran away on Wednesday evening. In his efforts to extricate himself he became fast in the vehicle and broke his legs. Veterinary surgeon H.P. KEELY, of Schwenksville, was summoned who examined the horse and condemned him. The animal was later killed.
Daniel ZWEIER, of Lansdale, met with a serious accident last Thursday while working in HEEBNER's Agricultural Works, at Lansdale. He was working at the machine called the ripper when he accidentally got his hand into it. The machine ground his hand into a pulp.
The condition of James KEYSER, of near Zieglerville, who scalded himself with boiling water while butchering for William HILTEBEITEL, at Hendricks, is rather serious. The flesh was burned about half an inch deep and in consequence the healing process is very slow. Skin grafting may have to be resorted to.
Samuel BARNDT, of Sumneytown, owner of the large cigar factory in that town, at present occupied by Shively, Miller & Company, will have his high-pressure boiler removed from the factory and a low-pressure boiler placed in the building instead. The high-pressure boiler did not prove satisfactory and thus the change. Plumber V.H. STECKEL, of Pennsburg, has been awarded the contract.
Through the energetic efforts of the Rev. Dr. J.H. HENDRICKS, Trinity Reformed Church, of Collegeville, has been freed entirely from debt. Dr. HENDRICKS has been pastor of the congregation for more than 38 years. During his service at Trinity, Dr. HENDRICKS has preached 6,655 sermons, including 1,050 funeral sermons; he has added to the church 880 persons; officiated at 454 marriages, and for 28 years acted as superintendent of the Sunday school. The debt remaining upon the church was due to the recent improvements. This encumbrance Dr. HENDRICKS raised personally, having within a year collected by subscription nearly $1,800. During his pastorate Dr. HENDRICKS organized a church at Skippack and a chapel at Ironbridge. He is the father of A.H. HENDRICKS, Montgomery County's District Attorney, and resides at Collegeville. Dr. HENDRICKS, was born in Upper Providence, December 21, 1834, and was educated at Freeland Seminary, now Ursinus College. He taught school for a number of years. In the fall of 1852 he taught school at Milford Square, Bucks County. He was at one time Vice Principal of Freeland Seminary. In 1861 he was ordained to the office of a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The following year he was elected pastor of the Christian Society, an organization then located at Freeland, now Collegeville. Dr. HENDRICKS commenced Sunday school work in 1856 and was superintendent for about thirty four years. He holds the distinction of serving this same charge longer than any other living pastor in this county.
Rev. and Mrs. A.L. DECHANT, of this borough entertained their children and families at the old homestead in this borough on last Saturday. The occasion was in honor of the return of their son, Rev. Abner S. DECHANT of Lisbon, Iowa. Rev. DECHANT, is superintendent of the Reformed church mission of the middle west. The return to Pennsylvania was for the purpose of attending a meeting of the Synod at Pittsburg. He then came to his home in this borough. When he arrived at his home he was pleasantly surprised to find assembled under the parental roof his brothers and sisters. The surprise was a most pleasant one and highly appreciated by himself. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Frank DECHANT of Philadelphia, Calvin of Norristown, Jacob and Miss Mabel BLOUGH, of Harrisburg, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas WAGNER, son Frank, and daughter Esther of Pottstown, Mrs. William TRAUB, and son Paul of Allentown, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SCHOLL, Rev. and Mrs. ROUSH and Mr. and Mrs. S.T. SUMMERS of this borough. Rev. DECHANT, delivered an address before the Ursinus College Theological class at Philadelphia on Wednesday. He also delivered an address at the Franklin and Marshall college, Lancaster, on Thursday evening. Rev. DECHANT started for his home at Lisbon, Iowa, from Lancaster City.
Frank MOHR, of Milford Square, purchased a sheep one day this week, which he will train to run his tread power. Mr. MOHR handles considerable milk and for his own convenience runs a separator. The tread power he will train the sheep to run is used to propel the separator.
The Democrats of East Greenville, held their primary election on Monday evening at the KEELY House. The meeting was well attended and much interest was taken in arranging the ticket. The following is the ticket as arranged on Monday evening: Justice of the Peace, W.H. MATTES; Council, Cornelius MILLER and Charles DEYSHER; School Directors, Albert FLUCK and Alfred J. LORENTZ; Assessor, D.K. DOTTERER; Auditor, M.L. GREULICH; Judge of Election, Oliver NACE; Inspector, Frank SNYDER. The above ticket is one of the strongest tickets ever placed before the citizens of East Greenville. All the staunch party workers in the borough were present at the meeting and took an active part in the naming of the ticket. The reason so much interest is manifested at the Democratic primaries in this vicinity is, that, to be placed on the ticket is as good as an election. The vote in East Greenville is over two Democrats to one Republican. A Republican has been known to be elected in the borough, but it was either an accident or an exceptionally great honor bestowed upon some prominent citizen. History rarely speaks of a Republican being elected to local offices in this immediate vicinity.
William SMOLL, of this borough, was this week working with the repair crew on the Perkiomen Railroad, in place of foreman William HERSH who was sick. On Wednesday afternoon Mr. SMOLL met with a painful accident at Palm station. He was carrying railroad sills and while thus engaged he slipped and fell, the sill falling from his shoulder, striking his right foot and causing a severe bruise. Mr. SMOLL was removed to his home and Dr. MENSCH was summoned, who dressed the injured member.
Forty-five newspaper men and their wives attended the banquet and fourth annual meeting of the Press League of Bucks and Montgomery Counties, at the Fountain House, Doylestown, on Saturday evening. Wilmer H. JOHNSON, of North Wales Record, was elected President; J. Wilmot HARVEY, of the Lansdale Republican, Vice President; C.D. HOTCHKISS, Doylestown Intelligencer, Secretary, and B. Witman DAMBLY, Skippack Transcript, Treasurer. A handsome clock was presented to the retiring President, E.S. MOSER, of the Collegeville Independent, by the members. J. Crawford JOHNSON, of the Norristown Herald, read a paper on "What Has the Twentieth Century in Store for the Rural Press?" The League decided to go to Buffalo and the Pan-American Exhibition on their summer outing.
S.B. KEPLER, of this borough, was last Tuesday evening reappointed borough officer and supervisor by Town Council. This is Mr. KEPLER's fourth term, which shows that his services are up to the requirements. H.R. TRUMBORE, of this borough, was last Tuesday evening reappointed as a member of the Board of Health, by the Town Council. The appointment is for five years.
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