Mrs. Caroline MESSNER, relict of Bernard MESSNER, died on Sunday at her home in Philadelphia, at the ripe old age of 81 years. Mr. and Mrs. MESSNER formerly resided in this vicinity. Mrs. MESSNER is a sister to Mrs. Rachael MESSNER, of this borough. The funeral was held in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Interment was made at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, near Red Hill, on Thursday.
Mrs. Christiana DREISBACH, of Allentown, fell dead in St. Luke's Lutheran Church on Sunday morning. Mrs. DREISBACH was in the act of leaving her pew to take communion when she was stricken with paralysis of the heart. She was 70 years old.
Emma, wife of John H. NICE, of Perkiomenville, died on Friday evening of cancer. Mrs. NICE was a sufferer for some time. Deceased's age was 54 years, 7 months and 19 days. She is survived by a husband and one daughter Emma, and the following sisters and brothers: Miss Sarah REED, Hoppenville; William, of Kulpsville; Philip, of Perkiomenville; Daniel, of Norristown, and Calvin, of near Sumneytown. The funeral was held on Tuesday and was largely attended. Interment was made at the Dunkard Meeting House.
Elmer, son of John H. GODSCHALK, Esq., of near Perkiomenville, met with a shocking death on Monday last. Elmer, aged 28 years, with his family lived at 1856 North Warnock Street, Philadelphia. He was employed as teamster by J.W. BARRY, of the Farmers' Market and was hauling ice to the Swift & Co. storage house and helped to store it. To accomplish this it became necessary for GODSCHALK to go on the roof of the two story building to adjust a heavy iron pulley and a rope. In doing this, he lost his balance and in order to regain it threw up his hands and grasped an electric wire. In an instant he was thrown upon the roof with his feet projecting over the edge and fire flashing from his shoes. His shrieks were heard by the people in the vicinity and numbers ran to his assistance. By means of a rope he was dragged away from the wires, but life was extinct. Deceased is a son of John H. GODSCHALK, Justice of the Peace of Frederick township. He was married to a daughter of Jacob LEISTER, of Woxall, and is survived by her and two children. Also by his parents and his brother H.H. GODSCHALK, an attorney in Philadelphia. Mrs. John NESTER, of near Perkiomenville, and Marguerite and Nora, residing at home. The body was brought to the residence of his parents yesterday morning where the funeral services were held at 10 a.m., at the house and the remains were buried at Keelor's church cemetery.
Charles STOUDT, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home in New Hanover township, on Tuesday, aged 71 years 3 months and 8 days. The direct cause of his death was heart failure. Besides his widow he leaves to survive him four sons, Henry, Charles, Oliver and Edwin; and four daughters, Mrs. Amanda JONES, Mrs. Katie HAAS, Mrs. Emma FLIEGER and Mrs. Rosa GAUGLER. Interment was made at Christ (Huber's) Church on Friday, Rev. J.J. KLINE officiated.
Harvey BAHL, of near Steinsburg, was on Saturday married to Miss Stella ERNEY, of near Emaus. The wedding was solemnized at the parsonage by Rev. T.H. LEINBACH of Spinnerstown.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Elias SCHMOYER, of Bally, was the scene of an exceptionally large surprise party on Tuesday evening. The occasion was in honor of the twenty-first birthday anniversary of their daughter Cecelia. The guests came to the house in a body and when Miss SCHMOYER opened the door she was greeted by a merry shout. The young people made the SCHMOYER homestead ring from cellar to garret with their merry laughter. At about eleven o'clock they were ushered into the dining room where a delightful supper was served. A number of the guests assisted in the evenings entertainment by the rendition of several instrumental selections. A pleasant evening was spent and the party continued until a late hour.
A pleasant surprise party was tendered to Mrs. John LETTERHOUSE, of Bally, in honor of her 44th birthday anniversary on Monday evening. It was a positive suprise to Mrs. LETTERHOUSE, as she knew nothing of the intention of her friends until they arrived at her home in a body. The guests spent an enjoyable evening in a social manner. A sumptuous collation was served and the guests returned to their respective homes after wishing Mrs. LETTERHOUSE many more happy birthday anniversaries.
A sad drowning accident occurred at Layfield, New Hanover township this county last Friday evening at five o'clock. Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Monroe SHIVE, accidentally fell into the mill dam, near his father's mill and was drowned. Mr. SHIVE operates a grist mill along the Swamp creek and the race runs close to the yard where the children are allowed to play. The little boy was missed shortly after four o'clock and no tracks of him could be found until his hat was seen floating on the surface of the water. This circumstance caused a search by the mother in the absence of the father. She used a rake to search for the body in the water and was rewarded by finding the body cliinging to the rake. She drew his body from the water and carried it into the house. It is not known how the boy fell in, but it is supposed that he slipped from a foot-log close by, where the body was found. The little tot was the oldest of Mr. and Mrs. SHIVE's children, there being two younger ones, both girls. The boy was 4 years 5 months and 25 days of age. The funeral was held on Tuesday at the Lutheran church, New Hanover. Interment was made on the church cemetery.
James NASE, a deaf-mute residing at Finland, Bucks County, is the only active member of such a character, of a musical organization in this vicinity. Mr. NASE was a member of the old Finland Cornet Band, in which he played the cymbals for a period of ten years. After that organization had disbanded the famous Schuler Band of the same place was organized. In this organization he plays the same instrument and it is conceded by the members of the band that his knowledge of this instrument is far superior to that of any other member. It is interesting to see him play with the band. He is thoroughly acquainted with every piece and has a peculiar instinct which enables him to keep exact time. In many cases some of the instruments are led by him. Mr. NASE is a man forty years of age and takes great pleasure in the band's outings. He is a cigarmaker by trade and is employed at the Jesse N. HAAS factory, near Finland. He enjoys a large circle of friends, which he has gained through his pleasant disposition. He converses mostly by signs with the citizens of that vicinity, although there are a few who are able to talk with him by aid of the finger alphabet. Mr. NASE has never attended school, but being exceptionally bright and through constant study he is able to read and write.
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