Farmer Jacob STUFFLET, of Steinsburg, had a thrilling experience one day this week while he was about to kill a hog in its pen. There were several other hogs in the same pen at the time and after Mr. STUFFLET had cut the throat of the one hog, the others saw the blood and heard the squeals which caused them to become vicious and they made attacks upon Mr. STUFFLET. After trying to beat the hogs off he found that it was impossible to get away from them so he called for his bulldog and in an instant he jumped into the pen and saved its master from being badly bitten and perhaps killed.
Isaac MERKEL, of Old Zionsville, is again in the egg business, for during the last four weeks he sold one hundred and forty-one and a half dozen. For this lot of eggs he received $43.87. This is quite a nice sum to realize from one hundred and eighty chickens.
The quaint phraseologies in the will of the late Frederick LOMAX, of near Hoppenville, Marlborough township, attracted the attention of the Norristown lawyers, this week when it was brought out in the Orphans' Court, in the auditing of the first and final account of Frederick LOMAX, Jr., executor of the estate. It was developed that the decedent had been born, lived and owned property in England. He had moved to this county and settled in Marlborough township, where he purchased an estate. After his death letters of administration were taken out. Later it was discovered that decedent had made a will in England. Letters of administration were revoked and letters testamentary issued instead. The will was written by an English lawyer and was replete with quaint phrases. As sections of the will were read by Attorney Wm. F. DANNEHOWER they were listened to with great attention by the members of the Bar present.
At the session of Orphan's Court at Norristown on Thursday in an audit of the Estate of Reuben UMSTEAD, late of Frederick Township near Schwenksville his wife stated that during his life time decedent had often told her he had money in the house, stored in an old chest in a closet, in the corner of his garret. He often showed her the key and told her the chest had a very peculiar lock, that you had to turn the key three times to the right to unlock it. After decedent's death the chest was opened and $2900 in gold, silver, notes and foreign coin were found. It was alleged by some of the heirs, represented by J.A. STRASSBURGER, who had taken exceptions to the filing of the first and final accounts of Jacob G. GRIMLEY, administrator of the estate of the deceased, that all the money left by UMSTAD had not been accounted for. Mrs. Sarah UMSTAD testified to finding $2900 in the box. She said that 'Squire GRIMLEY has said that that was the amount in the box, and that she had looked over his shoulder and had seen that amount written on a paper. Squire GRIMLEY, who was represented by Freas STYER, told in his own behalf how he had opened the box and found the money divided between a number of receptacles to the extent of a dozen or more old pocketbooks, canvass bags, cigar boxes and pasteboard boxes. Some of the money was in the form of 2-cent pieces, old pennies, old silver dollars, and a number of $3 gold pieces. Most of the old coins he retained and put up at public sale, at which 31 old Pennies brought 77 cents and 3 of the $3 gold pieces brought $9.04. Twenty-six of the old dollars were sold for $31. The Total receipts amounting to $2801.72 were place in bank.
Mrs. Charles SEASHOLTZ, of Red Hill, lost her pocketbook containing ten dollars in a peculiar manner, on Wednesday while at Allentown. After waiting in the ladies waiting room at the depot for her train to leave, she accidentally dropped it and did not notice it until she was ready to go on the train. She went back to the room and found it empty and the purse gone. There was only one woman in the room when she went out and she evidently picked it up and left as soon as Mrs. SEASHOLTZ was out of her sight. The purse contained about ten dollars and her return ticket.
George DILLINGER, of Mantua, N.J., claims that his family cat, aged 42 years, is the oldest in the country.
Mrs. Benjamin S.O. WISE, of West Chester, aged 39 years is the youngest grandmother in that county. Her daughter, Mrs. Williom Se?????, aged 20 years, gave birth to a ?????
In the settlement of the estate of Wm. M. DOTTERER, of near Bechtelsville, Washington township, Berks county, on Tuesday, a son, Morris received one dollar as his share. The father declared in his will that "if Morris brings back the cow he has in his possession and pays the money loaned by his father, with accrued interest, he shall share equally in the estate; otherwise he shall only receive $1." The son chose the latter. Each of the other children received $763.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 449 of Pennsburg will banquet at the Pennsburg hotel on Saturday evening January 14. After the banquet the members and their weves will go to the Public Hall where they will be further entertained by music and addresses. The banquet will be held in honor of the lodges two oldest members Secretary H.J. SMITH and Treasurer Henry DIMMIG.
More than the usual share of misfortune seems to be hanging over William H. FOX, of Pottstown, driver of one of the oil wagons of the Atlantic Refining Company. Two weeks ago while loading his wagon with oil, a lever slipped and, striking Mr. FOX, broke his hand. Last week he resumed his duties but, being unable to drive, took Frank GEMPERLING of the same town as a driver with him on his route. Friday he was serving customers in the neighborhood, of Fruitville and Fagleysville. On the return trip while coming down SAYLOR's hill, between Fagleysville and Pleasant View, the heavy wagon started to slide, owing to the icy condition of the road and the brakes refusing to work. At the turn in the hill the wagon became overbalanced and turned over on its side. FOX was thrown heavily to the ground. GEMPERLING also fell in the accident. FOX was picked up in an unconscious condition and carried into the home of Fred. SAYLOR, nearby. After regaining consciousness he was driven to his home at Pottstown, by Mr. SAYLOR. He is hurt internally and is considerably bruised. GEMPERLING had his leg injured in a painful manner. The wagon was damaged somewhat, but the horses escaped without injury. There were about 100 gallons of oil in the tank, and some of this was spilled.
Statements that the next Republican candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania will probably be a Western man are welcome information to the Republicans of Lehigh County, who have a candidate for Lieutenant Governor in the person of Mayor Frederick E. LEWIS. He was a candidate in 1902, joining forces with ELKIN. Had ELKIN won for Governor LEWIS would have been named as his running mate. Since that time Lieutenant Colonel Harry C. TREXLER, of Allentown; a member of the Governor's staff, has been suggested as a probable candidate for Governor. He paid little attention to politics until two years ago, when he directed the campaign of his brother, Frank M. TREXLER, for Judge of Lehigh County. This year he was Lehigh's delegate to the National Convention. He says he is not a candidate for Governor, and says that what influence he may have will go to Mayor LEWIS.
William B. DIEHL, the tinsmith of this place, on Saturday had a runaway while out sleighing. His horse started to runaway in the lower end of Pennsburg, while he was returning from a business trip. Mr. DIEHL could not hold him and when he reached his home the animal tried to turn a sharp coroner to go in towards the stable, but a team tied to a hitching post interfered and the horse ran into the fence where he fell and Mr. DIEHL also fell out under the sleigh. Mr. DIEHL escaped injuries but the horse was badly lacerated about his legs.
Anthony DUFFY, a cigar maker of East Greenville, last Thursday, entered the shaving parlor of Herbert T. KNEULE, of Pennsburg, and while conversing with the proprietor he sat on the large stationary marble wash stand and broke it down. With the falling marble slab went eight shaving mugs belonging to Mr. KNEULE's customers. They were all broken. The marble slab was held in place by several heavy brackets and they were strong enough to bear the weight of Mr. DUFFY, but the "load" which he carried was evidently too much for them and they gave way, causing the damage.
Miss Lillie DIEROLF, of Topton, is the champion shot of Berks county. At the recent shoot held at Hancock she was awarded the first prize and received a purse for her marksmanship. Whenever she has appeared at contests her shooting has been admired, and she has always been successful in winning one or more of the prizes, even in competition with expert men. During the hunting season she devotes all her spare time to the chase, and this year her success was such that she outclassed most of the older hunters in that vicinity.
A unique suit, growing out of the recent smallpox epidemic at Pottstown will be instituted this week by Dr. S.B. SWAVELY, a Councilman for the Fifth Ward, against the Board of Health for quarantining him on the grounds that he had the disease. Doctor SWAVELY claims that he had neither varioloid nor smallpox and that the board had no diagnosis made of his disease.
For shooting George JASKE, an innocent boy, whom he regarded with suspicion, Officer John CHEW, of Cheltenham township, was sentenced by Judge SWARTZ to pay a fine of $100 and costs and imprisonment for ten days in jail. JASKE and a companion, on their way home about midnight from an entertainment, took fright at a man on horseback and ran. The man was Officer CHEW. Believing the boys were suspicious characters, he called to them to halt. They continued to run, and the officer fired two shots, one of the bullets striking JASKE in the leg.
After serving as organist of Zion's Reformed church at Pottstown, for fourteen years, Mrs. Rev. C.S. WIEND last week tendered her resignation to the consistory. The Music Committee of the Consistory has appointed Miss Martha A. EGOLF as organist and Mr. J.W.E. BOETTNER as choir leader. Mrs. WIEAND is well known at Pennsburg, having been a resident here for many years.
A Kiss is a peculiar proposition! Of no use to no one, yet absolute bliss to two. The small boy gets it for nothing, the young man has to steal it, the old man has to buy it! The baby's right, the lover's mask. To a young girl, faith, to a married woman hope, and to an old maid - charity! This definition is stolen from another paper, the editor of which probably knows what he is talking about.
Execution has been issued by the E. & J.C. LEEDS Company, of Philadelphia, on a judgment of $500, which was secured eighteen years ago against Sheriff John LARZELERE. The claim, with interest, now amounts to $1,201.14. The writ was executed from the Coroner's office, and Coroner KANE sarved the writ. It seems that this is the first time in eighteen years that sufficient property could be found in the Sheriff's name to cover the amount of the claim. The Coromer levied on one of the Sheriff valuable trotting horses and several wagons.
To be ground to bits by a passenger train was the fate of young Peter McGRATH, in Conshohocken, Friday evening. He was coasting on Poplar street hill, which leads over the Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad, and as the hill was icy and the sled upon which he was lying was going at a rapid pace, he was unable to avoid a Reading train. When the cars were stopped a number of women passengers fainted at the horrible sight.
While removing refuse from a cellar, John LOUGHREY, of Conshohocken, only a few hours out of jail, found a bottle of wine, drank it, and attacked the housekeeper. He was returned to prison for thirty days.
Slipping on ice near the Atlas cement quarry, at Martin's Creek, near Easton, Simon ??KES fell to the bottom of the hole, nearly 100 feet, and was killed.
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