The public school house in Washington township, Berks county, situate near Schultzville, was discovered to be on fire on Tuesday, by Andrew and Calvin KRIEBEL, of Hereford, who were passing by in a sleigh. The men at once tied their team and hurried into the building and informed the teacher, James GIEBEL, who was giving a geography lesson. Instantly there was a rush for the door and in less time than it takes to tell it the school house was emptied of pupils. The KRIEBELs and the teacher formed the pupils into a bucket brigade, and after an hour's work the fire was extinguished, but not until the chimney and part of the roof had been destroyed.
A pet cat belonging to Frank KEMMERER, of Steinsburg, lived three weeks without food or drink. The feline was missing for that period of time but no trace could be found until last Monday when a piteous cry was heard under the barber shop of F.G. SCHANTZENBACH in that village. The floor was opened and the pet cat was found fast in a rat trap. The poor animal was so much emaciated that it hardly was able to walk. It was released and is now gradually beginning to get strength again. This again demonstrates the fact that a cat has nine lives, for any other animal would have died during this time for want of food or nourishment.
Dr. Alfred J. YOST, the Democratic candidate for Mayor, swept Allentown by about 1400 majority carrying with him the entire Democratic city ticket, by somewhat less majority as follows: City Treasurer, A.L. REICHENBACH; Controller, James HAUSMAN; assessors, Charles D. SCHALL, John SCHOUDT. The Democrats gained Councilmen in the Third, Fifth and eleventh Wards. Councils are changed from one Republican on joint ballot to seven Democratic. The new Water Commissioner will be a Democrat and the Water Board will become Democratic. City Solicitor, Francis G. LEWIS, Rep., will be succeeded by a Democrat.
A dog belonging to William N. FREDERICK, of Schwenksville, was caught in two muskrat traps one night recently while roaming along the Spring Mountain. The dog was fast in the two traps with a foot in each and when found was lying over a rock almost dead. He lay out in the cold four days and four nights and it is a wonder that he was not frozen to death. It is thought that he will loose both paws that were caught in the trap.
Returning from a visit to Robert ZEMMEL, at Scheides, the team of horses which the Rev. Alexander FRANTZ, of Catasauqua, was driving took fright and ran away, upsetting the sleigh and throwing the family out. Allen, a 4-year-old son, struck his head against a fence post and died an hour later. Mr. and Mrs. FRANTZ and a 2-year-old daughter escaped unhurt.
A tin box containing about $200 in gold was found by the family of the late William R. BUCK of Phoenixville on Monday in the cellar of their home. The hiding place of the gold was revealed by Wesley W. SNYDER, to whom Mr. BUCK confided the secret several years ago, with instructions to say nothing of the hidden treasure until after his death which occurred last week.
Ulysses S. GEHMAN, of Earlington, sold his store property at that place to Frank KRATZ, who will take possession about April first. Mr. GEHMAN has since purchased a home in Souderton, where he expects to move after relinguishing the general merchandise business.
A special term of the civil court will be held in April and among the cases to come up will be that of W.J. BINDER vs. The Pottstown Daily News Publishing Co., Inc., of Pottstown. W.J. BINDER is publisher of the Pottstown Daily Ledger.
Henry GEHMAN, of Dillinger, on Wednesday shot two crows on one shot. They were on the wing when he made the good shot. This is something that many good marksmen cannot do.
A Philadelphia & Reading freight engine was this week engaged in moving box cars filled with ice from the J.C. HANCOCK siding near Palm station and returning empty cars to the same place. On Tuesday while making a flying switch with fourteen empty box cars, on the siding, the cars became uncontrollable to the trainmen, on account of the steep grade and a slippery rail and they ran away and smashed the plane at the ice house. The Hancock Ice Company, since the house at Palm is full, has made heavy shipments of ice direct from the dam and as a consequence there was much shifting to be done and an engine was constantly engaged. In four days there were about one hundred cars loaded and shipped to various points in Philadelphia. The ice house was damaged to a great extent by the runaway cars and the accident put a stop to the ice shipments for several days until the necessary repairs could be made. Joseph GEHRING, a son-in-law of Henry GERHARD, of Palm, was standing on the steps of the plane when the cars struck it and he was knocked down over a steep pile of broken cakes of ice and snow and rendered unconscious for a short time. He however was only slightly injured.
Herbert J. HARTZOG, of South Bethlehem, a student in the class of 1907 at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, has successfully passed the State Board of Law Examiners and received a certificate which will permit him when he completes his college course to practice before the Supreme Court of the State. There were 250 young men who took the examinations. Thirty passed. Mr. HARTZOG, is well known in this section of the Perkiomen Valley. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. I.T. HARTZOG and a granchild of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas WELKER, of Red Hill.
There are many students and friends of the International Correspondence Schools, of Scranton, Pa., who will have the privilege of hearing the question "Is Ignorance a Crime" answered by Martin SCHWEITZER, of Norristown. The subject of the Lecture is "Grit, Grip and Gumption." A demonstration of French, German and Spanish as taught by the Phonograph will be given by Mr. A.N. DEWEES. This will be held in Odd Fellow's Hall, Pennsburg, this evening. Everybody is invited. Admission free.
The crushed arm of Morris KRATZ, of Kratz Station, will be saved from amputation. Dr. H.F. SCHOLL, of Greenlane, had Mr. KRATZ in Philadelphia, on Saturday and had the arm examined by Prof. LAPLACE with the X-ray and it was found that the bones were properly set by the physicians and it was the opinion if nothing unforseen would occur that the arm would heal and Mr. KRATZ would get full use out of it.
The fourth death from typhoid fever occurred in the family of Daniel Z. MAST at Morgantown, near Reading on Sunday, when Annie, his 21-year-old daughter, succumbed to the disease. There are seven in the MAST family and all have been attacked with the malady except one son, Levi. But two recovered.
W. Howard ENGLE, of Pottstown a green grocer purchased the Gratersford Hotel for $16000. He will take possession on April 1. Mr. ENGLE has sold his truck and oyster business at Pottstown to M.H. RICHARDS of Pottstown, formerly of Zieglerville.
Mrs. Nancy STAHLY, of Woxall, on Monday fell down a flight of stairs and ruptured a blood vessel. Dr. J.E. BLANCK, of Green Lane, was summoned and attended to her injuries. She is 83 years old and blind.
Mrs. Cevilla J. REIFF, widow of A.W. REIFF, proprietor of the Globe Hotel in East Greenville, on Saturday purchased the hostlery for $1600, subject to a mortgage of $13,400. Mrs. REIFF has been conducting the place since her husband's death.
Mrs. Elizabeth WALBERT, of Macungie, is spending a few days with friends in East Greenville.
Miss Jennie SMITH, of this borough, spent a few days with relatives at Topton this week.
The A.J. DRESSLER Painting Company, of this borough, this week gave the Royal Palace Barber Shop a new coat of paint. The shop now has a clean, white enamel color and makes a handsome appearance.
E.W. COOK, Special Supervising Deputy of the Fraternites Accident Order of Philadelphia, spent several days this week in these boroughs.
Jacob SAYLOR, of East Greenville, visited his brother John H. SAYLOR, of Allentown, who is ill with typhoid fever.
Mr. and Mrs. James MOHR, of Shimersville, spent Sunday with the family of Mr. and Mrs. Frank GRABER, of this borough.
Mrs. Emma HERSH, of this borough, spent Saturday in Philadelphia.
Charles TITLOW, the paper hanger, of this borough, made a business trip to Philadelphia on Saturday.
Wellington KEPLER, of this borough, spent Sunday in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Harvey SWENK, of this borough, spent Saturday at Allentown.
Mr. and Mrs. James HOFFMAN, of this borough, spent Saturday at Allentown.
Charles M. YOUNG, of near Pennsburg, upset on Sunday afternoon while sleighing through this borough. The horse got away from him and ran up to East Greenville where it was caught in front of Mahlon GERHART's residence.
Clarence G. WELKER, of this borough, visited the family of his brother Howard S. WELKER, of Philadelphia, on Saturday and Sunday.
C. Wahl OHMES, of Ambler, spent Saturday and Sunday with the family of Dr. and Mrs. J.G. HERSH, of East Greenville.
Miss Ida GERHART, of this borough, spent Saturday at Allentown.
Miss Emma KULP, of this borough, spent Saturday at Allentown.
Miss Mae WAAGE, of this borough, made a business trip to Philadelphia, on Monday.
William W. DRESSLER, of this borough, made a business trip to Philadelphia on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin EMERT and daughter, of this borough, spent Sunday in Lansdale, visiting relatives.
John CHITTICK and lady friend, Olivia MILLER, of this borough, spent Sunday in Sassamansville, visiting relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. O.S. KRIEBEL, of this borough, spent Wednesday in Philadelphia. They heard President ROOSEVELT lecture in the Academy of Music.
Mrs. Melvin KEHS, of East Greenville, one day this week slipped on the icy pavement and fell. Her wrist bone was split and Dr. J.G. HERSH attended to the injury.
Dr. Henry BOBB and daughter, Mrs. J.P. SCHAEFFER, of East Greenville, on Wednesday attended the exercises of the Pennsylvania University Day celebration at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
Miss Sallie PFAFF, of Finland, drove to the studio of Prof. H.K. BECHTEL, at East Greenville, in a sleigh and tied the horse to the post in front of the studio. During the wait the animal became fractious and kicked breaking the sleigh.
Benjamin KEYSER, proprietor of the Windsor House, Norristown, Ex-Commissioner John HAMPTON, of near Abrams, and Brooke ADAMS, of Norristown, on Wednesday attended the horse sale of D.K. GRABER of this borough. The former purchased a horse.
Rev. Wm. Barnes LOWER, D.D., of Wyncote, this county, will lecture at Perkiomen Seminary, on Tuesday, March 7, on "Yellowstone National Park." This is a lecture that is very widely known and has been commented on by the press in very flattering terms. It will be illustrated and no one should miss it. Dr. LOWER was with the Seminary students during the week of prayer, and all the students look forward very expectantly to the lecture on March 7.
James THOMPSON was whirled around shafting and had his clothing stripped off in a Conshohocken woolen mill, but escaped serious injuries.
Dr. Daniel L. BOWER, son of Dr. J.B. BOWER, of Boyertown, was struck by a shifting car in the Walnut street railroad yard at Reading, shortly after midnight, Friday morning, and killed. No one saw the accident. Mr. BOWER had gone to the car inspector's shanty to get a section of air hose and it was on this trip that he met with the accident. One of his legs was broken and there was a hole in his head. The brakeman boarded at the Continental Hotel. He was 31 years old and unmarried. It is said that young BOWER, who graduated with honors at the Philadelphia Dental College, contracted the cocaine habit, while practicing. He was obliged to give up the work and his father secured for him a position on the railroad, thinking the change would benefit him.
Dr. Joseph E. BLANCK, of Green Lane, is one of the busiest physicians in this section of Montgomery county. He, on one day last week made forty-three calls on grippe patients. The doctor had considerable driving to do in order to see so many patients, as his practice extends over a large territory.
Mathematical experts were called upon to settle a dispute as to who was the champion hog-raiser of the vicinity of Pottstown. The disputants were Elias H. GILBERT, of Pottstown, who killed a porker one year old that dressed 510 pounds; Morris MCFARLAND, of North Coventry, slaughtered one and one-half years old, weighing 552 pounds, and John ECKER, also of North Coventry, a monster, 2 years 1 month old, that tipped the scale at 754 pounds. The experts gave Mr. GILBERT first prize, basing their award on these fine points: That his hog, increasing proportionately to the age of Mr. MCFARLAND's, would have weighed 765 pounds, and to the age of Mr. ECKER's it would have smashed the scales at 1062 1/2 pounds.
Samuel H. MENSCH, formerly proprietor of the Farmers' and Windsor hotels, at Norristown has purchased the Lebanon Valley House the leading hostelry in Lebanon for $40,000 and will take possession April 1. Since disposing of the Windsor House Mr. MENSCH has been living retired.
After a walk of eleven miles through the snow, Mr. and Mrs. Amos KLINE, of Lower Heidelberg, Berks county, arrived in Reading, Sunday and ascertained the whereabouts of their son William, for whom they had been searching for 18 years. They learned that he is working on a farm at Fleetwood, and arrangements have been made to have the aged couple meet him there next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. KLINE learned his whereabouts through D.M. BLATT, of Reading. Mrs. KLINE's first husband died eighteen years ago, leaving her with five children. The family became scattered. When Mrs. KLINE married her present husband she was anxious to again gather her family. All were found except William, the oldest. He had been an inmate of the Home for Friendless Children in Reading, and was taken from there by the ROTHERMEL family of Fleetwood.
Emanuel K. SHANKEL, of Pennsburg on Thursday purchased the entire property of Margaret GREGOR, at sheriff's sale, at Norristown. The price paid was $4600. This includes a small tract in Upper Hanover township, near MARKLEY's mill, known as the TOUGHELL farm.
The lifeless body of Prof. Harry K. BECHTEL (picture), a talented musician of Pennsburg, was found by a farmer, William WHITEL, on a lonely road several miles from Haddonfield, N.J., at 4 p.m. last Saturday. Prof. BECHTEL left his home last Thursday morning to see his publishers at Philadelphia, having the plates and music rolls of several of his late compositions, which are in form to be issued. On leaving home he told his aged mother and his sister that he would return the same evening. But evening came and Prof. BECHTEL failed to appear. Friday and Saturday passed and the family heard mothing of the missing man until Sunday morning when the Philadelphia papers reached town, wherein it was stated that Prof. BECHTEL's body had been found several miles from Haddonfield. Immediately on reading about the death of the unfortunate man his friends in East Greenville and Pennsburg consulted and communicated with C.W. KEELY, of Philadelphia, formerly of East Greenville, asking him to go and view the body for the purpose of identification. When Mr. KEELY arrived at the morgue to which the body had been taken, he at once recognized the man as his former music teacher. He then learned that the body had been found by William WHITEL, a farmer, on Saturday afternoon, at four o'clock, on a lonely road, several miles from Haddonfield, that the man, when found, was resting on his knees with the face bowed on the snow, with hat, overcoat, gold watch and chain and wallet, containing a considerable amount of money missing. The only money found on the body consisted of two nickels and two cents, twelve cents in all. Several cards were found in his pocket, one his business card bearing his name and home address and another, a ticket for a drawing of $100 in gold, issued by the base ball club of East Greenville. These cards served as a means of information to the city dailies by which Prof. BECHTEL's relatives and friends were reached. Mr. KEELY also learned that Mr. WHITEL, on finding the body, notified coroner C. Haines LIPPINCOTT, of Camden, who did not arrive until eight hours afterwards to remove the body from the place in which it was found. A certificate was issued, stating that his death was due to exposure.
This certificate is very unsatisfactory, as the body bears evidence of rough usage, the head ????? ????? and both ears injured, this in connection with the missing money, articles of clothing and jewelry, should ????? ????? the coroner to make thorough investigation. It has been ascertained that there were no foot prints leading to the lonely spot in which the body was found, so that it is not possible to conclude that the unfortunate man wandered to the place and was overcome by the cold. Indications are rather, it is said by those who viewed the scene of the death, that Prof. BECHTEL was taken to the place in a sleigh, probably the night before, as the body was frozen solid, and thrown out, by some party or parties, who may have had previously robbed him while under the influence of knock-out drops administered for that purpose. The case should be re-opened and a thorough investigation made. This is due to the family and friends of Prof. BECHTEL and to the coroner and the honor of the State of New Jersey. The embalmed body was brought to the home of Prof. BECHTEL, at Pennsburg, on Monday noon by C.W. KEELY, and its arrival not only brought grief to the immediate family, but cast a gloom over the community, as everybody considered him a friend. Sketch Of His Life. Prof. H.K. BECHTEL was born near Clayton, Berks county, on May 10th, 1855. While still a boy of tender years he displayed an exceptional talent for music and at the age of 12 years he played some very difficult pieces, all of which was acquired without a teacher. When 16 years of age Prof. BECHTEL entered a music school at Friendship, New York, where he graduated at the head of his class two years later.
His parents had removed to Pennsburg when he was quite small, and on graduation he returned to his home and started to teach music. Since that time there is hardly any one who knows music throughout this section that has not at some time been one of his students. After spending several years in Pennsburg Prof. BECHTEL became one of the teachers in the school from which he graduated. Later he taught for three years in Philadelphia. From there he went to Lansdale, teaching music students and bands for eight years. About ten years ago he came back to Pennsburg to follow his profession. A year after coming to his home his father died, since which he has taken care of his mother, who is now 87 years of age, and his sister. During the last period of residence in Pennsburg, Prof. BECHTEL had pupils in Green Lane, Spinnerstown, Sumneytown, Schwenksville, Zionsville and these boroughs and surrounding districts. He was also teacher of the famous Citizens' Band, of East Greenville, which under his instruction has gained the reputation of having no superior in the interior of the State. For some time Prof. BECHTEL served as organist of St. John's Chapel, East Greenville, his skill being such that there was no known instrument of which he was not master. About a year ago he opened a music store and studio at East Greenville, where he taught instrumental music. He also at different times gave lessons in voice culture to numerous young people from this section. He was a member of a musical organization of Philadelphia, Red Men lodge, of Sumneytown, Knights of Malta, of Pennsburg, and of the New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church. Prof. BECHTEL was a composer of ability. While at school he wrote his first piece, "Break of Morn," which he dedicated to his mother.
Another one, "Drifting," was also dedicated to her. Among the most prominent of his other compositions are, "Happy Bill," "Village Chapel Chimes," "Perkiomen," "Pure Flames of Love" and "Love's Responses." Two of the three pieces which Prof. BECHTEL took along on leaving his home were entitled "Blizzard" and "Love's Caprice." All of his compositions always found a ready sale, as musicians considered them masterpieces.
Mrs. Elwood HEACOCK has recovered of her severe attack of grippe.
Aged Mrs. Michael CROLL who has been ill for some time is able to sit up part of the time.
Michael HUNSBERGER is now able to come down stairs.
Jacob DRESHER is still confined to the house with grippe.
Mrs. John KEYSER has the grippe.
In March Geo. METZGER expects to move to Bridgeport on the M.D. SEIPT farm. The farm of fifteen acres where Mr. METZGER is now living was sold to a Mr. NICKEL, of West point for $1600.
Landlord W.F.A. TITUS moved to the Perkiomen Bridge Hotel on Wednesday.
Rev. Jacob MENSCH attended the funeral of Daniel L. BOYER, at Boyertown, on Tuesday. His age as 31 years, 11 months and 13 days.
At the election on Tuesday there were 242 votes polled. The road question brought many of the voters out that would not have come otherwise. Chas. JOHNSON, independent for supervisor, was defeated receiving 96 votes. The following were elected: Henry COOKER and Andrew GRATER, supervisors; W.B. HENDRICKS, constable; Charles ALLEBACH and Enos SCHWENK, school directors; Clement BEAN, auditor; Frank FOX, judge of elections; Samuel REIFF, town clerk, and H.D. HALLMAN and Charles POOL, inspector of elections. All are Republicans except C.M. POOL.
Samuel KULP will move on the place of the late Henry BEAN.
Wm. M. KASE will sell his farm stock at public sale next month, after which he will move to Reading. His son, Charles will take possession of the farm about April 1.
Mrs. Jacob FULLMER returned from a visit to relatives in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank COVELY, of Pottstown, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael COVELY.
At a target match held at the Bally House, George HESS, of Dale, proved the winner.
Mrs. Henry SELL, who was injured in a runaway accident last December has nearly recovered and has this week concluded her trip to Philadelphia, which she attempted when the accident occurred.
Samuel MOYER, of Clayton, and Miss Rebecca ROMIG, of Worman, were married on Saturday at the parsonage of A.M. WEBER, of Boyertown.
Andrew BERKY, of the Grammar School had a spelling bee on Wednesday evening, in the contest Gertrude MILLER and Herbert BERKY were the prize winners. Each received a book.
Dr. I.B. YEAKEL, who had been seriously ill for several weeks, is in his office again, although not able to go out.
On Tuesday, Mrs. James MOHR had a quilting party at her house. The party consisted of Mrs. Wm. HUFF, Mrs. John SCHREIBER, Mrs. L.S. SHIMER, Mrs. H.S. KERN, Mrs. Erwin KREIDER, Mrs. R.H. HELD, John RACE and Mrs. David DELONG. Good accommodation was given for they were taken from and brought to their homes again in the evening, besides having had a nice supper. The quilt on which they worked is a very handsome one and required a great deal of work. It seems they have all enjoyed the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren JOHNSON took in the entertainment at the Dillinger's school house on Wednesday evening.
Amos FRYER, our faithful mail carrier and Mrs. Daniel FOSTER have been real sick with pneumonia, but at this writing they both have improved.
H.S. KERN visited his brother David and family at Pennsburg on Saturday.
Mrs. L.S. SHIMER is visiting her sister Mrs. CHRIST at Coopersburg for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. SCHANTZ from Hosensack, were the guests of H.S. KERN and family on Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen MOLL and children, Lizzie and Edna, of Corning, and Mr. and Mrs. Manoah SCHULTZ, of Chapel, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert FRY and family, on Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. O.S. KREIBEL, of Pennsburg, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James ROBERTS and family, on Thursday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry HIESTAND, Mrs. Jacob HIESTAND and Miss Sallie KNETZ, all of Corning, attended a funeral at Earlville, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Maria LANDIS, of Clayton, visited her daughter Mr. and Mrs. Albert FRY, on Tuesday.
Miss Ellen SCHULER, of Hosensack, spent Tuesday and Wednesday with her aunt, Amanda FRY.
Miss Stella SALLADE, of Pennsburg, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William SALLADE.
Mr. and Mrs. B.R. DELLICKER, their son Paul and daughter Mabel spent last Sunday at Allentown, with Mr. and Mrs. GILBERT.
Miss Agnes MILLER employed at Allentown, spent last Sunday with her parents.
Mrs. Elmer SHIFFERSTINE, of Tamaqua, spent last Sunday with her sister, Mrs. O.R. FRANTZ.
Lawrence, the four-year-old son of L.H. MILLER had been seriously sick. We are glad to report a decided improvement.
Chas. and Ida MESCHTER, of Palm, were noticed in town on Saturday making their stay with Mr. and Mrs. S.B. BECHTEL.
Our merchant S.B. BECHTEL sold his express sleigh to Abraham LATSHAW, of this place at private figures.
Milton MOYER, sold his horse to Jacob BOWMAN at private figures.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles CONRAD, a son.
Calvin HOFFMAN, of York, Pa., was in town visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John HOFFMAN.
The Bechtelsville school teacher J.F.M. KOCH purchased an organ for the school on Tuesday.
Mrs. Elmer HOLLAWAY, of Pottstown was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel SCHOLLENBERGER.
A child of Mr. and Mrs. GRAFF, of Reading, was buried here on Thursday.
George L. BRUMBACH moved into the house vacated by G.G. YODER.
Isaac MOYER, of near Shanesville, was buried on Tuesday at Hill Church. The funeral was largely attended. Rev. MICHLER officiated.
Mrs. Frank M. GLACE, of Reading, is the guest of Reuben GLACE and wife.
The coal yard owned by H.H. STAUFFER is for rent.
The mansion owned by Samuel LANDIS, of near New Berlinville, was sold to George BRINTZEGHOFF. He will build a blacksmith shop and will take possession in spring.
H.B. SEYLER from Reading, is stopping in town.
Erwin MILLER and daughter Linnie, of Alburtis, were the guests of his brother Horace MILLER and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer NUSS and sons, Raymond and Norman, John GERY, Robert GERY, Miss Lucy BITTENBENDER and Mrs. M.M. GERY had a sleigh ride to Mr. and Mrs. Erwin ROHRBACH, of District.
Stella RICHARD, of Clayton, paid a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome RICHARD.
James KUHNS and family, of Palm, were the guests of Henry SCHMOYER and family on Sunday.
A.M. TROLLINGER and Nathaniel GREGORY were in Reading on business.
Mrs. Milton GERY and Mrs. John D. STRUNK and son were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel GREGORY.
Z. FRONHEISER, Horace MILLER, Clinton STERNER and James TROLLINGER attended the sale of Benjamin MECHLING, at Zionsville.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer NUSS and Manoah MASTER attended the funeral of Mrs. David REESE at St. Peter's church.
John ROSENBERGER and E.S. SHELLY visited the family of Allen STAUFFER at Palm last Tuesday.
The Rev. Mr. J.S. MOYER, of Centre Valley, occupied the pulpit at the West Swamp Mennonite church last Sunday afternoon.
Messrs E.S. SHELLY, H.S. STAUFFER, Adolph SHELLY and George KRAUSS attended the Hosensack Literary society last Friday evening. E.S. SHELLY made an address.
Mr. and Mrs. William G. STAUFFER and daughter Florence, Mrs. Aaron SCHANTZ and daughter Edna and son Howard and Miss Katie STAUFFER, all of Hosensack constituted a sleighing party visiting the family, of Samuel SHELLY last Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry BRANDIS and daughter Maggie and Mr. and Mrs. James GROFF spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Milton HARTZELL at Cressman.
The Reformed Sunday school officers were elected on Sunday. They are as follows: Superintendent, Wilson INHOFF; Asst. Superintendent, Noah DEETZ; Secretary, Frank SHIVE; Treasurer, Henry L. HEDRICK; Organist, Mrs. Frank SHIVE; Assistant Organist, Mrs. Louis MILLER; Librarians, Miss Amanda HIMMELWRIGHT and Miss Carrie GROFF.
Mrs. John BARNDT is on the sick list.
The Christmas Endeavor meeting was well attended on Sunday evening. The officers for the next six months were elected as follows: President, Wilson INHOFF; Vice President, Henry HETRICK; Secretary, Noah DEETZ; Treasurer, Mrs. Isaac HETRICK; Organist, Mrs. Frank SHIVE; Asst. Organist, Mrs. Louis MILLER.
C.W. GERHART and children Lulu, Alma and Ross, of Ambler, were the guests of Mrs. L. GERHART on Sunday.
W.H. HEIL, the constable has been re-elected.
Harrison HALLMAN and wife visited friends in Allentown.
Lewis MORGAN is busily engaged in the huckstering business.
Titus YEAKEL visited friends at Perkiomen Seminary on Wednesday.
Quite a number of our folks attended the public sale of Benjamin MECHLING.
Miss Carrie KEMMERER of Philadelphia is spending a two weeks' vacation with her mother.
Lewis MORGAN bought four horses at the MECHLING sale.
GERY's orchestra is busily engaged furnishing music at the different hops.
Mrs. Mahlon MOLL is confined to the house with the grippe.
Otto HERTEL is still moving goods to his recently purchased farm between Perkiomenville and Zieglersville.
It is reported that Solomon FEINGOLD purchased the Daniel MOLL farm of his son Frank, of East Greenville.
Quite a number of people of this vicinity attended the public sale of D.K. GRABER and Benjamin S. MECHLING on Washington's Birthday.
Warren and Raymond PEPPLE of Allentown were the guests of John K. HILLEGASS on Washington's Birthday.
Miss Eva HILLEGASS had no school on Washington's Birthday.
A sleighing party from Geryville visited George BARTLETT on Tuesday evening.
Henry KRIEBEL and Hugh MCLEAN took a lot of horses to the Allentown Bazaar this week.
Clement BOOZ and John ZEPP were elected supervisor and Edwin D. REITER and William BUCK, School Directors of Marlborough Township.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. KLINE a son.
The following spent Sunday with Reuben BEITLER and family: Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose BEITLER and daughter Edna, Mrs. James MOYER and daughter Lizzie of Bechtelsville, and Misses and Lizzie HARTLINE, Minnie ESHBACH, Lillie HAAS, Annie HAAS and Sallie CLEMMER; Henry CLEMMER, Fred FISHER of this place and Alfred DEER of Huff Church.
The funeral of Levi LEH was held on Friday Feb. 24 at Huff's Church.
Mr. and Mrs. William SCHUECK visited Morris HAAS and family.
A sleighing party composed of the following visited Mahlon REIGNER and family of Barto: James REPPERT, Isaac REPPERT, Willie REPPERT, Clinton SCHUECK, Howard SCHUECK, Cyrus BEITLER, Ambrose ACKERMAN, Lawrence FREY and Claude SCHANE; Misses Minnie ESHBACH, Lillie HAAS, Katie BEITLER, Jennie REPPERT, Mabel ACKERMAN, Minnie KEHS and Madomna KEHS.
Mrs. Susan HEIL was on a visit to Maria LANDIS on Saturday.
Mrs. Maria LANDIS was on a visit to Albert FREY and family on Tuesday.
Misses Minnie ESHBACH, Lillie HAAS, Annie HAAS and Mabel FREY visited William SCHUECK and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen FREY of Dale visited William FREY and family on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. William CLEMMER attended the wedding of Wayne CLEMMER and Ida GUNDRY of Fleetwood.
Jennie LEESER of Philadelphia visited her parents on Sunday.
Miss Jennie REPPERT visited Minnie ESHBACH on Sunday.
Solomon K.O. GRIMLEY Superintendent of the American Ice Company's plant who had dislocated his shoulder is again able to attend to his duties.
Frank SCHWENK of Schwenksville had a large attendance at his horse sale on Thursday. Fair prices were realized.
E.K. LEIDY received a carload of ear corn this week.
Elmer Y. KEYSER was in Philadelphia on Monday of this week on business.
Rev. F.P. HAGNER, preached his farewell sermon in the Evangelical Church last Sunday. He is attending conference at Lebanon this week.
J.S. DAUB was elected as School Director and Jacob G. GRIMLEY was elected Justice of the Peace on Tuesday's election. Jesse B. SCHLOTTERER was also re-elected Supervisor.
Wm. and Emma ROSS, of New Hanover, were visiting A.K. HUBER and family last week.
Several of the young people of this village are confined to the house by tonsilitis. Bessie STYER who was quite ill is improving.
Henry RENNINGER who is confined to the house ever since he had broken his leg is getting along fairly well.
Jacob HUBER is sick with grip and inflammation of the stomach.
C.K. HUBER who was confined to the house with grip for about three weeks, is able to go out again.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Calvin SCHANELY.
Aaron POOL, our largest milk shipper to Philadelphia, stopped shipping milk and is hauling it to the creamery.
Charles BUCHER, Jonas DERSTINE and lady friends spent Sunday with the former's parents.
Ulysses HARPEL and wife, of Pottstown, are visiting A.M. ALDERFER.
Harry, son of Frederick RITTER, is on the sick list.
A child of Henry A. GROFF is recovering from pneumonia.
Harry W. GANDER will go in the clothing business with Jonathan TRUMBAUER, at Spring Mount.
Mrs. Hiram WINGERT and daughters Katie and Mamie of Pennsburg were the guests of Simon ADAM on Sunday.
Mrs. George STAHL is sick with the Grippe.
Mrs. Edwin CLEMMER is on the sick list.
Mrs. Isaac STAHL and children visited her parents at East Greenville on Wednesday.
J.B. FRANK of Lebanon, made a business trip to this place on Thursday.
Good many people around here attended the public sale of Benj. MECHLING near Hosensack on Wednesday.
Samuel REINHART and son Allen made a business trip to Pennsburg on Wednesday.
Henry KLINE our old supervisor is re-elected again for the coming year.
MUMBAUERs cigar factory was closed on Wednesday on account of Washington's birthday.
Abram M. MOYER will sell his stock and farming implements on March 25 as he wil quit farming.
Harry HOOT and John BOYER represented Camp No. 600 P.O.S. of A., at the county convention on Wednesday at Ambler.
Barndt NASE bought a horse from Clayton FLUCK the horse dealer last week.
The election passed off quietly there being no opposition except for supervisor which resulted in Howard REED having received 104 votes William COPE 78 and William FITZGERALD 76 votes. The two highest were elected.
The funeral of Isaac MOYER, of near Shanesville was held at his late residence on Tuesday.
J.B. GRUBER purchased an Ellis thrashing machine and separator for $115.
Mr. and Mrs. John MOSER were on a visit to their daughter Mrs. John YERGER on Sunday and on their return home they had to pass a sleigh and their sleigh was upset throwing the occupants out of the sleigh. The horse started to run home but no damage was done to the horse nor sleigh but Mrs. MOSER was slightly hurt.
Mrs. John CARVER and daughter were visiting in Trumbauersville on Tuesday with William CARVER.
Miss Stella STAUFFER celebrated her sixteenth birthday on Sunday. She was presented with a very fine cape from one of her friends.
P.U. HENDRICKS is sporting a fine new black horse which he bought of J.K. BUCHER on Monday.
Mrs. A.K. COPE purchased a fine new sleigh at the Pennsburg Carriage Bazaar.
John MOSER bought a horse at GRABER's sale on Wednesday.
John VONDEHEID and John KLINE were in Lehighton, on Wednesday, on business.
Charles MOTZ was in Philadelphia on Thursday.
Edwin KRUM was in this section this week buying up horses for the Allentown Horse Bazaar.
Mr. and Mrs. Abel PRICE, of Harleysville, were the Sunday guests of Charles BREY.
A valuable horse died for Chas. F. MOTZ on Monday.
Mrs. J.A. HARING is very sick at present with typhoid pneumonia, Miss Katie MENSCH, of Pennsburg, is nursing her.
Charles STYER is on the sick list with a sore hand.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HOFFMAN and grandchildren, of Palm, and Mrs. Oswin DERR, of East Greenville, visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John STEYER, on Saturday.
Rev. O.F. WAAGE was visiting in this vicinity on Monday.
H.H. HARING will have public sale next Saturday with an extra load of fresh cows.
H.J. BENDER was elected supervisor for the coming term.
Harry, the young son of Warren PARKER, of Emaus, fell in front of the Cornwall Hotel, in that borough, and broke his ankle. Dr. BACKENSTOE reduced the fracture.
While his mother was out Sunday, Matthew SYLVESTER, the little son of Michael SYLVESTER, fell into a tub of boiling water and was so badly scalded that he died soon after.
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