Clippings from the Pennsburg Town and Country newspaper, Saturday, May 6, 1905

MISSING ATTORNEY RETURNS AND IS JAILED

John T. WAGNER, of Norristown, the missing attorney, who disappeared two weeks ago, after it had been learned that he had embezzled money belonging to his clients, walked into Magistrate HARRY's office, at Norristown shortly before 9 o'clock Monday morning and surrendered himself to Constable John WOLFE. When WAGNER entered the office he was accompanied by his attorney, E.L. HALLMAN. The defendant waived a hearing and was committed in default of $5000 bail on the charge of embezzlement. WAGNER had the appearance of a man who was just getting over a long spell of illness. He talked freely to Constable WOLFE and said that he was sorry that he had embezzled the money. He said that if his friends would offer to go his bail he would refuse to accept the kindness, as he preferred to stay in jail until his case was called for trial at the June term of court. He would then plead guilty and throw himself upon the mercy of the court. It is said that since his disappearance WAGNER has been in Montreal, Canada. The first warrant sworn out for the arrest of Mr. WAGNER was at the instance of Harry BAIRD, of the firm of Baird & Mills who alleges that he gave WAGNER six hundred dollars to pay off a mortgage on his house on Norris street. Mr. BAIRD was of the opinion that the mortgage had been satisfied until a few weeks ago, when he was notified that the interest was due. He then made an investigation and ascertained that the money had not been paid.

Another warrant was issued on Saturday by Magistrate HARRY. It was sworn out by John and James GOUDY, of Limerick. They allege that WAGNER was employed as their attorney, and that he collected from James McINTRYE $1800, the proceeds of the sale of a farm at Limerick. It is also alleged that WAGNER received from Warren R. MOYER $877.50, the result of a sale of a house and tract in Limerick. This money, it is claimed, was also embezzled. Mr. WAGNER's household goods were sold on Saturday afternoon and his residence at Swede street near Chestnut. The sale was well attended and good prices were obtained. When he was sent to jail and searched at the prison he had only 6 cents in his possession. He told Warden GOTWOLS that because he was out of funds he was compelled to walk from Reading to Pottstown when he was returning to give himself up.

WAGNER admitted that he had been using money belonging to his clients for the last seven years. He was admitted to the bar in 1895, and three years later used money that did not belong to him. He had a mania for investing in small patents, and it is said he had sunk $45,000 in stocks of novelty companies organized at Royersford and Reading. About two dozen of WAGNER's creditors met at Norristown on Tuesday to see what arrangements could be made for a settlement. The outlook was far from being encouraging, as the attorney is practically penniless and his family, consisting of a wife and two children, is being cared for by friends. It is said that the stock held by WAGNER in the novelty companies is practically worthless, and will not realize 10 cents on the dollar. WAGNER is 38 years old, and before being admitted to the bar was a school teacher in Lower Providence township, residing at Gratersford.

TWENTY YEARS IN JAIL HAUNTS DREAMS OF NURSE

A fine of $4000 and twenty years imprisonment is haunting the dreams of Mrs. Blanche E. NOURSE, of Harrisburg, a trained nurse who occupies a cell in the Montgomery County jail, at Norristown. She was recently committed to jail, without bail, by Squire MISSIMER of Pottstown, charged with arson. Her case will come up for trial at the June term of court.

CIGAR FIRM WILL INCORPORATE

The cigar manufacturing firm of J.L. DIMMIG and Bros. of East Greenville will incorporate. Application will be made to Governor PENNYPACKER for a charter on May 10 and the intended incorporation will be known as the DIMMIG Cigar Company. The names mentioned in the application for a charter are John L. DIMMIG, Charles D. DIMMIG and William H. DIMMIG. The company will be capitalized at $20,000.

"HUNS JOHN" DEAD

With the death of John Heinrich HEIMBACH a few days ago in the Berks County Almshouse a unique character, known all over Berks and Lehigh Counties, passed away. His early life was spent in the vineyards along the Rhine, and 30 years ago he came to Pennsylvania. Known as "Dog John," HEIMBACH for 25 years went about the country selling dogs, an old horse pulling a covered wagon, in which he kept his cooking and sleeping outfit. Sometimes he would have 25 dogs in his pack. One cold day last winter HEIMBACH was found nearly frozen in an old smithy at Siesholtzville, his half-starved horse near him and a number of his hungry dogs lying around. He was taken to the County Home, and, although his feet were so badly frozen that he would never have been able to use them, he had expected up to within a few days of his death to resume his old occupation.

FARMER HAS BLOOD POISONING

John SCHMID, of near Kemmerer's mill, in West Salisbury township, Lehigh county, is suffering from blood poisoning. Three weeks ago while cutting corn fodder he accidentally cut his hand and he later contracted a cold, which affected the injury and caused blood poisoning to set in. He was in a precarious condition for several days.

FOUND A LADIES GOLD WATCH

Fred, the ten year old son of Charles SCHLICHER, of the Queen of the Valley Farm, near Hillegass, found a ladies gold watch. The watch was found in the paper stock at the Perkiomen Paper Mills. It has a Swiss movement and is beatifully ornamented on the outside. The watch probably cost fifty dollars.

PRESENTED SILVER COMMUNION SERVICE

The TAGERT family of near East Greenville and Edwin J. WIEDER, the jeweler of Pennsburg, presented the Pennsburg Reformed congregation with a silver communion service. The set was used for the first time at the communion the other Sunday. The set is a beautiful one being handsomely engraved.

IRON TIED TO BABE IN RIVER

With its skull crushed, the body of an infant two or three days old was found in the Lehigh river, at Allentown last Friday. The body was weighted down with a piece of iron vise fastened about the arm with a piece of copper wire. The coroner investigated and found that the child was still born.

HALL AND STABLE WILL BE BUILT

A new stable, 45 by 60 feet in size, with a public hall on the second floor, will be built at the Topton House, E.M. HIGH proprietor. M.T. BUTZ, the owner of the hotel, has placed the contract with Wm. S. SEIP, who will begin work in May.

BOY JUMPED FROM FENCE AND FRACTURES ARM

Howard BARTHOLOMEW, of Green Lane, fractured an arm this week in a peculiar manner. He had climbed on a fence and jumped from it when he fell and got his arm twisted under the weight of his body causing the fracture. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob BARTHOLOMEW.

SOWED OATS BY HAND AT AGE OF 80 YEARS

Jacob S. REIFF, an octogenarian of Lederachville, on Wednesday of last week sowed three acres of oats by hand. Mr. REIFF is hale and hardy for a man of his age and the sowing of oats seemed to be only play for him.

DEATH FOR OVERLOADING AN ELEVATOR

Francis SMITH, an employe of the Thomas Iron Company at Hokendauqua, while at work on a scaffold on Monday morning, attempted to wheel a barrow on an overloaded elevator, caused the latter to start and himself rolled off, fell about 60 feet and was instantly killed.

OLD SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT TO QUIT

Professor Harry F. LEISTER, who has continuously held the position of superintendent of the public school of Phoenixville, for a period of thirty-three years, is about to resign. It is said that Professor LARAMIE, of Bethlehem, is to be appointed to the vacancy.

WEDS HIS SAMPLE HOUSEWIFE

Justus STORT, a well-known resident of Quakertown, answered an advertisement of a Philadelphia woman who wanted a position as housekeeper, and she came to him, liked the place and in six days they had arranged for Monday's marriage.

TWO BROTHERS MARRY TWO SISTERS AT THE BALLY CHURCH AT SAME TIME

Mr. and Mrs. Irwin W. KEHS, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. KEHS (picture). A wedding of unusual interest was celebrated on Thursday morning, at 9 o'clock, at High Mass, by the Rev. Charles I. SAUERS, at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Bally, when he united Irwin W. KEHS and Blanche J. WALTERS, and Henry W. KEHS and Isabella J. WALTERS, two brothers and two sisters, in marriage. The young men are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. William KEHS, of Niantic, and the young ladies are the daughters of Jury Commissioner and Mrs. Francis WALTERS of the same place. Three of the contracting parties have been engaged in teaching for some years, having received their training in the public schools and in Perkiomen Seminary. Irwin W. KEHS attended but one public school, Green Hill, and had but one teacher, Jonathan D. HUBER, of Niantic. He afterwards attended the Perkiomen Seminary and followed teaching for the past eight years, one year at Englesville, one year at the West Branch Paper Mill, two years at Niantic and four years at Green Hill. His wife after completing her course at the Perkiomen Seminary, taught one year at Sassamansville, and the past term at the West Branch Paper Mill. Henry W. KEHS has for the past four years been in the employ of the Niantic Dairymen's Association and formerly was partner in operating the creamery at which he now works under the firm name of Filteson & Kehs, Philadelphia. His wife completed her education at the Perkiomen Seminary, and the past two years taught one of the schools of Upper Hanover township. Both of the couples start life with fair prospects and the best wishes of hosts of friends.

THROWN FROM WAGON

West PATTERSON, of Perkiomenville met with an accident last Friday evening while driving toward his home from a trip to Pennsburg. He, accompanied by a Mr. SCHWENK were driving down the steep hill below Red Hill when the harness broke which caused the horse to start on a runaway gait. Mr. SCHWENK jumped off and tried to grasp the horse at the head but failed in the attempt. The animal kept on his mad run with Mr. PATTERSON using all means to stop him. When the railroad was crossed at Green Lane the curve made, caused the wagon to upset throwing Mr. PATTERSON out. Mr. PATTERSON was badly lacerated in his face and forehead and his shoulder bone was split. He consulted a doctor who attended to his injuries. The animal was caught and after the harness was repaired Mr. PATTERSON continued his journey home. Mr. PATTERSON had a lucky escape from more serious injuries for in the animal's mad flight he descended several long hills and all this time the wagon kept bobbing up against his legs.

STONE MASON INJURED BY THROWN STONE

William HARING, a stone mason who was engaged at work on the foundation wall's of Frank BARNDT'S new house at Sumneytown, was severely injured by being hit by a large stone thrown into the cellar. One of the helpers threw a large stone into the cellar which landed on Mr. HARING's back, while he was in a stooping position and unnoticed by the helper. He was knocked down and was rendered semi-conscious. The injured man was removed to his boarding place at the Keystone House, Green Lane, where a physician examined his injuries. He found a rib fractured, a bruised kidney and other contusions on the body. He will be unable to work for some time.

BRIDGE COLLAPSES UNDER LOAD

The wooden bridge across the Perkiomen Creek, near BIELER's Brick Yards in Upper Hanover township, where the new bridge is in course of erection, on Monday collapsed as Henry SEIBERT's hired man drove on it with a five horse load of stone. William SCHOENLY was at the rear of the wagon and about to apply the brake when the heavy load, wagon and all went down. Mr. SCHOENLY narrowly escaped with his life. There were five tons of stone on the wagon.

MANY AUTOMOBILES IN QUAKERTOWN

There are at present twenty-two automobiles owned by residents of Quakertown. Last week seven new ones arrived and after they were unloaded an automobile parade was had through the borough. (IF THEY COULD ONLY SEE IT NOW!)

FELL INTO CESSPOOL

A number of boys have during the past week been playing games on the public streets and in open lots as well as in enclosed lots of residents in the northern part of Pennsburg and one of them was nearly drowned by falling into a cesspool, on Tuesday evening. The boys would run through yards and open lots chasing each other, and as Robert CONRAD and Erwin DAY were on such a chase the former ran into a partially open cesspool on the lot of plumber V.H. STECKEL. He immediately went down and out of sight and as his head came up young DAY grasped him by the hair and dragged him from the pit. Young CONRAD was almost overcome and he was hurried home where he was cleansed from head to foot. He is a son of William CONRAD, the shoe maker, of Pennsburg.

HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS PASS EXAMINATION

Superintendent J. Horace LANDIS examined the pupils of the Pennsburg High school on Wednesday. The senior examination was taken by nine pupils and the junior by seven. All passed successfully with the following averages: Alice YOUNG, 80; Florence TRUMBORE, 74.65; Mamie HEVENER, 73.07; Leroy HILLEGASS, 78.71; Howard SCHANTZ, 89.36; Horace ESHBACH, 85.78; Oscar MARSTELLER, 73.57; Clarence SUMMERS, 79.57; Howard YOUNG, 86.66, of the senior class, and Abner KLINE, 78.87; Gertie KERN, 78.25; Eunice ESHBACH, 74.37; Alda HILLEGASS, 79; Nora KNEULE, 73.62; Ione ESHBACH, 76.75; Laura YOUNG, 80, of the junior class. Two of the boys of the senior class, Howard SCHANTZ and Horace ESHBACH; are each only thirteen years of age. The examination included fourteen branches.

WELL ATTENDED EASTER FESTIVAL

On Sunday evening, April 30, an Easter festival was held by the Mission Band of the New Goshenhoppen congregation, of near East Greenville. A very fine program was rendered. Holmes SCHWARTZ a member of the congregation and a stud ent of Lafayette College, delivered an excellent address. The Mission Band is under the able leadership of Mrs. E.K. BECHTEL, Miss Vinnie O. MENSCH and Mrs. Joseph KRIEBEL. The offering amounted to $141.27. This money will be devoted to the raising of a church building fund for the Board of House Missions of the Reformed Church. Thus far these busy little workers have gathered $275 for this worthy cause.

AGED WOMAN PAINTED HER OWN HOUSE

Mrs. Mary GEIGER, a spry Reading widow of 65 years, has painted and papered her home by herself.

BAKER IN PREDICAMENT

Charles KRAUSS, one of the teamsters for baker Edwin E. MILLER, of Pennsburg, had a series of misfortune on Tuesday afternoon while going over his route in the vicinity of Hosensack. One of his horses was taken sick on the road and could not be taken any further. He secured the services of Veterinary Surgeon KRUGER, of Zionsville, who lived about a mile from where the horse lay, and he also loaned one of Mr. KRUGER's horses to continue the route and return to Pennsburg and the sick horse was moved to the stable of Dr. KRUGER where he is under treatment. After continuing on the trip the strange horse could not agree and started to fight with each other and started to run away. Mr. KRAUSS could not get them under control and while going down a hill near the Nathan SCHULTZ farm near Palm Dr. KRUGER's horse dropped over dead. The sudden stop of the runaway team caused Mr. KRAUSS to be jolted through the glass window in the front of the wagon out in the gutter. As soon as Mr. KRAUSS saw the predicament he was in he yelled at the top of his voice and members of the SCHULTZ family responded. The accident happened at dusk and after securing another horse from Mr. SCHULTZ he was able to return to Pennsburg. The horse that died, ruptured a blood vessel and when young KRAUSS saw him after he was thrown out he found him bleeding from the nose. The accident was a peculiar one and it is a hard blow on Mr. MILLER for he only recently started the business and to loose a horse in this manner is very discouraging.

SERVICES AT THE SEMINARY

Rev. George W. RICHARDS, D.D., Professor of Church History, in the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church, at Lancaster, Pa., will preach in the Seminary Chapel, tomorrow evening at 7.30 o'clock. Dr. RICHARDS is one of the most eloquent and popular pulpit orators in the Reformed Church and always has a message worth listening to. Music by the Seminary choir. All are invited.

HOUSES MUST BE NUMBERED IN EAST GREENVILLE

The borough council of East Greenville at their regular session on Monday evening passed an ordinance requiring property owners to have their houses numbered. The council also decided to put up street signs. R.G. HYDE of Colwyn, Pa. secured the contract for putting up the street signs.

WILL DELIVER BACCALAUREATE SERMON

Rev. W.U. KISTLER, of Pennsburg, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of the Pennsburg High School, on Sunday evening, May 14. The sermon will be delivered in the St. Mark's Lutheran church and the services will begin at 7.30 o'clock.

SENTENCED TO JAIL FOR INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER

Bernard KUBOCSKI, of Reading, who, after engaging in a prize fight with a companion, which was followed by the death of the latter, pleaded guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

THIRTY-SEVEN YEAR OLD HORSE STILL SERVICABLE

A horse 37 years old that he purchased at his father's sale 28 years ago is used by John M. DIEHL, of Clayton, Berks County, and the old horse can still do a good day's work.

FOUND MANY NEEDLES IN OLD PIN CUSHION

Mrs. Frank J. DIEROLF, of Topton, Berks county, had a pin cushion about 50 years old, which she opened and found it to contain 125 needles.

CONSTABLE APPOINTED BY COURT

James WAMPOLE was on Saturday appointed Constable of Marlborough township to fill the place caused by the declination of Nicholas FRY to accept the election.

SON BORN TO REV. AND MRS. SCHOREMAN

A son was born to Rev. and Mrs. A.R. SCHOREMAN, of Pandora, Ohio, on April 26th. Rev. and Mrs. SCHOREMAN formerly resided at Pennsburg.

SECURED A MARRIAGE LICENSE

Oswin C. MESCHTER, of Palm, was on Thursday granted a license to wed Miss Laura D. ECK, of Chapel.

PENNSBURG RESTAURANT ROBBED BY THIEVES

The restaurant of Henry STAHSEL, situate on Main Street, Pennsburg, was on Thursday night entered by thieves and robbed of cigars and chewing gum. The thieves broke a window pane in the rear of the building reached inside and opened the window. After they entered they lit the gasoline lamp which Mr. STAHSEL has above his counters and searched the place. The money drawer was opened with a pocketknife for the woodwork around the lock was cut away in small bits. This was emptied of the small change which was usually left in all night. About 150 cigars, several boxes of chewing gum, a number of hard boiled eggs, several boxes of figs and other minor articles were carried away. The thieves left without extinguishing the light and the supposition is that the robbery was committed by someone familiar with the place or with gasoline lamps, for in order to light this lamp the burner must previously be heated and if this is not done it cannot be lit. This is the third robbery committed in this restaurant during the past five years and it is quite likely that they were done by same parties. The thieves left their pocketknife in the place and this may aid in finding the thieves.

CHICKEN HAS FOUR LEGS AND FIFTEEN TOES

Miss Lillie BLEILER, of Dillingersville, is the owner of a freak chicken which is the cause of attracting many visitors to her parent's home. The chicken was hatched in the early part of the week and it has four legs and fifteen toes. The chick uses all fours and it seems hardy and will possibly live. It is a curiosity and many people from a distance who have heard of it have gone to the BLEILER home to see it.

PASTOR PRESENTED WITH PURSE

Rev. Wm. H. ERB, pastor of St. Paul's Church, Bethlehem, formerly of Pennsburg, was last Sunday presented by his congregation with a purse of $45.00. It was the occasion of his 35th birthday anniversary. Rev. ERB has been pastor of this congregation for six years and four months and the congregation is in a flourishing condition.

CONGREGATIONS ELECT A PASTOR

The Sumneytown-Keelors charge of the Lutheran church have elected Rev. Mr. DABB, of Harrisburg, a student at the Mt. Airy Theological Seminary, as pastor of the charge. The vote was 114 for and 20 against him. It is expected that he will accept the call soon after his graduation.

FOUND AN OLD WELL PRESERVED PENNY

Leo A. SCHULTZ, of Chapel, found an old penny while working on one of his fields which was coined in 1816. The coin was well preserved.

FOUND A LARGE DANDELION STALK

A dandelion stalk was this week found on the lot of Mrs. Sarah KRAUSE of Hereford, that was a monster in size. It measured eighteen inches in diameter.

LECTURE IN CHURCH TONIGHT

Rev. C.M. DELONG, of East Greenville, will deliver an illustrated lecture on Switzerland in the New Goshenhoppen Reformed church this evening.

OWNS FIVE LEGGED HEIFER

A five-legged heifer, three feet in height and weighing 800 pounds, is owned by Charles P. STUBER, a Reading hotel keeper.

SHERIFF WILL SELL LAWYER'S OFFICE FIXTURES

On next Monday morning, at 9 o'clock Sheriff MATTHEWS will sell at public sale the office furniture, law books and other articles, the property of John T. WAGNER.

FOUND EGG THAT HAD THREE SHELLS

An egg with three shells was laid by a Cochin hen belonging to Mahlon GULDIN, of Monterey, Berks County.

A LARGE WEDDING

A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John WEIL, East Greenville on Saturday evening when their daughter Daisy, was married to Mr. William BAER, of East Greenville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.U. KISTLER of Pennsburg. Mr. Frank GRABER, of Pennsburg acted as best man and Miss Sara WEIL, a sister of the bride was bridesmaid. The ushers were Mr. Reinhard WEIL and Ard BARR. The wedding march was played by Mr. and Mrs. Ira SALLADE. After the ceremony, the Harmony Club composed of Oliver S. SHELLY, Walter GRIESAMER, Rufus KERN and Howard ROYER tendered some music. The groom was a former member of the club. The groom is a native of Tiffin, Ohio, and has resided in East Greenville for the past few years. He was an employe at the Columbia Silk Mills. The happy couple left on Tuesday morning for Tiffin, Ohio, where the groom expects to open a cigar store. The bride received numerous presents. The following were in attendance: Rev. and Mrs. W.U. KISTLER, Mr. and Mrs. John H. WEIL, Frank GRABER, Miss Sarah WEIL, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wayne WEIL, Mr. and Mrs. James WEIL, Mr. and Mrs. Clement SCHLICHER, Mrs. Irwin GREULICH, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. BARR, Mr. and Mrs. Ira SALLADE, Reinhard WEIL, Ard BARR, Herbert BARR, Miss Elsie McANTEE, Miss Flora BARR, Miss Iva BAER, Oliver SHELLY, Walter GREISAMER, Rufus KERN, Howard ROYER, Miss Emma HEFFENTRAGER, Miss Meeda BAAR, Miss Elsie SCHLICHER, Miss Katie CHRISTMAN, Miss Sarah SCHLICHER, Miss Sallie BARR, Miss Annie BARR, Ammon SCHLICHER, Miss Helen SCHLICHER, Miss Erma SCHLICHER, Miss Glenna WEIL, Stanley WEIL, Clarence GREULICH, Miss Alda GREULICH, Clement SCHLICHER, Jr., Lynwood GREULICH and Miss Ada SCHLICHER.

FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY LEAPS FROM PAST TRAIN

Henry McKenty ROTHERMEL, a five-year-old son of former District Attorney A.H. ROTHERMEL, of Reading had a remarkable escape from death. In company with his father he went to the Reading Railway station to take a train to Monocacy. Mr. ROTHERMEL wanted to made arrangements at that place to occupy his summer home. When the train hove in sight he placed his son on the platform of a car. Then he ran to the sidewalk for two baskets. In the meantime the train pulled out, and Mr. ROTHERMEL failed to get on. About a mile below the station the child, becoming alarmed at the absence of his father, deliberately walked down the steps of the passenger coach and jumped off the train, which was going at about forty miles an hour. The little one was rolled some distance, and when picked up was found to be suffering with only slight lacerations of the face and right hand.

CHARTER MEMBER ATTENDS 86TH ANNIVERSARY

The most interesting figure at the exercises commemorating the eighty-sixth anniversary of the Odd Fellows, held at Allentown, last week by Lehigh Lodge, No. 83, was Tilghman STATTLER, the only surviving charter member of the lodge and probably one of the oldest members of the order in the state. Mr. STAHLER joined Lehigh Lodge at its institution in 1847, and has been a member in good standing for 58 years. During all that period he has not drawn one cent of sick benefits. He served in all the subordinate lodge offices, and up to a few years ago was a regular attendant.

AGES OF FIFTEEN FOOT UP 1245

With fifteen octogenerians, Washington township holds the record in Berks county for longevity. These aged people, all of whom are healthy, are: Abraham EHST, 86; William BAUER, 86; Mrs. Manasses BOYER, 84; Isaac M. MOYER, 82; Levi BECHTEL, 83; David M. MOYER, 81; David DOTTERER, 82; Mrs. John ACKERMAN, 83; Jacob ESSIG, 86; George WALTER, 84; Mrs. Lydia GEHRIG, 86; Mrs. Gideon MOSER, 80; Charles M. REITNAUER, 80; Augustus KUHNS, 82, and Mrs. Kate WILL, 82.

PULLING STUMPS BY STEAM

Charles C. HAINES of Buckingham, Bucks County is removing stumps from some cleared land by a new and novel process. He has employed a traction engine and, fastening a chain about the stump, starts the engine, with the result generally that the stump yields.

SECURED POSITION IN PENITENTIARY

Enos A. FREED, of Souderton, has entered upon a position in the Eastern Penitentiary to which he was appointed. Mr. FREED was several times an applicant for Mercantile Appraiser.

DEMOCRATS MEET

The Democrats of Montgomery county will assemble in the Grand Opera House, Norristown, on Tuesday, May 16, at 10 a.m., to select seven delegates to represent the county at the forthcoming Democratic state convention, at Harrisburg, where a candidate for State Treasurer and Superior Court Judge will be agreed upon. Among the candidates for delegateship honors are: Thomas V. SMITH, Norristown; Oliver WOLF, Salford; George W. LUTZ, Ambler; Harvey CHRISTMAN, Limerick; John J. CONNELLY, Lower Merion; Lyman B. REIFSNYDER, Pottstown; John J. McCORMICK, Bridgeport; Thomas KINDREGAN, Conshohocken. The Democratic County Convention, to name candidates for county offices, to be voted for at the November election, will meet in the Grand Opera House, Norristown, on Tuesday, September 12. These dates were agreed upon at a meeting of the Democratic Standing Committee, held Monday forenoon, at the Rambo House and presided over by County Chairman Charles D. McAVOY, Esq. There was a fair representation of delegates from the several election districts and little friction.

TRAIN ROLLED DOWN EMBANKMENT INTO CREEK

Driving too near the edge of the road in the darkness, Jonas FISHER, of Gratersford, with horse and carriage, rolled down the embankment into the creek at Skippack.

READING'S POSTMASTER FOR AUDITOR GENERAL

There is considerable elation among the Republicans of Berks County over the favorable mention elicited at the State Convention last week at Harrisburg by the suggestion that Postmaster A.M. HIGH, of Reading, will be an available candidate for Auditor General next year. When the Berks Republican County Convention is held, in August, the boom for Mr. HIGH will be formally launched and his candidacy will be presented to the people of the State by the passage of resolutions and the instruction of the delegates from his county to support him.

RATS GNAW BODY OF DEAD WOMAN

Lying on the floor of the miserable hovel she called home, her head and arm devoured by rats, Miss Elizabeth McCAFFERTY, of Altoona, Pa., was found by neighbors. She had evidently been dead several days, but the cause has not been determined. For many years Miss McCAFFERTY had been a conspicuous mourner at nearly every funeral held in this city, earning for her the sobriquets of "Silent Mourner" and "Mysterious Woman in Black." She never addressed any person, and allowed no one to enter her home.

INTERESTING OLD DEED AT SALFORDVILLE

H.R. GABEL, of Salfordville, has in his care the deed for the Old Goshenhoppen church which was entered in the office for the Recording of Deeds in the city and county of Philadelphia in Patent Book A., volume 8, Penn'a., the 17th day of February, 1732, and came from John RICHARD and Thomas PENN. In 1837 the first land was bought to the church property. In 1744 the first church was built but prior to this services were held in the school house erected in 1732. The congregation contract printed in German was set up by E. BENNER, 1846, at Sumneytown.

MAN THROWN FROM CARRIAGE DIES

While Alfred SCHWOYER and Eugene ELY, of Steinsville, Lehigh County, were returning from a horse sale, where the latter had purchased a blooded pacer, the animal, which was being led by a halter attached to a carriage, reared and overturned the vehicle. The men were hurled out and SCHWOYER was so badly hurt that he died less than an hour afterwards. ELY was also seriously injured, but will recover.

DOCTOR SUES PUPIL FOR USE OF BOOKS

Dr. J.H. LUDWIG, of Amity, objects to paying Dr. E.C. KITCHEN $75 for studing medicine with him and for the use of his books. Dr. LUDWIG has taken appeal to court. Dr. KITCHEN who is a practicing physician of Amity, sued Dr. LUDWIG for this amount and won his case before a Justice of the Peace. Both are well-known citizens.

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